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Covering.....Adams County, Aberdeen and Buena Vista Mandate Requiring Being Made to Federal Foster Children to Check Credit

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Efforts Combat Human Trafficking The Salvation Army in Central Ohio Director of Professional and Community Services Michelle Hannan and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the formation of a new partnership to combat Human Trafficking in the Central Ohio. The two agencies are pooling their resources to form the Central Ohio Human Trafficking Collaborative to bring greater focus to the problem of human trafficking, add capacity to respond to human trafficking cases, and build communication channels across jurisdictional boundaries and between law enforcement, prosecutors, and social service providers. "I can't stress enough how serious of a problem human trafficking is in Ohio," said Attorney General DeWine. "With this new partnership we aim to prevent traffickers from escaping notice by moving from one jurisdiction to another and improve the opportunities available for trafficking victims to get the help they need." The group's operations are being funded by two U.S. Department of Justice grants totaling nearly $700,000. "The Salvation Army is very pleased to partner with Attorney General's office and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation in this comprehensive approach to combating all forms of human trafficking," said Hannan "We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with law enforcement while we build Central Ohio's capacity to assist people who are trapped in labor and sex trafficking situations."

The funding will primarily be used to: * Fund additional investigative support for both sex and labor trafficking cases by hiring two new Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) agents to focus exclusively on human trafficking issues * Fund a full-time victim advocate to be co-located in the task force office * Fund victim assistance programs with an emphasis on enhancing resources already provided by the Salvation Army Members of the collaborative will identify human trafficking victims through proactive, victim-centered and collaborative law enforcement methods, while comprehensive victim services will be enhanced by bringing mental and physical health screenings to victims, as well as providing safe, temporary housing immediately following a rescue. The Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's Office will also play a role in the collaborative by helping with suspect prosecution, data collection, and community outreach efforts. Collaborative members will also work closely with the Ohio Attorney General's Central Ohio Human Trafficking Taskforce which includes officers from the Columbus Police Department, BCI, the Powell Police Department, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Fire on Courthouse Square

The West Union Fire Department and life Squad was dispatched to the Foster Law office on the Courthouse Square Monday, September 17, for a structure fire.

It is believed to have been the exhaust fan in the bathroom that caught the attic on fire. The traffic flow around the courthouse was managed by the West Union police Department.

Ohio's Deer-Archery Season Begins Statewide

The month of September signifies changing leaves, the harvest season and the beginning of bow hunting in Ohio. Approximately 205,000 bow hunters, representing more than half of all Ohioans who hunt deer, will participate in the statewide archery deer hunting season opening September 29, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. During last year's four-month archery season, bow hunters killed 82,732 deer, a decrease of three percent from the previous year. Crossbow hunters took 44,979 of that number and longbow hunters took 37,753 deer. Overall, archers accounted for 38 percent of the 219,748 deer taken during Ohio's combined 2011-12 archery, muzzleloader and gun seasons. Licking County was the state leader in both the vertical bow and crossbow harvest. Coshocton, Tuscarawas, Ashtabula and Guernsey rounded out the top five counties in crossbow harvest, while

Coshocton, Tuscarawas, Muskingum and Hamilton completed the list of top five counties in vertical bow harvest. Hunters must report their deer harvest, but are no longer required to take their deer to a check station for physical inspection. Instead, hunters have three options to complete the automated game check: * On the Internet at wildohio.com. * By telephone at 877-TAG-ITOH (877-824-4864). This option is only available to those who are required to have a deer permit to hunt deer. * At all license agents. A list of these agents can be found at wildohio.com or by calling 800-WILDLIFE. Game-check transactions will be available online and by telephone seven days a week and during holidays. Landowner hunters who are not required to purchase a deer permit must use the Internet or any license agent to check their deer. Hunters who tag their deer as a landowner harvest cannot use the phonein method. All authorized license sales agents will also check in your game. A list of these agents can be found at wildohio.com or by calling 800WILDLIFE. ODNR’s Division of Wildlife remains committed to reducing populations where needed. Through a combination of both regulatory and programmatic changes, progress toward reducing locally abundant herds can be expected. See ARCHERY on page 2

Recently sent letters to the state's public children services agencies offering help in meeting a new federal mandate requiring youth at least 16 years old and within the foster system to have their credit checked. The mandate also requires the clearance of any errors found on their credit report. In a statement released by Attorney General Mike DeWine (R) "Unfortunately, foster youth can be especially vulnerable to becoming victims of identity theft. Working with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and county foster care systems, we stand ready to help correct any problems found in these annual credit checks. "Providing these credit checks is one small way we can smooth the transition from foster care to adulthood," said Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Michael Colbert. "At ODJFS, we are committed to helping young people leaving foster care find work or attend college and become successful adults. Identifying and correcting errors on their credit reports will help and I appreciate the Attorney General's assistance." The federal law requires that foster youth ages 16 – 18 receive an annual credit check. As those checks are conducted by county public children services agencies, any errors found

will be handled by the recently formed Identity Theft Unit within the Consumer Protection Section of the Ohio Attorney General's Office. This unit also offers services to any Ohioan to assist in remedying the effects of identity theft. The letter sent to the county public children services agencies included an affidavit to be filled out by youth who are found to have errors on their credit report. After assisting the foster youth in checking their credit report, county public children services agencies will then send the report and the affidavit to the Attorney General's Identity Theft Unit to resolve any issues. Any Ohioan who is a victim of identity theft should first contact local law enforcement. Further assistance in rectifying errors can be obtained at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov or by calling 1-800-282-0515.

Local Author to discuss new book at SSCC Author Carol Cartaino will discuss her book “Myths & Truths About Coyotes” Thursday, September 27, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Learning Resources Center on Southern State Community College’s South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, near Sardinia. The event is free and open to the public. According to the book’s description, “Coyotes hold a peculiar interest as both an enduring symbol of the wild and a powerful predator we are always anxious to avoid. This book examines the spread of coyotes across the country over the past century, and the storm of concern and controversy that has followed. Individual chapters cover the surprisingly complex question of how to identify a coyote, the real and imagined dangers they pose, their personality and lifestyle, and non-deadly ways of discouraging them.” Cartaino, a resident of Adams County, has 40 years of hands-on experience as an editor, writer and book publisher. Beginning as a production editor in Prentice-Hall’s trade division, she was soon promoted to trade book editor. For 11 years, she edited a wide variety of nonfiction books and oversaw the work of freelancers and book packagers. In 1978, she joined Writer’s Digest Books as editor-in-chief and served as a consultant to the parent corporation’s ever-expanding book

Pictured: Local author Carol Cartaino will discuss her book “Myths & Truths About Coyotes” during a meet-the-author. clubs, correspondence courses, directories, staff-written books and magazines. In 1987 she became a freelance writer and editorial correspondent. Cartaino’s office is located on her 66-acre “far from the madding crowd,” in scenic Adams County, five miles from The Great Serpent Mound. For more information about the September 27 meet-the-author event at Southern State, contact Carissa Thatcher at 1800-628-7722, ext. 3681, or cthatcher@sscc.edu.

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. with the doors opening at 6:00 p.m. C103 will be recording the event and re-airing it on Monday, October 1. 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 e a c h

given a n opportunity to respond. The same will be given to Hook and Swearingen. Adams County has several candidates that are run-

2012 Seaman Fall Festival Queen

ning unopposed and each has been invited to attend. The will be given 5 minutes to talk about their position. All of the following candidates are running on the Republican ticket: Commissioner Stephen Caraway, County Treasurer Lisa Newman, Clerk of Court Gary Gardner, County Court Judge Alan Foster, County Coroner Dr. Larry Best and Sheriff Kimmy Rogers. This event is sponsored by The Informer and the public is invited and encouraged to attend.

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One Car Rollover...all 3 Air Cared, Sign-Up for the MILC Program, 2012 Seaman Fall Festival Queen and her Court, Pell, Hall Sworn in as Southern State Trustees, WU Lion's Club planning Radio Auction and Adams County Jail Intake and Release Report.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Norma K. Howelett, Mary McClure and Helen M. (Hampton) Orr. The 2012 Seaman Fall Festival Queen is Veronica Paige Young. Turn to page 13 for more pictures of the Seaman Fall Festival.

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One Car Rollover...all 3 Air Cared 2012 Seaman Fall Festival Queen and her Court

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The West Union Fire Department and Life Squad was dispatched to the area of the one mile marker of Eckmansville Road on Wednesday, September 19, as a result of a one car rollover. According to authorities the operating the Pontiac Grand Prix was Rick Phillips and his passenger Lisa Phillips and a juvenile. All three were transported by Air Care. Rick and Lisa were Air Cared to UC Hospital and the juvenile was Air Cared to Children's Hospital. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Archery

Pictured L/R: Queen Veronica Paige Young, 1st Runner Up Bailey Jane Tolle, 2nd Runner Up Bethany Wiggington, 3rd Runner Up Havilah Hall and 4th Runner Up Cheyenne Crouch.

Pell, Hall Sworn in as Southern State Trustees

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Ohio hunters are also encouraged to kill more does again this season, using the reduced-priced antlerless deer permit to help the needy in their area. The Division of Wildlife is collaborating with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) to help pay for the processing of donated venison. Hunters who donate their deer to a food bank are not required to pay the processing cost as long as funding for the effort lasts. More information about this program can be found online at fhfh.org. All deer hunters are required to have a valid Ohio hunting license and a valid deer permit. This year, the $15 antlerless deer permit will be valid Sept. 29-Nov. 25 in all Zones, A, B and C. The $15 antlerless permit may be purchased only until November 25. This year's statewide archery season remains open from September 29- February 3, 2013, including the week of deer-gun season

November 26-December 2. Deer-gun hunters will also be able to enjoy an additional weekend of hunting December 15- 16. Archers may hunt one half-hour before sunrise to one half-hour after sunset, except during the statewide gun, youth and muzzleloader seasons when they are one half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Archers hunting during the statewide gun, youth or muzzleloader seasons must meet the hunter orange requirements of those seasons. To hunt deer in Ohio, hunters must possess a deer permit in addition to a valid hunting license. State law allows hunters to take only one antlered buck per year, regardless of the type of deer season, deer permit or weapon used for deer hunting. A detailed listing of deer hunting rules is contained in the 2012-13 Ohio Hunting Regulations, available where licenses are sold, or may be viewed online at wildohio.com.

Sign-Up for the MILC Program The Ohio Farm Service Agency (FSA) would like to remind dairy producers that currently no legislation has been enacted to extend the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program past Sept. 30, 2012, as provided by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. USDA's Milk Income Loss Contract Program (MILC), administered by FSA, compensates dairy producers when domestic milk prices fall below a specified level. The application deadline to sign-up for MILC program benefits is September 30,

2012. Completed CCC-580s and CCC580Ms must be submitted to the FSA office where the dairy operation is physically located or the administrative FSA office by COB on September 30, 2012. Final production evidence and any supporting documentation for eligible months (this includes the 2009, 2010 and 2012 fiscal years) that MILC was in effect must be submitted by November 1, 2012. Dairy operations can obtain more information on MILC by contacting your local FSA office.

The festivals are over and the leaves are beginning to turn. Well, the Bentonville Harvest Festival was rained out and the committee re-scheduled for Saturday, September 29, see page 12 for the activities that was missed. Anyways, the leaves are turning and we can take a breath of cool, crisp fresh air and relax some. As much as we all enjoy the festivals, the great food and the fellowship that come along with them. I do have to admit that standing at these Baby Pageants and some I have literally watched grow in front of me. Since I went into business I remember some that were just weeks old now they are walking! We have worked hard here at The Informer to cover all of the festivals and events that the summer has brought us. We were present at the parades. However, my eye hampered us from driving and throwing candy out in a few parades. Also, do to

conflicting schedules with my chauffeur you may have seen me snapping some pictures instead of being in it. If the pictures didn't make the paper this year they will next year promoting the festival. Over the next few weeks, as the weather turns colder and leaves falling I'm Troy A. Jolly Publisher of sure we will all have a nice time finishing up The Informer – our lawns for another Adams County year and getting the pumpkin carving kits out to make that oneof-a-kind pumpkin for our family. We are working on several features for the month of October, so I hope you'll be sure to get a copy of the paper each and every week! Also, feel free to clip out the OctoberFest Schedule of Events that is on page 12. I know each committee/organization has worked hard on making OctoberFest in Manchester something for everyone to enjoy. Hang it on your refrigerator door so you don't forget!

Pictured: Adams County Judge Alan Foster (left) swears in Mike Pell of Adams County (center) and Paul Hall of Brown County (right) as members of the Southern State Community College Board of Trustees. At the September 12 meeting of the Southern State Community College Board of Trustees, Adams County Judge Alan Foster presided over the swearing in of new trustee Mike Pell of Adams County and reappointed trustee Paul Hall of Brown County. Mr. Hall’s term of service to the college began with his 2001 appointment to the board. His most recent term will expire in 2018. In 1988, he began Paul Hall and Associates, an insurance company in Mt. Orab. He serves as the Director of Evangelism and Shepherding at the Georgetown Church of Christ, chairman of the Republican Central Committee, as well as on the board for the Kentucky Friends of 4-H Foundation and Mercy Hospital. Mr. Pell has worked in the banking industry since 1983, most recently as president and CEO of First State Bank in Winchester. Pell is a member of the Ohio Bankers League, Leadership Adams and the Ohio BAHEE (Business Alliance for Higher Education and the Economy), a subcommittee of the Ohio Business Roundtable. His term of service to the college will expire in May 2018. The remaining trustee positions are filled by Dr. Vicki Wilson (chair) of Clinton County, Donald Moore (vice chair) of Fayette County, Larry Anderson of Adams County, Doug Boedeker of Fayette County, Michelle Cimis of Highland County and Leilani Popp of Clinton County. There is one seat yet to be filled. Chosen by Ohio’s governors, the nine trustees who comprise the SSCC Board of Trustees provide direction and leadership, which allows the college to focus on fulfilling the mission of providing accessible, affordable and high-quality education. For more information, please visit www.sscc.edu/about-us/board.

A few thoughts… WU Lion's Club planning Radio Auction

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It is coming back! The West Union Lion’s Club has announced that it will once again hold the Annual Lion’s Radio Auction as a fundraiser for the club. The auction will be held on Friday,October 5 from 7 until 10 P.M. and on Saturday, October 6 from 9 A.M. until Noon. The items will be published in The Informer next week for readers to decide which items they would like to bid on. During the auction, members of the community are encouraged to tune in to local station C103 and call 800-326-9722 to bid on items of interest. This is the largest fundraiser for the West Union Lion’s Club, the club is a service organization now in its 80th year of service.

Adams County Jail Intake and Release Report September 14 - 20 Adkins M. Adkins, 21, West Union, Disorderly Conduct. Booked 9/14 Released 9/14. Christopher E. Arnold, 39, West Union, Felonious Assault. Booked 6/17 Released 9/18. Jesse L. Arwood II, 35, Hillsboro, Illegal Assembly of Chemicals for Manufacturing of Drugs. Booked 6/21 Released 9/16. Rickey Lee Bohl, 32, Seaman, Illegal Manufacturing of Drugs. Booked 9/16. Timothy Ray Boone, 41, West Union, Contempt of Court, Booked 9/14 Released 9/21. Taleah J. Bradford, 29, Seaman, Illegal Assembly of Chemicals for Manufacturing of Drugs. Booked 9/16. Lacy Ellison, 26, West Union, Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 8/22 Released 9/14. Amber I. Fecke, 18, West Union, Possession of Drugs - Heroin and Possession of Dangerous Drugs. Booked 9/14. Amber Lynn

Fitzpatrick, 25, Hillsboro, Probation Detainer. Booked 9/18. Franklin Kyle Fitzpatrick, 36, Louisville, Ky. Possession of Drugs Heroin. Booked 9/17 Released 9/19. Joshua R. Foreman, 26, Peebles, Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 8/22 Released 9/17. Charles Walter Grooms, 44, Seaman, Illegal Assembly of Chemicals for Manufacturing of Drugs. Booked 9/16. Michael D. Hill, 22, West Union, Robbery. Booked 9/12 Released 9/14. Larry W. Kidder, 35, Manchester, Theft. Booked 9/11 Released 9/18. James Daniel Land, 35, West Union, Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 8/21 Released 9/17. Chasity Dawn Lane, 31, Peebles, Domestic Violence. Booked 9/18. David Matthew Lane, 39, Peebles, Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor Charge.

Booked 9/19 released 9/20. Angela Dawn Lewis, 38, Seaman, Contempt of Court. Booked 9/16. James Richard Murphy, 31 West Union, Failure to Appear on Felony Charge. Booked 8/26 Released 9/17. Sandra M. Newton, 26, West Union, Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Possession of Drugs for Sale. Booked 9/14. Lora Louise Purdin, 30, Manchester, Contempt of Court, Probation Detainer and Driving Under Suspension. Booked 9/19. Aaron Tray Ramey, 25, West Union, Felonious Assault. Booked 9/16. Dustin Ramey, 26, Blue Creek, Felonious Assault and Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 9/16. Steven D. Thatcher, 32, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 9/18. Christy A. White, 23, West Union, Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 8/31 Released 9/17.

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Obituaries Helen M. (Hampton) Orr

Helen M. (Hampton) Orr, 96, of Fawcett, died Tuesday, September 18, at the Heartland of Hillsboro. She was born November 17, 1915, in Jefferson Township. She was preceded in death by parents Joseph William and Retta (Hodge) Hampton, husband Odos H. “Jim” Orr and daughter Janet Baker. She is survived by four daughters Ramona (Everett) Dempsey, Dixie (Larry) Godfrey and Sharon (Bob) Eubanks all of Fawcett and daughter Nancy Willis of West Chester, one brother Bobby Hampton of Georgetown, two sisters Mary Ellen (Gilpin) Worobec of Lake Worth, Florida and Daphene Srofe of Mt. Orab, 13 grandchildren, 18 great grand-children and several great-great grandchildren. She was a machinist at the former Cincinnati Milling Machine Company in Oakley for 20 years and a packer at the former Diamond National Company in Norwood for eight years. She was a member of the Churn Creek Christian Union Church in Jefferson Township. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Cincinnati Chapter, 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. The funeral service was Saturday, September 22, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pastor Lee Dettwiller officiated. The interment was at the Moore’s Chapel Cemetery in Blue Creek.

Mary McClure

Mary McClure, 75 years of West Union, died Wednesday September 19, at her residence. Mrs. McClure was born November 18, 1936 the daughter of the late Herbert and Hattie (Plummer) Adams in Lewis County, Kentucky. Besides her parents Mrs. McClure was preceded in death by four sisters Clara Pollitt, Martha Adams, Phyllis Scott, Beulah Walker, one brother Donald Adams a stepson Roger T. McClure, a grandson Zachary Shirey and one granddaughter Brook Shutt. Survivors include her husband Roger McClure of West Union, three daughters Donna Elicker and husband Roy of Xenia, Kathleen Starline and husband Martin of West Union, Mary Shirey and husband Edgar of Otway, one son James McClure and wife Sandra of Milford, one stepdaughter Connie Sexton and Randy Ferguson of Hillsboro, two sisters Ann Hill of Erlanger, Kentucky; Flora Kelly of West Union, two brothers Bill Adams of Otway and Tom Adams of West Union, 17 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday September 22, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union. Burial followed in the West Union Cemetery. Friends and Family may sign Mrs. McClure’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Norma K. Howelett

Norma K. Howelett, 77, years of Seaman, died Thursday September 20, at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Howelett was born November 5, 1934 the daughter of the late Dallas M. and Stella K. (Napp) Freeman in Adams County, Ohio. Besides her parents, Mrs. Howelett was preceded in death by a son Gary L. Howelett. Survivors include two daughters Denise K. Stamper of Peebles, Karen S. Sapp and husband Rodney of Winchester, one son Randy D. Howelett and wife Susan of Seaman, two sisters Virginia Rhonemus of Lynchburg, Sharon Lamphier of Florida; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday September 24, at the Winchester Cemetery under the direction of the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the Adams County Humane Society, P.O. Box 245 West Union, Ohio 45693. Friends and Family may sign Mrs. Howelett’s online guestbook at http://www.meekerfuneralhomes.com/

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Letter to the Editor Is Washington Broken? To: The Honorable Sherrod Brown From: Charles W. Grimes Member, Board of Trustees Adams Rural Electric Cooperative (Adams REC) Re: Ice storm of January-February 2009 Dear Senator Brown: I am writing this as an open letter because I have written to you three times with no satisfaction. You should know that I am not writing for my own benefit but for the approximately seven thousand five hundred (7,500) meters or members of Adams REC. The first letter that you received was dated March 19, 2009. In that letter, I stated that Kentucky and other southern states had suffered severe damage from the ice storm and would receive FEMA funds. There were a few Ohio counties along the Ohio River that suffered similar damage but the Ohio counties received no FEMA funds. That is because FEMA funds are granted as to state wide damages and the state of Ohio did not qualify. I was not asking for any special favors for Adams REC but it didn't seem to me that everyone was being treated equally. Why should the Ohio River be the deciding factor as to who receives FEMA funds? The one letter I received from your office stated that you were forwarding the matter to your state office for resolution. This shows how utterly incompetent and unconcerned you, or your staff, or both were in handling this matter. FEMA operates under federal law so there was no way the State of Ohio EMA office could provide any assistance. In both of the letters, one dated March 19, 2009, and the other dated June 12, 2009, I mentioned two possible solutions: 1. Contiguous or adjoining counties to an area receiving FEMA funds should also be eligible for assistance. 2. If damages exceeded a designated percent of annual revenue, i.e. 4%, 5%, or 6%, assistance should be given. Although I probably wouldn't have agreed with you, it would have been helpful to know why you think the FEMA funds are being distributed equally. The ice storm damages to Adams REC were $684,127. Adams REC ended 2009 with a balance of $8,321.00. The cooperative has a policy to pay capital credits on the basis of past earnings. No capital credits were paid in 2009 because the board did not think it was wise to borrow money to pay capital credits. Had you been interested in assisting Adams REC we would have been able to pay capital credits. Adams County is not a rich county and most of the members appreciate getting a capital credits check. The final blow in this entire scenario came last year. I was still troubled by the handling of the ice storm of 2009 so on November 17, 2011, I wrote another letter to you, Senator Brown, saying I would appreciate an answer to these questions: 1. Should a state boundary line decide who gets FEMA assistance? If so, why? 2. Why did you send the request for funding back to the state office when you have known that the law at that time did not permit FEMA assistance? 3. Have you or do you plan to offer any amendments to current FEMA regulations that would treat all entities equally? To these questions, I received NO answer. The most humiliating and degrading part of the story is when I learned this winter that the National Rural Electric Association had been contacted to learn if they were aware of the letter. Of course, the answer was NO. National Association contacted Buckeye Power and then Buckeye Power contacted Adams REC and our manager, Bill Swango. Mr. Swango asked me if I had written to Senator Brown and I answered in the affirmative. Your actions sent a very clear and distinct message. If there wasn't a large number of votes or cash coming with the request, you were not interested and were not going to reply. This was a put down to every member of the Adams REC who could have benefited if you had chosen to get involved. It is my understanding that a legislator should know the law and all people should be treated equally. I do not believe that happened for Adams REC. Evidently you are only interested in subsidizing alternative sources of electricity. At the recent state-wide trustees meeting of the Ohio Rural Electric Cooperative you sent a video promoting solar and wind farms which receive federal funds. Buckeye Power has spent 1.2 billion to produce electricity using clean coal technology. Coal is the primary source of energy for Buckeye Power to produce electricity. Coal is also an important part of the economy in southeastern Ohio and in your video you did not mention coal. You have demonstrated a lack of respect for Adams REC and the coal industry in Ohio. Truthfully, not one member of Adams REC should vote for you in November. That will never happen because too many people place the political party above principle. The same goes for former Sentator Voinovich, but fortunately, he did not seek re-election. I started with the question, "Is Washington Broken?" Senator Brown, you have provided the answer. Yes, Washington is Broken; and you, Senator Brown are part of the brokenness!! I and many members of Adams REC would appreciate hearing from you. Sincerely, Charles W. Grimes P.O. Box 65 Decatur, Ohio 45115

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Elementary Lunch Tuesday, September 25, Chicken Patty Deluxe on WW Bun, Steamed California Blend, Steamed Lima Beans, Fresh Apple and Pineapple Wednesday, September 26, Salisbury Steak w/WW bread and butter, New Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Pineapple and Hot Cinnamon Apples *No Pizza Offered* Thursday, September 27, Homemade WG Mac & Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Carrots/Celery/Dip, Fruit Cocktail and Fresh Banana Friday, September 28, Taco Joe Wrap w/ lettuce & tomato, Steamed Green Beans, Broccoli/Carrots/Dip, Applesauce and Raisins High School Lunch Tuesday, September 25, Salisbury Steak w/ breadstick, New Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Pineapple and Hot Cinnamon Apples Wednesday, September 26, Spicy Chicken Patty on WW bun, Steamed California Blend, Steamed Lima Beans, Fresh Apple Slices and Pineapple Thursday, September 27, Homemade WG Mac & Cheese, Steamed Broccoli w/ cheese, Carrots/Celery/Dip, Fruit Cocktail and Fresh Banana Friday, September 28, Taco Joe on bun w/ lettuce & tomato, Steamed Green Beans, Broccoli/Carrots/Dip, Applesauce and Raisins

Manchester Local School District Breakfast Tuesday, September 25, Breakfast Pizza Wednesday, September 26, Mini Pancakes Thursday, September 27, Sausage & Gravy Biscuit Friday, September 28, French Toast Sticks w/ Sausage K-5 Lunch Tuesday, September 25, Ravioli w/ Roll, Baby Carrots, Pears and Graham Crackers Wednesday, September 26, Hot dog on Bun w/ Sauce, Fresh Apples, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw and Ketchup / Mustard Thursday, September 27, Smart Pizza, Fresh Grapes, Carrots, Lettuce and Ranch Dressing Friday, September 28, Chicken Patty on Bun, Peaches, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans 6-8 Lunch Tuesday, September 25, Ravioli w/ Roll, Baby Carrots, Pears and Graham Crackers Wednesday, September 26, Hotdog on Bun w/ Sauce, Fresh Apples, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw and Ketchup / Mustard Thursday, September 27, Smart Pizza, Fresh Grapes, Carrots, Lettuce Mix and Ranch Dressing Friday, September 28, Chicken Patty on Bun, Peaches, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Salad Dressing / Ketchup High School Lunch Tuesday, September 25, Ravioli w/ Roll, Baby Carrots, Lettuce Mix, Tomato, Pears, Graham Crackers and Ranch Dressing Wednesday, September 26, Hotdog on Bun w/ Sauce & Cheese, Fresh Apples, Applesauce, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw and Ketchup Thursday, September 27, Smart Pizza, Pineapple Chunks, Fresh Grapes, Carrots, Lettuce Mix, Tomato and Ranch Dressing Friday, September 28, Chicken Patty on Bun, Lettuce & Tomato, Applesauce, Peaches, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Salad Dressing

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Adams County/Ohio Valley Local School District Breakfast Tuesday, September 25, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Wednesday, September 26, Tony's Cinnamon Tasterie Thursday, September 27, Mini Corn Dogs (3) Friday, September 28, Super Donut and Cheese Pack

We’ve been adding new resources for children ages K – 12 that can help your child develop early learning skills, or help with tricky homework assignments. Have you heard about these new learning tools? Come access one of our many free resources for children at the Adams County Public Library. Early Literacy Station – This safe computer, not connected to the Internet, offers children 2 – 10 fun, age-appropriate games and learning activities that teach early literacy skills. The games feature familiar characters, such as Dora the Explorer and Sesame Street, and introduce early reading skills, math and science, arts and social studies, writing and typing, and more. Games are interactive, offer spoken instructions, and appeal to young children with a touch screen, an easy-to-read colorful keyboard, and a childsized mouse. An Early

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

Literacy Station is available at the Manchester, Peebles, and West Union Library, and was funded in part through an Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA grant, awarded by the State Library Ohio. Kid Zone – This web-based resource is brand-new at the Adams County Public Library, and offers children ages K – 12 access to games and homework help sites for every school subject. Browse these librarian-tested resources by school subject, and play a game, watch a video, explore a museum, or solve math and science problems, all on your own computer. We’ll share more about the Kid Zone soon! Check it out for yourself on our website, http://adamsco.lib.oh.us/kidzone, or look for the Kid Zone link on our Library Catalog. Story Time – Preschoolers and their siblings are invited to Story Time at your local library every week. Story Time is offered at the Manchester Library on Mondays at 10:30 am, at the Peebles Library on Wednesdays at 10:30 am, and at the West Union Library on Thursdays at 10:30 am. Special activities for school age children are held at the North Adams Library on Tuesday afternoons. Are you registered to vote?

It’s easy to register at your local library branch! Stop by to fill out the one-page voter registration form. You can return your form to the Adams County Board of Elections office, or simply drop it off at the library desk, and we’ll return it to the Board of Elections for you. If your address has changed since last November, fill out the voter registration form to update your information. Need an absentee ballot? Visit http://myohiovote.com to find out how to receive an absentee ballot, how to vote early in person, or even update your address online. Ohio’s voter registration deadline is October 9. Tune in to local radio station C103, on October 2 at 10 am!

We’ll be sharing more about Adams County Public Library services and resources that are available to everyone in your community. Tune in to learn more about the world of information resources you can access at the Adams County Public Library, your community information center. Library Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Extended Evening Hours: Manchester – Monday and Wednesday til 7:00 pm North Adams – Tuesday and Thursday til 7:00 pm Peebles – Monday and Wednesday til 7:00 pm West Union – Tuesday and Thursday til 7:00 pm

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Cuffs and Collars Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers

Wednesday, September 26, High 77, Low 57, Shower/Thunderstorm Possible.

Thursday, September 27, High 76, Low 60, Shower/Thunderstorm Possible.

Friday, September 28, High 78, Low 60, Shower/Thunderstorm Possible.

Saturday, September 29, High 76, Low 55, Partly Sunny.

Sunday, September 30, High 75, Low 53, Rain.

Monday, October 1, High 76, Low 57, A Couple Showers Likely.

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Nobody sees alike. If everyone did they would want my wife. Another man said, "If everyone saw like I did nobody would want your wife!" A man fell out of a 10 story building. He past the 6th floor and out a window a man said, "How are you getting along so far so good?" What is the best salad for newly weds? Lettuce alone! George Perry

Satterfield Chapel Ladies Aid The Ladies Aid Society met at the fellowship hall, September 6, with Kathy Gray as Hostess. Barb Howell had the program with topic, "trust" songs, were: "through it all" and "bring them in". Barb Howell read

psalm 25: 1-10. Requests were held, followed by united prayer. Roll call was answered by a bible verse with "trust". Penny Dixon had the Treasurer's report. Louise Fields filled in as President. Marcella Norris read the minutes and they

were approved. Readings were on "love". The meeting adjourned by repeating "the lords prayer". Kathy Gray served refreshments. The next meeting will be October 4, at the fellowship hall with Clarene Barnhill as Hostess.

Southwest Ohio On May 4, Wildlife Officer Trent Weaver received a complaint from an individual in the area of the Great Miami River in Montgomery County. The individual advised that while they were along the river they had witnessed a man in possession of one dead beaver, one dead American snapping turtle and approximately 12 dead carp. The informant also stated the suspect was in possession of a .22 caliber bolt action rifle that had been painted green, and went on to advise that the suspect intended to sell the animals in town. The informant attempted to photograph the suspect, but only got his back as he ran off into an area of underbrush. Officer Weaver arrived on the scene and documented the dead animals with photographs to accompany his report. Two weeks later, the Turn In a Poacher hotline received a call from an individual who advised that the same suspect had unlawfully shot and killed a female white-tailed deer May 21, 2012. The informant also advised that the suspect had recently killed another beaver and that he had posted pictures of himself and the animals that he had killed on Facebook. Officer Weaver contacted the informant and was able to confirm the information. Three days later, Officer Weaver and Investigator Kevin Behr located the suspect and interviewed him. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was in possession of multiple white-tailed deer parts inside his residence in direct violation of Ohio

Administrative Code. These white-tailed deer parts totaled a minimum of three different animals: two bucks and a doe, all with unique skull parts. These were documented via photographs and left in the suspectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence as found. He was also in pos-

session of one Eastern box turtle, one garter snake and several live frogs, all in direct violation of Ohio Revised Code and/or Ohio Administrative Code. Central Ohio Late in the 2011-2012 hunting season, Champaign County Wildlife Officer Jeff Tipton received a complaint from the Turn In a Poacher or TIP hotline. The information was that someone had found a trail camera on family property. On the SD card in the trail camera was video of a man explaining how he shot multiple buck deer. Officer Tipton worked through the video frame by frame and spent quite a bit of time noting each violation. Tipton then used the online game check system to look up information and was able

to determine that the man had broken 15 or more laws involving the taking of whitetail deer. The officer took all of the information that he gathered and applied for a search warrant for the man's residence. Before the search warrant was served, Officer Tipton went to the house for further investigation. The man denied the charges, and Officer Tipton asked "Where do you think I got this information?â&#x20AC;? Tipton played the video, and the suspect then admitted to the violations he saw himself admit on camera. The officers, with the help of German Township Police Department, served the search warrant on the residence. Evidence proving the case was recovered, including two large buck deer, and the man was charged with multiple violations. He appeared and was found guilty in the Champaign County Municipal Court. He was sentenced to pay about $500 in court costs and fines, received 60 days in jail that were suspended on the condition that he have no same or similar offenses for two years, and he lost his hunting privileges for one year. He also lost both buck deer and is subject to pay restitution on both deer, one of which was about 140 gross inches; the other was over 160 gross inches. The collective restitution value of these deer is estimated at $7,000.

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Politics & Government Rep. Schmidt named Guardian of Small Business Rep. Bubp Named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watchdog of the Treasuryâ&#x20AC;?

Pictured is Dan Danner, President and CEO of the National Federation of Independent Business presenting Congresswoman Jean Schmidt with the Guardian of Small Business award. Congresswoman Jean Schmidt (R) honored to receive the award, which was prerecently received the Guardian of Small sented to her in Washington, D.C., earlier this Business award from the National Federation month. of Independent Business, which cited her outâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve helped manage a family business, so standing voting record on behalf of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s I recognize the challenges that small-business small-business owners. owners face and the important role they play in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The record shows that Representative providing jobs in Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Schmidt is a true champion of small business, Congressional District,â&#x20AC;? Congresswoman having stood strong on the key small-business Schmidt said. votes in the 112th Congress,â&#x20AC;? said Dan Congresswoman Schmidt recently coDanner, president and CEO of the federation. sponsored bills designed to reduce federal regâ&#x20AC;&#x153;This award reflects our membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; appre- ulations on businesses, including the ciation for supporting the NFIB pro-growth Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, which agenda for small business,â&#x20AC;? Danner added. makes it easier for small businesses to borrow The owners of small businesses â&#x20AC;&#x153;pay close money and create jobs. She also hosted the attention to how their lawmakers vote on the Start-Up Summit in Clermont County last fall, issues affecting their businesses and employ- which brought together more than 200 people ees, and stand by those who stand for them.â&#x20AC;? interested in learning how to launch and Congresswoman Schmidt said she was expand a small business.

The Ohio Chamberof Commerce PAC Endorses Dr. Terry Johnson The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee has announced the endorsement of Dr. Terry Johnson in his bid to win election to the 90th District Ohio House seat, which will consist of all of Scioto and Adams and a portion of Lawrence counties. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC is a political action committee that strives to unify and the voice of business in Ohio politics. This endorsement brings Dr. Johnson's campaign total to 19. A letter, signed by Cory D. Bailey, Manager, Political Programs, states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;On behalf of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the state's leading business advocacy organization, I would like to inform you that the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (OCCPAC) has endorsed your candidacy for the Ohio General Assembly in the 2012 General Election. The Ohio Chamber, with over 6,000

members, promotes a pro-business agenda at the Statehouse. Our mission is to aggressively champion free enterprise, economic competitiveness and growth for the benefit of all Ohioans.â&#x20AC;? The letter continues, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have determined that you are the candidate in this race that has the best grasp on key business issues and Guest Column a commitment to creating State a better business climate in Representative Ohio. We will notify our Terry Johnson membership of our R-Ohio endorsement and will urge those living in your district to cast their vote for you on November 6th. We wish you the best of 1uck and success on Election Day, and look forward to working with you in the 130th Ohio General Assembly to develop policies that will stimulate investment, growth, and job creation in the Buckeye State.â&#x20AC;? Dr. Johnson and his wife Jennifer, a pharmacist, live in Scioto County, as do their four sons.

Award honors fiscal discipline, responsible spending of tax dollars State Representative Danny Bubp (R) was recently honored at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watchdog of the Treasuryâ&#x20AC;? award ceremony, hosted by the United Conservatives of Ohio. The award recognizes key legislators or policymakers who strive to restore responsible limited government, lower taxes, free enterprise and regulatory relief, and personal freedom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I consider it a great privilege to receive this award from the United Conservatives of

Ohio,â&#x20AC;? said Rep. Bubp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am a firm believer in exercising great caution when it comes to spending public funds. Ohio is full of hardworking citizens who expect their public officials to be responsible and disciplined when it comes to spending their hard-earned tax dollars. I am determined to meet that expectation.â&#x20AC;? The United Conservatives of Ohio supports the responsible spending of taxpayersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dollars, the reduction of government waste, and a free-market system of competition among private sector firms.

Secretary of State Launches AnotherFirst to Clean-up Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s VoterRolls Two new mailings from state will encourage more than 70,000 whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve moved out of state to cancel their Ohio voter registrations; and more than 300,000 whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve moved within the state to update their voting addresses online Using data obtained from the U.S. Postal Service National Change of Address (NCOA) Registry, this week Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will be mailing more than 70,000 Ohioans who have moved out of state to encourage them to cancel their Ohio voter registrations if they are no longer eligible. This step will help ensure those who are no longer residents can be removed from Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voter rolls prior to Election Day. This marks the first time a Secretary of State has attempted to contact former Ohio voters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Accurate voter rolls are critical to running a smooth election and are the first line of defense against fraud,â&#x20AC;?

Secretary Husted said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Together, with Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 88 county boards of elections, we have done more over the last year and a half to improve the integrity of the Statewide Voter Registration Database than has been done since it was first created in 2004. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something in

of Address system housed at www.MyOhioVote.com. Secretary Husted noted that the most common reason voters must cast provisional ballots on Election Day is because they have not updated their voting addresses before the deadline. In fact, had the Online Change of Address system been in place in 2008, an estimated 130,000 voters GUEST who cast provisional COLUMN Secretary of State ballots could have changed their address John Husted online and voted a reguR-Ohio lar ballot. It is important to note, pursuant to the list mainwhich Ohio voters can be tenance rules of the National confident.â&#x20AC;? Voter Registration Act of NCOA data also indicat- 1993, these mailings do not ed that more than 300,000 impact the status of these Ohio voters have moved voters; rather they simply within the state. These voters urge voters to take proactive will soon receive a postcard steps to update their inforfrom Secretary Husted urg- mation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the people we reach ing them to update their voting addresses before the do what we're asking it will October 9, 2012 voter regis- dramatically reduce the numtration deadline. They can ber of provisional ballots and simply log on to Secretary clean up the voter rolls,â&#x20AC;? Hustedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Online Change Secretary Husted said.

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Crocket Pattern Needle Arts Project of the Week This week I want to talk about using double crochet's to make a basket weave looking pattern. Row 1. Simply chain for the desired width of your afghan and then turn your needle. Single crochet (SC) in the 2nd chain from hook. *skip two chains and in the third chain, work 3 Double Crochet (DC) chain two and work one SC in the same chain you just worked the three. Repeat from * to the end. Row 2. Turn, chain two, #work three DC in the space between the 3 dC and the 2 chains of the last scallop, chain 2 and single crochet in the same spot, repeat from # to the end. At the end, work 3 DC the first chain of the last row, chain one, turn. Continue to work all rows like row 2 until you

get to the desired size. I like to change colors every six rows, but it is really up to you. Please see the pictures. If you have any questions please e-mail

dearmissneedles@yahoo.co m . This has always been a favorite pattern of mine. I had a poncho in the 1970's that was made from this stitch.

Dear Miss Needles: I am interested in signing my quilt. Any suggestions on making a label? What information should I include on the label? Signed - Finished-AtLast Dear FAL - I do think it is important to label your art work, whether it be quilts or other items. You have many options from pre-printed labels you order from companies to making labels for yourself. I have purchased the kit with software and the muslin sheets that are printer ready and made labels that way. In the past I have waited until I was ready to put the binding on the quilt, slid a piece of cardboard under the material of the backing and signed the quilt with a permanent marker. I have seem people embroider their name and the date, and I have seen quilts with initials. The choice of what all you include are up to you. Personally, I like to put the name of my quilt, the date completed, my full name and Adams County, OH. What you choose is up to you, but the date and your name are key. I

like the idea of town because relatives through the years might forget particulars, but the actual is contained on the quilt. I also saw a TV show once where a pice of muslin was cut the the size of a sheet of paper (8 1/2" X 11"), ironed to freezer paper, and then the label was created in paint and printed via the printer. You do have to heat set the printer labels on fabric. I still am taking markers to mine, or a permanent pen that I bought at a quilt shop (it was the only thing I could afford at the time). Good luck and send us some samples! Dear Miss Needles: Do I need to make any changes in the amount of fabric that I purchase for a project if I but fat quarters instead of yardage? Signed, FabricLover Dear Fab: It depends on a few factors. If the fat quarters are cut evenly (Standard size is 18" X 22") you might be okay. But I always encourage folks to purchase more fabric than they need. If you make a mistake in a block, you need replacement fabric. If you cut wrong, you will need

more fabric, and if you are fussy cutting, you need more. If you are cutting 5 inch strips, you can get 3 from a fat quarter and 6 from two pieces. Since a yard is 36 inches, you can cut 7 (7 X 5 = 35") so there is not as much waste in some cases. It also is a consideration if you want a strip that is unpieced. I have seen folks who don't like to work with a who yard to they fold the fabric from top to bottom down the middle and cut it. There are times that the fabric I need I can only find in fat quarters but I will always but an extra fat quarter or if buying yardage from a bolt, will but an extra half yard so that I do not run out. There was a beautiful quilt my aunt had and she ran out of the pretty fabric and finished it with a different one. She would put an afghan across the bottom of her bed to hide the different row of blocks in the off colors. Do you ahve a question you would like Miss Needles to answer? If so, please write to her at dearmissneedles@ yahoo.com or mail it to The Informer.

Birch Place Assisted Living Community at Ohio Valley Manor has completed the finishing touches on the 16 new assisted living apartments. The facility is equipped with a servery style dining room, so resident can experience a more restaurant style dining. A fireside gathering space is also available for meeting with friends or relaxing by the fire. The new apartments range from 509 to 627 square feet and include a personal kitchenette, dining/living room, bedroom

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Falls Prevention Awareness The Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7) joins with the Ohio Older Adult Falls Prevention Coalition and the directors of the Ohio Departments of Aging and Health recognized Saturday, September 22, as Falls Prevention Awareness Day and encourages all individuals in AAA7’s 10-county District to use the autumn season to educate themselves and their loved ones about the risk of falls and fall-related injury that increases as we age. The AAA7 covers Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton Counties. “Falls among older Ohioans can negatively affect an individual’s health and sense of security, but can also have an impact on the entire family,” says Pamela K. Matura, Executive Director of the AAA7. “We’re using the first day of autumn to mark the beginning of an ongoing effort to help Ohioans become aware of the risks and do what they can to prevent them. Doing so will help our older neighbors remain safely in their homes and our community.” Five easy things you can do to prevent falls are: Increase your physical activity. Simple exercise, like walking or swimming at least 15 minutes a day, can help build muscle strength and improve balance, which can prevent falls. Exercise programs like Tai Chi that increase strength and improve balance are especially good. See your eye doctor once each year. Age-related eye diseases, such as cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, can increase the risk of falling. Early detection is key to minimizing the effects of these conditions.

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Review your medications. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the medicines you are taking and whether they may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Discuss things you can do to ensure you are taking your medicines safely. Remove environmental hazards. Look around the house for anything that could increase the risk of falls, including poor lighting, loose rugs, slippery floors and

management program entitled “Matter of Balance” and would like to extend the classes in the community. Community coaches are needed to help teach the class in their county. If you would like to volunteer for this role, please call the AAA7 toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 and ask for extension 215 or 254. Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis. These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own Pamela K. Matura, homes through services Executive Director paid for by Medicare, Monthly Column Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay. The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the unsteady furniture. Remove community looking for inforor modify these hazards. mation or assistance with Think, plan and slow long-term care options. down. Many falls are caused Available Monday through by hurrying. Slow down and Friday from 8:00 am until think through the task you are 4:30 pm, the Resource Center performing. Be mindful of is a valuable contact for possible falls risks and act learning more about options accordingly. and what programs and servAccording to the Centers ices are available for assisfor Disease Control and tance. Prevention, 30 percent of Those interested in adults age 65 and older living learning more can call tollin the community, and more free at 1-800-582-7277 than half of all older adults (TTY: 711). Here, individuwho live in residential care als can speak directly with a facilities or nursing homes, nurse or social worker who fall each year. Falls are the will assist them with inforleading cause of injury-relat- mation surrounding the proed deaths and the most com- grams and services that are mon cause of nonfatal injuries available to best serve their and hospital admissions for needs. The Agency also trauma in older adults.Risk offers an in-home assessment factors for falls include poor at no cost for those who are health status, prescription interested in learning more. drug interactions, impaired Information is also available cognitive function, use of on www.aaa7.org, or the alcohol, history of falls, and Agency can be contacted impaired vision. through e-mail at For more information, info@aaa7.org. The Agency visit http://bit.ly/No also has a Facebook page FallsOhio. located at The Area Agency on www.facebook.com/AreaAg Aging District 7 offers a falls encyOnAgingDistrict7.

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available for tours and can answer any questions you may have regarding the new apartments. Ohio Valley Manor, Inc. is located North of Ripley, Ohio on U.S. Highway 62 and 68. Providing Better Tomorrows, OVM healthcare options include: Outpatient Rehabilitation and Wellness, Home Health, Short-term Rehabilitation, Assisted Living Community, Memory Care and Long-term Care. Visit www.ohiovalleymanor.com to learn more about our services, facility and healthcare team.

ABCAP Senior Nutrician Menu Wednesday, September 26, Lasagna, Tossed Salad w/Dressing, Grapes and Bread Stick.

Thursday, September 27, Baked Chicken, AuGratin Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Apple Crisp and Bread.

Friday, September 28, Pork, Sweet Potatoes, Lima Beans, Pineapple and Bread.

Senior Citizen Council THE END OF AN ERA: The Adams County Senior Citizens staff along with her family and friends were saddened by the passing of our longtime boss and friend, Donna Friend. She was the Executive Director of the Adams County Senior Citizens Council for 33 years. Donna’s dedication to her work and compassion and concern for the clients served by our agency will never be forgotten. She put her heart and soul into it and did all she could to better the lives of our clients. We will all miss her. DON’T FORGET! The Manchester Senior Citizens’ monthly meal/meeting will be held this Thursday, September 27th at 12 noon at their community building. Jeff Newman will be doing their program. Then next Tuesday, October 2nd at 12 noon the Peebles Senior Citizens meet at the Peebles Church of Christ on Steam Furnace Road and that same evening at 6 pm the North Adams Seniors get together at the Seaman Community building, These are all covered dish; carry-in meals and you are invited. You will enjoy some great fun, food and fellowship! IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW: A representative from the Adams County Veteran’s Services will be at the Senior Center (old hosp. bldg.) the 1st Monday and 1st Friday of each month from 9 am – 12 noon. SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT AT THE SENIOR CENTER!! How long has it been since you took a good oldfashioned walk? On Monday, October 1st at 8:30 am we will begin a 6week “Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program” for senior citizens age 60+. This program is sponsored by several organizations with the purpose of improving the health of older Americans. For more information or to get signed up for the

program, please attend our “Kick-Off Get Together” scheduled for Thursday September 27th at 5:00 pm at the Senior Center (old hosp. bldg). There will be refreshments and incentives are included in this program. Hope to see you there! HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) season is here! HEAP is a federally funded program designed to help eligible Ohioans meet the cost of home heating this winter. You must have a current heating bill, and electric bill, proof of income, social security numbers and birth dates of everyone living in your household and proof of US citizenship for the primary applicant such as birth certificate, Ohio drivers license, passport, baptismal record, voters registration or a signed verification from another US citizen. Again, here at Senior Citizens our emphasis is placed on reaching the elderly, 60+, homebound and/or disabled. Certain guidelines must be met to qualify for HEAP. Many have received applications for State HEAP by mail. We have applications at the Senior Center and an OutReach Aide available on Tuesday, 8 am–4 pm and Thursday 12–4 pm to assist you if you need help. Set-up sites are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 27th from 1-3 pm at the Save-A-Lot in Peebles. For more information and/or to make an appointment, call Teresa at 544-3979. Come on out to the Senior Center and get involved in some of the activities we offer. On the 3rd Monday each month we have Knitting Class from 1-4 pm. Each Tuesday and Thursday from 10-11 am is Gentle Chair Yogi Class. On Tuesday afternoon at 1 pm is Movie & Popcorn time. The Scrappy Quilters Club meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesday from 10 am – 3 pm. Marsha from OSU Extension is here at 12

Adams County Health Department Immunizations Thursday, September 27, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Hope Van Tuesday, September 25, Peebles, 5/3 Parking Lot 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Locust Grove Fire Department 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Thursday, September 27, West Union, WalMart, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 2, Winchester, Across from Subway, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Cherry Fork, Wayne Twp. Building, 12:00 12:30 p.m.

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noon on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Each Thursday from 12:30-3:30 pm we have card games. On the 2nd Friday at 11 am GENESIS comes to check blood pressure/blood sugars. We welcome volunteers to help with any activities you might be interested in doing. Your involvement and input helps us to serve you better. Call 544-3979 or drop by the Senior Center and visit with us. Services and activities are FREE. It’s YOUR Senior Center. We want YOU to enjoy it. According to a study at Harvard Medical School, home accidents are among the leading causes of death in the United States. And, if for just that reason alone, senior citizens need to take precautions to ensure their safety. Here are a few suggestions to get you started: * Exercise: it may not be something most of us want to do, and it doesn’t have to be strenuous, but it will help us to improve strength and balance. It can help strengthen bones and reduce the risk of fractures. As our bones get older, they also get weaker. Exercise can help make sure a fall is just a fall, and not something far worse. * Rearrange your home if necessary: If you get some help from your kids, grandkids or professional movers (don’t try this by yourself) rearranging can be a good way to reduce the risk of injury. If you find yourself walking up and down stairs frequently to do things or to get something you need quite often – consider moving some of the things you use a lot to downstairs. Every trip you don’t have to make upstairs lessons the risk of tripping on the stairway. * Keep rooms well lit. It is far easier to trip on rugs or other hazards in dim areas. JUST A THOUGHT: The best way to get in the last word is to apologize.

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Local Government

Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 10, 2012 with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Justin Cooper, and Roger Rhonemus. Clerk Diane Ward and Assistant Clerk Linda Mendenhall were also present. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: All yeas. EMS Director Etta Sparks met with the board to discuss personnel, basic training, run reporting, Kids Health Fair, and the U.C. Open House. John Hackworth and John Newsome were present to get an update on the Sunshine Ridge Waterline Project. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the bills. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by

Justin Cooper to approve the reimbursement of Life Squad Runs to volunteers in the amount of $5,670.00 for the month of August upon the recommendation of EMS Director Etta Sparks. Vote: Baldridge, abstain, Cooper, yea, Rhonemus, yea. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to establish the following new Capital Project funds and correlating revenue and appropriation codes upon the request of Engineer David Hook: Fund 545 – FEMA Large PW1039, Fund 546 – FEMA Large PW10161, Fund 547 – FEMA Large PW929, Fund 548 – FEMA Large PW1034, Fund 549 – FEMA Large PW1002. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the JFS payroll of $49,440.79 for pay period August 26, 2012 through September 8, 2012 upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the transfers and additional appropriations. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the JFS/Family Children First Council agreement with Adams County Children Services for provision of respite care services upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the following travel: Veterans Service Commission – Tom Hughes, Garry Mitchell, William Conn, Terry Himes, 2012 Regional Training/Service Commission, Chillicothe, OH, 9/12/12, $109.20. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the SOACDF Economic

Development Grant application upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas. The Measley Ridge, Marble Furnace, Lawshe Road FEMA Landslide Repairs Bid Opening was conducted at 10:15 a.m. Those present were as follows: Engineer David Hook, Deputy Engineer Lee Pertuset, Mike Hughes, Julie Klay of the Righter Company, Greg Bickle of U.S. Bridge Corp., and Mark Salisbury of D.G.M., Inc. The following bids were received: Measley Ridge A Measley Ridge B Marble Furnace Lawshe Combined The Righter Co., Inc. $90,885.00 $63,760.00 $112,445.00 $198,230.00 $435,040.00 U.S. Bridge $63,032.44 $41,382.20 $ 79,744.27 $153,669.34 $332,834.17 D.G.M. Inc. $86,936.00 $60,888.00 $109,868.00

$174,967.00 $381,693.00 Alan Stone Co., Inc. $81,364.00 $49,686.00 $110,424.00 $212,776.00 $454,437.15 The bids were released to Engineer David Hook for review. Mr. Hook also updated the board on the status of the sign upgrade project which, to date, is about ½ completed. The board also discussed the various county roads that were re-paved. The board reviewed the monthly Adams County Jail report as submitted by Jail Administrator Larry Heller. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to recess at 10:30 a.m. in order for the board to attend the Adams Clermont Solid Waste District Meeting. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to reconvene at 11:49 a.m. Vote: All yeas. Facility Director Sally Hayslip and 9-1-1 Director

Donnie Swayne met with the board to discuss the following: new fiber optic line, phone system repairs, leased chiller repairs, cell phones – personal/county, new phone system proposal, 9-1-1 radio consoles, holiday lighting/courthouse light poles, recycling obsolete law books, and internet service. Auditor David Gifford met with the board to discuss the Wellness Program. Assistant Prosecutor Dana Whalen met with the board to discuss legal issues. Prosecutor David Kelley met with the board to discuss possible re-location of the Prosecutor’s office to the annex. Sheriff Kimmy Rogers met with the board to discuss the following concerns: Budgetary, auction, and possible property acquisition. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to adjourn at 4:27 p.m. Vote: All yeas.

GUSTIN REALTY

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JESSE MCKINZIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .513-218-2541 LAWRENCE (LARRY) YOUNG . . . . . .544-3479 NELSON ATKINSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .587-3728 NANCY ATKINSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .587-3728 MARK KAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-217-0397 TRACY KAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-217-0554 JANET WAGNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373-3111 BRENDA MCCLANAHAN . . . . . . . . . . .695-0257 DANNY DICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-779-7930 AMY SIMPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-725-2185

HOMES FOR SALE HOMES

REDUCED TO $49,900.

R2 - NEW LISTING - SEAMAN - Frame home with aluminum siding in nice location, 1708 SF living area + basement, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, sun room, gas furnace, C/A, laminate flooring, 3-car garage heated garage with bathroom, 2 storage buildings, large lot with garden area. A MUST SEE. $89,500.

R26 – CHERRY FORK – Frame home with vinyl siding, 948 SF living area, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, gas furnace, heating stove, county water, enclosed back porch, 10x12 building, nice back yard, good space for garden. $31,000. MAKE OFFER.

R6 - MANCHESTER - Completely remodeled 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding on 0.928 acre, 1224 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, large utility room, (new windows, kitchen cabinets, heat pump, C/A, water heater, bath, flooring, updated electric & plumbing, drywall & insulation), 2 barns (16x12, 13x20). PRICE REDUCED TO $69,900.

H28 – WEST UNION – 5.3 acres with 1991 Palm Harbor mobile home (14x70), 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, new elec. furnace, county water, front porch & back deck, 2 small barns. $59,900.

R32 - PEEBLES - Frame home with vinyl siding, 1383 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, gas furnace plus elec. heat, , small barn, home is in need of repair. $35,000.

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

R38 – SEAMAN – Partial brick/vinyl sided home, 1188 SF living area plus full basement, 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, fuel oil furnace, C/A, F/P, hardwood floors, 2-car garage, 2 covered porches. PRICE REDUCED TO $102,900. R48 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, utility room, public water/sewer, 10x16 building. PRICE REDUCED TO $35,900.

R14 – WEST UNION – Brick/vinyl sided home, 1136 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room eat-in kitchen with appliances, utility room, new elec. heat, new carpet, 1-cat att. garage, front porch, large back deck. PRICED REDUCED TO $72,500. R16 – MANCHESTER – 2 apartments with 1 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen in each apt., elec. heat, city water/sewage. Apartments rent for $100/week per apt. Property also has 2 mobile home hook-ups. PRICE REDUCED TO $44,900.

R50 – WEST UNION - Newly remodeled frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with nice cabinets, laundry room, basement, nat. gas furnace, city water/sewer, covered front porch, 12x12 storage barn, nice 1/4 acre lot. $44,900.

R18 – WEST UNION – Newly remodeled brick/vinyl sided home, 1080 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. furnace, county water, new flooring, carport, small barn. $69,900.

R60 – MANCHESTER – Brick home featuring 3151 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, basement, nat. gas heat, C/A, 2 F/P, hardwood & tile floors, 2-car garage, 2-car carport, patio. A MUST SEE – PRICED TO SELL AT $145,000.

R22 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1764 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, cellar, gas furnace, gas F/P, 3 A/C, hardwood floors, 2-car att. garage, back deck, $5,000 worth of landscaping. PRICE

H4 - PEEBLES - 5.03 acres with well-kept frame home with vinyl siding, 1293 SF living area, 4 BR, office/5th BR, 1 bath(new), living room, eat-in kitchen, newer sunroom/utility room, partial basement, all appliances, gas furnace, C/A, nice carpet/tile flooring, new windows & doors, some new plumbing/updated electric, new concrete driveway & steps, Isaacs Creek runs behind back yard with shelter house by creek, 14x24 garage, 2 barns. Home is in move-in condition tucked away in eastern side of Adams county, very peaceful setting. $159,000. H6 - NEW LISTING - MANCHESTER - 5 acres with 2784 SF custom built 4 BR home with full walk-out basement, spacious eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops, appliances, dining room adjacent to kitchen which is open to living room with vaulted ceiling, large master suite with roomy closet area and divided bath with jacuzzi tub, utility room off of kitchen with washer/dryer hookup (additional washer/dryer hookup in basement), 3 spacious BR, divided bath & loft family room on 2nd floor, breezeway & oversized att. 2-car garage, 16x18 storage building, 18x36 in-ground pool with curved slide, concrete basketball court. $239,900. H8 - WEST UNION - 4.225 acres with DW, cabin, 2 barns, DW features 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen, all appliances, elec. furnace, 12x24 screened-in porch, 1-car garage. Cabin features 1 BR, 1 bath, kitchen with lots of cabinets, acreage has woods and abundant wildlife. PRICE REDUCED TO $79,900.

R8 – PEEBLES – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1240 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, full finished basement, hardwood floors, city utilities, heat pump, nice .6 acre lot. $119,900.

R20 – MANCHESTER – 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding, 1293 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, full unfinished basement, hot water heat, wood burning f/p, new windows, new carpet, 1-car garage. PRICED TO SELL AT $64,900.

H24 – STOUT – 1.387 acres located on Ohio River, 14x70 mobile home, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, boat dock, steps to river, all furniture stays with home + grill & picnic table, 8x10 building. PRICE REDUCED TO $45,000.

R30 – SEAMAN – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR (could be 3), 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with range, elec. heat, A/C, laminate flooring. Nice starter home or rental property in nice location. $39,500.

R34 – NEW LISTING – MANCHESTER – Block home with aluminum siding, 1809 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eatin 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. R4 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1020 SF living area, half finished full basement, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, eat-in kitchen, gas furnace, heat pump, C/A, gas F/P, new windows, new floating floor, 1-car garage, fenced back yard. $84,900.

back decks, nice location on 1 acre next to Adams Lake. PRICE REDUCED TO $98,500.

AVAILABLE.

HOMES WITH ACREAGE H2 - WEST UNION - Frame home with vinyl siding built in 2004, 1568 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, elec. furnace + wood stove tied into duct work, C/A, 28x40 det. garage with 14x40 lean-to, 12x14 shed. Home sets on 2.171 acres in very nice location. PRICE REDUCED TO $110,000. MOTIVATED SELLER. ADDITIONAL ACREAGE

H10 – WEST UNION - 7.387 acres in excellent location with 2584 SF brick/vinyl split level home featuring 3 BR, 3 1/2 baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, laundry room, 2-car att. garage & 2car det. garage, 12x44 screened porch & 12x 44 covered porch, 12x27 deck, gazebo with hot tub, 16x32 in-ground pool, 1160 SF pool house with open floor plan includes living room/rec. room, kitchen, full bath, laundry facilities & 2-car attached garage. PRICE REDUCED TO 299,900. H12 – BLUE CREEK – 29.19 acres with log home, 1153 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, fuel oil stove, county water, 40x72 barn and small barn. $129,900. H20 - BLUE CREEK - 3.756 acres with vinyl sided frame home, 2520 SF living area, 3 BR with large master suite added in 2009, 2 1/2 baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with new appliances, dining room, lots of closets, large storage area, elec. heat pump, C/A, Anderson windows, 3-car garage, large front porch. $149,900. H22 – WEST UNION – 1997 DW, 1460 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, C/A, public water, 2-car att. garage, front &

H32 – PEEBLES – 2.278 acres with 1998 Clayton mobile home (14x70), 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, heat pump, gas wall heater, C/A, county water, 28x48 garage, large front porch, carport, shed. $59,900.

H34 – MANCHESTER – 2.32 acres with brick/vinyl sided home, 1176 SF living area plus finished basement, 2 BR with possible 3rd BR, 1 ½ baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, F/P, county water, hardwood floors, large porch, 8x10 building. $59,900. H36 – MANCHESTER – 1.289 acres joining Nature Conservancy with frame home with redwood siding, 1680 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, finished basement with kitchenette, utility room, rec. room, heat pump, C/A, wood stove, 2-car garage, large screened porch, storage shed. PRICE REDUCED TO $119,000. H38 – SEAMAN - 13+ acres with home & cabin, Home is frame with vinyl siding, 1968 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, county water, double paned vinyl windows, 27x40 garage, 3 porches, pond, 20x36 pole barn, 16x26 cabin with electric & wood stove. $168,000. H42 – PEEBLES – 25+ acres with good hunting, deer stands, riding trails, frame home with new vinyl siding, new windows, some new carpeting, 1700 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eatin kitchen, utility room, computer room, all appliances, elec. furnace, county water, hardwood floors, large deck, 3 barns, 2 horse stalls, located near Mineral Springs Lake. $99,900.

FARMS - BUILDING LOTS - VACANT LAND - BUSINESS FARMS F2 – BLUE CREEK AREA – 23.3 acre farm with 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding, 2460 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, public water, 2 wells, 36x24 garage, 42x36 barn, 40x60 barn, 60x30 storage shed, cellar, pond, small creek. PRICE REDUCED TO $143,500. F4 – 102 Acre Farm at Cedar Mills – If privacy & seclusion is what you are looking for, this is the place for you. 102.41 acres located on a dead-end road. Approx. 75 acres are wooded & 25 acres are tillable making this the perfect place for hunting, ATV’s or just a great place for getting away from it all. Property includes a 100+ year old 2-story, 4 BR home with all utilities, 30x50 barn, 2 storage buildings (20x30, 10x16), 2 septic systems, all new fence. PRICE REDUCED TO $259,000. F6 - PEEBLES - 28.631 acre mini farm with equipment, 1996 Clayton DW, 1475 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. heat pump, C/A, wood stove, 2-car att. garage with storage room, 2 barns, shed, orchard, grape arbor, equipment too numerous to list. Call for more details. $230,000. F8 - WEST UNION - 30 acre farm privately situated at end of dead end road, fully furnished 4-year-old frame home with vinyl siding, 2944 SF living area + poured walk-out basement, open floor plan, 3 BR all with walk-in closets, 2 full baths, living room, large kitchen with appliances, island & lots of cabinets, dining room, office, mud room, elec. heat pump, C/A with humidifier, wood furnace, gas stove, flooring is combination of hardwood, tile & carpeting, att. garage, 2 decks, large machinery shed, large barn, 4 large outbuildings, horse facilities, 2 ponds. Owners are moving out of country so all furniture & appliances included with home, regretful sale. A MUST SEE! $395,000.

F10 – BENTONVILLE AREA – 89.223 acre farm with approx. 70 tillable acres, Old 2336 SF farm house not in livable condition but could be rehabbed, 12x20 garage, 3 barns (48x36, 72x48, 28x26), corn crib. Good location, land could be farmed or developed. $311,500. F14 – WEST UNION – 45 acres +/- in great location near schools, acreage is mostly level with approx. 12 acres of woods, 2 mobile homes which each rent for $350/month, both mobile homes have 3 BR, 1 bath, all appliances, county water, septic, storage building. $149,900. F16 - SEAMAN - 28.88 acre farm in nice location next to Tranquility wildlife area, frame home with vinyl siding, 1376 SF living area plus finished basement, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. heat pump, C/A, gas F/P, wood stove, 2-car garage, 40x24 barn, 8x10 barn, 30x24 shed with lean-to, pond, acreage is mostly level with approx. 25 acres tillable. $203,000. F18 - PEEBLES AREA - Very nice 69 acre farm located on a dead-end road, acreage is level/rolling with approx. 50 tillable acres with the balance in pasture/homesites. 2 homes, well built cape cod home built in 1997, 1996 SF living area plus full basement with 8 inch poured walls, 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths in main living area plus shower & sink in basement, large living room, kitchen with oak cabinets, bar, pantry, dining room, large laundry room, all appliances, gas furnace, heat pump, C/A, gas F/P, wood stove in basement, 2-car att. garage, well water & public water, large stocked pond, small creek, several nice barns. 2nd home is 1 1/2 story farm house with aluminum siding, 1502 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath. 2nd home could be used as guest home or rental property. Amenities too numerous to mention. PRICED TO SELL AT $339,000. F20 - WAYNE TWP. - 67.5 acres of nice level farmland, 53.6

acres of cropland, 3.9 acres of pasture, 9.5 acres of woods, 550 feet of road frontage of SR 136. $234,900. Adjoining 3.05 acres with farmhouse, garage & very nice barn also available. BUILDING LOTS L2 – WEST UNION – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING 1.429 acre lot close to town with water & electric available. PRICE REDUCED TO $12,500. OWNER WILL CONSIDER TRADE. L4 – WEST UNION – 1.006 acre town lot, utilities available, some woods. $8,500. L8 – WEST UNION – 1 acre lot in good location, nice place for new home or mobile home, county water available. PRICE REDUCED TO $9,900. L10 – WEST UNION – Very nice lot 0.706 acre lot in nice restricted subdivision, city water/sewage available, excellent spot for new home. $23,500.

available. $10,900. V22 – WEST UNION – 59 acres with approx. 25 acres of woods. PRICE REDUCED TO $88,500. V28 – MANCHESTER AREA – 10 partially wooded acres with county water available, excellent place to build a home nestled in the hills of Adams County. PRICE REDUCED TO $24,900. BUSINESS B2 – SEAMAN – 4000 SF building located on Main St. under traffic light. Building has extensive fire damage. HUGE PRICE REDUCTION TO $17,500 - MOTIVATED SELLER. 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.

V4 – OTWAY AREA – 196 wooded acres. $195,000.

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

V8 – WINCHESTER – Nice 3 acre building lot with 34x18 garage and 24x30 barn, city water/sewer, all contents go with property (tools, lawn mower, motorcycle, tiller etc.). $42,500.

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

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

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

VACANT LAND

V14 – WEST UNION AREA – 2 wooded acres on blacktop county road with over 300 feet of road frontage, county water

8 - Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - The Informer

Mold in the Corn Recently I have been told by local farmers that some of the early harvest of this year’s corn crop has more issues. Some mold is showing up in the harvested corn and has been rejected when it is taken to be sold. When this happens the next question is what to do next with the corn, or what can be done with it. Recently there was an article that addresses options for feeding this corn to livestock. It will need to be tested and then blended in most cases. The article was one of many that have appeared in the daily Beef Blog that I forward onto beef producers that want to read up to date information. If you would like to receive the Beef Blog send me an e-mail requesting to be added. There are several other mailing lists that deal with agricultural news and events. My e-mail address is dugan.46@osu.edu The article that I referred to addresses the limitations for feeding. This is a portion of that article including the levels for specific livestock. Livestock are usually the market for mycotoxin-infected commodities, he added. “Livestock can tolerate some level of mycotoxin, but levels above legal limits can cause problems in livestock. Reduced performance, immunosuppression, liver damage, and in extreme cases even death can be the result of feeding high levels of aflatoxin,” Meteer said. The chart below illustrates the approved levels in livestock. Intended Use Aflatoxin Level (ppb) parts per billion Finishing(feedlot) cattle < 300 Finishing swine < 200 Breeding cattle or swine

< 100 Dairy cattle, young cattle or swine < 20 Intended use not known < 20 Human food < 20

another problem. How many of you have the mineral feeders that have a plastic bottom with three sections and a rubber cover to protect the mineral from the weather? If you have Re-cycling Tractor Tires one or more of these you Farmers are always may have the problem of looking for ways to make finding it from time to time. things work with what they The feeders that I have seen come with three holes David Dugan near the base, but keepExtension Educator, ing it secure can be an Agriculture and Natural issue. You may need to Resources measure the base of your Ohio Valley Extension feeder to find the correct Education Research size tire. Most are in the Area Adams/Brown/Highland 28 to 30 inch range that I have seen used. I can’t Counties take credit, but I have have. Farmers are also look- sure used tires to mount ing for ways to cut costs in these mineral feeders. their operation. With that Someone shared the idea said, many things have been with me and I only have one developed for on farm use. If you have not seen this before, you sure could have seen some great ideas that have been developed this way over the years at the Farm Science Review. So, as we are always looking for the next good idea, we may have an opportunity to double dip. We can kill two birds with one stone with this one. The solid waste landfill is something that we all need to be aware of, too. Ways to reduce the amount of waste is a good Pictured is a feeder mounted thing, so if we can save on a tire. money, make something of these that is not mounted work better and reduce the to a tractor tire. I had to go amount of waste are all worth find it recently when the catlooking at. tle pushed it down into the From time to time we creek. The feeders mounted need to replace tires on trac- to tires stay put even in a tors and other farm equip- bull lot. ment. Those used tires have So, save a headache of to go somewhere. For years looking for the feeder while I have seen the rear tractor saving space in our landfills. tires used in landscaping for It even makes it a little easiflower beds. Here is an idea er to put the mineral into the for another use of those used feeder as it sets about a foot tires that may help solve or more off the ground.

United Producers Inc. - Hillsboro Sale Date September 17 Total Headage 557 Total Hogs 147 Total Cattle 326 Total Sheep/Lambs 51 Goats 33 Hogs Headage 44 #1 Carcass Price Sows Headage 20 Light Heavy

Low $66.00

$44.00 $33.25

Boars Headage 4 Heavy

High

$45.00 $36.50

$12.50

Feeder Pigs Headage 79 By Head CWT

$14.00 $32.50

$30.00 $40.50

Cattle Headage 10 Choice Steers Choice Heifers

$112.00 $110.00

$118.00 $115.00

Cows

Headage 44 Comm & Utility Canner/Cutter

$70.00 $50.00

$86.00 $72.00

Bulls Headage 8 All Bulls

$70.00

$99.00

Feeder Cattle Headage 264 Yearling Steers (600-800) $95.00 Yearling Heifers (600-800) $90.00 Steer Calves (300-600) $95.00 Heifer Calves (300-600) $90.00 Holstein Steers (550&Down) $70.00 Holstein Steers (550&Up) $65.00

Office Equipment For Sale

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

Misc. For Sale

Camping

For Sale

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

Services Offered

For Rent

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

Yard Sale

SERVICES OFFERED

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

STONE’S SAWMILL CUSTOM SAWING

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

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

SERVICES OFFERED

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

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

For Sale

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

Homes/Mobiles For Rent 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

No Hunting or Trespassing No Hunting or Trespassing

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

Help Wanted

YARD SALE

5 Family Yard and Carport Sale 25 W. Hickory St., Manchester, Rain or Shine. September 28 - ? 10:00 a.m. ? Old dolls, 2 lamps, dishes ruby red, white milk glass and other. Halloween costumes, sm. boys and girl, teens, adult clothing to 3x. throw pillows, rugs, curtains and comforters. Collection of cars, vcr, Playstation 2, 25 games, baby and toddler clothes, toy box, no 2 car, books and other toys. Lots of Misc. Christmas December items. 9/28

YARD SALE

3 Family Yard Sale 437 Hickory St., West Union. 9/28

RUMMAGE SALE

The Fall Rummage Sale of the West union Women's Club will be held at the West union Fire Department Friday, October 5, 9:00-2:00 p.m. Rain or Shine. Come and find great bargains while you support this scholarship fund event. 10/2

Help Wanted

Master Certified Auto Technician Competitive Wages, Immediate Opening, Must Have Own Tools. Apply In Person to:

Maysville Auto Sales 895 US Hwy 68 Maysville, KY

$140.00 $130.00 $170.00 $155.00 $95.00 $85.00

Sheep/Lamb Headage 51 Choice Wools $74.00 Feeder Lambs $120.00 Aged Slaughter Sheep $35.00

$88.00 $150.00 $54.00

Goats Headage 33 All Goats

$102.50

$41.00

CLASSIFIEDS

Adams County Court Of Common Pleas

MARRIAGE REPORT

Jason Wayne Grooms, 37, of West Union and Diana Chanell Moore, 28, of Winchester. Bradley Aaron Shoemaker, 34 and Heather Kathleen Hoop, 33, both of Winchester. Aaron Kyle Carkeek, 21 and Carrie Nicole Seaman, 20, both of Peebles. Shawn W. Holsinger, 34, and Andrea Smalley, 29, both of Peebles. Matthew Blake Carrington, 26 and

Brooke Marie Cadwallader, 21, both of West Union. Andrew Thomas Salinas, 26 and Rebecca Nicole Waddell, 23, both of Peebles. Matthew Browning Larter, 22 of Peebles and Angel Lee Fay Spicer, 21, of Manchester. Brian M. Sims, 21 and India Layne Stricklett, 18, both of West Union. Christopher Rey Rodriguez, 20 and Ember Nicole Kendrick, 20, both of Peebles.

Adams County Land Transfers Michael P. and Karen B. Schuermann to Elizabeth, Cheyenne and Santanna Butt, Peebles Village, $45,000. Linda Foster to David P. and Janet H. Megrue, 1.54 acres, Monroe Twp., $79,000. Kevin and Debbie Ducasse to US Bank, 0.86 Acres, Meigs Twp., $46,675. Danny H. and Shelly A. Mingua to US Bank, 6.09 acres, Winchester Twp., $66,675. Gene E. Gates to Robert L. Sutterfield and Patricia L. Kimberly, 8.878 acres, Tiffin and Monroe Twp. $14,000. Ruby M. to Gary

Eugene and Gregory T. Grooms, 9.226 acres, Brush Creek Twp., $23,075. Teresa Jones to Betty L. Lucas and James C. Thompson, 0.2124 acres, Meigs Twp., $30,000. Scotty M. and Janet M. Grooms to Lawrence E. Young Jr. and Rosalie Young, 1.492 acres, $7,500. National Bank of Adams County to Lisa and Harry B. McCarty, West Union Village. $5,000. Tony A. and Margaret L. Blevins to John F. and Amberly L. Tauber, 35.05 acres, Brush Creek Twp. $73,000. Timothy J. Saidla to Bank of America, 3.169 acres, Sprigg Twp.,

$50,000. Shirley A. Hawkins Trustee and Shirley A. Hawkins Trust to Andrew and Barbara Piekutowski, 5.234 acres, Franklin Twp., $8,000. Shirley A. Hawkins and Shirley A. Hawkins Trust to Gary Wayne Dennison, 5.468 acres, Franklin Twp., $9,000. Jeffrey A. and Sue A. Cason to Billy E. Colyer Jr., Karen M. Colyer and Garry W. Dusing, 2.70 acres, Brush Creek Twp., $15,000. Lewis Martin and Jennifer I. Baldwin to Bank of America, 7.00 acres, Monroe Twp., $23,350.

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Local Government

Adams County Court of Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Discover Bank vs. Brock Caldwell, Action: Judgment. Curtis Baker vs. Stephanie Runyan, Action: Injunction. US Bank National Assn vs. Terry K. Himes, Action: Foreclosures. CIVIL DIVISION Palisades Collection Llc vs. Kimberly Garden, Affidavit And Notice Of Garnishment Of Property Other Than Personal Earnings And Answer Of Garnishee Filed. Capital One Bank USA, Na vs. Jade D. Louderback, Affidavit And Notice Of Garnishment Of Property Other Than Personal Earnings And Answer Of Garnishee Filed. The Bank Of New York Mellon vs. Everett Nevil, Entry Correcting Distribution Filed. Citi Financial, Inc. vs. Priscilla Osborne, Entry Filed. Motion To Continue Is Granted Non-Oral Hearing Shall Now Be Set For Hearing On 10-4-12 at 8 AM. Darrell L. Clark vs. Grange Mutual Casualty Company, Journal Entry Filed. Non-Oral Hearing On 10-16-12 at 8 AM. Howard Murphy vs. Carol Murphy, Journal Entry Filed. The Final Pre Trial Scheduled For 9-2812 at 1 PM Is Advanced to

12:30 PM. Equable Ascent Financial Llc vs. Gloria C. Martish, Affidavit And Notice Of Garnishment Of Property Other Than Personal Earnings And Answer Of Garnishee Filed. Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs Ben F. Baucom, Judgment Entry Confirming Sale And Ordering Distribution Of Sale Proceeds Filed. JP Morgan Chase Bank vs. Christopher Grooms, Order Withdrawing Sheriff's Sale Filed. Bank Of America, NA vs. Ronald P. Miller, Order To Cancel Sheriff's Sale Due To Bankruptcy Filed. Tina M. Shaffer vs. Eagle Creek Healthcare Group, Journal Entry Filed. Court On Its Own Motion Moves Scheduled Hearing On 9-28-12 from 1:30 PM to 12:45 PM. National Bank Of Adams County vs. Christopher Williams, Entry Of Default Judgment Filed. If Sums Due Are Not Paid In 3 Days An Order Of Sale Shall Be Issued. Bank Of America, NA vs. Isaac R. Ricketts Jr., Recusal Filed. The Honorable Brett M. Spencer Hereby Recuses Himself Due To Professional Conflict. case Assigned To The Honorable R Alan Corbin. Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Albert G.

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Lockhart, Judgment Entry Filed. Defendants Granted Additional 14 Days To Respond To Plaintiff's Complaint. CRIMINAL DIVISION State of Ohio vs. Misty Staten, Journal Entry Filed. Adult Probation Department Sets Matter For Review On 9-25-12 at 2 PM. State of Ohio vs. Chad Bradford, Journal Entry Filed. Defendant's Motion For Judicial Release Not Well Taken And Is Denied. State of Ohio vs. Adam Henderson, Motion To Revoke Community Control, Entry Filed. Revocation Hearing On 925-12 at 1 PM. State of Ohio vs. David Deaton, Entry For Continuance Filed. matter Continued For Hearing On 10-31-12 at 10 AM For Sentencing. State of Ohio vs. Marie Phillips, Judgment Entry On Sentence Filed. Defendant Sentenced To 2 Yrs Community Service, 100 Hrs Of Community Service, $1000.00 Fine, 6 Mos Suspension Of Operator's License, Complete Recovery Program. State of Ohio vs. Brandon Lay, Journal Entry Filed. Defendants Indate For Star Is 10-23-12 He Is Ordered To Report To The Adams County Jail On 1020-12 By 4 PM. State of Ohio vs. James Murphy, Plea Of Guilty, Judgment Entry Of Guilty Filed. Defendant Plead Guilty To Grand Theft, F5. Count I Is Dismissed. Sentencing On 10-24-12 at 11:30 Am. Bond Modified To $50,000.00 O.R. State of Ohio vs. James Murphy, Journal Entry Filed. Defendant Failed To Appear On 8-22-12 For Change Of Plea, Bond

Reverted To $50,000 CASH/SURETY; Change Of Plea Is Now Set For 917-12 at 1:30 PM.: And Sentencing Set For 10-2412 at 11:30 AM. State of Ohio vs. James R. Chambers, Journal Entry Filed. Court On Its Own Motion Moves The Change Of Plea From 9-26-12 at 1:30 PM And Shall Now Be Held On The Same Date At 3:15 PM. State of Ohio vs. Anthony R. Caudill, Plea Of Guilty, Judgment Entry Of Guilty Filed. Defendant Plead Guilty To Agg/Traff/Drugs/Spec, F3, Pre Sentencing Investigation Ordered, Count 2 Dismissed, Sentencing Set For 10-1512 at 1 PM. State of Ohio vs. Adam Hellman, Journal Entry Filed, Motion For TLC And Change Of Plea Is Continued Until 10-29-12 at 1:30 PM. State of Ohio vs. Jonathan Johnson, Judgment Entry On Sentence Filed. Defendant Sentences To 3 years Community Control, 240 Hours Of Community Service, $2500.00 Fine, Complete Sex Offender Counseling, County Jail For 6 Months, No Contact With Victim. State of Ohio vs. Jonathan Johnson, Judgment Entry And Notice Of Duties To Register As An Offender Of A Sexually Oriented Offense Filed. Defendant To Register As A Tier II Sexual Offender. State of Ohio vs. Tabatha Gardner, Entry On Continuance Field. Matter Is Continued For Sentencing Hearing On 1024-12 at 8:15 Am. State of Ohio vs. Robert S. Williams, Judgment Entry On Sentence Filed. Defendant Sentenced To 2 Years Community Control; 120 Hours Community Service: $1000.00 Fine, Obtain GED; 1 Year License Suspension; $500.00 In Assigned Counsel Fees. State of Ohio vs. Robert S. Williams, Judgment Entry Driving Privileges Filed. State of Ohio vs. Angela Lewis, Journal Entry Filed. Matter Came on For Sentencing, Defendant Was Arrested On 9-16 &/Or 17/12 And Was In Jail, Tested Positive For Benzodiazipines And Methamphetamine, Bond Is Revoked And Set At $30,000.00 CASH/SURETY. State of Ohio vs. Sharon Sites, Judgment Entry Sentence Filed. Defendant Has Been Convicted To Trafficking In Drugs With Specification; 200 Hours Community Service; $1000.00 Fine; Obtain GED; Six Months Licenses Suspension; Successfully Complete The Recovery Program. State of Ohio vs. Lindsay Nevil, Journal Entry Filed, Motion To Continue Is Moot. State of Ohio vs. Lindsay Nevil, Plea Of Guilty, Judgment Entry Of Guilty Filed. Defendant Plead Guilty To Trafficking In Drugs, F4; Sentencing Set For 10-24-12 at 1:30 PM, Count II Dismissed With Prejudice. State of Ohio vs. Brandi Edinger, Plea of Guilty, Judgment Entry Of Guilty Filed. Defendant Plead Guilty To Trafficking In Heroin, F5; Sentencing Set For 10-17-12 at 11 AM. State of Ohio vs. Christopher E. Arnold, Plea of Guilty, Judgment Entry Of Guilty Filed. Defendant Plead Guilty To Aggravated Assault, F4; Matter Set For Sentencing On 10-17-12 at 1:30 PM, Count II Of The Indictment Is Dismissed. State of Ohio vs. John Moore, Order Directing The Evaluation of The Defendant's Mental

Condition At The Time Of The Commission Of The Offense Filed. State of Ohio vs. John Moore, Order Directing The Evaluation Of Defendant To Determine Competence To Understand & Waive Miranda Rights Filed. State of Ohio vs. Ronald G. Dickens, Journal Entry Filed. Court On Its Own Motion Moves The Final Pre Trial Set For 926-12 at 1 PM Hearing Will Now Be Held At 12:45 PM. State of Ohio vs. Timothy Boone, Journal Entry Filed. By Reason Of A Positive Drug Test The Defendant's Bond Is Revoked And Placed On $20,000.00 CASH/SURETY/10% (If Clean 9-2112). Suppression Hearing On 12-3-12 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Franklin Fitzpatrick, Pre Trial Order Filed. Final Pre Trial On 10-24-12 At 1 PM And Jury Trial On 11-13 & 11-14-12 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Franklin Fitzpatrick, Journal Entry Filed. Defendant Tested Positive For THC, Bond Revoked And Set At $10,000.00 CASH/SURETY/20% Provision, Hearing Set For 10-24-12 at 1 PM. State of Ohio vs. Michael Baker, Entry Filed. Defendant Permitted To Move. State of Ohio vs. Jessilyn Gilman, Pre Trial Order Filed. Final Pre Trial On 1-2-13 at 11:30 AM And Jury Trial On 1-31 & 2-1-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Christopher Arnold, Plea Of Guilty, Judgment Entry Of Guilty Filed. Defendant Plead Guilty To OVI With Specifications, F4; Sentencing Set For 10-1712 at 1:30 PM. State of Ohio vs. Chad Sheffield, Pre Trial Order Filed. Final Pre Trial On 12-13 at 2:30 PM And Jury Trial On 1-31 & 2-1-13 at 9 Am. State of Ohio vs. Jesse Arwood, Journal Entry Filed. The Court Has Granted A Medical Furlough To The Defendant. Defendant Is Ordered To Return To The Adams County Jail Upon Release. State of Ohio vs. Robert Peck, Judgment Entry Filed. Motion To Withdraw Motion To Suppress Is Granted. State of Ohio vs. Robert Peck, Plea Of Guilty, Judgment Entry Of Guilty Filed. Defendant Plead Guilty To Unlawful Sexual Conduct With A Minor With Finding, F2; Sentencing Set For 10-1712 At 12:30 PM; Count II & III Of The Indictment Are Dismissed. State of Ohio vs. Amanda Lamb, Journal Entry Filed. Motion To Suppress Is Set For 2-6-13 at 8:30 AM; Meetings Regarding Suppression Set For 10-31-12 & 1-23-13 at 8 AM; Final Pre Trial Set For 2-21-13 at 9 AM; Jury Trial Set For 3-11 & 3-1213 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Edwin Stoltzfus, Pre Trial Order Filed. Final Pre Trial On 11-21-12 at 1 PM. State of Ohio vs. Beverly Newsome, Pre Trial Order Filed. Final Pre Trial On 10-31-12 at 1:45 PM And Jury Trial On 1113 & 11-14-12 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Robert Longwell, Judgment Entry Filed. It Is Ordered That The Indictment Shall Be Amended. State of Ohio vs. Arthur Crone, Pre Trial Order Filed. Final Pre Trial On 10-31-12 at 10:30 AM And Jury Trial On 11-13-12 & 11-14-12 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Michael T. Burke, Pre Trial Order Filed. Final Pre Trial On 10-31-12 at 10:15 AM And Jury Trial On 11-19-12 & 11-20-12 at 9 AM.

DOMESTIC CASES John H. Brodt vs. Anne Brodt, Divorce Without Children. Amy Harmon vs. Shawn Harmon, Dissolution With Children. Elizabeth B RoushPence vs. Homer R. Pence, Dissolution Without Children. Michele L. Long vs. Brian P. Long, Divorce With Children. DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION Christi Countryman vs. Gavin Countryman, Magistrate's Order Filed. Obligor Was Found In Contempt As A Second Offender; Remaining 21 Day Sentence Remains Suspended; Obligor Shall Appear For Hearing On 314-13 at 8:30 AM. Stacey Bracken vs. Roger Bracken, Magistrate's Order Filed. The Court Continues The Suspension On Sentence Of 30 Days In The Adams County Jail. Hearing On 10-25-12 at 2:15 PM. Trina Rose Bone vs. William E. Bone, Entry Filed. Hearing Of 9-18-12 Continued To 10-25-12 at 1:15 PM. Charles M. Thornton vs. Cheryl Ann Thornton, Judgment Entry Filed. Support On Emancipated Child Is Terminated. Tina M. Eberle vs. Robert W. Eberle, Judgment Entry Filed. The Child Support Obligated Of The Defendant For The Older Child Is Terminated Effective 5-20-12. Chrystal D. Strunk vs. David L. Strunk, Judgment Entry Filed. Administrative Order Accepted By The Court. David Dotson vs. Christina Dotson, Judgment Entry Filed. Defendant Made A Payment Therefore The Capias Is Recalled. Hearing On 9-20-12 at 12:15 PM. Olivia L. Dunn vs. Franke T. Dunn Jr., Notice Of Hearing And Order To Appear Filed. Hearing On Failure To Pay Support Set For 10-25-12 at 10:30 AM. Kimberly Fulton vs. Brian Fulton, Entry Filed. Both Parties Agree That The Child Support Obligation Shall Be Terminated. Rebecca Bryant vs. Scott J. Bryant, Magistrate Order Filed. It Is Ordered That The Parties Shall Each Individually Be Ordered To Appear At US Healthworks For Hair Follicle Analysis. Robert S. Williams vs. Shauntel Williams, Magistrate's Order Filed. Payment Was Made Today, Court Reserves Sentencing, Hearing Set For 10-25-12 at 1:15 PM. Brian L. Fox vs. Christy S. Fox, Magistrate's Order Filed. Court Reserves Judgment On Enforcement Issues And Continues The Matter For Hearing On 10-18-12 at 9:30 AM. Carla R. Brown vs. Kelly Jay Brown, Magistrate's Decision Decree Of Divorce Filed. Divorce Granted On Ground Of Incompatibility. Holly Nehus vs. Jason Nehus, Judgment Entry Decree Of Divorce Filed. Divorce Granted To Plaintiff. James Randall Franklin vs. Pamela Franklin, Magistrate's Order Filed. Motion For Custody Is Over-Ruled, Parties To Cooperate And Consult With Their Attorneys, Final Pre Trial Conference Hearing Set For 12-3-12 at 1 PM. Aleisha McCleese vs. Michael McCleese, Magistrate's Decision And Decree Of Dissolution Filed. Marriage Dissolved. Samantha Hunt vs. Brian K. Hunt, Magistrate Order Filed. Hearing On Motion For Temporary Order Set For 12-11-12 at 9 AM.

10 - Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - The Informer

Local Government Adams County Court Criminal/Traffic Disposition Report Manchester Village Council

Deborah J. Johnson, West Union, 68/55, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $74.00 Jacqualynn S. Seng, New Richmond, 76/55, Fine $100.00, Court Costs $74.00 Jonathan J. Dukes Jr, Greensboro NC, 77/60, Fine $100.00, Court Costs $74.00 Jordan R. Crane Smith, Cincinnati, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Duncan L. Hann, College Corner, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 John C. Adams, Loveland, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Heather L. Talbott, Cincinnati, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Robert W. Oehler, Cincinnati, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Patricia A. Mustard, West Union, 66/55, Dismissed David W. Hancock, Seaman, 69/55, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $74.00 Mary E. Johns, Seaman, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Ladimari T. Hoeppler, Mason, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Rickey O. Hilterbran, Peebles, 79/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Russell M. Polinsky, Gallipolis, 72/60, Fine $43.00, Court Costs $74.00 Lisa A. Wilson, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30.00, Court Costs $45.00 David L. Hensley, Bethel, 72/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Charles Houck, Peebles, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Daniel J. Walsh, Batavia, 83/55, Fine $150.00, Court Costs $74.00 Jesse L. Winkle, West Union, Failure Control, Fine $15.00, Court Costs $74.00 Timothy K. Adkinson, Harrodsburg KY, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $74.00 Charlotte L. Stricklett, Winchester, Failure Control, Fine $15.00, Court Costs $74.00 Charlotte L. Stricklett, Winchester, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30.00, Court Costs $22.00 Jacob S. Morrison, Wheelersburg, 72/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Frances L. Steward, West Union, A.C.D.A., Fine $15.00, Court Costs $74.00 Ernest A. Walker, Blue Creek, Violation Protection Order, 2 Years Community Control, Fine $200.00, Court Costs 173.40, Jail 90 Days, 90 Days Suspended Lacy Ellison, West Union, Disorderly / Intoxi, Fine $100.00, Court Costs $138.00 Dwain E. Taylor, Peebles, Possession of Marijuana, Fine $100.00, Court Costs $64.00 Jessica Scott, West Union, Escape, Bound Over To The Grand Jury Of This County, The State Of Ohio, For Appropriate Proceedings According To Law. Bond: $50,000.00 CASH/SURETY Russell Stamm Jr, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30.00, Court Costs $45.00 Matthew K McCammon, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30.00, Court Costs $45.00 Dorothy D. Tumidolsky, Peebles, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Nathan A. Sanders, Crown City, Registration Violation,

Fine $25.00, Court Costs $45.00 Jacie L. Iden, Peebles, Failure to Control, Fine $15.00, Court Costs $74.00 Shelly J. Gallagher, Manchester, 66/55, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $74.00 Andrew J. Carpenter, Cincinnati, 77/60, Fine $101.00, Court Costs $74.00 Billy J. Lucas, Peebles, 70/60, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $74.00 Steven C. Addis, West Union, 68/55, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $74.00 Lillian P. Jordan, Paintsville KY, 69/55, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $74.00 Christy White, West Union, Theft, Fine $100.00, Court Costs $194.00, 2 Years Community Control, Not To Be In Walmart, Jail 180 Days, 162 Days Suspended Nicholas E. Dawson, Winchester, Disorderly / Intoxi, Fine $150.00, Court Costs $135.00 Michael L. Lewis, Manchester, Domestic Violence, Dismissed Per Plea Agreement Michael L. Lewis, Manchester, Per Disorderly, Fine $250.00, Court Costs $97.00, $150.00 Suspended, 2 Years of Community Control, No Contact With Ruth Turner Or Donna Clark, Jail 30 Days, 30 Days Suspended Michael Pence, Manchester, Escape, Court Costs $97.00, 1 Year Of Community Control, 120 Hours Of Community Service Before 12-1-12 Thru Probation, Jail 180 Days, 160 Days Suspended Billie Jo Shepherd, West Union, Disorderly Conduct, Fine $100.00, Court Costs $64.00 Amy Satterfield, West Union, Disorderly Conduct, Fine $100.00, Court Costs $64.00 Thomas J. Shields, Peebles, DUS / Reinstate, Court Costs $105.00, 2 YR Probation, 60 Hours Community Service By 12-1-12, Jail 180 Days, 180 Days Suspended Thomas J. Shields, Peebles, Seat Belt DR, Fine $35.00, Court Costs $45.00 Joshua L. Brooks, West Union, Physical Cont, Fine $250.00, CourtCosts $108.00, 1 YR Probation, Random Drug Screen, Jail 180 Days, 180 Days Suspended Raymundo Felix, Cincinnati, 72/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Martina D. Merida, Columbus, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Richard A. Jacobson, West Union, DUS / Fail Resinstate, Dismissed Richard A. Jacobson, West Union, Fictitious Registration, Dismissed Misty L. Clark, Seaman, Seat Belt DR, Dismissed Cory J. Case, Peebles, Failure to Control, Fine $15.00, Court Costs $74.00 Chase E. Graves, Kevil KY, 70/55, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $74.00 Kyle A. Stanford, Dayton, 74/60 2nd SP, Fine $79.00, Court Costs $74.00 Kathy L. Ruhe, Batavia, 68/55, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $74.00 Kathy B. Fannin, West Union, 65/55, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $74.00 Tina Freeman, Manchester, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30.00,

Court Costs $45.00 Jeremy S. Sullivan, 68/55, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $45.00 Marissa K. Estes, Manchester, Park Public HWY, Fine $25.00, Court Costs $45.00 Kinsey M. Howard, Cynthiana KY, 65/55, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $74.00 Sharon K. Day, Dumfries VA, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Aaron P. Mefford, Manchester, Failure Control, Fine $15.00, Court Costs $74.00 Joseph A. Jura, Naples FL, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Lear C. McCoy, Peebles, Park Public HWY, Fine $71.00, Court Costs $45.00 Wayne R. Diener, Hillsboro, Unsafe Vehicle, Fine $15.00, Court Costs $74.00 Ronald J. Sanger, Loveland, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 John J. Ciesla, Mason, 78/60, Fine $100.00, Court Costs $74.00 Joan M. Garrity, Cincinnati, 68/60, Fine $26.00, Court Costs $74.00 Christopher B. Hucks, Jackson, 77/60, Fine $100.00, Court Costs $74.00 Brandon W. Rolen, Cornelius NC, 77/60, Fine $100.00, Court Costs $74.00 Jack Bedford III, Hamersville, 79/60, Fine $100.00, Court Costs $74.00 Brian K. Schmitz, Peebles, 72/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 William T. Smith Turner, Seaman, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Racheal L. Taylor, Hillsboro, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Adam B. Swackhammer, Winchester, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $74.00 Joseph T. Brumley, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30.00, Court Costs $45.00 Crystal L. Vance, West Union, 66/55, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $74.00 Mark Wallace, Peebles, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30.00, Court Costs $45.00 Lisa A. Karnes, Peebles, 74/55, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Donald Grooms, West Union, A.C.D.A., Fine $15.00, Court Costs $74.00 Larry William Kidder, Manchester, Theft, Dismissed Without Prejudice As It Will Be Presented To The Grand Jury At A Later Date Jacob T. Sharp, Winchester, Physical Cont, Dismissed Melvin R. Russell, Greenup KY, 77/60, Fine $100.00, Court Costs $74.00 Steven W. Verax, Stout, Failure to Control, Fine $15.00, Court Costs $74.00 Steven W. Verax, Stout, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30.00, Court Costs $22.00 Ruth L. Crites, Columbus, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Barry K. Eastham, Greenup KY, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Costs $74.00 Daniel R. Thomas, Cincinnati, 71/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Jeremy L. Galloway, Lucasville, 72/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00 Tammy P. Caudill, Hillsboro, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Costs $74.00

The Council of the Village of Manchester met in regular session at the Community Building. Roll call showed Councilman Mike Phipps, Councilwoman Christine Henderson, Councilman Bryan Church, Councilman Bob Hilderbrand, and Councilman Roy Carpenter all present. Motion made by Councilman Church and seconded by Councilman Phipps to excuse Councilman Skip Wagner from the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting was also attended by Evelyn Jones, Georgia Woolard, Joyce Walker, Steve Henderson, Sandra Back, Jake Martin, Mimi Martin, and Eddie Young. Pledge to the Flag. Three sets of minutes were made available for the council members prior to meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Phipps and seconded by Councilman Hilderbrand to approve the August 7, 2012 minutes. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. A motion was made by Councilman Phipps and seconded by Councilman Carpenter to approve the August 11, 2012 minutes. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Carpenter and seconded by Councilman Hilderbrand to approve the minutes for the August 21, 2012 meeting minutes. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea but Councilman Phipps abstained because he was absent from the meeting. Motion carried. Vernon Barr spoke to council about money he feels the Village owes him for installing a drainage ditch. The Street Commissioner and Councilman Carpenter said that the discussion was if Barr bought the pipe the Village would lay it. There was never a discussion or approval by council for Barr to have it done then pay him for it. Councilman Carpenter made a recommendation as well as the finance committee not to pay it. Council agreed the situation should be referred to the Solicitor, Chris Blanton. Mayor Troy Jolly reported that AEP has begun to turn back on the streetlights on 52, Jack Roush Way, and 136. Mayor Jolly also talked about what a nice experience the Prayer Walk through the Village was. The Manchester Area Neighborhood Association talked about how well the Hugs Not Drugs Walk went MEETING CHANGE NOTICE

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and are planning to do it again in the fall. M.A.N.A. would also like to have their Chili Cook-off in conjunction with the Fire Departments Safety Day on October 6, 2012. Street Commissioner, Earl Ruark, said he’s been working on blacktop repair on potholes. He is also putting together Jack Roush Day. Chief of Police, Jeff Bowling, reported that the police department had made a felony drug bust. The police department also shut down a meth lab. Chief Bowling also passed around a picture to see if anyone recognized the individual who tried to rob the ATM’s at First State Bank and Fifth Third Bank. Councilman Hilderbrand asked if contaminated places from meth labs can be cleaned up. Chief Bowling stated that the Sherriff’s department removes the hazardous material. Fire Chief Rick Bowman handed out reports on the Fire Dept. and Ems. The Squad has had 723 runs through August. C o u n c i l w o m a n Henderson reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee are exploring avenues to replace equipment for the park. There was a question of the name of alleyway near Ross’ Grocery. It doesn’t have a name generally alleys are not named. Councilwoman Henderson asked if there was a map of alleys. There was a question of how they are maintained and who is supposed to maintain them. The problem will be sent to the Buildings and Streets Committee and they will make a recommendation on the alley ways. Councilman Hildebrand made a motion and was seconded by Phipps to go into executive session over personnel at 7:35 p.m. A motion was made by Phipps and seconded by Church to go back to regular session at 7:47 p.m. Councilman Carpenter reported that the Community Events Committee is making a flier for October events. The Fire Dept. Safety Day along with the M.A.N.A. Chili Cook-off will be held October 6, 2012. Jack Roush Day will be held October 14, 2012. The River Paddle will be October 13th and 14th, and there will be a scary movie night Halloween weekend. Mayor Jolly would like to see music be held October 20, 2012. Steve Henderson said that the Dry Dock Church will be holding a Feeding

Manchester Day. For more information you can contact Roger Wilkins or Pastor Tony Watson. Two surveys were done of the ball field one was with the hillside which is 9.803 acres and the other without hillside which is 6.94 acres. Mayor Jolly would like to make sure that the ball field is annexed into the Village. A motion was made by Councilman Phipps and seconded by Councilman Hildebrand to Lease the ball field and hillside to the fire department for 99 years which is parcel 05003 dated 1-7-05 and revised 12-20-08 and will commence October 1, 2012. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea... Mayor Jolly vetoes the motion. A new motion is then made by Councilman Phipps and seconded by Councilman Henderson to lease the ball field and hillside to the fire department for 99 years which is parcel 05-003 dated 1-7-05 and revised 12-20-08 and will commence October 1, 2012. Vote on the motion showed all council members voting yea. Motion carried. Councilman Church reported that the Planning and Zoning Committee had been set up improperly by the composition sited in Section 713.01 of the ORC. The Planning Commission will now consist of Scott Kirk, William McFarland, Brianna Gaffin, Mayor Jolly, and Bryan Church. A resolution for ME Engineering Services was tabled to see why an Emergency Resolution would need to be done. Trick or Treat was set by council for October 27, 2012 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A motion was made by Councilman Church and seconded by Councilman Phipps to pay bills. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Church and seconded by Councilman Hildebrand to renew the liability insurance with Burnham and Flower. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. Eddie Young spoke for the Brotherhood Organization and they would like to help with the Village Christmas as well as taking names for any families they could help through the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday. Motion to adjourn made by Phipps and seconded by Hildebrand.

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Adams-Brown Diabetes Education Coalition The Adams-Brown Diabetes Education Coalition (ABDEC) has been working on several fronts this summer to plan and conduct key events and activities in Adams and Brown Counties. These activities will either help people to prevent Type 2 diabetes or help those people living with diabetes to better manage this disease (or both!). We are working with the Arthritis Foundation to sponsor the Walk with Ease Program for senior citizens. In Brown County, we have just begun this six-week program at the Country Place Trails apartment complex in Georgetown. The program takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Attending this course gives you the opportunity to walk with others and to also learn how physical activity (done the right way, of course) can help your arthritis, keep you fit, and help you fight Type 2 diabetes. Other health topics will also be discussed. For more information on the Georgetown course, please call Cheryl Phillips at 937378-7153—and it’s not too late to join! In Adams County, Walk with Ease will begin at the Adams County Senior Citizens Center in West Union on the first of October. To sign up you can call the Senior Citizens Center at 937544-3979. We are also in partnership with ABCAP for a new “Walking with Mickey and Minnie” Family Physical Activity Program to start at the Georgetown and Peebles Head Start Centers on September 24th. This six-week program is a “virtual walk to Disney World” by the families with children enrolled at these two Centers. Families will each keep a weekly log of family walking and turn those in each week to the Centers. Head Start staff will map out, on a weekly basis, the progress which the Center’s families have made with their walking during that week so that the children can see how much

closer they are to Mickey and Minnie! At the end of the program (November 5th), each family turning in a completed walking log for at least five out of the six weeks of the program will receive a special prize, and there will be a Disney-themed Celebration party for the Center’s families. The Head Start children will receive weekly incentives and also a special Disney item at the end of the program. The purpose of this program is to encourage families to get more regular physical activity as a family, which can be a big step towards preventing childhood obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Work is also under way with the Adams County Regional Medical Center and the Southwest Regional Medical Center to do an employee worksite wellness competition called “Not One Pound” from November 15th through January 15th. This evidence-based program will focus on preventing weight gain over the holiday season. (Did you know that nationally, Americans gain an average of 5 pounds over the holidays???) Weight management is one tool to prevent Type 2 diabetes and also to help manage diabetes if you already have it. Another upcoming program to help you with your diabetes is The Ohio State University Extension’s Dining with Diabetes Course, which is a three-week class on cooking and eating with diabetes. Amy Habig, MPH, RD, LD, Family & Consumer Science Extension Educator with OSU Extension, and Karah Stanley, RD, LD, Director of Food & Nutrition at Southwest Regional Medical Center will be teaching this course from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on October 29, November 5, and November 12, 2012. The course will take place in the Life Skills Room (Room 104) at Eastern High School. For more information on the course or to sign up, please call Amy Habig at the Highland County Extension office at 937-393-1918.

Also, don’t forget about the ongoing Brown County Diabetes Support Group! It meets every second Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Georgetown United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Here you can learn a lot more about living with diabetes from experts and other people who have diabetes. For more info call Gina Spiller at the Brown County Health Department (937-378-6892). Lastly, the ABDEC was well-represented at the 2012 We Thrive! Mentoring Institute held in late August in Wilmington, Ohio. This Conference provided those Coalition members who attended with new skills and knowledge for building and strengthening our Coalition. We are proud to announce that we had eight Coalition members who participated in this training: Lavonne McCoy, Adams County Regional Medical Center; Krys Hess, Ohio Valley School District; Teresa Jones, ABCAP Home Care; Jean Barnes, Northern Brown Senior Center; Cheryl Phillips, Southwest Regional Medical Center Home Care; Phyllis Smith; and Sue Basta and Debbie Ryan from HEALTH-UC & the University of Cincinnati AHEC Program and the Adams-Brown Creating Healthy Communities Program. The Walk with Ease, Walking with Mickey and Minnie, and Not One Pound program activities, as well as the ABDEC members’ attendance at the We Thrive! Mentoring Institute, are funded through our Together on Diabetes grant. If you or your organization/group has the interest and talent to help promote diabetes awareness, prevention, or management, please consider joining the ABDEC. For more information about the ABDEC, you can contact Lavonne McCoy (in Adams County) at 937-205-0212 or Cheryl Phillips (in Brown County) at 937-378-7153.

Drive Thru Flu Clinic The Adams County Health Department will have a Drive Thru Flu Clinic on Wednesday, October 3, from noon to 6:00 p.m. It will be held in the parking lot at the Health Department, 923 Sunrise Avenue, West Union. Flu Vaccines will be available for all ages from 6 months and older. It's not too early to protect your family and remain healthy during the upcoming flu season. For more information call 544-5547.

USDA Clarifies Extension of Emergency Grazing The Ohio Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced a two-month extension for emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres, freeing up forage and feed for livestock producers. FSA will allow all Ohio farmers to continue emergency grazing on CRP land through November 30, without incurring an additional CRP rental payment reduction. The period normally allowed for emergency grazing lasts through September 30. This extension of emergency grazing to November 30, is only applicable to producers who request emergency grazing under Fiscal Year 2012 emergency grazing authority before September 30. The extension of emergency grazing on CRP acres does not apply to these practices: CP8A – Grass Waterway-Non-easement; CP23 – Wetland Restoration; CP23A – Wetland Restoration-Non-Floodplain; CP27 – Farmable Wetlands Pilot Wetland; and CP28 – Farmable Wetlands Pilot Buffer. Under emergency grazing at least twenty-five percent of each field or contiguous CRP fields must be left ungrazed for wildlife, or graze not more than seventy-five percent of the stocking rate as determined by NRCS. CRP

participants who do not own or lease livestock may rent or lease the grazing privilege to an eligible livestock producer. Eligible producers who are interested in grazing CRP under the emergency authorization, and current CRP participants who choose to provide land for grazing to an eligible livestock producer, must first request approval from their local FSA office and obtain a modified conservation plan from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) before Sept. 30. Prior to implementation of emergency grazing, a con-

servation plan must be developed that complies with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations. This plan must be completed by NRCS. If potential negative impacts of grazing on threatened or endangered species or critical habitat are identified, it is not likely the land would be approved for these activities. Producers must notify their local FSA office and file a request and receive approval before starting the emergency grazing activity.

POW/MIA Ceremony

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The Manchester Veterans held a ceremony at the Ellison Park in Manchester, on Saturday, September 15, to recognize all POW/MIA for a time to honor those who fought for us. - In the picture you see a table with a white cloth, symbolizing the purity of their intentions to respond to the call of this country. - The single rose reminds us of the families and friends keeping the faith while awaiting their return. - A slice of a lemon on the plate reminds us of their bitter fate.

- Salt was sprinkled on the plate reminds us of countless fallen tears of families as they wait. - The glass is inverted, because they can't toast with us at this time. - The chair is empty, because they are not here with us. - The candle is the light of hope for which they can their way home or away from their captors. The American Flag reminds us that many may never return and have paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom.

Veterans Corner

Tribute to a Real Hero This month we said goodbye to Neil Armstrong, one of our own and, as far as I am concerned, one of Ohio’s finest citizens. This goodbye was especially meaningful to me. Although Armstrong never considered himself a hero, he was a “grownup” hero to many of my generation. Growing up in the hills of Lynx and Blue Creek during the late 40’s and early 50’s, I had little knowledge of the world outside of Adams County. The only heroes I can remember having were cowboys. Roy Rogers and Gene Autry were my favorites. There were numerous others as most of you from that time will remember: Randolph Scott, Audie Murphy, Bob Steel, Johnny Mack Brown, Wild Bill Elliott, John Wayne and many others. On Saturday afternoon or evening, if at all possible, my brother and I would try to get to the old Strand Theatre in West Union; there was always a double feature with cartoons and lots of previews. If I remember correctly, it cost a whole dime to get in. If my brother and I were lucky, we had enough money left after the show to go to the pool room down the street (where Rent-2-Own now sits) and have a coke and a hot dog or a bowl of chili. This would cost somewhere in the 25 cent range. I remember when TV came to Lynx even if I don’t remember what year that was. Roy and Georgia Phipps who owned and operated Phipps grocery in Lynx installed a TV in the grocery. Saturday night, their store would be quite crowded; people would come to watch the Midwestern Hayride or wrestling. Dragnet was also a fan favorite. Then, soon after Bob Poole did the same thing at his grocery store. We got a TV in my home in the mid-fifties. And, then, I graduated high school (1960), joined the U. S. Army (1961), and went to Vietnam (1963). Over these years, I

with the U. S. Navy. He earned his pilot’s wings at the Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida. At 20, he was the youngest pilot in his squadron. Serving during the Korean Conflict (1950-1953), Armstrong flew 78 missions over North Korea. On one of these missions over North Korea, his right wing was clipped by a wire, but he managed to get his plane back into friendly territory before he parachuted to safety. After Korea, he went back to Purdue and finished his degree in aeronautical engineering in 1955. After several years as a test pilot and his discharge from the Navy, he began his work for NASA. He became America’s first nonmilitary astronaut in 1962. He flew over 200 different models of aircraft, including jets, rockets, helicopters and gliders. He was an engineer, test pilot, astronaut and administrator Guest Column for NACA and its successor agency, the Veterans Corner National Aeronautics Tony A. Blevins, and Space Administration CVSO (NASA). He was a professor of Aerospace Engineering at the door of the warehouse and University of Cincinnati 1971-1979. climb atop a boxcar and between have our lunch every night Armstrong was decorated that the weather permitted. by 17 countries. His honors From there the view of the include the Presidential moon was unobstructed. Medal of Freedom, the We wondered if it was all Congressional Gold Medal; really real. That was the the Congressional Space year my daughter was Medal of Honor; The born. I would watch many Explorers Club Medal, the Distinguished of NASA’s future exploits NASA Service Medal and many, with her and her brother. As commander for many others. (Source: Apollo 11, the first manned NASA-Biography of Neil lunar landing mission, Neil Armstrong; www. noteArmstrong gained the dis- ablebiographies.com) A disciplined profestinction of being the first man to step onto the lunar sional, Neil Armstrong surface. Armstrong was served Ohio and our counborn and grew up in try with courage, humility, Wapakoneta, Ohio. At age and integrity. He continues 6, he took his first plane to be a real hero and an ride. He took his first fly- excellent example of public ing lesson at 14 and by 16 service to my generation he was issued a pilot’s and the generation of my license. He loved to experi- children. ment with model airplanes For information about that he had made. In 1947 veterans’ benefits, visit the he enrolled in Indiana’s Adams County Veterans’ Purdue University on a U. Service Office, 641 S. Navy Scholarship. After Panhandle Ave., West only two years of study, he Union, OH, or phone 937was called to active duty 544-5005. changed and so did my heroes; and, this brings me to this week’s column. On August 25, 2012, we lost a real hero, Neil A. Armstrong. He was a man who never flaunted his career or his achievements. From what I have heard and read about him he was a very quiet man who took his career seriously. Whatever he did he did well: A day’s work for a day’s pay – a concept that I often feel has gone by the wayside. Where were you when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon July 20, 1969 (my birthday)? I was working at Eaton Corporation in Marion, Ohio; we manufactured axels and assembled brakes for semi trucks. There was a railroad spur that bordered the factory building, I was working the night shift, and a friend and I would step out the

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2012 High School Video Scholarship Contest The Ohio Attorney General's Office announced the start of the 2012 Take Action High School Video Contest, which gives Ohio high school students a chance to win college scholarships. The contest officially began on September 17, when Ohio high school students may submit a 60second video on the importance of being aware of and avoiding various consumer scams. Entries may come from individuals or teams of two students. Videos must be submitted by December 14 and the winners will be announced in early 2013. In their videos, students must encourage their peers to be savvy consumers and avoid scams using one of the following topics: Ways to avoid a scam Prizes/sweepstakes scams Online marketplace scams Grandparent scams

Scholarship/grant scams The top three winning individuals or teams will receive college scholarships of $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000, respectively. The winners also will have an opportunity to be featured on the Attorney General's website. "Consumer scams continue to plague Ohioans of all ages," Attorney General DeWine said. "This contest gives high school students a chance to educate Ohioans and their peers about scams while demonstrating their creativity and talent." For more information, official rules and eligibility requirements, or to submit a video, visit www.Ohio Attorney General.gov/TakeActionC ontest. Last year's winner, "The 3Rs of Internet Fraud," is available at the Ohio Attorney General's website.

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Door Prizes, Split the Pot, Craft Bazaar, Flea Markets Concessions will be provided by the Bentonville Harvest Festival Committee Approved by the Adams County Health Dept. Proceeds go to the Bentonville Christmas Decorations and the Bentonville Community. Please direct inquiries to Rhonda Bailey 937-217-3253 or Sue Naylor 937-549-3360

Wilson Home For Funerals Inc.

35 West Second Street - Manchester, Ohio Phone: 937-549-3363 David K. Wilson, Director Jane E. Wilson, Director

wilsonhomeforfunerals.com

OctoberFest in Manchester, Ohio (Come spend your weekends in Manchester) The summer is over and Autumn is here. During the month of October the Village of Manchester will be hosting OctoberFest! You will be able to learn fire prevention and watch live demonstrations, donate blood, give to the Manchester Toy Drive for Christmas and Paddle the Ohio River. Meet Manchester's hometown boy NASCAR owner Jack Roush. Then spend time with the family on Hayrides and then watching a scary movie in the park. Manchester Mayor Troy A. Jolly said, "I invite you to come see what is going on in the Village of Manchester during OctoberFest. Activities are planned and it will be fun for the whole family!" Below is a list of the OctoberFest Schedule of Events.

The Girl Scout Troops are able to participate in a valuable program that offers customers the opportunity to purchase cookies as a donation towards a specific cause or organization. Daisy Troop 1355 from Peebles collected approximately 50 boxes of cookies during the 2012 cookie sales. The troop took part in the Annual Buddy Walk held at Crew Stadium on Sept. 23, 2012 where they presented the cookies to The National Down Syndrome Society. We would also like take this opportunity to thank all those who donated. Girls names....some not pictured: Lainee Barr, Rylee Barr. Kylie Schumacher, McKarlee Cooper, Elizabeth Gerth and Raegan Renchen. Leaders names: Cortnee Shoemaker and Cassie Schumacher.

All About Birds On Sunday, September 30 from 2-3 at the Page OneRoom Schoolhouse, Eric Davenport will bring an assortment of birds for the boys and girls and parents to handle and learn more about. Then from 3-3:30, Corbett Phipps will take everyone on a hike through the woods and talk about what is happening to the trees in the woods. To finish the afternoon from 3:30-4:00, the families will make a birdhouse to take home. The Page OneRoom School is on the corner of Page School Road and Vaughn Ridge Road and will be open from 2-4 on September 30. The children will receive a special surprise that day while they last.

Sunset Bowling scores

2011-2012 League Top Scorers Men's 300 Games Rd Clos Fuzzy Chad Wheeler Brian Ratliff Men's 299 Games Doug Peake Bryon Kirker Miles Harrigan Rob Davis Brian Ratliff Men's 298 Games Eric Brown Women's 250 Games Jonette Cross - 289 Kimmy Murphy Nola Reeder Jennifer Seaman Men's 800 Series Brian Ratliff 824, 823, 813, 812 Ed Clos 807, 801

Women's 600 Series Jonette Cross Cheryl Longacre Kimmy Murphy Nola Reeder Jennifer Seaman Carol Tincher Jasmine Osman Men's 700 Series Fuzzy Eric Brown Randy Chandler Ed Clos Rob Davis Miles Harrigan Tony Kerr Bryon Kirker Derrick Moore Richard Moore Jeremy Newton Brian Ratliff Nick Shreffler Brian Sizemore B.J. Thompson Joe Waltz Jeff Cox Pat Brown

Saturday, October 6, Public Safety Day, Manchester Fire Department Starting at 10:00 a.m. - Hoxworth Blood Drive on site - Cadet Competition - Auto Extrication - Air Evac Demonstration For more information contact Curtis Anderson 937 515-1191. Saturday, October 13, Motorcycle Toy Run Fundraiser for Manchester Children's Christmas Presents. Sponsored by the Brotherhood Motorcycle Club - Manchester. - Registration from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Cookout and Music For more information contact Eddie Young 937 515-8253. Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14, Great Ohio River Paddle Sponsored by the Ohio River Foundation For more information contact www.ohioriverfdn.org Sunday, October 14, 10th Annual Jack Roush Day Car Show and Cruise-In at the River Barn US Route 52. - Car Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. - Auction of NASCAR autographed memorabilia - Jack Roush Autographs - Burnout Competition - Raffles/Split the pot For more information contact Buster Ruark 937 549-3628. Saturday, October 20, Feed Manchester Day Manchester Church of the Nazarene 6th and Pike Street. - Cookout and Music at 11:00 a.m. - Free food for Manchester residents starting at 2:00 p.m. For more information contact Roger Wilkens 937 867-2366. Saturday, October 27, Fall Festival Spooktacular Riverfront Park Sponsored by MANA (Manchester Area neighborhood Association) - 1:00 p.m. Games, Prizes, Costume Contest. - Pie-eating Contest for Mayor and Council. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Village-wide Trick or Treat and hayrides. Scary Movie(s) in the park at dark. Free cookies and hot chocolate. For more information contact Ed Reinhardt 937 515-1001.

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Seaman Fall Festival 2012

0-4 Month Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Mya Eldridge, 2nd Place Carmain Robinson, 3rd Place Lillian Harper and 4th Place Emma Richards.

0-4 Month Boys 1st Place Brentley Reece Ford, 2nd Place Levi Lahmers and 3rd Place Aden Delk.

5-8 Month Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Dani Spurlock, 2nd Place Jaelyn Daniels, 3rd Place Braylee Colliver and 4th Place Aleyah Taylor.

5-8 Month Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Joseph Foreman Jr., 2nd Place Jax Kingsley, 3rd Place Treevion Beckley and 4th Place Corey Brown.

9-12 Month Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Betty Iaroli, 2nd Place Abigail Staten and 3rd Place Kayla Tripp.

9-12 Month Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Luke Baker, 2nd Place Jayven Day, 3rd Place Camden Howard and 4th place Ryland McGlone.

13-18 Months Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Denali Pence, 2nd Place Presley Miller, 3rd Place Lilliahna Cooper and 4th Place Gracie Williams.

13-18 Month Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Colt Ward, 2nd Place Mason Adams, 3rd Place Colton Dotson and 4th Place Latham Case.

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