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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

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W. Va. Man Charged with Sexting Young Girls in Adams A Huntington, West Virginia man is facing Felony Charges after investigators say he was sexting and video chatting with young girls from Seaman, Ohio.

Charles Matthew Cooper, 25, of Huntington, W. Va. was arrested early Friday morning March 15.

Seaman Police Department had been investigating the situation and contacted the West Virginia State Police regarding the matter. The SPD told authorities in West Virginia that Cooper was sending explicit texts and pornographic images to teenage girls in their area.

The alleged incidents happened earlier this month between March 1 and March 7.

The father of a 14-year-old girl found the images on his daughter's phone and contacted the Seaman Police.

Seaman Police then purchased a cell phone and portrayed themselves as a 14-yearold female and contacted Cooper. At that point Authorities said Cooper sent more explicit texts to the police, believing he was chatting with a young girl.

Investigators also found three other girls, who were 13 years old, that Cooper allegedly was video chatting with in a sexual manner.

West Virginia State Police executed a search warrant at Cooper's Huntington home and confiscated his computer and the cell phone.

W. Va. State Police released information that during their interview Cooper confessed to contacting the young girls and sending them explicit pictures and texts messages. He also admitted that he knew how old the girls were.

Cooper told State Police that he met the young girls on Facebook and said, "You can be whoever you want to when it comes to the Internet."

He admitted that he wanted to entice,

Cooper seduce and solicit the girls.

Cooper also told State Police that he had discussed meeting the young girls, but told them he would not travel to Ohio, that they would have to come to West Virginia to meet him.

Cooper is charged in W. Va. with soliciting a minor via computer, distribution and display to minor of obscene matter and use of obscene matter with the intent to seduce a minor.

If convicted on all charges, Cooper could face up to 20 years in prison and several thousands of dollars in fines.

He is likely facing charges here in Ohio.

The Seaman Police Department is turning the case over now to the Adams County Prosecutor's Office.

The Informer will monitor the case and see how Prosecutor David Kelley is going to handle the case.

AmberAlert Linked to Cell Phones A buzzing sound on cell phones awakened many Ohio residents on Wednesday, March 13, around 6:30 a.m. when a statewide Amber Alert was issued.

The alarm is part of a mandatory federal warning system that was put in place for cell phones since January.

The Wednesday alert was for the disappearance of two West Virginia girls last seen in a Ford Taurus that was heading into Ohio. The girls were later found.

The phone alert is part of the new Wireless Emergency Alert System. The Amber Alert, which blasts phone owners and then sends out a text message describing the vehicle being sought in connection with a child disappearance, was the last of three

alerts to be initiated.

The others are an "Imminent Danger Alert," which warns of tornadoes, floods, or other extreme weather conditions about to hit a geographic area and the "Presidential Alert," signifying important news from the White House. There is a different alert noise for each notice.

Customers can opt out of receiving the first two alerts, but not the Presidential notice alert.

The alert system is automatically turned on for some phone systems, including Verizon. It can be disabled manually, but customers should contact their wireless providers for specific details since many phones are different.

MHS Archery Program Placed at NASP

Ohioans Cautioned about Burning during Spring Wildfire Season

check the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regulations and consult with local fire officials about burning conditions.

Ohioans are urged to be aware of the state’s outdoor burning regulations and take necessary precautions if they are planning to burn debris this spring, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

Ohio law states outdoor debris burning is prohibited from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during March, April and May. Burning is limited in the spring due to the abundance of dry fuel on the ground before small, grassy fuels green up with moisture. Winds can make a seemingly safe fire burn more intensely and escape control.

“We often wait until

spring for cleaning chores, and many residents burn their unwanted debris,” said Robert Boyles, chief of the ODNR Division of Forestry. “Unfortunately, some of these fires unintentionally escape control and cause wildfires, which result in significant property damage, personal injury and occasionally even loss of life.”

If a fire does escape control, immediately contact the local fire department. An escaped wildfire, even one burning in grass or weeds, is dangerous.

Violators of Ohio’s burning regulations are subject to citations and fines.

Residents should also

The ODNR Division of Forestry offers these safety tips for burning debris outdoors: * Consider using a 55gallon drum with a weighted screen lid to provide an enclosed incinerator. * Know current and future weather conditions, have tools on hand and never leave a debris burn unattended. * Be informed about state and local burning regulations. * Consult the local fire department for additional information and safety considerations. * Visit ohiodnr.com/forestry and firewise.org for more information and tips on protecting a home and community.

Remember: “Don’t burn during the day in March, April and May!” The ODNR Division of Forestry works to promote the wise use and sustainable management of Ohio’s public and private woodlands. To learn more about Ohio’s woodlands, visit ohiodnr.com/forestry.

Harshaville Covered Bridge Restoration Adams County Engineer David C. Hook is pleased to announce that the Harshaville Covered Bridge, located on Graces Run Road in Oliver Township, will be closed for renovation that began yesterday on Monday, March 18.. The bridge will be closed to all traffic during renovation and the work is expected to be completed

by July 15, 2013, in time for the dedication of the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail.

The Harshaville Bridge has historic significance in that it was one of very few bridges that were not destroyed as Morgan’s Raiders made their way through the area during the Civil War. The renovation is being accomplished in a way that will keep the bridge as a covered bridge and still allow for safe and efficient travel for the public. Circa 1930’s pictures, from the archives of local historian Stephen Kelly, were used as the pattern for the renovation design.

Funding for the $ 536,600 project is being provided by the National Historic Covered Bridge Program, the

Transportation Enhancement Program through ODOT and local Motor Vehicle Gas Tax funds. Local contractor Cooper Excavating was awarded the construction contract. Cooper has experience with historic renovations, specifically at Serpent Mound and U. S. Grant’s boy-hood home.

The project entails replacement of sections of truss, steel beams, roof and siding.

A new glue-laminated floor will be installed. The abutments and piers will be reconstructed. Clearance will be increased to help accommodate larger vehicle traffic.

The approaches will be improved and will include guardrail installation. The entire structure will be painted and sealed with fire-retardant, graffiti-resistant material.

During the bridge closure, the public can access the Unity and Wheat Ridge communities via several other routes, including Duffy Road, Unity Road, Tater Ridge Road and Wheat Ridge Road. The cooperation of the traveling public is appreciated. The Engineer’s Office can be contacted at 937-544-2943.

By Brit, Informer Sports A group of 24 students from the Manchester Elementary School students in grades fourth, fifth and sixth traveled to Columbus to compete in the 7th Annual NASP Archery Competiotion. The students finished 12th in the state.

This team is part of the after-school program. Coach Matthias Applegate and Nick Neria has been working with the kids everyday.

Kaleb Henschen a 6th grader on the team received a individual score 256 of 300 to land him 19th overall of 167 sixth graders competing in the state. Team members and their scores include Kaleb Henschen (6th) -256, McKenzie Smith (6th) -240, Garrett Hayslip (6th) -236,

Bille Jean Kinhalt (6th) -234, Dakota Grooms (4th) -224, Lexie Thomas (5th) 220, Brodie Francis(6th) -214,Gracie Grooms (6th) -212,Aaron Walters (4th) 212, J.D. Brumley (6th) -211, Michael Prichard (6th) -211, Nick Grooms (4th) 206, Lexie Foster (5th) -204, Kymbria Henchen (5th)-195, Sammie Young (5th) 190, Evan Palmer (4th) -186, Kyle Reaves (4th) -179, Joselyn Barajas (6th) -179, Avery Reed (6th) -175, Xander Smith (4th) -151, May Schroeder (5th) -149, Payton Apgar (5th) -144, Brooklyn Sheldon(4th)118 and Darian Rigsby (5th) -97.

Congratulations to the Manchester Elementary Archery Team. A Special Thanks to The Kenton Crawford Memorial Fund and Wal-Mart.

Easter Egg Coloring Contest

Inside: The Informer is offering a Coloring Contest for the following age groups: ages 4-6 and 7-10.

A winner from each age group will receive an Easter Basket filled with prizes. See page 9 for complete information.

Also look inside for The Informer Easter Egg Hunt contest.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Charles R. Brown Sr., Helen L Creamer, Richard "Dickie" C Kirk, Audrey Mildred Osman, William “Bill” Sheward and Beverly Siders.

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ACSO INTAKE AND RELEASE REPORT March 8 - 15 Cincinnati Suspects Arrested forTrafficking Heroin Harrison Wade Baldwin, 19, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge.

Booked 3/5 Released 3/9 Jeremy Todd Ball, 32, Georgetown, Probation Detainer. Booked 3/11 Joshua Bradley Beam, 34, West Union, Convey Prohibited Items to Detention Facility.

Booed 1/25 Released 3/8 Logan Michael Brumley, 19, Manchester, Contempt.

Booked 3/14 Lisa Marie Burris, 48, Manchester Parole Holder.

Booked 3/14 Paul Albert Campbell Jr., 44, Belmont, Detainer of Witness.

Booked 2/18 Released 3/11 Robert Lee Carter, 26, Ripley, Petty Theft. Booked 2/12 Released 3/9 William Matthew Cowan, 26, West Union, Interference with Custody.

Booked 1/28 Released 3/9 Johnny Paul Crawford, 29, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 3/14 Kelly R. Daniel, 43, Peebles, Contempt. Booked 3/9 Anthony E. Dawson, 45, Winchester, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge.

Booked 2/21 Released 3/9 Ronnie Duffy, 43, West Union, Commitment to Jail in Lieu of Fines. Booked 3/11 Derek Matthew Edinger, 26, West Union, Probation Detainer.

Booked 3/5 Released 3/11 Erica Dawn Fields, 35, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 3/11 Robin J. Francis, 34,

Manchester, Failure to pay child support. Booked 3/11 Wendell C. Francis, 55, Manchester, Illegal Manufacture of Drugs.

Booked 3/8 Released 3/8 Brittany Kae Gibbs, 25, West Union, Possession of Drugs-Heroin. Booked 2/15 Released 3/8 Heather Dawn Grooms, 22, West Union, Theft, Forgery and probation Detainer.

Booked 3/9 Released 3/15 Shannon B. Grooms, 36, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 3/11 Joshua K. Hall, 18, West Union, Commitment to Jail in Lieu of Fines. Booked 3/11 Bobby Lee Hanshaw, 28, Manchester, Probation Detainer. Booked 3/14 Cassie lee Hodge, 33, Maysville, Ky., Illegal Manufacture of Drugs.

Booked 3/8 Sterling M. Housholder, 29, Wallingford, Ky., Illegal Manufacture of Drugs and Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge.

Booked 2/23 Released 3/8 Brandon Anthony Michael Meddings, 26, Cincinnati, Endangering Children, Tampering with Evidence and Possess For Sale at Retail Dangerous Drugs. Booked 3/14 Matthew Isaac Meyer, 28, West Union, Trafficking in Drugs-Heroin. Booked 2/15 Released 3/13 Jason Earl Montgomery 31, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 3/8 Rebecca J. Montgomery, 26, Aberdeen, Speed limits.

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Jade Destin Moore, 26, Probation Detainer. Booked 3/14 Robert Alan Mowen, 35, Aberdeen, Probation Detainer. Booked 2/25 Released 3/8 Connie R. Myers, 52,West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 3/11 Released 3/12 Homer Lewis Nelson, 43, Sinking Springs, Failure to PAy Child Support.

Booked 3/2 Released 3/8 Loretta Susan Perkins, 38, West Union, Probation Detaienr.

Booked 3/4 Released 3/8 Michael Lee Perry, 37, Blue Creek, Possession of Drug Abuse Instruments.

Booked 3/8 Kayti May Pollard, 20, West Union, Contempt of Court.

Booked 3/4 Released 3/8 Lindsay Rana Saylor, 23, Miamisburg, Contempt of Court, Criminal Damaging and passing Bad Checks.

Booked 3/7 Released 3/8 Tena M. Sirk, 24, West Union, Probation Detainer.

Booked 2/26 Released 3/8 Jeremy Allen Thacker, 31, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge.

Booked 2/23 Released 3/9 Earl Donald Thompson, 73, West Union, Probation Detainer.

Booked 3/9 Released 3/12 Melissa K. Tumbleson, 44, Blue Creek, Driving Under the Influence and Illegal Manufacture of Drugs. Booked 12/31/12 Released 3/8/13 Jody Allen Unger, 19, West union, Probation Detainer.

Booked 3/6 Released 3/11 Amanda Lyn Walls, 27, West Union, Endangering Children, Tampering with Evidence and Drug Abuse.

Booked 3/14 William W. Walters, 57, West Union, Trafficking in Drugs-Heroin. Booked 3/9 Bobby Junior Young, 37, Manchester, Illegal Manufacture of Drugs.

Booked 3/8

Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that as a result of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office in an ongoing undercover drug investigation, arrested two suspects from the Cincinnati area who were arrested for Trafficking Heroin in the Mt. Orab area on Friday, March 8.

Arrested were: Randy Roberts, 31, of Cincinnati, charged with one Count of Trafficking Drugs, Felony of the 4th Degree.

David Crenshaw, 23, of Cincinnati, charged with one

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Count of Trafficking Drugs, Felony the 4th Degree.

Both subjects received a $25,000.00 bond through Brown County Municipal Court.

Crenshaw was

released from custody on Saturday, March 9, after posting a surety bond.

Roberts remains in custody at the Brown County Adult Detention Center.

New Ohio Bass Fishing Regulations New statewide and specific site bass fishing regulations are now in effect for the 20132014 license year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

Statewide, a new 12-inch minimum length limit has been implemented by the ODNR Division of Wildlife on all public waters for large-mouth, small-mouth and spotted bass where there are no other special regulations. The daily limit of five fish per day remains in effect for black bass, singly or in combination.

These adjustments in regulations were developed by the ODNR Division of Wildlife through an analysis of historical fish surveys,

creel surveys and angler-reported tournament results, an evaluation of management options and fisheries objectives as well as extensive angler input through online surveys, creel surveys, open houses and meetings with sportsmen and women.

Ohio has other special regulations for black bass at a number of waters around the state that remain in effect. These include traditional 14-inch, 15-inch and 18-inch minimum length limits and 12-15 inch slot length limits, all with five fish daily limits on Lake Erie and inland waters and six fish daily limits on the Ohio River. Visit wildohio.com for more information

Firefighters and the Amish Play Basketball

Local firefighters played the Amish in a basketball game this past week. Firefighters from Station 17 Wayne Township and Station 18 West Union played a basketball game against the amish.

The firefighters won three out of the four 10 minute sessions that were played.

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Obituaries Audrey Mildred Osman

Richard “Dickie” C. Kirk

Richard "Dickie" C Kirk died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH. He was born in Sprigg Township, Adams County, OH on December 5, 1949 to the late Richard A and Kathryn (Morrison) Kirk.

Dickie worked in construction and was a Navy Veteran.

He is survived by a special friend, Betty Honaker, 2 daughters: Christine Jones of Ripley, OH and Angela Kirk of Georgetown, OH, a granddaughter and a grandson; 6 sisters: Shirley Hackathorn, Aberdeen, OH, Betty Jo Roberts, Middletown, OH, Patricia (Ray) Boone, Aberdeen, OH, Linda Meyer, Manchester, OH, Kathy (Steve) Thomas, Cincinnati OH, and Janet(Randy) Dugan of Ripley, OH and 3 brothers: Jimmy Lee Kirk, West Union, OH, Gary (Violet) Kirk and Michael Kirk both of Cincinnati.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday evening March 19 from 5 - 8 PM with cremation to follow.

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

Beverly Siders

Beverly Siders, 65, Seaman, passed away Saturday, March 9, at the Eagle Creek Nursing Home.

She was born in Highland County, on February 27, 1948 the daughter of the late Willard Snyder.

Beverly was a former life squad member and a Home Interior Representative.

She is survived by her mother, Beulah (Jones) Snyder, of Mowrystown, her husband of 44 years, Stanley Siders, of Seaman, one son, Jeff and his fiancé, Jodie McIntosh, of Seaman, one brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Tammy Snyder, of Mowrystown, one sister, Amy Snyder, of Mowrystown and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services was held on Wednesday, March 13, at the WallaceThompson Funeral Home, Bradford-Sullivan Chapel in Winchester.

Rev. Richard Lloyd officiated.

Burial followed in the Winchester Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Adams County Human Society or Altzheimers Association.

To sign our online guest book, visit us at w w w. t h o m p s o n f u n e r a l homes.com

Helen L. Creamer

Helen L Creamer, 86, formerly of Manchester, died Sunday, March 10, at the Eagle Creek Nursing Center. She was born August 30, 1926 in Concord, Ky. to the late Dink and Daisy Frye Craig.

She was a former employee of the Parker's Tobacco Warehouse.

She is survived by three sons: Garland (Betty) Creamer, of West Union, Jerry (Ginger) Creamer, of Manchester and Jimmy Creamer, of West Union, one daughter, Brenda (Lois) Highfield, of Manchester, one sister, Francis Osman, of West Union, eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Funeral services was Wednesday, March 13, at the Wilson Home for Funerals. Rev Dale Little officiated. Burial followed at the Manchester Cemetery.

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

Audrey Mildred Osman, 98, of Manchester passed away Tuesday, March 12, at the Adams County Manor.

She was born in Brown County, on January 31, 1915, the daughter of the late James R. and Ada L. (Horsley) Blythe.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Osman, who passed away on May 18, 1996, and were married for 61 years. Also preceding her in death, a son, John Osman who passed away on August 14, 1977; six brothers, William Blythe, Robert Blythe, Russell Blythe, James Blythe, Eugene Blythe and Pearlie Blythe and two sisters, Mabel Helton and Betty Ruth Blythe.

Mildred Osman was a member of the Manchester Apostolic Pentecostal Church since it beginning in the 1930s. She dedicated her life to the lord over 75 years ago.

She was a homemaker. She was known in the community for baking and decorating cakes.

She is survived by a son, Ronald (Katherine) Osman, of Winchester, a brother, Raymond Elwood (Maxine) Blythe, of Wheelersburg, two sisters, Violet Grimes, of Dayton and Mary Lou (Gene) Madewell, of Dayton, four grandchildren, Steven Osman, of West Union, Adam (Racheal) Osman, of Fincastle, Regina (Timothy) Johnson, of Seaman and Renee (Chad) McDowell, of Seaman, eight great-grandchildren, Jade Osman, Clayton Johnson, Kayden Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Collin Johnson, Caleb McDowell, Josie McDowell and Grace McDowell.

Funeral services was Saturday, March 16, at the Manchester Apostolic Pentecostal Church. Galen Brown and Randy Osman officiated. Burial followed at the Manchester Cemetery.

Wilson Home for Funerals was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Manchester Apostolic Pentecostal Church, c/o Galen Brown, 945 Valley Vista Dr, Manchester, OH 45144.

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

Community News/Events William “Bill” Sheward

William “Bill” Sheward, 56, of Rarden Township, in Scioto County, formerly of Athens, died Saturday, March 9, at home. He was born July 4, 1956 in Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Donna Jean (Standall) Sheward, and first wife, Charlotte Sheward.

He is survived by wife, Debbie (Fultz) Sheward, of Rarden Township, two sons: Billy (Deanna) Sheward and Robby Slone, both of Columbus, daughter, Tonya (Ernie) Burchwell, of Millfield, three stepsons: Donald Harless, of Columbus, James (Ashley) Snyder and C.J. (Heather) Snyder, both of Rarden Township, four brothers: Fred (Sondra) Sheward, of Marysville, Gene (Diane) Sheward, of Springfield, Paul (Cathy Jo) Sheward, of Bucyrus and Bobby (Sue) Sheward. of Nelsonville and many grandchildren, step grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

He was a contractor for Bellisio Foods in Jackson.

He was a self-employed contractor in Columbus for 25 years.

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

The funeral service was Saturday, March 16, at the Hoffer Hill Community Church.

Pastor John Spires officiated.

The interment was at the New Hoffer Hill Cemetery on Adkins Hoffer Hill Road in Rarden Township.

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Charles R. Brown Sr., 72, of West Union, died Thursday March 14, at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. Mr. Brown was born September 21, 1940 the son of the late William Ray and Mildred (McCoy) Brown in Red House, Kentucky. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a son; Charles R. Brown Jr. Mr. Brown attended the Dunkinsville United Methodist Church and was a member of DAV and the Adams County Honor Guard.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Brown, of West Union, two daughters, Christina Turcotte, of West Union, Cheri L. Brown, of Portsmouth, one son, Charles Brown III, of West Union, Grandchildren, Carissa Akers and husband Jody, of West Union, Jessica Turcotte, of West Union and a great grandchild, Norah Akers, of West Union.

Graveside services will be held Saturday March 16, at the Brown Family Cemetery under the direction of the ThompsonMeeker Funeral Home.

Michael Parks officiated. A military service was by the Adams County Honor Guard.

Memorials can be made to the West Union Life Squad 215 Sparks Street, West Union, Ohio 45693.

Friends and Family may sign Mr. Brown’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

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Monuments

The American Legion Auxiliary, Young-Moore Unit #100 of West Union, will be honoring a birthday dinner for all veterans on Tuesday, March 19, at the Venture Productions. We would like to extend our invitation to all veterans regardless of service dates or where you served. If you have served in the military anytime or anywhere, you are invited. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and we will eat at 6:30 p.m.

Meat and drinks will be provided, but please bring a covered dish. Please come enjoy good food, fellowship and live bluegrass music. For more information call Shirley Stapleton at 544-3854 or Virginia Grooms at 544-3168.

The Adams County/Ohio Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular board meeting on Monday, March 25, at the Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center beginning at 7:00 p.m.

3rd Annual Quilt Show Stone Chapel U.M. Church 89 Trefz Rd West Union, Saturday, April 13, from 1:00 -4:00 p.m. Bed Turning is at 3:00 p.m. For more information call: Linda Copas 937-544-3438

Annual Worker’s Comp Safety Meeting The Annual Worker’s Comp Safety Meeting for Adams, Brown, Clermont & Highland County Farm Bureau members will be held from 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, March 27, in Rhonemus Hall on the Brown County Fairgrounds, 325 West State Street, Georgetown.

Anyone interested in learning more about farm safety, prescription drug abuse and nutrition is invited to attend!

All members who are enrolled in the Ohio

Farm Bureau Federation group rating plan offered provided by Comp Management need to attend to meet the requirements of attending one safety meeting per year, as outlined in the agreement to participate in the program.

Doughnuts, coffee and juice will be served.

Reservations are required. Please call the office at 937-378-2212 or 888-378-2212 by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21. Office hours are from 8 to 4, Monday through Thursday.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Did you know: · More than 5 million children alive today will die prematurely from smokingrelated illnesses? · The addiction rate for smoking is higher than the addiction rates for marijuana, alcohol, or cocaine. · Symptoms of serious nicotine addiction often occur only weeks or even just days after youth “experimentation” with smoking first begins. · Almost 90% of adults who smoke took his or her first puff at or before the age of 18?

During March, different schools and youth groups from around the nation will participate in a tobacco free event called “Kick Butts Day”. The name of the campaign is an obvious play on words to promote attention to the issue of tobacco use and its consequences. Thousands of youth in every state and around the world will “stand out …

speak up … and seize control” against predatory practices that influence young people to use tobacco.

Youth are powerful and effective voices in the fight against tobacco use. They educate their peers and send powerful messages to lawmakers about the need to protect children from tobacco addiction.

Where do we fit into this campaign? As parents, community leaders, educators and business leaders, we all must foster a new generation of young leaders who will continue the fight against tobacco until the job is done. We must all work together to reduce these staggering statistics. We must be better role models. It is our duty.

Respectfully submitted, Debbie Ryan, Adams County Coordinator Adams-Brown Creating Healthy Communities HEALTH-UC & University of Cincinnati AHEC Program

Adams County Public Library A wide range of programs and activities is available at your local branch of the Adams County Public Library.

Ready to get fit for Spring? Come learn beginning yoga techniques with Laura Rogers on Wednesday, March 20, at 5:00 pm. Anyone is welcome to bring a mat and participate, or just sit in to learn more about yoga. Next Wednesday, March 27, at 5:00 pm, come learn the popular exercise program Zumba with Beth Brown. This is a great chance to try out some Zumba moves, ask questions, and learn how you can plan your own beginning Zumba routine.

Next Monday, March 25, at the Manchester Public Library, young children can enjoy Story Time at 10:30 am, while parents attend the Family Nutrition Program, led

by Marsha McCormick. Join us as we discuss “Boning Up On Calcium,” and explore tips to help you get enough calcium in your diet. We will sample a fruit smoothie made with calcium fortified orange juice, and participants will receive

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an insulated bag perfect for keeping milk cold on the way home from the grocery store.

This class is sponsored by the Adams County Family Nutrition Program, OSU Extension of Adams County.

If you'd like hands-on help learning to use computers and browse the Internet, sign up for a two-part, 6-hour class at the West Union Library.

Classes will be held at the West Union Library next Monday and Wednesday evening, March 25 and 27, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. We’ll start with the basics, and help you learn beginning computer skills. This class is sponsored by the Connect Ohio Program, and participants who complete the training will receive a certificate. Classes are free and open to the public. To sign up, call 937-544-2591.

Plan to submit your artwork to the Spring-themed Art Contest, running April 1 – April 12 at the Manchester Public Library. Drawings, paintings, and other media are welcome – no photography, please. Artwork can be entered in one of three age categories:

children ages 6-11, young adults ages 12-17, and adults ages 18 and older. We request only one entry per person, and please secure your artwork to backing, so that it can be displayed. Post your name and phone number on the back of the artwork. The Friends of the Manchester Library will provide a prize to the first place winner in each category.

Thank you for making the North Adams Friends of the Library Pancake Supper such a big success! We had a terrific turnout. We enjoyed visiting, meeting Ronald and watching magic tricks, eating pancakes, and supporting the North Adams Public Library.

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

Wednesday, March 20, High 35, Low 18, Mostly Sunny

Thursday, March 21, High 36, Low 20, Mostly Sunny

Friday, March 22, High 46, Low 26, Times of Clouds

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Are You Feeding Lice The muddy conditions continue as we seem to get rain just about the time it dries up on the surface from the previous rain, again. It seems to be an every year thing for farmers with cattle, as they talk about how muddy it is this year.

Muddy conditions, along with cooler temperatures cause livestock to consume more feed. This past weekend when we had two consecutive days with temperatures in the 60s I noticed a significant difference in hay consumption.

In addition to cool temperatures and muddy conditions, we may also be dealing with parasite problems. It is typical during the latter part of winter for lice to become a problem.

For cattle producers, there are some things you can do, but also some things that you may not want to do when lice become a problem in your herd. This is not a news flash, but feed is expensive.

Regardless if you are talking about feeding hay or adding some grain to the diet, the cost is too much to be feeding parasites like lice.

Cattle most likely have some lice year round. In this area where it is colder, and cattle are typically gathered in a bunch either trying to stay warm during cold rainy and/or windy conditions, or just jammed around the hay feeders eating 24/7 (not really, but it sure seems that way some-

times). Lice become a problem for cattle more in the winter for this reason, plus there is less sun and much more hair.

Cattle have longer and thicker hair in the winter, so it makes for a great hiding place for lice to multiply.

Cattle that are heavily infested with lice may appear to be doing poorly. Other indications that lice may be a problem include cattle always rubbing on a fence post, feeder, trees, etc. These are not

you money. One treatment will not fix the problem. The first treatment may kill the lice, but most products will require a second treatment to kill the lice that were eggs at the time of the first treatment.

READ the label so you understand how the product is to be used before the first treatment.

It is always good advice to consult with your veterinarian prior to making any kind of treatment. Some of the products that can be used to control lice may cause other David Dugan issues, so it is best to Extension Educator, understand what the risks Agriculture and Natural are and what you need to Resources know prior to treatment.

Ohio Valley Extension The risk that I am referEducation ring to depends on the Research Area Adams/Brown/Highland product that you may use.

Some products simply Counties say that they control lice. absolute indications of a lice Some specifically say that problem, but it could be. Poor they control both biting and quality hay, not enough nutri- sucking lice. The risk comes ents or just rubbing could be into play when the product is a what is going on. Pull some wormer that controls grubs. It hair from an animal when they is a potential problem if the are eating and by holding the cattle were not treated with a hair up to the light you may be similar product earlier in the able to see some of the lice, if winter or late fall, as the grubs they are present. Excessive could be a problem if this is rubbing will often cause areas the first treatment for them. of the animal to not have any They may be at a stage where hair around the neck and treating them now could cause shoulders or other parts of the more harm than good. So with body. this in mind, you will need to Lice come in different choose your control treatment forms. Some are chewing or wisely. Again, your veterinarbiting lice, while others are ian can be very helpful in sucking lice. In any case, they explaining this and most likely are parasites, so they are feed- recommend products that will ing on the cattle, and costing fit your situation.

Pictured: Susie Robinson found a group of Pictured: The yard of Dick Hoop was over Flamingo's in her yard. come by Flamingo's.

Pictured: Jerry Edwards yard was filled with Pictured: A group of Flamingo's was spotted the traveling flock of Flamingo's. in the yard of Norman Newman.

Pictured: Bobby Wallace came home to find Pictured: The yard of Chris Farmer is pichis yard over come by Flamingo's. tured with the traveling Flamingo's.

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Pictured: Kris and Mike Brown found their Pictured: The yard of Trisha and Jim Fraley is yard with the traveling Flamingo's. pictured with the Flamingo's.

Spread the Word to End the Word It is time we Spread the Word to End the Word™ and build awareness for society to stop and think about its’ use of the Rword. What is the r-word?

Retarded or retard. Most people don’t think of these words as hate speech, but that’s exactly what it feels like to millions of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and friends. The Rword is just as cruel and offensive as any other slur.

Visit www.r-word.org to make your pledge today. · Young people around the world are taking a stand and raising awareness of the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the R-word and are helping encourage others to think before they speak.

Did you know the pejorative and ever increasing use of the R-word in today’s society further perpetuates the stigma and negative stereotypes that face people with intellectual disabilities? · Up to three percent of

the world’s population have intellectual disabilities that’s 200 million people around the world. It’s the largest disability population in the world, perhaps you know someone?

We ask that you help us change the conversation and help eliminate the demeaning use of the R-

word from today’s popular youth vernacular and replace it with “respect.”

We are asking for your help in creating a more accepting world for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and all those people that may appear different, but have unique gifts and talents to share with the world.

We’re asking every person - young and old - to help eliminate the demeaning use of the R-word–a common taunt used to make fun of others. Often unwittingly, the word is used to denote behavior that is clumsy, hapless, and even hopeless.

But whether intentional or not, the word conjures up a painful stereotype of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It hurts.

Even if you don’t mean it that way.

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are capable and enjoy sharing life experiences – listening to music, playing video games, watching the latest movies, and yes, having fun – as well as working together toward athletic excellence and mutually enriching one-to-one friendships. They can attend school, work, drive cars, get married, participate in decisions that affect them, and contribute to society in many ways.

Special Olympics’ Multi-National Public Opinion Study of Attitudes toward People with Intellectual Disabilities, conducted by Gallup, reveals that throughout the world, over 60 percent of people still believe that people with intellectual disabilities should be segregated in schools and in the workplace. This is intolerable. We need massive attitude change now to attack and reverse the stigma that is destructive to the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and a barrier to growth.

Language affects attitudes. Attitudes impact actions. Make your pledge to choose respectful people first language at www.Rword.org.

The Team Shear Magic Styling Salon is doing a fundraiser with a traveling flock of flamingos.

You can choose which yard the Flock flies to with a $10.00 donation or more to the American Cancer Society/ "Relay for Life." Call 587-3256 for pick-up and donation.

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The Informer - Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - 5

Politics & Government

Senate Approves Transportation Budget Blueprint ‘Most Left-Wing Budget’of Modern Era Stresses Infrastructure Improvement and Job Creation The Ohio Senate lent its approval to House Bill 51, which appropriates more than $7.6 billion to fund the Ohio Departments of Transportation and Public Safety over the coming biennium.

As we continue our work to put Ohio’s economy back on the right track, the Senate can be proud of this budget, which implements new, innovative ideas to improve Ohio’s infrastructure and create jobs all over our state.

Through the Turnpike plan alone, we are expecting to create 65,000 jobs across the state of Ohio, which builds upon the work the Senate has already done to make job creation the state’s number-one priority.

In addition to the budget appropriations, the Senate approved a plan that will allow $1.5 billion in bonds to be issued on the Ohio Turnpike. Combined with federal and local matching funds, this money will contribute extensively to infrastructure projects in northern Ohio and across the state. The

additional funding will increase the priority level of many highway projects. Some projects that were not expected until 2025 will be given immediate consideration.

“House Bill 51 is arguably one of the greatest jobs budgets we will pass this General Assembly,” said State Senator Gayle Manning (R–North Ridgeville), who presides as Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. “As

Ohio Senate President Keith Faber (R–Celina)

we invest in our infrastructure, we do more than build better roads, we create a pathway for new businesses, we employ construction workers, and we contribute to the health of Ohio’s improving economy.”

The bill received bipartisan support in the Senate with Transportation Committee Ranking Minority Member

Senator Capri Cafaro (D–Hubbard) saying that the legislation “does the responsible thing” on the Nexus Provision, which ensures that 90 percent of the funds raised through the bonding of the Ohio Turnpike will be used within 75 miles of the Turnpike.

Among the bill's provisions: * Permitting the bonding of the Ohio Turnpike up to $1.5 billion * The Nexus provision, which ensures that 90 percent of the money raised through turnpike bonding will be spent on northern Ohio projects * Increases the highway speed limit in Ohio to 70 miles per hour, outside of urban areas * Lowers the late fee for vehicle registration from $20 to $10. * Allows for the multiyear registration of certain vehicles * Requires a stop sign at all railroad crossings where passive warning devices (lights or gates) do not exist

President Obama Meeting With House Democratic Caucus The President was optimistic, positive, and is obviously pleased with the meetings that he’s had both with the House Republicans and the Senate Republicans, as well as Senate Democrats and now House Democrats.

The President indicated, as has been referenced, and I would submit – the election is over. We’ve had our election, we had a vigorous debate, and the American people have made a choice. We have a Democratic President, a Democratic Senate and a Republican House.

He observed, and I agree, and I think all of us agree, that the sequester that has been adopted should not go forward, should

not stay in place. We ought to do that in a more rational, balanced way, that we need to move forward in setting our country on an even more successful path than we are on.

Good job numbers last

out to Republicans and to work with his Democratic colleagues in the House and the Senate to make sure that we reach a balanced resolution – a resolution to move this country forward.

And if we do so, he’s very optimistic about the fact that we’re going to do very, very well as a country, creRep. ate the kinds of jobs we Steney Hoyer need and be competitive in (D) House world markets to grow our Democratic Whip economy.

So it was a very positive meeting. I know all of our members were pleased the month, 236,000 jobs. Stock President joined us and he is market at historic highs. But in positive about the meetings order to continue that and to he’s had with our Republican grow more jobs the President colleagues and we look formade it very clear that he ward to working with him in understands he needs to reach the coming days and months.

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Senate Democrats’ left-wing budget blueprint raises taxes on Americans and continues to grow the government, not the economy.

I asked Senate Democrats to put forward a thoughtful budget that Americans of both parties could rally around: one that controls spending, gets our economy healthy again, and advances the serious reforms necessary to make government programs more efficient, effective, and responsive to the needs of 21st Century Americans.

I asked them to please shelve the tax hikes. That’s because we understand the negative effect more taxes would have on our fragile economy and the millions of Americans still looking for work.

It’s also because we know Washington Democrats already got the $600 billion in taxes they demanded earlier this year – and, remember, that’s in addition to the more than $1 trillion they got in taxes from Obamacare too – so now it’s time for the balance they promised.

Washington doesn’t need to tax more. It needs to finally figure out how to spend less.

I said that these things were the least Senate Democrats owed the American people, given their lack of responsibility in not producing a budget over the last four years.

Well, I’m sorry to report that the plan they put forward yesterday will do none of these things.

Instead of getting Washington spending under control, their proposed budget doubles down on the same wasteful ‘stimulus’ spending we already

and silenced throughout the budget process.

Even the Chairman of the Finance Committee has been pushed aside so his fellow Democrats can quickly ram through their massive tax hike.

So, it will be no surprise to hear that my caucus opposes this left-wing manifesto masquerading as a responsible budget. And when Americans get a chance to digest their budget and the one House Republicans put forward earlier this week, they will see some clear differences.

Senator Between a budget that balances, and one that Mitch enshrines waste and cronyMcConnel ism.

R-Kentucky Between a budget that helps bring the economy back to health, and one that kills jobs.

Between a budget that Let me just repeat that: any Senator who votes for that budg- measures compassion in how et is voting for a $1.5 trillion tax many people it helps, and one hike, the largest in the history of that counts compassion in how many hard-earned tax dollars are our country.

So the Senate Democrat sent to Washington for politicians budget is more than just disap- to waste.

Between a budget that pointing: it’s extreme.

It’s really one of the most strengthens Medicare, and one extreme, most left-wing budgets that would put Medicare even of the modern era. It says some- further out of reach for future thing, I think, about today’s generations.

In short, they will see a Washington Democrats.

There was a time when the bold, reformist Republican budgDemocrat Party cared about fis- et centered on their needs, and an cal responsibility, when extreme Democrat budget cenDemocrats understood the need tered on the needs of Washington to be concerned about the impact bureaucrats and politicians.

I hope Senate Democrats their policies would have on hardworking taxpayers. A time think again before they choose to when they would have rejected push such an extreme budget forward. Because I think they’ll find this budget as a joke.

But those voices of reason that Americans agree with have mostly been chased out of Republicans on this most importoday’s D.C. Democrats. The few tant point: we need to grow the who remain have been sidelined economy, not the government. know doesn’t work. In fact, at a time when Americans believe about half of every dollar they send to Washington is wasted, the Democrat budget would increase spending by nearly 62 percent.

Their budget will do more to harm the economy than to help it, and it will let Medicare and Social Security drift closer to bankruptcy. And then there’s the Democrats’ $1.5 trillion tax hike.

Trillion with a T.

Transportation Gets Ohio Moving Serving as speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, I have many opportunities to travel around the state. One might say that this has allowed me to become even more familiar with Ohio’s roadways, and that would be an accurate statement.

In a state as large and diverse as Ohio, it is important that our people can easily travel from place to place. This is what keeps our economy moving, and a great transportation system brings in more people, businesses, and money from out of state. That’s why it is important to responsibly provide the funding to take care of our roads.

The Ohio House recently passed two pieces of legislation that will ensure the upkeep of our highways and bridges across the state.

These are the state transportation budget and the Ohio Turnpike plan.

The transportation budget allocated $7.1 billion for the next two fiscal years. The money largely goes toward the Ohio Department of Transportation ($5.6 billion), the Ohio Department of Public Safety ($1.3 billion), and the combined $136.8 million for the Public Works Commission and the Development Services Agency.

These are the state agencies responsible for the construction and maintenance of the highways, as well as the funding for local projects and ensuring the public safety.

I’m proud of the House Finance and Appropriations Committee for the swift manner in which they considered the transportation budget bill. There were many factors the members had to take into account, including the growth of the gas tax, the outlook of federal funding, and

Ohio House Speaker William G. Batchelder (R-Medina) rising construction costs. The provisions of the Turnpike plan were also a major factor in the process.

The Ohio Turnpike is a great asset to our state. It not only allows us to easily get where we need to go—especially for many of us in Medina County—but it brings in a lot of revenue from people and businesses outside of Ohio. By taking full advantage of the roadway, we can leverage it

to help pay for its own construction and maintenance, and also to pay for other infrastructure projects in Ohio.

The plan passed by the House uses Turnpike revenues to support issuing $1.5 billion in bonds. With matching funds from federal and local governments, this will provide $3 billion for road and bridge projects that are needed across the state.

Included in the bill was a provision to require a nexus or connection to the Turnpike for related funds to be used, which will help keep the majority of the money in northern Ohio. The plan also directs $70 million to speed up the replacement of the Turnpike’s base pavement.

The House Finance and Appropriations Committee did an excellent job of looking closely at these transportation bills and hearing from many Ohioans. Because of their work, Ohio’s transportation system will be well taken care of for years to come and tens of thousands will have jobs. When put up for a vote in the full House, the two bills passed with bipartisan support, and it is my hope that the state operating budget will continue in the same deliberative process that these particular bills have received.

6 - Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - The Informer

Local Politics

Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on March 4, 2013, with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Stephen Caraway, and Paul Worley.

Clerk Diane Ward was also present.

The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance and prayer led by Commissioner Stephen Caraway.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the bills. Vote: All yeas.

JFS Director Sue Fulton, Clerk of Courts Larry Heller, and Court Administrator Angela Richmond met with the board to discuss the CSEA IV-D agreements.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and sec-

onded by Brian Baldridge to approve the CSEA IV-D contract by and between Adams County Job & Family Services and Adams County Clerk of Courts.

Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the CSEA IV-D contract by and between Adams County Job & Family Services and Adams County Domestic Court. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the CSEA IV-D contract by and between Adams County Job & Family Services and Adams County Juvenile Court.

Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the JFS/FCFC contract amendment with Adams County Children Services for provision of respite services upon the recommenda-

tion of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

JFS Director Sue Fulton met with the board to discuss personnel.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the lateral class change of JFS employee Timothy Naylor effective March 4, 2013, upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton.

Vote: All yeas.

Clerk of Courts Larry Heller, Court Administrator Angela Richmond, and Treasurer Lisa Newman met with the board to discuss debit/credit card use for the courts and Treasurer's office.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the transfers and additional appropriations. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the following travel requests:

Tom Hughes, Terry Himes, Garry Mitchell, Marvin Greene, William Conn, Tony Blevins/Veterans Services, OSAVSC 12th District Meeting, Milford, OH, 3/13/13, $117.60, Donnie Swayne, Ohio APCO/NENA, Sandusky, OH, 4/14-17/13, $560.00, Sue Fulton, Robert Ruebusch, Cheryl Ruble/JFS, Welfare Fraud Conference, Newark, OH, 3/21-22/13, $923.48. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the Adams County Transportation/FRS Transportation agreement amendment increase of $80,000.00 upon the recommendation of Transportation Director Sally Hayslip.

Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the housing agreement amendment #4 for housing Adams

County juveniles in the Clermont County facility.

Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to proclaim the month of March as Adams County Developmental Disabilities week in Adams County.

Vote: All yeas. Those present for the proclamation were as follows: Superintendent Scott Amen, Venture Productions Director Liz Lafferty, Service & Support Administrator Cece Hummel, Consumers Darell Grooms, Robin Rowley, & Amy Roehm.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to proclaim the Designation of Lloyd Estel "Cowboy" Copas Remembrance. Vote: All yeas. Those present for the proclamation were as follows: Adams County Historical Society President Dean Bailey, Vice President

Lynne Newman, Secretary Mary Fulton, Treasurer Ken Armstrong, Adams County Travel & Visitors Bureau Director Tom Cross, family members Wayne Baldwin, Wanda Baldwin, Karen Boldman, Mary Fitzgerald, Ray Fitzgerald, II, and Ashlyn Fitzgerald.

A phone conference was conducted with the Brown County Commissioners and Communications Director Rob Wilson to discuss the feasibility study grant application.

Ray Pendell met with the board to discuss the sewer project.

Facilities Director Sally Hayslip met with the board to discuss the HVAC improvements.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the Communication Center feasibility study resolution.

Vote: All yeas.

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H12 – BLUE CREEK – 29.19 acres with log home, 1153 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, fuel oil stove, county water, 40x72 barn and small barn. $129,900.

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R12 – NEW LISTING - WEST UNION - Frame home in nice location, 1242 SF living area, full basement, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with range, city water/sewer. $49,900.

with vinyl siding, 1960 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 ½ baths, living room, kitchen with solid wood cabinets, pantry, range, dishwasher, washer & dryer, elec.heat pump, C/A, wood burning F/P, floating floor, home sets on full concrete slab & has 2x6 walls. 2nd home is on full concrete slab & crawl space, 2100 SF, is currently being used as a shop but could be finished into 2nd home, small shop, large barn, county water + 2 cisterns. Nice quiet setting which joins Brush Creek State Forest. $225,000.

H14 – MANCHESTER – 4.355 acres with 1995 DW featuring 1456 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec.furnace, county water, refrigerator & washer included. $59,900.

R48 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, utility room, public water/sewer, 10x16 building. PRICE REDUCED TO $35,900.

R50 – WEST UNION - Newly remodeled frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with nice cabinets, laundry room, basement, nat. gas furnace, city water/sewer, covered front porch, 12x12 storage barn, nice 1/4 acre lot. $44,900.

H18 – PEEBLES – 1.7 acres with beautiful brick/vinyl sided home, 1728 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 ½ baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, eat-in kitchen with nice cabinets & island with stovetop, all appliances, elec. heat, wood stove, C/A, hardwood floors, 6panel doors throughout, walk-in closets, open stairway, 2-car att. garage, large covered porch, barn with porch, beautiful landscaping. $159,900.

HOMES WITH ACREAGE

H6 - PEEBLES – 28.876 mostly wooded acres with 1994 DW

H24 – STOUT – 1.387 acres located on Ohio River, 14x70 mobile home, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, boat dock, steps to river, all furniture stays with home + grill & picnic table, 8x10 building. PRICE REDUCED TO $45,000.

H28 -WINCHESTER - 7.86 acres in a nice country setting close to SR 32 with 2002 DW with vinyl siding remodeled in 2009, 1026 SF living area, 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, ref., range, washer & dryer, new dishwasher, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, wrap-around deck, hot tub with gazebo, 2-car det. garage, pond. $89,900.

H30 – MANCHESTER – 1 ½ story brick home featuring 3426 SF living area plus full finished basement, 5 BR, 3 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, 2 nat. gas furnaces, 2 C/A units, gas F/P, hardwood & tile floors, 2car att. garage, front porch, 2 decks, 18x36 in-ground pool, 18x32 pool house. This is one of the nicest homes in the county. PRICED TO SELL AT $289,900.

H32 - NEW LISTING - WEST UNION - 2-story home on 3.856 acres located near Adams Lake with view of lake, 1881 SF living area + full basement, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with dishwasher & range, dining room, elec. furnace with heat pump, C/A, county water, 2-car att. garage, 2-car det. garage with storage space on side, storm shelter in basement, large front & back decks, concrete patio, beautiful setting in convenient location. PRICED TO SELL AT $97,100 H34 – MANCHESTER – 2.32 acres with brick/vinyl sided home, 1176 SF living area plus finished basement, 2 BR with possible 3rd BR, 1 ½ baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, F/P, county water, hardwood floors, large porch, 8x10 building. $59,900.

R60 – MANCHESTER – Brick home featuring 3151 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, basement, nat. gas heat, C/A, 2 F/P, hardwood & tile floors, 2-car garage, 2-car carport, patio. A MUST SEE – PRICED TO SELL AT $145,000.

H4 - PEEBLES - 5.03 acres with well-kept frame home with vinyl siding, 1293 SF living area, 4 BR, office/5th BR, 1 bath(new), living room, eat-in kitchen, newer sunroom/utility room, partial basement, all appliances, gas furnace, C/A, nice carpet/tile flooring, new windows & doors, some new plumbing/updated electric, new concrete driveway & steps, Isaacs Creek runs behind back yard with shelter house by creek, 14x24 garage, 2 barns.

Home is in move-in condition tucked away in eastern side of Adams county, very peaceful setting. $159,000.

PRICED TO SELL AT $47,500.

H20 - BLUE CREEK - 3.756 acres with vinyl sided frame home, 2520 SF living area, 3 BR with large master suite added in 2009, 2 1/2 baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with new appliances, dining room, lots of closets, large storage area, elec. heat pump, C/A, Anderson windows, 3-car garage, large front porch. PRICE REDUCED TO $134,900.

H22 – MANCHESTER - 3.083 acres with 1 1/2 story vinyl sided frame home, 1225 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen & dining room, utility room, county water, 36x40 barn.

H36 – MANCHESTER – 1.289 acres joining Nature Conservancy with frame home with redwood siding, 1680 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, finished basement with kitchenette, utility room, rec. room, heat pump, C/A, wood stove, 2-car garage, large screened porch, storage shed. PRICE REDUCED TO $119,000.

H38 – SEAMAN - 13+ acres with home & cabin, Home is frame with vinyl siding, 1968 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, county water, double paned vinyl windows, 27x40 garage, 3 porches, pond, 20x36 pole barn, 16x26 cabin with electric & wood stove. $168,000.

FARMS - BUILDING LOTS - VACANT LAND - BUSINESS FARMS F2 - WINCHESTER - Beautiful 115.935 acre farm with approximately 65 tillable acres, 48 acres of pasture and 2 acres of woods, Frame home with vinyl siding, 2040 square feet of living area, full basement, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, mother-in law suite with 1 bedrooms, full bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, fuel oil furnace, wood burning fireplace, central air, new windows, new dimensional shingles, 2-car attached garage, several barns (120x74, 22x14, 60x24), 2 cisterns, well, 2 water taps, 2 septic systems, acreage is flat to rolling, mostly fenced, with creek and pond, farm is located on a dead-end road. PRICE REDUCED TO $489,000.

F6 - PEEBLES - 28.631 acre mini farm with equipment, 1996 Clayton DW, 1475 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. heat pump, C/A, wood stove, 2-car att. garage with storage room, 2 barns, shed, orchard, grape arbor, equipment too numerous to list. Property has abundant wildlife and would be a hunter's paradise. Call for more details.

PRICE REDUCED TO $224,900.

F8 - WEST UNION - 30 acre farm privately situated at end of dead end road, fully furnished 4-year-old frame home with vinyl siding, 2944 SF living area + poured walk-out basement, open floor plan, 3 BR all with walk-in closets, 2 full baths, living room, large kitchen with appliances, island & lots of cabinets, dining room, office, mud room, elec. heat pump, C/A with humidifier, wood furnace, gas stove, floor-

ing is combination of hardwood, tile & carpeting, att. garage, 2 decks, large machinery shed, large barn, 4 large outbuildings, horse facilities, 2 ponds. Owners are moving out of country so all furniture & appliances included with home, regretful sale. A MUST SEE! $395,000.

F10 – BENTONVILLE AREA – 89.223 acre farm with approx. 70 tillable acres, Old 2336 SF farm house not in livable condition but could be rehabbed, 12x20 garage, 3 barns (48x36, 72x48, 28x26), corn crib. Good location, land could be farmed or developed. $311,500.

F20 - WAYNE TWP. - ADAMS COUNTY - 67.5 acres of nice level farmland, 53.6 acres of cropland, 3.9 acres of pasture, 9.5 acres of woods, 550 feet of road frontage of SR 136. $234,900. Adjoining 3.05 acres with farmhouse, garage & very nice barn also available.

BUILDING LOTS L2 – WEST UNION – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING 1.429 acre lot close to town with water & electric available.

PRICE REDUCED TO $12,500. OWNER WILL CONSIDER TRADE. L6 - MANCHESTER - 3.05 acres located within village with city water & sewer, 5 mobile home hook-ups. $15,000.

L10 – WEST UNION – Very nice lot 0.706 acre lot in nice restricted subdivision, city water/sewage available, excellent spot for new home. $23,500.

VACANT LAND V2 - MANCHESTER - 33.45 acres located on dead-end road (approx. 80% wooded), 1500 gallon septic, natural spring, creek, 2 small barns, lots of wildlife, great for hunting and ATV riding. $70,000.

V4 - WEST UNION - 1.928 acre building lot located in nice subdivision, approx. 1 acre of woods, all utilities available. $30,000.

V6 - MANCHESTER AREA - 43.75 mostly wooded acres with creek, very good area for deer hunting, ample road frontage, great building site or place to hunt or get away & enjoy the country & wildlife, elec. & water available. $129,900.

V7 - NEW LISTING - MANCHESTER AREA - 33.486 level to rolling mostly tillable acres, spring, county water available, 60x48 barn, great place for new home or horse farm. $128,000.

V10 - OTWAY - 92.962 wooded acres bordering Shawnee State Forest, 2 small cabins, electric & water available, nice hunting land & nice place to build home. $152,000.

V12 - BLUE CREEK - 33.7 acres with 30+ acres of woods, abundant wildlife, 4-year-old fence, county water available. $63,500.

V14 – WEST UNION AREA – 2 wooded acres on blacktop county road with over 300 feet of road frontage, county water available. $10,900.

V28 – MANCHESTER AREA – 10 partially wooded acres with

county water available, excellent place to build a home nestled in the hills of Adams County. PRICE REDUCED TO $24,900.

BUSINESS B2 – SEAMAN – 4000 SF building located on Main St. under traffic light. Building has extensive fire damage. HUGE PRICE REDUCTION TO $12,500 - MOTIVATED SELLER. B4 – WINCHESTER – Full-time day care/learning center, fully stocked and state licensed for 36 children, large playground and parking lot with school bus pick-up and drop-off, 4 classrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen & dining room, office, laundry room, storage room, new furnace & windows, business provides good income.

PRICE REDUCED TO $89,500.

B6 - WINCHESTER - 2-story block building located in downtown Winchester, building is 2640 SF, lower level could be used for business space or converted into an apartment, upper level has a 4-room apartment. $24,900.

B8 – PEEBLES – 1 acre lot with office building located in high traffic area in town. Property previously used as car lot. PRICED TO SELL AT $72,900.

B18 – MANCHESTER – Large 2-story commercial building located on corner of Pike St. & Second St. (US 52), 2500+ SF on both floors. Building has previously been a hardware store but could be used for many types of business, also a storage area behind building, building has nat. gas furnace, C/A, city utilities.

A good investment at $50,000.

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Adams County Court of Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Discover Bank vs. Paul M. Hershberger, judgment.

Carter-Jones Lumber Company vs. Doug Pertuset, judgment.

Patrick Hendrickson vs. Adams County Regional Medical Center, professional torts malpractice.

Regina Davis vs. Steve Buehrer Admr, workers compensation.

CIVIL DIVISION ACM Riverwalk IV B LLC vs. Kathy A. Gorman, order filed. Court orders that since the claim upon which this action is based having been transferred, with no objections, the motion for substitution is well taken, ACM Riverwalk IV B LLC is substituted as proper plaintiff.

Capital One Bank USA NA vs.

Marla R. Hill, affidavit, order and notice of garnishment and answer of garnishee filed.

Terry Martin vs. Nancy Jones, judgment entry filed. The court order that plaintiff shall have until 3-22-13 to file a reply to the motion to quash. If court deems necessary a hearing will be held on 4-19-13 at 1pm.

Darell L. Clark vs. Grange Mutual Casualty Company, judgment entry filed.

Grange mutual to pay plaintiff $985.96 total before 30 days hereof. If not paid judgment shall be entered against Grange Mutual with interest at current legal rate, Grange Mutual to pay costs.

Capital One Bank USA NA vs.

Thelma L. Countryman, affidavit, order and notice of garnishment and answer of garnishee filed.

Howard Murphy vs. Carol Murphy, judgment entry filed. It is ordered that this case is dismissed with prejudice.

Paula Hartman vs.Dusty D.Knauff, entry of dismissal with prejudice filed. All matters have been settled, case dismissed.

Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs.

Jerry Wilmoth, judgment entry confirming sale and ordering distribution of sale proceeds filed.

JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. keith R. Conley, conformation entry of sale and distribution of proceedings filed.

Freddie A. Merrick vs. George Fitzgerald, journal entry filed. Non-oral hearing on 3-25-13 at 8am.

Discover Bank vs. Kelly Littleton, journal entry filed. Hearing on garnishment will be on 3-28-13 at 1pm.

Brian K. Powell vs. Roger Joe Ward, journal entry filed. Non-oral hearing is set for 4-10-13 at 8am.

Bank of America NA vs. Melody J. Haines, order filed. Alias order of sale is hereby withdrawn.

J P Morgan Chase Bank NA vs.

Mary Scott Indv & Admr, in REM judgment entry foreclosure decree filed. If sums not paid in 3 days an order of sale shall be issued.

Discover Bank vs. Jennie Marlene Fraley, affidavit, order and notice of garnishment and answer of employer filed.

Michael Hall vs. Herb Erwin, agreed entry extending time within which to file responsive pleadings filed.

Defendant permitted until March 22, 2013 to file pleadings.

Brenda K. Frazee Admr vs.

Sardinia Concrete Company LLC, faxed agreed entry filed. Plaintiff shall have up to and including 4-29-13 to file responses to defendants first set of interrogatories, request for production of documents nd request or admissions.

Brenda K. Frazee Admr vs.

Sardinia Concrete Company LLC, agreed entry filed. Plaintiff has up to and including 4-29-13 to file respond to defendants first set of interrogatories, request for production of documents and request for admissions.

Capital One NA vs. Richard A. Blythe, journal entry filed. Judgment found in favor of the plaintiff.

Mark A. Morgan vs. Steve Buehrer Admr, telephone conference notice, telephone conference checklist filed.

Telephone conference on 4-26-13 at 11:30am.

Capital One Bank USA NA vs.

Deanna D. Lough, journal entry filed.The court hereby renders judgment in favor of the plaintiff against the defendant.

Amariah Leigh Anne Fuller vs.

Ethan T. Ayers, faxed entry granting plaintiffs request for continuance of telephone conference filed. telephone conference shall be on 5-9-13 at 3pm.

Adams County Senior Citizens vs.

Westminster Group LLC, preliminary injunction filed.

State of Ohio vs. Willard Morrison, judgment entry and decision denying defendant's motion to withdraw plea filed.

State of Ohio vs. Stacy Shafer, judgment entry filed. Community control is extended for a period of 3 months until defendant is in compliance.

State of Ohio vs.Tena Sirk, journal entry filed. the court appoints Richard A Campbell as counsel. Bond set at $10,000 OR and full revocation hearing on 4-5-13 at 1:45pm.

State of Ohio vs. Justin Baker, journal entry filed. Motion for judicial release is hereby denied.

State of Ohio vs. Rickey Bowens, journal entry filed.The court finds that the defendant would be entitled to a total credit of 33 days while awaiting transportation to ORDC. State of Ohio vs. Loretta Perkins, journal entry filed. The court appoints C Nicholas Ring as counsel, bond set at $20,000 plus conditions and full revocation hearing on 5-4-13 at 1:15pm.

State of Ohio vs. Crystal King, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed.

Defendant plead guilty to aggravated trafficking in drugs F4 & aggravated trafficking in drugs with specifications F3 sentencing set for 4-3-13 at 1:30pm count III is dismissed.

State of Ohio vs. Matthew Meyer, judgment entry on revocation of community control filed. Defendant sentenced to 1 year community control, complete treatment at the counseling center, obtain GED within 9 months, obtain and maintain employment within 9 months, pay costs.

State of Ohio vs. Matthew Meyer, judgment entry on revocation of community control filed. Defendant convicted of revocating community control, sentenced to 1 year community control, complete treatment at the counseling center, obtain GED within 9 months, obtain and maintain employment within 9 months, pay costs.

State of Ohio vs. Ricky Bowens, journal entry filed. The court finds the defendant would entitle to a total credit of 33 days while awaiting transportation to ORDC. State of Ohio vs. Robert Mowen, journal entry filed. Richard Campbell appointed as counsel, bond set at $20,000 OR full revocation hearing 4-513 at 1pm.

State of Ohio vs. Hope Taylor, journal entry filed. Motion for judicial release is denied.

State of Ohio vs. Samantha Sirk, entry filed. Sentencing set for 3-8-13 is continued until 3-20-13 at 11:45am.

State of Ohio vs. Samantha Sirk, journal entry filed. Defendant tested positive for Opiates & Cocaine; bond is revoked and set at $15,000 cash/surety; matter is set for hearing 3-20-13 at 11:45am.

State of Ohio vs. Justin Baker, journal entry filed. Motion for judicial release is hereby denied.

State of Ohio vs. Joshua Skaggs, journal entry filed. Upon motion of the defendant the revocation hearing scheduled for 3-11-13 is continued to 3-14-13 at 12:15pm.

State of Ohio vs. Jonathan Johnson, journal entry filed. Balance of jail suspended provided defendant obtain and maintain employment. If not gainfully employed he is ordered toreport to Adams County Jail 7-1-13 to serve remaining term.

State of Ohio vs. Darlene Stafford, journal entry filed. Defendant's bond is modified to $10,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Darlene Stafford, journal entry filed. Counsel for defendant advised she wished to change her plea, hearing set for 3-6-13 at 2:45pm and sentencing for 4-4-13 at 11:45am.

State of Ohio vs. Derek Edinger, journal entry filed. the court appoints Richard Campbell as counsel, bond set

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at $20,000 cash/surety and full revocation on 4-17-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Derek Edinger, journal entry filed. Bond modified to $15,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Evelyn Bond, judgment entry on sentence filed.

Defendant convicted of trafficking in heroin F4, sentenced to 2 years community control, 6 months intensive, 1 year license suspension, complete recovery program at St Lucys, pay costs.

State of Ohio vs. Allen Harding, judgment entry filed. Motion to withdraw plea of guilty is granted.

State of Ohio vs. Michael baker, motion, entry and certification for appointed counsel fees filed.

State of Ohio vs. Jesse Arwood, journal entry filed. Change of plea scheduled for 3-27-13 at 11am and sentencing on 4-24-13 at 11;30am.

State of Ohio vs. Brian Long, journal entry filed. Sentencing set for 4-4-13 is vacated and trial is reset for 4-29 & 430-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs.kathy Jones, judgment entry / order filed. It is hereby ordered that the State of Ohio shall be permitted to use certified copies of the transcripts of the defendants taped statement to law enforcement, subject to objections.

State of Ohio vs. Cassey Smalley, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to illegal use of food stamps or wic, court accepts plea nd is ordered filed. count 2 dismissed, sentencing set for 4-2-13 at 10am.

State of Ohio vs. Dennis May, journal entry filed. $2500 previously posted on behalf of the defendant shall be forfeited, for violating bond.

State of Ohio vs. Beverly Newsome, journal entry filed.

Defendant's bond is modified to $10,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Beverly Newsome, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to 2 counts of illegal use of food stamps of wic program benefit F5, sentencing on 4-1013 at 12;45pm.

State of Ohio vs. Melinda Mowen, judgment entry on sentence filed.

Defendant is sentence to 2 years community control, 250 hours community service, $1000 fine, $200.16 restitution to ODJFS disqualified from the food stamp program for 12 months commencing 4-113.

State of Ohio vs. Brandon Powell, journal entry filed. Counsel advised defendant wishes to enter a change of plea it is set for 3-25-13 at 1pm and sentencing set for 4-24-13 at 12:45pm.

State of Ohio vs. Nicholas Walls, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to aggravated possession of drugs, F5; sentencing set for 3-27-13 at 1pm.

State of Ohio vs. Brandon Kuhn, journal entry filed. Counsel advised defendant wishes to change his plea, matter set for 4-4-13 at 11:15am and sentencing set for 4-24-13 at 1pm.

State of Ohio vs. Brandon Kuhn, journal entry filed. Counsel advised defendant wishes to change plea, matter set for 4-4-13 at 11:15am and sentencing set for 4-24-13 at 1pm.

State of Ohio vs. Angela Abner, judgment entry on sentence filed. defendant sentenced to 2 years community control, 100 hours of community service, restitution on $1170.68 payable to fifth third bank, obtain GED and complete recovery program.

State of Ohio vs.Tina Allphin, judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant convicted of illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, F3. Sentenced to 30 months prison to run concurrent with case. One year driving privileges suspended. 91 Days Jail Credit, 1 year license suspesnsion, fine waived, pay costs.

State of Ohio vs.Ronald King, journal entry filed. Court was advised by counsel that defendant wishes to change plea, plea hearing is set for 4-17-13 at 8:30am and sentencing for 5-1-13 at 1pm.

State of Ohio vs. Gregory Conaway, judgment entry filed. Motion to suppress is not well taken, final pre-trial is set for 3-14-13 at 1pm and trial on 4-4 & 4-5-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs.Brody Morris, pretrial order filed. Final pre-trial on 4-17-13 at 11am and jury trial on 4-29 & 4-30 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs.Brian Carroll, journal entry filed. Change of plea is scheduled for 4-5-13 at 11:30am and sentencing on 4-26-13 at 19am.

State of Ohio vs. Jeffrey Heppard, journal entry filed. Due to a motion to vacate trial setting and motion for change of plea the trial set for 4-4 & & 4-5-13 is vacated, plea hearing set for 4-1-13 at 9am and sentencing set for 5-2-13 at 2:45pm, if there is no plea, court can

reset trial.

State of Ohio vs. Earl McFarland, judgment entry filed. Furlough granted.

State of Ohio vs. Doris McFarland, judgment entry filed. Furlough granted.

State of Ohio vs. Brittany Gibbs, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant entered plea of guilty to illegal use of food stamps F5. Sentencing set for 4-4 at 10:45am.

State of Ohio vs. Brittany Gibbs, journal entry filed. Defendant's bond modified to $10,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Christy White, journal entry filed.Due to defendant's current incarceration for failure to abide by terms of bond, court advances the final pre-trial to 3-21-13 at 11:30am and jury trial to 4-8 & 4-9-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Hurshel Daniels, entry modifying bond filed. Defendant while under house arrest may leave residence between 5am and 3 pm accompanied by wife or family member, observe strict curfew from 3 pm and 5am except as necessary for medical appointments, all other orders in full effect.

State of Ohio vs. Jody Unger, journal entry filed. Bond is modified to $50,000 OR. State of Ohio vs.Christina Rigdon, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed.

Defendant plead guilty to OVI with specification F3. Sentencing on 3-12-13 at 2:15pm.

State of Ohio vs. Christina Rigdon, judgment entry on sentence filed.

Defendant sentence to 1 year with first 120 days mandatory at ORDC with credit for 64 days served after first 120 days, $1350 fine, license suspension for 3 years commencing 3-1-14.

State of Ohio vs. William W. Walters, journal entry filed. Matter came on for hearing on bond violations, defendant tested positive for opiates, methamphetamine & cocaine, bond is revoked and set at $20,000 cash/surety/10%, final pre-trial is set for 3-13-13 at 11:30am.

State of Ohio vs. Dwight Fecke II, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 4-1713 at 11am and jury trial on 4-29-13 at 9am.

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

Defendant plead guilty to receiving stolen property F4; sentencing set for 4-3-13 at 2pm.

State of Ohio vs. Daniel R. Fox, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $50,000 OR plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days.

State of Ohio vs. Daniel R. Fox, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed. Sarah Shelton appointed as counsel.

State of Ohio vs. Charles Grooms, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 6-713 at 11:45am and jury trial on 6-27-13 & 6-28-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Heather Grooms, journal entry filed. By reason of a positive drug test the defendant's bond is revoked and placed on $5000 cash/surety/10% bond. Hearing on 4-2-13 at 11:30am.

State of Ohio vs. Ryan Lehrman, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at 440,000 OR plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days.

State of Ohio vs. Connie Myers, journal entry filed. Defendant tested positive for drug use. Bond set at $10,000 cash/surety/10%. Next hearing 3-26-13 at 11:30am.

State of Ohio vs. Curtis Yates, pretrial order filed. Final pre-trial on 4-16-13 at 10:45am and jury trial on 4-22 & 4-2313 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Daniel Wright, journal entry filed. Upon motion of the defendant the pre-trial scheduled for 311-13 is continued to 3-14-13 at 8:30am.

State of Ohio vs. Joshua Skaggs, journal entry filed. Upon motion of the defendant the pre-trial scheduled for 311-13 is continued to 3-14-13 at 8:30am.

State of Ohio vs. Joshua Skaggs, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 5-2213 at 1:45am and jury trial on 6-3 & 6-413 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Paul Black, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 4-16-13 at 11:45am and jury trial on 4-22 & 4-23-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Dinah Bennington, journal entry filed. Upon motion of the defendant the pre-trial scheduled for 3-11-13 is continued to 314-13 at 8:30am.

State of Ohio vs. Dinah Bennington, pre-trial order filed. Final pretrial on 5-22-13 at 1:30pm and jury trial on 6-3-13 & 6-4-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Dinah Bennington, journal entry filed.

Defendant's bond is modified to $25,000 cash/surety/10%.

State of Ohio vs. Benjamin McGlothin Jr., pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 4-16-13 at 11:15am and jury trial on 4-22 & 4-23-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Patricia Hamilton, journal entry filed. Matter before the court on defendant's motion for treatment in lieu of conviction, defendant to immediately contact probation for assessment, hearing set for 4-16-13 at 9:30am.

State of Ohio vs. Stephen Unger, judgment entry filed. Count 1&2 of indictment amended to reflect: SIAD ACT in violation of title 29 Ohio revised code 2907.02 A 1 B. State of Ohio vs. Donald Washburn, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $50,000 OR plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7

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State of Ohio vs. Donald Washburn, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed. C Nicholas Ring appointed as counsel.

State of Ohio vs.Tyler King, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $20,000 OR plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days.

State of Ohio vs.William W.Walters, order filed. Count 2 in this case is dismissed.

State of Ohio vs. Monica Gilliam, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $40,000 OR plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days.

State of Ohio vs. Monica Gilliam, recusal filed. The honorable Brett M. Spencer hereby recuses himself due to professional conflict. Case assigned to the Honorable R. Alan Corbin.

DOMESTIC CASES Steven W. Hudgel Jr. vs. Elizabeth A. Hudgel, Dissolution without children.

Matthew D. Taylor vs. Natasha G. Taylor, Dissolution with 2 children.

Jeremiah Young vs. Lisa Young, Dissolution with children.

DOMESTIC RELATIONS Deborah Shoemaker Johnson vs.

Charles T. Shoemaker, motion entry and certification for appointed counsel fees filed.

Harold Baldwin vs. Kimberly A. Baldwin, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 4-18-13 at 1;15pm.

Monica Hendrickson vs. Robbie Hendrickson, magistrate's order filed.The court reserves finding and continues the hearing to 4-25-13 at 9;30am.

Tina M. Eberle vs. Robert W. Eberle, magistrate's decision and judgment entry filed. Defendant is in contempt, jail sentence of 30 days remains suspended. No further hearings are scheduled at this time.

Clista Jo Kyle vs. Eugene Cornelious Kyle, magistrate's order filed.

Defendant is in contempt, jail sentence of 60 days is suspended. Hearing on 4-1813 at 9:30am.

Dana M. Gillespie vs. Joseph R. Gillespie, magistrate's decision and judgment entry filed. The court appoints Lisa Rothwell as counsel and hearing on 328-13 at 12:15pm.

Monica K. Baldwin vs. Darrell L. Baldwin, magistrate's order filed. Obligor found in contempt, hearing set for 4-1813 at 12:15pm.

Bobbie A. Neu vs. Johna D. Neu, magistrate's order filed. Payments are being made on arrearage only. Hearing reset for 5-2-13 at 9;30am.

Stacy Holsinger vs. Shawn Holsinger, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 4-25-13 at 12:15pm.

Amanda D. Fuller vs. Jeremy J. Fuller, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 4-25-13 at 12:15pm.

Tina Cheyenne Hayslip vs. Robert Carl Hayslip, magistrate's decision and judgment entry on contempt filed. The court hereby dismisses the current motion on contempt filed 1-9-13.

Tonya Evans vs. Michael Evans, magistrate's decision and judgment entry filed. Money deposited for gal shall be paid unto Julie D. Steddom.

Amy Mefford vs. Mark Mefford, motion entry and certification for appointed counsel fees filed.

Stephanie Stephenson vs. Charles Clayton Stephenson, magistrates order filed. Court reserves finding today, $250 has been paid; obligor is set for 4-4-13 at 12:15pm.

Stephanie Stephenson vs. Charles Clayton Stephenson, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 4-4-13 at 12:15pm.

Bradley W. Fletcher vs. Brittany Fletcher, judgment entry filed. Child support order.

Bradley W. Fletcher vs. Brittany Fletcher, magistrate's decision and judgment entry filed. Plaintiff has been approved for social security with a payee.

No further hearings are scheduled.

Rick King vs. Melinda King, magistrate's decision, judgment entry filed. Tax exemption for the tax year for child shall be granted to Ms Parks for the tax year 2012.

Bradley A. Huffman vs. Angela D. Huffman, agreed entry modifying shared parenting plan filed. Father shall be residential parent for the minor child for school placement purposes; all other provisions shall remain the same.

Samuel E. Crawford vs. Ashley A. Crawford, agreed entry filed. Father shall continue as custodial parent and mother shall have visitation.

Pamela Gibson vs. Michael Gibson, magistrate's order filed. The court reserves finding on contempt and hearing scheduled for 5-2-13 at 2:15pm.

Julie Walker vs. Rodney Walker, magistrate's order filed. Hearing on plaintiff's pro-se motion is scheduled for 4-22-13 at 1pm.

Jessica Johnson vs. Daniel Johnson, judgment entry filed.

Defendant paid $2000 on his arrearages, capias is recalled, motion filed 1031-12 is dismissed.

Nicole Cluxton vs. Chris Cluxton, qualified domestic relations order filed.

Kelly A. Edwards vs. James C. Edwards, judgment entry filed. Heairng scheduled 3-5-13 continued until 6-4-13 at 9am.

Rebecca Mae Sparks vs. James Allen Sparks, judgment entry filed.

Accumulated support arrearages in juvenile case is transferred to the above case. Administrative order attached is approved by this court.

William Leonard Smith vs. Tonya Amber Smith, magistrate's order filed.

This case is set for trial or dismissal on 4-5-13 at 11:30am if both petitioners do not appear it may be dismissed.

Nancy L. Little vs. Randolph J. Little, magistrate's decision filed, waiver of 14 day notice filed. Marriage dissolved.

Nancy L. Little vs. Randolph J. Little, judgment entry decree of dissolution filed. Marriage dissolved.

Tiffany Everhart vs. John Everhart Jr., magistrate's order filed. Matter set for pre-trial on 3-27-13 at 9am, if an answer is not filed and defendant appears to be in defeault at the time, hearing set will proceed to judgment.

West Union Village Council West Union Village Council met in a special session, at the Municipal Building, with Mayor Ted Grooms presiding. The Mayor called the meeting to order with all Council members present; also in attendance were: The Village Clerk, the Village Treasurer, Village Administrator/Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Solicitor. Visitors: Holly Johnson, Terri J. Motil, Frances Hook.

This special meeting was called to discuss the crosswalks, intersections and sidewalks around the Courthouse.

Discussions on a 4-way stop at the intersection of Mulberry Street and Cross Street, parallel parking, stop signs, traffic being held up, ODOT permits, right of way for stop signs and traffic signals, clear line of vision, slow down traffic, sidewalk in Cross Street on front of the Annex Building, safety, gas, water, and sewer services.

The Mayor adjourned the meeting.

West Union Village Council met in regular session, at the Municipal Building, with Mayor Ted Grooms presiding, call to order, pledge to the flag and roll call: John Lafferty - present, Steve Rothwell - present, Benny McCarty - present, Jason Buda - present, Randy Brewer - present, Neil Morrison - present; also in attendance: Tanya Johnson - Clerk, Shelley Gifford - Treasurer, Jerry Kirker - Village Administrator/Fire Chief, Roy Stricklett - Police Chief, Lisa Rothwell Copeland - Solicitor. Visitors: Tammy Unger, Holly Johnson, Frances Hook and Terri J. Motil.

Motion by Neil Morrison to approve the Minutes of 2-12-13 as distributed, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed.

Motion by Randy Brewer to approve payment of bills submitted, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed.

The Mayor read the two bid amounts for the Main Street Water Main Replacement Project: Supreme Asphalt - $920,830; Unger Construction - $1,128,865; after some discussion on the bid packets and date for this project, motion by Steve Rothwell to award the bids to Unger Construction, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed.

Discussion on Spring Clean-up day, Council decided to hold off until the fall.

Terri Motil, EMS, told Council the number of runs so far this year and problems with repair on the trucks.

Holly Johnson, Economic Development spoke to Council on a revitalization plan for the downtown area along with the Villages of Winchester, Seaman, Peebles and Manchester, motion by Benny McCarty for Resolution 2013-2 to participate with Local Government Innovation Fund Program and declaring an emergency, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea, resolution passed.

Report from Jerry Kirker, Village Administrator/Fire Chief 1. Kirker thanked Council for the awarding of the bid, so the Main Street project can move forward.

2.Discussion on the intersection at the Cross Street and Mulberry Street, motion by Steve Rothwell to place a 4 way stop signal and proper signs, second by Randy Brewer, roll call vote: 5 yea, Neil Morrison - nay, motion passed.

3. Discussion on the property the Wilson Drive Lift Station set on; Ken Armstrong will sell the lot to the Water/Sewer Department for $2,000; motion by Benny McCarty to purchase this lot, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: 5 yea, John Lafferty - abstain, motion passed.

4. Discussion on the fire that happened over the weekend, one major fire on Friday, Kirker thanked the Life Squad for their help.

Council member Neil Morrison asked some questions on the repair and maintenance on the cruisers.

Chief Roy Stricklett told Council that 2 Meth Labs were busted this weekend, also things were going good with the planning of Summer Fest.

Lisa Rothwell Copeland, Solicitor, is still working on the proposal with the County on the Mayor Court cases.

Council member John Lafferty asked about the properties that were being taken down, Kirker supplied a list of these properties.

Council member Jason Buda told Council the Zoning meeting will be postponed, he will get back with the new date and he passed out a paper with rates for tax levies, council will look over the rates and make a decision on this matter the first meeting in April.

The Clerk requested a Record Retention Committee Meeting, she will be back with a date and the preaudit meeting will be March 6, 2013.

Discussion on the Alley A that was vacated in 2010, the Solicitor will check into this matter.

Motion by Benny McCarty for executive session ORC 121.22 G1 dismissal, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea. Motion by Steve Rothwell to return to regular session, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea.

Other items discussed were: warrants being served, certification for cleaning up Meth Labs, mobile homes being taken down on Walnut Street, handi-cap parking places.

Motion by Neil Morrison to adjourn, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, meeting adjourned.

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Adams County Commissioners Continued from page 6 The board held a phone conference with CORSA representatives Greg Gilliam and Jeff Knapp to discuss county property insurance claims. Bryon Kirker of Richmond Insurance was also present.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to enter into Executive Session with Donnie Swayne to discuss personnel at 3:08 p.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Caraway, yea, Worley, yea.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Stephen Caraway to reconvene at 3:15 p.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Caraway, yea, Worley, yea.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to proclaim the week of March 11-17, 2013 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in Adams County. Vote: All yeas. Those present were as follows: Multiple Sclerosis Walk Committee members Myra Rosselot, Julia Roush, Shirley Link, Cheryl Longacre, Carol Crawford, Cindy Applegate, and Leeann Puckett.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the JFS/FCFC agreement with Stuart W. Bassman, Ed.D., Inc. for provision of assessment and treatment services for a victim of sexual abuse upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton.

Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the termination of Pennington Seed from the Enterprise Zone upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson and Auditor David Gifford. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the environmental review certification for the Village of West Union project CDBG grant B-F-12-1AA-1 upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the CDBG 2012 Seaman Village Waterline Extension project statutory checklist upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the FAA Airport Lighting Rehabilitation Grant 3-39-0112-0811 final closeout. Vote: All yeas.

The following Adams County Fire Chiefs Association members met with the board to discuss communication issues: Scott Township Fire Chief David Wheeler, Wayne Township Asst. Fire Chief Todd Holt, Jefferson Township Fire Chief Art Young, Peebles Fire Chief Mike Estep, West Union Fire Chief Jerry Kirker, Winchester Fire Chief Donald Ryan, Manchester Fire Chief Rick Bowman, and Wayne Township Fire Chief Mark Erwin.

Sheriff Kimmy Rogers and 9-1-1 Dispatch Director Donnie Swayne were also present. Fire Chiefs Association President Todd Holt spoke on behalf of the association and presented the board a list of questions pertaining to personnel, policies, training, radios, paging, C.A.D. system, and protocol.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Stephen Caraway to adjourn at 6:15p.m. Vote: All yeas.

Criminal Traffic/Disposition Report Winnie S. Gullette, West Union, Possession of Marijuana, Fine $150, Court Costs $68.

Monica Gilliam, M a n c h e s t e r , Corrup/An/Drug, Dismissed without prejudice, this matter has been presented to the grand jury.

Xavier J. Knox Sandipher, Cincinnati, Failure to Control, Fine $16, Court Costs $74.

Paul B. Brown, Beaver, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Jack A. Hill, Vienna WV, Failure to Yield Emergency Vehicle, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Carrie A. Berry, Winchester, Failure to Yield, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Kevin J. Rogers, West Union, Failure to Yield, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Terry L. Mick, Seaman, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

James W. Carver, Aberdeen, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Sydney N. Howard, Winchester IN, 77/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Lawrence E. Young III, West Union, Open Flask, Dismissed per plea agreement.

Josua B. Beam, West Union, OVI 1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $111, Jail 180 Days, 140 Days Suspended, 2 years probation, 1st 6months ISP twice weekly drug screen, 60 hours community service by 5-1-13 $50 each month.

Melissa K. Tumbleson, Blue Creek, OVI 1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $109, Jail 180 Days, 111 Days Suspended, 2 years probation, 1st 6 months ISP twice weekly drug screen, 60 hours community service by 5-1-13 $50 each month.

Eric R. Meadows, maysville KY, DUS/OVI, Dismissed.

Shelby R. Taylor, West Union, ACDA, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Kristi S. Case, Waverly, 67/55, Fine $22, CourtCosts $74.

Wyatt C. Shively, Peebles, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Matthew L. Culbreth, Manchester, Failure to Control, Dismissed.

David Brodt, West Union, Using Weapon while Intoxicated, Fine $250, Court Costs $124, Jail 180 Days, 122 Days Suspended, 2 years

community control, twice weekly drug screens by probation, no positive test for narcotics, no firearms.

Rex Allen Jr., West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Darrell L. Combs, West Union, OVI 1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $155, Jail 120 Days.

Darrell L. Combs, West Union, DUS/ Failure to Reinstate, Fine $100, Court Costs $22.

Blake D. Hoop, Peebles, OVI 1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $80, Jail 30 Days, 27 Days Suspended, 1 year probation DDIP complete.

Jeremy Thacker, Manchester, Traffic Control, Fine $25, Court Costs $74.

Blake D. Hoop, Peebles, Marked Lanes, Dismissed.

Anthony W. McGowan, West Union, Physical Contact, Fine $250, Court Costs $78, Jail 60 Days, 60 Days Suspended, 1 year probation.

Peter J. Holey, Athens, Physical Contact, Fine $250, Court Costs $111, Jail 60 Days, 60 Days Suspended, 1 year probation.

Peter J. Holey, Athens, MO OL, Fine $100, Court Costs $22.

David R. Egnor, West Union, Valid OL, Fine $100, Court Costs $47, Amended to NO OL MM No Points.

Janice Johnson, Peebles, Passing Bad Check, FIne $150, Court Costs $113, Jail 30 Days, 30 Days Suspended, 1 year community control.

Edward E. McGown, West Union, Intoxicated Pedestrian in Roadway, Dismissed.

Edward E. McGown, West Union, Failure to Control, Dismissed.

Michael T. Arthur, Winchester, Non-Game Brid, Fine $150, Court Costs $68.

Jason T. Lowe, West Union, Turn Signals, Dismissed.

Bobby J. Cortijo, West Union, DUS/DUI, Dismissed.

KC Swearingen Jr., Failure to Tag Dog, Fine $25, Court Costs $64.

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Southwest Ohio On January 8, wildlife officer Schock was working furbearer enforcement in Hamilton County. Officer Schock noticed a truck parked along the Whitewater River, and followed the footprints in the snow that led away from the truck to the river. Once on the river bank Officer Schock observed a man drinking a beer and pulling a sled behind him while checking his trap line. Officer Schock observed the man check his trap line and contacted him when one of his traps had caught a large beaver. Upon inspection, none of the suspect’s traps had a tag attached to them bearing the trapper’s name and address. The suspect was issued a summons for untagged traps. He paid a $100 fine and $104 in court costs and forfeited the snare and beaver.

Northeast Ohio During the deer archery season, Wildlife Officer Jason Keller received a TIP call from 1-800-POACHER in reference to an 8-point buck lying on private property in the City of Eastlake. Officer Keller investigated the complaint and found the deer lying in a ditch with its antlers tied to a tree by a rope.

After walking the property he located three crossbow bolts appearing to come from a nearby residence. There was also a hole dug under a barbed wire fence heading to the property.

Officer Keller contacted the individual at his home shortly thereafter. The results of the investigation revealed that the man had killed the deer with a crossbow several days earlier but it was too large to move.

The individual was charged with hunting without permission and failing to permanently check in his deer. He appeared in Willoughby Municipal Court, was convicted and ordered to pay over $700.00 in fines and restitution and he must perform 5 days of community service.

The deer and the crossbow were forfeited to the state.

Southeast Ohio At the end of the 2012 deer season, State Wildlife Officer Todd Stewart was contacted by an absentee landowner concerned about a photo he found on one of his trail cameras in Hocking County that showed an unidentified trespasser. The photo showed a man dressed in hunter orange carrying a shotgun, and was time/date stamped during the extra weekend deer gun season. The complainant emailed the photo and a topographic map with the location of the camera high-lighted on it to Officer Stewart. He said would pursue charges if the subject could be identified. The camera was double checked to verify time/date stamp was accurate.

Officer Stewart met with a few of the neighbors close to the property and showed them the photo. He was able to obtain the identity of the trespasser and met with him. The hunter admitted he had crossed the ground, but stated he was only going

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Connie Perry, Manchester, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Michael J. Floyd, Peebles, Traffic Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Kristin A. Sprauer, Virginia Beach VA, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Mary V. Gilson, ONA WV, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Noah Schlitz Jr., Manchester, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Jason L. Bender, Cincinnati, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Linda M. Hansfield, Cincinnati, EXP OL < 6 months, Court Costs $45.

William R. Butterworth, Albany, Failure to Display, Fine $25, Court Costs $45.

Trevor K. Highfield, Vanceburg KY, Seat Belt Dr, Fine $30, Court Costs $35.

Miranda E. Anthony, Cross Lanes WV, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Mark G. Hermann, Mason, Parking on Public Highway, Fine $100, Court Costs $45.

Erica E. Ruger Heintz, Cincinnati, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Teresa A. Kelley, Hamilton, Failure to Yield, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Steven J. Keesee, Prattsville AR, 67/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Linda G. Hercenberg, Gahanna, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

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from a place he had permission to hunt, back to his vehicle, and not hunting. After meeting with the Morgan County Prosecutor, Officer Stewart issued the hunter a citation for hunting without permission. The hunter pleaded guilty to the trespassing violation, and paid his fines and court costs.

State Wildlife Officer Bob Nelson, assigned to Ross County, received information from a concerned sportsman that a nonresident hunter from the State of Virginia had killed two buck deer during the fall of 2011. Wildlife Investigator Travis Abele was assigned to investigate. The investigator contacted the Virginia Department of Game and Fisheries and was put into contact with a Virginia conservation officer. The officer was briefed on the investigation and contacted the hunter for an interview.

The investigation determined that the hunter killed an 11-point buck during October and a second 11-point buck in November.

The Virginia resident was charged with taking more than one antlered deer per license year, and failure to permanently tag a deer before leaving the State. The hunter pleaded guilty to both charges in the Chillicothe Municipal Court and was sentenced. The man was fined $100.00 plus court costs on each charge, $500.00 in restitution, one year hunting privilege revocation, and forfeiture of the buck deer which had been mounted. Investigator Abele would like to recognize Virginia Department of Game and Inland fisheries for their

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“Gapper” Visits Peebles Elementary On February 27th, the students of Peebles Elementary were entertained by Nick St. Pierre.

He has been a part of the Cincinnati Reds organization for 16 years. He is head of their mascot and promotional events. He is actually "Gapper" of the Cincinnati Reds as well. He visited and read the book Casey at Bat , and discussed the importance of following our dreams. He also discussed the importance of reading, and shared that he used to hate reading-- until he discovered that there are books on topics that he as a young boy enjoyed. He encouraged students to visit the library, find books they would enjoy, learn to love to read, and most of all never let anyone tell you that you cannot achieve your dreams. He stated, “ …because if you believe anything is possible.”

The students and staff at Peebles Elementary would like to thank Mr. St. Pierre and the Reds organization for this inspiring visit.

4-H Schedules Market Goat Clinic Carolyn L. Belczyk Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, OSU Extension Adams County A 4-H Market Goat Clinic has been scheduled to help 4-H and FFA members enrolled in the market goat project learn the skills needed to successfully raise and show market goats at the 2013 Adams County Fair. The clinic, set for Saturday morning, March 23, will help members and their families learn to select appropriate project animals, feed them to market weight, and properly house and care for them throughout the project period. Participants in the clinic will receive their Ohio youth quality assurance certification for the year.

The clinic will run from 9:00 a.m. until Noon and will be held in the Wayne Township Community Center (Cherry Fork Gym), SR 136, Cherry Fork. Among the presenters will be a feed company representative sponsored by Chapparal Feed, West Union, and Carolyn Belczyk, Extension Educator, with OSU Extension Adams County.

The clinic is being planned and conducted by the 4-H Small Animal Committee and is chaired by Mike Scott.

This is the fourth year the Small Animal Committee has conducted such a clinic. This year, it’s more important than ever for members and their families to keep their project goal in mind: to successfully raise, exhibit, and market a high quality, safe, market-ready food product.

Again in 2013, all market animals, regardless of species, will need to make weight at fair weigh-ins in in July in order to compete for champion and to sell in Fair’s Livestock Sale. The weight range for market goats, which will be weighed in on Monday morning, July 15, is 50120 pounds.

The 4-H Market Goat Clinic is open to all interested 4-H and FFA members from Adams and neighboring counties.

Youth will need to arrive and register from 8:459:00 a.m., and they must remain on site until Noon in order to receive their quality assurance certification. The clinic targets younger or less experienced project members, although any member is welcome. For more information about the clinic or any of the OSU Extension youth educational programs, contact Carolyn Belczyk at belczyk.1@cfaes.osu.edu or via telephone at 937.544.2339.

State School Board Selects Dick Ross to be Superintendent The State Board of Education voted to select Dr. Richard Ross to be the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ohio’s top education official and the executive in charge of the Ohio Department of Education.

The state superintendent runs the Ohio Department of Education, an independent state agency, and reports to the State School Board, a body of independent elected and appointed officials. In the position, Ross will oversee Ohio’s support, accountability and coordination efforts for the state’s elementary and secondary education system, which serves approximately 1.8 million students and employs roughly 190,000 educators.

The Ohio Department of Education plays a central role in developing and implementing state education policy and is working on a large number of major initiatives, including implementation of the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Assessments, implementation of a new teacher evaluation system, and the unveiling of a new Local Report Card.

“Dick Ross has deep experience on the frontlines of education and has distinguished himself by his child-first approach. He proved that with his outstanding leadership in Reynoldsburg and he’s proven that in his work in the Governor’s Office of 21st Century Education, where he’s helped shape education reform,” said State Board President Debe Terhar. “We are delighted he will provide us with strong leadership as we move forward with the important work of the Ohio Department of Education.”

The State Board of Education, working with a search firm, received 32 applications for the position and interviewed four candidates. Legislative education committee chairs Senator Peggy Lehner and Rep. Gerald Stebelton sat on the search committee, as did Jai Chabria from the Governor’s Office.

Dr. Ross has more than 60 years of education experience, having served for 20 years as superintendent of Reynoldsburg City Schools where he oversaw the operation of a district that earned “Excellent” or “Effective” ratings on their Local Report Cards the final eight years that Ross served the district. In his final year, eight of 10 buildings in Reynoldsburg City Schools were rated “Excellent” or “Excellent with Distinction.”

While at Reynoldsburg, the district built four new buildings and renovated six

buildings while working within funding guidelines of the Ohio Schools Facilities Commission. Ross concentrated on serving children by improving the district’s efficiency and performance, eliminating unpopular and/or ineffective programs, and making focused staffing decisions.

In addition, Ross maintained low expenses, responded to the community’s changing cultural and economic conditions, championed open enrollment, improved the learning environment, and increased parent involvement by offering regularly scheduled events at the elementary and middle schools.

Ross previously was superintendent at Bryan City Schools and Ottawa-Glandorf Schools, was an instructor at Bowling Green State University and served as high school principal at Jonathan Alder School District.

He also served as chairman of the Youngstown Academic Distress Commission and was an instructor for the Ohio University Educational Leadership Program.

He currently serves as director of Governor John Kasich’s Office of 21st Century Education, where he has successfully moved several education initiatives through the legislative process. These include the Cleveland Transformation Plan, the Third Grade Reading Guarantee, revisions to the Teacher and Principal Evaluation Systems, and the A-F Local Report Card. He also has been involved in the development of the State Education Budget and the School Funding Model.

“I’m grateful to the board for the confidence they’ve shown in me with this appointment,” Ross said. “It’s a big job because it’s an important one — shaping the future of Ohio’s boys and girls. It’s a mission to which I’ve devoted my life and I’m excited to embrace the challenges that we’re facing.”

“The Department’s employees are deeply committed to serving Ohio’s children and my goal is to be a leader worthy of their commitment,” Ross added. “Helping all children achieve and reach their potential, regardless of their circumstance, is our mission and I look forward to working together with Ohio’s education community to build the world-class education system Ohio’s children deserve and which Ohio needs.”

Ross will begin his new role on Monday, March 25.

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Senior Living

Civil War Star Quilt Block Adams County Senior Citizens

One of the most popular blocks for quilts off an on over the years and certainly during the civil war was the use of stars. This pattern has been called Leymone, Tiny and moon star. To strip cut the pieces remember that the goal is to have 8 diamonds in which the pints are at 45 degree angles (See you should have saved that protractor and compass from school.). I like to use 3 inch strips, cut normally, then

cut the strips in sections at a 45 degree angle, all cuts in the same direction, every three inches in a variety of fabrics. When finished you should have stacks of diamonds cut to mix and match to make stars.

They can be set into blocks, appliqued on or assenbled with squares like lattice.

Good luck and happy quilting. Please send us pictues of your projects. This one is options for the civil war quilt challenge.

Dear Miss Needles

Dear Readers: Miss Needles has received a wonderful suggestion on how to tread a meedle. The suggestion comes from Pauline Slyger of Peebles, who was kind enough to send Miss Needles instructions and a sample of her suggestion. (Please see the picture.) The following is part of what Pauline wrote: I have the prefect solution.

Just fold a piece of paper and lay the thread in it and put thru the eye of the needle. Of course, the size of your needle will decide how

big a folded paper you will need. It works every time, Miss Needles wants to thank Pauline for her excellent tip.

I tried it and it works great.

I also wanted to share a little about Pauline. She has a passion for making rocheted doilies with fine threads like 10, 30 or 20.

She makes them with or without flowers, in all sizes and types of hooks. She also has "loads" of books and patterns. She has generould offered to help if you have a crochet problem. If you want to call or

write Pauline, please email or write Dear Miss Needles and we will see that you receive her contact information. (I was afraid to publish it without talking to her first.)

In honor of St. Patricks day, I want to paraphrase an Irish Blessing. May those who don't needle, love us; and those who don't love us, may their hearts be turned; and if their hearts can't be turned, may they turn their ankles so we'll know them by their limping.” Happy sewing.

Spring is here! This is the first week of Spring and many of us are saying, “Finally!”

Sure will feel good to see the sun more often and have some warmer weather. Have you begun your “Spring Cleaning” yet? Here is a suggested place to get started, your medicine cabinet! Give it a good “once over” and throw away any spoiled or out-of-date prescription and over-the-counter medications. Medications that are too old can either lose their effectiveness or become too strong to be safe to take. Take inventory to make sure you have replacements for your discards and basic first aid supplies on hand. Please don’t throw old medications down the sink or the commode. Our local Sheriff’s office has a drop off cabinet for expired, unlabeled, or otherwise ready to throw away medications and is a safer alternative for discarding medications.

UPDATE: The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program has informed the Senior Citizens Center that they will not be able to take any more appointments for this tax season. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

We would like to thank the AARP Representatives for providing this service in our community and especially to our Seniors.

31st Annual Senior Citizens Exhibit. It’s that time again to get out those paint brushes, dig out that camera, put on your thinking caps and get ready to enter the 31st Annual Senior Citizens Art S h o w / E s s a y / Poetry/Photography Contest sponsored by Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. This year’s show will be held May 20-24 and May 28-31 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Esther Allen Greer Museum located on the campus of the University of Rio Grande.

The Artist’s Tea will be held on Friday, May 31st from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Greer

Museum in Rio Grande. We have the rules, regulations and entry forms at the Senior Center that you may pick up Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Adams County has plenty of talent and we are looking forward to some more big winners this year! For more information, call us at 544-3979.

NOTE: All Entries must be turned into the Senior Center no later than Friday, April 12th by 4:00 p.m. All Essay/Poetry Entries must be submitted to the Area Agency on Aging Office no later than April 22, 2013. If you choose to turn in your Essay/Poetry to our Senior Center, it must be received no later than Friday, April 12th by 4:00 p.m. as AAA7’s Agency is only making one trip to our Senior Center to pick up entries.

International Quilt Show.

Seats are now available for the International Quilt Show on April 11th at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati. Price is $48.00/person and includes admission fee, meals are not included. There will be a stop at Golden Corral for dinner on the return trip. All one-day trips are non-refundable. Call the Senior Center at 544-3979 for pick up times/locations and to secure your seat.

Panhandler Homemaker Group will have a quilt show at the Stone Chapel Church (on Compton Hill Road, West Union), on April 13th from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

Southeastern Ohio Legal Services will have a case handler at the Senior Center on March 26th from 1:00pm4:00pm. Any senior age 60 and over that would like to schedule appointment please call Ms. Spradlin at 1-800837-2508.

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 1:00pm – 4:00pm.

Each Tuesday & Thursday from 10:00am – 11:00am is Gentle Chair Yoga Class. On Tuesday afternoons at 1:00pm we have Movie & Popcorn time. The Scrappy Quilters Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 10:00am – 3:00pm.

Marsha McCormick from OSU will be here the second Wednesdays each month at Noon. Each Thursday from 12:30pm-3:30pm we play card games. On the 3rd Thursday we will celebrate birthdays at 2:00pm for any senior having a birthday in the month. We welcome anyone who would like to volunteer to help with any activities you might be interested in doing.

Services and activities are FREE. It’s YOUR Senior Center. We want YOU to enjoy it. For more info: 5443979. Hours are Mon.-Fri. 8am– 4:30p.m.

Time is running out for HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program). HEAP 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, etc. 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 and an Out-Reach Aide available to assist you. Final date to apply is March 28, 2013. For more info call Teresa at 544-3979.

JUST A THOUGHT. Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.

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Senior Living

Call forEntries - Ages 55 orOlderEncouraged to Participate Give your Morning a

Pictured is “Home in the Vines,” by Lynda Dunlap of Gallia County (Oak Hill Senior Center), which received the Victor Potts Best of Show Award at the 2012 Area Agency on Aging District 7 Senior Citizens Art Show.

Are you age 55 or older with a talent for art, photography or poetry/essay writing? If so, the Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7) encourages you to participate in its 31st Annual Senior Citizens Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest that is approaching soon.

This year’s event will be held May 20-24 and May 28-31 at the Esther Allen Greer Museum and Gallery located on the campus of the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, Ohio.

Anyone who is 55 years of age or older and a resident of Ohio may participate. The Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. requests no more than three entries (3) in the Art Show per participant, and one (1) entry per person in each category for the Essay/Poetry Contest. The event’s official application form includes a list of the rules and guidelines that have been established.

Examples of art categories that may be entered in the Contest include acrylic, charcoal, counted cross stitch, mixed media, oil, pastels, pencil, and photography. Judging themes include abstract, animals and birds, cartoons,

floral, landscape, portraits (humans), seascape, and still life.

Artwork can be submitted through your local Senior Citizens Center in the ten counties included in the AAA7’s District (Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton) up until Monday, April 15, 2013, or the AAA7 Administrative Offices, located on the campus of the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, Ohio, by Monday, April 22, 2013.

Essay and Poetry entries should be no more than 1,000 words in length and, if possible, should be typed.

There is no subject for entries and participants are asked to be creative.

Essay and Poetry entries must be submitted to the Area Agency on Aging District 7 Office no later than April 22, 2013. If interested in submitting an entry, participants are asked to mail two copies of their entry to: Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc.; Attn: Jenni Dovyak-Lewis; F32-URG, PO Box 500; Rio Grande, Ohio 45674.

Those who are interested in either submitting an artwork or essay/poetry entry must obtain an application and

rules form which is located on the Agency’s website at www.aaa7.org.

Once at the site, click on the “AAA7 Information” link. Once there, then click the “Special Events” link followed by “Art Show and Poetry/Essay Contest.” Here, you will find a flyer and application form for the event.

You may also call the AAA7 toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 to request a hard copy form mailed to you.

Winners for the Contest will be announced the day of the Tea Reception on Friday, May 31, 2013 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at the Esther Allen Greer Museum and Gallery. All participants, their guests, and Museum and Gallery visitors will be welcome to attend.

For more details about the Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest and/or to request an application form, please call toll-free at 1-800-5827277 or e-mail info@aaa7.org.

Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis. These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently at home 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 through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, the Resource Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs and services are available for assistance.

Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 (TTY: 711). Here, individuals can speak directly with a nurse or social worker who will assist them with information surrounding the programs and services that are available to best serve their needs. The Agency also offers an in-home assessment at no cost for those who are interested in learning more. Information is also available on www.aaa7.org, or the Agency can be contacted through email at info@aaa7.org. The Agency also has a Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/AreaAgencyOnA gingDistrict7.

Boost with Breakfast

You’ve probably heard less hungry the next morning.

Try to incorporate multithe phrase, “Breakfast is the most important meal of ple food groups into your breakfast. the day.”

Amy L. Habig A l s o , Eating Extension Educator, including breakFamily and Consumer p r o t e i n fast has Sciences and fiber m a n y Ohio State University can help benefits.

Extension - Adams, you feel And the Brown and Highland f u l l e r n a m e Counties l o n g e r. itself describes one reason for Here are a few examples: · Add nuts and fruit to oatmaking it a point to eat breakfast every day. If you meal or cereal (made with lowsplit the word in two parts, fat or fat-free milk). · Put low-fat cheese, you are left with “break” and “fast.” Breakfast is sliced tomato, and sliced ham actually just that – a break or turkey in a toasted English in a fast. During the night muffin, between two pieces of when you are sleeping, you toast, or in a whole wheat torare not consuming any tilla. · Add vegetables to food so your body is experiencing a “fast” overnight. scrambled eggs and enjoy with Eating in the morning whole wheat toast and fruit. · Combine low-fat yogurt “breaks” that fast.

Another benefit of eat- with fruit and granola or cereing breakfast is its effect on al.

If you’re the type that overall food intake for the rest of the day. Research likes to hit the snooze butshows that those who con- ton in the morning or if you sume breakfast in the have children who need morning are less likely to assistance getting ready, eat a large amount of calo- you may feel like you don’t ries later on in the day. have enough time to eat Furthermore, those who eat breakfast. However, you breakfast consume less can prepare your breakfast sweets and soft drinks, and the night before to make consume more vegetables sure you get a bite to eat in and fruits. These factors the morning. For example, play a role in weight man- my sister-in-law has two litagement. Some other ben- tle ones under the age of efits of eating breakfast four. In order to make sure that might entice you to breakfast is ready to eat in include breakfast in your the morning, they make morning routine include peanut butter and jelly helping with attention sandwiches in the evening span, concentration, and and set-out a piece of fruit. memory. It can also reduce You could also keep readyirritability and tiredness. If to-eat foods on-hand at your you don’t eat breakfast house so you can grab them because you don’t feel hun- on days when you are in a gry in the morning, consid- hurry. Another option is to er eating a little less in the keep breakfast options evening. Eating a heavy available at your workplace meal or snack in the if you are able to eat when evening can leave you feeling you arrive there.

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