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Republican Vice President Hopeful Visits Southern Ohio

Residents from the tri-county area went to see Vice President hopeful Paul Ryan (R) Wednesday, September 12, at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. Congressman Ryan recalled his college years from Ohio at Miami University. The Wisconsin Congressman spoke on how Washington needs to get the deficit under control and hold the Senate accountable for passing a budget. Congressman Ryan also said that the current president should be finding a way for the Senate to pass a budget. See more photo's on page 6 of this week's edition.

Man Arrested for Stabbing Wife Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reported that on Tuesday, September 11, at approximately 4:30 p.m., that the Brown County Communications Center received a call that a Domestic Violence and Stabbing was taking place at 1717 Maple Grove Road, Mt. Orab. Brown County Deputies and the Mt. Orab Police Department responded to the scene. The suspect had reportedly left the area and was possibly headed to a residence on Sisterville Road near Hamerville. Sheriff Wenninger and the Georgetown Police Department responded to the Sisterville Rd. location, but the suspect was not located. The victim, identified as Holly High, 57, of Maple Grove Road, Mt. Orab, suffered two superficial knife wounds to her chest and was transported to the Southwest Regional Hospital in Georgetown, where she was treated and released. The suspect, identified as Steven High, 58, of the same address returned to his residence and was arrested by deputies for Domestic Violence and Felonious Assault, a

High Felony of the Seconded Degree. Sheriff Wenninger stated that Steven High remains incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on $100,000.00 cash, surety bond that was set by Brown County Municipal Court at his arraignment on Wednesday, September 12.

The 99th Annual Seaman Fall Festival

Adams County Remembers 9/11

Pictured is Keith Newell of Peebles speaking about the 9/11 events. Adams County residents gathered on the described the events that unfolded throughout Courthouse Lawn to remember 9/11 on the day where he was stationed. Newell was Tuesday, September 11. Keith Newell, of one of the military aircraft that was put on Peebles, was the guest speaker. Newell, alert that day.

White-tailed Deerin Ohio Impacted by Common DeerDisease EHD occurs annually in deer herds across North America State wildlife and animal health officials have confirmed localized outbreaks of a common white-tailed deer disease in eight Ohio counties including Ashtabula, Columbiana, Geauga, Holmes, Paulding, Portage, Ross (Chilicothe) and Summit. Ohio Department of Agriculture's Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed that of the 20 samples, 13 deer had epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). State animal health officials stress EHD occurs annually in deer herds across North America. A similar hemorrhagic disease called bluetongue has been known to occur throughout the United States and Canada, but should not be confused with EHD. There are no cases of bluetongue disease confirmed in Ohio. White-tailed deer contract EHD from the biting midges, which typically live near water. White-tailed deer, along with mule deer, elk, bighorn sheep and pronghorn antelope are susceptible to the disease. The disease is not spread from deer to deer or from deer to humans. Once infected, deer show symptoms within five to 10 days. Infected deer initially lose appetite and fear of man, grow progressively weaker, often salivate excessively and become unconscious. Many deer die within 36 hours of the onset of symptoms. Midges can also spread EHD among cat-

tle and sheep. These outbreaks may occur at the same time deer are being impacted. However, this is not a case of the disease spreading from deer to livestock or vice versa, but is an indication that the biting midges are present in large enough numbers to spread the disease. State wildlife officials stress to those planning to hunt impacted areas this fall that although this disease does not affect humans nor impact the safety of consumed deer, hunters should report deer that appear to be sick or diseased to their local wildlife officer. Deer that appear unhealthy should never be taken for human food. According to the University of Georgia's annual Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, EHD is the most common ailment affecting deer in the Eastern United States. The disease is common in portions of the northern Great Plains and the southeastern United States, and was first identified in 1955 in New Jersey.

The Seaman Fall Festival is getting ready to start Wednesday, September 19, at 6:00 p.m. The Seaman Fall Festival is one of Ohio's Oldest Festivals that is still in existence. The Festival dates back to 1913. The theme of 2012 is Time for Harvest Fun. The Festival will run through Saturday, September 22. Activities are planned both day and night. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the fun. Turn to page 14 of this week's edition for a schedule of events.

Progress on SSCC’s Plan forNew Campus in Mt. Orab

Pictured: Paul Orban, representing BHDP Architects, discusses preliminary artistic renderings of the site plan for the college’s new campus in Mt. Orab. With a projected opening for Fall 2014, Campus—on the drawing board,” said Dr. Southern State Community College is mak- Kevin Boys, SSCC President, as he ing steady progress on plans for its newest addressed the college’s board of trustees durcampus along state Route 32 in Mt. Orab. ing their Sept. 12 meeting. “I thought it “Our staff has been working extremely would be a good idea for the entire board to hard getting the Brown County campus—the look at the progress being made.” replacement campus for our South See SSCC on page 3

Peebles Old Timers Day Queen

The Informer Candidate Forum The Informer will be hosting their Candidates Forum on Thursday, September 27, at the Ohio Valley Career and Technical Center on Lloyd Road, West Union. The event will start at 7:00 p.m. and the doors open at 6:00 p.m. On the November 6, Ballot in Adams County are two contested races. Running for Commissioner is Ty R. Pell (R) and Paul Worley (D). The other is for County Engineer. David Hook (R) and Keith Swearingen (D). Pell and Worley will be asked

a series of questions and each given an opportunity to respond. The same will be given to Hook and

Swearingen. Adams County has several candidates that are running unopposed. All of the following candidates are running on the Republican ticket:

For Commissioner Stephen Caraway (R), For County Treasurer Lisa Newman (R), For Clerk of Court Gary Gardner (R), For County Court Judge Alan Foster (R) For County Coroner Dr. Larry Best and For Sheriff Kimmy Rogers. Each of those candidates will be given an opportunity to speak for up to five (5) minutes about the respective seat they are seeking. This is sponsored by The Informer and the public is invited and encouraged to attend.

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$181 Million Settlement with Pharmaceutical Company, Chain Letter Scam, Smith Retires after Serving for 25 Years, Adams County Court Judge Releases Statistics, Grand Jury Indictments and Adams County Jail Intake and Release Report.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 4 of this week’s edition: Don R. Cluxton, Asa M Dillon, Donna (Pollard) Friend, John McWain, Elsie Grace (Nixon) Sininger and Bobby Taylor. Pictured is the 2012 Peebles Old Timers Days Queen Kayleigh Humphrey. Turn to page 13 for more pictures.

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$181 Million Settlement with Pharmaceutical Company SSCC In the largest multi-state consumer protection settlement with a Pharmaceutical Company, Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that a total of 37 Attorneys Generals reached a record $181 million settlement with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. Attorney General DeWine alleges that Janssen improperly marketed the antipsychotic drugs Risperdal, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal M-Tab and Invega. Ohio is set to receive more than $7.8 million from the settlement. The payment will be placed in the Consumer Protection Enforcement Fund to support the Ohio Attorney General's consumer protection efforts. "Consumers expect that the information they are being given about a product or service is trustworthy, especially when it comes to medication for themselves and their families," said Attorney General DeWine. "That's why this settlement ensuring the proper representation of these drugs is so important." Filed today, the complaint alleges that Janssen engaged in unfair and deceptive practices when it marketed Risperdal for unapproved or off-label uses. Risperdal is among a class of drugs known as atypical or second generation antipsychotics. After an extensive four-year investigation, Janssen agreed to change not only how it promotes and markets its atypical antipsychotic drugs but also agreed to refrain from any false, misleading, or deceptive promotion of the drugs. In addition to the record-setting payment, the settlement targets specific concerns identified in the investigation. The settlement agreement, presented today to the Court for approval, restricts Janssen from promoting its atypical antipsychotic drugs for "off-label" uses that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has not approved. Additionally, for a five-year period, Janssen: * Must clearly and conspicuously disclose, in promotional materials for atypical antipsychotic products, the specific risks identified in the black-box warning on its product labels; * Must present information about effectiveness and risk in a balanced manner in its promotional materials; * Shall not promote its atypical antipsy-

chotic drugs using selected symptoms of the FDA-approved diagnoses unless certain disclosures are made regarding the approved diagnoses; * Shall require its scientifically trained personnel, rather that its sales and marketing personnel, to develop the medical content of scientific communications to address requests for information from health care providers regarding Janssen's atypical antipsychotic products; * Must refrain from providing samples of its atypical antipsychotics to health care providers whose clinical practices are inconsistent with the FDA-approved labeling of those atypical antipsychotics; * Must not use grants to promote its atypical antipsychotics nor condition medical education funding on Janssen's approval of speakers or program content; * Must contractually require medical education providers to disclose Janssen's financial support of their programs and any financial relationship with faculty and speakers; and * Must have policies in place to ensure that financial incentives are not given to marketing and sales personnel that encourage or reward off-label marketing Federal Law prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers from promoting their products for off-label uses; although physicians may prescribe drugs for those uses. The complaint alleges that Janssen promoted Risperdal for off-label uses to both geriatric and pediatric populations, targeting patients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, depression, and anxiety, when these uses were not FDAapproved and for which Janssen had not established that Risperdal was safe and effective. In addition to Ohio, the following states and the District of Columbia participated in the settlement: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Chain Letter Scam Officials in Brown County are reporting that a complaint from a Ripley area, resident concerning a letter they received in the mail postmarked from Texas. The letter starts off as “This is not a Chain Letter” then proceeds to tell the person that “this is a perfectly legal money making opportunity and to follow instructions exactly as they are written”. They ask the victim to mail $1.00 cash to 6 individuals on the list. They ask the victim to make 200 copies of a 5 page letter after they have added their name and address to the list. The vic-

tim is then supposed to obtain a mailing list of 200 names of random people from a company called DATALINE who charges $45.00 for the list. You then

purchase 200 stamps and envelopes and mail the documents. They go on to say “Within 20-90 days you should receive over $800,000.00 in cash!!!”

Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger would like to remind the public that there are multiple scam artists across the country that do nothing but prey on the young and elderly for monetary gain. It can be letters received through the mail, contact made in person, solicitors over the telephone or computer related scams. “Just remember …if it seems too good to be true and they are asking you for money…it is probably a scam and I would highly recommend not getting involved” said Sheriff Wenninger.

Smith Retires after Serving for 25 Years

Pictured (L/R): Lieutenant Detective Carl Smith receiving a plaque of appreciation for 25 years of service from Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger. Lieutenant Detective Carl Smith started with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office in August of 1987. He started off working as a

Corrections Officer in the Jail Division and was soon promoted to Road Patrol where he obtained the rank of Sergeant. Carl transferred

to the Investigations Division of the Sheriff’s Office in 2007 and obtained the rank of Lieutenant and head of the Investigations Division. On August 31, the Sheriff’s Office and Child Support Office honored Lt. Smith with a retirement party. “I have worked with Carl at the Sheriff’s Office for 22 years. Carl was an outstanding employee and his work experience will be greatly missed by the department. I congratulate Carl on his retirement and wish him the best in his future endeavors,” said Sheriff Wenninger. Carl and his wife, Susan, have three children, Carl, Brittany and Kyle and currently reside in the Decatur area.

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In November, Southern State moved forward on plans to expand the college’s services by accepting a donation of land in Adams County and approving a contract to purchase a 63-acre tract of land at the junction of State Route 32 and Brooks Malott Road in Brown County. The college received proposals from 35 architectural firms, and in March selected BHDP Architects, headquartered in Cincinnati and Columbus. “One of the first things we do with a client is get all the stakeholders involved and create a vision statement specific to this project,” said Paul Orban, representing BHDP. “The vision that emerged was to create a distinctive, dynamic, inviting and sustainable learning environment that will enhance Southern State’s position as the first-choice destination for students, faculty, staff and the community. Following the visioning process, the architectural firm conducted focus group meetings with faculty, staff and students. From those collective experiences, BHDP then developed a program of requirements, or an inclusive list of spaces necessary for the new facility. “The program of requirements begins the roadmap for design,” said Orban. “We identified specific needs, including a community room and public spaces, a learning commons and resource center, general multipurpose classrooms, science labs, nursing labs, HVAC tech labs, a bookstore, administration and faculty spaces, as well as building support and maintenance. We arrived at a total of about 50,000 square feet. “So then we started to look at your site and the first thing we do is try to understand everything that’s going on. How do we make sure we enable very flexible growth on this site? During this process, Jim Buck got us engaged with the village. They’ve been very good to work with.” The college has been alongside Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lansford, and the village has been instrumental in getting utilities to the site and in securing traffic light approval from the Ohio Department of Transportation. “From the sustainable side, we’re looking at what’s the best orientation on the site, consid-

ering the passage of the sun through the day, the wind patterns, and how do we use this to our advantage,” Orban said. To follow through on the sustainability initiative, BHDP Architects will pursue LEED Silver Certification for the facility from the United States Green Building Council. According to the USGBC, certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building was designed and built using “strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.” The architects’ site plan for the new Southern State campus included a layout and strategy for the possibility of future growth. “Those are future buildings,” Orban said, directing the board’s attention to the site plan. “We’ve included an option for green spaces, parking areas, a bio-retention water feature, athletic fields and a wooded area. This is one of probably about six or eight renditions we put together of how this could lay out. One of the things that came out of this discussion is how does this collection of buildings feel like a campus? “We’re very excited about where the plan’s going. It’s come a long way in a very short period of time, but I think it’s because we’re working with the right group of people.” Completion of the initial design phase is expected by late September or early October. The next step will be the design and development phase, leading to a groundbreaking in March 2013. Construction is expected to take 18 months and should be complete for an opening to students for the Fall 2014 semester. The college’s expansion plan also includes an additional campus to be built within Adams County. To learn more about Southern State Community College, please visit www.sscc.edu. The next meeting of the Southern State Community College Board of Trustees is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, on the college’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.

Adams County Court Judge Releases Statistics Administrative Judge Alan W. Foster of the Adams County Court has filed the Court's Report with the Supreme Court of Ohio for the month of August.

The Court had a total of 255 New Cases filed. There were nine Felony Cases, 35 Misdemeanor Cases, 14 DUI Cases, 139 other Traffic Cases, one Personal Injury and

Property Case, 44 Contract Cases, 12 Eviction Cases and one other Civil Case. During the same period, the Court Terminated a total of 418 Cases.

Grand Jury Indictments The Adams County Grand Jury was reconvened in response to recent Felony Criminal Charges against people alleged to have broken the law in Adams County. The Grand jurors are average citizens of Adams County who meet regularly during a four-month term. Although the activities of the grand jury are confidential under Ohio law, the indictments that they present are a matter of public record. Prosecutor David Kelley would like to thank the grand jurors for responding on short notice to hear these serious cases. Under the United States and Ohio constitutions, all people charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. During the Grand Jury Session, the following people were indicted for felonies: Brandon Kuhn, 25, of Peebles, was indicted on the charge of Possession of Heroin with Specification, a

felony of the fourth degree. Kimberly S. Rader, 49, of Manchester, was indicted on the charge of Theft, four counts, felonies of the fifth degree and misdemeanor of the first degree. Monica Delk, 23, of Winchester, was indicted on the charge of Trafficking in Drugs, a felony of the fifth degree. Derek Poe, 22, of Stout, was indicted on the charge of Grand Theft, a felony of the fourth degree. Nicholas T. Walls, 26, of West Union, was indicted on the charge of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a felony of the fifth degree. Rebecca Burton, 41, of Winchester, was indicted on the charge of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a felony of the fourth degree. Jessica Darnell, 28, of Winchester, was indicted on the charge of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a felony of the fourth degree. Stephen D. Gibson, 41, of West Union, was indicted

on the charge of Possession of Heroin, a felony of the fifth degree. Steven Sturgill, 24, of Peebles, was indicted on the charge of Theft with Specification and Theft, felonies of the fourth and fifth degree. Brandon Powell, 26, of Hillsboro, was indicted on the charge of Burglary, two counts, felonies of the third degree. Heather Snider, 28, of Fayetteville, was indicted on the charge of Burglary, two counts, felonies of the third degree. Arthur Crone, 28, of Hillsboro, was indicted on the charge of Burglary, two counts, felonies of the third degree. Michael Burke, 37, of Manchester, was indicted on the charge of Domestic Violence with Finding, a felony of the fifth degree. Lois Taylor, 72, of Manchester, was indicted on the charge of Grand Theft, a felony of the fourth degree.

Adams County Jail Intake and Release Report September 7 - 13 Jameson Rayley Alkire, 21, Seaman, Probation Detainer. Booked 9/2 Released 9/10. Tina L. Allphin, 39, Manchester, Endangering Children, Illegal Assembly of Chemicals for Manufacturing of Drugs and Permitting Drug Abuse. Booked 9/2 Released 9/10. Jeff Baldwin, 31, Aberdeen, Persistent Disorderly Conduct. Booked 9/11 Released 9/12. Tonya M. Berndt, 29, Lucasville, Theft. Booked 8/29 Released 9/10. John D. Combs, 29, Waverly, Assault on Police Officer, Firefighter or an EMT worker During official Duties. Booked 9/7 Released 9/11. Nicholas Eugene Dawson, 23, Manchester, Disorderly Conduct. Booked 9/12 Released 9/13. Thomas W. Drake, 44, Manchester, Endangering Children, Tampering with Evidence and Illegal Assembly of Chemicals for Manufacturing of Drugs. 9/3 Released 9/10. Jessilyn Marque Giliam,

23, Winchester, Probation Detainer. Booked 9/7 Released 9/10. Patricia A. Groves, 37, Manchester, Probation Detainer. Booked 7/19 Released 9/12. Melissa Sue Harmon, 32, Bentonville, Endangering Children. Booked 8/29 Released 9/10. Carry J. Hayslip, 33, West Union, Disorderly Conduct. Booked 9/9 Released 9/10. Adam Wade Henderson, 30, Georgetown, Booked 9/11. Michael D. Hill, 22, West Union, Robbery. Booked 9/12 Released 9/14. Andrew Ray Hughes, 28, Manchester, Theft. Booked 6/15 Released 9/9. Larry W. Kidder, 35, Manchester, Theft. Booked 9/11. Mark S. Koller, 49, Winchester, Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs and Illegal Manufacture of Drugs. Booked 9/10 Released 9/13. Brandon L. Kuhn, 25, Peebles, Possession of Drugs - Heroin and Trafficking in Drugs - Heroin. Booked 8/29

Released 9/8. Jennifer Lynn McComas, 27, West Union, Domestic Violence. Booked 9/6 Released 9/7. Thomas Nicely, 40, Peebles, Obstructing Justice, Driving Under the Influence and Failure to Comply with a Police officer. Booked 9/12. Jason William Perry, 30, Manchester, Illegal Assembly of Chemicals for Manufacturing of Drugs. Booked 3/9 Released 9/7. Jessica Lynn Scott, 32, West Union, Felonious Assault and Escape. Booked 9/7. Michelle L. Smith, 42, Peebles, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 8/10 Released 9/10. James Donald Thacker, 41, Manchester, Aggravated possession. Booked 9/9 Released 9/11. Nicholas T. Walls, 26, West Union, Possession of Drugs for Sale. Booked 7/28 Released 9/12. Jarred Nicholas Wells, 28, Georgetown, Driving Under the Influence. Booked 9/7 Released 9/11.

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Obituaries Elsie Grace (Nixon) Sininger

Elsie Grace (Nixon) Sininger, 85, of Bentonville, died September 14, at home. She was born August 26, 1927 in Monroe Township. She was preceded in death by parents, Cecil Oral and Letha Jane Nixon and son Robert Dale Sininger. She is survived by husband, John Park Sininger of Bentonville, son Richard L. “Rick” (Belinda) Sininger of Bentonville, daughter, Rita Jane Sininger of Georgetown, brother, John C. (Deloris) Nixon of Palmetto, Florida; three grandchildren John R. Sininger, Jason R. Sininger and Jeff R. (Ruschele) Sininger; three great grandchildren, several nephews and nieces. She retired from the Ohio Valley Local School District after 23 years, she was a cook at the Manchester and Bentonville Schools and the head cook at the Ohio Valley Vocational School. She was a bookkeeper for the former Standard Oil Distributor bulk plant in Manchester. She was a member and former treasurer, youth leader and Sunday School teacher at the Bentonville United Methodist Church. She currently attended Bentonville Church of Christ in Christian Union. She was a 1943 graduate of Manchester High School. She was a member of the former Adams County Hospital Auxiliary in West Union. She was a former member of the Bentonville Harvest Festival Committee for many years. She was a member of the Young at heart Club at Manchester. Memorial donations may be made to Bentonville Church of Christ in Christian Union, c/o Mike Scott, 622 Old Dutch Road, West Union, Ohio 45693 and Hospice of Hope, Inc., 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Kentucky, 41056. The funeral service is Tuesday, September 18, at 1:00 p.m. at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pastor Jerrod Grooms will officiate. The interment is at the West Union Cemetery.

Donna (Pollard) Friend

Donna (Pollard) Friend, 81, of Rome, died Thursday, September 13, at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center in Seaman. She was born December 12, 1930 in Rome. She was preceded in death by her parents Jessie Earl and Golva Ethel Pollard, husband John Friend, daughter Victoria Gayle Frost and grandson Jeremiah “J.L.” Friend. She is survived by sons Vernon D. (Vickie) Frost of Rome, Jonathan D. (Beverly) Friend of Rome and Charles Robert (Barb) Friend of West Union; seven grandchildren Kelly Frost, Destiny Taylor, Farrah (Frost) Hamilton; Jonathan D. Friend, Brandon Friend, Darrin Frost and Amber (Friend) Gregory; seven great grandchildren, nephew and three nieces. She retired from the Adams County Senior Citizens Council after 33 years and was the Executive Director. She received the 2006 Adams County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award. She received the 21st Annual William A. Jenkins Memorial Award in 2007 for selfless dedicated service to senior citizens, presented by Area Agency on Aging - District 7. She was a lifetime member of Rome United Methodist Church; a member of the Manchester O.E.S. Chapter and was Queen Mother of Old Katz in Red Hats. She was a 1947 graduate of Manchester High School and she received an Associate’s Degree in Human Services at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Memorial Donations can be made to Adams County Senior Citizens Council, 210 North Wilson Drive, Suite 101, West Union, Ohio 45693. The funeral service was Sunday, September 16, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. The interment was at the Manchester Cemetery.

Community News/Events The Adams County/Ohio Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular board meeting on Monday, September 24, at the Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Bobby Taylor

Bobby Taylor, 78, of Lynx, died Sunday September 9, at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. Mr. Taylor was born October 8, 1933 the son of the late James and Sophie (Easter) Taylor in Adams County, Ohio. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by sisters; Marie, Barbara J., Effie Lee and brothers; Wendell, Roy and Billy. Mr. Taylor was a member of the Mt. Armenia Church. Survivors include his loving mate of 51 years Betty Steward of Lynx, one daughter Michelle Taylor of Lynx, four nieces Gaylen Newsome, Becky Day and Jill Williams all of Greene County and Judith Steward of Lynx, one nephew James Dunn of Xenia, one sister Marjorie Dunn and husband Dick of Xenia, one brother in law Everett Steward of Lynx. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 13, at 1:00 p.m.. at the ThompsonMeeker Funeral Home in West Union. Volley Reed officiated. Burial followed at the Mt. Armenia Cemetery. Friends and Family may sign Mr. Taylor’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Asa M. Dillon

Asa M Dillon, 76, of Ashland, Ky. died Saturday, September 8, at the Community Hospice Center. He was born in Adams County, on February 12, 1936 to the late Asa and Anna Heisler Dillon. He was a former Police Officer and a Route Salesman for Tom's Snack Foods and a former Mason. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Kathryn Dillon on May 30, 2010. He is survived by three sons Tim (Jan) Dillon and Stephen (Darlene) Dillon both of South Point, Ky., Timothy (Charlotte) Dillon of Ashland, Ky., two daughters Christine (Don) Hughes of Orient and Michelle (Henry) Dillon both of Ashland, Ky., one brother Wayne (Rose) Dillon of Ironton, two sisters Elizabeth Dillon of West Union and Patsy Hurd of Lynx, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, September 12, at the Wilson Home for Funerals. Rev. Dale Little officiated. Burial followed at the Manchester Cemetery. Friends and family may sign an online guestbook at www.wilsonhomeforfunerals.com.

John McWain

John McWain, 75, of Seaman, passed away Saturday, September 8, at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. He was born in Coalmont, Tennessee on March 2, 1937 the son of the late Oscar and Cleo (Smart) McWain. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one son Terry McWain and one daughter Theresa McWain Garrity. John attended Bethlehem Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife Kay (Flynn) McWain of Seaman, whom he married on November 18, 1978, two step sons and daughters-in-law Jerry and Ann Simpson of Georgetown and Danny and Roxanna Simpson of Seaman, two brothers Danny and Eddie McWain both of Dayton, one sister Imogene Robbins of Germantown, one grandson Jason Garrity and four great grandchildren Zachary, Lynann, Tylar and Kyndra. Memorial services were held on Saturday, September 15, at the Bethlehem Church of Christ. Tom Claiborne officiated. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Church of Christ. Wallace-Thompson Funeral Homes, Lewis-Sullivan Chapel in Seaman is in charge of the arrangements. To sign our online guest book, visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

Don R. Cluxton

Don R. Cluxton, 77 years of Manchester, died Sunday September 9, at his residence. Mr. Cluxton was born June 22, 1935 the son of the late Carey and Martha (Pennywitt) Cluxton in Manchester. Mr. Cluxton attended Bentonville Church of Christ and Christian Union Church. Survivors include his wife Ruth (White) Cluxton of Manchester, one daughter Lisa Ann Jones and husband Leslie of Berea, two sons Steven Ray Cluxton and wife Teri of Manchester, Daniel Wayne Cluxton of Manchester, brother in law Paul White of Manchester, four grandchildren Ryan Lee Jones and wife Talhia; Savannah Marie Cluxton and Leanna Michelle Cluxtonone step grandchild; Veronica Montgomery. Funeral services were held Wednesday September 12, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union. Burial followed at the Manchester Cemetery with military graveside services by the Adams County Honor Guard. Friends and Family may sign Mr. Cluxton’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Funeral Directory Lafferty

Funeral Home Inc.

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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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Monuments Peebles Monument Company

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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I was very disappointed in your article regarding the visit of The Vice President of the United States to Adams County. Your coverage was sketchy, at best, and we could blame time constraints for that. But, more concerning is the fact that you had to pepper the article with Republican opinions while it was a front page news item, not an opinion letter. How often, when you cover a Republican dignitary, including the visit by Romney, I believe, to Chillicothe, have you added the Democratic opinions? This was unnecessary and boorish. All Adams Countians should be pleased that the Vice President came to visit. The opposing thoughts that you expressed were ridiculous. You suggested that the speed of a Federal loan guarantee at the USEC plant nearly caused the plant to go bankrupt. I thought the Republicans were opposed to all government intervention, including Federal loan guarantees. Maybe I'm thinking of the Tea Party philosophy. But, doesn't the Republican agenda embraced the Tea Party? One other small item. You indicated that the polls show Obama and Romney tied in Ohio. I don't believe even FOX news would agree with you. Obama leads in Ohio by 6-8 points as of this date. Most of us in the county agree with your efforts to produce a quality alternative news source. Let your competition make fools of themselves with politically opinionated news columns. You have more class than that. Very truly yours, Roger S. Cruser Peebles

Adams County/Ohio Valley Local School District Breakfast Tuesday, September 18, Pancake Sausage Wrap Wednesday, September 19, WG Pancake Sausage Thursday, September 20, Super Donut and Graham Crackers Friday, September 21, Egg & Cheese Omelet and 1 WW Toast Slice Monday, September 24, WG Pop Tart and Graham Crackers Tuesday, September 25, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwhich Elementary Lunch Tuesday, September 18, Hamburger Deluxe on WW bun, Baked Crispy Potatoes, Broccoli/Carrots/Dip, Applesauce and Fresh Orange Slice Wednesday, September 19, Chicken Strips w/ WW bread & butter, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Pears and Fruit Cocktail *No Pizza Offered* Thursday, September 20, Nacho Scoops w/ lettuce, tomato, cheese & salsa, Refried Beans, Corn on the Cob, Cherries and Applesauce Friday, September 21, Ham & Cheese Stromboli, Steamed Spinach, Carrots/Celery/Dip, Peaches and Fresh Watermelon Monday, September 24, Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Steamed Cauliflower w/ cheese, Cherries and Apricots (?) Tuesday, September 25, Chicken Patty Deluxe on WW Bun, Steamed California Blend, Steamed Lima Beans, Fresh Apple and Pineapple High School Lunch Tuesday, September 18, Nacho Scoops w/ lettuce, tomato, cheese & salsa, Refried Beans, Corn on the Cob, Cherries and Applesauce Wednesday, September 19, Chicken Nuggets w/ WG bread and butter, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Pears and Fruit Cocktail Thursday, September 20, Hot Philly on bun, Baked Crispy Potatoes, Broccoli/Carrots/Dip, Applesauce and Fresh Orange Slices Friday, September 21, Ham & Cheese Stromboli, Steamed Cauliflower w/ cheese, Carrots/Celery/Dip, Applesauce and Raisins Monday, September 24, Cheese Coney, Baked Beans, Steamed Spinach, Cherries and Apricots Tuesday, September 25, Salisbury Steak w/ breadstick, New Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Pineapple and Hot Cinnamon Apples

Manchester Local School District Breakfast Tuesday, September 18, Breakfast Pizza Wednesday, September 19, Mini Pancakes Thursday, September 20, Sausage & Gravy Biscuit Friday, September 21, French Toast Sticks w/ Sausage Monday, September 24, Sausage Biscuit Tuesday, September 25, Breakfast Pizza K-5 Lunch Tuesday, September 18, Sloppy Jo on Bun, Peaches, Baked Beans and Cole Slaw Wednesday, September 19, Tacos w/ Beef & Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Applesauce, Salsa and Corn Thursday, September 20, Pepperoni Pizza, Orange Half, Mixed Fruit Dried, Baby Carrots and Fresh Cucumbers w/ Dip Friday, September 21, Mozzarella Sticks w/ Sauce, Pears, Lettuce, Tomato and Ranch Dressing Monday, September 24, Popcorn Chicken w/ Roll, Strawberries, Baby Carrots, Pasta Salad and Sauce Packet Tuesday, September 25, Ravioli w/ Roll, Baby Carrots, Pears and Graham Crackers 6-8 Lunch Tuesday, September 18, Sloppy Jo on Bun, Peaches, Baked Beans and Cole Slaw Wednesday, September 19, Tacos w/ Beef & Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Applesauce, Salsa and Corn Thursday, September 20, Pepperoni Pizza, Orange Half, Dried Mixed Fruit, Baby Carrots w/ Dip, and Fresh Cucumbers w/ Dip Friday, September 21, Mozzarella Sticks w/ Sauce, Pears, Lettuce, Tomato and Ranch Dressing Monday, September 24, Popcorn Chicken w/ Roll, Strawberries, Baby Carrots, Fresh Broccoli and Ranch Dressing Tuesday, September 25, Ravioli w/ Roll, Baby Carrots, Pears and Graham Crackers High School Lunch Tuesday, September 18, Sloppy Jo on Bun, Peaches, Mixed Dried Fruit, Baked Beans and Cole Slaw Wednesday, September 19, Tacos w/ Beef & Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Applesauce, Salsa, Corn and Sour Cream Thursday, September 20, Pepperoni Pizza, Mixed Dried Fruit, Orange Half, Baby Carrots, Fresh Cucumbers, Ranch Dressing and Graham Crackers Friday, September 21, Mozzarella Sticks w/ Sauce, Peaches, Lettuce Mix and Tomato Monday, September 24, Popcorn Chicken w/ Roll, Pears, Strawberries, Broccoli & Carrot Boat, Green Beans, Sauce Packet and Ranch Dressing Tuesday, September 25, Ravioli w/ Roll, Baby Carrots, Lettuce Mix, Tomato, Pears, Graham Crackers and Ranch Dressing

Adams County Public Library The Family Nutrition Program returns at the Manchester and West Union Libraries next week, with a program exploring food labels on a variety of whole grain foods, to help you include more whole grains in your meal planning. The Family Nutrition Program occurs at the same time as Story Time, to allow parents to join in while their children enjoy Story Time. Plan to join us at the Manchester Library on Monday, September 24, at 10:30, or at the West Union Library on Thursday, September 27, at 10:30 am, as we sample a bean and pepper casserole. All participants will receive a magnifier for reading labels. The Family Nutrition Program is sponsored by the Adams County Public Library, and the OSU Extension of Adams County, and presented by Marsha McCormick, Program Assistant. The Manchester Library Story Time has moved to Mondays at 10:30 am! Preschoolers and parents can

join Adam for fun stories, crafts, and activities at the Manchester Library. At the Peebles Library, join Sherry on Wednesdays at 10:30 am for preschoolers’ Tots Time to enjoy crafts, snacks, and a good book. On Thursdays at 10:30 am, come to the West Union Library, where Tara leads Story Time with stories and crafts for both preschool and school-age children. The North Adams Public Library will be closed Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, September 20 – 22, during the Seaman Fall Festival, because of the lack of street access to the Seaman Community Building during the Festival. Items that would otherwise have been due on those dates will be adjusted to reflect the Library’s closure. Be sure to visit North Adams on Monday, September 24, when we reopen! The North Adams Friends are holding their Annual 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, September 22, during the Seaman Fall Festival. You can

still participate by registering at 7:30 am in front of Young’s IGA in Seaman, before the race, which begins at 8:30 am. A $15 entry fee will be due with your registration. All proceeds support the North Adams Friends of the Library, and the funds are used to support North Adams Library programs and activities. Participants in the Walk/Run receive a T-shirt, and each agegroup winner will receive a special award. The North Adams Friends thank the community for your continuing support. Thinking ahead about our new North Adams Library building? The construction process is already under way! The new building will be located at 2469 Moores Rd, next to the North Adams High School. The Official Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on September 9, and construction began on Monday, September 10. Visit our website as we track the progress of the building project. http://adamsco.lib.oh.us 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 As U.S. Trade Deficit Widens and With Pressure In Ohio Building, Brown Renews Reforms to Bolster, Stabilize Retirement Systems Call To U.S. House To Clear Senate-Passed, Stalled China Currency Legislation State Representative Danny Bubp (R) safety workers time to plan for their retireOhio House Minority Leader and Assistant Minority Letter Circulate Letter Urging Speaker Boehner to Bring Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bill to the Floor for a Vote; Letter Follows Bipartisan, UnanimouslyPassed Ohio House Resolution Urging President and Congress to Cite China as a Currency Manipulator - July Trade Figures Show Deficit Growing to $42 Billion; Deficit with China Grew 7.2 Percent to $29.4 Billion; Brown is the Author of the Currency Exchange and Oversight Reform Act, the Biggest Bipartisan Jobs Bill to U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D) released the following statement today urging the U.S. House to act on his bipartisan Currency Exchange and Oversight Reform Act, which passed the Senate in 2011 and represents the biggest bipartisan jobs bill passed that year. New figures were released yesterday showing the U.S. trade deficit growing to $42 billion in July, up 0.2 percent from June. According to the U.S. Commerce Department, the trade deficit with China grew to $29.4 billion, an increase of 7.2 percent; imports from China rose 5.6 percent. Pressure is building in Ohio for action, with Ohio House Minority Leader Armond Budish and Assistant Minority Leader Matt Szollosi

circulating a letter to all Ohio House members this week seeking bipartisan support to urge congressional action on the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act. The letter follows a bipartisan,

the floor as soon as possible.â&#x20AC;? Currency manipulation is an illegal trade practice in which the Chinese government intentionally devalues its own currency against the United States dollar. This results in artificially expensive American imports to China, and artiSenator ficially devalued Chinese S h e r r o d imports to the United Brown States. This puts Ohio and D-Ohio American manufacturers at a serious disadvantage, and makes it more difficult for American compaunanimously-passed Ohio nies to compete against House resolution urging Chinese companies. Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s President Obama and bill would give the federal Congress to cite China as a government stronger authority currency manipulator. to address currency manipulaâ&#x20AC;&#x153;It is long overdue that tion and misalignment. the U.S. House face the facts According to a recent about our trade deficit with report released by the China. The trade deficit will Economic Policy Institute continue to grow and our man- (EPI), the trade deficit with ufacturers will continue to face China cost Ohio 95,500 jobs an unfair playing fieldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; between 2001 and 2011. As a unless the U.S. House gets whole, the U.S. lost more than off its hands,â&#x20AC;? Brown said. 2.7 million jobs as a result of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no secret that Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the U.S.-China trade deficit, currency manipulation is of which 2.1 millionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;more contributing enormously to than 75 percentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;were in our growing trade deficit. manufacturing. These lost Addressing Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currency manufacturing jobs account manipulation is critical to our for more than half of all U.S. economic recovery and for manufacturing jobs lost or disjob gains, and despite wide placed between 2001 and bipartisan support in the 2011, according to the report. Senate for legislation that In June 2011, EPI released a tackles this issue, the U.S. report showing that addressHouse has failed to act. ing Chinese currency manipuSpeaker Boehner should lation could support the crebring the Currency Exchange ation of 2.25 million and Oversight Reform Act to American jobs.

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Governor Kasich Appoints Brady Timothy H. Brady, of Peebles, has been reappointed to the Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The term began September 10 and ending October 10, 2014.

has announced that the Ohio House of ment. Representatives today took a significant step * Delay the â&#x20AC;&#x153;discretionary board authortoward responsible pension reform with the ityâ&#x20AC;? by 180 days. The bills, as passed by the bipartisan passage of a series of legislation Senate, allowed pension boards unilateral aiming to improve the solvency of the five authority to change pension requirements state retirement systems. and benefits. The substitute bill calls for the Senate Bills 340, 341, 342, 343, and 345 bipartisan Ohio Retirement Study Council to make sweeping reforms to the Ohio Police study the potential impact of board authority and Fire Pension Fund and its alternatives. By (OP&F), the School delaying discretionary GUEST COLUMN board authority, the Employees Retirement System (SERS), the R e p r e s e n t a t i v e House has helped to State Teachers maintain proper checks Danny Bubp Retirement System and balances and better R-Ohio (STRS), the Public safeguard the solvency of Employees Retirement System (PERS), and the State Highway Patrol Retirement System (SHPRS), respectively. These reforms strive to allow the systems to reduce their unfunded liabilities so they can bolster their health care funds, ensure that retirees and future retirees receive their benefits, and offer much-needed stability. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This legislation will bring significant changes to the State Retirement Systems to ensure the sustainability of retirement funds for our retiree,â&#x20AC;? said Representative Bubp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My colleagues and I worked hard to ensure that that the changes to the retirement systems would not negatively affect retirees but instead be implemented gradually to ensure contributions to the system were protected.â&#x20AC;? He also stated that in regard to the State Teachers Retirement System Senate Bill 342, â&#x20AC;&#x153;although it was a difficult decision I decided to vote no on the legislation because I did not feel that teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contributions were protected in the bill. Overall, the pension legislation will bring positive changes to our retirement systems and I am proud we finally accomplished this in the 129th General Assemblyâ&#x20AC;?. Among the provisions included in the substitute bills are measures to: * Set an effective date of January 7, 2013 to give public employees, teachers and

the pension system. * Increase the base amount of earnable income for service credits, a provision that the House mediated between stakeholders and PERS. * Include clarifying language that changes regarding the purchase of PERS service credits for military service. * Specify that the vesting provisions do not apply to cost of living adjustments granted after the PERS pension reform bill is effective. Each public pension reform bill received a total of nine hearings by the Retirement and Pensions Subcommittee, and two hearings by the Health and Aging Committee. The committees heard testimony from more than 25 stakeholders from across the state and worked in partnership with the Ohio Retirement Study Council, the pension systems, and the stakeholders to craft significant amendments to the legislation. The subcommittee hearings in particular were scheduled in the afternoon and evening in an effort to give Ohioans the opportunity to express their support or concerns with the pending reforms. All five bills had passed unanimously from the Health and Aging Subcommittee on Retirement and Pensions as well as the full Health and Aging Committee.

White House Responsible for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sequester,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Has a Duty to Help Replace It House Speaker John Boehner (R) released the following statement after the House of Representatives approved the National Security and Job Protection Act (H.R. 6365), legislation by Rep. Allen West (RFL) requiring President Obama to submit a plan to Congress by October 15, for replacing his â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sequesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scheduled for January 1, 2013: The White House is responsible for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sequesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that threatens our national security and President Obama has a

duty to tell us how heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d replace it. Top administration officials say the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sequesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; would hollow out our armed

Senate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to replace these cuts. History has taught us we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t continue with policies that jeopardize our defenses or weaken our economy. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Guest Column the House already John A. Boehner passed a responsible Speaker-designate bill that protects our United States troops and reduces our House of deficit by replacing the Representatives presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sequester.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for the president to lead, outline for forces and devastate our the American people how military. But unfortunate- heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d replace the ly, our Commander-in- â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sequester,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and work with Chief still hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t produced Republicans to avert this a bill â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and neither has his threat to our troops and our D e m o c r a t i c - c o n t r o l l e d national security.

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Republican Vice President Hopeful Visits Southern Ohio

Cont. from page 1

Pictured is John Michael Montgomery performing at the Clermont County Fairgrounds waiting on the arrival of the Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan.

Pictured is Governor John Kasich (R) speaking to the crowd and gearing them up for the arrival of the Ryan's.

Pictured (L/R): Mother Betty Ryan Douglas, Wife Janna Ryan, Congressman Paul Ryan and John Michael Montgomery.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I hear a great deal of rhetoric coming from the Republican Party asking, "ARE YOU BETTER OFF?" I would like to take this opportunity to respond by telling my personal story of change and transition forward. In October 2008 at Shawnee State University, I had the opportunity to see (then Candidate, now) President Obama speak. I attended seeking change for my country, and learned that change, began with me. That evening for me, was a call to action. It left me with a sense of purpose I had never felt before. I found change that October evening and it was beautiful... Education was among the covered topics at the rally. I had been considering a return to school, but had no idea what I would like to do. Little did I know, I would have my answer just four months later. In January 2009, I was the 12th Juror selected to serve in the Adams County Common Pleas Courtroom of Judge Brett Spencer. The courtroom just simply felt like... home. I quickly realized my answer had been provided. Only two other times had I felt such certainty, the day I met my husband and the day I named my daughter. At the end of the day, I returned home and contacted a university to begin the admissions process. On September 11, I graduated with Honors from The National Society of Collegiate Scholars and received my Bacholers of Science in Paralegal Studies from Kaplan University. Also in attendance that evening was my young daughter, then age 9. As a result of our attendance, she became

interested in politics and has followed the Obama Administration. Now age 13, she is following the re-election campaign and has requested to volunteer. Her journey is just beginning. I can only imagine where she will go in life, but I know its forward. On September 9, we attended another Grassroots Event in Portsmouth, where Vice President Biden was the guest speaker. We are very proud to have stood among both parties featured on the 2012 democratic ticket. Now that I have witnessed change, I too must move forward. I have accepted a Fellowship with Organizing For America where I can work with the Obama Re-Election Campaign until the November Election. It's my way of saying, "Thank You", and paying my experience forward. Just like this country, I have wit-

nessed change and my journey too continues forward. This winter I will be getting my Ohio Notary Certification. In early 2013, I intend to return to Kaplan University for my Masters in Legal Studies. As a result of this majestic journey, I discovered that I am a strong woman. A woman who could triumph adversity, having overcome poverty, domestic violence and disability. A woman who when given the chance, is capable of doing great things. I believe in this administration, because it believes in me. It has given me hope, strength and courage. For the first time, I am confident and comfortable just being myself. So to those who ask, "Are You Better Off?" I simply say, "Why yes I am...Let me tell you a story..." Lisa McClurg West Union

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Master Gardener Training in October/November The Master Gardener Class will begin on October 9 at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room at Western Brown High School in Mt. Orab. The class is a training class to train volunteers to become OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. The expectation of the training is to have volunteers do community projects and volunteer to help others with gardening questions. This includes several things including helping with presentations, answering questions that come into the extension office and more. We will explain the details at the first class. Call Gi Gi Neal at 513-732-7070 or you can call me at 937-5152314 with any questions about the class. You can also call the OSU Extension Office in Brown Co. at 937378-6716 or in Highland Co. at 393-1918 and ask to be put in contact with a Master Gardener Volunteer. The registration material may be picked up at the OSU Extension Office in Adams, Brown, Clermont or Highland Counties. Adams County is handling the registration for this class and can be reached at 937-544-2339. The class will last 8 weeks and be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost of the class varies on your intentions. If you want to take the class and become a Master Gardener Volunteer the cost is $150 if you register prior to October 1. After that the cost will be $195. If you want to take the training, but do not want to become a volunteer the cost is $360. You may also attend individual days at a cost of $30 per day. For those who plan to attend for non-MG credit, even for single days, please let us know you plan to attend at least 5 business days prior to the date of the class if you want handouts available. We will not make extra anticipating walk-ins. We will make them available, but it will be a later date. The schedule for the class

will be subject to change, but this is the tentative schedule at this point. October 9 will cover the role of master gardener volunteers, soils, soil fertility and fertilizers; October 11 will cover insects dealing with vegetables and controls; October 16 we will cover tree ID and tree diseases followed by Wildlife damage to gardens and landscape, Oct. 18, and Oct. 23 are TBA as we have had to make some adjust-

vote on a proposed increase in the Beef Check-off for beef producers. You should have received information about this already. If not, you can read the information prior to voting. The dates for the vote will be September 24, 25 and 26. The voting will be held at the OSU Extension Offices during normal business hours throughout Ohio. Yes, I know that is during the Brown Co. Fair.

Beekeepers Everywhere I get calls from time to time about beekeeping or DAVID DUGAN a swarm of bees that have Guest Column somewhere. Extension Educator, appeared There are beekeepers ANR and Ohio throughout the area. I Valley EERA know there are beekeeper associations in Adams and Brown Counties. I am not ments. These dates will be aware of such a group in finalized soon. On Oct. 25 we Highland, however, educate will discuss the invasive me if there is. Please e-mail or insects that are becoming more call so I know. My e-mail is and more of an issue; Oct. 30 dugan.46@osu.edu and you we will cover woody orna- can call the Highland Co. mentals, Nov. 1 will be basic Extension Office at 937 393botany; November 6 will be 1918. held at the OSU Extension The Brown Co. group Office in Brown Co. on the meets on the second Tuesday Brown Co. Fairgrounds in of each month at the Western Georgetown. The Nov. 6 class Brown HS Community Room will be plant pathology; on at 7:00 p.m. The Adams Co. Nov. 8 we will go into plant group meets at the Bible propagation, Nov. 13 is not Baptist Church in West Union confirmed, on Nov. 15 we will on the first Thursday of each look at berry production and month at 7:00 p.m. vegetables; on Nov. 20 we will visit one of the locations for Farm Science Review our MG volunteers, The Ohio The Farm Science Veterans Home; then we will Review takes place again in cover more what Master London, on September 18, 19 Gardeners should know on and 20. The FSR is a 3 day Nov. 27. show that exhibits agriculture If you have additional with equipment and technoloquestions and would like to gy. If you have an interest in discuss these questions face to agriculture and have not face, stop by the Brown Co. attended the FSR in the past, Master Gardener Fair Booth at put it on your list this year. the Brown County Fair in the You can read more about the Merchants Building. Master FSR by going online at Gardeners will be there to help http://fsr.osu.edu answer questions for gardeners Tickets are available at all and information about the local OSU Extension Offices Master Gardener Program. at a reduced cost. The tickets are $8 if you buy them at the Beef Check-off Vote Coming FSR, or $5 if you buy them in Up advance of the week of the Coming up in just a few FSR at your local OSU days will be an opportunity to Extension Office.

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Local Government

Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 with the following members present: Brian Baldridge and Roger Rhonemus. Clerk Diane Ward and Assistant Clerk Linda Mendenhall were also present. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea. JFS Director Sue Fulton met with the board to discuss personnel. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to enter into Executive Session at 8:45 a.m. to discuss personnel with JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to reconvene at 9:10 a.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent,

Rhonemus, yea. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the transfers, additional appropriations, and advances. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea. Facilities Director Sally Hayslip met with the board to discuss the current status Energy Efficiency building improvements. Ms. Hayslip also discussed the office renovations and dog kennel update. Gary Duzan of The Portsmouth Insurance Agency, Inc., met with the board to personally extend an invitation to the Southern Ohio Medical Center Leadership Forum “Expedition 88 – Our Journey to Health” that is scheduled for October 1, 2012. Mr. Duzan informed the board that Dr. John Shupert and Dr. Angela Shupert are now a part of SOMC and will be participating in the programs. Mr. Duzan also discussed the ADAMHS Board and his affiliation as a board member It was moved by Roger

Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the bills. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the revised Limited English Proficiency Plan developed by the State of Ohio for Job & Family Services upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to enter into an agreement with Maximus Consulting Services, Inc., for professional services provided in 2013 for Domestic Relations Court Magistrate, Juvenile Court Magistrate, and Clerk of Courts Legal Services. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to proclaim September 17, 2012 through September 23, 2012 as

Constitution Week in Adams County. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea. Those present for the proclamation were as follows: D.A.R. Chapter Regent Jo Ann White, Secretary Linda Mendenhall, and member Shirley Pell. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the following travel: Tony Blevins, Regional Training, Chillicothe, OH, 9/12/12, $54.60, E.C.D./Flood & Bldg. – Holly Johnson, Amanda Fraley, David Lynch, Community Development Conference, Cambridge, OH, 11/7-9/12, $1,125.00. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea. Larry Heller and Melody Myers of the Sheriff’s Department met with the board to discuss budgetary concerns. E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson met with the board to discuss the following: CIC property viewing, Jaybird Road Project costs, Sunshine Ridge Waterline update,

Barnes Sewer - billings will go out for sewer charges on October 1, 2012, and the Ohio Department of Health would like the commissioners to voluntarily make the courthouse and other county properties a tobacco free campus in 2013. Facilities Director Sally Hayslip and E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson met with the board to discuss annex building office renovations. Prosecutor David Kelley, Sheriff Kimmy Rogers, and Dr. Larry Best met with the board to discuss jail physician services. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to enter into Executive Session at 1:21 p.m. with Prosecutor David Kelley, Sheriff Kimmy Rogers, and jail physician Dr. Larry Best to discuss personnel and potential litigation. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to reconvene at 1:37 p.m. Vote: Baldridge,

yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea. Judge Brett Spencer, Sheriff Kimmy Rogers, and Larry Heller met with the board to discuss the July 9, 2012 Adams County Board of Health jail report, jail inspections, and repairs. The board was informed that the grand jury is required by law to visit the jail and file a report for jail conditions; the grand jury inspected the jail two weeks ago. Both the state and health department are required to do annual inspections for the jail. The board also discussed a low level non-violent offender facility, Quasi Drug Court, and a planning commission for a facility in the future. Clerk of Courts Gary Gardner met with the board to discuss storage of court records. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to adjourn at 4:10 p.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea.

GUSTIN REALTY

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202 N. Pleasant Street, West Union, Ohio

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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,

mobile home, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, gas furnace, new wood burning F/P, C/A, county water, patio, 10x12 building, 14x70 storage trailer. $49,900. H27 - WEST UNION - 2.8 wooded acres with 640 SF frame home, would make nice weekend retreat or fixer-upper, 1 BR, 1bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, cistern, septic system. $19,000.

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.

R15 – WRIGHTSVILLE – 1.316 acres with DW located in cozy Ohio River community, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, gas furnace, C/A, wrap-around porch, 2-year-old roof, shed, 2 water taps & 2 septic tanks.. $59,900. - MAKE OFFER R17 - 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

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 2-story modern western cedar 3 BR home with a huge 2-story det. 3-car garage and loft. The home features a master BR with full bath on the first level and 2 BR and a full bath upstairs. The living room is nearly 21 feet long with a beautiful wood floor and wood burning F/P. A large dining room opens into the living room and also features a wood floor. A full kitchen and a laundry room are on the first level with an outside entrance into a large 19' X 27' screened-in back porch. The det. garage has a concrete floor and features a 2nd story two room art and craft studio that could also be converted into an apartment. Public water and electric have been installed underground and follow the winding driveway that leads through the woods and into the rock lined yard with fire pit and unique nature inspired landscaping. There are wide trails throughout the property that are ideal for peaceful walks or 4 wheeling -you will think you are in a national park! If you love nature and privacy, you will love it here! This property can serve as a permanent home, week-end retreat or hunting lodge and borders a public blacktop road yet is less than 15 minutes from town. PRICE REDUCED TO $239,900. F3 – MANCHESTER – 101.452 acres with approx. 20

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

ment, 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.

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

BUILDING LOTS

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, base-

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 B4 – NEW LISTING – WINCHESTER – Full-time day care/learning center, fully stocked and state licensed for 36 children, large playground and parking lot with school bus pick-up and drop-off, 4 classrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen & dining room, office, laundry room, storage room, new furnace & windows, business provides good income. $94,500. 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 18, 2012 - The Informer

West Union Village Council The West Union Village Council met its regular session at 7:00 p.m. on August 28,, at the Municipal Building, with Mayor Ted Grooms presiding. Call to order, the pledge to the flag and roll call: John Lafferty present, Steve Rothwell present, Benny McCarty present, Jason Buda - present, Randy Brewer - present, Neil Morrison - present; also in attendance: Tanya Johnson Clerk, Shelley Gifford Treasurer, Jerry Kirker Village Administrator/Fire Chief, Roy Stricklett - Police Chief, Lisa Rothwell Copeland - Solicitor. Visitors: Ty Pell, Holly Johnson, Terri J. Motil. Motion by Benny McCarty to approve the Minutes of 8-14-12 as distributed, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Motion by Steve Rothwell to approve payment of bills submitted, second by Randy Brewer, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Mayor Ted Grooms introduced Ty Pell, candidate for Adams County Commissioner; Pell just wanted to observe our meeting and asked if the Council had any question for him. His office has an open door policy for anyone. Terri Motil, EMS, discussed number of runs, life squad vehicles, new training and restructuring of the EMS. Report from Jerry Kirker, Village Administrator/Fire Chief 1. Aaron Wolfe EPA has been working with the employees on a few problems at the waste water plant. 2. A pump went down at the Copeland lift station, but has been repaired. 3. Received a price to take down and remove the Street Department building $3,790.00. 4. Kirker is getting a price for a new roof for the equipment building. 5. The employees are still working on getting all the new meters in. 6. Flushing the fire hydrants will start next week. 7. The employees have

been repairing a few bad water lines in the Village. 8. Random drug testing will be starting for the Village employees. 9. Discussion on the markings on the streets for the Main Street replacement, Water Tower, and North Loop replacement projects. 10. Discussion on the selling of the old water meters. 11. The Village has received the tap fee from the Adams County Commissioner for $27,825.00 and the 16 customers that have paid their connection fee will be reimbursed. Holly Johnson, Economic Development spoke to Council on the sewer project, a lot purchased on CIC Boulebard, Demo Dollars being used in the Village and a sidewalk on St. Rt. 41. Report from Roy Stricklett, Police Chief 1. Maintenance log for cruiser 605 was passed around for Council to see, no action was taken. 2. Amnesty Days will be September 4 thru September 14. 3. Discussion on having a lap top in the cruisers and a soft ware program, where the Officer can run a tag without the assistance of the dispatcher. 4. Discussion on the Optotraffic Control, Council would like to meet with a representative next Council meeting, the Solicitor has requested a new contract to review before next meeting. Lisa Rothwell Copeland, Solicitor discussed sidewalk ordinance, and a new update with the laws for the Police Department. Mayor Grooms told Council the Mayor's Court was finished with CRS and he was working for a replacement for the Zoning Board. The Mayor discussed the parking beside the old jail and some properties that needed to be cleaned up and bushes removed. Also, the Mayor spoke to Council on the electric company distribution service, the Treasurer Shelley Gifford will get more infor-

mation or a representative to come to the next Council meeting. Council member John Lafferty spoke about fixing the Bischoff building on Main Street and the tax levies, Council decided to have a special meeting for tax levies, Council member Buda will set a date for this special meeting. Council member Jason Buda discussed a few items with Council: software for the Fire Department and input for changes in the Zoning Ordinance. Council member Randy Brewer had a few complaints on the South Street property not being mowed. Motion by Neil Morrison to purchase a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria - $12,035.00, after much discussion, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: 4 yea, Jason Buda and Randy Brewer - nay, motion passed. Council member Neil Morrison discussed a payroll deduction for dues for the Police Officers, Council declined. Motion by Neil Morrison to reimburse Officer Shawn Grooms for a remote for a shock collar for the K-9 Unit, second by John Lafferty, roll call vote: 5 yea, Jason Buda nay, motion passed. Motion by Steve Rothwell to pay the reimbursement for the shock collar out of the K-9 Unit Fund, second by Randy Brewer, roll call vote: 5 yea, Neil Morrison - nay, motion passed. Also, Council member Neil Morrison discussed the Yard Sale Ordinance, the Solicitor will check into this matter. Motion by Benny McCarty for executive session O.R.C. 121.22G1, personnel dismissal, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea. Motion by Jason Buda to return to regular session, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea. Motion by Neil Morrison to adjourn, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, meeting adjourned.

Adams County Land Transfers TJR to David W. and Catherine H. Brownell, 6.00 acres, Tiffin Twp., $28,000. Arcoma Day to Carolyn S. Day, 2.099 acres, Tiffin Twp., $2.00. Estate of Mary Catherine Bennington to Kevin W. and Jarrett F. Cooper, 0.39 acres, West Union Village, $104,000.

West Ohio Conference of United Methodist Church to Bentonville Community Church, 1.289 acres, Sprigg Twp., $110,350. Kristina M. Willis, Trustee and Keystone Bales Trust to Thomas A. and Shuyuan Martinkovic, 124.053 Jefferson Twp. and 22.915 acres Brush

Creek Twp., $225,000. William C. and Diane K. Lewis, Trustee and Lewis Family Trust to William R. and Patty L. Wilmoth, 0.841 acres, Seaman Village, $8,500. Leon and Nora M. Yutzy to James Levi and Megan Hymer, 15.359 acres, Winchester Twp., $52,500.

Adams County Court Of Common Pleas

MARRIAGE REPORT

Donald Earl Atkins, 59 and Della Mae Atkins, 54, both of Seaman. Tyler Wade Miller, 25 and Brittnie Rhae Grooms, 26, both of Seaman. William Kelly Foster Jr., 22, of Cincinnati

and Desirae' Dawn Shoemaker, 24, of Peebles. Earl Wayne Northam, 45 and Connie Faye Moore, 48, both of Winchester. Jason Wayne Grooms, 37, of West Union and Diana Chanell Moore, 28, of Winchester.

United Producers Inc. - Hillsboro Sale date September 10 Total Headage 731 Total Hogs 186 Total Cattle 219 Total Sheep/Lambs 225 Goats 101 Hogs Headage 45 #1Carcass Sows Headage 16 Light Heavy Boars Headage 10 Light Heavy Feeder Pigs Headage 115 By Head CWT. Cattle Headage 25 Choice Steers Holstein Steers Choice Heifers Cow/Calf Pairs

Low

High

$70.00

$37.50 $38.00

$42.00 $40.00

$28.00 $17.50

$5.00 $40.00

$110.00 $95.00 $110.00 $1,100.00

Cows Headage 60 Comm & Utility Canner/Cutter

$70.00 $50.00

$86.00 $70.00

Bulls Headage 4 All Bulls

$80.00

$99.00

Feeder Cattle Headage 130 Yearling Steers (600-800) $90.00 Yearling Heifers (600-800) $85.00 Steer Calves (300-600) $125.00 Heifer Calves (300-600) $110.00 Back to Farm Calves Headage 7 Bulls (75-110 lbs.) $50.00

$40.00 $65.00

$118.25 $105.00 $118.00 $1,175.00

Sheep/Lambs Headage 225 Choice Wools $87.00 Choice Clips $87.00 Roasters $135.00 Feeder Lambs $120.00 Aged Slaughter Sheep $43.00 Goats Headage 101 All Goats $25.00

CLASSIFIEDS Office Equipment For Sale

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

Services Offered SERVICES OFFERED

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

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE

Eliminate your heating bills. OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southern Ohio Classics 937-7252431. 9/18

STONEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. TFN

SERVICES OFFERED

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

SERVICES OFFERED

Bayless Plumbing Small jobs and big jobs. Cell 937 798-9061 or Home 937 549-4247. 9/18

$165.00 $143.00

$100.00

$110.00 $100.00 $177.50 $150.00 $62.00 $140.00

SERVICES OFFERED

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

Homes For Sale 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

Homes/Mobiles For Rent

Misc. For Sale For Sale

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

For Rent

3 bedroom mobile home on Union Hill Rd in Peebles. No pets. $450.00 month plus $450.00 deposit. Call 937 386-0052. 9/25

For Sale

Kenmore Gas Range. Black with hood. Self cleaning oven. Call 937 549-4190. 9/18

No Hunting or Trespassing

For Sale

No Hunting or Trespassing

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

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

For Sale

Camping

Christmas decorations. All kinds inside and outside. Very good condition. Call 937 5494190. 9/25

For Rent

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

For Sale

SERVICES OFFERED

Bayless, Jones Concrete Flatwork, Driveways, Sidewalk and garage. Cell 937 798-9061 or Home 937 5494247. 9/18

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!

Inside small doors $250.00 New 12 foot garage door sealer. New craft items box $250.00. New material box $10.00. Call 937 549-4190. 9/25

Free kittens to good home. Call 937 549-1905. 9/18

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Adams County Court of Common Pleas CRIMINAL DIVISION State of Ohio vs. Kayla L. Riley, Journal Entry Filed. Upon Notification of the Probation Department That Defendant's GED Testing is Scheduled, Must Continue Review Until 10-31-12 at 3 PM. State of Ohio vs. Troy Ward, Entry: Community Control Termination Filed. State of Ohio vs. Anderson Tomlin, Journal Entry Filed. As More Than One Year Has Passed Since The Defendant's Driving Privileges Were Suspended, The Court Finds The Motion Of Defendant Would Be Moot. State of Ohio vs. Kevin Hacker, Judgment Entry On Sentence Filed. Defendant Sentence to 5 Yrs Community Control, Adams County Jail From 12-21-12 to 12-28-12 Unless $500.00 Paid Before 1221-12. Shall Make Regularly & Timely Child Support Payments Plus Additional 20% In Arrearage Reduction. State of Ohio vs. Tena Sirk, Journal Entry Filed. Hearing On Motion To Modify Bond Is Set For 9-10-12 at 10 AM. State of Ohio vs. Tena Sirk, Journal Entry Filed. Court Finds Defendant Has Violated Probation Conditions; Bond Continues, Modification Denied, Matter Set For Sentencing On 9-24-12 at 2:45 PM. State of Ohio vs. Billy Kennedy, Journal Entry Filed. Motion To Vacate Trial Is Granted, Change Of Plea Is Set For 10-17-12 at 1 PM; Sentencing Set For 11-7-12 at 8:15 PM. State of Ohio vs. Rickey Bowens, Journal Entry Filed. Defendant's Motion For Judicial Release Not Well Taken And Is Denied. State of Ohio vs. Andrew Lang, Order Filed. The Court Accept The Nolle Prosequi And This Matter Is Dismissed Without Prejudice. State of Ohio vs. Paul A. Campbell, Journal Entry Filed. Court Finds That Defendant Was Properly Given Credit, And It Appears That New Motion Is Seeking Same Remedy As The First. State of Ohio vs. Rickey Bowens, Journal Entry Filed. Defendant's Motion For Judicial Release Not Well Taken And Is Denied. State of Ohio vs. Michael Eldridge, Journal Entry Filed. Defendant Having Been Arrested On A Capias For Failure To Appear, Bond Is Set At $10,000 Cash or Surety, Suppression Reset For 1-2-13 at 8:30 AM, Final Pretrial on 130-13 at 10 AM and Jury Trial for 2-13 & 2-14-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Jayson Tackett, Judgment Entry On Sentence Filed. Defendant Sentence to 4 Yrs At ORDC With Credit For 154 Days Served To Run Consecutive To 20110157 CRi, Mandatory Fine of $7500 Is Waived Due To Timely Filed Affidavit Of Indigency. State of Ohio vs. John D. Combs, Judgment Entry On Sentence Filed. Defendant Convicted Of Assault, Sentenced To 1 Year ODRC, Not Contact With Victim Or His Family, Pay Costs. State of Ohio vs. Desirae Raines, Journal Entry Filed. Defendant Permitted Addition Driving Privileges To Assist Step-Father Only. State of Ohio vs. Kaleb Apgar, Pre-Trial Order Filed. Final Pretrial on 12-12-12 at 10:00 AM and Jury Trial on 13-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Jayson Tackett, Judgment Entry On Sentence Filed. Defendant Convicted Of Escape, F2, Sentenced To 3 Yrs ODRC, Consecutive To Case #20110114, Credit For 12 Days, Pay Costs. State of Ohio vs. Terry Morgan, Judgment Entry On Sentence Filed. Defendant Sentenced To 1 YR Community Control, 3 Months Intensive Supervision, 100 HRS of Community Service and $250.00 Fine. State of Ohio vs. Justin Conley, Entry Filed. Defendant Is Permitted To Change Residence. State of Ohio vs. Charles Wilson, Journal Entry Filed. Motion For Treatment In Lieu Of Conviction Is Not Well Taken And Hereby Denied; Motion For Reinstatement of

O.R. Bond is Also Denied. State of Ohio vs. Sharon Sites, Entry For Continuance Filed. Matter Is Continued Until 9-17-12 at 3:15 PM. State of Ohio vs. Denise Thornberry, Plea of Guilty, Judgment Entry of Guilty Filed. Defendant Plead Guilty To 3 CTS: Trafficking In Drugs, F-5; Sentencing Set For 10-17-12 at 3 PM. State of Ohio vs. Lindsay Nevil, Journal Entry Filed. Defendant Tested Positive for Opiates; Pursuant To Medical Treatment 8-30-12, Change of Plea is Set For 9-18-12 at 12 PM; Sentencing Set For 10-2412 at 1:30 PM, Defendant Is Not Permitted To Drive; License Were Confiscated. State of Ohio vs. Derek Edinger, Journal Entry Filed. Defendant Wishes To Continue Hearing, Request Is Granted Hearing Reset For 10-17-12 at 9:30 AM. State of Ohio vs. Mark S. Koller, Judgment Entry On Sentence Filed, Defendant Convicted Of AGG/TRAF/DRUGS, F4, Sentenced to 1 YR ODRC, Concurrent to Case #20120098 For A Total Of 4 Years, 3 Days Jail Credit, 1 YR License Suspension Post Release, Pay Costs. State of Ohio vs. John W. Embree, Entry Filed. Change of Plea Hearing Continued to 9-512 at 12:30 PM. State of Ohio vs. James Nichols, Administrative Judge's Journal Entry Filed. Jane Horne Shall Prepare A Complete Transcript Of Proceedings. State of Ohio vs. Aaron Blanton, Entry Filed. Defendants Bond Is Reduced To $50,000 O.R. State of Ohio vs. Kristina Grooms, Journal Entry Filed. Hearing On Treatment In Lieu Is Set For 10-31-12 at 9:15 AM. State of Ohio vs. Mark S. Koller, Judgment entry On Sentence Filed. Defendant Convicted Of Ill/Man/Drugs, F2, Sentenced To 4 YRS ODRC, Concurrent To Case #20120069, 15 Days Jail Credit, License Suspension For 3 Years, $5000 Fine, Pay Costs. State of Ohio vs. Thomas Cook, Entry Filed. Defendant is Permitted To Move. State of Ohio vs. Jessilyn Gilman, Journal Entry Filed. Defendant Appeared On A Bond Violation And Tested Positive For Opiates, Bond Revoked And Set At $20,000 Cash/Surety, Matter Set For Hearing On 9-10-12 at 12 PM. State of Ohio vs. Jessilyn Gilman, Entry Filed. Defendant Was Tested For Drugs And Tested Negative, O.R. Bond Is Reinstated, Defendant To Report For Testing Every Monday, Commencing 9-1712. State of Ohio vs. Aaron Blanton, Journal Entry On Arraignment Filed. Bond Set At $50,000.00 O.R., Plus Conditions. $60.00 I.D.S.F. Due Within 60 Days And $25.00 Indigent Application Fee Due Within 7 Days. State of Ohio vs. Aaron Blanton, Journal Entry - - Order Assigning Counsel Filed. Richard Campbell Appointed As Counsel. State of Ohio vs. Charles W. Savage II, Entry Modifying Bond Filed. Defendant's Bond Is Modified To Allow The Defendant To Leave The State Of Ohio On 9-6-12 and Return On The Evening Of 9-7-12 To Attend And Perform Funeral Services. State of Ohio vs. Cassey Smalley, Journal Entry Filed. Atty Rothwell Is Permitted Withdraw And Atty Corbin Is Appointed. The Pretrial Scheduled For 10-31-12 is Rescheduled 11-16-12 at 9:30 AM. State of Ohio vs. Dennis May, Pre-trial Order Filed. Final Pretrial On 10-31-12 at 10:30 AM and Jury Trial on 1119 & 11-20-12 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Arthur Crone, Journal Entry On Arraignment Filed. Bond Set At $50,000.00 Cash/Surety/10% Plus Conditions. $60.00 I.D.S.F. Due Within 60 Days And $25.00 Indigent Application Fee Due Within 7 Days. State of Ohio vs. Arthur Crone, Journal Entry - - Order Assigning Counsel Filed. Nicholas Ring Appointed As Counsel. State of Ohio vs. Heather Snider, Journal Entry On Arraignment Filed. Bond Set At

$50,000.00 Cash/Surety/10% Plus Conditions. $60.00 I.D.S.F. Due Within 60 Days And $25.00 Indigent Application Fee Due Within 7 Days. State of Ohio vs. Heather Snider, Journal Entry - - Order Assigning Counsel Filed. Sarah Shelton Appointed As Counsel. State of Ohio vs. Brandon Powell, Journal Entry On Arraignment Filed. Bond Set At $50,000.00 Cash/Surety/10%, Plus Conditions. $60.00 I.D.S.F. Due Within 60 Days and $25.00 Indigent Application Fee Due Within 7 Days. State of Ohio vs. Brandon Powell, Journal Entry - - Order Assigning Counsel Filed. Richard Campbell Appointed As Counsel. State of Ohio vs. Michael T. Burke, Journal Entry On Arraignment Filed. Bond Set At $30,000.00 Cash/Surety/10% Plus Conditions. $60.00 I.D.S.F. Due within 60 Days and $25.00 Indigent Application Fee Due Within 7 Days. State of Ohio vs. Michael T. Burke, Journal Entry - Order Assigning Counsel Filed. C Nicholas Ring Appointed As Counsel. State of Ohio vs. Nicholas Walls, Journal Entry on Arraignment Filed. Bond Set At $10,000.00 O.R., Plus Conditions. $60.00 I.D.S.F. Due Within 60 Days And $25.00 Indigent Application Fee Due Within 7 Days. State of Ohio vs. Nicholas Walls, Journal Entry - - Order Assigning Counsel Filed. Richard Campbell Appointed As Counsel. Civil Cases Bank of America, N.A. vs. Guy C. Starrett. Action: Foreclusures. Bank of America, N.A. vs. Walter Messer Jr. Action: Foreclosures. Civil Division National Bank of Adams County vs. Elzie Centers, Dismissal Entry Filed. This Matter Is Dismissed Without Prejudice. Osborne Estates Llc vs. Adams Co. Board of Revision, Administrative Judge's Journal Entry Filed. Honorable David Sunderland Has recused Himself And Judge Corbin Will Continue With The Case. Pretrial on 9-25-12 at 11 AM. Bac Home Loans Servicing, L.P vs. Gordon W. Fite, Amended Judgment Entry Confirming Sale and Ordering Distribution of Sale Proceeds Filed. American Family Insurance Co vs. Stephen E. Hoop, Journal Entry Filed. Non-Oral Hearing Set 10-26-12 at 8 AM. Terry Wamsley vs. Hanson Aggregates Davon, Llc, Journal Entry Filed. Court Issued no Sanctions Against Attorney Miller For His Failure To Appear For Hearing on 5-1412. Silas E. Wagner vs. Angela L. Waits, Judgment Entry On Jury Verdict Filed. The Jury Returned Its Verdict In Favor Of The Plaintiff. Ronald J. Stephenson vs. Donnie's Mobile Home Sales, Agreed Entry Filed. Parties Reached An Agreement On The Contempt Issued. JP Morgan Chase Bank, Natl Asoc vs. Billy parker, Finding and Decree In Foreclosure and for Reformation of Mortgage Filed. If Sums Due Are Not Paid Within 3 Days An Order Of Sale Shall Be Issued. Patricia Kimberly vs. Village of West Union, Entry Granting Defendant's Motion For Summary Judgment Filed. It Is Ordered That The Final Judgment Be Entered In Favor Of The Defendant. National Bank Adams County vs. Janis Buda, Dismissal Entry Filed. This Matter Is Dismissed Without Prejudice. Capital One Bank USA, N.A. vs. James D. Rosselot, Affidavit and Notice of Garnishment of Property Other Than Personal Earnings and Answer of Garnishee Filed. FCM Rail, Ltd vs. Clayton Railroad Construction, Affidavit Order And Notice of Garnishment of Property Other Than Personal Earnings and Answer of Garnishee Filed. Patricia L. Berry vs. Ronald Dean Bowling, Entry

Filed. Defendant Is Granted Until 9-10-12 to Amend Counterclaim. US Bank National Association vs. Rudi A. Vogel, Court Trial Order Filed. Trial To The Court On 12-28-12 at 9 AM. US Bank National Assocation vs. Rudi A. Vogel, Scheduling Order Filed. Final Pre-trial On 12-3-12 at 11 AM and Trial To The court On 1228-12 at 9 AM. Railroad Protective Services vs. Clayton Railroad Const., Llc, Judgment Entry Filed. Judgment Awared To Plaintiff. Camellia Carol Morgan, Admnr vs. Kelly Morgan, Pretrial Order Jury Trial Filed. Trial By Jury On 8-13-13 at 9 AM. Camellia Carol Morgan, Admnr vs. Kelly Morgan, Scheduling Order Filed. Final Pre-trial On 8-2-13 at 1 PM and Trial To Jury On 8-13-13 at 9 AM. Asset Acceptance, Llc vs. Sean A. Humphrey, Judgment Entry Filed. Judgment For Plaintiff. Bank of America, N.A. vs. James Longhauser, Journal Entry Filed. Defendant Filed A Pro SE Response, Judgment Was Granted Inadvertently On 8-16-12, Judgment Is Set Aside, Telephone Conference Set For 10-26-12 at 2 PM. Brady Hull vs. Sherry Barr, Pre-trial Order Jury Trial Filed. Trial By Jury On 7-23-13 at 9 AM. Brady Hull vs. Sherry Barr, Scheduling Order Filed. Final Pre-trial On 7-12-13 at 11:30 AM and Trial To Jury On 7-23-13 at 9 AM. Brian K. Powell vs. Roger Joe Ward, Telephone Conference Notice, Telephone Conference Checklist Filed. Telephone Conference On 1116-12 at 1 PM. Brian K. Powell vs. Roger Joe Ward, Entry Filed. Motion To Compel Seeks An Order Compelling Defendants To Respond Immediately To Request For Admissions. Bank of America, N.A. vs. Anita G. Evans, Journal Entry Filed. Non-Oral Hearing On 12-28-12. JP Morgan Case Bank vs. Robin Hammock, Journal Entry Filed. The Judgment Entry Granting Summary Judgment Placed On Record In Journal 312 P 48 Filed 8-28-12 Is Set Aside And Held For Naught. Fifth Third Mortgage Co vs. Joseph Fleshman Jr., Final Judgment Entry Filed. If Sums Not Paid In 3 Days An Order Of Sale Shall Be Issued. Cach, Llc, Llc vs. Debra K. Disher, Notice Of Settlement And Dismissal Filed. Mark Cox vs. Brown County Construction Co., Telephone Conference Notice, Telephone Conference Checklist Filed. Telephone Conference On 11-16-12 at 10 AM. Lvnv Funding Llc vs. Kathy Rose, Affidavit, Order and Notice Of Garnishment And Answer Of Garnishee Filed. Michael Edgington vs. Adams County, Telephone Conference Notice, Telephone Conference Checklist Filed. Telephone Conference On 1116-12 at 2 PM. Northpointe Bank vs. Penny Rogers, Default Judgment Entry And Decree Of Foreclosure Filed. If Sums Due Are Not Paid Within 3 Days An Order Of Sale Shall Be Issued. J.V.D.S. & S. Partnership vs. Unknown Heirs, Executors, Judgment Entry Filed. Motion For Default Granted, If Sums Due And Cost Not Paid Within 3 Days, Order Of Sale Shall Issue. US Bank National Assocation vs. Howard R. Shuemake, Entry Granting Motion To Dismiss On Grounds Other Than On The Merits Filed. Bank of America, N.A. vs. Isaac R. Ricketts Jr., Judgment Entry Filed. If Sums Are Not Paid In 3 Days An Order Of Sale Shall Be Issued. Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. vs. Carla R. Grooms, Agreed Judgment Entry Filed. Defendant In Default, Payment Agreement Made. Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. vs. Carla R. Grooms, Judgment Entry Filed. Judgment In Favor Of Plaintiff. Tressie E. Stricklett vs. Adams County Ohio Valley Schools, Telephone

Conference Notice, Telephone Conference Checklist Filed. Telephone Conference On 1116-12 at 10:45 AM. Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Crystal R. Moore, Judgment Entry Filed. If Sums Due Are Not Paid Within 3 Days An Order Of Sale Shall Be Issued. Old National Bank vs. Jeri Ellen Brannen, Judgment Entry Granting Motion For Extension Of Time To File Answer Filed. It Is Ordered That The Defendants Jeri Mahaffey, Teri S Adkins & Todd Adkins Are Granted An Additional 30 Days To Answer Plaintiff's Complaint. DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION Linda Jones vs. Jimmy Daniel Jones, Magistrate's Decision And Judgment Entry On Contempt Filed. On Review, Sentence of 54 Days Must Remain Suspended, Hearing Set For 11-8-12 at 12:15 PM. Angela Kay Bolton vs. Roger Lee Bolton, Magistrate's Order Filed. Court Reserves Judgment On Contempt; Matter Continued Until 12-612 at 8:30 AM. Angela C. Couch vs. Carl B. Couch, Magistrate's Decision And Judgment Entry Filed. The Administrative Fee Arrearage Is Waived And The motion Filed 6-30-10 Is Dismissed. Tandra Curtis vs. Walter Lee Curtis, Notice Of Hearing And Order To Appear Filed. Hearing On Failure To Pay Support Set For 10-18-12 at 2:15 PM. Rita Madden vs. David Madden, Magistrate's Decision And Judgment Entry Filed. Obligor Found In Contempt As First Offender, 30 Day Jail Sentence Suspended, Hearing Set For 10-23-12 at 2:15 PM. Sharon Grooms vs. Bryan Grooms, Magistrate's Order Filed. The Motion To Release Guardian Ad Litem Funds Is Granted. Jennifer A. Baldwin vs. Jason W. Baldwin, Agreed Judgment Entry Filed. Parties Have Reached An Agreement On Custody & Visitation. Melissa Hubbard vs. Paul C. Hubbard, Magistrate's Order Filed. Jail Sentence Of 30 Days Remains Suspended. Hearing On 12-6-12 at 8:30 AM. Sandra Y. Hall vs. Ned A. Hall, Judgment Entry Filed. It Is Ordered That The Child Support Obligation For The Older Minor child Is Terminated Effective 8-1-12. Tina M. Eberle vs. Robert W. Eberle, Magistrate's Order Filed. Obligor Has Been Found In Contempt, Sentence Remains Suspended, Hearing Set For 12-17-12 at 12:15 PM. Susan M. Broten vs. Michael Rapp, Magistrate's Decision And Judgment Entry Filed. Hearing Continued to 10-23-12 at 1:15 PM, Capias Shall Be Issued If Defendant Fails To Appear. Dawn Michelle Stout vs. Jeffrey L. Stout, Magistrate's Decision And Judgment Entry Filed. The Court Finds That The Issues Raised By This UIFSA Petition Have Been Before The Court And Ruled Upon From Therefore RES JUDICATA. The Court Will Not Make A Retroactive Support Order. Briana Applegate vs. Roger Applegate Jr., Magistrate's Order Filed. Defendant Found In Contempt, 60 Day Jail Sentence Suspended Upon Payment. Hearing Scheduled For 10-2312 at 1:15 PM. Defendant Must Appear or Capias Shall Be Issued For Arrest. Cynthia Diane Burns vs. Matthew Lee Burns, Magistrate's Order Filed. Court Reserves Finding Matter Set For 10-25-12 at 12:15 PM. Bradley Shoemaker vs. Cassie Shoemaker, Magistrate's Decision And Judgment Entry Filed. Hearing

Continued to 10-11-12 at 1:15 PM. Capias Shall Issue For Defendant If Failure To Appear. Michelle Mack vs. Mark Mack, Supplemental Entry Filed. Child Support Arrearage Shall Be Immediately Reduced To Zero. Jennifer L. Pollitt vs. John Wayne Pollitt Jr., Magistrate's Decision And Judgment Entry Filed. Motion Filed on 9-21-11 is Dismissed, Cost Taxed To Defendant. Tonya Evans vs. Michael Evans, Entry Filed. Hearing On Motions Is Set For 11-5-12 at 10 AM. Tonya Evans vs. Michael Evans, Agreed Entry Filed. Payment Made By Plaintiff Fulfilled His Spousal Support Obligations, In Lieu Of QDRO, Parties Agreed To A Division Of Retirement Account. Amy Mefford vs. Mark Mefford, Magistrate's Decision, Judgment Entry Filed. Defendant Is Released From Jail, Hearing On 11-1-12 at 1:15 PM. Bradley W. Fletcher vs. Brittany Fletcher, Magistrate's Decision And Judgment Entry Filed. Sentence Remains Suspended, on Condition That The OBligor Pay Amount As Ordered; Hearing Set For 1023-12 at 2:15 PM. Timothy Yancy Gordley vs. Stephanie Hanson-Gordley, Notice of Hearing And Order To Appear Filed. Hearing On Failure To Pay Support Set For 10-18-12 at 9:30 AM. Melissa Cate vs. Raymond Cate, Magistrate's Order Filed. Court Reserves Finding Today, Hearing Set For 12-13-12 at 2:15 PM. Tara L. Thompson vs. Robert G. Thompson, Magistrate's Order Filed. Capias Recalled; Matter Set For Hearing 11-15-12 at 12:15 PM. Rebecca Jameson vs. Aaron P. Jameson, Notice of Hearing and Order To Appear Filed. Hearing On Failure To Pay Support Set For 10-18-12 at 2:15 PM. Samuel E. Crawford vs. Ashley A. Crawford, Agreed Judgment Entry Filed. Father Is Granted Sole Custody; Mother Shall Have Supervised Visitation, Tyler Cantrell Is Appointed As GAL and Further Hearing Is Set For 116-12 at 2 PM. Meghann Patterson vs. Vincent Patterson, Notice of Hearing and Order To Appear Filed. Hearing On Failure To Pay Support Set For 10-18-12 at 2:15 PM. Robert T. Elkins vs. Lori R. Elkins, Notice of Hearing and Order To Appear Filed. Hearing On Failure To Pay Support Set For 10-25-12 at 2:15 PM. Ericka Francis vs. Timothy E. Francis, Magistrate's Decision and Judgment Entry Filed. Divorce Granted To Plaintiff. Sabrina Lofton vs. Jared Lofton, Magistrate's Decision Filed. Marriage Dissolved. Sabrina Lofton vs. Jared Lofton, Judgment Entry Decree Of Dissolution Filed. Marriage Dissolved. Robert B. Elliott vs. Valerie Elliott, Magistrate Decision Filed. Dissolution Granted. Robert B. Elliott vs. Valerie Elliott, Judgment Entry Decree of Dissolution Filed. Rebecca Williams vs. Kelly Williams, Mutual Restraining Order Magistrate's Order 75 (I) Order Filed. Parties Are Restrained. Rebecca Williams vs. Kelly Williams, Judgment Entry Filed. Matter Set For Hearing On 10-22-12 at 10 AM. Domestic Cases Rebecca Williams vs. Kelly Williams, Action: Divorce With 2 Children. Samantha Hunt vs. Brian K. Hunt, Action: Divorce With Children

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Lady went to the store to get a chicken. Going through the cooler aisle to get a three pound chicken. All that was available were 2 1/2 pound chickens. The lady asked the store clerk, "Does these chickens get any bigger." the store clerk replied, "No mam, they are all dead." If two is a couple and three is a crowd, What is four and five? Nine! Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere! George Perry

Cuffs and Collars Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers Central Ohio In August, state wildlife and watercraft officers teamed up to work a stream litter and boating compliance project on the Mad River in Champaign County. Officers contacted 24 recreational users. They issued 18 summonses for open containers of alcohol, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, no personal flotation devices (PFDs), and two warnings for unregistered watercraft. In addition, felony drug charges are being presented to the Champaign County prosecutor on one man found in possession of a variety of pills. Those cited posted $150 in the Champaign County Municipal Court. In July, Fayette County Wildlife Officer John Coffman received an anonymous tip around 1:00 a.m. of suspicious activity on the Deer Creek Wildlife Area. When Officer Coffman arrived to the area he found 12 individuals, five driving four-wheel drive trucks in circles along a waterway. The excessive traffic created a mud track almost an acre in size destroying wildlife habitat. The same group was at the area the night before and left many empty bottles and litter. The group received nine citations and was escorted off the area. Southeast Ohio In mid- to late summer of each year, state wildlife officers receive and investigate numerous ginseng complaints. Many of these complaints involve individuals harvesting wild ginseng before September 1, the start of the legal harvest season.

Other common ginseng violations include harvesting ginseng without permission from the landowner, possessing uncertified dry ginseng during the closed season, and not keeping accurate ginseng harvest records. The harvesting of ginseng is not permitted on stateowned lands. In early August 2012, Forest Officer Nick Appleman was patrolling in

Zaleski State Forest when he observed a vehicle parked near the state forest boundary. Suspecting the occupants of the vehicle could be illegally digging yellow root or ginseng on state forest property, Officer Appleman waited in the area and eventually observed two individuals emerge from the state forest. Officer Appleman contacted the two individuals and saw that each had a digging tool and back pack filled with freshly dug yellow root. In one of the packs, Officer Appleman found nine freshly harvested ginseng roots. Officer Appleman charged the two individuals with multiple state forest violations and turned over the illegal ginseng to State Wildlife Officer Jared Abele. At a later date, Officer Abele and Officer Appleman contacted the same individual at his residence to further investigate

the ginseng violation. During the investigation, the officers discovered ginseng inside the residence. One hundred eightyeight uncertified dry ginseng roots were seized from the individual. Officer Abele issued the individual a summons for harvesting the nine ginseng roots out of season and a summons was issued for possessing uncertified dry ginseng during the closed season. Officer Appleman cited the same individual for harvesting yellow root on state forest property. The individual was found guilty on all charges in the Vinton Count y Court. The individual was ordered to pay fines and court cost totaling $746. The individual also received nine months of reporting probation and 40 hours of community service. A day in the life of a wildlife officer in Athens County. It started early one morning in August with a call of a possible black cat observation, which turned out to be a week old observation with no pictures or other documentation. The next call was about an alligator in a farm pond. After responding, the observation was a week old and no sign of a three-foot alligator in the pond. The next call was an injured red-tail hawk in a bus lane of a local elementary school. The school was going to be dismissing students in 20 minutes. The hawk was captured and transported to rehab without incident, and led to the next call of the mysterious death of a whitetailed deer in the neighboring county. The deer had suffered injuries from a car accident and had died next to a farm pond. It is never a dull moment for a wildlife officer..

Judge Alan Foster Richard D. Naylor, Cincinnati, 72/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Amy L. Oneil, Loveland, 79/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00. Crystal A. Morrison, Portsmouth, 73/55, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Steven C. Stratton, Peebles, Fail Control, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00. Gerald E. Muth, Fairfield, Fail Stop Sign, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00. Paul C. Nicely, Bethel, Marked Lanes, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00. Ricky A. Moore, Waverly, 70/60, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Freer R. Mace III, Florence KY, 77/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00. Kelly R. Lewis, Lynx, No Helmet / Eye P, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00. Raymond E. Seaman Jr., West Union, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Landon Conley, West Union, Seat Belt / DR, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00. Angelique S. Willis, Cincinnati, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Kenneth W. Corrill, West Union, Seat Belt / DR, Dismissed. Jeffrey D. Reilly, Peebles, Seat Belt / DR, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00. William H. Howard, Miamisburg, 68/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Harry R. Cyrus, Wayne WV, 74/55, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Johnny D. Montgomery, Manchester, Drug Parapherna, Dismissed Per Plea Agreement. Thomas A. Cook, West Union, Obstruct/Off/BU, 1 Year of Community Control , 16 Hours of Community Service, $150 Suspended, Fine $250.00, Court Cost $512.00, Thomas W. Drake, Manchester, Poss. Marijuana, Not Guilty. Jessie Arwood II, Hillsboro, Assault, Not Guilty, Dismissed Without Prejudice. Edmond Hevey, Seaman, Drug Para, Not Guilty, Dismissed Per Plea Agreement. Edmond Hevey, Seaman, Disorderly Cond, NG/Guilty, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $68.00. Johnny Montgomery, Manchester, Theft, NG/Guilty, 2 Years of Community Control, Sentence Will Run Concurrent, Court Cost $93.00. Brandon Kuhn, Peebles, Poss/Heroin, Dismissed Without Prejudice As It Has Been Presented To The Grand Jury. Johnny Montgomery, Manchester, Theft, Not Guilty, Dismissed Per Plea Agreement. Michael Burke, Manchester, Domestic Violence, Dismissed Without Prejudice As It Has Been Presented To The Grand Jury. Robert B. Arnold, Titusville FL, Poss. Marijuana, Fine $99.00, Court Cost $64.00. Thomas W. Drake, Manchester, DUS/12 PT, Not Guilty. Johnny D. Montgomery, Manchester, OVI/1st, Fine $375.00, Court Cost $76.00. 2 YR Probation, ALS Terminated, Fees Waived, Sentencing Concurrent W/ Theft & OVI 1st, DDIP 72 HRS By 12-31-12, Jail 180 Days, 160 Susp. Johnny D. Montgomery, Manchester, DUS-OLF, Dismissed. Johnny D. Montgomery, Manchester, Give False Info, Dismissed. Johnny D. Montgomery, Manchester, Unsafe Vehicle, Dismissed. Crystal A. Ball, Minford, 70/60, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Joyce A. Jodrey, West Union, 73/60, Fine $79.00, Court Cost $74.00. Sara R. Knauff, West Union, Seat Belt / DR, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00. Donna M. Church, West Union, Seat Belt / DR, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00. Dennis J. Rogers, West Union, Seat Belt / DR, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Tyler A. Paglia, West Union, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Kevin O. Elliott, Peebles, Seat Belt / DR, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $74.00. Ryan K. Meadows, W Portsmouth, 68/55, Fine $23.00, Court Cost $74.00. Charles R. Horsley, Lynx, Seat Belt / DR, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00. Michael S. Harris, Marietta, 69/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Emily K. Raison, Wheelersburg, 65/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Patricia L. Abner, Manchester, DUS/Non Compl, Fine $250.00, Court Cost $173.00, 2 YR Probation, Jail 180 Days, 180 Days Susp. Jared N. Wells, Sardinia, OVI/1st, Fine $375.00, Court Cost $525.00, Jail 90 Days, Concurrent W/ Prison Time. Jared N. Wells, Sardinia, DUS/FRA/DUI, Dismissed. Jared N. Wells, Sardinia, Fail Control, Dismissed. Jared N. Wells, Sardinia, Seat Belt/ DR, Dismissed. Michelle L. Smith, Peebles, DUS/LIC Forf, Fine $250.00, Court Cost $259.00, 2 YR Probation, Jail 180 Days, 150 Days Susp. Troy L. Abercrombie, Felicity, Domestic Volence, NG/Guilty, Court Cost $122.00, 2 YRS of Community Control, 1st 6 Months Intensive Supervised Probation, Monitor By Adams County Children's Services, Jail 180 Days, 107 Days Susp. Melissa Harmon, Bentonville, Endanger/Children, Court Cost $139.00, Jail 13 Days. Anna Pollard, West Union, Physical Cont, NG/Guilty, Fine $150.00, Court Cost $122.00, 2 YR Probation, Random Drug Screen, 24 Community Service By 12-1-12, Jail 180 Days, 180 Susp. Bruce Chapman, Peebles, Disorder/Intoxi, Fine $150.00, Court Cost $64.00. Robert D. Adkins, West Union, Fail/Tag/Dog, Dismissed. Travis Brown, Peebles, Disorderly Cond, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $64.00. Robert J. Moore, Cherry Fork, Endanger/Childr, Bound Over To The Adams County Grand Jury. Thomas W. Drake, Manchester, Ill/Manuf/Drugs, Dismissed. Tina L. Allphin, Manchester, Ill/Manuf/Drugs, Dismissed. Anthony E. Dawson, Peebles, DUS/Non Compl, Court Cost $142.00, 2 YR Probation, Jail 99 Days, 90 Days Susp. Jack C. Dean, Manchester, Reckless 2nd, Fine $150.00, Court Cost $76.00, 1 YR Probation Not To Drink Anything Alcohol Any Amount & Drive, Jail 30 Days, 30 Days Susp. Melinda M. Mowan, West Union, Fail Control, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $101.00. Melinda M. Mowan, Peebles, Impr Backing, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $22.00. Jennifer L. Johnston, Manchester, Wrongful Entrus., 2 YR Probation No Contact w/ Jeremy Minton, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $76.00, Jail 60 Days, 60 Days Susp. Melanie A. Taylor, Dover KY, DUS/DUI, Dismissed. Melanie A. Taylor, Maysville KY, 72/55, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Melanie A. Taylor, Maysville KY, Child Restraint, Fine $50.00, Court Cost $22.00. Joshua E. Thomas, Marietta, 76/60, Fine $101.00, Court Cost $74.00. David J. Stockman, Amelia, 75/60 4th SP, Fine $250, Court Cost $74.00. 1 YR Probation, Jail 30 Days, 30 Days Susp. Amanda L. Blair, Lucasville, 78/60 3rd SP, Fine $250.00, Court Cost $74.00. Michael B. Brummett, Grafton WV, 87/60, Fine $150.00, Court Cost $74.00, $50.00 Suspended, 8 HRS Community Service In Adams County By 10-15-12 Thru Probation Dept. Vadena J. White, Manchester, Seat Belt/ DR, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00. Michael B. Dahl, Cincinnati, 74/60 2nd SP, Fine $79.00, Court

Cost $74.00. Richard S. Stutz, West Union, Seat Belt/ DR, Fine $35.00, Court Cost $45.00. Rhonda J. Marshall, Cincinnati, 72/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Clorinda E. Caproni, Ripley, Failure/Yield, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Corey T. Lind, Batavia, Follow Too Close, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00. Dale I. Johnson, Pequot Lakes MN, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Duff S. Kindt, Stout, Park/Public HWY, No Cont, Court Cost $45.00. Dwain E. Taylor, Peebles, F T Y Right Way, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00. Shelly T. Thompson, Peebles, Valid O.L., Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00. Shelly T. Thompson, Peebles, Regist. Viol., Dismissed. Sarah N. Chapman, Sardinia, 37/25 3rd Mov, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Brad E. Erwin, West Union, Improper Pass, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00. Steve J. Taber, Peebles, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Richard S. Stutz, West Union, Seat Belt/ DR, Fine $35.00, Court Cost $45.00. Kimberly S. Arnett, Otway, 68/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Calvin E. Daniel, West Union, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Vadena J. White, Manchester, 62/50, Dismissed. Jason B. Butcher, West Hamlin WV, 81/60, Fine $150.00, Court Cost $74.00. James J. McAdow, West Union, 70/60, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Teresa P. Campbell, Peebles, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Betty G. Reader, West Union, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Barbee Pollitt, Maysville KY, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Bryan J. Walling, Monroe, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Gary L. Preston, West Union, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Russell Boone, Sardinia, Disorderly Cond, Fine $150.00, Court Cost $110.00. Jacob T. Sharp, Winchester, Cont/To/Deliqui, Dismissed without prejudice. Jacob T. Sharp, Winchester, Drug Parapherna, Dismissed without prejudice. Jacob T. Sharp, Winchester, Poss. Marijuana, Dismissed without prejudice. Alek C. Corrill, Cincinnati, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Jamie M. Arnold, Aberdeen, Fail Control, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00. Jamie M. Arnold, Aberdeen, Seat Belt / DR, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $22.00. Seth T. Lamphier, Winchester, Seat Belt / DR, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00. Joanne L. Brim, The Plains, 77/60 2nd SP, Fine $137.00, Court Cost $74.00. Rhonda F. Fowler, Portsmouth, 71/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Victoria J. Whitt, Stout, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Christopher A. Dyer, Cincinnati, 71/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Joshua N. Botkin, S Charleston WV, Seat Belt / DR, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00. Thomas E. Newton, Minford, 66/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Bradley P. Difrancesco, East Lake, 71/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Gail M. Niemeier, Latham, F T Y Right Way, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00. Gail M. Niemeier, Latham, EXP OL < 6 MOS, Fine $23.00, Court Cost $22.00. Brian V. Conley, Stout, 70/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00. Judy C. Line, Lewisburg, 72/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00. Russell Viego, Lexington KY, 66/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

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Local Government

Manchester Village Council The Council of the Village of Manchester met in regular session at the Community Building. Roll call showed Councilwoman Christine Henderson, Councilman Bryan Church, Councilman Bob Hilderbrand, Councilman Skip Wagner and Councilman Roy Carpenter present. Councilwoman Henderson made a motion and was seconded by Councilman Carpenter to excuse Councilman Mike Phipps from the meeting. Motion carried. Chief Bowman led the Pledge to the Flag. Corrections needed to be made to the August 7th meeting minutes so Councilman Wagner made a motion to hold minutes until next session. Councilman Church seconded the motion.Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. Mayor Jolly reported that a report was sent showing that night of the severe storms that sirens did not go off. Chief Bowman reported that one of the sirens did go off but the other did not. Mayor Jolly reported that a CDBG grant was put in for new sirens. President of the Board of Public Affairs talked about paying off the 52 assessment fee early and that the assessment fee will be taken off. He also said the Manchester Board of Public Affairs will be offering a special for water taps for the amount of $300 until the end of the year. Mayor Jolly also reported that the he has been working with owner of IGA building to find someone else to buy building. Mayor Jolly expressed the importance of supporting your local businesses. Chief Bowman reported that the Fire Department Golf Scramble will be held August 25th. Registration will be at 12:00 p.m. Bowman also reported that he has checked about the solar panels but has not heard anything. Councilwoman Henderson reported that the last movie night was held August 17th and that the Parks and Recreation Committee is looking into improvements for the park. Henderson reported that she has had interest from people about volleyball. Councilman Hildebrand reported that potholes had been filled by the water department and that the street commissioner needs to blacktop. Councilman Hildebrand would like to give the Street Commissioner authorization to purchase the blacktop.

Councilman Church said that it is within his budget and that it would not be a problem. Councilman Carpenter wants to publicize to fix standing water on Fifth Street by sending letters to owners that would be affected and coordinate to do it within 30 days. Councilman Wagner reported that the alleyway by Ross’ Grocery has no name or markers with a street name and it is difficult for the water department to have lines located there when there is not a name there. Councilman Wagner would also like to thank Chief Bowman for a great horseshow as well as the Street Commissioner on the how great the watchtower looks. Councilman Carpenter announced that there will be several events in October with the Safety Day and Chili Cook-off the first weekend of October. The 2nd weekend is the Great Ohio River Paddle along with Jack Roush Day. Councilman Carpenter would like to have events all weekends in October. Ed Reinhardt spoke for M.A.N.A. and they would like to have scary movies in the park for Halloween weekend. Manchester Area Neighborhood will also be hosting a Chili Cook-off in conjunction with the Fire Department Safety Day. They will also be having a prayer walk on Sunday at 4:00 p.m., as well as a Hugs not drugs vigil in conjunction with prayer walk. Councilman Wagner suggested events be sent to Manchester’s face book page and to post on community calendar. Mayor Jolly stated that the Solicitor did a title search on the 31 Washington Street property and everything is clear if the Village would like to accept the proposal. Councilman Carpenter recommended accepting offer. Carpenter made a motion and was seconded by Wagner to accept the 31 Washington proposals. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. Teresa Blythe reported for the Woolard Committee and their recommendation to the council is to work with Elaine Collins and apply for a grant that would be available in 2014 to tear the Woolard School down. The Committee voted and feels that the property would be a great piece of property if they could start new without the school on it. They would like per-

mission from the council to pursue the grant for the demolition on the school. Councilman Carpenter asked if the vote was unanimous. Blythe said the vote was unanimous and had input from many people in the community. A motion was made by Wagner and seconded by Hildebrand to take under advisement to council at large.Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. The Woolard Committee asked what the motion meant the council explained that council will take their recommendation under advisement and would still allow the committee to meet and continue to work on their goals. The subject of boarding the school was brought up and at one time a quote of $7,000 was given. Carpenter said would take 100 sheets to board up. The council decided to take to the finance meeting. A motion made by Wagner and seconded by Hilderbrand to take a ten minute recess. A motion made by Hildebrand and seconded by Church to go back into session after the ten minute recess. Two surveys were done at the ball field; one that included hillside and the other did not. Mayor Jolly would like to see the ball field annexed into the Village.The solicitor is to check for information on annexation Motion made by Wagner and seconded by Hildebrand to table discussion of survey until next council meeting.Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. Motion to pay bills made by Church and seconded by Wagner. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. A motion made by Church and seconded by Hildebrand to approve a purchase order for squad training of $7665.00 with the transferring of line items to Training and amend with certificate. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. Motion made by Church and seconded by Wagner to approve a $3,500 firefighter 1 & 2 classes with a stipulation that the student Aaron Lockhart will sign a two year commitment to the Manchester Fire Department or reimburse cost of class. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn made by Henderson and seconded by Hilderbrand.

The Council of the Village of Manchester met in special session at the Community Building. Roll call showed Councilman Bryan Church, Councilman Bob Hilderbrand Councilman Cody Wagner, Councilman Mike Phipps, and

Councilman Roy Carpenter present. Mayor Troy Jolly to lead the Pledge to the Flag. Motion made by Councilman Mike Phipps and seconded by Councilman Roy Carpenter to go into executive session at 9:04 a.m.

Motion made by Councilman Phipps and seconded by Councilman Skip Wagner to come out of executive session at 9:35 a.m. Motion to adjourn made by Councilman Phipps and seconded by Councilman Church.

The Council of the Village of Manchester met in regular session at the Community Building. Roll call showed Councilwoman Christine Henderson, Councilman Bryan Church, Councilman Bob Hilderbrand, Councilman Mike Phipps, Councilman Skip Wagner and Councilman Roy Carpenter all present. Mayor Troy Jolly led the Pledge to the Flag. Councilman Hilderbrand made a motion and was seconded by Councilman Church to accept the minutes from July 3rd and July 25th meeting minutes. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. Kim Groenick, from M.A.N.A. addressed the council about several things they have been working on as well as several functions that will be going on in the Village of Manchester. Chrystal Walker also spoke to council about domestic violence within the Village. She has spoken to the YWCA and they are very disappointed with the way law enforcement has handled issues in the Village. Walker asked where the K-9 was. The council, Mayor, and the Chief of Police addressed these concerns. Mayor Jolly talked about the council meeting over a variance on a mobile home. He also talked about AEP ordering the streetlights and will be starting to install them soon. Mayor Jolly also talked about how great Kinfolk Landing Days were. He commended the Fire Dept and the Veterans Club on the Fireworks. Mayor Jolly discussed project that he is working with Holly Johnson that is coming to light. He said that the community will need to be involved in public forums in deciding the goals for Manchester. Street Commissioner Earl Ruark has been working on the Riverbank. He is waiting on paint to finish staining the tower. Chief of Police Jeff Bowling reported that Kinfolks was well organized. He and the Mayor have also added on two new officers.Chief Bowling gave his police report. Councilman Carpenter asked who the police officers were and if one had been let go.Carpenter wanted to know if Officer Peters had been terminated. The solicitor reported that he had been let go but could not comment on anything else because of legalities. Fire Chief Rick Bowman talked about the upcoming horseshow this

Saturday and their upcoming golf tournament at Hilltop Golf Course. Curtis Anderson talked about Safety Day that will be held October 6th. He talked about having a different access for parking and M.A.N.A. is planning a chili cook-off for that day. President of the Board of Public Affairs talked about paying off the 52 assessment fee early and that the assessment fee will be taken off. He also said the Manchester Board of Public Affairs will be offering a special for water taps for the amount of $300 until the end of the year. Councilwoman Henderson reported that movie night had been canceled because of the storms in the area and would have a make-up night on august 17th. Councilman Hildebrand and Councilwoman Henderson would like to see a sand volley ball field in Massie Park and would like to find out the cost and pursue the idea. Also pursuing grants for park equipment. The fiscal officer will check with insurance agent about what kind of mulch needs to be used for parks. Councilman Phipps commended Street Commissioner and the Chief of Police on their fast action on a sinkhole on 4th and Jack Roush Way. He also commented on how good the Front Street Project looked. Councilman Church also reported that the budget had been submitted in July to the Adams County Auditor’s Office. Councilman Wagner commented on how nice Front Street looked and also encouraged for everyone to buy gas and shop in the Village. He also commented that Wayne Blythe had opened the Snack Shack, 52 Pizza was open, and that Blake’s Pharmacy has opened in the new building. Councilman Wagner asked if anyone is attempting to contact owners of adjacent to FEMA properties. Beth Frazier has applied for a Nature works grant. Councilman Wagner also wanted to thank M.A.N.A. for all the work they are doing in the community. Chrystal Walker asked what would happen to the building when the IGA left. Mayor Jolly said he talked to the owner and asked if anything could be done to help them. The owner said the community did not support them. They are working on ways to get another business there. Councilman Hildebrand reported that the Welcome to Manchester sign needed to be replaced. He spoke to Terry Himes from the

Veterans Club and they would like to have the Veterans Park and would take care of it. Councilman Carpenter talked about how well the Kinfolks Landing Days went.He reported that they had an Air Vac and Football boosters there with booths. Carpenter said that MAMA is always willing to help other organizations. He also said that M.A.M.A is looking for new members because they have a few that are stepping down and the organization needs some new blood. The bids were opened for the Bucket Truck at 8:11 p.m. Bid was for $1,756 by Tim Peterson. A motion was made by Councilman Wagner and seconded by Councilman Phipps to accept the bid.Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. There were no bids on the Police Cruiser. Mayor Jolly said that he received a letter indicating that the owner of 31 Washington wanted to give us the land. A title search will be done be for anything is determined on property. ME Companies representatives Kevin Wood and Keith Doll were in attendance as Councilman Church presented I & I project. The EPA is requiring the Village to conduct a study of the sewer system. The study will look at rainwater in system. The study will cost around $160,000 dollars but is required by the EPA. The Village has been approved for the loan but is also pursuing grants. The worst case scenario would be a .78 cent increase on sewer per month. If the study is not done the EPA will fine the Village. Church made a motion and is seconded by Phipps to pass a Resolution authorizing up to $195,000 for ME Companies to pursue loan for study with a sewer increase of .78 cents to pay back the loan. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. A motion was made by Phipps and seconded by Hildebrand to waive the three readings of the Resolution and declare an emergency.Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea but Carpenter who voted nay. Motion carried. A motion was made by Wagner and seconded by Church to pay bills. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. Ty Pell spoke to council and wanted to let them know that he is running for County Commissioner. He also wanted to see about taking care of the survey at the school. Motion to adjourn made by Phipps and seconded by Wagner.

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Senior Living Quilting and Needle Arts Shamrock Quilt Raffle Informer Civil War Quilt Challenge

For those of you following the quilt challenge, so far we have included the following blocks: Camp Hamer, Dr. A.C. Lewis Home, Counterfit House, Serpent Mound, Ohio Star, School House, Star, Rail Fence and three additional blocks, Basket, Bowtie and Carolina Lily. This week, the block is of the John T Wilson home in Tranquility. The site of many activities over the year from post office to store and a stop on the underground railroad, it is still a beautiful place. If you are doing a modern spin on the Civil War Quilt you can substitute a log cabin block for this one. Good luck and I can not wait to see the quilts.

Dear Miss Needles Dear Miss Needles - I saw a show on TV where a woman made an art quilt by felting the quilt top. I want to make one and am considering purchasing a felting machine. Any thoughts? Signed Iwanna Try Dear Iwanna: Felting machines usually run in the 200-300 price range. Before purchasing one, I would try felting a coaster or placemat by hand to see if you like the look. I had a friend try it with her regular machine and a french needle (2 needles), using the free-motion settings. It took a lot longer than a felting machine but after making one project she lost interest and saved herself a

lot of money. I'd hate to see you buy something only to never use it (kind of like my treadmill). Dear Miss Needles - I have been interested in the Modern Quilt Movement and want to know what the difference is between a modern quilt and a traditional quilt. Signed - Quiltlover Dear Quiltlover - In my opinion, the difference is the lack of a standard pieced block pattern that most traditional quilts have. A lot of the moderns use a plain color fabric as it's base or background, and many are made of squares and rectangles heavily quilted. A lot of them do not have the standard

boarders, and instead just have the binding. Some modern quilts borrow influence or parts of traditional. The modern use of plain fabrics and abstract art quilts sometimes seem similiar to some Amish quilts. On web sites such as flickr and Etsy there are a lot of modern quilts. I expect to see some at the herb festival next month on Wheat Ridge. Good luck and if you make one, send in a picture and article to this newspaper. Do you have a question you want Miss Needles to answer? Please e-mail her at dearmissneedles@yahoo.co m or write to her in care of The Informer.

ABCAP Senior Nutrician Menu Wednesday, September 19, Chef Salad, Muffin and Crackers. Thursday, September 20, Roast Beef, Whipped Potatoes, Beets, Tropical Fruit Mix and Roll.

Friday, September 21, Grilled Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, Normandy Blend Vegetables, Pears and Bread. Monday, September 24, Open Faced Turkey

Sandwich, Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit Cup and Bread. Tuesday, September 25, Beef Pot Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Gelatin w/Peaches and Roll.

Birch Place Assisted Living Community residents held a raffle for a shamrock quilt on September 3. Birch Place Resident Council Members raise money and gift cards throughout the year. The funds are given to OVM employees who have experienced financial hardships during the year, especially during the holidays. Their fellow employees, who feel they need assistance, anonymously nominate the recipients. Birch Place Resident Bernice Tuemler handmade and donated the full-size shamrock quilt for the fundraising efforts. The fundraising committee organized the event and sold tickets over a two-month period raising $745.00. The winner of the Shamrock Quilt was Janet Smith, the daughter of Irene Thurman, long-term care resident at OVM. Ohio Valley Manor, Inc.

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Healthy Aging Did you know that September is Healthy Aging® Month? This special observance is recognized annually by Healthy Aging® Magazine and was designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. Celebrating positive aging and discovering ways to re-invent yourself at any age are great ways to impact physical, social, financial and mental wellness. We are all aging – so why not take the opportunities surrounding you to learn new things and embark on new journeys – it’s never too late to take on new adventures or engage yourself in exciting and new territory. Take a look at some of the tips below from Healthy Aging® Magazine on ways that you can re-invent yourself during this special month: 1. Back to School – it’s never too late! Take courses to refocus your career, enhance your skill set, and increase your earning power. 2. Take a Volunteer

asked what they would do if they had more time. There are several travel sites you can find online that can help with finding good fares and rates should money be a factor. 5. Learn to Paint! Complete a landscape, seascape, floral or still life painting. Local Senior Centers may offer art classes or know where you might be Pamela K. Matura, able to find an art Executive Director class…then, register your artMonthly Column work in our Agency’s Annual Senior Citizens Art Show that is held during May of each year. 6. Follow Your Passion. Try a new sport or pick up dream, or experiment living in a one you left behind in your early different place for a short or days. It’s never too late! 7. Eat Fresh. Make a longer time commitment. 3. Exercise! Older commitment to add more fresh adults who exercise regularly fruits and vegetables to your are 60 percent less likely to get diet. September is still harvest dementia. Exercise increases time in many areas, so seek out oxygen to the brain and releases local farmers’ markets and buy a protein that strengthens cells local produce. Make it a point to try to make foods from and neutrons. 4. Travel. Travel is one scratch and skip the processed of the top picks when people are foods as much as you can. Vacation. Visit new places, connect and give back. Many travelers today are opting out of the self-indulgent vacation and opting in for the chance to “give back” through a volunteer vacation. These trips are a great way to try something new, fulfill a

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Peebles Old Timers Day 2012

0-6 Months Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Dayzee Wheeler, 2nd Place Kaydence Hauck and 3rd Place Emma Rhoads.

0-6 Months Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Trevion Beckley, 2nd Place Colton Burns and 3rd place Titus Bell.

7-12 Month Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Allyson Fooce, 2nd Place Mya Wilder and 3rd Place Willow Young.

7-12 Month Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Luke Baker, 2nd Place Wiley Brown and 3rd Place Bradyn Rios.

13-18 Month Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Lilliahna Cooper, 2nd Place Riley Beyers and 3rd Place Preslee Miller.

13-18 Month Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Colt Ward and 2nd Place Mason Bennington.

19-24 Month Girls 1st Place Izabela Mae Skaggs, 2nd Place Makenna Purvis and 3rd Place Jerzi Tong.

19-24 Month Boys 1st Place Grant Baker and 2nd Place Kellan Hodge.

2-3 Little Miss Toddler Pictured L/R: Little Miss Toddler Emily Burns, 1st Runner Up Brooklyn Jennings, 2nd Runner Up Marisa Estle, 3rd Runner Up Lane Bennington and 4th Runner Up Lily Bryant.

2-3 Little Mr. Toddler Pictured L/R: Little Mr. Toddler Gavin Dean Rowe, 1st Runner Up Braden Smalley, 2nd Runner Up Jacob Houchen, 3rd Runner Up Kaiden Johnson and 4th Runner Up Austin Terrell.

Miss Toddler Pictured L/R: Miss Toddler Reese Davis, 1st Runner Up Kiera Scott, 2nd Runner Up Samantha Scott, 3rd Runner Up Addison Puckett and 4th Runner Up Aiva Brumley.

Mr. Toddler Pictured L/R: Mr. Toddler Brayden Hodge, 1st Runner Up Andy Mcfarland, 2nd Runner Up Brandon Ayers, 3rd Runner Up Colyn Sims and 4th Runner Up Braylon Swearingen.

Prince Pageant Pictured L/R: Prince Brayden Taylor, 1st Runner Up Preston Blanton, 2nd Runner Up Dakota Stone, 3rd Runner Up Logan Gardner and 4th Runner Up Masen Sims.

Princess Pageant Pictured L/R: Princess Haylee Hedrick, 1st Runner Up Carrigan Smith, 2nd Runner Up Baylie Johnston, 3rd Runner Up Annymae Cluxton and 4th Runner Up Season Schultz. Jr. Miss Pageant Pictured L/R: Jr. Miss Molly Scott, 1st Runner Up Haley Yates, 2nd Runner Up Aubrey McFarland, 3rd Runner Up Jessica Sowards and 4th Runner Up Alexa Smart.

217 North West St. West Unon, OH 45693 Pre Teen Pictured L/R: Pre Teen Savannah Gehler, 1st Runner Up Tori Whitley, 2nd Runner Up Megan Rust, 3rd Runner Up Tara Tolle and 4th Runner Up Kaelin White.

Jr. Pre Teen Pictured L/R: Jr. Pre Teen Josie Myers, 1st Runner Up Hope Brown, 2nd Runner Up Brooklyn Cluxton, 3rd Runner Up Brianna Tong and 4th Runner Up Baylie Clough.

The Peebles Old Timers Days Queen and her Court Pictured L/R: Queen Kayleigh Humphrey, 1st Runner Up Sierra Hamilton, 2nd Runner Up Taylor Brown, 3rd Runner Up Alexandria Unger and 4th Runner Up Jordan Johnson.

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“RE-ELECT” DAVID CHARLES

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THE SEAMAN FALL FESTIVAL September 19 - 22

On State Route 247 in Seaman, Ohio

"One of Ohio's Oldest Festivals 1913 - 2012" Theme "Time for Harvest Fun" Wednesday, September 19 6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony Garden Tractor Pull - Kids then followed by adults. Entertainment 6:30 p.m. North Adams High School Band 7:30 p.m. Fair Queen Contest

Thursday, September 20 12:00 p.m. Light Weight Tractor Pull 1:30 p.m. School Parade 6:00 p.m. Little Miss and Mr. Contest 7:00 p.m. Middle Weight Tractor Pull Child and Pet Parade 8:00 p.m. Bake Sale

Friday, September 21 11:00 a.m. Open Heavy Weight Tractor Pull 5:00 p.m. Miniature Horse Pull followed by Pony and Horse Pulls Entertainment 6:00 p.m. Good Time Cloggers 7:00 p.m. David Wayne 7:30 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull 9:00 p.m. Fat Billy's Boom Box

Saturday, September 22 7:30 a.m. Registration for 5K Run 8:30 a.m. 5K Run 9:00 a.m. Open Tractor Pull Light Weight followed by Middle Weight 1:30 p.m. Grand Parade 3:00 p.m. Baby Show 4:00 p.m. North Adams Got Talent Contest 5:00 p.m. Cornhole Tournament Entertainment 8:00 p.m. Good Time Cloggers 9:00 p.m. David James 11:30 p.m. Prizes Given Away 12:00 a.m. Fair Closes

Bring your lawn chair HOOK and enjoy the festivities. ENGINEER

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