The Informer, April 24, 2012 by Clermont Sun Publishing Company

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Associations Team Up to Promote Proper Disposing of Prescription Drugs Representatives from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Outdoor Advertising Association of Ohio and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is announcing this year's first National Take Back Drug Day on Saturday, April 28. In addition the Attorney General announced a campaign with several statewide associations to distribute posters to their members to help remind Ohioans how to report prescription drug abusers. "Prescription drugs getting into the wrong hands can do tremendous harm," said Attorney General DeWine. "By participating in the Take Back Drug Day at the end of the month, Ohioans can ensure that their unused Prescription Drugs are disposed of properly." Since taking office in 2011, Attorney General DeWine has committed resources to fight the growing problem of Prescription Drug abuse in Ohio. Efforts include: • Seizure of more than 54,000 Prescription Pills valued at more than $1.5 million. • A total of 14 so-called "Pill Mill" doctors have had their licenses permanently revoked. • More than a half dozen Pill Mill cases are ongoing, with more than two dozen defendants in various regions of Ohio. • Special prosecutors convicted seven people who were improperly prescribing, dispensing and diverting Prescription Drugs. • Two additional prosecutors assigned to specifically focus on Prescription Drug diversion throughout Ohio. • More than 1,000 law enforcement officers have received training on the scope of the Prescription Drug problem.

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!"Pictured: Distributed posters to help remind Ohioans how to

report prescription drug abusers. To participate in the National Take Back Drug Day, Ohioans can go to www.dea.gov to find a disposal spot where they can safely hand over unwanted prescription medications. The DEA is partnering with agents from the Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) to assist at the drop off locations. In addition the Attorney General is partnering with several statewide associations including the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Children's Hospital Association, The Ohio Council of Retail Merchants, Ohio Grocers Association, Ohio Hospital Association, Ohio Pharmacists Association and the Ohio State Medical

Association. The poster campaign reminds Ohioans that one phone call to 855-BCIOHIO could save someone's life. "I am pleased that we have partnered with these statewide associations to help get the word out to their members about this problem," added DeWine. The Manchester Police Department and Chief Bruce Troutman will be accepting any unwanted Prescription Medications Saturday, April 28 at the Manchester Bicycle Safety Day. It will be in the parking lot of the Manchester Library. There is also a Prescription Drug box sitting outside of the Adams County Sheriff's Office that can be used at any time day or night.

Classroom Gardens Teach Fundamentals of Good Nutrition

Humane Society Celebrate Groundbreaking

The Humane Society of Adams County will celebrate the groundbreaking of an animal shelter in West Union, on Wednesday, April 25 the ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the building site, off State Route 41, between the Weekend Outlet and the homeless shelter, near Wal-Mart. Located on 2.7 acres of land, the new shelter is expected to improve animal control, care, and life for shelter animals in Adams County. Plans call for the shelter to not be "just another pound", but also a community education center where pets and people come together. What's more, it will host pet-related classes with local staff and experts in animal husbandry and behavior, covering topics from puppy manners to advanced obedience, plus weekend dog-walking events, kitty calming visits, service dog information and other petrelated happenings. The Humane Society of Adams County (HSAC) is a group of concerned community members and a licensed humane officer who have teamed together to help solve a need. They have put together a nonprofit group to establish a local animal shelter aimed at caring

for Adams County's lost, stray and abandoned pet population. HSAC is not associated with the current county-run dog pound facility, which is also located in West Union, behind the Highway Department. No plans are in place to merge the two facilities. The county-run dog pound will continue to take in only dogs, while the new HSAC facility will take in both dogs and cats, and will offer a pleasing location for families to visit with potential adoptable pets. The HSAC believes it can do a better, cost-effective job, running an animal shelter right here, offering better services than residents now get through the dog pound alone, which struggles with constant financial and material shortfalls. The new shelter's maximum capacity will be 40 animals. If there are more, HSAC has agreed to work to reduce the population through adoption, foster care and other humane societies and rescue groups. For more information contact the Humane Society of Adams County at 937-587-5452 or email mountjoyfarm1@frontier.com. The website is adamscountyanimals.org.

Benefit Dinner in Memory of Carson Moore A Benefit Dinner is being planned in Memory of Carson Moore. The Benefit Dinner will be on Friday, Apri l28, starting at 4:00 p.m. at the Veterans Club in Manchester. The Benefit Dinner is to help raise money for any expenses left to pay due to Carson's death earlier this month from injuries that occured to him. There will be a 50/50 split the pot, an auction and the dinner. !" Pictured is Carson Moore in the arms of his mother For more information call 937 217- as people gathered around him praying. 6496. Photo submitted by family

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!" Pictured: Ms. Rena DeVore’s 2nd grade students from Manchester Elementary are shown with their classroom garden. The students planted vegetable and herb seeds a few weeks ago, and just days later tiny leaves were found pushing up through the soil. Among other things, the classroom garden is teaching the students valuable lessons about nutrition and wellness, and how to grow sustainable foods for their future. A classroom garden gives students all the beneBy: Debbie Ryan, Adams County Coordinator, fits mentioned above, with the added reward of Creating Healthy Communities Program Imagine a garden growing in a school classroom. valuable nutrition lessons on the importance and At Manchester Elementary (MES), that is exactly joys of eating fresh foods. New reports continue to what is happening! Five classrooms at MES were show the alarming rise of nutrition-related health given GrowLab Indoor Gardening Kits to assist conditions such as diabetes and obesity in children their students in learning valuable nutrition and and adults across the U.S. And yet, with severe wellness skills. These kits were obtained through budget cuts in education and increasing demands funds available through the Adams-Brown on teachers, the amount of nutrition education being taught in schools continues to decline. Many Creating Healthy Communities Program. In one of the five classroom gardens at MES, teachers simply lack the time and the resources to Ms. Rena DeVore’s 2nd grade students began their add another content area to the existing curriculum. classroom garden by planting vegetable and herb The garden is a double blessing. It enriches curricuseeds a few weeks ago, and just days later tiny lum lessons while also providing an opportunity to leaves were found pushing up through the soil. teach nutrition when students sample their harvest. Imagine the children’s excitement! According to Children are much more likely to taste a vegetable Ms. DeVore, the students run to the garden each they have grown, and vegetables always taste betmorning to measure the progress of the plants. ter straight from the garden. The staff at Manchester Elementary are giving They are so intrigued with the classroom garden students a chance to get swept up in the excitement and are very proud of their accomplishments. By incorporating gardening into their curricu- of discovery and accomplishment. The gardens lum, such programs teach students where fruits and have sparked their natural curiosity about living vegetables come from and how to use these foods things, challenged them to develop critical thinking to make healthy recipes. Tending to new plants skills and learned valuable lessons about nutrition teaches children responsibility and teamwork. It and wellness, and how to grow sustainable foods also provides an opportunity to bring science, math, for their future. Like all life lessons, it all started with planting social studies, and language and visual arts to life that single seed. through hands-on learning.

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annual Lincoln/Reagan Dinner held last Thursday. The Adams County Republican Party speaker. The Speaker updated the audiheld their annual Lincoln/Reagan Dinner ence on what the Ohio House is doing to last week at the Life Impact Church out- improve Ohio's economy and other legside of West Union. Ohio House Speaker islative initiatives. See DINNER on page 10 William Batchelder was the keynote

Manchester to Host Bicycle Day The Manchester Police Department and the Manchester Village Council has announced that a Bicycle Safety Day will be held on Saturday April 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Behind the Manchester Public Library in the parking lot. Police Chief Bruce Troutman is having a Bicycle Driving Course for riders ages 5-15. Police Officers and Council members will be talking about bicycle safety, maintenance will be performed on bikes, along with free gifts and refreshments. The Manchester Police K-9, Djanga will also be at the event. Free reflectors will be

given away if your bicycle does not have one or if it is broken. Also a box will be in place for anyone wishing to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs. Manchester Mayor Troy A. Jolly said, "I'm thankful for the coordinated efforts of the Police Department and the Council Members and how they worked together to bring a day for Bicycle Safety and also that families and children can spend time at this event and enjoy the park located nearby." The event is for Manchester Village residents only. For more information, please call 5493330.

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Travel and Visitor's Bureau holds annual meeting, Elected Officials and Mayors for Meals Day, Anglers Encouraged to Participate in Online Survey, When Bad Weather Prevents Planting or Damaged Crops, On Ohio’s Wild Side - Eastern Fence Lizard, Grand Jury Indictments and Adams County Sheriff Intake and Release Report.

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The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Allie Young, Frederick William Reuse, Nellie JoLynn Spires, Freda Jane Naylor, Tom Clark, Bill Piatt and Ruth Johnson.

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Anglers Encouraged to Participate in Online Survey

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’(ODNR) Division of Wildlife invites anglers to visit www.ohiodnr.com/creel to take a new online angler survey. The online survey seeks angler input on a variety of topics including hybrid striped bass fisheries, Division of Wildlife fishing maps and “no-wake/idle speed” use of motors with unlimited horsepower on small lakes that currently have 10 horsepower or electric motor-only restrictions.

The online survey will be available through July 31. Responses to the survey are confidential. Information provided by anglers through the surveys is vital to the successful management of Ohio's fisheries, and the Division of Wildlife encourages all anglers to participate. Fisheries biologists use angler survey data in combination with biological data from fish populations to identify ways of improving fishing on Ohio's inland reservoirs, lakes and rivers.

When Bad Weather Prevents Planting or Damaged Crops Steve Maurer, State Executive Director for Ohio's Farm Service Agency (FSA) would like to remind producers to report the acreage to your local FSA office within 15 days of the final planting date of the crop, when bad weather prevents planting or damages crops. This applies to all crops, whether covered by crop insurance, not covered by insurance, or covered by FSA's Non-insured Assistance Program (NAP). Final planting dates vary among counties and crop types. Producers who have their crops insured through a private crop insurance company should contact the insurance agent immediately and advise them of the damaged crops. Additionally, for those crops covered under FSA's NAP, producers should immediately

contact their local FSA office to report the acres and file a CCC-576, Notice of Loss Application. "Producers with NAP coverage should report their losses within 15 calendar days of crop damage from natural disaster, so the loss can be appraised and production counted before the crop is put into another use, abandoned or destroyed," said Maurer. Crops not covered with a private insurance or NAP policy should still be reported to the local FSA office and producers should file a Notice of Loss Application. This will provide FSA with a historical record of your crop should disaster assistance become available. For more information about reporting prevented planting or failed acres, call 544-2033 or 807 NE Main St., West Union.

Grand Jury Indictments The Adams County Grand Jury was reconvened in response to recent felony criminal charges against people alleged to have broken the law. The Grand Jurors are average citizens who meet regularly during a four-month term. During the Grand Jury session, nine people were indicted for felonies. Deana Huneke, 42, of Winchester, was indicted on the charge of Assault. Roger Hodge, 58, of Manchester, was indicted on the charge of Disseminating Matter Harmful to Juveniles. Amy Satterfield, 20, of West Union, was indicted on the charge of Trafficking in Heroin. Christopher Arnold, 39, of West Union, was indicted on the charge of Felonious Assault. James Nichols, 67, of Winchester, was indicted on the charge of Failure to Appear.

John Embree, 28, of Waverly, was indicted on the charge of Theft and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. Evelyn Bond, 25, of Manchester, was indicted on the charge of Trafficking in Heroin with Specififications. Jeremy Allen, 32, Manchester, was indicted on the charge of Trafficking in Heroin. John D. Moore, 27, Manchester, was indicted on the charge of Endangering Children and Murder. Although the activities of the Grand Jury are confidential under Ohio Law, the indictments that they present are a matter of public record. Prosecutor David Kelley would like to thank the Grand Jurors for responding on short notice to hear these serious cases. Under the United States and Ohio Constitutions, all people charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Elected Officials and Mayors for Meals Day ABCAP Senior Nutrition held its Mayors For Meals Day as a part of its March For Meals campaign. Adams County Commissioner Roger Rhonemus, Manchester Mayor Troy A. Jolly and West Union Mayor Ted Grooms participated in the event to show their support for our community’s homebound and hungry seniors. “We were so excited about having Commissioner Rhonemus and Mayors Grooms and Jolly participate in our Mayors for Meals Day event,” said Denise Neu, ABCAP Senior Nutrition.” This was the third year that Mr. Rhonemus represented the Adams County Commissioners.” March For Meals is a national campaign during the month of March, initiated by the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), which seeks to raise awareness of senior hunger and to encourage action on the part of the local community. This year, Meals On Wheels programs across the country are also celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the inclusion of Senior Nutrition Programs in the Older Americans Act (OAA). The OAA is the primary piece of federal legislation that authorizes and supports vital nutrition services, both congregate and Meals On Wheels, to Americans age 60 and older. “We thank these local leaders for stepping up to the plate and joining our mission to end senior hunger in America by the year 2020,” said MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden. “Meals On Wheels programs are on the front lines of our battle and need support from elected leaders to continue providing the nutritious meals and human contact that our seniors so desperately depend on.” Senior nutrition programs across the United States, like ABCAP Senior Nutrition promote March For Meals in their local communities through public events, partnerships with local businesses, volunteer recruitment and fundraising initiatives. Mayors For Meals Day is a component of March For Meals that utilizes the involvement of local Mayors and other local elected officials. Denise Neu went on to state, “ABCAP Senior Nutrition is delighted with the response we have received from our local leaders and the community during our March for Meals campaign. In addition to Mayors for Meals Day, ABCAP Senior Nutrition has been collecting pledges to end senior hunger by 2020 and is also accepting donations for pledge wheels to display, which show support

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Last week, the Adams County TVB held its annual meeting at the home of Daniel and Mary Miller on Wheat Ridge Road. The Adams County Travel and Visitor's Bureau was created by the County Commissioner 14 years ago and continues to bring millions of dollars of tourism revenue into the county. During the evening, guests were treated to a wonderful meal by the Miller's, and a full and comprehensive report on the agency's activities over the past year by Executive Director Tom Cross. The featured speaker of the evening was Josh Knights the Executive Director of the Ohio Nature Conservancy. The TVB also recognized Knights along with Daniel Miller of Miller's Bakery for their outstanding service and !" Pictured is Jeff Huxman, Josh Knights, and Rep. contributions to Adams Danny Bubp as Knights accepts his award from the TVB. County tourism.

!" Pictured: Mayor Ted Grooms.

Pictured: Commissioner Roger Rhonemus.

!" Pictured: Mayor Troy A. Jolly. for ending senior hunger. The final event for the month was a Chili Dinner and Dessert Auction held on March 29. All proceeds from these events will stay in our local Meals on Wheels program. We are grateful for the many businesses that donated food and other items to make our events successful. The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is the oldest and largest national organization in the United States representing those programs that provide meals to people in need. MOWAA’s mission is to end senior hunger by 2020. To obtain more information about MOWAA or to locate a local Meals On Wheels program, visit the MOWAA website at www.mowaa.org.

On Ohio’s Wild Side - Eastern Fence Lizard Most people probably don’t think of Ohio and lizards in the same breath; maybe Florida, or Arizona, where anoles, geckos and racerunners dart about landscape. Lizard abundance does decline as one moves north to the latitude of Ohio, but we’ve got five native species. Most of them are uncommon and take some work to find. A fairly common Ohio lizard, at least within its southern Ohio range, is the Eastern fence lizard. Spend enough time hiking around dry woods in any of the counties in which they occur and you’ll eventually stumble across one. Chances are you’ll hear it first. Fence lizards blend with the dried leaves of the forest floor remarkably well, and skitter away when disturbed. A fleeing fence lizard moves so fast you might miss it, but you’ll hear the crackle of leaves as the animal races off. If you do spot a fence lizard at rest, you’ll be rewarded by the spectacle of a darn goodlooking reptile. A mature adult tapes out at around seven inches in length, and is grayishbrown overall. An ornate pat-

tern of tan chevrons outlined in black decorate the back. Incredibly long spindly toes aid the lizard’s frequent forays into trees or over jagged rocks. While fence lizards may appear somber in tone up top, an adult male’s underside offers a jarring contrast to its earth-toned upper side. The throat and sides of the belly are trimmed in swaths of brilliant iridescent blue. When the lizard is in its typical hunched posture, its flashy blue undercarriage is invisible. However, when the fence lizard stilts upwards on its long legs the bright blue coloration flashes into view. This colorful display presumably impresses the girl lizards. The natural inclination of many a naturalist is to catch a fence lizard when they spot one. Good luck. These scaly speedsters generally dart to the nearest tree, and race up the trunk. Quite cleverly, the lizard will then stay on the opposite side of the trunk making its capture nearly impossible. Such agility serves them well when running down prey, which includes everything from beetles to crickets to

grasshoppers. Fence lizards are very active now, following their winter hibernation. The males’ blue bellies are at their brightest, and they’re chasing the females and mating. Before long, breeding females will lay up to 15 tiny eggs under a rotting log or in some such hiding spot. A month and a half later, the little lizards will hatch, looking like mirror copies of the adult, but only two inches in length. If all goes well, an Eastern fence lizard can live to eight years of age, if not longer. Good places to find fence lizards include the Shawnee State Forest in Scioto County.

Adams County Sheriff Intake and Release Report April 13 - 19 Rex Allen Jr. 38, West Union, Possession of Drug Abuse Instruments. Booked 4/13. Christopher E. Arnold, 39, West Union, Felonious Assault. Booked 3/27 Released 4/18. Rodger D. Boone, 56, Manchester, Persistent Disorderly Conduct. Booked 5/15 Released 4/16. Cheri L. Brown, 35, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 4/13 Released 4/17. James Robert Chambers, 28, Hillsboro, Carrying Concealed Weapon, Aggravated Trafficking and Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Booked 4/9 Released 4/13. Theadesa D. Combess, 39, West Union, Burglary. Booked 3/5 Released 4/18. Chad M. Conley, 34, Winchester, Probation Detainer. Booked 4/18. Logan Joseph Elkins, 19, Manchester, Persistant Disorderly Conduct, Underage Consumption and Cruelty to Animals. Booked April 13 Released April 16.

John Wilson Embree, 28, Piketon, Unauthorized use of Vehicle and Theft in Office. Booked 3/14 Released 4/18. Michellia M. Harp, 22, West Union, Trafficking in Drugs Heroin, Possession Dangerous Drugs. Booked 4/6 Released 4/13. Lucinda M. Hicks, 23, West Union, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 4/18. Roger J. Hodge, 58, Manchester, Disseminating Matter Harmful to Juveniles. Booked 4/17 Released 4/18. Terry Alan Jewell, 44, West Union, Contempt of Court. Booked 4/13. Jessica R. Lilje, 28, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 4/16. Renee Nicole McIntosh, 26, Seaman, Probation Detainer. Booked 4/6 Released 4/13. Tessa D. Montgomery, 33, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 4/17. Monica R. Morris, 29, Manchester, Obstructing Justice. Booked 4/15 Released 4/18. Johnny D. Purdin, 38, West

Union, Driving Under the Influence. Booked 2/27 Released 4/13. Jose Magana Reyes, 24, Raleigh, N.C., Obstructing Justice. Booked 4/17 Released 4/19. Douglas Rose, 32, Bentonville, Failure to Comply with order of Police. Booked 4/18 Released 4/18. Deseree Nichole Skaggs, 27, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 4/13. Jeffrey E. Tedford, 27, Hillsboro, Disorderly Conduct. Booked 4/13 Released 4/13. James D. Towner, 34, Manchester, Domestic Violence. Booked 4/14. Ricky Nelson, Unger, 28, West Union, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 4/13 Released 4/19. James Nile Wilson, 53, Sardinia, Driving Under Suspension. Booked 4/16. Ricky Dale Yates Jr., 36, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 4/13. James M. Yoder, 39, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 4/17.

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Obituaries

Tom Clark

Tom Clark, 78, of West Union, passed away Saturday, April 14, at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. He was born in West Union, on February 26, 1934 the son of the late Cecil and Hazel (Gaffin) Clark. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Tim Clark. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law Lisa and John Uttinger of Kentucky; one brother Heber Clark of Peebles; three grandchildren Alicia, Aaron, and Timothy; three great grandchildren Audrey, Sebastion, and Tabitha. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 18, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles. Richard Lloyd officiciated. Burial followed in the West Union I.O.O.F. Cemetery. To sign our online guest book, visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

Bill Piatt

Bill Piatt, 83, of Peebles, passed away Tuesday, April 17, at Adams County Regional Medical Center. He was born in Adams County, Ohio on October 29, 1928 the son of the late Harley and Mattie (Manley) Piatt. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Pearl (Toller) Piatt, who passed away on November 6, 2004 and his son Terry Piatt. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law Kathy and George Ayers of Peebles; one brother Charles Piatt of Florida and one grandson Matt. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 20, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles. Burial followed in the Evergreen Cemetery. To sign our online guest book, visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

Frederick William Reuse

Frederick William Reuse, 69, of Winchester, passed away Tuesday, April 17, at Adams County Regional Medical Center. He was born in Cleveland, on October 4, 1942 the son of the late John A. and Elizabeth J. (Lee) Reuse. Frederick was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. He is survived by one son Chuck Rogers of Cleveland; three daughters; Sandra Fuchs of Michigan, Sharon Wooten of Texas and Paula Holmes of Cleveland; three brothers Allen Reuse, Elmer Reuse and David Reuse of Cleveland; one sister Carol Silverman of Utah. 10 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation is to take place with no services scheduled at this time. Wallace-Thompson Funeral Homes, BradfordSullivan Chapel in Winchester is in charge of the arrangements. To sign our online guest book, visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

Freda Jane Naylor

Freda Jane Naylor, 86, West Union, died Wednesday, April 18, at the Hospice of Ohio Valley Inpatient Center. She was born in Adams County, on December 12, 1925 to the late Ben and Thelma Mary Holt Swango. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Naylor November 5, 1993. She belonged to the West Union First Presbyterian Church, was a retired Executive Administrative Assistant for the GE Honeywell Company and with her husband, an owner and operator of Ralph's Butcher Block. She graduated from Hughes High School in Cincinnati in 1944. She is survived by her nephew Ronnie (Wanda) Paul of Manchester and several cousins. Memorial services were held Sunday, April 22 at Wilson Home for Funerals. Rev David Sugarbaker officiated. Burial followed in the Manchester Cemetery. Friends and family may sign an online guestbook at www.wilsonhomeforfunerals.com.

Nellie JoLynn Spires, 63, of West Union, died Friday April 20, at her residence. Mrs. Spires was born September 20, 1948 the daughter of the late John R. and Alberta (Smalley) Johnson in Adams County. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter Arisha Norris. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Union, worked for Hospice of Hope and the Alzheimers Association. She was also the Activities Director for Hannah Care Center and a Nursing Assistant at many nursing homes throughout the county. Survivors include her two daughters Carla Spires of Dayton and Sharon Wilson of West Union; two granddaughters Allison Wilson and Danielle Wilson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 24, at 1:00 p.m. at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union, with Jimmy Reagan officiating. Burial will follow at the Manchester cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m.. the day of the service at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the Hospice of Hope 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Kentucky 41056. Friends and Family may sign Mrs. Spires online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

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Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson, 79 years of Peebles, passed away Saturday, April 14, at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center. She was born in Columbus, on October 16, 1932 the daughter of the late Jacob and Augusta (Smith) Stanley. She is survived by her husband Clail Johnson of Peebles, whom she married on June 27, 1951, one son and daughter-in-law Clail and Rachel Johnson, Jr. of Sabina; two daughters and son-in-law Judy Hawk of Peebles and Pat and Bob Catanzaro of Cincinnati; one sister Helen Bissinger of Hillsboro; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 17, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles with Dan Hess officiated. Burial followed in the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. To sign our online guest book, visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

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The Board of Venture Productions and Venture Housing will meet in regular sessions on Tuesday, April 24, at 4:00 p.m. The meetings will be at Venture Productions, Inc.

Walk Now for Autism April 28, Registration at 8:30 a.m. Walk starts at 9:00 a.m. For more information contact Sue Cole 587-5210 or 217-2017 and Tangie Baldwin 587-3702 or 4036802. Loose Thread Quilters will be hosting a quilt show on Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Peebles United Methodist Church, 1730 Measley Ridge Road, Peebles, For more information call Sharen Benner 587-2103. P.E.R.I. District 4 meeting is Monday, April 30. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Owensville United Methodist Church, 2850 US Route 50 in Owensville. RSVP by April 20. Call Jo Ann White at 544-3092 for registration information.

Page One-Room School Open House The Page One-Room School's Open House starts on April 29 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. with a tribute to mothers. There will be a short presentation followed by a game full of fun. The children present will be making a Mother's Day card and each will receive a flower for their loved one. A door prize will be given to some lucky person and a small will be presented to the first to arrive. Refreshments will be available. Come and spend time with your friends. Page School is located at the corner of Vaughn Ridge Road and Page School Road, east of West Union off State Route 125.

Adams County Public Library Join us at the West Union Public Library on Thursday, April 26 at 10:30 am for “Cooking with Herbs,” a presentation by Master Herbalist and holistic healthcare consultant Marissa Colón. Marissa will highlight cooking with herbs that taste delicious, and support good health. As we begin planning spring gardens, and fresh herbs become available for purchase, it’s a great time to consider adding new herbs to your garden and new recipes to your collection. After the program, browse the library’s collection for herb-inspired gardening and cooking books. The Teen Art Club will hold their monthly meeting at the West Union Library on Thursday, April 26, at 5:30 pm. The club is open to all teens in grades 7-12, and meets to work on group and individual art projects. The club’s completed art is on display throughout the library, and photos are shared on the Adams County Public Library’s Facebook page. Each week, young children are invited to attend Story Time at their local branch of the Adams County Public Library. As the weather gets warmer, we’re moving outdoors! On Wednesday, April 25, at 10:30 am, Peebles Story Time will feature sidewalk chalk art on the sidewalks around the Library, weather permitting. Wondering what other weekly events, computer classes, movie afternoon showings, and more are happening at your library every week? Visit the Adams County Public Library’s website, at http://adams co.lib.oh.us for a full listing of our upcoming events. Program Schedule: Manchester: 937-549-3359 Preschool Story Time – Wednesdays @ 10:30 am. North Adams: 937-3862556 Story Time –Tuesdays @ 3:30 pm. Peebles: 937-587-2085 Wednesdays @ 10:30 am. West Union: 937-5442591 Preschool - Thursdays @ 10:30 am. Library Hours: Mon thru Sat 10 am – 5 pm Except Tuesdays, when Peebles & North Adams open at 10:30 am Extended Evening Hours: Monday – Peebles till 7 pm Tuesday – North Adams till 6 pm Wednesday – Manchester till 7 pm Thursday – West Union till 7 pm Days Closed: Tuesday – Manchester Wednesday – West Union Thursday – Peebles Friday – North Adams http://adamsco.lib.oh.us

Quilting and needle art to be featured The Informer is pleased to announce that we have added another feature that will appear in each edition of this newspaper. You will now have the opportunity to read about quilting, quilters, and artists. The first week of each month, we will have a quilt block featured for an Adams County Civil War Quilt block. Each block will be an original design by Mary Jane Campbell or Julie Foster. The block will feature Adams County villages, townships, and historical events and places of Adams County. The second week of the month we will feature a type of quilt or quilt block that has embroidery work. On the third week, we will feature a pattern for a knit, crochet, or tat stitch. These can be made into blocks and the blocks into blankets. The third week we will feature an "out of the box art project", such as art quilts, pin keeps, dolls, paintings, and other art items. The fourth week we feature an out of the box art project, such as art quilts, pin keeps, dolls, paintings and other art items. On the fifth week of the month where there is an extra week, we will do a bonus block for baby quilts or one block charm quilts. Readers of The Informer will have the opportunity to write a "Dear Miss Needles" letter about your craft and needlecraft project questions. The answers will be responded to in following editions. We hope you enjoy this new feature of The Informer.

Ohio Vally School District Breakfast Tuesday, April 24 Chicken Breakfast Sandwich Wednesday, April 25 Super Donut, Cheese Pack Thursday, April 26 Scrambled Eggs, 1 Toast Slice Friday, April 27 Biscuit and Sausage Gravy Elementary Lunch Tuesday, April 24 Pasta w/Meatballs and Garlic Bread, Steamed Green Beans and Fruit Cocktail Wednesday, April 25 Cheeseburger Deluxe, Baked Crispy Potatoes, Fresh Orange Slices Thursday, April 26 Roasted Turkey w/bread and butter, Steamed California blend w/cheese, Fresh Apple slices, Fresh Baked Cake Friday, April 27 Cook's Choice Entree, Carrots/Celery/Dip, Applesauce High School Lunch Tuesday, April 24 Chicken Parmesan w/garlic breadstick, Steamed Green Beans, Pears Wednesday, April 25 Taco Salad, Steamed Corn, Fresh Orange Slices Thursday, April 26 Chicken Strips w/roll, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Fresh Banana, Fresh Baked Cake Friday, April 27 Fish, Steamed Peas, Pineapple, Cottage Cheese

Ross Grocer y 309 W. 4th Street Manchester 549-4580 K.B. Bologna . . . .$1.19 Lb. Kahn’s Bologna . .$2.59 Lb. Turkey Breast . . .$2.59 Lb. Ham & Cheese . .$3.39 Lb. Ham . . . . . . . . . . .$2.59 Lb.

Manchester Local School District Breakfast Tuesday, April 24 Cinnamon Toast Wednesday, April 25 French Toast Sticks w/Sausage Thursday, April 26 Biscuit and Gravy Friday, April 27 Peanut Butter - Jelly Pockets Monday, April 30 Cook's Choice Tuesday, May 1 Egg and Cheese Wrap Elementary Lunch Tuesday, April 24 Baked Corndog or Rib-A-Que, Oven Fries, Fresh Fruit, Rice Krispie Treat Wednesday, April 25 Chicken Patty or Meatball Sub Sandwich, Steamed Peas, Orange Half, Snack Size Pretzels Thursday, April 26 Cheese Pizza or Cook's Choice, Celery Sticks, w/Peanut Butter Dip, Applesauce Cup Friday, April 27 Cheesy Breadsticks w/sauce or Deli Wrap, Cucumber Slices, Chilled Peaches Monday, April 30 Mozzarella Sticks w/sauce or Pizza Steak Hoagie, Baby Carrots, Applesauce Tuesday, May 1 Ravioli w/meat or Chicken Nuggets, Toss Salad, Fruit Cup, Garlic Bread High School Lunch Tuesday, April 24 Baked Corndog, Rib-A-Que or Chili Cheese Fries, Oven Baked Fries, Fresh Fruit, Baby Carrots, Rice Krispie Treat Wednesday, April 25 Chicken Patty, Meatball Sub or Pizza, Steamed Peas, Orange Half, Toss Salad, Snack Size Pretzels Thursday, April 26 Stuffed Crust Pizza, Cook's Choice or Cheeseburger, Celery Sticks, w/Peanut Butter Dip, Applesauce Cup, Cherries w/topping Friday, April 27 Cheesy Breadsticks w/sauce or Deli Wrap, Cucumber Slices, Chilled Peaches or Trail Mix Monday, April 30 Mozzarella Sticks w/sauce, Pizza Steak Hoagie or Cook's Choice, Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Tuesday, May 1 Ravioli w/meat, Chicken Nuggets or Cheeseburger, Toss Salad, Fruit Cup, Green Beans, Garlic Bread

Adams County Health Department 923 Sunrise Ave., West Union 544-5547

Immunization Clinic Thursday, April 26, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Hope Van Schedule Tuesday, April 24, Peebles 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Locust Grove 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, West Union, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

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Allie Young, 52 years of Manchester, died Sunday April 15, at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Young was born July 26, 1959 the daughter of the late Theodore Eugene and Zela (Hall) Riggs in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Larry Riggs and Bruce Riggs and one sister Doris Murphy. Mrs. Young was a member of the Cornerstone Christian Union Church in West Union. Survivors include her three sisters Betty Hayslip of Otway, Bonnie Adams of Reedsville and Carolyn Erchmiller of Vincent; one brother Herbert Riggs of Roseville; Brother in law Kevin Young of West Union; special niece Christine Bryant of Russellville, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 18, at the Cornerstone Christian Union Church in West Union, under the direction of the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home. Cliff Stevens officiated. Burial followed at the Moores Chapel Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the family of Allie Young. Friends and Family may sign Mrs. Young’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

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DON’T FORGET! The Manchester Senior Citizens will meet this Thursday, at 12 noon at their community building. Then, on Tuesday, May 1st, the Peebles Senior Citizens Club meet at 12 noon at the Peebles Church of Christ on Steam Furnace Road and that same evening at 6 pm the North Adams Seniors get together at their community building in Seaman. These are all covered dish, carry-in meal/meetings and you are invited to any or all of them! The weather is getting nice now so whip up some goodies, get out of the house and get in on the fun! ALSO, this Saturday evening taking place in Bentonville will be the ever-popular Anti-HorseThief Banquet at the Burning Heart Campgrounds. This is always a family fun time with good food, entertainment, door prizes and fellowship with your friends and neighbors! For tickets or more information, call 549-3360. Another new activity happening at the Senior Center! Beginning in May, on the 3rd Mondays each month from 1 – 4 pm we will be starting a knitting class! If you’re a knitter and you’d like to get together with others to pick up tips and ideas – don’t miss this class! If you’d like to learn how to knit – here’s your chance! It’s never too late to start a new hobby to keep your hands and minds busy. And don’t forget the Scrappy Quilters Club on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s of each month from 10 am – 3 pm here at the Senior Center. These are both beautiful, age-old hobbies that have been handed down through the years! For more information, give us a call at 5443979.

DON’T FALL!! As a person ages, the risk for falling increases due to a number of reasons. Actually, falls are the leading cause of death among older adults. And, due to the nature of our bones becoming more brittle, a simple little tumble can become a major disaster for us. The good thing is – a lot of falls are preventable with a little bit of forethought and planning on our part. Some things we can do to help our selves are: * Use a cane or a walker if you feel unsteady. They can provide needed security. * Exercise regularly to improve balance, flexibility and strength. It doesn’t have to be strenuous, go with what is possible for you at your level of health. * Put grab bars in the bathroom. You might even want to put a seat in the tub or shower if you feel a little unsteady. * Put nightlights in the bathroom and hallway in case you have to get up at night. * Get rid of throw rugs you can trip over and clear out the other clutter that could make you fall. * Don’t climb on a stool or ladder. Ask a friend, relative or neighbor for help. It makes them feel needed. Take care of yourself. Don’t take chances that could lay you up for weeks, months or a lifetime. It’s not worth it. Looking ahead to June 18, 2012 we’re going on a 15-day, 4 Island (Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Hawaii) tour to HAWAII ! A real memory maker! Cost: $2788.00 per person, double occupancy. For info, call 544-3979. Come on out and get involved in some of the activities we have every week here at the Senior

Center. Each Tues. & Thurs. 10-11 am is Gentle Chair Yogi Class. Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm is “Movie & Popcorn” time. The Scrappy Quilters Club meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 10 am – 3 pm. Thursday from 12:30 – 3:30 we have card games. On the 2nd Friday at 11 am Genesis comes to check blood pressures/blood sugars. Other Fridays at 10:30 am, Donna, agency nurse, checks blood pressures. We welcome volunteers to help with activities you might be interested in doing. Your involvement and input helps us to serve you better. Call 544-3979 or drop by the Senior Center and visit with us. Services and activities are FREE. It’s YOUR Senior Center. We want YOU to enjoy it! HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program). HEAP - a federally funded program designed to help low-income Ohioans meet the high cost of winter home heating bills. We place emphasis on reaching the elderly and/or disabled. If you need assistance with your STATE HEAP application, call us at 544-3979. Certain guidelines must be met to qualify. GET MORE FIBER IN YOUR DIET: * Eat high-fiber cereal for breakfast. Top your bowl with some blueberries. * Make fruits & nuts your fast food. Getting hungry? – grab an apple or munch on a handful of nuts to hold you over till dinner. * Switch your bread. Make your sandwiches with whole-grain bread instead of white. Eat a fruit for dessert. JUST A THOUGHT: Courage is the power to let go of the familiar and step outside the box.

Cuffs and Collars Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers Southeast Ohio In November 2011, State Wildlife Officer Bob Nelson received a call from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office with a poaching complaint. Deputy Chris Davis and a reserve deputy were at a residence talking with a witness when Officer Nelson arrived. The witness stated they were bow hunting and observed an individual in an older model, blue Chevy truck driving through the woods on a trail near the property they were hunting. They stated they heard gun shots earlier and then observed the man with a deer they believed he shot with a rifle. The officers then went to the suspect’s residence and had to walk past an outbuilding to get to the house. There was no answer at the door, and as they walked back past the outbuilding they could see through a canvas tarp across the front. Officer Nelson observed an untagged deer hanging in the building, and the deputies located a second deer that was hanging. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the two deer were shot with a rifle. Officer Nelson also located eight other untagged deer racks and antlers. Officers seized the rifle, the two deer, and all the untagged deer racks. The suspect was charged with taking a deer with a rifle, possession of illegally taken deer, and possession of untagged deer parts. He pled no contest and was found guilty. He paid a total of $175 in fines and court costs. All items seized were forfeited to the Division of Wildlife and the venison will be donated to a local food pantry. During this past deer gun season, State Wildlife Officer Wesley Feldner received a call from a hunter that witnessed a subject shoot a deer from a

truck. Officer Feldner contacted Wildlife Officer Eric Bear because the incident happened in Washington County. The officers found the dead deer, and using the license plate number of the shooter’s truck and they were able to determine that the owner lived near the scene of the incident. When the officers went to the residence no one was home, so they drove around the area looking for the truck. Officer Feldner noticed a dead deer lying in the ditch near the subject’s home. He found that the deer had been shot and field dressed and also found a temporary landowner deer tag in the deer’s ear. The name on the tag was the same as the owner of the truck. A short

time later the officers made contact with the subject. Upon investigation it was determined that the suspect harvested the tagged deer earlier in the day on his neighbor’s property, and tagged it as a landowner. In the haste to get rid of the deer, the suspect forgot to remove the temporary tag. The next day Officer Bear met with the passenger who of the truck. The driver of the truck was issued a summons in both Washington and Monroe counties and the shooter was issued summons in Washington County. They both were found guilty and paid fines and court costs. The shooter also paid $500 in restitution for the deer shot from the truck. Central Ohio Knox County Wildlife Officer Mike Miller reports that on the Sunday of the two-day deer gun season he

received a call from a landowner that three hunters were hunting without permission and one hunter was chasing deer on a quad runner. Officer Miller arrived at the farm and found the three hunters hunting without permission. The hunters were given summons for hunting deer without written permission into the Mount Vernon Municipal Court. The hunters were each fined $395 and given two years probation and 10 days jail time that was suspended on condition of no further wildlife offenses for two years. State wildlife officers take part in a wide range of activities. One of a wildlife officer’s many duties is to assist wildlife management in conducting various population surveys on Ohio’s wildlife. During the Spring Wildlife Officers assist with a study to collect data from roadkill does. This information, along with surveys, other biological data, and hunter harvest data allows the Division of Wildlife to make wise use decisions for Ohio’s deer herd. Wildlife officers collect a specific number of deer per county in different age classes. From these deer wildlife officers collect the lower jaw bone for aging, and if the deer is female and pregnant they also collect data from the fetus. They collect the measurement, sex and number of each fetus found in each pregnant doe. One day while State Wildlife Officer Brad Kiger was collecting data along interstate 270 in Franklin County, another police officer from the local suburb stopped to see what was going on. The officer pulled up beside Officer Kiger just as he had his hand in the deer pulling out a fawn. The police officer looked at the deer and then at Officer Kiger and just drove away without saying a word.

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Politics & Government Must use the loan exclusively for agricultural purposes; Must agree to comply with all program and bank regulations. This year, Treasurer Mandel joined with legislative sponsors to propose statutory changes to the Ag-LINK program to improve its effectiveness. These updates are Guest Column currently working their Josh Mandel way through the legislaState Treasurer tive process. Among of Ohio other things, the legislaR-Ohio tion would raise the maximum amount of an individual loan from $100,000 to $150,000. This limit was initially enacted over 25 years ago, and the Treasurer believes that it is time for this needed adjustment. The legislation also updates from $125 million to $165 million the amount that will be available for Ag-LINK deposits. In addition to legislative changes, Treasurer Mandel has been seeking to improve the Ag-LINK program administratively. The application has been streamlined and improved to make it easier for farmers to apply, and for the first time this year’s entire application process was completed online. For more information on the Ohio Treasury’s Ag-LINK program please visit www.OhioTreasurer.gov/AgLink. The following is the surrounding counties involved, however Adams County is not: Adams (0) $0 Brown (5) $460,000 Highland (1) $100,000 Scioto (3) $186,185 Pike (6) $440,045

March Filing Figures for New Businesses Secretary of State Jon Husted announced last week that 9,204 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in March. These numbers are up compared to March 2011, in which 8,581 new entities filed with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State’s office has assisted with 23,800 new business filings to date in 2012 (JanuaryMarch). This is a slight increase from the same time period last year, in which there were 22,221 new business filings. Though the most visible role of the Secretary of State is that of chief elections officer, the office is also the first stop for individuals or companies who want to file and start a business in Ohio. While recog-

nizing these numbers can’t provide a complete picture of Ohio’s jobs climate, they are an important indicator of economic activity that Secretary Husted hopes will add to the discussion of GUEST how to improve the COLUMN of state’s overall climate Secretary for business. State New business filJohn Husted ings are classified as R-Ohio forms filed with the Ohio Secretary of State that declare the formation of a business entity, including for-profit, non-profit and professional corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships. Filing as a business in Ohio does not guarantee the company will begin operations, be profitable or create jobs.

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den from 15.4% of gross domestic product in 2011 to 20.1% in 2022. The gross domestic product is the total value of goods produced and services provided in our country in a year. What that boils down to is this: The president’s budget would impose a $200,000 debt burden on every American household. This isn’t the time for gimmicks like the so-called Buffet Rule, which is designed U.S. Rep. only to gain a political Jean Schmidt advantage. We need to R-Ohio begin discussing serious proposals to bring federal spending under control. The House, with my support, passed a budget resolution that would put the country on firmer financial ground. It would, among other things, cut spending by $5 trillion relative to the president’s budget and eliminate the budget deficit in 10 years. The president, on the other hand, has offered only more of the same, feckless proposals – wasteful stimulus spending, increased deficits, and higher taxes. To paraphrase Ronald Reagan, we have a budget problem not because we tax too little, but because we spend too much. The best way to fix deficits, and debts, is not to tax more, but to spend less.

Senate Bill 1000 would Reduce Energy Costs, SpurJob Creation U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) today sent a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to take up their bipartisan Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (ESIC) as quickly as possible. The Shaheen-Portman bill would establish a national energy efficiency strategy to increase the use of existing energy efficiency technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of our economy. “The American public wants Congress to work in a bipartisan manner on policies that will spur economic growth and create jobs,” the senators wrote. “While there remains disagreement on how best to fix our supply side energy problem, there is consensus that efficiency is the cheapest and fastest way to start reducing demand for the energy we currently use. We believe the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act represents our best chance to improve our demandside energy policy.” Some highlights of the legislation include: Boosts private sector investment in

building efficiency upgrades. Assists manufacturers in reducing energy use and becoming more competitive by establishing a state-based revolving financing program to help facilitate efficiency upgrades. Works with states to strengthen voluntary national model building codes, to make new homes and commercial buildings more energy efficient. Requires the federal government – the single largest energy user in the country – to adopt energy saving techniques for computers, better U.S. Senator building standards, Rob Portman and smart metering technology. Introduced last May, the legislation has garnered national support from more than 125 businesses, trade associations, and efficiency advocates. In September, S. 1000 passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee with strong bipartisan support by a vote of 18 to 3. Representatives Charles Bass (R-New Hampshire) and Jim Matheson (D-Utah) recently introduced similar legislation, the Smart Energy Act, in the House of Representatives.

Auditor David Gifford 544-2364

County Court Judge Alan W. Foster 544-5251

The Village of Manchester is hosting One more Clean-uup Day

Clerk of Courts Gary Gardner 544-2344

Member of Congress Second District – Ohio Jean Schmidt 740-354-1440

Friday, April 27. From 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

County Commissioners Roger Rhonemus Brian Baldridge Justin Cooper 544-3286 Engineer David Hook 544-2943 Prosecuting Attorney David Kelley 544-3600 Recorder Mark Tolle 544-5051

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Tuesday, April 17, was not just the deadline to file federal tax returns. Ironically, it was also Tax Freedom Day. That means the typical American has spent every working day so far this year earning just enough money to pay off his or her federal, state, and local tax bills, according to the Tax Foundation. While Tax Freedom Day is a useful measure of the average tax burden, it doesn’t tell the entire story. Unfortunately, the federal government spends far more than it receives in tax revenue. This year, the budget deficit is projected to be more than $1 trillion. The Tax Foundation estimates that if we were to raise taxes to actually pay for all federal spending, Tax Freedom Day would not arrive until May 14. Working 107 days just to pay taxes is too much. But if President Obama gets his way, it will not get better any time soon. Under the administration’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2013, we will have our fourth consecutive budget deficit surpassing $1 trillion. In fact, federal spending in 2013, under the president’s budget, would be 27.5% more than it was in 2008. The president would increase the tax bur-

Sheriff Kimmy Ray Rogers 544-2314 Treasurer Lisa A. Newman 544-2317 Judge – Court of Common Pleas Brett Spencer 544-2921

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State Treasurer Josh Mandel today announced the 2012 awards for the State Treasury’s 2012 Agricultural Linked Deposit Program. Farmers from across the state applied for and have been approved to receive $59.1 million in interest rate reductions on operating loans and lines of credit this year. Over 700 farms have been approved to receive AgLINK awards, spanning 64 counties. “The Ohio Treasury’s Ag-LINK program helps Ohio farmers get the most out of each harvest season, and is an important tool to help reduce the up-front burden of paying for things like feed, seed, fertilizer and fuel,” said Treasurer Mandel. “Agriculture is one of Ohio’s most important industries, impacting every corner of the state. Giving Ohio farmers an opportunity to maximize their returns helps all Ohioans and improves the overall economy.” Ag-LINK, an annual program that has been in existence for 27 years, allows Ohio farmers to apply for interest rate reductions on new or existing loans or lines of credit up to $100,000. Applications to enroll in the program were accepted from January through March of this year. In order to become eligible for the Ag-LINK program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be organized for profit; Must have headquarters and 51% of operations maintained in Ohio; Must obtain an operating loan or line of credit from an eligible bank or Farm Credit Lender;

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United States Senator – Ohio Senior Senator Sherrod Brown (202) 224-2315 Junior Senator Rob Portman (202) 224-3353 Office of the Governor John R. Kasich (614) 466-3555

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State Senator Tom Niehaus 614-466-8082 State Representative Danny R. Bubp 88th House District 614-644-6034 State Representative Dr. Terry Johnson 89th House District (614) 466-2124

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West Union Kimberly Staten Christopher Young Angela Lewis Lastina Shelton Jessie Adkins Bryan Bradford Scott Chandler Rodney Freeman Jerry Grooms Aaron Hall Carry Hayslip Daniel Land Angela Lewis Brian Long Jennifer Nesbit Kelly Palazzi Rebecca Strange Gary Sutterfield Steven Taylor Samantha Voris Larry Ward Mary Williams Justin Baker Meaghan April Brauer John Caseltine Bobby Cortijo Deanna Crawford Ernest Crawford Patricia Dennard Kasey Harper Howard Horsley Ron Horsley Deborah Kiefer Phyllis Lay Corey Mack Casaundra Mays Marie Moore Aaron Ramey Tasha Richmond Ronald Rigdon

Paul Riley Cody Ross Rena Walls Sirk Cassey Smalley Steven Thatcher James Ulery Donald Waldron Richard Walsh Rodney Watson Charles Young Josh Corrill

Rickey Brown Amanda Brumley William Brumley Wesley Conn Tammy Daley David Dolloukas Terry Doyle Brandi Gilkison Crystal Gloss Andrew Hughes Brandon Hughes Jeffrey Johnson Angelo Kennedy Robert King Brandon Layne Joseph Megarry Margaret Murray Marie Phillips Patricia Phillips Sheena Rife Michael Shutt Jayson Tackett JeffreyTodd Natasha Wright

Seaman George Broughton Jim Gibson Jade Dustin Moore Alan Stockton Peebles Russell Terry Shaena West Victoria Bumgardner Devan Letcher Clark Schivaun Crother Alfreda Dozier Homer Nelson III Reagan Perry Amanda Reid Angela Roush Dustin Schnieder Susan Shepherd Charles Thomas

Stout Michalea Setty Candace Blevins Courtney Brown Jonathan Campbell Melissa Hodge Jeremie Nelson

Manchester Gary Rigdon Alyssa Wiles Jennifer Applegate Darrell Baldwin James Bloomfield Carey Bohn Mary Boyer

Blue Creek Britney Brodt Aaron Newkirk Venisha Hammonds Donald Manis Wendy Meade Dustin Ramey Brenda Scott

Union, No Taillights. Dismissed. Adam Grooms, West Union, Left to Center. Dismissed. Cecilia Parker, Maysville, Ky. Theft. Fine $500.00, Court Cost $90.00. Cases Continued to Next Court Date Julie Music, West Union. Caroline Grooms, West Union. Jilena Blevins, West Union. Sheila Black, Peebles. Cases Waived Defendant

Sale April 16 Total Headage 614 Total Hogs 331 Total Cattle 173 Total Sheep/Lambs 49 Goats 61

Tammy Smith Nathan Tadlock Otway Kenneth Carver Jr. Daniel Bragg Clarissa Hersman Erick Reed Ripley Sandra Herrman Sara Sullivan Tammie Sentney Lynx Marlene Spencer Lisa Bender Arthur Moman Aberdeen Joseph Workman Daniel Henson Diamond Hale Connie Heflin Tony Hutchison Michelle Ishmael Russellville Jessica Fitzpatrick Decatur Doris Cook

South Webster Amber Huffman

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Helen Pakalnis, West Union, Space btw Vehicles. $110.00. Steve White, West Union, 51/35. $116.00. Christine Carder, Seaman, 53/35. $118.00. Samantha Jolly, Flemingsburg, Ky., 48/35. $113.00 Amy Lightner, Peebles, Failure to Register. $110.00. Clay McCartney, West Union, Parking on the Roadway. $115.00. Jessica Gooch, Kingston, Tenn., 50/35. $115.00. Connie Skolds, Cincinnati, Bad Check. $200.99.

West Union Church of Christ Ladies Christian Service By: Evelyn March 22 meeting Meeting changed to church at 7:00 p.m. The ladies in attendance were Pat Pixley, Evelyn Fader, Lucille Grooms, Sue Shupert, Jenny Fricker, Carol Wickerham

and Rose McCann. Pat gave the lesson. The Activity was Spring cleaning hints and shortcuts (we all learned a lot). Mother/Daughter Banquet plans completed. Coffee and cookies enjoyed by all.

Jokes of the week by George If April Showers bring May flowers, then what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims! What can you count on no matter what? Your Fingers! A wife's definition of retirement is: Twice as much husband on half as much money. George Perry

Low

Hogs Headage 34 #1 Carcass Price

$77.00

Sows Headage 16 Light Heavy

$40.75 $30.25

Canner/Cutter

$60.00

$75.00

Bulls Headage 10 All Bulls

$90.00

$110.00

Feeder Cattle Headage 101 Yearling Steers (600-800) $100.00 Yearling Heifers (600-800) $95.00 Steer Calves (300-600) $110.00 Heifer Calves (300-600) $100.00

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Feeder Pigs Headage 229 By Head CWT

Back to Farm Calves Headage 5 Bulls (75-110 lbs.) $100.00

$24.00 $60.00

$72.50 $75.00

Cattle Headage 32 Choice Steers Holstein Steers Choice Steeers Cow/Calf Pairs

$115.00 $105.00 $115.00 $1,510.00

$122.00 $110.00 $122.00 $1,650.00

Cows Headage 25 Comm. & Utility

$75.00

$98.00

Men's High Game Scratch Ed Clos . . . . . . . . . . . .268 Robert Smith . . . . . . .256 Randy Chandler . . . . .255 Doug Tomlin . . . . . . .255 Naman Tolle . . . . . . . .248 Tom Downing . . . . . .248 Billy Newton . . . . . . .247 Mike Downing . . . . . .246 Miles Harrigan . . . . . .246 Mike Russell . . . . . . .244 George Robinson . . . .238 Rob Thompson . . . . . .238 Women's High Game Scratch Jennifer Seaman . . . . .232 Ruth Wickerham . . . .204 Nola Reeder . . . . . . . .202 Gloria Fenton . . . . . . .197

$130.00 $125.00 $192.00 $180.00

$275.00

Sheep & Lambs Headage 49 Choice Wools $185.00 $210.00 Roasters $240.00 $260.00 Feeder Lambs $206.00 Aged Slaughter Sheep $65.00 $107.50 Goats Headage 61 All Goats

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Cherry Fork Presbyterian Women By: Sarah K. Blythe The Cherry Fork Presbyterian Women met in the social room of the church on Wednesday,April 4, at 7:00 pm. Jane Hesler, hostess, read about the Presbytery of Winnebago, Wi., from the mission yearbook for prayer and study. Sarah K. Blythe, read the secretary's report. The role call was answered by 13 members bringing an item for the pregnancy resource center. Ann Downs, treasurer, read the treasurers report. We fixed 18 Easter plates, which were delivered to the ill and shut ins. Jane Hesler, Betty Jo Baldridge, Peggy Foster, Ruth E. Fulton, Ann Downs and Sue Fulton are on the committee for the up coming Mother/Daughter banquet.The banquet will be held on Friday, May 4, at 6:30 pm, at the Wayne Township Community Center. All reservations should be made by Sunday, April 29. Peggy Foster brought forth the idea of of the Wilds at Zanesville, an idea for an August outing.

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Sue Fulton, moderator, held prayer and cards were signed for those named. Peggy Foster lit the Christ Candle and lead the lesson "Greatly honored are the pure in heart!" The scriptures came

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The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the Sprigg Township Building at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Justin Cooper, and Roger Rhonemus. Clerk Diane Ward was also present. Others present for portions of the meeting were as follows: Sprigg Township Fiscal Officer Roger Rayborn, Sprigg Township Trustee Reggie Carrington, Alan Ward, Sally Hayslip, Russell Ely, and Scott

Holman, Jr. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Roger A. Rhonemus. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: All yeas. Facility Director Sally Hayslip and Palmer C o n s e r v a t i o n Consulting/Palmer Energy representatives Russell Ely and Scott Holman, Jr. met with the board to review the HVAC RFQ/P energy program. Palmer Energy

was contracted by the County Commissioners Association of Ohio to assist counties with facility energy efficiency improvements consultation. Sprigg Township Trustee Reggie Carrington discussed the replacement of the T12 light bulbs with the T8 bulb. Mr. Carrington was informed that the T12 bulbs are no longer in production as of January and that the T8 bulbs are the logical replacement. A retrofit LED bulb is also available that consumes less than

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the T8 bulb, which will show a payback even though the price is much higher. Mr. Carrington also informed those present that JFS just changed the ballasts over to T8 bulbs and installed ceiling fans to help circulate heat in the winter and cool air in the summer. Sally Hayslip reported that a lift is needed to replace the windows in the jail. Estimated cost for lift rental is $200.00. Alan Ward addressed the board pertaining to Horizon Technologies

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marking his property for pole installation for the service line for fiber optic cable. Mr. Ward was concerned that Horizon Technologies were not utilizing the poles that were just recently placed along his property. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the bills. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to establish Fund 249 County Sign Upgrade and correlating revenue and appropriation codes upon the request of Engineer David Hook. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the transfers, additional appropriations, and advances. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to

approve the JFS payroll of $48,019.09 for pay period March 25, 2012 through April 7, 2012 upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas. The board reviewed the storm siren testing report as submitted by 9-11 Director Donnie Swayne. Chairman Justin Cooper signed the status report for the Appalachia Regional Commission grant S-A-09-1AA-1. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the Barnes Sewer Phase II O.W.D.A. payment request #11 to Distel Construction in the amount of $203,856.96 upon the request of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. Vote: All yeas.

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HOMES FOR SALE HOMES

yard. 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, utility room.Elec.furnace with heat pump, C/A, city water/sewage.This is a must-see and priced to sell at $89,900!

good condition, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, utility room, elec. furnace, A/C, county water, nice location on private road. $44,900.

R31 – MANCHESTER – Frame home with vinyl siding in a nice country setting with beautiful view, 1200 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, full basement, new gas furnace, C/A, new roof, 2-car garage, garden spot. $89,000.

H34 – NEW LISTING – 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.

R35 - CHERRY FORK - Very nice DW featuring 2 BR, 2 full baths (1 with shower, 1 with Jacuzzi), living room, kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, floating floor, 2-car garage, 2 porches, public water, .747 acre with creek. $84,000. R1 – WEST UNION – 1995 Fairmont mobile home (16x70), 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, all appliances & some furniture stays with home, nat. gas furnace, C/A, gas F/P, covered back porch, 12x14 barn. PRICE REDUCED TO $43,000.

H11 – BLUE CREEK – DW with block foundation & 2-story addition, 1976 SF living area, 3 BR with porch off of upstairs BR, 2 full baths, living room, large family room with gas F/P, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, county water, underground 200 amp elec. service, garage. 2 acres +/-. PRICE REDUCED TO $79,900.

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

R9 – CYNTHIANA – Fixer upper, frame home with vinyl siding, 3 BR, living room, kitchen, metal roof, carport. PRICE REDUCED TO $8,500. R13 – WEST UNION - Well-maintained frame home with vinyl siding, 1344 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, all appliances, elec. heat, gas F/P, 2 A/C, deck, 3 storage buildings, nice location. $85,000. R17 - MANCHESTER - 1 1/2 story frame home with vinyl siding, 1225 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, elec. & gas heat, C/A, gas f/p, all new windows, large covered porch, 2-car garage. Home is in great condition. $92,900. R23 – WEST UNION – 12x56 mobile home featuring 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, new elec. furnace, county water, small building. $29,900. R29 - PEEBLES - Exceptionally nice 3 BR home in Peebles. 1144 SF of living space. Home sets on nice lot with a big back-

R43 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR, 2 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, nat. gas furnace, city water/sewer, new laminate flooring, fenced back yard. $54,900.

HOMES WITH ACREAGE

H35 – WEST UNION – 2.385 in good location with stone/vinyl sided home, 4186 SF living area plus basement, 4 BR, 3 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, mud room, sun room, office, all appliances, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, 2 F/P, hardwood/tile/marble floors, pond, swimming pool with deck, hot tub, gazebo, 2 barns. $295,000.

H19 – MANCHESTER – 2 acres with 1120 SF farm house, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, County water, screened-in deck, 28x42 barn. $59,900.

H23 – OTWAY – 38.23 acres with vinyl sided frame home, 660 SF living area plus full walk-out basement, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. heat pump, C/A, new windows, hardwood floors, 2-car garage, carport, deck. Acreage is wooded with a creek and is great for hunting/recreation. PRICE REDUCED TO $80,000.

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H17 – WEST UNION – 10.188 acres, cabin with electric & county water, outhouse, very nice location, lots of wildlife, would make very nice weekend getaway or spot to build new home. PRICE REDUCED TO $49,900.

H21 – MANCHESTER – 25.77 acres with combination brick/vinyl sided home built in 2002, 2118 SF living area plus full finished basement, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, 2 gas furnaces, 2 C/A units, hardwood floors, 24x58 detached garage with 24x12 lean-to, blacktop driveway. Home is located in a nice, private country setting on dead-end road. $309,000.

R57 – MANCHESTER – Brick home built in 2007, 2286 SF plus full finished basement, 5 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, C/A, wood stove in basement, hardwood & tile floors, 2-car att.garage & 2-car det. brick/vinyl sided garage with bath. Home is located in nice neighborhood near school. $249,900.

H33 – WEST UNION – 25.166 acres with approx. 23 acres wooded, frame home with aluminum siding, 1260 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, eat-in kitchen with appliances, utility room, elec. furnace, C/A, 2 garages, rear deck, large pole barn. $139,900.

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H37 – SEAMAN – 3.09 acres with newly remodeled 2story vinyl sided home, 2296 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 ½ baths, living room, kitchen with appliance, dining room, large laundry room, elec. heat pump, C/A, new windows, large covered porch, gazebo with deck, large barn, machinery shed, garden area. PRICE REDUCED TO $159,000. H38 – NEW LISTING – 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.

H25 – MANCHESTER – 5.614 acres with 16x80 Century mobile home, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, gas furnace, new wood burning F/P, C/A, county water, patio, 10x12 building, 14x70 storage trailer. $49,900.

H1 – MANCHESTER – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2036 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, mother-in-law suite, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, C/A, county water. Home sets on 5.434 acres with 4 acres of woods. $105,000. H3 - WEST UNION - Mini farm for horses or cattle, 20+ acres with beautiful 2010 Fleetwood DW, 1960 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, elec. heat pump, C//A, F/P, deck with hot tub, 24x36 horse barn with 3 stalls & tack room, 2 additional barns, 12 tillable acres, 7 acres of pasture, excellent location. $169,900. H9 – WEST UNION – 1.32 acres with 14x70 mobile home in

H29 – WEST UNION - 1.4 acres with 12x60 mobile home, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with stove top oven, fuel oil furnace, county water, small barn. $22,000. MAKE OFFER

H39 – WEST UNION – 2.262 acres with vinyl sided frame home, 1456 SF living area + full finished basement, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances & lots of oak cabinets, dining room, gas furnace, heat pump, C/A, wood furnace, hardwood floors, 2-car att. garage, 6-car det. garage, large covered porch, patio, pool table, 24x40 barn. PRICE REDUCED TO $169,900.

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F1 – PEEBLES - A truly magnificent retreat on 75.91 private and secluded acres bordering Brush Creek State Forest. You won't believe the peaceful and tranquil setting for this 2-story modern western cedar 3 BR home with a huge 2-story det. 3-car garage and loft.The home features a master BR with full bath on the first level and 2 BR and a full bath upstairs.The living room is nearly 21 feet long with a beautiful wood floor and wood burning F/P. A large dining room opens into the living room and also features a wood floor. A full kitchen and a laundry room are on the first level with an outside entrance into a large 19' X 27' screened-in back porch. The det. garage has a concrete floor and features a 2nd story two room art and craft studio that could also be converted into an apartment. Public water and electric have been installed underground and follow the winding driveway that leads through the woods and into the rock lined yard with fire pit and unique nature inspired landscaping.There are wide trails throughout the property that are ideal for peaceful walks or 4 wheeling -- you will think you are in a national park! If you love nature and privacy, you will love it here! This property can serve as a permanent home, week-end retreat or hunting lodge and borders a public blacktop road yet is less than 15 minutes from town. PRICE

REDUCED TO $239,900. F3 – NEW LISTING – MANCHESTER – 101.452 acres with approx. 20 acres tillable, 40 acres of pasture and 40 acres of woods, 40x60 barn with 30x60 lean-to, large pond, beautiful spot for new home, great for horses & ATV’s, lots of trails. $209,000.

trees and some timber, 2 campers, county water, septic system & electric on property. $189,900. BUILDING LOTS L1 – SEAMAN - .373 acre lot with water and septic. $7500.

F9 – WEST UNION – Nice mini farm in good location close to town, 39.2 acres with 30.5 acres tillable, frame home with vinyl siding, 1248 SF living area, 2 BR (could be 3), 1 bath, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, gas furnace, county water, 1-car garage, 3 barns (30x50, 20x30, 20x30). PRICE REDUCED TO $160,000.

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

F13 – WINCHESTER – 51.12 mostly tillable acres, 1 ½ story partial brick/vinyl sided home, 2432 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen & dining room, basement, fuel oil furnace, county water, 2-car detached garage, 2 big barns with sheds, concrete block barn, corn crib, silo. Property has lots of road frontage, will divide. $230,000. Seller will also sell house, barns with 25 acres for $150,000.

L9 – WEST UNION – 60x149 lot with garage and old mobile home, city water/sewage. $25,900.

F15 - PEEBLES - 71.539 wooded acres with lots of big cedar

V3 – RARDEN – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING – 13.55

L7 - LIBERTY TWP. - 0.47 acre corner lot with foundation for 14x70 mobile home, county water, septic & electric on property. $9,999.

L13 – WEST UNION – ½ acre lot with water, septic, garage. $17,900. VACANT LAND

wooded acres, good for hunting/recreation. $29,900. V5 – WEST UNION – 6.274 acres, great place for a new home, new driveway. $39,900. V7 - OTWAY - 79.778 acres with 25 acres tillable, water & electric available, large barn, great place for new home, beautiful setting. $135,000. V9 - BLUE CREEK - 40 acres of recreational property, abundant wildlife, great for hunting. $99,000. V13 – MANCHESTER – 3.028 wooded acres with some timber, water & electric available. $7,200. BUSINESS B9 – WEST UNION – INVESTMENT PROPERTY – 4 mobile homes located on town lot, each home features 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, city water & sewage. PRICE REDUCED TO $39,900.

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B R O A D S H E E T

McCoy, Peggy Jo Terry and Beverly Hudson, 3.063 acres, Franklin Twp. Jayson Lafferty to Adam S. and Lindsey E. Hedge, 2.00 acres, Tiffin Twp. Carroll and Janet Boldman to Courtney Marie Ward, 1.204 acres, Jefferson Twp. Darrell and Faye Feltner to David Campbell, 6.364 acres, Sprigg Twp. Fifth Third Bank to David and Theressa L. Mangus, 5.00 acres, Tiffin Twp. Danny D. and Sharon R. Urban to Sonya L. Nichols, 0.425 acres, Winchester Village. Bonita S. Iler to Robert E. Iler, 4.03 acres, Winchester Village. Kenneth H. Fleischmann to Edward R. and Patti L. Kells, 2.594 acres, Monroe Twp. Gayle L. Sullivan to Cynthia B. Applegate and Donald L. Brown, Lot 30, 31, Seaman Village. Gayle L. Sullivan to Cynthia B. Applegate,

Donald L. Brown, Shawn Gill and John E. Sullivan, 18,776 Sq. Ft., Seaman Village. Robert M. and Krista L. Hayslip to Ray and Patricia Hayslip, 32.1279 acres, Brush Creek Twp. Judith A. Newbauer to Matthew D. Newbauer, 1.00 acres, Oliver Twp. Gregory, Christina and Christopher Tipton to Angela Tipton Scott and Elijah Scott, 2.918 acres, Bratton Twp. Christopher Tipton to Angela Tipton Scott and Elijah Scott, 3.346 acres, Bratton Twp.

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MARRIAGE REPORT Richard Allen Heddleston, 42 to Rose Marie Steinbrunner, 24, both of West Union. Wayne Lee Rogers Jr., 41 to Emma L. Grooms, 36, Peebles.

Manchester Police Report Chief Bruce Troutman Manchester Police Officers have been an excellent job in apprehensions for criminal activity in Manchester during the month of April, with 22 arrests for the month. Nine felony arrests for Adams County, Brown County and Kentucky Warrants. Four arrests were on Manchester

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Warrants. Nine arrests were on Miscellaneous Criminal Charges. We have received or generated 143 calls through the Adams County Communications Center as of date, which averages 35.75 calls per officer or 8.9 calls per day for each officer. The MPD submitted seven new Criminal Cases to the Adams County Prosecutors Office on Felony and M1 charges during April. We had three traffic citations and five criminal citations issued as of April 16. The 24 hour police coverage is making a difference in crimes, with fewer incidents of criminal activety reported.

K-9 Officer Peters took Peters took physical possession of the Manchester K-9 on April 5. Officer Peters found residents nearby and the K-9 is doing great with her new handler and home. Officer Peters will spend another few weeks with the K-9 for bonding, training and then he will be sent to West Virginia for training. The MPD is working with the Adasm County Sheriff's Office on the death of a five month old Manchester infant. The case is under investigation and the father of the infant is in the Adams County Jail. We are waiting for a report to come back from the Hamilton County Coroner's Office.

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

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Straight Talk Smartphone paid $150.00 with all the accessories and a $45.00 service card. Bought new and never been used or activated. Price $160.00. Call 937 779-9232. TFN

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2 Alloy rims wheel and tires 225 size 10 lug rims. Price $300.00. Call 937 544-5643. TFN

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8.6 acres across from cemetery in Manchester near the Linda Vista subdivision, water hook-up, apple, peach and pear trees. Small building on back side of acreage. Call Owen Applegate at 513 2189830 for more details. 4/24

Vehicles For Sale

2000 Dodge Intrepid body and tires good. Needs engine work. Price $600.00. Call 937 544-5643. TFN

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1991 Chevrolet Kodiac. Automatic 12 ft. bed. Asking $4,000.00. Call 937 5445643. TFN

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Apartments For Rent For Rent

2 Bedroom apartment 940 sq. ft., central air, $450.00 month, 22364 St. Rt. 136 Winchester. Call 937 728-9448. 5/1

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Now Buying hard & soft wood logs. Also 3" & Up Cedar Logs. CALL FOR PRICING 937-205-4303 or 937 587-2577. TFN

Yard Sale Rummage Sale

The spring Rummage Sale of the West Union Women's Club will be held at the West Union Fire Department Friday, May 4, 9:00 - 2:00. Rain or Shine. Come find great bargins while you support this scholarship fundraiser. 5/1

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John Deere 350C Dozer 6 Blade. Good undercarriage. Price $8,500.000. Call 937 544-5643. TFN

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Pictured: Cody Rothwell and his teacher, Vallery Ryan. Cody Rothwell is a fifth grader at Peebles Elementary School and is being recognized for the high honor of being an Honors Reader! The Honors Reader award is a part of the Accelerated Reader Program. In order to become an Honors Reader, a student must certify in 7 previous levels that include books that in some cases are written on a 10th grade and above reading level, then read from a teacher selected list of classic books, and finally, total 100 points on those books. As part of this recognition, Cody will receive a free lunch for himself and his teacher, compliments of Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of West Union; a certificate for $10.00 at the PES Book Fair, a Peebles Indian hoodie provided by the PTO, and his name engraved on our Honors Readers Plaques. This plaque hangs in the main hallway of the school and was also provided by our PTO. Cody is the son of Justin and Sheri Rothwell of Peebles. On behalf of the students, teachers, and staff of Peebles Elementary, we would like to congratulate Cody on this outstanding award.

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West Union Village Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on March 27, at the Municipal Building, Mayor Ted Grooms presided. The pledge to the flag, call to the order and roll call: John Lafferety-present, Steve Rothwell- present, Benny McCarty- present, Jason Budapresent, Randy Brewer- present, Neil Morrison- present; also in attendance: Tanya Johnson-Clark, Jerry KirkerVillage Administrator/Fire Chief, Roy Sticklett- Police Chief, Lisa Rothwell-Copeland - Solicitor, Visitors Kenny Ferguson, Terri J. Motil, Jeff McCarty and Karen Stein. Motion by Neil Morrison to approve the Minutes from March 13, as distributed, second by Benny McCarty, role call vote: all yea, motion passed. Motion by Randy Brewer to approve payment of bills submitted, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Ordinance 2012-1 to reestablish an Auxiliary Police Unit, motion by Benny McCarty for third reading, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: yea, ordinance passed. Ordinance 2012-2 approving, adopting and enacting American Legal Publishing's Ohio Basic Code, 2012 Edition, motion by Neil Morrison, second by Randy Brewer, roll call vote: yea, motion passed; and declaring an emergency, motion by Steve Rothwell, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, ordinance passed. Lisa Rothwell-Copeland, Solicitor told Council the letter was sent to Dr.Parrot and Dr.Shupert on South Street property's contract, after some discussion, this was tabled until next meeting. The Mayor announced that Gary Gardner Adams County Clerk of Court along with Craig Miller looked at the room for the Title Department, no action was

taken. Council member Jason Buda requested the tax levies be tabled until next meeting, Council agreed. Report from Jerry Kirker, Village Administrator/Fire Chief 1. Harry Buttlewerth's mobile home park on Walnut Street has been sold and some of the mobile homes are being taken apart. 2. At the waste water plant, the digester is being cleaned out: the employees are on the lower part now. 3. Lift station are running good, water problems are being taken care of. 4. On Elm Street, some of the mobile homes are being taken apart as well. 5. There are approximately 400 more new water meters to be put in. 6. Discussion on permits for the traffic light, no action was taken. 7. Discussion on how many parking spots will be lost due to repaving St. Rt. 41, following ORC mandates. 8. Discussion on the warning sirens, pone is in Chillicothe being repaired, the other will go to Hillsboro tomorrow and both should be up by the second week in April. Terri Motil and Jeff McCarty, EMS spoke on the shape of the life squads and the amount of runs so far this year. McCarty is requesting a committee meeting in the near future. Report from Roy Stricklett, Police Chief 1. Tazer re-certification was held Thursday, March 29th at 7:00 pm for all officers. 2. Discussion for hiring a part time officer and/or contract labor for Ken Reed, no action was taken. 3. Discussion on the type of crime that is happening in the Village, overtime and waivers for person that rides along the

police cruiser. The Mayor and Council would like the Solicitor to write a waiver for person to ride along in the police cruiser so the Village will not be responsible for any occurrence during the long ride along. Kenny Ferguson asked why the State Highway Patrol are in the Village writing tickets and not our own Police Department, the Solicitor informed Ferguson State Highway patrol is allowed to ticket anywhere. Council member Benny McCarty discussed FEMA flood insurance, no action was taken. Council member Randy Brewer told Council the employee's health insurance was going up by 27%, the Clerk filled out to see if the Village can find something less expensive. Also, Pat Mason wanted to know if there are any catalogs for Christmas decorations, Jerry Kirker will check into this matter. Council member Neil Morrison discussed some cleanup on St. Rt.41S after the last storm, /Jerry Kirker will check into this matter. The Mayor told Council about the Capital Recovery system of collecting bench warrants, after some discussion, motion by Randy Brewer to proceed with a one year contract with this company, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: alll yea, motion passed. Motion by Steve Rothwell to start purchasing boots for Water, Sewer and Street Department employees, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: yea, motion passed. Karen Stein, Independent Ledger asked some questions to clarify some things that happen in the meeting. Motion by Neil Morrison to adjourn, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea. meeting adjourned.

Manchester Village Council The Manchester Village Council met in regular session at the community building Tuesday, April 3. Mayor Troy A. Jolly called the meeting to order. Roll Call showed Council members Phipps, Christine Mike Henderson, Brian Church, Cody Wagner, Robert Hilderbrand and Roy Carpenter present. Motion by Councilman Wagner to approve the Minutes from March 20, meeting with Councilman Phipps seconed. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea.Motion Passed. Mayor Jolly reported that he participated in March for Meals with the Senior Nutrician Center. He is also working with state legislation in finding money for demolition of homes. Also, he spoke to department heads about buying fuel in the village, because the tax money goes to the Street Department. The village is workMEETING CHANGE NOTICE The Adams County Board of Commissioners' May 14, 2012 8:30 a.m. regular scheduled meeting has been changed to May 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Diane Ward, Clerk

In Memory of Bessie Baldwin, Whereas it has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove her from our midst, We the members of the Ladies Aid Society of Satterfields Chapel Christian Union Church, bow humbly in submission to His will. Whereas, we realize our society has lost a true and loyal member by death, one whom we all loved and will sadly miss. Whereas, words from us can not express our sympathy to the members of her family in their great loss. We pray that our Heavenly will comfort them and leave them with only the cherished memories of their loved one. (Think of her faring on as dear, In the love of there, as the love of here, Think of her still as the same, I say, She is not dead, She is just away.) Resolved, that copies of this Resolution be sent to members of the family, that a copy be retained on the records of our Society and a copy be sent to each county paper for publishing. Committee Helen Grooms, Clarene Barnhill and Marcella Norris.

ing to add an additional police dog. Since the addition of the current police dog an additional $1,500 has been made. The Street Commissioner Buster Ruark spoke to the council about purchasing a bucket truck. Ruark said that he saved half the money he orginally thought he would spned for the mower and could cut expenditures to purchase the bucket truck. Carpenter stated that the bucket truck was on borrowed time and recommended that one be purchased. A motion was made by Councilman Church to authorize a maximum of $6,000 limit to purchase a bucket truck by April 30. The motion wsa seconded by Councilman Wagner. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. Police Chief Bruce Troutman reported that they had a good month. The police department has taken over $14,000 on warrants, fines and court costs for the quarter. ChiefTroutman informed the council that Officer Copley resigned without notice. A new K-9 Officer was hired that will have to go to West Virginia for training. Chief Troutman introduced Officer Robert Peters. Fire Chief and Board of Public Affairs President Rick Bowman reported that the fire department is helping get ready for the Easter Parade. He also reported that he has 10 people ready to take classes. He also reported that the Board of Public Affairs is waiting for kastle Solar to get back to them about financing. Councilman Phipps made a motion and was seconded by Councilman Hilderbrand to go into Executive Session due to personnel at 7:25 p.m. Motion was made by Councilman Phipps and Seconded by Councilman Wagner to come out of Executive Session at 8:01 p.m. Councilwoman Henderson said that the Parks andRecreation was working on activities in the park. They are still waiting to hear about donations for the park, but would like for council to consider reserving some money for Parks and Recreation in the budget for 2013. She also talked about the bulb for the old projector would cost $400.00 to fix and it is cheaper just to buy a new projector. It was also asked if Ruark and Chief Troutman to establish a schedule and open the restrooms for the park. Councilman Phipps reported that the Street Commissioner is mowing and working on signs. Council talked about the Ishmael property on 5th Street. Councilman Church reported that the Finance Committee report will be done in new business. Councilman Wagner wanted to thank Councilman Phipps and Councilman Carpenter for a good meeting on Economic Development. He also wanted to welcome new business 52 Pizza. Councilman Hildebrand reported that he was working on the Summer Youth Work

Program. Mayor Jolly said he was checking on it and says that the deadline is the first of May. Councilman Hildebrand also commented that the Street Department is always working with safety vests on and he doesn't see that from the Water Department and would like to see it implemented. Bowman said he would talk to the Superintendent about it. Councilman Carpenter handed out a flier for April Clean-up and asked if changes needed to be made. It was agreed that Manchester residents only should be put on the flier as well as the hours. A question was asked if tires would cost additional money, but the Street Commissioner said that it would not cost the village. He also reported that they are concentrating on a calender for weekends in the park and that a meeting would be held Monday April 9 and encourages public input. It was also discussed to ask businesses if they would like to do concessions for the weekends in the park. A bicycle ordinance was passed out by Councilman Hildebrand that was prepared by the Police Chief and the solicitor. Councilman Hildebrand asked everyone to review so it can be discussed at the next meeting. Councilman Church wants to approve the Fiscal Policy 1-4, they need to be approved to prepare budgets in the future. It specified the process of budget development and also the updated purchase order process. Councilman Phipps and Hildebrand would like to take time to look over before approving. Councilman Wagner made a motion and seconded by Councilman Church to table the Fiscal Policy until everyone gets a chance to look over the policy. Vote on the motion show all members voting yea. Motion carried. A bid for the Woolard Property was opened at 8:33 p.m. A proposed plan by Greg Scott was read and an offer for an offer of $600.00. Discussion was had and Councilman Wagner believed that they had to open the bid one last time, but Solicitor didn't think that it needed to be done. It was discovered that the property taxes were owed, because of an exemption on property that was not done or maybe having been improperly done. An exemption could take up to a year. A motion was made by Councilman Wagner and secondedby Councilman Phipps to go into Executive Session due to real estate at 8:45 p.m. A motion was made by Councilman Phipps and seconded by Councilman Wagner to come out of Executice Session at 9:21 p.m. The Chairman of Finance Committee declared that the resolution of the tax exemption issue on the Woolard property has to be accomplished before anything can be done with the property. Mayor Jolly sent the issue to be discussed and taken care of through the Finance Committee. A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Phipps and seconded by Councilman Hildebrand. Motion carried.

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Suspects Arrested forConveying Drugs into Detention Center

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Jason Metcalfe, 32, a inmate that is housed at the Brown County Detention Center. Sheriff Wenninger stated that Bowles smuggled drugs through the mail to Metcalfe who was incarcerated at the time of the offense. Both suspects remain incarcerated under no bond at the Brown County Adult Detention Center.

Three Arrested for Manufacturing Meth !"Pictured is Republican Club President Garry Benner handing an award to James Noel Davis of

Lynx for his four decades of service to the community and to the Republican Party. State Representatives Terry Johnson and Danny Bubp also spoke on current legislation that they are working on in Columbus. Special guests included, Court of Appeals Judge Bill Harsha, Jeff Hardin from the State School Board, Kay Reynolds from the State Central Committee, and Leonard F. Holzapfel, candidate for the 4th District Court of Appeals. The campaigns of County Commissioner candidate Ty Pell and County Engineer David Hook were also featured during the evening. The Republican Club also presented special awards to Starley Gustin and James Noel Davis. Gustin served on the Central Committee for decades. Gustin is a former Commissioner and School Board Member. Davis also served on the Central Committee for nearly 40 years and was a member of the Jefferson School Board and served on the Adams County Veteran's Service Commission. Both men served in the United States Army and reside in Brush Creek Township. Teresa Lewis, with the Office of Congresswoman Schmidt also presented the two with proclamations from the Congress of the United States. The Republican Club also honored Steve Caraway, who served in Club leadership for six years and stepped down earlier this year. Caraway is a candidate for County Commissioner and is unopposed this fall. The evening ended with a quilt featuring past and current Adams County elected officials. The quilt work was completed by Marla Wallingford of Bratton Township and has a t-shirt quilted in for each elected official. It sold for $250.

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Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reported that on Friday, April 13, the Brown County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office obtained a search warrant from Brown County Municipal Court Judge Joseph Worley, for a residence at 14789 Bodman Road, in Mt. Orab. Upon execution of the search warrant, Deputies found items that were being used in the manufacturing of meth and also seized several weapons from the residence. Those arrested at the scene were: Andrew Pfeffer, 30, Jessica Behrmann, 20 and Elizabeth Colby, 18, all three were from Bodman Road, Mt. Orab.

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All suspects are facing charges of Manufacturing Meth and Illegal Assembly of Chemicals used to manufacture meth, Felony 2nd Degree and Felony 3rd Degree. They are all being held at the Brown County Adult Detention Center, where they await a bond hearing. Sheriff Wenninger stated that Andrew Pfeffer is also facing Weapons under Disability charges. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the investigation is ongoing and that several other persons are alleged to be involved and the entire case will be presented to a Grand Jury in the near future.

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E V E N Thursday, April 5, some members of the Hillcrest Hillbillies 4-H Club went to Cherry Fork Farm Supply. The club learned how to mix corn and grains to make feed. Members took some samples home with them. The club also spent some time with the bunnies and baby chicks. Thanks to everyone involved who made this trip so much fun.

Overpass work on AA Highway in Maysville Critical work on a $21.5 million Kentucky Transportation Cabinet project to improve US 68, AA Highway (KY 9) required contractors to detour all AA Highway (KY 9) traffic Thursday, April 19, around Maysville. The Haydon Bridge Company installed a 130-foot long, 64-ton concrete bridge beams across the AA Highway for an overpass linking the Clyde T. Barbour Parkway with a new section of US 68 being built cross country. The Transportation Cabinet was wanting to ensure the motoristsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; safety while the AA Highway while cranes lifted the beams into place over the

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directly with the Ohio River crossing at the William Harsha Bridge. The new route will increase highway system capacity and safety in the Maysville area by rerouting through traffic away from already-congested intersections along the existing US 68 highway corridor. During construction, road work is subject to change depending on weather conditions. Motorists are asked to heed all warning signs, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drive Smartâ&#x20AC;? in work zones and remain aware of workers and construction equipment when traveling.

As part of an ongoing effort to rehabilitate a portion of U.S. Route 52 in Brown County, contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation will undertake a slip repair project near Ripley, imparting lane restrictions. Crews from the Sunesis Construction Company will reduce U.S. 52 at the 15.86mile marker to one, 10-foot lane. Situated between Ripley and Aberdeen, the project site is located near Township Road 232 (Logan Gap Road). This is the fourth similar repair project within a one-mile section of U.S. 52 that has been undertaken since 2010.

Brown County Writers Group April is Poetry Month. The members of The Brown County Writers Group is holding an open mic poetry reading and will be announcing the winners of our 12th Annual Poetry Contest on Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Branch of The Brown County Public Library, 613 South High St. in Mt.Orab. Poets of all ages are encouraged to come and share their work. For more information call the Mt. Orab library at 937-444-1414 or Michelle Klosterman at 513-659-8822.

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