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Claim forms are going out to 64,428 Ohio borrowers who lost their home to foreclosure between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2011 and who may be eligible for payment under the $25 billion National Mortgage Foreclosure settlement. Eligible borrowers had mortgages with Ally/GMAC, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, the nation's five largest mortgage servicers who agreed to the settlement with the federal government and attorney generals for 49 states and the District of Columbia. The settlement, which took effect in April, earmarked $1.5 billion in payments for 1.75 million borrowers who lost their homes to foreclosure during that period. The payments will be at least $840, and will very likely be higher, depending upon the number of borrowers who decide to participate. Attorney General DeWine urged eligible Ohio borrowers to complete their claim forms and return them as soon as possible in the envelope provided, or file them online at www.nationalmortgagesettlement.com. The deadline for all claims is Jan. 18, 2013. Payment checks are expected to be mailed in 2013. "This payment is intended as partial compensation for the illegal conduct of the mortgage servicers," said Attorney General DeWine. "Borrowers don't have to give up their legal rights to participate. They are free to participate in this settlement and also pursue other legal remedies for the loss of their home if they choose." Last week, the national settlement administrator mailed notification postcards to the eligible borrowers nationwide. In Ohio, packets containing a letter from the Attorney General, claim forms, instructions and other explanatory information are being mailed to eligible borrowers beginning today and continuing through Oct. 12. The one-page claim forms are simple to complete. However, borrowers who have questions or need help filing their claim can call a toll-free number 866-430-8358 for assistance, or send questions by email to administrator@nationalmortgagesettlement.co m. The information line is staffed Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central.

Borrowers should not need to pay anyone to file their claim. Eligible borrowers do not need to prove financial harm to receive a payment, nor do they give up their rights to pursue a lawsuit against their mortgage servicer or to participate in the Independent Foreclosure Review Process being conducted by federal bank regulators. More information about that program is available at www.independentforclosurereview.com Eligible borrowers may get a payment from this settlement even if they participate in another foreclosure claims process. However, any payment received may reduce payments borrowers may be eligible to receive in any other foreclosure claim process or legal proceeding. The national settlement followed state and federal investigations, which claimed that the five companies routinely signed foreclosurerelated documents outside the presence of a notary public and without personal knowledge that the facts contained in the documents were correct. They also claimed that the mortgage servicers committed various errors and abuses in their mortgage processes. Broad reform of the mortgage servicing process resulted from the settlement, as well as financial relief for borrowers still in their homes through direct loan modification relief, including principal reduction. For more information about eligibility and filing a claim, please contact: * www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov * www.NationalMortgageSettlement.com * Email: Administrator@nationalmortgagesettlement.com Call toll-free: 866-430-8358 and (hearing impaired: 866-494-8281)

Hometown boy Jack Roush will be coming to Manchester during Jack Roush Day on Sunday, October 14. NASCAR Owner Jack Roush will be on hand to sign autographs and be available for pictures. The event draws car enthusiasts from many states away. Last years event brought in 323 Show Cars to be viewed. This year promises to be bigger and better. This year car #16 the Official Race Car. Lunch will be at the Moyer's Winery and the annual Burnout Competition will be held. Manchester Mayor Troy A. Jolly said, "I am glad to welcome Mr. Roush back to Manchester. Mr. Roush is looking forward to coming back to town on this annual event." All that proceeds that is raised from the event will go towards the Christmas Fund. See page 11 for more information about Jack Roush Day.

Pictured: Nascar Owner Jack Roush

Former BC Clerk of Courts Passes Former Brown County Clerk of Courts Tina Miranda passed away Monday, October 1. “This is a very sad time for the residents of Brown County, because we lost Tina Meranda,” Congresswoman Jean Schmidt said. “She was a great American who served her community with pride. She was a wonderful and loving wife and mother. Most of all, she was a child of God – with all her heart and soul. The world is a better place, because of

Tina Meranda. May she rest in peace.” Miranda, was the Clerk of Courts for seven years until her illness contributed to her resignation on December 16, 2011. State Representative Danny Bubp said, "It is with profound sadness that we learned that Tina has lost her fierce battle with cancer. She had fought this horrible disease valiantly hoping only to live long enough to see her two sons graduate from school. She will be terribly missed."

Miranda

Breast Cancer Awareness Month In recognition of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, turn to page 12 and 13 to read the following articles about Breast Cancer Awareness. The Presidential Proclamation as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Screenings Crucial in Breast Cancer Detection, Practicing Breast Self Awareness and Cancer Quotes from Patients, Survivors and Loved Ones.

SSCC Plans Artist Reception

Youth to Participate in 5th Annual National 4-H Science Experiment

Pictured Peebles Tech Wizards: Teen mentor Hannah Rogers, left, works with Tech Wizards Lillianne O’Connor to design a functioning containment area for their eco-bots, as they implement the National 4-H Science Experiment after school at Peebles Elementary School.

Pictured NA Tech Wizards: Tech Wizard participants Kaitlynn Crabtree, left, and Christin Young work on designing their unique containment area for their eco-bots. Look closely to find the eco-bot in the picture. Youth in the after-school 4-H Tech North Adams Elementary School will particiWizards programs at Peebles and North pated immediately after school on Tuesday, Adams Elementary Schools will be taking part October 2 and will again on Tuesday, October in the fifth annual National 4-H Science 9. Both after-school groups are part of the 4-H Experiment over the next two weeks. Tech Wizards program, funded through the The experiment is designed to get youth National 4-H Mentoring Grant. intrigued about science by conducting a The Eco-Bot Challenge is an engaging hands-on experiment, The Eco-Bot Challenge, engineering design experiment that provides which explores how robots can be used to pre- participants the opportunity to program an serve and protect the environment. At the same autonomous robot to clean up a simulated time, participants will be offered a glimpse environmental spill – a mission that in real life into the future of science, technology, engi- would be too difficult or dangerous for neering and math. humans to carry out. Participants will assemLocally, youth participated in the experi- ble their own Eco-Bot, discover how it funcment at the Peebles Elementary School imme- tions, and discover what it can do well, as well diately after school on Monday, October 1 and as what it can’t do. will again on Monday, October 8. Youth at the See 4H on Page 2

Pictured: Local artist Roy Carpenter. An exhibition featuring Shave signs for the first artist Roy Carpenter is cur- time.” rently on display in the Throughout his adult Learning Resources Center life, Carpenter has worked (LRC) of Southern State as a professional studio Community College’s artist, freelancer, and craftsSouth Campus, 12681 U.S. man. As a glass artist, he coRoute 62, near Fincastle. founded Sapphire Stained The exhibition will be avail- Glass in 1974, in Missoula, able for viewing throughout Mont., and has worked in fall semester and a meet- that medium ever since. the-artist reception will be As a graphic designer held Thursday, October 18, and illustrator, Carpenter 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the LRC. has worked for years with The event is free to the publishers and private community and refresh- clients in the areas of print ments will be served. design and production, art Carpenter joined direction, illustrating and Southern State as an adjunct photography. As a woodfaculty member in fall of worker, he has completed 2011, teaching a variety of many pieces, ranging from fine art classes. After high cabineture to dabbling in school and military service, timber framing. As an artist, Carpenter completed a he continues to blend differB.F.A. at the University of ent media, according to a Montana (Missoula) in sense of what material or 1981. A Master of process will achieve the Education degree in most successful result of an Curriculum and Instruction idea. As a teacher, he followed eventually in believes the best approach 1994, from Eastern to teaching is asking the Washington University. question “What if...” and to “Earliest evidence of coax students to explore my interest in constructing uncharted waters. He also ‘things’ are photographs of believes that practicing the me stacking cans on the discipline of any art form kitchen floor at the age of teaches us to think outside two, in Spokane, Wash.,” of conventional patterns, said Carpenter. “Moving and positively affects our with my family to Montana approach to life in general. in 1959, I expanded my His one-man show at horizons by seeing Burma Southern State offers a ret-

rospect of some of his earlier work and a glimpse of current work. “As long as I can feel the same excitement about making stuff now, as I did stacking grocery cans, I’ll keep doing it,” he said. For more information about the Roy Carpenter exhibition, please contact Carissa Thatcher, LRC manager, at 1-800-6280307, ext. 3681, or cthatcher@sscc.edu.

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Three Confess to Burglary, Buy Local First - Supports Locally Owned Businesses, Double Life Sentence for Child Rapist, Two Surface Water Pathways Identified as Possible Routes for Aquatic Nuisance Species and All Counties in Ohio were Designated as Primary or Contiguous Natural Disaster Areas.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Randy Abbott, Everett L. “Pid” Dempsey, Thelma M Himes, George M Kissick, Carmen Payne and Deborah White.

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Youth will then design a set of control surfaces to program the Eco-Bot to perform a simulated environmental cleanup activity, measuring the success of their design over three trials, and then redesigning both the robot and the set of control surfaces to make the Eco-Bot more successful at its task. Bob Horton, 4-H science education specialist for Ohio State University Extension, helped create the 2012 experiment and related activities. Windell Oskay of Evil Mad Scientist Laboratory designed the original "BristleBot," which serves as the basis for the Eco-Bot design. According to Horton, "Working with the National 4-H Science Experiment is exciting, because 4-H has been doing science for over 100 years now, and we're finally showing the public on a national scale what 'doing science' in 4-H is all about." The National 4-H Science Experiment is officially part of National 4-

H Week, which runs from October 7-13. It is also part of 4-H’s national One Million New Scientists. One Million New Ideas campaign, which has the bold goal of attracting one million new youth to science, engineering and technology programs by 2013. The campaign is in its fifth year, and call for proposals for the 2013 National 4-H Science Experiment is already out. Locally, more than 750 youth are involved in 4-H clubs and programs. 4-H programs are open to all youth, age 5 and in kindergarten through age 18, without regard to race, sex, color, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin. For more information regarding the Adams County 4-H Program, contact Carolyn L. Belczyk, Extension Educator, 4H Youth Development, OSU Extension Adams County at 937 544-2339 or visit the OSUE Adams County website at http://adams.osu.edu.

Three Confess to Burglary Brown Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on September 15, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a burglary from a residence on Old A&P Road near Higginsport. The victim stated that her son, James Collett and two of his friends were at her residence earlier that day. The victim tracked her son to a residence in Bethel, where she confronted him about the burglary but he refused to cooperate. The Bethel Police Department was called to the scene and the stolen items from the burglary were recovered. Items included 4 shotguns, a .22 caliber revolver, 2 crossbows, miscellaneous medications and numerous fishing poles. The Bethel Police Department arrested James Collett, 28, Hamersville, on several outstanding warrants (unrelated to the burglary) for Non-support, Passing Bad Checks and Failure to Appear. He was transported to

the Brown County Adult Detention Center, where he remains incarcerated on the unrelated charges. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit questioned Collett concerning the Burglary, and he revealed that that the two other individuals with him during the Burglary were Kevin Hartness, 27, of Florence Avenue, Bethel and Jimmy Harding, 21, New Richmond. Interviews with all three suspects by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit resulted in three confessions to the Burglary. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office will be presenting charges of Burglary and Felony Theft of Firearms (5 counts) against Kevin Hartness and James Collett and Complicity to Burglary and Theft (5 counts) against Jimmy Harding. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the charges will be presented to the next Brown County Grand Jury for indictment.

Double Life Sentence for Child Rapist Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced last week that a Washington Court House, man has been sentenced to two life sentences following his conviction on a total of nine charges of Rape, Gross Sexual Imposition, and Felonious Sexual Penetration. Visiting Judge William Corzine sentenced Gary Freeland to two consecutive life sentences plus two years Friday afternoon. A Ross County jury found him guilty last month of sexually abusing three children in the mid-1990s. "I believe today's sentence suits the crime," said Attorney General DeWine.

"This man got away with the abuse for more than a decade, so it is appropriate that he'll now serve several more decades in prison." Two of the victims knew Freeland through their families. Freeland was a tutor to the third victim when the crimes occurred. Freeland will serve 22 years in prison before he is eligible for parole. If released, he would have to register his address once every 90 days as a sex offender. Special prosecutors with the Ohio Attorney General's Office prosecuted the case, while deputies with the Ross County Sheriff's Office led the investigation.

Two Surface Water Pathways Identified as Possible Routes for Aquatic Nuisance Species Some activity near Greenup Dam Two surface water pathways in Ohio’s Muskingum River watershed are considered to be medium-risk routes for the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS). The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released the Great Lakes Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS) today that identified Little Killbuck Creek in Medina County and the Ohio Erie Canal at Akron as potential risks for the movement of ANS, including Asian carp. The study evaluated potential surface water pathways between the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes Basins, which includes the Ohio River and Lake Erie. When a potential surface water pathway was identified by USACE, the ANS transfer risk was determined by the presence and location of the species in the basin and the ability to pass between the two bodies of water. ANS are defined as plants or animals that invade new areas and have the potential to cause ecological and economic harm. Watershed boundaries typically act as barriers to the movements of ANS to new areas, but potential surface

water pathways may facilitate ANS movement between these boundaries. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) recognizes the importance of closing the medium-risk pathways and is actively pursuing options for closure. The potential surface water pathway at Little Killbuck Creek is a lowlying area that is prone to flooding. ODNR is working with the landowner to facilitate a solution to minimize the risk from this pathway. The Ohio Erie Canal pathway is a complex water system developed in the early 1800s as part of Ohio’s canal system. The complexity of the system requires additional engineering evaluation to determine the appropriate method for closure. ODNR will be working closely with USACE to determine future actions. ODNR is implementing actions to monitor for Asian carp in waters associated with the Muskingum River pathway. Asian carp have not been documented in the Muskingum River. Evidence has been found of bighead and silver carp in the Ohio River near the Greenup Dam, upriver of Portsmouth, which is more than 300 river miles from these hydraulic connections.

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The Adams County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the introduction of the Buy Local Adams program. This program structure is to connect consumers with the local businesses. Since April, over 300 people have completed the survey located at www.adamscountyc h a m b e r. o rg , telling just how important it is we all shop at local businesses. According to the survey results, 81% of consumers found shopping local important five years ago and today 95% of consumers find it important. The residents completing the survey will receive emails providing them with specials offered and events hosted by those businesses participating in the program. We have invited both Chamber members and non-chamber members join in this effort, which is part of a regional collaboration to boost the local economy. Businesses can register at www.buylocaladams.com and put your business on the map. With this being such a

new program, we are still working out some technical glitches with the website and thank everyone for their patience while we work

through them. Beginning on Black Friday, we will begin a $25 Days of Christmas celebration. This part of the program is to encourage consumers to do Christmas shopping locally. For each $25 a consumer spends at a Buy Local First business(up to $100 per day or four entries per business), they will receive an opportunity to enter to win a cash

prize the week before Christmas so they can make it a very Merry Christmas. The amount of the grand prize will be decided by the number of businesses taking part in the $25 Days of Christmas celebration. So if you have a favorite local business where you shop, suggest they join the Buy Local Adams/Buy Local First program. Studies have shown that for every onehundred dollars spent at a locally owned and operated business, 68% of that money spent is re-invested into the local economy through salary, taxes, etc. If shoppers spend money at a local chain store, 43% is reinvested. If consumers go out of the area, there is no contribution to the local community economy. We are hoping that this program will successfully help businesses increase sales and assist consumers in finding savings in our community. If there are any questions, you can call the Chamber office at 937-544-5454.

All Counties in Ohio were Designated as Primary or Contiguous Natural Disaster Areas Steve Maurer, the State Executive Director for the USDA Ohio Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers about the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretarial designation on September 5. All of Ohio's counties were designated as primary or contiguous agricultural natural disaster areas due to drought and excessive heat that occurred from February 1 and continuing. This gives all qualified farm operators in the designated areas the opportunity to file an application for low interest emergency (EM) loans from USDA’s FSA, provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual

losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. USDA FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to the emergency loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity. Other programs available to assist farmers include the Emergency Conservation Program, Federal Crop Insurance, and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. Interested farmers may contact their local FSA county office for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs.

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Obituaries Deborah White

Deborah White, 59, of Williamsburg, died Friday September 28, at the Southwest Regional Medical Center. Mrs. White was born May 29, 1953 the daughter of the late Charlie and Catherine (George) Jones in Baltimore, Maryland. Survivors include one daughter Patty Dennard of Georgia, two sons Terry White and wife Jamye of West Union, Jeremy White and wife April of West Union, one step daughter Sheila Ricketts of Tennessee, five sisters Sharon Elisha of Cincinnati, Viola Holand of Hillsboro, Jewell Gilpin of McDermont, Sue Temple of West Union, Vickie Bennett or Cleveland, Tennessee; five brothers Charles Jones of West Union, Taylor Jones of Manchester, Troy Jones of West Union, Robert Jones of Peebles, John Paul Jones of Manchester, six grandchildren, Sarah, Jeremiah, Reuben, Keona, Aaliyah and Rome; companion Charles Cluxton of Williamsburg, cousin and best friend Martha White of Cincinnati. Funeral services were held Friday, October 5, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union, with cremation to follow. Friends and Family may sign Mrs. White’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Randy Abbott

Randy Abbott, 56, of West Union, died Tuesday October 2, at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. Mr. Abbott was born March 7, 1956 the son of the late Elmer and Agnes (Vogler) Abbott in Adams County, Ohio. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers Lester Abbott and Jim Abbott. Mr. Abbott was a member of the Satterfield Chapel Christian Union Church and a Gideon. Survivors include three brothers Clarence Abbott and wife Marcella of West Union, Junior Abbott and wife Betty of West Union, Larry Abbott and wife Brenda of Hamersville, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 7, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union. Cliff Stevens officiated. Burial followed at the West Union Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home. Friends and Family may sign Mr. Abbott’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Thelma M. Himes

Thelma M Himes, 89, of Aberdeen, died Wednesday, October 3, at the Meadowview Regional Medical Center. She was born in Lewis County,KY on June 27, 1923 to the late William and Jessie Fry Vance. She belonged to the Aberdeen Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Howard Himes who died October 31, 1993 and her brother Lawrence Thomas Vance. She is survived by her children: Steven Himes, Diane (Gary) Hiles, Bernice (Merle) Jones all of Aberdeen and Keith (Terri) Himes of Parrish, FL, 1 brother Harold Vance of Tollesboro, KY, 1 sister Ruth Fetters of Lexington, KY, 16 grandchildren Brian Chaney, Stephanie Himes, Christopher Himes, Chelsea Himes, Chandler Himes, Tammy Moon, Melissa Davis, Jamie Gardner, Greg Gardner, Erin Roche, Ashley Linback, Bryan Himes, Kylee Himes, Klay Himes, Kody Himes, and Kyra Himes and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 7, at the Wilson Home for Funerals. Rev Phillip Huffman officiated. Burial followed at the Manchester Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Aberdeen Baptist Church, P.O. Box 529, US 52, Aberdeen, OH 45101.

Carmen Payne

Carmen Payne, 79, of Liberty Township and formerly of Cincinnati, died Sunday, September 30, at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley. She was born April 17, 1933 in Whitewood, Virginia. Carmen is the beloved wife of Clay Payne, devoted mother of Lori (Bill) Grimme and the late Kimberly Collins, loving grandmother of Ryan, Bradley (Shelby), Amberly (Jeff), Maxwell, Logan, Kaitlyn, and Nick, loving great-grandmother of Isabelle, Brody, Taylor, and Carmella, caring mother-inlaw of Billy and Tracy Collins, loving sister to Burton (Elsie) Cooper, Charlie (Peggy) Cooper, Myrtle Smith, and Sue Cooper, loving sister-in-law to Eileen and Howard Love, Dolores and Bill Love, Elmer and Sue Payne, Eddie and Linda Payne, Linda Almond, Paul and Debbie Payne, Sandra and Mack Kaiser, and Sherry and Joe Kilgore and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents, Charley and Polly (Wimmer) Cooper; and siblings Ida Rife, Margie Cantrell, Sarah Penley, Emory Cooper and Arthur Cooper. She was a member of Fairview Community Church in Liberty Township and was a camper and birdwatcher. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Cincinnati Chapter, 844 Linn Street, Suite 1026, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203, and Hospice of Hope, Inc.- Ohio Valley, 215 Hughes Boulevard, Mt. Orab, OH 45154. The funeral service was Tuesday, October 2, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Reverend Sue Payne officiated. The interment was at Kirker Cemetery in Liberty Township.

Everett L. “Pid” Dempsey

Everett L. “Pid” Dempsey, 85, of Fawcett, died Monday, October 1, at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center in Seaman. He was born January 14, 1927, in Weeksbury, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by parents Tom and Emma (Ratliff) Dempsey. He is survived by wife Ramona Ann (Cooper) Dempsey of Fawcett, three sons David W. (Karen) Hall of Mt. Orab, Donald L. (Lesley) Hall of Oliver Township and Alan R. (Lanette) Mounts of Bethel, one brother Leslie (Rose) Dempsey of Lucasville, two sisters Midge Webb of Bluefield, West Virginia and Betty (Barney) Reil of Virginia Beach, Virginia, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He retired from the former Norfolk and Western Railroad Company in Norfolk, Virginia and was an engineer for 40 years. He was a Navy Veteran, Seaman First Class, and served in World War II. He was a former member of the Teamsters Union and a member of the former Adams County Garden Club. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 4050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 402, Cincinnati, OH 45241. The funeral service was Saturday, October 6, 2012, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pastor David Hopkins officiated. The interment was at the Moore’s Chapel Cemetery in Blue Creek. A military service was performed by the Adams County Honor Guard.

Community News/Events George M. Kissick

George M Kissick, 57, of Manchester, died Sunday, September 30, at the Ohio Valley Manor. He was born in Adams County,on October 6, 1954, to the late Sterling Kissick and Thusia Faulkner Kissick of Ripley. He was formerly employed at the Maysville Stock Yard. In addition to his mother he is survived by four brothers William Kissick of Corinth, KY, Jack Kissick of East Bernstadt, KY, Rick Kissick of Manchester and Donald Kissick of Washington Courthouse, four sisters Mary Fisher of Batavia, Beverly Brinson of Cloverdale, IN, Mattie Sweet of Maysville, KY. and Betty Clift of Peebles. Besides his father he was also preceded in death by his brothers James, Gerald, Robert and Steven. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be sent to his mother Thusia Kissick, c\o Ohio Valley Manor, 5280 US Hwy 62 & 68, Ripley, OH 45167.

Funeral Directory Lafferty

Funeral Home Inc.

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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

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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

The Manchester Educational Foundation will meet on Wednesday, October 10 at 4:00 p.m. at the Manchester High School. The Manchester Local Board of Education will meet in regular session on Wednesday, October 10, at the Manchester High School at 5:30 p.m. The Adams County Board of Developmental Disabilities will meet in a regular meeting on Thursday, October 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Venture productions, Inc.

International Bike & Walk to School Day The Ohio Department of Transportation is asking schools to participate in the International Bike & Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 3. The Manchester Local School District will once again be participating in this event. We will have our buses drop students off by the ball fields so they can walk to school. Parents and staff are also encouraged to park down by the fields on that day so they can walk as well. Parents are always welcome to walk with their children.

Adams County Health Department 923 Sunrise Ave., West Union 544-5547 Immunization Clinic Adult Flu Vaccine will be available every Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. No Appointment neccessary and the nurse will come to the car if the person is unable to walk into the building. Thursday, October 11, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Doctor Clinic Friday, October 12, in the afternoon. HIV/AIDS testing is Thursday, October 11, from 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. at the Health Department. Hepatitis C testing is also available upon request. Hope Van Schedule Tuesday, October 9, Blue Creek 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 11, West Union (Beside Blake Pharmacy) 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, Manchester Family Dollar 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Adams County/Ohio Valley Local School District Breakfast Tuesday, October 9, Super Donut and Graham Crackers Wednesday, October 10, 3 WG French Toast Sticks w/dip Thursday, October 11, Egg & Cheese Omelet and 1 WW Toast Slice Friday, October 12, Tony's Breakfast Pizza Monday, October 15, Cinnamon/Sugar Breadstick Tuesday, October 16, Ham & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Elementary School Lunch Tuesday,October 9, Cheeseburger Deluxe on bun, Baked Sweet Potato Puffs, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Crisp Romaine Salad, Applesauce and Raisins Wednesday, October 10, Chicken Nuggets w/ WW bread & butter, Steamed Carrots, Steamed Broccoli w/cheese, Crisp Romaine Salad, Pears and Fresh Apple Thursday, October 11, Soft Taco w/lettuce, tomato, cheese & salsa, Refried Beans, Corn on the Cob, Crisp Romaine Salad, Peaches and Pineapple Friday,October 12, Cheesy Breadsticks, Steamed Green Beans, Broccoli/Carrots/Dip, Crisp Romaine Salad, Applesauce and Fresh Orange Slices Monday, October 15, Sloppy Joe on WW bun,Steamed Peas, Cole Slaw, Crisp Romaine Salad, Applesauce and Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, October 16, Popcorn Chickenw/ WW bread & butter, Steamed Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Green Beans, Crisp Romaine Salad, Pears & Peaches High School Lunch Tuesday, October 9, Beef BBQ on bun, Baked Crispy Potatoes, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Crisp Romaine Salad, Applesauce and Raisins Wednesday, October 10, Spicy Checken Patty on WW bun, Baked Sweet Potato Puffs, Steamed Broccoli w/cheese, Crist Romaine Salad, Pears and Fresh Apple Thursday,October 11, Soft Taco w/lettuce,tomato,cheese & salsa, Refried Beans, Corn on the Cob,Crisp Romaine Salad, Peaches and Pineapple Friday, October 12, Cheesy Breadsticks, Steamed Green Beans, Broccoli/Carrots/Dip, Crisp Romaine Salad, Applesauce and Fresh Orange Slices Monday, October 15, Sloppy Joe on WW bun, Steamed Peas, Cole Slaw, Crisp Romaine Salad, Applesauce and Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, October 16, Popcorn Chicken w/breadstick, Steamed Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Green Beans, Crisp Romaine Salad, Pears and Peaches

Manchester Local School District Breakfast Tuesday, October 9, No School, Waiver Day Wednesday, October 10, Mini Pancakes Thursday, October 11, Sausage & Gravy Biscuit Friday, October 12, French Toast Sticks w/Sausage Monday,October 15, Sausage Pancake Wrap Tuesday, October 16, Breakfast Pizza K-5 Lunch Tuesday, October 9, No School. Waiver Day Wednesday, October 10, Hamburger on bun, Ketchup/Mustard, Fresh Apples, Baked Beans and Cole Slaw Thursday, October 11, Pepperoni Pizza, Fresh Apples, Corn and Fresh Cucumber w/Ranch Friday, October 12, Cheesy Breadsticks w/Sauce and Lettuce Mix w/Ranch Dressing Monday, October 15, Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Pears, Fresh Cucumbers, Lettuce Mix and Ranch Dressing Tuesday, October 16, Sloppy Jo on Bun, Peaches, Baked Beans and Cole Slaw 6-8 Lunch Tuesday, October 9, No School, Waiver Day Wednesday, October 10, Cheeseburger on Bun, Ketchup, Fresh Apples, Baked Beans and Cole Slaw Thursday, October 11, Pepperoni Pizza, Fresh Apples, Corn, Fresh Cucumbers w/Ranch Friday, October 12, Cheesy Breaksticks w/Sauce and Lettuce Mix w/Ranch Dressing Monday, October 15, Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Pears, Fresh Cucumbers, Lettuce Mix and Ranch Dressing Tuesday, October 16, Sloppy Jo on Bun, Peaches, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw and Ketchup Packet High School Lunch Tuesday, October 9, No School, Waiver Day Wednesday, October 10, Cheeseburger on Bun, Mustard/Ketchup/Mayo, Fresh Apples, Peaches, Baked Beans and Cole Slaw Thursday,October 11, Pepperoni Pizza, Pears, Fresh Apples, Corn, Fresh Cucumbers w/Ranch and Graham Crackers Friday, October 12, Cheesy Breadsticks w/Sauce, Lettuce Mix w/Ranch Dressing, Carrots and Pineapple Chunks Monday, October 15, Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Pears, Peaches, Fresh Cucumbers, Lettuce Mix and Ranch Dressing Tuesday, October 16, Sloppy Jo on Bun, Peaches, Diced Fruit Mix, Baked Beans and Cole Slaw

Adams County Public Library October 7 – 13 is Ohio Library Snapshot week! What’s your favorite experience when visiting the Library? Do you have a favorite library service, or material? Stop by your local branch of the Adams County Public Library, and help us form a “Snapshot” of a day at the Library. (Photo: Runners support the North Adams Library in their annual 5K Run/Walk.) We’d like to know: What time of day do you most prefer to visit your local branch of the Adams County Public Library? Please let us know, by responding to our three-question survey. You can fill out the survey on our website, at http://adamsco.lib.oh.us, by visiting us on Facebook, or by filling out a paper survey at any of our locations. Thank you - your feedback is important to us! October 14-20 is Teen Read Week, and the North Adams Public Library dares you to read – for the fun of it! Visit your local library this week, and check out all the great young

adult books we have available. Teens are invited to the North Adams Library on Tuesday, October 16 at 4:00 pm for “Terror Tuesday,” where you can share your favorite book, and start a new reading list from other people’s book reviews. We will also make some creepy, sweet treats. It’s going to be fun, and delicious! The North Adams Fiber Crafters will meet on Wednesday, October 17 at 3:00 pm, in the Seaman Community Building. Fiber crafters of every skill level, including beginners,

are welcome to come! The Fiber Crafters meet once a month to work on individual projects in many types of fiber techniques, from crocheting and knitting to quilting, macramé, and cross stitch, and enjoying sharing our favorite hobbies. Bring your project in progress, or new project ideas. Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend! Free classes teaching basic computer skills will be offered next week at the West Union Library. Participants will learn to navigate a computer, find information on the Internet, use an email account, and more. The two-part class will be held Monday, October 15, and Wednesday, October 17, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm, and is sponsored by the Connect Ohio program. Call 937-544-2591 to reserve your spot. 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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Remembering Dad James Kenneth Hackworth October 9, 1925 - October 5, 2011 Well dad its been a year Since God called you away. We have all missed you so much In our hearts you will forever stay. Mom talks about you daily The times and years you both shared. You are missed at church. It's so evident of how much you cared. Butch calls mom daily, He still lives far away. All our friends and neighbors Still only have good things to say. J.T., Misty, Amber and Josh often speak of all the good times with you they had. They miss you so very much and In their hearts they are still sad. Little Brady is growing up fast. I remember how much you always wanted to see him. Just seeing him in your arms And on your face such a big grin. Yes, Dad, I miss you so very much everyday. Going to the barn and your not there,but I am so very thankful

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For the wisdom with me you did share. I know you are in a better place. A place where someday we all want to be. To walk the beautiful streets of gold. And the face of Jesus our Saviour, we also shall get to see. Some day we'll cross that Jordan Dad. And we will meet you there. Oh how great that day will be For we will have all eternity to share.

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Cuffs and Collars Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers Southwest Ohio While patrolling Grant Lake Wildlife Area in Brown County on a hot July evening, officers Eric Lamb and Mark Schemmel spotted a campsite along the lakeshore. They stopped and spoke to the individuals there, who were fishing, and informed them that wildlife area rules prohibited the anglers from staying longer than 24 hours in that particular location. The officers also advised them that fires were prohibited on the state property, and reiterated the importance of the “No Fire Ban” due to the drought-like conditions. As the officers conversed with the individuals, they stated they were having a birthday party for a family member, for which they brought a table, snacks, and a grill. The officers wished them “good luck” and made their way back to their patrol vehicle. The following morning, officers Lamb and Schemmel were once again patrolling the same location along the lake and noticed some large objects thrown into the wooded lot next to the campsite used by the anglers the previous night. Upon further observation, the officers recognized the discarded objects to be the charcoal grill and folding table used to hold the birthday cake from the night before. The officers made contact with the individuals at their residence and cited them for stream litter. Southeast Ohio During the 2008 deer archery season, Wildlife Officer Brian Baker of Belmont County arrested a hunter on coal company prop-

erty for no hunting license, no deer permit and hunting without permission. During this past deer gun season, Officer Baker was called to the same location for a complaint of hunting without permission. Baker ran the vehicle license plate and recognized the name as the same hunter he arrested

of not guilty and entered a plea of guilty. He was fined $150 for wearing no hunter orange, $500 for hunting without permission, $105 in court costs and was sentenced to 30 days in jail with all suspended on the condition he not violate any laws of the state or any municipality for two years.

to 2008. After some searching, Baker contacted the suspect in a treestand wearing no hunter orange. The suspect provided the officer with a written permission slip signed by an employee of a contracted company hired to perform mining operations on the land in which he was hunting. The hunter was arrested for wearing no hunter orange and hunting without permission. By law, written permission must be secured by the actual landowner or an authorized agent. The suspect was aware that the person he gained written permission from was not the landowner, but claimed innocence in court, holding he was reckless in his actions by not knowing permission could be granted only by the landowner or agent. The prosecution held that the offense of hunting without permission is strict liability, which simply means absolute legal responsibility for any injury or damage can be imposed on the wrongdoer without proof of carelessness or fault. After several pretrial conferences, the defendant withdrew his former plea

Central Ohio Wildlife Officer Steve Harvey was working sport fish enforcement one evening at Alum Creek Lake. Officer Harvey checked approximately 12 fishermen, and all of them had more than 10 crappies each. Later Harvey stopped at a popular crappie fishing spot where he observed three men fishing. He checked the fishermen’s licenses and asked if they had caught any fish. One of the men replied no. Harvey asked how long they had been there and the man answered three to four hours. Harvey said, “You have been here three to four hours and haven’t caught a fish?” Again the man replied no. Harvey looked around and saw a fish basket in the water about 15 feet from the fisherman. Harvey asked what was in the basket. The man replied, “A couple of white bass,” and stated that another fisherman had given them to him. Harvey asked if the man gave a signed receipt for the fish and the fisherman replied no. Harvey picked up the basket and observed five crappies, including one that was six inches long. It was discovered the fisherman caught the short fish upon further investigation. Harvey issued him a citation for possessing a crappie less than nine inches in length. The fisherman paid a waiver of $155 in the Delaware Municipal Court.

Haunted Hills Nearly all folks agree, ;the Place to Be” for Halloween scares and fun is none other than the Haunted Hills at Magic Waters! Indeed, this annual event has come to be a favorite with youth groups, families, and kids on dates, and this year’s Haunted Hills will start on September 28 and run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays all the way through October 28. Tickets go on sale at 7pm and on Friday and Saturdays , the trail stays open until 11:00 p.m. On Sundays it closes at 10:00 p.m. This year’s trail is longer than the tails of recent years, and some new and exciing scares will be on hand, as well. The trail through the Magic Waters’ woods is lit only by torches, so just walking on the trail itself is scary enough without any of the unforseen entities that show up along the way! The Haunted Hills is appropriate for families and indeed families are the backbone of their visitors. Indeed it is scary, but all in good fun and in as good a taste as a Halloween event can offer! Folks are asking if Boonie, the Magician will be on hand again this year. The answer is, “Yes” However ,he will not be around for the very late visitors.. He’ll definitely be on hand for the family groups attending, as

some of them come mainly to see him! Admission to the Haunted Hills is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. Groups rates are available for groups of 20 or more who have called ahead to arrange same. Call 937 365-1388. The groups should be prepared for one person to pay for the entire group.. Not been to The Haunted Hills? You will find it on the Cave Road, just off of US Route 50, midway between Hillsboro and Chillicothe.. ( Set your GPS for 7757 Cave Road, Bainbridge,OH 45612 or call the number above for exact directions which usually are easier than the GPS’s.) A visit to the web-page may also be helpful www.magicwaterstheatre.com.

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Reds on a roll and Southern Ohio is the big winner SOACDF Honors Niehaus I attended a funeral Monday for an 80year-old neighbor. It was an open-casket service, and some who paid their respects might have been surprised to see that Don was to be buried in a Cincinnati Reds jersey. Don had been a Reds fan his whole life, his son explained in the eulogy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a shame Don wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to watch a baseball game in person or on TV from the comfort of his home as the Reds enter the playoffs Saturday. I take solace in the thought that Don will have a great view from on high. Residents of Southern Ohio have been cheering on the Reds for as long as professional baseball has existed. The nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first all-professional team was the Cincinnati Base Ball Club, nicknamed the Red Stockings. The players finished the 1869 season with a 57-0 record. Does Cincinnati have the best team in baseball this year? The World Series, which is to begin October 24, will determine that. The excitement is building. Normally, it would be difficult to get 700,000 people spread across seven counties to agree on their favorite spot in Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Congressional District, which I represent. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty sure we all can agree that right now the most popular place is 100 Joe Nuxhall Way. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the address of Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds. Even those who have never visited the ballpark on the Ohio River seem overjoyed by whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been going on there. People throughout Southern Ohio have been riveted to TVs or radios during the airing of Reds games. The local enthusiasm surrounding this baseball season rivals that of 1990, 1976, and 1975 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when the Reds won the World Series. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been 22 years since the Reds were world champions, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lifetime for younger fans. The Reds finished the regular season Wednesday, October 3, with 97 wins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; second best in Major League Baseball (behind only the Washington Nationals, who had 98). Highlights have included Homer Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nohitter Friday, September 28, in Pittsburgh â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a 1-0 victory that marked the first time since Tom Browningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect outing in 1988 that a Reds pitcher completed a game without sur-

rendering a hit. The 1970s were dominated by the Big Red Machine. Among the memorable players: Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez, Davey Concepcion, George Foster, CĂŠsar GerĂłnimo, Ken Griffey Sr., Don Gullet, Gary Nolan, Jack Billingham, and Rawly Eastwick. Forty years from now, will fans look back with similar awe on this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roster? Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stars include Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips, Jay Bruce, Scott Rolen, Ryan Hannigan, Todd Frazier, Ryan Ludwick, Zack Cozart, Drew Stubbs, Chris Heisey, Johnny Cueto, Bronson Arroyo, Homer Bailey, Mat Latos, U.S. Rep. Mike Leake, and Arnoldis Jean Schmidt Chapman. R-Ohio Regardless of whether the Reds win the series this year, all of Southern Ohio is a winner. The economic impact is significant with regard to hotels, restaurants, sports bars, and stores that sell Reds paraphernalia. And the promotional benefits for the region are enormous. Through the years, many corporations have established a presence in Greater Cincinnati thanks, in part, to its major-league attractions. Companies thinking about relocating here want to be sure their employees will be happy, and sporting events such as Reds and Bengals games are part of the equation. From such a business perspective, the Queen City is also blessed to have cultural institutions such as the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Ballet, Opera, Zoo, Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati Art Museum, and Contemporary Arts Center. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University are outstanding educational institutions, which also have exciting sports teams and arts programs. And our regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitals are world class. We are a major player â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in sports, the arts, health care, education, and business. Our stadiums, performing arts centers, museums, schools, hospitals, and private enterprises are landmarks that anchor our community. This seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play of the Cincinnati Reds has given fans something to cheer about. And the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success has highlighted everything that makes Southern Ohio a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

President and Vice President Debate Schedule Vice Presidential Debate The debate will be October 11 and aired 9:00 - 10:30 p.m. The topic will be on Foreign and Domestic Policy. It will be held at the Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. The Moderator will be Martha Raddatz, ABC News Chief Foreign Correspondent. The debate will cover both foreign and domestic topics and be divided into nine time segments of approximately 10 minutes each. The moderator will ask an opening question, after which each candidate will have two minutes to respond. The moderator will use the balance of the time in the segment for a discussion of the question. Presidential Debate The seconded Presidential Debate will be on October 16, aired 9:00 - 10:30 p.m. It will be a Town meeting format including Foreign and Domestic Policy. The debate will be held at

Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. The Moderator Candy Crowley, CNN Chief Political Correspondent. Citizens will ask questions of the candidates on Foreign and Domestic issues. The town meeting participants will be undecided voters selected by the Gallup Organization. Presidential Debate The third Presidentail Debate will be held on October 22, aired 9:00 - 10:30 p.m. The topic will be about Foreign Policy. The debate will be held at the Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. The Moderator will be Bob Schieffer, Host of Face the Nation on CBS. The format for the debate will be identical to the first presidential debate and will focus on foreign policy. Sponsoring each of the debates is the Commission on Presidential Debates.

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Pictured L/R: SOACDF Executive Director Don Branson, Senator Tom Niehaus and SOACDF Board Chair Pat Raines. The Board of Trustees of the Southern oring his service at their monthly meeting on Ohio Agricultural and Community Friday, September 21. Senator Niehaus has Development Foundation presented Senate been a longtime friend and supporter of the President Tom Niehaus (R) with a plaque hon- Foundation and agriculture in southern Ohio.

The Informer Facebook comments regarding the Presidential Debate America had a chance to hear and see the Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and President Barrack Obama go head to head in the first of three debates that will be held. The first was held last Wednesday, October 3, at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. The Informer asked its Facebook friends to comment on our Facebook page about the Presidential Debate. The question was, "What are your thoughts of the Presidential Debate?" The comments are as follows: Teresa Tackett Hardymon I give it to Romney. They both need to give more specifics of their plans though. Obama didn't seem to be able to make eye contact and seemed frazzled at times. Overall a good debate. Erica Davis Romney hands down. He had eye contact and spoke very clearly. Obama didn't have eye contact and seem upset or mad. When he mention his grandmother he didn't seem sad or have remorse. I do not think Obama cares period. Vote Obama out. Romney/Ryan 2012 all the way. Christopher Phelps Romney. Lisa Berry Obama~same ole , same ole. Romney~refreshing and positive! Candi Gilbert Not much to chose from! We are going to lose either way! But that is only my personal opinion. World's Best Wrestling Should be settled in the ring! Judy Wingo Moderator lousy, which made it hard to watch. Aggravating, with Romney and the Moderator interrupting all the time. BORING!

Chad Grooms I do think Mitt Romney won the debate, because the president allowed him to not give specifics on his economic policies. I have taught accounting and economics for 15 years and the answers are always in the specifics. Winning the debate and winning the state of Ohio, however is two different things. From the moment Mitt Romney decided to stand with Governor Kaisch and others during last years horrible piece of legislation known as Senate Bill 5, which failed miserably in Ohio, he lost his chance to win Ohio in my opinion. Joey Sandlin The Choice is clear, Big Government nanny state, or self determination and individual freedom! Any Government big enough to provide you with everything, is also powerful enough to take everything you have away! Vote Smart People! Judy Wingo Romney was well rehearsed, trying to do damage control. He cares about the poor!! Not what he said behind close doors. 47% Fact checkers will tear this debate apart. Too many false statements on Romney's part. Erica Davis Here is a question. Why vote for someone that wanted to give $450m to the Muslim Brotherhood that really hates Americans? Why give money away instead of creating jobs? We need jobs everywhere. Just saying....:) Ruth E Collins waste of time and money. Lana Chandler Mitt ....not saying he is the best...we are in deep...but he is better than the alternative.. we can't take 4 more.....look around.

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Senior Living Medicare Check-Up Days are Almost Here Are you a Medicare beneficiary? Want to find out more information about how the Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period can work for you? Want to stay informed and healthy and save money? If so, then mark your calendar for a Medicare Check-Up Day. The free event is made possible by the Ohio Department of Insurance’s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), which travels the state each Fall to help Ohioans, family members and caregivers understand the different Medicare coverage options and available financial assistance, and to provide assistance with plan selection. Medicare’s Annual Coordinated Election Period starts October 15th and ends December 7th. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can evaluate their current coverage and make the determination on whether they should switch to a plan that will better support their needs. Those on Medicare are strongly encouraged to attend the session, which will provide helpful information and assistance. Those who wish to attend are asked to bring a list of their prescription drugs, dosages and preferred pharma-

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Pamela K. Matura, Highland County October 18 at the Executive Director Highland County Senior Monthly Column Center. This session requires appointments. Those who are interested can call the Highland County Senior Center at (937) 393-4745. The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) can Pike County October 22 at 10:00 am at also help you throughout the year to answer any questions Bristol Village in Waverly. you might have concerning Scioto County your Medicare coverage, specifically with help sur- December 3 at United Scioto rounding the Medicare Part D Senior Activities (USSA) in Prescription Drug Coverage Portsmouth. This session is by Low Income Subsidy “Extra appointment only. Those who Help” Program. If you would are interested must call the like to learn more about this Area Agency on Aging District Program and whether or not 7 at 1-800-582-7277, extenyou are eligible to receive dis- sion 250, to secure a spot. For more information counts on your prescription drugs, please call our office at about the Medicare Check-Up 1-800-582-7277 and ask for Days, you can call the Area Agency on Aging District 7 extension 250. This year’s Medicare toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 or the Ohio Senior Health Check-Up Days will be held: Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) toll-free at Adams County November 5 at 10:00 am 1-800-686-1578.

Dear Miss Needles Dear Miss Needles: I am interested in making a rag rug. Any suggestions? Thanks Signed, Cold Feet Dear CF: IT depends on what you mean by rag rug. My oldest daughter once had a rag rug that was made from rope that had been wrapped in fabric strips and coiled. I made several from old jersey dresses in the 1970's by cutting the fabric from old clothes into half-inch strips and then crocheting them into the desired size rug. I loved making them out of double knit because it never raveled or frayed. I did crochet some from old bed sheets and the had a frayed look. I have seen people cut fabric in inch strips, fold the edges to meet in the middle and then fold the

edges again so no raw edges show. Then theses strips were braidedtogether. Then the braides were sewn together in a coil to make a rug. You can make them out of anything. I have even seen folks use chasmere coats to brade fancy rugs for the bedroom. Good luck and send us a picture of your project! Dear Miss Needles: What type of needle do I need to purchase to make hooked rugs? Signed: I wanta B. Hooker Dear WB: It depends if you want to do a latch hook rug, (buy a latch hook), hooked rug (Rug hooks come in standard sizes, I recommend a #2 and one end is a wood or rubber handle and the other end looks like a crochet hook), or a

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crochet hook (Large) if you are going to crochet a rug. Don't forget, for latch hook and hooked rugs you need a backing. For latch-hook, the backing looks like a net, and for hooked rugs, the backing is usually burlap or monk's cloth. I have seen people use linen you need cloth with a weave in which you can pull the fabric pieces through to for the loops. I had an aunt that always sewed a covering over the back of her rugs to add sturdiness and protect the back of the rug and hide her signature. 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.

This block is an optional block for the quilt. Because I have had several requests for a "T" block that made an all over pattern, I decided to talk about the block this week. A T-square Block is a 9-patch block made from solding and half-square triangles. Remember to cut your squares 7/8th inches bigger if you are going to be cutting them in half to make the halfsquare triangles. Arrange the quilt blocks to for one T-square block (See Picture). When the blocks are sewn together, the light colors form an all over t-pattern so sashing was rarely used in quilts when the quilter wanted to make the pattern (see

example). Do you have a variation of the "T" block you

would like to share? Please write to The Informer.

Senior Citizen Council DON’T FORGET: The West Union Senior Citizens’ monthly meal/meeting is this Friday, October 12th at 12 noon at the Senior Center (old hosp. bldg). Shirley Manley will be singing for us and all local candidates are invited to come and introduce themselves. It’s a covered dish; carry-in and you are invited. You will enjoy some great fun, food and fellowship! Brian Pointer from GENESIS will be there at 11 am to check your blood pressure and blood sugar. WALK ON!! On Monday, October 1st at 8:30 am we began a 6-week “Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program” for senior citizens age 60+. This program is sponsored by several organizations with the purpose of improving the health of older Americans. Incentives are included in this program. The participants had a fun time getting healthier! We have a one-day trip coming up 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 decorated homes and Shawnee Trails motor coach transportation. 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!

HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) is a federally funded program designed to help eligible Ohioans meet the cost of home heating. You must have 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). Here at Senior Citizens our emphasis is placed on reaching the elderly, 60+, homebound and/or disabled. Guidelines must be met to qualify for HEAP. We have applications at the Senior Center and an OutReach Aide available on Tuesday, 8 am–4 pm and Thursday 12–4 pm to assist you if you need help. Set-up sites are scheduled for Thursdays, from 1-3 pm, on October 11th at Wal Mart, on October 18th at Fawn Have Apartments in Manchester and October 25th at Prather’s IGA. For more info and/or to make an appointment, call Teresa at 544-3979. Marsha McCormick, FNP from OSU Extension will be here at the Senior Center on Wednesday, Oct. 10th at 12 noon to present a program on Food & Nutrition. It’s always fun and informative! 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 Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 8:30 – 10 am we have an Arthritis Foundation “Walking With Ease” pro-

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

gram and 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 have card games. On the 2nd Friday at 11 am GENESIS comes to check blood pressure/blood sugars. We welcome volunteers to help with any activities you might be interested in doing. Your involvement and input helps us to serve you better. Call 544-3979 or drop by the Senior Center and visit with us. Services and activities are FREE. It’s YOUR Senior Center. We want YOU to enjoy it. YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO EXERCISE! Not only does exercise help you look and feel better, but studies show that exercise can help prevent many chronic and even life-threatening diseases, including heart disease and some cancers. Whether you’ve bee physically active throughout your life, or you are just starting now, exercise can enhance your health and should be a part of your daily activities. Don’t let the cooler, fall weather keep you from exercising. Fitness equipment (including a treadmill and stationary bike) is available for your use at the Senior Center. All you need is a permission slip from your doctor saying you are physically able. Remember to consult your doctor before starting any exercise routine, start out slow and build up your tolerance. JUST A THOUGHT: A real man is big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.

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Local Government

Manchester Village Council The Council of the Village of Manchester met in regular session at the Community Building on September 18, 2012. Roll call showed Councilman Mike Phipps, Councilwoman Christine Henderson, Councilman Bryan Church, Councilman Skip Wagner, and Councilman Roy Carpenter all present. Motion made by Councilman Phipps and seconded by Councilman Wagner to excuse Councilman Robert Hilderbrand from the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting was also attended by Crystal Walker, Ann Church, Irene Shively, Bridgett Gaffin, Jennifer McCatherine and Justin Orme Pledge to the Flag. Minutes were made available for the council members prior to meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Phipps and seconded by Councilman Carpenter to approve the

To approve the meeting minutes with a correction to the minutes. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea but Councilman Wagner who abstained because he was absent from the meeting. Motion carried. Kate Lawson from the YWCA talked to the council about different programs that the YWCA offers to the community. She wanted to make everyone aware of the programs they have for victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence. Ann Church says there needs to be more done to stop golf carts and four wheelers. They are everywhere. She also wanted to suggest a Police Program for cadets. It would give the police dept. around the clock coverage while allowing an apprentice to gain police experience. Chief Bowling said that a cadet is like a civilian and that it is difficult to have to

supervise while working. Justin Orme handed out a flier for Safety Day and let the council know what the fire department is doing for Safety Day. Mayor Troy Jolly wanted to make sure everyone knows that the school as well as other Village properties is tax exempt. Street Commissioner, Earl Ruark, has been working on Jack Roush Day as well as routine street maintenance and mowing. Chief of Police, Jeff Bowling introduced new officers Logan Buriff and Jason Mallott. Chief Bowling also reported that we had received a new K-9 and that training would begin tomorrow. Rick Bowman reported on the Board of Public Affairs and the Fire and EMS. Councilwoman Henderson reported that they are preparing for

October 27th for the Spooky Fall Festival. The committee is also working on replacing park equipment. Councilman Phipps reported that a walk through was done of the Village to see properties and alleyways that need to be cleaned and fixed. Phipps gave report on each walk through. The Solicitor, Chris Blanton will check to see the process on vacating an alley. The process of assessing properties will be taken after a 30 day notice is given. Councilman Wagner reported that Aggie’s Restaurant has reopened. Councilman Carpenter brought a flier that he has done for all of the Villages activities in October that he wants everyone to proofread. Carpenter also talked to Keith Doll from ME Companies about the OPWC grant and that a res-

olution has to be done and three readings waived because of the deadline. A motion was made by Councilman Carpenter and seconded by Councilman Phipps to waive the three readings to support ME Companies proposal for the OPWC Grant. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Carpenter and seconded by Councilman Wagner to pass the Resolution for ME proposal for the OPWC grant. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Church and seconded by Councilman Carpenter to waive the three readings to retroactively accept the Resolution for agreement with Adams County for $10,000 a month for EMS operating. Vote on the motion showed all mem-

bers voting yea. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Church and seconded by Councilman Wagner to accept the Resolution for the EMS agreement with Adams County. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Wagner and seconded by Phipps to pay bills. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. A motion made by Councilman Church and seconded by Councilman Phipps to authorize the purchase of a V6 Dodge Charger at 3% interest rate. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. Trick or Treat was set by council for October 27, 2012 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Motion to adjourn made by Wagner and seconded by Phipps.

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HOMES FOR SALE HOMES

OFFER. R23 - MANCHESTER - Frame home with vinyl siding, 624 SF living area, 1 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with pantry, all appliances, elec. heat, A/C, 1car garage, front & back porches, nice starter or retirement home, very neat. PRICE REDUCED TO $29,900.

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

H23 – CHERRY FORK – 20.421 acres with beautiful Cape Cod home with vinyl siding built in 2002, 2744 SF living area plus full poured basement, 4 BR, 2.5 baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with island & pantry, dining room, sun room, utility room, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, gas fireplace, county water, 2-year-old roof, tile floors, att. 24x24 garage, concrete driveway, front & side porches, large barn, 15x48 barn. This is a beautiful county setting. A MUST SEE! $319,000.

R25 - WINCHESTER - Frame home with vinyl siding, 1621 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, fuel oil furnace, elec. baseboard heat, gas wall heater, flooring is combination of tile/vinyl/carpeting, 2car garage, 2 porches, 0.226 acre lot. Nice starter or rental home. $49,900. R3 – WEST UNION – 1 ½ story frame home built in 1901, 1776 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, pantry, utility room, enclosed back porch, wrap-around front porch, new gas furnace, hardwood floors, new water heater, 16x24 2-story barn, .4 acre lot, former home of the last surviving civil war veteran from West Union, would be a great home to restore. PRICE REDUCED TO $43,500.

R29 - PEEBLES - Exceptionally nice 3 BR home in Peebles. 1144 SF of living space. Home sets on nice lot with a big backyard. 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, utility room. Elec. furnace with heat pump, C/A, city water/sewage. This is a must-see and priced to sell at $89,900!

R5 – WINCHESTER – Well maintained home with vinyl siding, 1300 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, heat pump, C/A, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, 2-car garage with electric & water, breezeway, swimming pool with deck, concrete driveway, front porch, 3 buildings, deck, white vinyl fence, nice landscaping. $99,900. 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. aboveground pool with deck, city utilities, heat pump, nice .6 acre lot. $129,900. R13 - CHERRY FORK AREA - Very nice DW in excellent location, vinyl siding, windows & roof all replaced 6-years ago, 1152 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances & lots of cabinets, vaulted ceilings, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, hardwood & vinyl flooring, nice carpeting, covered front porch, nice patio, 2-car att. garage, 24x32 finished det. garage, concrete driveway, 0.88 acre. $89,900. R15 – WRIGHTSVILLE – 1.316 acres with DW located in cozy Ohio River community, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, gas furnace, C/A, wrap-around porch, 2-year-old roof, shed, 2 water taps & 2 septic tanks.. $59,900. - MAKE OFFER R17 - MANCHESTER - 1 1/2 story frame home with vinyl siding, 1225 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, elec. & gas heat, C/A, gas f/p, all new windows, large covered porch, 2-car garage. Home is in great condition. $92,900. R19 – WEST UNION – 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding, 1915 SF living area, 3+ BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. & nat. gas heat, C/A, covered front porch. PRICE REDUCED TO $49,900. R21 – WINCHESTER – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING - 0.918 acre with 1997 DW, 1170 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, new windows, floating floor, 2-car garage, covered front porch, concrete patio, extra lot with water & sewage. $89,900 – MAKE

ing room, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, 2 gas furnaces, 2 C/A units, hardwood floors, 24x58 detached garage with 24x12 lean-to, blacktop driveway. Home is located in a nice, private country setting on dead-end road. PRICE REDUCED TO $279,000.

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

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

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

R31 – MANCHESTER – Frame home with vinyl siding in a nice country setting with beautiful view, 1200 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, full basement, new gas furnace, C/A, new roof, 2-car garage, garden spot. $89,000. R33 – PEEBLES – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1142 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances & new counter top & cabinets, large storage room, elec. heat, city water/sewer, new windows, hardwood & vinyl flooring, att. garage. This is a very clean home. $53,500.

H7 - WEST UNION - 2.38 acres with 14x70 mobile home, 2 BR. 1 bath, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, 2 A/C, county water, septic system, 1 1/2 car garage. $55,000. H9 – WEST UNION – 1.32 acres with 14x70 mobile home in good condition, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eatin kitchen with appliances, utility room, elec. furnace, A/C, county water, nice location on private road. PRICE REDUCED TO $39,900.

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

H29 – WEST UNION - 1.4 acres with 12x60 mobile home, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with stove top oven, fuel oil furnace, county water, small barn. PRICE REDUCED TO $17,500. H33 – WEST UNION – 25.166 acres with approx. 23 acres wooded, frame home with aluminum siding, 1260 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, eat-in kitchen with appliances, utility room, elec. furnace, C/A, 2 garages, rear deck, large pole barn. $139,900.

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

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

H13 - WEST UNION - Frame home with vinyl siding on 12.33 acres, 2160 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, nat. gas furnace, C/A, gas F/P, 2 garages, 48x36 barn. PRICE REDUCED TO $79,900.

HOMES WITH ACREAGE

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

H1 – MANCHESTER – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2036 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, mother-in-law suite, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances,

H21 – MANCHESTER – 25.77 acres with combination brick/vinyl sided home built in 2002, 2118 SF living area plus full finished basement, 4 BR, 2 full baths, liv-

H35 – MANCHESTER – Top of the line Dutch DW with vinyl siding setting on 2.5 acres, 2016 SF living area, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, living room kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, gas F/P, county water, hardwood floors, 2-car att. garage, 28x32 det. garage, blacktop driveway, nice front porch & rear deck overlooking the country setting, 10x12 barn, lots of new updates & features. $139,000. H41 – PEEBLES – 5 acres with 2005 modular home, 2025 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, extra-large kitchen with bar area, lots of counter space, appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, shed, security system. $99,900. H45 – LATHAM – 1.6 acres with very nice 2005 mobile home (14x60), 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, A/C, 2 porches, 2 buildings, beautiful landscaping, creek, located near Longs Retreat for recreation. $42,500.

FARMS - BUILDING LOTS - VACANT LAND - BUSINESS FARMS F3 – MANCHESTER – 101.452 acres with approx. 20 acres tillable, 40 acres of pasture and 40 acres of woods, 40x60 barn with 30x60 lean-to, large pond, beautiful spot for new home, great for horses & ATV’s, lots of trails. $209,000. F11 - PEEBLES - 14.349 acre mini farm with 2160 SF frame home with vinyl siding, partial basement, 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, elec. heat pump, C/A, wood stove, county water + cistern, 60x80 barn with 5 horse stalls, 80x20 implement shed, corn crib, creek, stocked pond. $189,000. F13 – WINCHESTER – 51.12 mostly tillable acres, 1 ½ story partial brick/vinyl sided home, 2432 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen & dining room, basement, fuel oil furnace, county water, 2-car detached garage, 2 big barns with sheds, concrete block barn, corn crib, silo. Property has lots of road frontage, will

divide. $230,000. Seller will also sell house, barns with 25 acres for $150,000.

L11 - WEST UNION - Building lot conveniently located with all utilities available. $10,000.

F15 - PEEBLES - 71.539 wooded acres with lots of big cedar trees and some timber, 2 campers, county water, septic system & electric on property. $189,900.

L13 - SEAMAN - 2 town lots with all utilities available. $8,995.

F19 – PEEBLES – 108.49 acre farm with approve 41 tillable acres & 66 acres of woods, 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding built in 1978, 1411 SF living area, basement, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, 2 gas wall heaters, gas F/P, wood furnace. 76x40 barn. 30x20 barn, 28x20 barn, 36x26 corn crib, public water, creek, lots of wildlife. $239,000. BUILDING LOTS L1 – SEAMAN - .373 acre lot with water and septic. $7500. L5 – WEST UNION – 0.54 acre town lot, water/sewer available. $14,000.

L15 – PEEBLES – 0.165 acre lot with old home that needs tore down, all utilities available. $14,900 – MAKE OFFER. VACANT LAND V3 – RARDEN – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING – 13.55 wooded acres, good for hunting/recreation. $29,900. V7 - OTWAY - 79.778 acres with 25 acres tillable, water & electric available, large barn, great place for new home, beautiful setting. $135,000. V11 – MANCHESTER – 4.004 acres with water tap,

woods, electric available, lots of wildlife. $12,000. BUSINESS B5 - WEST UNION - 5168 SF brick commercial building in excellent location on Main St. in West Union on 0.506 acre lot with blacktop parking lot, building is currently set up as a Dr.'s office with other businesses. Building could be set up to accommodate 6 separate businesses. Call for more details. $450,000. B10 - NEW LISTING - 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 yearround business is nearly finished, tractor & bush hog are also available. $168,000 with POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING.

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A Little Extra Money With the Farm Science Review and all three county fairs behind us for this year, and tobacco housing done for the most part, some people may be looking to earn a few extra dollars this fall until it is time to start stripping tobacco. With the large amounts of rain over the past couple of weeks, there are still farmers housing tobacco, in need of help. One other thing that you can do is pick up and sell black walnuts. This is not easy work, but it is easier than cutting and housing tobacco for sure. Now is the time to start picking them up and taking them to market. Of courses grain farmers are just getting a good start with harvest, and Mother Nature is not cooperating for them either. There is little need for much additional help with grain harvest, so walnuts may be something to get the kids involved in making a little extra money. Black walnut trees for the most part are not loaded this year, like they were last year. Where is a market for black walnuts? I am told that the oldest black walnut station in Ohio is in Seaman, OH. The market has been at WC Milling for 43 years now. This year WC Milling will be buying black walnuts at the Seaman Farm, Garden and Pet Center in Seaman, which is located on SR 247 about a mile north of SR 32. Hours for taking walnuts are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. They will buy black walnuts throughout October. Current price is $13 per hundred pounds. Keep Farm Safety in Mind As we gear up for the harvest of corn and soybeans, we need to keep safety in mind. Safety on

the roads with the equipment being moved from farm to farm is always an issue. While traveling on local roads, be aware that this equipment is wide, and does not move as fast as the car or truck that you may be driving. Be patient, do not take chances to pass when it might be unsafe.

symptoms, such as: soybeans will be irregular in height, mixtures of tall and short soybeans, early yellowing and very low yields. This pest is managed with crop rotation, which reduces the SCN population levels and planting resistant cultivars. However, SCN readily adapts to ALL sources David Dugan of resistance so it is Extension Educator, important to manage Agriculture and Natural the type of resistance Resources that is planted in a Ohio Valley Extension field. The correct manEducation Research agement plan starts Area Adams/Brown/Highland with knowing what level of infestation is Counties present. Farmers should make sure The best time to samthat all of the warning ple fields for soybean cyst lights are in good working nematode is in the fall after order before putting this the soybeans are harvested. equipment on the road. Soybean cyst nematode Farmers also need to populations can increase as be patient. I know the rain much as 10 to 30 fold per may have put you behind growing season. Soybean on getting things done cyst nematodes will not be when you would like to distributed evenly throughhave things done, but you out a field. Techniques for will get it done. Remember sampling soil for SCN by to get the rest you need. the Soybean Cyst Between being tired and Nematode Coalition are as trying to rush, you really follows: increase the odds of having 1. Use a one inch an accident. diameter soil probe to collect samples (6-8 inches in Sampling Fields for depth) Soybean Cyst Nematode 2. Following a zig zag As we get into the har- pattern, collect 10 to 20 vest season, it is time to soil cores per 10 to 20 think about things like acres SCN. The following infor3. Collect cores from mation was provided by areas of similar soil type Dr. Anne Dorrance and and crop history Dennis Mills some years 4. Dump cores from ago in the C.O.R.N. each 10 to 20 acre area into newsletter, but it is still a bucket or tub and mix good information for pro- thoroughly ducers, especially when 5. Place 1 pint (2 cups) you consider the value of of mixed soil in a soil samthe 5 to 10 bushels that ple bag or plastic zippered they refer to. bag and label with a perSoybean cyst nema- manent marker; and tode is still a pest in many 6. Store sample in of Ohio's production fields. cool, dark place until Light infestations of SCN shipped to the lab doing in fields will have no above SCN analysis. ground symptoms, which is This level of sampling part of the challenge, but is necessary to obtain relayields will be anywhere tively accurate counts of from 5 to 10 bushels off. the nematode population Higher infestations on sus- (egg and cyst) and to make ceptible soybean cultivars meaningful recommendawill have more severe tions for management.

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Yard Sale RUMMAGE SALE

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

YARD SALE

Garage Sale October 2 - 6, at 901 and 885 Linda Vista Dr., Manchester. The houses are side by side. 10/2

Help Wanted

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HELP WANTED

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

Free personal and Career Development class begins October 23, for 8 weeks. at the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Rd., Georgetown. Anyone wanting to pursue education, create a resume, build self-esteem, or discover strengths. Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Register 937 378-6131 10/23

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FOR SALE

Victorian Reproduction Living Room Suit. Solid Mahogany, hand carved. Mr. and Mrs. chairs. 2 lamps, 2 end and coffee tables with marble tops. Call 937 5494190. 10/30

FOR SALE

Kenmore Black Range and Hood, 1 large Lift Chair - new. Call 937 549-4190. 10/30

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Christmas Tree 7 1/2 foot pre lit color lights, full. Plenty of other Christmas things inside and out. Call 937 549-4190. 10/30

FOR SALE

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United Producers Inc. - Hillsboro Sale Date October 1 Total Headage 640 Total Hogs 199 Total Cattle 355 Total Sheep/Lambs 32 Goats 54 Low

Hogs Headage 45 #1 Carcass

High

$72.00

Sows Headage 6 Light Heavy

$53.00 $35.00

Boars Headage 12 Light Heavy

$26.00 $16.50

$48.00 $38.00

Feeder Pigs Headage 56 By Head

$21.00

$30.00

Cattle Headage 15 Holstein Steers Holstein Heifers

$100.00 $100.00

$107.00 $103.00

Cows Headage 60

Comm. & Utility Canner/Cutter

$68.00 $40.00

$82.00 $68.00

Bulls Headage 9 All Bulls

$70.00

$96.00

Feeder Cattle Headage 355 Yearling Steers (600-800) $100.00 Yearling Heifers (600-800) $90.00 Steer Calves (300-600) $120.00 Heifer Calves (300-600) $120.00 Holstein Steers (550&down) $70.00 Holstein Steers (550&up) $70.00

$134.25 $127.00 $175.00 $160.00 $94.00 $84.00

Sheep & Lambs Headage 32 Choice wools $109.00 Roasters $157.50 Feeder Lambs $130.00 Aged Slaughter Sheep $53.00

$117.00 $175.00 $155.00 $66.00

Goats Headage 52 All Goats

$125.00

$15.00

Adams County Land Transfers Brenda and Larry C. Calvert and Kimmy and Diana Rogers to Ted Trujillo Baca, 35.00 acres, Sprigg Twp., $45,000. Douglas R. Moore to David Doughman and Paula Early, 9.47 acres, Tiffin Twp., $14,000. Anthony Burden and Robin R. McGraw to John Paul and Crystal Jones, 5.492 acres, Tiffin Twp., $177,500. Craig and Raedena K. Vogler to Boyd and Glenda Young, West Union Village, $110,000. DGS Development to Samuel D, Purdin, 7.3618 acres, Winchester Twp., $28,000. Angela R. and Kevin W.

Fisher to David A. Ralston, 1.757 acres, Tiffin Twp., $63,000. Doris J. Gilkison to Paul E. and Barbara A. Gould Trustees and Gould Living Trust, 0.254 acres, Wayne twp., $11,500. Earl Miller to Fred Brandenburg, 4.00 acres, Brattton Twp., $4,000. Brenda Bloom to Shirley Collins, Tiffin Twp., $50,000. Eric R. and Angela M. Williams to Michael J. Bolton, 6.91 acres, Monroe Twp., $14,000. Bobbie J. Rigdon and Bobbie J. Stewart to Citifinancial, 2.00 acres, Sprigg Twp., $53,350. Robert and Nadine A.

Sandlin to Midfirst Bank, 4.345 acres, Franklin Twp., $59,000. Everett Nevil to Mellow Bank of New York, Peebles Village, $26,675. Gordon W. and Tammy W. Fite Jr. to Bank of America, 0.33 acres, West Union Village, $40,000.

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Local Government

Adams County Court of Common Pleas State of Ohio vs. Misty Staten, Journal Entry Filed. It is ordered that defendants probation shall be extended until 4-1-13, defendant shall report to probation by the 15th of each month; detainer is lifted. State of Ohio vs. Shaunie Noble, Entry: Community control termination filed. Defendant restored to civil rights. State of Ohio vs. Jeffrey Case, Journal Entry Filed. Defendant shall receive 208 days credit as originally ordered plus an additional 32 day required for defendant to complete second chance rehabilitation program, for a total of 240 days credit. State of Ohio vs. Renee McIntosh, Judgment Entry Filed. Probation is extended for 6 months. State of Ohio vs. David Riggs, Judgment Entry Filed. Defendant's OR Bond is reinstatedand defendant is ordered to appear for sentencing on 10-10-12 at 12:45 PM. State of Ohio vs. Robert Bolar, Journal Entry Filed. Thecourt finds it is without authority to rule onthe motion to stay imposition of restitution therefore the same is dismissed. State of Ohio vs. Troy Fite, Copy of motion to revoke community control, entry filed. Revocation hearing on 10-3-12 at 10:30 AM. State of Ohio vs. Troy Fite, Journal Entry Filed. Probable cause 10-3-12. C Nicholas Ring appointed as counsel, bond set at $50,000 OR, Full revocation hearing 10-31-12 at 11:45 AM. State of Ohio vs. Karla Conley, Motion to revoke community control, entry filed. Revocation hearing on 10-3-12 at 1:30 PM. State of Ohio vs. Karla Conley, Journal Entry Filed. Matter came on for probable cause. Court appoints Sarah Shelton to defendant and bond is set at $20,000 Cash/Surety/10%, defendant to pay $40 per day while incarcerated. Full hearing set for 10-18-12 at 8:30 AM. State of Ohio vs. Troy Fite, Motion to revoke community control,entry filed. Revocation hearing on 10-312 at 10:30 AM.

State of Ohio vs. Troy Fite, Copy of Journal Entry Filed. Original in case # 201200270. Probable cause hearing 10-3-12, C Nicholas Ring appointed as counsel, bond setat $50,000 OR, full revocation hearing 10-31-12 at 11:45 AM. State of Ohio vs. Bryan Bronner, Journal Entry Filed. Full revocationhearing on 11-7-12 at 11 AM. Richard W Campbell appointed as counsel. Bond is set at $20,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Eli Mason, Motion to revoke community control, entry filed. Revocation hearing on 10-3-12 at 1 PM. State of Ohio vs. Eli Mason, Journal Entry Filed. Full revocation hearing scheduled for 11-7-12 at 11:30 AM. Nicholas Ring is appointed as counsel. Bond set at $30,000 Cash/Surety. State of Ohio vs. Eli Mason, Entry Filed. The defendant has tested negative for illegal drugs therefore the defendants bond is set at $30,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. James R. Chambers, Plea of Guilty, Judgment Entry of Guilty Filed. Defendant plead guilty to aggravated trafficking in drugs with specifications, F3; Sentencing set for 10-18-12 at 11 AM; Count I and II are dismissed. State of Ohio vs. Anna Pollard, Judgment Entry Filed. Defendant isfound guilty of possession of heroin,F5; Bond set at $20,000 Cash/Surety; Furlough granted for funeral; Sentencing set for 11-2-12 at 11:30 AM. State of Ohio vs. Denise Thornberry, Journal Entry Filed. Matter came on for bond violation, defendant tested for THC and Benodiazepines (Valium), Bond is revoked and set at $20,000 Cash/Surety/10%; Matter set for hearing on 1017-12 at 3 PM, Defendant assessed $40 per day for incarceration. State of Ohio vs. Franklin Fitzpatrick,Journal Entry Filed. Change of plea hearing is set for 10-24-12 at 1 PM and sentencing is set for 11-13-12 at 1:15 PM. State of Ohio vs. Aaron Blanton, Judgment Entry

Filed. Matter shall be dismissed. State of Ohio vs. Amanda Lamb, Journal Entry Filed. Motion to modify bond is denied. State of Ohio vs. Noble Grooms, Entry Filed. Defendant granted furlough from 11 AM to 5 PM on Friday September 28, 2012 to attend his grandfather's funeral at1 PM, to return by 5 PM 9-28-12. State of Ohio vs. Kathy Jones, Journal Entry Filed. Hearing on defendants motion to suppress is set for 2-11-13 at 1 PM; Meetings regarding suppression set for 11-7-12 & 1-23-12 at 8 AM; Final pretrial set for 2-27-13 at 11 AM; Jury trial set for 318 & 3-19-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Martin Watts, Pretrial Order Filed. Final pretrial on 1-16-13 at 11:30AM and Jury Trial on 2-7 & 2-8-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Melinda Mowen,Pretrial Order Filed. Final pretrialon 1-14-13 at 11:30 AM and Jury Trial on 2-4 & 2-5-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Brandon Powell, Journal Entry Filed. Hearing on defendants motion for bond modification will be held on 10-29-12 at 1 PM. State of Ohio vs. Brandon Kuhn, Journal Entry Filed. Hearing on defendants motion for bond midification is set for 10-2412 at 12 PM. State of Ohio vs. Brandon Kuhn, Copy of Journal Entry Filed. Motion for bond modification is set for 10-24-12 at 12PM. State of Ohio vs. Taleah Bradford,Pretrial Order Filed. Final pretrial on 1029-12 at 1:30 PM and Jury Trial on 11-13 & 11-14-12 at 9 AM. CIVIL CASES JP Morgan Chase Bank vs. Della Hammond, Foreclosures. Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Randall L. Graef, Judgment. JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Mary Scott, Indv&Admr, Foreclosures. Saber Healthcare Group LLC vs. Kenneth R. Stricklett, Judgment.

Jookees of thee week by Georgge A couple was so old that when they got married, they applied to Medicare for payment on their Honeymoon! So foggy out there on the highway the other morning that the black birds couldn't see to fly. So they were sitting on the burm! It is a lot like wearing a hospital gown. You're never covered as much as you thought you were! George Perry

First StateBank of Adams County vs. Roger Fetters, Foreclosures. Fifth Third Bank vs. Dewey E. Conley, Foreclosures. Midfirst Bank vs. Eric B. Chappius, Foreclosures. CIVIL DIVISION Osborne Estates LLC vs. Adams Co Board of Revision, Pretrial Order Filed. Pretrial on 12-14-12 at 10 AM. HSBC Bank USA vs. Carlene Day, Journal entry confirming sale ordering deed and distributing sale proceeds filed. Renee Estep vs. Village of West Union, Journal Entry Filed. Court grant joint motion to vacate jury trial set for 11-6-12, matter is set for scheduling conference on 11-29-12 at 12:30 PM. JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Roger Kelley Harkins, Entry of settlement filed. Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Lillie Jordan M/Unk Heirs, Entry of dismissal filed. The plaintiff's complaint is dismissed without prejudice at plaintiff's cost. JP Morgan Chase Bank vs. Dzmitry Kartashevich, Entry withdrawing property from sheriff's sale filed. Emerson Power Transmission vs. Insurance Exchange, Journal Entry Filed. The court will grant an extension to certify to the court in writing that parties have completed discovery by 11-15-12. Motions for summary is extended to 1119-12. Ruth Abrams vs. Virgil Edward Campbell, Agreed Entry Of DIsmissal Filed. UC Health vs. CarlottaYates, Judgment Entry Filed. Hearing set for 9-18-12 is vacated, motion being granted in anticipation of the parties settlement and subsequent dismissal for this matter. Citi Bank NAvs. Olyinka Aina, Journal Entry Filed. Attorney Whalen is not permitted to withdraw as counsel, answer to be filed by 10-5-12. Paula Hartman vs. Dusty D.Knauff, Pretrial order jury trial filed. Jury trial set for 8-26-13 at 9 AM. Paula Hartman vs. Dusty D. Knauff, Scheduling order filed. Final pretrial set for 7-29-13 at 11:30 AM; court trial/jury trial set for 8-26 & 8-27-13 at 9 AM. Patricia L. Berry vs. Ronald Dean Bowling, Order of referal to mediation and notice filed. Mediation is scheduled for 10-19-12 at 1 PM. Patricia L. Berry vs. Ronald Dean Bowling, The first mediation session is scheduled for 10-19-12 at 1 PM. Clayton Railroad Const LLC vs. Michael Sussman, Administrative Judge's Journal Entry Filed. Honorable David G Sunderland Will No Longer

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Be Presiding Over This Matter, Case Assigned To Honorable R Alan Corbin. Matter set for telephone conference at 10-22-12 at 11 AM. Strategic Finance & Marketing vs. Clayton Railroad Construction, Administrative Judge's Journal Entry Filed. Honorable David G Sunderland Is No Longer Presiding Over This Matter, Court Assigns Honorable R Alan Corbin. Matter set for telephone conference on 1022-12 at 11 AM. Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Sandra Gail Palmer, Judgment Entry Confirming Sale And Ordering Distribution Filed. Cach LLC vs. Jennifer Page, Journal Entry Filed. Motion to compel discovery responses from defendant is well taken. Lvnv Funding LLC vs. Jessica Houchen, Motion, Affidavit, Order for examination of judgment debtor filed. Hearing on JD exam set for 11-2-12 at 12 PM. Technetitle Agency Inc vs. Maudie M Ratliff, Journal Entry Filed. Defendant Maudie Ratliff has filed motion for judgment, opposing parties are given 14 days to file responses then on 11-9-12 at 8 AM. A non-oral hearing will be held. Tina M. Shaffer vs. Eagle Creek Healthcare Group, Court Trial Order Filed. Trial To The Court On 6-10-13 at 9AM. Tina M. Shaffer vs. Eagle Creek Healthcare Group, Scheuling Order Filed. Final Pretrial on 5-913 at 1 PM and trial to court on 6-10-13 at 9 AM. Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Robert M. Seaman, Journal Entry Filed. Matter was set for telephone conference, counsel for plaintiff and the court were unable to ascertain a phone number for defendant, matter is continued and defendant is ordered to appear at court is 11-16-12 at 130 PM. Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Earlon R. Barrett, Order Filed. It Is Ordered That the Sheriffs Sale Scheduled For 10-1-12 Is Canceled. National Bank of Adams County vs. Gregory A. Carroll, Journal Entry Filed. Plaintiff Has Filed For Summary Judgment, It Is The Procedure Of This Court That Defendant Has 14 Days To Respond And Then Plaintiff Has 7 Days Thereafter To File Rebuttal, Non-Oral Hearing Is Set For 10-22-12 at 11:45 AM. William L. Shelby Jr. vs. Roger L. Strunk, Leave to plead and journalentry filed. Defendant granted to 10-11-12 to file answer, object, move or otherwise respond. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Larry Winterod, Journal Entry Filed. Judgment found in favor of the plaintiff. Capital One Bank Bank USA NA vs. John B. Rideout, Judgment Entry

Filed. It is ordered that the plaintiff recover judgment from the defendant. Larry J. Nichols vs.Carey Moore, Judgment Entry Filed. Counsel Is Hereby Permitted To File An Amended Complaint In The Instant Case To Reflect The Adams County Treasurer As A Party Defendant Herein. US Bank NS As Trustee of vs. Charles D. Minton Deceased, Order for service by publication filed. It is ordered that plaintiff can request service by publication. DOMESTIC CASES Kimberly Frost vs. Arthur Frost IV, Divorce with children. Leslie M. Francis vs. Rickey L. Francis, Divorce with children. Emily Davenport vs. Travis Davenport, Dissolution with children. DOMESTIC RELATIONS Dewey West vs. Christine West, Notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 11-8-12 at 10:30 AM. Ashlee Brooke McFarland vs. Spencer E. McFarland, Notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure topay support set for 11-15-12 at 1:15 PM. Harold Baldwin vs. Kimberly A. Baldwin, Notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 11-8-12 at 10:30 AM. Marcus Covert vs. Teresa Covert, Judgment Entry Filed. It is ordered that the child support order is terminated. Darren Copas vs. Stacey Copas, Entry Filed. Cara Roush is appointed as guardian Ad Litem, Partiesto pay their half of fees, Hearing is set for 10-29-12 at 1 PM. Amy B. Bolton vs. Christopher M. Bolton, Agreed Entry Filed. Hearing on the agreed entry for change ofallocation of parental rights is scheduled for 10-16-12 at 11 AM. Christel Daniel vs. Kelly Daniel, Notice of hearing and orderto appear filed. Defendant to appear on 1115-12 at 1:15 PM. Stephanie Beaver vs. Clayton Beaver Sr., Notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Both parties are to appear on 11-8-12 at 10:30 AM. Shannon Enoch vs. Connie Smith Enoch, Notice of hearing and orderto appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 1115-12 at 8:30 AM. Linda Jo Arnold vs. Chad Arnold, Judgment Entry Filed. Gal Fees To Be Released. Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Michael L. Abrams, Judgment entry filed. It is ordered that this matter is dismissed without prejudice. Darrel Wayne Francis vs. Jessica Brooke Francis, Notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 11-15-12 at 2:15 PM. Aleisha McCleese vs. Michael McCleese, Nunc Pro Tunc Entry Filed. The date forthe child support effective date should state 827-12. Michael Cisco vs. Dwayna Cisco, Entry Filed. The Court Hereby Orders That The Defendant Shall Not Be Required To Prepay The $40 Fee Required To Participate In The Seminar For Separating Parents. Teresa Gloff vs. William Gloff Jr, Journal Entry Filed. The hearing scheduled for 10-15-12 is rescheduled for 11-14-12 at 10 AM. Michele L. Long vs. Brian P. Long, Entry Filed. Hearing on temporary orders is set for 11-5-12 at 2:30 PM. Jill Ortega vs. Juan Ortega, Temporary Mutual Restraining Order Filed. Jill Ortega vs. Juan Ortega, Entry Filed. Temporary Orders Set For 11-5-12 at 3 PM.

10 - Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - The Informer

Local Government Adams County Court Criminal/Traffic Disposition Report OctoberFest in Manchester, Ohio

Joshua Foreman, Peebles, Assault, Dismissed without prejudice as we are unable to locate the victim. Michael B. Cisco, Blue Creek, Per. Disorderly, Fine $250, Court Costs $162, $150 Suspended, Jail 30 Days, 30 Days Suspended, 1 Year Community Control, Assessment by FRS Counseling. Nicholas J. Hackney, Peebles, Illegal Manufacturing, Bound over to the grand jury of this county, the state of Ohio, for appropriate proceedings according to law. Bond $75,000 Cash/Surety. Sarah B. Hughes, Winchester, Physical Contact, Fine $250, Court Costs $103, $150 Suspended, Jail 60 Days, 60 Days Suspended, 1 Year Probation Full Assessment Per FRS. Ellge G. Baker, West Union, Left of Center, Fine $22, Court Costs $88. Donna L. Baker, West Union, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Jason D. Phillips, Cincinnati, 80/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74. Jason D. Phillips, Cincinnati, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $22. Riasp P. Medora, Cincinnati, Parking in Public Highway, Fine $100, Court Costs $45. Pamela J. Dillon, West Union, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Lanna R. Price, West Union, 67/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. Dale L. Mathias Jr., West Union, Seat Belt DR, Dismissed. Dalton L. Lewis, West Union, Parking in Public Highway, Court Costs $45. Ernest D. Unger Jr., Peebles, Domestic violence, Dismissed

without prejudice, due to alleged victim and witnesses failure to appear after subpoena. David Parker, West Union, Per. Disorderly, Fine $150, Court Costs $152, Jail 30 Days, 30 Days Suspended, 1 Year Community Control. Rodrick K. Lewis, West Union, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Fine $150, Court Costs $122, Jail 30 Days, 30 Days Suspended, 1 Year Community Control. Michael P. Ewing, S Columbus, Assault, Court Costs $124, Jail 180 Days,150 Days Suspended, 1 Year Community Control. Glenda M. Murphy, Otway, Underage Consumption, Dismissed per plea agreement. Glenda M. Murphy, Otway, Per.Disorderly, Fine $100,Court Costs $124, Jail 30 Days, 30 Days Suspended, 1 Year Community Control. Zachary R. Harris, Liberty TWP, Theft, Court Costs $69.15, Jail 180 Days, 100 Suspended, 2 Years Community Control, Pay $400 Restitution to Adams County Probation Department for the victim - Richard Crawford. Jason J.Nehus,West Union, Illegal Manufacturing, Bound over to the grand jury of this county, the state of Ohio,for appropriate proceedings to law. Bond $100,000 Cash/Surety. Tina Allphin, Manchester, Illegal Manufacturing of Drugs, Dismissedwithout prejudice, this matter will be presented to the grand jury at a later date. Krista D. Mullikin, West Union, Failure to tag Dog, Court Costs $64. Cameron J. Rothwell, Blue Creek, Possession of Marijuana, Fine $100,Court Costs $64. Joshua Royster, West Union, Possession of Marijuana,Fine

$150, Court Costs $74. Toni R. Richards, Winchester, 80/60, Fine $100,Court Costs $74. Travis L. Smith, West Union, Failure to Control, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. Travis L. Smith, West Union, OVI 1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $55, Jail 60 Days, 40 Days Suspended, 1 Year Probation DDIP Completed Alcohol Asst. FRS. Elmer L. Workman, West Union, OVI 1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $28, Jail 60 Days, 40 Days Suspended, 1 Year Probation, Credit DDIP Completed. Elmer L. Workman, Cherry Fork, Left of Center, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. Benjamin Freech, Cincinnati, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Jason A. Hager, Fairfield, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Kelsi A. Lerouge, Manchester, 70/55, Dismissed. Sarah L. Freeman, Manchester, 67/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. Jon P. Horvath, West Union, Expired Tags, Fine $25, Court Costs $45. Cody E. Pertuset, Peebles, Marked Lanes, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Kayla N. Bell, Peebles, Failure To Yield Right of Way, Fine $100, Court Costs $74. Michael L. Baldwin,West Union, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Holly D. Young, Batavia, 65/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. Barbara G. Francis, Manchester, 66/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. Stephen J. Wilson, Peebles, Failure to Control, Dismissed. Leigh D. Hight, Athens, 77/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

(Come spend your weekends in Manchester) The summer is over and Autumn is here. During the month of October the Village of Manchester will be hosting OctoberFest! You will be able to give to the Manchester Toy Drive for Christmas and watch people Paddle the Ohio River. Meet Manchester's hometown boy NASCAR owner Jack Roush. Then spend time with the family on Hayrides and then watching a scary movie in the park. Manchester Mayor Troy A. Jolly said, "I invite you to come see what is going on in the Village of Manchester during OctoberFest. Activities are planned and it will be fun for the whole family!" Below is a list of the OctoberFest Schedule of Events. Saturday, October 13, Motorcycle Toy Run Fundraiser for Manchester Children's Christmas Presents. Sponsored by the Brotherhood Motorcycle Club - Manchester. - Registration from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Cookout and Music For more information contact Eddie Young 937 515-8253. Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14, Great Ohio River Paddle Sponsored by the Ohio River Foundation For more information contact www.ohioriverfdn.org Sunday, October 14, 10th Annual Jack Roush Day Car Show and Cruise-In at the River Barn US Route 52. - Car Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. - Auction of NASCAR autographed memorabilia - Jack Roush Autographs - Burnout Competition - Raffles/Split the pot For more information contact Buster Ruark 937 549-3628. Saturday, October 20, Feed Manchester Day Manchester Church of the Nazarene 6th and Pike Street. - Cookout and Music at 11:00 a.m. - Free food for Manchester residents starting at 2:00 p.m. For more information contact Roger Wilkens 937 867-2366. Saturday, October 27, Fall Festival Spooktacular Riverfront Park Sponsored by MANA (Manchester Area neighborhood Association) - 1:00 p.m. Games, Prizes, Costume Contest. - Pie-eating Contest for Mayor and Council. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Village-wide Trick or Treat and hayrides. Scary Movie(s) in the park at dark. Free cookies and hot chocolate. For more information contact Ed Reinhardt 937 515-1001.

Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor It would seem that certain major events, like the presidential elections, brings out many opinions and comments that serve the ideas of an individual or group to enhance the efforts of a special group or candidate. Pretty normal here in the US of A and has been since our founding fathers gave us freedom of speech. However, it seems to me that some of the rhetoric that can be found published in printed media, audio and video media and of course the internet can be a little slanted and possibly way off the mark. Some of the recent entries in this periodical seem to fit that category. I think each side of the relevant issues may be exaggerated to some extent by both the left and the right…but it seems to me that after following the events of the last four years our friends to the left are way off base. I realize that nothing I can say will move them, but I offer to them the chance to do their own research to glean the “real” facts and not just react to what they hear or read from others who have also not done their homework. The country is in a mess

and it needs fixed, and fixed now. The current administration is NOT doing a good job and that information is available anywhere you would like to look. I myself was sickened when our President started out his term apologizing to all those countries that we have done so much for… time, money and American blood, all in the first couple of months in office. I gave six years of my life defending this great nation and never thought we should apologize for anything. None of the countries apologized to ever offer to return the billions of dollars we gave them and none are returning it now. But we are labeled enemies and we seem to take whatever abuse they return to us for our efforts. As a business man, I can understand the work/reward process and it works only when profit is in the equation. People who only get half the information should refrain from condemning a process which allows growth and enhances the job opportunities for Americans because of misinformation heard, seen or read somewhere. I, for one, cannot accept this second or third position which the administration has

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9th Annual Jack Roush Day At the Riverbarn on US Rte 52, Manchester Sunday, October 14, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Judging at 1:30 p.m. 54 tropies to be given away at 3:00 p.m. Free Dash Plaques for the first 150 Show Cars and Trucks Ford, Chevy, GM/Non-Chevy, Chrysler, Pro-Street, Street Rods, Rat Rods Open, Foreign Cars, Corvettte, Mustangs and Roush Mustangs/Trucks. Lunch with Jack Roush Moyer's Winery At Noon Limited Tickets $20.00 Call 937 549-3628 Auction at 1:30 p.m. Jack Roush and drivers autographed items, Nascar Auto Parts and other memorabilia. Burnout Contest Registration 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Starts at 3:00 p.m. Jack Roush will be available for autographs and photos.

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Komen for the Cure Presidential Proclamation -- National Breast CancerAwareness Month Keeps Going Strong When Susan Goodman Komen passed away from breast cancer in 1980, her younger sister, Nancy Goodman Brinker, felt that perhaps breast cancer patients might live longer if patients were more informed about breast cancer and its treatment. Susan Komen was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33 and died three years later, motivating Nancy Brinker to help speed up research aimed at finding a cure for breast cancer. Within two years of her sister's death, Brinker had founded the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, fulfilling a promise made to her sister that she would do everything she could to end breast cancer forever. Since its inception, the foundation,

renamed Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) in 2007, has invested nearly $1.5 billion toward finding a cure for breast cancer and raising awareness about a disease that, aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, is the most common form of cancer among women. In addition to raising money for breast cancer research, Susan G. Komen for Cure continues to raise awareness of the disease as well. The foundation's efforts continue to garner it accolades among the thousands of charities in existence today. Charity Navigator, the nation's largest independent evaluator of charities, has awarded Komen for the Cure its coveted 4-star rating more than once, placing the foundation in a select

group among charitable organizations. A closer look at breast cancer facts and figures since Komen for the Cure's inception sheds perhaps the most impressive light on why the charity continues to be among the most successful and noteworthy in the world. In 1982, less than 30 percent of women over age 40 received regular mammograms. That figure now stands at 75 percent. Similarly impressive is the marked improvement in the five-year survival rate, which stood at 74 percent at the foundation's inception. That figure has now risen to 98 percent -a big change. To learn more about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, visit their Web site at www.komen.org.

Origins of the Pink Ribbon These days ribbons are worn for many different causes. Red signifies AIDS awareness. A yellow ribbon has long represented support for armed forces. However, one of the most prominent ribbon colors is pink, which aims to raise awareness of and support for breast cancer. Pink is a color that is uniquely feminine, and it also represents a person full of health and vibrancy; think of little babies pink with life. Pink is also a color that seems the complete antithesis of cancer, and thusly inspires hope for renewed health and survival. There is some controversy surrounding the origins of the breast cancer mascot . the pink ribbon. There are also suggestions that the ribbon was intended to be peach and not pink. In 1992, just about every organization started using ribbons to raise awareness. The New York Times actually dubbed 1992 "The Year of the Ribbon." Alexandra Penney, the then-editor of Self magazine, wanted to create a ribbon for the publication's second

annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month issue. The previous year she had worked with cosmetics giant Estee Lauder. Evelyn Lauder, the senior corporate vice president, was herself a breast cancer survivor. Penney thought a collaboration between the magazine and Lauder could see a ribbon on cosmetic counters across the nation, and help sell a few magazines in the process. The trouble was Penney had read a story about a 68year-old woman, Charlotte Haley, who was producing handmade ribbons in her home. Haley had a number of people in her immediate family who had battled breast cancer and her handmade "peach" ribbons intended to raise awareness about the limited government funds being used for breast cancer research. Haley's message was spreading by word of mouth. Penney and Lauder contacted Haley and wanted to further collaborate on the peach ribbon theme. However, Haley didn't want to be involved, saying the effort would be too commercial. She refused to

turn over rights to the use of the peach ribbon. As a result, Penney consulted with attorneys who said to come up with another color, and pink was eventually chosen. Pink had already been associated with breast cancer in the past. Just a few years earlier, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation had given out pink visors to its "Race for the Cure" participants. It had also created a pink ribbon. The pink ribbon quickly took off by leaps and bounds. Millions were distributed by Estee Lauder. There are many philanthropic and commercial businesses who now use the pink ribbon in their breast cancer marketing plans. Every October, women are urged to don pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One can find the pink ribbon adorning everything from cereal boxes to cans of cleanser. Many embrace the pink ribbon as a symbol of hope, one that has done its share of work toward spreading the word about the need for more breast cancer awareness and research.

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Breast cancer touches the lives of Americans from every background and in every community across our Nation. Though we have made great strides in combatting this devastating illness, more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and tens of thousands are expected to lose their lives to the disease. During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we honor those we have lost, lend our strength to those who carry on the fight, and pledge to educate ourselves and our loved ones about this tragic disease. Though the exact causes of breast cancer are unknown, understanding its risk factors is essential to prevention. Older women and those who have a personal or family history of breast cancer are among those at greater risk of developing the illness. Early detection is also key in the fight against breast cancer. Getting recommended screening mammograms can help to detect breast cancer early. I encourage women and men to speak with their health care provider about breast cancer, and to visit www.Cancer.gov to learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. My Administration remains committed to ensuring access to quality health care that includes preventive services for women. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, many health plans are required to cover mammograms and other recommended cancer screenings without co-pays or deductibles. Starting in 2014, it will also ensure that no American can be denied health insurance because of a preexisting condition -- including breast cancer. This month, we stand with the mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, and friends who have been affected by breast cancer, and we recognize the ongoing efforts of dedicated advocates, researchers, and health care providers who strive each day to defeat this terrible disease. In memory of the loved ones we have lost and inspired by the resilience of those living with

President Barack Obama (D) the disease, let us strengthen our resolve to lead our Nation toward a future free from cancer in all its forms. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2012 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and all other interested groups to join in activities that will increase awareness of what Americans can do to prevent breast cancer. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

Cancer Quotes from Patients, Survivors and Loved Ones "My cancer scare changed my life. I'm grateful for every new, healthy day I have. It has helped me prioritize my life." Olivia Newton-John "Cancer is a journey, but you walk the road alone. There are many places to stop along the way and get nourishment - you just have to be willing to take it." Emily Hollenberg "Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." Winston Churchill "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." Eleanor Roosevelt

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Screenings Crucial in Breast Cancer Detection

Breast cancer screening means checking a woman's breasts for cancer before there are signs or symptoms of the disease. Three main tests are used to screen the breasts for cancer. Talk to your doctor about which tests are right for you, and when you should have them. * Mammogram: The most effective means to detecting breast cancer, a mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. Mammograms can detect breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms. Having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast can-

cer. If you are age 40 years or older, be sure to have a screening mammogram every one to two years. * Clinical breast exam: A clinical breast exam is an examination by a doctor or nurse, who uses his or her hands to feel for lumps or other changes. * Breast self-exam: A breast self-exam is when you check your own breasts for lumps, changes in size or shape of the breast, or any other changes in the breasts or underarm (armpit). Having a clinical breast exam or a breast self-exam does not decrease risk of dying from breast cancer. If

you choose to have clinical breast exams and to perform breast self-exams, be sure you also get regular mammograms. Breast cancer screenings are typically available at clinics, the local hospital or a doctor's office. If you want to be screened for breast cancer, call your doctor's office. They can help you schedule an appointment. Most health insurance companies pay for the cost of breast cancer screening tests. For more information on cancer prevention and control, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site at www.cdc.gov/cancer.

Practicing Breast Self-Awareness Early detection of breast cancer is the single-most effective way to beat the disease. That is why it is essential for women to conduct their own breast exams to discover any potential anomalies early on. While doctors stress the importance of selfexamination, many women still show up for routine wellness visits admitting they don't do examinations because they simply don't know how. Perhaps because the practice was given the formal name "breast selfexam." Today, however, doctors tell women to have "breast self-awareness." That means women don't have to follow a set protocol regarding checking for breast changes, and simply being aware of how the breasts look and feel is key. Why the change in the formalities? Doctors have determined that most women notice a lump in their breasts while doing routine activities, such as bathing or dressing. They also figured out that a formal method of examining the breasts was not necessary. Lumps can be found simply by touching the breasts in any pattern, as long as the entire breast is checked. To demystify the process even further, follow these guidelines.

* Breasts are best checked for changes directly after a menstrual period. At this time the breast tissue will be softer and less tender due to diminishing hormone levels. * Look at the breasts every day and notice their appearance and shape. Recognizing subtle differences can help alert a doctor if something is amiss. * Be conscious of these changes: - changes in breast size, shape, skin texture, or color - dimpling or puckering of the breast - discharge from the nipples

- scaliness of the skin - nipple pulling to one side - lump or mass in the breast - enlarged lymph node under the arm Any changes or questions about breast condition should be promptly brought up with a doctor. * Women should know their risk for breast cancer. While there isn't a definitive genetic correlation, the high rate of breast cancer in one family may mean a particular woman is more at risk. * Get routine screenings at a doctor's office. Women over the age of 40 should get a mammogram every year.

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