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Illicit Drug Trafficking Parents Charged for Burning Baby The Adams County Sheriff's Office Special Response Unit served a drug search warrant at 434 Zane Trace Rd. in Liberty Township.

Detective Beckham from the Special Investigations Unit obtained the warrant after an investigation regarding Illicit Drug Trafficking.

The SRU made entry into the residence and were able to take two people into custody and secure the residence within minutes. Detectives searched the residence after the "all clear" was given and located an undetermined amount of Marijuana and money inside the residence along with several items used in the sale, storage and distribution of Marijuana. An undetermined number of Marijuana plants were found growing on the property.

Husband and wife, Elige G. and Rachel M. Baker, both 28, were transported to the Sheriff's Office for investigative purposes. Elige was later arrested and booked into the Jail for: Possession of Marijuana - a Felony of the 3rd Degree, Trafficking in Marijuana - a Felony of the 4th Degree, Child Endangering - a Felony of the 4th Degree, Having Weapons while

Elige Baker Under Disability - a Felony of the 3rd Degree and Cultivation of Marijuana - a Felony of the 3rd Degree.

The wife Rachel was released Pending Criminal Charges.

Two children were in the residence at the time of the execution of the search warrant. Children Services were contacted for the care of the children.

The case is still under investigation.

Man Arrested for Fireworks

Brennan Officer Jason Hanson of the Manchester Police Department was performing traffic control on Thursday evening, July 4, when a female driver stopped to advise him that she had a dispute to report. Due to the incident happening outside of the village limits Officer Hanson notified Adams County Communications to dispatch a deputy to his location. Deputy Randy Walters responded.

Deputy Walters and Officer Hanson went to the alleged location at the Twin Islands Campground. After a brief interview of those involved the female decided she did not want to press any charges, but only asked to get her personal belongings and was granted to proceed. Thomas Brennan, 40, of Manchester, was identified by the authorities and it came back that he was wanted on a Warrant out of Zanesville. He was immediately placed under Arrest. As officers were placing him in the cruiser to be transported to Adams County Jail he asked the officers to lock his house and car. As officers went to lock the car they noticed Professional Grade Fireworks.

Officers immediately stepped back from the vehicle, secured it and called for a precautionary measures the Monroe Twp. Fire Department and for the State Fire Marshal to respond.

According to Sheriff Kimmy Rogers you must have an Exhibitors License to have these types of Fireworks. Sheriff Rogers also mentioned that these explosives were handed over to the State Fire Marshal to be properly disposed of.

The State of Ohio has one of the most restrictive fireworks laws in the country.

There are some consumer fireworks that are legal to set off and others that are legal to buy, but not ignite without an exhibitor's license.

According to the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3743, it is legal for those age 18 and older to purchase consumer fireworks from a licensed dealer. These include the following: firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles and fountains, but purchasers must sign an affidavit that they will transport the fireworks out of state within 48 hours from the time of purchase.

Sparklers, snaps and smoke bombs may be purchased and used within Ohio.

It's not legal to discharge non-novelty, consumer fireworks, such as firecrackers and bottle rockets, in Ohio without an exhibitor's license (even though it is legal to purchase these items.) Professionalgrade fireworks are not legal to purchase or discharge in Ohio without a professional operator's license.

The penalty for using consumer fireworks like firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles and fountains in Ohio without a license is a 1st degree misdemeanor and punishable by a $1,000 fine and up to six months in jail.

Brennan was charged and plead guilty to a M1 Misdemeanor Possession of Fireworks. The Felony charge was dropped of him not being an Fireworks Exhibitor.

Pictured is BCI Criminal Investigation Units parked in front of the Merz residence 32743 St. Rt. 41, Peebles.

Investigators believe the baby died in 2011 Keiven Arnold Merz, 51 and wife Jane Marie Merz, 32, of Peebles, are the parents of a baby that investigators are saying that died in September 2011.

Adams County Deputies were called to a residence at 32743 State Route 41, Peebles, on Tuesday, July 2, around 7:00 p.m. after receiving information of a possible abuse of a corpse case.

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation Units were dispatched to the location with four Criminal Investigation Units.

Investigators are trying to determine if the child died at birth or if the death occurred after the child was born and why it hapKeiven Merz pened.

It all came about due to Keiven being involved in a traffic accident on Tuesday evening. Adams County Deputy Shawn Cooley responded to the scene. According to reports Keiven seemed to be distraught.

After a short field interview Keiven's brother arrived on scene and explained to Deputy Cooley some family issues regarding them and the small baby.

Jane has admitted to authorities that she put it in a plastic container and stored it in the closet. Keiven found the container. The couple are blaming each other for burning the baby in the burn pile behind the house.

The Sheriff's Office mentioned that the couple has three other children who are with family members.

Jane Merz At this point in the investigation the investigation is revealing that the baby died for examination.

The couple was taken into custody and of natural causes. charged with abuse of a corpse late Tuesday.

Investigators spent Tuesday evening and Wednesday, at the home collecting evidence Additional charges may be filed pending the outcome of the investigation. and behind the barn behind the residence.

The case remains under investigation by The evidence was collected and sent to the Adams County Sheriff's Department. the Montgomery County Coroner's Office

The 122nd Adams County Fair

Ronald McDonald Visits Peebles Library

Pictured: Ronald McDonald visited the Peebles Summer Reading Program.

Several children in the said, "Were here to discuss He told the 102 children Peebles area was able to visit books and the value of read- that were present that he with a very special friend. ing, not food." learned to do magic from Ronald McDonald visitRonald spent some time reading. Time was spent on ed the Peebles Library on with the children and present- how to use the library and Wednesday, July 3, in the ed a program. The program find books. afternoon. was centered around literacy.

At the end of the proOne of the children Audience participation was a gram The Peebles asked if he brought food with feature and as always the McDonald's passed out a him. Ronald laughed and magic tricks were performed. coupon for free ice cream.

The County Fair has been around for 122 years now and the future of it only depends only on how much the community supports it each and every day.

Parades, Pageants, Demolition Derbies, Fireman's Competitions, Truck and Tractor Pulls is on the schedule. The OSTPA (Ohio State Tractor

Pullers Association) will be a headline feature.

Entertainment will be provided by the Hypnotist Mike Bishop. The Gospel Entertainment will be provided by The Cantrell Family, Jason Cooper, Blood Bought Trio and the Imani Milele Choir from Uganda. A Talent Show is also on the schedule.

Freedom Festival Re-Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend The Freedom Festival that was planned for Saturday, July 6, at the Adams County Fairgrounds has been cancelled. Event organizers said, "With the 70% chance

of rain and the conditions of the Fairgrounds due to the rain we had to cancel."

The event has been rescheduled for Labor Day Weekend.

Senior Citizens Day and Armed Forces Day is Wednesday, July 17. Free Admission if you are 62 and older and if you are a veteran or a soldier in uniform.

A fun-filled week has been planned for all ages.

See pages 8, 9 and 10 for a complete list of all scheduled events for the Sr and Jr. Fair.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Clarence Best.

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Local Companies “Walk Across America” Ramblin Relics Top Awards and Show

Pictured are members of the 2013 Spring Lunch Walk Challenge from Columbus Industries, who participated in the challenge for the first time, bringing 8 teams to the event! They are, (L/R): Kati Henschen, Alan Daulton, Casey Day, representing the #1 Team 4B; Jeanie Eldridge, representing the #2 Team 1B, Jeff Davis, and William Thompson, Columbus Industries Plant Manager. (Jeremy Ayres, the top overall individual walker for the challenge was absent at the time the photo was taken.)

Pictured is Team #3, Faulty Records, in the 2013 ACHWC Spring Walk Challenge. Pictured (L/R): Sandy Crawford, Rex Ross, also the #5 overall individual walker; Jazz Osman, Becky Price, Bev Chaney and Mel Chamblin.

In County Worksite Wellness the number of miles/steps they Challenge walked in one week, and then There is a lot of talk in reported their weekly mileage Adams County about the Walk where all was mapped out from Across America Challenge that West Union to Los Angeles, was recently completed and with that mileage estimated at there is a new winner in town!

2,257 miles.

More than 660 people, A total of 67 teams were both adults and school children, involved, 38 adult teams and 29 throughout the County partici- student teams, and at the end of pated in the Spring wellness the six-week challenge, three (3) challenge coordinated by the adult teams surpassed the 2,257 Adams County Health & mileage, with five teams followWellness Coalition. Teams of ing very closely behind! ten (or less, in some instances) Team 4B from Columbus were developed in worksites, Industries was the winning schools and in communities. team, having recorded a total of Adult teams were assembled 3,251 miles! Coming in second, from Columbus Industries, by a very slim margin, was General Electric-PTO, multiple Team 1B from Columbus Adams County Employee Industries, with a total of 3,211 offices from the Courthouse and miles! And from the Adams Annex, Job & Family Services, County Employees group, the Adams County Health third place team was Adams Department, Adams County County Faulty Records, logging Regional Medical Center, 2,460 miles. Within a 500 mile Venture Productions, Bubp Law difference from the third place Office, Lykins Oil, the Village team, were teams from GE, of West Union, Richmond DP&L, Job & Family Services Insurance, DP&L Stuart Station and two more Columbus and Generation Center, West Industries teams. At any given Union T.O.P.S., Ohio Valley point in the six weeks, any of Schools, Manchester Local these top eight (8) teams could Schools, Peebles Weight have moved into first place, as Watchers, Health Source of they worked hard and really put Ohio, Country Crew 4-H Club, up some big weekly miles. and the Adams County Students in Manchester Wheelchair Support Group. and West Union Elementaries Participating student teams were participated within their individfrom Manchester Elementary ual classrooms and some and West Union Elementary. through their Physical For six weeks, participants Education classes. All student wore pedometers and tracked teams contributed a total of

2,536 miles for the six weeks.

Students in Ms. Stricklett’s classroom at Manchester Elementary logged the highest number of individual classroom miles, with 312 miles, while West Union’s 4th grade classes walked a total of 307 miles.

For the 2013 six-week Challenge, a total of 54,307 miles were logged, compared to 47,659 in 2012. The number of teams involved was doubled in 2013, with 67 teams participating in 2013, versus 34 teams in 2012. Teams were made up of participants from as few as two, to a maximum of 10.

Individual mileage was also reported, with the top 10 walkers being recognized. They include, from first place to tenth place: Jeremy Ayres (Columbus Industries) - 501 miles; Alan Daulton (Columbus Industries) – 488; Jeanie Eldridge (Columbus Industries) – 484; Sandy McCarty (West Union Elementary staff) – 436; Rex Ross (Adams County Faulty Records) – 415; Charlie Taylor (Columbus Industries) – 410; Robin Evans (GE Energizers) 385; Karen Baker (West Union Elementary staff) – 378; Jeff Davis (Columbus Industries) – 370; and Kati Henschen (Columbus Industries) – 369.

The Adams County Health & Wellness Coalition is made up of representatives from local businesses and organizations, and researchers from the University of Cincinnati, who recognize the importance of keeping their employees and members healthy. Health care costs continue to rise at alarming rates, so keeping folks healthy is more important than ever before. In the workplace, corporate wellness programs can help do just that. There are many benefits to these programs: employees tend to be more productive, have lower health care costs, lower rates of absenteeism, and have fewer workers’ compensation claims.

The mission of the Adams County Health & Wellness Coalition is to improve the health and well-being of the children of Adams County and their families by assisting the community in creating a culture of wellness through increased physical activities and improved nutrition. They are also a participating member of the AdamsBrown Diabetes Education Coalition and the Adams Brown Creating Healthy Communities Program.

Recruitment of new members to join the efforts of the Adams County Health & Wellness Coalition and expand the culture of health in the workplace and community is paramount. Anyone wishing to join the Coalition is welcome and encouraged to contact Becky Basford at 937-386-3001, Holly Johnson at 937-544-5151 or Debbie Ryan at 937-217-4287.

The Annual 4th of July Parade Despite the rain West Union's longest running traditions was on Main Street.

The Annual West Union Lion's Club Independence Day Parade. Valerie Young was the Grand Marshal and was driven in a Ford Thunderbird.

The Informer was unable to take pictures of the parade Pictured is Valerie Young as she displays the candy that she due to us being an annual was passing out during West Union's longest running traditions. participant in the parade.

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Pictured: Bob Chandler Memorial Award, 1970 GMC Pickup - Paul Stevenson, of West Union.

Pictured: Best Ford, 1950 Ford - Donna and Winson Pistole, of West Union.

The Ramblin Relics of On Sunday, the Ramblin Run for Fun as well as the Southern Ohio held the 40th Relics chose 32 vehicles for many sponsors of the event.

Annual Country Run for Fun special recognition including Other Special Awards on June 29 and 30 at the the Ramblin Relics Top 25 Presented are as follows: Adams County Fairgrounds. Picks and 7 special awards. A Best Mopar, 1965 Even though rainfall put a church service was conducted Plymouth - Dan Swank, of damper on some of the activi- by Gospel Music Recording Hillsboro. ties on Saturday, over 100 par- Artist, Jason Cooper. While Best GM, 1957 Chevy ticipants at the Sunday car club members were selecting Cathie and Floyd Stroup, of show were greeted with warm the awards winners, attendees Mt. Orab. temperatures and partly of the show participated in NSRA Rep Award, 1934 cloudy skies. many games including: Lifter Ford - Curt Hines, of Activities for registered Toss; Push Rod Drop; Fan Chillicothe. participants on Saturday Belt Toss; Creeper Race; Hay NSRA Safety Award, included a cruise through the Bale Toss; Water Balloon 1953 Ford Pickup - Tina Adams County Amish Toss; and the always entertain- Thomas, of Stanton.

Community, a chicken dinner ing Adult Tricycle Race.

Ladies Choice Award, and, due to the inclement The Ramblin Relics want 1948 Ford Pickup - Theresa weather, an indoor, walking to thank all of the participants and Al Schumann, of Moores poker run. of the 40th Annual Country Hill, IN.

Hockenberry Named MLSD Supt.

Pictured (L/R): Terry Himes, Board Member, Craig Hockenberry, Superintendent, Kathleen Stacy, Vice-President, Ashley Grooms, Board Member and Dave McFarland.

After an extensive search for a Superintendent to replace retiring Superintendent Robert Ralstin, the Manchester Local Board met in special session on Monday, July 1 and employed Mr. Craig Hockenberry effective Monday, July 29. Craig grew up in Northeastern Ohio in the small town of Malvern. Upon graduation from the College of Mount St. Joseph, where he was part of the school’s first football team, he was employed by the Cincinnati Public Schools. His undergraduate degree is in Elementary education. He completed his graduate work in Education Administration from Xavier University.

Mr. Hockenberry began his professional career within the Cincinnati Public School system at Roosevelt Elementary as a sixth grade teacher in 1995. Roosevelt closed in 1998 and Craig remained in the Cincinnati Public Schools as the Assistant Principal of Oyler School in Lower Price Hill. In 2001 he was named the Principal of Oyler. Mr. Hockenberry has seen the transformation and growth from a K-6 building into a PK-12 Community Learning Center offering numerous

community services such as the school based health center that includes vision, dental and counseling. Mr. Hockenberry has forged more than 130 different public and private partnerships throughout Cincinnati in order to secure resources and improve student achievement.

Mr. Hockenberry has received numerous awards for his work in the school and the community. In 2009 he received the James N. Jacobs Award designating him as the Cincinnati Public Schools Administrator of the Year. That same year he also received the “Dream Makers” award from the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative for his school’s work building partnerships, and was named Lower Price Hill Man of the year for his work in the community. The latest prestigious award for Mr. Hockenberry came on May 11, 2013 when he was given an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the College of Mount St. Joseph, where he delivered the 2013 Commencement address.

The Manchester Board of Education would like to welcome Craig and his wife Erin and their three children Vivian, Gino and Rocco.

A few thoughts…

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Which means after the 612 stories that we publish each and every week and by the time I have chased everyone down for a comment or quote I am tired and think maybe I will next week. Then the rest is history. So we will make another attempt at My Thoughts and see about writing it first so it is out of the way each week.

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Obituaries Clarence Best

Clarence Best, 82, of Winchester, passed away Tuesday July 2, at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center in Adams County.

He was born April 20,1931 in Russellville, the son of the late James Sr and Nellie (Brown) Best. He was a lifetime farmer and a member of the 1st Church of Christ, Winchester.

Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Clara, two sons: Roy and Ray Best, two sisters: Dorothy and Mary and one grandson, Josh Best.

He is survived by one daughter, Rita Farley and husband Mark, of Winchester, one brother, James Best Jr. and wife Delores, of Russellville, seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services was held Saturday July 6, at the Meeker Funeral Home in Russellville. Dan Harrison officiated. Burial followed at the Linwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley, 215 Hughes Blvd, Mt. Orab, OH 45154 Friends and Families may sign Clarence’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com.

Questions call Meeker Funeral Home 937-3774182.

Humane Society Ice Cream Social, Concert and Bake Sale The Humane Society of Adams County will be hosting an Ice Cream Social, Concert and Bake Sale. The event will be taking place at the New Animal Shelter on Friday, July 12, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

A local band will provide entertainment for this fundraising event. Home-made baked goods will be available for purchase, as well as bowls of ice cream with lots of toppings to choose from. All money raised

will be used to purchase equipment and supplies for the care of homeless cat, dogs, puppies, and kittens in our community.

The driveway entrance to the new building is located between the Adams County Shelter for the Homeless and Grandview Weekend Outlet parking lot, on the north side of St. Rt. 41 in West Union.

For more information call the Humane Society for more information at (937) 587-2727.

Community News/Events The Adams Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) July board meeting that was scheduled for July 16 has been changed to Tuesday, July 9. The meeting begins at 8:00 pm in the Courthouse Annex located at 215 N. Cross St., West Union.

OSU Extension Office Moved to Fair July 15-20 During Fair Week The OSU Extension Adams County office will temporarily relocate to the Junior Fair Office on the Adams County Fairgrounds Monday, July 15-20. We will re-open in our usual location at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 22.

Informer Faceboof Friends Respond Vandals Sprayed Plants to Question Regarding Narcana Last week The Informer asked its Facebook Friends to share thoughts if interested regarding one of our lead stories from the Tuesday, July 2, Edition. The Headline was, "Expand Access of Narcan to Addicts Friends and Family." House Bill 170 has bipartisan support from both parties. The Bill is sponsored by State Representatives Terry Johnson (R) and Michael Stinziano (D).

The question asked was: What is your thoughts on Expanding the Access of Narcan to Addicts Friends and Families?

The response is as follows: Michael Sowards, "As someone who works as a first responder I feel that it is absolutely ridiculous. By making narcan available to addicts friends/families you are

basically asking them to get high. When they overdose all the friend has to do is give the Narcan to counteract the drug and bring them out of it. Yes, it only works on narcotics and will not work with some drugs but, your making available an antidote for drugs that we are trying to rid our county of."

Wilma Holbrook Dotson, "Amen brother........I completely agree!!!!!!!!!! Stop enabling these drug addicts!!!!!!!!"

Tyler Johnson, "And to add to that they will build up a tolerance to Narcan and it will become ineffective."

Barbara Davis, "Don't make any more drugs available to the drug addicts."

Jill Combs, "Michael, you summed it up better then I could have. All you are doing is enabling them to continue their addiction."

New Ohio State Record Carp Certified

Dying domestic honeysuckle shrub fro herbecide spraying.

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Pictured: Patrick Johnson displays his new Ohio record carp taken by bowfishing.

A new Ohio record carp taken by bowfishing has been certified by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee.

The new state record carp, weighing 53.65 pounds, was caught by Patrick Johnson, of Toledo, in the Sandusky County portion of Lake Erie’s waters.

Johnson arrowed the carp June 9, using a fish point tethered with 200 lb. test Fast Flight line. Johnson’s record carp is 45 inches long and 32-1/4 inches in girth.

His catch replaces the previous state bowfishing record carp that was arrowed in Sandusky Bay by Rich Cady on May 28, 2008, weighing 47.65 pounds and measuring 38 inches long.

Ohio’s record fish are determined on the basis of weight only. Ohio’s state record fish are certified by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee with assistance from fisheries biologists with the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Biologists from the Ohio Division of Wildlife District 2 office in Findlay confirmed the identification of Johnson’s catch.

Local 4-H Teen Attends Citizenship-Washington Focus

Monuments Peebles Monument Company

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

937-544-2931 Holsinger Monument & Rock Engraving

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Dhonau Adams County 4-H member Jarred Dhonau, was among 36 Ohio teens who

recently participated in the week-long CitizenshipWashington Focus (CWF) event, held at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

While at CWF, Dhonau toured the Washington-area monuments, memorials/museums and participated in work-

shops and educational programs.

He was also able to meet briefly with Congressman Brad Wenstrup of Ohio’s 2nd District. Dhonau is a member of the Stirrin’ Up Dust 4-H Club and is the grandson of Ike and Nancy Miley, of West Union.

The Adams County Public Library will have a booth in the Merchant's Building at the Adams County Fair, from July 15-19.

Stop by to say hello, meet members of the AC Avengers, ask questions, and learn more about what your library can do for you.

A friendly library gnome has escaped from the North Adams Library, and kids have spotted Juchin in businesses around the Seaman community all week, including the post office, McDonalds, Farm Garden & Pet Center, and others. If you spot Juchin, take your photo with him, and share it with Kris at the North Adams Library. Plan to join us at the North Adams Library next Thursday, on July 11, for our Summer Reading Picnic. We thank the Seaman Lion's Club for providing hot dogs and hamburgers. Kids and parents are welcome to bring a side dish to share. We'll award our Summer Reading certificates and prizes, and celebrate your reading accomplishments.

Call 937-386-2556 for more information.

Summer Reading continues at the West Union Library on Thursday, July 11 at 10:30 am. Come build a fairy house out of found garden materials! Parents and kids are invited to bring some of your own fairy house building materials from your yard, including

TO: Alicia Renee Eaton 17723 State Route 247 Seaman, Ohio 45679 In the Matter of: Alicia Renee Eaton, LPN On Jan. 25, 2013, the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) indefinitely suspended Ms. Eaton’s license to practice as a LPN, based upon her termination from OBN’s Alternative Program for Chemical Dependency (Program) due to her failure to comply with the terms and conditions of participation in the Program. A copy of the Order is available upon request of OBN. On Feb. 13, 2013, OBN mailed a copy of the Order by certified mail to Ms. Eaton’s last known address of record, 17723 State Route 247, Seaman, Ohio 45679. The mailing was returned marked “moved left no address/unable to forward/return to sender.” Ms. Eaton is notified that her nursing license, PN#100003, is suspended. Ms. Eaton may be entitled to an appeal. A Notice of Appeal setting forth the Order appealed from and the grounds for appeal must be filed with OBN and the Franklin Cty. Ct. of Common Pleas within 15 days after the last date of publication of this notice and in accordance with the requirements of §119.12, ORC. Please contact the undersigned to ascertain the last date of publication. Any questions or correspondence should be addressed to: Lisa Ferguson Ramos Compliance Unit Mgr. 17 S. High Street, Suite 400 Columbus, OH 43215-7410

pine cones, buckeyes, acorns, moss, twigs, or anything you'd like.

The Teen Summer Reading program at the West Union Library wraps up at 3:00 pm on July 11, with a Pizza and Prizes party. Teens can RSVP for the event by calling Tara at 937-544-2591.

Teen Reads kicks off at the Peebles Library on Wednesday, July 10 at 2:00 pm. Come do projects with us, and track your Summer Reading!

The Summer Reading Program at the Manchester Library will wrap up on Monday, July 15. Children ages 3 - 8 are invited at 10:30 am, and a program for ages 9 - 12 will be at 3:00 pm. Come help us celebrate in our Summer Reading End Party!

On Wednesday, July 10, at 5:00 pm, everyone is invited to the Manchester Library for the first monthly meeting of the Homemaker's Club. Come join us to share and learn!

This group will discuss all things homemaking, including cooking, quilting, sewing, gardening, crafting, knitting and more.

As always, follow the Adams County Public Library on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest to keep up with all the events, special programs, and new books and movies available at your community information center.

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

Ross Gr ocer y 309 W. 4th Street Manchester 549-4580 K.B. Bologna . . . .$1.19 Lb. Kahn’s Bologna . .$2.59 Lb. Turkey Breast . . .$2.59 Lb. Ham & Cheese . .$3.39 Lb. Ham . . . . . . . . . . .$2.59 Lb.

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Tobacco Diseases and Insects

Local Government

Manchester Village Council Minutes

water, too.

I wrote about some of these products a couple of weeks ago, including the use of Quadris once the tobacco The following is the gets some size to it to prevent Village of Manchester leaf diseases like blue mold, frogeye, and target spot. You Council Minutes of the can check out previous arti- Tuesday, June 18, meeting: The Council of the cles on the county web page by typing in the name of the Village of Manchester met in regular session at the county followed by .osu.edu.

This is not an article for Community Building.

Roll call showed “I told you so”, but an article that is written after the tobac- Councilman Bob co has been set in a year when H i l d e r b r a n d , some of the diseases and Councilwoman Christine insects are showing up and Henderson, Councilman doing considerable damage. Mike Phipps, Councilman These products are like insur- Roy Carpenter, and ance, the real value is only Councilman Church and realized when things go Cody Wagner present. wrong. If things are going Also in attendance: wrong in your crop, now Rick Bowman, Kevin might to a good time to conWalters, Georgia Woolard, sider how much tobacco is lost, and how much some of Jeff Bowling Georgia these products cost, or how Woolard, Heidi Huron, and much of a value they Sarah Shelton Pledge to the Flag led might be in the future.

David Dugan by Ed Reinhardt If black shank has shown Extension Educator, Minutes were made Agriculture and Natural up, here are the latest from the Kentucky Pest News prior to the council meeting.

Resources Motion made by Wagner Ohio Valley Extension and Dr. Kenny Seebold.

Education seconded by Heavy rainfall and warm and Research Area temperatures have really Hilderbrand to approve the Adams/Brown/Highland pushed outbreaks of black minutes with the addition of Counties shank in some areas. As storm siren added to was mentioned in last Cemetery project. Vote on that MUST be considered for week’s Kentucky Pest News the motion showed all article, supplemental applica- members growing tobacco: voting yea.

The use of resistant vari- tions of fungicides (Ridomil Motion carried. eties will help. Unless it is Gold SL, Ultra Flourish, or total resistance it will still MetaStar) can be helpful in have issues. For example if reducing losses to black you have known black shank shank. Timing of the fungiin the field using a variety that cide application is important The Board of Adams has a 5 or 6 will only give you for success, and we tend to County Commissioners met limited protection.

That see better control in varieties in regular session on June means you could still lose 40 with resistance levels of 4 or to 50% of the crop. The use better to races 0 and 1 of the 24, 2013, with the following of a fungicide will give you black shank pathogen. If a members present: Brian Stephen even greater protection. The post-transplanting fungicide Baldridge, combination of resistant vari- treatment is used, growers Caraway, and Paul Worley. eties and the use of a preven- must make sure to get the Clerk Diane Ward was also tative fungicide is your best product onto the soil and present. Opening prayer and bet if you have to use ground incorporated as quickly as the pledge of allegiance was with a known problem. In possible. Mechanical incor- led by Stephen Caraway. this case, the use of Ridomil poration (cultivation) is the It was moved by Paul is an option that should be best option, followed by irri- Worley and seconded by considered. This product now gation or rainfall; rainfall may Brian Baldridge to approve has a 24c label for use in the be the only way that some the minutes of the previous setter water using anywhere growers can achieve proper meeting. Vote: All yeas. from 4 to 8 ounces per acre. If incorporation given wet field The Oath of Office was you have known black shank, conditions that we’re seeing administered by use the heavier rate. If the around the state. Fungicide Commissioner Paul Worley cost of Ridomil is about $120 applications are not recomper pint, that is about $60 per mended on tobacco that is too to Linda Worley for reacre. How many stalks would big to cultivate. The reason appointment to the Adams it take to pay for the Ridomil? for this is that it is very diffi- County Public Library If you have dealt with black cult to deliver soil fungicides District Board. The board shank in the past, or if it is to the soil itself; instead, expressed appreciation to showing up this year, take a foliage of bigger tobacco Ms. Worley for all her work look at this. Remember, you tends to intercept the spray. as a board member.

It was moved by Brian need to calibrate to get the Ridomil Gold and generic fungicides in this class will Baldridge and seconded by best application.

The same can be said for not translocate to the roots, Paul Worley to approve the aphids that suck several but instead will move upward DeLille oxygen tank lease pounds out of an acre of in the plant after foliar expo- agreements for the Peebles tobacco, or worms like horn- sure and not afford any pro- and Winchester Wayne Life worms and budworms. There tection against black shank.

Squad buildings upon the are products that can be used recommendation of Adams Hemlock County EMS Director Etta once the problem is found, or Poison there are preventatives that Everywhere Sparks. Vote: All yeas.

Poison Hemlock seems can be added to the setter It was moved by water. Admire has been avail- to be spreading at alarming Stephen Caraway and secable for a long time for season rates. This is the weed that onded by Brian Baldridge to long aphid control. There are had white flowers about a now generics that will do the week or two ago that are now approve the bills. Vote: All job, and the cost is much less. turning brown. The plant is yeas.

Coragen will give extended probably 5 to 8 foot tall and if The board participated in a control for worms in the setter you look closely the stalk is conference call to discuss green with purple on part of current airport issues with GLENNA R. GROOMS dba it. The number of seeds is FAA Program Manager Marlon Peña, FAA unreal.

Now is not the time to Environmental Protection it, but now is a good time Specialist Brad Davidson, INSURANCE AGENCY kill to make a mental note, or if Delta Consultants Steven you are like me you better Potoczac and Rick Grice, Auto - Home - Mobile Home write it down, as to where and Adams County Chamber you have patches of this of Commerce Bill Ryan.

Flood - Farm - Life problem weed. Then go to Facilities Director Sally Business & Specialty Lines the calendar and pull up the Hayslip and Airport board Office: 937-544-3123 month of November. The members Warren Lewis and Office: 937-544-3795 313 East Main Street last half of November or Dr. Bruce Ashley were presHome: 937-587-3293 West Union, OH 45693 early December is a good ent. time to plan your attack. The It was moved by plant will be green while Stephen Caraway and secmost things are done for the onded by Brian Baldridge to year after a few frosts.

LOCATION: 180 Flaugher Hill Road, Aberdeen, OH Products like 2,4D or approve the transfers and additional appropriations.

45101, behind the Town and Country Bowling Lanes Crossbow do a good job.

Vote: All yeas. on the U.S. 52 East of Wm. Harsha Bridge.

West Union 544-7100 Signs posted.

The amount of money it takes to produce a crop continues to rise. The cost of growing or buying plants, fuel for most field operations, fertilizer and pesticides, not to mention labor, are all part of a growing budget when it comes to producing tobacco.

With that said, many producers do not want to entertain using something more to produce the crop. However, there are things that in most cases will pay for themselves and then some.

The first season for tobacco of course is the growing season, with the second season being the curing season. We can do some things that will improve the second season, but we are limited by the weather probably more during curing than we are in the growing season. The growing season provides us with many options.

During the past few years the amount of fertilizer used to produce the crop has been the basis for some of our local, on-farm, research plots. Of course a soil test is probably some of the best money spent when you consider the cost of fertilizer.

Applying phosphorus, for example, when it is not needed is not the best use of the money. The nitrogen that it takes to produce the crop has been the main thing that we have looked at here locally.

The recommendations are now less than they were a decade or so ago. If you are growing tobacco and applying much more than 225 lbs. of actual nitrogen to the acre, you are most likely applying fertilizer dollars that could be used elsewhere.

OK, I have discussed a couple ways to cut some costs on fertilizer so I am ready to spend that money. Yes, I know it is always easier to spend someone else’s money, so here goes.

Most pesticides are going to perform better when applied before you have the problem.

Prevention is cheaper and more effective than rescue treatments. I realize that some products are cheaper to apply as a rescue than the prevention, but how much damage has taken place before the rescue application is made?

First we can look at a simple one, weed control. The use of herbicides for tobacco production need to be applied either before the crop is set or very shortly after transplanting for the most part. When weed control is later, the crop suffers from the competition from the weeds. It depends on how big the weeds get and how many weeds there are if you want to determine how much of your yield might be lost. Most tobacco will be cultivated a few times, but does it need to be done as much as it is? The answer is probably

not. Most cultivation is probably done as a method of weed control. Your time and the fuel is another cost that might be offset by the herbicides. Then there is the hoe.

If you can’t control the weeds with cultivation, you will need to walk over the crop and cut the weeds out with a hoe. Again, how much of the yield might be lost by competition? Herbicides are not the end all answer to weeds in tobacco, but they may be less costly in the long run.

The weed control is probably easier to see from the windshield or the tractor seat than the diseases or insects. However the yield losses may be significant, or even greater from diseases and insects. Often insects and diseases will go unnoticed until damage is beyond the point of just getting started.

Here are a few things

Ed Reinhardt addressed council on behalf of M.A.N.A. stating they work doing movies in the park on Saturdays with the help of Christine Henderson and her husband Steve Henderson. It will be a Family Fun Night which will have games. Games will start around 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The Mayor reported that the two houses on 4th and 6th Streets are scheduled to be demo’s this week.

The Mayor also reported that he and the Street Commissioner have discussed several upcoming projects that will be worked on.

Chief Bowman handed out the squad report the squad has had 399 runs.

Bowman also asked council to considering splitting the position the position of fiscal officer and water clerk.

He thinks it is too much for one person.

Henderson reported on Parks and Recreation and hopes and asked if she could have workers from the Street Dept. to power

wash and to do maintenance on the park. They also want to see about water for a toilet and sink at the park.

Henderson also asked about a property on Corner of Pike where trash is stacked and what can be done about the issue.

The council meeting during fair week will be moved from July 16th to July 23rd.

Budget projections for the County Auditor will be presented the first meeting in July.

Carpenter talked about the Bicycle Safety as well as the River Sweep. He also talked about Kinfolks Meeting. They are firming up the schedule as well as planning for a Car Show.

No update for the Storm Sirens.

Motion made by Church and seconded by Phipps to pay bills. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea.

Motion carried.

A motion to adjourn was made by Church and seconded by Wagner.

Motion carried.

Adams County Commissioners

ROUSH

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Commissioner Brian Baldridge met with the Adams County Records Commission at 2:00 p.m. for the Board of Elections RC-2 approval. Those present were as follows: Recorder Mark Tolle, Clerk of Courts Larry Heller, and Auditor representative Cheryl Black.

JFS Director Sue Fulton met with the board to discuss the following: service agreements, vendor/Back to School agreements, and personnel.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the JFS/Tri State Security agreement for provision of monitoring and service for the JFS facility security system upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the JFS/Adams County Children Services agreement amendment for provision of protective services for children upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the JFS/Backto-School Supplies following vendor agreements upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton: West Union Walmart, Family DollarSeaman, Family Dollar-West Union, and Family DollarManchester.

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

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the Adams County Job and Family Services' Collective Bargaining Union Reopener Agreement (Article 35) four percent (4%) wage increase paid to each bargaining unit member by the Adams County Department of Job and Family Services from July 6, 2012 to June 21, 2013. This increase will be paid over seven (7) consecutive pay periods. The wage increase will not continue or remain a part of the bargaining unit member's base salary after the disbursement. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the Adams County Job and

Family Service Management personnel four percent (4%) wage increase from July 6, 2012 to June 21, 2013. This increase will be paid over seven (7) consecutive pay periods. The wage increase will not continue or remain part of the base salary after the disbursement. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the intermittent time increase of July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 for JFS personnel Lois Hackworth upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the JFS personnel promotion of Robin Fite to Eligibility Referral Specialist 2 upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

Auditor David Gifford and H.R. Butler President Thomas R. Hedge and Sales Representative Trent Dunlap met with the board in the Annex Conference room for a power point presentation of personnel services provided by H.R. Butler and to discuss contract services for county payroll processing.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway, as the taxing authority of the Adams County Children Services Board, to request the Adams County Auditor to certify the current tax valuation of the subdivision and the amount of revenue that would be produced by seven tenths (.70) mills, to levy a tax outside the ten-mill limitation for Adams County Children Services purposes pursuant to Revised Code 5705.24, to be placed on the ballot at the November 5, 2012 General Election upon the request of the Adams County Children Services Board. The levy type is renewal. Vote: All yeas.

Assistant Prosecutor Dana Whalen met with the board to discuss legal issues pertaining to credit card financial transaction devices for county usage, purchase of property, and budgetary issues.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Stephen Caraway to adjourn.

Vote: All yeas.

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The Informer - Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 5

Senior Living Dining with Diabetes Cooking School – A Success Weekly Quilt Block

To help demonstrate how important it is to read food labels to identify healthy food options, Dining with Diabetes participants worked together to put pictures of different foods in order based on the amount of sodium found in those foods.

The Ohio State has started checking food and whole grain products, University Extension labels at the store to identi- as well as comparing Offices in Adams, Brown, fy the amount of carbohy- prices to find the best buy and Highland Counties drates, fat, and sodium in on nutritious food. At the recently held Dining with the foods she eats. Another end of the tour, particiDiabetes, a cooking pants showed off Amy L. Habig school and nutrition their new skills by Extension Educator, participating in the education program Family and $10 designed for people Challenge Consumer Sciences with diabetes and whereby they all sucOhio State cessfully their family members selected University Extension or caregivers. The whole grain products - Adams, Brown and and economic fruit, class series was held Highland Counties at the West Union vegetable, dairy, and First Baptist Church lean protein choices on May 16, 23 and 30, and participant indicated that for $10 or less. was open to all residents of her blood glucose levels Ohio State University Adams, Brown, and had improved as a result of Extension would like to Highland Counties. starting to count carbohy- thank the following indiA total of 18 people drates and monitor the viduals and groups for attended the program, with amounts of carbohydrates helping make this Dining 15 completing all three she consumes at each meal. with Diabetes class series a classes in the series.

In addition to the success: Delores Through these classes, par- Dining with Diabetes class McFarland from Adams ticipants watched live series, participants were County Regional Medical cooking demonstrations, also given the opportunity Center; Gina Spiller, sampled carbohydrate- to go on a Shopping Debbie Ryan, Sue Basta, friendly foods, gained new Matters® guided grocery and Kim Brown from the insights on healthy eating, store tour at a local grocery Adams-Brown Diabetes learned healthy cooking store. Shopping Matters® Education Coalition; West techniques, and developed is a program of the Share Union First Baptist new skills that they can use Our Strength national non- Church; Prather’s IGA; to better manage diabetes profit organization and is and Save-A-Lot West from Registered Dietitian, nationally sponsored by Union.

Delores McFarland, RD, the ConAgra Foods® The next Dining with LD, from the Adams Foundation and Walmart. Diabetes class series will County Regional Medical During the Shopping be held in Highland Center.

Matters® tour, members of County in October 2013.

At the conclusion of the Adams-Brown To learn more about the series, participants Diabetes Education Dining with Diabetes, conindicated that Dining with Coalition led 12 partici- tact Amy Habig, Family Diabetes positively influ- pants on a tour through the and Consumer Sciences enced their health and aisles of Prather’s IGA and Extension Educator with management of diabetes. Save-A-lot. Participants Ohio State University After attending the Dining said they gained new skills Extension at 937-393-1918 with Diabetes series, one in using food labels to or through email at participant said that she identify healthy options habig.13@osu.edu.

PUBLIC AUCTION August 3rd • 10:00 a.m.

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Legal Notice Sale of Real Property - Manchester Local School District The Board of Education of the Manchester Local School District will be holding a public auction for real property owned by the Board and located at 7576 State Route 41 in Sprigg Township, Adams County, Ohio, being tax parcel number 143-3003-010.000 and an adjoining tract recently acquired by the Board in Case No. CVH 20130016, Adams County Court of Common Pleas, inclusive of the building and all other permanent improvements of the land.

The auction will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2013 with registration opening at 9:30 a.m., and will be conducted on-site at 7576 State Route 41, Manchester, Ohio 45144.

Subject to the right of the Board to reject all bids with respect to the property if it fi nds that no acceptable bids have been made, the sale shall be made to the highest bidder. The highest bidder may not withdraw the bid for a period of 60 days following the auction, but the Board anticipates determining whether or not to accept the highest bid at a meeting to be held within 30 days after the auction.

An earnest money deposit payable to the Manchester Local School District in cash or by cashier’s check in a sum equal to ten percent (10%) of the highest bidder’s offer must be paid at the time of the auction by the highest bidder as security for faithful performance under the purchase contract offer to be signed by the highest bidder immediately upon conclusion of the bidding. The deposit will be applied toward the purchase price if the bid is accepted by the Board and will be returned if the bid is rejected by the Board.

In addition to the purchase price, the purchaser also shall pay an amount equal to 5% of the purchase price as an additional Buyer’s Premium to cover the District’s auctioneer fees, commissions, advertising expenses, and related fees and costs associated with the sale.

The property will be sold on an “As Is, Where Is” basis, with no representations or warranties of any kind.

The auction of the real estate shall be further subject to all terms and conditions more specifically outlined in a Terms of Sale document that is available for review by prospective bidders. The Board reserves the right to modify the terms of auction prior to opening the bidding at the auction.

Additional information concerning the auction of the real estate, including the full Terms of Sale that will govern the sale of the property, may be obtained by contacting the Board’s auctioneer, Richard Shriver’s “GOLD” Realty and Auction Co., at 2187 State Route 146, Winchester, OH 45697 Karen Ballengee, Treasurer Manchester Local School District 40296598

Disclaimer and Absence all Warranties. All the information contained in this document was obtained from sources believed to be correct, but not guaranteed. All acreages, measurements and other figures described in this are approximate and not warranted.

This week the Quilt Block is the Saw Tooth Teal leaf Block. Tea leaves and various patters with teal leaves were popular in the 1800's and 1900's. Tea was a luzury item and old tea toxes had locks to protect the investment of tea. I have seen antique versions of this block made in Red and Green. Composed of half-square trianges to make the saw-teeth, the majority of these clocks are set together on point. Do you have a vintage quilt you would like us to feature? Please write to dear miss needles in care of The Informer.

Dear Miss Needles

Dear Miss Needles: What are the big needles that are flat and made from wood used for? Sign me Curious Catie Dear Curious Catie: The needle you are describing sounds like the wood needles that were used with a loom to make rugs or tapestries that were woven. The needle was used in a manner similiar to a shuttle to weave the design through the threads.

Does the needle have an eye or does it have a place to wrap theads or fibers?

Perhaps you can send us a picture.

Dear Miss Needles: I recently tried to make a chenille baby quilt but after the first washing, much of the threads are coming out and I think it is going to fall apart. Any ideas what went wrong? I love the look and would like to make another one if I can figure it out. Sign me Nancy Dear Nancy - The problem was probably either your stitch length or tension. It could also be a problem of a combination of the two.

If your machine was not threaded correctly or the bobbin not

wound correctly or put in the correct way, you end up with a seam that will putt apart easily. or does not keept he fabric together as tightly as it should have.

Before you make another quilt, get a few scraps and practice. Once you get the thread and machine adjustments so the seams are perfect, then make another one. Good luck and send us a picture of your project.

Do you have a question for Miss Needles?

Please write to her at dearmissneedles@yahoo.c om or write to her in care of The Informer.

Adams County Senior Citizens Make plans to join us on Friday, July 12th at Noon for the West Union Senior Club Carry-In Dinner/Meeting. Any senior 60+ may attend, even if you are not a member! Just bring in a covered dish, dessert or some other treat, and enjoy good food, plenty of laughs and great fellowship. You may even make a new friend or see friends you have been missing! We look forward to seeing you there!!

A Genesis Oxygen & Home Medical Equipment representative will be here on Friday, July 12th at 11am to check blood pressure and blood sugars.

This is a free service!! By the way, it works out nicely that the West Union Club Carry-In Dinner follows at Noon!!

The Fair is next week!

Come to the 122nd Adams County Fair beginning on July 14th through July 20th.

Wednesday, July 17th is Senior Citizens Day with free admission all day to seniors 60+ with lots of attractions and shows to see!

The Senior Fair Administration Building will have activities from 10am-2pm and is air conditioned to help you keep cool while getting some information and having some fun. Also remember that the Senior Citizens Council has a booth in the Merchant’s Hall, so stop by and visit with us! It only happens once a year so make plans now to come to the Fair!!

A reminder…Due to the Fair next week, Yoga and Tai Chi classes held on

Tuesday and Thursday at the Senior Center will be cancelled. During Senior Day, Wednesday, July 17th, at the Fair, inside the Administration Building (sometime between 10am2pm), there will be a small discussion and demonstration of some of the movements of Tai Chi by one of our instructors. Come and see what our new exercise program is all about!

HEAP SUMMER CRISIS PROGRAM Summer Crisis Program has begun and will continue through August 31, 2013. Income guidelines are set at 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and other restrictions apply.

Applicants who may be eligible for an air conditioner unit must schedule an appointment. For more information please call the Adams County HEAP Office 1-800-233-7891 beginning on June 17, 2013.

Beltone. A Beltone Representative will be at the Senior Center on July 19th from 9am-3pm. For more information or to set up an appointment, please contact Mary at 1-740-3531021.

Senior Center Book Club. Would you enjoy a time to get together with fellow readers to discuss your favorite books? There will be an informational meeting held at the Senior Center conference room on Monday, July 29th at 1:00pm to set up a book club. Bring your ideas about plans for the club and the types of books you would like to read. For

more information please contact Serpell Adkins at the Adams County Public Library at 587-2085.

Heat exhaustion occurs when people are exposed to extreme heat/hot weather for too long a period of time. Here’s what to do if thirst, fatigue, dizziness, weakness, nausea or vomiting, cramps and/or headache strike: * Get out of the sun and rest in an air-conditioned room if possible. * Drink water or a sports drink, which restores the essential minerals or electrolytes you lose while sweating. * Elevate your feet to counteract dizziness. * Place an ice pack or a cold, wet washcloth on your head and neck. * See your doctor if you don’t feel better after self-treating symptoms for 30 minutes. If you’re disoriented, or have trouble walking or standing, seek emergency medical care immediately!

How long has it been since you’ve been to the Senior Center? We are here to serve YOU and we certainly enjoy your smiling faces and fellowship.

We have various activities going on and you are welcome to get involved. We are always open to your suggestions and/or ideas on how to make your Senior Center a better place. We look forward to seeing you soon!

JUST A THOUGHT. Friends are those rare people who ask how you are and then wait for the answer.

6 - Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - The Informer

From The Kitchen Of Pat Wylie

This Week's Weather Forecast

Broccoli Casserole 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 ounce blue cheese, crumbled (1/4 cup) 1 cup milk 2 10-ounce packages frozen broccoli cuts, cooked and drained 1/3 cup crushed crackers or bread crumbs In

large

saucepan

Pat Wylie, Sandy Baker, Casey Rutledge & Stacy Kinhalt COSMETOLOGIST blend butter, flour, cream cheese and blue cheese.

Add milk. Cook and stir till mixture bubbles.

Stir in cooked broc-

coli. Turn into a 1-quart casserole. Top with bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Jokes of the week by George

Wednesday, July 10, High 89, Low 70, Shower Thunderstorm Possible

Thursday, July 11, High 87, Low 63, Partly Sunny

Friday, July 12, High 84, Low 70, Sunny to Partly Cloudy

Saturday, July 13, high 93, Low 67, Sunny to Partly Cloudy

Sunday, July 14, High 88, Low 64, Cloudy

Monday, July 15, High 82, Low 63, Mostly Cloudy

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American Legion Induction of Officers

How did the butcher introduce his wife?

Meet Patty!

The American Legion Auxiliary, Young-Moore Unit #100 of West Union, will have an Induction of Officers Ceremony at Venture Productions on Tuesday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m.

Officers are President: Vice President Shirley Stapleton, Secretary Louise Davis, Treasurer Bonnie Hawkins,

A man who sinks into a woman's arms will soon.... have arms in the woman's sink!

George Perry

Membership and Historian Virginia Grooms, Sargent of Arms and Public Relations Vicki Davis, Child Welfare and Scholarships Susan May, Megan McCarty and Margaret Blevins.

Please bring a covered dish.

Questions call Shirley Stapleton at 5443854 or Virginia Grooms at 544-3168.

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HOMES FOR SALE HOMES R1 - WEST UNION - Frame home with vinyl siding in nice location, 1550 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, utility room, nat. gas furnace, C/A, city water/sewer, laminate flooring & carpeting, 24x24 det. garage, back deck, 2 storage buildings, nice back yard. PRICED TO SELL AT $99,000.

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

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

R11 - WEST UNION - 1990 DW with vinyl siding setting on 1 acre, 1458 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, utility room, sun room, elec. furnace, public water, carport, blacktop driveway, 16x22 shelter house, 12x16 storage building. PRICED TO SELL AT $59,900.

appliances, elec. heat, wood stove, county water, laminate, tile flooring & carpeting, nice back deck, 28x16 shed, large back yard. $75,000.

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

R29 - PEEBLES - Exceptionally nice 3 BR home in Peebles.

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

R15 – WRIGHTSVILLE – 1.316 acres with DW located in cozy Ohio River community, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, gas furnace, C/A, wrap-around porch, 2-year-old roof, shed, 2 water taps & 2 septic tanks.. $59,900. - MAKE OFFER R17 - WEST UNION - Frame home with cedar siding on nice corner lot, 1248 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. heat, city water/sewer, front porch & back patio, shed. $64,900.

R19 - MANCHESTER - 1 acre with modular home with vinyl siding, 1344 SF living area plus full basement, 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths, kitchen with appliances, dining room, living room, utility room, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, 2-car att. garage, front porch & large back deck. PRICE REDUCED TO $94,900.

garage with office space, 50x60 barn with 5 horse stalls & tack room, small barn with heat. PRICE REDUCED TO $155,000.

H7 - WEST UNION - 2.38 acres with 14x70 mobile home, 2 BR. 1 bath, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec.furnace, 2 A/C, county water, septic system, 1 1/2 car garage. PRICE REDUCED TO $45,500.

H27 - WEST UNION - 9.906 acres with 1995 Oakwood mobile home (14x70), 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, gas furnace, C/A, county water, 1-car garage, 12x15 shed, nice private location with good hunting. $69,900.

H9 – WEST UNION – 1.32 acres with 14x70 mobile home in good condition, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, utility room, elec. furnace, A/C, county water, nice location on private road. PRICE REDUCED TO $39,900.

H29 - WINCHESTER - 2 acre country lot, with lovely modular home with vinyl siding, 1296 SF living area,3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, gas furnace, C/A, gas F/P, county water, vinyl & laminate flooring with some carpeting, deck, 10x14 barn, 30x40 basketball court.

Home is nestled against a small woods & is in immaculate condition, beautifully decorated, move-in condition. $92,900.

H33 - WEST UNION (BENTONVILLE AREA) - 1.143 acres with brick home, 1376 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 full bath, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, gas furnace, heat pump, C/A, public water, hardwood floors + some carpeting, new roof, 2-car garage. PRICE REDUCED TO $85,000.

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

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

R35 - CHERRY FORK - Very nice DW featuring 3 BR, 2 full baths (1 with shower, 1 with Jacuzzi), living room, kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, floating floor, 2-car garage, 2 porches, public water, .747 acre with creek. PRICE REDUCED TO $80,000.

R37 - SEAMAN - Frame home with vinyl siding in a nice location on 0.276 acre corner lot, 1140 SF living area, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with range, dining room, elec. Heat, gas F/P, A/C, city water/sewer, 1-car garage, 8x10 building, nice starter home. A MUST SEE! $72,500.

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

garage could be used to park motor home or big trucks, 2-car garage, 2 small barns, fruit trees, grape arbor. $119,000.

R39 - WEST UNION - 1 acre with DW with vinyl siding, 1344 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. Furnace, C/A, 2-car det. Garage, 12x16 storage building. PRICED TO SELL AT $49,900 - MAKE OFFER. R57 – MANCHESTER – Brick home built in 2007, 2286 SF plus full finished basement, 5 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, C/A, wood stove in basement, hardwood & tile floors, 2-car att.garage & 2-car det. brick/vinyl sided garage with bath. Home is located in nice neighborhood near school. $249,900.

HOMES WITH ACREAGE H1 - STOUT - 7.33 acres with 14x70 mobile home with 16x8 addition, 2 BR with a possible 3rd BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, large front & back decks, small barn, storage building, fruit cellar/storm shelter, nice landscaping, large yard & garden space, pond, creek frontage, good hunting area. $44,900.

H11 - PEEBLES - 2.46 acres with large home built in 2008, 4169 SF living area plus 2145 SF finished basement with wet bar, 6 BR, 4 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, bonus room, 2 elec. heat pumps, 2 gas F//P, C/A, mostly hardwood floors, nice carpeting, 2-car att. garage, 30x30 det. garage, 20x24 barn, small outbuilding, hot tub, stamped concrete driveway, lots of landscaping. $374,900.

H13 - WEST UNION - 2.334 partially wooded acres located on a dead-end road with a 1996 Fleetwood mobile home (16x80) set on concrete pad with block foundation, vaulted ceilings, 3 BR with walk-in closet in master, 2 full baths with garden tub in master, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, aeration septic system with new motor, new water heater, nice flooring/carpeting, newly painted interior, nice landscaping, 8x10 building, large dog kennel, nice setting with trails through woods & fire pit for enjoyable evenings outdoors. $54,900 - MAKE OFFER. H17 – NEW LISTING - WEST UNION AREA – Large frame home with vinyl siding, 3056 SF living area plus 1100 SF finished basement, 4 BR, 4 ½ baths, large family room, living room, extra-large family room, large exercise room with mirrored walls, updated kitchen with granite counter tops & new stainless steel appliances, dining room long blacktop driveway approaches a 4car att. garage, oak hardwood floors, all carpeted, propane gas furnace, elec. heat pump, gas f/p, C/A, county water, all appliances, large stocked pond, large metal equipment building, large in-ground pool, large concrete basketball court, wrap-around porch, beautifully landscaped. This home is setting on 15.5 acres with 3 acres of woods. This is your dream home. $379,000.

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

H23 - PEEBLES - 3 acres with combination brick/vinyl sided home, 1136 SF living area, 3 BR, large bath, kitchen with appliances, dining room, living room, gas furnace, C/A, county water, 2-car att. garage, 16x28 det. garage, concrete driveway, front porch & back deck, 2 small barns & underground storm shelter, large garden area. $139,900.

R21 - WRIGHTSVILLE - Nice home located in cozy Ohio River community, 980 SF frame home with full block basement, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. heat, 2 elec. F/P, nice wood flooring, view of Ohio River. $78,000.

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

R23 - WEST UNION - POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING -Nice frame home with vinyl siding setting on 0.94 acre, 1248 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, eat-in kitchen with

H5 - WEST UNION - 2 acres with DW, 1344 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, cellar or storm shelter, gas furnace, C/A, elec. F/P, wood stove, 3-car

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F13 – WINCHESTER – 51.12 mostly tillable acres, 1 ½ story partial brick/vinyl sided home, 2432 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen & dining room, basement, fuel oil furnace, county water, 2-car detached garage, 2 big barns with sheds, concrete block barn, corn crib, silo. Property has lots of road frontage, will divide. $230,000. Seller will also sell house, barns with 25 acres for $150,000.

camper. $24,900.

F15 - PEEBLES - 71.539 wooded acres with lots of big cedar trees and some timber, 2 campers, county water, septic system & electric on property. PRICE REDUCED TO $175,000.

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

H25 - WINCHESTER - 10 acre mini horse farm (approx.4 acres pasture & 6 acres woods) with DW with vinyl siding, 1456 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths with garden tub in master, eat-in kitchen, living room with vaulted ceiling, gas furnace, C/A, all appliances, county water, new laminate flooring, 2 decks, 4-car

H35 – NEW LISTING – WEST UNION – 2.385 in good location with stone/vinyl sided home, 4186 SF living area plus basement, 4 BR, 3 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, mud room, sun room, office, all appliances, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, 2 F/P, hardwood/tile/marble floors, pond, swimming pool with deck, hot tub, gazebo, 2 barns. $295,000.

H37 – MANCHESTER – 16 acres on edge of town with home in excellent condition, 2153 SF living area plus basement, 3 BR with possible 4th, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, all appliances, hardwood floors, new nat. gas furnace & C/A, tile patio & wood deck, hot tub, 4-car carport, 2 barns and storage building, nice view, a must see. $189,000.

H39 - PEEBLES - 2.416 acres along Brush Creek with 1998 DW, 1248 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, gas furnace, C/A, county water, porch, 4 outbuildings. $60,300.

H41 – WEST UNION - 1.53 acres with very nice home built in 2008, 1640 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, large kitchen with all new appliances, large utility room, elec. heat, C/A, county water, laminate floors, 2-car att. garage, back deck.

This home is tastefully decorated and is in a great location. $148,500.

H45 - WEST UNION - 5.002 acres with vinyl sided frame home, 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. heat pump, C/A, county water, insulated windows, 1-car attached garage. $89,900.

H47 - WINCHESTER - 8.284 acres in nice location with very nice 2-story frame home with vinyl siding, 4 BR, 2 1/2 baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, gas furnace, outdoor wood burning stove, C/A, county water, 2-car att.

Garage, front porch & rear deck, 30x24 detached garage with 16x24 lean-to, 16x24 barn. $199,900. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE!

FARMS - BUILDING LOTS - VACANT LAND - BUSINESS

F1 - WRIGHTSVILLE - 38.507 acres of good farmland with frontage on US 52 & near the Ohio River, 2 nice barns (110x50 & 72x30) with water & electric good for equipment or boat storage, 2 acre pond + smaller pond. $199,000 - would possibly divide.

F3 – MANCHESTER – 101.452 acres with approx. 20 acres tillable, 40 acres of pasture and 40 acres of woods, 40x60 barn with 30x60 lean-to, large pond, beautiful spot for new home, great for horses & ATV’s, lots of trails. PRICE REDUCED TO $199,900.

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

BUILDING LOTS L1 – WEST UNION - POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING - Agent owned town lot (33x99) located close to court house & businesses, city utilities available. $9,900.

L3 - WEST UNION - 1 acre with septic system and

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

L7 - WEST UNION - 10 nice level lots in town each 50x150 totaling 1.7218 acres, good building lots with all utilities available. $89,900.

VACANT LAND V5 - BLUE CREEK - 39.1 acres with approx. 28 acres of woods. $68,000.

V7 - 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.

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

B13 - BENTONVILLE - 1800 SF Block building that includes a very nice beauty shop and 2 apartments, 1st apartment has 3 BR, 1 bath, kitchen with appliances (rents for $400/month), 2nd apartment has 4 BR, 2 baths, kitchen with appliances (rents for $500/month). $95,000.

B16 - NEW LISTING - WEST UNION - 1 acre with old Grange Hall building, building is 1792 SF, own a piece of history, would make a great auction house, nice level lot with county water and electric. $29,500.

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The Informer - Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 7

Peebles Slips By

Pictured is Emily Applegate delivering her pitch.

By Brit, Informer Sports with Peyton Atkins who hit a With the Tournament homer to start the Peebles dwindling down to just 4 charge, but would be stopped teams. The little girls Peebles by Manchester's Applegate and the girls Manchester who only allowed one more Greyhounds Softball D hit in the first, a singe by League tried to squeeze a Avery Storer bringing the game in between all the rainy score to 2-1. days, but was forced to finish The second inning the last two innings in a moved on with a battle of the steady rain shower that kept pitchers with no one scoring. the crowd wet, but on their Peebles came back in the bottoes with excitement. tom of the third with their Coach Mathias first 4 batters Peyton Atkins, Applegate's Manchester girls Lanie, Raven and Avery came out swinging the first Storer all having at least a inning with Maggie Roberts double an Avery Storer hithitting a nice grounder, but ting a Home Run giving herwith Peebles overthrowing self an RBI to boot bringing first base and the pitchers Peebles the lead 4-2. mound gave Roberts a triple With the Rain starting to out of a base hit. come down harder Manchester's star pitcher Manchester came pounding Emilee Applegate got her bat back in the top of the 4th. out and hit a nice double Roberts came off with a nice bringing Roberts home, but hit again followed by Applegate was tagged out at Applegate getting the RBI second after hopping off sec- and a double. Peebles Fans ond base. Jada Francis swung thought a bad call was called for the stars hitting a Home out on first base bringing the Run and bringing in 2 runs.

Umpire and a fan into a heatPeebles Coach David ed argument causing the fan Mills started his team off with to be ejected from the game. a tough lineup leading off The rain didn't let up and

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left the coaches whipping off balls in-between every pitch so the pitcher could hold onto the ball.

Manchester's Hackney came up to bat hitting a nice homerun bringing Applegate into home plate slowly due to heavy mud on her cleats and Hackney following close by giving the Hounds back the lead 5-4 in the top of the 4th.

With Peebles scoreless in the 4th fans were getting aggravated from the rain and conditions of the field but the Umpire would not call it due to no lightning.

With only the 5th inning left and Manchester unable to score their only hope was to hold off Peebles in the last bat of the game In the bottom of the 5th. Peebles Last Batter on the line up Autumn Stacy hit a solid hit getting around the bases bringing the teams to a tie. Their second and third batters Lanie and Raven both got single hits leaving them in scoring positions on first and third but with two outs against them and looking like extra innings in the rain were in the near future for Peebles Avery Storer came up to bat cranking one deep in between right and center field bringing in both runners and herself with Storer almost lapping the runner in front of her sealing the game and letting Peebles "slip by" literally in the muddy mess we call a ball diamond making it one of the more entertaining games of the season.

Mills's Indians head on to the championship game while Manchester 2 , West Union and Manchester 1 battle back through the losers bracket to see who will face Peebles in the Championship game.

Check back next week for more results in tournament action.

Criminal/Traffic Disposition Report

Shawn D. Palmer, Manchester, 65/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Gregory P. Goldbach, Batavia, 77/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $149.

Jason S. Stacey, Bainbridge, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Alexandra C. Gerbas, N Royalton, 71/60, Fine $79, Court Costs $74.

Zizhong Wang, Louisville KY, 68/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Kaila S. Bennington, West Union, 66/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Fred B. Stevens, Cincinnati, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Michael S. Clausen, West Union, 72/55, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

David L. Andrews Jr, Lexington, 71/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Tiffanie R. Heile, Cincinnati, 71/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Merlin R. Cox, Stout, 75/55, Fine $42, Court Costs 474.

Robert D. Davis, Chillicothe, 52/40, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Monica Morris, Manchester, Menacing, Fine $250, Court Costs $118.

Monica Morris, Manchester, Criminal Damaging, Dismissed.

Chester A. Henderson, Peebles, Disorderly /Intoxicated, Dismissed.

Chester Henderson, Peebles, Persistent Disorderly, Fine $250, Court Costs $91.

Dylan Waldman, Winchester, Persistent Disorderly, Dismissed.

Teresa M. Bonnett, Manchester, OVI/1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $109.

Billy Strange, Aberdeen, DUS/12 PT, Court Costs $125.

Casey D. Needham, West Union, Valid OL, Fine $100,

Court Costs $26.

Casey D. Needham, West Union, Tag Display, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Thomas M. Tackett, Chillicothe, Reckless Op, Fine $150, Court Costs $101.

Thomas M. Tackett, Chillicothe, Failure to Control, Dismissed.

Russell W. Vance, Huntington WV, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Albina D. Roblero Reyes, Ashland KY, Valid OL, Fine $250, Court Costs $49.

Debra L. Stevens, W Portsmouth, 77/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Clyde T. Miller, Shelbyville KY, 71/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Nicholas S. Lange, Cincinnati, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Beth Pirtle Frazer, Manchester, 66/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Richard Collins, Manchester, Domestic Violence, Dismissed.

Natasha N. Speier, Erlanger KY, Fishing Without License, Fine $70, Court Costs $64.

Tiwana Henderson, Cincinnati, 80/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Lucinda T. Moore, Burlington KY, 70/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Melinda J. Stein, Florence KY, 77/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Jonah C. Ent, Cincinnati, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Chad A. Wubker, Cincinnati, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Destiny F. Parker, Monroe, 80/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Renee J. Bates, Williamsburg, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Michon D. Woods, Cincinnati, 75/60, Fine $42.10, Court Costs $74.

Kris Blanton

Attorney At Law P.O. Box 849 West Union (937) 544-5019 Divorce/Custody -Wills - Real Estate

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Robert J. Brown, Florence KY, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Sharon L. Montgomery, Trenton, 76/60, Fine $100.

Court Costs $74.

Megan E. Gifford, West Union, Failure to stop at stop sign, Dismissed.

Dawn R. Russell, Sylvania AL, 70/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Timothy N. Foley, Bethel, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Anna A. Plasterer, Chamersburg PA, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Roger E. Stein, Florence KY, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Acy D. Jackson, Mason, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Shannon L. Taylor, Sardinia, 72/55, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Laura L. Kelley, Cincinnati, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Christopher A. Helm, Centerville, 76/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Adams County Court Of Common Pleas

MARRIAGE REPORT

Jeremy Robinson, 29 and Holly Patrick, 29, both of Seaman.

Matthew Aaron Riggs, 30, of Maysville, Ky. and Megan Lynn Manchester, 26, of Winchester.

Matthew Edward Williams, 18, of West Union and Megan Joy Cannon, 24, of Bethel.

Chris Hamilton, 35 and Brandie Lynn Luster, 27, both of Georgetown, Ky. Charles Haddon Cromer, 45, of Peebles and Stacy Lynn Thompson, 45, Tipp City.

Robert D. Bracken, 57, and Rhonda L. Crabtree, 42, both of Peebles.

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No Hunting or Trespassing

STONE’S SAWMILL CUSTOM SAWING

Now Buying hard & soft wood logs. Also 5 1/2" & Up Cedar Logs. CALL FOR PRICING 937-205-4303 or 937 587-2577.

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Septic Systems

Septic Systems installed. Call 937 549-2729.

10/29

Gravel

Gravel, Lime Hauling and Lime Spreading. Fill Sand and Dirt. Call 937 549-2729.

10/29

For Rent For Rent

3 bedroom home need own stove and refrigerator for $400. a month $450. deposit required. Call 937 217-3640 after 12:30.

7/9

House For Rent

Delightful cottage on Wheat Ridge Road, Adams County, Ohio. 1-2 Bedrooms; living room; dining room, kitchen.

Nice yard (owner mows); All kitchen appliances. Furnished or unfurnished. $400/month plus utilities.

Deposit.

References. 937-544-2363.

Wanted Wanted

Lease lands to bow hunt deer.

Rent depending on trophy potential. Larry 937 9356350.

8/27

No Hunting or Trespassing

No Trespassing, Hunting, Fishing or 4-wheeling on property. 30 acres Franklin Twp., 77 acres Bratton Twp., Day or night. Shirley Myers.

12/10/14

For Sale For Sale

Propane Heat Stove. 35,000 BTO. Warm Morning.

Blower and regulator. Good Condition. $200. 937-5442363.

Farm Equipment For Sale

For Sale For Sale

Hot Water Heater, propane, 30 gallon. With regulator. Like New $50. 937-544-2363.

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Stake Driver. Shaver 8” hydrolic, 3 PT. Can help load. $600. 937-544-2363.

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Cuffs & Collars Field reports from ODNR Division of Wildlife Officers.

Southeast Ohio In May 2013, wildlife officers Matt VanCleve, Jared Abele, and Roy Rucker were working along the Scioto River. Officers Rucker and Abele were working from a watercraft when they observed a group of people fishing into the Scioto River from a gravel bar. Officers Abele and Rucker documented the fishermen and informed officer VanCleve where they were located. Upon contacting the group, Officer VanCleve discovered that a man and woman did not have a valid fishing license. It was also determined that the angler had a statewide warrant from Franklin County for drug trafficking. Officer VanCleve verified the warrant was valid and arrested the suspect. Both the man and woman were issued a summons to appear at the Pike County Court for fishing into the Scioto River without a fishing license. The suspect was transported to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office. Both parties appeared before the Pike County Court and entered a Guilty plea and were found guilty. Each paid a $40 fine and $80 in court cost.

Central Ohio In the early morning hours State Wildlife Officer Brad Kiger received a phone call about several subjects cast netting fish below Hoover Reservoir. Officer Kiger and another officer responded.

Both officers observed two subjects using a cast net to catch fish. Due to the darkness of the early morning hours, the officers could not tell what types of fish were being caught. Upon leaving the two officers contacted the fisherman and found that they had several saugeye in a bag inside LEGAL NOTICE Resolution 2013-12 to have the Village Clerk, Village Treasurer and Solicitor to comply with the Auditor of State findings for the years 2011 and 2012.

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their car. One gentleman did not have a fishing license but stated that he was not fishing or used the net. State Wildlife Officer Kiger knew this to be false. He was issued two citations, one for no fishing license and one for taking fish by illegal means. The other gentleman was issued a citation for taking fish by illegal means.

Both subject had to appear in court and were issued a $140 fine and court cost.

Northwest Ohio In November 2012 State Wildlife Officer Jason Porinchok, assigned to Putnam County, received a call that a large antlered deer had been shot with a gun near Continental, Ohio in Putnam County. This was during Ohio’s deer archery hunting season. Officer Porinchok contacted Van Wert and Paulding County Officers, Brad Buening and Mike Ohlrich for assistance with the investigation. Officers Buening and Ohlrich met with the complainant and determined that the deer had indeed been shot with a shotgun. Evidence collected at the scene lead to a suspect, who was later investigated. It was determined that the suspect shot the deer with a 12 gauge shotgun. Ironically, the hunter also had a crossbow with him at the time of the incident, but was not confident

with his archery shot. In addition, the shooter did not temporarily or permanently tag the deer as required by state law.

The antlers were later scored by an official Buckeye Big Buck Scorer to determine if they met “Trophy” status. The antlers scored 138 1/8,” making the deer available for restitution by law. The suspect was issued 4 citations: one citation for taking a deer with a shotgun during archery season, one citation for possessing a firearm while bow hunting, one citation for failing to temporary tag his deer, and one citation for failing to permanently tag the deer. The suspect pleaded guilty to all 4 charges and was found guilty by the Putnam County Municipal judge. He was ordered to pay $500 in fines and $300 in court costs, with 60 days in jail suspended on the condition that he commits no other wildlife violations during two years of probation. The man also received a one year hunting rights revocation. The deer antlers and the shotgun were ordered to be forfeited to the Division of Wildlife. He was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $ 2,898 for the antlers and $500 for the animal itself. The judge asked the defendant if the deer was worth $4,198 and the loss of his shotgun and hunting privileges. The man replied “no.”

Officer Porinchok recently checked with Putnam County Municipal Court and was informed that the defendant is faithfully making his court payments. All of the Wildlife Officers involved were instrumental in bringing these violations before the court for the benefit of all Ohioans who enjoy wildlife.

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Welcome to the nd 122 Adams County Fair

July 14 - 20 Adams County Fairgrounds

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Rides - Games Contests Fun for All! Rabbits of Revolution at the Fair Everybody knows that 4H has a huge impact on today's youth and tomorrow’s leaders.

Recently the national 4-H organization started a movement called the Revolution of Responsibility. This movement is designed to get current 4-H members even more excited about the program and to begin using the skills they learn in 4-H to impact their communities in significant ways.

The Adams County 4-H program is excited and proud to announce that it has joined the Revolution with the new “Revolution of Rabbits” program, developed and implemented by Sam DeAtley, a member of the Stirrin’ Up Dust 4-H Club and president of the Adams County Junior Fair Board.

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part in the program, designed to provide an opportunity to participate in 4-H and to carry a market animal project for youth who might not otherwise have the means and opportunity to do so. The goal of the program is to teach youth responsibility as they learn to care for animals, keep feed and financial records, and so on, while at the same time having the opportunity to make friends and excel in the 4-H program. Participants include: Ciera Harris, Peebles, Stirrin’ Up Dust 4-H Club; Jacob Blythe, West Union, Friends Helping Friends 4-H Club; and Levi Taylor, Peebles, Denim & Dirt 4-H Club.

Each participant joined a 4-H club prior to the March 1 enrollment deadline, and each received, on loan, a rabbit hutch and feed dishes and waterers. This equipment will be returned at the conclusion of the program. In addition, each participant received a bag of feed and three young rabbits.

The rabbits were tattooed as market rabbits several weeks ago, and program participants attended the 4-H Rabbit Clinic, received their quality assurance certification, and participated in the annual rabbit skillathon. They will exhibit and sell a meat pen of two rabbits at the upcoming Adams County Fair.

Participants will return $50 of the proceeds from the sale of their rabbits to the Revolution

or Rabbits program, to sustain it into the future. They will be able to keep the balance of the proceeds.

Many area businesses, organizations, and individuals have worked together to make this unique 4-H market animal project possible. Donors include the Adams County 4H Advisory Committee, Carter Lumber, Chapparal Feed, Dinsmore Feed and Fleet, Donnie Swayne and family, Harsha’s Hardware, the OVCTC Carpentry class, and Seaman Farm and Garden.

These Revolution of Rabbit project rabbits, additional market rabbits, and breeding rabbits will be on display at the Adams County Fair beginning Sunday, July 14.

The rabbits will be shown on Tuesday, July 16, beginning at 8:30 a.m. with showmanship.

The Junior Fair Rabbit Show will be held in the Junior Fair Activities Building at the fairgrounds. The sale of the rabbits will take place in conjunction with the Fair’s Small Animal, Crop, and Baked Goods Sale on Friday evening, July 19, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

It will also be held in the Junior Fair Activities Building.

For more information on this or other 4-H programs and opportunities, visit the OSU Extension Adams County website at http://adams.osu.edu or contact the office at 937-5442339.

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Adams County Fair Schedules Senior Fair

Junior Fair

July 14 - 20 Rides Open Daily Sunday, July 14 7:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gates Open 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Horse Show 12:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All livestock must be in place but Open Dairy 12:30 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toddler And Little Miss/Mister Registration 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toddler Contest 2:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demolition Derby Sign-In 3:00 p.m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Miss and Mister Contest 4:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adult Cornhole Contest 4:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parade Line-up 5:00 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parade Begins 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demolition Derby 6:30 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening Ceremonies and Crowning of the 2013Queen and Court Adams County Bicentennial Farm Recognition Emcee—Don Bowles of C103 Radio 7:00 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Feeder Calf Show 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Wayne Show 7:30 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fireman’s Competition Emcee—Don Bowles of C103 Radio Monday, July 15 7:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gates Open 10:00 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Floral Hall Judging 12:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weigh-in for Light Weight Tug Pull 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Weight Tug Pull 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fair Frolics 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheerleading Competition Emcee—Don Bowles of C103 Radio 8:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Stuart Band Tuesday, July 16 7:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gates Open 12:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distance Pull Weigh-In 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6500# and 4500# Distance Pull 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fair Frolics 4:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baby Contest Registration 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baby Contest 7:30 p.m. . Talent Show Sponsored by Red Barn Convention Center and Sounds Unlimited Emcee-Jay Fetters Wednesday, July 17 Senior Citizens and Armed Forces Day (Free Admission All Day for Seniors 62 and older, Veterans and Soldiers in Uniform) 7:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gates Open 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baked Goods Judging 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Activities in Administration Building 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fair Frolics 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liberty Band 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baked Goods Auction By Auctioneer Sam Bolender and broadcast live on C103 Radio 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hypnotist Mike Bishop 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Truck and Tractor Pull 9:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hypnotist Mike Bishop 10:00 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All Open Dairy in Place

Saturday, July 13 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth Set-Up 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exhibitors’ Meeting Sunday, July 14 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booths must be in place 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ducks, Waterfowl, Geese 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fancy and Production Poultry 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth Judging 10:00 a.m.-Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turkeys and Miscellaneous Birds Noon-4:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commercial Meat-Type Chickens Noon-2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meat Pens of Rabbits Check-In 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breeding Rabbits Check-In 11:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arrival Deadline, All Large Animals Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Market Lamb Weigh-In 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steer and Feeder Calf Weigh-In 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crop and Shop Registration 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adams Co Born and Raised Steer Show 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crowning of 2013 Fair Queen and Court 9:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deadline, Sheep Showmanship Sign-Up Monday, July 15 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Market Hog Weigh-In 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H Cloverbud Interviews 11:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Market Goat Weigh-In 11:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Food and Nutrition Activity 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jr Fair Tractor Rodeo 4:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H Style Revue 5:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Non-Livestock Project Awards 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheep Showmanship followed by Sheep Breeding Show 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Market Lamb Show 9:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deadline, Swine Showmanship Sign-Up TUESDAY, JULY 16 8:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rabbit Showmanship followed by Breeding Rabbit Show followed by Meat Pens of Rabbits Show 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judging Contest Entry Deadline 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jr Fair Livestock Judging Contest 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Swine Showmanship followed by Swine Breeding Show 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Market Hog Show 9:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deadline, Goat Showmanship Sign-Up Wednesday, July 17 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crop and Shop Project Judging 8:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Poultry Showmanship followed by Poultry Show 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Show-Back Arena 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Show-Main Arena 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crop and Show Awards Presentation 3:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dairy Goat Show, followed by Meat Doe Breeding Show 4:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Goat Showmanship 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Market Goat Show 9:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deadline, Beef Showmanship Sign-Up 10:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arrival Deadline, Lactating Dairy Cattle

Thursday, July 18 7:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gates Open 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fair Frolics 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Beef Show 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hypnotist Mike Bishop 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OSTPA Tractor Pull 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gospel EntertainmentThe Cantrell Family, Jason Cooper, Blood Bought Trio and Imani Milele Choir from Uganda 9:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hypnotist Mike Bishop

Thursday, July 18 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Show-Back Arena 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beef Showmanship, followed by Beef Breeding Show 11:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H Pledge Contest 4:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feeder Calf Show 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . .Steer Show (at least 30 minutes after the end of the Feeder Calf Show) 9:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(or one hour after end of Steer Show) Deadline to submit home/sale/stockyards card to identify which animal will go through the Sale

Friday, July 19 Farm Bureau Day 7:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gates Open 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . People’s Defender Cornhole Tournament 10:00 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antique Tractor Display 11:00 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antique Tractor Judging 1:00 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Dairy Show 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fair Frolics 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tractor Games in Center Ring 3:00 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kiddie Tractor Pull 3:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmer’s Night Weigh-in 5:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Farmer’s Night Pull 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hypnotist Mike Bishop 9:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hypnotist Mike Bishop 11:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Dairy Released

Friday, July 19 7:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Load stockyard trucks 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Show-Back Arena 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jr Fair Baking Contest 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dairy Showmanship, followed by Dairy Show 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baking Contest Awards Presentation 5:00 p.m. . . . . . . . .Small Animal, Baked Goods, and Crop Sale (Broadcast live on C103) 8:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Awards Roundup 8:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Showmanship Sweepstakes Contest 10:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Livestock Sale Set-Up 10:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lactating Dairy Cattle Released 10:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Non-Sale and Breeding Swine Released (must be off grounds by 6:00 a.m. Saturday)

Saturday, July 20 7:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gates Open 12:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Election of Fair Board Directors 2:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demolition Derby Sign-in 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All Livestock Released 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barnyard Olympics 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demolition Derby 8:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frog Jumping Contest 8:00 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free Teen Dance

Saturday, July 20 6:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Non-Sale and Breeding Swine must be off grounds 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pre-Sale Announcements/Recognition 11:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Livestock Sale (Sale Order: Goats and Sheep, Steers, Feeder Calves, Hogs, and Butter) (Broadcast live on C103) 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booths may be taken down 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Remaining animals released

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Get Moo-vin at the Adams County Fair A.C. Fair Queen Candidates Announced Get Moo-vin at the Adams County Fair is back for a second year at the Fair. It’s an opportunity to be active, learn some facts for healthy living, and win prizes, all while visiting the Adams County Fair. Get Moo-vin will be conducted by the Adams County 4-H Program, in partnership with the Adams County Junior Fair and OSU Extension Adams County. The activity is open to the public and will be conducted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. each day.

Participants will begin at the Junior Fair Office, where they will receive a map and an entry form. They will follow the map, completing a half-mile course that takes them to many of the fair’s barns and exhibit buildings. The course features 12 stops along the way. Each stop will be marked with a sign containing facts and information for healthy living. Participants will use the information on each sign to answer questions on their entry form.

Upon finishing the course, they will return to the Junior Fair Office to drop their completed entry form into one of two boxes for a later prize drawing. Prizes include a child’s bicycle and helmet from Walmart and

half a hog, custom processed for the freezer. In addition, the first 100 participants each day will receive a goodie bag complete with a pedometer, recipes for healthy living, MyPlate information, commodity group items such as cow erasers or coloring books, and more.

The prize drawing will be held on Friday evening, July 19, during the annual Awards Roundup in the Youth Show Arena.

Participants need not be present to win.

Only one entry per person is permitted.

The Get Moovin’ activity supports one of three national 4-H mission mandates: healthy living. Participating in the activity will encourage youth and adults to eat right and get active. Again this year, the Adams County Health Department’s Hope Van will be a stop on the course. Participants can take advantage of the opportunity while there to have their Body Mass Index calculated.

For more information about the Get Moovin’ at the Adams County Fair! activity, contact Carolyn L. Belczyk, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, at OSU Extension Adams County, via phone at 937.544.2339 or via email at belczyk.1@osu.edu.

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Pictured: 2013 Adams County Junior Fair Queen contestants posed for a picture following the June 18, judging. Pictured are Alyson Baldridge, Lauren Halland, Katie Schwamberger and Emilee Swayne.

Sr. Citizens Day Activities Offered at the Fair Wednesday, July 17 is Sr. Citizens and Armed Forces Day at the Adams County Fair. In addition to free admission for those 62 and older and veterans and soldiers in uniform; activities are planned in the administration building beginning at 10:00 a.m. and concluding with a performance by the Liberty Band at 2:00 p.m.

Arrive early and visit the Appalachian Hope Van for free cholesterol and sugar screenings which will begin at 9:00 a.m. You will get immediate results and it’s ideal if you have not

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The program will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the first session including information on managing diabetes and health services offered by local agencies. Other sessions throughout the day include a session by Amy Habig of OSU Extension on sun safety, a demonstration of Tai Chi by Theresa Carr from the Adams County Senior Citizens Center and a nutrition lesson by Marsha McCormick of OSU

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The air-conditioned administration building is a comfortable place to hang around and hear the Liberty Band perform at 2:00 p.m. to wind up the activities for the day. Although participants will likely want to try some of the tasty food available at the fair, many bring a cooler with a packed lunch so they don’t have to leave the cool building once they arrive.

So don’t let the heat keep you away. Wal-Mart is also again donating bottled water which will be available to program participants throughout the day as well as ingredients to prepare a healthy recipe for participants to sample..

These activities are sponsored by the Adams County Sr. Fair Board, OSU Extension of Adams County, Adams County Sr. Citizens Council, Adams County Regional Medical Center, Adams County Health Department and the Area Agency on Aging-District 7.

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