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Homeless Man Robs Bank Adams County Man Charged forMurder The Portsmouth Police Department arrested a homeless man that is being tied to the Atomic Employees Credit Union, Portsmouth. The bank robbery took place on Monday, June 11, shortly before 10:00 a.m. The police identified the man by using surveillance video. The homeless man is being identified as Quentin Hamrick, 32.

According to authorities the man was able to flee the area with an undisclosed

amount of money from the bank. Hamrick, is being charged with robbery and two counts of tampering with evidence.

Hamrick, was apprehended by authorities within seven hours after the robbery.

Hamrick, has a criminal background and was convicted of Aggravated Robbery in 1998. He also has a prior record of Burglary and Aggravated Burglary. In 2004 he was charged with Abduction.

Loud Exhaust leads to Narcotis Bust

On Saturday, June 16, at approximately 11:00 p.m. Chief Caudill and his police canine Kilo along with Officer Brent James of the Winchester Police Department were out on routine patrol in the Village of Winchester performing drug interdiction.

Kilo is an Ohio Certified narcotics detection canine along with his handler Chief Caudill.

Chief Caudill stopped a black GMC truck for a loud exhaust, this being an equipment violation with the assistance of Officer Brent James. The driver was advised the Winchester Police Department is committed to drug interdiction on the roadways and all locations within the Village of Winchester.

The officers then alerted the subject that the canine Kilo would be walking around the vehicle during the traffic stop.

While the canine was walking around the vehicle he indicated on both the driver and passenger doors of the vehicle as he is trained to do when he smells the presence

of an odor of a narcotic. The driver was then asked to exit his vehicle as both officers continued the investigation of the traffic stop continued pursuant to the indication of canine Kilo.

During the course of the investigation of the stop the driver did advise police that he did in fact have some Illegal Drugs in the vehicle which was Marijuana. On completion of the investigation numerous narcotics were found in the vehicle to include Methamphetamine and Marijuana. These items were also packaged individually and this would allow them to be distributed separately and sold illegally.

The driver of the vehicle was interviewed after all of the contraband was removed from the vehicle. He provided police with his statement of facts. The items will be sent to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification for analysis. When the results are provided the suspect will be prosecuted in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas.

Swearingen Selected as WU Lion's Club Parade Grand Marshall

Grover Swearingen The West Union Lion’s Club has selected West Union resident and military veteran Grover Swearingen to serve as Grand Marshall during the annual Independence Day Parade in West Union.

Grover Swearingen has been active in many local service organizations throughout his career. Grover along with his wife, Janice reside in West Union. Swearingen, a veteran, is a member of the Adams County Honor Guard and is the Past Master at the Rome Lodge. Grover and Janice has two children, Roger Swearingen who resides in Clermont County and Sandy Douglas of Locust Grove.

“Throughout his life and career, Mr. Swearingen has given generously to the community and we are pleased to recognize this outstanding citizen and to honor his noteworthy accomplishments and service to our Nation,” said Lion's President Stephen Caraway.

The West Union Lion’s Club will have the parade on Wednesday, July 4.

The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. with line-up beginning at 9:00 a.m. "We certainly encourage everyone to participate by having an entry in the parade or by just showing up and enjoying one of West Union's longest running traditions," said Caraway.

If you have questions, please call Past President Don Sommers at 937-544-3484.

Street Lights Coming Back Manchester Mayor Troy A. Jolly has announced that the village will be lit back up with street lights very soon.

Mayor Jolly has been working with AEP and assiting with the representative of AEP. Over the past several weeks AEP has went around and fixed the street lights that were burnt out and now we are waiting on their techs to start putting up the new lights. AEP will begin working on 2nd Street and Jack Roush Way then going up and down the streets. "Our business district on 2nd Street is a main concern where there is a Motorcycle Club," said Mayor Jolly.

An Adams County man was arraigned Friday, June 22, in Pike County Court after a recent Grand Jury indictment on a murder charge that was connected to a May 19, incident.

Pike County Common Pleas Court continued the $300,000 bail set in Pike County Court when Alexander P. Bronner, 20, Peebles, was arrested soon after the shooting death of David Beekman, 32, at his home at 633 Beekman Ridge Road.

Bronner was indicted on four Felony charges that includes: Aggravated Murder with a Gun Specification, Murder with a Gun Specification, Receiving Stolen Property for the gun used and Tampering with Evidence for allegedly throwing the gun into a field after he allegedly shot Beekman.

Authorities believe that the shooting was motivated by Bronner's displeasure of Beekman's romantic relationship with Bronner's mother.

2012 Ramblin Relics

Pictured is a vehicle which participated in the 2011 Ramblin Relics Country Run for Fun. For 39 years the Ramblin Relics of Southern Ohio has presented the "Country Run for Fun" featuring some of the nicest street rods, hot rods and other custom vehicles in the area. This year the two day event will take place on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1.

Headquarters for the Country Run for Fun is the Adams County Fairgrounds in West Union.

Activities for registered participants on Saturday include a cruise through the local Amish Community, a self-guided scenic cruise, a chicken dinner and an evening Poker Run. Saturdays events will conclude with the fourth annual "Saturday Night on the Square" which will be held on the Courthouse Square and on Market Street in West Union. The evening will include a Cruise In and a concert featuring Hot Rod & The Fastlane. The free Cruise In, which begins at 7:00 PM, is open to the public.

The concert will begin at 8:00 PM and is also free and open to the public. The concert will be held on the lawn of the Courthouse

Square and no seating will be provided, so bring a lawn chair. In addition, a clogging demonstration will begin at 6:30 PM. Refreshments will be available. In case of inclement weather, Saturday Night on the Square will be canceled.

On Sunday, the focus of the Country Run for Fun will shift to the Adams County Fairgrounds for the 39th annual Ramblin Relics car show. The gate to the event will open at 8:00 AM for the estimated 200 or more street rods, muscle cars, custom trucks and other specialty vehicles which are expected to be in attendance from several states. Spectators are welcome for a small admission charge. The car club will recognize the top 25 vehicles in attendance as well as several specialty award winners. A Grand Prize of $500 in merchandise from Danny's Rod Shop, Somerset, Kentucky or $300 cash will be awarded, by random drawing, to a registered participant in attendance.

The day will also feature a non-denominational church service and singing

by local Gospel Singer Jason Cooper at 11:00 AM. A tradition at the Country Run for Fun is a large lineup of games for adults and children which will begin following the church service. Some of the games include: the fan belt toss; the lifter drop; a balloon toss; and the very popular adult tricycle race and creeper race. Other events include: a children's coloring contest; NSRA safety inspections; and a split the pot drawing throughout the day. Food will be available on the grounds. The Country Run for Fun will conclude with award presentations and Grand Prize drawing at 3:30 PM. Pre-registration (cost of $20.00 per registered vehicle) for the Country Run for Fun can be made by calling Kenneth or Judith McCann at 937-544-5266.

Walk-in registration is available at the fairgrounds on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Any profits made from the Country Run for Fun are used to fund the Ramblin Relics annual scholarship fund and donations to local charities.

Ownerof Southwest Ohio ComputerRepairShop Sued Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit against Ronald Denicola Jr., doing business as JR Computer Outlet, a computer repair and sales store with a physical location and a website.

The lawsuit is a result of multiple consumer complaints regarding the company failing to provide services that were paid for, not giving proper estimates and not disclosing its refund policy. The Attorney General's lawsuit alleges multiple violations of Ohio's consumer laws.

"JR Computer Outlet was taking consumers' money without properly repairing computers or performing other requested services," Attorney General DeWine said. "This lawsuit is another example that we will not stand for companies trying to take advantage of consumers in Ohio."

JR Computer Outlet's principal place of business was in Maineville. The company sold and repaired computers at the store location and through its web-

site. According to complaints received by the Attorney General's Office, many consumers said the company did not provide services or repairs after they paid deposits. The lawsuit further alleges that JR Computer Outlet did not offer consumers estimates and in some instances stated it had made repairs that the company did not actually perform.

The lawsuit, filed in Warren County, charges Ronald Denicola, the owner of JR Computer Outlet, with multiple violations of the Consumer Sales Practices Act. Specific violations include failure to deliver, failure to inform consumers of their right to an estimate, charging for a repair or service that was not authorized by the consumer and failure to register the business with the Ohio Secretary of State.

The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief, consumer restitution and civil penalties.

Under Ohio's Repair or Service Rule, consumers have a right to a verbal or written estimate if the

anticipated cost of the repair or service is more than $25. Consumers cannot be charged more than $5 or 10 percent of the original estimate, whichever is greater, without the company receiving authorization from the consumer.

Consumers who believe they have been treated unfairly by a repair or service company or any other business should file complaints at 800-2820515 or www.OhioAttorney General.gov.

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Traveling Scam Artists, Hellbenders released into Ohio streams, FSA County Committee Nominations Began and Bentonville Harvest Festival Looking for Class Pictures.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Richard “Dutch” Thomas, George Franklin Rhonemus and David J. Warren.

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Traveling Scam Artists FSACounty Committee Nominations Began The public is being warned of popular summer scams. Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger said, "It is that time of year for outdoor maintenance around our homes and unfortunately several elderly citizens will fall victim to these scam artists."

There are a select group of individuals who will travel into the area and go door to door offering to do blacktop sealing, barn and grain bin painting, and roof repairs, etc. They will ask for money up front and will do a partial job and never return, or they will use inferior products that don’t last. We have also had reports where one person will talk to the homeowner outside of the house while another subject enters the back of the residence looking for property to steal. Never let these people into your homes without

making sure of who they are and where they are from.

"I urge everyone to use caution when hiring people to do these jobs," said Sheriff Wenninger. Ask for a photo I.D. of the persons working at your residence and write down their information. Some of these traveling scam artists will purchase a cellphone with a local number to make it appear that they are from the area.

"There are several legitimate companies or local individuals who live in the area that can be hired to do these jobs.

Please make sure whomever you hire is legitimate," said Sheriff Wenninger.

Anyone who has been approached by these traveling scam artists are asked to contact Detective Cpl. Buddy Moore at 937-378-4435 Ext. 130 or in Adams County call 544-2314.

Hellbenders released into Ohio streams

The State Executive Director for Ohio's Farm Service Agency (FSA), Steve Maurer, announced that candidate nominations began Friday, June 15 for the local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. FSA is accepting nomination forms for eligible candidates to serve on the local FSA County Committees. The nomination period ends August 1, 2012.

"I urge all farmers and landowners to participate in this year's county committee elections by nominating candidates by the August 1 deadline," said Maurer. "County committees are a vital link between the farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture and provide a voice to landowners and farmers so that they have an opportunity for their opinions and ideas to be heard.

FSA County Committees have an important role in the decision making process for commodity price support loans and payments, conservation and disaster programs and other important agricultural issues in their farming community.

Almost anyone participating or cooper-

ating in a local FSA program may be a candidate. Individuals may nominate themselves or others. All nomination forms must be received in the County FSA office or postmarked by August 1. The nomination form is available at local FSA offices or on Ohio's FSA homepage at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/oh under the "I Want To" section. Voting takes place between November 5th and December 3rd, 2012.

A producer is eligible to be a County FSA Committee member if the producer lives in the Local Administrative Areas (LAA) up for election, participates or cooperates in a program administered by FSA and is an eligible voter.

Additional information about eligibility to hold office may be obtained at your local FSA office.

For more information about FSA county committees, visit your the FSA office at 807 N. East Main St., West Union or call 5442033. Information can be viewed on the FSA website at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.

Bentonville Harvest Festival Looking for Class Pictures 2012 Bentonville Harvest Festival Theme is"Celebrating School Days" September 7,8,and 9. We are collecting copies of Class pictures from Bentonville School and developing festivities to go with the theme. Your suggestions and comments are greatly appreciated.

Please email pictures to rkb_53@yahoo.com. or send to Bentonville Harvest Festival c/o Sue Naylor, Bentonville Post Office, Bentonville, Ohio 45105. Phone Sue 937-5493360 or Rhonda 937-217-3253 for alternative methods. Originals will be returned.

Mark your calendars to attend September 7,8 and 9.

Adams County Sheriff Intake and Release Report June 15 - 21 You can call them Snot Otters, but don't call Hellbenders Extinct.

Call them snot otters, devil dogs, mud cats, mollyhuggers or Allegheny alligators but a team of Ohio conservationists are dedicated to making certain the endangered eastern hellbender is never called extinct.

The first release of human-reared hellbenders in Ohio occurred on Friday, June 15 and marks an important step in the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Conservation Plan to reverse the precipitous decline of the species by expanding their range into previously occupied streams to eventually establish multiple self-sustaining populations in Ohio.

The nine released hellbenders were reared in a dedicated hellbender facility at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium from eggs collected in 2007 by the Oglebay Good Zoo in Wheeling, W. Va. They were released into a stream in eastern Ohio where hellbenders were once found. The stream was once severely impacted by pollution but has since recovered and is one of the highest quality waterways in the state.

Scientists from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources released the hellbenders after Zoo veterinarians performed health screenings and surgically implanted radiotransmitters to enable the animals to be tracked. Blood samples and skin swabs will be collected from the released hellbenders at the end of the summer and compared with those collected prior to the release. Veterinarians from the Columbus Zoo and the Wilds have been conducting research on the health of Ohio and West Virginia hellbenders since 2006. Data from this project will inform future hellbender reintroductions in Ohio.

The release of the hellbenders is the culmination of a partnership involving several Ohio institutions and agencies.

Since 2006, the Ohio Hellbender Partnership has been regularly meeting to discuss hellbender conservation in the state. The partnership includes representatives of: · Ohio Division of Wildlife · Columbus Zoo and Aquarium · the Wilds · Oglebay Good Zoo · Ohio EPA · Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District · Belmont County Soil and Water Conservation District

· United States Fish and Wildlife Service · Toledo Zoo · Akron Zoo · Ohio University, Eastern Larval hellbenders from an egg mass collected in Ohio in 2011 are currently being reared at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and will be used for future releases. The partnership’s capacity to rear hellbenders is being increased through renovations and expansions of facilities in Ohio zoos.

The eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis) is the largest amphibian in Ohio and one of the largest salamanders in the world, reaching a total length of up to 25 inches and weighing nearly three pounds.

With their wrinkled body and tiny eyes, the hellbender is supremely adapted to a life spent mostly under large rocks in rivers and large creeks where they feed on crayfish and take in oxygen through their highly vascularized skin.

A 2006-2009 survey of the eastern hellbender in Ohio determined an 82% decline in the relative abundance of individuals in streams where they were found during surveys conducted in the mid1980s. In the Ohio watersheds where hellbenders remain, populations consist of only old, large individuals, indicating the lack of successful reproduction. Most remaining populations in Ohio do not appear self-sustaining and without intervention the hellbender will likely disappear from Ohio waterways.

The hellbender is an important part of Ohio’s natural heritage and their presence indicates clean water and healthy habitats.

Causes of the hellbender’s decline include impoundments (dams), excessive siltation, pollution, disease, and persecution and collection. The species ranges from New York to Georgia and west to Missouri and were once found throughout the Ohio River drainage basin, including the Ohio River. Similar population declines have been noted by researchers throughout the hellbender’s range, and the species is considered threatened or endangered in most states.

Funding for this project was provided by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service through a State Wildlife Grant, donations to the Division of Wildlife’s Diversity Program, and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Conservation Fund.

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Christopher E. Arnold, 39, West Union, Felonious Assualt. Booked 6/17.

Robin L. Ashford, 43, Peebles, Disorderly Conduct. booked 6/16 Released 6/16.

Josh Jaun Bishop, 33, Aberdeen, Persistent Disorderly Conduct.

Booked 6/15 Released 6/15.

McKinley Brock Jr., 28, Ripley, Criminal Trespass and Theft. Booked 6/15.

Kenny Brock, 30, Ripley, Theft. Booked 6/15.

Thomas Allen Cook, 36, West Union, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 6/18.

Ashley A. Crawford,

25, Manchester, Disorderly Conduct. Booked 6/19 Released 6/19.

John Wesley Day, 24, West Union, Parole Holder.

Booked 6/15 Released 6/20.

Dustin Lee Deaton, 20, West Union, Probation Detainer.

Booked 6/7 Released 6/19.

Ronnie Duffy, 42, West Union, Disorderly Conduct.

Booked 6/20 Released 6/21.

Heather Dawn Grooms, 21, West Union, Disorderly Conduct and Hold for another Department.

Booked 6/13 Released 6/15.

Derrick J. Hackworth, 38, Blue Creek, Recieving Stolen Property. Booked 6/17 Released 6/17.

Andrew Ray Hughes, 28, Manchester, Theft.

Booked 6/15.

Paul Mefford, 42, Seaman, Parole Holder.

Booked 6/20.

Daniel Lee Mills, 23, Peebles, Probation Detainer.

Booked 5/17 Released 6/18.

Adam R. Stephens, 34, Peebles, Disorderly Conduct. Booked 6/15 Released 6/15.

Jesse Lee Tabor, 26, Seaman, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge.

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Steven L. Taylor, 20, West Union, Breaking & Entering. Booked 5/1 Released 6/18.

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Obituaries David J. Warren

Richard “Dutch�

Thomas

Richard “Dutch� Thomas, 78, of West Union, died Saturday, June 16, at his residence. Mr. Thomas was born on September 27, 1933 the son of the late William W. and Margaret (Adkins) Thomas in Manchester, Ohio. Besides his parents Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife Georgia Ann Thomas, a sister Jeraldine Taylor and a grandson Kyle David Thomas.

Mr. Thomas was a retired River Boat Captain and member of the Manchester VFW. Survivors include four daughters Debbie Winn and Tom of West Union, Donna Shoemaker and Danny of Peebles, Dinah Applegate and Mike of West Union, Dee Dee Eldridge and Kevin of West Union; one son David Thomas and Dianna of Roanoke, Virginia; two brothers William Thomas and Elsie of Franklin, Donald Thomas and Jeanne of Russellville; one sister Myrtle Lederer and Clint of Blanchester, 11 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.

Services were held Thursday, June 21, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home, West Union, with Cliff Stevens officiating. Burial followed in the West Union Cemetery with Military graveside services by the Adams County Honor Guard.

Memorials can be made to the Beasley Fork Church.

Family and friends can sign Mr. Thomas’s online guestbook @www.meekerfuneralhomes.com.

George Franklin Rhonemus

George Franklin Rhonemus, 87, of West Union, and Supply, N.C., passed away on June 19. He was born on Dec. 26, 1924, to the late George E. and Mabel Rhonemus of Martinsville.

He was a teacher and a farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Martha Ann Crabill Rhonemus; a brother, Alfred C. Rhonemus and a grandchild, Asher Clark.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Rhonemus of West Union, and Supply, N.C.; two sons Phillip (Vicki) and Roger (Luwanna) Rhonemus of West Union; three daughters Priscilla (Ed) Gresser of Orrville, Polly (Ray) Rummer of Utica and Alisa (Jesse) Clark of West Union; a sister Hattie Nixon of Oregon; a brother Larry Rhonemus of Delaware, a sister Kathryn Harmon of Martinsville; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous cousins.

A memorial service celebrating his life is was Sunday, June 24, at the West Union United Methodist Church.

The Adams County Honor Guard will hold a military service as part of the celebration. The family would like to have anyone who would like to share memories of George be a part of this service.

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David J. Warren, 64,of West Union, died Wednesday June 20, at his residence. Mr. Warren was born December 8, 1947 the son of the late Joseph A. and Dorothy (Sauter) Warren in Cincinnati. Besides his parents Mr. Warren was preceded in death by a sister Carol Warren and his first wife Dorothy Warren.

Mr. Warren was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in West Union and retired from DP & L after 25 years of service.

Survivors include his wife Judy (Myers, Rice) Warren of West Union; two daughters Amy Young and husband Bobby of West Union, Jill Warren and fiancĂŠ Kenny Mason of Ripley; one son Dan Warren and wife Brandi of Batavia; Step daughters Denise Burris and husband Chuck of Powell, TN; Danita Albrinck and husband Greg of Hebron, KY; step son Dwayne Rice of Maysville, KY; four sisters Mary Earls and husband Bill, Nancy Flickinger and husband Bill; Peggy Warren, Sue Haines and husband Tom all of Cincinnati; nine grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday June 23, at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in West Union, under the direction of the ThompsonMeeker Funeral Home with Father Ted Kosse officiating. Burial followed at the West Union Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the Hospice of Hope or the Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

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

Funeral Directory Lafferty

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The Ohio Valley Joint Vocational School District Board of Education meeting is Tuesday, June 26, 7:00 p.m. at the Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center.

Asian Longhorned Beetle

Eradication of this tree destroying insect will not hap- ucts that could be an avenue for these bugs to move. The pen overnight or in a single year. It will take time, and next thing is that we need to be on the lookout for these unfortunately we will see many trees taken down as part bugs and report any and ALL findings of bugs that match of the process. For those people in the the description. There are other beearea of Clermont County that have tles that look similar, so have someone lived the last year dealing with this make a positive ID if you find someissue, they are probably hoping that thing. They will continue to spread to DAVID DUGAN they can wake up from the nightmare more areas if they go unreported. Call Guest Column soon. However, it will take time to get Extension Educator, 855-252-6450 to report any findings this done. that you think might be Asian ANR and Ohio It will take some time, but it will Longhorn Beetle.

Valley EERA also take cooperation from everyone.

These insects that are not native Regardless if you have already been to the United States will feed on sevaffected, or could be in the future, we eral species of trees. The favorites for all need to make a real effort to stop the spread of this the beetles include all of the maples, Boxelder, Elm, bug. The bug by itself does not move very far. The bug Willow, Horsechestnut, and Buckeye. There are more moves with help from people. DON’T HELP THEM host species, but these are the most common. Birch and MOVE!!!!

Sycamore are the next level of host trees. Information Do not move firewood. Do not move any wood prod- about ALB is available at the OSU Extension Offices.

Services of Adams County Veterans’Service Commission The Adams County Veterans Service Commission is available to assist veterans in many services. One very important and much needed service is financial assistance.

The Veterans Service Commission (VSC) assists veterans and widows of veterans who fall on hard times. The VSC provides temporary emergency assistance for things like food and utilities. To qualify, a veteran must be honorably discharged from active-duty military service for other than training purposes, have resided in Adams County three months prior to application, and meet income guidelines.

Discharge records, DD-214, proof of income, copies of current bills, rental receipts, etc. are required. Active-duty personnel and spouse may also qualify.

For more information and/or an application, contact a member of the VSC or the Adams County Veterans’ Service Office. Adams County’s Veteran Service Commission members are Garry Mitchell, 587-9083; Tom Hughes, 386-2151; Terry Himes, 217-9724; Danny

Blanton, 544-6031; and William (Bill) Conn, 544-8562. In Adams County, only commission members are authorized to write vouchers for financial assistance.

The VSC also provides transportation for veterans to their medical appointments at VA medical facilities only.

The veteran must have an appointment and give proper notice as to his or her appointment. To schedule transportation, call Ed Guest Column Harmon, 544-9756.

The Adams County Veterans’ Veterans Corner Service Office will be closed Monday, Tony A. Blevins, June 25 through Friday, June 29. If you CVSO need emergency financial assistance or transportation to a medical appointment during this time, call one of the above numbers.

If you have questions about financial assistance or other veteran benefits, call Tony Blevins, Adams County Veterans’ Service Officer at 544-5005, or stop by the Veterans’ Service Office at 641 Panhandle Ave., West Union, OH.

Letter to the Editor

Adams County Health Department

Dear Editor: Thank you for the nice location on the front page, of the article West Union Envirothon Team Scores Big at State. I wanted to give recognition to the students who competed in the State Envirothon and the front page gave them the recognition they deserve. It seems that sports news is always the focus in our county and it is refreshing to see academics highlighted on the front page. Kudos to your newspaper!

Anita Conaway, Peebles

Cherry Fork Presbyterian Women by: Sarah K. Blthye The Cherry Fork Presbyterian Women met in the Social Room of the church on Wednesday, June 13, at 7:00pm.

Sarah k. Blythe, hostess read "Are You Exhausted?" from Joyce Meyer's devotions for enjoying everyday life. Jane Leonard read about the Presbytery of Alabama, which has 30 congregations, from the yearbook for prayer and study.

Sarah K. Blthye, secretary, read the secretary's report.

Thirteen Members answered the roll call by telling a piece of advice their father or grandfather gave them.

Ann Downs, treasurer, read the treasurer's report.

The summer gathering will be at the Pleasant Run Presbyterian Church on Saturday, August 12. The

birthday offering will be dedicated at this meeting.

Our annual outing will be on Wednesday, August 1, at Moyer's. Tell Jane Leonard or Sue Fulton how many will be attending, at our July meeting.

Sue Fulton, moderator, had prayer and we signed cards for all the ones named.

Jane Leonard had our lesson "Greatly Honored Are Those Who Have Been Persecuted For The Sake Of Justice." The scripture was from Matthew 5:10; 13:2021, Romans 8:31-39. We listened to a choir from Brooklyn, NY, Presbyterian Church sing "Guide My Feet."

Sue Fulton and Sarah K. Blythe served delicious refreshments.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 11, with Nancy Atkinson as our hostess.

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Adams County Public Library The Summer Reading Program continues this week with events at each branch of the Adams County Public Library.

Wednesday, June 27 –Peebles Summer Reading at 10:30 am for children in preschool through 6th grade will feature the Cat in the Hat, and a pajama party – children are invited to wear PJs! Manchester Summer Reading for preschoolers at 10:30 am, themed “Art in the Dark,� and for school age children at 3:00 pm, themed “Blindfold Blackout.�

Thursday, June 28 – West Union Summer Reading Program for preschoolers at 10:30 am – “Art in the Dark!� At 5:30 pm, teens are invited to come hear a presentation by Suzie Mitkenbaugh on “Keeping Your Cool in a Crisis.� This special presentation on coping with difficult situations is open to all teens, as well as those participating in the Teen Summer Reading Program.

Tuesday, July 3 – North Adams Summer Reading at 3:30 pm for all kids – we’ll Read “S’more� books during our indoor campout, with songs, games, scary campfire stories, and s’mores.

Wednesday, July 4 – All Adams County Public Libraries will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

If you’ve ever wondered what services the Adams County Public Library provides, you’re not alone – the library receives calls each day from community members, wondering about our services. Here are just a few

things you can accomplish while visiting your local branch of the Adams County Public Library: You can borrow books, movies, audio books, magazines, and ebooks of all kinds. If we don’t have the book you need, you can request that the book be sent to your local library from another public library in Ohio. Public computers are available to browse the Internet, or work with Office software. You are welcome to print out any documents you need on our coin-operated printer. Stop by to make photocopies, or to send a fax. Need access to specialized information, like Chilton’s automotive guides, or Ancestry.com?

Both are available at all Library locations. Sign up to attend free computer classes, or stop by for hands-on help using your eReader to borrow free library ebooks.

Weekly events for children are offered at each branch, and much more. Call your local Adams County Public Library branch for help with your information needs.

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 Visit us online at http://adamsco.lib.oh.us

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Southeast Ohio During the 2011 deergun season, Wildlife Officer Eric Lane was patrolling southern Perry County when he saw six individuals walking down a gas line right of way about 250 yards off of the road. They were all wearing hunter orange and carrying firearms. Officer Lane noticed that two of the six men were lagging behind the others. The two individuals appeared to be lagging further behind the closer they got to the road.

The two men walked back into the woods and out of sight. Officer Lane decided to make contact with the four remaining hunters and did a quick license check.

Then he located and made contact with the other two individuals. After a license check one individual was found to have an unplugged shotgun. The other individual had already harvested a deer earlier in the week and did not purchase a second deer tag. Officer Lane cited both individuals; one for no deer permit and the other for having an unplugged shotgun. They both posted bond which included fines and They court costs. b

Central Ohio This spring, Delaware County Wildlife Officer Steve Harvey and Wildlife Officer Supervisor Curtis Smith were patrolling Delaware Wildlife Area and noticed a considerable amount of habitat damage caused by people driving their motor vehicles off approved roadways. The officers set-up surveillance around the problem areas.

When the officers returned to check the site they that they would. Officer noticed litter, shotgun and Frank continued checking rifle shell casings, and a bulanglers and later returned to let-ridden wildlife area sign.

Officer the beach where he was fishThis activity had occurred F ing. Shortly thereafter, they within one hour of initiating departed from the area leav- surveillance.

Officer ing all of their trash on the Harvey investigated the litshore. Unable to locate the ter violation and determined Officer couple, Officer Frank used H who the suspects were. the operator license number Three people were charged he had memorized to find with target shooting in a the angler the following day. non-designated area and litOfficer Frank issued a litter tering on state property. All summons to the fisherman pled guilty in the Delaware and asked him to provide Municipal Court before the information about the Honorable Judge Pelanda female. Although angler and were ordered to pay was extremely uncoopera- fines and court costs.

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The other thrush may be the recipient of more human assistance than any other bird species in the Buckeye State. It is the eastern bluebird, which looks and acts so unthrushlike that some bluebird enthusiasts may not recognize its family ties. The other six species of thrushes that occur regularly in Ohio are habitual groundfeeders. Bluebirds, on the other hand, typically hunt prey from posts, small trees and other elevated perches.

Bluebirds have keen vision, and can spot grasshoppers, caterpillars, and other small prey from distances up to 130 feet. When a victim is spotted, the bluebird quickly flies to the spot and pounces.

A male eastern bluebird is an avian work of art.

Avid bluebirders insist that the gorgeous shade of blue ED< EF1< IHE= F< F* 8KC* IJ? = FE; 1> side is the prettiest color found in nature. They may be right. The rich blue is countered by deep cinnamon-brown below, and the contrast is striking. Female bluebirds resemble a muted version of the male.

Juvenile bluebirds are heavily speckled below, a trait that reveals their thrush family lineage: most thrushes are spotted below, at least when immature.

Eastern bluebirds are unique among Ohio thrushes in that they nest in caviEIC= (F E= FEDI= FD< * IEFED< EFD< = forged the strong bond between bluebirds and people. For cavity-nesting birds, the availability of suitable nest sites is always a pinch point. Way back in EDCF @ A = :F ; HCF ; 7 $ &CJI5< = F 1JC&ICJ ornithologists, Frank Chapman, predicted that bluebirds would suffer due

to increased competition with nonnative cavity-nesting European starlings.

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Starlings, along with the introduced house sparrow, began to greatly diminish bluebird populations by usurping bluebird nest sites.

About the time of . D< 1&< H = FG8; ; &/ F1JC? I5> tion, Thomas Musselman of Illinois had discovered that bluebirds would readily take to artificial nestboxes, and before long Musselman had a strung a trail of over 1,000 boxes.

He met with great success, and the bluebird trail was born. Today, there are tens of thousands of bluebird nestboxes in the eastern U.S. and Canada, and collectively they spawn a blizzard of bluebirds. Ohio is at the forefront of providing bluebird housing. In 2011, the Cornell Lab of 6 JHIED; 8; G/ = F 0J; C5E NestWatch reported that

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HealthSource Seaman welcomes Angela Bennett, PA and Ivan Bennett, PA HealthSource of Ohio is pleased to announce that Physician Assistants Angela Bennett and Ivan Bennett have joined the medical team at its Seaman center located at 218 Stern Drive. Angela and Ivan will begin seeing patients of all ages in early July.

“HealthSource is committed to providing quality adult and pediatric care to the Adams County community and having the Bennett’s in Seaman allows residents to continue to get the care they need,” says President & CEO Kim Patton.

To schedule an appointment please call (937)-386-1379.

HealthSource Seaman accepts most insurances, all Medicaid Managed Care plans, Medicare and offers a sliding fee discount for the uninsured.

HealthSource Seaman also continues to provide dental, counseling and pharmacy services.

HealthSource of Ohio is a private, not-for-profit organization serving communities in Adams, Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Highland and Fayette counties.

tive, Officer Frank was able to locate the female subject and issue her summonses for underage alcohol consumption and litter. They appeared in court, were convicted, and paid over They $560 in fines and court costs. a They were also ordered to complete 20 hours of community service.

Ohio bluebirders fostered 4,490 nesting attempts 7J; &FEDCIJF* ; - C= F F&; JC than any other state.

Few animals light up a meadow like a bluebird.

The stunning males illuminate the summits of fence posts like Christmas ornaments, and their rich throaty warbles add music to the pasture. Thanks to the dedication of scores of bluebirders who build and maintain nestbox trails, Ohioans can enjoy more bluebirds than ever.

For an interesting and delightful read, check out the newly published book The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds, penned by Ohio author Julie Zickefoose. It is available through Amazon.com or most major booksellers.

For more information on all aspects of bluebirds, visit the Ohio Bluebird Society at ohiobluebirdsociety.org.

Another Emerson Plant to Close Ivan Bennett, PA

Emerson Industrial Automationville located in Maysville, Kentucky that provides electrical and mechanical systems for manufacturing plants will be closing by December 2013.

An announcement was given on Wednesday, June 20, that layoffs would hit the plant.

The shutdown of the plant is the second

announced closure of a Maysville facility by Emerson Industrial Automation. The company announced in January 2011 that it would close a similar plant at another location in town.

The jobs would move to a production facility in Monterrey, Mexico.

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Pictured: Customers are sharing a laugh in Farmer's Market.

Adams County held it's First Farmer's market of the season at Keim Family Market at 32 and Burnt Cabin Road last week. The market is open Wednesdays from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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Politics & Government Energy Savings, Energy Future Concealed Carry Reciprocity Legislation Our economy is limping along in the weakest economic recovery since the Great Depression.

Hiring has not picked up as we all hoped it would, with national unemployment above 8 percent.

My view is that the economy has muddled along because Washington hasn’t addressed fundamental structural challenges that are holding back risk-taking, investment and job creation.

One of these challenges is making sure we have secure, reliable and affordable energy. High fuel prices drive up the costs of producing goods and services, which reduces the resources employers can set aside for hiring.

Production of oil and gas from shale rock in Ohio and across the country has done a lot to stabilize energy costs for manufacturers, as well as create jobs in steel and other affiliated industries. I believe we need a smart national energy policy that includes more production of domestic energy. But while we produce more, we should also use less. And the smart way to use less is through efficiency.

Energy efficiency is about finding sensible ways to reduce consumption, saving money that instead can go to other more productive investments that create jobs.

But there’s good news: We have commonsense, bipartisan legislation that will reduce barriers for businesses, homeowners and consumers to implement existing energy efficient technologies.

It’s S. 1000, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, which I’ve coauthored with Sen. Jeanne

Shaheen of New Hampshire.

S. 1000 cleared the Energy and Natural Resources Committee in July 2011 on a bipartisan, 18-3 basis. In the House of Representatives, there’s now similar legislation, the Smart Energy Act from Reps. Charlie Bass (R-NH) and Jim Matheson (D-UT).

Many companies in Ohio have worked with us on S. 1000. One is Owens Corning in Toledo, which is creating insulation tech-

tating upgrades that reduce their energy use, bringing down what’s now reported by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) as a 20 percent premium to do business in the United States.

Our bill also requires the federal government, the biggest single energy user in the country, to increase energy efficiency by adopting power-saving and advanced metering technologies. An additional commonsense provision allows federal agencies to use existing funds to U.S. Senator make new federal buildings more energy effiRob Portman cient.

(R) If S. 1000 is enacted, by 2030 energy savings nationwide could equal up to 1.9 quadrillion BTUs, the equivalent of nologies to increase the the total energy use of the energy efficiency of build- State of Missouri. Looking ings. at the short term, by 2020 Another is Johnson savings could equal 500 Controls, which employs trillion BTUs, the equivanearly 2,000 Ohioans at lent of taking millions of many locations across our homes off the grid. state. They want to use the In April, the U.S. new legislation to expand Chamber of Commerce their business making endorsed S. 1000, calling it commercial office space “a smart, practical, bipartimore energy efficient. san bill that would boost S. 1000 imposes no competitiveness and create new costs on taxpayers. jobs by increasing the Instead, it utilizes existing adoption of energy effiefficiency authorizations at cient technologies.” the Department of Energy Then last month, NAM to create incentives – not endorsed the bill, writing federal mandates. that it “would positively The bill provides new impact manufacturing and consistency and certainty construction jobs and for updating voluntary increase the energy securibuilding codes. This is ty of the United States by needed as buildings now reducing overall energy consume 72 percent of the consumption.” nation’s electricity. By These two groups have 2030, the savings from joined about 250 other more efficient building businesses and associacodes could save $20 bil- tions supporting the bill. lion annually. That’s a lot All of them see S. 1000 as of money that could go to the one opportunity job-creating investment.

Congress has to get someS. 1000 will help man- thing big and permanent ufacturers increase their done this year on energy. competitiveness by facili- That’s why they’re calling on Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Financial Advisor (R-KY) to take up this important legislation as 481 Tucker Dr soon as possible.

P.O. Box 218 Energy efficiency is a Maysville, KY 41056 commonsense, bipartisan way to cut our dependency Bus. 606-759-9910 on foreign energy, save Fax 877-516-3173 www.edwardjones.com money and free up capital Cell 937-725-0417 to invest in job creation. ronald.lynch@edwardjones.com Let’s move on S. 1000.

Ronald B Lynch

State Representative Terry Johnson (RMcDermott) has announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 495, legislation that authorizes the automatic validity in Ohio of a concealed handgun license issued by another state as long as that jurisdiction recognizes Ohio’s license without the need for a reciprocity agreement.

Current law requires the Attorney General to negotiate reciprocity agreements with other states if the other state had eligibility requirements similar to Ohio’s licensure requirements. H.B. 495 will eliminate that requirement, and instead authorizes the Attorney General to determine if another state automatically recognizes Ohio concealed carry licenses without written reciprocity agreements.

In addition to clarifying reciprocity across state lines, this legislation updates the definition of a loaded gun in an automobile to reflect that a magazine containing ammunition must be inserted in the

nates the demonstrated competency requirement for a CCW license renewal, instead only requiring applicants to provide proof of training to renew.

“This I’m very pleased to see this common sense reform bill pass the House,” said Rep. Guest Column Johnson. “Infringing on State even one of our rights Representative granted to us by the Terry Johnson Constitution is unacR-Ohio ceptable. If you sacrifice one, you might as well sacrifice them all.

This bill takes away firearm for the gun to be unnecessary laws that edo considered loaded. nothing more than put lawCurrently, a gun is consid- abiding citizens at risk of ered loaded if both the gun accidental felonies. With and a loaded clip or speed this bill, concealed handloader are in a vehicle gun licenses will work like together. The bill will driver’s licenses, and I look change the definition so forward to seeing it enacted that the gun is not consid- into law.” ered loaded unless the House Bill 495 passed speed loader or clip is by a vote of 57-26 and will inserted into the firearm. now be sent to the Senate Furthermore, the bill elimi- for further consideration.

House Passage of Scrap Metal Legislation State Representative Danny Bubp (R-West Union) announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 193, which makes changes to the law governing scrap metal dealers and bulk merchandise dealers.

Specifically, Senate Bill 193 would amend sections of the Ohio Revised Code to ensure that scrap metal dealers and bulk merchandise dealers maintain an accurate log of containers purchased or received for a minimum period of one year after the date the dealer purchased or received the containers.

Under this new bill, scrap metal dealers must take a photograph of each article purchased or received by the dealer and of each person who sells or otherwise gives the dealer the article to pro-

tect from scrap metal theft.

Furthermore, it prohibits a scrap dealer from purchasing or receiving an article from a person who refuses to allow the dealer to take the required photograph.

“According to informa-

Although scrap metal theft is a difficult crime to combat, Senate Bill 193 will aid law enforcement in combating the problem.”

With this legislation, if the dealer does not follow the proper procedures for purchasing or receiving scrap metal the dealer is GUEST COLUMN guilty of a third degree R e p r e s e n t a t i v e misdemeanor. If a dealer does not follow the propDanny Bubp er procedures, the dealer R-Ohio is guilty of a third degree m i s d e m e a n o r.

Furthermore, if the dealer violates the photograph requirements more tion on metal theft insurance than twice or fails to comply claims given by the National with other provisions of the Insurance Crime Bureau, law two or more times, the Ohio leads the nation in dealer is guilty of a first scrap metal theft,” said degree misdemeanor.

Representative Bubp.

Senate Bill 193, which “Criminals turn to scrap passed both the Senate and metal theft for fast cash House Chambers, will now often to buy drugs, vandaliz- be sent to Governor Kasich ing property in the process. for his signature.

May Filing Figures for New Businesses

Contacting your government Auditor David Gifford 544-2364 Clerk of Courts Gary Gardner 544-2344 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 Sheriff Kimmy Ray Rogers 544-2314 Treasurer Lisa A. Newman 544-2317 Judge – Court of Common Pleas Brett Spencer 544-2921

County Court Judge Alan W. Foster 544-5251 Member of Congress Second District – Ohio Jean Schmidt 740-354-1440 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 State Representative Danny R. Bubp 88th House District 614-644-6034 State Representative Dr. Terry Johnson 89th House District (614) 466-2124

Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced that 7,687 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in May. These numbers are up compared to May 2011, in which 7,304 new entities filed with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State’s office has assisted with 39,252 new business filings to date in 2012 (JanuaryMay). This is a slight increase from the same time period last year, in which there were 37,157 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 GUEST COLUMN Secretary State John Husted R-Ohio

a business in Ohio. While recognizing 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 how to improve the state’s overall climate for business.

New business filings are classified as forms filed with the Ohio Secretary of State that declare the forof mation 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.

FLING BARN PRESENTS COUNTRY DUO MARTIN - RAMEY JUNE 30 Nashville recording artists MARTIN - RAMEY ( www.martinramey.com ) will be appearing at The Fling Barn, south of Hillsboro, Saturday evening, June.

Greenfield, native Brad Martin and John Ramey hit big in 2010 with " Twisted " and their version of Cheap Trick's " I Want You to Want Me " , released on the Curb label. Brad and John are both prolific songwriters and top notch musicians whose hard edge country - rock sound features their excellent harmonies, often reminiscent of the Everly Brothers. Recently, Martin - Ramey have returned to the studio to begin work on their next Curb release.

Slow & Low Bar-B-Que begins serving at 7:00 p.m. music at 8:00 p.m.

Admission to this special show is $25.00 in advance or $30.00 at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at Academy Pet Hospital, 1440 North High St, Hillsboro or Joe's Party Shop in Greenfield or call 937-393-2500.

The Fling Barn is located at 8205 West Berrysville Road, Hillsboro, 937-393-8200 visit our website at www.FlingBarn.com

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Local Government Manchester Village Council Adams County Criminal and Traffic Disposition Report The Council of the Village of Manchester met in regular session at the Community Building on Tuesday, May 15.

Roll call showed Christine Henderson, Brian Church, Cody Wagner, Robert Hilderbrand and Roy Carpenter all present. Motion made by Hildebrand and seconded by Wagner to excuse Mike Phipps from the meeting. Motion carried.

The Mayor asked Skip Wagner to lead the Pledge to the Flag.

A brief moment of silence was held in honor of Chief Troutman.

The minutes of the May 1, 2012, were not read aloud because council received them prior to meeting. Motion was made to approve the minutes by Church and seconded

by Hildebrand. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion passed.

Evelyn Jones asked if the curbs in Manchester can be cleaned up. Mayor Jolly addressed this issue as well as councilman Hildebrand that there would be summer help due to a work program and hopefully would have help in doing the clean-up. The question was asked to the Street Commissioner about mowing grass. The street commissioner said that the property would have to be cited.

Teresa Blythe asked Mayor Jolly if they had appointed people to the committee for the Woolard Property. Mayor Jolly said that with the Chief passing away he had not had a chance to appoint a committee but would do so at the next meeting.

Kim Jones said that the Neighborhood Association had its first meeting and had set a face book page. Jones thought that zoning issues should be looked at due to business properties needing to be cleaned up. Jones also reported that the cub scouts are planning projects for movie night.

Crystal Walker spoke about the bike show in the Village. She said that the bikers who put on show behaved badly. She would like the Village to be like Ripley.

Village needs to look outside the village for examples for the Village to follow. The people need to make an investment in the Village.

Carpenter said that it is nice to see such community involvement at council meetings.

The mayor reported that he is working with Holly Johnson at the Adams County Economic Development Office to seek money in demolition of some of those properties.

Mayor Jolly also commented on how emotional of a week it has been with the loss of Chief Troutman. Jolly has appointed Jeff Bowling as acting chief on a trial basis.

The Street Commissioner reported that they caught the guy who damaged signs and he is to make restitution by June 4, 2012.

There will be an ice cream social and auction on June 9, 2012 at the community building. The benefit is to help Christine Troutman to pay for Chief Troutman’s funeral.

Christine Henderson reported that family movie night is Friday May 18, 2012 and will start between 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. A projector screen was donated by Evelyn Politt in memory of her husband and son. Henderson would also like to see docks to be in by Memorial Day weekend. The Street commissioner said it would be done if the weather cooperates.

Wagner would like to thank everyone for their support with the passing of Chief Troutman. He would also like to thank the officers for all the extra hours they have put in due to the Chiefs passing.

Hildebrand would like to look at having permits purchased for any events. He would also like to look about

having rubber put in at the park for playgrounds.

Hildebrand also reported that the Village will be participating with the county summer youth program and will be having workers from there working in the Village this summer with no charge to the Village.

Carpenter reported that there will be a Memorial Ride and an ice cream social for Bruce Troutman.

Carpenter also reported that he has planning and zoning material to look at and would be happy to share with others.

There is a drainage problem on Wilson south of 52 that are being looked at.

Henderson wanted to remind everyone about the Community Yard Sale June 1st and 2nd.

Motion made by Hildebrand and seconded by Wagner to go into executive session due to fire personnel at 7:55 p.m.

Motion made by Church and seconded by Wagner to come out of executive session at 8:20 p.m.

Motion made by Church and seconded by Hildebrand to pass the second Reading of the Bicycle Ordinance 201202. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried.

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

Mayor Jolly reported that the River Sweep, Memorial Ride, and Ice Cream Social is coming up.

Terry Himes spoke on behalf of the Veterans Club about the flag protocol after Troutman’s death.

There was a discussion between Himes and Mayor Jolly over the incident.

A motion to adjourn was made by Wagner and seconded by Church. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea.

Motion carried.

Judge Alan Foster Evan C. Huffine, Richmond, IN, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Derrick S. Braden, Owenton, KY, 72/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

James M. Malone, Covington, KY, 70/60, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Jesse Lee Tabor, Seaman, Theft, Fine $250.00, Court Cost $124.00, 2 Years of Community Control, 1st 6 months Intensive Supervised Probation, To Live At 1151 Centennary Rd, Weekly Drug Screens.

Jesse Lee Tabor, Seaman, DUS/Non Compl, Court Cost $292.00.

Lois Taylor, Manchester, Grand Theft, Dismissed Without Prejudice, This Matter Will Be Presented To The Adams County Grand Jury.

Heather Grooms, West Union, Disorderly Conduct, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $89.00.

Donnison Evans, West Union, Felon/Assault, Bound Over To The Grand Jury Of This County, The State Of Ohio, For Appropriate Proceedings According To Law. Bond: $50,000.00 Cash/Surety.

Andrew C. Combs, Butler, KY, Unsecure Load, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Richard N. Englerth, Chicago, IL, 78/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Tammy A. McClure, Hillsboro, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine

$30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Janice C. Jones, Columbus, 72/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Subhasish Mukherjee, Mason, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Rosanne M. Wurster, West Chester, OH, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Benjamin C. Frazier, Grayson, KY, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Murielle Browez, Stout, 70/60, Fine $22,00, Court Cost, $74.00.

Cathy Sawyers, Edgewood, KY, ACDA, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Rebecca A. Gall, Seaman, 69/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Daniel Mills, Peebles, Intimidate/Vict, Court Cost $122.00, 2 Years Of Community Control, No Contact Or Communication With Kristy Law, 36 Hours Of Community Service Before 8/1/12.

Randy L. Smith, Peebles, Disorder/Intoxi, Fine $150.00, Court Cost $64.00.

Derek H. Smith, Peebles, Disorder/Intoxi, Fine $150.00, Court Cost $64.00.

Jason E. Cornwell, Mooresville, IN, Park/ Public Hwy, Fine $55.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Rachel N. Barnhill, Anlhorage, Ak, 72/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Steven L. Jones, Washington, OH, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

John E. Young II,

Seaman, Fail Stop Sign, Court Cost $74.00, No Points By Judge Alan W. Foster.

Ryan J. Ketcham, Indianapolis, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Dennis P. Strother, Cincinnati, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Rebecca L. Robinson, Peebles, 72/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Tyler D. Fields, Manchester, 68/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Angela H. Wiseman, Milton, WV, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Shirley Stapleton, West Union, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Buffy E. Clifford, West Union, Fail Control, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Lance Smith, Peebles, Disorder/Intoxi, Fine $150.00, Court Cost $64.00.

Micheal L. McCarty, West Union, Seat Belt/DR, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Andrew A. Bear, West Union, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Jason N. Madden II, Winchester, 75/55, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Patsy E. Cooper, Seaman, Stop Sign, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Berlin E. Hayslip II, Lynx, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Darvin D. Donahue Jr, West Union, Viol Brake Req, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

The Manchester Fire Department performed an exercise in Auto Extrication on Monday, June 11 at their department. The exercise is part of the continuing education hours for the firefighters.

Auto Extrication is the process of removing a vehicle from around a person who has been involved in a motor vehicle accident, when conventional means of exit are impossible or unadvisable. A delicate approach is needed to minimize injury to the victim during the extrication. This operation is typically accomplished by

using chocks and bracing for stabilization along with hydraulic tools, including the Jaws of Life.

The Hydraulic rescue tools are used by emergency rescue personnel to assist vehicle extrication of crash victims, as well as other rescues from small spaces.

These tools include cutters, spreaders, door busters and rams. The Jaws of Life was first used in 1963 as a tool to free race car drivers from their vehicles after accidents.

The department spends the majority of their time training during their meetings twice a month.

MFD Performs Auto Extrication

Manchester Mayor's Court Bench Warrants The Manchester Mayor's Court has a total of 123 open Bench Warrants that total in the amount of $126,558.00.

The following is a list of individuals that are being sought: Manchester Jamie L. Adkins Anita Allen (3) Tiffany Applegate Jason Barr Jason A. Barr (2) Tonya M. Berndt Bryan Bishop Robert W. Bolar Ricky J. Brown Derek Brumley William C. Brumley Melissa G. Burke (2) Dennis Baldwin Jeremy R. Baldwin Chad E. Bradford Emery Cook Thomas Cook Patricia Countryman George R. Cuneo (2) Anita Day Jonathon Day (2) David Deatley Jr. John Ennis (3) Brandy Francis Rickey L. Francis Amy L. Grundy Jonathon Holsinger Joshua Horner (2) Tonya K. Hostetler Brian T. Hughes Joshua Jones (2) Paula N. Lamb Jamie Lewis (2) Kyle W. Lewis Brittnie D. McCain Jonathon McCann Timothy McKee Arthur D. Moman Toby Myers (2) Joseph D. Nesbit Ellen L. Newman

Jason Perry Lowell E. Phelps LeAnn Pothorst Robert J. Preston Rocky J. Prudin Lora L. Purdin Clint T. Richmond Pete C. Rigdon James T. Shoemaker Stephen A. Self John Shelton Jonathon L. Shelton Sharon Sites Terry Smith Jr. Temple Stephenson David Taylor Jerod Thacker (2) Breeze E. Thomas Shane Varney Michael H. Vires Mitch Winkelbach Jennifer Wortman Michael A. Yates Maleah R. Yazell Bobby Young (2) West Union Bryan Bradford Jeffrey D. Burgess (2) Christopher Conn Terri Harmon Leslie McKenzie Aaron Scott Anthony Walker Christian Walls Ray Hisey, Peebles Joshua Jones, Seaman Nicholas E. Dawson, Winchester Derick Evans, Winchester Out of County Jami Hart, Aberdeen Robert Mowen, Aberdeen Donna Young, Ripley Nicole R. Wilson, Georgetown Ashley L. McFarland, Otway Beverly D. Johnson, New Boston

Blake C. Burchett, Portsmouth Tracey L. Barker, Hillsboro Jarred Miller, Amelia Robert D. Culbreth, Batavia Chris Chambers, Cincinnati Charles Blizzard, Cincinnati Robert J. Shelton, Cincinnati Johnny D. Montgomery, Wheelersburg Jonathon Breeze, Gerneva (2) Out of State Larry M. Oakley, Jeffersonville, Ky. William Barcy, Flemingsburg, Ky. Richard Booker, Maysville, Ky. Malcome Elliott, Maysville, Ky. (2) Theodre Hurt, Maysville, Ky. Theadesa Mowen, Maysville, Ky. Brian Taylor, Maysville, Ky. Kent Wright, Maysville, Ky. Alisha D. Lattimore, Cold Springs, Ky. William Hunt Jr., Wurtland, Ky. Roger D. Applegate Jr., Tollesboro, Ky. Tobias E. Gullette, Elizabeth City, N.C. Stephanie Carperos, Arapohoe, N.C.

NOTICE

Ordinance 2012-5 amending ordinance 2008-16 Policies and Procedures Handbook - Bereavement and declaring an emergency. The remainder of this ordinance may be viewed or copy obtained at the Village Clerk's Office at 33 Logans Lane, West Union, Oh. 45693.

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John Chamblin 937-544-3595 Sealed Bids Being Accepted

by Village of West Union for South Street Property The below described real estate shall be sold by the Village of West Union in accordance with Section721.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Village of West Union is accepting “Sealed Bids” on two parcels of real property located on South Street, Cherry Street and Market Street in the Village of West Union.

Parcel I contains 3.763 acres, more or less. (Legal description available at the West Union Village Clerks Office or the Adams County Recorders Office.)

Parcel II contains 0.87 acres as described below.

(Legal description available at the West Union Village Clerks Office or the Adams County Recorders Office.)

Bids must be credible and comparable to current real estate values, based on land use and purpose. Any and all bids can be rejected by the West Union Village Council without discourse.

“Sealed Bids” must be received by or before noon (12:00) July 6, 2012. Bids will be opened by the Mayor and Village Council at its regularly scheduled meeting July 10, 2012. Awarded bidder will be notified in person, by telephone or by US mail in a timely fashion.

Bids must be submitted in person or by US Mail to the Village of West Union Clerk, P.O. Box 395, 33 Logan’s Lane, West Union, Ohio 45693.

The Informer - Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 7

Local Government

Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wayne Township Community Building located in Cherry Fork with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Justin Cooper, and Roger Rhonemus.

Clerk Diane Ward was also present. Others present were as follows: Wayne Township Trustees Thomas Downing, Larry Purdin, and Jimmy Tadlock, Wayne Township Fire Chief Mark Erwin and Fireman Jason Work.

The meeting commenced with the pledge of allegiance led by Wayne Township Trustee Thomas Downing.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded

by Justin Cooper to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Justin

Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the bills. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to establish Fund 544 Poplar Grove Landslide and correlating revenue and appropriation codes upon the request of Engineer David Hook. Vote: All yeas.

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

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded

by Justin Cooper to approve the sick leave donation between EMS employees upon the recommendation of EMS Director Etta Sparks. Vote: All yeas.

The board held a discussion with Wayne Township Trustees and discussed the CDBG funding

for FY 2012 with the infrastructure projects taking priority.

Wayne Township’s project was not funded. The board complimented Wayne Township on how well attended and nice the Memorial Day services were at the Cherry Fork Cemetery. The cemetery grounds were in great condition.

The board thanked them for allowing the board to meet in the community building. Fire Chief Mark Erwin invited the board to the pork tenderloin/ rib eye fund raiser for the fire department on June 30th @ 4:00 p.m.

Donnie Swayne discussed the improvements at the 9-1-1 Dispatch and informed Mr. Erwin that the project should be completed by the end of the year. Mr. Swayne also informed him that the 9-11 Dispatch will be shut down temporarily on 6-1312 for minor repairs.

Ohio Public Defender

Attorney Glen (T.J).Jones met with the board to discuss the Indigent Defense agreement.

Facilities Director Sally Hayslip and 9-1-1 Director Donnie Swayne met with the board to discuss the Energy Efficiency improvements loan and vehicle purchases.

Engineer David Hook met with the board to discuss the Annual Road report and the Ohio Public Works Request to Proceed for the Poplar Grove Road Landslide project.

The Annual Report of County Highway & Bridge Conditions for 2012 was submitted and Engineer David Hook reviewed the following with the board: record rainfall levels/damages, highway condition assessment scores, work completed in 2011, proposed work for 2012, bridges – inventory, ratings, load limits, and conditions, future bridge work.

Wayne Township Trustees expressed their appreciation for the new bridge on Coon Hill Road.

Mr. Hook discussed the cost of blacktop and combining projects with other townships for paving roadways.

The board complimented the engineers department for what has been done to the county roadways.

Mr. Hook then discussed the damages to the Harshaville Bridge by a car hauler last week.

The repairs have not yet commenced for the renovation of the bridge, so the recent damages by the car hauler will not have much of an effect on the project.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the Ohio Public Works Request to Proceed for the Poplar Grove Road Landslide project #CU54N upon the recommendation

of Engineer David Hook.

Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to establish July 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. for the 2013 County Tax Budget Hearing for next succeeding fiscal year ending December 31, 2013. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded

by Brian Baldridge to approve the JFS/Tri-State Security maintenance agreement for monitoring and security of the JFS building upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the JFS/Daniel’s HVAC, LLC for HVAC maintenance/repair agreement upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton.

Vote: All yeas.

Continued on page 8

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HOMES FOR SALE HOMES

f/p, all new windows, large covered porch, 2-car garage.

Home is in great condition. $92,900.

R19 – WEST UNION – 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding, 1915 SF living area, 3+ BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. & nat. gas heat, C/A, covered front porch. $69,900.

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.

R21 – WINCHESTER – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING - 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, 2car garage, covered front porch, concrete patio, extra lot with water & sewage. $89,900 – MAKE OFFER.

R1 – SEAMAN - Brick home featuring 2660 SF living area, 2+ BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, storage room, elec. heat, A/C, 2-car att. garage, front porch, large back porch, large fenced back yard, mother-in-law suite has 1 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen & dining room. $89,900.

H5 – WEST UNION – 2 acres +/-with 1997 Palm Harbor DW, 1647 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, new gas furnace, C/A, county water, 2-car att. garage, 15x40 barn, beautiful setting on dead end road. $139,000.

H7 – WINCHESTER – 2 acres with 2-story vinyl sided home, 1072 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. heat, 2 A/C, county water, all new windows, 3-car garage, shed. Home has been remodeled in past 5 years, very private. $110,000.

R29 - PEEBLES - Exceptionally nice 3 BR home in Peebles. 1144 SF of living space. Home sets on nice lot with a big backyard. 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!

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, 2car garage, garden spot. $89,000.

H9 – WEST UNION – 1.32 acres with 14x70 mobile home in 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. PRICE REDUCED TO $39,900.

H11 – BLUE CREEK – DW with block foundation & 2story 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.

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.

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

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. PRICE REDUCED TO $54,000.

H20 - NEW LISTING - BLUE CREEK - 3.756 acres with vinyl sided frame home, 2520 SF living area, 3 BR with large master suite added in 2009, 2 1/2 baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with new appliances, dining room, lots of closets, large storage area, elec. heat pump, C/A, Anderson windows, 3-car garage, large front porch. $149,900.

R23 - MANCHESTER - Frame home with vinyl siding, 624 SF living area, 1 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with pantry, all appliances, elec. heat, A/C, 1-car garage, front & back porches, nice starter or retirement home, very neat. $34,900. MAKE OFFER.

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 – 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.

wildlife, would make very nice weekend getaway or spot to build new home. PRICE REDUCED TO $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+

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.

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.

PRICE REDUCED TO $19,900.

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.

HOMES WITH ACREAGE

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.

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.

H13 - WEST UNION - Frame home with vinyl siding on 12.33 acres, 2160 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, nat. gas furnace, C/A, gas F/P, 2 garages, 48x36 barn. PRICED TO SELL AT $90,000.

H17 – WEST UNION – 10.188 acres, cabin with electric & county water, outhouse, very nice location, lots of

H41 – PEEBLES – 5 acres with 2005 modular home, 2025 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, extralarge kitchen with bar area, lots of counter space, appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, shed, security system. $99,900.

H45 – 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.

FARMS - BUILDING LOTS - VACANT LAND - BUSINESS FARMS 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. 3car 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 – 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.

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 $149,900.

F11 - PEEBLES - 14.349 acre mini farm with 2160 SF frame home with vinyl siding, partial basement, 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, elec. heat pump, C/A, wood stove, county water + cistern, 60x80 barn with 5 horse stalls, 80x20 implement shed, corn crib, creek, stocked pond. $189,000.

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.

F15 - PEEBLES - 71.539 wooded acres with lots of big cedar trees and some timber, 2 campers, county water, septic system & electric on property. $189,900.

creeks, nice camping spot with creek & trees, great views, corn & wheat base. Great for horseback riding, ATV’s, hunting, camping. $247,900.

BUILDING LOTS

V3 – RARDEN – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING – 13.55 wooded acres, good for hunting/recreation. $29,900.

L1 – SEAMAN - .373 acre lot with water and septic. $7500.

L3 – CHERRY FORK - .28 acre corner lot located at the intersection on 2 state highways with water & septic. PRICE REDUCED TO $9,999.

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

L11 - WEST UNION - Building lot conveniently located with all utilities available. $10,000.

L13 - SEAMAN - 2 town lots with all utilities available. $8,995.

L15 – PEEBLES – 0.165 acre lot with old home that needs tore down, all utilities available. $14,900 – MAKE OFFER. VACANT LAND V1 – PEEBLES – 100 mostly level acres (62 tillable) with 2

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.

V11 – MANCHESTER – 4.004 acres with water tap, woods, electric available, lots of wildlife. $12,000.

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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Adams County Commissioners It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the JFS/Maximus, Inc. Quarterly Information Consolidation System Plus software maintenance agreement upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the JFS/Cross Management Consulting Services, Inc. agreement upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the JFS/The Counseling Center, Inc. for non-emergency transportation services to Medicaid eligible clients for the Adams County Outpatient Program upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the JFS/Cummins Bridgeway, LLC generator maintenance agreement upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the FAA Airfield Lighting Rehabilitation grant 3-390112-0811 reimbursement pay request #6 in the amount of $158,023.00. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the Community Development Block Grant/Adams County Shelter for the Homeless, Inc. services agreement upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the Community Development Block Grant Adams Brown Counties Economic Opportunities, Inc. Meals on Wheels services agreement upon the

recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the Norfolk & Southern Railroad property acquisition in the amount of $5,250.00 for the Jaybird Road Project upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the Wells Fargo, N.A. property donation agreement for real property located at 18455 S.R. 41, West Union, Ohio to the Adams County Commissioners upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the OWDA Payment Requests #15 for URS in the amount of $1,863.71 and #16 for Distel Construction in the amount of $398,275.56 upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the Ohio Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office resolution to participate in the Moving Ohio Forward Grant Program. Vote: All yeas.

E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson met with the board to discuss the Jaybird Road Project, Barnes Sewer Phase II, and an equipment policy.

Trustee Thomas Downing discussed the Wayne Township Zoning and how it has proven advantageous for the township.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. Vote: All yeas.

Adams County Land Transfers John and Bertha Nehus, Margaret Sears Chinn, Shirley L. Chinn, Kathryn E. Minton Rice and Lester Rice to Terry Riddell, 0.91 acres, Tiffin Twp., $3,000.

Jerry W. Glenn to Richard A. and Helen L. Glenn, 5.442 acres, Scott Twp., $5,000.

Gladys Zimerman and Gladys Copas to Tory B. Peterson, Manchester Village, $75,000.

Afnoco LLC to Michael A. and Cecilia S. Jackson, 8.033 acres, Liberty Twp., $24,900.

Jason J. and Holly Nehus to Jeffrey Nehus, 1.00 acres, Tiffin Twp., $1,125.

Wesley W. and Donna

Young to Levi H. and Rebecca E. Tolle, 5.007 acres, Oliver Twp., $30,100.

Dennis D., Linda Jane, Jerry Ellis and Joyce I. Ward to Jerry Ellis and Joyce I. Ward, 36.315 acres, Franklin Twp., $60,000.

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Kenneth Tyler Lee, 22, of West Union and Sierra Elaine Schultz, 18, of Seaman.

James Troy McClanahan, 47, of West Union and Alexa Renee Breeze, 40, of Manchester.

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Quilting and Needle Arts

This week I volunteered at the Adams County Girl Scout Day Camp. The girls were awesome and lots of crafts and art projects were completed, everything from painted rocks to duct tape tulips to dyed shirts. While extremely hot, the girls managed to have a great week. This week the project is the tulip quilt block. The block is an adaption of a nine patch and can be set on point , with or without borders, sashes and set in any direction. This is a great pattern for baby quilts.

Mary Jane Campbell

Dear Miss Needles Q. Dear Miss Needles: Is it proper to mix 100% cotton with fabrics that are 50/50 cotton-poly blend? I have fabrics I like but they are different. Will it matter? Signed, Blue Quilter A. Dear Blue : It depends on the use, type of batting and type of project. It also matters if you are hand quilting. Cotton is easier to hand quilt than other types of fabrics. Also, shrinkage of fabric differs and can cause a lot of puckering and distortion of quilts if washed a lot. If

you are making a wall hanging or art that will never be - B> , C< E8, C. E?8E< 6 C> . 8E5 B88CAF One of the prettiest quilts I own was made from old scraps of a variety of fabrics.

It is pretty and utilitarian but will never win any quilt contests, but it is great to use when hauling furniture, picnicking or watching fireworks.

Q. Dear Miss Needles: Can you think of a way I can make a quilt by the 4th of July THIS YEAR? Signed, having a cook-out.

A. Dear Having: Take strips of patriotic fabrics and machine sew them onto a batting and quilt back. By the time all of the rows are added, you have a full quilt that was quilted at the same time it was machine pieced together.

Simply roll the quilt edges forward and sew down as a binding. Quick and easy.

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

Southern State Community College hB> EAC;CB> C< E?8> E7 AC> ?< C. 8> EB. < E< CB. > E;?> 8 for academic excellence for spring quarter 223 FE 6 E* CEC;? ?* ;CE+ 6 AE8, CE7 AC> ?< C. 8> list, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average while carrying a minimum of 12 academic credit hours. Those who B0, ?C%CE8, CE< CB. > E;?> 8EBACE+ # ;;/8?5 CE> 8# / dents who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0. = B5 C< E86 E8, CE7 AC> ?< C. 8> E;?> 8E+ A6 5 Adams County were: Jack Chalker and Tonya Piatt from Blue Creek; Megan Thomas from Latham; Kristopher Fite, Tyler Peterson and Marshall Spencer from Manchester; Caylah Baldwin, Dylan Brown, Emily Douglas, Brooke Dunn, Elizabeth Fernandez, Jessica Honeycutt, Sabrena Johnson, Caila Knauff, Mariah Phipps, Marissa Phipps, Heather Reed, Amanda Shiveley, Phyllis Unger and Joshua Wheeler from Peebles; Dewey Allen, Brandon Blythe, Buffie Chappius, Brooklynn Jefferson, Corey Pertuset and Jessica Porter from Seaman; Darryl Adkins, Matthew Copas, Jaycee Cox, Pamela Gibson, Krystin Hunter, Margaret King, Theressa Mangus, Emily Riley and Garrett Stevenson from West Union; Travis Baker, Terry Demlow, Adam Foster, LeAron Foster, Haylee Kendall, Shane Morrison, Marcia Pizzuto, Richard Purdin, Anthony Richendollar, Charity Hilgeman, Jordan Puckett, Bryan Bishop and Heather Stephenson from Winchester. = B5 C< E86 E8, CE< CB. > E;?> 8E- CAC:E 6 < ?C Anderson, Jordan Beasley, Megan Brown,

Peebles High School Honor Roll ALL A HONOR ROLL Grade 7 Jordan Crum, Jensen Daulton, Camron Gordley, Brittany Lloyd, Aubrey McFarland and Courtney Smart.

Hanson, Mariah Knauff, Joseph McElwee, Tiffany Parker, Hayley Rolfe, Tyler Ryan, William Shulaw, Sierra Stone, Kaitlyn Toller, Taylor Turner, Heath Unger, Noah Ward, Denver Willliams and Haley Yates.

Grade 8 Katherine Hillger, Kendall Kelley and Josey Scott.

Grade 9 Zachariah Arrasmith, Trae Cross, Mary Fernandez, Anthony Fisher, Jacob Fletcher, Cody Ireton, Jordan Renee Johnson, Beau Justice, Courtney McCane, Logan McCann, Steven Roberts, Hannah Rogers, Eric Schmitz, Madison Shoenleben, Ethan Smart, Savannah Smith, Alexandra Unger, Rodney Westheider, Breanna White

Grade 9 Emily Bauman, Starr Lewis, Annie McFarland, Jessica Shelton and Stephanee Whitley.

Grade 10 Morgan Brown, Cassie Francis, Brooke Justice, Spencer Kelley, Rachel Laxton, Katie McFarland and Alyson Puckett.

Grade 11 Taylor Brown, Haley Greene and Misty Richmond.

Grade 12 Ainsley Camp.

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A and B HONOR ROLL Grade 7 Brianna Baldwin, Kailyn Boyd, Shayla Brown, Katheryn Cora, Makayla Crothers, Paige Estes, Aaron Fletcher, Logan Gordley, Jacob Lightner, Sarah McFarland, Ethan Parrett, Gabrielle Rose, Teauna Shoemaker, Alanys Skaggs and Jessica Sowards.

Grade 8 Taylor Alexander, Jack Behr, Katheryn Benson, Dylan Clark, Allan Cluxton, Amanda Cole, Jase Conley, Breanna Demint, Staci Dinsmore, Corey

Grade 10 Brian Ayers, Amber Brown, Dallas Butler, Tyler Fenner, Pamela Hagenmaier, Brady Johnson, Breanna Lechner, Alexis Lennert, Sidney Pell, John Penn, Callie Ralston, Brandon Stratton and Chase Williams.

Grade 11 Trent Arey, Courtney Bowen, Jack Chalker, Ashton Clough, Lindsay Creech, Joshua Demint, Emily Douglas, Victoria Garrison, Tyler Gray, Amanda Higginbotham, Kayleigh Humphrey, Mason Johnson, Mariah Lloyd, Matthew McAdow, Alexandra McFarland, Tristen Phipps, Jonathan Pryor, Brian Schmitz, Anthony Seaman, Emilee Swayne and Samantha Woods.

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23rd Annual Olymic Youth Rally The 23rd Annual Olymic Youth Rally was held recently at the Northwest High School Gym. Participants were from Adams County, Minford, Otway and Waverly Bible rallies. The Olymic rally brings to a close a great year of quiz bowl and sword drill competition. We are very proud of all of the participants and their leaders for all of the hard work and dedication! There were 381 in attendance at the Olymic rally and attendance trophies were awarded to the top three churches.

The results follows: 1st Place Mt. Tabor 2nd Place Berean Baptist and 3rd Place Charity Freewill Baptist.

Primary Swords:

1st Charity Freewill Baptist - Landon Boston, Taylor Cunningham and Natalie Lykins.

2nd Union Hill Church Caitlin Mullins, Brett Ferguson, Kaylee Ferguson and Mason Lewis.

3rd Bethesda Christian Church Harmony Henneberger, Luke Remington and Shaunta Garman.

Junior Swords: 1st Berean Baptist Church - Allison Hickman, Abby Howard, Drew Stevens, Seth Stevens and kylie Vallandingham.

2nd Charity Freewill Baptist - Laken Boston and Logan Boston.

3rd Full Life Church Kaylan Dotson and Sierra Clark.

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3rd Swauger Valley Church - Gabby Brown and Justin Brown.

Junior Quiz: 1st Berean Baptist Church - Allison Hickman, Abby Howard, Drew Stevens, Seth Stevens and Kylie Vallandingham.

2nd Rehoboth Mission - Skye Hiles, Kaylee Scott, Hailey Wiltshire and Wyatt Chamberlin.

3rd Union Hill Church - Caitlin Mullins, Brett Ferguson and Kaylee Ferguson.

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EDUCATION West Union Elementary Honor Roll Farm Bureau awards Scholarships 4TH NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL GRADE 1 ALL “A”: Judah Akers, Baylee Bellamy, Jesse Dozier, Elizabeth Horn, Teslyn McClanahan, Zaylie Pettit, Clarinda Stapleton and Payton Stapleton.

GRADE 1 ALL “A&B”: Yasmine Abbott, Tanner Adkins, Cheyenne Allen, Leandre Arey, Alexis Blevins, Rheanna Boldman, Jackson Cooper, Destiney Davis, Olivia Delacruz, Taylor Dozier, Eshell Durden, Brooklyn Finfrock, Hannah Ford, Audriana Francis, Alicia Glenn, Mahaley Grooms, Mason Grooms, Colby Harover, Carley Hayslip, Tamara Holbrook, Cierra Horsley, Chloe Johnson, Georgie Kaiser, Carly Leonard, Charlie Littleton, Colin May, Gregory McCann, Ty McClanahan, Tye McKee, Gabriella Messer, Alyssa Nolan, Paden Parker, Braxton Richmond, Joseph Schulz, Tori Staggs, Ashlee Starnes, Connor Stephenson, Suzanna Sutterfield, Kaitlyn Vogler, Audrey Weakley, Aden Wilson, Maisy Yeager and Ian Young.

GRADE 2 ALL “A”: Cameron Campbell, Avery Condon, Haylee Davis, Braiden Dees, Chandler Evans, Zephan Frost, Lucy Gabbert, Harley Helterbridle, Hannah Hobbs, Jachin Irwin, Camriella Lewis, Cheyann Luschek, Delaney Melzer, Shelby Music, Molly Purcell, Taylor Staggs, Madison Taylor, Miranda Tumbleson and Aden Weeks.

GRADE 2 ALL “A&B: Annie Abbott, Hunter Baker, Kendall Barr, Jalynn Bennett, Rachel Carter, Dakota Caseltine, Kristen Cooley, Alexis Cruea, Kaitlyn Davis, Evan Edmisten, Brady Egnor, Ashley Evans, Josh Fenton, Makenzie Fischer, Kayden Francis, Clayton Gray, Austin Grooms, James Hess, Tatyana Kartashevich, Tristan

King, Dana Knauff, Gweneth Lunsford, Brianna Messer, Mackenzie Miller, Kylei Miller, Lexi Mullikin, Joy Nelms, Celina Nickell, Dakota Pell, Derrick Pell, Corey Rigdon, Alexa Rowe, DLillian Rutledge, Braxton Shoemaker, Madison Swearingen, Levi Taylor, Olivia Tolle, Curtis Yates, Ashlyn Yates, Amber Young and Heavenly Ziezulka.

GRADE 3 ALL “A”: Savannah Allen, Braxton Blanton, Haley Butcher, Grace Creamer, Braden Frost, Molly Fuller, Jordan Gibson, Emma Grooms, Jeremy Alex Grooms, Maci Shoemaker, Trevor Short, Mackenzie Silvia, Alyson Simpson, Lindsey Taylor and Brooklynn Tolle.

GRADE 3 ALL “A&B”: Ashton Barr, Draik Bevens, Ethan Boldman, Logan Carson, Kaden Chambers, Levi Cokonougher, Lacey Deskins, Abigail Grooms, Kendra Grooms, Noah Horn, Noah Howelett, Clayton Jones, Hayley Lewis, Jensen Long, Kaitlin Lute, Alexis Mason, Morgan Mason, Emily Mitchell, Lindsay Mullins, Levi Price, Tanner Purdin, Dayne Rainwater, Mariah Stephens, Kaylee Stevens, Brooklyn Steward, Alexis Sullender, Kyler Swords, Kaytlynn Thomas, Rylee Thompson, Makara Vice, Brayden Young.

GRADE 4 ALL “A”: Hannah Blythe, Shane Boldman, Kaitlyn Cooley, Jessica Frederick, Kaylee Godwin, Paishence Grim, Kristin Grooms, Brody Hazelbaker, Zane Kingsolver, Austen McCann, Raylen Musser, Alexis Phipps, Mercedes Pollitt, Kiersten Spires, Brycen Staten, Tori Young and Isaac Young.

GRADE 4 ALL “A&B”: Dezirae Abner, Casey Biggs, Brittney Boling, Chyane Brown, Lacey Brown, Makenzee Davis, Mali DeLaCruz, Raegan Faulkner, Madison

Fulton, Corbin Greene, Andrew Grooms, Devin Grooms, Abel Grover, Michaela Harding, Sophie Helms, Seth Howard, Dakota Jarvis, Eleanor Jarvis, Brittney Kelley, Angela Likens, Linda Lynch, Kristopher Mack, Grant McCarty, Presley McClanahan, Heather McKee, Makailai Newman, Colt Parker, Steven Runyan, Jeremy Thacker, Tritney Thiel, Shaina Trotter, Savannah Weakley, Aaron Whaley and Kaden Yates.

GRADE 5 ALL “A”: Houston Adkins, Alexis Allen, Jaycee Baldwin, Jacob Calvert, Conner Campbell, Alex Clark, Carson McFarland, Kathryn McNeilan, Josh Sentney, Harley Silvia and Marissa Spires.

GRADE 5 ALL “A&B”: Mackenzie Bickett, Chelsea Boldman, Johnathan Brewer, Brandan Cornell, Lindsey Daniel, Emily Davis, Landon Dees, Kim Frasher, Cameron Grooms, Dylan Grooms, Heidi Hunter, Naomi Jones, Lucy Kersey, Rivers Lewis, Bradley McCann, Nathan Music, Tanner Neal, Bethany Nesbit, Josie Parker, Jacob Pell, Donald Reilly, Ryan Rothwell, Kiersten Rowe, Andrew Sapp, Ethan Staggs, Mallory Tolle, Jazzmyn Unger and Heather Williams.

GRADE 6 ALL “A”: Michael Carson, Haley Daniels, Kaley Daniels, Lyndsay Day, Autumn Dozier, Jared Fenton, Molly Fields, Elijah Fuller, Braydan Gaffin, Matthew Grooms, Alaina Harover, Elijah McCarty, Blake Mowen, Shruti Nayak and Nathan Young.

GRADE 6 ALL “A&B”: Jackson Crask, Adam Fulton, Lanie Gibson, Kyle Gorman, Kelsea Hamilton, Hanna Hilterbrand, Savannah Holbrook, Cole May, Garrett McCann, Andrew McGraw, Sianna Mills, Dakota Nehus, Kaylee Welch and Taylor Williams.

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Amanda Morrison The Adams County Farm Bureau is pleased to award three $500 scholarships to the 2012 graduates. The recipients were Amanda Morrison, Jacqueline Shipley and Robyn Simpson.

Morrison, the daughter of Robert Morrison and Susan Shupert, is a graduate of Manchester High School. She will be attending Shawnee State University this fall where she will seek a degree in PreVeterinarian Medicine. Once she obtains her bachelor's degree, she plans to attend another graduate school in order to receive her Master's Degree in Veterinary Science.

Her long term plan is to become a veterinarian, specializing in small animals.

Shipley, the daughter of Timothy & Barbara Shipley, graduated from North Adams High School. She will be seeking a degree in Dental Hygiene at Shawnee State University this fall. After receiving her degree, she plans to work as a hygienist in a dental office.

Simpson, the daughter of Jeff & Patty Simpson, is almost a graduate of North Adams High School. Along with her diploma from North Adams, she received a Associate of Arts from Southern State Community College. This fall, she will continue her education at Northern Kentucky University so as to receive a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and con-

Robyn Simpson tinue to earn her Masters. She would like to work as a children's psychologist, preferably at Children's Hospital.

Adams County Farm Bureau congratulations these three young ladies and wish them much success in the future.

Manchester Sub D Girls Softball

Country Crew 4H The Country Crew 4H Club met Thursday, June 14, in Cherry Fork. The meeting was called to order and members recited the The Pleadge of Allegiance and The 4H Pledge. Members worked on their project books, made Ice-Cream-in-a-Bag for snack, all candy money has been turned in and at the June 28th meeting members will work on making two flower boxes to place at the fair grounds. Chad McDowell will be the guest speaker at the June 28th meeting. All members need to have project books completed by the June 28th meeting.

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The Manchester Sub D Girls Softball team played their Championship game Monday, June 25. The girls played all week-end and defeated Georgetown 11-4 Sunday, June 24. Details and pictures of the game will be in the Tuesday, July 3 Edition.

Adams County Country Club Men’s League Standings and Results for Week 8 The Men’s League at the Adams County Country Club held its 8TH week of competition for the 2012 season on June 20TH, 2012. This is the halfway point of the league. Below are the eighth 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 June 20th.

Championship Flight Standings 1. JUSTIN DEMINT 2. ROGER DILLON 3. BROCK CALDWELL 3. JIM WALLS 3. CHRIS HAROVER 3. DAVID PRYOR 7. LOY COOMER 8. BOBBY SCOTT 9. MICHAEL WALLS 10. LOGAN McINTOSH 10. ADAM CARROLL 12. STORM BOYD 12. AMMON MITCHELL 14. JIM MOORE

Points 51 49 43 43 43 43 42 40 36.5 36 36 34.5 34.5 30.5

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BARRY COPAS KEVIN GAFFIN BOB SMITH STAN SIDERS J.J. OSMAN VIC WARFE JOEL PEARON FELIX HAMILTON KEITH NEIGHBORS

Points 50.5 46.5 44.5 44 43 38 31.5 23.5 4.5

TOP 10 SCORES (Week of June 20TH) DAVID PRYOR CHRIS HAROVER LOY COOMER BOBBY SCOTT ADAM CARROLL LOGAN McINTOSH JIM WALLS JUSTIN DEMINT BOB SMITH ROGER DILLON STORM BOYD

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