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Manchester Man Shot at Poachers Pay for Illegally Killing Deer Fathers House in Brown County Father Charged with Voluntary Manslaughter Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reported that on Sunday, December 16, at approximately 1:33 p.m., the Brown County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of a shooting at 6165 Conn-Geeslin Road, Georgetown. Georgetown Police Department also responded to the scene for backup. The 911 Communications Center had advised that the caller stated that he had shot his son.

The Georgetown Life Squad responded to the scene. EMS Personnel determined that the victim was deceased and the Brown County Coroner, Dr. Timothy McKinley, was called to the scene. It was also determined that the victim suffered a single gunshot wound to the chest from a revolver. The victim, identified as John M. Louderback, 41, of Manchester, was transported to the Montgomery County Morgue for an autopsy.

The Brown County Investigations Unit obtained a search warrant for the residence and processed the crime scene. The victim’s father, Leroy Louderback, 71, of Georgetown, was questioned and taken into custody. Leroy, has been charged with Voluntary Manslaughter, a First Degree Felony. Additional charges may be presented to the next Grand Jury for possible

Pictured is Leroy Louderback accused of shooting his son. indictment. Leroy, was transported to the Brown County Adult Detention Center and his bond was set at $50,000.00 cash, surety, property bond by Brown County Municipal Court on Monday, December 17. Leroy, was released from custody at approximately 11:00 a.m. later the same day after posting bond.

Christmas Sharing brings gifts for300 Adams County Children

Two poachers from Mississippi and a third poacher from Louisiana received fines and license revocations in Brown County Court on December 5 for wildlife violations that included spotlighting and killing white-tailed deer with a rifle, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

“Ohio is an annual destination for many out-of-state hunters, and we encourage them to familiarize themselves with Ohio laws,” said Brian Goldick, Division of Wildlife District Five acting manager.

“It is a hunter’s responsibility to know the laws and abide by them.”

Michael D. Brown, 43, of Bastrop, Louisiana, Robert B. Lins, 47, of Lucedale, Mississippi, Caleb Skelton, 32, of Wiggins, Mississippi and two juveniles were apprehended for wildlife violations on November 20 in Aberdeen. The investigation was conducted by Brown County Wildlife Officer Eric Lamb, Adams County Wildlife Officer Mark Schemmel, Clermont County Wildlife Officer Gus Kiebel, Investigator Joel Buddelmeyer and Aberdeen Police Department Officer Cody Prince.

The investigation led to the discovery of two trash cans filled with venison and one-quarter of a deer stored in a bag in Skelton’s truck. In addition, three partial buck carcasses and two complete buck carcasses were hidden at a rural location.

With the assistance of Brown County Prosecuting Attorneys Zachary Corbin and Nicholas Owens, along with the help of Judge Margaret A. Clark, the men were convicted of numerous wildlife violations in the Brown County Municipal Court.

Skelton was convicted of spotlighting, shooting deer from a motor vehicle, failure to tag deer and killing deer with a rifle.

Skelton was sentenced to 240 days of suspended jail time, ordered to pay $7,196.39 in restitution, a $50 fine, a $601 bill to retrieve his vehicle and additional court costs. He forfeited seized deer, a .243 rifle and a .30-06 rifle. His hunting license was revoked for five years.

Lins was convicted of spotlighting, shooting deer from a motor vehicle, failure to tag deer and killing deer with a rifle. He was sentenced to 240 days of suspended jail time, ordered to pay $1,923.77 in restitution, a $50 fine and additional court costs. He forfeited seized deer and a .270 rifle, and his hunting license was revoked for three years.

Brown was convicted of hunting deer with a rifle and hunting without a permit.

He was sentenced to 90 days of suspended jail time, ordered to pay a $750 fine and additional court costs. His hunting license was revoked for one year.

A hunter may kill only one buck during Ohio’s deer season. Hunting deer with a rifle and hunting deer at night is illegal in Ohio. The restitution value for individual deer is determined by measuring the antlers using a mathematical formula and the value derived for wildlife. The formula is applied to all deer whose gross score exceeds 125 Boone and Crockett inches. Skelton killed two bucks that scored 144 5/8 and 142, respectively. Lins killed one buck that scored 129 3/8.

To report a hunting or fishing violation, contact the Division of Wildlife’s Turn In a Poacher (TIP) hotline at 800POACHER (800-762-2437). Callers may remain anonymous. Those who provide accurate information which results in a criminal wildlife conviction may be eligible for a monetary reward once the case is settled in court.

Students Participate in OSU Extension Agricultural Reality Program

Pictured above are Front Row: Jewel Kimberly, Ed Lock, Lucy Bechdolt, Liz Lafferty, and George Biely. Back Row: Robert Bechdolt, John Kimberly, Sam Kimberly, and John Crawford. Thank you to all the supporters of this program and to all the students who do such a fantastic job shopping.

On Friday, December 14th, the Bobby Inc., Bunco Babes of Peebles, Bob and D. White Marine Corps League and Debbie Spires, Raymond and Brande Venture Productions, Inc. teamed up with Applegate, Southern State Community Ohio Valley Local School District College, Dollar General of Seaman, The Students to finish shopping for the 300 American Legion Seaman Post 633, West children they serve each year. Toys and Union Card Club, Randy Mack, Jimmy monetary donations were made from First and Tammy Unger, Jimmy and Sande State Banks, Fifth-Third Bank, The Staggs, Bryan and Becky Kirker, West National Bank of Adams County, Wilson Union Wal-Mart, and the West Union Worthy Poor Fund, Venture Productions, Women’s Club.

Merry Christmas

Pictured is The Budget Boutique window front, located in Seaman.

Turn to pages 11 through 14 to see greetings from local businesses and other items of interest.

Agricultural Reality participants discuss what programs are available from Southern Ohio Agricultural & Community Development Foundation (SOACDF) with Kristy Waters and Don Branson.

Sixty-eight students from Peebles, Ohio Valley Career Tech Center, Whiteoak, Eastern Brown, Lynchburg, Leesburg and Hillsboro Students Participate in OSU Extension Agricultural Reality Program on December 7 and December 14.

Agricultural Business students from Hillsboro, Lynchburg, Leesburg, Whiteoak, Eastern Brown, Ohio Valley Career Technical Center and Peebles FFA chapters practiced real-life situations during the Agricultural Reality Program. A simulation activity was conducted where students were assigned a 300-acre farm to manage and were awarded start-up capital based upon their grade point averages. They were required to purchase inputs necessary to manage their farm and show a profit.

Students interacted with representatives from local businesses to help them evaluate production costs utilizing current prices for inputs such as livestock, equipment, land, and chemicals and to make decisions about what type of farming activities were to be a part of their 300-acre farm. Towards the end of the event on December 7, Brad Williams, Rick Williams Auction Company simulated an equipment and livestock auction so the

students would have an opportunity to purchase used equipment for their farms.

Prior to the Agricultural Reality Store simulation, the Farm Service Agency presented a lesson in the classroom for the Agricultural Business students so they would be prepared to participate in the event. To make the simulation realistic and educational, students were able to interact with local businesses such as: 5 Points Implement, ADM/Grain Market, Auditor/Bill Fawley, Farm Credit Services, Fussnecker & Sons Tractor, Highland Soil & Water District, Holbrook Farms Seeds & Chemical Sales, Master Feed Mill, Merchants Bank, National Bank & Trust, NCB Bank, SOACDF, State Farm Insurance, Union Stockyards, United Producers, USDA/FSA, USDA/NRCS, Winchester Ag/Cherry Fork Farm Supply, Farm Credit Mid America, Ohio Division of Forestry, First State Bank, Farmers Mutual Insurance, Tom Pitzer Trucking, LLC, Brown County Motors, Cahall Brothers, Cherry Fork Farm Supply, Master Feed Mill as well as OSU Extension Educators from Adams, Brown, Highland, Clermont and Ross Counties.

Hunters Harvest over 14,000 Deer during Ohio's Deer-Gun Weekend Hunters checked 14,365 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s extra gun-hunting weekend, Dec. 15-16, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

That total is a decline of 14.3 percent from 2011, when hunters harvested 16,766 deer. In 2010, hunters bagged 20,916 deer over the same time period.

“The overall size of the deer herd is smaller, and the harvest is aligned with that decrease,” said Mike Tonkovich, ODNR Division of Wildlife deer project leader. “We anticipated the 2012-2013 deer season harvest would be down 5 to 10 percent from last year.

Most of Ohio’s counties are above their target deer harvest number, and we have worked to get those numbers closer to the target through generous harvest regulations.”

The extra gun-hunting weekend was first offered in 2006 in response to hunters’ request for an increase in the amount of weekend days to pursue deer. Hunters

still have opportunities to pursue deer this winter.

Archery season remains open through February 3, 2013. The statewide muzzleloader season is January 58, 2013.

The white-tailed deer is the most popular game animal in Ohio, frequently pursued by generations of hunters. Ohio ranks eighth nationally in annual hunting-related sales and 10th in the number of jobs associated with hunting-related industries. Hunting has an $859 million economic impact in Ohio through the sale of equipment, fuel, food, lodging and more.

Hunters are encouraged to donate any extra venison to organizations assisting Ohioans in need. ODNR Division of Wildlife is collaborating with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) to help pay for the processing of donated venison. Hunters who donate deer are not required to pay the processing cost as long as the deer are taken to a participating processor. To see which counties are involved in this program, go to

fhfh.org.

Ohio’s first modern day deer-gun season opened in 1943 in three counties and hunters harvested 168 deer. Deer hunting was allowed in all 88 counties in 1956 and hunters killed 3,911 deer during that oneweek season.

Editor’s Note: A list of white-tailed deer checked by hunters during the 2012 deer-gun hunting weekend, Dec. 15-16, is shown below. The first number following the county’s name shows the harvest numbers for 2012, and the 2011 numbers are in parentheses.

Adams: 267 (323) Brown: 220 (261) Highland: 239 (267) Pike: 154 (161) Scioto: 174 (224) The Total for all of Ohio's 88 counties was 14,365 (16,766).

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People First of Adams County, Commissioners Cooper and Rhonemus Recognized, Deer Hunters Donate Venison to Ohio Food Banks, Officials Discover Walnut Twig Beetle, Commissioner-Elect Caraway to be sworn-in and Judge Releases Statistics.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Patricia Ann Adamson, Hope D. Bowman, William E. Plummer and Timmy Lee Reed.

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People First of Adams County

By Sara Knauff Our local chapter of People First of Ohio helps people with disabilities to become selfadvocates and to help work on local issues.

The self-advocates assist each other by talking about their needs and the rights of people with disabilities.

Our People First group is taking action to help community programs such as Interfaith House and the Humane Society, as well as volunteering in other areas.

We want to let people know that even though we may have disabilities we can do a lot for the county and we also care for others as well.

Our current members are: Keith Huffman, Sara Knauff, T.J. McClellan, Diane Penny, Glenn Christman, Sheryl Mitchem, Connie Riggs, T.J. Liston, Michael Bailey, Delta Dukelow, and Darell Grooms.

Also helping are Wanda Massie, Cece Hummel and Scott Amen.

Deer Hunters Donate Venison to Ohio Food Banks Donations will be accepted through Feb. 3, 2013 Hunters have donated 1,405 white-tailed deer to local Ohio food banks to benefit Ohioans in need during the 2012 deer hunting season, according to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

“In the spirit of the holidays, Ohio’s deer hunters have shown they are willing to donate venison to those in need,” said ODNR Division of Wildlife Chief Scott Zody. “We encourage all hunters to enjoy the rest of the hunting season and to consider donating extra harvested deer to this worthy cause.”

The donations delivered approximately 70,250 pounds of venison and 281,000 meals for needy Ohioans. Venison donations will be accepted through the end of the deer-archery season, February 3, 2013.

FHFH collected approximately 104,400 pounds of venison, or 417,600 meals, from 2,088 deer last season. In 2010-2011, donations totaled approximately 125,150 pounds of veni-

son, or 500,600 meals, from 2,503 deer.

The ODNR Division of Wildlife collaborates with FHFH to assist with the processing costs associated with donating venison to a food bank. The program allows for subsidy grants to be provided in allotments that are matched with funds generated or collected by local Ohio FHFH chapters. The division subsidized this year's FHFH operation as an additional deer management tool, helping wildlife managers encourage hunters to harvest more does.

Venison donated to participating food banks must be processed by a federal, state or locally inspected and insured meat processor.

Hunters wishing to donate their deer are not required to pay for the processing of the venison as long as the program has available funds.

Ohio currently has 80 participating meat processors and 32 FHFH local chapters.

Anyone interested in becoming a local program coordinator or a participating meat processor can go to fhfh.org and click on the Local FHFH tab. The website includes a list of coordinators, program names and the counties they serve.

Judge Releases Statistics Administrative Judge Alan W. Foster of the Adams County Court has filed the Court's Report with the Supreme Court of ohio for the month of November 2012.

The Court had a total of 271 new cases filed in November. There were nine Felony

Cases, 31 Misdemeanor Cases, five DUI Cases, 199 other Traffic Cases, 17 Contract Cases, five Eviction Cases, one other Civil Case and five Small Claims Cases.

During the same period, the Court terminated a total of 303 cases.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Yes, it most certainly is. Christmas is hear and it's the holiday season.

This week has been a little stressful delivering the newspaper last week on Monday and Tuesday. Then turning the computer back on late Tuesday evening to churn the 158th edition of The Informer. Our 4th Christmas publication. Wow, what a ride it has been.

We brought this edition out early on Saturday, December 22, because of the way Christmas fell this year. I decided

that coming out early is better then being late. New Years will be more then likely on schedule. The mail route may get their edition a day late.

In all this hustle and bustle, let's not Troy A. Jolly forget the real meanPublisher of ing of Christmas, that The Informer – Jesus Christ was born.

So, enjoy spendAdams County ing time with the ones that you love. I trust that you will enjoy this edition of The Informer. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours!

P.S. After reviewing this article I noticed a few songs and lyrics in this piece. How many can you find?

My Thoughts

Commissioners Cooper and Rhonemus Recognized

Pictured L/R: Commissioner Justin Cooper, Executive Director of CCAO Larry L. Long and Commissioner Roger Rhonemus.

The County Commissioners Association of Ohio distributed plaques to commissioners that were leaving office during the recent Winter Conference held in Columbus, on December 10.

Larry L. Long, Executive Director of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) presented Commissioner Roger Rhonemus was recognized for 3 terms and Commissioner Justin Cooper was recognized for one term.

Officials Discover Walnut Twig Beetle The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) announced the first discovery of Walnut Twig Beetle in southwest Ohio. The Walnut Twig Beetle is a small beetle known to carry a fungus that causes Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD), which threatens the health and sustainability of walnut trees. At this time, there have been no trees determined to be infested with TCD in Ohio.

The beetles were found in traps set by ODNR Division of Forestry officials at a wood processing business in Butler County.

Eight beetles were found in the traps. ODA officials have quarantined walnut products from leaving the site of discovery.

TCD is caused when the Walnut Twig Beetles, which carry a fungus, bore into the branches and trunk tissue of walnut trees. The tree suffers repeated infections caused by the fungus and eventually dies. There is no known cure for TCD. The disease was first found in Colorado in 2003 and has since been detected in 11 other states. In September 2012, ODA enacted an exterior state quarantine regulating the transportation of walnut products from areas of the 12 affected states.

Although TCD has not yet been detected in Ohio, landowners and homeowners are strongly encouraged to watch for signs of TCD on their walnut trees. Symptoms of

Pictured is a Walnut Twig Beetle.

Pictured is damage that is caused by a Walnut Twig Beetle.

TCD vary, but commonly include thinning crowns, yellowing or wilted leaves in the crown, leaves that are smaller than normal and limbs that died recently.

State officials are surveying the Butler County area for beetles, as well as surveying walnut trees for signs of TCD. After further investigation, officials will determine an appropriate course of action.

Commissioner-Elect Caraway to be sworn-in Commissioner-Elect Caraway to be sworn-in The public is invited to the Oath of Office Ceremony for County CommissionerElect Stephen Caraway on Wednesday, December 26 at 5:00 p.m. The brief ceremony will be held in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas on the Second Floor of the Adams County Courthouse. Refreshments will be served.

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Community News/Events

Obituaries Hope D. Bowman

Hope D. Bowman, 95, of Bainbridge, passed away Tuesday, December 18, at the Maple View Manor in Bainbridge.

She was born in Winchester, on December 10, 1917 the daughter of the late James and Lou (Morton) Dorsey.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Glenn Bowman, who passed away on December 28, 1976 and one son, David Bowman.

Hope attended Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union and was a graduate of Ohio University.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, John and Judy Bowman of Bainbridge, two brothers and sister-in-law: John Dorsey of Alabama and Paul and Jona Dorsey of Florida, one sister; Anna Lou Jenkins of Cincinnati, four grandchildren; Cheryl Evans, Wayne Bowman, Jay Bowman and Jana Lauderman, five great grandchildren: Ashley Clay, Steven Evans, Lauren Bowman, Jacob Bowman, and Amy Bowman and one sister-inlaw; Wydetta Bowman of Leesburg.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 22, at the Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union.

Rev. Jack Norman, Dr. David Lattimer and Rev. Dan Harrison officiated. Burial followed in the Sugar Tree Ridge Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Brookside Church; 2215 Egypt Pike Chillicothe, Ohio 45601.

To sign our online guest book, visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

William E. Plummer

William E. Plummer, 90, of Manchester, died Sunday, December 16, at the Laurels of Hillsboro. He was born November 4, 1922 in Manchester, to the late Grover Cleveland and Anna Laura Fanin Plummer.

He was a Foreman at the Hercules Trouser Company for 37 years and a former employee of the Adams County School District. He belonged to the Manchester Church of the Nazarene.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Young Plummer in 1977, his second wife: Betty Frye Plummer in 2007 and a sister, Opal Osman.

He is survived by his son, Jerry (Jane Boone) Plummer of Leesburg, his daughter, Patty Riley of Lancaster and his step daughter, Debby Jayson of Cincinnati, 5 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Funeral services were Wednesday, December 19, at the Manchester Church of the Nazarene. Rev Tony Watson officiated. Burial followed at the Manchester Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Manchester Church of the Nazarene, 508 Pike Street, Manchester, OH 45144.

Friends and family may sign an online guestbook at www.wilsonhomeforfunerals.com.

Patricia Ann Adamson

Patricia Ann Adamson, 57, of Manchester, died Sunday, December 16 at her home.

She was born in Maysville, Ky. on November 14, 1955 to Lester Joe Adamson of West Union, OH and the late Mary Adamson and the late Iva Jean Gilbert.

She attended different churches in Manchester.

She is survived by a son, Steven Matthew Leonard of Bentonville, a daughter: Tara Jean Leonard of Manchester, 2 brothers, Kevin W. Cooper and Troy Adamson both of West Union, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

In addition to her mother and step mother she was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephannie Ann Leonard.

A Memorial service was held Saturday, December 22, at the Hickory Ridge Church.

Rev. Billy Newton officiated.

Memorials may be made to Wilson Home for Funerals to help defer the cost to the family.

Friends and family may sign an online guestbook at www.wilsonhomeforfunerals.com.

Timmy Lee Reed

Timmy Lee Reed, 54, of Blue Creek, died December 15, at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center in Seaman. He was born October 8, 1958 in West Union. He was preceded in death by daughter, Racheal Reed and father, Hugh Ray Reed.

He is survived by fiancé, Juanita Reed of Blue Creek, daughter, Rhonda (Eric) Grooms of West Union, stepson, Jimmy (Odessa) Reed of Blue Creek, stepdaughter, Amber (Devin) Reed of Cambridge, mother, Betty Jane Reed of Blue Creek, four brothers: John (Theresa) Reed of Squirreltown in Green Township in Adams County, Daniel ( Mary) Reed of Blue Creek, Jim Reed of Cambridge ,Jeff Reed of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; four sisters: Joyce Unger of West Union, Diana Taylor of Blue Creek, Cathy (Joe) Bailey of Christiana, Tennessee, Brenda Jones of Cambridge, eight grandchildren: Alisa, Nathan, Cameron, Devin, Hannah, Izzabella, Colton and Hayden and many nephews and nieces.

He was a former carpenter in Adams County, a former concrete mason for Meyers Poured Walls Company in Cincinnati, a machinist for the Copeland Corporation, formerly of West Union and a former employee for P.C.P. Champion Company in Ripley.

Memorial donations may be made to Lafferty Funeral Home, Inc., 205 South Cherry Street, West Union, Ohio 45693.

The funeral service was Thursday, December 20, at theLafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pastor Rick Ross officiated.

The interment was at th Mt. Unger Cemetery in Jefferson Township.

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The Adams County Veterans Service Commission will hold its next regular monthly meeting on the second Tuesday in January 2013, because New Years Day falls on the first Tuesday. The meeting will be held in the Court House Annex on January 8, 2013, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

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.

Tobacco Foundation Offers Educational Grant Over the past several years most of us in Southern Ohio who have been involved with tobacco production have become familiar with the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation (SOACDF) which many refer to as the Tobacco Foundation.

There have been many programs for producers and landowners to build and buy things to improve their production on the farm as they transition from tobacco production. In addition to the “farm” programs there have also been the educational programs.

These programs include many tuition dollars for students attending college.

This year the foundation will offer a $7,500 Educational Excellence Competitive Grant as they have in recent years. The details are spelled out in the news release below that includes the phone number for the foundation if you have questions.

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

DAVID DUGAN Guest Column Extension Educator, ANR and Ohio Valley EERA

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 2013-2014 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.

Adams County Library The Adams County Public Library is saying good bye Barb Poe, who has been a wonderful member of the West Union Library staff for more than seven years. Barb has been providing dedicated, personalized service to West Union Library patrons

since 2004, where she greeted library patrons by name, and remembered their requests and preferences. Barb also delivered library materials and reference services to many homebound community members, and taught computer classes at the Library.

Barb has been touched by the support of the many community members who stopped by the library to say goodbye, and thank her for all her help. She will be missed by Adams County Library staff, patrons, and community members. We wish Barb the best as she

Pictured: Barb Poe will be missed at the West Union Library. moves away from the Adams County area, to be with her family.

Free, introductory computer classes will be offered at the West Union Library on Monday and Wednesday evening, January 7 and 9, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. If you’d like help learning basic computer and Internet skills, sign up to participate in these two-evening classes, and learn to interact with computers and find information on the Internet.

These classes are sponsored by the Connect Ohio Program, and participants who complete the class will receive a certificate.

The Adams County Public Library will be closed on Monday, December 31, and Tuesday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Have a safe and happy Holiday weekend!

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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This Week's Weather Forecast

From The Kitchen Of Pat Wylie Old Fashion Rice Pudding

Wednesday, December 26, High 42, Low 12, Rain mixing with snow

Saturday, December 29, High 47, Low 20, Showers

Thursday, December 27, High 29, Low 12, Colder

Sunday, December 30, High 35, Low 22, Partly Cloudy

Friday, December 28, High 30, Low 25, Partly Cloudy

Monday, December 31, High 37, Low 25, Cloudy

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Rinse a medium saucepan with cold water, do not dry.

Pour into saucepan: 6 c. milk Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Stir in: 3/4 c. long grain white rice Return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 55 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.

While rice is cooking, combine in a small bowl: 1c. heavy or whipping cream 3/4 c. sugar

Pat Wylie, Sandy Baker, Casey Rutledge & Stacy Kinhalt COSMETOLOGIST 3 egg yolks, beaten 2 t. vanilla 1/4 t. salt When rice is tender, stir in cream mixture until completely combined. Heat mixture to a boil, remove

Jokes of the week by George What does Santa have all over his workshop?

A roof!

Cuffs and Collars Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers Central Ohio While contacting hunters during the statewide deergun season, Wildlife Officer Matt Fisher and Wildlife Officer Supervisor Bill Bullard observed a fur trapper returning to his vehicle with a beaver in a trap. The officers informed the trapper that Ohio’s statewide season for beaver does not open until Dec. 26. Further investigation uncovered that the trapper was not properly licensed to trap in Ohio and the trap he was using was not tagged with the required information.

(All traps and snares are required to have attached to them a durable, waterproof tag bearing the name and mailing address or the user’s unique Division of Wildlife customer identification number.) This case is pending in the Licking County Municipal Court.

The Division of Wildlife would like to remind sportsmen and women that current trapping information can be found in the 2012-2013 Hunting and Trapping Regulations booklet or online at wildohio.com. As a reminder for all trappers, it is a good idea to wear hunter orange as a safety precaution while checking traps during all of Ohio firearms seasons.

Northwest Ohio.

In August 2012, Wildlife Officer Reid Van Cleve was working at the Bay Bridge Wildlife Area in Ottawa County. The officer was checking fishermen for licenses and watching for any litter left behind.

Officer Van Cleve observed two fishermen pack up and head back to their vehicle. He was pleased that they picked up all their trash. When the pair got back to their vehicle, they unloaded all their equipment, except for two fishing poles and two bait containers, and headed for a new spot to fish. The pair was gone for a short time when the officer saw them return to their vehicle.

Officer Van Cleve noticed that one of the fishermen did not have his bait container. Officer Van Cleve made contact with them as they were leaving and informed the fisherman that he had left his bait container behind. The fisherman stated “it only had half a worm in it.” Officer Van Cleve explained to the fishermen that there was a trash bin on the area for their trash and issued the fisherman a citation for litter. The fisherman paid a $90 waiver to the Ottawa County Municipal Court.

Northeast Ohio The City of Mentor, with the Division of Wildlife’s assistance, has implement-

ed an archery hunting program in their community.

Hunters successfully harvested 75 deer during the

first six weeks of the archery season. Although the first-year program has been running smoothly, Lake County Wildlife Officer Jason Keller was recently contacted to investigate a hunting without permission complaint. With the assistance of the Mentor Police Department, Officer Keller was able to learn the identity of the suspect and charge him with the violation. The man appeared in the Mentor Municipal Court and was convicted. He was ordered to forfeit an eight-point deer rack, pay a $500 fine and court costs, complete five days of community service, and his hunting privileges were revoked in the City of Mentor.

Southeast Ohio Lawrence County Wildlife Officer Darin Abbott received a complaint from a landowner in Chesapeake that persons were hunting without permission during opening week of the 2012 squirrel season. Officer Abbott patrolled the property, located the suspects and both were charged with the violation. One defendant’s case is still pending in Lawrence County Juvenile Court.

Wildlife officers spend countless hours in the spring enforcing laws pertaining to hunting turkeys.

This includes documenting, investigating and monitoring baited areas which attract wild turkeys. It is unlawful to hunt turkeys over a baited area or by the aid of baiting in Ohio.

Baiting means the placing, exposing, depositing, distributing, or scattering of shelled, shucked, or unshelled corn, wheat or other grain, salt or other feed which may lure or attract wild turkeys. An area is considered baited for 10 days following complete removal of such corn, wheat or other grain, salt or other feed. On the first Saturday of the 2012 spring wild turkey season, Wildlife Officer Supervisor Bryan Postlethwait, Wildlife Officer Jerrod Allison and Wildlife Officer Brad St. Clair met prior to daylight and made plans to walk a property in Coshocton County where a baited area had been discovered. Upon arrival, the officers observed two individuals preparing for the morning hunt on an adjacent property. The officers

watched the individuals for a short period of time and determined they were not going to venture onto the property where the baited area was located. The officers then began their lengthy walk to the bait site to see if anyone was unlawfully hunting over it.

As the officers were walking, they heard several turkeys gobbling in multiple locations. Daylight approached quickly and before the officers could reach their destination, a mature gobbler flew down from the roost and started making its way toward them. The officers immediately realized they were directly between the gobbler and the individuals hunting on the adjacent property. Not wanting to interfere with the hunt, the officers found a wooden blind to hide behind until the turkey left the area. The officers watched from their hiding spot as the turkey walked past them at 25 yards on its way to the adjacent property. The gobbler then entered a field and made its way to the decoys which the individuals had set up at edge of a woodlot. The turkey gobbled and strutted for a few seconds before one of the individuals shot and harvested the mature gobbler.

The officers waited for the woods to calm down for several minutes before continuing their walk to determine if anyone was hunting over the baited area. The officers finally reached their destination and heard soft calling coming from a ground blind located less than 10 yards from the baited area. The officers made contact with the hunter and discussed the violation with him. At that time, the officers discovered the man had been cited in the past for hunting turkeys over bait. The man was issued a citation for hunting wild turkeys over a baited area.

Officers Postlethwait, Allison and St. Clair then began to make their way back to their patrol vehicle. On the way back, they made contact with the successful hunters they had watched harvest the mature gobbler earlier in the morning.

However, when the officers checked the hunters for license and tagging compliance, they discovered several violations.

Neither individual had a valid hunting license or wild turkey permit. The individuals were both issued citations for hunting without a license and for hunting without a turkey permit. Additionally, the harvested turkey was seized as evidence. The three individuals were found guilty in the Coshocton Municipal Court and were ordered to pay $651 in fines and court costs. The turkey was forfeited to the Division of Wildlife.

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Politics & Government Christmastime It’s Christmas Christmastime helps us reflect and focus on what we truly value in life… so many good things, such as peace, joy, goodwill, giving—and forgiveness. It is the time each year when we are reminded of the greatest story ever told, of the birth of Christ and the remarkable path He took over the course of His short life. His purpose— His mission, was to lead the world to the goodness and safety of salvation.

When Jesus Christ walked the earth, there was great evil in the heart of man. Today, that evil persists, and if anything it is even worse, as there are now so many more people, so many more places for evil to find a willing home.

If we are not careful, we can be overwhelmed by all of the tragedy in the world.

There is an overabundance of sickness, poverty, crime, hatred—and killing. Our various media do not help us much. Even in the best of times they choose to trumpet the bad at the expense of the good. Apparently, it sells better. And more and more we find that good people say less and less about their religion, and where we might benefit by lifting up the goodness of

God’s word and His love for us all, we find instead that good people decide to remain silent, professing the merits of keeping religion “private”, concerned that discussion of religion might somehow offend, or ever

to wither and fall away. Now more than ever we need the courage to exercise our right to speak freely of what is good, what we should do as a good society, how we should embrace the teachings of God. In these unsettled times of great evil and anxiety, the story of the birth of Guest Column Jesus Christ and the State amazing things He did Representative before his crucifixion is Terry Johnson worth telling. Now, more R-Ohio than ever, those of us who are Christians and celebrate Christmas should take the lessons of more commonly succumbing Christ’s life and apply them to secret fears that there will to all that we do. Christmas be ridicule for any who dares is about the birth of our to openly proclaim religious Savior, pure and simple. His belief and a Godly love for life was dedicated to showfellow man. ing us the ways of God. By America allows for free- simply walking as a man, dom of worship. All religions Jesus demonstrated how we are welcome here. We even should behave toward each permit people to have no reli- other and how we should gion. America allows for the conduct ourselves in all that free exchange of ideas, we do. through conversation and In the great story of through a free press. Few Christmas, there is goodness nations in history have and light. There is peace and allowed these things and joy, goodwill and giving— none to the extent that and there is forgiveness.

America does. We should not Who couldn’t use a little underestimate the value of more of each of these things our constitutional rights, today? which I believe were divineMerry Christmas—and ly inspired. We must be care- a happy holiday season to all. ful not to allow these rights God bless!

Brown Tapped For Powerful Senate Finance Committee U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) was selected by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to serve on the powerful Senate Finance Committee.

“My biggest priority is to help build the middle class, and this committee provides a great opportunity to do so: from ensuring a fair tax code, to standing up for Ohio's manufacturers and workers when it comes to foreign trade, to protecting Social Security and Medicare,” Brown said. “I'm also honored to continue serving Ohio's nearly one million veterans on the Veterans Committee, to support the one in seven Ohio jobs tied to farming and food on the Agriculture Committee, and to continue my work on the Banking Committee on behalf of customers and workers in the financial services and housing industries that are so important to our state.”

“Sherrod Brown is a fierce advocate for of the middle class, and he will bring a valuable perspective to the Finance Committee,” Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said. “Sherrod has a laser-like focus on solutions that will mean more jobs and prosperity among families in Ohio and across the country.”

The Senate Finance Committee handles matters relating to: taxation and other

revenue measures; bonded debt of the United States; customs, collection districts, and ports of entry and delivery; reciprocal trade agreements; tariff and import quotas; the transportation of dutiable goods; deposit of public moneys; general revenue sharing; health programs under the Social Security Act, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Senator Insurance Program S h e r r o d (CHIP), Temporary Brown Assistance to Needy D-Ohio Families (TANF) and other health and human services programs financed by a specific tax or trust fund; and national social security.

As a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Brown previously served as the ranking minority member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee.

Brown also serves on the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, and is chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection. He is the first Ohioan to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee in more than 40 years, where he chairs the Subcommittee on Jobs, Rural Economic Growth, and Energy Innovation. Brown also serves on the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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Even though preparing large meals and purchasing Christmas gifts add to our stress level this time of the year, I’m excited, as are so many, that the Christmas season is here and people still view this season as a time of celebration and spending time with family.

Having already attended several Christmas parades this year, I can say with certainty that the residents in our area continue to go out of their way to smile a bit more and extend their kindness as the day we celebrate Christ’s birth approaches.

As we prepare for Christmas day, we recognize that regardless of the conflicts in our world, we are all striving to live our lives in peace with one another. To me, that includes the acceptance of those who make different choices than me,

including those with different cultural and religious backgrounds than I have.

‘Tis the season for political correctness, though.

Every year, it seems there are a few ACLU-types out there who stir up conflict because they do not celebrate Christmas or honor the reasoning behind it. They would rather that we do not have

very diverse world in which people make their own life choices according to how they see fit. This doesn’t mean that we restrict others from their customs. It means that we all have something to bring to the table, and Christmas is part of that for the vast majority of Americans.

As we continue through the month of December, I encourage you to live out GUEST COLUMN your faith, beliefs, and traditions—whatever R e p r e s e n t a t i v e they may be—without Danny Bubp apology. Respect others, learn about one another’s R-Ohio traditions, and teach others about yours. Spend time with your family community nativity scenes and friends, and enjoy this and that we stick to words joyous time of year. The such as “Happy Holidays” birth of Christ is reason to instead of “Merry celebrate!

Christmas!”

As for myself and my This has got to stop. We family, we wish all of you a all recognize that we live in a very “Merry Christmas!”

The Passing of Senator Daniel K. Inouye United States Senator Daniel K. Inouye, World War II veteran, Medal of Honor recipient and Hawaii's senior Senator, passed away from respiratory complications at 5:01 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Monday, December 17, at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Senator Inouye, was the President pro tempore of the United States Senate from 2010 until his death in 2012, making him the highestranking Asian American politician in U.S. history.

Inouye was the chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations.

His wife Irene and his son Ken were at his side.

Last rites were performed by Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry Black.

He is survived by his wife, Irene Hirano Inouye, his son Daniel Ken Inouye Jr., Ken's wife Jessica, and granddaughter Maggie and step-daughter Jennifer Hirano. He was preceded in death his first wife, Maggie Awamura.

Senator Inouye's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for the extraordinary care he received.

President Barrack Obama said, "Our country has lost a true American hero with the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye. The secondlongest serving Senator in the history of the chamber, Danny represented the people of Hawaii in Congress from the moment they joined the Union. In Washington, he worked to strengthen our military, forge bipartisan consensus, and hold those of us in government accountable to the people we were elected to serve. But it was his incredible bravery during World War II – including one heroic effort that cost him his arm but earned him the Medal of Honor – that made Danny not just a colleague and a mentor, but someone revered by all of us lucky enough to know him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Inouye family."

The story of Dan Inouye is the story of modern Hawaii. During his eight decades of public service, Dan Inouye helped build and shape Hawaii.

Senator Inouye began his career in public service at the age of 17 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly after Imperial Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He served with 'E' company of the 442 Regimental Combat Team, a group consisting entirely of Americans of Japanese ancestry. Senator Inouye lost his arm charging a series of machine gun nests on a hill in San Terenzo, Italy on April 21, 1945. His actions during that battle earned him the Medal of Honor.

Following the war he returned to Hawaii and married Margaret "Maggie" Awamura, and graduated

Daniel K. Inouye from the University of Hawaii and the George Washington University School of Law. After receiving his law degree, Dan Inouye, returned to Hawaii and worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu. He recognized the social and racial inequities of post-war Hawaii, and in 1954 was part of a Democratic revolution that took control of the Territorial Legislature.

Following statehood in 1959, Dan Inouye was privileged to serve as Hawaii's first Congressman. He ran for the Senate in 1962 where he served for nearly nine consecutive terms.

Dan Inouye spent his career building an enduring federal presence in Hawaii to ensure that the state would receive its fair share of federal resources. He worked to expand the military's presence on all major islands, stabilizing Pearl Harbor, building up the Pacific Missile Range and constructing a headquarters for the United States Pacific Command.

He has worked to build critical roads, expanded bus services statewide and secured the federal funds for the Honolulu Rail Transit project. He championed the indigenous rights of Native Hawaiians and the return of Kahoolawe.

He fought for the rights and benefits for veterans.

Senator Inouye has left an indelible mark at the University of Hawaii, including support for major facilities and research assets. He has long supported local agriculture and alternative energy initiatives.

Dan Inouye was always among the first to speak out against injustice whether interned Japanese Americans, Filipino World War II veterans, Native Americans and Native Hawaiians.

A prominent player on the national stage, Senator Inouye served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Commerce Committee and was the first Chairman of the Senate Select

Committee on Intelligence.

After developing a reputation as a bipartisan workhorse, who always would put country above party, he was asked by the Senate leadership to chair the special committee investigating the Iran Contra Affair. This was after a successful tenure as a member of the Watergate Committee.

When asked in recent days how he wanted to be remembered, Dan said, very simply, "I represented the people of Hawaii and this nation honestly and to the best of my ability. I think I did OK." Vice President Joe Biden said, "As my mother would say, the greatest virtue of all is courage, and Danny was courage personified. From the battlefields of World War II where he received the Medal of Honor, to the floor of the United States Senate where he displayed incredible moral bravery, he was always the same – courageous and resolute. He was one of the most honorable men I ever met in my life, and one of the best friends you could hope for. He was honest, and fiercely loyal, and I trusted him absolutely.

Everyone in the Senate not only admired Danny Inouye, but they trusted him. We all knew he would do the moral thing regardless of the consequences – whether it was passing judgment on a President during Watergate or on another President in the Iran Contra hearings.

And Danny always remembered where he came from – and how hard his family had to struggle. From having to fight for the right to fight for his country in the all Japanese-American 442nd, to his keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1968, he always spoke of the country’s struggles with racism and bias, and his call for a “new era of politics.” And to his dying day, he fought for a new era of politics where all men and women are treated with equality.

Above all, Danny was my friend, and Jill and I are praying for his entire family".

Senator Inouye last words were, "Aloha."

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Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Friday, December 7, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Justin Cooper, and Roger Rhonemus. Clerk Diane Ward and Commissioners-elect Stephen Caraway and Paul Worley were also present.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: All yeas E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson met with the board to give an update on the Barnes

Sewer Project, CDBG 2012, and to thank the board for the employee health insurance December moratorium.

It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the Barnes Sewer Phase II Water Pollution Control Loan Fund semi-annual payment of $16,810.20 upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the Barnes Sewer Phase II OWDA payment request #25 in the amount of $2,373.16 to URS

Corporation for professional services and payment request #26 in the amount of $28,325.00 to the Adams County Commissioners for reimbursement upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the request for Ohio Department of Development Office of Housing and Community Partnerships CHIP - CDBG 2012 release of funds upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote:

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Clerk of Courts Gary Gardner met with the board to submit his letter of resignation and to discuss the postage meter lease agreement.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to respectfully accept Gary Gardner’s resignation as Adams County Clerk of Courts effective December 31, 2012 at midnight. Vote: All yeas.

Court Administrator Angela Richmond met with the board to submit the 2013 appropriations and to discuss needed office space.

Patrick Hoagland of Brandstetter Carrol, Inc. addressed the board and expressed interest in the Downtown Revitalization project. Brandstetter Carrol, Inc. has submitted an RFQ for the project that will be handled through the Economic & Community Development department once the board agrees to proceed with the project.

Engineer David Hook met with the board for approval of the OPWC Payment Request #1 for the Beasley Fork Bridge and to discuss GIS. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the bills. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the Life Squad Run Volunteer reimbursements upon the recommendation of EMS Director Etta Sparks. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the Brown County Housing agree-

ment for housing Adams County inmates upon the recommendation of Sheriff Kimmy Rogers. Vote: All yeas.

Sally Hayslip met with the board to discuss trading vehicles, travel request, and an update on the installation of the new boiler system.

It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the following travel: S. Hayslip, R. Setty, Building Controls System Demo, Toledo, OH, 12/12-13/12, $200.00. Vote: All yeas.

The board signed a letter of support for the Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. for the Housing Assistance Program Grant.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the transfers, additional appropriations, advances, and return of advances. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to adjourn at 10:15 p.m. Vote: All yeas.

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Manchester Mayor's Court Adams County Court of Common Pleas Magistrate Ken Miller Presiding Lauren Kirk, improper backing and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Plea Entered. Trial Continued January 7, 2013.

Triana Addis, Drug Paraphernalia and Drug Abuse. Trial Continued January 7, 2013.

Charles Bowlinger, Failure to Reinstate. Trial Continued January 7, 2013.

Pam Edgington, Dogs at Large. Dismissed.

Tara Shelton, No Drivers License. Fine $100.00 and Court Cost $80.00.

Tara Shelton, Drug Abuse. Fine $100.00.

Tara Shelton, Furnish

False Info. Fine $250.00 and Court Cost $80.00.

Joshua Morgan, Speed/DUS. Plea Entered.

Trial Continued January 7, 2013.

Amanda Hillis, hit Skip. Plea Entered. Trial Continued January 7, 2013.

Karen Willis, Disorderly Conduct. Fine $100.00 and Court Cost $80.00.

David Nicholson, Operated on Expired License. Plea Entered.

Trial Continued January 7, 2013.

Courtney A ODell, DUS. Trial Continued January 7, 2013.

Matthew Fisher, Disorderly. $100.00 Fine

and $80.00 Court Cost.

Penny Rigdon, DUS. Trial Continued January 7, 2013.

Evelyn Bond, Dog at Large. Trial Continued January 7, 2013.

Brittany Culver, DUS. Dismissed.

Random Selection on Suspension.

Chrystal Cook, Assault. Plea Entered.

Trial Continued January 7, 2013.

Jamie Lewis, D/C. Fine $100.00 and Court Cost $80.00.

Roman Dixon, Drug Abuse. Fine $100.00 Court Cost $80.00.

April Schroeder, Operate Under Expired License. Dismissed. Court Cost $80.00.

Manchester Village Council December 4, 2012 The Council of the Village of Manchester met in regular session at the Community Building.

Roll call showed Councilman Bryan Church, Councilman Bob Hilderbrand, Councilman Mike Phipps, Councilman Skip Wagner, Councilwoman Christine Henderson and Councilman Roy Carpenter present.

Also in attendance: Beth Frazier, Georgia Woolard, Ed Reinhardt, Earl Ruark, Jeff Bowling, Kris Blanton, Mimi Martin, Jake Martin, Eddie Young and Heidi Huron Pledge to the Flag.

Minutes were made available to council prior to meeting. Motion made

by Councilman Phips and seconded by Councilman Church to approve minutes. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried.

Beth Frazier, Managing Executive of Karma Points spoke to the council to sign letter for the Community Garden.

Mayor Troy Jolly spoke about how nice the Christmas Lights look.

The Tree Lighting will be Friday, December 7, 2012.

Hometown Christmas will be December 14, 2012.

The mayor will be getting information from the Public Utilities Commission for deregulation distribution. There will be a special council meeting December 11, 2012 over the budget.

Police Chief, Jeff Bowling reported that the Christmas Lights in town looked good; the police department has also been working on cleaning up around the building.

Councilwoman Henderson spoke with Holly Johnson, and they are ready to start the grant process for park equipment. Henderson asked if there would be a problem if the boy’s scouts could meet in the Community Building for their meet-

ings. Henderson is supposed to check with Annissa Grooms to see when the room is available.

Councilman Phipps asked the solicitor about the process of closing alleys. The solicitor said there would need to be a signed petition to close alley. If there is no petition it must be put in the paper.

Councilman Carpenter asked the solicitor about building condemnation.

The solicitor said that it has to be a published notice to condemn.

Councilman Wagner thanked the police department for doing a great job and for being very visible in the community. He also reminded everyone to support local business.

C o u n c i l m a n Hildebrand wanted to address the problem of dogs running the streets.

There are a lot of complaints that the dog warden is not taking care of the dog problem.

Motion made by Church and seconded by Phipps to pay bills. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea.

Motion carried.

Motion made by Church and seconded by Hilderbrand to approve the semiannual payment for the fire truck and equipment. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried.

Motion made by Church and seconded by Wagner to waive the three readings to amend Ordinance for Police Cruiser to 2% from 2.25 %. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried.

Motion made by Church and seconded by Wagner to approve the amended ordinance to 2% from the 2.25 %. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea.

Motion carried.

Motion made by Wagner and seconded by Church to put fiscal policy on to the agenda. Vote on

the motion showed all members voting yea.

Motion carried.

Motion made by Phipps and seconded by Wagner to accept new personnel Policy on compensatory time. Vote on the motion showed Henderson, Phipps, Church and Wagner Voting yea and Carpenter and Hildebrand voting nay. Motion carried.

A motion made by Church and seconded by Phipps to accept the first Reading of the 2013 Budget. Vote on the motion showed all members but Wagner voting yea.

Farrell Ross explained his proposal for the Woolard Cafeteria. He plans to expand his wholesale bait business. Will create four to five jobs.

Carpenter made a motion and was seconded

by Phipps to go into executive session at 7:55 p.m. over personnel.

Motion made by Phipps and seconded by Wagner at 8:10 p.m. To come out of executive session.

Motion was made by Wagner and seconded by Hildebrand to lease cafeteria of Woolard School to Farrell Ross. Vote on the motion showed Councilman Phipps, Henderson, Wagner, and Carpenter voting yea and Councilman Church and Hildebrand voting nay.

Motion carried. The solicitor will be discussing the lease with Ross.

Motion made by Wagner and seconded by Hilderbrand to go to executive session at 8:50 p.m. on personnel.

Motion made by Phipps and seconded by Church at 9:10 p.m. to come out of executive session.

Motion to adjourn made by Phipps and seconded by Church.

A motion was made by Carpenter and seconded by Wagner to adjourn.

Motion made by Phipps and seconded by Hilderbrand to adjourn.

Manchester Village Council December 11, 2012 The Council of the Village of Manchester met in special session at the Community Building.

Roll call showed Councilman Bryan Church, Councilman Bob Hilderbrand, Councilman Mike Phipps, and Councilman Roy Carpenter present.

Councilwoman Hilderbrand made a motion and was seconded by Councilman Phipps to excuse Councilman Cody

Wagner and Councilwoman Henderson from the meeting. Motion carried.

Also in attendance was Heidi Huron and Rick Bowman.

Pledge to the Flag.

The topic of the meeting was the budget for 2013. Each fund was discussed and gone over by the council and fiscal officer.

A motion was made by Church and seconded by Carpenter to accept the sec-

ond reading of the 2013 Appropriation Budget. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea.

Motion carried.

Motion made by Phipps and seconded by Hildebrand to purchase hams for the Village employees. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Hilderbrand and seconded

by Phipps to adjourn.

DOMESTIC CASES Brenda K. Kirker vs.

Rodger Kirker, divorce without children.

Julie Hayslip vs. Terry R. Hayslip, divorce without children.

DOMESTIC RELATIONS Shannon P. Baker vs.

Donald D. Baker, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 1-31-13 at 12:15 pm.

Angela Kay Bolton vs.

Roger Lee Bolton, magistrate's decision and judgment entry filed. Contempt motion is dismissed, payments have been made and obligor appears to be working.

Dewey West vs.

Christine West, magistrate's order filed. At the request for the attorney for the obligor, matter continued for 2-7-13 at 12:15 pm.

Stacey Bracken vs.

Roger Bracken, magistrate's decision and judgment entry filed. Court continues jail sentence suspension, court finds the child to be emancipated as of 11-112 and terminates support, hearing on arreages set for 1-31-13 at 12:15 pm.

Cathy D. Francis vs.

Bruce L. Sumpter, journal entry filed. No further action has been taken to remedy service by reason thereof the motion filed 83-12 is dismissed without prejudice.

William Stacy Harper vs. Michelle I. Harper, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 1-17-13 at 1:15 pm.

Sylvia Renee Sage vs.

Scott William Sage, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 1-31-13 at 12:15 pm.

Ashlee Brooke McFarland vs. Spencer E. McFarland, magistrate's order filed. Court reserves finding and continued to 214-13 at 9:30 am.

Timothy M. Staten vs.

Amy L. Staten, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 1-24-13 at 10:30 am.

Kelly C. McFarland vs.

Michelle McFarland, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 1-24-13 at 1:15 pm.

Darren Copas vs.

Stacey Copas, magistrate's order filed. Dr Gene Smiley is appointed counselor, parties to set appointments.

Melissa Hubbard vs.

Paul C. Hubbard, magistrate's order filed. Jail sentence remains suspended, hearing set for 12-20-12 at 8:30 am.

Julie Renea Ingram vs.

Jeffrey Lynn Ingram, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing set for 1-31-13 at 1:15 pm.

Maria T. Knauff vs.

Michael S. Knauff, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on motion is set for 1-31-13 at 8:30 am.

Monica K. Baldwin vs.

Darrell L. Baldwin, journal entry filed. No further action has been taken by reason thereof the motion file 2-15-13 is dismissed without prejudice.

Bobbie A. Neu vs.

Johna D. Neu, magistrate's decision and judgment entry filed. Lisa Rothwell is permitted to withdraw, court appoints Sarah Shelton, hearing set for 1213-12 at 2:15 pm.

Briana Gaffin vs.

Roger Applegate Jr, motion

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entry and certification for appointed counsel fees filed.

Stephanie Beaver vs.

Clayton Beaver Sr, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on motion filed 9-26-12 set for 1-10-13 at 12:15 pm.

Donna Copas vs.

Matthew W. Copas, judgment entry filed. Court orders the administrative order for child support attached is approved and adopted by this court.

Chris Thomas Travis vs. Destinee Rae Travis, magistrate's order filed.

Court reserves judgment, hearing set for 2-7-13 at 12:15 pm.

April Baldwin vs.

Lawrence A. Baldwin, magistrate's order filed.

Court reserves finding, hearing set for 2-7-13 at 9:30 am.

Bryan C. Nause vs.

Jessica Nause, judgment entry filed. Administrative adjustment recommendation of 10-24-12 is approved and adopted by this court.

Louis Dwayne Alexander vs.

Mary Christina Alexander, judgment entry filed. Court orders the adminsitrative order for child support attached is approved and adopted by this court.

Michelle Wickerham vs. William E. Wickerham, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 1-24-13 at 1:15 pm.

Robert T. Elkins vs.

Lori R. Elkins, magistrate's order filed. Court appoints Lisa Rothwell and reserves finding on contempt, hearing set for 2-24-13 at 8:30 am.

Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Jason D. Jackson, journal entry filed.

Motion to waive transcript is not well taken and denied.

James Randall Franklin vs. Pamela Franklin, entry filed. Hearing of 12-11-12 is continued to 2-1-13 at 11 am.

Janell Nicole Swayne vs. Scott Allen Swayne, agreed entry filed.

Petitioner Janelle Swayne agrees to waive child support form 6-1-12 to 8-2912, all in the best interest of the child.

Scotty E. Boldman vs.

Nancy Boldman, magistrate's order filed.

Temporary orders filed.

Pre-trial conference set for 3-26-13 at 1 pm.

Chad Purdin vs. Lora Purdin, magistrate's decision filed. Psychological evaluation shall be completed; defendant shall continue counseling; pre-trial set for 2-11-13 at 9 am.

Chad Purdin vs. Lora Purdin, magistrate's order filed. No parenting time with the mother is granted at this time.

Marty Lee Anderson vs. Jodi Lee Anderson, magistrate's decision and waiver filed. Divorce granted.

State of Iowa Ex Rel vs. Robert C. Marshall, entry confirming registration of foreign order filed.

Samantha Hunt vs.

Brian K. Hunt, entry filed. pre-trial hearing on 2-15-13 at 10:11 am.

Elizabeth Bic RoushPence vs. Homer Ray Pence, magistrate's order filed. parties restrained.

Michele L. Long vs.

Brian P. Long, entry on temporary orders filed.

Plaintiff shall be named temporary custodial parent, final divorce set for 1-2213 at 3:30 pm.

Kimberly Frost vs.

Arthur Frost IV, magistrate's decision filed. divorce granted.

Andrew Ruark vs.

Kimberly Ruark, magistrate's decision filed. marriage dissolved.

Charles Gravely vs.

Sarah Gravely, mutual restraining order filed.

Charles Gravely vs.

Sarah Gravely, entry filed.

Hearing on temporary orders is set for 1-14-13 at 10:30 am.

Brenda K. Kirker vs.

Rodger Kirker, mutual restraining order magistrate's order 75(I) order filed. Parties are restrained.

Julie Hayslip vs. Terry R. Hayslip, temporary restraining order filed. Both parties are restrained.

CIVIL CASES Brenda K. Frazee, Admr vs. Sardinia Concrete Company L L C , other torts, personal injury.

Midland Funding LLC vs. Naomi Adkins, judgment.

Fifth Third Band vs.

James H. Fisher, foreclosures.

National Bank of Adams County vs. Blanche York, foreclosures.

Oapse/Afscme vs.

Adams County Ohio Valley S c h o o l s , vacate/modify/correct award.

Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Annette Pierce, judgment.

CIVIL DIVISION Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Jonna R. Land, affidavit and notice of garnishment of property other than personal earnings and answer of garnishee filed.

First National Acceptance Co. vs Billy J. Wolfe, NUNC PRO TUNC entry to the entry of confirmation of sale and distribution of proceeds filed.

Emerson Power Transmission vs. Insurance Exchange, pre-trial order jury trial filed. Jury trial set 6-3-13.

Emerson Power Transmission vs. Insurance Exchange, scheduling order filed. Final pre-trial 5-8-13 at 11:30 am, jury trial 6-313 at 9 am.

Equable Ascent Financial LLC vs. Gloria C. Martish, affidavit and notice of garnishment of property other than personal earnings and answer of garnishee filed.

Discover Bank vs.

Vicki Baker, agreed order dismissing settled. Actiond ismissed with prejudice only as to the defendant, Vicki Baker; counter claim of the defendant is dismissed with prejudice.

First National Bank of Waverly vs. Jeffrey M. Gullett, journal entry filed.

Plaintiff has taken no action since 5-25-12. Plaintiff to take action, failure to do so may result in a dismissal.

Terry Wamsley vs.

Hanson Aggregates Davon LLC, journal entry filed.

Status hearing 1-4-13 at 9 am.

Bank of America NA vs. Lee Hobbs, journal entry filed. In review of this case there has been no action since july 2012, plaintiff to notify court of action. Failure to do so may result in dismissal.

Cenlar FSB vs. Katina McCoy, journal entry filed.

In review of this matter there has been no action since july 2012 plaintiff is to take immediate action to move this case, failure to do so may result in dismissal.

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Bank of America NA, Successor vs. Johnathan Edmisten, judgment entry confirming sale and ordering distribution of sale proceeds filed.

Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Michael B. Roy, journal entry filed. In review of this matter there has been no action since July 2012, plaintiff is to take immediate action to move this case, failure to do so may result in dismissal.

JP Morgan Chase Bank vs. Paris E. Chambers, journal entry filed. In review of this matter there has been no action since June 2012 plaintiff is to take immediate action to move this case, failure to do so may result in dismissal.

Bank of America NA, Successor vs.

Darrell Easterling, order for stay of proceedings filed.

Midland Funding LLC vs. Pat Nelson, journal entry filed. In review of this matter there has been no action since July 2012 plaintiff is to take immediate action to move this case, failure to do so may result in dismissal.

William L. Shelby Jr vs.

Roger L. Strunk, telephone conference notice, telephone conference checklist filed.

Telephone conference on 125-13 at 10 am.

Charles Lunsford Jr vs.

Richard Campbell, judgment entry granting defendant's motion for summary judgment filed. Motion for summary judgment of defendant is granted, plaintiff's complaint is dismissed.

Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Dan Gutman, journal entry filed. Plaintiff has filed for summary judgment, defendant is given 14 days to respond and 7 days given to plaintiff to respond. Nonoral hearing set for 1-25-13 at 8 am.

Ohio Receivables LLC vs. Matthew C. Patterson, telephone conference notice, telephone conference checklist filed. Telephone conference on 1-25-13 at 9:30 am.

JP Morgan Chase Bank vs. Della Hammond, telephone conference notice, telephone conference checklist filed. Telephone conference on 1-25-13 at 10:30 am.

Midfirst Bank vs. Eric B. Chappius, journal entry filed. The court finds the defendant's are not in default and plaintiff's motion is hereby denied.

Midfrist Bank vs. Eric B. Chappius, telephone conference notice, telephone conference checklist filed.

Telephone conference on 125-13 at 11 am.

Thunderbolt Holdings LTD LLC vs. Francis Lawinsky, telephone conference notice, telephone conference checklist filed.

Telephone conference on 125-13 at 9 am.

Mildred Francis Jamison vs. Continental Appliances INC, telephone conference notice, telephone conference checklist filed.

Telephone conference on 125-13 at 3 pm.

RBS Citizens NA vs.

Vera F. Louderback, order filed. Complaint dismissed without prejudice.

CRIMINAL DIVISION State of Ohio vs.

Kenneth Harris, community control termination filed. It is ordered that defendant is restored to civil rights.

State of Ohio vs. Chad Hatfield, community control termination filed. it is ordered that defendant is restored to civil rights.

State of Ohio vs.

Cheyenne Jones, entry and certification for appointed counsel fees filed.

State of Ohio vs. John W. Embree, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to theft, M1 and unauthorized use of vehicle, M1; sentencing set for 1-3-13 at 9:30 am.

State of Ohio vs.

Timothy Boone, journal entry filed. Hearing on defendant's motion for bond modification is set for 1219-12 at 12:45 pm.

State of Ohio vs. Noble Grooms, order filed. Court accepts Nolle Prosequi entered by the state of Ohio.

State of Ohio vs.

Michael Williams, administrative judge's journal entry filed. According to term of defendant's participation in the treatment in lieu of conviction program, defendant to report to Adams County Jail at 9 am on 12-15-12, ACSO to transport defendant to star on 12-18-12.

State of Ohio vs. Martin Watts, journal entry filed.

Change of plea hearing set for 12-28-12 at 10 am; sentencing set for 1-25-13 at 2 pm.

State of Ohio vs. Lora Purdin, administrative judge's journal entry filed.

Defendant to be assessed for treatment in lieu of conviction, court to review on 1-413 at 3 pm.

State of Ohio vs.

Heather Snider, judgment entry on sentencing filed.

Defendant sentence to 18 months on count I and 18 months on count II at ORDC to run concurrent with credit for 112 days served and restitution of $1500 jointly and severally with convicted co-defendants.

State of Ohio vs.

Brandon Powell, journal entry filed. Defendant does nto meet the criteria for an NGRI, and further defendant is competent to stand trial.

State of Ohio vs. Steven Sturgill, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed.

Defendant plead guilty to theft, F5; Sentencing is set for 1-3-13 at 8:15 am; count II of the indictment is dismissed.

State of Ohio vs. Rickey Bohl, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed.

Defendant plead guilty to illegal manufacturing of drugs, F2; sentencing set for 12-26-12 at 12:45 pm.

State of Ohio vs. Taleah Bradford, judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant convicted of illegal assembly of drugs and possession, F3; sentence to 3 years community control, 200 hours of community service, $1500 fine, enroll and complete talbert house counseling, report for transport on 12-26-12, 1 year license suspension, enroll in college, pay costs.

State of Ohio vs.

Michael King, journal entry filed. Issues addressed in the defendant's motion are now moot.

State of Ohio vs.

Gregory Conaway, entry filed. Defendant is granted occupational and medical driving privileges.

State of Ohio vs. John Patrick Conley, journal entry filed. Defendant's motion for furlough for Christmas is denied.

State of Ohio vs.

Emanuel Mason, journal entry on arraignment filed.

Bond set for $5,000 cash/surety/10% plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days.

State of Ohio vs.

Emanuel mason, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed. Richard Campbell appointed as counsel.

State of Ohio vs. Misty Ackley, journal entry filed.

Defendant violated conditions of her bond, the remaining $1000 posted, less 10% shall be forfeited to the county general fund.

State of Ohio vs. James R. Mitchell II, journal entry filed. Court on it's own motion, withdrawing the capias issued herein on December 4, 2012.

State of Ohio vs. Justin Parker, journal entry on supplemental arraignment filed.

Bond set at $50,000 cash/surety plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days.

State of Ohio vs. Justin Parker, pre-trial order filed.

Final pre-trial on 1-2-13 at 2 pm and jury trial on 1-14-13 & 1-15-13 at 9 am.

State of Ohio vs. Jackie A. Brewsaugh, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 1-2-13 at 2 pm and jury trial on 1-14-13 & 1-15-13 at 2 pm.

State of Ohio vs. Dustin King, pre-trial order filed.

Final pre-trial on 1-2-13 at 2 pm and jury trial on 1-14-13 & 1-15-13 at 9 am.

State of Ohio vs. Dustin King, journal entry on supplemental arraignment filed.

Bond set at $50,000 cash/surety plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days.

State of Ohio vs. Gary Lunsford II, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 1-213 at 11:15 am and jury trial on 1-16-13 & 1-17-13 at 11:15 am.

State of Ohio vs. Joshua Royster, entry filed. Richard Campbell is appointed as counsel for the defendant.

State of Ohio vs. Ashley Jones, 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. Ashley Jones, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed.

David E Grimes appointed as counsel.

State of Ohio vs. Steven Taylor, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $50,000 cash/surety/10% plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days.

State of Ohio vs.

Steven Taylor, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed. Richard Campbell appointed as counsel.

State of Ohio vs.

Hurshel Daniels, journal entry on arraignment filed.

Bond set at $100,000 cash/surety plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days.

State of Ohio vs. Ernest Unger Jr., journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $5,000 cash/surety/10% plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days.

State of Ohio vs. Ernest Unger Jr., journal entry order assigning counsel filed.

Sarah Shelton appointed as counsel.

State of Ohio vs.

William W. Walters, 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.

William W. Walters, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed. Richard Campbell appointed as counsel.

State of Ohio vs.

Patrick Conley, 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.

Patrick Conley, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed. David Grimes appointed as counsel.

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Criminal/Traffic Disposition James R. Mitchell, Georgetown, possession of marijuana, dismissed without prejudice.

Daniel L. Memory, West Chester, hunting on land of another, fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Susan P. Kidney, Mclean VA, 79/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Cathy S. Boley, Avon IN, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Denise L. Birt, Bellefontaine, registration violation, Fine $25, Court Costs $45.

Ashlee B. Satterfield, West Union, registration violation, Fine $25, Court Costs $45.

Stephanie Workman, Peebles, disorderly conduct, dismissed without prejudice.

Brendan Schoonover, Manchester, Failure to register address, dismissed without prejudice. This matter will be presented to the grand jury at a later date.

Ramiro C. Cruz, Charlotte NC, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Ramiro C. Cruz, Charlotte NC, expired operator's license less than 6 months, Fine $23, Court Costs $22.

Todd M. Mckinney, Chillicothe, 70/60, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Kevin P. Kelly, Cincinnati, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Samuel L. Darby, Norman Town WV, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Terry L. Purdin, Fayetteville, failure to stop at stop sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Robert D. Manning, Manchester, disorderly conduct, Fine $100, Court Costs $93, Fine/Cost to be paid before 1-113.

George Tolle, Peebles, open flask, Fine $50, Court Costs $68, Fine/Cost to be paid before 1-1-13.

Christopher Campbell, West Union, no operator's license, Fine $100, Court Costs $103, Jail 30 Days, 30 Days Suspended, 1 year probation.

Cathy A. Myers, Blue Creek, failure to control, dismissed.

Andrew S. Fenner, Hillsboro, failure to control, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Daniel A. Tackett, Waverly, seat belt/driver, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Amy S. Howard, Winchester, failure to stop at stop sign, dismissed.

Amy S. Howard, Winchester, seat belt/driver, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Andrew S. Demeter, Parkersburg WV, failure to control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Melissa Bolender, Peebles, endanger child, Court Costs $219, Jail 180 Days, 180 Days Suspended, 2 years community control, 1st 6 months intensive supervised probation, refer to children's services board.

Steven Humphrey, West Union, disorderly conduct, Fine $150, Court Costs $91.

Demeon K. Myer, Manchester, disorderly conduct, Fine $100, Corut Costs $184.80.

Steven Humphrey, West Union, disorderly while intoxicated, Fine $150, Court Costs $91.

Patricia Martin, Dayton, failure to tag dog, dismissed, defendant has dog tags.

Michelle G. Jenkins, Wheelersburg, possession of drug instrument, Fine $150, Court Costs $68, Jail 90 Days, 81 Days Suspended, 1 year community control.

Dillon Dean George, Apison TN, no hunter orange, Fine $100, Court Costs $64.

Angela D. Mccane, Winchester, possession of a controlled substance, dismissed without prejudice.

Angela D. Mccane,

Winchester, possession of a drug instrument, dismissed without prejudice.

David T. Bailey, Sanford NC, no hunter orange, Fine $100, Court Costs $64.

Derrick Mcelroy, Georgetown, failure to control, dismissed.

Natasha D. McCann, Peebles, OVI 1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $271, Jail 100 Days, 80 Days Suspended, 1 year probation and random drug screens.

Natasha D. McCann, Peebles, failure to control, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Natasha D. McCann, Peebles, failure to display, Fine $100, Court Costs $22.

Rhonda J. Grooms, West Union, driving under suspension, Fine $300, Court Costs $103, Jail 60 Days, 55 Days Suspended, 1 year probation, 60 hours community service by 31-13.

Christopher A. Hayslip, West Union, valid operator's license, Court Costs $129.

Matthew A. Jones, Blue Creek, OVI 1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $24, Jail 100 Days, 80 Days Suspended, 1 year probation credit 20 days DDIP driving privileges granted/counseling recommended by FRS. Matthew A. Jones, Blue Creek, failure to control, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Bobby J. Cortijo, West Union, driving under suspension FRA, Fine $300, Court Costs $76, Jail 60 days, 55 Days Suspended, 1 year probation, 60 hours community service by 31-13.

Asad Ali, Loveland, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Louis B. Goettke, Cincinnati, 72/60, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Matthew C. Harry, Sardinia, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Angela L. Jones, Manchester, 66/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Barbara A. Hughes, West Union, 73/60, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Michael W. Hamburg, Vallejo CA, 79/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Brian A. Yoder, West Union, 71/60, FIne $79, Court Costs $74.

Brandy W. Wallace, Peebles, 71/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

P. Wolinsky, Steven Batavia, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Jason E. Bricking, Newtown, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs$74.

James C. Davis, West Union, 56/35, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Doris L. Winster, Cincinnati, 85/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Tawni L. Caudill, Peebles, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Ronald E. Jones, Walker WV, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

William C. Thorp, Peebles, failure to control, Fine $16, Court Costs $74.

Pamela K. Baldwin, West Union, ACDA, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Ashley E. Williams, Peebels, ACDA, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Rebecca P. Morton, West Union, ACDA, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Catherine A. Salamone, Cincinnati, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Janey L. Ayers, West Union, failure to control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

John M. Williams, West Union, stop sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Bonnie L. Meyer, Manchester, 70/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Donna K. Williams, Seaman, 51/35, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Peebles Elementary December Students of the Month

Pictured above are the December Students of the Month at Peebles Elementary School. The students are: PRESCHOOL: Brandon Ayers and Grady Myers. KINDERGARTEN: Kala Magnelli, Kash Hayslip, Carsen Shiveley, Lorelai Shiveley and Jeffrey Humphrey. 1ST GRADE: Payton Johnson, Elyssa Huff, Keltin Robinson and Kennedy Dick. 2ND GRADE: Levi Waits, Autumn Young, Lydia Phipps and Summer Conley. 3RD GRADE: Joey Rigdon, McKenzie Morrison and Sydnee O’Connor. 4TH GRADE: Mason Lewis, Tori Kidder and Claude Taylor. 5TH GRADE: Kaylee Ferguson, Madison Beekman and Makenna Malcom. 6TH GRADE: Jesse Baker, Kyleigh Adkins and Zach Drummond.

North Adams Elementary Student of the Month November

Front Row (L/R): Isaiah Roessler, Evie Tabor, Ethan Taylor, Asher Young, Kenlie Jones, Katelynn Boerger, and Kelsey Cornette. Middle Row (L/R): Arayha West, Abigail Roades, Myla Toole, Alyssa Mays, Hope McCartney, Skylar Stapleton, Levi Jones, Nathaniel Day, and Andrew Schulz. Back Row (L/R): Mariah Mason, Cole Wagner, Grant Harper, Abbi Stacy, Evan Hendrickson, Caleb Bushong, and Lafie Geeslin.

Absent from the original photo (L/R): Ezra Riddell, Makayla Moore, Myla Erwin, Jansen Hupp, Claudia Gough, and Duncan Hesler.

Peebles Junior High Spelling Bee Winners

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Pictured above are the winners of the annual Spelling Bee at Peebles High School which was held on December 11.

The Top 4 finishers will represent our school in the County Spelling Bee which will be held at West Union Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.

Our top 4 spellers (left to right above) were: Andrew Hopkins- 1st Place, son of Stephen and Amanda Hopkins of Peebles; Vella Brown – 2nd place; daughter of Teddy and Billiann Brown of Peebles; Jessica Henderson – 3rd place, daughter of Robert and Margaret Henderson of Peebles; and Camron Gordley– 4th place; son of Yancy Gordley of Peebles.

Congratulations and best wishes in the County Spelling Bee go to these fine young students.

New Funnel Ball Toss Game There is a new funnel ball toss game on the preschool/kindergarten playground at North Adams Elementary. We, the kindergarten staff, would like to thank the many parents, grandparents and community members that supported our playground equipment fundraiser (the drawing for the Wal-Mart gift card) that raised enough to purchase the funnel ball toss game along with the concrete to install it. We would also like to thank

the custodians at North Adams Elementary that installed it over the Thanksgiving holiday break. The students have really enjoyed playing with it and it is helping to develop ball handling skills in these youngsters. We plan on adding more equipment (possibly more swings) to our expanded playground as we raise enough money through future fundraisers. Again, thank you to all those who support our students here at North Adams Elementary!

10 - Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - The Informer

Senior Living

Christmas Is Here Melody Stapleton, Director of Adams County Senior Citizens Christmas has come and gone already and we hope you all had a wonderful celebration. The year has gone by so fast and now is the time to look toward a new year with all the best wishes it will be a great one. All of us at the Senior Citizens office would like to thank everyone for being a part of us throughout the year. Donations of your time, resources and other gifts help us to provide the services for citizens of Adams County and most especially our wonderful seniors who deserve it so much.

The Adams County Senior Citizens Office will be closed on Tuesday, January 1. Happy New Year!

New Year Resolutions.

With the New Year just around the corner, how about some Resolutions we could actually do and live by? Here are a few to start you off: JUST FOR TODAY: * I will get through the next 12 hours and not try to tackle all of life’s problems at once. * I will improve my mind. I will learn something useful. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration. * I will be agreeable. I will look my best, speak in a kind voice, be courteous and considerate. * I will not find fault with a friend, relative, or colleague. I will not try to improve anyone but myself. * I will have a plan. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it. I will save myself two enemies – hurry and indecision. * I will do a good deed for someone and keep it a secret. If anyone finds out – it won’t count. * I will do two things I

don’t really want to do just for the experience. * I will believe in myself. I will give my very best to the world and feel confident that the world will give its very best to me.

Make 2013 the best year you can, for yourself and others, one day at a time.

Movie/Popcorn Feature.

On Tuesday, January 8, at 1:00pm 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!

Come on out and get involved in some of the activities and services we have going on every month here at the Senior Center.

On the 1st Monday & Friday each month the Adams County Veterans Services are here. On the 3rd Monday we have Knitting Class from 1-4 pm.

Each Tuesday & Thursday from 10-11 am is Gentle Chair Yoga Class.

There will be no yoga class on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. On Tuesday afternoons at 1 pm is Movie & Popcorn except on New Year’s Day. The Scrappy Quilters Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 10 am – 3 pm. Each Thursday from 12:30-3:30 pm we play card games. On the 2nd Friday at 11 am GENESIS comes to check blood pressure/blood sugars. We welcome anyone who would like to volunteer to help with any activities you might be interested in doing. Your involvement and input helps us to serve you better. Services and activities are FREE. It’s YOUR Senior Center. We want YOU to enjoy it. For

more info: 544-3979.

Office hours are Mon.-Fri. 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.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.

Teresa Carr, PR/Social Service Asst.

JUST A THOUGHT: Happiness cannot come from without.

It must come from within. It is not what we see and touch or that which others do for us which makes us happy; it is that which we think and feel and do, first for the other fellow and then for ourselves.

AAA7 Releases Annual Report 7’s (AAA7) 2011 Annual Report that was recently presented during the Agency’s Annual Meeting at the Southern Ohio Medical Center Friends Center in Portsmouth. The AAA7 provides services to ten counties in Ohio including Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.

The AAA7’s 2011 Annual Report, “Bridging the Gap Between Care Settings,” highlighted the many accomplishments of AAA7 staff, Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and provider organizations throughout the ten counties served by the AAA7.

Stories sharing consumer experiences and how the variety of programs the AAA7 provides have helped them were a feature throughout the publication.

The programs provided through the AAA7 help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay.

“This Annual Report shares the many achievements, commitment and dedication by all who work to make available program

options for older adults and those with disabilities,” stated Pamela K. Matura, Executive Director of the Area Agency on Aging District 7. “Through the many stories and information surrounding the programs we provide, we hope that readers will have bet-

live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for

by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay. The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the community looking for information or assistance with long-term care options.

Available Monday Pamela K. Matura, through Friday from Executive Director 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, the Resource Monthly Column Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs ter knowledge of these and services are available services and the impact for assistance. they make in providing Those interested in resources that allow citi- learning more can call tollzens in our 10 counties to free at 1-800-582-7277 remain in the one place (TTY: 711). Here, individthey call their uals can speak directly own…home.” with a nurse or social The AAA7 2011 worker who will assist Annual Report is available them with information surto view online at the rounding the programs and Agency’s website, services that are available www.aaa7.org.

At the to best serve their needs. home page, click the The Agency also offers an “AAA7 Information” link in-home assessment at no on the left side of the page. cost for those who are Once on this page, under- interested in learning neath “Publications,” click more. Information is also on “Annual Report” and available on then “2011.” www.aaa7.org, or the Your local Area Agency can be contacted Agency on Aging District through e-mail at 7, Inc. provides services on info@aaa7.org.

The a non-discriminatory basis. Agency also has a These services are avail- Facebook page located at able to help older adults www.facebook.com/AreaA and those with disabilities gencyOnAgingDistrict7.

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Christmas Tree Block

This week, I have recovered from the flu and am back to quilting. The block this week is made from making "Flying Geese" units and then sewing then toghter to make your tree as high as you want. You can also adjust the base of your tree to suit your own preference. Remember, when you make the flying geese block. each single unit should have a quarter inch seam allowance from the tip so that when it is sewn to another unit, the point is prefect and not cut off. To make the units perfect points on the sides or "limb side" make sure you measure a quarter inch in from the side and bottom and place a dot so that the tip on the side is perfect also. I hope your trees have a little snow on them today.

Dear Miss Needles Dear Miss Needles What type of needles do you want in your stocking this year? Signed, Ima Happy Dear Ima - Any kind will do but I would really like some of those wooden knitting needles that are pointed at both ends and have the large rubber stops you can use to convert them to regular needles. Of course knitting needles are great but I would like a new latch hook and a larger upholstry needle as well as a gross of sharps for quilting. I'd also like a needle for my old stereo. and a crochet hook to use with my tatting shuttle.

Dear miss needles - Is there a way to unbend a needle once it has been damaged?

Signed = Bent out of shape!

Dear Bent - It depends on what the needle is made out of and whether on not the cost is worth the bother to tray and save it. I did have my late husband try and straighten out a knitting needle as I could not find another the exact same size and I was almost finished with a project. The yarn kept catching and it did not go easy but I did finally manage to complete the sweater. I have also tried to straighten out a crocket hook that was metal. It

kept bending and I would straighten it out. Eventually it broke in two. As for the needles made for hand sewing, I find my quilting needles bend easily after a few hours of quilting and once I wear one out and it bends I save it for travel or hand sewing kit for my purse for emergencys where I am doing a temporary repair to clothing, but usually they are of no use.

Do you have a question you would like Miss Needles to answer? If so, please e-mail her at dearmissneedles @yahoo.com or write to her in care of The Informer.

The Informer Covering.....Adams County, Aberdeen and Buena Vista

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Merry Christmas

NORAD offers live interviews from the NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa, and media are invited to participate in a variety of ways, to include conducting live broadcast interviews with senior NORAD officers on Monday, December 24.

Here are the many ways media can participate: Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS) -

Through DVIDS, NORAD will offer opportunities for live interviews from the NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center on Monday, December 24, in addition to audio, video, B-roll, and select historical “Santa cam” files.

Senior NORAD officers will include U.S. Army General Charles H. Jacoby Jr., NORAD Commander; Canadian Forces Lieutenant-General Alain Parent, NORAD Deputy Commander; and U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Michael Dubie, Vice Commander, U.S. NORAD

Element. The senior leaders will be actively tracking Santa and available for live satellite interviews from 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST. On-scene audio-visual specialists will help facilitate all interviews. Scheduling is necessary in order to accommodate all interested news organizations.

Broadcasters interested in arranging an interview or i n

d o w n loading video, audio, B-Roll, and select historical “Santa cam” files should contact Jared Williams with DVIDS at NORADTracksSanta@dvidshub.net.

Broadcasters can also visit www.dvidshub.net and click on the media request link. Please adhere to the broadcasting instructions.

Tracking Maps - Broadcasters can embed the Santa Tracking Map on their web site or broadcasts by visiting http://www.noradsanta.org/en/pressroom.html.

Twas the Morning of Christmas Twas the Morning of Christmas

by Cathy Johnson Twas the morning of Christmas, and all through the farm, Not a creature was stirring... I forgot the alarm.

The stockings were still hung by the bathtub with care; Sure hopes that ol' Santa's still out there somewhere!

While in my flannels and hubby in his hat, The kids were still sleeping, thank goodness for that!

Then all of a sudden we heard such a clatter, We sprang from our bed to see what was the matter.

We ran to the door with our eyes full of fear, There eatin' from the feed bunk were eight tiny reindeer.

The dog was a barkin' and the heifers had split, I knew right away it must be St. Nick!

The barn lights were beamin' and the milker pump hummin', That crazy red fella must of thought we weren't comin'.

We flew to the barn, barely touching the

ground, and there we first saw him, all round.

He said he'd been waiting to leave a big toy, For our three darling daughters and one darling boy.

He said that our chimney was too small; "The door wouldn't open and you didn't hear me call.

I hope you didn't mind if I started the chores, The cows seem so gentle and the bull only snores!"

His boots were a mess and his suit was a wreck, He twinkled his eyes and said, "Oh, what the heck!

This is the last stop I had on my list; I'll be tickled to help you, in fact, I insist!"

So on with the milking we continued to do, My hubby and me and St. Nicholas too.

When chores were all finished, to the house we did go, With toys in his bag for our children to show.

Their eyes were all glowing with excitement and fuss, and the farm-smellin' Santa spent all Christmas with us!

About Santa Santa keeps a long list of children who have been good throughout the year.

His list grows longer each year due to the world's increasing population.

Check out the world’s population right now.

Though his list gets longer, Santa still has to deliver all of the presents in the same amount of time. If one were to assume he works in the realm of standard time, he would need to limit his stay to about three ten-thousandths of a second per home!

Santa Claus is more than 16 centuries old, yet he does not appear to age at all.

This is our biggest clue that he does not work within time as we know it. His whole trip may appear to us

as taking only 24 hours, but to Santa it may last days, weeks or even months in standard time!

Santa would never rush the important job of distributing presents to children

and spreading holiday cheer to everyone, so the only logical conclusion is that Santa functions within a different time-space continuum than the rest of us. Santa is a true mystery to us all!

Christmas Carol Word Puzzle Silent Night X Z U U E D T N S T X I J C M R A V C I N R H P N E A V H L V U A D E O E H B A L F D R A G E O L B P E B R I G H T I C P A I I H A D G P D R T N S K F S U E V Y R L U A Q T K T R Y H R E A A D W I R N R H Q G G D N B C T S M I H V H R D C S I A E X D P Y O R C L P O Q Y L N E V A E H L T J E S U S Z I Z T D W E I M O H Z X G H G G V X F N L N X X H E O S I T H G I N A S T S O H D R E L O T L O R D C R S O E I N R H S H C C G B Z E H R G I R E V

Merry Christmas from

FITZGERALD PHARMACY 17860 ST. RT. 247 SEAMAN

Seaman Farm Garden & Pet Center

386-0701 Randy Mack, Pharmacistt

17950 State Route 247 Seaman, OH 45679

(937) 386-22134

Merry Christmas From

West Union

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(937) 386-22282

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Roush Insurance and Glenna, Tammy, Laronda, Brenda & Joy!

Commac Foods West Union

W.C. Milling Co. LLC

GLENNA R. GROOMS dba

ROUSH

INSURANCE AGENCY Maysville, Ky West Union

Seaman

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Gift Certificates Available!

Don’t forget to open your 2011 2013 Christmas Club

Auto - Home - Mobile Home - Flood - Farm Life - Business & Specialty Lines Office: 937-544-3123 Office: 937-544-3795 Home: 937-587-3293

313 East Main Street West Union, OH 45693

Raber’s Shoes & Saddlery 5212 Unity Road - Peebles Ohio

937-3 386-9 9927

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Merry Christmas

Some Christmas Displays in the Village of Manchester.

The Celebration of lights in front of the Adams County Regional Medical Center.

Pictured is one of the many Christmas Displays in the Village of Manchester.

This one is located in front of the Manchester Community Building.

The Village of Winchester.

Pictured is the Manchester Christmas Tree

Pictured is a Nativity Display on St. Rt. 41 in Bentonville.

S&G Pizza Pound

Happy Holidays!

S&G Pizza Pound 416 E. 2nd St. Manchester, Ohio

937-5 549-2 2992

JAMES B. HARSHA CO.

Paints - Plumbing Supplies - Hardware Tarps - Bolts & Fasteners - Hydraulic Hoses - Surplus

627 Panhandle Rd., West Union, Ohio 45693

937-544-3013

LINK INSURANCE

Holsinger’s Monument & Rock Engraving Call 937-544-4000 for details or visit us at 206 N. Pleasant Ave. West Union, OH

Holly’s

hair with an attitude

Happy Holidays!

Mitchell Insurance Agency

103 S. Main Street ~ Peebles, Ohio

587-2430

209 North Second St., West Union, Ohio

937 544-77670

Lafferty Funeral Home, Inc. - Six Generations of Laffertys serving Adams County, Ohio since 1848 - West Union’s only locally owned Funeral Home John Rigdon Lafferty, Owner/Manager

MERRY CHRISTMAS Barnhill Hardware, LLC 6893 Tri-County Road, Seaman

(937) 386-2353 Celebrating Over 50 Years of Continued Service!

(937) 544-2121

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Tis the season to be jolly Wishing you a safe and joyous holiday. Like a good neighbor, State Farm Is There.

Merry Christmas! (937) 205-2323

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An American Company Serving America GOD BLESS AMERICA

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Merry Christmas

Pictured is Linda Gailes Beauty Salon, on Main St. in Peebles.

Pictured is Blake Pharmacy in Peebles.

Pictured is the manger scene located on Main St., Peebles.

Pictured is Peebles Christmas Tree.

Pictured is the store front of Brenda's Dollar City, on 2nd St., Manchester.

Some Christmas Displays in the Village of Manchester.

Thompson Meeker Funeral Home www.meekerfuneralhomes.com 216 W. Mulberry St.

West Union, Ohio

937-544-2133 From, Steve, Jim & Todd

Merry Chriistm mas from

Sunset Bowl

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM

Shupert’s Tire Service 136 Lick Run Road, West Union

937-544-2031

Hours: Mon.-Wed., 8-5 / Thurs., 8-12 Fri., 8-5 / Sat., 8-3

CLOSED DEC. 24th

May the warmth of the season embrace you!

Merry Christmas!!

Peebles Monument Company Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1922

West Union Electric & Plumbing

937-544-2043

4959 St. Rt. 125 West Union, Ohio

544-5 5205

172 N. Main St., Peebles, OH

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

937-544-2931 1-800-350-3690

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With g lad t idings t o y ou a nd yours this h oliday season.

Thank y ou f or y our loyalty during t he p ast y ear!

May you h ave a w onderful Christmas!

From a ll of your f riends a t

The Informer Merry Christmas from the Staff

Troy Jolly, Bethany Humphrey and Krystal Brown

Happy Holidays From

218 North Market Street, West Union

(937) 544-2361 Holiday Hours:

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