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AC Fairboard Tables Issue for $17K Grandstand Roofing Mess
Couple Charged for Death of Baby
Pictured is the BCI truck as they are processing the scene at 517 E. 5th St., Manchester. Pictured is the Grandstands at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The picture does not reflect the view what the roof looks like. The metal roof is not laying properly onto the roof. The Adams County Agricultural Society, Inc. met in regular session on Thursday, December 6, with Vice President Jason Hessler presiding over the meeting. President Robbie Crothers was absent. The Adams County Agricultural Society, Inc.has been dealing with a local roofer to repair the Grandstands from the tornado damage. Local roofer, Steve Jones, turned in the only bid to repair put a roof on the Grandstands. The Board agreed to Jones fixing the Grandstands and gave him a check for the total amount of $17,000 with two board members signatures on the check. The check was given to Jones before he drove the first nail. The roof is one fourth of the way finished. According to the minutes from the November 1, meeting in Old Business "Discussion was held on the Grandstand roof repair. The Executive Committee asked our roofer to stop installation on roof, because of the poor quality of work and improperly cutting the metal which is voiding our warranty on metal. He had been paid in full inadvertently by our accountant. Ronnie Fenton moved to put a hold on any decisions until we found out if material was paid and what options are available to correct. Nathan Vogel second. Motion carried." As the minutes continued under New Business - "Discussion was held on policy on contract. Darlene Anderson discussed needing to verify if contractors are bonded and carry liability insurance. Also, if we only receive only one bid then perhaps we need to find another
bid or at least an estimate to see if that bid is line with costs." The minutes also reflect that President Robbie Crothers informed the board that Jeff Newman will be retiring from handling our books as of January 1. In the meeting the treasurers report showed a balance of $27,297.07. During the meeting, the board went into executive session to discuss the Grandstand Roofing project. When the board came out of Executive Session a motion by Steve White to table the issue of the Grandstand and Justin Ross second. Motion carried. From that motion a committee will be created to look at other bids with the oversight of the Buildings and Grounds Committee and the executive Committee. Fair Board member Don Irwin said, If we can't fix the Grandstands Roof, then how will people expect us to put on a fair."
Manchester Hometown Christmas
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Wednesday, December 12, was a very emotional day as the Manchester community learned of the death of an 18 month old girl, named Jailynn Cox. According to officials the baby was found unresponsive in her crib at 517 E. 5th Street. The Manchester Life Squad and Police Department were dispatched at 12:04 p.m. Within minutes EMT's were on scene and transported Jailynn to the Meadowview Regional Medical Center. According to Manchester Police Chief Jeff Bowling, the baby was left in an over heated room. Jailynn was put to bed around 11:00 p.m., with the space heater approximately 3 feet from her crib and the door
closed. She was found at 11:00 a.m. the next day. Cox ran out of the house and a nearby mail carrier ran upstairs to attempt CPR. Jesika Case and Jeremy Cox were arrested early Wednesday morning and are currently being held in the Adams County Jail, Child Endangering a Felony 3. Other charges may be Pending. They are being held on a $75,000 surety Bond. According to sources the couple also has two other children. This now makes the third infant case in the past three years. John Moore, of Manchester, has been in the Adams County Jail since April 9, for Child Endangering.
Rep. Bubp Departs and Retires Colors
Rep. Bubp is pictured speaking to the Ohio House of Representatives.
Pictured: Lucas Smith, of Manchester visited with Santa inside the Office of the Mayor. The Village of Manchester celebrated their Hometown Christmas Friday evening, December 14. Children were able to visit with Santa inside the Office of the Mayor and receive a present. Elfs have been busy working on presents and wrapping them this past week. The evening was made possible by Heidi Huron and Annissa Grooms. Jennifer Smith helped with passing gifts to Santa, Lucas Smith Santa's helper, Gracie Grooms and Aaliyah Smith they handed out treat bags, Ann Church and family baked over 300 cupcakes and ran the kitchen, Mimi helping out all day, Melody Myers and Bobbi Grooms helped clean up afterwards. Joann Hilderbrand who has helped all week, Betty Pownall, Evelyn Polley who wrapped gifts and
Village residents celebrating the joy of Christmas together. Georgia Woodard who baked cookies. Neil Vance for helping for maintaining crowd control. Many indi-
viduals, businesses and clubs who without their support this would not be possible.
Rep. Bubp is seen rolling the United States flag and the US Marines flag. State Representative desk since he has been a Danny Bubp (R) gave a very member of the House. With OBITUARIES heartfelt and emotional speech the permission of Speaker The following obituaries are on last week on Wednesday, William G. Batchelder, the page 2 of this week’s edition: December 12 in front of the representative Retired the David Harlan Beam, Ohio House of Colors. The Ohio House of Mabel Mason James and Representatives. Fellow rep- Representatives erupted Ivo J. Rammel. resentatives gave Bubp a with tears and a Standing farewell as he was departing. ovation with applauds for a Rep. Bubp concluded service that he gave to his his speech with the Retiring district and to the State of of the Colors that set at his Ohio.
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Obituaries Mabel Mason James
Mabel Mason James, 83, of Seaman, died Sunday, December 9, at the Eagle Creek Nursing Center in West Union. She was born February 11, 1929 in West Union. She was preceded in death by parents, George Allen and Stella Lucille (Seaman) Young and husbands, Ray G. Mason and Paul Ray James, son Michael Ray Mason, step son H. Brent James, brothers: Mack Young, Kenneth Young and Hubert Young; and a sister Della Ruth Young. She is survived by two granddaughters, Alana (Gerald) Humphrey and Stephanee Mason, both of Seaman, step grandson Brent Paul James of Seaman, step granddaughter Bethany Humphrey and daughter-inlaw Judy Mason of Wayne Township. She retired from the former Adams County Hospital in West Union where she was Director of Medical Records for 33 years. She was a consultant with Adams, Highland and Jackson County Extended Care Facilities and was a consultant with Eagle Creek Nursing Center. She was a member of the West Union Christian Union Church and had attended Countryside Church of Christ in Seaman. She was a member of the West Union O.E.S. Chapter 246; American Legion Young-Moore Post 100 Auxiliary; and the American and Ohio Medical Records Associations. Memorial contributions may be made to Mabel Mason James Scholarship Fund, Attn: Alana Humphrey, 430 Tranquility Pike, Seaman, OH 45679. The funeral service was Thursday, December 13, at the Countryside Church of Christ in Seaman under the direction of Lafferty Funeral Home of West Union. Pastor Hannum Taylor officiated. The interment is at Manchester Cemetery in Manchester.
David Harlan Beam
David Harlan Beam, 64, of West Union, passed away Monday, December 10, at the home of his son, Christopher, in the community of Sligo. David was born January 23, 1948 in Maysville, Kentucky, the son of the late Harlan and Mary (Campbell) Beam. David was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda, in 2009, and many aunts and uncles. David was co-owner of the Ellis-Beam Funeral Home, and former manager of the Beam Funeral Home of West Union. He was a former Eagle Scout and Scout Master of West Union Boy Scout Troop 60; the first volunteer patient for Hospice of Dayton; member of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association; member of the American Legion Young-Moore Post 100 in West Union; former Cub Master of West Union Cub Scout Pack 260 and numerous other organizations. David is survived by two sons Christopher Beam and his partner Lee Long of Sligo and Joshua Beam of Adams County, three granddaughters: Alyssa and Katelyn Beam of Blanchester and Erica Beam of West Union, two sisters: Judy and her husband, Bill Ross, of Crystal Rivers, Florida and Jeannie and her husband, Gary Swearingen, of Jacksonville, Florida; former daughter- inlaw, Jamie and her husband, Ronnie Medley, of Blanchester; along with several close friends, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A gathering of friends and family was held held on Saturday, December 15, with a Celebration of Life service at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union with Mr. Randy Reed speaking. David will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife at the Moore’s Chapel Cemetery in Blue Creek. Memorial donations can be made in David’s name to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420.
Ivo J. Rammel
Ivo J. Rammel, 76, of West Union, died Tuesday December 11, at the Heartland of Portsmouth Nursing Home. Mr. Rammel was born September 30, 1936 the son of the late Leo and Elizabeth (Wendel) Rammel in Burkettsville. Besides his parents Mr. Rammel was preceded in death by a brother Julian Rammel, a sister Madonna Wilker and a brother in law Cletus Weitzel. Survivors include his wife; Margaret “Margo” Rammel of West Union, two daughters: Amy Rammel and fiancé Bobby Howard of Sciotoville, Melissa Rammel, one brother in law Martin Wilker of Montazuma, one sister Mary Ann Weitzel of Ft. Recovery, one sister in law Edna Rose of Ft Recovery, two grandchildren: Taylor and Gabriella. Mr. Rammel worked at Ft. Recovery Industries and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in West Union, Ohio. Funeral Mass were held at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Saturday December 15, under the direction of the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home with Father Les Schmidt brother in law officiating. Burial followed at the Schmidt Family Cemetery following cremation at the convenience of the family. Family and Friends are invited to the Holy Trinity Parish Hall following the services for a dinner at the church. Memorials can be made to the St. Vincent DePaul, St Joseph Conference 426 East Main Street, West Union, Ohio 45693. Friends and Family may sign Mr. Rammel’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com
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The Southern Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board will meet on Tuesday, December 18, at 6:00 p.m., at the home of board member Rodney Lane, 55 Ridgeview Drive Blanchester, for the governing board regular meeting. The Area Agency on Aging District 7 Board of Trustees Meeting will be held Wednesday, December 19, at the Christopher Conference Center in Chillicothe. For more information about time or other details, call 1-800-582-7277. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 4:00 P.M. to receive input on the Adams County Board of Developmental Disabilities 2013 Annual Action Plan. Copies of the plan are available by calling 544-2574, ext.25. The Adams County Children Services will be hosting the 36 hour Adams/Brown Foster/Adoptive Parent Preservice Training Classes in January and February 2013. Classes will begin on Tuesday, January 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Classes will continue to be held Tuesday’s and Thursday’s on the following dates: January 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31 and February 5, 7, 12 and 14, 2013 and will be held at Adams County Children Services/Wilson Children’s Home, 300 North Wilson Drive, West Union. Anyone interested in attending is asked to please contact Dawn Grooms, Foster/Adoption Specialist at (937)544-2511 to register for training. The training is free of charge. The Southern Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board Finance Committee will meet on Friday, January 18, at 8:30 a.m., at the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center, 3321 Airborne Road, Wilmington, to make administrative decisions regarding the organizations 403 (b) plan. If you need directions to this location or call 937-382-6921 Ext. #25 or e-mail so_aunversaw@mveca.org for more information.
Clerk Job will Impact Tax Payers Local Resident Writes As reported in the Tuesday, December 11, edition of The Informer, Adams County Clerk of Courts Gary Gardner, will be stepping down as of December 31, 2012. The clerks office will be open for business on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. When the clerks office opens, a signature must be on file with the State of Ohio for a signature stamp that goes on the titles. The stamp cost $1,000. The current Republican Commissioners Justin Cooper and Roger Rhonemus and Brian Baldridge will be making an interim appointment. However the departing the Commissioners Office is Commissioners Cooper and Rhonemus the first week of January. Paul Worley (D) will be joining Commission on January 2 and Stephen Caraway (R) on January 3. Commissioner Baldridge mentioned that the incoming commissioners have been briefed on the situation. Worley said, "I thank Mr. Gardner for his many years of service to Adams County, and I wish he and his family well in the future." The Clerk of Courts seat that Gardner was elected to by the voters is up on January 7. The Board of Elections released that Gardner reported spending $1,107.00 on his campaign to be re-elected and won, but then resigned.
Local Contested Campaign Expenditures The Adams County Board of Elections released information concerning local reported campaign expenditures: Paul Worley (D) reported a total spent $32,326.12; The Republican Candidate Ty Pell spent $12,970.18. Worley will be assuming office on January 2. In the County Engineers Race David Hook (R) spent $13,064.39; The Democrat Candidate Keith Swearingen spent $9,215. Hook was re-elected to his post by the voters in the November election.
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Join the Adams County Public Library in celebrating the Christmas season during one of these special events for children, at your local library branch! Come to the West Union Library on Thursday, December 20 at 10:30 am, to participate in our annual Candy Christmas Tree event! We’ll create candy Christmas trees, starting with a waffle cone as a base, and decorate it with delicious candy and icing ingredients. This fun variation on edible candy construction is an annual West Union Library tradition. Children of all ages are welcome. Santa Claus is coming to the Manchester Library on Saturday, December 22! Children can stop in and visit with Santa in person between 1:00 and 2:00 pm, just in time for Christmas. Parents are encouraged to take pictures. Come to the West Union Library on Thursday,
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December 20 at 10:30 am for the next Family Nutrition Program. We’ll continue to learn about the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables, focusing on eating a variety of colors. Participants can sample a green bean sauté recipe, and receive a dry erase board with a reminder to eat more fruits and vegetables! Children can participate in the Candy Christmas Tree event, while parents sit in on the Family Nutrition Program. This program is sponsored by the OSU Extension Office, and presented by Marsha McCormick, Program Assistant. Looking for more information about eReaders and tablets? Interested in borrowing library ebooks on your eReader or mobile device? The library offers thousands of new, popular titles as downloadable ebooks and audiobooks. Use your library card number and PIN to borrow ebooks using your eReader, tablet, laptop, or smartphone. Want help getting started with your new eReader? Watch for eReader Help Sessions, scheduled at your local branch of the Adams County Public Library in the coming weeks. All Adams County Public Library locations will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 24 and 25, in observance of Christmas, and Monday and
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In Memory at Christmas Time Pictured: The West Union Library Christmas tree was decorated by Girl Scout Troops 1457 and 2973. Tuesday, December 31 and January 1, 2013, in observance of New Years. The Library wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Library Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Extended Evening Hours: Manchester – Monday and Wednesday til 7:00 pm North Adams – Tuesday and Thursday til 7:00 pm Peebles – Monday and Wednesday til 7:00 pm West Union – Tuesday and Thursday til 7:00 pm
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In Memory of all of my family who have passed away, my husband Ray, all of my children who have left this world, Daisey Mae, Roy Francis and Jerry. A lot of years have come and gone, but I haven't forgot any of you and still love you and I think of you. Mrs. Elva Tolle
Christmas Remembrance In memory of Dennis Long who passed away January 19, 2011. We still think of you everyday and miss you so much. Each morning when we wake, we know that you are gone and nobody knows how hard it is to try and carry on. Our hearts ache with sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, Nobody will ever know. Denny there will always be a tear, a heartache and always a precious memory of the days when you were here. Sadly missed by wife, children, grandchildren, a very special mother-inlaw Elva Tolle, mom, dad, sisters, brother, the restof the family and friends. Mary Long
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Cuffs and Collars Field reports from ODNR Division of Wildlife Officers
Wednesday, December 19, High 56, Low 45, Sunny to partly cloudy
Saturday, December 22, High 45, Low 28, Not as cold
Thursday, December 20, High 51, Low 26, Chance of rain or Thunderstorm
Sunday, December 23, High 42, Low 29, Times of clouds and sun
Friday, December 21, High 38, Low 27, Windy
Monday, December 24, High 52, Low 31, Partly sunny
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newborn by supplying it with colostrum within the first few hours of life. Timing is very important, so having colostrum readily available is important. This can also be a case of seizing the opportunity and making the most of bad situation. There are times when calves are born dead, or are too weak
colostrum. Perhaps the mother is a thin two-year-old that does not give enough milk or the baby calf was stressed by a long delivery process and is too sluggish to get up and nurse in time to get adequate colostrum. These calves need to be hand fed stored colostrum in order to have the best opportunity to survive scours infections and/or David Dugan respiratory diseases. Extension Educator, Colostrum can be Agriculture and Natural refrigerated for only Resources about 1 week before Ohio Valley Extension quality (immunoglobulin Education Research or antibody concentraArea Adams/Brown/Highland tion) declines. If you store colostrum, Counties unfrozen be sure that the to nurse and do not survive. refrigerator is cold (33-35°F, There are other instances 1-2°C) to reduce the onset of when the mother’s colostrum bacterial growth. If the is not utilized for one reason or colostrum begins to show another. In a more positive sit- signs of souring, the quality uation, maybe the cow is just a of the colostrum is reduced. heavy milk producer and has The immunglobulin (very more milk that one calf needs. large protein) molecules in With safety in mind, if you can colostrum that bring passive milk the mother, take advan- immunity to the calf will be tage of it. Label the milk broken down by the bacteria, (colostrum) with the ID of the reducing the amount of mother and the date collected. immunity that the colostrum The following is an article can provide. Thus, it is that appeared in the Beef Blog important that colostrum be (Posted in Cow/Calf Corner) stored in the refrigerator for recently. The article was only a week or less. “Storing Natural Colostrum How long can the frozen for Optimum Passive colostrum be stored? We Immunity” from Glenn Selk, often answer this question Oklahoma State University flippantly by saying, "just as Emeritus Extension Animal long as you would store Scientist. This article will pro- frozen fish to eat!" vide more details about storing Colostrum may be frozen for colostrum and the importance up to a year without signifiof providing it to the newborn. cant breakdown of the A previous article about immunoglobulins. However commercially available this is one example where colostrum substitutes has improved technology is not spawned questions about natu- in our favor. Frost-free ral colostrum from a cow that freezers are not the best for lost a calf or from a dairy cow. long-term colostrum storage. An important factor that influ- They go through cycles of ences colostrum quality freezing and thawing that (immu–noglobulin concentra- can allow the colostrum to tion) is the age of the cow. partially thaw. This can Heifers have poorer quality greatly shorten colostrum colostrum while older cows storage life. Freezing have the best quality colostrum in 1 quart in 1 or 2 colostrum. Another very gallon zip-closure storage important factor is milking bags is an excellent method stage. In general, colostral of storing colostrum. Many immunoglobulin concentra- producers have had great tion is halved with each suc- success using the zip-closure cessive milking, therefore the bags. Use two bags to minifirst milking colostrum has mize the chance of leaking, twice the immunoglobulin and lay them flat in the freezcontent of the second milking er. By laying the bags flat, colostrum. Colostrum leakage the rate of thawing can be and premilking both adversely increased, thereby reducing influence colostrum quality. the delay between time of Purchasing colostrum from calving and feeding. The other farms should be done freezer should be cold (with caution. Diseases such 20°C, -5°F) – it's a good idea as Johne’s Disease may be to check your freezer occatransmitted from one opera- sionally. Much more infortion to another via colostrum. mation about colostrum use Cow calf producers are and transfer of passive aware that natural colostrum immunity is available from must be ingested by baby the OSU Fact Sheet F-3358 calves within 6 hours of birth Disease Protection of Baby to acquire satisfactory passive Calves <http://pods.das immunity. However some nr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsw calves do not have ample e b / G e t / D o c u m e n t opportunity to receive 1937/ANSI-3358web.pdf> .
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County area. Toward the end of the day, a hunter was observed coming out of a tree stand. While checking
the hunter, the officers observed an elderly hunter coming across the field on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Kiger checked the hunter on the ATV while Arehart checked the first hunter. Because of poor health, the hunter with Kiger asked for help loading his deer into their truck. He was hunting with his granddaughter and the doe was too big for them to move. Further conversation revealed that the elderly man had lost his son two weeks prior in a car accident. The hunter said it had been hard lately; his son was his hunting partner and had always been there to help him. Kiger told the hunter that he would be more than happy to help. Arehart and Kiger helped load the hunter’s ATV, gut and drag out the deer. Both hunters left with a thank you when everything was loaded into the truck. This reminded both officers how important family and friends are, and that deer
season is more than just about getting a deer. Deer season is about spending time with family and friends and the stories that are created. Northeast Ohio During the youth deer gun season Lake County Wildlife Officer Jason Keller was assisting Ashtabula County Wildlife Officer Jason Hadsell with a hunting without permission complaint. Two adults and two youth hunters were contacted in the field. While they were speaking with the four suspects, Officer Hadsell received information that an individual was chasing deer through a field with a pickup truck not far from their current location. Officer Keller responded and located the suspect. Further investigation revealed that he was attempting to chase a large buck with his vehicle. When asked how fast he was going the driver replied, “A little over 50 miles per hour. It was way too fast for this bumpy field.” The man was issued a summons for hunting with the use or aid of a motor vehicle. The two adult men were charged with hunting deer without written permission and failing to accompany a youth during this season. All cases are pending in the Ashtabula Eastern Municipal Court.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Maintenance Mechanic I Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled building and grounds maintenance activities.Requires completion of secondary education (high school or GED), plus one (1) or more years experience in the maintenance of buildings and grounds, or equivalent. Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver's license and remain insurable under the agency's vehicle insurance plan. All interested applicants may pick up an application and a copy of the position description at the Adams Metropolitan Housing Authority, 401 East Seventh Street, Manchester, Ohio between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday except Wednesday, beginning December 3, 2012: or may request that copies be mailed to them by submitting a legal size (4" by 9 1/2") self-addressed enveloped containing not less than $ .75 postage. A properly completed application must be submitted at the same address by 4:30pm on January 4, 2013 to be considered.
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Senior Living Senior Center Closed Christmas Gluten-Free: What does that mean? Adams County Senior Citizens Melody Stapleton, Director The Senior Citizens office/Senior Center will be closed on Friday, December 21, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Due to availability if you have any appointments December 26 – December 28, please contact our office as soon as possible to try to set up transportation. Our office will also be closed Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 to keep Christmas with our families and friends. Our office will also be closed on Tuesday, January 1. Happy New Year! MERRY CHRISTMAS! We here at the Adams County Senior Citizens wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and wonderful New Year. Enjoy your holiday “get-togethers” and share in all the laughter and love with your family and friends. Remember the real “reason for the season” and pass that along to the younger generation. Traditions are important to every family and children/grandchildren and even great (great) grandchildren will remember what you teach. A “Classic” way to bring in the New Year. On Tuesday, January, 8, at 1:00 p.m. our Movie & Popcorn feature will be the 1935 film “Top Hat” starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. This joyous musical features an Irving Berlin score and the classic duet “Cheek to Cheek”. Come on out and enjoy this movie with us, everyone is welcome! Almost everyone “dreams of a white Christmas” and while it is beautiful, sidewalks, steps, driveways and wooden decks/stairs need to be cleaned off to walk safely. While exercise is important to our health, shoveling snow has caused many health concerns, especially heart attacks and back injuries. If you have younger family members
who are in good health, leave that particular job to them. If you have to “do it yourself”, please “exercise” caution and remember to take frequent breaks, dress for the weather, cover your nose and mouth with a scarf to help you warm the air you breathe, and don’t try to do too much at one time. A little does go a long way in getting the job done while keeping you safe and healthy. Express Appreciation! With Christmas at our door step and we all know we’ll be receiving something from someone, remember to thank people when they do something nice or give us a gift. All too often we forget to acknowledge a kindness or let the giver know how that we really do appreciate it. In this “me” generation, the art of expressing gratitude seems to be falling to the wayside and the words, “Thank You” are not heard often enough. It takes only a moment to write a little note, make a call, e-mail, or make a small gift in return to show our appreciation and make someone’s day!! 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 first Monday & Friday each month the Adams County Veterans Services are here. On the third Monday we have Knitting Class from 1-4 p.m. Each Tuesday & Thursday from 10-11 am is Gentle Chair Yoga Class with the exception of the week of Christmas. There will be no Yoga classes on December 25 or 27. On Tuesday afternoons at 1 pm is Movie & Popcorn except on Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Scrappy Quilters Club meets on the 2 and 4 Wednesdays of the month from 10 am – 3 pm except for Christmas Holiday week. Each Thursday from 12:30-3:30 pm we play card games. On the second 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 information call 544-3979. Office hours are Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 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, voter’s 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. For more info and/or to make an appointment, call Teresa at 544-3979. 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, (still sealed in original packaging) please give us a call at 544-3979 or drop by the Senior Center. JUST A THOUGHT: Teresa Carr, P.R/Social Service Asst. Not only at Christmas, but all the long year through, the joy that you give to others is the joy that comes back to you.
Important Topics to Discuss Over the Holidays It’s the Holidays – and that time of the year where we look forward to visits and sharing time with friends, family and loved ones. It’s also a time when our Agency likes to encourage families to spend time discussing important issues that might be affecting Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, or other family members or friends. During this time, we encourage families to pay particular attention to situations where it might seem that a family member or special friend’s health may be declining. If so, perhaps they might need some help and assistance to remain safe and independent at home? Our Agency is here to help you find the resources in your community that can assist your loved ones with accomplishing their wish to stay in their own home. In addition, we are joining Eldercare Locator and their 10th Annual Home for the Holidays campaign. Eldercare Locator is a public service of the US Administration on Aging that is administered by our national association, the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). This year, the campaign encourages older adults, caregivers, and their families to use their time together this holiday season to discuss and become informed about strategies to prevent financial exploitation. The National Center on Elder Abuse partnered with the Eldercare Locator to produce a consumer
guide that is now available to help inform this discussion with seniors during the holiday season. The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is supporting the campaign by raising awareness for the issue and encouraging families to take steps to prevent finan-
the safety and well-being of older adults, such as our AAA7 Ombudsman Program, which can be reached at 1-800-582-7277. The campaign, which encourages older adults and their families to plan and be cautious, released tips to help prevent financial exploitation, some of which include: • Have an estate Pamela K. Matura, plan in place. Talk Executive Director with an attorney about creating a durable Monthly Column power of attorney for asset management; a living will; a revocable, or living, trust; cial exploitation this holi- and healthcare advance day season. You can review directives. the financial exploitation • Learn how to avoid brochure by visiting our fraud and scams at website at www.aaa7.org. www.stopfraud.gov/proAt the bottom of the home tect.html. page, there will be an ad • Consult with a trustand link to a copy of the ed person before making brochure entitled “Protect any large purchases or Your Pocketbook”. investments. There are several signs • Do not provide perof financial exploitation for sonal information (i.e. families to look out for, Social Security number, including financial activity credit card, ATM PIN numthat is inconsistent with an ber) over the phone unless older adult’s past financial you placed the call and history; confusion about know with whom you are recent financial arrange- speaking. ments; changes to key doc• If you hire someone uments that have not been to help you in your home, authorized; a caregiver or ensure that they have been beneficiary who refuses to properly screened with use designated funds for criminal background necessary care and treat- checks completed. Ask for ment of an older adult; and certifications when approolder adults who feel priate. threatened by a caregiver or For more information another individual who is about financial exploitation seeking to control their or to learn more about finances. home and communityFamilies that are con- based resources in your cerned about financial community and county, exploitation should report please do not hesitate to the issue to state agencies contact us at 1-800-582that deal with protecting 7277.
I have recently received a few questions about glutenfree diets and Celiac Disease, and wanted to clarify a few points. Celiac disease and gluten are inter-related. Celiac disease is a genetic disorder that affects both children and adults. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, about 1 in 133 people in the United States have Celiac Disease. In persons with Celiac disease, an autoimmune reaction results when foods that contain gluten are ingested. The gluten causes damage to the lining of the small intestine. This damage can prevent the absorption of nutrients in the intestines. The easiest way to think about what is happening in the small intestines is to hold out your hands and wiggle your fingers back and forth. This represents the movement of tiny hair-like projections called villi in the small intestine when there is no damage to the lining of the small intestine. To represent what happens in persons with Celiac
disease when gluten is consumed, keep your fingers still. This represents the damage to the villi and the decreased absorption. As for gluten, it is a pro-
ly to make sure the food does not contain gluten. And, great news! Some foods like fruits and vegetables are naturally gluten free. Pack a lot of fruits and vegetables into your diet to get many important Amy L. Habig nutrients! Some naturalExtension Educator, ly gluten-free foods are: Family and · Fruits and vegetaConsumer Sciences bles Ohio State · Beef, poultry, and University Extension fish (not breaded or made - Adams, Brown and with regular gravies) Highland Counties · Nuts · Eggs tein found in wheat, barley, · Milk-based items rye, and possibly oats. As · Potatoes, rice, corn, and mentioned above, in persons beans. with celiac disease, eating or Eating at restaurants, drinking anything containing work, school, and social gathgluten can cause an immune erings can be challenging if response that damages the lin- you have Celiac Disease. Call ing of the intestinal tract. It the restaurant ahead of time also can cause pain in the and read food labels before abdominal area. buying or eating food to be A diet free of gluten is the sure it does not contain gluten. best way to manage celiac disSome people who do not ease and help prevent symp- have Celiac disease like to toms of the disease. Talk to consume gluten-free prodyour physician or a Registered ucts because they feel these Dietitian before starting a foods may be “healthier.” gluten-free diet, or if you However, keep in mind that would like more information it is not necessarily “healthiabout eating gluten-free. er” to consume a gluten-free Always read the ingredient diet if you do not have Celiac lists on food packages careful- disease.
Reduce Holiday Expenses and Waste Let’s face it, the holidays can get expensive if we aren’t diligent about tracking our spending. There are lots of things to do, see, make, and share during this time of year. With a little creativity and diligence in tracking spending, you can have the same amount of holiday cheer for less “dough!” During the holidays, the average person will spend about$ 750.00 this year on holiday gifts and décor (according to the National Retail Federation). Think that’s a lot? It could be depending on your situation. In addition to the financial aspects, the holidays create a lot of “waste” such as used wrapping paper, plastic and cardboard gift containers, and food container wastes. We can all do our part to reduce wastes during this time of year. Many of the strategies for reducing holiday waste will also save us money. Consider these tips that are either “green” or will save you some green to try to keep your holiday waste and holiday spending down. First and foremost, make a list and stick to it. You will probably hear this over and over again, but making a list really helps keep people on track and curb unnecessary spending. In your list, include all the people you will buy gifts for and what you would like to buy for them; you can also include decorations and other items you wish to purchase. (You can always delete items from your list when you get to the store, but avoid adding items.) Identify how much you
plan to spend overall this holiday on items such as gifts, food, decorations, packaging supplies, etc. Break that amount down into separate categories and identify how much you would like to spend on each of those items and/or each person. Do some research to find the best deals. Browse
something now. Or if an item costs more than you would like to spend, and you know both members of a couple would enjoy it, give them the one item as a gift to share rather than giving them individual items. DIY: Do It Yourself! Make your own greeting cards or gift tags using cardstock, stamps, stickers, glitter, ribbon, etc. Make Amy L. Habig Extension Educator, your own gift wrap out Family and of newspaper, colored construction paper, fabConsumer Sciences Ohio State ric, reused wrapping University Extension paper, or old shopping - Adams, Brown and bags. Decorate your homemade wrapping Highland Counties paper with stamps, the internet, sale ads, or in- stickers, pictures from last store signs for the best deal years’ holiday cards, ribbons, on something you wish to and other items around your buy. You could also call the house. Let your kids draw stores before heading over their own pictures on the there to see how much they wrapping paper or your are currently charging for a greeting cards. Use items specific item. from nature like acorns, You can opt to make a holly, or berries for centergift or offer a service as a pieces or decorations. gift. Homemade gifts are Carpool with friends or sometimes more special than family when you go on shopsomething bought at the ping trips, especially if the store. CDs, scrapbooks, knit- stores are farther away. This ted scarves, and baked goods can save you gas and reduce are several examples. Many emissions. people will appreciate a servWhen having holiday ice, such as babysitting, gatherings, try to produce preparing a meal for them, less waste. Consider using dance lessons, or teaching food containers or decorathem a new skill like sewing tions that can be used again instead of a store-bought gift. instead of buying new ones Split the cost of an item each year and make sure to with someone else, or buy set out recycling bins so your the item for a couple. If an guests can recycle their botitem costs more than you tles, cans, and plastics! would like to spend, see if Please feel free to call friends or family members Ohio State Extension at 937will split the cost of an item 393-1918 for more holiday with you. They will proba- money-saving ideas. Enjoy bly appreciate spitting the this opportunity to be creative; cost of an item because they we hope it will save you some won’t have to search for “dough!”
Health Care Trends Impacting You 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 937-3863449, 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.
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Politics & Government House Concurs on Two Terry Johnson Bills Chasing Higher Spending With Pseudoephedrine Tracking Bill and Jonathan Etterling Memorial Highway now Head to Governor’s Desk The Ohio House of Representatives concurred on two bills: one which name various memorial highways and another which implements a better pseudoephedrine tracking system. Sponsored by State Representatives Terry Johnson (R) and Danny Bubp (R), House Bill 334 requires retailers and distributors of the drugs to participate in an electronic tracking system of the products through the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx). It also allows the state’s attorney general to enter into an agreement with National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, which administers the exchange, so that the information can be used by state and local law enforcement to identify those who seek to manufacture meth. In addition to the provision cracking down on meth, an amendment was added in the Senate at the request of Attorney General Mike DeWine to ban new types of
bath salts that are beginning to emerge. The legislature passed House Bill 64 last year which made it illegal to sell K2 spice and bath salts, but illegal drug manufacturers have changed the formulas enough to skirt existing
harmful drugs without legal consequences. HB 334 also makes it a lot harder for meth dealers to get a key ingredient, but it still allows our citizens to obtain their cold medicine when they need it. This bill will allow our law enforcement to identify meth dealers and act Guest Column quickly to stop them, and State I’m thrilled to see it Representative pass.” Terry Johnson The House also conR-Ohio curred on House Bill 325 which names several memorial highways. Among the highways to be named is the “U.S.M.C. LCpl Etterling GUEST COLUMN Jonathan Highway” R e p r e s e n t a t i v e Memorial which will be located Danny Bubp near Wheelersburg along R-Ohio US Route 52. “Jonathan Etterling was an inspiration to the community,” said Johnson. law. House Bill 334 aims to “Even before he served our stop the next wave of illegal country, he was a servant at drugs before they become heart. He meant more than widely used. words can express to his “This venture has been family, his school, and to the an extraordinary coordinated community of Wheelersburg. effort by the General I’m very pleased we were Assembly and the Attorney able to pass this legislation to General,” said name this stretch of road Representative Johnson. commemorating him.” “This bill gets one step ahead Both bills now head to of clever chemists who are the Governor’s desk for his trying to find ways to sell signature.
New Business Filing Figures for November 2012
Secretary of State Jon Husted announced that 6,358 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in November 2012. These numbers are down slightly compared to November 2011, in which 6,663 new entities filed with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State’s office has assisted with 81,093 new business filings to date in 2012 (January-November). This is an increase from the same time period last year, in which there were 76,138 new business filings. Though the most visible role of the Secretary of State is that of chief elections officer, the office is also the first stop for individuals or companies who want to file and start a business in Ohio. While recog-
nizing these numbers can’t provide a complete picture of Ohio’s jobs climate, they are an important indicator of economic activity that Secretary Husted hopes will add to the discussion of how to improve the GUEST state’s overall climate COLUMN for business. Secretary of NOTE: New State business filings are John Husted classified as forms filed R-Ohio with the Ohio Secretary of State that declare the formation of a business entity, including for-profit, non-profit and professional corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships. Filing as a business in Ohio does not guarantee the company will begin operations, be profitable or create jobs.
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Higher Taxes Won’t Solve Our Debt
In the debate over avoiding the “fiscal cliff,” an important point has been forgotten: when it comes to solving our debt, government spending is the problem that must be addressed. Republicans have offered a balanced, progrowth solution that would avert the fiscal cliff by making needed spending cuts and reforming our tax code in ways the president previously supported. This kind of plan – backed by a majority of the American people in survey after survey – would help address our debt and pave the way for long-term job growth. President Obama and Democrats, on the other hand, want to punish small
in (blue), and compares that with recent and projected spending trajectory (red). As you can see, if the president gets his tax hikes, we still face a mountain of spending-driven debt. Even Democrats like Erskine Bowles admit, “We have to cut spendGuest Column ing.” As said on CBS John Boehner Face the Nation, “Even (R) 8th District if you raise the top rates Ohio, Speaker of back to the Clinton the United States rates, that only creates House of about $400 billion over Representatives. 10 years. That's $40 billion a year. We have a trillion dollar a year The chart above – pre- deficit.” Spending is the probpared by Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) and the lem. Republicans want to House Budget Committee make needed spending – shows what happens to cuts; Democrats are silent. projected levels of tax rev- And that’s why there’s still enue (green) if President no agreement on averting Obama’s tax increases kick the fiscal cliff. businesses with higher tax rates while increasing spending. The president has demanded as much as four times in tax hikes versus spending cuts, which are dwarfed by new ‘stimulus.’ This isn’t balanced. And it won’t do any good.
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Local Government
Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, December 3, 2012, with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Justin Cooper, and Roger Rhonemus. Clerk Diane Ward was also present. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: All yeas EMS Director Etta Sparks met with the board to submit the Squad Run report and radio upgrade to narrow band. Sally Hayslip met with the board to discuss the walk through for the heating & lighting bid, damages done to the jail facility by prisoners, and training in Lucas County for the new HVAC system. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the bills. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Justin
Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the transfers and additional appropriations. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the JFS payroll of $44,273.60 for pay period November 18, 2012 through December 1, 2012 upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the JFS Engagement Agreement with Motivational Humorist Kay Frances upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the 2013 Adams County Jail Housing agreements for the following entities: Village of West Union, Village of Winchester, Village of
Manchester, Village of Seaman, Village of Peebles, Highland County, and Brown County. Vote: All yeas. 9-1-1 Director Donnie Swayne met with the board to discuss the new narrow banding for radios. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to recess at 9:24 a.m. in order for the board to attend the Adams Clermont Solid Waste meeting in Clermont County. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to reconvene at 2:38 p.m. Vote: All yeas. The O.S.U. Extension Multi-County meeting was conducted at 2:40 p.m. Those present for the session were as follows: Ken Davis, Highland County Support Committee, Dr. Beverly Kelbaugh, O.S.U. Extension South Central Regional Director, Amy
Habig, O.S.U. Extension Family Consumer Science Educator, David Dugan O.S.U. Extension Ag Educator, Carolyn Belczyk, O.S.U. Extension Adams County Extension Director, Highland County Commissioners Tom Horst and Shane Wilkin, and Brown County Commissioner Ralph Jennings. The purpose of the session was to discuss the collaborative funding commitment agreements with Adams, Brown, and Highland Counties for provision of services to the 2013 O.S.U. Extension and 4-H programs. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the FAA Programming SF424 Vision-100 FY13. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the FAA Airport Capital Improvement Program FY
14-23. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to enter into Executive Session at 4:06 p.m. with Clerk of Courts Gary Gardner to discuss personnel. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, yea, Rhonemus, yea. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to reconvene at 4:17 p.m. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to enter into Executive Session at 4:19 p.m. with E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson to discuss personnel. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, yea, Rhonemus, yea. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to reconvene at 4:28 p.m. Vote: All yeas. E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson met with the board to discuss personnel,
Jaybird Road Project, Wellness Program, Downtown Revitalization Program, Sunshine Ridge Waterline Project, CDBG funding, and the Village of West Union Sidewalk Project. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the Barnes Sewer OWDA pay request #24 to Distel Construction, Inc. in the amount of $184,330.58 upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the Community Development Block Grant Sunshine Ridge Waterline Grant Agreement upon the request of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to adjourn at 5:15 p.m. Vote: All yeas.
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HOMES FOR SALE HOMES
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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.
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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. F19 – PEEBLES – 108.49 acre farm with approve 41 tillable acres & 66 acres of woods, 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding built in 1978, 1411 SF living area, basement, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, 2 gas wall heaters, gas F/P, wood furnace. 76x40 barn. 30x20 barn, 28x20 barn, 36x26 corn crib, public water, creek, lots of wildlife. $239,000. BUILDING LOTS
L13 - SEAMAN - 2 town lots with all utilities available. $8,995. L15 – PEEBLES – 0.165 acre lot with old home that needs tore down, all utilities available. $14,900 – MAKE OFFER. VACANT LAND V3 – RARDEN – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING – 13.55 wooded acres, good for hunting/recreation. $29,900.
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.
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.
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Adams County Court of Common Pleas DOMESTIC CASES Charles Gravely vs. Sarah Gravely, divorce with children. Kimberly D. McCann vs. Gary L. McCann, divorce with children. Christopher A. Miller vs. Christy A. Miller, divorce without children. State of West Virginia vs. Dylan Jones Pugh, foreign support order. DOMESTIC RELATIONS Thelma Evans vs. Randy Evans, judgment entry filed. Child support order. Joannie M. Grooms vs. Jason W. Grooms, judgment entry filed. Child support order. Mark A. Brewer vs. Tracey Brewer, magistrate's decision and judgment entry filed. The court over rules the objections of the obligee and the current support order shall continue. The objections are dismissed. Timothy M. Staten vs. Amy L. Staten, magistrate's decision filed. Motion to modify is over ruled. Timothy M. Staten vs. Amy L. Staten, judgment entry filed. Motion to modify is over ruled. Robert Darin Rader vs. Jennifer Lynn Rader, notice of hearing & order to appear filed. Both parties are to appear on 1-10-13 at 10:30 am. Alison Tener vs. Ronnie Tener, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 1-10-13 at 9:30 am. Olivia L. Dunn vs. Franke T. Dunn Jr., notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 1-13-13 at 10:30 am. Rebecca Bryant vs. Scott J. Bryant, judgment entry filed. Guardian Ad Litem fees to be released. Jay Boldman vs. Amanda Boldman, judgment entry filed. Child support order. Kelly A. Edwards vs. James C. Edwards, magistrate's order filed. Case is continued for the parties to settle the case. Final pre-trial conference on 1-15-13 at 9:30 am and full day trial on 3-5-13 at 9 am. Katy Lynn Hamilton vs. James Ira Hamilton, judgment entry filed. It is ordered that the accumulated child support arrearage and administrative fee arrearage of the defendant in juvenile cases are transferred. Justin Collett vs. Tracy Collett, faxed entry filed. Matter will be heard 12-1212 at 10 am for pre-trial, guardian Ad Litem is not required to attend. Alyssa Winterod vs. Larry L. Winterod Jr., magistrate's order filed. Case is continued to 2-19-13 at 1 pm, Mr. Winterod to complete parenting seminar. Rebecca Mae Sparks vs. James Allen Sparks, magistrate's order filed. Case is set for an uncontested hearing on 2-15-13 at 11 am. Christina L.M. Griffin vs. Water C. Griffin III, magistrate's decision filed. Marriage dissolved. Christina L.M. Griffin vs. Water C. Griffin III, judgment entry and decree of divorce filed. marriage dissolved. Tracy Allen Pollard vs. Lyn Daniella Pollard, magistrate's decision filed. mar-
riage dissolved. Tracy Allen Pollard vs. Lyn Daniella Pollard, judgment entry of divorce filed. Marriage dissolved. Richard E. Osborne vs. Themla Louise Myers, temporary restraining order filed. Parties restrained. Kimberly D. McCann vs. Gary L. McCann, judgment entry filed. Hearing on temporary orders is set for 114-13 at 9:30 am. Kimberly D. McCann vs. Gary L. McCann, mutual restraining order filed. Parties restrained. CIVIL CASES Discover Bank vs. Jennie Marlene Fraley, judgment. H&S Financial INC vs. Joshua Kingsland, judgment. First State Bank of Adams County vs. Riddle & Rhymes LLC, foreclosures. Steven M. Kemper vs. Donna Williams, civil protection order. Bank of America NA vs. Michael B. Cobb, foreclosures. Michael Hall vs. Herb Erwin, judgment. CIVIL DIVISION Renee Estep vs. Village of West Union, entry filed. Status conference is postponed until 1-15-13 at 11:45 pm. American Family Insurance Company vs. Stephen E. Hoop, decision and judgment entry filed. Court denies motion for summary judgment, trial is set for 3-14-13 and final pre-trial for 2-11-13. Citi Financial Inc vs. Priscilla Osborne, faxed order vacating order for sale and withdrawing property from sale filed. JP Morgan Case Bank, National AC vs. Dzmitry Kartashevich, order staying proceedings filed. The defendant has filed bankruptcy by reason thereof this matter is stayed and placed on the inactive docket. Discover Bank vs. Frank T. Dunn, affidavit and notice of garnishment of property other than personal earnings and answer of garnishee filed. Amanda J. Curd vs. Allstate Insurance Company, jorunal entry filed. In order to allow for mediation process, final pre-trial is now set for 320-13 at 3 pm and jury trial on 4-8, 9 & 10-13 at 9 am. Citi Financial Inc vs. Linda Edgington, confirmation entry of sale and distribution of proceeds filed. Whitney L. Workman vs. Steve Buehrer, Admr., Bureau, entry granting defendant appellant variety management inc motion for default judgment. Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Randy Fetters, agreed in REM judgment entry foreclosure decree filed. If sums due are not paid within 3 days an order of sale shall be issued. Discover Bank vs. Jennifer L. Compton, affidavit, order and notice of garnishment and answer of garnishee filed. Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Lewis Baldwin, affidavit and notice of garnishment of property other than personal earnings and asnwer of garnishee filed. Larry J. Nichols vs. Carey Moore, judgment entry filed. It is ordered that the plaintiff be granted default
CRIMINAL DIVISION State of Ohio vs. John Bryant, judgment entry filed. Motion for judicial release is granted, defendant sentenced to 2 years community control, 160 hours community service, star treatment, to report to Adams County Jail for transport to star on 12-412 by 10 am, costs. State of Ohio vs. Paul Swayne, judgment entry filed. Court permits the defendant to obtain a modified license. State of Ohio vs. Lafayette Tackett, community control termination filed. It is ordered that defendant is restored to civil rights. State of Ohio vs. Jodie Shuemake, community control termination filed. It is ordered that defendant is restored to civil rights. State of Ohio vs. Samantha Sirk, journal entry filed. Court finds probable cause; appoints Richard W. Campbell; bond set at $15,000 OR; defendant to be assessed for further drug counseling; full revocation set for 1-9-13 at 9:30 am. State of Ohio vs. Angelo B. Kennedy, journal entry filed. Change of plea set for 1-9-13 and 1:15 pm and sentencing set for 1-23-12 at 12 pm. State of Ohio vs. Adam Hellman, entry filed. Court finds motion well taken and grant's defendant permission to move, conditioned upon defendant's attendant at all scheduled court appearances. State of Ohio vs. John Moore, entry finding defendant competent filed. Upon review of the evaluation and testimony presented that John D. Moore at the time of the offense did not have a severe mental disease or defect that prevented him from knowing the wrongfulness of the act. State of Ohio vs. John Moore, entry finding defendant competent filed. Court finds that defendant is capable of understanding the nature and objective of proceedings against him and understood his miranda rights. State of Ohio vs. John Moore, journal entry filed. Motion to suppress will be on 4-17-13 at 1 pm and meetings set for 1-16-13 & 3-27-13 at 8 am, final pre-trial 4-24-13 at 1:30 pm and jury trial on 429, 4-30 & 5-1-13 at 9 am. State of Ohio vs. Timothy Boone, plea of
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judgment against the defendant, Shirley Conrad. Larry J. Nichols vs. Carey Moore, telephone conference notice, telephone conference checklist filed. Telephone conference on 13-13 at 1:30 pm. Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Dan Gutman, order granting leave to file motion for summary judgment, instanter filed. Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Randall L. Graef, judgment entry filed. judgment in favor of the plaintiff. Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Crystal Moore, journal entry filed. The court hereby renders judgment in favor of the plaintiff against the defendant. Lendmark Financial services vs. Chad M. Purdin, default/judgment against defendant Chad M. Purdin filed. It is ordered that the plaintiff have judgment against the defendant.
guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to trafficking in heroin, F5; sentencing set for 12-1312 at 11 am. State of Ohio vs. Jessilyn Gilman, journal entry filed. Change of plea set for 12-1312 as 9 am and sentencing set for 1-14-13 at 12:45 pm. State of Ohio vs. Charles W. Savage II, journal entry filed. A hearing on review of the investigative report issued by Eva Hall will be held on 12-27-12 at the same time as the final pre-trial. State of Ohio vs. Michael Williams, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to amended charge of attempted aggravated possession, F4, plea is accepted and Adams County Probation to monitor defendant's compliance with intervention in lieu of conviction. State of Ohio vs. Destany Jarvis, entry filed. Defendant permitted to change addresses. State of Ohio vs. Destany Jarvis, entry filed. Defendant motion is well taken to move to new address. State of Ohio vs. Brandon Powell, journal entry filed. Hearing on evaluation set for 1-10-13 at 12:45 pm. State of Ohio vs. Jessica Darnell, order filed. Defendant permitted to move. State of Ohio vs. Rickey Bohl, journal entry filed. Change of plea hearing is reset for 12-10-12 at 3 pm. State of Ohio vs. Nicholas J. Hackney, entry filed. Motion to modify bond is denied. State of Ohio vs. Thomas Drake, entry filed. Motion to modify bond is denied. State of Ohio vs. Thomas Drake, copy of entry filed. Motion to modify bond is denied. State of Ohio vs. Chelsea Black, journal entry filed. Defendant's bond is modified to $15,000 OR bond. Drug screens every Monday & Thursday by 2 pm. State of Ohio vs. Chelsea Black, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 1-9-13 at 12:45 pm and jury trial on 24 & 2-5-13 at 9 am. State of Ohio vs. Kathy Burke, journal on arraignment filed. Bond set at $30,000 cash/surety plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Kathy Burke, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed. Richard Campbell appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. Sandra Newton, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 1-2-13 at 11:30 am and jury trial on 116 & 1-17-13 at 9 am. State of Ohio vs. Sandra Newton, journal entry filed. Bond reduced to $15,000 OR, proof of appointment with the counsel center within one week. State of Ohio vs. Carl Burke, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $30,000 cash/surety/10% plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Carl Burke, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed. C
Nicholas Ring appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. Carl Burke, journal entry filed. Bond is modified as follows; set at $50,000 OR, drug screens every Thursday by 2 pm. State of Ohio vs. Jesse Lee Tabor, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $100,000 cash/surety/10%, plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Jesse Lee Tabor, journal entry order assigning counsel filed. Nick Ring appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. John Patrick Conley, entry filed. Attorney Campbell permitted to withdraw and court appoints David Grimes. State of Ohio vs. Scott Gilliam, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 1-10-13 at 8:30 am and jury trial on 2-4 & 2-5-13 at 9 am. State of Ohio vs. Scott Gilliam, journal entry filed. Defendant failed to appear, continuance granted; defendant to appear for drug testing no later than 12-7-12 at 12 pm. State of Ohio vs. Debbie Deaton, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $20,000 cash/surety/10% plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Debbie Deaton, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed. Sarah Shelton appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. Christopher W. Patton, entry granting motion to modify terms of curfew filed. Defendant's bond is modified for 12-1-12 until 11 pm to attend his wedding and reception. State of Ohio vs. Misty Ackley, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-tiral on 12-31-12 at 1:30 pm and jury trial on 1-16 & 1-17-13 at 9 am. State of Ohio vs. Misty Ackley, journal entry filed. Defendant tested positive for oxycodone; bond set at $20,000 cash/surety. State of Ohio vs. Jessica R. Lilje, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 2-28-13 at 1 pm and jury trial on 3-21 & 3-22-13 at 9 am. State of Ohio vs. Jessica R. Lilje, journal entry filed. Defendant intends to enter a plea of guilty; hearing is set for 12-18-12 at 10 am and sentencing will be held on 18-13 at 2 pm. State of Ohio vs. William Walters, entry filed. It is ordered that the defendant be granted a furlough from 7 am on 11-30-12 to 5 pm on 11-30-12. State of Ohio vs. Corey Bowens, journal entry filed. Change of plea set for 12-1912 at 2:30 pm and sentencing set for 1-8-13 at 1 pm. State of Ohio vs. Joshua Corrill, journal entry filed. Plea hearing set for 12-19-12 at 3 pm and for sentencing for 1-8-13 at 1:30 pm. State of Ohio vs. Earl McFarland, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $50,000 OR, plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Earl McFarland, journal entry order assigning counsel filed. David Grimes appointed as counsel.
State of Ohio vs. Donna Minton, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $30,000 OR, plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Donna Minton, journal entry order assigning counsel filed. Sarah Shelton appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. Doris McFarland, journal entry order assigning counsel filed. Tyler Cantrell appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. Doris McFarland, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $30,000 OR plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Joshua Royster, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $10,000 OR plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Joshua Royster, journal entry order assigning counsel filed. Lisa Rothwell appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. Brittany Gibbs, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $10,000 OR plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Brittany Gibbs, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed. Tanya Drinnon appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. James Ulery, 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. James Ulery, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed. Richard W. Campbell appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. Jeremy White, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $10,000 OR plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Jeremy White, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed. C. Nicholas Ring appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. Lisa White, judgment entry filed. Warrant for removal issued for the defendant for arraignment on 12-18-12 at 11 am. State of Ohio vs. Christy White, 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. Christy White, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed. C Nicholas Ring appointed as counsel. State of Ohio vs. Daniel Harmon, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $15,000 OR plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days. State of Ohio vs. Daniel Harmon, journal entry order assigning counsel filed. Val E. Lewis appointed as counsel.
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West Union Village Council West Union Village Council met in regular session at 7:00 pm, at the Municipal Buuilding, with Mayor Ted Grooms presiding. Call to order, pledge to the flag and roll call: John Lafferty - present, Steve Rothwell - present, Benny McCarty - present, Jason Buda - present, Randy Brewer - present, Neil Morrison - present; also in attendance: Tanya Johnson Clerk, Shelley Gifford Treasurer, Jerry Kirker Village Administrator/Fire Chief, Roy Stricklett - Police Chief, Lisa Rothwell Copeland - Solicitor. Visitors: Jeff McCarty, Bethany Humphrey, Shawn Grooms. Motion by Benny McCarty to approve the minutes of 11-13-12 as distributed, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Motion by Randy Brewer to approve payment of bills submitted, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. 2nd reading of Ordinance 2012-8 to set appropriations for expenses for 2013, no action was taken. Jeff McCarty, EMS told Council he would have the year end report in January, 2013 and things were going good. Report from Jerry Kirker, Village Administrator/Fire Chief 1. Christmas Dinner at the West Union Fire Department will be December 16, 2012 at 7:00 pm and West Union Life Squad will be having their dinner December 15, 2012 at 6:00 pm everyone is welcome. 2. Discussion on the water rates, Ohio EPA has suggested a 30% raise for all customers inside and outside corporation for the year 2013 and a 3% raise 2014 thru 2017; the
Water Department needed a raise in the rates and went back to Ohio EPA with a counter offer of: 2013 a 12.5% raise and a 3% raise 2014 thru 2017. This raise will be just on the minimum amount, no raise will be applied on the gallons used over the first 3,000 gallons, the 12.5% will raise the water bill approximately $3.00 per month, no action was taken at this time. 3. The Water Project is going good, the fly over was last Wednesday and the next meeting will be this Thursday. Report from Roy Stricklett, Police Chief 1. The K-9 Unit cruiser is still being worked on. Lisa Rothwell Copeland, Solicitor told Council she was still working on the Zoning Ordinance, the transfer cases from Mayor's Court and the Water/Sewer agreements. Motion by Neil Morrison for executive session ORC121.22 G5, second by Jason Buda, roll call vote: all yea. Motion by Steve Rothwell to return to regular session, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea. Due to the three water projects and the revenue of the Water Operating Fund, I, Jason Buda would like to make a motion for Ordinance 2012-10 to raise the minimum rates for all residential and commercial, inside and outside the corporation on all sizes of meters by 12.5% in 2013, effective January 15, 2013, in which this increase will reflect on the March 2013 billing and an additional increase of 3% per year for all residential and commercial customers, inside and outside the corporation for each year from 2014-2017, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea; and declaring an emergency, motion by Jason
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Michael MacArthur Sowards, 24, of Peebles and Krystal June Williams, 20, of Otway. Steven L. Kimberlin, 42 and Kimberly A. TaylorYoung, 33, both of Winchester. Jody Hochschild, 23, of West Union and Brandy Michelle Eckert, 33, of Maysville. Ricky Elsworth Bevens, 36 and Mary Ruth Prater, 45, both of Winchester. Donald Richard Kimmerly, 36 and Kelly Jo Jaeger, 35, both of West Union. Daniel Wayne Fite, 26 and Shanda Daulton Foster, 20, both of West Union.
ODOT Traffic 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. For additional weather-related travel information or road construction and maintenance projects throughout the state, visit www.buckeyetraffic.org. Brown County A streetscape project continues along U.S. 52 (Second Street) in Ripley, between Main and Market streets. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained on affected streets with the use of flaggers as needed.
Buda, second by Randy Brewer, roll call vote: all yea, ordinance passed. Council member Jason Buda told Council there will not be a primary election in the spring of 2013 and if the Village wants to run a tax levy it must be in by August to have it on the November ballot. Council member Randy Brewer discussed a parking problem at the corner of Mulberry Street and Cross Street and also what a great job Pat Mason did with the Christmas lights. Council member Neil Morrison told Council Officer Ryan Myers made a gun cabinet for the Police Department. materials purchased by Summer Fest. The Mayor thanked Council member Randy Brewer for helping with the Christmas lights and also discussed a piece of property at the corner of Lovejoy Road and Walnut Street, no action was taken. The Mayor has had a request for a pop machine in the basement of the Municipal Building, the Village Administrator will check into this matter. The Mayor spoke to Council on Debbie Vires contract, no action was taken. Mayor Grooms told Council he had received a billing from the Attorney General Office for a refresher training course for Officer Compton, and he will be checking into this matter. Also, the Mayor spoke to Council on the gas drive-off at the convenience store, the Solicitor will be checking into this matter. Motion by Benny McCarty to adjourn, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea, meeting adjourned.
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Leadership Adams Presents Check to AC Homeless Shelter Ora E. Anderson Conservation Fund for Appalachian Ohio Awards Grant to Rural Action
The Leadership Adams Class of 2013 presented a check for $1000.00 to the Adams County Shelter for the Homeless. The class is shown with Board President Mike Pell presenting the check to Bob Boldman, Director of the shelter. The class also presented $1000.00 checks to the Community Care Center in Manchester, The Peebles Community Food Pantry in Peebles, the Interfaith House in West Union, and the Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union Food Pantry in Winchester. Leadership Adams is a non-profit com-
munity service leadership organization serving Adams County. The mission of Leadership Adams is to improve the quality of life for all who live and work in Adams County by developing and preparing individuals to assume leadership responsibilities in their communities and organizations. The members of the 2013 Class are Monica Bowling, Mike Cluxton, Chris Dunn, Tina Hageman, Holly Johnson, Rhonda Jones, Teresa Lewis, Michael Parks, Ty Pell, Nicole Roades, J.R. Roush, Kathy Shivener, Chad Wilson and Paul Worley.
Veterans Day Contest Winners The Manchester Women’s Club held the 2nd annual “What Does Veteran’s Day Mean to Me?” contest with the Manchester High School 9th Graders under the direction of Mr. Nelson, the Social Studies teacher. The winner of the $50.00 gift certificate, donated by Wal-Mart, was Gabe Horsley, son of Elvis and Melinda Horsley; the $25.00 gift card was won by Marissa Gulley, daughter of Randy and Joni Gulley; the $15.00 gift card was won by Ali Tadlock, daughter of Chris and Kim Tadlock. All of the students in the class did an outstanding job expressing the importance of Veterans and the celebration of Veteran’s Day. 1st PLACE WINNER Written By: Gabe Horsley, son of Elvis and Melinda Horsley. What Veteran's Day means to me is blood, sweat, tears and freedom. The blood stands for the heroes that never came home. The sweat stands for those who still fight. The tears for all those who have lost. The freedom for those who have fought to keep it alive. There has always been the dream of freedom. I believe that the Civil War truly sparked that dream and all who fought in it. Ever since then, there has been a ton of wars and millions of lives have been lost. Freedom has never been truly free, you have to fight to keep that hope alive everyday. I would like to honor those who died to keep that hope alive because they all fought for the same cause, "Freedom". All veterans have sacrificed but some gave the ultimate sacrifice, Death. By doing so, they have encouraged their other comrades to fight on so that American freedom does not have the same fate. The tears we shed have not been in vain for as long as they still fight, we will have the freedom for America. The blood stands for those that we have lost and the heroes' that were created will never be forgotten. We will never forget that faithful day when our troops come home to live, laugh and play. Their wives and children will no longer be afraid, for freedom still lives on. The sweat that I mentioned has not been forgotten for the men that shed it are honored and loved. They that have fought will once again come home to live, laugh and love. On this Veteran's Day, let's take a moment of silence for the tears, the blood and the sweat shed and for the freedom that we have today. I am proud to live in the U.S.A. 2nd PLACE WINNER Written By: Marissa Gulley, daughter of Randy and Joni Gulley. A veteran is a person who has served or that is serving in the armed forces. A veteran to
me is a person who puts their life on the line to make sure I have my freedom. My freedom is very important to me. The reason that my freedom is so important is since without it you would be controlled and would not have free will. In some countries they make women cover their face and I would hate that because I think I'm kind of cute. I appreciate all of our veterans. The ones that have served in our past and teh ones that are serving today. It brightens my day when I see pictures on facebook of the daddy's and mommy's coming home to see their children. Also, when mom tells me to watch the news and I see the military people spending time witht he adults and children where they are currently serving. It is heart warming to watch, knowing that those same people are the people protecting our country. When the military personnel goes to serve in a different country, it is difficult due to them giving up their firearms and family. The only contact they have for months is the occasional phone call or skype. Sacrifices that the military personnel make for our freedom makes the veterans an invaluable asset to our country. I believe one day is not enough to thank them for what they are doing and have done. 3rd PLACE WINNER Written By: Ali Tadlock, daughter of Chris and Kim Tadlock. The word "veteran" means many things to me. It means a brave, selfless, honorable person who has fought for me and all of America. Someone who is willing to put their own life on the line for their country. It brings pride to me, and inspires me to do something with my life. What they do, and have done is absolutely amazing and deserves to be noticed and honored. I believe that one day is not enough to acknowledge and honor the selfless acts these men and women do for us, they deserve a month every year in my opinion. Honestly, I could never do what they do. I am not brave, or selfless enough, therefore making me admire what they do even more. I want to personally thank each and every single man and woman who has served for our country, especially those who didn't make it out. .. They paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. That is nothing but amazing, it touches my heart and makes me proud to be an American. What does the word "veteran" mean to me? This and so much more. Thank you veterans.
Veterans Corner My first topic for this week is TRICARE. I am asked quite often for information concerning TRICARE; but, honestly, I am not the best source for information about TRICARE. As a service officer, I am provided little to no training on it, and I have no personal experience with TRICARE. The more I research TRICARE, the more confused I become. This seems to be the case for most military retirees, as well. TRICARE is administered through the Department of Defense (DoD), whereas, VA medical care is through The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). I do know that TRICARE, like other insurances, offer several different plans or programs. Among these are TRICARE for life (TRL), TRICARE prime, TRICARE standard, and TRICARE extra standard. There is, also, a TRICARE retiree dental program (TRDP) which is premium based. There may be other programs, as well. For those of you with questions, I recommend that you read all materials sent you by TRICARE and, perhaps, check out reliable web sites on TRICARE. For service members, retirees, and/or their dependents, the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) registration is the key to getting your TRICARE benefits eligibility established. I do have web sites and phone numbers here at the office if that would be of service to you. Please do not hesitate to call if you need those numbers. Are you in a “Giving State of Mind”? The Ohio Veterans Home (OVH) at Georgetown, OH, is a great asset to veterans and their families in southern Ohio. Since we are in “the season of giving,” I would like to remind everyone that the OVH is always in need of donations. The OVH
Volunteer Committee is a 501 (c) (3) organization established solely for providing goods and services to the OVH for the benefit of its residents. If you would like to donate, please make checks payable to OVH Volunteer Committee. There are several funds that always need donations. One is the Adopt-A-Vet Program that offers you the opportunity to help support residents without an income. Monetary donations are needed to support gasoline purchases for activities and special trips, to purchase books and postage stamps for mailing cards to Guest Column loved ones, to provide prizes Veterans Corner for bingo games, and to proTony A. Blevins, vide support for social and recreational activities and CVSO special entertainment, for residents’ monthly television cable, and for newspaper and magazine subscriptions. If you need more information, please call Volunteer Services at 937-378-2900 ext. 2739. The Adams County Veterans Service Commission and the Veterans Service Office wish each and every one of you a safe and happy holiday season. Peace and joy be with you and your family. The Veterans Service Office will be closed December 24, 25, 26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1. The office will be open for business Jan 2. Because of the holidays, the Adams County Veterans Service Commission will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Jan. 8, 2013, in the Adams County Court House Annex. You are welcome to attend our business meeting at 9:00 A.M. If you have questions or seek information about veterans benefits, please visit the Veterans Service Office at 641 Panhandle Ave., West Union, OH, or phone 937-544-2005.
Pictured (L/R): Rural Action Forest Botanicals Specialist Tanner Filyaw and Sustainable Forestry Administrator Susi Rankis Grant will support Rural Action’s Forestry Program Rural Action, a nonprofit memberbased development organization located in Athens County, has been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Ora E. Anderson Conservation Fund for Appalachian Ohio, a permanent endowment fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. This grant will be used to assist Rural Action's Forestry Program in working with landowner’s on developing a forest management plan using mixed management techniques. Co-written by Rural Action's Forest Botanicals Specialist and a local Forester, the new plans will be highlight opportunities for landowners to earn income from growing forest understory crops and address timber management or other landowner interests. Additionally, the grant supports three workshops during 2012-13. The first workshop, held in November, focused on low impact forestry equipment and services. During spring 2013, a sustainable forestry workshop in Hocking County will teach landowners with small tracts about cultivating understory forest botanicals such as American Ginseng and Goldenseal. A third 2013 workshop will kick off the "Sunday Creek Riparian Regrowth Project" near Glouster, Ohio, and will include a tree-planting event. Rural Action's mission is to foster social, economic, and environmental justice in Appalachian Ohio. The organiza-
tion builds model sustainable development projects and encourages a broad civic conversation around Appalachian Ohio's assets in order to create sustainable development paths for the region. Learn more about Rural Action's Forestry work at: www.ruralaction.org or email Susi Rankis at susi@ruralaction.org. Established in 2006 as an endowment fund with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, the Ora E. Anderson Conservation Fund for Appalachian Ohio exists to provide a permanent source of charitable funding for conservation activities and programs in the areas of watershed restoration, sustainable forest practices, and promotion of the region’s cultural and environmental history. Through this Fund, the late Ora E. Anderson’s legacy of protecting the natural beauty of Appalachian Ohio continues through philanthropic giving. Those who would like to make a gift to the Ora E. Anderson Conservation Fund for Appalachian Ohio may mail a donation to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, P. O. Box 456, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764, or visit www.applachianohio.org, and designate the Ora E. Anderson Conservation Fund for Appalachian Ohio, when making a donation. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio including Adams, Brown, Highland, Pike and Scioto Counties.
Peebles FFA News Peebles FFA - Parliamentary Procedure December 3, was a very exciting day for the Peebles FFA Parliamentary Procedure team. It was the day of the Sub-District Parliamentary Procedure contest. Parliamentary Procedure consists of a team of eight FFA members properly conducting a mock business meeting before a set of judges. This year’s participants were J.P. Wheeler, Emilee Swayne, Mariah Lloyd, Morgan Brown, Callie Ralston, Emily Bauman, and Hannah Rogers. Alternates included Jessica Shelton and Savannah Smith. The Peebles FFA chapter participates in this contest every year but this year however was special. Participants spent many early mornings and afternoons studying and practicing. All of their hard work paid off in the end and they earned second place & a Gold Rating, sending them on to the district contest. The District contest was held on December 6; the team placed fifth and received a Gold Rating, which is the highest rating to be attained in the contest; the team represented the Peebles FFA well. Peebles FFA - Leadership Night The Peebles FFA chapter officer team attended State FFA Leadership Night on November 1 at Laurel Oaks Technical Center in Wilmington. New officers attended leadership sessions with the Ohio FFA Association members and older officers attended business and industry sessions to help prepare them for their future endeavors. Attendees participated in various activities such as building towers out of straws and pipe cleaners and planning their dream vacation. They learned about their leadership styles, how they saw the world, and how they worked best as a leader. All of the events for the night focused on members finding the leader in themselves. State Officers Erin Wollett, Treasurer; Carley Snider, District 9 President; Jordan Stacy, District 6 President; and Shelby Faulkner, President attended and lead the participants in their multiple ventures. All who attended enjoyed themselves and gained leadership experience. Peebles FFA - December Member of the Month The December FFA member of the month is senior, Cody Smart. Cody has been an active member of the Peebles FFA for 3 years. He is always willing to help out at every activity that he is able to attend. Cody has participated in the Mum Sale, Spring Plant Sale, Fruit Sales, Equine Judging, and he attended the National FFA Convention. Besides FFA, in his spare time, Cody also enjoys riding horses and participating in local competitions. Cody also excels in his grades and does well in school.
SOACDF Offers $7,500 Educational Excellence Competitive Grant The Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation is once again offering the Educational Excellence Competitive Grant for school year 2013-2014. The Educational Excellence grant is a one time award of up to $7,500 towards the cost of tuition, on campus housing, lab fees and books that can be billed through the college or university. Producers who reside in the 22 counties the Foundation serves with a current Farm Service Number on record with the Farm Service Agency as of July 1, 2011 and their financial dependents OR tobacco program eligible producers and their financial dependents are eligible to apply. Applicants must be enrolled full time as a sophomore, junior or senior in the 20132014 school year at an accredited institution and be seeking a Bachelor degree.
Students must also maintain 2.8 or higher g.p.a. to be eligible. Applications and guidelines for the Educational Excellence Competitive Grant are now available at the SOACDF office, Farm Service Agencies, local Extension offices or online at www.soacdf.net. The application period is January 1, 2013 to January 31, 2013. Applications will not be accepted after this period. If you have questions, please call the Foundation Office at 937-393-2700. The Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation serves 22 counties in southern Ohio by providing educational assistance, agricultural and economic development grants. The Foundation has awarded more than $83 million in grants since the programs began in 2001.
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