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Area affected by four fatalities last week Peebles Woman Dies in Crash Fatal Motorcycle Crash Double Fatality Crash A Peebles woman died in a crash at the intersection of Ohio 32 and Shyville Road in Pike County. Cassaundra Mootz, 28, of Peebles, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. According to troopers at approximately 7:34 a.m. Mootz was stopped east on Ohio 32 waiting at a red light to turn left onto Shyville Road. As she attempted to turn, she drove into the path of Miles Montgomery, 53, of Wellston, who was driving a 2006 Peterbuilt service

truck west on Ohio 32. Both vehicles came to rest off the north edge of state Route 32. The accident resulted in the traffic being reduced to one lane in each direction for several hours. The crash knocked the traffic signal out of operation. Montgomery was taken to Adena Pike Medical Center for treatment of possible injuries. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Mootz obituary is on page 3.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal traffic crash. The crash occurred on July 12, at approximately 3:21 p.m.. on State Route 247 near milepost 20, in Scott Township. A 2002 Honda VT1100, operated by, Dale A. Hunter, 54, of McDermott, was traveling southbound on State Route 247. The preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle operated by Hunter failed to negotiate a curve and traveled

off the right side of the roadway. The motorcycle struck a ditch, overturned and came to rest off the right side of the roadway. Hunter was transported to Adams County Regional Medical Center by Seaman Life Squad. Hunter succumbed to injuries sustained as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased. A helmet was not in use at the time of the crash. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

AEPMay Pass June Storm Bill onto You the Customer History may be repeating itself by American Electric Power to restore power from the severe storm on June 29, may end up being passed on to Ohio consumers. Ohio law allows a publicly regulated utility to ask the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) for a recovery rider to pass the expenses of a major storm on to customers. The expenses of the June 29 storm is unknown at this time. AEP's total expense tied to Hurricane Ike, remnants of which blew through Ohio in September 2008, was $42 million in Ohio. The June 29 storm is likely to surpass Ike in overall devastation.

AEP received from the PUCO, permission to assess $26.8 million in surcharges for damage from Ike. That cost finally was passed on to consumers earlier this year in January. It adds about an extra 20 cents on the average residential customer's monthly bill and will for the next seven years. AEP applied to recover costs from the Ice Storms in December 2004 and January 2005 and was approved by PUCO for $23.7 million. That assessment took the form of a 3.8 percent add-on for distribution services sold to Columbus Southern Power customers and 3.6 percent for Ohio Power customers that lasted for 12 months.

The Adams County Fair Begins

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investing a three vehicle fatal traffic crash. The crash occurred on Friday, July 13, at approximately 5:14 p.m. on State Route 41 and Fishing Gut Road, in Huntington Township, Brown County. According to troopers a 1994 Pontiac Sunfire, operated by Mark Croswait, 48, of Hammersville, was northbound on State Route 41. A 2002 International Truck, operated by Gary Millsaps, 56, of Lexington, Kentucky was traveling Southbound on State Route 41. The Preliminary investigation indicates the Pontiac Sunfire operated by Croswait traveled left of center and struck the commercial truck operated by Millsaps. Croswait's

vehicle was then struck by 2002 Ford F-250 which was southbound and was being operated by Leonard J. Deatley,43, of West Union. A passenger in Croswait's vehicle, Kenneth L. Wilson, 51, of Hammersville, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Brown County Coroner's Office. Croswait was transported by Aircare to the University of Cincinnati Hospital and was later pronounced deceased. Deatley was transported by Aberdeen Life Squad to Meadowview Regional Hospital in Maysville, Kentucky with non-life threatening injuries. Millsap's was not injured as a result of the crash. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Steamboat Coming to Area

Residents along the Ohio River will have a chance to revisit history as BB Riverboats’ Belle of Cincinnati will return for its Summer Cruise Tour. The Belle will be making stops at Maysville, Kentucky and Portsmouth for lunch, dinner and sight seeing cruises. The Belle will be embarking on an eight-day tour to five Ohio River cities from July 24 to August 1 The Belle of Cincinnati is a majestic and ornate beauty. Cruise in ultimate comfort and luxury surrounded by a lavish Victorian decor appointed with sumptuous details. Each climate-controlled deck includes a full bar, dance floor and elevator for fun on every level. The upper deck is open-air, perfect for watching the scenery roll by or taking a romantic moonlit stroll. Other cities that will have cruises include

Gallipolis, Ironton and Huntington, West Virginia. Each trip lasts two hours and according to Berstein, provides a look into the past while enjoying contemporary comforts. For more information on the river cruises, visit www.bbriverboats.com/summertour or call 1-800-261-8586. Cruise Dates: Maysville, Kentucky Tuesday, July 24. Lunch Cruise 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sightseeing Cruise 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dinner Cruise 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Portsmouth, Wednesday, July 25. Dinner Cruise 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 26, Lunch Cruise 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sightseeing Cruise 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dinner Cruise 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

West Union Council Sells Property The 2012 Adams County Fair Queen Megan Brown.

Pictured (L/R): Commissioners Brian Baldridge, Roger Rhonemus and Justin Cooper. Adams County Commissioners give remarks at the Opening Ceremony Sunday, July 15. Turn to page 2 for more pictures of the fair and the 2012 Queen's Court.

Property Sells for over $100,000 On Tuesday, July 10 the Village of West Union Council met in regular session. Mayor Ted Grooms passed around each of the three envelopes that contained the bids each separately. Mayor Grooms asked that each councilman and invited the public to view the envelopes to make sure they had not been tampered with. Each envelope was found to be secure and no discrepancies found. Mayor Grooms then announced the two parcels that were put up for bid and then opened the envelopes and read aloud and passed around each bid to each councilman for review. A brief Executive Session was called. After returning to regular session it was announced that West Union Village Green was the winning bid for the large parcel of ground for $95,001 and Mary Jane Campbell for the small parcel

of ground for $5,003.20. The Arts Council put a bid in for $50,001 for the complex, but was rejected by the council. In a Press Release submitted by the West Union Village Green, a non-profit corporation and by their attorney Tyler Cantrell that stated, "The West Union Village Green intends that the land will be developed for the use and enjoyment of the town citizens, of all ages. While the land will be purchased by the West Union Village Green the rest of the development of the park will come from contributions from donors and revenue from grants and bequests." Many ideas have been suggested for the park: A memorial area to the community's Armed Forces Veterans, Area for concerts and plays, Playground facilities for young children, Shuffleboard, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, walking track, shelter house pavilions for organizations, churches and family gatherings.

The West Union Village Green said, "They want to rely on the community involvement which will make these ideas become realities." Editor's Note: The Informer was the only news media that was present for the council meeting to cover the opening of the bid and the sale of the old West Union School property.

Page 2 Stories are:

Farm Service Agency Election, District 9 Weekly Travel Report, A.C. Court Judge Releases Statistics and Adams County Jail Intake and Release Report.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Gerald Lange, Cassaundra Mootz and Eric Dean Malone.

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Adams County Fair Begins Farm Service Agency Election

The 2012 Queen and her Court Pictured (L/R): 1st Runner Up Samantha DeAtley, 2nd Runner Up Chyenne Creech, Queen Megan Brown, 3rd Runner Up Sarah McIlwain and 4th Runner Up Mikkie Fitzpatrick.

Pictured: One of the several Demolition Derby's at the Fair.

Pictured: The Fireman's Competition. Firefighters from West Union, Manchester, Peebles, Winchester, Peebles, Wayne Twp., Byrd Twp., Mt. Orab and Sardinia competed in time.

The Adams County FSA Committee election for Local Administrative Area (LAA) 2 will be held this year on December 3, 2012. Eligible voters have the right to nominate themselves or another individual as a candidate for the committee election. Nomination forms may be obtained at the Adams County FSA Office or from the website http://www.fsa.usda.gov/elections. Each form submitted must be: · limited to 1 nominee · signed by the nominee, indicating willingness to serve, if elected · postmarked or delivered to the County FSA Office no later than August 1, 2012 A nominee for the FSA County Committee must be a resident of the LAA up for election and be currently engaged in the operation of a farm. The election this year is for LAA 2, which includes the

Adams County townships of Bratton, Brush Creek, Franklin, Jefferson, and Meigs. Additional information of eligibility to hold office may be obtained at the County FSA Office. The duties of County FSA Committee members include: · informing local farmers of the purpose and provisions of the FSA programs · keeping the State FSA Committee informed of LAA conditions · recommending needed changes in farm programs · participating in county meetings as necessary · performing other duties as assigned by the State FSA Committee. For more information about FSA elections and other programs, contact the Adams County FSA office at 937-5442033. More information is also available on FSA's website at www.fsa.usda.gov.

District 9 Weekly Travel Report The following traffic advisory includes road construction and major maintenance projects requiring lane restrictions and/or road closures along the state and federal highway system within ODOT District 9. For additional weather-related travel information or road construction and maintenance projects throughout the state, visit www.buckeyetraffic.org, All work will take place during daytime, business hours Monday through Friday unless otherwise indicated. A signalization project continues at various locations throughout the district. Currently, contractors are working in Lawrence County, and during operational hours, traffic will be maintained at affected intersections in one lane with the use of flaggers or arrow boards. A preventive maintenance project is under way on various routes, and currently, contractors are working in Lawrence and Jackson counties. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of flaggers.

Brown County During the week of July 16, S.R. 131 will be closed between U.S. 68 and the Highland County line daily from 8:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m. for a series of culvert replacements. During periods of closure, motorists will be detoured via U.S. 68, S.R. 286 and S.R. 134 in Highland County; the route will be open to evening and overnight travel. Operations for a bridge replacement project on C.R. 21 (White Oak Valley Road) at T.R. 32 (McCall Road) continue, and the route is closed. Traffic is being detoured via U.S. 68 and C.R. 83 (Smoky Row Road), and the project is anticipated to be completed by late summer. A guardrail replacement project continues on S.R. 41, between Aberdeen and S.R. 136 in Adams County, working as weather permits. Traffic will be maintained with the use of flaggers and/or arrow boards. Preliminary operations for a slip repair project on S.R. 41 are under way, and the route will be reduced to one lane at the 1.80-mile marker, just north of Aberdeen, beginning the week of July 16. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of temporary traffic signals. A resurfacing on S.R. 32, between C.R. 76 (Purdy Road) near Sardinia and T.R. 171 (Freeh Road), is scheduled to begin in late July. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane in each direction, and the project is anticipated to be completed by late fall. U.S. 52 is reduced to one, 10-foot lane at T.R. 232 (Logan Gap Road), between Ripley and Aberdeen, for a slip repair project. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of temporary signals. A resurfacing project on U.S. 52 in Aberdeen is nearing completion. Crews are working between T.R. 573 (Three Mile Creek Road) and S.R. 41, and traffic will be maintained in one lane with the aid of flaggers when crews are at work. A streetscape project is under way along U.S. 52 (Second Street) in Ripley, between Main and Market streets. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained on affected streets with the use of flaggers as needed.

Administrative Judge Alan W. Foster of the Adams County Court has filed the court's report with the Supreme Court of Ohio for the month of June. The Court had a total of 255 new cases filed in June. There were 9 Felony Cases, 35

Misdemeanor Cases, 14 DUI Cases, 139 other Traffic Cases, 1 Personal Injury and Property Cases, 44 Contract Cases, 12 Eviction Cases and 1 other Civil Cases. During the same period, the Court terminated a total of 418 cases.

Adams County A resurfacing project on S.R. 32 continues between the county line and S.R. 247 at Seaman, and throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in at least one lane in each direction. The project is anticipated to be completed by mid to late October. A Safe Routes to School sidewalk construction project adjacent to S.R. 41 in Peebles is nearing completion, and there should be little to no impact to traffic. An intersection improvement project on S.R. 73 is under way, and crews are upgrading the alignment and adding a left-turn lane at the route’s intersection with C.R. 18H (Jaybird Road), between S.R. 32 and the Adams-Scioto County line. Traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of temporary signals, and construction is anticipated to be completed by late summer.

A.C. Court Judge Releases Statistics

Adams County Jail Intake and Release Report July 6 - July 12 For more coverage and complete results of the 2012 Adams County Fair see The Informer Tuesday, July 24 edition.

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Troy Lee Abercrombie, 46, Manchester, Domestic Violence. Booked 7/10. Brandon Lee Alcorn, 21, Winchester, Theft. Booked 7/9 Released 7/12. Kaleb Dustin Apgar, 21, Aberdeen, Trafficking in Heroin. Booked 7/10. Evelyn C. Bennington, 37, Blue Creek, Trafficking in Drugs. Booked 7/9. Tammy Lynn Bennington, 52, West union, Theft. Booked 6/30 Released 7/7. Timothy Ray Boone, 41, West Union, Failure to Appear on a Felony Charge. Booked 6/21 Released 7/10. Estile Dwayne Broughton, 28, Seaman, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 7/11. Amanda Mae Bumgardner, 33, West Union, Theft. Booked 7/7. Paul Campbell, 43, St. Clairville. Booked 7/2 Released 7/6. John A. Dambra, 31, Peebles, NonSupport of Dependents. Booked 7/5 Released 7/6. Shawna O. Evans, 29, West Union, Endangering Children and Convey Prohibited Items to Detention

Facility. Booked 7/4 Released 7/6. Robert Gregory, 52, Peebles, Trafficking in Drugs. Booked 7/9. William Logan Hayslip, 20, West Union, Theft. Booked 6/7 Released 7/10. Michael D. Hill, 22, West Union, Receiving Stolen Property. Booked 7/9 Released 7/11. Donnie Fayette Justice Jr., 20, Manchester, Breaking and Entering. Booked 7/3 Released 7/6. Mickael Lee Lewis, 54, Manchester, Assault and Domestic Violence. Booked 7/8 Released 7/9. Timothy C. May, 51, West Union, Driving Under Suspension. Booked 7/9. Andrew Scott Mullenix, 24, Williamsburg, Domestic Violence. Booked 7/5 Released 7/10. James Lynn Nichols, 67, Nelsonville, Failure to Appear on a Felony Charge. Booked 7/9. Lora Louise Purdin, 30, Manchester, Receiving Stolen Property. Booked 7/10 Released 7/13. Karen R. Rice, 32, Peebles, Bond Revoked. Booked 6/14 Released 7/11. Jacob E. Rothwell, 20,

West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 7/6 Released 7/10. Christopher W. Shiveley, 30, Peebles, Failure to Appear on a Felony Charge. Booked 6/9 Released 7/9. Wesley Loran Simpson, 25, Peebles, Probation Detainer. Booked 7/6. Tena M. Sirk, 23, West Union, Probation Detainer and Hold for another department. Booked 5/16 Released 7/10. Joshua Allen Skaggs, 30, Sardinia, Bond Revoked. Booked 6/27 Released 7/10. Edwin R. Stoltzfus, 27, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 7/11. Samantha Loise Strugill, 22, West Union, Theft. Booked 7/9 Released 7/10. Michelle L. Tully, 40, Manchester, Driving Under the Influence. Booked 5/21 Released 7/9. Adam Unger, 38, West Union, Disorderly Conduct. Booked 7/6 Released 7/7. Ernest D. Unger, 35, Manchester, Disorderly Conduct. Booked 7/6 Released 7/6. Jonnie Jean Ward, 35, West Union, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 7/9.

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Obituaries Cassaundra Mootz

Gerald Lange

Gerald Lange, 82, of Winchester, passed away Friday, July 6, at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York on June 1, 1930 the son of the late Harold and Lillian (Shaffer) Lange. Gerald attended Samantha Freewill Baptist Church; Gerald was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps of World War II and he was a member of Disables Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Viola (Scholl) Lange of West Union, whom he married on November 14, 1951, three sons and daughters-in-law Thomas and Liz Lange of Seymour, Tennessee, Gerald and Mary Lange, Jr. of Ft. Collins, Colorado and Bill Lange of Winchester, four daughters and sons-in-law Kathleen and Tom Palazzolo of Clarkston, Utah, Dorothy and Ray Remo of San Antonio, Texas, Peggy and Jim Joram of New York and Alice and John Miller of Sardinia, two brothers Harold Lange of Connecticut and Bob Lange of New York, two sisters Trudi Lange of New York and Judy Godfrey of Cleveland, 15 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 13, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home, BradfordSullivan Chapel in Winchester with Wiley Perkins officiating. Military Rites were given by the Adams County Honor Guard. Burial followed in the Winchester Cemetery. To sign our online guest book, visit us at w w w. t h o m p s o n f u n e r a l homes.com

Eric Dean Malone

Eric Dean Malone, infant, died Saturday, July 7. He was born July 6, at University Hospital Cincinnati. He survived by his parents, Steven Aaron Malone and Lisa Ann Glispie; brother, Aaron Allen Malone of Winchester; sisters Starla Dawn Malone and Virginia Glispie, both of Winchester; paternal grandparents, Barry and Muerrell (Buschard) Malone of Lynx; maternal grandparents, Charles E. and Brenda L. Hall of Mansfield; maternal great grandfather, Noel Hall of Hamilton; and many uncles aunts. Memorial donations may be made to Lafferty Funeral Home, Inc., 205 S. Cherry St., West Union, OH 45693. The funeral service was Friday, July 13, at the Lafferty Funeral Home. Elder George Austin officiated. The interment was Friday at Decatur Cemetery in Decatur.

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Cassaundra Mootz, 28 years of Peebles, passed away Thursday, July 12, in Piketon. She was born in Highland County, on October 13, 1983. She is survived by her parents Glen and Sue (Hilterbran) Mootz of Peebles, one brother and sister-in-law Mark and Melissa Stone of Peebles, maternal grandparents Jack and Fonetta Hilterbran of Peebles, paternal grandmother Dolores Mootz of Hillsboro and special friend Josh Cross of Peebles. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 16, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles. Danny Smalley officiated. Burial followed in the Locust Grove Cemetery. To sign our online guest book, visit us at w w w. t h o m p s o n f u n e r a l homes.com

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Community News/Events The Adams County/Ohio Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular board meeting on Monday, July 23, at the Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Southern Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 24, at 5:45 p.m., at the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center, 3321 Airborne Road, Wilmington, to discuss the fiscal year 2013 budget. If you need directions to this location or have questions feel free to contact me at 937-382-6921 Ext. #25 or e-mail so_aunversaw@mveca.org for more information.

Shadow Economy Rep. Johnson and Sheriff Rogers talk about 'Shadow Economy' State Representative Terry Johnson (R) who currently represents half of Adams County in Columbus met with Adams County Sheriff Kim Rogers last week to talk about what Johnson calls the 'Shadow Economy'. Johnson is also the Medical Director for the Scioto County Counseling Center. During the meeting, Rogers showed him documentation about one patient who had seen nearly 75 different doctors. "There are all kinds of ways you can get around the system, and Medicaid fraud is still rampant," Johnson said. Johnson said there is a huge problem with people getting drugs and then using those drugs to create an income. “If you go to your doctor and use your Medicaid card to get a prescription filled - you didn’t pay for the visit - you didn’t pay for the drugs you get from the

pharmacy. Let’s say you got a pretty good quantity of Oxycontin. You take that Oxycontin, and you go out on the street and sell it. And then you use that money that you get from it to deal some real drugs,” Johnson said. “That’s happening in Adams County. That’s happening in Scioto County. Johnson said elder abuse is also part of that market, because elderly people often have their medicines taken by relatives, sometimes their own children, to sell on the black market. And he takes it a step forward. “I have seen cases where a little old lady, because that stuff (medicine) is so valuable, have sold it to pay the mortgage with it, to supplement their Social Security check with it,” Johnson said. “It’s that shadow economy out there that is drawing all of this in. And you’re seeing Medicaid fraud on a huge scale. People are taking their food stamp card and buy-

ing cartons of pop. And then they are taking the cartons of pop and selling it to unscrupulous people that will buy it at 50 cents on the dollar, and then they are using that money they get for it to buy drugs.” Johnson said many crimes that are reported each day that are dealt with by law enforcement and the legal departments, really have their roots in the shadow economy. Johnson said though a lot has been done to curb the illegal prescription drug problem there continues to be an economy that can’t be measured, and he said that is something he hopes the coalition of health and law enforcement will be able to tackle. Johnson will serve all of Adams County in the Ohio House of Representatives next year. Johnson and Representatice Danny Bubp (R) have been leading advocates in Ohio reforms that will reduce prescription drug abuse.

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Dear Editor: Peace and quiet is what local people value most about Shawnee State Forest. That's what 90% of the respondents to a recent survey checked out of a selection of 29 entries. Hiking was second with 80% and photography third with 78%. Even the least checked entry received a 45% ranking. People like and use their Shawnee State Forest, and want many different things for and from it. Save our Shawnee Forest is conducting this survey throughout the summer of fairs, festivals, other locations and on line on its website. At the end of the year, the final results- the forms and the tabulations- will be presented to Governor Kasich. He is one person who can stop the destructive tree clear-cutting now taking place and save Shawnee for the many other uses Ohio citizens want. The organization can be reached at http://www.saveourshawneeforest.org/ or P.O.Box 132, Friendship, Ohio 45630. Barbara A. Lund Lynx

Angie Fitzgerald and Richard Griffith wedding to be on July 22, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the park in Decatur Ohio. All friends and family welcome to attend. No invitations will be sent.

Feeding During the Drought The drought conditions vary greatly within the three counties that I cover for OSU Extension. Some areas are green and showing very little stress. Other areas are extremely dry, with pastures brown, and hay being fed to livestock in the middle of July. Crops in these areas are stressed, too. I have seen tobacco blooming pre-maturely, corn is 4 or 5 feet tall and tasseled, and brown half way up the stalk to the tightly rolled blades. Not much can be done for crops in this situation, but livestock continue to be fed. Typically livestock are on pasture this time of the year, but there is not much left for them to eat. So what can be done? What are the options? The hay supply may become short in time, so producers may have the thought to conserve the hay that they have. Feeding hay now may be your best option. By doing this and getting livestock off of pastures now will allow for new growth when we get rain. Some of the recent rains have been enough to see a little green up. When this happens, livestock will nibble off this off if permitted to stay on the pastures. In the long term, this will reduce the ability of pastures to recover and most likely cause more hay to be needed. With that said, it is almost like winter feeding. Putting the livestock in a sacrifice area so pastures get a chance to recover and feed hay or even some other supplemental feeds. Another option might be to consider early weaning calves. Calves that are

around 100 days of age can be weaned to reduce the momma cow’s consumption. Calves can be backgrounded so you can put additional pounds on them to sell later. Cull cow prices are still good. This might be a good time to sell cows that have a problem. Problems could be udder problems, age, or disposition. Be Aware of Nitrate Poisoning As pastures get short, there is an increased risk for nitrate poisoning. All plants have nitrates that are used in growth

DAVID DUGAN Guest Column Extension Educator, ANR and Ohio Valley EERA of plants. Nitrate poisoning is sometimes a deadly problem for livestock. The amount of nitrate accumulated within the plant depends either the rate of uptake by the plant from the soil, or the rate the plant reduces it. If uptake exceeds the rate of reduction, large amounts of nitrate can accumulate. This happens when plants are stressed by drought like conditions. If the rate of reduction equals the rate of uptake, there is no accumulation. Most nitrate accumulates in plant stems rather than leaves, and concentration tends to be highest in immature forage.

For this reason, plants should not be grazed until they reach maturity. A characteristic symptom of nitrate toxicity in the animal is a chocolate-brown color to the blood. Nitrate accumulation usually results from plant stress, such as drought, and is accentuated by excessive soil nitrogen. Most nitrate accumulates in plant stems rather than leaves, and concentration tends to be highest in immature forage. A characteristic symptom of nitrate toxicity in the animal is a chocolate-brown color to the blood. Tests can be done for nitrates in forages. Diluting forages with other feeds will reduce the risk of the problem. Some perennial grasses (fescue and johnsongrass) and weeds (pigweed, mustard, kochia, nightshade and lamb’s quarters) can contain dangerous levels. Corn has the potential, too. For that reason, green chopping or chopping drought stressed corn can have potential to be a problem. In this case, chopping high will reduce the risk. Remember the majority of the problem will be found in the stalk near the soil. An article recently appeared in the Beef Blog that covers this topic much more in depth. If you would like to see that article or the Beef Blog, send me an e-mail at dugan.46@osu.edu For a copy of the article, if you do not have e-mail, call the OSU Extension Office in Adams County 544-2339 or Brown County 378-6716.

Adams County Public Library The Adams County Fair is in full swing, and Adams County Public Library staff members are enjoying visiting with community members, and offering activities for children, at our booth in the Merchant’s Building. Stop by to meet some of your Adams County Public Library staff, and fill out our survey about what Library services would be of most interest to you. Beginning this week, all four Adams County Public Library locations are open Monday through Saturday, from 10 am – 5 pm. Peebles and Manchester stay open until 7 pm on Monday and Wednesday, and West Union and North Adams stay open until 7 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. The Summer Reading Program is wrapping up, with events for all participants! On Wednesday, July 25, at 3:00 pm, the Manchester Library will be holding a Summer Reading Finale. Summer Readers are invited to stop by and participate in a prize store event. The same day, at 3:00 pm, the Peebles Library invites teens to come read “s’more” books during the teen Summer Reading Finale. On Thursday, July 26, at 5:00 pm, the West Union Library will hold a Summer Reading Finale and Prize Store event for all participants. The Adams County Public Library is in the process of planning for the construction of a new North Adams Library building. The North Adams Library is currently housed in a single room in the Seaman Community Building. This long-planned building project will be funded by setting aside a portion of Adams County’s allotment from the Ohio Public Library Fund, over the next ten years. Proceeds from the one-mill levy, approved by voters in March 2012, will cover library operating costs and help restore services at all four libraries, but will not be used to fund the building project. The Library Board is currently accepting bids, and hopes to begin construction later this year. The Library would like to thank Columbus Industries for generously donating 10 pallets, which we will use in our storage building to hold boxes of books intended for the new North

Pictured: Sherry Thompson leads a Summer Reading event at the Peebles Public Library. Adam Library building. Library employee Sherry Thompson’s son, B.J. “William”, coordinated the donation. For more information about Library services and events, visit us online at http://adamsco.lib.oh.us. Library Hours Starting July 16: Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 5pm Extended Evening hours: Monday – Peebles and Manchester open til 7 pm Tuesday – West Union and North Adams open til 7 pm Wednesday – Peebles and Manchester open til 7 pm Thursday – West Union and North Adams open til 7 pm

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From The Kitchen Of Pat Wylie PORK CHOPS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE Total preparation time: 35 minutes 6 pork chops, cut 1/2 inch thick 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon granules 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1 cup milk 1 8-ounce can stewed tomatoes, cut up 2 tablespoons vinegar Hot cooked rice 1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. In a 12inch skillet cook pork chops, uncovered, in hot cooking oil over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once. Remove pork chops from skillet, keep warm. Drain; reserve 1 tablespoon drippings. 2. In the same skillet cook chopped onion in

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Pat Wylie, Sandy Baker, Casey Rutledge & Stacy Kinhalt COSMETOLOGIST reserved drippings till tender. stir in flour, dry mustard, beef bouillon granules, and oregano. Add milk all at once; cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in undrained stewed tomatoes and vinegar; heat through. 3. To serve, arrange the pork chops atop the hot cooked rice; spoon some of the mustard tomato mixture over the pork chops. Pass remaining mixture. Serves 6. NATURAL PEST CONTROL PREVENTION 1. Rotate your plantinginsects are smart. They grav-

itate to certain plant groups and learn to thrive in the soil around them. If you plant the same type of crop in the same spot, year after year, you're making it easy for the bugs to live. By rotating where you plant, you'll confuse the pests and make sure any diseases in the soil don't adapt and thrive. 2. Pull up the weaklings- If you have weak or dying plants, pull them up. Sure, they could rebound and make a healthy recovery, but chances are good that they're infected with something and could attract other problems. Pull them up now before problems spread.

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INVITATION TO BID (Legal Notice) The Adams County Public Library Board of Trustees requests sealed bids for the site and construction work for the new North Adams Public Library, located at 2500 Moores Road, Seaman, Ohio. Separate and Combination Bids are requested for the following branches of work: 1. General Construction Work 2. Plumbing Work 3. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Work 4. Electrical Work The Adams County Public Library Board of Trustees will receive bids until 12:00 Noon EDT on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the Peebles Public Library at 157 High St., Peebles, Ohio 45660. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter. All interested parties are invited to attend the Bid Opening. Award of contracts will be considered by the Board of Trustees at its next meeting, scheduled for August 8, 2012. Bids should be sealed and clearly designated as a BID FOR NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY with Branch of Work indicated, and addressed to: Fiscal Officer, Adams County Public Library, Board of Trustees, 157 High St., Peebles, Ohio 45660. Digital or paper copies of the Contract Documents will be available for purchase on or after July 10, 2012, from Phipps Reprographics, Inc., 6920 Plainfield Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236; Phone: 513-793-1030, Fax: 513793-1107, Website: www.phippsrepro.com, E-mail: print@phippsrepro.com. Bidders requesting documents by mail must contact Phipps Reprographics and make arrangements for payment prior to shipping. Plans may be examined on-line at Phipps Reprographics and may be examined by members at plan rooms of Allied Construction Industries, 3 Kovac Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, (513) 221-8020 or Builders Exchange, 4350 Glendale-Milford Road, Suite 120, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, (513) 769-4800. A Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted by the Architect on July 23, 2012, commencing at 9:30 AM EDT at the Seaman Community Center, 17806 St. Rt. 247, Seaman, Ohio 45679 and ending at the site. Bidder's attention is directed to the form of Bid Bond required within the State of Ohio and the applicable provisions of the Ohio Revised Code relative to Public Works. The Library Board of Trustees reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids. Glenda Jones, Fiscal Officer Adams County Public Library Board of Trustees

Northwest Ohio Wildlife Officer Duane Bailey was checking anglers at the walleye run on the Maumee River one blustery day when he observed an angler walk into the river without waders or hip boots. The man was wearing only a pair of jeans and a tee shirt with a logo on the front. It was not long before the man became visibly cold in the fifty degree water. Eventually, the man caught a walleye and Officer Bailey could clearly see the fish was snagged in the side. The man failed to release the walleye and placed it on his stringer. Shivering and still standing in the river the man resumed fishing. Officer Bailey donned a pair of hip boots and waded into the river from a direction that allowed him to approach the man without being seen. The man was surprised when Officer Bailey directed him to come out of the water with the fish. When told he was being issued a citation for possessing a snagged walleye the man said he was just about to release it. Still shivering he explained to the officer that he always puts fish on a stringer in order to revive them before being released. Officer Bailey handed the man his citation and noticed the logo on his tee shirt read: “GENIUS.” In March, State Wildlife Officer Matthew Leibengood, assigned to Seneca County,

was working in the City of Fremont during the walleye run. Leibengood focused his attention on a lucky fisherman as he was landing a fish. The wading fisherman reeled in the large, egg-laden female walleye to his feet and then pulled the fish into the shallow water near the shore, never lifting it from the water. The angler appeared to be trying to hide the fish, but the fish was not cooperating. As the fish flopped, Leibengood noticed it was hooked in the tail. Then

the angler attached it to his stringer through the mouth. A minute later, Officer Leibengood saw that a second angler, fishing next to the first angler, had two jigs tied to his line. Officer Leibengood contacted both men at the shoreline. As it turned out, the men were father and son. The father was charged with snagging walleye and the son was charged with using more than one hook. The men were required to post bonds for the fourth degree misdemeanor violations; however they were unable to post the bonds. The contact was made during the court’s operating hours and the

judge was gracious enough to see them on short notice. Had the judge not been so accommodating, the men could have been taken to jail and had their abandoned vehicle towed. Southeast Ohio Wildlife District FourState Wildlife Officer Chris Gilkey, assigned to Meigs County, reports that he recently attended three great youth events in the county. The Meigs Fish and Game Club hosted 130 youths in their annual fishing tournament. The club provided free food and drinks to the youths and their families and also gave away very nice prizes. The event was a huge success for kids and adults alike. The Shad River Coon Hunters also hosted a Youth Education Program (YEP) event that included teaching the young men and women in attendance about sportsmanship, proper care of their hounds, and the basics of bench showing skills. A review of Wildlife laws and gun safety was also included. Last but not least, the annual Meigs Soil and Water District Watershed Camp was held. 30 kids spent two days submersed in an array of outdoor activities from shooting archery to exploring pond ecosystems and identifying fish in the local creek. The kids had a great time and learned a lot. Thanks to all the volunteers and the conservation clubs to ensure the outdoors we all love gets passed down for many years to come.

Senior Citizens Council H! Ho! Come to the fair! We are right in the middle of the 121st Adams County Fair, July 15th – 21st. Wednesday is Senior Citizens Day with free admission all day to seniors 62+ with lots of attractions and shows to see! It’s always fun to watch our young people in 4-H and other county organizations show their projects and to see the older-young people display their crafts and handi-work in the Floral Hall. Marsha from OSU Extension, Senior Citizens Council, Health Department, ACRMC and Area Agency on Aging will be presenting health tips, games, activities and fun from 10 am – 2 pm. and the Liberty Band will close out the day. The building is air-conditioned and Wal-Mart is supplying bottled water to program participants. Also, remember that the Senior Citizens Council has a booth in the Merchants Hall so stop by and visit with us! It only happens once a year so make plans now to come to the fair! We have a trip to the “National Quartet Convention” in Louisville, KY. scheduled for September 14-16! Come and enjoy hours of great gospel music and meet and talk with many of your favorite Gospel Groups, plus

visit the Louisville Science Center, shop at St. Matthews Mall and Florence Mall and attend Sunday morning service at Graceland Baptist Church. Cost: $399.00 per person/double occ. For more info, call 937-544-3979. SCAMS ARE BACK! Here we go again! These scam artists’s just won’t quit! They are always thinking up ways to take your hard-earned money. One person received a letter with a $1,200.00 check enclosed. It instructs the person to cash the check and send the money back to claim an even larger amount. Another letter tells you that you have won a foreign lottery and to claim the money, you must pay a fee up-front. Another letter is the secret-shopper letter. This one tells you to cash the enclosed checks, spend part of the money at a certain store and then send the rest back for the next secret shopper. If you cash the checks, the banks will want their money back and they’ll go after the one cashing it and you will be held responsible. If you have really won something (and I wonder if anyone really does) you should not have to pay a fee to claim your prize. Once the money is out of the country – it’s gone! If the deal

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Politics & Government McCaskill Move to Attach "Prescription Tourists" Traveling to Georgia from Ohio Portman, Trade Legislation to Small Business Bill Previously, Brown Urged Florida Governor to Crack Down on Pill Mills that Supply to I-75 Corridor, Dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Oxy-Express;â&#x20AC;? Pain Pill Clinics Now Moving to Georgia From Florida. An Associated Press news report detailing increasing numbers of â&#x20AC;&#x153;prescription touristsâ&#x20AC;? traveling to Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;often from Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to obtain prescription painkillers has spurred U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) to urge the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s governor, Nathan Deal, to act to crack down on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pill Millsâ&#x20AC;? in Georgia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If all states do not take tough actions, efforts to crack down on pill mills become like a game of Whac-A-Moleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as soon as one disappears, another one pops up,â&#x20AC;? Brown said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pain clinics closing in Florida have simply been reopening in nearby Georgia, offering â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;prescription touristsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from Ohio and other states easy access to addictive and often-deadly prescription drugs. In order to stem the flow of prescription drugs from Georgia to Ohio, Governor Deal must act to quickly and aggressively to combat this epidemic.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In addition, a Medicaid Lock-In program would help stop Medicaid prescription drug fraud and ensure that Ohio taxpayers are not financing criminal activity or feeding drug addiction. We need to put an end to the doc-shopping and pharmacy-hopping that are fueling this crisis,â&#x20AC;? Brown added. In a letter sent to Gov. Deal today, Brown wrote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Too often, pills that are illegally obtained in Georgia find their way to my home state of Ohio. I urge you to take steps to aggressively monitor prescription oxycodone and opioids in your state in order to combat the national prescription drug abuse epidemic. Failure to act aggressively in Georgia to eradicate pills mills and prevent these abuses will only sustain the drug pipeline that leads to Ohio.â&#x20AC;? Last year, Brown urged

The Prescription Drug Epidemic in Ohio Prescription drug abuse is an epidemic in Ohio. Ohio is second only to Florida in the number of oxycodone prescriptions filled, and Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death rate due to unintentional drug poisoning increased more than 350 percent from 1999 to 2008. In 2007, unintentional drug poisoning became the leading cause of accidental death in Ohio, surpassing motor vehicle crashes and suicide for the first time on record. Prescription pain medications, such as oxycodone, morphine, and methadone, are largely responsible for increasing numbers of overdosSenator S h e r r o d es and deaths in Ohio. Brown is working to Brown combat the growing D-Ohio problem of prescription drug abuse and Medicaid fraud in Ohio on all fronts. He cosponsored unregulated pain clinic the Strengthening and industry, which provided Focusing Enforcement to easy access to thousands of Deter Organized Stealing and painkillers marketed under Enhance Safety Act (SAFE names like OxyContin, DOSES Act). This bipartisan Vicodin and Percocetâ&#x20AC;? but bill would prohibit stealing, that as the state cracks down fraudulently obtaining, or trafon those clinics, pill mills ficking a medical product, â&#x20AC;&#x153;have migrated to states like such as prescription drugs; penalties for Georgia, which had practi- increase cally none three years ago â&#x20AC;&#x153;fences,â&#x20AC;? when someone and now has as many as knowingly purchases stolen property and later resells it in 150.â&#x20AC;? legitimate market; Brown is also the the author of the Stop enhance civil penalties for Trafficking of Pills Act profits made off of stolen (STOP Act), which would products; increase criminal require national adoption of penalties when death occurs a Medicaid Lock-In pro- as a result of a stolen subgram and directs the stance; and put pharmaceutiSecretary of Health and cal theft under the RICO Human Services (HHS) to (Racketeering Influenced and establish a similar program Correct Organization) law, in Medicare. Lock-In pro- which has been effective in grams prevent convicted breaking up organized crime. Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office convened prescription drug abusers and high-risk patients from a first-of-its-kind roundtable visiting multiple doctors and in March 2010 that brought pharmacies to obtain and fill together federal officials from prescriptions. This enables the U.S. Department of the close monitoring needed Justice, Drug Enforcement to prevent high-risk patients Administration Centers for from personally abusing or Medicare and Medicaid selling opioids on the tax- Services, state officials from payersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dime. In May 2011, the Attorney General's office, of Health, Brown appeared before a Department Senate committee to discuss Department of Jobs and Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prescription drug Family Services and commuepidemic and to call for the nity leaders to discuss the implementation of a Federal issue of drug abuse in southMedicaid Lock-In program. ern Ohio. Florida Governor Rick Scott to reverse course in his efforts to eliminate Florida's prescription drug monitoring program and help keep the flow of highly-addictive and illegal prescription drugs out of Ohio. At the time, Brown noted the prescription drug pipeline in Florida supplies Ohio and other states with Oxycodone along the I-75 corridor. In a story published earlier this week, the Associated Press noted that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Florida for years was a popular destination because of its virtually

Ohio House Passes Human Trafficking Legislation State Representative Danny Bubp (R) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 262, legislation that makes changes to the law regarding a minor who is a victim of human trafficking. House Bill 262 will provide services such as mental health therapy to the victims rather than incarceration and offer other resources that will help eradicate human trafficking.

Representative Bubp was the chairman of the committee that considered the bill.

of these vulnerable women and children", said Representative Bubp. "The problem is very real, and it is time that we GUEST COLUMN start to take action R e p r e s e n t a t i v e against these crimes against humanity. This Danny Bubp legislation will not only R-Ohio hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes, but will help support the victims in rebuilding their lives. " "Until now, our laws House Bill 262 passed with have been inadequate in unanimous support in the combating the exploitation House and Senate.

Senators work across the aisle to support job-creation, prevent the return of Congressional earmarks U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R) and Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) introduced a bipartisan amendment to simplify trade processes for Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manufacturers and guard against the return of Congressional earmarks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reducing tariffs on products for which there is no U.S. competition is a good idea. It will reduce costs for Ohio businesses and consumers and help create jobs. But we must ensure that the process for approving these sensible tariff cuts is merit-driven, not lobbyist-driven,â&#x20AC;? Portman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Job creators are seeking relief from high tariffs to provide the certainty necessary to hire workers and grow their companies, but the process needs to be reformed. This measure will enhance accountability and simplify the process by allowing the experts at the International Trade Commission to make the determination about which tariffs qualify.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working together, across the aisle, to expand job opportunities and increase accountability is exactly whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected of us by Missourians, Ohioans, and folks across the country,â&#x20AC;? McCaskill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While we work on next steps to boost our small businesses, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to work with Senator Portman on a commonsense

plan to support our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manufacturers and guard against other members of Congress returning to their old ways of earmarking and pork-barrel spending.â&#x20AC;? In today's high-tech and globalized economy, American companies need a host of specialized materials, such as certain fibers or chemicals, to build their products. Often, those materials are not produced in the United States, and can only be purchased abroad. However, tariffs on those

must first find a member of Congress to sponsor the provision. Only when a provision has been introduced as a stand-alone bill can it be sent to the International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC then reviews all provisions. The provisions that meet standards are bundled into a package that becomes the MTB. In order to get a tariff relief bill introduced, these companies usually hire lobbyists, a difficult hurdle for small businesses, and some have felt compelled to make political contributions to the politician. Portman and U.S. Senator McCaskillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legislation Rob Portman would streamline the (R) process for duty-suspensions by allowing companies to submit their proposals directly to the International Trade specialized materials pro- Commission, and retaining duced overseas can make final approval for Congress. them expensive to import, These changes would bolster putting American manufac- accountability by lessening turers at a disadvantage with the chance for backdoor earrespect to their foreign com- marks-and would improve petition. In some cases, tariffs the process for job-creators, on these specialized inputs as they would no longer be make it cheaper to move pro- forced to hire lobbyists to duction overseas altogether- help get individual legislation hurting American job- introduced at the start of the growth. process. Current rules allow comThe bill authorizes the panies needing such products new process to be used for from overseas to get tariff three rounds (2012, 2015, relief. Congress has regularly and 2018). While it requires a passed a "Miscellaneous comprehensive review by the Tariff Bill (MTB)" comprised ITC of all possible eligible of hundreds of tariff reduc- items in 2015 and 2018, an tions for such products. In exception is included for the order to have a tariff reduc- 2012 round so that it can be tion provision included in the completed under a truncated MTB, however, companies timeline.

Details forthe Statewide Absentee Ballot Application Mailing Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today outlined details of the mailing that will provide Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s registered voters applications to vote absentee in the November 6 Presidential Election, creating fairness across the state for the first time since no-fault absentee voting was introduced in Ohio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Voting by mail is secure, convenient and because we expect many Ohioans will take advantage of this option, it will make Election Day run more smoothly,â&#x20AC;? Secretary Husted said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making it easier for Ohio voters to cast their ballots by mail will reduce the chance of long lines at the polls.â&#x20AC;? The statewide mailing will go out in two installments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one that will arrive in mailboxes just after Labor Day and cover Ohioans on the voter rolls as of July 30. The second mailing will be sent during the first week of October to bring in those who register to vote or update their vot-

ing information in subsequent months. Secretary Husted wants to ensure Ohio voters have adequate time to cast and return their ballots, and to give boards of elections as much lead time as possible to process applications prior to the start of the absentee voting period on October 2, (35 days prior

The statewide mailing will be the first of its kind since Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no-fault absentee voting law was adopted in 2006, allowing eligible voters to vote by mail. In past elections, boards of elections, primarily in large urban counties, have proactively sent absentee ballot applications to voters in their counties. However, not all of the 88 county GUEST boards of elections have COLUMN had the resources to Secretary of State conduct these mailings. John Husted This has created a disR-Ohio parity in access and opportunity from county to county. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Ohio voters should have the same to the general election). For security reasons, opportunities and options applications will be per- to participate in the elecsonalized to each regis- tion regardless of where tered voter at the voting they live,â&#x20AC;? Secretary address they have on file. Husted said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I urge all Voters must complete the Ohioans who plan to parforms by providing valid ticipate in the election to identification, their date of do their part by registering birth and signature before to vote and making sure returning the application to their voting information is their county board of elec- current this summer, so tions in the return envelope they will receive their provided. vote-by-mail application.â&#x20AC;?

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Photo courtesy of Starr Mays Article submitted by Lexi Scales Denim and Dirt 4-H club had a regular meeting on Friday, July 6. We talked about all of the Fair events coming up and we got our Fair Passes. We talked about our booth that we are setting up at the Fair and we made

our dioramas to display how our projects came along. Everybody is looking forward to Fair and all of the excitement. The Health and Safety Officers (Alyssa Mays and Maddie Scales) did a demonstration on how to stay protected from the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

hot rays. Alyssa showed us how to SLIP, SLOP, SLAP and WRAP. Alyssa and Maddie told us to SLIP on a shirt, SLOP on sunscreen, SLAP on a hat and WRAP on some sun glasses!! They also advised everyone to drink plenty of fluids and STAY HYDRATED!!

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Several members gave demonstrations from the fair projects. Member's project books were given one last inspection and fair passes were handed out. Members would like to thank Chad McDowell, our guest speaker. Good luck to everyone next week at the fair. NOTICE Resolution 2012-8 appointing Jerry Kirker to the District 15 Public Works Integrating Committee. The remainder of this resolution may be viewed or copy obtained at the Village Clerk's Office at 33 logans Lane, West Union, Oh. 45693. Tanya Johnson, Village Clerk 7/17,24

West Union Village Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on June 26, at the Municipal Building, with Ted Grooms presiding. The pledge was lead by Mac Wilson, call to order and roll call: John Lafferty- present, Steve Rothwell- present, Benny McCarty- present, Jason Budapresent, Randy Brewerpresent, Neil Morrison- present; also in attendance: Tanya JohnsonClerk, Jerry Kirker- Village Administrator/Fire Chief, Roy Strcklett- Police Chief, Lisa Rothwell Copeland- Solicitor, Visitors: Tina Wilson, Mac Wilson, John E. Stier, Shawn Vogler, Bruce Brandstetter, Dan Schaefer. John Stier and Shawn Vogler addressed Council with a few concerns on the ODOT paving project, no action was taken. Bruce Brandstetter and Dan Schaefer, Brandstetter, Carroll Inc. discussed 3 projects for the West Union Water/Sewer Department: 1. Main Street- West Street to Wilson Drive Water Main Replacement; 2. West Street Elevated Tank Rehabilitation; 3.North Area Water Main Replacement. After some discussion, Motion by Neil Morrison for Resolution 2012-6 to approve to proceed with the planning of these 3 projects, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, resolution passed. Motion by Neil Morrison to approve the Minutes of 6/12 as distributed, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Motion by Randy Brewer to approve payment of bills submitted, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all

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yea, motion passed. Resolution 2012-5 to amend the Official Certificate of estimated Resources for Emergency Medical Service Fund, motion by Neil Morrison, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, resolution passed. Report from Jerry Kirker, Village Administrator/Fire Chief 1. The Water/Sewer employees found a major water leak on St. Rt 41 North leaking at approximately 100,000 gallons. 2. Motion by Benny McCarty to purchase a tool truck for the lift stations for $4,900.00 out of the Sewer Operating Fund, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. 3.The West Union Fire Department had an insurance audit today, everything checked out good. 4. Discussion on a KME Fire Apparatus custom made fire truck, motion by Benny McCarty for Resolution 20127 to loan the West Union Fire Department $19,000.00 from the General Fund to purchase this truck and the Fire Department will pay this loan back when the money is available, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote; 5 yea, Jason Buda- no vote, resolution passed. Report from Roy Stricklett, Police Chief 1. West Union Police Department will be having a warrant round-up on July 2, and would like council to help. 2. The Mayor and Police Chief will be meeting with a representative on July 5, about the electron tiking system. 3. Discussion on the repaving of the Municipal building parking lot, the air conditioning unit bandit, CRC crash reports. 4. Discussion on shelter for the heat, Jerry Kirker will

talk to EMA Director Karen Sapp on this matter. Council member John Lafferty thanked the Boy Scout Mac Wilson for coming to our meeting and good luck with the badge, the Mayor and Council agreed. Council member Steve Rothwell discussed the problem with animals loose in the Village, the Police Committee was held on Tuesday, July 10 at 6:00 p.m., before the next Council meeting. Council member Jason Buda told Council the new draft for the Zoning Ordinance was being reviewed, the Clerk will make copies of this draft for the Council and the Zoning Board members would like some feedback. Also, Buda discussed the location for property that an educational group would like to purchase and the Fire Department levies. Council member Neil Morrison discussed some issues with the Police Department: dispatching the K-9 Unit out; crime scene training to include the Fire Department; volume of calls and 2 Officers per shift. Motion by Steve Rothwell to have no parking on Mulberry Street between Main Street and Wilson Drive, second by Benny McCarty roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Lisa Rothwell Copeland, Solicitor told Council the Westminister Group, LLC. vs. Village of West Union was dismissed. Also, the Kimberly vs. Village of West Union is still proceeding forward. The Solicitor is waiting on the State of Ohio Attorney General opinion on Council members bidding on the South Street property. Motion by Steve Rothwell to adjourn second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea, meeting adjourned.

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Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 2, 2012 with the following members present: Brian Baldridge and Roger Rhonemus. Clerk Diane Ward and Assistant Clerk Linda Mendenhall were also present. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by

Brian Baldridge to approve the bills. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the following travel: Holly Johnson, Brushy Fork Annual Conference, Berea, KY, 9/11-14/12, $950.00. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the transfers, additional appropriations, advances, and

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advance returns. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve Adams County’s participation in the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission for Fiscal Year 2013. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the JFS payroll in the amount of $47,950.46 for pay period June 17, 2012 through June 30, 2012 upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea JFS Director Sue Fulton and Transportation Director Sally Hayslip met with the board to discuss transportation contracts and personnel. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve

the JFS Pitney Bowes postage machine service agreement upon the request of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the JFS/Adams County Transportation service agreement for provision of NET and PRS services upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the Adams County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. agreement for provision of transportation for PRS and NET eligible Adams County clients upon the request of Transportation Director Sally Hayslip. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by

Brian Baldridge to approve the FRS Transportation agreement for provision of transportation for PRS and NET eligible Adams County clients upon the recommendation of Transportation Director Sally Hayslip. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the Adams-Brown Counties Economic Opportunities Inc. (ABCAP Home Care) agreement for provision of transportation for PRS and NET eligible Adams County clients upon the recommendation of Transportation Director Sally Hayslip. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to enter into Executive Session at 9:50 a.m. with JFS Director Sue Fulton to discuss personnel. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to reconvene at 9:55 a.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the JFS personnel action of a six-month unpaid leave of absence extension commencing July 4, 2012 upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the Ohio Public Works Commission Beasley Fork Road Bridge Replacement agreement in the amount of $750,000.00 for Project Grant CO01P and Project Loan CO02P upon the recommendation of Engineer David Hook. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea Continued on page 8

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water & sewage. $89,900 – MAKE OFFER. R23 - MANCHESTER - Frame home with vinyl siding, 624 SF living area, 1 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with pantry, all appliances, elec. heat, A/C, 1-car garage, front & back porches, nice starter or retirement home, very neat. $34,900. MAKE OFFER. 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!

R1 – SEAMAN - Brick home featuring 2660 SF living area, 2+ BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, storage room, elec. heat, A/C, 2car att. garage, front porch, large back porch, large fenced back yard, mother-in-law suite has 1 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen & dining room. $89,900. R3 – WEST UNION – 1 ½ story frame home built in 1901, 1776 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, pantry, utility room, enclosed back porch, wrap-around front porch, new gas furnace, hardwood floors, new water heater, 16x24 2-story barn, .4 acre lot, former home of the last surviving civil war veteran from West Union, would be a great home to restore. PRICE REDUCED TO $43,500.

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

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.

H7 – WINCHESTER – 2 acres with 2-story vinyl sided home, 1072 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. heat, 2 A/C, county water, all new windows, 3car garage, shed. Home has been remodeled in past 5 years, very private. $110,000.

H11 – BLUE CREEK – DW with block foundation & 2-story addition, 1976 SF living area, 3 BR with porch off of upstairs BR, 2 full baths, living room, large family room with gas F/P, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, county water, underground 200 amp elec. service, garage. 2 acres +/-. PRICE REDUCED TO $79,900.

R13 – WEST UNION - Well-maintained frame home with vinyl siding, 1344 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, all appliances, elec. heat, gas F/P, 2 A/C, deck, 3 storage buildings, nice location. $85,000.

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

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, 2year-old roof, shed, 2 water taps & 2 septic tanks.. $59,900.

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

R19 – WEST UNION – 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding, 1915 SF living area, 3+ BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. & nat. gas heat, C/A, covered front porch. PRICE REDUCED TO $59,900.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

R9 – CYNTHIANA – Fixer upper, frame home with vinyl siding, 3 BR, living room, kitchen, metal roof, carport. PRICE REDUCED TO $8,500.

room, utility room, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, gas fireplace, county water, 2-year-old roof, tile floors, att. 24x24 garage, concrete driveway, front & side porches, large barn, 15x48 barn. This is a beautiful county setting. A MUST SEE! $319,000.

H29 – WEST UNION - 1.4 acres with 12x60 mobile home, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with stove top oven, fuel oil furnace, county water, small barn. PRICE REDUCED TO $19,900.

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

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.

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

room, 2 additional barns, 12 tillable acres, 7 acres of pasture, excellent location. $169,900.

H35 – MANCHESTER – Top of the line Dutch DW with vinyl siding setting on 2.5 acres, 2016 SF living area, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, living room kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, gas F/P, county water, hardwood floors, 2-car att. garage, 28x32 det. garage, blacktop driveway, nice front porch & rear deck overlooking the country setting, 10x12 barn, lots of new updates & features. $139,000. H41 – PEEBLES – 5 acres with 2005 modular home, 2025 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, extra-large kitchen with bar area, lots of counter space, appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, shed, security system. $99,900.

H13 - WEST UNION - Frame home with vinyl siding on 12.33 acres, 2160 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, nat. gas furnace, C/A, gas F/P, 2 garages, 48x36 barn. PRICED TO SELL AT $90,000. H17 – WEST UNION – 10.188 acres, cabin with electric & county water, outhouse, very nice location, lots of wildlife, would make very nice weekend getaway or spot to build new home. PRICE REDUCED TO $39,900. H19 – MANCHESTER – 2 acres with 1120 SF farm house, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, County water, screened-in deck, 28x42 barn. PRICE REDUCED TO $54,000. H21 – MANCHESTER – 25.77 acres with combination brick/vinyl sided home built in 2002, 2118 SF living area plus full finished basement, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, 2 gas furnaces, 2 C/A units, hardwood floors, 24x58 detached garage with 24x12 lean-to, blacktop driveway. Home is located in a nice, private country setting on dead-end road. PRICE REDUCED TO $279,000. H23 – CHERRY FORK – 20.421 acres with beautiful Cape Cod home with vinyl siding built in 2002, 2744 SF living area plus full poured basement, 4 BR, 2.5 baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with island & pantry, dining room, sun

H43 – RUSSELLVILE – Beautiful country home situated on 6.79 acres. Also includes additional 0.69 acre lot. Home features a spacious kitchen w/lots of cabinets, living room has a beautiful gas f/p, 4 BR, 3 full baths, front covered porch & rear deck, blacktop drive, 3-car det. garage, inground pool w/slide, 15x24 kennel, 36x50 metal bldg. w. 2 apts, horse barn. This is a must see! Priced at $285,000. H45 – LATHAM – 1.6 acres with very nice 2005 mobile home (14x60), 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, A/C, 2 porches, 2 buildings, beautiful landscaping, creek, located near Longs Retreat for recreation. $42,500. H46 – MT. ORAB – 11.7 acres with brick home built in 1997, 1860 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 ½ baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, gas furnace, heat pump, C/A, tile floors, new 30x40 garage, new roof, 2 barns with 5 horse stalls, 8 acres of pasture. $289,000.

FARMS - BUILDING LOTS - VACANT LAND - BUSINESS FARMS F1 – PEEBLES - A truly magnificent retreat on 75.91 private and secluded acres bordering Brush Creek State Forest. You won't believe the peaceful and tranquil setting for this 2-story modern western cedar 3 BR home with a huge 2-story det. 3-car garage and loft. The home features a master BR with full bath on the first level and 2 BR and a full bath upstairs.The living room is nearly 21 feet long with a beautiful wood floor and wood burning F/P. A large dining room opens into the living room and also features a wood floor. A full kitchen and a laundry room are on the first level with an outside entrance into a large 19' X 27' screened-in back porch. The det. garage has a concrete floor and features a 2nd story two room art and craft studio that could also be converted into an apartment. Public water and electric have been installed underground and follow the winding driveway that leads through the woods and into the rock lined yard with fire pit and unique nature inspired landscaping.There are wide trails throughout the property that are ideal for peaceful walks or 4 wheeling -- you will think you are in a national park! If you love nature and privacy, you will love it here! This property can serve as a permanent home, week-end retreat or hunting lodge and borders a public blacktop road yet is less than 15 minutes from town. PRICE REDUCED TO $239,900. F3 – MANCHESTER – 101.452 acres with approx. 20 acres tillable, 40 acres of pasture and 40 acres of woods, 40x60 barn with 30x60

lean-to, large pond, beautiful spot for new home, great for horses & ATV’s, lots of trails. $209,000. F7 – OTWAY – 203 acre farm with very nice brick tri-level home, 2600 SF living area, 4 BR, 3 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, rec room, utility room, 2 car attached garage, 1-car det. garage, elec. heat pump, C/A, gas F/P, patio, gazebo, 5 barns (45x75, 33x54, 18x45, 40x90, 30x105). Acreage is approx. 60 acres tillable & 143 acres of woods with 19,000 trees planted in past 3 years. $450,000. F9 – WEST UNION – Nice mini farm in good location close to town, 39.2 acres with 30.5 acres tillable, frame home with vinyl siding, 1248 SF living area, 2 BR (could be 3), 1 bath, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, gas furnace, county water, 1-car garage, 3 barns (30x50, 20x30, 20x30). PRICE REDUCED TO $149,900. 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. F13 – WINCHESTER – 51.12 mostly tillable acres, 1 ½ story

partial brick/vinyl sided home, 2432 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen & dining room, basement, fuel oil furnace, county water, 2-car detached garage, 2 big barns with sheds, concrete block barn, corn crib, silo. Property has lots of road frontage, will divide. $230,000. Seller will also sell house, barns with 25 acres for $150,000. F15 - PEEBLES - 71.539 wooded acres with lots of big cedar trees and some timber, 2 campers, county water, septic system & electric on property. $189,900. BUILDING LOTS L1 – SEAMAN - .373 acre lot with water and septic. $7500. L3 – CHERRY FORK - .28 acre corner lot located at the intersection on 2 state highways with water & septic. PRICE REDUCED TO $9,999. L5 – WEST UNION – 0.54 acre town lot, water/sewer available. $14,000. L11 - WEST UNION - Building lot conveniently located with all utilities available. $10,000. L13 - SEAMAN - 2 town lots with all utilities available. $8,995.

L15 – PEEBLES – 0.165 acre lot with old home that needs tore down, all utilities available. $14,900 – MAKE OFFER. VACANT LAND V3 – RARDEN – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING – 13.55 wooded acres, good for hunting/recreation. $29,900. V7 - OTWAY - 79.778 acres with 25 acres tillable, water & electric available, large barn, great place for new home, beautiful setting. $135,000. V9 - BLUE CREEK - 40 acres of recreational property, abundant wildlife, great for hunting. $99,000. V11 – MANCHESTER – 4.004 acres with water tap, woods, electric available, lots of wildlife. $12,000. V13 – MANCHESTER – 3.028 wooded acres with some timber, water & electric available. $7,200. BUSINESS B9 – WEST UNION – INVESTMENT PROPERTY – 4 mobile homes located on town lot, each home features 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, city water & sewage. PRICE REDUCED TO $39,900.

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Adams County Commissioners Abbot Thayer of Peck Shaffer and Andrew Brossart of 5/3 Bank met with the board to discuss the energy efficiency improvements funding acquisition. Facilities Director Sally Hayslip, Auditor David Gifford, and Treasurer Lisa Newman were also present. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the authorization of the issuance of $1,100,000.00 of courthouse renovation bond anticipation notes of the county. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea Engineer David Hook met with the board for the “request to proceed” authorization for the Beasley Fork Bridge Road replacement. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the Request to Proceed for the OPWC Beasley Fork Road Bridge for Ohio Bridge to provide the bridge in the amount of $709,436.00 upon the recommendation of Engineer David Hook. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the Request to Proceed for the OPWC Beasley Fork Road Bridge for Bridge Construction Company, Inc., affiliate of Ohio Bridge, for installation of the Beasley Fork Road Bridge in the amount of $398,964.00 upon the recommendation of Engineer David Hook. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea 9-1-1 Dispatch Director Donnie Swayne met with the board to discuss the repeater installation fee that the Fire Chiefs Association had requested from the board. Court Administrator Angela Richmond met with the board to discuss solicitation in county buildings. Engineer David Hook and Transportation Director Sally Hayslip were also present. Facilities Director Sally Hayslip met with the

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board to submit a quote for air conditioning repairs at the Peebles Annex in the amount of $650.00 and to discuss personnel. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to enter into Executive Session at 11:25 a.m. to discuss personnel upon the request of Facilities Director Sally Hayslip. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to reconvene at 11:37 a.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to establish the DebtEnergy Efficiency Upgrade Fund 225 and Energy Efficiency Upgrade Fund 235 and the correlating revenue and appropriation accounts for the energy efficiency capital improvements and debt retirement. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson met with the board to discuss the Barnes Sewer construction progress and SOACDF job creation funding. Adams County Emergency Management Agency Director Karen Sapp met with the board to discuss the emergency declaration for Adams County. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the Emergency Declaration for Adams County due to electrical outages upon the recommendation of EMA Director Karen Sapp. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea Assistant Prosecutor Dana Whalen met with the board to discuss legal issues. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to adjourn at 3:52 p.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea

Criminal and Traffic Disposition Report

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Office Equipment

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For Sale

Nice office desks and filing drawers. Call 937 779-9219. TFN

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Central Boiler Outdoor Wood Furnaces. Kelly Jones 937 725-2431. TFN

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Need a rubber stamp? Call Southern Ohio Business Source Printing and Office Supplies! We offer a large variety of rubber stamps and self-inking stamps, all backed by our quality guarantee. 937544-1000.

STONE’S SAWMILL CUSTOM SAWING

For Rent

No Hunting or Trespassing

2 Bedroom Apartment. Central air and heat. Great location in West Union. Call 859 225-1108 8/7

Help Wanted

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

Master Certified Auto Technician

Send Resume to: Auto Technician PO Box 518 Maysville, KY 41056

New Owner Low Prices. Deedy's Georgetown Drycleaner and Laundry. Pick-up and delivery. Call 937 378-6477, 678 313-3325 or after 6:00 p.m. 544-2529. 7/24

Adams County Land Transfers

McNeilan Trash Removal

Richard lee Griffith, 45 and Angela Dawn Fitzgerald, 45, both of West Union. Scott Anthony Moore, 41 and Donna Kay Douglas, 42, both of Peebles. Adam Speelman, 30 and Julia Gray, 30, both of Highland Heights, Kentucky.

Commercial And Residential Service

Twp. $245,000. Roy L. and Bettie M. Murray to John and Julie Soloman, 2.53 acres, Green Twp. $85,000. K&M to Michael and Monica Pell, 5.00 acres, Tiffin Twp. $5,000. Scotty E. and Nancy L. Mathews Boldman to Bobby Lee Rickett, 0.46 acres, Winchester Village. $140,500. Patricia A. Martin and JamesEarl Blair to MidState Trust X, 3.345 acres, Winchester Twp. $30,000. Bobby L. and Kathleen Williams to David E. Nicholas, 1.61 acres, Franklin Twp. $95,000. Marvin and Barbara E. Yoder to Marvin and Laura Wagler, Trustee and Wagler Family Trust, 31.203 acres, OliverTwp. $100,000. Ronald E. and Patricia E. Swearingen to Steven and Deborah Leonard, 1.02 acres, Wayne Twp. $20,000. Joey C. and Judy l. Traylor to Jane and Carl Seyfried, West Union Village. $45,000.

Apartments For Rent

No Hunting or Trespassing

SERVICES OFFERED

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RJK to Allan L. Eldridge, 23.289 acres, Sprigg Twp. $27,750.00. Lisa A. Lewis to Phillip Vanlandingham, 6.157 acres, Meigs Twp. $16,000. Charles E. and Barbara S. Bates to Henry V. and Angela K. Sparks, 10.00 acres, Scott Twp. $40,000. Charlene and John Balawender to Emily F. Collett, 5.739 acres, Wayne Twp. $110,000. Ralph and Ruedella McCown to Joseph Hochstetler, 1.014 acres, Tiffin Twp. $16,675. Douglas Murray Smith and Barbara Jane Kuhns to DP&L, 80.631 acres, Sprigg Twp. $133,000. Samuel E. and Alta Mast, Atlee and Emma J. Hershberger to Matthew and Ada Raber, 5.00 acres, Oliver Twp. $90,000. Chester L. Sininger to Stephen Michael and Sara E. Montgomery, West Union Village, $87,000. Marlyn L. and Linda Sue Davis to Michael Lee and Patricia Lynn Tidwell, 134.163 acres, Franklin

For Sale

Camping on the Ohio River Full hook-ups and primitive. Twin Islands. 937 549-2701. 11/6

Competitive Wages, Immediate Opening, Must Have Own Tools

$74.00. Shayne J. Kitts, Loveland, 77/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00. Carmen L. Mack Cincinnati, 76/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00. Loretta K. Stricklett, Winchester, 66/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Christine L. Whisman, Aberdeen, 68/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Anthony J. Wagner, Piketon, Overload, Fine $322.00, Court Cost $74.00. Drick J. Vance, Leesburg, Fail Control, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00. Regina K. Meadows, Winchester, OH, 67/55. Jon A. Osman, West Union, 66/55. Daniel J. Hoeh, Cincinnati, 78/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00. Lochlann J. Foster, Seaman, A.C.D.A., Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00. Christain C. Shiveley, Stout, F T Y Right Way, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00. Jeremiah D. Durbin, Winchester, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00. Micheal J. Prus, Cincinnati, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Eugene S. Kitchen, West Union, 69/55, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Suzanne M. Chouteau, Lynx, Stop Sign, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00. Hank L. Groves, Stout, 72/55, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Patricia L. Powell, Lucasville, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Patricia L. Monroe, Peebles, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Richard A. Fish, Cincinnati, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00. Harold E. Stutz, West Union, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

MARRIAGE REPORT

Heisler's Bakhoe and Dozer Service Stone, Creek Gravel, Dirt, Demolition and Cleanup, Septic Systems Installed. Licenced and Insured. Call 937 544-5643. TFN

Now Buying hard & soft wood logs. Also 3" & Up Cedar Logs. CALL FOR PRICING 937-205-4303 or 937 587-2577. TFN

Cost $74.00. Christopher W. Shiveley, Peebles, Dus/ Fra Susp, n/g guilty, Court Cost $190.00, 2 yr probation 1st mos isp 90 hrs community service 9-1-12 thru probation, 180 days in jail, 149 suspended. Heather M. Tankersley, Wilmington, Unauthor/use/ve, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $174.00, 1 year of community control, 24 hrs of community service before 9-1-12, 100 days in jail, 100 days suspended. Kamiakin Richards, Blue Creek, Life/Sav/Device, Court Cost, $64.00. Carolyn S.Barlow, Manchester, Open Container. Carolyn S.Barlow, Manchester, Disorder/Intoxi Fine $150.00, Court Cost $64.00. Floyd Abbott Jr., Blue Creek, Fail Control. Christopher W. Shiveley, Peebles, Dus-Fra, Fine $300.00, Court Cost $130.00. Mark A. Horsley, Hillsboro, 76/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00. Casey D. Needham, West Union, 66/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Caleb A. Staggs, Stout, 71/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Floyd Abbott Jr., Blue Creek, OVI/1st. Floyd Abbott Jr., Blue Creek, Fail Control. Timothy May, West Union, DusFra, Court Cost $76.00, 1 yr probation, 30 hrs community service by 915-12, 60 days in jail, 55 days suspended. Jordan R. Brewer, West Union, Park/Public Hwy, Fine $55.00, Court Cost $45.00. Mary L. Montgomery, Peebles, Seatbelt/Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00. Desmond T. Odonnell, Maysville, KY, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Joseph K. Tolle, Manchester, Seat Belt/ Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00. Sara K. Brookbank, Cincinnati, 74/60, Fine 42.00, Court Cost

Theodore F. Woodhouse, Richmond, VA, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. David M. Fritsch, Hamilton, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Loraine A. Muldoon, Greenhills, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Stephen L. Schwering, Peebles, 75/55, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Phyllis J. Neal, Bethel, 76/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00. Fred W. Beinke, Cincinnati, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Jason M. Robbe, Batavia, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Shirley D. Walker, Woodbury, MN, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Terry Jewell, West Union, Assault, Not Guilty, Dismissed without prejudice, unable to locate the victim. McKinley Brock, Ripley, Theft, Ng/Guilty Fine $250.00, Court Cost $122.00, 2 years of community control, to serve 40 more days from 7/6/12, 180 days in jail, 114 suspended. McKinley Brock, Ripley, Crim. Trespass, Ng/Guilty, Court Cost $49.00, 30 days in jail. Kenny Brock, Ripley, Theft, Ng/Guilty, Fine $250.00, Court Cost $124.00, 2 years of community control, to serve 30 days from 7-6-12, 180 days in jail, 124 days suspended. Stephen M. Browning, Dover, KY, 70/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Carlos S. Ramirez, Cincinnati, Fail Dr Lft Saf, Not Guilty. Ronald D. Harmon, West Union, 68/55, Not Guilty. Lori L. Sies, Lynx, A.C.D.C., Guilty, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00. Robert M. Blythe, Seaman, Overload, Guilty, Fine $249.00, Court Cost $74.00. Richard H. McCoy Otway, A.C.D.A., Guilty, Fine $15.00, Court

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Help Wanted JOB OPPORTUNITY

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Maysville Auto Sales 895 US Hwy 68 EOE

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Plant Monitor Position Adams County Regional Water District is currently accepting applications for the position of Plant Monitor. Plant Monitor is a part time position that is scheduled during weekends and holidays or as needed. Dependable attendance is a must. Applicant must be able to pass entry drug testing and a thorough background check. The desire to further their education in the drinking water industry is not mandatory but is a plus. Starting wages will be $8.50 per hour. The successful applicant will have to complete a 1 year probationary period. Applications will only be accepted until July 20, 2012. Applications can be picked up at the Business Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or by visiting our website at www.acrwd.com. Applications and/or resumes may be sent to Adams County Regional Water District, P.O. Box 427, West Union, Ohio 45693 or you can apply in person at the Business Office. For additional information contact the Business Office at 937-544-2396. ACRWD is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Quilting and Needle Arts Dear Miss Needles Dear Miss Needles: I purchased a pillow case top stamped with an embroidery design years ago and finally began work on it this past winter. I an 98% finished however, I have ran out of green embroidery floss and can not find a matching color anywhere. How can I finish the pillow case to make it look okay? Signed, Too-Many Stitches, Not Enough Floss Dear Too: I understand your delimma. For years I carried the label from a skein of embroidery floss, looking for the same color number and match. The best you can do is purchase a color similiar and try to make it blend in by taking one thread of the new color and carefully sew it into the last few stitches of the previous color so

it looks like it was meant to gradate into the color. I have been known to take out and re-embrodier areas where I did not think the color was right. Good luck with saving your project. Dear Miss Needles: I have quilted a baby quilt and can not find a complimenting colQor to bind the quilt with that matches in scale and color. Any idea? Signed, Bound Up in Indecision Dear Bound: Over the years I have attended hundreds of quilt shows and have seen a variety of findings from bias bindings to no bindings at all, where the quilter carefully turned underthe front and back and sewed along the edge of thequilt. I have also seen

where the back was folded onto the front and sewed along the edge to form a binding. I like finding fabric with a value in color a shade darker but still in the color family of one of the main colors used. I have seen folded bindings where the binding is atached in a manor that once folded under, it can be stitched in place on a sewing machine by stitching in the ditch on the top. If you can not match colors, use a color evaluator tool sold int he notions department which you can hold over the fabric to tell the color values. If you have a question you would like Miss Needles to answer, please e-mail her at dearmissneedles@yahoo.com or write to her in care of The Informer Att. Miss Needles, P.O. Box 801, West Union, Oh. 45693.

Featured Artist of the Week

This week's featured artist is Sherri Blair from West Union. Sherri has been quilting, crocheting, and embroidering for 25 years. Sherri is currently embroidering quilts for her great nieces and plans to make a cathedral window quilt. Working with her mother Norma Bowman, Sherri gives away her quilts to friends and family. The quilt pictured is a quilt Sherri made in honor of eye and throat cancer survivors. An eye cancer survivor herself, Sherri embroidered the outline of the cancer ribbon and did cross sticthes as fill in red and white.

Pattern of the Week The Informer Civil War Quilt Challenge Block This week the block for the quilt is the school house block. You can make the traditional block seen here, or find a picture of a one room school house near you in the county and use it as inspiration for your block. Remember these blocks can be pieced or embroidered. Happy quilting.

Community Invited “Person-Centered Care” Discussion The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program recently received a grant from the Ohio Department of Aging for the promotion of person-centered care and culture change in our region’s nursing homes. Culture change is a national movement designed to transform the way we think about and provide care to individuals, whether they are living independently, in an assisted living community, or in a nursing home.The goal of culture change is to move from an institutional model of care to a person-centered model, in order to create a more home-like environment. Person-centered living, no matter where someone lives, should promote the opportunity for the individual to direct their life to the greatest extent possible. On Thursday, July 19, the AAA7 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program will sponsor a meeting for families of nursing home residents and those interested in creating a better future for themselves and their loved ones as they age. The meeting will be held at the Eagle Creek Nursing Center, located at 141 Spruce Lane in West Union from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm Refreshments will be served. Interested individuals will be invited to participate in an informal discussion about the creation of a new culture of care in nursing homes called “Person-Centered Care.” To register, please contact Kaye Inoshita, AAA7 Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Director, at 1800-582-7277. Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc.provides services on a non-discriminatory basis. These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay. The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the community looking for information or assistance with long-term care options. Available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, the Resource Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs and services are available for assistance. Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-5827277 (TTY: 711). Here, individuals can speak directly with a nurse or social worker who will assist them with information surrounding the programs and services that are available to best serve their needs.The Agency also offers an in-home assessment at no cost for those who are interested in learning more. Information is also available on www.aaa7.org, or the Agency can be contacted through email at info@aaa7.org. The Agency also has a Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/AreaAgencyOnA gingDistrict7.

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