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The Maysville Police Department announced Tuesday, May 22 that one of the two suspects allegedly involved in a bank robbery on Wednesday, May 16, at the Security Bank and Trust on U.S. 68 has been arrested. According to witnesses two black males walked into the bank and demanded money and then left the area in a silver Cadillac. The suspect was arrested in Lexington on Monday, May 21, although police didn't release the information earlier because the investigation has been and currently ongoing. An anonymous tip led officials to a

male suspect residing in Lexington. Patrick Andrew Donald, 35, of Lexington was arrested with the assistance of the Lexington police Department. A search warrant executed at the Donald residence and of a silver Cadillac matching the description of one used in the robbery. The Cadillac was impounded. Donald has been charged with First Degree Robbery. The robbery is still under investigation and the FBI and United States District Attorney's Office in Lexington have been contacted regarding the case.

Ohio Removes Pit Bulls from 'Vicious' Dogs List

after a 3-day-old baby was killed in northwest Ohio by what a dog warden described as a pit bull mix. The owner of a dangerous and vicious dog must maintain a liability insurance policy providing coverage of not less than $100,000 for injuries and damages that may be caused by the dog. Dog breeds as causing the majority of dog bites in the United States are as follows: Rottweiller, German Shepherd, Husky, Malamute, Doberman Pinscher, Chow Chow, Great Dane and Saint Bernard. If you or someone you know has fallen victim to a dog bite or dog attack anywhere in Ohio call 1-800-297-9191.

Blake Phamacy to Re-Open Blake Pharmacy in Manchester will be re-opening on Friday, June 1. The Blake Pharmacy of Manchester will be moving to 213 E. Main Steet, (the old Giovanni's Pizza building) Manchester. Bob Blake said, "The state board had no problems with this move and we will start moving fixtures soon." Blake said, "This is almost like history repeating itself." The new location was the old Duffy Pharmacy back in the 1800's. Blake went on to say,"We have been here in Manchester since 1986. The town has supported and been good to us,

and we want to stay with them." The hours will remain the same Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Closed Sunday. Phamacist will still be Blake's daughter, Kathy Hill. The store will still carry over the counter products, vitamins and pharmacutical drugs. However, the Hallmark gift cards and the gift items will be a smaller selection due to the amount of space in the new building. "A crew from Georgia will be in to assist us in setting the store up," said Blake.

Susan G. Komen "No Cost" Mammogram Coming

The Susan G. Komen "No Cost" Mammogram Van will be at the Adams County Health Department on Friday, June 1. This service is available for women ages 40 and older, who need a screening mammogram. the health department is located at 923 Sunrise Ave., West Union. Please contact 513-361-2157 immediately to schedule your test. This is a new phone number if you have scheduled a mammogram before. If no one is available to answer the phone immediately, please leave a message with your phone number and someone will return your call in a timely manner. Please be aware that walk-ins are welcomed if you are not able to set up an appointment due to conflict in your schedule.

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Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reported that on Friday, May 18, deputies recovered a stolen vehicle from the Fairborn, area. The suspect vehicle was stopped at the Macon First Stop and four persons were arrested at the scene: Sheena Kimberly, 20, of Winchester, Sabrina Ogden, 22, of Sardinia, James Lykins, 29, of Hillsboro and Brandon Kier,

28, of Hillsboro. In addition to the stolen car, deputies recovered a sizeable amount of Heroin and paraphernalia, including syringes, from the suspects. All face various Felony charges involving theft and drugs. The vehicle has been returned to the owner. Sheriff Wenninger said that this was part of the continuing fight against drugs.

Skechers to Pay Up to $45 Million Over Deceptive Advertising of Shoes The Federal Trade Commission, Ohio and 43 other states and the District of Columbia announced a settlement with Skechers USA, Inc. to resolve claims that Skechers overstated weight-loss benefits in advertisements for its rocker-bottom athletic shoes, including Shape-ups, Toneups and the Skechers Resistance Runner. Under the settlement, Skechers will allocate up to $40 million for consumers who purchased the shoes and who file a refund claim. Skechers will pay an additional $5 million to the states, of which Ohio will receive $156,050. Co-led by Ohio and Tennessee, the multi-state working group investigated the health-related claims Skechers made in the marketing, packaging, advertising, offering, and selling of its line of rocker-bottom shoe products. For example, Skechers had claimed that the products would promote weight loss, burn more calories, fight cellulite, improve circulation, and firm muscles in the thigh, buttocks and back. In a lawsuit filed last week by the Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine alleges that the benefits were not adequately substantiated at the time Skechers made the claims. Under the settlement, which will be presented to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas for approval, Skechers is prohibited from making these claims without adequate substantiation. Consumers who purchased Shape-Ups,

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Tone-Ups, or the Skechers Resistance Runner should go to www.ftc.gov/skechers for information about how to obtain a partial refund through this settlement. Consumers also can call 866-325-4186 to learn more on how to file their claims. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will oversee the refund process, which will be handled by an FTC-selected administrator. Joining Ohio in the settlement are the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorneys General of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West

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Man Accused of Stealing from Ohio Medicaid, Rep. Johnson Receives Legion of Merit, Four Peregrine Falcon Chicks Banded, White Lady’s-Slipper Orchid and $10.75 Million for Ohio as Part of National Abbott Laboratories Medicaid Settlement.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Lillian Kathleen Davis.

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Ohio state law labeled specific breeds, such as pit bulls, as 'vicious.' Now the law defines a dangerous dog based on behavior not breed. The measure that took effect Tuesday, May 22 changes current law that defines a vicious dog as one that has seriously hurt or killed a person, killed another dog or is among those commonly known as pit bulls. The new measure removes the reference to pit bulls from the definition and requires evidence to prove pit bulls are actually vicious. Supporters of the law claim it will improve the ability of dog wardens and police to protect the public from all dangerous dogs, regardless of their breed. While the state labeling of dangerous dogs by breed has been lifted, some Ohio communities continue to have bans on pit bull ownership. Some dog wardens opposed it because of frequent pit bull attacks. Others have said pit bulls are not inherently vicious. Pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code, pit bulls was defined as "dangerous and vicious" under the previous Ohio law. All other breeds of dog receive the "one bite" rule meaning the dog must have shown a dangerous propensity once before in its life to be defined as "dangerous and vicious" under Ohio law. The law requires all dogs labeled and defined as dangerous and vicious to be penned in or securely tied. The measure takes effect less than a week

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The arrest of a North Carolina man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from Ohio's Medicaid Program. Special agents with the Attorney General's Health Care Fraud Section assisted the Concord, North Carolina, Police Department in arresting Augustine Kotee, 39, at his residence in Concord last night. A Franklin County Grand Jury indicted Kotee this month on sixteen charges, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, receiving stolen property, theft and falsification in a theft offense. "According to our investigation, this suspect was the architect behind four fictitious businesses that only existed on paper," said Attorney General Mike DeWine. "He played it off on paperwork that he was working to help sick Ohioans." Authorities started investigating Kotee when he allegedly billed Medicaid for services provided to patients who were already deceased. Investigators said Kotee initially operated a legitimate transportation service for Medicaid recipients in Columbus. After that business closed, he allegedly opened four fake businesses that he claimed provided transportation and durable medical equipment for Ohio Medicaid patients. Authorities said that Kotee's businesses never provided any legitimate services and he fraudulently billed Medicaid for these phony operations for nearly four years. "We estimate Kotee got off with more than $200,000," DeWine said. "We are determined to get that money back so it can help Ohioans with real medical needs." The North Carolina and South Carolina Attorney Generals' Medicaid Fraud Control Units and the Rock Hill, South Carolina, Police

Augustine Kotee Department also assisted in providing resources. Kotee is currently in the Cabarrus County Detention Center on $300,000 bond. The Attorney General's Health Care Fraud Section investigates and prosecutes health care providers who defraud the state's Medicaid program. The Section also investigates alleged misappropriation of patient funds and enforces Ohio laws protecting mentally or physically disabled or elderly citizens from financial exploitation, neglect and abuse in long-term care facilities. Anyone who suspects Medicaid Fraud, Patient Abuse or Neglect can contact Attorney General DeWine's office at 1-800-282-0515.

Four Peregrine Falcon Chicks Banded

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife biologist Jennifer Norris and Diana Malas banded falcon chicks at their nest site located at the Killen Station near Wrightsville, on Tuesday, May 22. For a second year the Killen Station has had a successfully peregrine falcon nesting season. The adults at the site are both banded, but only the female’s identity has been verified. She is a 2009 hatch from the University of Pittsburgh nest. The male has been a bit more difficult to identify. He will continue to be observed in hopes of reading his band numbers. Together the pair produced four young. The chicks, three females and one male were named by employees at the station. Tatum, Killen, Coal and loan male Kenton were banded with state and federal identification bands and safely returned to their nest platform. The Division of Wildlife has confirmed a total 36 nesting sites throughout

Pictured: Biologists Jennifer Norris and Diana Malas band-

ed one of the chicks. Ohio. Nesting locations include tall city buildings, bridges, steel manufacturing companies, grain processors and power plants. Ohio’s peregrine falcon program is supported by the state income tax checkoff program, donations to the Wildlife Diversity & Endangered Species Fund, and sales of the cardinal license plate. Donations can also be made via the

Internet at ohio dnr.com/wildlife. License plates may be purchased from local deputy registrars or by calling 1-888PLATES3. Matching federal funds are provided through the State Wildlife Grant program for this project and other wildlife diversity efforts of the Division of Wildlife that target species of greatest conservation need.

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District, but also served our nation with distinction and dignity,” said Speaker Batchelder. “He is truly deserving of this honor and I could not be prouder to have him as my colleague and friend in the House.” “One of the things that was very hard for me when I ran for state representative was knowing that it would probably cost me my career in the National Guard,” said Representative Johnson as he addressed his colleagues on the House Floor. “It was a great personal sacrifice. I love the Guard. They are truly citizen soldiers. They stand ready to defend Ohio from natural disasters and any threat, and I am deeply honored to have served with them.” The honor was established by Act of Congress in 1942.

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Pictured is Kenton, Killen, Coal and Tatum. Photos courtesy of the Division of Wildlife.

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For Outstanding Military Service and Achievement Speaker of the Ohio House William G. Batchelder (R-Medina) is pleased to announce that State Representative Terry Johnson (RMcDermott) was awarded the prestigious Legion of Merit during last weeks session of the Ohio House of Representatives. The Legion of Merit is awarded to any member of the United States Armed Forces or a friendly foreign nation who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. “Representative Johnson is a remarkable individual who not only gives 100 percent of himself to his constituents in the 89th House

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Two hundred thousand acres is a lot of land. That’s the acreage that the Ohio Division of Wildlife owns or manages, spread between approximately 120 different holdings statewide. Wildlife areas can be found from the Lake Erie Islands to the Ohio River; in the rugged hill country of eastern Ohio and the flatlands of the west. These diverse properties collectively harbor an incredible array of plants. There are nearly 1,900 species of native plants in Ohio, and state wildlife areas provide homes for most of them. Some plants, such as red maple, spring-beauty, or Virginia creeper, are widespread and abundant. Others are far rarer, and it is these botanical gems that inflame the passions of avid flora-questers. Orchids pique the interest of nearly everyone, botanist or not. Many people probably aren’t aware that representatives of this exotic family grow wild in the Buckeye State. But 46 species can be found, although some know-how is usually required to find them. Most are rare: 59 percent of our orchid species are listed as endangered or some other level of imperilment by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Our 46 species are but a smidgen of the massive orchid family, which may be the largest tribe of flowering plants on earth. About 25,000 species are known, with peak abundance in the tropics. All of the Ohio species are exotic in their own right, but the lady’s-slipper orchids are particularly stunning. Especially noteworthy among the lady’sslippers is the white lady’s-slipper, Cypripedium candidum. This Ohio endangered species occurs in only two locales, at opposite ends of the state. A population near the Ohio River in Adams County is tiny; a dozen or so plants. The other site is comparatively huge, and is found in Resthaven Wildlife Area in Erie County near Lake Erie. Resthaven protects the best surviving tract of the formerly vast Castalia Prairie, and the wildlife area harbors numerous rare animals and plants. Come mid-May, the spectacle of thousands of white lady’s-slippers blooming on the prairie is hard to top. Division of Wildlife staff periodically burn parts of Resthaven to promote biodiversity. Some species of prairie plants are fire-dependent and require regular

burnings to prosper; the orchid is one of them. In a spring following a fire, the white lady’sslippers burst forth in mind-boggling profusion. The pouch like flower of a white lady’sslipper is a botanical objet d’art; it resembles an elfin shoe made of lacquered ceramic. Small bees are the primary pollinators, and the flower’s structure forces them to navigate the blossom in such a way that pollen is spread on their densely hairy abdomen and thorax. The pollen-dusted bees – also an important part of the prairie’s ecology – then fly to the next orchid, and provide cross-pollination services. As always with wild plants, and orchids especially, look but don’t dig. White lady’sslippers are so showy that gardeners sometimes lust for them, but the finicky orchids are nearly impossible to transplant. They require specialized soil fungus that forms an alliance with the plants’ roots, and placing lady’s-slippers in unnatural haunts dooms them. Besides, it’s illegal to harvest plants from state lands without a permit. White lady’s-slippers are a fascinating component of Ohio’s prairie heritage. Over 99 percent of the state’s original prairies have been lost, thus protection of places such as Resthaven Wildlife Area is vital to the conservation of these rich habitats.

$10.75 Million for Ohio as Part of National Abbott Laboratories Medicaid Settlement Ohio Will Receive Additional $3.75 million in Related Off-LLabel Marketing Consumer Protection Settlement Ohio has joined with 49 states, the District of Columbia and the federal government to reach a $1.5 billion settlement, the second largest recovery from a pharmaceutical company in a single civil and criminal global resolution agreement, with Abbott Laboratories. In a separate, but related settlement, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine joined 44 other states and the District of Columbia in announcing a $100 million settlement with Abbott Laboratories over allegations of illegal off-label marketing of its drug Depakote, marking the largest consumer protection based pharmaceutical settlement ever reached. "Improper marketing of prescription drugs can lead to serious consequences," Attorney General DeWine said. "These settlements will help ensure that Depakote is marketed only for approved uses and serve as a deterrent towards companies attempting to make false claims." Ohio's state and federal portion of the Medicaid settlement is $26.5 million, with Ohio retaining $10.75 million. Medicaid is paid for jointly by the federal and state governments. The Medicaid agreement settles civil and criminal allegations that Abbott Laboratories illegally marketed the drug Depakote.The states contend that from January 1998 through Dec. 31, 2008, Abbott promoted the sale and use of Depakote for uses that were not approved by the Food and Drug Administration as safe and effective. This alleged conduct resulted in false claims to Medicaid and other federal healthcare programs. Further, the covered conduct from the settlement provides that Abbott Laboratories made false and misleading statements about the safety, efficacy, dosing and cost-effectiveness of Depakote for some unapproved uses; improperly marketed the product in nursing homes; and paid illegal remuneration to health

care professions and long term care pharmacy providers to induce them to promote and/or prescribe Depakote. Abbott Laboratories will pay the states and the federal government $800 million in civil damages and penalties to compensate Medicaid, Medicare, and various federal healthcare programs for harm suffered as a result of its conduct. In addition to the civil Medicaid settlement, Abbott Laboratories pled guilty this morning to a violation of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and agreed to pay a criminal fine and forfeiture of $700 million. As part of the consumer protection settlement, Ohio will receive $3.75 million, and Illinois-based Abbott will be restricted from marketing the drug for off-label uses not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Ohio's share will go to the Consumer Protection Enforcement Fund to support consumer protection efforts in the state. Depakote is approved for treatment of seizure disorders, mania associated with bipolar disorder, and prophylaxis of migraines, but the attorneys general alleged Abbott marketed the drug for treating unapproved uses, including schizophrenia, agitated dementia and autism. Under the consumer protection settlement, Abbott Laboratories is: Prohibited from making false or misleading claims about Depakote, Prohibited from promoting Depakote for off-label uses, and Required to ensure financial incentives on sales do not promote off-label uses of Depakote. In addition, for a five-year period Abbott must: Limit the creation and use of responses to requests by physicians for non-promotional information about offlabel uses of Depakote, Limit dissemination of reprints of clinical studies relating to off-label uses of Depakote, Limit use of grants and CME, Disclose payments made to physicians, and Register and disclose clinical trials.

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Pictured: Another fine example of a popular baby or children's quilt pattern are the sun-

bonnet sue or Overall Sam. This picture is of the quilts displayed at the Loose Thread Quilt Show last month in Peebles. The second row show two of these quilts.

Dear Miss Needles Q. Dear Miss Needles: My pieced Lemoyne Star quilt blocks are not laying flat in the middle. Help! Signed – Frustrated to a point A. Dear Frustrated: when several points come together in the center, it is hard to not have a lot of bulk in the center. One remedy is to stitch when piecing only to the point of where the seam will intersect with the next seam. That way the seams do not have as much bulk and can be pressed flat. I have seen others gently trim the excess bulk. If your quilt is going to be washed a lot, or is hand pieced, I would be careful of trimming too much so your seams will not give way. I saw a quilt once where someone had cut out the center and inserted a circle and another where the center was covered with a button. Good luck and let me know if you find a better solution. Q. Dear Miss Needles: My husband put

his big foot through my afghan. Is there any way to repair it? Signed, Married to a Sasquatch A. Dear Married: It depends on the pattern and if the item is knitted or crocheted. Also if the yarn has become felted over the years, it might be difficult to repair. I have been able to use a large darning needle with yarn and thread through loops and crochets or knit/purl stitches to keep more from unraveling. Some blocks are easier to repair than others. I would ask the artist that made the item if they can repair it. Occasionally it is a seam where two blocks were sewn together and is an easy fix. Otherwise, take it to your sewing machine and stay stitch around the hole to keep it from getting bigger and continue to love and use it. If you have a question you would like Miss Needles’ help with, please e-mail her at dearmissneedles@yahoo.com

Charm Quilt Since this is the fifth weekly paper this month, our featured item is a baby quilt. Many quilts are made from using on block and several different types of fabric. Some are called charm quilts because each piece of fabric used are each a different print. They are simple designs, such as the tumbling block, pyramid a.k.a. triangles, apple core or tumbler. These patterns can be made with various combinations of fabric choice. One of the favorite baby blankets I like to make is the tumbling block. It is made from one diamond shape that is a 60 degree angle. ( I still like to make by own patterns with cardboard, compass and protractor.) Today there are so many free quilt patterns on the internet with variations of the patterns. I like to make templates the

Community News/Events

Lillian Kathleen Davis

The Adams County/Ohio Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, May 29, at the Ohio Valley Career and Technical Center beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Lillian Kathleen Davis, 87, of Cherry Fork, passed away Sunday, May 20, at Meadowwood Care Center.She was born in Nashtown, Kentucky on May 28, 1924 the daughter of the late Richard P. and Elsie G. (Cropper) Brewer. Lillian attended Cherry Fork Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one son Donald Davis of Cherry Fork; one daughter Marjorie Fiori of Conway, South Carolina; one sister Marjorie Ebrite of Springfield; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Cremation is to take place with no services scheduled at this time. Wa l l a c e - T h o m p s o n Funeral Homes, BradfordSullivan Chapel in Winchester is in charge of the arrangements. To sign our online guest book, visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

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Community Wide Yard Sales are going on around the area. Here are the following two listed: Manchester Community Yard Sales The Village of Manchester is hosting a Community Wide Yard Sale on Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2. This sale may include parts of Manchester Twp. 3rd Annual 13 Mile Yard Sale 3rd annual 13 mile yard sale is set for June 2, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on State Route 125 starting at the east edge of West Union and ending in Blue Creek. If you live along this route get everyone you know to set up at your house for a huge sale. If you plan on visiting these sales, it may also include Lynx Road with the Jefferson Community Center on Blue Creek Rd. being the ending point. For more information or questions call 544-5353 or 544-5751.

2012 Summer Recreation The Adams County Juvenile Court is sponsoring the annual Summer Recreation. It is open to all Adams County residents ages 8 through 17. The event will be held at the AdamsCounty Fairgrounds June 18 - 29. Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch is provided and bus transportation provided for Seaman, Peebles and Manchester. Activities include corn-

Pilot Program for "Aged-Out" Foster Care Youth A new pilot program to help homeless 18 to 24 yearolds who often have trouble receiving assistance and are disproportionately victims of crime. The Older Youth Victim of Crime Initiative will focus especially on those who have "aged-out" of the foster care system. In an effort to reverse that trend, the Ohio Attorney Generals Office will fund three pilot projects to provide victim services through the State Victims Assistance Act (SVAA). Each project will be eligible for a two-year grant of up to $275,000. The organizations that are awarded the grants will be located in areas where young, homeless crime victims are currently undeserved. The funding will help them provide services such as court advocacy, safety planning, temporary shelter and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Attorney General DeWine recognized the need to help former foster children after organizing several Child Safety Summits across Ohio. The round table discussions focused on the child welfare system. "It's time to give foster children a chance," said DeWine. "Let's treat them the same as we would our own children and do what's in their best interests."

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You might be a farmer if you have animals living in the barn more expensive than your house!

Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers

You might be a farmer if your dog rides in the truck more than your wife!

Southwest Ohio Mercer County Wildlife Officer Ryan Garrison received a tip through the 1800 POACHER hotline during the 2011-12 deer gun season. The caller advised that a hunter had shot two bucks in the same day. Officer Garrison arrived at the location of the hunter shortly after he received the call. He found the vehicle at a residence near the location where the subject was hunting. Upon investigation, it was determined that the hunter had shot two bucks and returned to the house across the road to have the deer tagged in by two other people. The deer were left in the pickup truck behind the house. When Officer Garrison inspected the deer, he saw that the people who had tagged the deer had used landowner tags on the deer, but were not the landowners. Officer Garrison seized the deer as evidence and cited the individuals for the tagging violations and harvesting two antlered deer in one hunting season. All three men were found guilty in court and ordered to pay a total of $1,907 in fines, court costs, and restitution to the state of Ohio. The shooter lost his hunting privileges for one year.

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pepper, cut into bite-size strips 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1/3 cup sliced water chestnuts 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper Thinly slice the pork into bite-size strips. Prepare rice according to package

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Northwest Paulding County Wildlife Officer Duane Bailey was on patrol during the deer gun season when a passing motorist flagged him down and reported seeing a hunter crouched behind a tree in a nearby cemetery. The motorist thought it was inappropriate for someone to be hunting deer in a cemetery. Officer Bailey proceeded to call the township trustee in charge of the cemetery to determine if anyone had been given permission to hunt. The trustee was adamant that no one had been given permission and

requested enforcement. Officer Bailey drove to the cemetery and found a man in hunting clothes about to leave in an automobile. The man had blood on his clothes and also on the rear bumper of his car. Officer Bailey approached and asked the man if he had been hunting deer in the cemetery. The man said he had been with a group of hunters who had just conducted a “deer drive” in the adjacent field. The man explained he had “posted up”

by a tree in the cemetery and had shot and killed a doe. Officer Bailey explained that cemeteries are not public hunting areas and that the trustees had not given anyone permission to hunt. Officer Bailey then examined the dead deer in the trunk of the man’s car and saw that he had failed to attach his temporary tag to it. The man was then cited for hunting without permission and for failing to properly tag the deer. He subsequently pled guilty to both charges and paid fines and costs totaling $420. The dead deer, which was seized as evidence, was forfeited and donated to a local food bank. Southeast Ohio During the regular deer gun season, Wildlife Officer Jay Abele was checking hunters on the public hunting area of AEP. While checking a group with several deer in a truck, Officer Abele recognized one of the names attached to an antlered deer and knew the person was not a hunter. Officer Abele called Wildlife Officer Todd Stewart and asked him to check the

resident of the name on the tag. The man was home, so both Officer Abele and Officer Stewart went to the residence to interview him. He stated that he checked in the deer as a favor for someone else, but he did not harvest it himself. The man was cited for tagging a deer of another and paid $125 in fines and court costs. Officer Abele then called the subject who had asked the man to check the deer in. The subject stated that he saw the deer and noticed it was wounded, so he shot it and then asked someone else to check it in. He had also shot another antlered deer the same day. The subject was given citations for failure to temporarily tag a deer at the place it fell, failure to permanently tag a deer, and taking more than one antlered deer per license year. Fines and court costs totaled $450. During April 2012, Wildlife Officer Matt Clark received a call that two men were over-bagging on hybrid striped bass at the Greenup Dam. The caller gave an excellent description of the individuals and their vehicle, including a license plate number. Officer Clark responded to the scene and watched the two individuals catch several hybrids. After watching for over an hour Clark made contact with the two individuals and discovered that they were 11 fish over the limit between both men. Clark also learned that these were the same men that Officer Brad Turner had arrested for the same violation four years prior on exactly the same day in April. Clark issued summons to both men who were required to appear in Portsmouth Municipal Court. The Honorable Judge Russell D. Kegley sentenced each man to a total of $589 worth of fines and restitution as well as one year of probation, a six month fishing license revocation, and 25 hours of community service.

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Last evening, Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) eliminate property mismanagement and joined a bipartisan group of Senators calling achieve greater efficiencies within the existfor the Government Services Administration ing disposal process. "As you conduct your internal review (GSA) to evaluate the organizational structure of its Public Buildings Service division and and advance efforts to strengthen internal consider the need to address long-standing controls and oversight within the agency, I ask property management problems in an effort to that you consider the structure of GSA's minimize wasteful spending. The letter fol- Public Buildings Service and the need to lows last month's Environment and Public address long-standing property management problems so that we can Works Committee hearminimize wasteful spending examining wasteful ing," continued the spending and employee misconduct related to U.S. Senator Senators. "In doing so, it may be helpful to work GSA's 2010 Western Rob Portman with Congress and the Regional Conference. Committee to develop Sens. Tom Carper (Dadditional legislative Del.), Tom Coburn (Rauthority to help accomOkla.) and Sen. Mark plish the goals of Pryor (D-Ark.) joined improved financial and Senator Portman on the operational management of federal real propletter. "In an era of shrinking budgets and erty." The federal government owns over one scarce resources, it is critical that the federal government becomes a better steward of the million properties across the county, making it land and property it owns," wrote the the largest property owner in the United Senators. "As the landlord to most federal States. In fact, every year since January 2003, civilian agencies, it is our hope that GSA will the Government Accountability Office continue to work with agencies to develop (GAO) has placed real property management innovative property management tools that on its list of "high risk" government activities, will identify opportunities to dispose of assets citing long-standing problems with excess that are no longer serving their intended pur- and underutilized property; deteriorating and pose, are exceptionally expensive to retain, or aging facilities; unreliable property data; and a heavy reliance on costly leasing instead of are little used." In March, the Senators introduced The ownership to meet new needs. In fiscal year Federal Real Property Asset Management 2009, 24 federal agencies reported that they Reform Act of 2012, deficit reduction legisla- possessed more than 14,000 excess and tion that would help facilitate the disposal of 45,000 underutilized buildings that cost more underutilized and unneeded federal property than $1.7 billion annually to operate. The Public Buildings Service of GSA is and establish a framework for federal agencies to better manage existing space in a more responsible for acquiring, maintaining, and cost-effective manner. The bill would address managing federal facilities. GSA currently vulnerabilities in current law by streamlining operates 11 Public Buildings Service regional the current federal real property disposal offices, including the National Capital Region process and implementing measures that in Washington, D.C.

Many of the graves of veterans in Southern Ohio are marked with American flags each year in observance of Memorial Day. In the past, such flags have usually been placed by veterans groups. But the ranks of some groups have been diminished as members became infirm with age or died themselves. Veterans service commissions in most of the seven counties in Ohio’s Second Congressional District, which I represent, remain committed to placing new flags on the graves of those who served our great nation in the military. In Adams County and Clermont County, the veterans service commissions have contacted local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops as well as 4-H groups to request help with this task, I was told. It can qualify as a community service project for the youth groups. The tradition of placing flags on the graves of our veterans is something that should be passed down from generation to generation. This small measure of respect shows thoughtfulness and compassion. Most of us will never know the terrors of war, but almost everyone has been touched by someone in the

House Passes Resolution Supporting Improved Medical Treatment for Military Today, the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Concurrent Resolution 43, which urges Congress to appropriate funds for the telemedical diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury in military service members and veterans at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. This resolution, sponsored by Representative Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) and Representative Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights), aims to promote the use of better, more efficient technology in Veterans Affairs medical facilities. Many traumatic

Rep. Johnson. “It is unacceptable that Veterans Affairs medical facilities are forced to operate while therefore underfunded, causing them to be unable to provide adequate medical care to some of our society’s most deserving Guest Column members.” State This resolution urges Representative Congress to appropriate Terry Johnson funds toward the installaR-Ohio tion of video teleconference systems in 200 Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, sufficient access to physical which would provide milimedicine and rehabilitation tary service members and veterans with timely and specialist. “It is vitally important cost-effective access to that we are offering the physical medicine and rehabest medical care possible bilitation specialists for the to our veterans and military diagnosis and treatment of service members,” said traumatic brain injury. brain injuries suffered by military service members and veterans remain undiagnosed. This often occurs because many Veterans Affairs medical facilities lack the resources to offer

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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 State Senator Tom Niehaus 614-466-8082

official disposal ceremony. While it is good and proper that this Memorial Day we salute those who have died, let us also remember the veterans we are blessed to still have among us. For example, volunteers are sometimes needed to drive veterans who live in Adams County to the VA Medical Centers in Cincinnati or Chillicothe. Not all U.S. Rep. counties need drivers. In Jean Schmidt Clermont County, the R-Ohio Service Veterans Commission can arrange for a van to take veterans to their medhelp place flags. (In addition ical appointments, I was told. Helping veterans is a to Clermont and Adams, Warren County would appre- great way to say thank you ciate having more volun- for their service to our counteers, I was told. Some oth- try. Veterans service comers, such as Hamilton County, aren’t currently missions in Southern Ohio can help veterans obtain benseeking help.) Some veterans service efits to which they are enticommissions provide flags, tled. Not all local commisas well as the names and sions need volunteers, but locations of cemeteries that some would appreciate help: have yet to be decorated. The Adams County, (937) 544graves of veterans are some- 5005; Brown County, (937) times indicated by metal 378-3155; Clermont County, placards, and some graves (513) 732-7363; Hamilton might still be decorated with County, (513) 946-3300; faded American flags from Pike County, (740) 947last year. Some veterans 2766; Scioto County, (740) service commissions will 353-1477; Warren County, take the old flags back for an (513) 695-1363. military. Memorial Day began as a way to honor Union troops who died in the Civil War. Now, the last Monday in May is a national holiday on which we remember all of our fallen veterans. You might want to call your local veterans service commission to see if you can

"Vote in Honor of a Veteran" Program Secretary of State Jon Husted announced a new, social media component to the successful “Vote in Honor of a Veteran” initiative. “Vote in Honor of a Veteran has been a great way for Ohioans to honor special veterans who fight for our freedoms every day, while raising awareness about the importance of voting and being active participants in our democracy,” said Secretary Husted. Through Vote in Honor of a Veteran, Ohio voters have the opportunity to share their pride and love for an individual who has served in the military by dedicating their votes to them. Each voter who participates in the program receives a special Vote in Honor of a Veteran lapel pin to wear with pride on

for order on the Secretary of State’s website, which can be completed and returned by mail or shared with other family members who may also GUEST want to participate. COLUMN Secretary of Once submissions are received, the tribute to State the individual veteran John Husted for whom a person is R-Ohio voting may be chosen for posting on the testimonial section of the signed up to dedicate their Secretary of State’s website. votes. Election Approximately Ohioans have

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Local Government

The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 14, 2012 with the following members present: Brian Baldridge and Roger Rhonemus. Commissioner Justin Cooper was absent due to a business trip. Clerk Diane Ward was also present. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper absent, Rhonemus, yea EMS Director Etta Sparks met with the board to discuss personnel.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to hire William Comberger on a parttime on-call basis as an Intermediate EMT at a rate of $10.00 per hour effective 521-12 on a six- month probationary period upon the recommendation of EMS Director Etta Sparks. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper absent, Rhonemus, yea Engineer David Hook met with the board for the Beasley Fork Bridge Replacement bid opening. Greg Bickle of U.S. Bridge was present. The following bid was received: U.S.

Bridge - $1,107,500.00. The bid was released to Engineer David Hook for his review. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the establishment of Fund 250 Beasley Fork Bridge and correlating revenue and expenditure codes upon the request of Engineer David Hook. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper absent, Rhonemus, yea Jennifer Shupert and Jerry Miller met with the board to discuss the need for an additional Common Pleas Judge for Adams County. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the transfers, and additional appropriations. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper absent, Rhonemus, yea E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson met with the board to discuss the following: update on the progress of Barnes Sewer Phase II, projects for CDBG, and the Jaybird Road project bid. It was moved by Brian

Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the Barnes Sewer OWDA disbursement #13 to Distel Construction in the amount of $359,481.60 and disbursement #14 to URS in the amount of $$1,936.02 upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper absent, Rhonemus, yea JFS Director Sue Fulton met with the board to discuss the following: staff training/travel, computer updates and the installation of 2 new servers, Fraud Investigation update, 2012 TANF funding for Summer Youth Program, and personnel. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the following travel: David Gifford, SW Auditor’s Meeting, Wilmington, OH, 5/18/12, $61.20, JFS employees / S. Fulton, C. Ruble, R. Justice, B. Calvert, C. Conley, T. Naylor, R. Ruebusch OJFSDA Annual Training, Columbus, OH, 5/24-25/1,

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remain unchanged, and the town’s ZIP Code and community identity would be retained. All small offices will be retained in Adams County, but a reduction of window service will be limited to two hours a day, which is based on retail transactions. 21,000 postmasters were offered early retirement. All of the county larger village Post Office hours will remain the same. Mr. Caraway also informed the board that the U.S. Postal Service had announced an early retirement incentive for the nation’s more than 21,000 non-executive postmasters. Facilities Director Sally Hayslip met with the board to discuss the HVAC improvements and the temporary chiller agreement and installation. Ms. Hayslip also discussed purchasing vehicles for EMS and 9-1-1. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper absent, Rhonemus, yea

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home built in 2005 with 3 apartments totaling 2940 SF (980 SF for each apt.), each apt. has 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, city water/sewer, each apt. currently rents for $450 per month. PRICE REDUCED TO $130,000. R26 – CHERRY FORK – Frame home with vinyl siding, 948 SF living area, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, gas furnace, heating stove, county water, enclosed back porch, 10x12 building, nice back yard, good space for garden. $31,000. MAKE OFFER. R30 – SEAMAN – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR (could be 3), 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with range, elec. heat, A/C, laminate flooring. Nice starter home or rental property in nice location. $39,500. R32 - PEEBLES - Frame home with vinyl siding, 1383 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, gas furnace plus elec. heat, , small barn, home is in need of repair. $35,000.

H12 – BLUE CREEK – 29.19 acres with log home, 1153 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, fuel oil stove, county water, 40x72 barn and small barn. $129,900. H14 – PEEBLES – Frame home with vinyl siding remodeled in 2010, 1428 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, heat pump, fuel oil backup heat, C/A, 14x20 metal building, 12x20 apartment building finished all but plumbing with fuel oil furnace, carpet, laminate flooring. Property is 1.88 acres with creek, woods, 2 water taps. $79,900. H16 - WEST UNION - 4.88 acres with newly remodeled frame home with vinyl siding, 2204 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, large kitchen with appliances, dining room, large laundry room, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, F/P, 1-car garage, 3 barns (40x40, 36x36, 40x24), pond. PRICE REDUCED TO $139,900. - MAKE OFFER.

R38 – SEAMAN – Partial brick/vinyl sided home, 1188 SF living area plus full basement, 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, fuel oil furnace, C/A, F/P, hardwood floors, 2-car garage, 2 covered porches. PRICE REDUCED TO $102,900. R6 – WINCHESTER – Frame home featuring 3 BR, large bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances & new cabinets, large laundry room, elec. heat pump, C/A, 2-car garage, new 200 amp elec. service. PRICE REDUCED TO $74,900. R8 – PEEBLES – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1240 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, full finished basement, hardwood floors, city utilities, heat pump, nice .6 acre lot. $119,900. R14 – WEST UNION – Brick/vinyl sided home, 1136 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room eat-in kitchen with appliances, utility room, new elec. heat, new carpet, 1-cat att. garage, front porch, large back deck. PRICED REDUCED TO $72,500. R16 – MANCHESTER – 2 apartments with 1 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen in each apt., elec. heat, city water/sewage. Apartments rent for $100/week per apt. Property also has 2 mobile home hook-ups. $49,900. R18 – WEST UNION – Newly remodeled brick/vinyl sided home, 1080 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. furnace, county water, new flooring, carport, small barn. $74,900. R20 – NEW LISTING – MANCHESTER – 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding, 1293 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, full unfinished basement, hot water heat, wood burning f/p, new windows. $64,900 – MAKE OFFER. R21 – NEW LISTING – WINCHESTER – 0.918 acre with 1997 DW, 1170 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, new windows, floating floor, 2-car garage, covered front porch, concrete patio, extra lot with water & sewage. $89,900 – MAKE OFFER. R22 – NEW LISTING – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1764 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, cellar, gas furnace, gas F/P, 3 A/C, hardwood floors, 2-car att. garage, back deck, $5,000 worth of landscaping. $54,900. R24 – PEEBLES – INVESTMENT PROPERTY – Vinyl sided

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. H36 – MANCHESTER – 1.289 acres joining Nature Conservancy with frame home with redwood siding, 1680 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, finished basement with kitchenette, utility room, rec. room, heat pump, C/A, wood stove, 2-car garage, large screened porch, storage shed. PRICE REDUCED TO $119,000. H38 – SEAMAN - 13+ acres with home & cabin, Home is frame with vinyl siding, 1968 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, county water, double paned vinyl windows, 27x40 garage, 3 porches, pond, 20x36 pole barn, 16x26 cabin with electric & wood stove. $168,000. H41 – NEW LISTING – PEEBLES – 5 acres with 2005 modular home, 2025 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, extra-large kitchen with bar area, lots of counter space, appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, shed, security system. $99,900.

R48 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, utility room, public water/sewer, 10x16 building. PRICE REDUCED TO $35,900. R50 – WEST UNION - Newly remodeled frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with nice cabinets, laundry room, basement, nat. gas furnace, city water/sewer, covered front porch, 12x12 storage barn, nice 1/4 acre lot. $44,900. R60 – MANCHESTER – Brick home featuring 3151 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, basement, nat. gas heat, C/A, 2 F/P, hardwood & tile floors, 2-car garage, 2-car carport, patio. A MUST SEE – PRICED TO SELL AT $145,000. HOMES WITH ACREAGE H2 - WEST UNION - Frame home with vinyl siding built in 2004, 1568 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, elec. furnace + wood stove tied into duct work, C/A, 28x40 det. garage with 14x40 lean-to, 12x14 shed. Home sets on 19.443 acres with approx 16 tillable acres & 2 1/2 acres of wood in very nice location. PRICE REDUCED TO $150,000. MOTIVATED SELLER. H6 – NEW LISTING – PEEBLES - 1.29 acres with vinyl sided home built in 1997, 1792 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, new elec. heat pump, C/A, county water, vinyl & hardwood floors, 2-car att. garage, storage building. $139,900. H8 - WEST UNION - 4.225 acres with DW, cabin, 2 barns, DW features 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen, all appliances, elec. furnace, 12x24 screened-in porch, 1-car garage. Cabin features 1 BR, 1 bath, kitchen with lots of cabinets, acreage has woods and abundant wildlife. $84,000. H10 – WEST UNION - 7.387 acres in excellent location with 2584 SF brick/vinyl split level home featuring 3 BR, 3 1/2 baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, laundry room, 2-car att. garage & 2-car det.garage, 12x44 screened porch & 12x 44 covered porch, 12x27 deck, gazebo with hot tub, 16x32 in-ground pool, 1160 SF pool house with open floor plan includes living room/rec. room, kitchen, full bath, laundry facilities & 2-car attached garage. PRICE REDUCED TO 299,900.

H18 - WEST UNION - 6.285 acres with 1997 DW with cedar siding, 1296 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, utility room, all appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, wood burning F/P, laminate flooring, new 24x18 det. garage, wrap-around deck, new metal roof, small barn, very nice location with view of Ohio Brush Creek. $99,000. H22 – WEST UNION – 1997 DW, 1460 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, C/A, public water, 2-car att. garage, front & back decks, nice location on 1 acre next to Adams Lake. PRICE REDUCED TO $98,500. H24 – STOUT – 1.387 acres located on Ohio River, 14x70 mobile home, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, boat dock, steps to river, all furniture stays with home + grill & picnic table, 8x10 building. $49,900. H28 – WEST UNION – 5.3 acres with 1991 Palm Harbor mobile home (14x70), 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, new elec. furnace, county water, front porch & back deck, 2 small barns. $59,900.

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H42 – PEEBLES – 25+ acres with good hunting, deer stands, riding trails, frame home with new vinyl siding, new windows, some new carpeting, 1700 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, utility room, computer room, all appliances, elec. furnace, county water, hardwood floors, large deck, 3 barns, 2 horse stalls, located near Mineral Springs Lake. $99,900.

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

H44 – NEW LISTING - WEST UNION – Gorgeous brick home on 3.48 acres, 1835 SF living area plus full finished basement, 4BR, 3 full baths, kitchen with top grade cherry cabinets, large pantry, Italian ceramic flooring, appliances, dining room with beautiful chandelier, living room with 12 ft. ceilings & F/P, utility room. Basement has full kitchen, large family room, storage room, storm/root cellar. Gas furnace, C/A, Anderson windows, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. 2 large porches with paddle fans, insulated 2-car garage, 36x36 barn with loft, 2 horse stalls & workshop, 24x40 barn, 2 fenced pasture meadows. Many more amenities. $279,900.

H32 – PEEBLES – 2.278 acres with 1998 Clayton mobile home (14x70), 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, heat pump, gas wall heater, C/A, county water, 28x48 garage, large front porch, carport, shed. $59,900.

H45 – NEW LISTING – LATHAM – 1.6 acres with very nice 2005 mobile home (14x60), 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, A/C, 2 porches, 2 buildings, beautiful landscaping, creek, located near Longs Retreat for recreation. $42,500.

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F2 – BLUE CREEK AREA – 23.3 acre farm with 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding, 2460 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, public water, 2 wells, 36x24 garage, 42x36 barn, 40x60 barn, 60x30 storage shed, cellar, pond, small creek. PRICE REDUCED TO $143,500. F4 – 102 Acre Farm at Cedar Mills – If privacy & seclusion is what you are looking for, this is the place for you. 102.41 acres located on a dead-end road. Approx. 75 acres are wooded & 25 acres are tillable making this the perfect place for hunting, ATV’s or just a great place for getting away from it all. Property includes a 100+ year old 2-story, 4 BR home with all utilities, 30x50 barn, 2 storage buildings (20x30, 10x16), 2 septic systems, all new fence. PRICE REDUCED TO $259,000. F6 - PEEBLES - 28.631 acre mini farm with equipment, 1996 Clayton DW, 1475 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. heat pump, C/A, wood stove, 2-car att. garage with storage room, 2 barns, shed, orchard, grape arbor, equipment too numerous to list. Call for more details. $230,000. F8 - WEST UNION - 30 acre farm privately situated at end of dead end road, fully furnished 4-year-old frame home with vinyl siding, 2944 SF living area + poured walk-out basement, open floor plan, 3 BR all with walk-in closets, 2 full baths, living room, large kitchen with appliances, island & lots of cabinets, dining room, office, mud room, elec. heat pump, C/A with humidifier,

wood furnace, gas stove, flooring is combination of hardwood, tile & carpeting, att. garage, 2 decks, large machinery shed, large barn, 4 large outbuildings, horse facilities, 2 ponds. Owners are moving out of country so all furniture & appliances included with home, regretful sale. A MUST SEE! $395,000. F10 – BENTONVILLE AREA – 89.223 acre farm with approx. 70 tillable acres, Old 2336 SF farm house not in livable condition but could be rehabbed, 12x20 garage, 3 barns (48x36, 72x48, 28x26), corn crib. Good location, land could be farmed or developed. $311,500. F14 – WEST UNION – 45 acres +/- in great location near schools, acreage is mostly level with approx. 12 acres of woods, 2 mobile homes which each rent for $350/month, both mobile homes have 3 BR, 1 bath, all appliances, county water, septic, storage building. $149,900. BUILDING LOTS L2 – WEST UNION – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING 1.429 acre lot close to town with water & electric available. PRICE REDUCED TO $12,500. OWNER WILL CONSIDER TRADE.

L8 – WEST UNION – 1 acre lot in good location, nice place for new home or mobile home, county water available. PRICE REDUCED TO $9,900. L10 – WEST UNION – Very nice lot 0.706 acre lot in nice restricted subdivision, city water/sewage available, excellent spot for new home. $23,500. L14 – WEST UNION – ½ acre lot would be nice for mobile home or DW. $12,900.

V11 – NEW LISTING – MANCHESTER – 4.004 acres with water tap, woods, electric available, lots of wildlife. $12,000. V12 – LYNX – 71.75 mostly wooded acres with frontage along state highway, 48x36 pole barn, beautiful spot to build new home. $150,000. V22 – WEST UNION – 59 acres with approx. 25 acres of woods. PRICE REDUCED TO $88,500.

L15 – NEW LISTING – PEEBLES – 0.165 acre lot with old home that needs tore down, all utilities available. $14,900 – MAKE OFFER.

V28 – MANCHESTER AREA – 10 partially wooded acres with county water available, excellent place to build a home nestled in the hills of Adams County. PRICE REDUCED TO $24,900.

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V4 – OTWAY AREA – 196 wooded acres. $195,000. V6 – PEEBLES – 7 acres with water & elec. available, great spot for new home, could be divided, 4 miles from SR 32. $38,000.

L4 – WEST UNION – 1.006 acre town lot, utilities available, some woods. $8,500.

V8 – WINCHESTER – Nice 3 acre building lot with 34x18 garage and 24x30 barn, city water/sewer, all contents go with property (tools, lawn mower, motorcycle, tiller etc.). $42,500.

L6 – WEST UNION – Corner lot in good location within village, all utilities available, no restrictions. Nice spot to build home or apartments. PRICE REDUCED TO $6,500

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

B2 – SEAMAN – 4000 SF building located on Main St. under traffic light. Building has extensive fire damage. HUGE PRICE REDUCTION TO $17,500 - MOTIVATED SELLER. B8 – PEEBLES – 1 acre lot with office building located in high traffic area in town. Property previously used as car lot. PRICED TO SELL AT $72,900. B18 – MANCHESTER – Large 2-story commercial building located on corner of Pike St. & Second St. (US 52), 2500+ SF on both floors. Building has previously been a hardware store but could be used for many types of business, also a storage area behind building, building has nat. gas furnace, C/A, city utilities. A good investment at $50,000.

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1st Flight Standings

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Standings and Results for Week 4 The Men’s League at the Adams County Country Club held its 4TH week of competition for the 2012 season on May 23RD, 2012. Below are the fourth week’s standings and point leaders in each flight. Points are earned in match play each week, and the totals represent current standings for those who completed play on Wednesday May 23RD. Championship Flight Standings

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1. BARRY COPAS 2. STAN SIDERS 3. J.J. OSMAN 4. KEVIN GAFFIN 5. BOB SMITH 6. VIC WARFE 7. JOEL PEARON 8. FELIX HAMILTON 9. KEITH NEIGHBORS * DENOTES MAKE-UP ADDED

Points

1. ROGER DILLON 2. JUSTIN DEMINT 3. CHRIS HAROVER 4. LOY COOMER 5. BROCK CALDWELL 6. JIM WALLS 7. DAVID PRYOR 8. BOBBY SCOTT 9. LOGAN McINTOSH 9. JIM MOORE 9. ADAM CARROLL 12. MICHAEL WALLS 13. AMMON MITCHELL 14. STORM BOYD

Points

28 26 24 21 20 18.5 18 17 16.5 16.5 16.5 14* 12.5* 8.5*

26 25.5 22.5 21 18.5 16 13.5 12.5 4.5 POINTS NEED

TOP 10 SCORES (Week of May 23rd) ROGER DILLON 33 JUSTIN DEMINT 35 35 CHRIS HAROVER LOY COOMER 36 MICHAEL WALLS 37 JIM WALLS 39 DAVID PRYOR 39 40 BROCK CALDWELL KEVIN GAFFIN 41 BOBBY SCOTT 41 J.J. OSMAN 41 BARRY COPAS 41

Ohio Hunters Harvest More Than 17,000 Turkeys During Spring Hunt Ashtabula County again leads the harvest Hunters checked 17,647 wild turkeys during Ohio's four-week statewide spring turkey hunting season that ended May 15, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The preliminary total represents a three percent decrease over last year's harvest number of 18,162. Ashtabula County again led the state in the number of turkeys killed with 762. Counties with additional high harvest numbers were: Ashtabula-762, Tuscarawas531, Guernsey-495, Coshocton-492, Muskingum486, Belmont-456, Knox-451, Harrison-450, Trumbull-428 and Adams-420. The Division of Wildlife estimates that more than 70,000 people hunted turkeys during the season. Prior to the start of the spring hunting season, state wildlife biologists estimated the wild turkey population in Ohio to be more than 180,000 birds. Wild turkeys were nearly eliminated in Ohio before being reintroduced in the mid-1950s by the Division of Wildlife. The first spring turkey hunting season opened in 1966. Wild turkeys are now present in all 88 counties. Turkey hunters are reminded that hunting licenses purchased now are also valid during the 2012 fall hunting season. Spring turkey permits are good for spring season only. Those participating in the fall turkey season will need to buy a fall turkey permit. The 20122013 licenses will not be print-

ed on weatherproof paper. Sportsmen and women should protect their licenses and permits from the elements by carrying them in a protective pouch or wallet. Editor’s Note: Preliminary spring turkey season results for 2012 are listed. The 2011 final totals are shown in parentheses. Adams: 420 (502); Allen: 45 (45); Ashland: 237 (224); Ashtabula: 762 (700); Athens: 335 (367); Auglaize: 34 (36); Belmont: 456 (435); Brown: 350 (428); Butler: 184 (200); Carroll: 385 (349); Champaign: 87 (87); Clark: 18 (17); Clermont: 338 (420); Clinton: 60 (75); Columbiana: 410 (394); Coshocton: 492 (443); Crawford: 77 (85); Cuyahoga: 2 (4); Darke: 52 (43); Defiance: 218 (227); Delaware: 126 (131); Erie: 60 (52); Fairfield: 111 (90); Fayette: 6 (5); Franklin: 21 (23); Fulton: 92 (90); Gallia: 289 (370); Geauga: 276 (300); Greene: 20 (23); Guernsey: 495 (498); Hamilton: 119 (139); Hancock: 23 (31); Hardin: 88 (74); Harrison: 450 (474); Henry: 32 (35); Highland: 402 (438); Hocking: 296 (283); Holmes: 259 (215); Huron: 152 (158); Jackson: 292 (296); Jefferson: 365 (374); Knox: 451 (498); Lake: 84 (58); Lawrence: 179 (262); Licking: 380 (425); Logan: 166 (159); Lorain: 177 (182); Lucas: 46 (43); Madison: 1 (4); Mahoning: 238 (226); Marion: 49 (53); Medina: 120 (116); Meigs: 366 (396); Mercer: 20 (17); Miami: 12 (26); Monroe: 417 (440); Montgomery: 20 (15); Morgan: 292 (338); Morrow: 212 (205);

Muskingum: 486 (455); Noble: 333 (305); Ottawa: 9 (2); Paulding: 99 (82); Perry: 247 (257); Pickaway: 26 (28); Pike: 280 (270); Portage: 234 (224); Preble: 91 (71); Putnam: 50 (58); Richland: 393 (408); Ross: 333 (344); Sandusky: 13 (17); Scioto: 210 (260); Seneca: 165 (162); Shelby: 42 (39); Stark: 213 (219); Summit: 42 (28); Trumbull: 428 (405); Tuscarawas: 531 (571); Union: 38 (37); Van Wert: 11 (21); Vinton: 263 (256); Warren: 90 (123); Washington: 390 (402); Wayne: 96 (107); Williams: 261 (242); Wood: 19 (21); Wyandot: 88 (105). Totals: 17,647 (18,162). For more information, contact: Dave Scott, ODNR Division of Wildlife 740-2656338.

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

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Dodge Cummins Deisel, four door Dully 6 speed manuel trans., 5.9 Cummins very good condition except needs transmission. Has 300K miles, will sell where is as is. $8,000. Phone 937 217-2189. 6/5

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1993 Corvette LT-1 350 auto. red on black. 72,000 miles $11,000. Call 937 544-3899. 5/29

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2004 Chrysler Pacifica AWD, 146,000 miles, Pwr. heated seats front and rear, 3rd row seating, pwr. lift tailgate, chrome wheels, loaded with options. Asking $3,900. Call 937 779-9232. TFN

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2002 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic Full dresser 18,000 miles $12,500. 937 544-3899. 5/29

Construction Equipment For Sale

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

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Teledyne three-wheel forklift. Runs and works great has only 350 hours, Deisel. Asking $6,000. Phone 937 217-2189. 6/5

Office Equipment For Sale

Nice office desks and filing drawers. Call 937 779-9219. TFN

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Mobile Home, 7 acres, 2 car garage. 1.5 miles out of West Union. 4622 Chapparel Road. Taking applications. Rent $425.00 Deposit $400.00. Call 937 544-8845. 5/8

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3 bedroom mobile home nice country setting Peebles area. Appliances furnished includes water, $450.00 Rent/Deposit required also references. Serious calls only 937 5875014. 6/5

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Bee Problem? Phone 5445655 or 937 798-0315. If no answer leave message. Will call back. 5/29

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

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Heisler's Bakhoe and Dozer Service Stone, Creek Gravel, Dirt, Demolition and Cleanup, Septic Systems Installed. Licenced and Insured. Call 937 544-5643. TFN

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Freestone Farms Hauling and Spreading Lime. Call 937 549-2729. 5/29

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Wanted to buy a four bedroom home in Peebles area on Lease Option or Land Contract. Will do some repairs. Phone 937 217-2754. 5/29

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No Trespassing, Hunting, Fishing or 4-wheeling on property. 30 acres Franklin Twp., 77 acres Bratton Twp., Day or night. Shirley Myers.

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

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Drivers needed May Lease Option. CDL Class A plus tanker, Minumum 2 years Driving Experience plus good driving record needed. Phone 937 217-2189. 6/5

Yard Sale Rumage Sale

Manchester Womens Club Rummage and Bake Sale Saturday, June 2, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Community Building. 5/29

Yard Sale

Saturday, June 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 200 W. 7th St., Manchester. Boys clothing up to 3T, womens and mens clothing, baby items, household items and a little bit of everything. Come find a bargain.

Yard Sale

Large 3 family Yard Sale Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 from 9:00 a.m. - ? 197 Jee Rd Winchester. (Jee Rd is 1 mile from the Park in Ride On Russelville Rd. Winchester.) Follow the signs and Canceled if Rain. Furniture, Americana Items, Clothes All sizes, Nursing Uniforms all sizes, Toys, Shoes, Tools and Lots of other items. 5/29

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June 1 and 2 9:00 a.m. -? 9150 Blue Creek Rd. (Lewis) Blue Creek, Ohio (Next door to Jefferson Fire Department.) 5/29

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The Adams County Senior Citizens Council would like to sincerely thank all those who helped make the 37th Annual All-County Senior Citizens Day a huge success. To all who attended, the speakers, the entertainment, the individuals and businesses that gave door prizes, the Eagle Creek Nursing Center, ones who set up booths with services and infomation, the North Adams Senior Club for hosting and to those who helped behind the scenes who seldom get any recognition. The day turned out great, all because of YOU!

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EDUCATION

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2012 Scholarships Awarded

Haylee Kendell

Caitlyn Baldwin

Travis Combs

Alicia Allen

Katie Newman

Brooke Dunn

Jaycee Cox

JoAnna Meyer

Tanner Huntley

Brady Neu

Megan Thomas

Jessica Hilterbrand

Thirteen scholarships were awarded to Adams County students this year. The Scholarship Committee met on May 9, 2012 to interview the twenty applicants. The following scholarships were awarded: Adams County Regional Medical Center (ACMRC) Board of Trustees Scholarships - are available to a graduate from each of the four county high schools who are pursuing a health related career. Four $1,000.00 scholarships were awarded this year. 2012 Award Recipients: * Travis Combs of Manchester, son of Veronica Combs, who will be pursing a Health and Exercise Sciences degree at The College of Mount St. Joseph. * Haylee Kendall of North Adams, daughter of Kevin and Shelley Kendall, will be pursing a Radiology Technology degree at Shawnee State University. * Brooke Dunn of Peebles, daughter of Allison Dunn, will be pursing a Physical Therapy Assistant degree at Shawnee State University. * Tanner Huntley of Stout, son of Jerry and Beth Huntley, will be pursing a degree in Materials Science Engineering at Ohio State University.

* Alicia Allen, daughter of Norris and Christine Allen, received a $500.00 award and will be attending Southern State Community College to pursue a degree in Nursing.

ACRMC Employee’s Child Scholarship - of $500 was awarded to: * Brady Neu, son of Johnna Eldridge of Manchester, who will be pursuing a degree in Education with a minor in Culinary Arts at Maysville Community College.

The David E. Pixley Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an Adams County graduate interested in any health related field. Jessica Hilterbrand of West Union is this year’s $500 recipient. Ms. Hilterbrand is the daughter of Kenneth and Peggy Hilterbrand and will be attending Shawnee State University majoring in Psychology. The Phyllis Mosier Memorial Nursing Scholarship of $750 is presented to a student pursuing a Nursing Degree. This year’s award has been presented to Caitlyn Baldwin, daughter of Christy Baldwin. Ms. Baldwin will be attending Morehead State University. Many thanks to the Scholarship Committee members for their participation in the interviews. Please join ACRMC and the Committee members in congratulating the scholarship recipients for their academic excellence and continued commitment to their educations.

Earl and Helen Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund is designed to recognize Adams County students and encourage them to return to Adams County to work in a health related career. 2012 Award Recipients: * JoAnna Meyer of Winchester received a $500 award. Ms. Meyer, daughter of George and Rachel Meyer, will be attending Southern State Community College pursing a Nursing degree.

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ACRMC Auxiliary Health Related Scholarships are awarded to local residents who are interested in pursuing a healthcare career and who will be returning to our community to provide valuable health care services at ACRMC. The following students were awarded $1000 scholarships: * Katherine Newman, daughter of Charles and Kim Newman of Peebles. Ms. Newman is attending the University of Cincinnati’s Masers of Psychology program. * Jaycee Cox, daughter of James and Jill Cox of West Union. Ms. Cox will be attending Shawnee State University’s Physical Therapy Assistant program. * Megan Thomas, Daughter of Rory and Carol Thomas of Latham. Ms. Thomas will be attending Ohio University pursuing a Physical Therapy degree. * Caitlyn Baldwin, daughter of Christy Baldwin of Manchester. Ms. Baldwin will be attending Morehead State University pursuing a Nursing degree.

ALL A’S HIGH SCHOOL 4th NINE WEEKS Brent (Noah) Anderson, Kayla Baker, Casey Baldridge, Karly Boerger, Christian Bradford, Blake Bradley, Kylie Branch, Andrew Compton, Courtnee Clark, Curtis Coday, Alexis Cross, Paige Day, Alessandra England, Rebekah Gilliam, Cody Hall, Havilah Hall, Meghan Hawthorn,

Morgan Hendrickson, Christopher Hilderbrand, Shania Jackson, Mary Johnson, Brittani Kendall, Kim Dukhwan, Robert McCormick, Chris Merfert, Bryan Metz, Gaberill Miller, Garrett Miller, Paige Newman, Colin Ryan, Emma Shreffler, Benjamin Shupert, Arielle Stephenson, Heather Stephenson, Jessica Stout, Baylee Tolle and

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SPORTS

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S.H.L. Boys All League Track Team S.H.L. All League Baseball Team

Front Row (L/R): Leonard Becraft - Whiteoak, Conner Purdin - Eastern, Jesse Cannon - Ripley, Dustin Willey, John Cain, Blake Hildebrant and Matthew Leach - Fairfield, Bryan McDowell Ripley and Wyatt Crothers - Fairfield. Back Row (L/R): Nate Jones and Colt Dunseith, Aaron Collins and Caleb Toller - Lynchburg Clay, Michael Mangus - Fairfield, Laine Parker, Jon Dunn and Drew Wilson - Ripley. Absent from the picture Donte Bennett - Ripley.

Front Row (L/R): Joey Butler - Lynchburg Clay, Gage Carraher - Whiteoak, Daniel Faul - Eastern, Blake Hildebrant - Fairfield, Brady johnson - Peebles, Brad Kirschner - Ripley and C.J. Knight Eastern. Back Row (L/R): Stephen Pappas and Derek Peters - Fayetteville, Dylan Ricketts Manchester, Michael Smith - Whiteoak, Taylor Smucker - Fayetteville, Hank Sparks - North Adams, Luke Taggert - Whiteoak and Austin Williams - Eastern. Absent from the picture is: Kyle Carson - Fairfield, Bryce Kramer and Tyler McCoy - West Union.

S.H.L. All-League Girls Track Team S.H.L. All League Softball Team

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Front Row (L/R): Shelby Cowdrey - Eastern, Clasissa Johnson - Whiteoak, Samantha Hawkins Ripley, Letitia Roberts - Ripley, Stacey White - Ripley, Trennan Phillips - Ripley and Morgan Lerh - Whiteoak. Back Row (L/R): Jessie Gilliland, Sonnie Lehr and Hope Hicks - Whiteoak, Lauren Towne - Eastern, Breanna Williams and Kaylie Ruckel - Eastern and Megan Thomas - Peebles. Absent from the picture is: Carlie Deal - Manchester, Caitlyn Baldwin, Hannah Baldwin, Alexis Hanes, Paige Welch and Telsa Burns - West Union.

Front Row (L/R): Tasha Barr - West Union, Whitney Boothby - Fayetteville, Victoria Chaney Manchester, Claire Carson - Fayetteville, Haley Greene - Peebles, Whitney Hanenkrat - Fairfield, Sami Hinton - West Union, Tori Huber - Fayetteville and Courtney Huff - Fairfield. Back Row (L/R): Maria Johnson - Eastern, Lauren Larrick - Fairfield, Sara Martin - Lynchburg Clay, Alex McFarland - Peebles, Shelby Mullins - Eastern, Mikayla Purdy and Kayla Seigla - Eastern and Kiley Sosby - Whiteoak. Absent from the picture is: Morgan Wright - Ripley.

“Pause for a Child” The month of May is recognized across the country as Foster Care Recognition and Recruitment Month, a time to honor America’s more than 130,000 foster families. Throughout the United States today, more than 500,000 children are in foster care – in fact, by one estimate, there are now some 12 million alumni of the foster care system nationwide. Foster Care Month provides a terrific opportunity to celebrate the approximately 12,093 children in foster care and over 5,000 licensed foster homes within the State of Ohio.In addition, many children live with grandparents or other relatives when their parents cannot care for them. This kinship care increases stability for children by keeping them closer to their siblings, extended families, neighborhoods and schools. The majority of children who enter substitute care are returned to their biological families. When reunification is not possible, many of our foster families choose to adopt the children who have been placed in their homes, offering permanency and stability these children would otherwise not know. There are many ways to make a positive difference in the lives of children in foster care – as foster parents, volunteers, mentors, employers or in other ways. Many times there aren’t enough licensed foster families within a county, and children are placed with other networks outside their county until an opening becomes available in their own community. Adams County children need loving, nurturing and strong families to help them during their separation from their birth families. Foster parents are very special people who open their homes to these children, with very few rewards. They are single, married, divorced, widowed, co-parents, working couples, homemakers, farmers and retirees of all ages, races, cultures and national origins. This is often a “thankless” job to those who are fostering these children. That is why Adams County Children Services would like to take this opportunity to celebrate and recognize the efforts and accomplishments of foster families helping children in Adams County. Adams County Children Services appreciates all foster families and wants them to know that they are forever changing the lives of these children. This kind of commitment improves a child’s life today and positively impacts future generations. Foster parents help to end cycles of neglect, abuse and/or drug addiction. Often their help enables a child be the first in his or her family to finish high school or even go to college. Children leave their homes knowing there are many positive paths available to them in life. Often, child welfare agencies and certainly foster families do not receive the gratitude or recognition their efforts truly deserve. It is also a good time to ensure that Ohio doesn’t join others across the country who are slashing budget items designed to protect and nurture children and young people in the child welfare system. If you would like to become a foster parent or learn more about foster parenting or adoption, please contact Dawn Grooms, Foster/Adoption Specialist, at Adams County Children Services, (937)544-2511.

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