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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

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MLB Players Celebrate 25th Anniversary at WU Snappy's

Pictured (L/R): Former Pitcher Charlie "Whip" Davis of the Memphis Red Sox, Joelle Jolly and MLB 3rd Baseman Chuck Harmon of the Cincinnati Reds.

This past weekend the West union graphs.

Snappy Tomato Pizza celebrated their 25th Whip played in the Negro League from Anniversary. On Friday, March 22, Fred 1950-1955. A starting pitcher for the Edgington set yellow balloons off from the Memphis Red Sox his rookie season going store front to float across West Union, as well 14-2. Whip was offered a contract for $250.00 as rolling back prices to what they were 25 a month, but held out for $400.00. years ago.

Harmon the first African-American to On Saturday, March 23, Snappy's hosted play 3rd Base for the Cincinnati Reds in 1954.

Former Baseball Negro League Pitcher Harmon who was cut from the NBA Boston Charlie "Whip" Davis of the Memphis Red Celtics in 1951. Harmon has been a part-time Sox and Former MLB 3rd Baseman Chuck scout for the Cleveland Indians and the Harmon of the Cincinnati Reds. Whip and Atlanta Braves. In 1970-71 he worked with Harmon enjoyed conversations and auto- the Indiana Pacers.

Sheriff to Meet Lawmakers in the Courtroom Adams County Sheriff Kimmy Rogers is frustrated with overcrowding in his jail, funding, tax and entitlement funding from the government at a state and federal level. In fact the Sheriff is calling on respective area legislators to come to the Adams County Courtroom on Thursday, March 28, at 2:00 p.m. and discuss with law makers his frustrations about the misuse of everything from tax refunds to allowing drug traffickers to reside in rent subsidized housing.

In an interview Sheriff Rogers said, “IThe government provides food stamps, fuel vouchers and a roof over their heads so they can continue to deal drugs, heroin is what is the most prevalent now, while not funding places to jail them.” Recently the jail housed 81 people in the 37 bed facility.

Sheriff Rogers mentioned that he has had people in the Jail explain the drug culture how they manipulate the system to get money from tax returns. Here is what they had to say, “One girl told me she claimed on her tax forms that she made $8,500 last year; that qualified her for $3,300 of earned income credit money, because of her two kids,” Rogers said. “The thing is, she admitted she actually only made about $500 last year. She used the earned income money for drugs.”

The Sheriff went on to say how they get heating oil vouchers, the fuel then siphon it out and sell it, the firewood vouchers. They are taking money from the Pell Grants. They fill out these Pell Grants, get checks for student loan money and then use that money for drugs.Pell Grants are usually used to fund college or voca-

Sheriff Rogers tional training programs.

Sheriff Rogers, one man admitted, after he was forced to repay the Pell Grant, he had repaid it by fraudulently receiving earned income credit.

Of those that has been invited to the Thursday, March 28, is: A representatives from U.S. Senator Rob Portman’s office, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown’s office, State Representative Terry Johnson’s office Congressman Brad Wenstroup's office and maybe couple of the other ones.

2 Arrested...1 Homeless for Trafficking Drugs

Peebles Students Claim SSCC Art Showcase The annual Appalachian Gateway Regional High School Art Showcase was held February 28, on Southern State Community College’s South Campus in Fincastle, with Adams County students claiming honors for their artistic talent.

In the Best of Schools category, Corey Cross, of Peebles High School won Best of School for “Hand,” and John Penn, of Peebles High School won Reserve Best of School for “Reds.”

In the Fiber Arts & Art Crafting category, John Penn, of Peebles High School won second place

for “Reds” (hand beading).

In the Sculpture category, honorable mention was awarded to Lawyer Glazebrook, of Peebles High School for “LUCK” (paperboard construction).

“We are so very pleased to be able to offer this opportunity to young artists and to highlight the importance of divergent thinking and creative expression,” said Jennifer Wenker, SSCC art instructor and showcase juror.

“Creativity, innovation, and out-of-the-box thinking are critical skills for our young people as they enter adulthood in the 21st century.

Where much funding has lately been channeled into the STEM programs (science, technology, engineering and math), it is shortsighted to believe that real innovation can be achieved without inclusion and funding of programs that teach innovative and creative thinking.

“In this time of spending cuts, we gratefully acknowledge the forward thinking, hard work and scrappy resourcefulness of fine arts educators, boards of education and administrators for keeping and promoting the arts in their high schools.”

Family Dollar Breaking and Entering

Phillips

Richardson

Two suspects were arrested on Tuesday, March 19, for Selling Prescription Drugs. The incident took place in the Hamersville area. The two arrested were: Anna Elisabeth Phillips, 23, homeless, charged with one count of Trafficking Drugs, Felony 5th Degree.

Christina Lynn Richardson, 35, of

Felicity, charged with one count of Trafficking Drugs, Felony 5th Degree.

The suspects were taken into custody and transported to the Brown County Adult Detention Center. They were both released by Judge Joseph M. Worley, Brown County Municipal Court, on Wednesday, March 20, after being given a $5,000.00 O.R. Bond.

Batter Up....Let's Play Ball 2013 Adams County Spring Baseball/Softball Special

Best Of Luck To All Area Teams!!

Easter Activities Around the Area (Don't forget your Easter Baskets) Early Tuesday morning, March 19, the Manchester Police Department and Deputies from the Adams County Sheriff's Office was sent to Family Dollar on 2nd, in Manchester, for the door glass being broken. Officers and Deputies on scene at the time cleared the store and no visible suspects were seen as they searched the area for several hours.

Employees of the Family Dollar came and worked on cleaning the area and looking through the merchandise.

Sometime between 4:00 - 5:00 a.m. the store was broken into for the second time.

A subject or subjects broke the glass door again reaching through to unlock the pad lock to gain entry. Adams County Communications dispatched deputies and Manchester Police Chief Jeff Bowling to the incident.

Chief Bowling was able to recover a blood sample from the glass that has been sent to the BCI&I Lab for a DNA match.

Aberdeen, Saturday, March 30, 11:00 a.m. at the Aberdeen Green Space, on the Ohio River, for ages 1-10.

West Union, Saturday, March 30, Registration starts at 12:00 p.m. with the Easter Egg Hunt starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Wilson's Children's Home. The Rain Date is Saturday, April 6.

Manchester, Saturday, March 30, Annual Easter Parade and Easter Egg Hunt. The Parade will assemble at the Manchester Fire Department. The Easter Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. and the Parade Route will lead to the Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m.

Over the past several weeks, in preparation for the Baseball and Softball section, Brit, our Informer Sports writer has been meeting with all the Adams County teams and their players getting ready for the spring sports season.

While some teams will be using their young talent to fill up the roster, there are many upper classman on the field to provide leadership.

Inside this edition of The Informer pages 10-14 will give you a preview of what you can expect to see from the Adams County athletes as they prepare to take the field. You will be introduced to your favorite teams players and their coached.

Make sure you take the time to attend some baseball and softball games this year. It's nice to see the fans cheering them and the players enjoy it also.

In case you can't make the games. Rest assured Brit from Informer Sports will have it covered and you can read all about as if you was there in person.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Linda Beam, Lewis Burl Brown, Ruby Crabtree, Helen A. Evans, Ken Foster, Sr., Sharon Anne Palmer, Paula Skippy Phillips, Leonard L Rice Jr., Howard Roger Shumake and Madison Rayne Will.

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Man Arrested for Selling Heroin Easter Coloring Contest Winners Joe Raymond Stein, 33, of Sardinia, was arrested on Tuesday, March 19, for selling Heroin in the Macon area, in Brown County.

Stein was charged with three counts of Trafficking Drugs, Felonies of the Third, Fourth and Fifth Degree.

He was transported to the Brown County Adult Detention Center, where he remains incarcerated awaiting a bond hearing on the charges.

Stein

Informer Easter Egg Hunt Winner and Grand Prize Winner

Pictured is Sydney Ward, 5, of West Union the Grand Prize Winner.

The winner for the Blue Creek.

March 19, Eater Egg Hunt Over the past three is Vacilya Begley, 4, of weeks The Informer has

announced weekly winners. After each week they have all been entered into the Grand Prize basket.

The contest was for ages 312.

The Weekly Prize Winners enjoyed a Reese's Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Bunny.

Previous Winners were for Tuesday, March 5, Nicholes Rigdon, 12, of West Union and Tuesday, march 12, Skylar Crothers, 6, of Peebles.

The Grand Prize Winner is Sydney Ward, 5, of West Union. She received a Peter Rabbit Hollow Milk Chocolate Candy.

Publisher Troy Jolly would like to thank all the participants in The Informer Easter Egg Hunt.

Keep reading our newspaper for this and other promotional offers in the near future.

Motorhome Destroyed by Fire

The West Union Fire Department and Life Squad was dispatched Friday, March 22, to 1144 Satterfield Road, West Union, for a camper fire.

The motorhome appears to be a total loss.

A few thoughts…

My favorite time of year. The boys of baseball are in the middle of Spring Training and awaiting Opening Day. Yes, I love baseball.

This past weekend many youngsters had the honor of meeting some of baseballs finest at the Snappy Tomato Pizza in West Union. To see Whip Davis and Charlie Harmon. It is nice to meet the men who played for the love of the game and not the multi-million dollar contracts.

I remember back when I was a kid Cincinnati Reds and Bengals would come

and sign autographs. Those memories still stick with me today. I am sure that these memories made this weekend with my daughter and other youngsters and their families will make Troy A. Jolly lasting impressions on Publisher of them.

The Informer – With Spring Adams County training occurring, knothole baseball/softball signups taking place around the county, only means Spring really is, 'round' the corner. In the words of the Old left hander Joe Nuxhall we hope will be seeing our favorite teams "Rounding third and heading for home!"

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Winner of age group 4-6.

Carson Best, 6, of West Union, was the Coloring Contest Winner in the 4-6 age group.

Winner of age group 7-10.

Jessie Crawford, 9, of West Union, was the Coloring Contest Winner in the 7-10 age group.

Publisher Troy Jolly would like to thank all the participants in The Informer Easter Egg Hunt. Keep reading our newspaper for this and other promotional offers in the near future.

ACSO INTAKE AND RELEASE REPORT March 15 - 21 Tina Allpin, 40, Manchester, Illegal Assembly of Chemicals for Manufacturing Drugs.

Booked 3/17 Released 3/18 Michael Duane Ayers, 36, Manchester, Petty Theft.

Booked 3/19 Released 3/22 Dinah, J. Bennington, 36, Peebles, Illegal Manufacturing of Drugs.

Booked 2/5 Released 3/18 Buffy Bradford, 41, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 3/17 Released 3/19 Taleah Bradford, 29, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 3/17 Released 3/19 Lisa Marie Burris, 48, Manchester, parole Holder, Booked 3/14 Released 3/20 Shyonda Kaye Burton, 23, Stout, Theft. Booked 3/16 Released 3/18 Francisco Vincent Ferrari, 32, Winchester, Parole Holder. Booked 3/15 Released 3/21 Erica Dawn Fields, 35, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 3/11 Released 3/18 Heather Dawn Grooms,

22, West Union, Theft, Forgery and Probation Detainer.

Booked 3/9 Released 3/15 Daniel L. Harmon, 32, West Union, Possess Dangerous Drugs. Booked 3/18 Rachelle Marie Huff, 34, Peebles, Illegal Manufacture of Drugs and possession of Drugs. Booked 3/16 Garry W. Hughes, 26, Portsmouth, Failure to Comply with a Police officer.

Booked 3/17 Released 3/18 Mark A. Mefford, 40, Manchester, Failure to pay child support. Booked 3/4 Released 3/18 William T. Minqua Jr., 41, Maysville, Ky., Failure to pay child support.

Booked 3/17 Jason Earl Montgomery, 31, West Union, probation Detainer.

Booked 3/8 Released 3/18 Jade Destin Moore, 26, Probation Detainer. Booked 3/14 Released 3/20 Amy Joeann Morgan, 36, Manchester, Domestic Violence. Booked 3/18 Melinda M. Mowen,

31, West Union, Commitment to Jail in Lieu of Fines. Booked 3/18 Beverly Ann Newsome, 36, Peebles, Contempt of Court. Booked 2/21 Released 3/18 Aaron Tray Ramey, 25, West Union, Felonious Assault, Booked 9/16 Released 3/20 Christina Lee Rigdon, 36, Manchester, Contempt of Court. Booked 2/21 Released 3/18 Amy M. Satterfield, 21, West Union, Bond Revoked. Booked 1/29 Released 3/19 Daniell N. Scott, 27, Manchester, Commitment to Jail in Lieu of Fines.

Booked 3/18 Released 3/22 Matthew DavidSpencer, 31, Netthe, Improperly Handling Firearm in Motor Vehicle.

Booked 3/19 Released 3/22 Jeremiah Lee Tolle, 37, Seaman, Failure to Appear on Felony Charges. Booked 3/19 Released 3/21 Cody Whitehead, 25, West Union, Violating Protection Order. Booked 3/20 Released 3/20

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Obituaries Lewis Burl Brown

Ken Foster, Sr.

Ken Foster, Sr., 74, of Piketon, passed away Tuesday, March 19, at the Pike Community Hospital.

He was born in Wayne, West Virginia on April 30, 1938 the son of the late John and Myrtie (Stidams) Foster.

Ken attended Grace Bible Church in Sinking Spring.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of Teamsters Union Local #413 in Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Fredia (Ferris) Foster of Piketon, whom he married on July 23, 1961, two sons and daughter-in-law: Edward Foster, of Piketon and Kenny and Linda Foster, of Piketon, three daughters and son-in-law: Joyce Foster, Elaine Foster and Janet and Jesse Tomblin, all of Piketon, one brother, Glen Foster of Springfield, two half brothers: Eddie Foster and Tommy Foster, both of Springfield, two sisters: Sue Cougar, of New London and Linda Tyree of Coal Grove, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 22, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles.

Matt Davis officiated.

Military rites was given by the Adams County Honor Guard. Burial followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

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

Howard Roger Shumake

Howard Roger Shumake, 45, of Manchester, died Wednesday, March 20, at the Adams County Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Shuemake was born November 30, 1967 the son of the late Charles Eugene and Dorothy Idi (Howell) Shuemake Sr. in Hamilton.

Survivors include his sister, Patricia Wagers of Hamilton, two brothers: Charles Eugene Shuemake Jr. and William Wendall Shuemake, both of Winchester, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday March 27, at 12:00 p.m. at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union. Burial will follow at the Kirker Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the day of the service at the funeral home.

Friends and Family may sign Mr. Shuemake’s online guestbook at w w w. m e e k e r f u n e r a l homes.com

Linda Beam

Linda Beam, 49, of Seaman, passed away Tuesday, March 19, at her residence.

She was born in West Union, on May 6, 1963.

She was a previous member of Mt. Calvary Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her father, Richard and Rosellen Roberts, of Winchester, mother, Grethel and David Madden of Hillsboro, two sons and daughter-in-law: Tyler and Ashley Beam, of West Union and Beau Burgess, of West Union, three brothers: Charles Roberts of Fairborn, Jeremy Roberts, of Winchester and Jason McClanahan, of Winchester and one sister, Judi Dunkly, of London.

Funeral services was held on Friday, March 22, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home, Lewis-Sullivan Chapel in Seaman. Rev. Steve Darby officiated.

Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to donor’s favorite charity.

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

Lewis Burl Brown, 66, passed away Tuesday, November 27, at the Archstone Care Center in Chandler, Arizona.

He is the son of the late Fred and Hazel Brown.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Beverly Ann (Smith) Brown, one son and daughter-in-law, Lewis Brent and Paulie Brown, one daughter and son-in-law, Britta and Jason Elder, three sisters and brothers-in-law: Ruth and Paul Madden, of Johnstown, Mildred and Carl Franklin, of Blanchester, Wanda and Richard Shelton, of Seaman, one brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Bonnie Brown, of Peebles and five grandchildren: Tyler, Austin, Shelby, Allison and Lucas.

Graveside services was held on Friday, March 22, at the Locust Grove Cemetery. Marlyn Davis officiated.

WallaceThompson Funeral Home in Peebles is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruby Crabtree

Ruby Crabtree, 95, of Hillsboro, died Monday March 18, at the Heartland of Hillsboro.

Mrs. Crabtree was born November 21, 1917 the daughter of William and Alice (Ross) Cox, in Scioto County. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Crabtree.

Mrs. Crabtree attended the Wesley Chapel.

Survivors include four daughters: Bernice Shaffer, of West Union, Ruth Crabtree, of Lynchburg, Kathy Dickson, of Yuma, Arizona, Shirley Shepherd, of West Union, one son, Rick Crabtree, of Hillsboro, two sisters: Margaret Luce, of Columbus, Genevieve Riley, of Otway, 19 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren and 25great great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday March 20, at the Sugar Tree Ridge Cemetery. Rick Cole officiated. The service was under the direction of the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union.

Memorials can be made to the Heartland of Hillsboro, 1141 Northview Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.

Friends and Family may sign Mrs. Crabtree’s online guestbook at w w w. m e e k e r f u n e r a l homes.com

Leonard L. Rice Jr.

Leonard L Rice Jr., 57 of Winchester, passed away Monday, March 18, at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. He was born January 29, 1956 in Brown County, the son of Delbert Dean Manley and the late Clarissa (McKibben) Manley. He formerly worked at Mac Tool.

Leonard is survived by his wife Linda (Hall) Rice of Winchester, one daughter, Dawn Hampton and husband Cameron of Goshen, one sister, Charlene (Sissy) Purdy, of Georgetown, three grandchildren, Tristen, Siera and Gracie and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, March 21, at the Meeker Funeral Home in Russellville. Scott Hennig officiated.

Burial followed at the Linwood Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley, 215 Hughes Blvd, Mt. Orab, OH 45154.

Friends and Families may sign Leonard’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com.

Questions call Meeker Funeral Home 937-3774182.

Madison Rayne Will

Infant Madison Rayne Will, died Thursday, March 14, at University Hospital in Cincinnati.

She is survived by parents, Paul Edward Will III and Holly R. Malone, of Lynx, brother, Paul Allen Will, of Lynx, paternal grandparents: Paul Edward (Wendy) Will Jr., of Pomeroy and Michelle (Rich) Arnold, of Monroe Township, maternal grandparents, Barry and Muerrell (Buschard) Malone, of Lynx, many uncles, aunts and cousins.

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

The funeral service was Sunday, March 24, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union.

Brother Craig Mitchell officiated.

The interment was at theDecatur Cemetery at Decatur in Brown County.

Sharon Anne Palmer

Sharon Anne Palmer, 63, of West Union, died Sunday, March 17, at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center.

She was born in Springfield, IL on February 2, 1950 to the late Nelson and Oma (Eden) Chasteen.

Sharon was a former C.N.A. for Hospice of Hope and belonged to the Germany Hill Church.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Palmer, of West Union, sons: Matthew Sibley, of Australia, Brian Palmer and Robert Palmer of Bettendorf, Iowa, daughters: Beatrice Houston and Lisa Hunter of Iowa and Peggy Lackore of Monticello, KY. and brothers: Dean Chasteen. of CA and Nathan Chasteen. of Peebles.

Graveside services was held on Wednesday, March 27, at the Boone Cemetery.

Pastor Rick Richmond officiated.

Memorials may be made to either Mary Kremin, 129 Wendell Avenue, Peebles, OH 45660 to help defer Sharon's medical bills, or to the Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Boulevard, Mt Orab, OH 45154.

Wilson Home for Funerals was in charge of the arrangements.

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

Paula Skippy Phillips

Paula Skippy Phillips, 66, of Seaman, passed away Tuesday, March 19, at Christ Hospital.

She was born in Portsmouth, on July 23, 1946 the daughter of the late Edwin and Adrianne (Shumate) Hibbitts.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by three grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

She attended First Baptist Church in Seaman.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Richard and Lisa Phillips, of Winchester and Edwin and Linda Phillips, of Seaman, two daughters and son-in-law: Sherry Grooms, of West Union and Karen and Mike Poole, of Seaman, one sister and brother-in-law, Claudia and Charles Wilson, of Sabina, 10 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one niece and two nephews.

Funeral services was held on Saturday, March 23, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home, LewisSullivan Chapel in Seaman. Tim Bradshaw officiated.

Burial followed in the Freeland Hollow Baptist Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family C/O Edwin Phillips, 110 Columbia Street Seaman, Ohio 45679.

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Community News/Events Helen A. Evans

Helen A. Evans, 79, of West Union, died Sunday, March 17, at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley.

She was born December 17, 1933 in Dayton. She was preceded in death by parents, Ray and Comelia (Burr) Fitzgerald.

She is survived by one son, Roger Dale Evans, of West Union, four daughters: Rilla (Tom) Nichols, of West Union, Patsy (Frank) Weimer, of Deltona, Florida, Tammy (Rick) Parker, of Sandy Springs and Libby (Adam) Wenz, of Brooksville, Ky., two brothers: Hermon Fitzgerald, of West Union and Ross Fitzgerald, of Portsmouth, four grandchildren: Tommy Nichols, of West Union, David Nichols, of Portsmouth, Christina Shively, of Arlington, Virginia and Alicia Scott, of Sandy Springs, five great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.

She was a former caregiver for the Senior Companion Program in West Union and Manchester for five years, a cook at the former Jefferson School in Blue Creek, for four years and an employee for the former Piatt Egg Company in Friendship.

She had attended several churches in Adams County and was a volunteer at the former Adams County Hospital in West Union.

Memorial contributions can be made to Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Attn: Willow Hall Alzheimer Unit, 5280 U.S. Highway 62-68, Ripley, OH 45167 and Hospice of Hope, Inc., 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 41056.

The Funeral Service was Wednesday, March 20, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Reverend Chris Swords officiated.

The interment is at Sunshine Ridge Cemetery in Green Township in Adams County.

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 Adams County Waste & Recycling, outside of West Union, will be closed Friday March 29, but will be open on Saturday, March 30. Call 937-544-2650 for more information.

ODOT Report The following traffic advisory includes road construction and major maintenance projects requiring lane restrictions and/or closures along the state and federal highway system within ODOT District 9.

For statewide information regarding road conditions affected by weather, construction, maintenance or accidents, visit ODOT on the web at www.Ohgo.com Brown County A streetscape project continues along U.S. 52 (Second Street) in Ripley, between Main and Market streets.

Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained on affected streets with the use of flaggers as needed.

S.R. 41 is reduced to one, 9-foot lane for a slip repair

project at the 2.80-mile marker. The project site is situated between Slickaway Road and Poplar Street, approximately 2.25 miles north of Aberdeen. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of temporary traffic signals. The project is anticipated to be completed by early summer 2013.

Highland County S.R. 136 is closed between the Adams County line and Laycock Lane for a series of culvert replacements by maintenance crews. The route will be closed at the 0.26, 1.36 and 1.47-mile markers. The project is now through approximately 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 29. While it is closed, motorists will be detoured via S.R. 32 and U.S. 62.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, My family roots run deep in Adams County. I have family from Manchester, Rome, and West Union, and frankly, I can’t think of a more beautiful place to be from. I will take any excuse I can to drive Route 41 enjoying the beautiful countryside Adams County has to offer or to traverse scenic 52 by the Ohio River once named by Robert De La Salle for its beauty. Well, a few Fridays ago, I had several reasons to travel nearly the whole county in a single day. I first drove to Peebles Test Operation to present their incredible organization with a commendation for earning a Gold rating from the Ohio Department of Health for being a healthy work place.

Next, I visited the John T. Wilson Homestead Bed and Breakfast where Ralph Alexander has done a tremendous job restoring and bringing to life Adams County history.

I then raced to Manchester where I had a delicious meal at Moyer Restaurant with our local Count Commissioners, then I went to see the Ohio Valley Career Technical Center in West Union and toured their operation. I finished my day meeting with a few constituents. I truly am blessed to serve you in Columbus and every day as I count my blessings, Adams County and its people quickly come to mind.

Terry Johnson State Representative, 90th House District

Adams County Public Library

Funeral Directory Lafferty

Funeral Home Inc.

John R. Lafferty, Owner & Manager Established 1848 205 S. Cherry St., West Union, Ohio

937-544-2121

Thompson Meeker Funeral Home (Formerly Beam Funeral Home) www.meekerfuneralhomes.com 216 W. Mulberry St. West Union, Ohio

937-544-2133

Wilson

Homes for Funerals, Inc. 35 W. 2nd St., Manchester, Ohio

937-549-3363

www.wilsonhomeforfunerals.com

Monuments Peebles Monument Company

172 N. Main St., Peebles, Ohio 45660

937-587-2210

236 N. Market St., West Union, Ohio 45693

937-544-2931 Holsinger Monument & Rock Engraving

937-544-4000

206 N. Pleasant St., West Union

Pictured: The new North Adams Public Library building, on Moores Road, in Seaman.

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Come learn popular exer- New Books page, visit cise program Zumba with http://adamsco.lib.oh.us, and Beth Brown, at the Peebles click on New Books.

The new North Adams Public Library, on Wednesday, March 27, at 5:00 pm. This is Public Library building, a great chance to try out some located near the schools on Zumba moves, ask questions, Moores Road in Seaman, and learn how you can plan continues to make progress. your own beginning Zumba To see more pictures of the exercise routine. building project, visit the The Adams County library's Facebook page, at Public Library gives you http://www.facebook.com/A access to new and recently damsCountyPublicLibrary. published books, and we add Library Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Thursday, March 28, High 49, Low 35, Maybe a Shower

Friday, March 29, High 44, Low 38, Couple of Showers

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The visitor went inside for Sunday School, Found an empty seat and sat down.

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It was Easter Sunday, the egg hunt was over and the farmer's son was bored. So he decided to have some fun and mess with the rooster. He ran into the chicken coop and replaced the hen's eggs with the dyed ones he'd found. Then he sat back to watch the fireworks. A few minutes later, the rooster returned to the coop, saw the colored eggs-and stormed outside to beat up the peacock!

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With the near 6 inches of snow that fell where I live on Sunday I figured the winter meeting season must not be over yet. There will be a Soybean Grower program offered on April 2 in Hillsboro at the Ponderosa Steakhouse.

This program will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the restaurant, not the Banquet Center. There is no charge for the program, but lunch will be on your own. Please call one of the three OSU Extension Offices to RSVP so we can plan for seating and handouts. New OSU Extension Specialist Laura Lindsey will be part of the program.

I will have more details in next week’s article in this paper. This program will be the beginning of a summer long program that will include some on farm soybean research and a possible twilight farm tour.

Water Quality and Management Program a Success We had a very successful Water Quality Program on Monday. The program that ended up being a joint effort between Soil and Water, Farm Bureau and OSU Extension in Adams, Brown, Clermont and Highland Counties was well attended.

The information included the application of manure as a nutrient to the soil.

Discussion included applying the manure on frozen ground which needs some understanding. Applying to frozen ground prior to a major rain is not advised, however applying on frozen ground on cold

mornings that will warm up and thaw during the day is not a terrible thing. With this the nutrients can be taken into the soil when the warm

Office in Adams County at 544-2339; Brown County at 378-6716 and Highland County at 393-1918. You can also send me an e-mail at dugan.46@osu.edu David Dugan To be more specific, the Extension Educator, topics will include: Agriculture and Natural What a Bee Wants: Resources Pollen, Nectar and the Ohio Valley Extension Plants That Provide Education Bees depend on plants Research Area Adams/Brown/Highland for energy-rich nectar and high-protein pollen.

Counties This session will focus up begins. on the rewards plants offer Part of the message was to pollinators and the bioloconcerning applying nutri- gy behind them, as well as ents, regardless if manure or key plant sources of this commercial fertilizer, in a essential food. Resources responsible way. You may will be shared to help locate have heard of this, the 4R and select bee plants, Nutrient Stewardship: Right including web sites, phone Place, Right Time, Right Apps and PDF documents.

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Phenology for Beekeepers: Using a Beekeeping Program Biological Calendar to March 27 Predict Plant Bloom.

Next week OSU Phenology is the study Extension will offer a pro- of recurring biological phegram designed for those nomena and their relationinterested in beekeeping. ship to weather and climate.

This is a topic of growing Bird migration, hunting and interest in all three counties, gathering seasons, blooming with groups that meet on a of wildflowers and trees, regular basis. The program and the seasonal appearance will be held on March 27 of insects are examples of starting at 6:00 p.m. at the phenological events that Appalachian Gateway Center have been recorded for cenon the South Campus of turies. Participants will Southern State Community learn how to track bloom College in Fincastle. There time of local plants using a is no charge for attending web-based biological calenthe program, however, in dar, and how to customize order to be best prepared this calendar for bee-specifwith the proper number of ic plants. handouts we need to know Denise Ellsworth, how many plan to attend.

Program Director, Honey If you plan to attend Bee and Native Pollinator please call one of the three Education for OSU county offices and register. Extension will be presenting You can call the Extension the program. Plan to attend.

Farm Bureau Bea Fryman, County Office Administrator Adams, Brown, Clermont and Highland County Farm Bureaus Wondering what to say and how to start a conversation about food and farming? You are NOT alone!

-- Ohio Farm Bureau’s Center for Food and Animal Issues is working with county Farm Bureaus to provide workshops that will help farmers respond to consumer questions about agriculture. The center is providing resources for counties to host the Conversation with EASE program that was developed by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers

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Ohio Farm Bureau is a member of the alliance, which was created as a resource to help farmers lead conversations about agriculture among growing public scrutiny.

EASE, which stands for Engage, Acknowledge, Share, Earn Trust, details steps farmers can take to effectively build understanding of agriculture and navigate difficult discussions. If you’re interested being prepared for conversations about food and farming, please join Adams, Brown, Clermont and Highland County Farm Bureaus for an EASE training, at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, at Southern Hills

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They will also receive a $400 award, courtesy of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, and be featured in the September issue of Ohio Farmer Magazine.

Nomination forms can be obtained from local county soil and water conservation districts or by visiting the division’s website. The forms must be returned by May 1 to Ohio Farmer Magazine, 117 W. Main St., Suite 202, Lancaster, Ohio 43130.

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Farming has a large impact on the state's land, water, woodland and wildlife resources. It is important to maintain a balance between agriculture’s important contribution to Ohio’s economy and the environment through conservation and wise resource management.

The Informer - Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 5

Senior Living

Civil War Quilt Challenge Adams County Senior Citizens

Another optional block for our Civil War Quilt Challenge is another variation of the flying geese block. I have seen these blocks put together with sashing and also with no sashing which gives a different look. I have seen just 2 fabrics and I have seen a scrappy one with white geese and the rest in a variety of scraps. There are many ways to make the block, some strip piecing and others with simply cut-

ting them out and sewing by hand.

Which ever method you use, please send us a picture of your block. I personally like to make my geese first and make a test block so that I know the scale and perportion is correct. Is there a pattern, block or stitch you would like featured? If so, please write Dear Miss Needles in care of this paper or e-mail her at dearmissneedles@yahoo.com.

Dear Miss Needles Dear Miss Needles: I would like to know it I could use my darning needle to pierce my ears. Signed Ringless Dear Ringless: Sorry, I can not give medical advice, however if it feels like the times I sew my finger to my projects, trust me it could hurt. You should definitely have someone who had pierce before do it for you, if you really want to do that.

Dear Miss Needles: I am bored with all of my knitting projects. Any suggestions? Sign me Clara Dear Clara, try cutting bread bags into strip to make a thick yarn and knit a water-proof sweater for a concrete goose or outdoor statue. IT would be a great recycling project and a challenge. Which reminds me, I want to give a shout out thank you to Betsy Miskell

from the arts council for letting me know of the upcoming play and telling me about the birds made from PVC pipe. I can't wait to make one, only I think I will make a pink flamingo and use an old pair of knitting needles as the legs.

Do you have a question for Miss Needles? If so write to her at The Informer or e-mail her at dearmissneedles@yahoo.com

Volunteer Advocates Needed We have a unique opportunity at the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) for those who are interested in serving as a volunteer advocate for nursing home residents. This opportunity is made available through our Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program which is committed to protecting the rights of long-term care consumers. The Ombudsman Program provides this support for nursing home residents by helping them resolve problems and advocating for their rights with the overall goal of enhancing the quality of life and care for all long-term care consumers in nursing homes or other home and communitybased settings.

Volunteer Ombudsmen are an invaluable part of the Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and provide an essential voice for consumers of long-term care services through regular visits to their assigned nursing home.

Volunteer Ombudsmen provide residents with direct access to Ombudsman services; educate residents, families, friends and

receiving long-term care services, we welcome your interest in learning more about becoming a Volunteer Ombudsman with the Area Agency on Aging District 7. Please call us at 1800-582-7277 or e-mail to info@aaa7.org to learn more about this unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.

The Area Agency on Aging District 7 serves 10 counties in southern Pamela K. Matura, Ohio, providing home Executive Director and community-based Monthly Column long-term care options for seniors and adults with disabilities. If you have questions about longterm care options or professional support from our would like to learn more about Agency. In addition, Volunteer the long-term care resources in Ombudsmen have the opportu- your area for you or someone nity to plan their own sched- you know, simply give us a ules, are permitted to visit any call. A trained nurse or social day of the week, are recog- worker is ready to assist you nized during an annual event, on the phone Monday through and invited to various training Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 programs and conferences at pm by calling us toll-free at 1800-582-7277. We can answer no cost.

If you are a retired profes- any questions you may have sional, or other capable and and also provide an in-home well-motivated individual, and assessment at no cost to disare interested in the well-being cuss your available options in and protection of residents more detail. service providers about resident rights; advocate for person-centered care provided with dignity and respect; and help to resolve complaints as needed.

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Easter is early this year, falling on Sunday, March 31st. Weather permitting, why not attend a local Easter egg hunt and watch the little ones “hunt” for eggs? You may enjoy a few laughs and giggles along with fellowship, possibly remember favorite memories and share them?

Among all the goodies, laughter, and brightly decorated eggs, don’t forget the real reason for the Easter Season! May you all have a wonderful Easter holiday!

UPDATE: The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program has informed the Senior Citizens Center that they have decided to make one last date for tax appointments on Friday, March 29th. Please contact the Senior Center as soon as possible as this date is filling quickly. We would like to thank the AARP Representatives for providing this service in our community and especially to our Seniors.

MANCHESTER YOUNG IN HEART CLUB will have their Carry-in dinner this Thursday, March 28th at Noon at the Community Building. They will have an Easter Bonnet parade which is always interesting and entertaining to watch.

Then next Tuesday, April 2nd at 12 Noon, the Peebles Seniors meet at the Peebles Church if Christ on Steam Furnace Road, and later that same evening at 6:00 p.m. the North Adams Seniors meet at their Community Building in Seaman. These gatherings are all covered dish, carry-in meal/meetings and any senior 60+ is more than welcome to attend. Whip up a favorite savory dish, get out of the house and join in the fun!

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 Show/Essay/ 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 MondayFriday 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 nonrefundable. Call the Senior Center at 544-3979 for pick up times/locations and to secure your seat.

P a n h a n d l e r 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.

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: 544-3979. 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 OutReach Aide available to assist you. Final date to apply is March 28, 2013.

For more info call Teresa at 544-3979.

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Free Tai Chi Classes to Kick Off "Keep Moving" Campaign When OVM Home Health believes something is working and making a difference, they want to share it with the community. And in this case, when they say they want everyone to " Keep Moving", that is exactly what they do by sponsoring weekly Tai Chi classes at their facility located 3 miles north of Ripley, for anyone who is interested.

These weekly classes are completely free to the public.

Fatima Even, a Physical Therapist with OVM Home Health has been providing these classes for a couple of years now. "I have seen incredible results with this gentle form of exercise;" says Fatima Even,” I have been

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Local Politics

Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on March 12, 2013, at the Jefferson Township Community Center at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Stephen Caraway, and Paul Worley. Clerk Diane Ward was also present.

Others present for portions of the session were as follows: Jefferson Township Trustees Allen Horsley, Jack Lewis, and Lawrence Shivener, Beulah Boldman, Audrey Godwin, Mark Jackson, Sally Hayslip, Rick Setty, and

Donnie Swayne.

The meeting was opened with prayer led by Commissioner Paul Worley and the pledge of allegiance led by Jefferson Township Trustees Allen Horsley, Jack Lewis, and Lawrence Shivener. The board then expressed appreciation to the Jefferson Township Trustees for allowing the county to conduct the meeting in the community center and thanked everyone for their attendance. Holding meetings in the townships is a great opportunity to meet with area

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

Area residents Mark Jackson, Beulah Boldman, and Audrey Godwin, along with the Jefferson Township Trustees then discussed local issues pertaining to Cassel Run Road, cell phone service, trash along roadways, fire service, and the Sunshine Ridge Waterline project.

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

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the JFS payroll of $42,980.80 for pay period February 24 March 9, 2013 upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

Charles Barber submitted a petition for the establishment of Tony Road in Sprigg

Township.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the transfers, additional appropriations, and corrections.

Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the 2013 Local Match for the Adams County Local Soil & Water District in the amount of $115,000.00. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the 2012 County Highway System Mileage Certification of 375.814 miles of public county roadways upon the recommendation of Engineer David Hook. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the Transfer of Interest to HUD Revolving Loan Account for 2010 through 2012 upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly

Johnson. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the Housing Semi-Annual Program Income Report 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 Environmental Assessment Checklist for the Seaman Village Waterline Replacement Grant B-F-121AA-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 Moving Ohio Forward Crossroads Contracting Services Change Order for an addition of $1,286.00 upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by

Stephen Caraway to approve the ODOT Regional Transportation Planning Organization Pilot Program OVRDC participation resolution. Vote: All yeas.

9-1-1 Director Donnie Swayne met with the board to discuss equipment, communication issues, and the feasibility study.

Facilities Director Sally Hayslip met with the board to discuss personnel.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to enter into executive session to discuss personnel with Sally Hayslip and Rick Setty at 8:45 p.m.

Vote: Baldridge, yea, Caraway, yea, Worley, yea.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to reconvene at 9:02 p.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Caraway, yea, Worley, yea.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to adjourn. Vote: All yeas.

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HOMES

R26 - NEW LISTING - SEAMAN - Partial brick/vinyl sided home, 1188 SF living area plus full basement, 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. heat pump, C/A, wood burning F/P, hardwood floors, 2-car garage, 2 covered porches, new 200 amp elec. service, 0.434 acre corner lot. $103,000.

R4 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1020 SF living area, half finished full basement, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, eat-in kitchen, gas furnace, heat pump, C/A, gas F/P, new windows, new floating floor, 1-car garage, fenced back yard. $84,900.

R6 - PEEBLES – Very nice brick/wood sided home, 1308 SF living area plus finished basement, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, island bar & lots of nice cabinets, dining room, elec. heat, gas F/P, A/C, tile flooring & nice carpeting, 2car att. garage, concrete driveway, nice covered porch, excellent location near schools. $159,900.

R30 – SEAMAN – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR (could be 3), 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with range, elec. heat, A/C, laminate flooring. Nice starter home or rental property in nice location. $39,500.

R32 - MANCHESTER - Frame home with vinyl siding, 1034 SF living area, full basement, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. heat, city water & sewer, floating floor, wheel chair ramp, 0.674 acre lot. $39,900. Additional 3.05 acres available with 5 mobile home hook-ups for $15,000.

R14 – WEST UNION – Brick/vinyl sided home, 1136 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room eat-in kitchen with appliances, utility room, new elec. heat, new carpet, 1-cat att. garage, front porch, large back deck. PRICED REDUCED TO $72,500.

R16 - WEST UNION - Frame home with vinyl siding in good location near school, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, new roof 4 years ago, elec. heat, county water, insulated windows, carport, .606 acre lot. $49,500.

R18 – WEST UNION – Newly remodeled brick/vinyl sided home, 1080 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. furnace, county water, new flooring, carport, small barn. $69,900.

R20 – MANCHESTER – 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding, 1293 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, full unfinished basement, new furnace, wood burning f/p, new windows, new carpet, 1-car garage. PRICED TO SELL AT $66,900.

R22 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1764 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, cellar, gas furnace, gas F/P, 3 A/C, hardwood floors, 2-car att. garage, back deck, $5,000 worth of landscaping.

PRICE REDUCED TO $49,900.

H8 - WEST UNION - 4.225 acres with DW, cabin, 2 barns, DW features 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen, all appliances, elec. furnace, 12x24 screened-in porch, 1-car garage. Cabin features 1 BR, 1 bath, kitchen with lots of cabinets, acreage has woods and abundant wildlife. PRICE REDUCED TO $79,900.

H10 – WEST UNION - 7.387 acres in excellent location with 2584 SF brick/vinyl split level home featuring 3 BR, 3 1/2 baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, laundry room, 2-car att. garage & 2-car det.garage, 12x44 screened porch & 12x 44 covered porch, 12x27 deck, gazebo with hot tub, 16x32 in-ground pool, 1160 SF pool house with open floor plan includes living room/rec. room, kitchen, full bath, laundry facilities & 2-car attached garage. PRICE REDUCED TO 299,900.

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.

R8 – PEEBLES – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1240 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, full finished basement with 3 BR & TV room, hardwood floors, 30 ft. above-ground pool with deck, city utilities, heat pump, nice .6 acre lot. $129,900.

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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The Informer - Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 7

Adams County Court of Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Discover Bank vs. Wayne Blythe, judgment.

Wells Fargo Bank vs.

Charles West, foreclosure.

CIVIL DIVISION US Bank National Association vs. Amy L. Hutchison, journal entry filed.

Non-Oral hearing on 4-26-13 at 8am.

Capital One Bank USA NA vs. James D. Rosselot, affidavit order and notice of garnishment of property other than personal earnings and answer of garnishee filed.

Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Stephanie Swearingen, affidavit and notice of garnishment of property other than personal earnings and answer of garnishee filed.

Clayton Railroad Construction LLC vs. Michael Sussman, journal entry filed.

Motion for summary judgment has been filed, upon request of counsel a response is due before 4-17-13 with any rebuttal due 7 days thereafter, non-oral hearing set for 4-30-13 at 8am.

Clayton Railroad Construction LLC vs. Michael Sussman, entry filed. Defendant granted until 3-20-13 to comply with plaintiff's discovery requests and respond to plaintiff's motion for summary judgment.

Clayton Railroad Construction LLC vs. Michael Sussman, entry filed. Upon motion of defendant, all dispositions are to be stayed until this court rules on defendant's motion for summary judgment and defendant's motion to confirm arbitration award.

Clayton Railroad Construction LLC vs. Michael Sussman, journal entry filed.

Mediation scheduled for 3-8-13 is continued to 6-14-13 final pretrial set for 4-22-13 will be used as informal conference, attorney Grimes to call attorney Cettel and conference in judge Corbin, final pre-trial set for 8-23-13 at 10am, parties ordered to appear, court trial reset for 3 day, 9-11-13 at 9am.

Strategic Finance & Marketing vs. Clayton Railroad Construction, copy of journal entry filed. Mediation set for 3-813 is continued to 6-14-13. Final pre-trial set for 4-22-13 will be used as informal conference, attorney Grimes to call attorney Cettel and conference in judge Corbin, final pre-trial set for 8-2313 at 10am, parties ordered to appear, court trial reset for 3 days at 9am.

JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Keith R. Conley, confirmation entry of sale and distribution of proceeds filed.

Freddie A. Merrick vs. George Fitzgerald, journal entry filed.

Defendant's and defendant's counsel failed to appear; defendant's have not paid $300 deposit for jury trial therefore matter will go forward as a trial to the court. The court reserves ruling on contempt upon attorney Purdy and the defendant's for failure to appear at the final pretrial.

Brian K. Powell vs. Roger Joe Ward, journal entry filed. The non-oral hearing scheduled for 4-10-13 is vacated and scheduled for an oral hearing on 4-1813 at 10am.

National Bank of Adams County vs. Gregory A. Carroll, order of confirmation and distribution filed.

Adams County Building and Loan Company vs. Elizabeth Jenkins, journal entry filed. Nonoral hearing on plaintiff's motion for summary judgment will be on 4-30-13 at 8am. Defendant has 14 days from date hereof to file response and plaintiff 7 days thereafter for rebuttal.

LVNV Funding LLC vs.

Larry Winterod, affidavit order and notice of garnishment and answer of garnishee filed.

Bank of America NA Successor vs. Gerry Grooms, telephone conference notice, telephone conference checklist filed. Telephone conference on 419-13 at 11am.

Bank of America NA vs.

Tina Tackett, journal entry filed.

On the court's own motion this matter is set for status hearing on 4-19-13 at 10am, at that time counsel for plaintiff is ordered to appear and advise the court what action they plan to take to move this case along towards resolution.

21st Mortgage Corporation vs. James M. Curtis, order filed.

The motion to withdraw the order of sale issued 2-5-13 is granted.

Bank of America NA vs.

Andy D. Warfe, judgment entry filed. The telephone conference scheduled for 3-29-13 is continued to 4-19-13 at 9am.

Portfolio Recovery Associates vs. Richard D. Anderson, order Nunc Pro Tunc filed. Judgment rendered 1-2813 is amended to read: default judgment against defendant in the amount of $15,552.88 plus interest at 3.00% from date of

judgment and costs.

Fastenal Company vs.

Clayton Railroad Construction, court trial order filed. Trial to the court set 9-9-13 at 9am.

Fastenal Company vs.

Clayton Railroad Consturction, scheduling order filed. Final pretrial 8-23-13 at 9:30am, trial to the court 9-9-13 at 10am.

US Bank National Association vs. Timothy M. Scarberry, telephone conference notice, telephone conference checklist filed. Telephone conference on 4-19-13 at 2:30pm.

First State Bank of Adams County vs. Riddle & Rhymes LLC, judgment entry filed.

Plaintiff's motion to reactivate is granted. Plaintiff may proceed with action.

Wells Fargo Bank NA vs.

Troy W. Young, judgment and decree in foreclosure filed. If sums due are not paid within 3 days an order of sale shall be issued.

Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Marc Ayers, judgment entry filed. Judgment in favor of plaintiff.

Commercial Credit Group Inc vs. James McAdams Sr., agreed judgment entry filed.

Defendants shall complete responses to plaintiff's interrogatories and request for production by 3-18-13 and shall appear for their telephone deposition on 44-13 at 1:30pm and shall provide plaintiff with phone number.

Citi Mortgage Inc vs.

Donald W. Smith Jr., judgment entry and decree in foreclosure filed. If sums due are not paid within 3 days an order of sale shall be issued.

Household Realty Corp vs.

William D. Rogers, journal entry filed. Oral arguments on plaintiff's judgment entry with reformation will be held on 5-7-13 at 9am. Counsel shall file 14 days prior to hearing briefs.

Patrick Hendrickson vs.

Adams County Regional Medical Center, recusal filed. The honorable Brett M. Spencer hereby recuses himself due to professional conflict. Case assigned to the honorable R. Alan Corbin.

CRIMINAL DIVISION State of Ohio vs. Angela Dyer, judgment entry filed.

Defendant's community control is extended for 6 months until defendant is in compliance with conditions.

State of Ohio vs. Edward J. Henschen, community control termination filed. It is ordered that defendant is restored to civil rights.

State of Ohio vs. Sonya Couch, journal entry filed. Motion for judicial release denied.

State of Ohio vs. Cassie Hodge, journal entry filed. A hearing on the withdraw of plea is set for 4-10-13 at 11:15am.

State of Ohio vs. George Johnson, entry filed. By motion filed by defendant, matter continued to 4-1-13 at 8:45am.

State of Ohio vs. Shannon Tumey, journal entry filed.

Defendant shall submit required documents to probation department to obtain driving privileges.

State of Ohio vs. Danielle Brooks, judgment entry community control termination filed.

Defendant has successfully completed the recovery program, obtain a GED, obtained employment and all sanctions previously ordered, the original fine of $1000 is hereby waived.

State of Ohio vs. Brandon Retherford, fax entry filed.

Motion to continue revocation hearing from 3-21-13 to 4-1-13 at 12pm.

State of Ohio vs. Darlene Stafford, entry filed. Defendant is granted permission to move to the Mt Unger road address.

State of Ohio vs. Amy Satterfield, judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant sentence to 2 years community control, 6 months intensive supervision, $1000 fine, complete STAR , obtain GED, completion of recovery program.

State of Ohio vs. John Moore, journal entry filed. Court being advised defendant wishes to enter a change of plea, trial is vacated and change of plea hearing set for 4-2-13 at 2:45pm and sentencing set for 4-17-13 at 1pm.

State of Ohio vs. Kristopher Myers, journal entry filed.

Authorization for release and return o balance of deposit for home electronic monitoring.

State of Ohio vs. Allen Harding, Nunc Pro Tunc entry filed. Defendant's motion to withdraw guilty plea granted, jury trial scheduled 6-27-13.

State of Ohio vs. Nicholas Vasquez Sr., judgment entry filed. Defendant's motion to withdraw his former pleas of guilty is granted, defendant reinstates his plea of not guilty, matter set for jury trial on 7-8-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Kathy Jones, judgment entry filed. matter came on by motion to withdraw use of transcript by the State of Ohio, transcript will not

be used.

State of Ohio vs. Kathy Jones, journal entry filed. Court appoints Sarah Shelton as counsel for a potential witness for the defense, counsel is appointed for limited purpose of his fifth amendment rights and the penalties that witness could face, payment shall be paid from court appointed counsel fund.

State of Ohio vs. Dennis May, journal entry filed.

Authorization for the release and return of balance of deposit for home electronic monitoring.

State of Ohio vs. Robert Longwell, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed.

Defendant plead guilty to count III, illegal use of food stamps or WIC program benefits F5, sentencing set for 4-10-13 at 1pm' counts I II and IV are dismissed.

State of Ohio vs. Lora Purdin, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to burglary F3, sentencing set for 4-30-13 at 1pm.

Bond modified to $75,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Monica Delk, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to trafficking in drugs F5, court accepts plea and is ordered to be held until determined defendant in compliance with her intervention in sentencing.

State of Ohio vs. Monica Delk, judgment entry on intervention in lieu of conviction filed.

Defendant is eligible for intervention in lieu of conviction, if defendant does not comply the court will accept defendant's plea of guilty and proceed to sentencing.

State of Ohio vs. Aaron Ramey, journal entry filed.

Change of plea is scheduled for 5-2-13 at 12:45pm and sentencing on 5-23-13 at 1:30pm.

State of Ohio vs. Aaron Ramey, journal entry filed.

Defendant's bond is modified to $50,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Dustin Ramey, journal entry filed.

Defendant wished to vacate current trial date and change his plea. Matter set for plea on 3-2013 at 10:15am and set for sentencing on 4-11-13 at 11am.

State of Ohio vs. Dustin Ramey, judgment entry filed. it is ordered that the motion to suppress is denied and this matter is scheduled for trial on 4-8-13 & 49-13.

State of Ohio vs. Dustin Ramey, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to felonious assault F2. Sentencing set for 4-11-13 at 11am.

State of Ohio vs. Ben Blizzard, judgment entry filed. It is ordered that the defendant be committed to the department of developmental disabilities; with placement at Southwest Ohio Developmental Center.

State of Ohio vs. Jason J. Nehus, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to illegal assembly F3, sentencing set for 5-6-13 at 9:30am.

State of Ohio vs. Carissa Chamblin, faxed entry filed.

Sentencing set for 3-21-13 is continued to 4-1-13 at 8:15 by motion of defendant.

State of Ohio vs. Larry Kidder, journal entry filed.

Defendant wished to vacate current trial date and change his plea. Matter set for plea on 3-2513 at 1:15pm and set for sentencing on 4-24-13 at 3:15pm.

State of Ohio vs. Misty Ackley, order filed. Court accepts the Nolle Prosequi entered by the State of Ohio and orders that the above case is dismissed without prejudice.

State of Ohio vs. Jerry Eason, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 5-8-13 at 3pm and jury trial on 6-3-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Brian Carroll, agreed entry filed. By agreement of the parties the defendant is allowed to retrieve all personal property from the vehicle that was seized.

State of Ohio vs. Fredonna Burggraf, journal entry filed.

Matter came before the court for purpose of a final pre-trial defendant was missing proper number of pills of prescribed amounts; Bond is revoked and defendant shall continue on the $10,000 cash/surety/10%; matter set for hearing on 4-25-13 at 1pm, court reserves ruling on forfeiture of cash bond.

State of Ohio vs. Fredonna Burggraf, journal entry filed. Trial is vacated and matter is set for change of plea on 4-25-13 at 1pm; sentencing is set for 5-2113 at 1:15pm.

State of Ohio vs. Rodrick Lewis, judgment entry driving privileges filed.

State of Ohio vs. Joseph Benjamin, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed.

Defendant plead guilty to trafficking in drugs F5, court accepts plea and is ordered filed.

Sentencing set for 4-17-13 at 2:15pm.

State of Ohio vs. Larry

Merritt, judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant sentenced to 2 years community control, 100 hours of community service, $1000 fine, 6 months license suspension commencing 3-1-13 and complete recovery program.

State of Ohio vs. Justin Parker, journal entry filed.

Defendant's motion for bond modification is set for 4-1-13 at 9:45am.

State of Ohio vs. Brittany Gibbs, journal entry filed. Court inadvertently placed incorrect date for sentencing. Sentencing is set for 4-1-13 at 10:45am.

State of Ohio vs. Christy White, fax entry to advance court date filed. Case advanced to March 20, 2013 at 11:30am for final pre-trial.

State of Ohio vs. Daniel Harmon, journal entry filed.

Defendant tested positive for Oxycodone. 12-28-12 prescription 3x/90 pills; states saved 3 back and took them yesterday; bond is revoked and set at $15,000 cash/surety; matter set for hearing on 4-9-13 at 12pm.

State of Ohio vs. Michael Gehler, journal entry filed. Court has received the report form court clinic forensic services from the evaluation conducted upon the defendant; hearing is hereby set for 3-27-13 at 11:30am.

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. Aaron Hall, journal entry filed. It appearing defendant being held at Ross County Detention Center and was not picked up by Adams County Sheriff's Department for final pre-trial hearing therefore being vacated and reset for 3-2013 at 11am.

State of Ohio vs. Matt J. Condon, pre-trial order filed.

Final pre-trial on 6-26-13 at 12pm and jury trial on 7-15-13 at 9am. Discovery for which suppression applies with 14 days.

State of Ohio vs. Matt J. Condon, journal entry filed.

Motion to suppress will be held on 4-30-13 at 9:30am. It is ordered that movant shall set forth each issue of suppression, subject of motion, and specify the item of evidence disclosed in discovery for which suppression applies with 14 days.

State of Ohio vs. Heather Grooms, journal entry filed.

Defendant wished to vacate current trial date and change his plea. Matter set for plea on 4-213 at 11:30am and set for sentencing on 4-26-13 at 8:30am.

State of Ohio vs. Tami Gilpin, journal entry filed.

Defendant wished to vacate current trial date and change his plea. Matter set for plea on 4-213 at 11:30am and set for sentencing on 4-26-13 at 9:30am.

State of Ohio vs. Jessica Setty, judgment entry filed. motion to withdraw motion to suppress granted. Intervention in lieu of conviction.

State of Ohio vs. Jessica Setty, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant entered plea of guilty to theft F5; Grand Theft F4 and ordered to be held until it is determined whether the defendant is in compliance with her intervention in lieu of conviction.

State of Ohio vs. Winston Delk, journal entry filed. Change of plea on 5-1-13 at 1;30pm and sentencing on 5-23-13 at 1pm.

State of Ohio vs. Michael Delong, journal entry filed.

Matter came on for change of plea, prior to entering the court learned defendant had taken cough medicine which possibly could impede his ability to be full aware of proceeding, matter reset for 3-29-13 at 8:45am, sentencing remains 4-16-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Johnny Carter, journal entry filed.

Defendant desires to change plea therefore change of plea is set for 4-24-13 at 1:30pm and sentencing set for 5-22-13 at 11am.

State of Ohio vs. Daniel Wright, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 5-22-13 at 2pm and jury trial on 6-3-13 & 6-4-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Joshua Skaggs, pre-trial order filed.

Final pre-trial on 5-22-13 at 1:45pm and jury trial on 6-3 & 64-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Dinah Bennington, pre-trial order filed.

Final pre-trial on 5-22-13 at 1:30pm and jury trial on 6-3 & 64-13 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. Dinah Bennington, journal entry filed.

The defendant is permitted to reside at 130 Hill Road, Blue Creek OH 45616.

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, e-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: said act in violation of title 29 Ohio revised code.

State of Ohio vs. Troy Brumley, pre-trial order filed.

Final pre-trial on 4-17-13 at 12:45pm and jury trial on 4-2913 at 4-30-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Donald Washburn, order directing the evaluation of the defendant's mental condition at the time of the commission of the offense filed.

State of Ohio vs. Donald Washburn, order directing the evaluation of the defendant's competence to stand trial filed.

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

DOMESTIC CASES Brandon Wallace vs.

Danielle L. Wallace, dissolution with children.

DOMESTIC RELATIONS Cheryl Sue Cooley vs.

Ralph Cooley, magistrate's order filed. 90 day sentence remains suspended. Payment was made today, Mr. Cooley says he will make payment in April, hearing set for 5-16-13 at 12:15pm.

Linda Jones vs. Jimmy Daniel Jones, magistrate's order filed. Defendant to make a payment before the hearing on 3-2113 at 12:15pm.

Christi Countryman vs.

Gavin Countryman, magistrate's order filed. Defendant is in contempt, jail sentence remains suspended and hearing on 8-29-13 at 8:30am.

Dewey West vs. Christine West, magistrate's order filed.

Court reserves judgment on contempt, a wage withholding order is of record, obligor to appear on 5-16-13 at12:15pm.

Julie Ann Hilderbrand vs.

Robert Eric Hilderbrand, judgment entry filed. Child support order.

Monica K. Baldwin vs.

Darrell L. Baldwin, magistrate's order filed. Obligor found in contempt, hearing set for 4-18-13 at 12:15pm.

Christel Daniel vs. Kelly Daniel, magistrate's decision and judgment entry filed. Obligor appeared from jail, states he did not get notice to appear in court and was arrested on a capias, court makes finding of contempt and imposes the 30 day sentence, 5 days served.

Devona Shelton vs. Charles Shelton, magistrate's decision filed. Parties reached an agreement on custodial & residential parent, visitation and child support.

Devona Shelton vs. Charles Shelton, judgment entry filed.

The court adopts the decision of the magistrate.

Mark F. Pero vs. Kimberlee L. Pero, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 418-13 at 9:30pm.

Donna Copas vs. Matthew W. Copas, magistrate's order filed. Defendant is in contempt, jail sentence remains suspended and hearing on 5-9-13 at 12:15pm.

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.

Alan D. Reed vs. Lisa Reed, magistrate's order filed. Hearing on pro-se motion for review will be held on 5-3-13 at 3pm, parties are ordered to appear.

Scott Hedrick vs. Amanda J. Hedrick, magistrate's order filed. The court reserves finding on the contempt issues. Hearing on 5-9-13 at 10:30am.

Valerie Ann Wolford vs.

Jesse Allen Barrett, notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 4-25-13 at 10:30am.

Jerry Lewis vs. Tara Jo Lewis, qualified domestic relations order filed.

Tiffany Everhart vs. John Everhart Jr., judgment entry filed. It is ordered that the plaintiff's motion for temporary orders shall be continued to 3-27-13 at 9:30am.

Benjamin Lee Edmisten vs.

Marla Kay Edmisten, decree of dissolution filed. Marriage dissolved.

Kyle Free vs. Bethany Free, magistrate's order filed. Prior to the temporary orders hearing, parties agree to alternate weeks, having parenting time on Sunday 12pm until 12pm the following Sunday, parties agree to provide for child and no child support is ordered, hearing set on 5-13-13 at 9am.

Manchester Mayors Court Warrant List The List Attached is an Active Warrant List through the Manchester Mayor's Court. Magistrate Kris Blanton has signed a Warrant for the following individuals: New Warrants as of 03/19/13 Dennis Baldwin, Manchester, owes $220.

Larry Allen, Manchester, owes $308.

Neal Badgett, Jr., Manchester, owes $529.

Aaron Blanton, West Portsmouth, owes $633 Lutricia Blevins, Manchester, owes $249.50 Anthony Bloomfield, Manchester, owes $290 Michelle Brewer, Manchester, owes $503.

Michael Ayers, Manchester, owes $698.

Julie Brock, Stout, owes $ 265.

Miranda Brooks, Manchester, owes $180.

Troy Brumley, Manchester, owes $334.

Vincent Carr, Hamilton, owes $180.

Samantha Carrol, Manchester, owes $430 Robert Carter, Ripley, owes $314.50 Jonathan Collins, Manchester, owes $389.

Kimberly Collins, Manchester, owes $236 Derek Brumley, Manchester, owes $2405.50

West Union Mayors Court Glen Eckler, West Union, Parking on Roadway, Fine $30, Court Costs $90.

Emanuel Mason, West Union, Failure to Register, Fine $50, Court Costs $90.

Jacob Prater, West Union, Criminal Damaging, Fine $100, Court Costs $90.

Brandy Mullenix, West Union, Theft, Fine $300, Court Costs $90.

Brandy Mullenix, West Union, Criminal Trespassing, Fine $50, Court Costs $90.

Britney Brodt, Blue Creek, Theft, Fine $200, Court Costs $90.

Terry Bennington, Blue Creek, Theft, Fine $200, Court Costs $90.

Vendela Shepherd, West Union, Rear View Mirror, Court Costs $90.

Vendela Shepherd, West Union, Possession of Marijuana, Fine $100, Court Costs $90.

Rex Allen, West Union, 39/25, Fine $10, Court Costs $90.

Rex Allen, West Union, No Operator's License, Fine $100, Court Costs $90.

Jennifer McComas, West Union, Disorderly Conduct while Intoxicated, Fine $100, Court Costs $90.

Danielle Walker, West Union, Parking on Roadway, Court Costs $90.

Terry Murphy, West Union, Disorderly Conduct, Fine $100, Court Costs $90.

Lindsay Hurley, West Union, Theft, Fine $300, Court Costs $90.

Mikey Cline, Batavia, Theft, Fine $300, Court Costs $90.

Russell Addis, West Union, Possession of Marijuana, Fine $100, Court Costs $90.

Carly Musser, Manchester, Underage Consumption, Fine $250.

Adam Gold, Portsmouth, 49/35, Fine $114.

Charles Bowens, Lynx, Defective Muffler, Fine $110.

Kimberly Hill, Seaman, Improper Backing, Fine $110.

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Criminal Traffic/Disposition Report Mackenzie T. Boehm, Portsmouth, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Michael P. Benge, Winchester, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Jason M. Boese, Fishers IN, ACDA, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Edmund W. Anderson, Lucasville, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Alan D. Stammen, St Henry, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Shawn W. Holsinger, Peebles, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Stanley S. Sears, Fairmont WV, 83/60, Fine $150, Court Costs $74.

Christopher M. Lansing, Hamilton, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Kimberly J. Windland, W College Corn IN, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Brittany L. Barefield, S Charleston WV, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Jennifer L. Scheider, Lexington KY, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Anna L. Uptown, Peebles, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Patricia H. Rigdon, Maysville KY, 77/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Alec W. Cunningham, Stout, 49/35, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Amy J. Morgan, Manchester, Domestic Violence, Court Costs $372.80, Jail 180 Days, 170 Days Suspended, 2 years community control, 1st 6 months intensive supervised probation.

Mandatory mental health counseling.

Ernest Unger Jr, Manchester, Per Disorderly, dismissed per plea agreement.

Shawn Rothwell, West Union, Domestic Violence, Fine $200, Court Costs $234, Jail 100 Days, 100 Days Suspended, 1 year community control, not to

be in Manchester, no direct contact with Lisa Reynolds.

Donna Thacker, Manchester, Per Disorderly, Fine $250, Court Costs $319, $150 Suspended, Jail 30 Days, 30 Days Suspended, 2 years community control, pay in full by 4-18-13.

Ernest Unger Jr., West Union, Resist Arrest, dismissed per plea agreement.

Gary A. Lunsford II, West Union, OVI 2nd, Fine $525, Court Costs $99, Jail 100 Days.

Sherry L. Grooms, West Union, Failure to Yield Right of Way, Fine $15, Court Costs 474.

Caleb McIntire, Winchester, Parking on Public Highway, dismissed.

Kenneth Mark Courtney, Manchester, Open Container, Fine $100, Court Costs $64.

Joshua T. Williams, Peebles, Deposit Litter, Fine $150, Court Costs $64.

Sandra W. Nugent,Manchester, Disorderly Conduct, Fine $150, Court Costs $64.

Natasha R. Poe, Lynx, Possession of Marijuana, Fine $150, Court Costs $64.

Thomas Hastings, Westchester, 71/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Darlene E. Lacy, Charleston WV, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Jason L. Evans, West Union, Seat Belt PASS, Fine $35, Court Costs $45.

Lawrence R. Kime Jr., Saint Cloud FL, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Brittany R. Harmon, Seaman, 70/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Audra N. Clasgens, Cincinnati, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74 Katie L. Daniel, Catlettsburg KY, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Brendan S. McKee,

manchester, 68/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Mary B. Steele, Georgetown, 70/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Thomas Placier, Georgetown KY, 66/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Ruby E. Buck, West Union, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Natasha R. Poe, Lynx, Failure to Display, dismissed.

Cecil W. Bright II, Dayton, 71/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Ryan T. Harsley, Cincinnati, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Beverly J. Griffith, Peebles, 68/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Matthew J. Wheeler, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Daniel M. Schierling, W Portsmouth, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Howard R. Shuemake, Manchester, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Richard D. Smiley, Seaman, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Barbara L. Munro, Gallipolis, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Deborah A. Blankenship, Peebles, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Adams County Court Of Common Pleas

MARRIAGE REPORT

Kevin Wayne Cross, 44 and Jeana Marie Mihalovich, 26, both of Peebles.

Dillon Glen Richardson, 21 and Andrea Lacy Davison, 20, both of Winchester.

Dustin Matthew Campbell, 25 and Christina Faye Nichols, 20, both of Blue Creek.

James Clifford Griffith, 76 and Wanda G. Ruark, 70, both of West Union.

Sunset Bowling scores Jan. 12 - 25 HIGH GAME SCRATCH MALE 300 . . . . . . . . . .Brian Ratliff 268 . . . . . . . .Derrick Moore 268 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed Clos 267 . . . . . . . . .Dennis Dixon 259 . . . . . . . . . . . .Pat Brown 258 . . . . . . . .Tom Downing 258 . . . . . . .Larry Edmisten 247 . . . . . . . . . . . .Rob Davis 247 . . . . . . . .Mike Downing 247 . . . . . . .Jeremy Newton 246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuzzy 242 . . . . . . . . . . .Trey Ratliff 237 . . . . . . . . . . . .Tony Kerr 237 . . . . . . . . . . . .BJ Moore 236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuzzy 235 . . . . . . .Randy Chandler 232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed Clos 229 . . . . . . . . .Bryon Kirker 228 . . . . . . . . .Kevin Gaffin 227 . . . . . . . .James Hilliard 227 . . . . . . . . .Bryon Kirker HIGH GAME SCRATCH FEMALE 223 . . . . . . . . . .Nola Reeder 210 . . . . . .Linda LeFrancois 193 . . . .Christina Stevenson 190 . . . . . .Cheryl Longacre 190 . . . . .Katherine Hilliard 189 . . . . . . .Jasmine Osman 188 . . . . . . .Kimmy Murphy 188 . . . . . . . . .Carol Tincher 187 . . . . . . .Jennifer Seaman 179 . . . . . . .Debbie Wheeler 174 . . . . . . . . .Joyce Demint 174 . . . . . . . . . . . .Ellen Jolly 167 . . . . . . . .Sally Florence 164 . . . . . .Ruth Wickerham 158 . . . . . . .Dorothy Geeslin 157 . . . . . . . . .Sonya Brown 157 . . . . . . . . .Brenda Smith 155 . . . . . . . . .Joyce Demint 154 . . . . . . . . . .Carol Silcott 153 . . .Marjorie Swearingen HIGH SERIES SCRATCH - MALE 798 . . . . . . . . . .Brian Ratliff 735 . . . . . . . . .Dennis Dixon 713 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed Clos 707 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuzzy 702 . . . . . . .Jeremy Newton 685 . . . . . . . . . . . .Pat Brown 676 . . . . . . . .Tom Downing 664 . . . . . . . . . . . .Rob Davis 661 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed Clos 657 . . . . . . . .Mike Downing 650 . . . . . . . . .Bryon Kirker 647 . . . . . . . . . . .Trey Ratliff 646 . . . . . . . . . .Naman Tolle 641 . . . . . . .Randy Chandler 638 . . . . . . . .Derrick Moore 631 . . . . . . . . . . . .Tony Kerr 630 . . . . . . . .James Hilliard 629 . . . . . . . . .Billy Newton

621 . . . . . . . . . .Brian Ratliff 619 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuzzy HIGH SERIES SCRATCH - FEMALE 564 . . . . . . . . . .Nola Reeder 539 . . . . . . .Kimmy Murphy 538 . . . . .Linda Le Francois 504 . . . . . . . . .Carol Tincher 502 . . . . . . .Jasmine Osman 494 . . . . . . .Debbie Wheeler 485 . . . . .Katherine Hilliard 483 . . . . . . .Jennifer Seaman 482 . . . . . . . . .Joyce Demint 478 . . . . . .Cheryl Longacre 471 . . . .Christina Stevenson 445 . . . . . . . . . . . .Ellen Jolly 444 . . . . . . .Dorothy Geeslin 434 . . . . . . . .Sally Florence 433 . . . . . .Ruth Wickerham 433 . . . . . . . . .Sonya Brown 429 . . . . . .Linda LeFrancois 417 . . . . . .Daylene Bentley 409 . . . . . . . . .Joyce Demint 409 . . . . . . . . . .Carol Silcott 409 . . .Marjorie Swearingen HIGH GAME SCRATCH MALE 289 . . . . . . . . . .Brian Ratliff 278 . . . . . . . . .Bryon Kirker 268 . . . . . . . .Chad Wheeler 266 . . . . . . .Jeremy Newton 261 . . . . . . . . . .Brian Ratliff 256 . . . . . . . . . .Dave Tucker 256 . . . . . . . . . . .Trey Ratliff 255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed Clos 253 . . . . . . . .Shawn Palmer 252 . . . . . . . . . . . .Gary Tolle 247 . . . . . . . . . . . .Tony Kerr 246 . . . . . . . . . .Glen Arnold 246 . . . . . . . .James Hilliard 245 . . . . . . . . . . . .Rob Davis 245 . . . . . . . . . . . . .RJ Davis 238 . . . . . . . . . .Glen Arnold 235 . . . . . . . . .Dennis Dixon 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed Clos 233 . . . . . . . . .Kevin Gaffin 233 . . . . . . . . . . . .Tony Kerr HIGH GAME SCRATCH FEMALE 238 . . . . . . . .Caron Tincher 214 . . . . . . . . . .Nola Reeder 213 . . . . . . .Jennifer Seaman 210 . . .Marjorie Swearingen 204 . . . . . .Cheryl Longacre 190 . . . . . . . . .Joyce Demint 189 . . . . . .Linda LeFrancois 188 . . . . . . . . . .Carol Silcott 181 . . . . . . .Debbie Wheeler 172 . . . . . .Daylene Bentley 171 . . . . .Katherine Hilliard 165 . . . . . . . . .Brenda Smith 160 . . . . . . . . .Sonya Brown 158 . . . . . .Ruth Wickerham 158 . . . . . .Linda LeFrancois

153 151 149 145 142

. . . . . . . .Sally Florence . . . . . . .Dorothy Geeslin . . . . . . . . . . . .Ellen Jolly . . . . .Katherine Hilliard . . . . . . .Mandy Furtado

HIGH SERIES SCRATCH - MALE 765 . . . . . . . . . .Brian Ratliff 731 . . . . . . . . . .Brian Ratliff 711 . . . . . . . . . . .Trey Ratliff 696 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed Clos 694 . . . . . . . . .Bryon Kirker 683 . . . . . . . . . . . .Rob Davis 679 . . . . . . . . .Glenn Arnold 647 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed Clos 638 . . . . . . . .Shawn Palmer 636 . . . . . . . . . . . .Tony Kerr 631 . . . . . . . . . . . .Gary Tolle 631 . . . . . . . . . . . . .RJ Davis 618 . . . . . . . . .Kevin Gaffin 616 . . . . . . . .James Hilliard 611 . . . . . . .Randy Chandler 606 . . . . . . .Larry Edmisten 604 . . . . . . .Larry Edmisten 604 . . . . . . . .Chad Wheeler 603 . . . . . . . . . .Dave Tucker 602 . . . . . . .Joseph Rowland 602 . . . . . . .Jeremy Newton 602 . . . . . . . . .Dennis Dixon HIGH SERIES SCRATCH - FEMALE 574 . . . . . . .Jennifer Seaman 564 . . . . . .Cheryl Longacre 560 . . . . . . . . . .Nola Reeder 552 . . . . . . . . .Joyce Demint 548 . . . . . . . . .Carol Tincher 526 . . .Marjorie Swearingen 465 . . . . .Katherine Hilliard 463 . . . . . .Linda LeFrancois 460 . . . . . . . . .Sonya Brown 459 . . . . . .Linda LeFrancois 450 . . . . . . .Debbie Wheeler 450 . . . . . .Ruth Wickerham 448 . . . . . . . . . .Carol Silcott 428 . . . . . . . . .Brenda Smith 427 . . . . . . .Dorothy Geeslin 408 . . . . .Katherine Hilliard 407 . . . . . . . . . .Billie Burton 405 . . . . . .Daylene Bentley 398 . . . . . . . .Jill Humphrey 395 . . . . . . . .Sally Florence

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Cuffs & Collars Field reports from ODNR Division of Wildlife Officers Southeast Ohio While patrolling in Scioto County during the 2012 deer gun season, Wildlife Officer Matthew Clark saw a man butchering a deer in his front yard. Officer Clark and Wildlife Investigator Heath Horn made contact with the man. It was determined that the deer was untagged, and the man’s son had killed it that morning. The son soon arrived at the residence stating that he forgot to tag the deer. Further investigation lead to three more untagged deer in an outbuilding.

The deer were seized as evidence and three summonses were issued for possession of untagged deer, as well as one juvenile charge for possession of untagged deer. The Honorable Judge Steven L. Mowrey sentenced the man to $614 in fines, cost, and restitution as well as one year hunting license suspension. The deer were processed and donated to a local food bank.

Charges are still pending on the juvenile.

Central Ohio During the 2012 deer archery season, Wildlife Officer Josh Shields received a road hunting complaint in Knox County. A witness described a vehicle that stopped on the road and dropped a hunter off with a crossbow in hand.

The hunter shot at several deer in a field near the road on private property. The road hunters did not have permission to hunt on the property and were confronted by a neighbor at the location. A license plate number led Shields and Wildlife Officer Supervisor Curtis Smith to suspects in Fredericktown, where it was determined that both men were

involved in the incident. A deer had been harvested but was not reported for permanent tagging. The hunter also failed to purchase a hunting license and deer permit. Five citations were issued in all, costing the men nearly $700 in fines and court costs. Both road hunters received a one year hunting license revocation and were placed on probation and community service in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court.

Southwest Ohio During Ohio’s 2012 deer-gun season, Shelby County Wildlife Officer Tim Rourke was working alongside Watercraft Officer Matt Kruse, when the two encountered a vehicle driving through a field in an erratic fashion and at a high rate of speed.

Locating the vehicle became a problem due to the high weeds and rusty old equipment scattered around the field, but the officers did in fact come upon the SUV again. In talking to its uncooperative driver, the officers found that a deer had been recently harvested and was on another area of the property. The officers followed the hunter back into another place on the farm, where they were confronted by three more individuals. The hunters had two deer temporarily tagged with landowner’s tags. All four individuals were very irritated by the officers’ presence and were very hostile toward them. In doing their duties, the officers not only

wanted to perform a routine license compliance check, but also assist in checking the deer and answer questions the hunters might have. The hunters on the other hand, wanted no part of small talk. Officer Rourke quickly found a hole in the story being told by the hunters, and a short investigation concluded that one of the deer had been illegally tagged. During a very brief yet intense standoff, a citation was issued and the officers were on their way. The hunter did not bother showing up for court and decided to pay $325 in fines.

Northeast Ohio Summit County Wildlife Officer Aaron Brown received a complaint of a buck carcass dumped on state property. He arrived at the site and discovered the carcass had been placed in a trash bag. Another trash bag contained deer parts and a box with a shipping label attached to it.

Unfortunately, the label did not provide much useful information.

During the deer gun season Officer Brown decided to check the area again for fresh litter and discovered four more trash bags containing remnants of several other deer.

Inspecting the trash bags for anything of evidentiary value, Officer Brown discovered a voided check which was ripped into three pieces. Officer Brown was able to piece together the check and locate the suspect’s new residence through the game-check system.

The results of the investigation revealed that the suspect had dumped most of the deer carcasses.

He was issued a litter summons, convicted in court and ordered to pay more than $250 in fines and court costs. He was also directed to clean up and properly dispose of the trash.

Veterans Corner

This year, 2013, is the first year that the veterans of the Vietnam Conflict will have their own day of remembrance and celebration.

Last year, Governor John Kasich signed Senate Bill 134 designating March 30 of each year as Vietnam Veterans Day. This year’s statewide commemoration is scheduled for March 26-29.

Events will be held at the Statehouse and the Ohio Historical Society. For a schedule of all planned events check out http://dvs.ohio.gov/home/vietnam_veterans_commemoration/eve nts.aspx.

As this commemoration approaches, I think it appropriate that we revisit what this “Conflict” cost in human lives. These numbers reflect only primary casualties.

They do not reflect the loss, pain, or suffering of the veterans’ loved ones.

Some 58,220 lives were lost: 40,934 were killed in action (KIA); the remainder were lost as a result of wounds, illness, homicide, selfinflicted, accident, or presumed dead (body remains not recovered).

Not all casualties took place in Vietnam; other countries involved included Laos, Cambodia, China, and Thailand.

Ohio ranks fifth in casualties (3,094) behind California (5,575), New York (4,119), Texas (3,415), and Pennsylvania (3,147). Some years the death toll was staggering; for example, 1968 saw the loss of 16,899 lives, an average of over 46 lives per day.

Of the total 58,220 casualties, 8 were female. Of those lost, 2,585 were Air Force, 38,224 were Army, 7 were Coast Guard, 14,844 were Marine Corps, and 2,559 were

veterans to the many diseases related to contact with Agent Orange while serving in-country. I file many claims for Vietnam veterans each year. For years the Veterans Administration (VA) Guest Column denied that there was any conVeterans Corner nection between the veterans’ many illnesses and their service Tony A. Blevins, in-country. But, the sad fact is we were all contaminated to some CVSO extent while we were there.

Agent Orange was not the only culprit. PTSD is just as prominent among these veterans; we Officers; 1,277 were Warrant just don’t see it. Still, today, some Officers; and 1,622 were undefined. of the veterans that I work with By race, most of those lost were won’t talk about their experiences white (49,830); The others included in-country or their experiences upon American Indian/Alaska Native arrival back in the States.

Please remember, it is never too (226), Asian (139), Black or African American (7,243), Hispanic one late to file a claim. You must have race (349), Native Hawaiian or your DD-214 before you can file for other Pacific Islander (229), and any benefit from VA. Find yours, Non-Hispanic more than one race and put it in a lock box. If you have (204). (Source: Vietnam Conflict an original, the County Recorder Extract Data File of the Defense will record it free of charge.

If you have questions about vetCasualty Analysis System Extract erans’ benefits, visit the Adams File as of 28 April 2008.)

As overwhelming as these num- County Veterans Service Office at bers may seem, the truth of the mat- 641 Panhandle Ave., West Union, ter is that we are still losing Vietnam Ohio, or phone 937-544-5005.

Navy.

According to rank, 48,717 were Grades E-1 – E-9; 6,604 were

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Wishes Do Come True were in the middle of the floor our fans that follow our team everywhere came out along with the pep band and cheerleaders,It was a wonderful moment and so surreal." Blake was sitting in his hotel room with some "down time" before the VCU game later that evening and he said h would love to do an interview to show kids there is another road and a choice and that Dreams can come true f you work at.

I asked him a few questions while he sat with his roommate relaxing before game time.

Brit, Informer Sports Every Child has a dream of what the want to be when they grow up. Many children change their mind ten times before becoming what they will eventually be as an adult, but for one young man from Adams County he is living the dream he has always dreamt for. From the day Blake Justice could hold and dribble a basketball he knew what he wanted to be and that was to play professional basketball and his dreams are finally coming true this month.

Blake graduated from Peebles High School in 2011 with a full ride scholarship to play basketball for the University of Akron. Blake became an Akron Zip a dream come true to him. I hope that when a teenager picks this up and reads it or a parent reads thjs and in turn tells their child this story it will show them that just because you may live in a rural area like Adams County that there is still hope that you can be something you want if you put heart determination and effort into it and that is exactly what Blake done. He lived breathed thought and played ball and with the support of his friends family and parents above all he succeeded. A Success story from Adams County.

Blake and The Zips traveled to Auburn Hills, Michigan to play the Ohio University Bobcats on Saturday the 16th. Akron beat the Bobcats 65-46 sending Blake to The Big Dance. "Confetti starting coming down from the "sky" all over us, Blake recalls" As we

The conversation is as follows: Brit: What was the reaction of the team and the coaches after your win?

Blake: We were very overwhelmed Our point guard was hurt and we really had to rally together and work hard to get the win.

Brit: How has it been playing for Akron? And are you enjoying yourself?

Blake: It was frustrating at first with its ups and downs but I have great Coaches and the other players were great I couldn't have had a better team. I am enjoying myself. We have a lot of downtime to relax and enjoy the moment and we get to get away from the school for a while.

Blake: We had a practice just for the media yesterday and that was cool.

Brit: Whats your future plans after college?

Blake: I would love to continue playing basketball in the U.S.A. or overseas but if I can't I am majoring in Business Finance and my minor is sports management. There is a Senior on my team that has a internship with Meryl Lynch after he graduates this year, I like to do the same thing and if not I want to Coach Brit: Do you miss being home?

Blake: I miss my family so much yes. And I want to be able to watch Beau and Jacey play ball the same way they did me, they never missed a game when I was in High School. I'm sorry I can't be there for his.

Brit: Do you think he is following your footsteps?

Blake:He is a great ball player and will be scouted somewhere, but his dream is division 1 school. He hasn't broke my records yet we will just have to see (as he laughs).

Brit: Any thoughts on the he tournament game?

Blake: Well it hurt loosing our point guard and had two in the hospital with a virus and they were starters too.

The Zips went on to lose not having some of their main players, but it was still nice knowing that a boy born and raised in Adams County was there and was able to experience something only a few do especially from our county. For all those children out there Keep your head up. Blake Justice is a true role model for young and old and shows the good in this wonderful county not just all the bad.

In loving Memory of Wayne Allen Polley March 25, 1952 – July 30, 2012 We know how you hated to celebrate your birthday, but you won’t have to get any older this year so Happy Birthday in Heaven we love you!

Mom, Tammy, Monica, Martin DaWayne, Sabrina, Skylar, Clayton, Colton Wayne and all the rest of the Polley Family Daddy it has already been 8 months since that tragic day you left us all so broken hearted. The days following your passing were the worst days of our lives and it felt as if we had fought a war together that first week. You always taught us to work hard and never give up and that if something needs done it doesn’t matter what’s going on, you get things done. It was that drive we learned from you that pushed us through the grief, disbelief, emptiness, and numbness of that dreadful week. Together the people who loved you the most prepared for and planned your funeral. We tried to do everything you had asked us to do, spend as little money as possible, bury you at your River Lot in front of the big rock looking toward the river so you would have the biggest headstone in Adams County, but there was no way we could do it without being sad and crying over you. We still have to torch your name into a steel plate to put on the rock and we couldn’t quite figure out how to get away with burying you in an old refrigerator, but your frugal requests made it interesting enough as it was. It still feels like a bad dream that just will not end. At the grave site the thunder rolled and the heavens opened just as the last prayer ended, the entire family got soaked and covered in mud while we took turns keeping all the shovels going burying you, and just as the last shovel-full of dirt was placed the rain stopped and the sun shined brilliantly which felt like you smiling down on us. At that instant, we were all too physically and emotionally exhausted to cry for the first time and I realized why we had fought so hard that week; to honor your last wish and stop crying over you, if only for a moment.

I heard a comment in the days following the funeral that someone said they had never seen a funeral procession that long for an ordinary man and I just smiled and said, “My Daddy was never ordinary, he was Superman.” There are so many stories, adventures, lessons, and tremendous feats that I would love to share with the world about my Daddy, Wayne Allen Polley, and I cherish every opportunity I get to remember all of them. When I named Colton Wayne after him I looked up the meaning of his name and to my amazement Wayne was derived from the Old English name “Wagner” meaning “Wagon Maker, Driver and a Way” and I don’t believe there was ever a person more appropriately named. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t drive, move, fix, find or figure out and he was the most resourceful person I will ever know. To attest to this people always said, “If you can’t fix something call Wayne” or “Call Wayne he’ll know.” He had also been referred to as the “Walking Atlas” because he spent years driving through some 45 states and if you could tell him where you thought you were in the US, he could tell you how to get where you were going. He never met a stranger and had acquaintances and friends all over this country, some of which we will never know about. Mostly, I will never forget his laugh, the one where he’s done something really ornery or watching his favorite movie “Home Alone” and he would laugh so hard he would turn red, start shaking his head and could barely catch his breath. If you were lucky enough to witness this hysterical tirade, I am sure you can’t help but chuckle when it crosses your mind.

Colton Wayne will have some fond memories of his buddy Papaw Wayne, but his son Martin DaWayne will not. We will all tell them the stories over the years and try to make them really understand the wonderful man he was. Daddy really did live his life with reckless abandon, sometimes with a chip on his shoulder, always with a prank up his sleeve, never afraid to take a chance or back down from a challenge, like he had nothing to lose and wasn’t afraid of dying. As painful as it has been to try to continue our lives without him, I do have a little solace with my belief that he got everything he ever wanted out of his life and in his death: a big family that always depended on him and would move mountains for him, daughters he taught to be strong enough for anything, grandchildren who could outwork any crew he ever had, great love in his life, a son to carry on his name who looks and acts just like him, he was young at heart, he never got old, his hair didn’t turn gray, he was always able to physically do what he wanted to do, he never felt feeble or weak, none of us ever got to take care of him, he donated the gift of sight to 2 people, and he left this world quickly without suffering the same as his father (just as he said he would) and he leaves behind a legacy that ripples clear across the country and is still unfolding. What “ordinary” man could ask for anything more than that?

Love, Your Right Hand Moni PS – I found out you can’t write a proper eulogy until you have a few months to reflect on the life of the one you loved.

We would love for everyone who has a story about Wayne Allen Polley to share it with us so it can be passed on with his legacy to his son and grandchildren. Please send to Monica Polley Bowling PO Box 250 Seaman, OH 45679 or monica@bowlinginsurancegroup.com or leave a message at (937)3860643.

Thank you to everyone who had an impact on Wayne’s life and for all the acts of kindness and support shown to us during his passing. The thoughtfulness, stories, cards, flowers, pictures, memorials, food and being there for all of us then and now, is still greatly appreciated.

I miss you and love you Daddy. You were my whole world and now I’m lost without you. Happy Birthday wish you were here. Hope you have a Happy Birthday in heaven this year. Love and miss you.

Your Daughter Tammy

Local Government Commissioners Proclaim March as National Nutrition Month

Pictured is Back Row (L/R): Adams County Commissioners Paul Worley, Stephen Caraway and Brian Baldridge. Front Row (L/R): Ohio State University Extension Staff, Carolyn Belczyk, Amy Habig and Marsha McCormick.

On Monday, March 18, the Board of Consumer Sciences in County Commissioners in Adams County Adams/Brown/Highland Counties; Marsha proclaimed March 2013 as National McCormick, Program Assistant, Family Nutrition Month in Adams County, Ohio. Nutrition Program in Adams County; and During National Nutrition Month, citizens Carolyn Belczyk, Extension Educator, 4-H are encouraged to make informed food choic- Youth Development and County Extension es, develop sound eating habits, and engage Director in Adams County. in physical activity to help them achieve optiAfter signing the proclamation, the Board mum health. of Commissioners was presented with samples Present for the proclamation was Ohio of nutritious snacks that pair foods from severState University Extension Staff including al different food groups and which can be Amy Habig, Extension Educator, Family & enjoyed as a mid-morning or afternoon snack.

Be Aware of a Scam If you receive a phone call from a person advertising they are from the Adams County Clerk of Courts Office soliciting money for unpaid accounts and threatening to have you arrested if you fail to pay over the phone, please do not pay, this is a scam. If you receive one of these calls please cal the Adams County Sheriff's Office at 544-2314.

Larry Heller (R) Adams County Clerk of Courts

Council Meeting Scheduled The Council of the Village of Manchester has failed to meet on on their regularly scheduled meetings of Tuesday, March 5 and 19. We have two meetings a month. The first and third Tuesday of each month and the legislative body knows this. We have been elected to serve the people of Manchester and failing to take our seats and failing to establish a Quorum is something that should never happen at any level of government.

We have eight issues that are being brought to the

table. Some affect the Village of Manchester and shaping it towards the future. There our two grants that are being brought to the table that need to be

these projects.

Our forefathers provided us a place along the beautiful banks of the Ohio River. I feel that it is our responsibility to build on what they have provided us and failing to come and fill our elected seats at the table Mayor Troy A. Jolly should rarely happen.

Village of Manchester I have called for Council members to meet on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. and at the passed for our village to Manchester Community take part in these grants Building, 400 Pike St., and move our village for- Manchester, Ohio 45144. ward. Many of us have This will be a regular worked long and hard on Council meeting.

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2013 Adams County Spring Baseball/Softball Special

Best Of Luck To All Area Teams!!

The Season Begins Brit, Informer Sports Unfortunately due to Mother Nature and that famous Ground Hog Punxsutawney Phil the weather has not wanted to cooperate with Spring Sports allowing Softball, Baseball and Track to practice, scrimmage or group pictures for us in the newspaper business to be taken for this weeks edition of Meet the Teams.

One by one team by team town by town I have managed to work around Mother Nature and friendly coaches to capture each team either before a practice or maybe a scrimmage, but unfortunately the North Adams Lady Green Devils were unable to capture their picture due to a cancelled practice and then a cancelled scrimmage due to the frigged weather on Saturday the March 23. Running them out of time.

The Manchester Greyhounds had difficulties as well, Coach Brewer and myself worked on getting the team all together at once with their uniforms and an available time. Coach Brewer was able to get a picture finally the day before deadline, but ran into a delima when administration advised the picture had to be approved through them before publication in any newspaper due to previous years of athletes wearing hats improper and looking unprofessional in an other newspaper. Another issue with Manchester Local Administration was a senior on the team had fallen sick that morning and was taken to the doctor missing the group picture. The School felt he should be recognized for his last year playing baseball and I was told the picture would have to be held off until Monday or Tuesday. Monday is our press day and running us out of time.

As sad and upset as it makes me for athletes and teams being left out when they deserve just as much recognition, The Informer will run both the Lady Green Devils and the Greyhounds in the Tuesday, April 2, edition plus other sports news. We here at the office understand unfortunate situations happen, but deadlines are deadlines and we wanted our subscribers to meet the teams before it is time to start the games for the season.

If you have any sports information that you would like to share or for us to cover please contact me at Informer Sports. We would be glad to put it in no matter how big or small or any age. Everyone is important to us. So please contact me at informersports@gmail.com if your a pee-wee athlete to high school, gymnastics to color guard and golf scrambles etc., email me pictures, information, or upcoming events.

Thank you and follow Informer Sports as we report on your favorite team and pick up next weeks edition to see the Lady Green Devils and the Greyhounds.

Manchester - Lady Hounds / North Adams Green Devils

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Front Row (L/R): Nathan Davis, Hank Sparks, Haden Anderson, Trey Meade, Mikey Sheeley and Austin Copas. Back Row (L/R): Coach Eitterman, Cody Hall, Brennon Baucom, Trevor Hall, Matt Roades,Derrick Daulton,Aaron Faul,Logan Crawford, Ethan Brown and Head Coach Rob Meade. Absent from the photo was Coach Jeff Fryman.

With Senior Matt Roades leading as a pitcher for his team along with Hank Sparks Junior stepping up to assist, the Devils have Trevor Hall and Aaron Faul both Seniors and Austin Copas receiving the ball from behind the plate.

"We were 5-15 last year and with this years schedule is going to be a tough one," Coach Meade said, "We have a lot of experience on the team this year so we are hoping for a better season."

Schedule Tuesday, April 2, North Adams vs. Fayetteville, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 6, North Adams vs. Sciotoville East, Home, (DH),

11:00 a.m.

Monday, April 8, North Adams vs. Eastern Brown, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9, North Adams vs. Ripley, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 11, North Adams vs. Greenfield, Home, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 13, North Adams vs. Northwest, (DH), Away, 12:00 p.m.

Monday, April 15, North Adams vs. Lynchburg-Clay, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16, North Adams vs. Fairfield, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 18, North Adams vs. West Union, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 19, North Adams vs. Peebles, Away, 5;00 p.m.

Monday, April 22, North Adams vs. Fairfield, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 23, North Adams vs. Eastern Brown, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 25, North Adams vs. Whiteoak, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Monday, April 29, North Adams vs. Manchester, Home 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 30, North Adams vs. West Union, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 2, North Adams vs. Peebles, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 4, North Adams vs. Paint Valley, Home, (DH), 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, May 7, North Adams vs. Lynchburg-Clay, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 9, North Adams vs. Manchester, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, May 10, North Adams vs. Portsmouth Clay, Away, 5:00 p.m

Back Row (L/R): Morgan Johnson, Tiffany Ricketts, Ranelle Casey, Delaney Young, Summer Wilbur and Brooklyn Chaney. Middle Row (L/R): Alyssa Spires, Kari Foster, Bret Himes and Brook Hinley. Front Row (L/R): Danielle Kinhalt and Taylor Himes.

Manchester Lady Greyhounds Coach Erin Reed said, "We were 7-6 last year, so we hope to do better than last year our returning players. Brook Hinley will be pitching with Brooklyn Chaney catching. So we are projecting a good year."

Softball Schedule Monday, April 1, Manchester vs. Portsmouth Clay, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 2, Manchester vs. West Union, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Monday, April 8, Manchester vs. St. Patrick, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9, Manchester vs. Eastern Brown, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10, Manchester vs. Fayetteville, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 12, Manchester vs. Peebles, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 13, Manchester vs. St. Patrick, (Dbl Hdr), Away, 11:00 a.m.

Monday, April 15, Manchester vs. West Union, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16, Manchester vs. Ripley, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 18, Manchester vs. Whiteoak, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 19, Manchester vs. Lynchburg Clay, Away, 5:00 p.m.

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Front Row (L/R): Hayleigh Swayne, Haley Greene and Brooke Smalley. Middle Row (L/R): Brittany Stephens, Haley Yates, Alex Unger, Sydney McDaniels and Mariah Knauff. Back Row (L/R): Brooke Hoop, Madison O'Connor, Taylor ALexander, Haley Rolfe, Sierra Stone, Stephanee Whitley. Absent from the photo was: Alex McFarland.

Coach Richard Smalley and Assistant Coach Shane Smalley..

The Lady Indians Softball team ended last years season with only a couple wins and are looking forward for a better season this year. Assistant Coach Swayne sat watching his team and said, " We are a young team, only four seniors a lot of freshman and sophmores, but we are loaded with potential and I believe we will be

very competitive this year. I expect more wins and a better record than last year."

The Lady Indians have four strong pitchers three of them being "Haleys"(each spelled differently) H. Swayne, H. Rolphe and H. Pointer, along with Brittany Stephens. On the back side of the

plate catching Peebles has H. Greene, Unger and S.Stone rotating in.

Softball Schedule See the Tuesday, April 2 Edition.

Front Row (L/R): Clay Brown, Jacob Vaughn, Troy Rollins, Cole Demint, Brennan Sims, Joe McElwee and Alex Seaman. Back Row (L/R): Austin Fuentes, Brady Johnson, John Denzik, Tyler Gray, Caleb Rayburn, Tyler Fenner and John Penn. Absent from the photo was Jacob Gross. Coaches: Head Coach Judd Johnson, Asst Coaches Brian Seaman and Jason McElwee.

Coach Judd Johnson said, "the Peebles Indians finished last season 5-16. We are looking to improve on that record this year. We return four of our top five hitters. Brady Johnson, Cole Demint, Tyler Gray and Tyler Fenner. We also return our

top two pitchers with them being Brady Johnson and Cole Demint. We have a nice mix of returning and new players.

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Baseball Schedule See the Tuesday, April 2 Edition.

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West Union Dragons & the Lady Dragons

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Front Row (L/R): Erin Ross and Nancy Campbell. Middle Row (L/R): Ashley Ross, Alisa Boldman, CeCe Howard, Natasha Barr and Mary Hinton. Back Row (L/R): Coach Jim Owen, Cierra Barr, Mikayla Akers, Courtney Thornberry, Shuri Storer, Kelsey Young and Hannah Riddle. Absent from the photo Kristen Grooms.

With the Lady Dragons finishing their Season 4th in the league and 2nd in the School Division ending 2012 with a record of 9-10.

The returning girls and Coach Owens sat down and made themselves three goals for this 2013 season. Those goals started with finishing in the top 3 in their league followed by winning a tournament game and last, but not least to finish above 500 in overall wins. "That's three goals I think the girls can achieve this year," said Coach Owens.

Softball Schedule Saturday, March 30, West Union vs. Western Latham, Home, (DH), 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, April 2, West Union vs. Manchester, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3, West Union vs. Fairfield, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9, West Union vs. Whiteoak, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 11, West Union vs. Ripley, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 12, West Union vs. Lynchburg, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 13, West Union vs. Georgetown, Home, (DH), 10:00 a.m.

Monday, April 15, West Union vs. Manchester, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16, West Union vs. Peebles, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 18, West Union vs. North Adams, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 19, West Union vs. Eastern High School, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 23, West Union vs. Lynchburg, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 25, West Union vs. Peebles, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 27, West Union vs. Northwest, Home, (DH), 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 30, West Union vs. North Adams, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 2, West Union vs. Eastern, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Monday, May 6, West Union vs. Portsmouth West, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7, West Union vs. Fayetteville, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Front Row (L/R): Frankie Blevins, Wesley Fleshamn, Levi McUne and Jesse Helterbritle. Middle Row (L/R): Kyle Taylor, Caleb Stephens, Daulton Blevens, Jacob Miley and James McCoy. Back (L/R): Coach Sean Inman, Tony Hosstetter, Brandon Daniel, Zack Hawes, Chris Fox, Nathan Grooms and Lance Holbrook. Abent from the photo was Trenton Price and Dean Hall.

The West Union Dragons considered last years season record "average" finishing with a 9-10 season and believing that this season with Coach Inman will be better than the last. "We need to keep a steady like last year" Coach Inman said. Senior Wesley Daulton is the main man behind the plate catching for the Dragons with Seniors Levi McUne and Frankie Blevins on the mound along with under classmen Kyle Taylor. The Dragons look to be ready for the upcoming season.

Baseball Schedule Saturday, March 30, West Union vs. Western Latham, Home, (DH), 1:00 a.m.

Tuesday, April 2, West Union vs. Manchester, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3, West Union vs. Fairfield, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9, West Union vs. Whiteoak, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 11, West Union vs. Ripley, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 12, West Union vs. Lynchburg, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 13, West Union vs. Georgetown, Home, (DH), 10:00 a.m.

Monday, April 15, West Union vs. Manchester, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16, West Union vs. Peebles, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 18, West Union vs. North Adams, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 19, West Union vs. Eastern High School, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 23, West Union vs. Lynchburg, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 25, West Union vs. Peebles, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 27, West Union vs. Northwest, Home, (DH), 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 30, West Union vs. North Adams, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 2, West Union vs. Eastern, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Monday, May 6, West Union vs. Portsmouth West, Away, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7, West Union vs. Fayetteville, Away, 5:00 p.m.

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