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Robber Falls Asleep while Robbing Residence More patrol for Sheriff’s Office

Gilbert Thursday, October 18, at 11:18 p.m. Brown County Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Harker Waits Road, Mt. Orab concerning a breaking and entering with the suspect still inside the residence. Sheriff Wenninger stated, "The victim arrived at his residence and found the sliding door open to his residence. Upon looking inside, he found a male subject lying on the floor and called 911." The Mt. Orab Police Department was also dispatched to assist at the scene. When

Mt. Orab Police arrived at the scene, it was discovered that the suspect was asleep or "passed out" on the floor. The suspect was identified as Kelly Fritz, 31, of Mt. Orab. He was detained until the Sheriff’s Deputy arrived on scene. The victim discovered that the suspect had several boxes, trash bags and a cooler full of items he was planning on taking from the residence. Some of the items had already been removed from the residence and were in boxes outside. The suspect had also gained entry into an outbuilding by breaking the glass on a side window. A 2001 Mustang that was parked at the residence was also broken into with the rear window glass being broken. Sheriff Wenninger said, "The suspect was found to be wearing clothing belonging to the victim and had personal belongings of the victims in his possession at the time of his arrest." The Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit was called to process the crime scene and the suspect was transported by the Mt. Orab Police Department to the Brown County Adult Detention Center. Fritz remains in custody at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on charges of Burglary, Breaking and Entering, Theft and Criminal Damaging. He is waiting arraignment on the charges for bond to be set.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has received a grant titled High Visibility Enforcement Overtime in the amount of $29,665.46 from the Office of Criminal Justice Services. The grant was made available in an effort to reduce traffic related fatal and serious injury crashes in Ohio. The money will be used to place more deputies on the streets during specific times and in areas that have been targeted as high priority for fatal and serious injury crashes in an effort to reduce the total number of crashes. Sheriff’s deputies will be specifically assigned to monitor these areas and enforce traffic laws in an effort to improve traffic safety and decrease death and injury. Deputies are able to be utilized beginning October 1, 2012 and ending September 30, 2013. This grant allows for more deputies to

be on the roads during times that have escalated in traffic crashes and criminal activity such as holiday weekends. Certain times have been established as “blitz” times where extra deputies will be placed in high visibility areas. The goal of the Sheriff is to reduce injury and death as well as maintain safer streets both from the traffic enforcement aspect and the criminal aspect. Deputies will be aggressively working criminal activity during these “blitz” times. All monies used including overtime and fuel are generated by the grant. No money from the Sheriff’s budget will have to be used for this campaign. Sheriff Rogers would like to credit Deputy Mark Brewer for his efforts and for volunteering time to complete the grant application and maintaining accountability.

West Union Cub Scouts

Adams County Awarded $215,312 from "Trees to Textbooks"

Pictured seated (L/R): Diane Ward, Fiscal Officer,Franklin Township, Tina Hageman, Treasurer Adams County/Ohio Valley School District;, Rodney Wallace, Superintendent ACOVSD;, Robert Ralstin, Superintendant,Manchester Local School District and Karen Ballengee, Treasurer MLSD. Standing (L/R): Division of Forestry Chief Bob Boyles, Ohio Forestry Association President John Dorka, Commissioners Roger Rhonemus, Brian Baldridge and Justin Cooper, Dr. Terry Johnson, state representative, Nate Jester, state forest district manager Southern Ohio, Lisa Newman, Adams County Treasurer and Joyce Rideout, Fiscal Officer Green Township. 17 Ohio school districts and their cor- ble for the care of more than 200,000 acres responding counties and townships will of state forests. State forestry experts manshare $1,444,650 from the sale of timber in age these woodlands for overall health and Ohio's state forests, according to the Ohio diversity, soil and water conservation, Department of Natural Resources' improved wildlife habitat and a variety of (ODNR) Division of Forestry. recreational opportunities. Selected trees Through the division's "Trees to or areas of woodland are harvested Textbooks" program, a percentage of the through a competitive bid process that revenue generated from state forest man- includes requirements for sound manageagement activity goes to the county, town- ment practices. All work is conducted by ship and school district in which the activ- certified master loggers under strict moniity took place. toring. "Sustainable conversation practices on Ohio's state forests create a diverse landAdams County Townships scape for wildlife, provide university and Schools recieved: research opportunities and promote health- Adams County $53,828.02 ier forests," said Robert Boyles, chief of Franklin Twp. $24,003.40 the ODNR Division of Forestry. "local Green Twp. $29,824.62 schools and communities benefit from not Adams County/Ohio Valley School only the jobs and economic value generat- District $48,006.79 ed, but from the many environmental and Manchester Local School District social benefits of a well-managed forest." $59,649.24 The Division of Forestry is responsi- Total Payment $215,312.07

Happy Halloween Tr i c k o r Tre a t D a t e s a n d Ti m e s West Union Friday, October 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Seaman Friday, October 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Peebles Friday, October 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Winchester Friday, October 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Manchester Saturday, October 27, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Aberdeen Wednesday, October 31, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. See special Halloween safety tips on page 13.

Pictured are several of the Cub Scouts that were able to be stopped long enough to have their picture taken. The West Union Cub Scouts would like to thank the YMCA staff, Pasquales Restaurant (for the Pizza), Troop 60 Scouts, all the parents who help drive and everyone else who made this night a success for the Cub Scouts to enjoy. The West Union Cub Scouts Pack 260 had the facilities for the evening to play enjoyed a fun evening as their September Pack Volleyball, Basketball, play in the pool and to Meeting at the Maysville YMCA on eat Pizza. Everyone had a great time and even September 28. After the YMCA closed for reg- earned some belt loops for their uniform while ular business the Cub Scouts and their families having fun enjoying themselves.

Kiosk to help Visitors

Pictured: The new information kiosk should help visitors find their way to local attractions in Adams County. The Adams County Travel & Visitors Bureau is please to announce the first of two visitor information Kiosks has been completed and is located at Keim Family Market on Burnt Cabin Road. The second kiosk will be placed at Miller’s Bakery & Furniture on Wheat Ridge and is currently under construction. "The Bureau has long recognized the need for kiosk located at popular tourist stops to provide visitors with on the spot information about Adams County attractions," said tourism director Tom Cross. The information kiosk consist of four 24" x 34" inch full color panels, which includes an Adams County map, a map index, events, and a list of lodging facilities in the county, plus addresses and phone numbers to some of the

more popular destinations like Serpent Mound, Miller’s Bakery & Furniture, and Keim’s Market. Cross said the panels will be updated as needed with new events and attractions. Additional signage is in the works to draw visitor’s attention to the kiosk. The Nature Conservancy paid for the kiosks and printed the panels at no expense to the Bureau. The kiosks and all materials were purchased locally and built locally by long time carpenter Ed Becker of West Union. "We think this will be a great asset to Adams County tourism," said Cross. "We hope to have the kiosk up at Miller’s within two or three weeks." Cross invites residents to stop by Keim’s, or Miller’s when completed, and have a

look at the new Adams County information kiosk.

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“Ghosts of Ohio” event at SSCC, Man Caught Stealing Copper, Extra Deputies for “Halloween Blitz, Scioto County to Receive $404,896 through "Trees to Textbooks" Program, New Rules for Fish Possession, Hunting Preserves Passed by Ohio Wildlife Council and Adams County Jail Intake and Release Report.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Jessie Baker, Pearle Grooms, Mary Ann Hazlett, Richard Lee Ison and William “Bill” Wooten, Jr.

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“Ghosts of Ohio” event at SSCC Extra Deputies for “Halloween Blitz” Meet “The Ghosts of Ohio” founder James Willis at a special event to be held Thursday, October 25, 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. Founded in 1999, The Ghosts of Ohio is a nationally recognized paranormalresearch organization that uses scientific and historic methods to investigate and document reported hauntings in the state of Ohio. “We are one of the most reputable and prominent not-for-profit organizations in the state and have been in continuous operation since our founding,” said Willis. Members of The Ghosts of Ohio are volunteers who come from different backgrounds and have varying beliefs in ghosts and the afterlife. They first look for “natural” reasons for reported occurrences before assuming paranormal ones. “Some of us may be skeptics and some might be believers, but we are all seeking the truth,” said Willis. From its headquarters in Columbus, The Ghosts of Ohio operates and maintains two fully operational outposts—in Cincinnati and Cleveland—to better meet the needs of their clients. In the years that The Ghosts of Ohio has been in operation, group members have collectively visited

Sheriff Rogers announces extra deputies will be placed on patrol beginning October 26 and ending on November 1, 2012 to combat traffic enforcement activities during specific times and in specific areas. This operation is known as the “Halloween Blitz” and is funded by a grant awarded from the Office of Criminal Justice Services giving the Sheriff an opportunity to place extra deputies in service with no impact on the budget.

Deputies will be patrolling areas of the county with high crash volumes. Deputies will be looking for traffic offenses such as OVI, Speed, Seat belt violations, Child Restraint violations etc. as well as any criminal or drug activity. Everyone is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 937-544-2314 with information regarding drunk and reckless driving and any other criminal activity.

Scioto County to Receive $404,896 through "Trees to Textbooks" Program Pictured: Just in time for Halloween, meet “Ghosts of Ohio” representative James Willis. more than 100 public haunted locations in the state of Ohio. They have also conducted more than 40 investigations of private homes. In addition, The Ghosts of Ohio maintains a database of all reported haunted sites in Ohio. Currently, the database contains close to 2,000 entries. For more information about the meetthe-author event at Southern State, contact Carissa Thatcher at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 3681, or cthatcher@sscc.edu.

Man Caught Stealing Copper Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on Tuesday, October 9, a Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy accompanied by an Investigator from the Ohio State Fire Marshall’s Office responded to the scene of a recent house fire at a residence on Smoky Row Road near Georgetown. The residential fire was still under investigation by the State Fire Marshall’s Office. Upon their arrival, they found a suspect inside the residence removing copper. The suspect was identified as Richard Gavin Dickerson, 28, of Hamersville. He was taken into custody and was charged with Breaking & Entering, Attempted Theft, Possession of Criminal Tools and Tampering with Evidence. Dickerson remains incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on $25,000.00 cash, surety, property bond.

Pictured (L/R): Ohio Forestry Association Executive Director John Dorka, State Rep. Terry Johnson, Division of Forestry Southern District Forest Manager Nate Jester, Scioto County Commissioner Mike Crabtree, Scioto County Commissioner Vernal G. Riffe III and local logger Ryan Redoutey.

Dickerson

New Rules for Fish Possession, Hunting Preserves Passed by Ohio Wildlife Council The Ohio Wildlife Council passed rules to modify the fish fillet rule and other fish and wildlife rules on Thursday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Fillets must be kept whole until an angler reaches his or her permanent residence or until the fish are prepared for immediate consumption. There will be no requirement to keep skin on the fillets. This rule will not apply to anglers with a receipt from a fish cleaning house or charter captain, which states the date, number and species of fish. Rules encompassing wild animal hunting preserves, commercial bird shoot-

ing preserves and wild cervids were passed to align with recently enacted legislation (House Bill 389). The Ohio Wildlife Council also passed rules to define the geographical limits on reservoirs and bag limits of selected fish species. For the complete list of rules, go to wildohio.com. The Ohio Wildlife Council is an eight-member board that approves all ODNR Division of Wildlife proposed rules and regulations. Appointed by Governor John Kasich, no more than four members may be of the same political party, and two of the council members must represent agriculture. Each term of office is four years.

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Scioto County, along with Brush Creek, Morgan, Nile, Rarden and Union townships, as well as Northwestern and Washington-Nile local school districts, will share $404,896 from the sale of timber at Brush Creek and Shawnee State Forests, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Forestry. “Sustainable conservation practices on Ohio’s state forests create a diverse landscape for wildlife, provide university research opportunities and promote healthier forests,” said Robert Boyles, chief of the ODNR Division of Forestry. “Local schools and communities benefit from not only the jobs and economic value generated, but from the many environmental and social benefits of a well-managed forest.” Through the Division of Forestry’s “Trees to Textbooks” program, a percentage of the revenue generated from state forest management activity goes to the county, township and school district in which the activity took place. During a formal presentation on Thursday, State Rep. Terry Johnson reminded the audience about the importance of Shawnee State Forest, not only through the “Trees to Textbooks” program, but also through jobs created by the local timber industry and the science-based sustainable management that yields additional travel and tourism opportunities in the county. This year, a total of 17 Ohio school districts and their corresponding counties and townships statewide will share $1,444,650 from the sale of timber in

Ohio’s state forests. The Division of Forestry is responsible for the care of more than 200,000 acres of state forests. State forestry experts manage these woodlands for overall health and diversity, soil and water conservation, improved wildlife habitat and a variety of recreational opportunities. Selected trees or areas of woodland are harvested through a competitive bid process that includes requirements for sound management practices. All work is conducted by certified master loggers under strict monitoring. The ODNR Division of Forestry works to promote the wise use and sustainable management of Ohio’s public and private woodlands. To learn more about Ohio’s woodlands, visit the Division of Forestry’s website at www.ohiodnr.com/forestry. ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.com. For more details, see the distribution table below. SCIOTO COUNTY County $101,224.20 Brush Creek Township $1,387.44 Morgan Township $762.16 Nile Township $63,382.21 Rarden Township $35,035.45 Union Township $656.94 Northwestern Local School District $75,683.99 Washington-Nile Local School District $126,764.41 TOTAL PAYMENT $404,896.80

Adams County Jail Intake and Release Report Angela Kaye Abner, 30, Manchester, Contempt of Court, Booked 10/5 Released 10/15. Christopher Eugene Arnold, 39, West Union, Aggravated Assault and Driving Under the Influence. Booked 10//17 Released 10/19. Benjamin Blizzard, 27, Seaman, Rape, Gross Sexual Imposition and Attempt, Booked 10/12. McKinley Brock Jr., 28, Ripley, Contempt of Court, Booked 10/12. Anthony Ray Caudill, 22, Hillsboro, Trafficking in Drugs - Heroin, Booked 10/15 Released 10/19. Carissa K. Chamblin, 31, West Union, Possession of Drugs - Heroin, Booked 9/27 Released 10/15. Darrell Lee Combs, 36, Manchester, Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 10/13. John Patrick Conley, 30, Peebles, DUS/DUI, Booked 10/9 Released 10/12. Monica E. Delk, 23, Winchester, Trafficking in Drugs, Booked 10/15 Released 10/18. Brandi Lynn Edinger, 24, West Union, Contempt of Court, Booked 10/17. Donald R. Fields, 24, Seaman, Disorderly Conduct, Booked 10/14 Released 10/14. Darlene Kay Grooms, 49, Georgetown, Disorderly Conduct,

Booked 10/14, Released 10//15. Treber Samuel Grooms, 69, West Union, Driving Under the Influence (3 Prior Convictions in 6 years), Booked 10/15. Derrick Joseph Hackworth, 38, Blue Creek, Contempt of Court, Booked 10/17. Christopher L. Hayslip, 31, Manchester, Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor Charge and Probation Detainer. Booked 10/13. Joshua D. Horner, 24, Portsmouth, Hold for another department, Booked 10/12 Released 10/12. Steven Humphrey, 39, Manchester, Disorderly Conduct, Booked 10/17 Released 10/18. Jeffrey James, 25, Manchester, Disorderly Conduct, Booked 10/13 Released 10/13. Terry Alan Jewell, 44, West Union, Contempt of Court, Booked 4/13 Released 10/12. Naudia Amber Lacy Hackney, 30, Peebles, Felonious Assault and Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 10/14 Released 10/15. James Daniel Land, 35, West Union, Contempt of Court, Booked 9/30 Released 10/17. Seung Ro Lee, 52,

Buford, Ga., Reckless Homicide, Booked 10/8 Released 10/13. Kelly Shayne Mason, 51, Manchester, probation Detainer, Booked 10/12. Frank Oscar McCarty, 41, Manchester, Disorderly Conduct, Intoxicated Pedestrian on Highway and False Identity to Traffic Officer, Booked 10/14 Released 10/14. Regina A. Ober, 41, Manchester, Disorderly Conduct, Booked 10/15 Released 10/15. Elizabeth D. Reynolds, 33, Cincinnati, Driving Under Suspension. Booked 10/10 Released 10/15. Jessica Lynn Scott, 33, West Union, Felonious Assault and Escape, Booked 9/7 Released 10/15. Shannon C. Stamper, 37, West Union, Disseminating Matter Harmful to Juveniles, Booked 10/12. Denise R. Thornberry, 46, West Union, Contempt of Court, Booked 9/28 Released 10/17. Adam Unger, 38, West Union, Disorderly Conduct, Booked 10/17 Released 10/18. Jennifer L. Williams, 36, West Union, Contempt, Booked 10/11 Released 10/12. Michael James Williams, 44, Seaman, Probation Detainer, Booked 10/10 Released 10/16.

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Obituaries Jessie Baker

Jessie Baker, 97, of West Union, died Wednesday October 17, at the Adams County Manor. Mrs. Baker was born June 1, 1915 the daughter of the late Oliver and Fanny (Hamilton) Chamblin in Adams County. Besides her parents Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her husband Ora Baker and a daughter Janet Baker. Survivors include five daughters Donna Trotter of Troy, Dorothy Cooper of Peebles, Deloris Nixon of Palmetto, Florida; Doreen Harris of Bradenton, Florida; Doris Montanez of Bradenton, Florida; four sons Bill Baker of West Union, Vernon Baker of Bradenton, Florida; Tom Baker of West Union, Keith Baker of Bradenton, Florida; 34 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, sister in law Opal Rhoads of West Union. Funeral services were held Saturday October 20, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union, Jack Arrasmith officiated. Burial followed at the West Union Village Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Hope 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Kentucky 41056. Friends and Family may sign Mrs. Baker’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Mary Ann Hazlett

Mary Ann Hazlett, 83, Winchester, passed away Saturday, October 13, at Adams County Manor. She was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky on January 10, 1929 the daughter of the late Arthur and Gertrude (Dishon) Crank. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Raleigh Hazlett, who passed away on February 24, 1986 and six brothers; Homer, Sam, Gene, Arthur Jr., Ray and William Albert Crank. Mary attended Winchester Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; Donald and Rita Hazlett of Winchester and Jerry and Joyce Hazlett of Seaman, three daughters and son-inlaw; Millie Anderson of New Vienna, Jo Ann and Terry Gotherman of Winchester, and Barbara and Terry Ruble of Lewisburg, one brother and sister-in-law; Logan and Carol Crank of Hamilton, 13 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and one sister-in-law Betty Crank of Winchester. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 16, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home, Bradford-Sullivan Chapel in Winchester. Rev. Dan Harrison officiated. Burial followed in the Cherry Fork Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. To sign our online guest book, visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

Pearle Grooms

Pearle Grooms, 82, West Union, died Sunday October 14, at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Grooms was born January 8, 1930 the daughter of the late Cyrus and Flossie Mae (Winkle) Tolle in Adams County. Mrs. Grooms was a member of the Eckmansville Church, a 4-H Advisor of Tiffin Tots and Teens for 30 years, an Avon representative for 20 years and farmed all her life. Survivors include her husband Norval Grooms of West Union, two sons Steve Grooms of West Union, Johnny Grooms of Harrodsburg, Kentucky; special niece Rosemary Grooms of Mt Orab, one sister Virginia Brewer of West Union, one brother Jimmy Dale Tolle of Seaman, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday October 18, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union. Burial followed at the West Union Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Hospice of Hope or the American Cancer Society. Friends and Family may sign Mrs. Grooms online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Richard Lee Ison

Richard Lee Ison, 69, passed away in Cincinnati, October 15, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Mae Ison from West Union He is also survived by his step daughter Jennifer (Carcutt) Austin, her husband Dennis and 3 grandchildren Faith, Georgia and Noah from Lawrenceburg, TN; step son John Carcutt wife Annie (Taylor) Carcutt and a grandson Jordan, from New Brunswick, NJ; sisters Melba Ricky and Robin Rhodes, along with various nieces and a nephew from Chillicothe. His brother Steve Ison is also deceased. Mr. Ison was the Manager of the Super K convenience store on High Street in Chillicothe, for 18 years.

William “Bill” Wooten Jr.

William “Bill” Wooten, Jr. 64, of Jefferson Township, formerly of Bethel, Ohio and Keavy, Kentucky, died Thursday, October 18, at home. He was born January 13, 1948 in Battlecreek, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents William Harrison Wooten and Audrey Viola (Brooks) Bowling. He is survived by wife Brenda (Daniel) Wooten of Jefferson Township, brother Denny Shearer of Jacksonville, Florida; four sisters Melody Bowling of Hamilton, Gina Wooten of Jacksonville, Florida, Connie Thurston of Jacksonville, Florida, Terry Goodin of Goshen; first cousin, Lucinda and Ed Martin of California, Kentucky; uncle Everett Wooten of Alexandria, Kentucky and aunt Agnes Ingram of Indiana. He retired from the Clermont County MRDD where he was a teacher for 31 years. He developed and expanded a community based work program for children and young adults. He was a former salesman for the Sears Company at Eastgate Mall in Cincinnati. He was a dedicated horseman since the early 1970’s. He spent many hours trail riding in the Shawnee State Forest at Bear Lake Horseman’s Camp. He was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and received a Bachelor Degree and Master Degree. Memorial donations may be made to Lafferty Funeral Home, Inc. 205 South Cherry Street, West Union, Ohio 45693. The graveside funeral service was Monday, October 22, at the Stepp Cemetery in Green Township. Reverend Jack Vallandingham officiated. A military service will be performed by the Adams County Honor Guard.

Funeral Directory Lafferty

Funeral Home Inc.

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

937-544-2121

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

937-544-2133

Wilson

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

937-549-3363

www.wilsonhomeforfunerals.com

Monuments Peebles Monument Company

172 N. Main St., Peebles, Ohio 45660

937-587-2210

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

937-544-2931 Holsinger Monument & Rock Engraving

937-544-4000

206 N. Pleasant St., West Union

Community News/Events The Southern Hills League Fall Awards Night scheduled for Tuesday, October 23, at Lynchburg-Clay High School has been cancelled due to League Soccer Teams conflicts with District Tournament Games. The Awards will be Sunday, November 4, at Lynchburg-Clay High School at 2:30 p.m. The Non-Profit Boards of Venture Productions and Venture Housing Services will meet in regular sessions on Tuesday, October 30, 4:00 p.m. at the workshop in West Union.

Page School Open Celebrate Halloween at Page One Room School on Sunday, October 28, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Children can have their face painted, listen to a story, sing a song, decorate a pumpkin, play Halloween bingo, toss at pumpkins and make a craft. Those who dress up will win a pumpkin or other prizes. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome. Page One Room School is located at the corner of Page School and Vaughn Ridge Road.

Marvin Greene Joins Adams County Veterans Service Commission Common Pleas Judge Brett Spencer has appointed Marvin Greene to fill the position vacated by Danny Blanton, effective October 1, 2 0 1 2 . Greene represents the Marine C o r p League. As Danny Blanton moves on to a new phase of his retirement, we wish him the best and thank him for his service to the veterans of Adams County. In an attempt to keep the veterans’ community of Adams County in touch with the Veterans Service Commission (VSC), I try to provide information about the Commission and its purpose several times a year. One duty of the County Veterans Service Commission is to assist with emergency financial assistance. To be eligible for emergency financial assistance, a veteran or the widow of a veteran must meet the requirements as set by the Commission and Title 5901 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). The veteran must have served on active military duty, have been discharged from the service under honorable conditions, and have served on active duty for reasons other than training or, while serving on active duty for training, incurred a disability recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense as service-connected. The veteran must also have been a resident of Adams County for a minimum of three months prior to application for financial

The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new North Adams Public Library building took place on September 9, and construction began the next day. Forty days after breaking ground, the Library’s foundation and walls are in place, and the site continues to see progress every day. The new North Adams Library building will be 5000 square feet, and will

assistance and meet the income guidelines as set by the VSC. The Veterans Service Commission meets the f i r s t Tuesday Guest Column of every Veterans Corner month at 9:00 a.m. Tony A. Blevins, in the C o u r t CVSO House Annex (the old Kendall Hardware Building). If you have a question for the Commission or would like to see the Commission in session, you are welcome to attend our monthly meeting. The next meeting will be Nov. 6, 2012. If you wish to know which Veterans Service Commissioner serves your area, give me a call. We publish the Commissioners’ phone numbers two or three times per year. The VSC, also, offers transportation service for those veterans that qualify and have an appointment at a VA Medical Facility. Any veteran that needs transportation to a VA facility must call Ed Harmon, the transportation coordinator at 544-9756, at least three full days before the appointment date. The Veterans Service Office, located at 641 Panhandle Ave., West Union, OH, is open M-F from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phone number is 937-5443284; if I am not available, please leave a message. I work alone; so, if I am out for any reason--meeting, training, military funeral, or personal reason-- I must close the office. It is imperative that you leave a message when you call.

Adams County/Ohio Valley School District Breakfast Tuesday, October 23, Pancake Sausage Wrap Wednesday, October 24, Scrambled Eggs and 1WW Toast Slice Thursday, October 25, Sausage Breakfast Sandwich Friday, October 26, Egg and Cheese Omelet and 1 WW Toast Slice Monday, October 29, WG Pop Tart and Graham Crackers Tuesday, October 30, Bagelette and Cheese Pack K-6 Lunch Tuesday, October 23, HamburgerDeluxe, Baked Crispy Potatoes, Broccoli/Carrots/Dip, Crisp Romaine Salad, Apllesauce and Orange Slices Wednesday, October 24, Sweet BBQ Grilled Chicken Nuggets w/WW, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Crisp Romaine Salad, Pears and Fruit Cocktail Thursday, October 25, Nacho Scoops w/lettuce, tomato, cheese and salsa, Refried Beans, Corn on the Cob, Crisp Romaine Salad, Cherries and Applesauce Friday, October 26, Hot Ham and Cheese on WW, Steamed Spinach, Carrots/Celery/dip, Crisp Romaine Salad, Peaches and Pineapple Monday, October 29, Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Steamed Cauliflower w/cheese, Crisp Romaine Salad, Cherries and Apricots Tuesday, October 30, Max Pizza Quesadolla, Steamed Broccoli, Crisp Romaine Salad, Carrots/Celery/dip, Fruit Cocktail and Fresh Banana Jr. High and High School Lunch Tuesday, October 23, Nacho Scoops w/lettuce, tomato, cheese and salsa, Refried Beans, Corn on the Cob, Crisp Romaine Salad, Cherries and Applesauce Wednesday, October 24, Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Dippers w/breadstick, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Crisp Romaine Salad, Pears and Fruit Cocktail Thursday, October 25, Hot Philly, Baked Crispy Potatoes, Broccoli/Carrots/dip, Crisp Romaine Salad, Applesauce and Fresh Orange Slices Friday, October 26, Ham and Cheese on WW, Steamed Cauliflower w/cheese, Carrots/Celery/dip, Crisp Romaine Salad, Peaches and Pineapple Monday, October 29, Cheese Coney, Baked Beans, Steamed Spinach, Crisp Romaine Salad, Cherries and Apricots Tuesday, October 30, Salisbury Steak w/breadstick, New Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Crisp Romaine Salad, Pineapple and Hot Cinnamon Apples

Manchester Local Schools Breakfast Tuesday, October 23, Breakfast pizza Wednesday, October 24, Mini Pancakes Thursday, October 25, Sausage and Gravy Biscuit Friday, October 26, French Toast Sticks w/Sausage Monday, October 29, Sausage Pancake Wrap Tuesday, October 30, Breakfast Pizza K - 8 Lunch Tuesday, October 23, Ravioli w/Roll, Baby Carrots, Pears and Graham Crackers Wednesday, October 24, Hot Dog w/Sauce, Fresh Apples, Baked Beans and Cole Slaw Thursday, October 25, Cheese Pizza, Fresh Grapes, Carrots and Lettuce Mix Friday, October 26, Chicken Patty, Mixed Fruit, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy and Green Beans Monday, October 29, Chicken Fajita w/Cheese, Pears, Lettuce, Tomato, Salsa and Graham Crackers Tuesday, October 30, Hamburger, Baked Beans, Celery Sticks and Aplesauce High School Lunch Tuesday, October 23, Ravioli w/Roll, Baby Carrots, Lettuce w/Ranch Dressing, Tomatoes, Pears and Graham Crackers Wednesday, October 24, Hot Dog w/Sauce, Fresh Apples, Baked Beans, Applesauce and Cole Slaw Thursday, October 25, Cheese Pizza, Pineapple Chunks, Fresh Grapes, Carrots and Lettuce Tomatoes and Graham Crakers Friday, October 26, Chicken Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Applesauce, Peaches, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy and Green Beans Monday, October 29, Chicken Fajita w/Cheese, Pears, Fresh Apples, Lettuce, Tomato, Salsa, Sour Creme/Taco Sauce Tuesday, October 30, Pizzaburger, Baked Beans, Celery Sticks, Aplesauce and Ranch Dressing

Adams County Public Library offer community members access to more than 25,000 books, movies, and other materials, as well as public computers, wireless Internet, children’s literacy tools and fun events, and much more. The new building is expected to open to the public in the summer of 2013. For an overview of the building’s progress in pictures, visit the Adams County Public

Library’s Facebook page, at http://www.face book.com/AdamsCountyP ublicLibrary. A timeline of construction events is available on our website, http://adamsco.lib.oh.us/bu ilding. The North Adams Library is throwing a Book Swap Party! Did you finish your summer reading this year? Want to give those books away, and exchange them for something new? You’re invited to bring books you no longer want, and trade them with others for titles that are new to you. Bring in a few books that you’d like to trade,

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and receive a ticket for each book. Each ticket can be exchanged for another book. Book swapping will begin at 3:30. Bring a friend! The weekly Coupon Group meetings at the Manchester Library have resumed. Stop by on Wednesday evenings between 5:00 – 7:00 pm, to share, exchange, and pick up some coupons for items you need. We enjoy sharing tips and ideas with others who are interested in saving coupons. Everyone is welcome. 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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Wednesday, October 24 High 78 Low 53 Mostly Sunny.

Thursday, October 25, High 77, Low 56, Mostly Sunny.

Friday, October 26, High 71, Low 53, Times of Clouds and Sun.

Saturday, October 27, High 64, Low 40, Cooler.

Sunday, October 28, High 52, Low 31, Cooler.

Monday, October 29, High 50, Low 29, Partly Sunny.

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Southeast Ohio Wildlife Officer Chris Gilkey reports that combined efforts from several law enforcement agencies including the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, Lucasville Prison Guards, Ohio State Patrol, Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the Division of Wildlife resulted in a marijuana eradication project resulting in 700+ plants seized in Meigs County. According to BCI that was an estimated total

Central Ohio On an evening in July, Wildlife Officer’s Josh Shields and Adam Smith teamed up for an evening of enforcement on Indian Lake. While working from

a boat that evening, they contacted 24 anglers and issued seven summonses for various wildlife violations, which totaled $1,239.00 in fines and court costs. During their busy evening, the Officer’s observed a group of anglers fishing off Pew Island. Officer Smith later contacted the anglers and it was discovered that one of the anglers was fishing without a license. It was further discovered that another individual in the group was a person of interest and

whom Officer Smith had suspected of possibly committing deer violations during the previous hunting season. The officers issued the first angler a summons for fishing without a license. After finishing their contact with this angler, they used a computer to access electronic deer harvest records for the other angler who was suspected of committing the deer violations. With the suspects deer harvest information in hand; the Officer’s went back and investigated the individual’s deer season. The man was issued summonses for failing to temporary tag a deer at the place where it fell and a second charge for transporting / possessing and untagged deer. The angler fishing without a license paid a $98.50 fine and $76.50 in court costs. The other angler paid $300.00 in fines and $114.00 in court costs for his wrongdoings. In addition, six days in jail were suspended as long as this individual does not have any hunting or fishing violations in the next two years.

OctoberFest in Manchester, Ohio

Pat Wylie, Sandy Baker, Casey Rutledge & Stacy Kinhalt COSMETOLOGIST cole slaw mixture. Put into containers and freeze.

Southwest Ohio While working Sport Fish Enforcement at Grant Lake Wildlife Area in Brown County, State Wildlife Officer Eric Lamb watched two men cast netting below the spillway. When the two men returned to their truck, the officer made contact with them and inspected their catch. The two men had cast netted over 70 sport fish, most of which were Blue Gill and Crappies. Both men were issued a Summons and paid fines of $182.00 each.

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Did you hear that Willie Nelson got hit by a car? He was playing "On the Road Again!" Live so that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip! When you see a young man open a car door for his girlfriend, either the car is new or the girl is!

OctoberFest Continues 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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Satterfield Chapel Ladies Aid The Ladies Aid Society of Satterfield Chapel met at the fellowship hall with Clarene Barnhill as hostess. Fannie Grooms had prepared the program with topic: Autumn. Songs were: "what a day that will be" and "thank

you lord". Roll call was answered with a bible verse thanks. Penny Dixon gave the treasurers report. Marcella Norris the minutes and they were approved. Readings were on "fall". The meeting adjourned by repeating the

lords prayer. The next meeting will be at the fellowship hall on November 1, 2012. Those present were: Penny Dixon, Louise Fields, Janice McCarty, Penny Ling, Marcella Norris, Clarene Barnhill and Dorothy Grooms.

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Politics & Government Nearly $4.2 Million Stolen from Cuyahoga Heights Schools Senator Arlen J. Specter Passes Nearly $4.2 million was stolen from the Cuyahoga Heights School District by a former IT director according to a special audit of the district released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. In a press conference today, Auditor Yost and Superintendent Dr. Edwin Holland outlined the findings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What the Palazzo brothers did stuns the conscience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; money for nothing,â&#x20AC;? Auditor Yost said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are sending this to the prosecutor for consideration of criminal charges.â&#x20AC;? This special audit focused on payments made to vendors for IT equipment by former district IT Director Joseph Palazzo. Auditors reviewed records for the period of July 1, 2007 through February 22, 2011. According to audit findings, Palazzo authorized 436 payments for a total of $3,844,155 to seven companies for which the district received no goods or services. These payments were made to seven vendors, all of which were owned or operated by family members or friends of Palazzo. Ten findings for recovery were issued against various vendors and individuals for the total amount of $3,844,155. Another 179 transactions totaling $336,495 were found to be made for goods

or services that cannot be located by the district. For example, certain individuals not employed by the district received equipment, cellular phones, accessories and service plans, all paid for by the district. A finding for recovery was issued against Joseph Palazzo in the amount of $336,495, with additional individuals held jointly and severally liable for portions of the amount. Additionally, a review of bank records revealed payments DAVE YOST totaling $1,308,194 State Auditor were made directly to R-Ohio Joseph Palazzo from four of the seven vendors after they received their payments from the District. The findings in this special audit have been forwarded to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. In February 2011, a Cuyahoga Heights School Board member contacted the Auditor of Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office to express concerns over district IT purchases. Auditor of State staff also met with the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treasurer, who expressed similar concerns. A preliminary examination of records was conducted and reviewed by the Auditor of Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special Audit Task Force. The special audit was launched on March 1, 2011.

The Informer Facebook comments regarding the Presidential Debate The Presidential Debate was held Tuesday, October 16, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. The Moderator was CNN Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley. The Informer asked its Facebook friends to comment on our Facebook page regarding the Presidential Debate. The question was, "What are your thoughts of this Presidential Debate?" Georgia Patricia Washburn Johnson "Mitt won hands down." Erica Davis "Mitt Romney." Julie Newman Reimund "HOPE" is not a strategy." Alexander Fitzgerald "Obama ripped Romney a new one this time." Hunter Hall Nahh "Obama did great, but it's time for a new president its time to give Mitt Romney a chance and even though these two canidates are fighting hard there is one that`ll be on top it'll probablly be Romney I think." Chad Grooms "This debate was not even close. Governor Romney won the first debate, he got knocked out tonight! The president won on almost every single issue and the early independent focus groups are saying the same thing. The great state of Ohio will deliver the victory to President Obama in this election!" Erica Davis "They showed on the

debate that 67% believes Romney will do better on the economy and about 33% believes Obama. That just tells you who is the better candidate! Romney\Ryan 2012!" Lori Grooms "Obama slammed him!" Erica Davis "Here is a question? Explain how increasing taxes on wealthy will put someone else to work? Guess what you can't! When you raise taxes on the rich than more people will be ending up laying people off or cut there hours because the businesses are paying more money in. Crazy huh?" Ruth E. Collins "Waste of time." Peter Whalen "Definitely Mitt Romney!" Alexander Fitzgerald "I agree on the part about not raising taxes on the wealthy that's the same as punishing someone for being successful, but i disagree on lowering them if anything there should be a flat tax where in everyone pays the same amount on taxes." Brenda Payne Pelletier "Don't trust either one!" Robbie Collins http://www.taxpolicycenter.org/taxfacts/displayafact.cfm?Doci d=213 Please see the tax rate for 1944/45. We are currently at historic lows for the wealthy. Where are all these jobs they are making with their extra money?

Senator Arlen J. Specter from Pennsylvania passed away Sunday, October 14. President Pro Tempore Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D Hawaii) said, "Arlen Specter was a very special friend. He was persistent in his missions. At times agonizingly insistent upon his position. But he seldom lost his battles. He was a good man. I will miss him." Senator Specter was a Democrat from 1951 to 1965, then a Republican from 1965 until 2009, when he switched back to the Democratic Party. First elected in 1980, he represented his state for 30 years in the Senate. Specter was a moderate who staked out a spot in the political center. Senator Specter served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Specter later graduated from Yale Law Schooland opened a law firm with Marvin Katz, who would later become a federal judge. Specter served as assistant counsel for the Warren Commission investigating the assassination of John F. Kennedy and helped devise the "single bullet theory." In 1965, Specter was elected District Attorney of Philadelphia, a position that he would hold until he lost his re-election bid in 1973. On April 28, 2009, Senator Specter announced that, after 44 years as an elected Republican, he was switching membership to the Democratic Party. On May 18, 2010, Senator Specter was defeated in the Democratic primary by Joe Sestak, who then lost to Pat Toomey in the general election. Toomey succeeded Specter on January 3, 2011.

Senator Arlen J. Specter Feb. 12, 1930 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct. 14, 2012 In Fall 2011, Specter was an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School where he taught a course on the relationship between Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court, focusing on separation of powers and the confirmation process. For this course the National Jurist named him as one of the "23 professors to take before you die." " Diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in early 2005, he continued his work in the Senate while undergoing chemotherapy before his death on October 14, 2012.

Gov. Kasich Appoints Vanzant to State Board Governor John Kasich (R), recently announced the appointment of James R. Vanzant of Hillsboro, (Highland County), has been recently appointed to the

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Senior Living

Senior Citizen Council DON’T FORGET! This Thursday, October 25th at 12 noon, the Manchester Senior Citizens have their regular covered dish, carryin monthly meal/meeting at their community building. Why not come out and have some fun and some good food with your friends and neighbors? We have a one-day trip coming up with Shawnee Trails Motor Coach Transportation on Saturday, November 24th to Historic Clifton Mill, built in 1802, and is one of the largest grist mills still in existence today, featuring over 3.5 million lights on the mill, gorge, falls and grounds. Trip includes: Historic Clifton Mill, miniature Village & Santa Claus Display, dinner at the Golden Jersey Inn at Young’s Jersey Farm, Yellow Springs, visit the petting zoo, drive through Ramar Subdivision to see many decorated homes. This is one trip that will definitely get you in the Christmas Spirit! We only have 25 seats available. Cost : $76.00 per person. Call 937-544-3979 now and get your name on the list! SENIOR CITIZEN COMPUTER CLASS: Want to know more about your computer? Here’s your chance! On Monday, Oct. 29th from 5-6:30 pm there will be a computer class taught at the West Union Library for seniors. There is no charge for this but they only have about 10 spots – so call in and get your name on the list. Call 544-2591. HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) is a federally funded program designed to help eligible Ohioans meet the cost of home heating. Bring a current heating bill, electric bill, proof of income, social security numbers, birth dates of everyone living in

household and proof of US citizenship for primary applicant (birth certificate, Ohio drivers license, passport, baptismal record, voters registration or a signed verification from another US citizen). At Senior Citizens our emphasis is placed on reaching the elderly, 60+, homebound and/or disabled. Guidelines must be met to qualify. 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. Set-up sites are scheduled for Thursdays, from 13 pm, on October 25th at Prather’s IGA and on November 1st at WalMart. For more info and/or to make an appointment, call Teresa at 544-3979. Come on out and get involved in some of the activities and services we have going on every month here at the Senior Center. On the 1st Monday & Friday each month the Adams County Veterans Services are here. On the 3rd Monday we have Knitting Class from 1-4 pm. Each Tuesday & Thursday from 10-11 am is Gentle Chair Yogi Class. On Tuesday afternoon at 1 pm is Movie & Popcorn time. The Scrappy Quilters Club meets the 2nd & 4th. Wednesday from 10 am – 3 pm. Marsha from OSU Extension is here at 12 noon on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Each Thursday from 12:30-3:30 pm we play 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. Services and activities are FREE. It’s YOUR Senior Center. We want YOU to

enjoy it. For more info: 5443979. Get ready for those ghosts & goblins! Trick or Treat times in Adams County are as follows: West Union, Seaman, Peebles and Winchester will be Friday October 26th from 6-7:30 pm. Manchester will be Saturday, October 27th from 4-6 pm. This is exciting time for the young people and their minds are not always on watching for traffic, so…please be extra careful and keep an eye out for them. This needs to be a fun time for them. THE BOTTOM LINE: Any exercise is better than no exercise at all. Before you start any new exercise, talk with your doctor. Try moderate activities like walking, dancing, vacuuming carpets, raking or mowing the yard. If that’s too much, then just do what you can. Every little bit helps! The evidence is that exercise really can: Lower the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure and insulin levels. Relieves depression and reduces the pain of arthritis. Lower the risk of colon and perhaps breast cancer Increases resistance to colds and helps maintain a healthy weight. It’s a winwin situation. Adults who work out regularly report that they feel better about their looks – even if they don’t lose a lot of weight or build muscle. One of the reasons may be that in addition to it’s other health benefits, exercise lowers levels of anxiety and depression linked to body image. JUST A THOUGHT: People, there is no point in worrying about forgetting things as you grow older because pretty soon, you forget what you forgot in the first place.

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This week I am doing another version of a flying geese block. The blocks are set together to form rows and X's. I have seen these quilts in a variety of variations and colors. In this block, I did different colors so the quilter could see where the construction lines in the blocks are. I have seen the geese be more square, being made out of half square triangles, and I have seen them be longer and leaner. Remember, you have artistic license to make the block of your choice. It. I have seen several antique ones in this pattern made in dark reds and browns.

Dear Miss Needles Dear Miss Needles: I am interested in in making one of the rag quilts out of flannel and want to know if you have any suggestions. Thanks! Signed Raggedy Annie Dear Annie - I too love the look of the rag quilts and there is nothing quite like flannel on a cold night. My suggestions are to machine sew the squares together with an X or other design and sew a "Box" that is a half inch from the edge of the blocks. That way, when you join the squares together you have an additional row of machine stitching to hold the layers together. Be careful when cutting as you do not want to snip into the seam that joins the blocks together. Also, the first time you wash it, and when you dry it, there will be a lot of pieces of fiber that can clog up a drain or cause a dryer fire. I have read suggestions

to stop the load half=way thru and clean the lint trap. Personally, I like to throw into the dryer one of those microfiber clothes that picks up everything so I don't have to worry about checking the dryer. I like to brush some of the threads off before washing. I used a washer at the laundromat once that I swear someone had washed a rag quilt in. Talk about a mess! Good Luck! Dear Miss Needles: Should I always use quilting thread when quilting? And does it have to be single or double? Thanks, Double Dee Dear Dee - In the past I have used regular thread and doubled it when it was a minor project for my own personal use and I was too cheap to go buy more thread. There have been times that I know the abuse the item is going to take from my nieces and

nephews so I will use double to reinforce the item. There are times I use candle-wicking thread for a desired look or yarn and/or string when I am knotting a quilt. But for regualr, cotton quilts with thin to medium bats for hand quilting I use a single quilting thread. I do like to change colors and do not always used white. There are times in some projects that you want the stitches to show and other times when you do not. Remember, you are the artist and it is your decision. There is no right or wrong but if you are going to spend hours hand quilting, you want your work to last. Good luck and remember to send us pictures of your projects. Thanks! Do you have a question you would like Miss Needles to answer. Please e-mail her at dearmissneedles @yahoo.com or write to her in care of The Informer.

ABCAP Senior Nutrician Menu Wednesday, October 24, Pork Loin, Dressing, Butter Beans, Sweet Potatoes and Mixed Fruit Cup. Thursday, October 25, Vegetable Soup, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Cranberry Broccoli Salad and

Strawberry Applesauce. Friday, October 26, Baked Zifi with Four Cheese, Italian Mixed Vegetables, Mixed Green Salad/Dressing, Garlic Biscuit and Pears. Monday, October 29,

Salisbury Steak w/Brown Gravy, Brussel Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Fruit Cocktail and Roll. Tuesday, October 30, Chicken, Baby Bakers, California Blend, Apple and Bread.

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Local Government

Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Justin Cooper, and Roger Rhonemus. Clerk Diane Ward was also present. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the transfers and additional appropriations. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the bills.

Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the Life Squad run volunteer employee reimbursements for the month of September. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the JFS payroll of $44,458.19 for pay period September 28, 2012 through October 6, 2012 upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the JFS/FCFC agreement amendments #2-1 and #2-2 with

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A.B.C.E.O.I. for provision of Help Me Grow – Part C services upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the following Life Squad building lease agreement amendments upon the recommendation of EMS Director Etta Sparks: Peebles Life Squad, Seaman Life Squad, and WinchesterWayne Life Squad. Vote: All yeas. E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson met with the board to discuss the following: SOACDF grant agreement for E.C.D., Jaybird Road Project – railroad deed corrections, final phase construction bid, ODOT – culvert & flooding, Barnes Sewer Project – final numbers/service & debt for billing, pump station damages/still trying to collect judgment awarded in favor of the county, OWDA funding agreement, CHIP Grant 2010 – closed out/reimbursement to the county for administration & salaries, Sunshine Ridge Waterline Project – verbal agreement/waiting on documen-

tation, West Union Village – G.E. Foundation grant for village park, Peebles Village – Ellison Park/suggested the Tony Hawk Grant, Wells Fargo – property donation/Horner Chapel, Bratton Township. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the agreement entered into by and between the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation and the Adams County Commissioners for the office of Economic & Community Development in the amount of $20,000.00 upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the Barnes Sewer Ohio Water Development Authority/Water Pollution Control Loan Fund supplemental agreement to cover additional cost incurred by Adams County upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the

Wells Fargo property donation Addendum to Purchase and Sale Agreement for 805 Horner Chapel Road in Bratton Township and immediately list the property for sale upon procurement. Vote: All yeas. The Animal Claim Hearing for the Mary Roush rabbit and calf claim was conducted at 9:30 a.m. Those present were as follows: Dog Warden Paul Hughes and Sally Hayslip. Mr. Hughes reported the following amounts for the claim as provided by the stock yard: $7.50 – rabbit, $175.00 – calf; total indemnity $182.50. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the following animal claim indemnity for the Mary Roush rabbit and calf animal claim: $7.50 rabbit, $175.00 calf; total $182.50. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the County and Township Road Improvements 2012-2013 Agreement for the Adams County Highway Department, Liberty Township, Winchester Township, Sprigg Township, Tiffin Township, Franklin

Township, and the Village of Seaman upon the recommendation of Engineer David Hook. Vote: All yeas. W.B. Green representative Linda Jackson and Medical Mutual representative Melinda Brown met with the board for the employee health insurance renewal. Commissioner Justin Cooper was excused at 10:48 a.m. Sheriff Department Fiscal Officer Melody Myers met with the board to request additional funding in the amount of $31,000.00. Palmer Energy Company representative Bill Bradish met with the board to discuss electric and gas utilities and the CCAO updates. Engineer David Hook and Mike Hughes met with the board to discuss OPWC funding and the Harshaville Bridge improvement project. Auditor David Gifford met with the board to discuss the 2013 Budget. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to adjourn at 3:55 p.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea.

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HOMES FOR SALE HOMES R2 - 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. 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.

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. 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. 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.

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.

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.

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

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 & 2-car 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.

R36 - SEAMAN - 2000 model DW on town lot featuring, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. heat pump, C/A, public water/sewage, metal roof only 5 months old. $49,900.

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. HOMES WITH ACREAGE

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.

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 AVAILABLE.

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 REDUCED TO $49,900.

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 elec-

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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. 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. 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, 2car 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. 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.

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. 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.

PRICE REDUCED TO $98,500.

H6 - 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 with 3 BR & TV room, hardwood floors, 30 ft. above-ground pool with deck, city utilities, heat pump, nice .6 acre lot. $129,900. 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.

tric, 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.

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. H14 - NEW LISTING - MANCHESTER - Frame home with vinyl siding remodeled in 2010, 1428 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, fuel oil back-up, heat pump, C/A, 2-room guest house with fuel oil stove, carpet, laminate flooring, finished all but plumbing, 14x20 metal barn. Home sets on 1.88 acres with woods & creek. $79,900. 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. PRICE REDUCED TO $134,900.

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.

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 & back decks, nice location on 1 acre next to Adams Lake.

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, eat-in 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BUILDING LOTS

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.

FARMS - BUILDING LOTS - VACANT LAND - BUSINESS

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

F16 - NEW LISTING - ABERDEEN - 272.549 acre farm with abundant wildlife, hunting cabin, 2 large barns, crib, 5 ponds, 2 creeks. Acreage has approx. 113 tillable acres & 159 acres of woods, acreage is fenced and ideal for cattle. Beautiful views on property. $499,000. 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.

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. 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 – WINCHESTER – Full-time day care/learning center, fully stocked and state licensed for 36 children, large playground

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. B10 - RUSSELLVILLE - East-Bend Twin Drive-in movie theatre with 2 screens, trailer is set-up as projector room, with digital projector, fully equipped concession stand, 2 diesel generators, bucket truck, 7 septic systems for men's & women's baths which are wheel-chair accessible, frame home with 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, large barn. There is a total of 28.75 acres with approx. 15 acres of woods, Pizza Parlor is being built out front for year-round business is nearly finished, tractor & bush hog are also available. $168,000 with POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING. 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.

8 - Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - The Informer

CLASSIFIEDS

Criminal/Traffic Ronald King, Peebles, Illegal Manufacturing of Drugs, Bound over to the grand jury of the county, the state of ohio, for appropriate proceedings according to law. Bond: $75,000 Cash/Surety. Michael A. Chapman, Huntington WV, Seat Belt Dr, Fine $30, Court Costs $45. James E. Dressell, Seaman, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. James E. Dressell, Seaman, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $22. Tonya S. Evans, Peebles, Insecure Load, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Ashley A. Fetterman,Winchester VA, 74/60,Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Melody L. Pinnisten Jones, Peebles, Obstruction of Official Business, Dismissed without prejudice. Robin L. Ashford, Peebles, Obstruction of Official Business, Dismissed without prejudice. Robin L. Ashford, Peebles, Disorderly while Intoxicated, Dismissed without prejudice. Heidi L.Huron, Manchester, Failure to Tag Dog, Fine $25, Court Costs $64. Kristen Littleton, West Union, Possession of Marijuana, Fine $150, Court Costs $64. Cory L. Dorton, Albany, Following Too Close, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Rhonda J. Grooms, Fictitious Registration, Dismissed. Mackenzi M. Turner, Shelbyville IN, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Aaron M. Seeley, Hamersville, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. James R. Franklin, Peebles, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Walter A. Allender, Peebels,75/55, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Ashley R. Purdin, Blue Creek, ACDA, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. David S. Tucker, Peebles, 44/35, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Douglas Proctor, Lansing WV, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Sara Saunders, West Union, Failure to Control, Fine $15,Court Costs $74. Steven C. White, West Union, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Garrett L. Morgan, Manchester,66/55, Fine $22,Court Costs $74. Lisa M. Lang, Manchester, 70/55, Fine $22,Court Costs $74. Pam J. Robinson,Seaman, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Terry L. Neu, West Union, Failure to Control,

Fine $15, Court Costs $74. William Edwards, Naples FL, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Julie A Sparhawk, Athens, 78/60, Fine $101, Court Costs $74. David G.Dotson, Portsmouth, 68/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. Jeffrey M. Pieper,Cincinnati, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Shane Abrams, West Union, Disorderly Conduct, Fine $150, Court Costs $64. Darrell Lee Combs, West Union, Open Container, Fine $100, Court Costs $64. William L. Hayslip, West Union, Criminal Damaging, Court Costs $122, Jail 90 Days, 60 Days Suspended, 2 years of community control, 60 hours of community service by 12-112, pay $300 restitution to Adams County Probation department for Cassandra Jordan. James McNeilan, Peebles, Domestic Violence, Fine $100, Court Costs $68, Jail 180 Days, 180 Days Suspended, 2 years of community control, no contact with Jamie Campbell,60 hours of community service by 12-1-12 thru Probation department. Theresa Davis,Failure to Tag Dog, Court Costs $64. Myala Black, Cherry Fork, Possession of Marijuana, Fine $100, Court Costs $64. Joseph J. Connell, Seaman, Possession of Marijuana Pipe, Fine $150, Court Costs $64. Joseph J. Connell, Seaman, Possession of Marijuana, Fine $150, Court Costs $22. Eddie G. Shepherd, Winchester, Possession of Drug Pipe, Fine $150, Court Costs $64. Calvin D. Sheldon, Seaman,Possession of Marijuana Pipe, Fine $150, Court Costs $64. Calvin D. Sheldon, Seaman, Possession of Marijuana, Fine $150, Court Costs $22. John P. Conley, Peebles, Possession of Marijuana, Fine $150, Court Costs $64. Trayland M. Sullivan, West Union, Driving Under Suspension / License Forfeiture, Fine $300, Court Costs $169.80, $300 Suspended,Jail 60 Days, 55 Days Suspended, 2 years probation, 60 hours community service by 12-1-12. Francesco V. Ferrari, Winchester, Valid Operator's License, Fine $100, Court Costs $72, No Points. Francesco V. Ferrari, Winchester, Failure to Control, Dismissed. Tabatha J. Ward, West Union, OVI 1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $185, Jail 180 Days, 150 Suspended, 2 years probation 1st 6 months ISP special conditions of pro-

bation,DDIP before 12-1-12, attend and complete early recover group at FRS. Dustin R. Hamilton, Dayton, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Dennis I. Heebink, Rockbridge, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Christina S. Young, West Union, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Johnny W Lawwill II, Hamilton, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Norma L. Lawrence, Cincinnati, 78/60,Fine $100, Court Costs $74. Richard A. Phillips, Winchester, Failure to Control, Dismissed. Sandra K. Doyle, Maysville KY, 68/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. Sara R. Knauff, Stout, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45. Candace S. Ogden, West Union,74/55, Fine $42,Court Costs $74. Cierra N. Hendrickson, West Union, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Jeffrey Chamblin, Peebles, Seat Belt DR, Fine $35, Court Costs $45. Lear C. McCoy, Peebles, Failure to Control, Dismissed. Kerry M. Gregory, West Union,Failure to Control,Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Fred M. Wildt II, Cincinnati, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45. Thomas S. Turner III, Hillsboro, Domestic Violence, Dismissed without prejudice. Crystal G. Glass, New Orleans LA, 77/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74. Travis L. Journey, W Portsmouth, 69/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. David M. Coppoletti,Sharonville, Improper Passing, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Pamela J. Dillon, Peebles, 68/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. Ricky A Brown, West Union, Fictitious Registration, Fine $25,Court Costs $74. Joshua D. Hayes, Hamersville, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Thomas R. Hughes, Seaman, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Mandy M. Unger, West Union, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Amanda J. Holcomb, Seaman, Seat Belt PASS, Fine $20, Court Costs $45. Randolph Gilbert, Cincinnati, 74/60, Fine $44, Court Costs $74. Stewart P. Williams, Jackson,74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Branden V. Young, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Adams County Land Transfers Rita C. Thacker to Will and Whitney Lovejoy, 3.058 acres, Sprigg Twp., $150,000. Lillian Hanson, Lillian Smith to Eric Fannin, 1.684 acres, Liberty Twp., $56,900. Sandra M. Justice to Erica L. Meade, 1.275 acres, Peebles Village, $95,000. Laurence and Robinelle Hill to Robert G. Key, 2.00 acres, Monroe Twp., $15,000. George W. and Martha N. Behymer to Scott and Lori Anger, 12.72 acres, Sprigg Twp., $114,275. Citimortgage to Bradley Jones, 2.00 acres, Wayne Twp., $15,000. Hibbeler Investments to Anthony and Jenilyn Walker, 0.799 acres, Green Twp., $36,000.

Jeff D. and Linda J. Pennington to John D. and Carol M. Joy, 0.115 acres, Monroe Twp., $3,250. Jeff D. and Linda J. Pennington to John D. and Carol Joy, 0.115 acres, Monroe Twp., $3,250. Neil and Carmenr Shivener to Bowie Tactical Concepts LLC, 4.20 acres, Liberty Twp., $24,000. Federal Home Loan to Tyler R. Beam, 1.00 acres, Tiffin Twp., $53,475. George E. and Diana Sowards to Norma A. Brown, Peebles Village, $107,500. Jayson Lafferty to Shawn N. and Diane N McFarland, 8.369 acres, Tiffin Twp., $29,000. Samuel R. and Shay D. Beighle to Luke R. Pertuset, 1.03 acres, Meigs Twp., $52,600.

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Roger and Janie Purtee to Stephen and Janet Arey, 1.00 acres, Meigs Twp., $28,300. Caroll and Janet Boldman to David H. and Anita K. Horsley, 1.278 acres, Jefferson Twp., $20,000. Walter and jessie Fox to Danny Rutherford, 25.08 acres, Meigs Twp., $94,000. James C. and Nancy C. Sapp to Adam R. and Laura E. Hoople, 2.00 acres, Liberty Twp., $117,500.

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United Producers Inc. - Hillsboro Sale Date October 15, Total Headage 1040, Total Hogs 357, Total Cattle 349, Total Sheep/Lambs 290, Goats 44 Hogs Headage 40 #1 Carcass Price Sows Headage 12 Light Heavy

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Cows Headage 58 Comm & Utility Canner/Cutter

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$84.75 $70.00

Bulls Headage 8 All Bulls

$75.00

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Feeder Cattle Headage 230 Yearling Steers (600-800) $100.00 Yearling Heifers (600-800) $95.00 Steer Calves (300-600) $100.00 Heifer Calves (300-600) $100.00

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Adams County Court of Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Thunderbold Holdings LTD LLC vs. Francis Lawinsky,Judgment. Mildred Francis Jamisonvs. Continental Applicances INC, Product Liability, Product Defective. CIVIL DIVISION American Family Insurance Co vs. Stephen E. Hoop, Journal entry filed. The court finds the motion fo the defendant for the disqualification of attorney Mark S. Maddox not well taken and is denied. JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Assoc vs. Billy Parker, Journal entry filed.The defendant has filed a bankruptcy by reason thereof this matter is stayed and placed on the inactive docket. JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Assoc vs. Billy Parker, Entry withdrawingproperty from Sheriff's sale. Citi Bank NA vs. Olyinka Aina, Telephone conference notice, telephone conference checklist filed.Telephone conference on 12-13-12 at 3:15 PM. Lisa Newman vs. Donnie C. Napier, Judgment entry filed. It is ordered that the parcels on exhibit a be sold free of all liens including federal tax liens. David Bramel vs. Dorothy Napper, Entry extending discovery filed. Defendant shall have until 10-26-12 to complete discovery. State of Ohio Petroleum vs. Shawn D. Palmer, Administrative judge's journal entry filed. Court has been advised that the honorable David G. Sunderland is cutting back assignments, court assigns the honorable R Alan Corbin to this case. Fifth Third Mortgage Co vs. Terry Lee Penny, Judgment entry confirming saleand order distribution filed. Heather N. Roush vs.Lloyd L. Ryan, Judgment entry filed. Motion for default granted, title and ownership to described real estate shall be and hereby is quieted. National Bank of Adams County vs. Gregory A. Carroll, Recusal filed. The honorable Brett M. Spencer hereby recuses himself due to professional conflict. Case assigned to the honorable R Alan Corbin. Adams County Building and Loan Co vs. Elizabeth Jenkins, Administrative Judge's journal entry filed. Court having been advisedthat sitting Judge David G. Sunderland is cutting back on his visiting judge assignments, court appoints the honorable R Alan Corbin to this case. Elizabeth A Scott vs. Stella L. Fristoe, Telephone conferene notice, telephone conference checklist filed. Telephone conference on 13-13 at 1 PM. Robert Bischoff Jr vs. Jessica Cottrell, Telephone conference notice, telephone conference checklist filed. Telephone conference on 111-13 at 11:45 AM. Old National Bank vs. Jeri Ellen Brannen, Proposed order entry granting default

judgment against Bowman's Carry Out, LLC Filed. It is ordered that defendant Bowman's Carry Out, LLC having asserted no claim or interest in the assets is barred from recovery of any assets in the case and is dismissed as a party defendant. David Duane Crawford vs. Spencer E. McFarland, Telephone conference notice, telephone conference checklist filed. Telephone conference on 1-4-13 at11:45 AM. JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Elizabeth J. Pendell, Telephone conference notice, telephone conference checklist filed. Telephone conference on 12-31-12 at 2 PM. Wilson K. James vs. Hazel Beckett, Journal entry filed. This case was inadvertently filed in Adams County Common Pleas Court on 1011-12 and should have been Adams County Court. CRIMINAL DIVISION State of Ohio vs. David Riggs, Judgment entry filed. It is ordered that the defendant's community control shall be extended from the original 3 years to a total of 5 years. State of Ohio vs. David Riggs, judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant sentence to 5 years community control and is ordered to pay his monthly child support. State of Ohio vs. Billy Kennedy, Plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to aggravated possession of drugs,court accepts plea and it is ordered filed, count 2 dismissed, pre-sentence investigation order, sentencing set for 11-7-12at 8:15 AM. State of Ohio vs. Louis R. Blythe, Journal entry filed. Motion for judicial release is hereby denied. State of Ohio vs. Amber Fitzpatrick, Motion to revoke community control, entry filed. Revocation hearing on 10-18-12at 11:30 AM. Caldwell. State of Ohio vs. Anaha Craycraft, Motion entry and certificationfor appointed counsel fees filed. State of Ohio vs. Anaha Craycraft, Judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant violated terms and conditions of community control. Sentenced to additional 2 years community control,complete 160 hours community service, pay restitution, obtain GED,attend counseling. State of Ohio vs. Anaha Craycraft, Motion entry and certification for appointed counsel fees filed. State of Ohio vs. Anaha Craycraft, Judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant violated terms and conditions of community control. Received 160 hours of community service, pay restitution, obtain GED and employment. State of Ohio vs. Justin Conley, Judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant convicted of possession of heroin, F4. Placed on 2 years community control with 160 hours community service, $1000 fine, attend treatment program,obtain GED, 1 year operator license suspension,

pay costs,submit to DNA testing. State of Ohio vs. Justin Conley, Judgment entry driving privileges filed.Limited driving privileges to the defendant from 10-15-12 through 10-14-13. State of Ohio vs. Anthony Caudill, Judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant convicted of aggravated trafficking in drugs with specifications, F4. Sentenced to 2 years prison for drug offense and 1 year mandatory term for gun specification for total of 3 years prison,credit for 22 days. Pay $2500 Fine, driving privileges suspended for 3 years commencing upon release from prison. Paycost and submit to DNA testing. State of Ohio vs. Charles Wilson, Judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant convicted of breaking and entering, F5. Placed on 2 years community control, 120 hours community service, pay restitution,obtain and maintain employment. Jailtime 12-21-12 through 12-13 unless proof of employment,complete recovery program, pay cost, submit to DNA testing. State of Ohio vs. Casey Jenkins, Motion to revoke community control,entry filed. Revocation hearing on 10-18-12 at 10:30 AM.Caldwell. State of Ohio vs. Derek Edinger, Judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant convicted of Trafficking heroin, sentenced to 2 years community control, 200 hours community service, 80 if completes salvation army, $1100 fine, treatment, obtain GED within 1 year, 6 months license suspension, commencing 10-17-12, pay costs. State of Ohio vs. Brandi Edinger, Journal entry filed. Defendant appeared for sentencing and tested positive for opiates, bond is revoked and set at $20,000 Cash/Surety/ 10%, matter set for 11-7-12 at 12:30 PM. State of Ohio vs. Christopher E. Arnold, Judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant convicted of aggravated assault, F4, Sentenced to 3 years community control, 120 hours community service, $1000 fine, obtain GED before term of CC, RU Program and Pay Costs. State of Ohio vs. Deana Huneke, Plea of guilty,judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to NOTICE Resolution 2012-12 authorizing the mayor to apply for, accept, and enter into a water supply revolving loan account in on behalf of the Village of West Union, for planning, design and/or construction of drinking water and designating a dedicated repaayment source for the loan. Ordinance 2012-7 authorizing approval of revised draft Solid Waste Management Plan, dated 2012-2030 for the AdamsClermont Solid Waste Management District and declaring an emergency. The remainder of this resolution and ordinance maybe viewed or copy obtained at the village clerk's office at 33 Logans Lane, West Union, Oh. 45693. Tanya Johnson Village Clerk 10/23, 30

assault, M1, court accepts plea and is ordered filed. State of Ohio vs. Deana Huneke, Judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant convicted of assault, M1, sentenced to 2 years community control, 80 hours of community service and costs. State of Ohio vs. Ronald G. Dickens, Plea of guilty,judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant entered plea of guilty to vandalism, F5. Pre-sentence investigation ordered, sentencing set for 11-7-12 at 1:45 PM. State of Ohio vs. Aaron Blanton, Journal entry filed. Hearing on bond modification set 10-31-12 at 11:30 AM. State of Ohio vs. Jessilyn Gilman, Journal entry filed. Defendant's motion for treatment in lieu of conviction is not well taken and is denied. State of Ohio vs. Christopher Arnold, Judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant convicted of OVI / Specifications, F4, Sentenced to 2 years ODRC, first 6 months mandatory, 25 days credit, $1350 mandatory fine, 5 years license suspension, if granted restricted driving privileges shall have special plates and interlock system, pay costs. State of Ohio vs. Shawna Evans, Journal entry filed. Court reporter to prepare transcript of preliminary hearing held on 7-16-12. State of Ohio vs. Robert Peck, Judment entry on sentence filed. Defendant convicted of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, F2, sentence to 7 years ODRC, 70 Days credit, $2500 Fine, Pay costs. State of Ohio vs. Robert Peck, Judgment entry and notice of duties to register as an offender of a sexually oriented offense filed.Defendant to register as a tier 2, every 180 days for 25 years. State of Ohio vs. Derrick Hackworth, Journal entry filed. matterset for final pretrial and tested positive for methemphetamine, bond is

revoked and set at $40,000 cash or surety, matter is set for trial on 11-19-12 at 9AM, all speedy trial provisions tolled. State of Ohio vs. Robert Longwell, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 12-3112 at 1 PM and jury trial on 128 & 1-29-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Arthur Crone, Journal entry filed. Motion to suppress will be held on 2-6-13 at 2:30 PM final pre-trial on 2-21-13 at 1 PM and jury trial on 3-11-13 & 3-12-13 at 9AM motion to suppress tolld statutory time requirements. State of Ohio vs. Charles Grooms, Pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 11-21-12 at 11:30 AM and Jury trial on 12-10-12 and 12-11-12 at 9AM. State of Ohio vs. Charles Grooms, Journal entry filed. Defendant bond is modified to $50,000 cash/surety/10%. State of Ohio vs. Ben Blizzard, Journal entry on arraignment filed. Bondset at $100,000 cash/surety, plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Ben Blizzard, Journal entry Order assigning counsel filed. C Nicholas Ring appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. Angela Abner,Journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $20,000 OR plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Angela Abner,Journal entry - Order assigning counsel filed. Richard Campbell appointed as counsel. DOMESTIC CASES Ruth Conaway vs. Gregory Conaway, Divorce Without Children. DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION Amber R. Lewis vs. John E. Lewis, Agreed judgment entry filed. Parties reached an agreement on

after school pick-up, caregivers and communication of medical, school and pertinent information. Valerie Brown vs. Paul J. Brown, Entry filed. Hearing on motion for emergency temporary custody set for 1031-12 at 11:30 AM. Valerie Brown vs. Paul J. Brown, Entry filed. Hearing on pending motions to be heard on 11-26-12 at 1 PM. Dusty D. Younker vs. Stephanie M. Younker, Agreed entry filed. It is agreed that the defendant shall be residentialand legal custodian of the minor children. Plaintiff shall have liberal parenting time as the parties agree. Child support ordered. Brian L. Fox vs. Christy S. Fox, Notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 12-13-12 at 8:30 AM. Kelly A. Edwards vs. James C. Edwards, entry filed. The hearing scheduled for 10-24-12 is continued to 11-29-12 at 3PM. Tiffany Nicole Bolton vs. Curtis Lee Bolton, Nunc Pro Tunc Decree of Divorce filed. Plaintiff is granted a divorce. Sharon Kay Modlin vs. James E Modlin Sr, Magistratesorder filed. The defendant shall make a payment to the plaintiff within 15 days of the entry. Hearing on 12-21-12 at 1 PM. Justin Collett vs. Tracy Collett, Magistrate's order filed. As temporary orders the parties reached an agreement on custodial and residential parent and child support.Lisa Rothwell is appointed as guardian ad litem. Pre-trial on 12-12-12 at 10 AM. Michael Cisco vs. Dwayna Cisco, Order of referral to mediation and notice filed. Mediation is scheduled for 12-7-12 at 1 PM. Marty Lee Anderson vs. Jodi Lee Anderson, Judgment entry filed. Final hearing on uncontested divorce set for 11-29-12 at 2:30 PM.

10 - Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - The Informer

Local Government

Manchester Village Council The Council of the Village of Manchester met in regular session at the Community Building. Roll call showed Councilman Bryan Church, Councilman Bob Hilderbrand, Councilman Skip Wagner and Councilman Roy Carpenter present. Councilwoman Hilderbrand made a motion and was seconded by Councilman Wagner to excuse Councilman Mike Phipps and Councilwoman Christine Henderson from the meeting. Motion carried. Also in attendance: Bill Evans, Kris Blanton, Kevin Walters, Holly Johnson, Joyce Walker, Sandra Back, Eddie Young, and Lonnie

Bilyeu. Kevin Walters led the Pledge to the Flag. Minutes were made available to council prior to meeting. Motion made by Councilman Hilderbrand and seconded by Councilman Wagner to approve minutes. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. Mayor Troy Jolly reported that Safety Day would be Saturday, October 6th at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Jolly also gave report for the Street Commissioner. C o u n c i l w o m a n Hildebrand reported that they are working on obtaining playground equipment. Bryan Church reported

that everyone needs to follow the proper procedure for Purchase Orders. There have been Then and Nows that had to be done because employees had not called for a Purchase Orders. He responded that effective immediately if something is bought without a purchase order unless it was an emergency the person who purchased item would incur the expense. Councilman Carpenter reported that the Women’s Club held an event by the tower. Councilman Carpenter also talked about the schedule of community events for October. Councilman Carpenter also wanted to know if

property owners on Fifth Street and Cemetery had been alerted because the Village will exercise right to get drainage there. The Solicitor, Kris Blanton, said he would take care of sending the letter. Holly Johnson, Director of Adams County Economic and Community Development to speak with council. She spoke to council about doing a countywide studio. The study would be a footprint to what the county needs as a whole but also concentrates on each area and what they need. Johnson said the study was to give ideas what can be done and that Manchester has a big asset with the Ohio River.

Johnson talked about continuing with the CDBG grant. Councilman Carpenter thought it was a great way to do long range planning and have community involvement. Councilman Wagner thanked Johnson for her time as well as for all the information she has given to council. A motion was made by Church and seconded by Carpenter to pay bills. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. Councilman Wagner has been speaking to Time Warner Cable about money savings on phone bill and internet services. He will present to council as soon

as he has all information. Mayor Jolly wanted to note to all departments to not use the 411 service for phones. He stated that we have access to internet to look up a phone number and that 411 is wasted money used. A motion was made by Councilman Wagner and seconded by Councilman Hildebrand to go in executive session for personnel at 7:36 p.m. A motion was made by Councilman Church and seconded by Councilman Wagner to come out of executive session at 7:56 p.m. A motion was made by Carpenter and seconded by Wagner to adjourn.

West Union Village Council West Union Village COuncil met in regular session at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Building, with Mayor Ted Grooms presiding. Call to order, pledge to the flaag and roll call: John Lafferty - present, Steve Rothwell - present, Benny McCarty - present, jason Buda - present, Randy Brewer - Neil Morrison present; also in attendance: Tanya Johnson - Clerk, Shelley Gifford - Treasurer, Jerry Kirker - Village Administrator / Fire Chief, Roy Stricklett - Police Chief, Lisa Rothwell Copeland Solicitor. Visitors: Tammy Stewart Millennia Housing, Brad Liming - Auxilary Officer, Zachari Wentz - Auxilary Officer, John O'Connor OPTO Traffic, Steve Og g Tax Administrator. Motion by Steve Rothwell to approve payments of bills submitted, second by Randy Brewer, roll cal vote: all yea, motion passed. Motion by Benny

McCarty to approve the Minutes of 9-11-12 as distributed, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. The Mayor introduced to Council, Brad Liming and Zachari Wentz the new Auxilary Officers, Council welcomed them to the Police Department. Tammy Stewart, Millennia Housing,spoke to council on a project of renovating Eddy's and Glendale Apartments. The council signed a support letter and filled out a survey for the project. Steve Ogg, Tax Administrator, told Council about the lodging tax, after some discussion, Ogg will bring more information to the next meeting. Ordinance 2012-6 to proceed with closing a portion of Washington Street from First Street to McArthur Street, motion by Benny McCarty for the 1st reading, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: 5 yea, John Lafferty -

astained, motion passed. The Mayor questioned Council on the cruiser that was not awarded for bid at the last meeting, no action was taken. John O'Connor, OPTO Traffic, spoke to Council on a contract for a device for detecting speeders in the Village; no action was taken at this time. Report from Roy Stricklett, Police Chief 1. Motion by Neil Morrison to purchase interior lights and decals for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. 2. Motion by Neil Morrison to purchase a bite suit, helmet, gloves and sleeve for the K-9 Unit, out of the K-9 Unit Fund, sec-

ond by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Motion by Steve Rothwell for executive session O.R.C. 121.22G5, second by Benny McCarty roll call vote: all yea. Motion by Steve Rothwell to return to regular session,second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea. Lisa Rothwell Copeland, Solicitor informed Council the judgment summary had went thru on the Kimberly vs. West Union law suit and to make sure the Zoning Ordinance correction are in by next meeting. Report by Jerry Kirker, Village Administrator / Fire Chief 1. The engineer for the Main Street, Water Tower and Northern Loop is still

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ed for the Cost Recovery's contract for the Police Department, no action was taken. Council member Randy Brewer told Council about some problems the Community Fuels was having witht he Police Department, no action was taken. The Mayor told John O'Connor the Council would think about the OPTO traffic program and will have an asnwer next meeting. Other items discussed were: K-9 Unit training, voicemail, curfew for Village's Street. Motion by Steve Rothwell to adjourn, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea, meeting adjourned.

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Agriculture and Natural Resource news David Dugan

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Master Gardener Class Due to low enrollment the Master Gardener Training that started last week has been modified. During the Brown County Master Gardener Meeting last week the discussion included the desire of some people to take the class, but was unable to take the class for one reason or another. One reason expressed was the fact that the class was scheduled for two days a week. We are going to continue with the class with some changes. We are now going to have the class at the Brown County Extension Office in Georgetown for the most part and occasionally in the

Highland County Extension Office. The two locations will be announced on a weekly basis soon. The reason for the two locations comes from the fact that we had people sign up from these two counties. The other change is that we will only meet one day per week, on Wednesdays. This date worked best for those who have signed up for the class and attended the first session last week. With these changes, if there are others interested we will open the enrollment up for one week. If interested you must register no later than Monday, October 22 by calling the Adams County Extension Office at (937) 544-2339 or you can email the Adams County Office at stout.121@osu.edu If you have questions you may contact me on my work cell number at (937) 515-2314 or by e-mail at dugan.46@osu.edu Census for Ohio Farmers Let me start off by saying, I do not like paperwork. Just so you know I do not

like surveys either, but sometimes the result of surveys may improve the situation. With that said, Ohio Farmers will be asked to take part in the Census that takes place every 5 years in Ohio. The Census is conducted by the United States Department of Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The Census forms will be mailed out in late December or you can complete the form online. The web address is www.agcensus.usda.gov Remember, these numbers are often used for shaping policy involving agriculture. The results are used by federal, state and local government in planning, so agriculture needs to be heard. FAMACHA Testing Program Most Sheep and Goat producers know the term FAMACHA. This is a test using color to identify the need for treatment for parasites in these animals. The eyelids are checked and based on the amount of red color, or lack of, you can determine if there is a need for treatment for parasites.

We will offer this program to train producers to use this method in their own flocks on Monday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m. The program will be held at the United Producers in Hillsboro. You must register for the program by noon on November 19. The cost is $10 if you sign up by noon on the day of the program. After noon or at the door is $20. The program will include a take home FAMACHA card and a light meal. The program will be presented by OSU Extension personnel and partially sponsored by OSU Extension and United Producers in Hillsboro. The Adams Co. Extension Office will be handling registration. You can stop by the office or call (937) 544-2339 or e-mail Pam Stout at stout.121@osu.edu. For more information you may call me at (937) 515-2314 or e-mail me at dugan.46@osu.edu. Information is also available at the OSU Extension County Web Pages. Take your pick between http://adams.osu.edu, http://brown. osu.edu or http://high =land.osu.edu

Ronald B Lynch

Financial Advisor 481 Tucker Dr P.O. Box 218 Maysville, KY 41056 Bus. 606-759-9910 Fax 877-516-3173 www.edwardjones.com Cell 937-725-0417 ronald.lynch@edwardjones.com

Thank You! To all the sponsors and volunteers for Jack Roush Day. A Special Thanks to the Jack Roush Family for all the Support in making it successful. From the Jack Roush Days committe Earl Buster Ruark, Greg Scott and Ray McCarty

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"Bras for a Cause"

West Union High School SHL Boys Cross County Runner-Up

Pictured: Front Row: Billy Brannock, Trenton Price and Timmy Snider. Back Row: Coach Jason Tadlock, Jakob Tadlock, Josh Grooms, Brady Hinkle and Coach Ty Stephens.

2012-2013 Southern Hil s League Volleyball Final Results and All-League Team Pictured: Saturday, October 20, the Flip Flops Relay team held a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Schoo Fayetteville Fairfield Whiteoak North Adams West Union Peebles Eastern Manchester Ripley Lynchburg-Clay

Record 11----2 1. 10----3 2. 10----3 2. 9----4 4. 9----4 4. 7----6 6. 4----9 7. 4----9 7. 1---12 9. 0---13 10.

Delmer Yockey Award Points 10.0 Points 8.5 Points 8.5 Points 6.5 Points 6.5 Points 5.0 Points 3.5 Points 3.5 Points 2.0 Points 1.0 Points

Division 1 Standings North Adams 9----4 1. Division 11 Standing Fayetteville 11----2 1. West Union 9----4 3. Peebles 7----6 4. Eastern 4----9 5. Lynchburg-Clay 0---13

2. Fairfield 10----3\ 2. Whiteoak 10----3 4. Manchester 4----9 5. Ripley 1---12

2012-2013 Girls Volleyball All-League Team

Pictured: Becky Lewis and Katie Blake.

Players are listed in Alphabetical Order: Player School Kelci Bowling Ripley Claire Carson Fayetteville Rylee Copas North Adams Makenna Corzatt Fairfield Sydney Corzatt Fairfield Shelby Cowdrey Eastern Christine Hamilton Whiteoak Taylor Himes Manchester Jenna Knauff West Union

Player Abby Louden McKenzie Martin Emily McCarty Annnie McFarland Katie McFarland Sydney Sheets Christina Shelton Brenna Simmons Gabby Valentine

School North Adams Whiteoak West Union Peebles Peebles Fayetteville West Union Fairfield Fayetteville

Coach of the Year Sharon Sheets Fayetteville High School

Steve’s Realty STEVE CACARO, Broker 120 E. Mulberry St. - West Union, Ohio - 937-544-2394 - Fax 937-544-2395

HA-416// SECLUDED HOME AND 20 ACRES-Situated at the end of a dead end road. Farm house style home features 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, a wrap around covered porch, also a 2nd level covered porch from walk out finished basement. All appliances stay including washer and dryer. Nice kitchen open into the ding room, Also a combination 35x24 garage/workshop, 8x12 outbuilding, and 24x36 equipment shed, and nice property with woods, trails, approximately 4 acres open land, abundant with whitetail deer and wild turkey. Also minutes from the Ohio River. $159,5000. HA-412// RANCH HOME IN PRIVATE SETTING-Surrounded by a family farm, featuring large family room, living room, new ceramic tile and counter tops, convenient laundry room, rear deck with nice views of the peaceful setting, new central air and heat pump, high speed internet, deck surrounds a nice above ground pool. A 2 car garage with concrete floor 220 electric, a bath, and blacktop drive. Situated on a dead end road and only 1 mile from West Union. Asking $118,500

Pictured: The C103 Car for the Cure in front of the Courthouse.

We Support Finding a Cure!

Peebles Monument Company 172 N. Main St., Peebles, Ohio 45660

937-587-2210 236 N. Market St., West Union, Ohio 45693

937-544-2931

We Support Breast Cancer Awareness!

V-622/NEW LISTING!!-HUNTING CABIN & 21.19 ACRES-Great hunting only minutes from Shawnee Forest & Lodge, mostly wooded and some open ground, private location, electric pole there county water available. Asking $44,500 HA-422// GREAT LOCATION!-This 4.15 acres has open and woods very private setting on a dead end road, 7 miles off St Rt 32 and 3 miles to West Union. Very nice large single wide with open kitchen and living room, hardwood floors, lots of kitchen cabinets, large covered front porch to enjoy the wildlife that grazes in the yard, a 20x30 carport, and a 10x16 outbuilding, plenty of room for the family, permanent living or a weekend getaway!$69,500.

Check Out Our Website At: www.steves-rrealty.com

Dawn Brodt 937-7728-00131 Marla May 937-5544-44504 Robert Pell 937-5544-33230 Sandra Lippert 937-8892-00259 Steve Brown 937-7725-00044

Wendell Barnes 544-22467 Roger Dillon 544-55439 Angela Waits 937-7779-77004 George Bushelman 937-2217-22175 Angela Caraway 937-5544-77292

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Keith C. Swearingen FOR

218 North Market Street, West Union

(937) 544-2361

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BARNHILL’S SEAMAN HARDWARE

117 First Street, Seaman

(937) 386-2 2353

Adams County Engineer Personal: Son of the late Wendell and Virginia (Chandler) Swearingen Married to Diana who worked and retired from the West Union Post Office Three children and eight grandchildren Qualifications: 30 Years Experience Specializing in Highway, Bridge, Traffic Maintenance Challenges: Large System with Low Budgets and Revenues Approach: Minimize Operating & Improvement Costs Focus Areas for Improvements: Safety - Eliminate Hazards for Motorists and Workers Jobs - Utilize Adams County Businesses and Workers Highway Improvements - Eliminate Narrow Bridges, Culverts & Pavements Paid for by the Candidate, 116 East Sparks Street, West Union, Ohio 45693

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Sedamsville Rectory

By Kelly Barrow Lead Investigator/Founder/Historian - Haunted and Hunted We were at the Sedamsville Rectory in late September. Let me tell you, that place is wicked!! Now I am a catholic girl, so honestly I thought there is no way a rectory could be haunted, but ya it is. Doors would open and close on their own, shadows were ominously moving around, at one point we heard a scream that only one of 3 recorders captured. Another time while we were sitting quietly in the parlor we could distinctively here someone moving around upstairs. Of course upon inspection no one was there. In the corridor by the priests bedroom that leads to a bath and additional bedroom we were physically stopped from walking through the hall. Creepy. That bathroom door liked to open and close on it's own. A lot. I was alone in the building for about an hour and a half, waiting for the others to arrive. I walked around trying to see if anyone would talk to me. I heard a door close. It was the upstairs bathroom. I walked up to it to reopen it and see if anyone was inside. I stepped one foot in and jumped back right as the door slammed in my face. WEIRD right? After everyone arrived we wandered around trying to find the spirits. All the noises seemed to evade us. We would follow a sound upstairs and it would move downstairs. So, on one trip down the servants stairs we reached the bottom (kitchen) and hear a door creaking. We stopped in our tracks. Everyone silently remained on the stairs as I went to check the creak. I asked, "Why are you running away from us? Are you scared of us?" That is when things got crazy. Just as I turned around a huge shadow appeared in the far corner. Four people saw it. I stepped forward, to get a closer look. I don't know if that shadow moved or another one appeared but it was face to face with me. I stumbled backwards as it moved over me and was gone. I could not even see the wall 15 ft in front of me, or the others on the stairs. It was such a dark entity. We didn't SEE the "demon", or non human entity but on several occasions I believe we smelled it and could hear low garbled growling sound. It was creepy. Makes all the hair on your body stand on end, and your senses heighten, like you are waiting for a battle. I could go on and on about the happenings of that night but those are the highlights. Noises, smells, shadows, feelings. A plethora of events that affected all the senses. If you don't believe me book a tour for yourself at Sedamsvillerectory.com.They offer weekday or weekend tours.

Happy Halloween Tr i c k o r Tre a t D a t e s a n d Ti m e s West Union Seaman Peebles Winchester Manchester Aberdeen

Friday, October 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 31, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Halloween Safety T ips Children should always go out trick or treating accompanied by a responsible adult. If you have a group of kids going, the parents should choose two or three of them to go along and keep an eye on things. Some towns set a curfew for trick or treating which makes it easier for townsfolk to know who's coming to their door. Make sure and stick to the curfew times and stick to subdivisions and areas with a lot of homes so your kids can get in as much trick or treating as possible in a few hours time. Plan a safe route so parents know where their older kids will be at all times. Set a time for their return home. Make sure that your child is old enough and responsible enough to go out by themselves. Make sure that they have a cell phone. Let your children know not to cut through back alleys and fields if they are out alone. Make sure they know to stay in populated areas and not to go off the beaten track. Let them know to stay in well lighted areas with lots of people around. Explain to them why it can be dangerous for kids not to do this. If they are going out alone, they are old enough to know what can happen to them in a bad situation and how to stop it from happening. Instruct your children not to eat any treats until they bring them home to be examined by you. This way you can check for any problem candy and get the pick of the best stuff! Instruct your child to never go into the home of a stranger or get into their car. Explain why this is not a god idea and what to do if someone approaches them and tries to talk to them. Make sure your child carries a flashlight, glow stick or has reflective tape on their costume to make them more visible to cars. Let them know that they should stay together as a group if going out to Trick or Treat without an adult.

218 North Market Street, West Union

(937) 544-2361 NBAConline.com

Halloween Party October 27 Drink specials from 8-close Costume contest: 1st Place $200 2nd Place $100 3rd Place $50 Scariest $75 Most original $75 Guaranteed prize money

Ladies Night

Thursday, October 25 Special vendors set up Drink specials 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Jethro's Place 1830 US 52 Aberdeen ( formerly the Doghouse Saloon )

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