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ODOT First in Nation to Use Green Strobe Lights on Snowplow Trucks Although portions of Ohio already felt the wrath of winter weather this week, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is still preparing its snow-fighting equipment for the upcoming snow and ice season. Over the next several weeks, ODOT District 9 will conduct 150-point inspections, test and fine-tune snow removal equipment as part of county-by-county Operational Readiness events. New this year, ODOT will battle rear-end crashes as well as snow and ice thanks to the addition of green and white strobe lights to its existing amber lights. The color combination has been proven more visible than amber lights alone. The Adams County Highway Maintenance FacilityS.R. 41, fine

tuned the fleet Thursday, November 1, in preparation for this years winter. All snow-fighting equipment was inspected, tested and fine-tuned by mechanics. The review process of the Colored Strobe Lights suggest that green lights are more easily detected by the human eye than other colors. ODOT will be the first DOT in the nation to use green

strobe lights and will be one of the first states in the nation to use a combination of colors.·ODOT snowplow trucks are rear-ended nearly four times more often than snowplow trucks in Ohio’s neighboring states.·Better visibility will lead to safer roadways as the motoring public can quickly and easily identify these vehicles in adverse weather conditions

Woman Wanted by Florida Authorities Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit received information on a suspect wanted by the Fort Myers Police Department in Florida. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the Fort Myers Police Department had received a crime stoppers tip that Jennifer L. Hibbard, 34 years of age, was reportedly staying in the Georgetown area in Brown County. Hibbard, who was formerly from the Georgetown area, was wanted on outstanding felony charges of Grand Theft/Failure to Appear from Fort Myers, Florida and also on a Domestic Violence/Failure to Appear from Clermont County, Ohio. Jennifer Hibbard was located and arrested on October 29, 2012 by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit. She was later transported to the Clermont County Detention Center where she awaits

Hibbard a hearing on her pending charge. She will be transported back to Fort Myers, Florida when she is finished with her charges in Clermont County.

First State Bank breaks ground in Hillsboro

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Pictured is First State Bank President and CEO Mike Pell (center, left) breaks ground Monday on the bank's new location at Harry Sauner Road in Hillsboro. The Highland County Chamber of Commerce Red Coats and local public officials also attended the ground-breaking ceremony. On a cool and rainy morning, First State Bank held a ground-breaking ceremony at its new location at 730 Harry Sauner Road in Hillsboro on Monday, October 29. Welcoming those in attendance was First State Bank President and CEO Mike Pell and other bank representatives. As previously reported by The Highland County Press, construction plans for the new First State Bank location are already under way and the bank plans to open its doors to the community in the spring of 2013. The new banking center will offer customers a full range of deposit and loan products for businesses and individuals. The new location will be locally managed and staffed and

will include a drive-up ATM. “Being locally controlled and managed gives us the unique ability to make decisions quickly and to provide more customized services and products that truly benefits residents of the area," Pell said. "Our in-house processing is another unique quality of the First State Bank. We process each transaction and service all our loans in our operation departments at First State Bank." With eight locations across Adams and Brown counties, many people in Highland County have been First State Bank customers for years. This new location will add an addition-

al convenience factor for these residents. “We are looking forward to making our products and services even more accessible to new and existing clients," Pell said. "By having a presence in the community, we are better positioned to fulfill our mission of being a true hometown bank and contribute to the community in which we serve.” First State Bank is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and high value products and has been a trusted and respected community institution since 1884. “First State Bank is very excited for this opportunity to serve Highland County for many years to come,” Pell said.

SSCC welcomes Montpelier Archaeologist Senator Portman Campaigns for Mitt in Peebles

James Madison’s Montpelier is the site of an archaeological survey and excavation directed by Dr. Matt Reeves who will visit Southern State. Specializing in American slave sites, archaeologist Matt Reeves, Ph.D., will present “Archaeology at James Madison’s Montpelier: Rediscovering and Restoring the Madison Plantation Landscape” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, in the auditorium on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The speaking event is free and open to the public. “My classes have been working with Dr. Reeves for a number of years now, and I am thrilled that he is finally able to visit Southern State,” said Don Storer, Ph.D., professor of chemistry at SSCC. The Director of Archaeology at James Madison’s Montpelier, Dr. Reeves’ specialty is sites of the African Diaspora—including plantation and freedman period sites—and Civil War sites. He has worked on plantation sites in the Caribbean, Maryland and Virginia. Over the past 12 years at Montpelier in Orange County, Va., Dr. Reeves has excavated two plantation complexes of the Madison family, locating dozens of Civil War encampments, slave quarters, mill sites and work areas. As part of his speaking engagement, Dr. Reeves will also visit with Southern State students in their classrooms. “Students in my chemistry classes are required to complete a final project that introduces them to research and puts the chemistry they have learned into a context that makes the reason for learning it more understandable,” said Dr. Storer. “Next semester, the students will be involved in analyzing soil samples from Montpelier. They will test the soils and then provide the archaeologists with three-dimensional maps of the elements. “The students don’t have to be archaeologists to benefit from this work but, by completing this project, the uniqueness of it will make our students stand out among the other applicants when applying for pre-professional programs or scholarships.” For more information on Dr. Reeves’ November 13 presentation on archaeology, please contact Dr. Storer at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 2645, or dstorer@sscc.edu. To learn more about Southern State Community College, please visit www.sscc.edu.

Pictured Front Row (L/R): Jack McCoy, Senator Rob Portman (R), Adams County Commissioner Republican Candidate Ty Pell and Republican Candidate for Congress Brad Wenstrup. Back Row: Adams County Commissioner Candidate Stephen Caraway, Commissioner Roger Rhonemus, Engineer David Hook and State Representative Danny Bubp. U.S. Senator Rob Portman was in Peebles, Thursday, November 1, campaigning for Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan. Speaking during the event was former Ohio Senate President Doug White and Justice Bob Cupp. The event was held at the McCoy Lumber.

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4-H Conducts Second Annual Baskets of Love Service Project, $5,000 Awarded for Prescription Drug Abuse Enforcement, Comment Period Open For Proposed Adams County Projects, Weekly Travel Report and Adams County Jail Intake and Release Report.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition:

Geneva Dickson and Winona “Nonie” P. (Grooms) Evans.

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4-H Conducts Second Annual Baskets of Love Service Project

Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash The Portsmouth Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash. The crash occurred on November 3, 2012 at approximately 6:36 PM. Pamela J. Johnson, 56 of Ashland, KY, was driving a 2011 Ford Expedition southbound on SR 73 just south of SR 104. Michael R. Newman, 39 of Otway, was driving a 2007 Kia Spectra northbound on SR 73. Mr. Newman drove left of center and struck Mrs. Johnson head on. Mrs. Johnson was pulling a box trailer and drove off the right side of the roadway and struck a ditch. Mr. Newman drove off the right side of the

roadway and struck a guardrail. Casey N. Newman, 27 of Peebles, was a passenger in Michael Newman’s vehicle. Casey was ejected from the vehicle. Casey Newman was transported to Southern Ohio Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Michael Newman was transported to Southern Ohio Medical Center and later flown to Cabell Huntington Hospital. Mrs. Johnson was transported to Southern Ohio Medical Center and later transported by ground to Cabell Huntington Hospital. The crash is still under investigation.

$5,000 Awarded forPrescription Drug Abuse Enforcement Join us on Saturday, November 17 and weave a Basket of Love for local Meals on Wheels recipient. This year’s wall basket can be hung from a hook or a doorknob, and weavers may decorate the basket in holiday colors with reed, ribbon, or yarn. The basket is woven on a Williamsburg handle and is a good beginner basket with woven base and a rim. The Adams County 4-H Program is conducting its third annual Baskets of Love community service project. Participants will weave a wall basket to give to local Meals on Wheels recipients, and they will weave a second basket for their own use at home or as a holiday gift. The service project is open to anyone in Adams County who would like to learn to weave, including youth and adults, 4-H members, advisors, parents, and friends. Basket weaving will take place on Saturday, November 17, in the Conference Room of the Adams County Service Annex, 215 North Cross Street, West Union. Weaving will begin at 9:00 a.m., with a lunch break scheduled at Noon. Participants should be finished with their second basket by 3:30 p.m. or so. This year’s basket is a wall basket that can be hung from a hook or a doorknob. Weavers can choose to decorate their basket in holiday colors with reed, ribbon, or yarn. The basket is woven on a Williamsburg handle. It’s a good beginner basket with woven base and a rim. A $12 fee will cover all materials, instruction, and light lunch. A grant from the Ohio 4-H Foundation will cover all remaining costs for

Pictured: 4-H Advisor Teresa Lewis, Blue Creek, weaves a candle Basket of Love for the 2011 community service project. the donated baskets. Interested 4-H members can explore this traditional Appalachian craft and consider taking weaving as a 4-H project in 2013: either as self-determined or creative arts project. Additional weaving classes will be offered to 4H’ers in the coming months if there is interest. The Baskets of Love will be filled with holiday items, individually wrapped candy, stationery items, and small toiletries, and they will be distributed to local Meals on Wheels recipients during the holiday season. Donations of items for the baskets are welcome, and anyone wishing to donate either cash or items can do so by contacting OSU Extension Adams County at 544-2339. Registration is first-come, first served, with only a few remaining spaces available. Weavers may be youth or adults, 4-H members, friends, parents, or advisors. To register, contact OSU Extension Adams County or visit the website at http://adams.osu.edu for additional program details.

Comment Period Open For Proposed Adams County Projects As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation – District 9’s Planning & Engineering Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input on the following proposed projects. The proposed project is the replacement of a culvert that carries the unnamed tributary of Big Three Mile Creek along state Route 41 in Sprigg Township. The existing culvert is an 11-foot wide corrugated metal pipe and is located at the 0.96-mile marker, just north of Manchester. The existing culvert will be lined with a concrete linear pipe. The project will require approximately 0.025 acres of permanent right of way; however, no homes or businesses will be removed. The proposed project is to replace the deck on the bridge over Middle Branch of Mill Creek in Brush Creek Township. The existing bridge is a three-span steel beam with reinforced concrete deck on reinforced concrete substructure. No new right of way will be needed for the project, and no homes or businesses will be removed by the project. Some small trees and bushes will be removed as part of the project around each of the bridge structures; however, none of the trees have the habitat for the federally endangered Indiana Bat. Highway Maintenance Facility It is proposed to buy approximately 15.033

acres to construct a new maintenance facility in Adams County. Located just north of the current ODOT garage in West Union, the land is owned by Adams County Community Improvement Corporation and is being developed by the Adams County Economic and Community Development. The new right of way is located in a pasture field. No homes or businesses will be removed by the project; however, some small trees and bushes will be removed. None of the trees have the habitat for the federally endangered Indiana Bat and no streams, rivers or watercourses will be affected. Additional information regarding these projects, including a complete project description, maps and plans sheets, is available online at http://www.dot.state.oh.us/districts/D09/Pa ges/Public-Involvement-Process.aspx. Issues the public may wish to comment on include the effect on local residents, air quality, the local economy, and historic or cultural resources. Written comments should be submitted by November 12, 2012, or the deadline date that is posted on the web site, to: Greg Manson, Environmental Supervisor ODOT District 9 P.O. Box 467; 650 Eastern Avenue Chillicothe, Ohio 456701 or EMail: greg.manson @dot.state.oh.us.

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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office was awarded $5,000.00 by the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) for its outstanding work in the field of prescription drug abuse enforcement. NADDI is a non-profit organization that facilitates cooperation between law enforcement, healthcare professionals, state regulatory agencies and pharmaceutical manufacturers in the prevention and investigation of prescription drug diversion. Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger said, "These funds will be used to further my efforts in fighting the drug abuse problems we have here in Brown County. We have received these funds on three separate occasions since I took office in 2001. We have received a total of $25,000.00 which is used to help fund the cost of investigations into prescription drug abuse. With the tight budget we have to work with, we are very fortunate to receive these funds." The Law Enforcement Grant initiative was developed through funding provided by Purdue Pharma, L.P. to help address prescription drug diversion and to put more resources in the hands of law enforcement to help combat prescription drug abuse and diversion.

Adams County Jail Intake and Release Report Cynthia Ann Abbott, 29, Peebles, Trafficking in Drugs, Booked 10/30 Released 10/30. Melissa Danielle Bolender, 27, Milford, Failure to Appear onMisdemeanor Charge, Booked 10/26, Released 10/29. Corey Lee Bowens, 18, Peebles, Trafficking in Drugs Heroin, Booked 10/30. Mary Brown, 26, Stout, Disorderly Conduct, Booked 10/31 Released 10/31. Lisa M. Burris, 47, Bentonville, Parole Holder, Booked 10/25 Released 10/26. Steven Wade Cansler, 38, West Union, Have Weapon Under Disability/Drug or Alcohol Dependent, Booked 10/30. Brian Edward Carroll, 40, Hillsboro, 2 counts Aggravated Trafficking, Booked 10/30 Released 11/1. James Robert Chambers, 29, Winchester, Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, Booked 10/18 Released 10/26. Carissa K. Chamblin, 31, West Union, Probation Detainer, Booked 10/29. John Patrick Conley, 30, Peebles, Trafficking in Drugs and possession of Drugs. Booked 10/26. Joshua David Corrill, 28, West Union, 2 Counts Trafficking in Heroin. Booked 10/30. David L. Deaton Jr., 22, Manchester, Probation Detainer, Booked 8/24 Released 10/30. Tim W. Dykes, 45, Milford, Safecracking, Booked 10/30. Brandi Lynn Edinger, 24, West Union, Contempt of Court, Booked 10/17 Released 10/30. Michael A. Eldridge, 44, Blue Creek, Failure to Appear on a Felony Charge. Booked 9/2 Released 10/30. Donnison L. Evans, 37, Winchester, Probation Detainer. Booked 10/22 Released 10/30. Ryan Tyler Evans, 22,

Batavia, Driving Under Suspension, Booked 10/28 Released 10/28. Shawna O. Evans, 29, West Union, Convey Prohibited Items to Detention Facility. Booked 7/8 Released 10/30. Joshua Ray Forman, 27, Peebles, Possession of Drugs, Booked 10/27. Heather Dawn Grooms, 22, West Union, Theft, Booked 10/29. Derrick Joseph Hackworth, 38, Blue Creek, Contempt of Court, Booked 10/17 Released 10/30. Tyler Wade Haswes, 20, Peebles, Trafficking in Drugs, Booked 10/30. Casey Eugene Jenkins, 40, Blue Creek, Probation Detainer, Booked 10/5 Released 10/30. Amanda M. Lamb, 30, Peebles, Illegal Manufacturing of Drugs. Booked 7/25 Released 10/30. Angela Dawn Lewis, 39, Seaman, Contempt of Court, Booked 9/16 Released 10/29. Gary Allen Lunsford II, 33, West Union, Unlawful Sexual Conduct w/ Minor, Booked 10/26. David R. McClanahan III, 27, West Union, Contempt of Court, Booked 10/31. Samantha A. McGown, 25, West Union, Possession of Drugs - Heroin, Booked 9/27 Released 10/30. Brandi N. Mullinex, 35, West Union, Failure to Appear on a Felony Charge. Booked 10/24 Released 10/30. James Richard Murphy, 31, West Union, Theft, Booked 10/24 Released 10/26. Connie R. Myers, 51, Manchester, Illegal Manufacture of Drugs, Possesion of Drugs and Marijuana Drugs. Booked 10/28 Released 11/1. Sandra May Newton, 26, West Union, Trafficking in Drugs - Marijuana, Booked 10/31. Christopher William

Patton, 27, Peebles, Trafficking in Drugs - Heroin. Booked 10/30 Released 11/1. Michael S. Rickett, 32, Manchester, Aggravated Menacing, Booked 10/27. Joshua Jay, Royster, 22, West Union, Possession of Drug Abuse Instruments. Booked 10/29. Amy M. Satterfield, 21, West Union, Funding of Drug Trafficking, Booked 10/30. Christopher W. Shiveley, 30, Peebles, Possesion of Drugs - Heroin, Drug Paraphernalia and Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 9/1 Released 10/30. Christopher A. Spradlin, 20, West Union, Criminal Trespass and Theft. Booked 9/30 Released 10/26. William Bart Stevens, 28, Lucasville, Contempt of Court, Booked 10//27. Jeremiah Lee Tolle, 36, Peebles, Probation Detainer, Booked 10/7 and Released 10/30. Ricky Nelson Unger, 29, West Union, Failure to Appeare on a Misdemeanor Charge and Failure to Comply w/ Order off a Police Officer. Booked 10/27 Released 11/1. Nicholas D. Vasquesz Sr., 60, Peebles, Illegal Manufacture of Drugs Marijuana More than 20,000G, Possession of Drugs - Marijuana 5,000-20,000G and Possession of Drugs Marijuana more than 20,000G, Booked 5/31 Released 10/30. Jody C. Waldron, 49, West Union, Trafficking in Drugs and Trafficking in Heroin, Booked 10/31. Joanie Jean Ward, 35, West Union, Failure to Comply w/Order Police officer. Booked 10/30 Released 10/31. Larry Wayne Ward, 33, West Union, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 9/29 Released 10/26.

Weekly Travel Report

The following traffic advisory includes road construction and major maintenance projects requiring lane restrictions and/or road closures along the state and federal highway system within ODOT District 9. All work will take place during daytime, business hours Monday through Friday unless otherwise indicated. Adams County S.R. 125 is reduced to one, 9foot lane, between Aid Run Road and Kent Lane, for a slip repair project at the 1.25-mile marker. Traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of temporary traffic signals, and the project is anticipated to be completed by early December. (#12-0447) Brown County

A resurfacing project on Tri-County Highway continues and crews are paving the route between the Clermont and Adams County lines. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained by flaggers when are at work. A slip repair project is under way on S.R. 41 and the route is reduced to one lane at the 1.80mile marker, just north of Aberdeen. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of temporary traffic signals. A resurfacing on S.R. 32, between C.R. 76 (Purdy Road) near Sardinia and T.R. 171 (Freeh Road) has begun. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one, 12-foot lane in each direction, and the project is anticipated to be completed by late fall.

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Obituaries Geneva Dickson

Geneva Dickson, 80, of West Union, Ohio died Tuesday October 30, at the Adams County Manor. Mrs. Dickson was born March 1, 1932 the daughter of the late Millard George and Nola P. (Conn) McNeilan in Adams County. Besides her parents Mrs. Dickson was preceded in death by her husband John Dickson. Mrs. Dickson was a member of the Pentecostal Highway of Holiness Church in West Union. Survivors include one daughter Brenda K. Osborne and husband Joel of Aberdeen, one son Jerry L. Dickson of West Union, one sister Karen Lockhart and husband Fred of West Union, one brother Lawrence McNeilan and wife Hazel of West Union, three grandchildren Brandy Crawford and husband Rodney of Winchester, Jody Tolle and wife Lisa of Blue Creek, Jon Tolle and wife Maria of West Union and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, November 2, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union. Jack Arrasmith officiated. Burial followed at the West Union Cemetery. Friends and Family may sign Mrs. Dickson’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Winona “Nonie” P. (Grooms) Evans

Winona “Nonie” P. (Grooms) Evans, 96, of Bethel, died October 29, at the Hospice of Cincinnati. She was born September 7, 1916 in Brush Creek Township. She was preceded in death by parents Homer Scott and Loah Belle (Fenton) Grooms and husband Thomas W. Evans. She is survived by son Thomas W. Evans of Hamersville, two daughters June Lang and Connie Sue Tomlin, both of Withamsville, two brothers Russell D. Grooms of West Union and William R. Grooms of Maineville, two sisters Frances Allen of Lynx and Phyllis Roush of Bethel; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Bethel Nazarene Church. She had attended the West Union High School. The funeral service was Thursday, November 1, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pastor Volley Reed officiated. The interment is at East Liberty Cemetery in Lynx.

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Ohioans should be aware of the state’s outdoor burning regulations and take necessary precautions if they are planning to burn debris during this time of year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Forestry. Ohio law states outdoor debris burning is prohibited from 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. during October and November. Burning is limited in the fall due to the abundance of dry fuel on the ground from dried grasses and weeds, in addition to fallen autumn leaves. Winds can make a seemingly safe fire burn quite hazardous. “Each fall, Ohio has the potential for wildfires,” said Robert Boyles, chief of the ODNR Division of Forestry. “The risk of wildfires increases on dry days when people are careless with debris fires that can easily escape control and spread.” If a fire does escape control, immediately contact the local fire department. An escaped wildfire, even one burning in grass or weeds, is dangerous. Violators of Ohio’s burning regulations are subject to citations and fines. Residents should also check Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) regulations and consult with local fire officials about burning conditions. The ODNR Division of Forestry offers these safety tips for burning debris outdoors:

* Consider using a 55-gallon drum with a weighted screen lid to provide an enclosed incinerator. * Know current and future weather conditions, have suppression tools on hand and always stay with a debris burn. * Be informed about state and local burning regulations. * Consult the local fire department for additional information and safety considerations. * Visit ohiodnr.com/forestry and firewise.org for more information and tips on protecting a home and community. Remember, Smokey Bear says, “Only you can prevent wildfires!” The ODNR Division of Forestry works to promote the wise use and sustainable management of Ohio’s public and private woodlands. To learn more about Ohio’s woodlands, visit ohiodnr.com/forestry.

Birth Announcement Mr. and Mrs Jewli Stamper are glad to announce the birth of a healthy baby boy on October 19, 2012 weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz and 21.5 inches long.

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Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced that the 2012 FSA county committee elections began on Monday, November 5, with the mailing of ballots to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to the FSA offices is December 3, 2012. “The role and input of our county committee members is more vital than ever,” said Garcia. “New county committee members provide input and make important decisions on the local administration of disaster and conservation programs. With better participation in recent years, we also have seen promising increases in the number of women and minority candidates.” Eligible voters who do not receive ballots in the coming week can obtain ballots from their local USDA Service Center. December 3, 2012, is the last day for voters to submit ballots in person to local USDA Service Centers. Ballots returned by mail must also be postmarked no later than December 3. Newly elected committee members and their alternates will take office January 1, 2013. To be an eligible voter, farmers and

ranchers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program. A person who is not of legal voting age, but supervises and conducts the farming operations of an entire farm also may be eligible to vote. Agricultural producers in each county submitted candidate nominations during the nomination period, which ended August 1. While FSA county committees do not approve or deny farm operating loans, they make decisions on disaster and conservation programs, emergency programs, commodity price support loan programs and other agricultural issues. Members serve three-year terms. Nationwide, there are about 7,700 farmers and ranchers serving on FSA county committees. Committees consist of three to 11 members that are elected by eligible producers. More information on county committees, such as the new 2012 fact sheet and brochures, can be found on the FSA website at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections or at 807 NE Main St., West Union or call 5442033.

Ohio Valley School District Breakfast Tuesday, November 6, Tony’s ® Breakfast Pizza Wednesday, November 7, Scrambled Eggs and 1 WW Toast Slice Thursday, November 8, Super Donut, Brown Sugar/CinnamonOatmeal Friday, November 9, Biscuit & Sausage Gravy Monday, November 12, No School Tuesday, November 13, Super Donut, Graham Crackers Elementary Lunch K-6 Tuesday, November 6, Hot Ham & Cheese, Baked Crispy Potatoes, Steamed California Blend w/cheese, Crisp Romaine Salad, Pineapple, Fruit Cocktail Wednesday, November 7, Nacho Scoops, Refried Beans, Steamed Corn, Crisp Romaine Salad, Applesauce, Mandarin Oranges w/blueberries Thursday, November 8, Mega Noodle Soup, w/grilled cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Carrots/Celery/Dip, Crisp Romaine Salad, Raisins, Fresh Fruit Friday, November 9, Fish, Steamed Green Beans, Broccoli/Carrots/Dip, Crisp Romaine Salad, Pears. Fresh Fruit Monday, November 12, No School Tuesday, November 13, Ravioli w/garlic breadstick, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Steamed Cauliflower, Crisp Romaine Salad, Applesauce, Raisins Jr. High Lunch Tuesday, November 6, Hot Ham & Cheese on Loco Square, Baked Crispy Potatoes, Steamed California Blend w/cheese, Pineapple, Fruit Cocktail Wednesday, November 7, Chili w/crackers, Steamed Broccoli, Carrots/Celery/Dip, Raisins, Fresh Fruit Thursday, November 8, Fajita Wrap w/lettuce, tomato,& salsa, Refried Beans, Steamed Corn, Applesauce, Mandarin Oranges w/blueberries Friday, November 9, Deli Wrap w/lettuce & tomato, Steamed Green Beans, Broccoli/Carrots/Dip, Pears, Fresh Fruit Monday, November 12, No School Tuesday, November 13, Pulled Pork on *WW Bun, Baked Crispy Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli w/cheese, Applesauce, Raisins High School Lunch Tuesday, November 6, Hot Ham & Cheese on Loco Square, Baked Crispy Potatoes, Steamed California Blend w/cheese, Pineapple, Fruit Cocktail Wednesday, November 7, Chili w/PB sandwich, Steamed Broccoli, Carrots/Celery/Dip, Raisins, Fresh Fruit Thursday, November 8, Fajita Wrap w/lettuce, tomato,& salsa, Refried Beans, Steamed Corn, Applesauce, Mandarin Oranges w/blueberries Friday, November 9, Deli Wrap w/lettuce & tomato, Steamed Green Beans, Broccoli/Carrots/Dip, Pears, Fresh Fruit Monday, November 12, No School Tuesday, November 13, Pulled Pork, Baked Crispy Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli w/cheese, Applesauce, Raisins

Manchester Local School District Breakfast Tuesday, November 6, Breakfast Pizza Wednesday, November 7, Mini Pancakes Thursday, November 8, Sausage and Gravy Biscuit Friday, November 9, French Toast Sticks w/ Sausage Monday, November 12, No School Tuesday, November 13, Breakfast Pizza K-8 Lunch Tuesday, November 6, Nachos w/Beef and Cheese, Raisins, Salsa, Refried Beans Wednesday, November 7, Chicken Patty, Applesauce, Lettuce/tomato, Green Beans Thursday, November 8, Cheese Pizza, Fruit Mix, Broccoli, Tossed Salad Friday, November 9, Fish, Fruit Mix, Carrot Sticks, French Fries Monday, November 12, No School Tuesday, November 13, Chicken Strips, Fruit Mix, Lettuce/tomato High School Lunch Tuesday, November 6, Nachos w/Beef and Cheese, Apples, Oranges, Salsa, Refried Beans Wednesday, November 7, Chicken Patty, Applesauce, Peaches, Lettuce/tomato, Green Beans Thursday, November 8, Smart Pizza, Fruit Mix, Broccoli, Tossed Salad, Pineapple Chunks Friday, November 9, Fish, Mixed Fruit, Carrot Sticks, French Fries Monday, November 12, No School Tuesday, November 13, Chicken Strips, Fruit Mix, Lettuce mix, Peaches, Tomato Wedges

Adams County Public Library

The Adams County Public Library is offering a new website full of fun, educational games and learning activities for kids K – 12. Kid Zone is a collection of librarian tested, kid approved links to online games, learning activities, and research tools designed to help children develop literacy skills. The games and learning resources available online through Kid Zone are many of the same resources kids access on the Early Literacy Station computers, available in each library. Kid Zone offers a list of kid-safe websites that help children practice skills in math and science, reading and writing, social studies and history, music and art, and research, as well as some just-for-fun games. You can browse resources by subject, by clicking on the icon that corresponds to each school subject. Hover over each link for a short description of the topic,

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focus, and age range of each resource. Use Kid Zone as a homework help tool, an early learning resource, or just a fun website that’s safe for kids! Find the Kid Zone by visiting our website, http://adamsco.lib.oh.us/kidzone, or by clicking on the Kid Zone link on our Catalog. Dive in to the Kid Zone, and explore, learn, and play! All November, the North Adams Public Library will offer after school events for kids on Monday afternoons, teaching about the lives and history of the early Americans. On Monday, November 12, at 3:30 pm, join us at the North

Adams Library for a behind the scenes look at the simple but arduous life of the Pilgrims. On Wednesday, November 7, at 10:30 am, join us for the next Family Nutrition Program at the Peebles Library, as we review the many health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and learn how to add more of them to your diet. This free program offers participants nutrition information, shopping tips, and recipes to help feed your family a healthy diet. We will sample a pumpkin cookie recipe. This class is sponsored by the Family Nutrition Program of OSU Extension of Adams County, and presented by Marsha McCormick, Program Assistant. Visit our Library Catalog online to browse a list of current bestselling titles available through the library. Use your library card number and PIN

to request items of interest to you. As soon as a copy becomes available, it will be delivered to your preferred library for you to pick up. Some bestselling fiction titles this week include “The Racketeer” by John Grisham, “The Twelve” by Justin Cronin, “The Panther” by Nelson DeMille, “NYPD Red” by James Patterson, and “Winter of the World” by Ken Follett. For help using the Catalog, call your local Adams County Public Library, and ask about the next Catalog Help Session. Library Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Extended Evening Hours: Manchester and Peebles, Monday and Wednesday til 7:00 pm North Adams and West Union, Tuesday and Thursday til 7:00 pm

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This Week's Weather Forecast

Wednesday, November 7, High 53, Low 34, Partly Sunny

Saturday, November 10, High 68, Low 46, Warmer

Thursday, November 8, High 54, Low 35, Partly Sunny

Sunday, November 11, High 67, Low 45, Mostly Cloudy

Friday, November 9, High 56, Low 47, Sunny to Partly Cloudy,

Monday, November 12, High 65, Low 44, Rain

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Cuffs and Collars Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers Southwest Ohio While patrolling the Great Miami River in Butler County for fishing license compliance, officers Schock and Ireland observed two individuals along the bank. As the officers made their way toward them, Officer Schock noticed that one of the individuals disappeared. The officers made contact with the angler that did not leave the area and checked for a valid license and asked about the other individual with him. The officers were told he did not know who the individual was, or where he went. Officer Schock and Ireland began to search the area for the other individual and discovered him fishing up stream looking back in the direction he originally was. The officers were able go to his location and Ireland made contact with him. As Officer Ireland was approaching him, the angler threw his fishing pole and stated,"You thought you had me. I’m not fishing." Officer Ireland advised him he was observed fishing and asked where the fishing pole was. The individual said, "OK, I will show you." The officers escorted him to the location of the fishing pole, which was in the weeds along the bank. The officers discovered that the individual had been issued a summons several years ago for the same violation. The defendant was issued a summons for fishing without a valid license. Southeast Ohio On September 1, Wildlife Officer Bob Nelson was on patrol at Ross Lake Wildlife Area and observed an angler on the west side of the lake. He went to check the fisherman, and while doing that he located a plastic Wal-Mart sack with a bait container and a receipt inside. The customer paid for one container of night crawlers, a resident fishing license and a duplicate fish-

ing license. Officer Nelson then went to the Wal-Mart in Chillicothe where the items were purchased. He met with security and they were able to pull up the surveillance footage of the suspects buying the licenses and bait. The personnel at Wal-Mart were unable to

get a suspect name based on the purchase, but did provide Officer Nelson with photos of the suspects. Officer Nelson accessed the license database and ran a search of all licenses sold at Wal-Mart in Chillicothe that day. The last two licenses of the day matched the time the suspects made the purchase, and the licenses that were on the receipt were the same type in the database. Officer Nelson was able to the get customer ID numbers and determined who the suspects were. Officer Nelson interviewed the female suspect, and upon further investigation it was discovered she purchased the items. She stated that she was responsible for leaving the trash behind and apologized. She was issued a summons for littering. She pleaded no contest in the Chillicothe Municipal Court and was found guilty. She was ordered to pay $55 in fines and $100 in court costs. Northeast Ohio While patrolling Killbuck Marsh State Wildlife Area, Ashland County Wildlife Officer Brennan Earick observed a vehicle parked along Valley Road. As he walked toward Killbuck Creek he noticed an individual fishing along the water’s edge. Shortly thereafter, he watched as the man retrieved a small pipe from

his pants pocket. The man appeared paranoid as he looked around before placing the pipe in his mouth and lighting it. He inhaled from the pipe several times before placing it back in his pocket. Officer Earick approached the man and asked to see his fishing license. After inspecting the individual’s license, he inquired about the pipe. "What pipe?" asked the man. Officer Earick stated, "The one you have in your pocket." At that point the man retrieved the pipe from his pocket and handed it to Officer Earick. He asked the man what he was smoking and he indicated "spice," a synthetic form of marijuana. Officer Earick charged him with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The man appeared in Wayne County Municipal Court and was ordered to pay over $400 in fines and court costs. Central Ohio On September 1, the opening day of early migratory bird hunting season, wildlife officers from central Ohio worked the marshes of Big Island Wildlife Area in Marion County. Marion County Wildlife Officer Chad Grote and Union County Wildlife Officer Josh Shields paired up to check teal hunters. They were hidden in the marsh well before sunrise. When the birds began to fly, Shields and Grote took notes about what they saw and contacted the hunters as they left the marsh. Shields issued a citation to one hunter for harvesting a mallard hen in a closed season. Grote issued a citation to one hunter that harvested a northern shoveler in a closed season. Most of the hunters had a successful morning and left with a bag limit of four teal. The two hunters in violation were found guilty in the Marion County Municipal Court and each paid $180 in fines and costs and forfeited their unlawfully harvested ducks.

From The Kitchen Of Pat Wylie Frozen Fruit Clouds Serves 8 1 6 oz. can orange juice concentrate 1 8 oz. package cream cheese 1 cup marshmallow creme 1 cup whipping creme, whipped 1 cup pineapple chunks 1 cup banana slices 1/2 cup strawberry slices 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 1/4 cup orange marmalade Gradually add concentrate to softened cream cheese, mixing until well blended. Stir in marshmallow creme and whipped cream. On waxed paperlined cookie sheet, shape mixture into eight individual shells with back of spoon. Freeze until firm.

Pat Wylie, Sandy Baker, Casey Rutledge & Stacy Kinhalt COSMETOLOGIST Mix fruit and nuts with marmalade. Let stand five minutes. Fill shells. Helpful Hints Ways to Reduce Stress -Change the way you look at things. How you view events may be more stressful than the actual events.

-Focus on concerns, not worries. A concern can be changed, such as setting the alarm clock if you need to get to work on time. A worry is something you can't do anything about, like getting caught in a terrorist attack. See more in next weeks edition.

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A great leader is one who never permits his followers to discover that he is as dumb as they are. A man was asked why he never married? He replied, "Well, I I would rather go through life wanting something I didn't have then having something I didn't want." A diplomatic huband said to his wife, "How do you expect me to remember your birthday when you never look any older!" George Perry

Where are the Hedge Apples Submitted by Faye Mahaffey OSUE Brown County Master Gardener Volunteer This year a "first" has happened at the Mahaffey’s. Instead of tackling the chore of tossing hedge apples over into the tree line (last year I tossed around 750), I have thrown over a mere three! What has happened to all those hedge apples this year? I have asked several friends who have Osage-orange trees on their property and they report a bumper crop. The Osage-orange (Maclura pomifera), is a member of the Mulberry family. It can grow to a height of 30 – 40 feet. This ornamental tree was named after Osage Indians, who made bows and war clubs from the wood. Its dimpled fruit resembles a very rough, green orange, and has been called Horse Apples or Hedge Apples. OSUE Bulletin 700, Ohio Trees, explains that the Osageorange is found distributed throughout the state, but does not as a rule occur as a forest tree. It grows chiefly in open fields and along fence rows. It was widely planted as a hedge during the last century, as it could retain animals such as bulls and boars. This was the first tree sample Lewis and Clark sent back from the Louisiana Territory in 1804. The oldest living Osageorange tree is estimated to be 350-400 years old in Virginia. The leaves are simple, alter-

nate, and oval in outline. The leaf tip is pointed. Foliage is a handsome and lustrous green on the upper surface. Leaves are 2-5 inches long and 2-3 inches wide. Foliage color is bright yellow in the autumn. Trunks on old trees are deeply furrowed and have dark orange furrows. The bark contains tannin and has been used for tanning leather. The wood is hard, tough and durable, being used largely for posts, sometimes for lumber, and fuel. Yellow substance from the roots was used to dye clothing and baskets. Now back to the mystery of my missing Hedge Apples. I have to admit that I have never noticed the flowers blooming on my Osage-orange trees. After some research I have learned that the yellowish flowers (sometimes described as clusters of green-to-cream flowers) appear in May and are Dioecious. The male flowers are borne in a linear cluster or catkin. Since the male flowers are borne on separate trees, it is possible to select for fruitless trees. Female flowers are round balls that are 1 inch in diameter. The female flower yields the globular, 2-5 inches in diameter, Hedge Apple. Since the trees bloom around the same time, the male and female flowers rely on crosspollination to help set fruit. Pollination takes place via the wind or by insects that carry the pollen on their bodies and feet from tree to tree.

Did we experience a late hard frost last spring? The blazing heat of the summer months has dulled my memory. Did "Mother Nature" cause my shortage of Hedge Apples? I will have to do further research before giving a definite answer. Or maybe I will stick with my favorite reply, "It depends". Be sure to mark your calendars for the November 15th gardening seminar at the Fincastle campus of Southern State Community College. Louis Mays, professor and librarian at SSCC, will speak about Edible Landscaping. Louis and his brother Tom maintain the Mays Garden at Lake Waynoka. All seminars are free and are held in the SSCC library from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. I’m finally getting the tomato cages stored away. The last of the leaves have finely fallen and we are ready to chop them up with the mower and add them to the garden and composter. I have some bulbs I need to plant before the ground freezes, how about you?

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Politics & Government Boss in Brooklyn, Brown Meets with Workers No greaterfreedom than being able to choose ourleaders AtandHugo Provides Updates on New Made-To-Order Production A building that had been a one-room I grew up believing that voting is not just schoolhouse was the polling location for our our right as Americans, but our responsibility. neighborhood when I was a young girl. It still There is no greater freedom than being stands across the street from the farm where I allowed to choose who will lead us. Your vote grew up in Clermont County’s Miami ultimately helps decide how our tax dollars Township. are spent. My mother would hold one of my hands My mother and father used to say that if and one of my sister’s as we walked across a you don’t exercise your right to vote, you farm field to reach the polling place on don’t have a right to gripe about the results. Branch Hill-Guinea Pike. Voting was done OK, that’s not actually the case thanks to the with a pencil. Sometimes our mother would First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. let my sister and me mark the boxes for her. But even as a child, I understood their point. “Be careful,” The officials we elect have Mom would say. “You a responsibility to be responhave to do this right sive to us. If we like what because I can only vote they do, we should keep U.S. Rep. once.” them in power. If not, we Jean Schmidt And so, the imporshould change course. R-Ohio tance of voting was We live in the best nation in ingrained in me long the world, and that’s largely before I was old because the United States enough to cast a ballot has the fairest voting system of my own. Since becoming an adult, I have possible. never failed to vote in an election. At this date, some Ohioans might be Next Tuesday, November 6, people weary of the political advertising on televithroughout America will go to their local sion and radio, as well as newspaper ads, yard polling places and vote on a broad range of signs, and bumper stickers. Tune them out if elective offices as well as state and local you must, but please don’t be turned off about issues. Unfortunately, fewer than 60 percent voting. of Americans who are entitled to vote typicalIf you’re unsure whether you’re regisly do so. tered to vote or where your local polling place My name won’t appear on the ballot this is, please call your county board of elections. time, and it would be inappropriate for me to Some Americans made the ultimate sacsuggest in this column who you should vote rifice to protect our rights. And the right to for in any race. select who will lead us – especially in difficult But if you are registered to vote, please times such as this – is something to be cherdo so. ished.

October Jobs Report

The following information about the unemployment rate rising to 7.9 percent, considerably higher than the 5.4 percent unemployment rate the Administration promised. Four years ago, President Obama was sworn into office after championing a message of hope and change; four years later, the unemployment rate is rising. He promised sweeping reforms that would boost our hurting economy, including a trillion dollar stimulus package that would reduce unemployment to 5.4 percent and policies to reduce the deficit in half by now. Today's high 7.9 percent unemployment and $16 trillion record debt show that the President's reckless pattern of spending, taxing, borrowing and regulating is

not working; the Administration's policies have failed by its own standards. Families in Ohio and across the nation are weary of the empty rhetoric. They are struggling to make ends meet amid a hurting economy, and the U.S. Senator current policies are not Rob Portman helping to turn the (R) economy around and create jobs for them and their children. Future generations cannot afford four years like the last, and Washington cannot risk kicking the can down the road any further. We need new leadership to implement pro-growth policies that will give our economy a shot in the arm, create jobs, and unleash the entrepreneurial spirit of the American people that has made our nation great.

In March, Brown Joined Workers to Celebrate New, Three-Year Contract and New Production in Brooklyn Plant U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Oh.) visited Hugo Boss to meet with workers and provide an update on a new production line at the company’s Brooklyn facility. In March 2012, Brown joined company workers to celebrate a new, three-year labor contract that coincided with Hugo Boss’ investment in the new Boss Black collection "Made to Order" program. The new program will allow customers to design their own suiting and shirting, as well as ties and pocket squares, in select Hugo Boss stores within the U.S. market. All “Made to Order” pieces will be manufactured in Brooklyn—the company's only manufacturing facility in the United States. “We know how to make things in Ohio. Our state has always been known for its excellence in auto and aerospace manufacturing, but Hugo Boss and its employees are showing how Ohio can lead in textile and apparel manufacturing, too,” Brown said. “Hugo Boss and Workers United have proven how management and employees can work together to increase productivity and create new jobs. Manufacturing is critical to Ohio's econo-

my, and I look forward to seeing Hugo Boss’ continued success in the Cleveland area.” Two years ago, Hugo Boss’ Brooklyn plant teetered on the brink of closure. With Brown’s assistance, Hugo Boss and Workers United agreed to a new contract that has resulted in a renewed life for the facility. According to Hugo Boss, since 2010, the Cleveland facility has achieved efficiency and quality ratings that are unparalleled in the industry. Additionally, the company has added 35 new manufacturing jobs since its reopening. Brown worked closely with Workers United and Hugo Boss to keep the plant open. In July 2010, Brown joined Hugo Boss workers to celebrate the ‘first suit off the line’ at the Brooklyn plant, which is the only U.S. suit manufacturing facility of the German company. Brown has also been a strong supporter of efforts to maintain the Wool Tariff Trust Fund, which levels the playing field for American textile and apparel manufacturers. The “wool trust fund” provides relief for U.S. suit makers and is funded by tariffs on wool imports. It encourages the manufacture of high-quality wool suits—like the ones made at Hugo Boss— and helps preserve American textile jobs.

Final 2012 CPIM Conference Held Ohio Treasury’s last 2012 Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM) conference today in Columbus, Ohio, with 196 registrants. CPIM conferences allow public funds managers to obtain continuing education credits, required annually by Ohio law. “The Treasurer’s office has had a very successful CPIM conference series in 2012, helping Ohio public funds managers stay upto-date on the latest news and best practices in the world of public finance,” said Treasurer Mandel. “This year over 870 individuals registered for our conference series. To date, an additional 76 public funds managers were able to take advantage of our online CPIM course library.”

The CPIM Academy allows public funds managers to increase their financial competencies in managing and safeguarding Ohio’s tax dollars. Participants can select from a variety of course offerings, taught by

various levels of education and experience of Ohio’s public funds managers. Modeled after the traditional collegiate structure, the course numbering series is designed to address fundamentals (100-level classes), as well as more advanced topic areas (200 to 400level classes). Guest Column As part of the Ohio Josh Mandel Treasury’s continuing (R)-Ohio effort to leverage technolState Treasurer ogy, online courses are also now offered. Seven online course options are provided by the Ohio Treasurer’s office for publeading professionals in their lic funds managers with fields of expertise. more than four years of expeThe Columbus CPIM rience. Conference offered 12 differThe goal of CPIM, as ent courses from basic cash stated in Ohio Revised Code, management to understand- is to enhance participants’ ing the finer details of debt background and working management. The courses knowledge in finance, are structured to meet the investments, cash management (including debt issuance and debt management), and ethics.

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Senior Living Quilt Block Senior Citizens PLEASE HELP US THANK JUDY NEWMAN. After 16 years of dedicated service to the seniors of Adams County and most notably the town of West Union, Judy Newman has decided to retire. Judy takes with her many fond memories of all those she has come into contact with and assisted over the years. We wish her only the best in any future endeavors. We will miss her immeasurably. Thank You, Judy, for everything! The West Union Senior Citizens will meet Friday, November 9th at 12 noon at the Senior Center (old hospital building) and then the North Adams Senior Citizens will meet Tuesday, November 13th at 6 pm at the Seaman Community building. Both meetings will be for their monthly covered dish carry-in dinner. You are invited to attend either meeting. A representative from Genesis will be at the West Union meeting to check blood pressure and blood sugar readings. PERI Meeting will be held on November 13th at 10:00 am at the Senior Center. You are invited to attend and receive updated information. Due to this meeting conflicting with Gentle Chair Yoga Class, the Yoga Class will be held on Monday, November 12th at 10:00 am. Veteran’s Day is November 11th. A parade is being held in West Union beginning at 11:00 am. Take time to thank those who have fought and remember those who have died for the freedom that we still enjoy every day. Walk with Ease participants have been noticing an improvement in their overall general health and stamina. They are walking farther than when they started back on October 1st and enjoy sharing laughter within the group and

supporting one another in overcoming obstacles with their walking program. We have a couple of oneday trips 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. Then, on Monday, December 3rd we’re off to Jungle Jim’s and East Gate Mall for a fun day out and maybe you can finish up your Christmas shopping…(or get started). Cost is $25.00 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. Bring a current heating bill, electric bill, proof of income, social security numbers, birth dates of everyone living in household and proof of US citizenship for primary applicant (birth certificate, Ohio driver’s license, passport, baptismal record, voters registration or a signed verification from another US citizen). At Senior Citizens our emphasis is placed on reaching the elderly, 60+, homebound and/or disabled. Guidelines must be met to qualify. We have applications at the Senior Center and an Out-Reach Aide available on Tuesday, 8 am–4 pm and Thursday from 12 – 4 pm to assist you. Set-up sites

are scheduled for Thursdays, from 1-3 pm on November 8th at Village Garden Apartments and November 15th at Timber Ridge Apartments. For more info and/or to make an appointment, call Teresa at 544-3979. Come on out and get involved in some of the activities and services we have going on every month here at the Senior Center. On the 1st Monday & Friday each month the Adams County Veterans Services are here. On the 3rd Monday we have Knitting Class from 1-4 pm. Each Tuesday & Thursday from 10-11 am is Gentle Chair Yogi Class. On Tuesday afternoon at 1 pm is Movie & Popcorn time. The Scrappy Quilters Club meet the 2nd & 4th. Wednesday from 10 am – 3 pm. Marsha from OSU Extension is here at 12 noon on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Each Thursday from 12:30-3:30 pm we play card games. On the 2nd Friday at 11 am GENESIS comes to check blood pressure/blood sugars. We welcome volunteers to help with any activities you might be interested in doing. Your involvement and input helps us to serve you better. Services and activities are FREE. It’s YOUR Senior Center. We want YOU to enjoy it. For more info: 5443979. KEEP IN MIND: We have some medical supplies (chucks, depends, bed pads, etc.) here at the Senior Center that we will gladly share with any senior who is in need of them. If you need any of the above items, or if you have any medical supplies or equipment that you no longer need, please give us a call at 544-3979 or drop by the Senior Center. JUST A THOUGHT: One of the hardest tricks to master is how to grow old gracefully. We hope for a long life but hate to grow old in order to achieve it!

ABCAP Senior Nutrician Menu Wednesday, November 7, Cubed Steak w/gravy, Oven Fried Potatoes, Buttered Carrots, Roll, Fruited Gelatin Cup Thursday, November 8, Chicken and Dumplings, Mixed Vegetables, Tossed Green Salad w/Dressing, Mandarin Oranges,

Biscuit Friday, November 9, Pork, Cubed Potatoes, LimaBeans, Peaches, Bread Monday, November 12, No Sevice Tuesday, November 13, Chili, Peanut Butter, Banana, Vanilla Pudding

In celebration of Election day, we are issuing our own Informer quilt block. The block is made from half and quarter square triangles. This block can be set together with ot without sashing and can be made in a variety of prints and solids. During the Civil War there were lots of stars and stripes in their quilts. Why not make a patriotic quilt of your own? this block can be included in your Informer Civil War Quilt Challenge Quilt or used in other projects. Don't forget to take pictures of your projects and send them in to the paper.

Dear Miss Needles Dear Miss Needles: I saw a beautiful pillow in a craft mall and the tag said it was Candlewick. What is that craft and what needles and thread do I need to purchase to do my own pillow? Sign me Why Knot Dear Why Knot: Candlewick or candlewicking is a form of embridery/hand needle work that is usually composed of a series of colonial knots. It is made with thicker thread, and a larger needle. Thread is made specifically for candlewicking and it looks more like crocket cotton than embroidery floss but is it a cross between the two. Usually I use a size 24 chenille needle and all six strands of embroidery floss. Sturdy cotton fabric and an

embroidery hoop and you are in business. Colonial Knot - vsFrench Knot - Before someone writes in and asks, the colonial knot is made the same way a a French Knot in embroidery. There are books at the library and there are free instructions on line, so have fun. Perhaps someone will send in pictures of their work to this paper. Dear Miss Needles: After one long year I finally finished knittinga sweater for my daughter. It is too short, although the arms and shoulders fit. Any suggestions? Signed, TooLong Dear TL: You can always add a few inches to the bottom of the project by crochet or cast on the bottom with a circular

knitting needle and add inches that way. Fringe and a cable swatch, a tie, there are lots of ways to add on and make it look planned. Good luck. Do you have a question you would like Miss Needles to answer? If so, please write to her at dearmissneedles @yahoo.com or via the mail in case of The Informer.

Salvation Army

Angel Tree Sign-ups The Salvation Army will accept applications for its annual Angel Tree program as the local charity gets ready to step its operations up for the holiday season. The annual program which provides Christmas gifts for the children of families struggling through the holiday - has been a success in years past, and with economic times still extremely tough for many in our area, this year's Angel Tree will be no exception. There are limited openings in the program. The Angel Tree program's goal is to provide children, age's newborn - 12 years of age with at least one new toy this Christmas season. Angel Tree tags represent area children whose parents have applied for assistance. These are the only dates for sign-ups.

Date: November 8th and November 13th Where: Bible Baptist Church 9840 State Route 41 West Union, Ohio 45693 Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm What to bring: Current Proof of residency: Must reside in Adams County. Applicants need to bring in pieces of identification for all adults in the household and of the child or children who would receive gifts; Social Security cards for all members of the household; birth Certificates for all children; and Proof of Income - including Unemployment, Child Support, Social Security and Food Stamps. If an applicant is not the birth parent of the child or children who would receive gifts, proof of guardianship is required. For questions please call Kathryn Thompson @ 937-779-9077. Or email at kathompson@ohiochristian.edu CHRISTMAS CHARITY The "miracle" of Christmas is repeated over and over again through the joy of caring and sharing. The traditional Angel Tree is an integral part of the Christmas scene, each year hundreds apply for aid needy families, seniors, and the homeless, in keeping with the spirit of the season. The Salvation Army endeavors to bring spiritual light and love to those it serves at Christmas so that the real meaning of the season is not forgotten. Angel Tree gives individuals and partnering corporations an opportunity to adopt less fortunate children and disabled adults and provide personalized gifts and necessities to those who would otherwise receive very little or nothing during the holiday season. Companies, business owners and individuals interested in donating gifts for the children please call for details! If you and your business would like to help, there are three ways you can do so:

- Adopt An Angel - Drop off gifts - Donate monetarily;

Anyone Interested Help by Donating or Adopt a Family this Year Please call or email. For questions please call Kathryn Thompson @ 937-779-9077.

The Informer - Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 7

Local Government

Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, October 22, 2012 with the following members present: Brian Baldridge and Roger Rhonemus. Commissioner Justin Cooper was absent due to a business trip. Clerk Diane Ward was also present. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the JFS payroll of $44,243.24 for pay period October 7, 2012 through October 20, 2012 upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea The board held a phone conference with W.B. Green representative Linda Jackson and Medical Mutual representative Melinda Brown to discuss the 2013 employee health insurance renewal.

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It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the health insurance employee share premium moratorium for the month of December for each participating employee’s amount withheld up to 12%. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the 2013 health insurance buy down from available funds within the insurance funding account. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the Super Med Share Plan quote as submitted by Medical Mutual and W.B. Green Co., Inc. as agent of record, for health insurance for county employees and officials for the period of one year com-

mencing January 1, 2013. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the bills. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the transfers, additional appropriations, and advances. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea Melody Myers met with the board to discuss an invoice and to request additional funding. Assistant Prosecutor Dana Whalen met with the board to discuss legal issues. E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson met with the board for approval of the Jaybird Road Phase I Project extension. It was moved by Brian

Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the extension of the time period for the Jaybird Road Phase I Realignment Project agreement with DGM, Inc. upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the following travel: Lisa Newman, Treasurer’s Assn. 2012 Fall Conference, Dublin, OH, 11/14-15/12, $490.00. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea Engineer David Hook met with the board to discuss the Harshaville Bridge Project, ODOT safety improvements, and 2013 cash flow. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to

approve the ODOT W3-1 Stop Ahead Sign Agreement at all necessary intersections that the LPA agrees to maintain upon the recommendation of Engineer David Hook. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the Harshaville Covered Bridge Rehabilitation Bid Notice of Award to Cooper Excavating upon the recommendation of Engineer David Hook. The official resolution of award and agreement approval will be made at a later date. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to adjourn at 12:05 p.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea

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HOMES FOR SALE HOMES

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.

R3 – WEST UNION – 1 ½ story frame home built in 1901, 1776 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, pantry, utility room, enclosed back porch, wrap-around front porch, new gas furnace, hardwood floors, new water heater, 16x24 2-story barn, .4 acre lot, former home of the last surviving civil war veteran from West Union, would be a great home to restore. PRICE REDUCED TO $43,500. R5 – WINCHESTER – Well maintained home with vinyl siding, 1300 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, heat pump, C/A, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, 2-car garage with electric & water, breezeway, swimming pool with deck, concrete driveway, front porch, 3 buildings, deck, white vinyl fence, nice landscaping. $99,900. 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.

HOMES WITH ACREAGE

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. 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.

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, 2year-old roof, tile floors, att. 24x24 garage, concrete driveway, front & side porches, large barn, 15x48 barn. This is a beautiful county setting. A MUST SEE! $319,000. H25 – MANCHESTER – 5.614 acres with 16x80 Century mobile home, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, gas furnace, new wood burning F/P, C/A, county water, patio, 10x12 building, 14x70 storage trailer. $49,900. H27 - WEST UNION - 2.8 wooded acres with 640 SF frame home, would make nice weekend retreat or fixer-upper, 1 BR, 1bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, cistern, septic system. $19,000. 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.

R31 – MANCHESTER – Frame home with vinyl siding in a nice country setting with beautiful view, 1200 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, full basement, new gas furnace, C/A, new roof, 2-car garage, garden spot. $89,000. H5 – WEST UNION – 2 acres +/-with 1997 Palm Harbor DW, 1647 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, new gas furnace, C/A, county water, 2-car att. garage, 15x40 barn, beautiful setting on dead end road. $139,000. 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

H1 – MANCHESTER – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2036 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, mother-in-law suite, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, C/A, county water. Home sets on 5.434 acres with 4 acres of woods. $105,000.

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.

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.

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. 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.

H41 – PEEBLES – 5 acres with 2005 modular home, 2025 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, extra-large kitchen with bar area, lots of counter space, appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, shed, security system. $99,900.

H21 – MANCHESTER – 25.77 acres with combination brick/vinyl sided home built in 2002, 2118 SF living area plus full finished basement, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, 2 gas furnaces, 2 C/A units, hardwood floors,

H45 – LATHAM – 1.6 acres with very nice 2005 mobile home (14x60), 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eatin kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, A/C, 2 porches, 2 buildings, beautiful landscaping, creek, located near Longs Retreat for recreation. $42,500.

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

BUSINESS

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. 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.

L15 – PEEBLES – 0.165 acre lot with old home that needs tore down, all utilities available. $14,900 – MAKE OFFER.

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

V7 - OTWAY - 79.778 acres with 25 acres tillable, water & electric available, large barn, great place for new home, beautiful setting. $135,000.

L5 – WEST UNION – 0.54 acre town lot, water/sewer available. $14,000.

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

VACANT LAND V3 – RARDEN – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING – 13.55 wooded acres, good for hunting/recreation. $29,900.

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, eatin kitchen, large barn. There is a total of 28.75 acres with approx. 15 acres of woods, Pizza Parlor is being built out front for year-round business is nearly finished, tractor & bush hog are also available. $168,000 with POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING.

8 - Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - The Informer

Criminal/Traffic Jessica L. Tyner, Milford, 76/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74. George N. Fitzgerald, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45. Aaron G. Bowman, Ludlow KY, 75/55, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Robb R. Sherrick, Lancaster, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Margaret A. Miller, Princeton WV, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Carlton E. Cooper, N College Hill, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Shad L. Williams, Athens, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Raymon L. Staten, Seaman, 69/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. Suzanne M. Latham, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45. Cassie Schumacher, Peebles, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Angela M. Curcio, Morrow, 79/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74. Christina E. Sears, Peebles, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Andrew Poulsen, Canal Fulton, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Barbara G. Rice, Goshen, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Leahanna A. Jones, Xenia, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Michele R. Lewis, Blue Creek, 65/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. Terry C. Davis, Glasgow KY, Failure to Yield Right Way, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. John A. Gallagher, Cincinnati, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Bennett Cooper, Cincinnati, Attempting to Possess Drugs, Fine $100, Court Costs $75. Christopher Spradlin, West Union, Criminal Trespassing, Dismissed per plea agreement, CRB 1200415 A. Tony Combess, Maysville KY, Possession of Marijuana, Fine $150, Court Costs $64. Josh Jodrey, Winchester, Physical Cont., Fine $250, Court costs $101, Jail 60 Days, 60 Days Suspended, 1 Year Probation. Tiffany N. Rolph, Seaman, Driving Under Suspension – FRA, Dismissed. Mary K. McCarty, Manchester, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Joseph R. Gillespie, West Union, 73/55, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Jerry L. Clark, Aberdeen, 69/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. Jonathon H. York, Peebles, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45. Melissa Bolender, Peebles, Child Endangerment, Dismissed per plea agreement TRC 1201521 A & CRB 1200348. Troy M. Fleckinger, Amelia, Drug Paraphernalia, Dismissed per plea agreement, TRD 1201561A. Heather Grooms, West Union, Theft, Court Costs $175, Jail 100 Days, 90 Days Suspended, 1 Year community control, 60 hours of community service. Anthony D. Hunt, West Union, Disorderly Conduct, Fine $100, Court Costs $93. Kenneth E. McComas, Manchester, Shooting a

wounded dog, Dismissed. Melissa D. Bolender, Peebles, Left of center, Dismissed. Troy M. Fleckinger, Amelia, 73/60, Dismissed. Kyle J. Simpson, Piketon, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Cortnee E. Shoemaker, Peebles, 67/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. Olivia M. Bess, West Union, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Ryan Laflamme, Fort Mitchell KY, 90/60, Fine $150, Court Costs $74, $50 Suspended, 8 Hours community service by 1-1-13. Eric B. Chappius, Seaman, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Brittany R. Harmon, Seaman, 56/35, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Montgomery Taylor, Otway, 75/55, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Peter L. Morris, Kensington MD, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74. Casey D. Needham, West Union, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign 4th, Fine $22, Court Costs $74. William L. Hayslip, West Union, Driving Under Suspension OVI, Dismissed. Michael C. Freeman, Manchester, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Brandon L. Stephenson, Blue Creek, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45. Charles B. West, Winchester, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74. Robin D. Lamb, Manchester, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Adams County Land Transfers James R. and Marilyn Fisher to Phil Hammonds, Manchester Village, $8,000. Clinton G. Kinhalt to Dennis and Tawna Nesbitt, 1.597 acres, Green Twp., $18,900. Mark Saunders to Rick Kessler and Tim Hawkins, 4.00 acres, Sprigg Twp., $6,025. Joyce Drake, Trustee, William and Alverda Blythe, Trust to Carl Dean Trotter, 124.789 acres, Monroe Twp., $112,500. Joyce Drake, Trustee,

William and Alverda Blythe, Trust to Carl Dean and Holly Trotter, 124.789 acres, Monroe Twp., $112,500. Citifinancial to EricWhite, 2.00 acres, Sprigg Twp., $55,250. Mike and Krista Piatt to Jeremy R. and Melissa D. Evans, West Union Village, $72,500. Jane Behm, June and David A. Kreitzer, Ona Belle and Charles Harmon, Martha R. and Niles Bennett, Mary Ellen and Wendell Young to Niles

and Martha R. Bennett, 13.833 acres, Sprigg Twp., $100,000. Ben F. and Loretta A. Baucom to 5/3 Mortgage, 1.227 acres, Winchester Twp., $40,000. Gregory Tipton to Citimortgage, 8.00 acres, Franklin Twp., $60,000. Jade Osman to David W. Henderson, 2.99 acres, Tiffin Twp. $79,000. West Ohio Conferrence of UMC to Quinn Chapel Church, 1.169 acres, Monroe Twp., $6,000.

Adams County Court Of Common Pleas MARRIAGE REPORT Chad Allen Chestnut, 37, of West Union and Jennifer Lynn Tedrick, 32, of Science Hill, Ky. Travis H. Baucom, 22, of Peebles and Kaleigh Michelle Harris, 22, of Portsmouth. William Paul Evans, 20, Stout and Samantha Nicole Fite, 21, of West Union.

Bobby Cortijo, 22 and April Dawn hanshaw, 19, both of West Union. Michael Shane Koenig, 19 and Brittany Dawn Cook, 19, both of Peebles. Darrell Wayne Justice Jr., 26 and Tameika Michelle Lykins, 23, both of Manchester.

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H-400// HISTORICAL HOME-CORNER LOT-Home dates back to the early 1800’s. Completely modernized while retaining its original unique character, 3,124 sq ft of living space, all original hardwood flooring, stone foundation, floored attic, clean and dry cellar, solid brick walls, staircase, 10’ ceilings, 4 fireplaces converted to gas, light fixtures and much more. 2.5 baths, 4 or 5 bdrms, a large beautiful foyer, dining rm, family rm, rec rm, office, large kitchen w/beamed ceiling, solid oak cabinets, jennair grill and gas stove. Hot water heat, central air, att smokehouse w/hand hewn beams, abundant storage built in cupboards and large closets. Private back yard with stone patio, mature pine trees and privacy fence. A detached 2 car garage with 320 sq ft of additional living space, ½ bath, a floored attic, and walled antique barn siding. Great potential for income as a Bed n Breakfast, apartment rental, or office space. One of the oldest homes in Southern Ohio. Originally built by George Collings one of the first State Legislators from Adams County, a common pleas judge, county prosecutor and local attorney. This home has to be viewed to appreciate this rare treasure. $189,500 HA-413// COUNTRY HOME & STOCKED POND! –DW with pen kitchen/family room, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, an att2 car garage. The Kitchen has an island and many cabinets. Master bath with master bath, garden tub, and separate shower. Situated on 5 beautifully landscaped acres, large minutes from Amish Community, on a quiet blacktop county road. Asking $99,000. V-622/ HUNTING CABIN & 21.19 ACRES-Great hunting only minutes from Shawnee Forest & Lodge, mostly wooded and some open ground, private location, electric pole there county water available. Asking $44,500.

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

Items For Sale For Sale

Wooden doghouse, manuel wheelchair and toolbox for truck. Call 937 549-1905. 11/6

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

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

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Eliminate your heating bills. OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Kelly’s Southern Ohio Classics 937-725-2431

Furniture & Appliances FOR SALE

Sacrificing Stair Lift for one person in need. Straight line track in new condition. 937 544-4042. 11/13

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

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

Local Company Hiring for Assembly in woodworking: Cutting, Assembly, Sanding, Finishing, Cleaning, Boxing, Assembly in aluminum: Pungh/Milling, Assembly, Cleaning, Boxing, Office/Shipping Dept.: General office, Answering phones, Sales, Computer Experience a plus! Packing orders, Shipping orders, Cleaning and Boxing items. Send Resume to: Job Opportunity P.O. Box 327, Manchester, Ohio 45144 or apply in person at 20 E. 7th St., Manchester, Ohio 45144 on Tuesday or Thursday between 9:00 a.m. - Noon.

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

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Land For Sale FOR SALE

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Adams County Court of Common Pleas CIVIL CASES US Bank Nation Association vs. Jeff W. Minton, Foreclosures. National Bank of Adams County vs. Tera Young, Foreclosures. Portfolio Recovery Associates vs. Richard D. Anderson, Judgment. Midland Funding LLC vs. Rex Rhodus, Judgment. C David Kelley vs. Lowe #A638009, Willard, Other Civil. Cincinnati Capital Corporation vs. Delmer E. Hicks, Foreclosures. CIVIL DIVISION Rapid Advance LLC vs. S. David Randolph, Affidavit, order and notice of garnishment and answer of garnishee filed. JP Morgan Chase Bank National Associates vs. Billy Parker, order staying proceedings filed. HSBC Bank USA vs. Mark D. Jodrey, journal entry confirming sale ordering deed and distributing sale proceeds filed. Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Frederick G. Taylor, motion, affidavit and order for examination of judgment debtor filed. JD exam set for 12-3-12 at 12 PM. Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Billie Gregory, journal entry confirming sale ordering deed and distributing sale proceeds filed. Citi Financial INC vs. Linda Edgington, confirmation entry of sale and distribution of proceeds filed. JP Morgan Chase Bank vs. Natalie Frasher, order vacating the bankruptcy stay and reactivating case filed. Fia card Services NA vs. Brock E. Caldwell, affidavit, order and notice of garnishment and answer of employer filed. Sarijane Jenkins vs. Robert H. McCart, journal entry filed. Telephone status conference will be held on 1121-12 at 10:45 AM. Bank of America NA vs. James Longhauser, journal entry filed. Telephone scheduling conference could not go forward, matter reset for 1219-12 at 11:30 Am, defendant

is ordered to appear, failure may result in contempt being filed against him. Vanderbilt mortgage & finance vs. Renetta L. Sowards, order to reinstate case filed. Matter placed on active docket. Freddie A. Merrick vs. George Fitzgerald, pre-trial order jury trial filed. Trial by jury on 3-27-13 at 9 AM. Freddie A. Merrick vs. George Fitzgerald, scheduling order filed. Final pre-trial on 313-13 at 1 PM and trial to jury on 3-27-13 at 9 AM. Freddie A. Merrick vs. George Fitzgerald, journal entry filed. The court finds the defendant’s motion not well taken at this time and the same are hereby denied. JP Morgan Chase Bank vs. Robin Hammock, Final judgment entry in rem filed. If sums due are not paid within 3 days an order of sale shall be issued. Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Joseph Fleshman Jr., order withdrawing sheriff’s sale filed. LVNV Funding LLC vs. David A. Wamsley, court trial order filed. Trial to the court on 2-26-13 at 9 AM. LVNV Funding LLC vs. David A. Wamsley, scheduling order filed. Final pre-trial on 130-13 at 11:30 AM and trial to jury on 2-26-13 at 1 PM. Steven P. Cacaro vs. PH Glatfelter Co, court trial order filed. Trial to the court on 6-513 at 9 AM. Steven P. Cacaro vs. PH Glatfelter Co, scheduling order filed. Final pre-trial on 5-28-13 at 11:30 AM and trial to the court 6-5-13 at 9 AM. Ivan Ward vs. Linda Glass, pre-trial order jury trial filed. Trial by jury on 9-30-13 at 9 AM. Ivan Ward vs. Linda Glass, scheduling order filed. Final pre-trial on 9-6-13 at 11:30 AM and trial to jury on 9-30-13 at 9 AM. Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. John E. King, Judgment and decree in foreclosure filed. If sums not paid within 3 days an order of sale shall be issued. Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Darlene C. York, Journal entry filed. Judgment for plaintiff. William L Shelby Jr. vs. Roger L. Strunk, entry granting defendant humana’s motion to dismiss is filed. Plaintiff’s complaint against humana entities is dismissed with prejudice, court reserves ruling on assessment of costs. William L Shelby Jr. vs.

Roger L. Strunk, entry granting intervening plaintiff humana insurance. Co’s motion to intervene and ffile its intervening complaint instanter filed. Charles Lunsford Jr. vs. Richard Campbell, administrative judge’s journal entry filed. Honorable David G. Sunderland advised the court he was cutting back assignments, court assigns this case to honorable R. Alan Corbin, it appears defendant has filed a motion for summary judgment, plaintiff is given 14 days to respond, defendant 7 days for rebuttal, non-oral hearing is set for 11-26-12 at 8 AM. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Larry Winterod, affidavit and notice of garnishment of property other than personal earnings and answer of garnishee filed. Old National Bank vs. Jeri Ellen Brannen, journal entry filed. Non-oral hearing on 12-3-12 at 8 AM. Diana G. King vs. Laurence Edwin Hill, judgment entry filed. The plaintiff’s are awarded judgment against the defendant. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Matthew Grooms, journal entry filed. The court hereby renders judgment in favor of the plaintiff as the defendant. Bank of America NA vs. Walter Messer Jr., judgment and decree in foreclosure filed. If sums due are not paid within 3 days an order of sale shall be issued. Miami Valley Hospital vs. Jessica Hoop O’Bryant, notice of voluntary dismissal, certificate of service filed. Bank of America NA vs. Tawnya Evans, entry adding party defendant filed. State of Ohio, department of taxation is made a party defendant. DOMESTIC CASES Tricia J. Siekbert vs. Roger Siekbert, Divorce with children. DOMESTIC RELATIONS Ricky Lee Looney vs. Rebecca Lynn Looney, judgment entry filed. The child support order is terminated. Stacey Bracken vs. Roger Bracken, magistrate’s order filed. Court continues suspension of sentence; matter set for hearing on 11-20-12 at 1:15 PM. Cathy D. Francis vs. Bruce L. Sumpter, journal entry filed. Service has not been perfected on motion filed. Counsel to seek alternative method.

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Adams County Court of Common Pleas Joanie M. Hacker vs. Kevin D. Hacker, judgment entry filed. Child support order. Mark A. Brewer vs. Tracey Brewer, journal entry filed. Status hearing on 11-212 at 9 AM. Brian Phillips vs. Loretta Phillips, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 12-20-12 at 12:15 PM. Monica Hendrickson vs. Robbie Hendrickson, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 12-20-12 at 1:15 PM. Jennifer Maria Howland vs. James Earl Howland, magistrate’s decision and judgment entry filed. Court dismisses enforcement motion filed on 1-13-13, no further hearing set at this time. Trina Rose Bone vs. William E. Bone, magistrate’s order filed. Case is continued until 11-20-12 at 12:15 PM. Renetta L. Sowards vs. Jeff Sowards, magistrate’s decision and judgment entry filed. Court reserves finding on contempt, hearing set for 12-17-12 at 1:15 PM. Christina M. Nehus vs. Jeffrey L. Nehus, magistrate’s order filed. The court reserves judgment on the contempt issues. Hearing on 1-3-13 at 2:15 PM. Valerie Brown vs. Paul J. Brown, temporary order filed. Plaintiff shall be temporary custodial and legal guardian; this is purely a temporary order; pretrial on this matter set for 1-29-13 at 1 PM; Court grants 90 day stay on any further proceedings in this matter. Robert P. Wolke vs. Toni M. Wolke, magistrate’s order filed. Obligor has been found in contempt as a first offender; 20 day sentence remains suspended; review set for 12-2012 at 10 AM. Clista Jo Kyle vs. Eugene Cornelious Kyle, magistrate’s order filed. The defendant is in contempt, jail sentence of 60 days remains suspended. Hearing on 1-3-13 at 12:15 PM. Aaron J. Copas vs. Crystal D. Copas, magistrate’s order filed. Court reserves finding today and continues matter for hearing on 2-7-13 at 8:30 AM. Monica K. Baldwin vs. Darrell L. Baldwin, journal entry filed. Service has not been perfected on motion of the agency. Counsel to seek alternative methods of service. Angie Lunsford vs. Gary Lunsford, magistrate’s decision and judgment entry filed. Motion of 2-15-12 is dismissed by the agency and the state. Randi M. Montgomery vs. Jason W. Montgomery, magistrate’s decision and judgment entry filed. The court dismissed the enforcement entry filed 8-2-11. Chris Thomas Travis vs. Dentinee Rae Travis, magistrate’s order filed. Court reserves judgment on enforcement, matter set for hearing on 12-6-12 at 12:15 PM.

Stephanie Stephenson vs. Charles Clayton Stephenson, magistrate’s order filed. Matter is set for hearing on the motion on 1-3-13 at 8:30 AM. Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Brandon K. Blythe, magistrate’s order filed. Arrearages have increased, money has been paid hearing set for 1-24-13 at 8:30 AM. Robert S. Williams vs. Shauntel Williams, magistrate’s order filed. Matter came on for review, payment was made, court reserves finding, hearing set for 12-13-12 at 8:30 AM. Bryan C. Nause vs. Jessica Nause, entry filed. Hearing on motion to change allocation of parental rights and responsibilities is set for 14-13 at 1 PM. Michael B. Cobb vs. Stephanie C. Cobb, magistrate’s decision and judgment entry filed. Shared parenting plan terminated: mother shall be named residential parent; Plaintiff shall have no visitation & child support is terminated as of 9-30-12; Plaintiffs motion for contempt is dismissed. Jessica Johnson vs. Daniel Johnson, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 12-20-12 at 1:15 PM. Melinda Zimmerman vs. Rodney Zimmerman, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 12-20-12 at 12:15 PM. Carla R. Brown vs. Kelly Jay Brown, division of property order filed. Joseph C. Lowe vs. Hannah Lowe, journal entry filed. Hearing on all pending motions of defendant is set for 12-21-12 at 10 AM. James Curtis Krumer vs. Candy Eloise Krumer, agreed order of dismissal filed. It is ordered that this matter is dismissed. George Graham vs. Lee Ann Graham, magistrate’s order filed. Court hereby grants motion of Lisa Rothwell to withdraw as counsel for defendant. George Graham vs. Lee Ann Graham, magistrate’s order filed. Parties must appear on 12-4-12 at 8:30 AM or case will be dismissed; matter is set for trial or dismissal. Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Jason D. Jackson, magistrate’s decision and judgment entry filed. Support order set. Alan Daulton vs. Buffy Daulton, magistrate’s order filed. Parties desire to reconcile, matter set for 90 days for review on 1-28-13 at 9 AM. Katy Lynn Hamilton vs. James Ira Hamilton, decree of dissolution of marriage filed.

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Marriage dissolved. Justin Collett vs. Tracy Collett, magistrate’s order filed. Upon motion to withdraw by Lisa Rothwell, court appoints Julie Steddom as guardian ad litem. Parties to contact and make appointment to meet with her. Anita Duffy vs. Ronald Duffy, Magistrate’s decision filed. Marriage dissolved. Anita Duffy vs. Ronald Duffy, decree of divorce filed. Marriage dissolved. Brian K. Crank vs. Katrina J. Crank, magistrate’s decision filed. Court appoints Julie Steddom to be gal: hearing set for 1-11-13 at 1 PM. Rebecca Mae Sparks vs. James Allen Sparks, entry filed. Court finds plaintiff without sufficient means to pay for seminar. Court orders shall not require her to prepay. Ms Sparks shall enter into repayment agreement, fees due within 30 days. Michelle Tully vs. Harley Everett Tully Jr., journal entry filed. Upon receipt of the plaintiff’s pro-se dismissal this matter is dismissed. Matthew R. Kennedy vs. Mallorie A. Kennedy, magistrate’s decision filed. Marriage dissolved. Matthew R. Kennedy vs. Mallorie A. Kennedy, judgment entry decree of dissolution filed. Marriage dissolved. John H. Brodt vs. Anne Brodt, entry filed. Hearing is reset for 11-21-12 at 12:45 PM. Amy Harmon vs. Shawn Harmon, decree of dissolution filed. Marriage dissolved. Elizabeth Bic Roush-Pence vs. Homer Ray Pence, magistrate’s order filed. This action shall be converted to a divorce. Hearing of 10-29-12 is vacated. Hearing to be set after service made on plaintiff. Elizabeth Bic RoushPence vs. Homer Ray Pence, temporary mutual restraining order filed. Parties restrained. Leslie M. Francis vs. Rickey L. Francis, temporary mutual restraining order filed. Parties restrained. Tricia J. Seikbert vs. Roger Seikbert, entry filed. Hearing on temporary orders set for 12-21-12 at 2 PM. Tricia J. Seikbert vs. Roger Seikbert, temporary mutual restraining order filed. Parties restrained. CRIMINAL DIVISION

State of Ohio vs. Sonya Couch, journal entry filed. The court finds it is without authority to rule on the motion of the defendant to stay imposition of restitution, fines and / or costs. State of Ohio vs. Carlie Zornes, journal entry filed. Hearing on judicial release set for 11-9-12 at 2 PM, warrant for removal to be issued. State of Ohio vs. Brandi Mullenix, journal entry filed. Due to extreme jail overcrowding and in coordination with the Adams County Sheriff, bond modified to $10,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Jason Stamper, journal entry filed. Motion for driving privileges upon release from prison is denied. State of Ohio vs. Clinton Waters, journal entry filed. Defendant’s motion for judicial release not well taken and is denied. State of Ohio vs. Donald Hill, request for dismissal of violation of probation / community control filed. State of Ohio vs. Donald Hill, motion to revoke community control filed. Hearing on probable cause set for 11-112 at 11:30 AM. State of Ohio vs. Donald Hill, journal entry filed. Full revocation hearing on 11-1412 at 9 AM. Nick Ring is appointed as counsel and bond set at $5,000 cash/surety/10%. State of Ohio vs. Terry Pence, journal entry filed. Defendant’s motion for judicial release not well taken and is denied. State of Ohio vs. Amber Fitzpatrick, judgment entry on revocation of community control filed. The court found by the evidence that the defendant had violated her community control and the defendant’s community control is revoked. Sentencing on 12-13-12 at 1:30 PM. State of Ohio vs. Michael Eldridge, journal entry filed. Due to extreme jail overcrowding and in coordination with the Adams County Sheriff bond is modified to $40,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Adam Henderson, judgment entry filed. Probation revocation withdrawn. State of Ohio vs. David Deaton, journal entry filed. Due to extreme jail overcrowding and in coordination with the Adams County Sheriff, bond is modified to

MANUFACTURED HOME DELINQUENT TAX LIST NOTICE Notice is hereby given that in accordance with section 4503.06 (H) & 5721.03 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Auditor of Adams County, Ohio, is required to cause a manufactured home delinquent tax list and duplicate in the aforesaid county after each August settlement. Within sixty days after delivery of the duplicate to the county treasurer such a list shall be published twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. And in accordance herewith, such publication will be made on November 13, 2012 and November 20,2012 for manufactured homes on the delinquent manufactured home tax list and duplicate of Adams County, Ohio. Notice is hereby given that all manufactured home owners were delinquent after August 2012 settlement can have the same withdrawn from publication by making payment to the Treasurer of Adams County, or by entering into a written undertaking (5-pay installments) with the treasurer, as provided by law. Such payment or undertaking shall be made prior to seven days before publication. The County's Treasurer's Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, except holidays. David Gifford, Adams County Auditor 10/30, 11/6

$20,000 OR, defendant to appear on 10-31-12 at 9:30 Am for sentencing. State of Ohio vs. William Hayslip, plea of guilty. Judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to amended count III theft, M1. Bond set at $5,000 OR plus conditions. Count I, II, and IV are dismissed. State of Ohio vs. Adam Hellman, journal entry filed. Defendant’s motion for intervention in lieu of conviction is denied: matter set for final pretrial on 12-19-12 at 8:15 Am, jury trial on 1-10 & 1-11-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Anna Pollard, judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant convicted of possession of heroin, F5, sentenced to 2 years community control, 100 hours community service, $500 fine, no contact with Jason Cummings, 6 months license suspension, complete RU program, pay costs. State of Ohio vs. Casey Jenkins, journal entry filed. Due to extreme jail overcrowding and in coordination with the Adams County Sheriff, bond is modified to $20,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Angela Lewis, judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant convicted of aggravated trafficking in drugs, F4, sentenced to 2 years community control, 200 hours community service, $1000 fine, must obtain employment and GED, 1 year license suspension, complete RU program and pay costs. State of Ohio vs. Timothy Schuler, judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant sentenced to 2 years community control, 80 hours of community service, $1000 fine, 6 months operator’s license suspension, complete the RU program and complete the recovery program. State of Ohio vs. Brandi RESOLUTION 2012-15 To rescind Resloution 2012-7 and forgive the balance still owed by the West union Fire Department. The remainder of this resolution may be viewed or copy obtained at the Village Clerk's Office at 33 Logans Lane, WestUnion, Ohio 45693. Tanya Johnson Village Clerk 11/6, 11/13

Edinger, journal entry filed. Due to extreme jail overcrowding and in coordination with the Adams County Sheriff, bond is modified to $20,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Marty Dotson, judgment entry filed. Specifications contained in count 1 and 2 are dismissed. State of Ohio vs. Marty Dotson, order filed. Count II of the indictment is dismissed without prejudice. State of Ohio vs. Marty Dotson, journal entry filed. Jury found the defendant guilty of trafficking in cocaine; matter set for sentencing on 11-14-12 at 10:30 AM. State of Ohio vs. Amy Satterfield, journal entry filed. Court will not favorably consider the defendant for intervention in lieu of conviction and same is denied; matter set for trial on 1-10 & 1-11-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Amy Satterfield, journal entry filed. Defendant tested positive for heroin; bond set at $10,000 cash/surety; matter set for hearing on 1-10-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Evelyn Bond, administrative judge’s journal entry filed. Defendant tested positive which is a violation of terms of treatment in lieu of conviction, matter set for sentencing on 11-6-12 at 1:45 PM. State of Ohio vs. Timothy Dykes, Journal entry filed. Court has been advised the defendant was transported from Brown County ODRC, warrant for removal is recalled and change of plea is reset for 10-30-12 at 1 PM, warrant for removal to be issued to the sheriff of Adams County. PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance 2012-6 to proceed with closing a portion of Washington Street from First Street to McArthur Street. Resolution 2012-13 to amend the official certificate of Estimated Resources - Water Operating Fund. Resloution 2012-14 accepting the amount and rates as determined by Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor. The remainder of this ordinance and these resolutions may be viewed or copy obtained at the Village Clerk's Office at 33 Logans Lane, West Union, Oh. 45693 Tanya Johnson Village Clerk 10/30, 11/6

DELINQUENT VACANT LAND TAX LIST NOTICE Notice is hereby given that in accordance with section 5721.03 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Auditor of Adams County, Ohio is required to cause a delinquent vacant land tax list in the aforesaid county after each August settlement. Within sixty days after delivery of the delinquent land duplicate to the county treasurer, such a list shall be published twice in a newspaper of general circulation the county. And in accordance her with, such publications will be made on November 13, 2012 and November 20, 2012 for delinquent vacant lands on the delinquent land tax list of Adams County, Ohio. Notice is hereby given that delinquent vacant lands in the list are lands on which taxes have remained unpaid for one year after being certified delinquent, and that they are subject to foreclosure and forfeiture as in section 5721.14 of the Ohio Revised Code. Owners of such lands can have the same withdrawn from publications by making payment to the Treasurer of Adams County or by entering into a written undertaking (5-payinstallments) with the treasurer, as provided by law. Such payment or undertaking shall be made prior to seven days before publication. The County Treasurer's Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Monday thru Friday, except holidays. David Gifford, Adams County Auditor 10/30, 11/6 DELINQUENT TAX LIST NOTICE Notice is hereby given that in accordance with section 5721.03 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Auditor of Adams County, Ohio, is required to cause a delinquent tax list and duplicate in the aforesaid county after each August settlement. Within sixty days after delivery of the duplicate to the county treasurer such a list shall be published twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. And in accordance herewith, such publication will be made on November 13, 2012 and November 20, 2012 for lands. lots or parts of lots on the delinquent tax list and duplicate of Adams County, Ohio. Notice is hereby given that all land owners whose lands, lots, or parts of lots were delinquent after August 2012 settlement can have the same withdrawn from publication by making payment to the Treasurer of Adams County or by entering into a written undertaking (5-payment installments) with the treasurer, as provided by law. Such payment or undertaking shall be made prior to seven days before publication. The County Treasurer's Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, except holidays. David Gifford, Adams County Auditor 10/30, 11/6

SEALED BIDS

The Village of West Union will be accepting sealed bids on the tear down, removal and clean up of the property located at: 219 Sparks Street, West Union, Ohio 45693 (West Union Street Department Building). This tear down, removal and clean up must be done within 45 days after the bid has been awarded. If there are any questions, contact the Village Administrator or Village Clerk's office at 544-5326. Bids must be received at the Village Clerk's office by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, November 9, 2012, at the Village of West union Municipal Building, 33 Logans Lane, P.O. Box 395, West Union, Oh. 45693. Bids will be opened on november 13, 2012 at the regular Council meeting. Note: The Village of West Union reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. 10/30, 11/6

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Veterans Day Services Manchester - Manchester High School Gym Friday, November 9, 9:00 a.m. Peebles - Peebles Elementary School Gym Friday, November 9, 9:00 a.m. and High School Gym 1:15 p.m. West Union - West Union High School Gym Friday, November 9, 9:00 a.m. and Elementary School Gym 1:30 p.m. North Adams - North Adams Elementary School Gym Friday, November 9, 8:30 a.m. and High School Gym 2:00 p.m. Adams County Courthouse Monday, November 12, 11:00 a.m. Speaker Jim Sandlin Parade starts at 5/3 Bank parking lot at West Union to the Courthouse lawn.

Thank You to Our Heros By Haley King, A 13 year old, 8th grade student of West Union, Exclusive student writer for The Informer. It's never to late to salute the ones that is fighting for our land. Everytime they're fighting for us, their own lives are at risk to save ours.

For the ones that are over seas fighting for our land . This is a thank you for protecting our land and us. Also, to the ones that has died trying...Rest in peace and God bless you. Hopefully the day will come for all of our heros to lay down their guns and our land will finally be at peace. God bless all of the guys and girls that is fighting for us or has before. You are our heros.

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Adams County Court of Common Pleas State of Ohio vs. Timothy Dykes, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to grand theft and safecracking, per stipulation sentencing set for 10-3112. Days jail credit, pay costs and restitution of $8530 to victims. State of Ohio vs. Timothy Dykes, Judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant convicted of grand theft and safecracking, sentenced to 15 months concurrent on each count, consecutive to charge in Brown County common pleas, case #2120117 & 20120237, 159 days jail credit, pay costs and restitution of $8530 to victims. State of Ohio vs. Andrew S. Mullenix, judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant sentence to 2 years community control, 80 hours of community service, $900 fine, restitution of $300, complete drug and anger management counseling, obtain GED, county jail from 12-21-12 to 12-13 and no contact with victim. State of Ohio vs. Kristina Grooms, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to trafficking in heroin with specifications, F4, sentencing set for 11-21-12 at 3 PM. State of Ohio vs. Nicholas Vasquez Sr, journal entry filed. Due to extreme jail over-crowding and in coordination with the Adams County sheriff, bond is modified to $50,000 OR. State of Ohio vs.Thomas Cook, journal entry filed. Plea hearing is set for 11-13-12 at 10 AM; sentencing set for 12-19-12 at 10:30 Am. State of Ohio vs. Shawna Evans, journal entry filed. Due to extreme jail over-crowding and in coordination with the Adams County Sheriff bond is modified to $35,000

OR, no contact visits at Adams County Jail. State of Ohio vs. Amanda Lamb, journal entry filed. Due to extreme jail over-crowding and in coordination with the Adams County Sheriff, bond is modified to $100,000 OR, no contact visits at jail. State of Ohio vs. Derrick Hackworth, journal entry filed. Due to extreme jail over-crowding and in coordination with the Adams County Sheriff, bond is modified to $40,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Destany Jarvis, journal entry filed. Due to extreme jail over-crowding and in coordination with the Adams County Sheriff, bond is modified to $10,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Martin Watts, journal entry filed. Hearing on motion to suppress set for 2-22-13 at 1 PM; meetings regarding suppression set for 11-28-12 & 2-6-13 at 8 AM; final pre-trial set for 3-13-13 at 8:30 AM and jury trial set for 3-25 & 3-26-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Stephen Gibson, pre-trial order filed. Final pretrial on 1-17-13 at 1 PM and jury trial on 2-7-13 & 2-8-13 at 1 PM. State of Ohio vs. Heather Snider, journal entry filed. Defendant wished to vacate current trial date and change his plea. Matter set for plea on 11-13-12 at 10:45 AM and set for sentencing on 12-11-12 at 1 PM. State of Ohio vs. Brandon Powell, order directing the evaluation of the defendant’s competence to stand trial filed. State of Ohio vs. Brandon Powell, order directing the evaluation of the defendant’s mental condition at the time of the commission of the

offense filed. State of Ohio vs. Brandon Powell, journal entry filed. Adams County Sheriff’s department is to transport the defendant to the evaluation at court clinic forensic services on 11-6-12 at 8:30 AM. State of Ohio vs. Nicholas Walls, pre-trial order filed. Final pretrial on 12-27-12 at 10:45 AM and jury trial on 1-14-13 & 1-15-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Stephen Gibson, pre-trial order filed. Final pretrial on 1-17-13 at 1 PM and jury trial on 2-7-13 & 2-8-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Jessica Darnell, pre-trial order filed. Final pretrial on 1-14-13 at 11:30 AM and jury trial on 2-4 & 2-5-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Steven Sturgill, pre-trial order filed. Final pretrial on 11-28-12 at 11:15 AM and jury trial on 12-10 & 12-11-12 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Brandon Kuhn, pre-trial order filed. Final pretrial on 12-26-12 at 8:45 AM and jury trial on 1-23-13 and 1-24-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Monica Delk, amended journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $20,000 OR, plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Lois Taylor, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 1-14-13 at 11:45 AM and jury trial on 2-4 & 2-5-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Rickey Bohl, Journal entry filed. Attorney Grimes is released from obligations and court appoints Val Lewis; matter is reset for 11-1-12 at 12:45 PM. State of Ohio vs. Dustin Ramey, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 11-16-12 at 8:15 AM and jury trial on

12-10 & 12-11-12 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Brandon Kuhn, pre-trial order filed. Final pretrial on 12-26-12 at 8:45 AM and jury trial on 1-23-13 and 1-24-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Taleah Bradford, journal entry filed. Plea hearing set for 11-13-12 at 10:30 AM; sentencing set for 12-11-12 at 1:30 PM. State of Ohio vs. Angela Abner, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 1-30-13 at 10:30 AM and jury trial on 2-19-13 & 2-20-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Nicholas J. Hackney, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 11-29-12 at 11 Am and jury trial on 12-10 & 12-11-12 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Jason J. Nehus, pre-trial order filed. Final pretrial on 11-27-12 at 11:15 AM and jury trial on 12-10 & 12-11-12 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Tina Allphin, journal entry filed. Hearing on defendant’s motion to suppress 2-28-13 at 8:30 AM; meetings regarding suppression 11-28-12 & 2-6-13 at 8 AM; Final pre-trial 3-13-13 at 9 AM, jury trial 3-25 & 3-26-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Tina Allphin, journal entry filed. Hearing on defendant’s motion to suppress is set for 228-13 at 10:15 AM; meetings regarding suppression is set for 11-28-12 & 2-6-13 at 8 AM; Final pre-trial is set for 3-13-13 at 9 AM, jury trial 3-25-13 & 3-26-13 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Anthony P. McGown, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 11-27-12 at 11:45 Am and jury trial on 12-10 & 12-11-12 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Samantha McGown, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 11-28-12 at 11:30 AM and

jury trial on 12-10 & 12-11-12 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Samantha McGown, journal entry filed. Due to extreme jail over-crowding and in coordination with the Adams County Sheriff, bond is modified to $50,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Carissa Chamblin, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 11-20-12 at 11:30 AM and jury trial on 12-10 & 12-11 at 9 AM. State of Ohio vs. Carissa Chamblin, journal entry filed. Defendant tested positive for suboxone, bond set at $40,000 cash/surety/10%, cash bond is forfeited. State of Ohio vs. Carissa Chamblin, journal entry filed. It is ordered that the bond be forfeited. State of Ohio vs. Christopher Abbott, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $20,000 OR, plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Christopher Abbott, journal entry – order assigning counsel filed. Nicholas Ring appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. Christopher Tolle, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $20,000 OR, plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Christopher Tolle, journal entry – order assigning counsel filed. Richard Campbell appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. John Patrick Conley, Journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $75 cash/surety, plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. John Patrick

Conley, journal entry – order assigning counsel filed. Richard Campbell appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. Christopher W. Patton, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $15,000 cash/surety/10% plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Jessica R. Lilje, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $20,000 OR, plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days, Tyler Cantrell retained. State of Ohio vs. Brian Carroll, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $15,000 cash/surety/10% plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Brian Carroll, journal entry – order assigning counsel filed. David Grimes appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. Joshua Corrill, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $15,000 cash/surety/10%, plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Joshua Corrill, journal entry – order assigning counsel filed. Lisa Rothwell appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. Tyler Hawes, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $15,000 cash/surety/10%, plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Tyler Hawes, journal entry – order assigning counsel filed. Tanya Drinnon appointed as counsel.

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HEALTH MATTERS Health Care Trends Impacting You Adams County Medical Foundation Gala Overview of payment trends associated with hospitals and physician offices as the industry struggles to change and become more efficient. Many of these changes will directly impact individual patients and their families. For example: "Thank you for your insurance information and choosing our office for your dermatology needs. All we need now is an advance payment of $75.00 and we can schedule your appointment. Please be advised that you will be required to pay additional fees prior to scheduling any follow up procedures or testing which may be recommended as a result of this visit." This type of message is being heard loudly across physician offices, hospitals and surgery centers across the country as patients confront the real consequences of lower insurance coverage and health care providers are forced to deal with the higher percentage of

uninsured and under insured which they see. It's a huge issue in health care as it is creating unprecedented losses with less than 10% of all billed patient fees actually being paid regionally. The losses threaten the ability of physicians and hospitals to continue providing care. While the example above refers to dermatology, it is a pervasive issue across all health care specialties and locations of care. What used to be referred to as charity care and bad debt is increasing dramatically as the recession and growth of higher deductible insurance plans forces patients to pay more and more of the costs out of pocket. In Adams County, we've been fortunate to have avoided this for some time while neighboring hospitals and physician offices in the region have moved to advanced payment on all but emergency services. Unfortunately, the rapid growth of loss in this area will likely lead to advance

payment requirements at ACRMC and associated physician offices in the near future. If you have any questions, please call an ACRMC Patient Financial Representative, at 937-386-3449, before scheduling your appointment. Patient Financial Representatives work with our patients and their families to assist them in better understanding their current insurance benefits as well as options for payments and/or payment plans available to them. ACRMC is committed to making your health care more accessible and easier to manage financially and that often begins with planning. Many care treatment plans require pre-authorization by your insurance company for coverage and payment which you may not be aware of. In addition, some services which are covered may require additional or very specific documentation from your primary care physician or specialist.

Thank You The Adams County Medical Foundation Board of Trustees extends sincere appreciation to the sponsors, donors, and volunteers of the 2012 Foundation Gala, Night at the Oscars. The event, benefiting women’s health, was held to assist with the purchase of a digital mammography machine for ACRMC. The Gala was held on Friday, October 12, at the Red Barn Convention Center in Winchester, Ohio. Over 250 people enjoyed an evening with a delicious dinner prepared by Hesler’s Catering and outstanding entertainment by Rosie Young, Sharon Campbell, and Kevin Leis and the Quartet. Master of Ceremonies, Don Bowles, kept the evening lively and was joined by Dean Brown who hosted the live auction. The live auction featured packages such as the “Little Black Dress”, “Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens tickets”, “Murphin Ridge Inn Get Away”, “Gatlinburg Area Escape” and many more high end packages. The live and silent auctions broke an alltime record bringing in over $11,000. Karen Hughes, Joyful Hearts Photography, captured the evening in photographs and RD Malcom, DJ, provided entertainment during the opening social and the dance which closed the event. The Gala grossed over $36,000 with all net proceeds applied towards the purchase of a digital mammography machine. The Foundation received a grant that pays for 63% of the cost of the machine but leaves approximately $150,000 in unmet need. Fundraising efforts are focused on closing this gap. All of us are directly affected by breast cancer. We have had it, will get it, or lost someone to it. It affects all of us. In 2011 and so far in 2012, ACRMC has done 3,574 mammograms. The statistics are staggering in that one in eight women will get breast cancer and one in four cancers diagnosed in the USA will be breast cancer. Digital mammography detects breast cancer earlier – therefore a higher survival rate. If you are interested in contributing towards the purchase of the digital mammography machine, please contact the Adams County Medical Foundation at 230 Medical Center Drive, Seaman, OH 45679 or call 937-386-3701. The Foundation expresses sincere appreciation for the outstanding support received from the community in helping us reach our goal. Thank you!

Adams County Regional Medical Center Receives Blood Donation Award

EAR, NOSE & THROAT DOCTOR COMING SOON TO ADAMS COUNTY REGIONALMEDICALCENTER Adams County Regional Medical Center (ACRMC) is proud to welcome Dr. Paul Conrad to its Medical Staff. Dr. Conrad is an Ear, Nose & Throat Physician who practices at Meadowview Regional Medical Center and will be seeing patients twice a month at ACRMC starting in December. Dr. Conrad is a Board Certified Physician in Otolaryngology, as well as Surgery, and has been practicing medicine since 1996. ACRMC will be taking calls for December appointments starting in November. You may make an appointment by calling the Scheduling Department at 937386-3451.

Paul Conrad, MD

On October 9, 2012 Adams County Regional Medical Center was recognized as a HEALTH COUNCIL-HOXWORTH BLOOD DONATION AWARD RECIPIENT.

The Award was presented to Elizabeth Pendell, ACRMC Lab Manager and Blood Drive Coordinator. Thanks to the hard work and participation of ACRMC staff and those donors who freely gave the "gift of life",the Health Council and Hoxworth Blood Center exceeded their 2012 community goal of 7500 units! Pictured from left to right: Colleen O'Toole, President of Greater Cincinnati Health Council, Elizabeth Pendell, ACRMC Lab Manager/Director of

Allied Health and Blood Drive Coordinator, Saundra Stevens, ACRMC CEO and James Tinker, Hoxworth….. Not present for the picture was Charleena Bess who worked very hard to help ACRMC achieve their goal of being recognized by the Greater Cincinnati Health Council for their number of donor units. Adams County Regional Medical Center staff would certainly like to thank each and every one who willingly donated and thereby participated in this achievement and recognition.

ACRMC OPENING SEAMAN FAMILY MEDICINE Adams County Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of Seaman Family Medicine on November 5, 2012. The new medical office will be located in the former Northern Adams Medical Center building at 17862 State Route 247 in Seaman, Ohio, and will be open Monday through Friday. Kim Miller, Certified Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine, along with Pediatrician, Dr. Donald Nofziger will be providing primary patient care to patients of all ages. Dr. Donald Nofziger has been providing pediatric care to patients in Adams County at Winchester Family Medicine since September 2011 and as of November 5, 2012, will be relocating

his pediatric practice to the Seaman Family Medicine. Dr. Nofziger is a trained pediatrician, with over 45 years of pediatric experience at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Kim Miller, a life long resident of Adams County, is a Nurse Practitioner certified in adult and family medicine and has been practicing in Adams and Brown County for 22 years. Beginning hours of Seaman Family Medicine will be Monday-8:00 to 5:00, Tuesday-8:00 to 2:00, Wednesday-10:00 to 6:00, Thursday-10:00 to 7:00, Friday-8:00 to 2:00. Appointments can be made by calling 695-1283 until November 5th and 386-0064 after November 5th.

230 Medical Center Drive Seaman, OH 45679

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