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Couple Arrested forMeth Lab in Motel Suspect Arrested AfterShooting Brother

Sluss

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Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reported that on Friday, August 24, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Brown County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Aberdeen Police Department concerning a Meth Lab that was discovered at Brown’s Motel in Aberdeen, at approximately 7:00 a.m. that morning.

Arrested at the scene were Roy Douglas Sluss, 43 and Alisa Marie Kirschner, 28, both of Hillsboro.

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office

filed charges on both suspects for the Illegal Manufacturing of Drugs a Felony of the First Degree and Illegal Assembly of Chemicals to Manufacture Drugs a Felony of the Third Degree.

Both subjects are being incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on $25,000 cash or 10% bond issued by the Brown County Municipal Court.

Sheriff Wenninger said, " This investigation continues with charges pending on a third suspect."

Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reported that on Sunday, August 26, at approximately 3:10 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a report of a shooting at 2150 Eden Road, Hamersville. The Hamersville Life Squad and Georgetown Police Department were also dispatched to the scene. The victim was transported to the Southwest Regional Medical Center in Georgetown and later transported to the University of Cincinnati Hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to the shoulder area. The victim was identified as Kent Hacker, 36.

The suspect has been identified as Michael Lee Hacker, 27, of 2150 Eden Road, Hamersville. Sheriff Wenninger stated that according to reports, both individuals were intoxicated and had gotten into an argument and altercation at the residence. During the altercation, the suspect obtained a weapon and shot his brother in the shoulder with an AR-15 rifle. Michael, was taken into custody and remains incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on charges of Felonious Assault a Felony of the Seconded Degree and Using Weapons while

Hacker Intoxicated a Misdemeanor of the First Degree. Michael, was arraigned and was given a $25,000 bond by Brown County Municipal Court Judge Joseph M. Worley.

Sheriff Wenninger stated that the victim remains in stable condition at University of Cincinnati Hospital.

Winchester Caramel Festival Queen

Groundbreaking for the North Adams Public Library

A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on the new North Adams Public Library will be held Sunday, September 9, at 2:30 p.m. at 2469 Moores Road in Seaman.

The library board and staff cordially invite everyone to attend this historic occasion. They are excited about having a new building for the North Adams Public Library and the opportunity to serve the growing needs of Seaman as well as all citizens of Adams County.

The building will be a one-story structure with approximately 5,000 square feet of space. The facility will accommodate over 25,000 items and offer drive-through facilities. The grand opening is scheduled for the summer of 2013.

This new library building has been made possible through the joint effort and hard work of many library supporters: the North Adams Friends of the Library, the Library Levy Committee, and most importantly the voters of Adams County.

Parking for this event will be available at North Adams High School which is adjacent to the library site.

Flu Vaccines Now Available The Adams County Health Department will begin giving this year's (2012-2013) Flu vaccines in September.We have intradermal FLU vaccine available for ages 18 thru 64 and high dose FLU vaccines for people 65 years of age and older. FLU vaccines for children 6 moths of age and older are also available.

Children and adult Flu vaccines will be given on the Hope Van beginning on Tuesday, September 4, in Winchester and will be available at all other stops throughout the county.

Flu vaccines will also be given at the Adams County Health department, 923 Sunrise Ave., West Union every Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon, beginning on Thursday, September 6. No appointment is necessary. Please feel free to walk in and protect yourself from the Flu this season.

This year's formula of the FLU vaccine is different than last year. It is protecting you from the three influenza strains that is predicted to cause flu this

season: Influenza A/ California (H1N1), Influenza A/ Victoria (H3N2) and Influenza B/ Texas.

Contarindications for receiving the flu vaccine is allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine, including egg protein, or after a previous dose of influenza vaccine.

It is not to early to protect your family and yourself.

Joshua Salyers plead guilty Tuesday, August 28, to nine counts of Theft from victims in Ohio and Kentucky who had suffered storm damage to their homes. Salyers, 39, of Butler County, stole more than $43,000 from at least nine victims. The guilty pleas follow a joint investigation by the Attorney General's Economic Crimes Division, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and the Jackson Township Police Department in Stark County, in collaboration with Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters.

Salyers ran a storm damage restoration company and took money from homeowners in Hamilton County, Butler County, Stark County, Ohio and Campbell County, Kentucky, to repair their homes after storms in 2010 and 2011. But Salyers never began the work and refused to refund their money. He was indicted in April by a Hamilton County Grand Jury. Sentencing is

set for September 21.

Bart Cosgrove, from the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section, Economic Crimes Division, was appointed as a special prosecuting attorney for the case. The Economic Crimes Division was established by Attorney General Mike DeWine to assist in investigating and preparing criminal consumer fraud cases for local prosecution.

Consumers can research a business with the Ohio Attorney General's Office and Better Business Bureau before making any payments.

Consumers also should check with the Ohio Secretary of State to determine whether a business is registered with the state.

Consumers who believe they have been treated unfairly should file a complaint with the Ohio Attorney General's Office at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov or by calling 800-282-0515.

Man Pleas Guilty who Stole from Storm Victims

The 2012 Winchester Caramel Festival Queen Sarrah Woodall being Crowned by 2011 Queen Courtnee Clark. Turn to pages 3 and 11 for Queens Court photo and the Baby Pageant of the 22nd Annual Winchester Caramel Festival Recap.

Bentonville Harvest Festival Friday, September 7 - Sunday, September 9 The Bentonville Harvest Festival introduces the 2012 Grand Marshal is Ruth Pence.

She is an 82 year old area resident who attended the Bentonville School from 1940 - 1943 and then attended and graduated from the Manchester School in the class of 1947. This past May she celebrated her 65th alumni.

Pence has been very active in many civic organizations such as a 4-H adviser for 15 years, working for the Adams County Senior Citizens for more than 17 years, a member of the Bentonville Church of Christ in Christian Union for many years and has served in many different capacities as a church leader. She is a life time member of the Bentonville AntiHorse Thief Society and a very active worker and supporter of the Christians Across America organization.

Ruth was married to Thomas Junior Pence from July 3, 1957 until his death on March 15, 2003 and has five children. Stanley (Vicki) Pence, Edna Jane Pence, Jerry Pence who was killed in a car crash on September 14, 1977, Homer (Bic) Pence and Marilyn Griemann. She also has seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Pence is a Bentonville Harvest Festival

Pence committee member. She has helped many years in planning and working for the Festival's various activities. The parade lineup will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Bentonville Campground. The parade will at 2:00 p.m.

Turn to page 12 of this weeks edition for a complete schedule of events and entertainment.

Couple Steal Boots in Unity Wednesday, August 29, the Adams County Communications Center dispatched a BOLO for a vehicle that was involved in a theft of shoes from Rabers Shoes and Saddlery, from Unity Road. While on routine patrol Manchester Police Chief Jeff Bowling recognized the description of the vehicle and the possible suspects Johnny and Melinda Montgomery, of Manchester.

Chief Jeff Bowling responded to the area of State Routes 41 and 136 to assume a stationary position in an attempt to locate the suspect vehicle, after a short period of time Chief Bowling observed the vehicle traveling southbound on State Route 41 and 136 intersection. At that point, Chief Bowling advised the

Communications Center that he was behind the vehicle and they advised him to make the traffic stop and to detain the suspects.

Chief Bowling stopped the vehicle at State Route 41 just south of Suck Run Road and discovered the driver to be Johnny Montgomery and a passenger Melinda Montgomery.

Adams County advised that the suspects took a pair of camouflage pair of Rocky Boots.

Chief Bowling observed Johnny to be wearing the exact same pair of boots. Johnny also had an active warrant for Theft through Adams County.

Upon further investigation Johnny was carrying a Shopping List of shoe sizes of shoes that he had to get. The Montgomery couple were transported to

Adams County Jail by Chief Bowling and Deputy Mark Brewer.

Page 3 Stories are:

Archaeology and Ohio Geology Day at Serpent Mound, Peebles man Sentenced 20 years for Child Pornography, The Caramel Festival Queen and her Court, Adams County Jail Intake and Release Report, Man Sentenced for Manufacturing Meth and Free GED classes at Manchester.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 4 of this week’s edition:

Harold Baldwin, Elva A Blythe, Darrel Burdette, Lenore Cubberly (Donald) Cross, Jim Grooms and Cindy (Staten) Shultz.

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Archaeology and Ohio Geology Day at Serpent Mound Peebles man Sentenced 20 years forChild Pornography

Friends of Serpent Mound (FOSM) will be holding their next event, Archaeology & Ohio Geology Day at Serpent Mound Park on Saturday, September 8 and everyone is invited. Amateur archaeologist and members of multiple chapters of the Archaeological Society of Ohio will be exhibiting an array of artifacts: Ohio Paleo, Ft. Ancient, Prehistoric Flint & Stone from across the North American Continent, Mixed surface finds, and Woodland artifacts from the

Liberty Earthworks farm.

Some local collectors that are planning to attend are Charlie West, Robert Crawford, Chris Miller, and Gary Argabright. Bill Pickard from the Ohio Historical Society’s (OHS) Archaeology Department will be available to identify the public’s unknown artifacts. There will also be representatives from the Ohio Dept of National Resources & Geological Survey and the main Archaeological Society of Ohio. Flint Knapping will also be done on site. There will be no

selling or trading of artifacts on park grounds.

Tom Johnson is scheduled to speak about the Crater from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m and again at 2:30 - 3:00 p.m..

Jim McKenzie is providing a tour that view the Crater from 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. and again at 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.

If interested in exhibiting your artifacts or doing flint knapping, please contact Bev McKenzie, 1-937587-3953. Go to www.serpentmound.org to learn more about FOSM and the rest of their events.

Adams County Jail Intake and Release Report August 24 - 30 Angela Kay Abner, 30, of Manchester, Theft and Forgery.

Booked 8/24 Released 8/27.

Hiram D. Abner, 35, of Seaman, Nonsupport of Dependents. Booked 8/23 Released 8/24.

Patricia L. Abner, 45, of Manchester, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge.

Booked 8/25.

Billie Jo Binder, 36, of Peebles, Illegal Use of roughton, Food Stamps.

Booked 8/22 Released 8/24.

Aaron E. Blanton, 29, of Lucasville, Theft. Booked 8/29.

Donald Eugene Boyer, 46, of Wellston, Probation Detainer. Booked 8/28.

Estile Dwayne Broughton, 28, of Seaman, Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 7/11 Released 8/24.

Bruce Edward Chapman, 54, of Peebles, Disorderly Conduct.

Booked 8/29 Released 8/29.

Thomas Allen Cook, 36, of West Union, Burglary.

Booked 8/18 Released 8/26.

James Stewart Creighton, 44, of Winchester, Driving Under the Influence. Booked 8/20 Released 8/28.

Anthony E. Dawson, 44, of West Union, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 8/27.

David L. Deaton Jr., 22, of Manchester, Probation Detainer. Booked 8/24.

Derek Matthew Edinger, 26, of West Union, Trafficking Harmful Intoxicants. Booked 8/29.

Michael Phillip Ewing, 24, of Peebles, Assault of Police Oficer/Emt or

Firefighter. Booked 7/27 Released 8/24.

Robin J. Francis, 34, of Manchester, Contempt of Fail to Pay Child Support. Booked 8/26 Released 8/30.

James Freeman, 46, of Sardinia, Disorderly Conduct.

Booked 8/26 Released 8/26.

Stephen Dayle Gibson, 41, of West Union, Illegal Use of Food Stamps. Booked 8/22 Released 8/24.

Melissa Sue Harmon, 32, of Bentonville, Endangering Children. Booked 8/29.

Carry J. Hayslip, 33, of West Union, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge.

Booked 8/22 Released 8/27.

Rick C. Hignite, 67, of Peebles, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge.

Booked 8/24 Released 8/27.

Donald T. Hill, 25, West Union, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 7/28 Released 8/27.

Brandon L. Kuhn, 25, of Peebles, Possession of Drugs Heroin. Booked 8/29.

Peggy Sue Lanham, of 40, Manchester, Disorderly Conduct.

Booked 8/27 Released 8/31.

Angela Dawn Lewis, 38, of Seaman, Trafficking in Drugs. Booked 8/29.

Jessica R. Lilje, 28, of West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 8/24.

Robert Edward Longwell, 59, of Otway, Booked 8/22 Released 8/25.

Don W. Manning, 41, of Blue Creek, Probation Detainer. Booked Dennis Jay May, 43, of Lynx, Violating Protection Order. Booked 8/25 Released 8/27.

Mark A. Mefford, 40, of

Manchester, Contempt of Court. Booked 8/27.

Matthew Isaac Meyer, 27, of Portsmouth, Trafficking in Drugs - Heroin. Booked 8/25 Released 8/28.

Johnny Dwayne Montgomery, 35, of Manchester, Theft. Booked 8/29.

Melinda Mae Mowen, 30, of West Union, Illegal Use of Food Stamps. Booked 8/22 Released 8/24.

Robert A. Mowen, 34, of West Union, Theft. Booked 8/1 Released 8/29.

James Richard Murphy, 31, of West Union, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 8/26.

Beverly Ann Newsome, 35, of Peebles, Illegal Use of Food Stamps. Booked 8/22 Released 8/24.

Michael L. Perry, 36, of Blue Creek, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge.

Booked 8/24 Released 8/27.

Amy M. Satterfield, 20, of West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 8/24.

Chester H. Shinkle, 40, of Manchester, Driving Under the Influence. Booked 8/27 Released 8/30.

Cassey Dawn Smalley, 22, of Manchester, Illegal Use of Food Stamps. Booked 8/23 Released 8/24.

Jayson Dwayne Tackett, 36, of West Union, Failure to Appear on a Felony Charge.

Booked 8/29.

Tabitha Jay Ward, 42, of West Union, Driving Under the Influence. Booked 7/22 Released 8/24.

Shawna Marie West, 40, of Blue Creek, Passing Bad Checks. Booked 8/2 Released 8/25.

James R. Howard, 22, of Peebles, was sentenced in U.S. District Court on August 22, to 20 years in prison for possessing more than 2,400 images and videos of child pornography depicting violence against children under 10 years old.

He was also ordered to be under court supervision for the rest of his life.

Carter M. Stewart, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Brian Moskowitz, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (HSI) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Ohio and Michigan, Adams County Sheriff Kimmy R. Rogers and West Union Police Chief Roy Stricklett announced the sentence handed down by Senior U.S. District Judge Sandra S. Beckwith.

According to court documents, the West Union Police Department began investigating Howard following a complaint from a citizen and seized a laptop computer at Howard's residence on Nov. 15, 2011.

Further investigation by the Adams County Sheriff's Office discovered another laptop computer in Howard's residence.

Deputies seized the computer on Nov. 28, 2011.

Forensic analysis of the second computer by the Miami Valley Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory uncovered the cache of child porn images and videos.

Howard was arrested on Dec. 2, 2011. He has been in custody since his arrest. He was originally incarcerated in Adams County Jail, but was moved to Butler County Jail a couple of days later when the case was taken to the federal level, according to Detective Jim Heitkemper of the Adams County Sheriff's Office.

Howard pleaded guilty on April 4 to one count of receipt of child pornography and three counts of possession of child pornography.

"Public awareness and communication with law enforcement is the most vital link in combating sexual exploitation of children," Stewart said. "I want to commend the prompt action by the West Union Police and Sheriff Rogers' Office."

"Children who are sexually exploited either physically or through the dissemination of child pornography suffer immeasurable harm," Moskowitz said. "While this significant sentence cannot repair the damage done, it should serve as a stark reminder that we are watching, and the aggressive investigation and pros-

Howard ecution of child predators remains a high priority for HSI." This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led

by United States Attorneys' Offices and the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as to identify and rescue victims.

For more information about Project Safe Childhood, visit www.projectsafechild hood.gov.

Man Sentenced for Manufacturing Meth The Adams County Prosecutor's Office announced on Wednesday, August 29, Jason Perry, of Manchester, appeared in the Adams County Common Pleas Court and plead guilty to Illegal Manufacturing of Drugs. Judge Brett M. Spencer sentenced Perry to three years in prison at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

Prosecutor David Kelley would like to thank the Sheriff's Department for their efforts that resulted in the successful prosecution of the case.

Free GED classes at Manchester Adults seeking to prepare for college, improve basic academic skills, or work on obtaining their GED, are invited to attend free classes through Southern State Community College’s Adult Opportunity Center (AOC) at its Manchester location. For more information, please call 1-800-628-7722, ext. 2687.

The Caramel Festival Queen and her Court

The 22nd Annual Winchester Caramel Festival Queen and her Court. Pictured (L/R): 3rd Runner up Amy Mahaffey, 2nd Runner Up Kristina Knechtly, 1st Runner Up Alyson Baldridge and Queen Sarrah Woodall.

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The 22nd Annual Winchester Caramel Festival Parade.

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The 22nd Annual Winchester Caramel Festival Runners and Walkers take off for the 5K Run.

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Obituaries Cindy (Staten) Shultz

Cindy (Staten) Shultz, 49, of West Union, died Saturday, August 25, at home. She was born November 6, 1962 in West Union.

She is survived by husband Jay Shultz of West Union, son Justin (Vanessa) Ross of Bentonville, step-daughters Jenna (Chris) Davis of Oliver Township and Amy (Brian) Deatley of Sugar Tree Ridge in Highland County, parents Oliver and Patty Staten of West Union, brothers Kevin (Juliana) Staten and Kent (Edna) Staten, both of West Union, grandson Brayden Cole Ross, six step grandchildren, several uncles and aunts.

She was an administrator at The Laurels of Hillsboro in Hillsboro. She was a former administrator for Villa Georgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown for two years and Eagle Creek Nursing Center in West Union for over 15 years.

She was a 1981 graduate of Peebles High School and was a graduate of The College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati. She was a member of Dunkinsville United Methodist Church and a member of the Rotary Club in Hillsboro.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Adams County Division, P.O. Box 123, Georgetown, OH 45121; The Laurels of Hillsboro, c/o Activities Fund, 175 Chillicothe Avenue, Hillsboro, OH 45133; and Dunkinsville United Methodist Church, 18916 State Route 41, West Union, OH 45693.

The funeral service was Wednesday, August 29, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pastor Stephen Darby officiated.

The interment was at the West Union Cemetery.

Harold Baldwin

Harold Baldwin, 79, of Manchester, died Tuesday, August 28, at his residence. Mr. Baldwin was born May 9, 1933 the son of the late Carl and Lesta (Grooms) Baldwin in Adams County.

Survivors include his wife Darlene Baldwin of Manchester, four daughters Kathy Hooker and Mike of Seaman, Barbara Woodard and Lonnie of Manchester, Angie Grooms of Manchester, Loretta McComas and Shane of Manchester, four sons Dennis Baldwin of Manchester, Michael Baldwin and Angela of Manchester, John Baldwin and Patty of Manchester, Harold Baldwin Jr. and Jeana of Manchester, two sisters Shirley Ackerman of Rome, Janice Hayslip of West Union, one brother Wayne Baldwin of West Union and 78 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday September 4, at 1:00 p.m. at the West Union Church of God under the direction of the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union, with Pete Francis, Roger Wilkins and John Baldwin officiating.

Burial will follow at the West Union Cemetery with military graveside services by the Adams County Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held from noon till the time of service at the church.

Memorials can be made to the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home.

Friends and Family may sign Mr. Baldwin’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Lenore Cubberly (Donald) Cross

Lenore Cubberly (Donald) Cross, 80, of Ripley, formerly of Wayne Township, died Wednesday, August 29, at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.

She was born September 10, 1931.

She was preceded in death by parents Carl and Gladys (Wiles) Donald and husband Kenneth S. Cross.

She is survived by one sister Susan Runyon of Clayton, Indiana several nephews and nieces, including Jennifer Schadle of Ripley, and friend Margene Francis of Jefferson Township in Adams County.

She was a certified Registered Nurse and Anesthetist for 49 years.

She was a 1949 graduate of Ripley-Union-Lewis High School in Ripley, a 1953 graduate of Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a 1955 graduate of Cincinnati General Hospital in Cincinnati.

She was a member of The Presbyterian Church in Ripley.

An Inurnment will be held Saturday, September 8, at 4:00 p.m. at Cherry Fork Cemetery in Cherry Fork. Pastor James E. Settles will officiate. Mrs. Cross was cremated.

Lafferty Funeral Home of West Union is serving the family.

Elva A. Blythe

Elva A Blythe, 94, of Manchester, died at her home on Friday, August 31. She was born on June 21, 1918 in Georgia to the late Charles G. and Florence (Powell) McMichen.

Elva was a teacher at the Light & Life Christian School in Sylmar, CA and a member of the Assembly of God Church there.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L Blythe.

She is survived by a son Charles (Clara) Blythe of Manchester, four grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, two brothers Charles and Eulon McMichen, three sisters Mescal Fennel, Pat Shelton and Bonnie Leonard.

The Funeral Service was held Monday, September 3, at the Wilson Home for Funerals.

Pastor Charles Blythe officiated and burial in the Manchester Cemetery.

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

Darrel Burdette

Darrel Burdette, 58, of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, August 28, at Hospice of Dayton.

He was born in Dayton, on August 11, 1954 the son of the late James and Joann (Stacey) Burdette.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by one sister Loretta Omar.

He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law; Jennifer and Jamie Turner of Orlando, Florida and Amy and Chris Nadel of Sharpsburg, Georgia one brother Jim Burdette of Florida and two sisters and brothers-in-law Carol and Ed Smith of Fairborn and Virginia and Ron Bennett of Blue Creek.

Cremation took place a graveside service was held on Saturday, September 1, at Evergreen Cemetery. Charles “Jr.” Gardner officiated.

Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles was is in charge of the arrangements.

To sign our online guest book, visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

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John R. Lafferty, Owner & Manager Established 1848 205 S. Cherry St., West Union, Ohio

Jim Grooms

Jim Grooms, 73, of Peebles, passed away Wednesday, August 29, at his residence.

He was born in Peebles, on January 22, 1939 the son of the late Virgil and Gladys (Young) Grooms.

Jim attended Peebles Church of Christ. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era, a member of the Peebles Masonic Lodge #581, Scottish Rite Valley of Cincinnati, and the Adams County Flying Club.

He is survived by three brothers and sisters-in-law Dale and Glenna, Harold and Shirley, Jerry and Teresa Grooms all of Peebles, four nephews Jon, Tim, Jered and Tristan, one niece; Joy. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 3, at the Peebles Church of Christ.

Burial followed in Locust Grove Cemetery.

A Masonic Service at 3:00 p.m.

To sign our online guest book, visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

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

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Wilson

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

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Monuments Peebles Monument Company

172 N. Main St., Peebles, Ohio 45660

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

937-544-2931 Holsinger Monument & Rock Engraving

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206 N. Pleasant St., West Union

ODOT District 9 Weekly Travel Report For the week ending Friday, September 7 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.

Adams County A resurfacing project on State Route 32 continues between the county line and State Route 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.

State Route 348 is now open to traffic following a bridge replacement project near the route's junction with C.R. 18 and T.R. 165.

Crews have minor finishing work to complete; however, there should be little to no impact to traffic.

State Route 125 is reduced to one, 10-foot lane between C.R. 56 (Frank Young Road) and T.R. 73 (Satterfield Road) for a slip repair project. Traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of temporary traffic signals, and the project is anticipated to be completed by early November.

Brown County A slip repair project is under way on State Route 41, and the route is reduced to one lane at the 1.80-mile marker, just north of Aberdeen. 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) has begun. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane in each direction, and the project is anticipated to be completed by late fall.

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.

All work will take place during daytime, business hours Monday through Friday unless otherwise indicated.

A CARD OF THANKS The family of Roger D. Applegate, Sr, would like to THANK YOU for the kindness that you have shown during Roger's recent passing.

Our dear friends from past and present and your friendship through the years have meant so much to us.

Those of you who brought food, sent flowers, or just stopped by or prayed for us helped us to cope with this difficult time.

A special Thank You to the Tollesboro Life Squad & Fire Department, the Lewis County Ambulance Service, the Lewis County Coroner and to the Wilson Home for Funerals in Manchester. To Milt Stanfield for the beautiful songs and ministers Rev. Robert Stewart and Rev.

Randy Osman, for the comforting words.

All of you will never be forgotten.

Sincerely Annabelle, Roger Dale, Brande and Troy.

Adams County Health Department 923 Sunrise Ave., West Union 544-5547 Immunization Clinic The Adult Flu vaccine is now available on the Hope Van. Ages 18 - 64 and High dose for ages 65 and older.

The Adult Flu vaccine will be available at the Health Department every Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. noon also available Thursday afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. No appointments are necessary. The nurse is available to come to your car if a person is unable to walk into the building.

Health Immunization Clinic

Thursday, September 6, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Doctor Clinic Friday, September 7, in the afternoon.

Hope Van Schedule Tuesday, September 4, Winchester, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Cherry Fork, 12:00 - 12:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 6, Wheat Ridge, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, September 11, Blue Creek, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Adams County/Ohio Valley School District Breakfast Tuesday, September 4, Super Donut, Cheese Pack.

Wednesday, September 5, 3 WG French Toast Sticks w/dip.

Thursday, September 6, WG Waffle, Sausage.

Friday, September 7, Breakfast Pizza.

Monday, September 10, Cinnamon/Sugar Breadstick.

Tuesday, September 11, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich.

Elementary Lunch Tuesday, September 4, Cheeseburger Deluxe, Baked Crispy Potatoes, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Applesauce and Raisins.

Wednesday, September 5, Chicken Nuggets, WW bread & butter, Steamed Carrots, Steamed Broccoli w/cheese, Pears and Pineapple.

Thursday, September 6, Chicken Quesadilla, Steamed Green Beans, Steamed Cauliflower, Fruit Cocktail and Peaches.

Friday, September 7, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Baked Sweet Potato Tots, Broccoli/Carrots/Dip, Applesauce and Fresh Orange Slice.

Monday, September 10, Sloppy Joe, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Apple Sauce and Mandarin Oranges.

Tuesday, September 11, Mega NoodleSoup, W/Grilled Cheese, Steamed Peas, Broccoli/Carrots/Dip, Strawberries w/Banana and Applesauce.

High School Lunch Tuesday, September 4, Pulled Pork BBQ, Baked Crispy Potatoes, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Applesauce and Raisins.

Wednesday, September 5, Chicken Nuggets w/breadstick, Steamed Carrots, Steamed Broccoli w/cheese, Pears and Fresh Watermelon.

Thursday, September 6, Chicken or Cheese Quesadilla, Refried Beans, Corn on the Cob, Peaches and Pineapple.

Friday, September 7, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Baked Sweet Potato Tots, Broccoli/Carrots/Dip, Applesauce and Fresh Orange Slice.

Monday, September 10, Sloppy Joe, Steamed Peas, Cole Slaw, Apple Sauce and Mandarin Oranges.

Tuesday, September 11, Popcorn Chicken, Bread & Butter, Steamed Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Green Beans, Pears and Peaches.

Manchester Local School District Breakfast No School Tuesday, September 4 Wednesday, September 5, Mini Pancakes.

Thursday, September 6, Sausage & Gravy Biscuit.

Friday, September 7, French Toast Sticks w/Sausage.

Monday, September 10, Sausage Biscuit.

Tuesday, September 11, Breakfast Pizza.

K-5 Lunch Wednesday, September 5, BBQ Rib, Pears, Corn and Cole Slaw.

Thursday, September 6, Smart Pizza, Fresh Grapes, Carrots, Lettuce Mix and Ranch Dressing.

Friday, September 7, Chicken Patty, Peaches, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans.

Monday, September 10, Pizza Hoagie, Peaches, Celery Sticks and Baked Beans.

Tuesday, September 11, BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Banana and Carrots.

6-8 Lunch Wednesday, September 5, BBQ Rib, Pears, Corn and Cole Slaw.

Thursday, September 6, Smart Pizza, Fresh Grapes, Carrots, Lettuce Mix and Ranch Dressing.

Friday, September 7, Chicken Patty, Peaches, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans and Salad Dressing.

Monday, September 10, Hamburger, Peaches, Celery Sticks, Baked Beans and Salad Dressing.

Tuesday, September 11, BBQ Chicken, Fresh Broccoli, Pears, Carrots, Ranch Dressing, Salad Dressing.

9-12 Lunch Wednesday, September 5, BBQ Rib, Orange Half, Pears, Corn and Cole Slaw.

Thursday, September 6, Smart Pizza, Pineapple Chunks, Fresh Grapes, Carrots, Lettuce Mix and Ranch Dressing.

Friday, September 7, Chicken Patty, Applesauce, Fruit Mix, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans and Salad Dressing.

Monday, September 10, Pizza Steak Hoagie, Peaches, Baked Beans, Celery Sticks and Ranch Dressing.

Tuesday, September 11, BBQ Chicken, Baked French Fries, Fresh Broccoli, Pears, Carrot Sticks, Ranch Dressing, Salad Dressing.

Adams County Public Library On Sunday, September 9, at 2:30 pm, you’re invited to join the Adams County Public Library board and staff at a Groundbreaking Ceremony, to celebrate to start of construction on the new North Adams Library building. The planned new library will be 5,000 square feet, and will offer over 25,000 items for community members to browse and borrow. The new library will be located near the North Adams schools, at 2469 Moores Road.

Currently, the North Adams Library occupies one room in the Seaman

Community Building.

We’re excited to begin this expansion, to better serve the needs of the North Adams community! We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate this special occasion. Parking for the groundbreaking ceremony will be available at the North Adams High School.

Another round of basic computer classes will be offered next week at the West Union and Manchester Libraries. If you’d like hands-on help learning about basic computer functions, or how to find information on the

Internet, sign up to participate in two evenings of free training. These classes are sponsored by Connect Ohio, and participants who complete the six-hour course will receive a certificate. The classes will be held at West Union on Monday and Wednesday, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm, and at Manchester on Tuesday and Thursday, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Classes are free, but pre-registration is required.

Please call Manchester at 937-5493359 or West Union at 937544-2591 to reserve your spot.

Are you a runner? Plan to participate in the 3rd Annual North Adams Friends of the Library 5K Run/Walk, on Saturday, September 22, during the Seaman Fall Festival.

Registration will take place at 7:30 am, in front of Young’s IGA in Seaman, and the race will begin at 8:30 am. The entry fee is $12 on or before September

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15, and $15 after September 15, including the morning of the race. All participants will receive a T-shirt, and those who come in first in their age group will receive an award. Proceeds raised by the run/walk will support special programs and activities at the North Adams Library.

Registration forms are available at the North Adams Library.

Join us Wednesday, September 5, at 10:30 am for the Family Nutrition Program at the Peebles Library. We’ll explore food labels on a variety of grainbased foods, to help you select more whole grains for your diet. Participants can sample a bean and pepper casserole, and will receive a magnifier to help with reading labels. This class is sponsored by the OSU Extension of Adams County, and is led by Marsha McCormick, Program Assistant.

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

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Politics & Government Speaker Boehner Says CBO Report Warning of Deep Recession Exposes Dems’Plan to Drive Economy Off the Fiscal Cliff House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) recently released information by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) forecasting a “deep recession� if the Democrats’ plan to drive the nation off the fiscal cliff goes into effect in January: Speaker Boehner said, “This CBO report underscores why on August 1, I and other House GOP leaders urged the Senate to follow the House in passing legislation that would steer our nation clear of the fiscal cliff. Instead of threatening to drive us off the fiscal cliff and tank our economy in their quest for higher taxes, I would urge President Obama and con-

gressional Democrats to work with us to stop the coming tax hike that threatens our economy and replace the looming defense cuts with common sense

common-sense spending cuts and reforms. House GOP leaders sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) pledging to call the House back into session during Guest Column August if the Senate John Boehner followed the House and (R) 8th District brought legislation to a Ohio, Speaker of vote stopping all of the the United States coming tax hikes that House of threaten our economy Representatives. and replacing the ‘sequester’ defense cuts that threaten our nationreforms.� al security. Far from offerOnly Republicans have ing – or even considering – passed legislation to (1) long-term solutions, stop the tax hike that Ernst Democrats rejected the & Young says could destroy request and continue to more than 700,000 U.S. carry out a strategy to drive jobs; and (2) replace the the nation off the fiscal cliff sequester that would harm – a strategy that is already our national security with hurting the economy.

Voting Will Be Uniform and Accessible Labor Day marked the official end of summer and gives us an opportunity to celebrate the enduring American work ethic. It also means the election season is in full swing.

This year, I am proud of the steps we are taking in each of the state’s 88 counties to ensure busy schedules won’t keep hard-working Ohioans from participating. In fact, starting on October 2, you can vote any hour of the day and without ever leaving your homes.

Just after the Labor Day holiday, registered voters should keep an eye out for an official absentee ballot application in the mail. This election marks the first time applications will be sent to all voters across the state. You’ll know it by the official Secretary of State seal and because it will have your name and address preprinted, just as it appears in the voter file.

By simply completing the three security fields and mailing it back to your county board of elections in the envelope provided,

you’ll be slated to receive your ballot in the mail. No juggling schedules. No waiting in line. Your kitchen table can be your voting booth and you’ll

a ballot both prior to, and on Election Day. Starting October 2, all boards of elections will be open for voting Monday through Friday, including extended hours on October 9, (until 9 pm) GUEST and until 7 pm during COLUMN the last two weeks Secretary of State before the election to John Husted accommodate working R-Ohio schedules. This provides for a total of 230 hours of voting time prior before Election have more than 750 hours Day. You can find a comto complete your ballot at plete schedule online at the time that works best for www.MyOhioVote.com. you.

And let’s not forget about Though many sur- Election Day itself, when rounding states don’t offer polls will be open between this method of voting, vot- 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. ing by mail has become like always. increasingly popular in This Labor Day, jobs Ohio. It’s both convenient are the number one issue and secure. Completed bal- on the minds of Ohio votlots can be sealed and ers. We have important mailed back to be included choices to make on the in the Election Day tally, individuals who will best or, if you prefer, you can lead us to economic prosdrop them off at your local perity. In the meantime, board of elections (no later my job is to make the votthan Election Day on ing process for electing November 6, 2012). those leaders uniform, If you are a voter that accessible, fair and secure prefers going to the polls, for all Ohioans. Learn there is also plenty of more at opportunity for you to cast www.MyOhioVote.com.

STAR Plus Program Shows Strong Growth Surpassing $280 Million in Local Government Deposits Ohio State Treasurer Josh Mandel announced that the STAR Plus local government deposit program for cash reserves has surpassed $280 million in local government deposits just two months after receiving its first deposit. STAR Plus is a safe and secure investment option for government subdivisions such as schools, cities, counties, townships, libraries, and other public entities which provides weekly liquidity and very competitive yields. “STAR Plus continues to grow in deposits because it provides local governments with the safety, liquidity and yield that they require, while generating greater return than many other available investment alternatives. In an era of belt-tightening across Ohio, we are very pleased to be able to offer local governments tools to stretch their resources because we know that in this economy every dollar counts,� said Treasurer Mandel. “STAR Plus participants have told me that the program is allowing schools to invest in technology and put money into classrooms. It can also allow cities to provide valuable services, and helps government entities diversify their investment portfolios. STAR Plus is a winwin-win for taxpayers, local governments, and community banks across our state that fuel small business growth.�

An increasing number of local governments are enrolling in STAR Plus to provide security and increased yield for their cash reserves. The benefits of this new and innovative program are being felt immediately by government subdivisions across Ohio. “We've been waiting for an opportunity just like this, and we were excited to see it.

We were kind of stuck at that point. So this is great. As soon as I got that packet, I said this is what we've been waiting for,� said New Riegel Schools Treasurer Jane Schalk after a recent STAR Plus tour with Treasurer Mandel. “As soon as I saw it, I knew it was a good fit for the city because we're so small.

An extra tenth of a percent really is a big help because all our other revenue sources, after interest income, are really small," said City of Powell Finance Director Deborah

Miller. "In the city of Powell, we're always looking for ways to fund capital improvement. Right now, our tax base covers our general operating expenses, but we don't have anything for capital improvements.�

Guest Column Over 92 Ohio governJosh Mandel ment subdivisions have (R)-Ohio established STAR Plus State Treasurer accounts, depositing $280,035,023 as of August 27.

This includes 35 schools, 11 townships, 12 cities, 9 libraries, and 7 counties, amongst other government entities.

STAR Plus is available to STAR Ohio participants and is endorsed by the Ohio Treasurer’s office. The program provides safe and competitive returns on cash deposits for Ohio local governments. It is modeled after established private-sector programs and will allow government fund managers to place deposits in a carefullyscreened network of hundreds of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured banks via a single convenient account. Funds will be deposited in multiple banks to provide the maximum deposit insurance amount as set by the FDIC, currently $250,000, providing the backing of the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Public funds deposited in the program are fully FDIC insured[1] with no credit or market risk while earning a competitive yield, currently 25 basis points (0.25%)[2]. The minimum amount required to open a STAR Plus account is $500,000, and the current maximum amount is $15 million per depositor. The program offers daily deposit capability and weekly liquidity with penalty-free withdrawals for public funds managers.

For more information on STAR Plus, please visit: www.STAROhioPlus.com or www.OhioTreasurer.gov.

New Business Expansion Coming to Ohio $259 Million Invested into Ohio’s Communities Governor John R. Kasich announced last week the approval of assistance for 17 projects and one being in Waverly, set to create more than 1,300 jobs and retain 2,728 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals presented to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners.

Collectively the projects are expected to result in more than $45 million in new

Village of Waverly, in Pike County.

Geo-Tech Polymers LLC, expects to create 50 full-time positions, generating $1.4 million in new annual Guest Column Gov. John R. payroll as a result of the Kasich (R) Ohio company’s new location project in the Village of Waverly.

Geo-Tech Polymers specializes in recycling coated plastics used in consumer and automopayroll and $259 million in tive applications. The TCA investment across Ohio. approved a 40 percent, Geo-Tech Polymers five-year Job Creation Tax LLC, will be coming to the Credit for this project.

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Adams County Beef BBQ Wednesday, September 5, High 90 Low 67, Partly Sunny.

Thursday, September 6, High 90 Low 62, Partly Sunny.

Friday, September 7, High 84 Low 64, Parly Sunny.

Saturday, September 8, High 73 Low 54, AM M Clouds, PM Sunny

Sunday, September 9, High 74 Low 54, Partly Cloudy.

Monday, September 10, Partly Cloudy.

From The Kitchen Of Pat Wylie Delicious Liver 1 lb. liver 1tsp. salt 4 tbsp. butter 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 cups onion (sliced) 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. parsley Slice liver as thinly as possible. Heat butter and brown onion. Turn heat to high and add strips of liver.

Fry for three minutes, stirring all the time. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add the lemon juice. Let simmer until tender. Sprinkle with

Pictured is the Ohio Valley FFA members marking the 40 foot pit for the BBQ. The Adams County Beef BBQ will be held Thursday, September 6, from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Ohio Valley Career and Technical Center.

Cierra Harris is pictured using 2 coat hangers to witch or divine the site to make sure there are no water lines in the pit. Natasha Barr and Britany Literal are marking the outline of the pit while Eric Davis holds the tape at 40 foot.

Pat Wylie, Sandy Baker, Casey Rutledge & Stacy Kinhalt COSMETOLOGIST chopped parsley.

Helpful Hints To make cheap play cards

for a child, cut cereal boxes into pieces with pictures, words and numbers on them.

Outstanding Math Students

Jookees of thee week by Georgge

A man and his son went to a big city for the first time.

They walk into a big building and step in front of these two doors with lights above them. An older lady pushed the button and the doors opened and she got on. A few minutes later the doors opened again and the most beautiful woman they ever saw stepped off. The father said to the son, "Let's go home and get your mother and run her through that machine!"

Do you know why the corn does not like the farmer?

The farmer pulls its ear!

Two men were talking one day. One man told the other man, "You're drunk." He replied, "Yes, your ugly." He said, "Yes, but I will be over mine tomorrow!"

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Cuffs and Collars Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers Southwest Ohio While on patrol in Miami County, State Wildlife Officer Jasmine Grossnickle watched a driver throw a plastic cup out of the driver’s side window. Liquid from the cup splashed all over the car behind it as the offender’s car quickly turned left at a light.

Grossnickle turned on her overhead lights to stop the vehicle. The car pulled into a nearby parking lot where the driver threw out a second cup that was filled full of liquid.

During the contact, the driver said she had thrown the cups out the window because her cup holder had not worked properly and her drink spilled all over while she was driving. The driver indicated that she was so upset that this was the second time that her cup holder had tipped over; spilling drinks that she threw both cups out of the window.

Grossnickle issued the driver a citation for disposing trash along a public roadway.

Southeast Ohio On a hot summer day in July, Wildlife Officer Matt Clark received a call from the Ohio State Highway Patrol dispatch. The dispatcher said they had units responding to

a call about an alligator in a ditch behind Wal-Mart.

Officer Clark responded to the scene and found the 33inch alligator relaxing in a pool of water at the bottom of a ditch. Officer Clark retrieved a catch pole out of his truck and went after the gator. The alligator tried to

make an escape through a culvert, but Clark went in after it and was able to capture the gator without harming it.

Over the Memorial Day weekend, wildlife officers worked an ATV and sport fishing project on the American Electric Power agreement grounds and the Muskingum River in Morgan County. While working the AEP area, officers found nine ATVs in a non-designated area. Those in violation paid fines and costs totaling more than $1,000. Later that night, the officers were working the dam at Rokeby

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Lock. They arrested one suspect for fishing without a license, and they arrested a husband and wife for possession of Marijuana and Cocaine. The couple was turned over to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and the prosecutor’s office for prosecution of the felony possession charge.

Central Ohio Madison County Wildlife Officer Matt Teders was on patrol during the 2011 deer gun season when he observed a deer drive in progress. Officer Teders witnessed the hunters traveling through a Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) grass field at an unusually fast pace. Further observation revealed two individuals were riding ATVs, with four other hunters standing along the edge of the field on the opposite end. The officer watched as the ATVs made several passes through the CRP field. During an interview with the hunters they stated they were using the ATVs to drive deer out of the field. Teders advised them that they could not use motor vehicles to hunt deer.

Also during the contact, one of the hunters was found to have an illegally tagged deer. The group was issued seven summonses; 6 for hunting with the aid of a motor vehicle and one for hunting without a deer permit. Two of the individuals had prior deer hunting violations. All were found guilty in the Madison County Municipal Court. A total of $1,311 in fines and court costs, $250 restitution, and six years of non-reporting probation were issued to the individuals. The two individuals with priors were each given one day in the Tri-County Jail. All hunting from motor vehicles, except boats and machinery being used in farm operations is prohibited.

Pictured are (front row; L/R): Evan Whalen, NAES; Preston Grooms, NAES; and Alyssa Mays, NAES. Back: Laken Hupp, NAES; Ethan Campbell, NAES; Dalton Black, NAES; and Shruti Nayak, WUES. Absent from the picture were: Isaac Young, WUES; Colton Pertuset, NAES; and Alyson Countryman, PES. The Adams County Ohio Valley students in grades 3-6 have an opportunity each year to participate in the First in Math online math program. This parent-paid, voluntary program allows student to compete on any computer with internet access. During the 2011-12 school year, 146 students completed thousands of math problems, progressing at their own pace from one-step addition to multi-step algebra. Students use problem solving skills and pattern recognition to advance, earning electronic "award stickers" as they progress through the program.

The Top Ten scoring students for the 2011-12 school year were recognized at the August ACOV Board of Education meeting. Alyssa Mays, currently a 4th grader, was the top scoring student in the district.

U.S. Bank makes donation to SSCC Foundation Vickie Rhude, U.S. Bank Commercial Banker, presents a donation to Southern State Community College President Dr. Kevin Boys. U.S. Bank has been a significant contributor to Southern State, totaling more than $15,000 in donation over the years resulting in numerous scholarships to Southern State students. Pictured are (L/R) SSCC Vice President of Institutional Advancement Dr. Nicole Roades, U.S. Bank Branch Manager Cam Marsh, U.S. Bank Commercial Banker Vickie Rhude, SSCC President Dr. Kevin Boys, and U.S. Bank Regional Director Dr. Larry Dukes.

SSCC soccer sabotaged at Mid Michigan Community College

Pictured: The 2012 Southern State men’s soccer team includes freshmen (front, L/R) Chaz Mack of West Union H.S., E.J. Aubry of Fayetteville H.S., Chris Ortleib of Leesburg Fairfield H.S., Howard Jordan of West Union H.S., Josh Moore of Washington C.H. Senior High, David Johnson of Circleville H.S., Matthew West of Lynchburg Clay H.S., Jarred White of Greenfield McClain H.S., Michael Theobold of Hillsboro H.S., Nathan Bowers of Miami Trace H.S., Grant Hanna of Washington C.H. Senior High; (back, L/R) Head Coach Josh Thoroman, Asst. Coach Greg Lawson, sophomore Zach Hardyman of Georgetown H.S., sophomore Steven Barber of Greenfield McClain H.S., sophomore Cody Claypool of Miami Trace H.S., sophomore Greg Roades of Hillsboro H.S., sophomore Adam Kerns of Unioto H.S., Asst. Coach Nick Davis and Asst. Coach Nathan Rollyson. Absent from the photo is Asst. Coach Sean Sweeney.

Southern State Community College’s men’s soccer team fell 0-2 to Mid Michigan Community College in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., on August 25.

“It was a brutal game,” said SSCC Head Coach Josh Thoroman. “We suffered 23 fouls, five yellow cards and two red cards. The Mid Michigan Lakers reaped the benefits.”

Mid Michigan’s first goal came off of a free kick 20 yards directly in front of Southern State’s goal. A Laker player shoved a hole in the Patriot wall and the Lakers were able to convert on a tremendous shot as the ball passed directly through the Southern State wall for the score.

The second goal by Mid Michigan was scored while Southern State was playing a man down during the second half. SSCC played a man down for 35 minutes of the match.

The SSCC Patriots are currently 1-1-0.

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Local Government Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, August 20, 2012 with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Justin Cooper, and Roger Rhonemus.

Clerk Diane Ward and Assistant Clerk Linda Mendenhall were also present.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: All yeas.

9-1-1 Director Donnie Swayne met with the board to report on the progress of

the new 9-1-1 system and the “Code Red” mass notification system.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the transfers and additional appropriations. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the bills. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to rescind Resolution 2012-413 approving the office lease in the Adams County Job &

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Ms. Fulton was informed on August 15, 2012 that the Department of Justice Office of U.S. Treasury had leased another facility.

Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the Extension Agreement for the 2012 Workforce Investment Local Area One-Stop Memorandum of Understanding. Vote: All yeas.

New York Life representatives Tyler Ryan and Matt Bailey met with the board to review a policy that is available to employees.

It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the JFS purchase of service contract with LHS Family and Youth Services for pro-

vision of Residential Treatment Services upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

Auditor David Gifford met with the board for general discussion pertaining to the personnel policy for computer usage.

Southern Ohio Communications representatives Gary Cooper, Brett Childers, and Aaron Swango met with the board to discuss the wireless broadband network project in Adams County. E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson and Carleta Weyrich of the Peoples Defender were also present. Southern Ohio Communications is currently installing service for customers.

E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson met with the board to give an update on the Jaybird Road project and Barnes Sewer Phase I. Attorney John Lawler met with the board to discuss airport property, pri-

vate property hangers, and access easements.

Facilities Director Sally Hayslip met with the board to discuss office renovations at the annex and HVAC repairs at the records building.

Ms. Hayslip also discussed dog kennel concerns.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the following overnight travel: Donnie Swayne, viewing Communication Centers, Logan, Ohio, September 11, 2012, no fee. Vote: All yeas.

Adams County Travel & Visitors Bureau President Jeffrey Huxmann, Tom Cross, George Carr, and Assistant Prosecutor Dana Whalen met with the board to discuss the amendment to the Lodging Tax. The Travel & Visitors Bureau budget is $35,000.00-$36,000.00 per year. The bureau hopes to have one of its best years since 2007.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the Lodging Tax amendments. Vote: All yeas.

Assistant Prosecutor Dana Whalen met with the board to review the OVRDC sewer debt payment scenarios with the board.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to enter into Executive Session at 1:38 p.m. with employee Kelly Brown to discuss personnel. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to reconvene at 1:43 p.m. Vote: All yeas.

The board held a phone conference with OVRDC Director John Hemmings to discuss the sewer debt payment scenarios.

It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to adjourn at 2:39 p.m. Vote: All yeas.

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HOMES FOR SALE HOMES 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, 2-car 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

H5 – WEST UNION – 2 acres +/-with 1997 Palm Harbor DW, 1647 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, new gas furnace, C/A, county water, 2car 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 - WEST UNION - 2.38 acres with 14x70 mobile home, 2 BR. 1 bath, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec.furnace, 2 A/C, county water, septic system, 1 1/2 car garage. $55,000.

R21 – WINCHESTER – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING -

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.

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 $85,000.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

HOMES WITH ACREAGE H1 – 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,

home, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, gas furnace, new wood burning F/P, C/A, county water, patio, 10x12 building, 14x70 storage trailer. $49,900.

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

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. PRICE REDUCED TO $29,900.

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

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.

C/A, county water. Home sets on 5.434 acres with 4 acres of woods. $105,000.

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.

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.

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 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.

H25 – MANCHESTER – 5.614 acres with 16x80 Century mobile

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.

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 2story 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, weekend 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.

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 $129,900.

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.

F19 – PEEBLES – 108.49 acre farm with approve 41 tillable acres & 66 acres of woods, 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding built in 1978, 1411 SF living area, basement, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, 2 gas wall heaters, gas F/P, wood furnace. 76x40 barn.

30x20 barn, 28x20 barn, 36x26 corn crib, public water, creek, lots of wildlife. $239,000.

F20 - NEW LISTING - WAYNE TWP. - 67.5 acres of nice level farmland, 53.6 acres of cropland, 3.9 acres of pasture, 9.5 acres of woods, 550 feet of road frontage of SR 136. $234,900. Adjoining 3.05 acres with farmhouse, garage & very nice barn also available.

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

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.

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

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

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.

8 - Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - The Informer

Agriculture and Natural Resources news Tobacco Field Day We will have some field demonstrations of Tobacco to look at Tuesday, September 4 in Georgetown. The location will be at the Scott Farm located on US 68 between the Carter Lumber and the Equipment Super Store beginning at 6:30 p.m.

We will have fertility trials looking at different nitrogen fertilizers with and without nitrogen stabilizers, sucker control with and without MH products as we look at options for reducing MH residues, some insecticide trials with new products to reduce damage from budworms, aphids and hornworms, plus the use of fungicides.

Please call the Brown Co. Office at 378-6716 to register for this free program. All we need is the number of people who will be attending and your phone number. Plan to attend.

Asian Longhorned Beetle It has now been over a year since the first find of Asian Longhorned Beetle in Ohio. The find in Clermont County, near Bethel, was confirmed in

June of 2011. There have been a couple of cases of confirmed sites in Clermont County since that are located outside of the initial quarantined area.

These new finds are a result of firewood being moved prior to the first

can call the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 1-855-252-6450 or go to BeetleBuster.com to see pictures and learn more about the invasive bug that has caused so many problems in Clermont County.

DON’T Move Firewood!!!

This bug flies only David Dugan very short disExtension Educator, t a n c e s … … … . . d o n ’t Agriculture and Natural help it move by letting Resources it hitch a ride with Ohio Valley Extension you.

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confirmation of the problem in 2011.

It is very important to adhere to quarantine rules and regulations to prevent the spread of this invasive bug that is not native to the US. It came from China, most likely in packing crates.

The ALB is a large beetle that has long antennae that are curved that are longer than the body of the beetle with white rings on them. The body of the black beetle also has white spots on it.

If you suspect you have this beetle, which feeds on a number of different species of trees, you

Review takes place again in London, Ohio on September 18, 19 and 20.

The FSR is a 3 day show that exhibits agriculture with equipment and technology. If you have an interest in agriculture and have not attended the FSR in the past, put it on your list this year. You can read more about the FSR by going online at http://fsr.osu.edu Tickets are available at all local OSU Extension Offices at a reduced cost.

The tickets are $8 if you buy them at the FSR, or $5 if you buy them in advance of the week of the FSR at your local OSU Extension Office.

United Producers Inc. - Hillsboro United Producers Inc., Hillsboro Sale Date August 27 Total Headage 690 Total Hogs 315 Total Cattle 177 Total Sheep/Lambs 68 Goats 130 Low Hogs Headage 50 #1 Carcass Price

$82.00

Sows Headage 19 Light Heavy

$39.50 $45.75

Boars Headage 9 Light Heavy

High

$44.25 $46.35

$39.00 $17.75

Feeder Pigs Headage 237

By Head Cwt: Cattle Headage 16 Choice Steers Select Steers Choice Heifers Select Heifers Holstein Heifers

Cow/Calf Pairs

$1,435.00

Cows Headage 58 Comm & Utility Canner/Cutter

$78.00 $60.00

Bulls Headage 8 All Bulls

$110.00 $100.00 $110.00 $100.00 $100.00

$36.00 $57.00

$118.00 $110.00 $117.00 $110.00 $103.00

$91.00

Sheep & Lambs Headage 68 Choice Wools $85.00 Feeder Lambs $115.00 Aged Slaughter Sheep $44.50

LLC, West Union Village, $28,000.

Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage to Michael Klapp, 10.003 acres, Sprigg Twp., $43,000.

Kelly Erwin Trustee and William Nelson Trust to Randy C. Phipps 55.637 acres, Tiffin Twp., $160,000.

Pamela J. and Donald L. McKee to Brian Tomlin, 16.29 acres, Liberty Twp., $41,000.

Carol Browning to Phillip L. and Tessa Swayne, 0.534 acres, Franklin Twp., $1.00.

Tina and Kevin W. Thomas to David M. and Sandra J. Bramel, 0.173 acres, Liberty Twp., $10,000.

First State Bank to Kelly W. and Rhonda E. Jones, 1.00 acres, Wayne Twp., $10,000.

Lois and David

$108.00

SERVICES OFFERED

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

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

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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

Now Buying hard & soft wood logs. Also 5 1/2" & Up Cedar Logs. CALL FOR PRICING 937-2054303 or 937 587-2577.

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Do you want to learn to play the guitar, or improve the skills you already have? I have 11 plus years experience, play several different styles and curently play lead guitar in a signed band. I have an innovative way of teaching that will make it fun and easy to learn. I offer one on one sessions for $25.00 each.

Session will be an hour designed specifically for you and what you want to learn.

Call 937 217-5882.

9/25

SERVICES OFFERED

For Sale

Couch $200.00. Inside small doors $25.00. New 12 foot garage door sealer. New craft items box $25.00. New material box $10.00. Call 937 5494190.

9/18

Homes For Sale

Help Wanted Help Wanted

Medical Assistant Wanted.

3 years of experience preferred. Send Resume to: nayak6826@yahoo.com 9/11

Misc. For Sale For Sale

Christmas and Halloween decorations. All kinds inside and outside. Very good condition. Call 937 549-4190. 9/18

SERVICES OFFERED

David Heisler Trucking, septic systems, stone, gravel and dirt. Dozier, backhoe, trancher and track loader. Call 937 544-5643.

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For Sale

Victorian Reproduction solid mahogany hand carved living room suit. Sofa, Mr. and Mrs. chairs, 2 end and 1 coffee tables with marble tops. Call 937 549-4190.

9/18

For Sale

Christmas wood patterns. Life size full colors. Call 937 5494190 9/18

For Sale

In West Union, 3 BR., 2 Ba., 2 car garage, pool, alarm, ready to occupy, $189,900. 937 2173828.

8/28

For Sale

Doublewide on 4 acres of land. Call 937 549-4190. 9/18

No Hunting or Trespassing No Hunting or Trespassing

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

Camping For Rent

For Sale

Kenmore Gas Range. Black with hood. Self cleaning oven.

Call 937 549-4190.

9/18

Camping on the Ohio River Full hook-ups and primitive.

Twin Islands. 937 549-2701.

11/6

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

$20.00

Bayless, Jones Concrete Flatwork, Driveways, Sidewalk and garage. Cell 937 798-9061 or Home 937 5494247.

9/18

$135.00 $110.00 $158.00 $160.00

$100.00 $132.50 $49.00

SERVICES OFFERED

House Cleaning Lady looking to care for the elderly or to help with housekeeping. I have over 20 years experience. Prefer the Adams County area. Call day or night 937 779-9256.

9/25

Your Classified Could Be Here!

$165.00

Horsley to Lois Hackworth, 147.11 acres, Green Twp., $280,000.

Niles and Martha R. Bennett to DP&L, 49.307 acres, Sprigg Twp., $350,000.

Jack S. and Jennifer Sellers to Daren Boedeker, 4.00 acres, Oliver Twp., $87,500.

James M., Wendi, Dave E. and Bertha Duncanson to John and Dawn Wells, 10.00 acres, Meigs Twp., $46,000.

DLJ Mortgage Capital to Clayton T. Rosselot, 0.77 acres, Tiffin Twp., $37,500.

Jerry Boone to Bank of America, 2.76 acres, Liberty Twp., $72,000.

Jeffrey and Kimberly A. Hounshell, 0.97 acres, Winchester Twp., $60,000.

John Russell Banks to JP Morgan Chase Bank, 2.000 acres, Bratton Twp., $33,350.

Adams County Court Of Common Pleas

MARRIAGE REPORT

William York, 67 and Deborah Phillips, 55, both of Seaman.

William L. Moore, 39 and Betty Jean Suiter, 39, both of Seaman.

Dana Marshall Ward, 54 and Edna Marie Chamblin Hoskins, 53, both of West Union.

Charles Jacob Jones, 18 and Makenzie Layne Edmisten, 18, both of Seaman.

Robert Jeffrey Bowling, 49 and Joanna Rosalie Trombley, 28, both of West Union.

Casey Dale Rothwell, 25, and Christina

For Sale

Misc. For Sale

$87.00 $78.00

Adams County Land Transfers Eric Rodney and Naia L. Risner to Michael E. and Sara M. Harris, 22.24 acres, Brush Creek Twp., $40,000.

Johnny Ray Moles Jr and Brittany Rae to Timothy Lee Felix Christman, Winchester Village, $62,000.

Frank L. and Brenda Rowe to Gene Godfrey, 4.615 acres, Tiffin Twp., $22,000.

Mary Rivkah to Carl E. and Judy A. Stevenson, 3.00 acres, Tiffin Twp., $4,000.

Daniel E. Tegtmeier to Tom and Bonnie Kissel, 29.265 acres, Oliver Twp., $245,000.

William L. Hoggard jr., to Christopher J. Hillger, 0.775 acres, Meigs Twp., $64,000.

Dale D., Mary, Edward L., Karen, and Thomas G. Young and Joyce E. DeMint to 295 Properties

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Feeder Cattle Headage 94 Yearling Steers (600-800) $110.00 Yearling Heifers (600-800) $90.00 Steer Calves (300-600) $110.00 Heifer Calves (300-600) $100.00

Goats Headage 130 All Goats

Office Equipment

Bayless Plumbing Small jobs and big jobs. Cell 937 798-9061 or Home 937 549-4247.

9/18

Back to Farm Calves Headage 4 Bulls (75-110 lbs.) $110.00 $6.50 $50.50

CLASSIFIEDS

Nicole Grooms, 22, both of Peebles.

Leon Joseph Dunn Jr., 36 and Brittney Renee Smith, 29, both of Manchester.

Eugene Joseph Smith, 70, of Chillicothe and Connie Lynn Fuller, 65, of West Union.

Derek Curtis Minshew, 20 and Kara Nicole Reedy, 20, both of Winchester.

Nathan Todd Buller, 28 and Angela Lynn Bell, 23, both of Winchester.

Richard Burton Watson, 29 and Rhonda Sue Ruehlen, 30, both of Peebles.

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The Informer - Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - 9

Local Government

West Union Village Council Adams County Criminal/Traffic Disposition Report The West Union Village Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on August 14, at the Municipal Building, with Mayor Ted Grooms presiding. Call to order, the pledge to the flag and roll call: John Laffertypresent, Steve Rothwellpresent, Benny McCartypresent, Jason Buda-present, Randy Brewer-present, Neil Morrison-present; also in attendance: Tanya Johnson-Clerk, Shelley Gifford-Treasurer, Jerry K i r k e r - Vi l l a g e Administrator/Fire Chief, Roy Stricklett-Police Chief, Lisa Rothwell CopelandSolicitor, Visitors: Terri J. Motil.

Teri J. Motil, EMA spoke to council on the number of runs and repairs to the life squad vehicles.

Motion by Benny McCarty to approve the Minutesof 7-24 as distributed, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed.

Motion by Randy Brewer to approve the Minutes of 7-24 as distributed, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed.

Motion by Neil Morrison to accept the the statement of receipts for Mayor's Court for the month of July for the net amount of: $9,737.68, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed.

Motion by Randy Brewer to make the minumum bid of: $2,000.00 on the 2003 Hyundia Sonata GI., second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed.

Motion by Randy Brewer to make the minimum bid of: $1,000.00 on the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed.

Motion by Benny McCarty to accept sealed bids on 2003 Hyundai Sonata GL and 1998 Ford Crown Victoria bids must be in by 9-7 by noon and opening on 9-11 at the regular Council meeting, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed.

Report from Jerry Kirker, Village Administrator/Fire Chief 1. Kirker told Council the fire engine that was just purchased has made it to the Village.

2. The OWDA planning loan application for the water lines replacement and water tower has been sent in.

Report from Roy Stricklett, Police Chief 1. Discussion on the mutual aid agreement; a Police Committee meeting was held on 8-20 at 6:00 pm, at the Municipal Building.

2. Discussion on purchasing a cruiser: 2008 Ford Crown Victoria for the price-$12,035.00; 2013 Dodge for the price$28,569.00; more information will be brought back to the next Council meeting.

The Mayor told Council the Auxillary Police Officer Joel Harris was released from his commission.

Discussion from Lisa Rothwell Copeland, Solicitor on the Westminister, Kimberly and Hargrave lawsuits, Zoning Policy, contract for Stephenson, termination letter for CRS, recording the South Street property and the levy pamphlet.

Motion by Steve Rothwell to go forward will the levy pamphlet pending on whether the levy can be placed on the ballot, second

by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed.

Resolution 2012-11 Police levy for- 4 mills, street improvement levy2.5 mills, Cemetery levy1/2 mill, if not too late to file with Board of Elections, motion by Steve Rothwell, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea, resolution passed.

Council member Jason Buda told Council, Sandy Berry has resigned from the Zoning Board and the Mayor will need to appoint someone, no action was taken.

Council member Randy Brewer discussed a few items with Council: fire hydrants, sewer project and the dog warden.

Council member Neil Morrison told Council the Police Department was doing a good job.

Mayor Grooms told Council Ty Pell requested to be placed on the agenda for the next Council meeting, Harry Buttlewerth would like to meet with the Finance Committee and also, the Mayor discussed a cost of living increase in the water and sewer.

Motion by Jason Buda for executive session, ORC 121.22 G5, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea. Motion by Steve Rothwell to return to regular session, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea.

Other items discussed were: properties that need mowed and cleaned up, Flood Plain Program, snakes in the Village, Zoning permits, new businesses in the Village, signs on telephone poles.

Motion by Steve Rothwell to adjourn, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea, meeting adjourned.

Britney A. Vanbooven,St Peters, MO, 82/60, Fine $ 150.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Dustin S. Cook, Sciotoville, 75/55, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Mele Williams, Arlington, VA, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Keven R. Bargmeyer, Dayton, 73/60, Fine $79.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Teresa A. Metzger, Dayton, 73/60, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Lora O. Faris, Batavia, 77/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Garrett E. Stevenson, West Union, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Bethany B. Strode, Kewanne, IL, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Matt J. Condon, West Union, Left On Center, Not Guilty.

Matt J. Condon, West Union, OVI/1st, Not Guilty.

Matt J. Condon, West Union, Seat Belt/Dr, Not Guilty.

Edith M. Nieves Lopez, Cincinnati, 71/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Jakie A. Cervantes, Manchester, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Dennis M. Dalton, West Carrollto, 66/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Kenneth S. Adkins, Mallory, WV, 70/55 Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Dollie C. Griffis, Pleasant Plain, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

David A. Davis Jr, West Union, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Darren F. Abraham, Bridgeport, WV, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Estil Dwayne Broughton Jr, Seaman, Receiv/Stol/Prop, Court Cost $176.00, 180 Days In Jail, 133 Days Suspended, 2 Years Of Community Control, 1st Of 3 Months Intensive Supervised Probation, 120 Hours Of Community Service Before.

Michael P. Ewing, Peebles, Disorder/Intoxi, Dismissed Per Plea Agreement.

Michael P. Ewing, Peebles, Resist Arrest, Dismissed Per Plea Agreement.

Gidget R. Parker, West

Union, No OL, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $92.00.

Gidget R. Parker, West Union, Tag Light, Fine $20.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Michael R. Leach, Sardinia, Reckless Op 2nd, Fine $250.00, Court Cost $102.00.

Andrea L. Tuskenis, Lousville, KY, 73/55, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

David T. Errington Seaman, Fictitious Reg. David T. Errington, Seaman,DUD/12 PT. Tabatha J. Ward, Manchester,DUS-OVI. Diana S. Murphy, Wi n c h e s t e r, 5 5 / 3 5 , F i n e $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Peggy Lanham, Stout, Disorderly Cond, Fine $150.00, Court Cost $84.00.

Rick C. Hignite, Circleville, Per. Disorderly, Fine $50.00, Court Cost $674.00, 1 Year Of Community Control.

Donald T. Hill, West Union, Receiv/Stol/Pro, Dismissed Per Plea Agreement.

Charles C. Wilson, Receiv/Stol/Pro, Court Cost $139.00, 100 Days In Jail, 75 Days Suspended, 2 Years Of Community Control, Pay Restitution Of $390.00.

Dustin R. Schneider, Manchester, Domestic Violence, Fine $250.00, Court Cost $259.00, 30 Days In Jail, 30 Days Suspended, 1 Year Community Service.

Donnie Hill, Manchester, Escape, Fine $250.00, Court Cost $91.00, 180 Days In Jail, 152 Days Suspended, 2 Years Of Community Control.

Johnathan D. Clark, Peebles, Open Container, Fine $25.00, Court Cost $64.00.

Herman D. Delk, Seaman, Pass Bad Check, Court Cost $93.00, 30 Days In Jail, 30 Days Suspended, Pay Restitution Of $49.34, 6 Months Of Community Control Or Until Restitution Is Paid.

Dominic Austin Layne, Lakeville, IN, Fail/Comply, Fine $1,000.00, Court Cost $66.00, 180 Days In Jail, 180 days Suspended, 2 Years Of Community Control.

Rick C. Hignite, West Union, DUD, Fine $50.00, Court Cost $154.00, 1 Year Probation.

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Union, DUS, Fine $25.00, Court Cost $119.00, 180 Days In Jail, 152 Days Suspended, 2 Year Probation.

Carissa K. Chamblin, Lynx, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Darlene H. Schlabach, Seaman, Fail Control, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $115.00.

Sharon Littlejohn, Cincinnati, 72/60, Fine $46.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Christine S. Lyons, Bainbridge, DUS/Lic Forf, Not Guilty.

Timothy J. Williamson, Hilsboro, Physical Cont, Fine $250.00, Court Cost 4125.00, 30 Days In Jail 30 Days Suspended, 1 Year Probation.

Timothy J. Williamson, Hilsboro, Fail Control.

Carry J. Hayslip, West Union, DUS-Child Suppo, Fine $250.00, Court Cost $125.00, 30 Days In Jail. 30 Days Suspended.

Carry J. Hayslip, West Union, Regist. Viol.

James P. Ford, Waxhaw, SC, 75/60, Fine $42.00, court Cost $74.00.

Geoffrey E. Graveos, Sellersburg, IN, 79/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Melissa D. Sampson, Cuter, 74/55, Fine $79.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Richard T. Turdor, Mt Orab, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Eugene L. Ruiz, Burlington, KY, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Dominic A. Lane, Lakeville, IN, 130/60, Fine $150.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Dominic A. Lane, Lakeville, IN, No M. Cycle Endo.

Dominic A. Lane, Lakeville, IN, OP Plat Form Ow. Kathy Rose, Peebles, 70/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Chad K. Holsinger, Stout, 74/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Roman A. Widding, Manchester, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Bryan D. Bishop, Manchester, DUS-FRA, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Bryan D. Bishop, Manchester, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $35.00, Court Cost

$22.00.

Barbara J. Baker, West Union, 65/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Deron L. Johnson, Peebles, 68/55.

Thomas W. Minda, Fairfield, 74/60 Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Amanda N. Gladwell, Cincinnati, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Laura L. Ballinger, Manchester, 66/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Bradley A. Shoemaker, West Union, 66/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Benjamin R. King, Peebles, Fail Control, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Tesia H. Sloan, Stout, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Cara A. Shoemaker, West Union, ACDA, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Elizabeth L. Wikoff, Bentonville, ACDA, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Benjamin T. Hilderbrand, Blue Creek, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30.00, court Cost $45.00.

Timothy M. Mulligan Cincinnati, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Peter G. Weyrich, Wads Worth, IL, 75/60, Fine $42.00, court Cost $74.00.

Lynette A. SmithLeary, Burlington, KY, 66/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Amanda K. Napier, Hamilton, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Brian Leonard, West Union, Pass Bad Check, Dismissed Without Prejudice.

Chester H. Shinkle Jr, Manchester, Open Flask, Fine $150.00, Court Cost $64.00.

Kimberly Z. Orlemann, Cincinnati, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

James A. Stice, Maysville, KY, 66/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Nathan S. Smith, Winchester, 75/60, Fine $42.00, court Cost $74.00.

Levi E. Ralston, Peebles, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Lester M. Garvin, Albany, Fl Mov Emer Veh, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Wayne C. Hutchinson, Loveland, 82/62Fine $150.00, Court Cost $74.00.

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10 - Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - The Informer

Southern State’s practical nursing program honors 39 graduates

Quilting and Needle Arts Informer Quilt Challenge Quilt Block This week, the quiltblock is called rail fence. The block can be made with three or four colors and is made by strips sewn together to make squares. The sqares are turned to form a pattern that looks similiar to a split rail fence. The example shown is made with three different fabrics. You van use 4 or 5 but what ever number you choose, make sure you are consistent to get the overall pattern. I like to use 4 of the squares shown to make a block. Good luck and happy quilting.

Pictured: Southern State Community College’s 45th graduating class in the practical nursing program includes (first row, L/R) Paula Scott, Cayla Lindberg, Megan Reyes-Rosales, Jessica Clutter, Laura Hart; (second row, L/R) Ryan Battista-Pride, Karla Carson, Devona Shelton, Sara Reifenberger, Marci Mickle, Haley Blake, Destiny Jodrey; (third row, L/R) Charity Hilgeman, Steffani Robins, Rebecca Gross, Penny Clark, Melinda Wise, Gentry Adams; (fourth row, L/R) Deena Davis, Cailee Christman, Holly Vermillion, Shelby Murphy, Brooke Hayner; (fifth row, L/R) Tim Lewis, Kristen Shaffer, Nelson Tharp, Pam Henderson, Brittany Click, Heilery Mefford; (sixth row, L/R) Darren Polley, Josh Villars, Stephanie Rabon, Katharine Neu; (back row, L/R) Diana Smith, Tammy Lower and Carmella Biscoe. Absent from the photo were Diane Brenner, Shana Jackson and Mitch McManis.

The 45th graduating class of Southern State Community College’s practical nursing program was honored during a special pinning ceremony held August 10 on the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro. Thirty-nine students were recognized for completion of the college’s one-year certificate program.

“The pinning ceremony is a long-time tradition of nursing and it truly is a medal of courage and perseverance,” said Dr. Julie Krebs, SSCC Director of Nursing. “These individuals are truly deserving of this medal.”

The most recent graduates include Gentry Adams of Hillsboro, Ryan Battista-Pride*# of Georgetown, Carmella Biscoe of Hillsboro, Haley Blake*# of Leesburg, Diane Brenner# of Blanchester, Karla Carson of Williamsburg, Cailee Christman of Winchester, Penny Clark*+ of Hillsboro, Brittany Click Georgetown, Jessica Clutter# of Sardinia, Deena Davis of Lynchburg, Rebecca Gross of Wilmington, Laura Hart of Hillsboro, Brooke Hayner*# of Washington Court House, Pam Henderson# of Higginsport, Charity Hilgeman+ of Winchester, Shana Jackson of Ripley, Destiny Jodrey# of Winchester, Tim Lewis*# of Mt. Orab, Cayla Lindberg of Wilmington, Tammy Lower* of Washington Court House, Mitch McManis+ of Bethel, Heilery Mefford of Seaman, Marci Mickle*# of Washington Court House, Shelby Murphy# of Hillsboro, Katharine Neu*+ of Sardinia, Darren Polley# of Seaman, Stephanie Rabon of Blanchester, Sara Reifenberger of Sardinia,

Megan Reyes-Rosales of Greenfield, Steffani Robins*+ of Greenfield, Paula Scott# of Washington Court House, Kristen Shaffer# of Greenfield, Devona Shelton of Winchester, Diana Smith*+ of Leesburg, Nelson Tharp# of Hillsboro, Holly Vermillion# of Washington Court House, Josh Villars# of Sabina and Melinda Wise*^ of Wilmington (* denotes Phi Theta Kappa honor society; # denotes Cum Laude 3.5-3.74 GPA; ^ denotes Magna Cum Laude 3.75-3.89 GPA; + denotes Summa Cum Laude 3.9-4.0 GPA).

Following the pinning ceremony, Shana Jackson and Jessica Clutter were announced as the recipients of the Licensed Practical Nursing Association of Ohio’s free one-year membership.

“It is my honor to share in this celebration with you,” said Dr. Kevin Boys, SSCC President. “The good news is: I read an article in the Cincinnati Enquirer today that says the prospects for nurses continues to be good for a long time. I have to say how proud I am, not only of each of you, but also the faculty and our program which has been rated top in the nation.”

The SSCC practical nursing graduates currently are ranked No. 1 in the nation in firsttime pass rates on the NCLEX-PN licensure examination administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

“I encourage you to take everything you’ve learned here into practice,” said Dr. Boys. “And I hope this isn’t the end of your journey; I hope you plan to continue your education so you become the professional you set out to be when you first entered the doors at Southern State Community College.”

The Practical Nursing program at Southern State is a certificate program combining lecture classes, lab practice and clinical experience designed to prepare the graduate to be eligible to complete the licensure examination (NCLEX-PN) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Students have the option of completing the first-year Practical Nursing Program and, at that point, can choose to stay and complete the second-year Associate Degree Program, or to test for licensure and begin work as an LPN. To learn more about Southern State Community College’s nursing programs, please visit www.sscc.edu/academics/associate/nursing.shtml, or call Sue Leach at 1-800628-7722, ext. 2640.

Mark J. Cardosi, Managing Attorney Southeastern Ohio Legal Services As of January through August 6, of this year, the federal government reduced the size of about 115,000 retirees’ Social Security checks, almost double the department’s enforcement in 2011, according to data from the U.S. Treasury Department. Social Security income is normally exempt by federal law from garnishment or attachment. For years, the only legal garnishment of Social Security disability or retirement income was that for back due taxes owed the I.R.S. or for back due child support. More recently, however, the federal government gave itself an exception to the general rule of "no garnishment of Social Security income", calling such garnishment a "set-off" when the non-tax debt owed was to the United States of America . Retirees and the disabled are now more often losing up to 15% of their monthly Social Security check because of an unpaid debt claimed after foreclosure of a home financed by the federal government (FHA or USDA) or because of an unpaid federally financed student loan.

Home foreclosures sales rarely produce enough money to pay off the mortgage, and all too often there is a "deficiency" amount due the lender. Private banks or private lenders often waive the "deficiency" through negotiation because the private lender has no economic interest in pursuing collection of a "deficiency" against an insolvent debtor and whose income often consists only of Social Security monies.

The private lender cannot garnish that income and, thus, will often settle the matter. However, the federal government can garnish Social Security income for a foreclosure sale "deficiency" debt it is owed and does.

The federal government is also garnishing Social Security income for unpaid student loans that were insured by the federal government.

Interestingly, most retirees or the disabled are not in arrears for their own education. Most of these older and/or disabled workers went into debt later in life in order to assist a child (or

grandchild) pay for their education. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New. York, nearly 2.2 million student-loan debtors were 60 years of age or older during the first quarter of 2012 and nearly 10% of their loans were past due 90 days or more. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its Director, Richard Cordray, the total outstanding student loan debt in the country is now in excess of $1 trillion.

Repayment of federally backed housing or student loan debt while avoiding garnishment procedures is something that most federal agencies have attempted to facilitate for all borrowers. Deferments, forbearance, income-based repayment, and forgiveness upon certain public service are many of the ways in which federal agencies have responded to the recent economic duress of borrowers. The most common debt forgiveness tool of bankruptcy is available for those who owe the federal government back due housing debt, but it is generally not available to most student loan debtors. Regardless, any debt forgiveness by any federal agency may still leave one with a massive debt to the I.R.S. which considers most cancelled debt as taxable (particularly student loan debt) Those with questions concerning unpaid federal housing loans or student loans are encouraged to consult with a lawyer. Those looking for more particularized information about student loans can also review a number of websites including www.studentloanborrowerassistance.org; www.studentaid.ed.gov. and www.projectonstudentdebt.org . Finally, low income persons and senior citizens can contact Southeastern Ohio Legal Services (SEOLS) by phone (Scioto County) at 354-7563 (Adams and Lawrence Counties ) at 1-800-837-2508.

SEOLS is a nonprofit legal aid office that serves qualifying individuals in the Ohio counties of Adams, Scioto and Lawrence from an office at 800 Gallia Street, Suite 700 in Portsmouth. The office is open Monday-Friday (except federal holidays) from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. See also www.seols.org for additional information.

T-Shirt Quilts At the top of the quilt you will see embroidered block stating "Adams County Republican Party 2012." There is also an embroidered block at the center bottom of the quilt in the outline of the state of Ohio which is not shown.

My good friend Robin Gardner embroidered the blocks for me. When the top was completed, it was machine quilted by Wilma DePriest and then hemmed

by Marla Wallingford.

This project was not difficult at all. In fact, the hard part was collecting all the tshirts so I could get started.

Dear Miss Needles Dear Miss Needles: Last year at a local festival in October I saw a woman pushing a needle into some hair on a piece of felt. What was she doing?

Signed Needled Dear Needled: Are you needling me? Just kidding.

What the woman was probably doing was felting. Felting is when you take wool and get it to mend together by the action of the needles. The fibers become intertwined and eventually you make one piece of felt out of many.

This was popular in the

1920's. I have also seem people felt using a sewing machine with a felting attachment which has lots of needles that you do not thread, you simply punch through the items you want to become fiber bound together. I have tried it with my french seam double needles and ti took a long time. Give it a try and let me know your results.

Perhaps the libgrary has some great books on the subject.

Dear Miss Needles: I shrunk a wool sweater and now it doesn't fit. Can I

get it wet and stretch it?

Signed Sad-Sweater Sue Dear Sue: I have never heard of a way to make things bigger once they have shrunk. Your best bet is to dontate it to someone who it will fit or cut it up for a craft project. I simply love those pillows with the covers cut out of old sweaters. Good luck.

If you have a question you would like to have Miss Needles answer, please write to her at dearmissneedles @yahoo.com or in care of the Informer.

ABCAP Senior Nutrician Menu Wednesday, September 5, Hot Dog. Malibu Blend Vegetables, Baked Beans and Peaches.

Thursday, September 6, Country Fried Steak, Twice Baked potato, Lima

Beans, Cherry Crisp and Roll.

Friday, September 7, Sausage Biscuit, Hash Browns, Stewed Apple and Orange Juice.

Monday, September

10, Cheeseburger, Lettuce and Tomato, Baked Beans, Cauliflower and Banana.

Tuesday, September 11, Chicken and noodles, Green Beans, Biscuit, Tossed Salad w/Dressing, Pears and Cake.

Garnishment of Social Security Benefits Senior Citizen Council

West Union Tax Bureau Changed Address The West Union Income Tax Bureau has recently changed their mailing address and phone numbers. These changes have already taken place. The new mailing address is: West Union Income Tax Bureau, P.O. Box 556, West Union, Oh. 45693. The new local number is 937 217-

8855. The new local fax number is 5446099.

Residents and businesses are requested to begin using the new phone numbers and address. For questions regarding these changes contact the West Union Income Tax Bureau at 937 217-8855.

HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY!! National Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 9th! If you’re fortunate enough to still have living grandparents, call them up or make the time to go visit with them, or better yet, take them out to lunch and show them how much you love and appreciate them. You ever know how much you’ll miss them until they are no longer there for you.

Although fall hasn’t officially arrived yet on the calendar, Labor Day and the young people going back to school pretty much signifies the beginning of a new season. We hope you had a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.

It’s the last holiday we will have for a while. Enjoy the warm temperatures we’re still having because pretty soon the air will start getting chilly and the leaves will start falling.

Don’t forget the 50th annual Junior Fair Beef Bar-B-Q will be held this Thursday, Sept. 6th from 4:30 -7:30 at the Ohio Valley Career & Tech Center and they have eat-in and/or carry-out service. Go on out and have a great evening with your neighbors and help support the Adams County Junior Fair at the same time!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The West Union Senior Citizens’ monthly meal/meeting will be held a week from this Friday, September 14th at 12 noon at the Senior Center (old hosp. bldg.) Brian Pointer from GENESIS will be there at 11 am to check blood pressures and blood sugars.

Mark Tolle will be there to sing and Serpell Adkins will give us information on Adams County Public Library. It’s a covered dish; carry-in and you are invited to attend. You will enjoy some great fun, food and fellowship!

FALL FESTIVALS! This weekend Sept. 7-8-9 will be the Bentonville Harvest Festival in downtown Bentonville. It may be a small town but they sure put on a great parade on Saturday. Many local people put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into these events to give you some entertainment and help to better their towns. So, go out and support their efforts!

Come on out and get involved in some of the activities we have going on every week here at the Senior Center. Each Tuesday

& Thursday from 10-11 am is Gentle Chair Yogi Class. On Tuesday afternoon at 1 pm is Movie & Popcorn time. The Scrappy Quilters Club meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday from 10 am – 3 pm. Each Thursday from 12:30-3:30 pm we have card games. On the 2nd Friday at 11 am GENESIS comes to check blood pressure/blood sugars. We welcome volunteers to help with any activities you might be interested in doing. Your involvement and input helps us to serve you better.

Call 544-3979 or drop by the Senior Center and visit with us.

Services and activities are FREE. It’s YOUR Senior Center. We want YOU to enjoy it.

Only four last-minute seats are still available on our trip to the “National Quartet Convention” in Louisville, KY. scheduled for September 14-16! Just sit back and relax 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 937-5443979. If you’ve never been there and you enjoy gospel music, don’t miss this trip!

LIFE STORY: Many of

today’s families are separated geographically or by hectic schedules of everyday lives. Taking time to share family history from one generation to another has too many times gone by the wayside. We can help reconnect the generations with a life review: What are some of your best childhood memories?

Look up some old photographs, books, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, journals or other keepsakes from yesteryears. Describe some fun and maybe some not-sofunny activities you did while in school. Other memories may include: Where did your parents meet? When and where did they marry? What did they wear? How did they wash clothes? What kind of entertainment did you have back then? How was school different then from today? How did you get to school? What were your favorite subjects and why? Life stories can preserve family history, and help us discover some interesting things about each other. You may be surprised at the interest you will generate to the younger generations. So, get started now, get it all together and you’ll have it ready for one of the best Christmas presents ever! It’s a trip down memory lane that will bring your family closer together.

JUST A THOT: Wear a smile and have friends – wear a frown and have wrinkles.

HOMECOMING

Eckmansville Christian Church Sept. 9

Rev. & Mrs. Allen Hunt will be Singing & Preaching

Sunday School 9:30 AM Basket Dinner at Noon Songfest in the afternoon

Everyone Welcome For information call 937-477-1600

The Informer - Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - 11

Winchester Caramel Festival 2012

0-6 Months - Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Zaylee McClanahan, 2nd Place Makenna Tutt and ? 3rd Place.

0-6 Months Boys Pictured L/R: Pictured L/R: Joseph Foreman Jr., 2nd Place Korbin Simpson and 3rd Place Killian Buda.

7-12 Month Girls 1st Place Preslee Miller, 2nd Place Abigail Staten and 3rd Place Aryanna Tolle.

7-12 Month Boys 1st Place Tristan Chamblin, 2nd Place Gage Fultz and 3rd Place Elijah Davis.

13-18 Month Girls 1st Place Kinley Ward, 2nd Place autumn Boone and 3rd Place Elana Riley.

13-18 Month Boys 1st Place Colt Ward, 2nd Place Colton Dotson and 3rd Place Brody Schweickart.

19-24 Month Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Palce Abigail Groves and 2nd Place Hallee Cox.

19-24 Month Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Noah DeLong and 2nd Place Colby Gilbert.

25-36 Months Girls 1st Place Lily Demay Bryant, 2nd Place Riley Linville and 3rd Place Josephine Foreman.

25-36 Months Boys 1st Place Gavin Dean Rowe.

37-47 Months Girls 1st Place Emmery Simpson, 2nd Place Apriella Buda and 3rd Place Elaina Groves.

Little Miss and Mr. Winchester Ages 4-7 Pictured L/R: Miss Sarah Staten, Mr. Christopher Hall, 1st Runner Up Zach Hart, Aubrey Simpson, 2nd Runner Up Korbyn Knechtly, Emma Abney, 3rd Runner Up Anika Chamblin and Hayden Schweickart.

Grand Marshal Vera Colliver

SNAPPY TOMATO PIZZA

Make it Snappy!

125 Stern Drive, Seaman

386-1010 or 386-1111

“RE-ELECT” DAVID CHARLES

HOOK ENGINEER

Paid for by the Candidate, Nancy A. Hook - Treasurer 1860 Satterfield Road, West Union, OH,

218 North Market Street, West Union

(937) 544-2361

NBAConline.com

Little Miss and Mr. Winchester Ages 8-12 Pictured L/R: Mr. Jacob Frost, Miss Haven Dunseith, 1st Runner Up Luke Fetters, Paige Demlow, 2nd Runner Up Austin Staten, Jessica Reed and 3rd Runner Up Kaylee Tumbleson.

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INSURANCE AGENCY Auto - Home - Mobile Home Flood - Farm - Life Business & Specialty Lines Office: 937-544-3123 Office: 937-544-3795 Home: 937-587-3293

313 East Main Street West Union, OH 45693

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200 N. Main St. Seaman, Ohio

386-2911

BARNHILL’S HARDWARE LLC Carl and Juanita Barnhill Owners

6893 Tri Count Road - Seaman OH

(937) 386-2353

217 North West St. West Unon, OH 45693

937-544-2711 800-300-2711

Paid for by the Candidate, Ty R. Pell

LINK INSURANCE LIFE - AUTO - HEALTH - HOME BUSINESS - MOTORCYCLES

695-0611

1465 Graces Run Road, Winchester

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Keith Swearingen ENGINEER Paid for by the Candidate, 116 E. Sparks St. West Union, Ohio 45693

12 - Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - The Informer

2012 BENTONVILLE HARVEST FESTIVAL Theme: "School Day" - September 7-9 On State Route 41 in Bentonville, Ohio Friday, September 7 5:00 P.M. Registration for Pageants- at the shelter house on the Bentonville Pre-School lawn.

5:30 P.M. Opening Ceremony- National Anthem by Annette Grooms, Prayer by Rev. James Lanham. Manchester Veterans Club Presenting the Colors.

5:45 P.M. Elvis Presley- Tribute to the King-Jo-El. 7:00 P.M. Pageants begin immediately following Elvis Presley entertainment by Jo-El. Toddlers-ages 3 and 4 years old Little Miss & Little Mister Pageant- ages 5, 6, 7 and 8 years old Princess Pageant- ages 9, 10, 11 and 12 years old Jr. Miss Pageant- ages 13, 14 and 15 years old Queen Pageant- ages 16, 17 and 18 years old

Saturday, September 8 Special Attraction All Day- Crayon Bouncer-free admission for the children 8:00 A.M. 2 Mile Walk Registration at Burning Heart Camp 9:00 A.M. Baby Contest Registration- at the Shelter house on the Preschool lawn.

0-6 months, 7-12 months, 13-18 months, 19-23 months and 24-35 months.

9:00 A.M. Scavenger Hunt begins-Three clues will be given- one each hour before noon, for the item hidden at the festival.

The person who retuns with the item by 4:00 P.M. will win the grand prize.

9:00- 11:00 A.M. Registration for Car Show- on the grounds beside the Bentonville School Bus Garage.

9:00-11:00 A.M. Registration for Motorcycle Show- at the Bentonville Community Church parking lot.

9:00-11:00 A.M. Tractor Show- across from the school New-old-or restored tractor or machinery for display.

9:00 A.M.-???? Game- Who Has It? Listen for the bell and win a prize.

10:00 A.M. Baby Contest begins at the Shelter House.

10:00 A.M. Corn Hole Registration begins on the school lawn.

11:00 A.M. Bean & Cornbread Dinner and Meathead's BBQ Pork Sandwiches & Other Food on School Lawn.

11:00 A.M. Music by Mark Tolle 11:00 A.M. Corn Hole Tournament begins on School Lawn.

11:00 Motorcycle Show Judging begins at the Bentonville Community Church parking lot 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.Various Activities on the stage 11:30 A.M. Car Show judging begins 12:00 P.M. Pet Show Registration-at the Shelter House.

12:30 P.M. Pet Show Begins 1:00 P.M. The Gibbons (Gospel Group) 1:30 P.M. Parade Line up- Burning Heart Campground 2:30 P.M. Grand Parade-Theme: School Days Grand Marshal- Ruth Pence 3:45 P.M. or immediately following parade- Auction on stage of donated baked goods and miscellaneous items.

Events After Parade are Approximate Times, The First Will Begin Immediately Following The Parade.

Sunday, September 9

The Gibbons Family Saturday, September 8 1:00 p.m.

11:00 A.M. Combined Church Service at the Bentonville Christian Union Church Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the festivities.

Contact Information Friday Night Pageants Jenny Lockhart 2 Mile Walk Jan Campbell Car Show Ray McCarty 937 544-3154 Motorcycle Show Tony Watson 937 544-3365 Tractor Show Rick Sininger 937 549-3682 or Tractor Bill Young 937 544-5260 Saturday Baby Pageant Linda McIntosh 513 314-3045 Corn Hole Tournament Larry Heller Pet Show Vonna Marois For Flea Market or Craft Booth Space Rhonda Bailey 937 217-3253 or Ray McCarty 937 544-3154.

Area children enjoying time together.

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

937-549-3363

The Bentonville Christian Union Church Float.

217 North West St. West Unon, OH 45693

937-544-2711 800-300-2711

www.wilsonhomeforfunerals.com

Tractor Show

SHOES & JEWLERY WE ALSO OFFER TANNING AND VERSA SPA SPRAY TAN !! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 18804 ST RT 41 WEST UNION , OHIO

937-544-5447 PROM GOWNS, FORMAL WEAR, TUXEDO RENTALS

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INSURANCE AGENCY Auto - Home - Mobile Home Flood - Farm - Life Business & Specialty Lines Office: 937-544-3123 Office: 937-544-3795 Home: 937-587-3293

218 North Market Street, West Union

(937) 544-2361

313 East Main Street West Union, OH 45693

NBAConline.com

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“RE-ELECT” DAVID CHARLES

Keith Swearingen

HOOK ENGINEER

ENGINEER Paid for by the Candidate, 116 E. Sparks St. West Union, Ohio 45693

Paid for by the Candidate, Ty R. Pell

Paid for by the Candidate, Nancy A. Hook - Treasurer 1860 Satterfield Road, West Union, OH,