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Local Man Dies, Wife Injured Man Shot.....Woman Arrested The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash. The crash occurred on Wednesday, May 30, at approximately 2:19 p.m. on Old Cincinnati Pike, in Liberty Township. A 2005 Cadillac, SRX operated by Richard Sheean, 76, of West Union, was traveling eastbound on Old Cincinnati Pike. Sheean became ill and traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.

The vehicle was also occupied by Sheean’s wife, Margaret Sheean. Both occupants were transported to the Adams County Regional Medical Center for treatment. Mr. Sheean was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Troopers report that seatbelts were in use by both occupants. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Adams County Woman Eludes Police in Kentucky of stopping behind him, she passed him and continued traveling north. Ellis initiated his emergency lights, but Bramel failed to acknowledge Ellis and continued from Jersey Ridge Road onto Germantown Road and then onto Kentucky 8, traveling west. Bramel didn't acknowledge posted signs that Kentucky 8 is closed due to construction work and proceeded through the work area, endangering Kentucky Department of Highways workers. After reaching the William Harsha Bridge, she turned her vehicle around in the middle of the road and started back to the Kentucky side. She exited the bridge and returned to Kentucky 8, traveling east toward Maysville. She was then pulled over and as a precaution Maysville Life Squad was called to the scene to assess Bramel if a medical condition existed.

Governor Signs Texting-While-Driving Ban into Ohio Law Governor John Kasich (R) signed a bill last week making Ohio the 39th state to ban texting while driving. The new law, which takes effect in 90 days, also bans drivers under the age of 18 from using any electronic device, whether to text, make a call or do anything else. Sponsored by Representatives Rex Damschroder (R) and Nancy J. Garland (D) prohibits driving a vehicle while writing, sending, or reading a text-based communication on a handheld electronic wireless communications device, such a violation is a secondary traffic offense; prohibits a juvenile from using, in any manner, an electronic wireless communications device while driving and to require driver education courses to include instruction in the dangers of texting while driving. The law is a primary offense for minors punishable by a $150 fine and 60day license suspension for a first offense and $300 fine and one-year suspension for repeat violations. For the first 60 days

Pictured is the scene being secured by the Peebles Fire Department until BCI arrived on scene.

On Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 10:10pm the Adams County Sheriff’s Office received 911 calls about a shooting taking place at 15 Shaker Run Rd. in Peebles, Franklin Dental Office. Witnesses reported a person was being shot in the parking lot. Deputies were dispatched to the scene and an ambulance was sent to the area. One of the 911 callers reported taking the victim in their car and moving him to a safe location as the shooter was still in the area. A description of the shooter and vehicle were broadcast to responding officers. Deputies arrived and located the victim who was identified as 55 year old Dr. James R. Franklin of Peebles. The victim is the owner of Franklin Dental Office which is where he was shot. Paramedics were allowed to enter the scene and tend to the victim who had multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the Adams County Regional Medical Center. An air ambulance from Air Evac out of Georgetown was dispatched to meet the ambulance at the hospital and the victim was

later flown to the University Hospital in Cincinnati. While on the scene deputies observed a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle drive by. The vehicle was again located on St. Rt. 32 near Lawshe Rd. by a Seaman Police Officer. The vehicle was later stopped in Lawshe and the suspect, 41 year old Pamela A. Franklin was shortly taken into custody without incident. The suspect is the wife of the victim. The details leading up to the shooting are not yet available. The shooting began in the couple’s car while they were parked in the parking lot of the business. The victim reportedly fled the vehicle and was shot again outside the car multiple times. The suspect was arrested and booked into the Adams County Jail on Felonious Assault charges. Formal charges are expected to be filed in the morning. The condition of the victim is unknown at the time of release.

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after the bill takes effect, drivers will be issued warnings instead of tickets. "When we call, we text and we drive, we endanger the lives of others," said Governor Kasich.

Adams-Brown Diabetes Education Coalition Goes to the Music City

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Pictured (L/R): Lavonne McCoy, RN, Diabetic Navigator, ACRMC; Sue Basta, RN, PhD, Project Director, Adams-Brown Creating Healthy Communities Program, HEALTH-UC & University of Cincinnati AHEC Program; Cheryl Phillips, RN, Manager, Southwest Regional Medical Center Home Care; Debbie Ryan, Adams County Coordinator, Adams County Creating Healthy Communities Program; and Phyllis Smith, RN, Southwest Regional Medical Center Home Care. The Adams-Brown Diabetes Education sessions included topics such as community Coalition (ABDEC) was well-represented at the mobilization, evidence-based programs for 2012 Appalachian Diabetes Coalitions physical activity, partnering with local food Celebrating Success Conference in Nashville, banks for diabetes prevention and control with Tennessee in late March. This year the Coalition uninsured people, and use of new communicasent five members to the Conference to share tion tools for Diabetes Coalitions. Several panel ideas with diabetes coalitions from several other presentations were also held throughout the Appalachian states and to gain additional knowl- three days so that each Diabetes Coalition edge and skills for community-based diabetes could present a success story. For the prevention and control. Traveling to the Music ABDEC, Debbie Ryan spoke about Adams City were Lavonne McCoy, Adams County County’s extensive worksite wellness chalRegional Medical Center; Sue Basta and lenges and Phyllis Smith discussed the Brown Debbie Ryan, HEALTH-UC & the University County Sugar Helpers and its monthly diaof Cincinnati AHEC Program and the Adams- betes support group. The Adams-Brown Diabetes Education Brown Creating Healthy Communities Program; and Cheryl Phillips and Phyllis Coalition began in 2003 and has members repSmith, both of the Southwest Regional Medical resenting almost 15 local organizations as well as individuals living with diabetes. Our vision Center Home Care. This three-day Conference is held annually is “diabetes education for all” and our mission and funded through the Appalachian Diabetes is to promote prevention and improved selfControl and Translation Project (ADCTP), management of diabetes through awareness which is managed by the Center for Rural and education. If you or your organization/group has the Health at Marshall University. The ABDEC team’s attendance was funded through its new interest and talent to help promote diabetes awareness, prevention, or management, please Together on Diabetes grant from the ADCTP. The Conference included an excellent consider joining the ABDEC. For more inforkeynote address by Dr. Ann Albright, Director mation about the ABDEC, you can contact of the Division of Diabetes Translation, Lavonne McCoy (in Adams County) at 937National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention 205-0212 or Cheryl Phillips (in Brown County) and Health Promotion at the CDC. “How-to” at 937-378-7153.

Pictured: Employees of the Ohio Missing Person's Unit orchestrated a balloon launch

with students from the Columbus Preparatory Academy to launch a balloon for each missing child in the state. The Ohio Missing Persons Unit, along with cent recovery rate of missing children in 2011. local law enforcement agencies, had a 98.4 perSee MISSING CHILDREN on page 2

American CancerSociety Relay ForLife of Adams County "Survivors Lap" Puts Face on Fight Against Cancer The annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Adams County is scheduled for June 8, at 6:00 PM through June 9, at 12:00 p.m. at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Relay For Life is a celebration of cancer survivorship and a fun way to raise the vital funds needed to help find a cure for cancer. The event will celebrate the lives of hundreds of local residents who have survived cancer, while offering the hope of finding a cure. Some 500 walkers are hoping to raise $45,000 to benefit the American Cancer Society. "The event will begin with the Survivors Lap where hundreds of cancer survivors and their caregivers will take a victory lap around the track. The involvement of local cancer survivors is proof of the progress that has been made in improving cancer survival rates and the quality of life following cancer treatment," said Meghan Clarke, Community Representative for the American Cancer Society. A candlelight ceremony also takes place to honor cancer survivors and remember those who lost the fight against this disease. The candle lighting will begin at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 8 and luminaria bags for the ceremony can be purchased at the event before 7:00 p.m. or online at RelayForLife.org/Adams County. Relay For Life is an overnight community event bringing together teams of families, friends, churches, neighborhoods and businesses – all with the same goal of conquering cancer. Teams of walkers keep a continuous presence

on the track throughout the night, walking in shifts to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. A full agenda of entertainment is planned, including music, team fundraising activities, fun theme laps and contests all night long including the Rejoice Cloggers, Zumba and a live auction at 8:00 p.m. Funds raised during Relay For Life help support the American Cancer Society’s mission of eliminating cancer by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature event and the most successful national fundraiser, is evolving into a worldwide movement to end cancer. For more information about the American Cancer Society, call 1-800-227-2345, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit cancer.org. The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping

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"Nunsense" Musical Coming, West Union Summerfest Begins This Week, Residents Warned of Identity and Banking Scams, The Beach Waterpark Fails to Deliver, Yates Sentenced, Blake Pharmacy re-opens in Manchester, ACRWD Receives Auditor of State Award and Ohio's Controlled Deer and Waterfowl Hunts Coming Soon.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Fredda Seaman, Ronald McCarty, Ralph William Kirker and Bertha Stone.

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An Adams County woman was arrested Thursday afternoon, May 31 near the William Harsha Bridge in Maysville, Kentucky after eluding police. Mary Bramel, 69, of Manchester, was arrested and charged with seven counts of first-degree wanton endangerment after allegedly failing to stop at a stop sign, driving through a posted construction zone and turning around in the middle of the William Harsha Bridge. According to authorities the series of events unfolded because, it appeared to have stemmed from an alleged attempted theft by Bramel at Wal-Mart. According to reports Bramel was traveling north on Jersey Ridge Road when she failed to stop at a stop sign at Forrest Hills Drive. Allegedly, when she approached the sign, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Officer Cory Ellis was stopped at the sign and instead

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"I am pleased that of the nearly 19,000 children reported missing in Ohio last year, Ohio's local officers and our Missing Person's Unit helped bring almost every child home," said Attorney General Mike DeWine. "When it comes to Ohio's children we must do everything possible to reunite kids with their parents or rightful guardians." The Attorney General's Office released its Missing Children Clearinghouse 2011 Annual Report, in conjunction with National Missing Children's Day last week. The clearinghouse documented 18,961 reports of missing children in Ohio in 2011: • Runaways – 11,720 • Lost, injured or otherwise missing – 7,138

• Family abductions – 81 • International family abductions – 7 • Non-family abductions – 3 Some children, including those who are recovered quickly or are the subject of frequent custody disputes, may not be included in the statistics. The majority of the 1.6 percent of children still missing at the end of 2011 are suspected runaways. The Ohio Missing Person's Unit, which operates the Ohio Children Missing Clearinghouse, was created by Attorney General DeWine in 2011 to better coordinate and convey information about services related to missing children. The unit is a division of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Right now, there are 734

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missing children in Ohio. The Attorney General and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children encourage parents to take 25 minutes to talk with their children about staying safe. • Make sure kids know how and when to use 911. • Remind children it's OK to say NO to anything that makes them feel scared or uncomfortable. • Teach children never to approach a vehicle unless accompanied by a trusted adult. • Instruct children to keep the door locked and not to open it to talk to anyone when they are home alone. • Teach kids that if anyone tries to grab them to kick, scream and make a scene.

West Union Summerfest Begins This Week Summer is here! One of the indicators that the hot sticky weather will be around for a few months is the annual West Union Summerfest. The event will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; June 7 through June 9. On Thursday, the opening ceremony will be held and the Queen's contest is scheduled for 6:30 pm. Later that evening, the Rejoice Cloggers will be on stage. On Friday, the Little Miss and Mister and Princess contest will take place. The Cantrell Family will perform at 6:30 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m., David James and the Gang will take the stage. On Saturday, June 11, the Baby show will be held and the parade will be held at 2:00 p.m. The Grand Marshal for the parade is local businesswoman Pat Wylie. At 4:00 p.m. that afternoon the famous "Man I Feel Like a Woman" contest will be held, followed by a bake sale. Hod Rod and the Fastlane will finish out the annual event beginning at 8:30 p.m.

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For a full schedule of events, pick-up a program guide at retail locations in West Union. The annual Summerfest, now in its 6th year, would appreciate additional community support. If you would like to set-up a booth or have questions, please contact Chief of Police Roy Stricklett at 937-798-0850.

Beach Waterpark Fails to Deliver "Nunsense" Musical Coming The Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Island and the Cincinnati Zoo. some extraordinary singers and dancers, several of whom are professionally trained. Beth Huntley, choral and general music teacher at West Union High School, sings the role of the slightly zany Sister Mary Amnesia; Cyndi Amen, star of several past productions and outstanding mezzo-soprano, plays the part of Sister Hubert; Elisha Porter, librarian at West Union High School and lifetime Adams County resident, sings Sister Robert Ann and Jennifer Griffis, a college theater performance major and now a West Union Elementary teacher, sings Sister Mary Leo. Splendid piano accompaniment is provided by Nancy Schneider, now known as Sister Mary Steinway. The show opens on Thursday, June 14 at 7:00 pm in West Union High School’s round room and continues there on Friday and Saturday also at 7:00 pm and closes on Sunday, June 17 at 3:00 pm. Tickets are an unbelievably low price for a live, big name musical. Reservations are strongly advised. Call Bonnie Harover at 937-544-2711 or 937-544-2825 evenings and weekends.

Residents Warned of Identity and Banking Scams Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that the Brown County Sheriff’s Office has recently received complaints of telephone scams, traditionally from a male caller with an accent, stating that he is with the victim’s insurance company and “needs to verify information such as name, address, age, etc. so that he can send out new medical cards.” The caller then asks the victim to reveal BANKING information in order to verify who they are

speaking with. Sheriff Wenninger says, “This scam to obtain banking information is of great concern. With the recent health care changes in the United States, many individuals may fall victim to this type of scam. I would like to remind individuals that anyone representing their insurance company will not need to ask you for your personal information such as address, date of birth and social security numbers, they will already have this informa-

tion on file. If you are ever in doubt on the legitimacy of a caller…never give out any personal information, especially BANKING information.” Anyone who has recently given this type of information should report it to their local law enforcement agency. “The best defense is to be aware of these predators and prevent becoming a victim by considering what you are going to say prior to saying it to someone over the telephone” says Sheriff Wenninger.

Yates Sentenced

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The Adams County Prosecutor's Office announced last week the sentencing of Rickey Yates, Jr, of West Union, for violating terms of community control. Yates had previously been convicted of Weapons Under Disability. Yates appeared in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas on May 16, and was sentenced to four years of incarceration in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. Adams County Prosecutor David Kelley would like to thank the Adams County Probation Department for their efforts that resulted in the successful disposition of this case.

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According to the Attorney General's lawsuit, the offers were not adequate substitutions, because they were not similar goods or services and they were not of equal or greater value to what the consumers ordered. Substitute offers must be acceptable to consumers. The lawsuit, filed in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, charges the waterpark's owners and operators—The Beach at Mason Limited Partnership, Water Parks, Inc. and Cabana Equities, Inc.—with violating the Failure to Deliver Rule under the Consumer Sales Practices Act. The lawsuit seeks consumer restitution, a permanent injunction and civil penalties. Attorney General DeWine encourages consumers who purchased 2012 passes to The Beach Waterpark to keep all documentation related to the purchase and to file a with his office at complaint www.OhioAttorney General.gov or call 800-282-0515.

Blake Pharmacy re-opens in Manchester The many Manchester customers of Blake Pharmacy in Manchester will once again have the convenience of a local pharmacy. Owner C. Robert Blake said over the weekend that Blake Pharmacy in Manchester is open for business, only in a new temporary location. The pharmacy will temporarily be housed in the old Giovanni's Building located at 213 E. Main Street. "The State Board of Pharmacy had no problems with the move and we have moved all necessary fixtures and equipment to serve our customers", said Blake. Blake told The Informer last week that the temporary home of Blake Pharmacy was the old Duffy Pharmacy in the 1800's. The hours will remain the same, Monday through Friday from 10 am until 6:00 pm and on Saturday from 10 am until 1 pm. The Pharmacist in Charge will still be Blake's daughter, Kathleen D. Hill. The store will still carry over the counter products, vitamins, and pharmaceutical drugs. The Hallmark gift cards and gift items will we smaller in selection because of limited space. If you have

questions, please call the Manchester location of Blake Pharmacy, Inc. at 5493773.

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ACRWD Receives Auditor of State Award A recent financial audit of Adams County Regional Water District by the Auditor of State Dave Yost's office has returned a clean audit report. ACRWD's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award. “I credit this award to our Assistant General Manager, Judy Rogers, and the employees in the business office who work diligently to see that all financial matters within the office are handled properly. Judy is very organized and always prepared for the audit.” explains Rick Adamson, General Manager. The Auditor of State Award is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a "clean" audit report:

announced a lawsuit against the owners and operators of The Beach Waterpark in Mason. The lawsuit charges the waterpark with failure to deliver, a violation of Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act. "The Beach Waterpark took money from thousands of consumers and never delivered promised services. That's unacceptable," said DeWine. The Beach Waterpark was a water amusement park located at 2590 Waterpark Drive in Mason, where it operated for more than 27 years. Before the 2012 season began, the waterpark sold approximately 8,800 passes for the 2012 season. On March 9, The Beach Waterpark announced that it would not reopen for the 2012 season. After the announcement, hundreds of consumers filed complaints with the Ohio Attorney General's Office saying they wanted refunds. In lieu of refunds, the Beach Waterpark offered discounts and day passes to other local attractions, such as Kings

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Hunters can apply now Hunters wanting to participate in Ohio's fall controlled deer and waterfowl hunts have until July 31 to submit permit applications for a random drawing. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional hunting opportunities for Ohio’s hunting enthusiasts. All applicants, youth and adult, must possess a current hunting license and meet the age requirements in order to apply for a controlled hunt. Hunters can apply for the controlled hunts by completing the application process online using the Wild Ohio Customer Center at www.wildohio.com or by calling 800-WILDLIFE (945-5433) and requesting a mail-in application. There is a non-refundable application fee of $3 per hunt.Hunters will be randomly drawn from submitted applications. Successful applicants will be notified and provided additional hunt information by U.S. mail and email. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Wild Ohio Customer Center at www.wildohio.com to view the status of their application and if selected, print their controlled hunt permit.More specific information about hunt dates and locations, including opportunities dedicated to youth, women and mobility-impaired hunters, can be found at www.wildohio.com.

Adams County Sheriff Intake and Release Report May 25 - 31 David Michael Baker, 35, Seaman, Manufacturing in Drugs. Booked 5/29. Jeremy Todd Ball, 31, Georgetown, Probation Detainer. Booked 4/26 Released 5/30. James W. Bennington, 37, Blue Creek, Domestic Violence. Booked 5/25. Hubert T. Bolser, 31, Batesville, Ind., Passing Bad Checks. Booked 5/25. Timothy Ray Boone, 41, West Union, Trafficking in Drugs Heroin. Booked 5/21 Released 5/25. Scotty J. Bryant, 39, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 5/30. Bruce Edward Chapman, 54, Peebles, Disorderly Conduct. Booked 5/27 Released 5/27. Damian R. Creamer, 18, Manchester, Disorderly Conduct. Booked 5/28 Released 5/28. Monica E. Delk, 22, Winchester, Trafficking in

Counterfeit Controlled Substance. Booked 5/30. Allen Harding, 54, Blue Creek, Trafficking in Drugs - Marijuana, Illegal Cultivating of Marijuana and Possession of Drugs Marijuana. Booked 5/30. Mark S. Koller, 48, Winchester, Illegal Assembly of Chemicals for Manufacturing of Drugs. Booked 5/30. David Lee Madden, 40, Seaman, Trafficking in Drugs. Booked 3/23 Released 5/30. Mark A. Mefford, 40 , Manchester, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 5/20 Released 5/25. Mike W. Osborn, 36, Peebles, Driving with Suspended License. Booked 5/21 Released 5/26. Jeff Micheal Osborne, 34, Manchester, Domestic Violence. Booked 5/11 Released 5/25. Karen R. Rice, 32,

Peebles, Probatio nDetainer. Booked 5/2 Released 5/30. Cheyenne M. Richendoller, 32, Winchester, Probation Detainer. Booked 5/29. Jeremiah Dwayne Swayne, 27, Probation Detainer. Booked 5/29. Ernest D. Unger, 35, Domestic Violence. Booked 5/25 Released 5/29. Gregory W. Whitt, 36, Manchester, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge. Booked 5/20 Released 5/25. Michelle E. Wilkins, 33, Manchester, Illegal Assembly of Chemicals for Manufacturing of Drugs. Booked 5/26 Released 5/29. James M. Yoder, 39, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 4/17 Released 5/25. Carlie Jean Zornes, 37, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 5/30.

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One of off-Broadway’s biggest musical hits is coming to Adams County. “Nunsense”, a musical comedy by Dan Goggin has swept the country, even the world, with productions by professional companies and amateur groups alike. Its artistic success is evidenced by nine sequels and “look-a-likes”. Here’s a peek at the plot: The Convent of the Little Sisters of Hoboken had a tragedy (food poisoning) resulting in the demise of 52 of its inhabitants (if this doesn’t sound like a comedy, be patient!). Regrettably, there were insufficient funds in the Convent’s treasury to provide a proper burial for all, so the disinterred few were placed in the cold storage awaiting availability of burial money (It keeps getting funnier!). The Mother Superior (Betsy Miskell) decides to put on a variety show to raise the needed cash. (You’ll see not only the variety show, but also the hilarious preparations for it). Director Carl Schneider, the musical impresario of West Union High School, has put together a cast of six remarkably talented women. In addition to the Reverent Mother are

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Fredda Seaman, 55, of West Union, died Friday June 1, at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Seaman was born June 22, 1956 the daughter of Joyce (Matheny) Greenlee and the late Freddie Greenlee in Barstow, California. Survivors include her mother Joyce Greenlee of Lake Suzy, Florida; husband Rudy Seaman of West Union, Ohio; one son Jobey Neal of West Union; one sister Janet Greenlee of West Union and two grandchildren Trevor Neal and Tanner Neal. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. The ThompsonMeeker Funeral Home in West Union is serving the family. Friends and Family may sign Mrs. Seaman’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Ronald McCarty

Ronald McCarty, 80, of Peebles, passed away Tuesday, May 29, at Adams County Manor. He was born in Peebles, on October 6, 1931 the son of the late Ralph and Inis (Swisshelm) McCarty. Ronald was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by one daughter Cheryl Cooper of Peebles; one brother Lowell McCarty of Hillsboro; one sister Carolyn Goodman of Blair, Alabama; one grandson Justin Cooper and two great granddaughters McKarlee and McKenslee. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 1, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles. Burial followed in the Locust Grove Cemetery. To sign our online guest book, visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

Bertha Stone

Ralph William Kirker

Ralph William Kirker, 85, of Oliver Township, died peacefully Tuesday, May 29, at his home. He was born December 4, 1926, in Tiffin Township. He was preceded by parents John William and Lena Pearl (McKinley) Kirker; wife Veda (Mullins) Kirker and a son, Jeffrey A. Kirker. He is survived by son, John W. (Kimberly) Kirker of Guntersville, Alabama; two daughters Judy Kay (Jack) Cliff of Houston, Texas and Joyce A. (Daniel) Schaeffer of Kettering; two brothers Orlie H. Kirker of Wayne Township and John Delmar Kirker of Vandalia; eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, many nephews and nieces. He retired from Lau Blower in Dayton and was a maintenance technician for 25 years. He was a former heavy equipment operator for Plum Run Stone Quarry near Peebles for 15 years He was a member of the Adams County Baptist Church in Cherry Fork for 19 years, and a 1942 graduate of West Union High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Memorial contributions may be made to Adams County Baptist Church, 42 St. Rt. 137, Cherry Fork, OH 45618. The funeral service was Friday, June 1, at Adams County Baptist Church in Cherry Fork. Pastor Danny Lambert officiated. The Adams County Honor Guard performed a military service. The interment was Friday at Dayton Memorial Park and Cemetery at 8135 North Dixie Drive, Dayton, OH. Lafferty Funeral Home of West Union served the family.

Bertha Stone, 96 of Peebles, passed away Sunday, May 27, at the Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was born in Adams County, on January 22, 1916 the daughter of the late Elza and Gusta (Spence) Dalton. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Tom Stone, who passed away on December 29, 1992, one son Thomas Daniel Stone and two sisters Blanche Marie Dalton and Marjorie Mae Jones. Bertha attended Peebles Church of Christ and was a member of Adams County Senior Citizens. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law Dean and Sherry Stone of Alabama; three daughters and sons-in-law Clarine and Fred Tracy of Peebles, Phyllis and Bill Riffle of Cincinnati and Jane and Joe Gardina of Clarksville, 19 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and several step grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 31, at the Peebles Church of Christ with Bill Christman and Richard Lloyd officiating. Burial followed in Locust Grove Cemetery. Wa l l a c e - T h o m p s o n Funeral Home in Peebles was in charge of the arrangements. To sign our online guest book, visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

Funeral Directory Lafferty

Funeral Home Inc.

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

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

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

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Monuments Peebles Monument Company

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

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

hole, basketball, homerun derby, volleyball, dodge ball, sidewalk chalk, jump rope, ladder ball and so much more. If you have a 75% attendance by the last day on June 29 then you will be eligible to go to Coney Island. Registration is Saturday, June 9 and Saturday, June 16 and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Adams County Fairgrounds. You must bring proof of age.

Comment Period Opened ForAdams As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation – District 9’s Planning & Engineering Department, the Environmental Office is seeking public input on the following proposed projects in Adams County. The proposed bridge replacement project is on state Route 41 and over Mussel Run in Sprigg Township. The existing bridge is a 17 X 6-foot corrugated metal arch pipe and will be replaced with an 18 X 6-foot precast concrete box culvert. The project will need approximately 0.8 acres of permanent right of way. The new right of way is located in a pasture field and along the stream channel. No homes or businesses will be removed by the proj-

ect. Additional information regarding these projects, including a complete project description, maps and plans sheets, is available online at http://www.dot. state.oh.us/districts/D09/Pa ges/Public-InvolvementProcess.aspx Issues the public may wish to comment on include the effect of the project on local residents, air quality, the local economy and historic or cultural resources. Written comments should be submitted by Thursday, June 7, or the deadline date that is posted on the web site, to: Greg Manson, Environmental Supervisor ODOT District 9 P.O. Box 467; 650 Eastern Avenue Chillicothe, Ohio 456701 E-Mail: greg.manson @dot.state.oh.us

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Wednesday, June 6 Pork Barbequed, Baked Beans, Cubed Potatoes and Tropical Fruit. Thursday, June 7 Chicken, Wild Rice, Buttered Cauliflower, Pineapple and Bread. Friday, June 8 Pepper Steak, Carrots, Hash

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The Adams County Public Library will undergo a major software transition on June 7! To facilitate our migration to our new software, all Adams County Libraries will be closed June 7. We plan to re-open on Friday, June 8, and we’re looking forward to serving you with new, easyto-use Catalog features, and modern circulation software. The Summer Reading Program is underway at the Adams County Public Library! Special programs and events are scheduled in your local library. It’s not too late to participate – stop by to sign up your children to read library books, keep a reading log, and take part in special events. Kids can earn prizes, and discover a world of ideas during this summer’s program, themed “Dream Big – Read!” The following events will take place, as part of the Summer Reading Program, in the upcoming week: Have you ever met an owl up close? This Tuesday, June 12, join us as we meet some special birds and their handlers from Raptors, Inc, and learn more about the role of birds of prey in the wild. Everyone is welcome to attend this special program, which will be held at the Peebles Library at 11:30 am, and at the North Adams Library at 1:30 pm. Would you like to attend this program at the Manchester or West Union Library? Raptors, Inc, will be back later this month to visit those libraries, as well! Children and teens can attend a Pajama Party at the Library! On June 13, preschoolers are invited to the Manchester Library at 10:30 am for a PJ party and Summer Reading activities.

School age children can attend a PJ party at Manchester at 3:00 pm. On June 14, at 10:30 am, children are invited to a pajama party at the West Union Library! Kids can wear their PJs, and we’ll read some PJ-party stories. If you would like a hands-on introduction to basic computer skills, sign up to attend free computer classes at your local library. On Monday and Tuesday, June 11 and 12, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm, computer classes will be offered at the Manchester and West Union Libraries. These free classes are offered in conjunction with the Connect Ohio program, and cover basic computer use and Internet search skills. Classes are free, but preregistration is required. Please call Manchester at 937-549-3359, or West Union at 937-544-2591, for more information, or to register. June 7: All Adams County Public Libraries Closed for software transition. Library Hours: Mon thru Sat 10 am – 5 pm Except Tuesdays, when Peebles & North Adams open at 10:30 am Extended Evening Hours: Monday – Peebles till 7 pm Tuesday – North Adams till 6 pm Wednesday – Manchester till 7 pm Thursday – West Union till 7 pm Days Closed: Tuesday – Manchester Wednesday – West Union Thursday – Peebles Friday – North Adams http://adamsco.lib.oh.us

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Card Shower Requested A card shower is requested for Dorothy (Bissinger) Huff. She will be 90 years old on June 9, 2012. Her address is 10103 St. Rt. 125 Russellville, Oh. 45168.

In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father, Dennis Long, whose birthday is June 9, 1758. Dennis passed away two years ago on January 19, 2011. A place is vacant in our home since you went away, and once again it's the time of your birthday. We can't say "Happy Birthday Dad," for you left us here below. We miss and love you more than you will ever know. Sadly missed by a loving wife, family and friends. We love you Grandpa. The family of Dennis Long.

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Don’t Forget!! The West Union Senior Citizens Club meets this Friday, June 8th at 12 noon at the Senior Citizens Center for their monthly covered dish, carry-in meal/meeting. They always have a nice time together and you do not have to be a member to attend. Special entertainment is planned, so whip up some goodies and come out and join in the fun! Almost everyone goes through a period now and then when nothing seems to taste good or fixing something for just yourself seems like too much bother. Well, if you eat alone most of the time - it may not be good for you. Researchers gave meals to more than 100 senior citizens and found out that those who dined with another person ate almost twice as much as those who ate alone. One explanation could be that dining with friends or family probably lasts longer. It perks up your spirit, gets your mind off yourself and it’s a whole lot more fun that eating in front of the TV. So, if you’re not eating well lately or you don’t have much of an appetite or it hardly seems worth the effort of fixing a meal – get on the phone and invite someone to have lunch with you or attend one or all of the senior citizens clubs meal/meetings each month and not only will you get to taste special dishes made by someone else, you get to fellowship with others and enjoy a day out! The annual West Union Summer Fest is coming up this week-end, June 7-9. Lots of local people put

much time and effort into these events for your enjoyment and to better their towns. Go out and back them up and have a good time! R E M E M B E R WHEN… ”Everything that couldn’t be eaten or worn out was re-used?” Grandma didn’t know she was recycling. She just made do with what she had! We Americans discard about 75 million tons (or more) of paper annually. That represents 1,275,000,000 trees! We should cutback as much as we can. Examples include: * Use the backs of envelopes and junk mail for shopping lists, reminders, etc. * Reuse and recycle paper grocery bags and cardboard boxes. * Take your old newspapers and magazines to a recycling center. Not only does this save trees from which the paper items were made – it also saves the energy needed to make the paper and transport it. We all could do a little more to help our environment. Reduce, re-use and recycle whenever you can! Come on out and get involved in some of the activities we have every week here at the Senior Center. The 3rd Monday each month from 1-4 pm we have a Knitting Class, each Tues. & Thurs. 10-11 am is Gentle Chair Yogi Class. Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm is “Movie & Popcorn” time. The Scrappy Quilters Club meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 10 am – 3 pm. Thursday from 12:30

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– 3:30 we have card games. On the 2nd Friday at 11 am GENESIS comes to check blood pressures/blood sugars. Other Fridays at 10:30 am, Donna, agency nurse, checks blood pressures. We welcome volunteers to help with any activities you might be interested in doing. Your involvement and input helps us to serve you better. Call 544-3979 or drop by the Senior Center and visit with us. Services and activities are FREE. It’s YOUR Senior Center. We want YOU to enjoy it! We have a Hollywood Casino Trip coming up on June 15th. Cost is $39.00. Only 20 seats available. Time is running out! On June 18, 2012 we’re going on a 15-day, 4 Island (Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Hawaii) tour to HAWAII ! A real memory maker! Cost: $2788.00 per person, double occupancy. For info, call 544-3979. The ABCAP Summer Crisis Program started on June 1st and runs through August 31st. This program can provide assistance on your electric bill up to $250.00. To apply for an air conditioner, the household must not have received one in 2009, 10 or 11. For eligibility requirements, more information or to schedule an appointment, call ABCAP at 1800-233-7891. If you would like to see some Adams County talent on display, just drop by the Senior Center (old hosp. bldg.) and take a look at the beautiful paintings (all done by local artists) decorating the hallway. Also, we’re always in need of magazines, craft or quilting books, material or any articles we could use for Bingo prizes that you no longer want or need, we would appreciate them here at the Senior Center located in the old hospital building. JUST A THOUGHT: A true friend never gets in your way - unless you’re on your way down.

Cuffs and Collars Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers Southwest Ohio The first week of the 2012 spring turkey season, wildlife officers in District Four were hard at work targeting turkey bait sites in Meigs, Athens, and Washington Counties. On opening day, wildlife officers Chris Dodge and Dan Perko made contact with a turkey hunter in Meigs County. This particular hunter had five known feeders located throughout a 50 acre property and was hunting over one of the feeders. The hunter was issued a citation for baiting. The following day, officers Josh Shields and Eric Bear contacted a hunter in Meigs County who was hunting over a feeder. Shields and Bear listened in the brush while the hunter attempted to call in a turkey. After several gobblers flew down off the roost, the officers made contact with the hunter and noticed that decoys had been placed directly underneath the feeder in scattered corn. The hunter was issued a citation for hunting wild turkeys over bait. Both suspects paid fines and costs in the amount of $180. It is unlawful to hunt or take turkeys with the aid or use of bait. An area is considered baited for ten days after complete removal of any bait. Northwest Ohio During the statewide deer muzzleloader season, Seneca County Wildlife Officer Matthew Leibengood received a complaint regarding hunting without permission. Officer Leibengood was familiar with the property

since, in 2010, he charged seven people there for the same violation. When Officer Leibengood arrived at the scene, with assistance from the Seneca County Sherriff’s Department, he was surprised to find that the suspects were some of the same people he cited back in 2010. The first subject Officer Leibengood contacted had a signed written permission slip from the landowner. Officer

Leibengood was surprised by this. Back in 2010 this same subject was specifically denied permission by the 83-year-old landowner to hunt the property as a result of bringing too many people along. Officer Leibengood asked the subject if the other nine hunters had permission to hunt the property in question. This time the officer was stunned when the subject replied, “I don’t know about them…I take care of myself.” Then Officer Leibengood proceeded to contact the other nine hunters. Officer Leibengood was surprised, again, when the other hunters indicated that the first subject told all of them that his permission slip applied to the entire group. Before issuing any summonses, Officer Leibengood checked with the landowner to determine the appropriate course of action. The landowner requested that

the offenders be cited and that the subject with the permission slip be notified that his welcome was worn out. Four summonses were issued to the offending parties and all four were convicted. Two of the four were from the original group of seven in 2010. This time Officer Leibengood was not surprised to learn that one of the two was sentenced to a two-year hunting license revocation, two years’ probation, and $834 in fines and court costs.

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Central Ohio The spring fishing season, Madison County Wildlife Officer Matt Teders was working enforcement on the Deer Creek Wildlife Area in Pickaway County. After checking crappie anglers, he received a call from the Turn-In-A-Poacher (TIP) hotline. TIP received a report of over bagging of saugeye in the Deer Creek Spillway in Pickaway County. Officer Teders had previously checked the individual and knew he was in the spillway area. When questioned by Officer Teders, the suspect stated he was in possession of only two saugeye in his bucket and a carp in his vehicle. However, further investigation led Officer Teders to the discovery of a partially hidden cooler in the vehicle. The cooler contained an additional 37 saugeyes bringing his total catch to 39 which is well over the daily bag limit of six.The suspect was cited for deterring a wildlife officer and for possessing an over bag of saugeye. The suspect was found guilty on both offenses in Circleville Municipal Court.

Jokes of the week by George A man inserted an ad in the classified section that read, "Wife wanted." The next day he received a 100 letters. They all said the same thing, " You can have mine!" What never ask any questions, but alwas gets pressed for answers? A doorbell! Why is a letter A like a flower? Because a bee comes after it! George Perry

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The Board of Adams County Commissioners through the Adams County Department of Job and Family Services is seeking a qualified provider to coordinate and provide transportation services to eligible residents of Adams County. Contracted services are to be provided for the period beginning July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Requirements for this program are outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP) package. All proposals which conform to the RFP will be reviewed. We strongly urge you to review the criteria prior to completion of the RFP in order to better understand how the contract will be awarded. The RFP package may be obtained at the Adams County Department of Job and Family Services, 482 Rice Drive, West Union, Ohio 45693 (937) 544-2371. Questions concerning the RFP can be submitted to the attention of: Sue Fulton, Director Adams County Department of Job and Family Services 482 Rice Drive, PO Box 386 West Union, Ohio 45693 (937) 544-2371 fultos@odjfs.state.oh.us Deadline for submission: 11:00 A.M., Friday June 15, 2012. Any proposal arriving later than 11:00 A.M., June 15, 2012 will be considered unresponsive and will not be reviewed. The Board of Adams County Commissioners and the Adams County Department of Job and Family Services reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in whole or in part.

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Roughly 50 percent of recent college graduates in America are currently underemployed or unemployed in President Obama’s economy. The White House has so far been silent on what is being called a “good-faith” effort on the part of Republicans in Congress to prevent student loan rates from doubling one month from today. The president’s silence is particularly glaring given the disappointing new job creation numbers released this morning by the U.S. Department of Labor – numbers House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) rightly characterized as “pathetic.” Remember, it was President Obama who first called for an extension of these rates, a problem of his party’s own making. The Republican-led House acted in short order, and without raising taxes or spending money we don’t have. Unfortunately, the Obama administration threatened to veto the measure using a phony rationale that was thoroughly and independently debunked. Just as disconcerting, though not surprising, the Democrats who control the

* “There was no immediate response from Senate Democrats or the White House on the Republican proposals.” (CNN, 5/31/12) “U.S. House * Republicans propose new student loan rate ideas… Republican leaders wrote to Obama to suggest new ways to find common ground.”(Reuters, 5/31/12) * “The leaders note the options are based on proposals included in Obama’s 2013 budget Guest Column John Boehner and say they ‘are pre(R) 8th District pared to support’ either.” Ohio, Speaker of (Roll Call, 5/31/12) “It’s pretty clear that the United States House of the American people are Representatives. still asking the question ‘where are the jobs?,’ Speaker Boehner said this morning in response to described: * “Both proposals draw the newest unemployment on bits and pieces of the report, which served as yet president’s own budget pro- another reminder that our posal for fiscal 2013 … to focus should be on building make the case that the a stronger economy for all Republicans are trying to Americans and pro-growth reach out… The White solutions like Republicans’ House did not respond to Plan for America’s Job the Republicans’ new sug- Creators. So the ball is again in gestions Thursday.” (Las the president’s court. As Vegas Sun, 6/1/12) * “The GOP ideas were Republican leaders wrote modeled on savings that to him this week , “there is Obama himself had includ- no reason we cannot quicked in his budget for this ly and in a bipartisan manyear…” (Associated Press, ner” to fix this problem and keep our focus on jobs. 5/31/12) Senate have still not passed or put forward a responsible plan of their own. With the clock ticking, House and Senate Republican leaders sent a letter to the president yesterday outlining additional options for moving forward, ones that are based on the president’s own budget. Here’s how these newest proposals – and the White House’s response, or lack thereof – are being

Kasich Appoints Members Governor John R. Kasich (R) announced last week that area residents have been appointed and reappointed to the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation Board. Brian Keith Michael of Hillsboro has been appointed for a term beginning May 29, 2012 and ending June 2, 2013. Larry W. Hall of Georgetown and Eric T. Wolfer of Fayetteville have been reappointed for a term beginning June 3, 2012 and ending June 2, 2017.

Contacting your government Auditor David Gifford 544-2364

County Court Judge Alan W. Foster 544-5251

Clerk of Courts Gary Gardner 544-2344

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

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

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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

Follows up Fight Against to develop a deeper relationship. We Administration's Plan to Defund JSMC agreed to continue looking at ways we can By Advocating for Lima with Defense further leverage the capabilities at Lima to meet their vehicle production needs." Minister Ehud Barak JSMC has recently begun work on the In a meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, U.S. Senator Rob chassis for the Namer, which is modeled Portman (R-OH), a member of the Senate after Israel's Merkava main battle tank. Armed Services Committee, pitched the This and other foreign sales will be key to unique capabilities of Lima, Ohio’s Joint sustaining adequate production at the Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC). facility during the current period of reduced U.S. vehicle While the discussions production. focused on broad Portman fought regional security issues, efforts to defund work as Ranking Member on U.S. Senator done at JSMC in last the Emerging Threats Rob Portman week’s Senate Armed and Capabilities (R) Services Committee Subcommittee, Portman markup of the National specifically discussed Defense Authorization current and planned Act for FY2013, saying U.S. security partner“I will continue to work ship programs with Minister Barak and the important role the with the Army, the contractor, and my colU.S. defense industrial base has in supply- leagues to ensure that production rates at ing Israel with necessary equipment, with Lima are achieved to sustain this facility Portman highlighting the tremendous man- through FY 2014 and beyond. Continuing ufacturing capabilities at JSMC in Lima. minimum production will retain this The two reviewed the status of current and national capability and be less expensive future work on the Israel’s Namer fighting than mothballing JSMC as the Pentagon proposes.” vehicle. The Senate Armed Services "When it comes to manufacturing combat vehicles, the skills and expertise at Committee Authorization bill ultimately Lima are unparalleled anywhere in the adds $91 million for the advanced procureworld," Portman said. "The Israelis are ment of long-lead materials that will be getting a sense of that as the first Namer needed to continue Abrams upgrades into components are starting production. I had 2015. JSMC will be manufacturing a very good discussion with Minister upgraded Abrams tanks through mid-2014 Barak about building on this initial work under current Pentagon plans.

New STAR Plus Program Helps Keep Ohio Taxpayer Dollars in Community Banks “Community banks have a long and proven track record of making capital available to small business customers which stimulates local economies. The Community Bankers Association of Ohio is excited about this innovative program, and to work closely with Treasurer Mandel, local governments and the small business community to Guest Column strengthen the investment Josh Mandel we all have in Ohio.” (R)-Ohio STAR Plus offers local State Treasurer governments a competitive yield compared to investments with similar maturities, such as money market funds, U.S. treasby the FDIC, community ury bills, commercial paper, banks hold less than 25% of certificates of deposit, and all deposits in the banking time deposits. Currently, system nationally, but make STAR Plus yields 25 basis more than 50% of the small points. “Many public funds business loans. “With the launch of this managers across Ohio are program, Ohio is leading the experiencing low yields on nation by example and help- investments due to historicaling communities invest their ly low interest rates. The taxpayer dollars in banks Treasurer’s new STAR Plus here at home," said Mandel. program is a welcome option “Local community banks for counties looking for safe play an important role in pro- investments that provide viding capital to the small competitive returns for taxbusinesses that create jobs for payers,” said Butler County Ohioans. I urge public funds Treasurer Nancy Nix. “The managers in our townships, fact that this program seeks counties, cities and school to place deposits in Ohio districts to take a look at the banks is an added bonus that program and see if it makes can help keep our tax dollars closer to home in local comsense for them.” “Community banks can munities.” STAR Plus is powered benefit from the program’s goal of redirecting deposits to by an innovative, patentOhio community banks,” pending process that will said Robert L. Palmer, ensure that government cash President and Chief deposits have full FDIC Executive Director of the insurance coverage from an Community Bankers extensive network of carefulAssociation of Ohio. ly-screened, participating banks. Public funds managers will create one STAR Plus account for cash deposits. Funds will be deposited in multiple banks to provide the maximum deposit insurance amount as set by the FDIC, currently $250,000, providing the backing of the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. The minimum amount required to open a STAR Plus account is $500,000, and the current maximum amount is $10,000,000 per depositor. The program offers daily deposit capability and weekly 45393PLW Thrill The Grill Combo 2 (6 oz.) Filet Mignons liquidity with penalty-free 2 (6 oz.) Top Sirloins withdrawals for public funds 4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops managers. 4 Boneless Chicken Breasts (1 lb. pkg.) STAR Plus is offered 4 Omaha Steaks Burgers 4 Stuffed Baked Potatoes exclusively to STAR Ohio $ 99 Reg. $161.00 | Now Only................ participants and is fully endorsed by the State Treasurer of Ohio, who will FREE 6-Piece Cutlery Set & 2 FREE provide continuing oversight Cutting Board with purchase. Gifts to ensure that the program remains a safe and reliable 2 packages and 1 FREE Cutlery Set & Cutting Board per address. option for local public investStandard S&H will be applied per address. Expires 6/30/12. ©2012 OCG | Omaha Steaks, Inc. | 13884 ment officers. For more information on STAR Plus, please visit: Call Free 1-877-371-2046 www.STAROhioPlus.com or ZZZ 2PDKD6WHDNV FRP GG www.OhioTreasurer.gov

First-of-its-kind Program a Win for Ohio Taxpayers and Local Economies State Treasurer Josh Mandel announced last week that Ohio would become the first state in the nation to offer an innovative new program that will provide safe and competitive returns on cash deposits for Ohio local governments and aims to help keep Ohio public funds in Ohio banks. The STAR Plus program is modeled after established private-sector programs and will allow government funds managers to deposit funds into a carefully-screened network of hundreds of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured banks via a single convenient account. Public funds deposited in the program will be fully secured with no credit or market risk and earn a competitive yield. "This innovative idea is a win for local governments who are tightening their belts and stretching tax dollars, a win for community banks that fuel local economies, and a win for Ohio families because it will foster an opportunity for job creation across Ohio," said Mandel. “STAR Plus strives to keep Ohio public funds in Ohio community banks, a goal made all the more significant in the aftermath of the Wall Street bank bailouts and era of ‘too-big-to-fail’ programs at the federal level.” STAR Plus was made possible by a new law, HB 209, that Treasurer Mandel supported and the state legis-

lature passed with bipartisan support. The law seeks to help public funds managers deposit cash reserves in Ohio banks in an effort to help keep local taxpayer dollars in the community banks that fuel local economies and small business growth. According to data compiled

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The Southern Hills Joint Vocational recently held the Police Officers Graduation. Of those two Adams County officers graduated from the class. Crystal Smalley and Brevan Wallace.

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West Union Village Council met in regular session at 7:00 pm on June 8, moving the meeting to the West Union Fire Department, Station 18, with Mayor Ted Grooms presiding. The pledge to the flag, call to order and roll call: John Lafferty-present, Steve Rothwell- present, Benny McCarty- present, Jason Budapresent, Randy Brewerpresent, Neil Morrison- present, also in attendance: Tanya JohnsonClerk, Shelley GiffordTreasurer, Jerry KirkerVillage Administrator/ Fire Chief, Roy Stricklett- Police Chief, Lisa Rothwell Copeland- Solicitor. Several people spoke on the Phase II St. Rt. 125 Project: Randy Mack, Ed Harmon, Randy Fenton, Ron Salisburg, Holly JohnsonEconomic Development, Scott Dryden, Sue Rose, Sheila Hatton, Gary Miller, Richard Hatton, Steve Daniels. Motion by Neil Morrison to approve the Minutes of 4/ 24 with corrections: to follow the Policies and Procedures and equipment on page 691, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Motion by Randy Brewer to approve payment of bills submitted, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Motion by Steve Rothwell to accept the statement of receipts for Mayor's Court for the month of April for the net amount of: $7955.14, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Ordinance 2012-3 Establishing a video service fee to be paid by any video service provider offering video service in the Village; authorizing the Mayor to give notice to the video service provider fee, motion by Randy Brewer, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: 5 yea, Lafferty-abstain,

motion passed: and declaring an emergency, motion by Benny McCarty, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: 5 yea, Lafferty- abstain, ordinance passed. Discussion on Capital Recovery amount that has been collected is $312.00, Council requested the Mayor to give them more time and a call to Capital Recovery. Discussion on the tax levies, Council member Jason Buda will be making a hand out for Summer Fest1/2 mill- Cemetery; 2 1/2 mill- Street Improvement: 4 mill- Police Department. Report from Jerry Kirker, Village Administrator/Fire Chief 1. Discussion on the April water usage report, loss down to 9%. Report from Roy Sticklett, Police Chief 1. Discussion on qualification on hand guns, shot guns and rifles; motion by Neil Morrison to have all police officers qualify twice a year priced at $55.00 per person per year, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. The Mayor announced that Timothy Compton was sworn in on Monday, May 7, and he will be at the council meeting. Council member Jason Buda told council he had sent some letters to three colleges and a business, no action was taken. Council member Randy Brewer spoke to Council that the village had received a quote for the employees health insurance, but there were more to come. The Mayor spoke to Council on several issues: Donna Matthews thanked the employees for the great job on fixing their property back from a leak; an abandoned truck and trash on Crosby Street; and the Health Department needs an accident report. Motion by Neil Morrison to have community

wide yard sale June 7, 8 and 9 and no permit necessary, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Motion by Neil Morrison for executive session ORC 121.22 G-1 compensation of personnel, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea. Motion by Steve to return to regular session, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Motions by Neil Morrison to take Ryan Myers off probation after his 6 month probation is up and raise him to a Level 5 at $10.57 per hour, effective the next pay period, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Motions by Steve Rothwell to take Gary Knox off probation after his 6 months probation is up and raise him to a Level 2 with 4 years experience at $10.16 per hour, effective the next pay period, second by Jason Buda, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Motion by Jason Buda to give Steve Ogg a raise to $19,000.00 salary per year, effective the next pay period, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: 5 yea, Brewernay, motion passed. Other topics discussed were: property that needs cleaned up and mowed, bid on South Street property. Motion by Steve Rothwell to adjourn, second by Neil Morrison, roll call vote: all yea, meeting adjourned.

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The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 21, 2012 with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Justin Cooper, and Roger Rhonemus. Clerk Diane Ward and Assistant Clerk Linda Mendenhall were also present. The board attended the quarterly Agriculture Breakfast Meeting at 8:30 a.m. at Frisch’s with David Dugan, Extension Educator, A.N.R. (Agricultural Natural Resources). It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: All yeas. The second CDBG Public Hearing was conducted at 9:30 a.m. Those present were as follows: E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Ms. Johnson submitted the slate of projects for approval to the board for CDBG 2012 Formula

Allocation. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the following slate of CDBG 2012 projects totaling $153,552.00 for consideration of funding through the application with the State of Ohio’s Office of Community Development as presented by the Director of the Adams County Economic & Community Development Department Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas. C o m m u n i t y Development Program – CDBG Formula Allocation: Water & Sewer Facilities – Peach Mountain, Poplar Grove, Betty’s Creek Waterline $ 33,552.00 Water & Sewer Facilities – Tri County Road, S.R. 247 Waterline Replacement $ 40,000.00 Water & Sewer Facilities – Lift Station Replacement & Screen Installation $ 40,000.00

Public Service – Adams County Meals at Home $ 10,000.00 Administration & Fair Housing $ 30,000.00 Total Allocation $153,552.00 E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson met with the board to review the following projects: Jaybird Road – Phase I & Phase II, West Union Village – Barnes Sewer tap fees, Employee Wellness grant, Ohio Attorney General’s office has a grant available to raze buildings - $121,000.00 is available, West Union Village - sidewalk on S.R. 41 South, Village of Peebles – 85 year old water lines need to be replaced prior to the roadway being repaved. The water tower also needs repainted. Trying to help them facilitate their projects. Starting to go to the village councils on a quarterly basis, C.I.C. property, and CHIP is going well. Local Soil & Water

Board member Chester Grooms and Director Allan Cluxton met with the board to submit the department’s 2013 proposed budget. Mr. Cluxton discussed carryover balances, state share, and the SOACDF grant funding from last year that covered equipment purchases and roof repairs. Humane Officer Christine Troutman met with the board to discuss compensation. Attorney Ken Armstrong met with the board to get an update on the relocation of the Law Library. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the bills. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to rescind Resolution No. 2012-231 hiring William Comberger on a part-time on call basis as an Intermediate EMT at a rate of $10.00 per hour effective 5-21-12 on a 6

month probationary period upon the recommendation of EMS Director Etta Sparks. Mr. Comberger had informed Ms. Sparks that he had taken employment elsewhere. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the Sick Leave donation between EMS employees upon the recommendation of EMS Director Etta Sparks. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin to approve the additional appropriations, advances, and return of advances. Vote: All yeas. Court Administrator Angela Richmond met with the board to discuss personnel. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to enter into Executive Session at 11:08 a.m. to discuss personnel with Court Administrator Angela Richmond. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, yea,

Rhonemus, yea. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Justin Cooper to reconvene at 11:30 a.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, yea, Rhonemus, yea. Clerk of Courts Gary Gardner met with the board to discuss the relocation of the Title Department to the Village of West Union Administration Building. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the Central Ohio Youth Center Memorandum of Understanding agreement for provision of secure correctional treatment program for chronic juvenile offenders. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Justin Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the JFS payroll of $43,249.62 for pay period May 6, 2012 through May 18, 2012 upon the request of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas. Continued on page 8

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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.

R21 – WINCHESTER – 0.918 acre with 1997 DW, 1170 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, new windows, floating floor, 2-car garage, covered front porch, concrete patio, extra lot with water & sewage. $89,900 – MAKE OFFER.

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

R13 – WEST UNION - Well-maintained frame home with vinyl siding, 1344 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, all appliances, elec. heat, gas F/P, 2 A/C, deck, 3 storage buildings, nice location. $85,000. R17 - MANCHESTER - 1 1/2 story frame home with vinyl siding, 1225 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, elec. & gas heat, C/A, gas f/p, all new windows, large covered porch, 2-car garage. Home is in great condition. $92,900. R19 – WEST UNION – 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl

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

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. $44,900. 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 wildlife, would make very nice weekend getaway or spot

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. 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. $22,000. MAKE OFFER

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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. H37 – SEAMAN – 3.09 acres with newly remodeled 2-story vinyl sided home, 2296 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 ½ baths, living room, kitchen with appliance, dining room, large laundry room, elec. heat pump, C/A, new windows, large covered porch, gazebo with deck, large barn, machinery shed, garden area. PRICE REDUCED TO $159,000. H41 – PEEBLES – 5 acres with 2005 modular home, 2025 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, extra-large kitchen with bar area, lots of counter space, appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, shed, security system. $99,900.

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

town. PRICE REDUCED TO $239,900. F3 – 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. BUILDING LOTS L1 – SEAMAN - .373 acre lot with water and septic. $7500. L5 – WEST UNION – 0.54 acre town lot, water/sewer available. $14,000. L9 – WEST UNION – 60x149 lot with garage and old mobile home, city water/sewage. $25,900. L11 - WEST UNION - Building lot conveniently located with all utilities available. $10,000. L13 – WEST UNION – ½ acre lot with water, septic,

garage. $17,900. L15 – PEEBLES – 0.165 acre lot with old home that needs tore down, all utilities available. $14,900 – MAKE OFFER. V A C A N T LAND V5 – WEST UNION – 6.274 acres, great place for a new home, new driveway. $39,900. 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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It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to approve the amendment to the JFS Prevention, Retention, and Contingency Plan to include Southern State Community College to continue GED classes at the courthouse 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/ABCEOI-TANF Summer Youth Employment provision of youth summer employment opportunities upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas. Commissioner Justin Cooper attended Board of Revision (B.O.R.) hearings from 1:00 p.m. to 3:55 p.m. JFS Director Sue Fulton met with the board to discuss personnel, contract approval, payroll approval, intermittent worker, and an amendment to the JFS PRC Plan. It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to enter into

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Executive Session at 1:25 p.m. to discuss personnel with JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to reconvene at 1:36 p.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper, absent, Rhonemus, yea. Facilities Director Sally Hayslip and Russell Ely met with the board to discuss necessary adjustments to the consultant agreement for the energy efficiency HVAC and building project. Assistant Prosecutor Dana Whalen was also present. Delta Consultants representatives Steve Potoczak and Rick Grice met with the board to discuss the completion of the Airfield Lighting Rehabilitation Project. Airport Board members Bill Shelby, Dr. Bruce Ashley, and Warren Lewis were also present. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to adjourn at 3:25 p.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Cooper absent, Rhonemus, yea

West Union Mayors Court Court Results for May 29 Geneva Brown, West Union, Space between moving vehicles, Fine 20.00, Court Cost 90.00 Jamie Bays, West Union, Disorderly Conduct, Fine 50.00, Court Cost 90.00 Warren Kragler, Aberdeen, disorderly Conduct, Fine 100.00, Court Cost 90.00 William Davenport, Winchester, Menacing, Fine 150.00, Court Cost 90.00 Charles Meyer, West Union, Disorderly Conduct, Fine 100.00, Court Cost 90.00 April Baily, West Union, Assault, Fine 300.00, Court Cost 90.00 Darrell Vogler, Winchester, Disorderly Conduct, Fine 50.00, Court Cost 90.00 Sheila Bick, Peebles, Physical Control, Fine 600.00, Court Cost 90.00 Sheila Bick, Peebles, Disorderly

Conduct, Fine 100.00, Court Cost 90.00 Patricia Walters, West Union, Theft, Fine 400.00, Court Cost 90.00 West UnionMayor's Court Bench Warrant/ Payment Reviews Rebecca Moore, West Union Michelle Ishamel, Aberdeen Michellia Harp, Manchester Brenda Scott, West Union West Union Mayor's Court Cases Waived by the Defendant Lisa Lewis, Peebles, Fail to Reregister, 110.00 Cassandra Brown, Peebles, 50/35, 115.00 Jessie Dobbins II, Saucier, MS, 50/35, 115.00

Adams County Land Transfers Tamila Franklin to David B. and Jodi A. Parrett, 3.044 acres, Peebles Village, $67,500. Ethel M. Booso to Terri L. Grooms, Lot 27, Seaman Village, $54,000. Kenneth and Susan Hopkins to Lawrence York, 2.363 acres, Tiffin Twp., $150,000. Robert E. Hayslip to David Paul and Judy F. Heisler, 1.00 acres, Brush Creek Twp., $5,000. Kirk T. and Paula R. Bunn to Edward and Angela Bunn, Lot 40, Winchester Village, $40,000. Graham, Rodney Melonie S. and Derek Rohrer, Mark E. and Mary R. Graham to John H. and Bonnie A. Hensley, 0.308 acres, West Union Village, $140,000. Jerry W. and Candace Hammonds to Melvin and Holly Humphrey, 0.618 acres, Seaman Village,

$15,000. GL Sullivan to Robert G. and Joyce E. Wright, 1.483 acres, Seaman Village, $60,000. Robert L. and Judy L. Jones to Raymond E. and Ethel M. Applegate, Tiffin Twp., $1,000. Darryn C. and Amanda Dillow to Catherine R. Fox, 1.413 acres, Jefferson Twp., $15,000. Robert E. and Zada M. Bramscome to Jeff D. and Linda J. Pennington, 0.459 acres, Monroe Twp., $13,000. Dinah B. and Richard L. Vice to Carol K. Haughaboo, 70.248 acres, Monroe Twp., $20,000. William Perry and Angel R. Stevenson to Douglas R. and Sharon J. Mack, 0.895 acres, Tiffin Twp., $1,000. Robert L. and Judy L. Jones to Douglas R. and Sharon J. Mack, Tiffin Twp., $1,000.

Adams County Court Of Common Pleas MARRIAGE REPORT Paul Eric Wiesen, 44 and April L. Schultz, 43, both of Winchester. Jonathon Lee Wagler, 20, West Union and Loretta Rose Yutzy, 19, Peebles. Nicholas Ray Storer, 31 and Tabatha Lynn Moore, 32, both of West Union. Denver L. Noe, 41 and Melissa Ann Nicholas, 28, both

Jack R. Evans to Jarrid A. and Amber M. Gustin, 3.419 acres, Brush Creek Twp., $15,000. William and Alyse Pettit to Jason and Erin Jandes, 0.701 acres, Winchester Village, $25,000. Jennie L. Adamson to John Brian and Annette Rideout, 1.00 acres, Sprigg Twp., $13,000. David A. and Gloria J. Rose to Varna E. and J. Harrison, Barbara 13.907 acres, Monroe Twp., $20,000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Office Equipment For Sale

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

Homes/Mobiles For Rent

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

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

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

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

Yard Sale Yard Sale

Community yard sale at 70 Vine Street in Peebles on June 13 from 9 to 5.

Garage Sale

76 Lowe Rd., West Union, June 5 - 8, 9:00 - ? Bunk bed, strollers, Disney tv and dvd player, twin bed, futon, screen door, swing frame, barbie jeep, sand box, mountain bike, PS2 and games, walker, crutches, bar, vacuum cleaner, nic nacks, holiday decor, boys and girls clothing, ladies clothing s/sp, m, l, many more misc. items. Pics on craigslist.com 6/5

Garage Sale

Manchester, Don't miss this huge sale inside large building. Large assortment of old, new, used and abused items, household, collectibles, toys, box lots and much, much more. Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9, 9:00 - 4:00 p.m., 304 W. 2nd St., (Rt. 52) rain or shine, Wendell Rivers. 6/5

Moving Sale

Moving Sale June 9, 9:00 2:00 p.m. at 1552 Chestnut Ridge, West Union, Susan Hopkins. 6/5

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

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of Manchester. Dakota Wade Lewis, 24 and lauren Renee Daulton, 23, both of Manchester. Justin Michael Cline, 21 and Elizabeth Grace Crawford, 20, both of Seaman. Darin Michael Lee Shelton, 21, Manchester and LaRanda Shae' Sparks, 19, West Union.

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.

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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 and 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 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.

Manchester Honor Roll 4th Grade All A Honor Roll Kylie Abbott, Peyton Apgar, Elisa Brown, David Conley, Samuel Crevier, Mackenzie Edmisten, Alyssa Grooms, Karli Henschen, Kymbria Henschen, Camden Hghes, Declan Huron, Alexis King, Mackenzie Leadingham, Alexandra Osman, Autumn Parker, Zell Stephenson, Melanie Thatcher and Josh Zamora. A/B Honor Roll Dylan Adams, Jordan Bowman, Caitlyn Brennan, Logan Bryant, Caden Davenport, April Fitzgerald, Ashley Florence, Alexis Foster, Aaron Hanson, Tyler Henize, Michael Huffman, Zachary James, Sylvia Jernigan, Melanie Lawrence, Landon Leonard, Jessie Lykins, Madison Payne, Tanner Penny, Sarah Purdon, Ashleigh Riggs, Madison Skaggs, Jalyn Thacker, Alexandra Thomas, Gabrielle Thomas, Sarah Trumble, Hannah Wagner, Adam Woods and Samantha Young. 5th Grade All A Honor Roll Colton Bohl, Josie Campbell, Landon Conn, Gracie Grooms, Logan Hayslip, Matthew Hughes, Abigail McFarland, Isabella Paul, Cassidy Pribble, Avery Reed, Roman Tolle, Darrington White, Kearston Wright and Karena Zamora. A/B Honor Roll Tyrone Adkins, Jacelyn Barajas, Raelin Bell. Dallas Breeze, April Brinker, Dylan Colvin, Trenton Denning, Ashley Francis, Brodyn Francis, dallas Grooms, Garet Hayslip, Kaleb Henschen, Macy Huron, Sebra Jones, Billie Kinhalt, Shelby Kinhalt, Skylar Little, Adam Lovejoy, Jason Markwell, Dillon Mingee, Allie Morgan, Kaitlyn Palmer, Noah Scott, Aaliah Smith, McKenzie Smith, Katelynn Swearingen, Hannah Thacker, Cody Thacker, Kadyn Watson, Andrew Wilson and Madison Young.

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6th Grade All A Honor Roll Nicholas Griffin, McKinlee Grooms, Jalen Grooms, Rylee Manning, Veronica Montgomery, Ethan Pennywitt, Melody Trumbo, Taylor Young and Kaitlyn Zamora. A/B Honor Roll James Arias, Mason Bilyeu, James Bowling, Brennan Boyd, Karemiah Brooks, James Combs, Cody Copas, Kaige Cox, Trenton Dryden, Brooklyn Freeman, Daulton Gast, Richard Gutierrez, Caitlyn, Hobbs, Jai Lynn Hodge, alyssa Hoskins, Cheyenne Light, Frankie Lykins, Shawn McCarty, Brooklyn Murphy, Marcus Neeley, Jade Rust, Katelyn Sandlin, Nicholas Shiveley, Jonathan Sowards, Jacob Stamper, Kya Taylor, Nathaniel Taylor, Sierra Thatcher, Ashley Verax, Kylie Walters and Nicholas Woolard. 7th Grade

All A Honor Roll Nicholas Huron, Sydia Lopez and Marie Tackett. A/B Honor Roll Justin Aldridge, Jacob Bailey, Gavin baldwin, Malachi Booker, Pamela Brinker, Brad Brumley, Tori Buschard, Cassie Campbell, Austin Collins, Hunter Conley, Leah Dryden, Ryan Dryden, Hannah Grimes, Katie Heller, Jace Howard, Rachel Lofton, Kylie Lucas, Arthur Phillips, Miranda Schiltz, Raeanna Stamm, Michaela Thomas, Shyanne Tucker, Jamison Wilkins and Bryan Young. 8th Grade All A Honor Roll Rickey Deatley, Sean Frost, Montana Hamilton, Morgan Johnson, Emerald Proffitt, Kayleih Robinson and Summer Wilbur.

Pictured: One Block Wonder: This quilt was completed this spring and will be raffeled off by the Peebles Lion's Club at the Old Timers festival in September. This week our featured artist is Sharen Benner. Sharen lives in the Peebles area and is a member of the Loose Thread Quilters. Artist: Sharen Benner Medium: Quilting History: I have been a seamstress all my life and began learning to quilt 10 years ago while living in the state of Wyoming. Favorite pattern: The Ohio Star Block Current Progect: I am hand quilting an American Barn quilt which reflects the Quilt Barn Trail here in Adams County. An on going long term project is making quilts for each of my 10 Grandchildern. The Quilt top I designed incorprates both Ohio Stars and the Irish Chain. Each quilt will be the same design but a different color pallet. Do you sell or keep your projects? Nearly all Pictured: Twisted Bargello - This quilt is an Australian my projects are given away pattern It was love at first seight and I made to hang in to both family and friends. our home.

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A/B Honor Roll Mason Applegate, Denny Blanton, Israel Booker, Katie Booker, Sapphire Cassidy, Josee Davis, Keith freeman, Lawyer Glazebrook, Austion Grooms, Marissa Gulley, Gabe Horsley, Austin Hughes, Randi McFarland, Darin Pribble, Jacob Purdon, Michael Rickett, Cassidy Spires, Bethany Sweeney, Brandon Wagner and Aliya Wells.

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9th Grade A/B Honor Roll Samantha Aldridge, Sierra Denning, Victoria Hanson, Stephanie Hobbs, Elizabeth Lewis, Keisha Palmer, Hannah Purdon, Jazlyn Rust, Brandon Saunders and Robert Scott. 10th Grade All A Honor Roll Tyler Brummet, Kore Newman and Sydney Reed. A/B Honor Roll Laura Bunzey, Rainelle Casy, Sierra Farley, Kari Foster, Brian Hilderbrand, Mason Jones, Marissa Osman, Tiffany Ricketts, Nathaniel Shelton, Zachary Slatton and Jessica Updyke. 11th Grade All A Honor Roll Tylor Saunders. A/B Honor Roll Grant Blanton, Morgan Conrad, Crista Florence, Kristin Jarvis and Jacob Young. 12th Grade All A Honor Roll Victoria Chaney, Travis Combs, Dylan Ricketts and Kassidy Stricklett. A/B Honor Roll Tasha Benight, Haley Casey, Amanda Morrison, Krissa Purdin, Chandler Rigdon, Britny Stapleton, Brianna Thornburg, Cheyenne Urkew and Hunter Wells.

Two NAStudents Scores Big at State Science Fair Ryan Grooms and Alexis Cross scored 48 out of 50 points at the State Science Fair. Their project called "Seasonal Changes in Lake Quality" almost scored a perfect score which earned each of them a scholarship offer from Ohio Wesleyan in the amount of $15,000.

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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

The scholarship is renewable annually as long as they achieve a 2.75 GPA and would result in a savings of over $60,000 for a four-year career. Ryan is the son of Ronnie and Lennie Grooms of Winchester and Alexis is the daughter of Todd and Jonetta Cross of Seaman.

This week the featured block is for the Counterfeit House, located on Gift Ridge. It was build in 1840 and was known to house a counterfeiting operation for both coins and paper currency. The house could be seen from the river and since the Ohio River was a main way of transporting goods, the counterfeit money was also issued via boats on the river.

Dear Miss Needles Question: Dear Miss Needles: Does it matter if I use different types of yarn in the same afghan? I have some wool, acrylic and other types of yarn I would like to use up. Signed – Great Balls of Yarn Answer: Dear GBY – It depends on what you want to do with it and how much wear it will get. If you are crocheting an afghan from all wool yards, it can shrink and felt into one piece of fabric. If you are using something that will be used anywhere, not considered an heirloom or piece of art, and you just need it for utility, it can work. But remember, if using 2 ply yarns, you might want to use two threads at once so when you work with thicker yards, your work produces close to the same size of stitches. Sometimes if you mix 3-ply and 4 ply scraps, you can change hook sizes so your project will lay flat. Mixing yarns with various amounts of shrinkage over time will result in a ruffle/wavy afghan. Good luck and have fun. Question: Dear Miss Needles: I have a quilt my grandmother always called “Drunkard’s Path” and I saw a pattern recently and

it was called Wedding Ring Path. Which is correct? Signed – Confused Quilter Answer: Dear CQ – Several quilt blocks are known regionally and nationally by different names. There are variations of pattern and compositions which also garner different names. There is one variation of the Drunkard’s Path they call Wedding Ring. And the wedding ring block has a lot of variations as well. I would say this quilt was called Drunkard’s Path by my late Grandmother, who is the fiber artist that made this heirloom and not worry. My aunt never liked to use the word Trunk so she called it the path at night pattern. If you look on auction sites they frequently call quilts by a different patter than what I think they are. Just enjoy. I have always wanted to make a sampler quilt and call it something like “The call of the wild meets the shortage of Fabric” to see what folk’s reactions to it would be. Do you have a question you would like Miss Needles to answer? If so, please e-mail her at dearmissneedles@yahoo.com or write to Dear Miss Needles in care of The Informer.

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Schedule of Events Thursday, June 7

5:00 p.m. Summer Fest Opens (Rides Open) 6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony 6:30 p.m. Queen Contest 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cloggers (Rejoice Cloggers) 9:00 p.m. - Close Karaoke

Friday, June 8 1:00 Summer Fest Opens (Rides Open) 3:00-4:30 p.m. Registration for Little Miss and Mr. and Prince and Princess Contests (In Front of The Stage) *Contests to follow registration 6:00 p.m. Registration for Bicycle Time Trial (Near Intersection of Main St. and Second St.) * Race to Begin Once all Applicants have been Registered. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Cantrell Family Performs 9:00 p.m. - Close David James and The Gang Performs

Saturday, June 9 7:00 a.m. Summer Fest Opens 7:15 a.m. 5K Registration 8:30 a.m. 5K Run 9:00 a.m. Baby and Little Tot Registration 10:00 a.m. Cornhole Registration 10:00 a.m. Baby and Little tot Contest 10:15 a.m. Cornhole Contest 12:00 (Noon) Rides Open 1:00 p.m. Power Wheel Race 1:00 Parade Line Up 2:00 p.m. Parade 4:00 p.m. Micro Mini Tractors 4:00 p.m. "Man I Feel Like A Woman" Contest (For Men) Followed by “Woman I Feel Like a Man” Contest (For Women) 6:30 p.m. Bake Sale and Auction 8:30 p.m. - Close Hot Rod and the Fast Lane

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