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Blanton rape, kidnapping trial continues at courthouse Forensics and medical experts punch holes in the “he said/she said” defense BY PATRICIA BEECH PEOPLE’S DEFENDER A nine woman, three man jury with four alternates was seated on Monday, Aug. 21 in the rape and kidnapping trial of an Adams County teen with Judge Brett Spencer presiding. Denny W. Blanton,Jr. 18, of Manchester is
accused of allegedly kidnapping and raping a minor girl from the Peebles area on Feb. 22, 2016. He was indicted on March 3 by the Adams County Grand Jury on two counts of kidnapping and two counts of rape. Early Tuesday, after touring five locations associated with the case, the jury heard opening
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statements. Blanton Jr. was stoic as Assistant Prosecutor Kris Blanton detailed the charges against him: “he shoved her to the ground, he hit her, he threatened her, he restrained her before putting her in his truck and driving to a nearby cemetery where he forced her to submit”. Pointing at the defendant, he said “I expect that after you hear all the testimony and listen to all the witnesses, you Patricia Beech | People’s Defender will come to the concluDefendant Denny Blanton,Jr., foreground, listens to testimony during his trial on rape sion that Denny W. and kidnapping charges this week at the Adams County Courthouse. Also pictured, Blanton Jr. is guilty.” from left, are defense attorneys Mike Kelly and Tyler Cantrell, Adams County Defense attorney Tyler See Trial / 5 Prosecutor David Kelley, and Adams County Assistant Prosecutor Kris Blanton.
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Preserving the heritage of native American peoples BY PATRICIA BEECH expressing interest in what we're doing out here PEOPLE'S DEFENDER today,” said park Director Serpent Mound Park on Tim Goodwin. “We have Saturday, Aug. 20 hosted artifact collectors, speakits annual Archaeology ers who will talk about Day. prehistoric culture, music, As one of the premiere and a lot of things for kids examples of earthen artto do.” works in North America First-time visitors who the 1,348 foot serpent has climb the park's centurybecome a major attraction old viewing tower marvel for those interested in the at the immense serpentine Patricia Beech | People’s Defender culture of ancient Native effigy undulating across a Here are just two of the many re-enactors involved in American tribes. bluff overlooking a section See Heritage / 5 “We have a lot of people the Archaeology Day activities at Serpent Mound.
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OBITUARY John E. Thomas John E. Thomas, 71 years of Seaman, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center in Seaman. He was born Nov. 23, 1944 in Seaman to the late Wendell and Helen (McCormick) Thomas. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Donna (Mathews) Thomas on Aug. 10, 2004 and one sister Gayle Sullivan. John retired from the U.S. Navy where he served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion, Manchester Lodge #317 F.& A.M. and the Valley of Cincinnati Scottish Rite. He is survived by his step daughter Brenda (Charles II) Brewer of Peebles; step son Michael (Vonda) Chaney of West Union; one sister, Linda Strine of Seaman; four grandchildren, Dakota
Chaney, Michala Chaney, Charles (Alisha) Brewer III, Marie (Cole) Oberschlake; four great grandchildren, Charles Brewer IV, Jonathan Brewer, Annah Oberschlake, and Leah Oberschlake; niece Cindy Applegate; nephew Donald Brown; plus great nieces, great nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at the Lewis-Sullivan Chapel Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Seaman with Charles Brewer III officiating. Burial will follow in the West Union IOOF Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Adams County Honor Guard. Friends may call Friday, Aug. 26 from 6- 8 p.m. at the Lewis-Sullivan Chapel. Masonic and Scottish Rite Services will be held Friday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hope.
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West Union Village Council holds Aug. 9 meeting The West Union Village Council met in regular session on Aug. 9, 2016 at the Municipal Building with Mayor Ted Grooms presiding. After the Call to order, and pledge to the flag came roll call: John R. Laffertypresent, Mark Brewer-present, Benny McCarty-present, Jason Buda (arrived at 7:14 p.m.), Randy Brewerpresent, Steve Rothwellpresent. Also in attendance were Tanya Johnson-Clerk, Shelley Gifford-Treasurer, Jerry Kirker-Village Administrator/Fire Chief, Tim Sanderson-Police Chief, Lisa RothwellSolicitor. Visitors at the meeting were Darrell Rockey and Danni Studebaker from the West Union Life Squad.. A motion was presented by Randy Brewer to approve the minutes of the July 26, 2016 meeting with the correction in the twelfth paragraph, should be Cemetery Road, not Lovejoy, seconded by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. A motion was made by Mark Brewer to approve the bills submitted and seconded by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. A motion by Benny McCarty to accept the statement of receipts for Mayor's Court for the month of July for the net amount of $5,516.83 was seconded by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Regarding Ordinance 2016-5 to establish a "Drug Enforcement Trust Fund", a motion was made by Benny McCarty for the third reading, seconded by Steve Rothwell and Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, resolution passed. Regarding Resolution 2016-13 Limited English Proficiency as required by the USDA and Rural Development, the motion was presented by Steve Rothwell and seconded by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, resolution passed.
Regarding Resolution 2016-14 Rules and Regulations for Ohio Business Gateway, the Mayor announced that the resolution will be postponed until next meeting. A motion was made by Benny McCarty to accept Zoning Board Member Walt Yeager's resignation, seconded by Mark Brewer, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Darrell Rockey, WULS, advised Council on the number of runs since the last meeting and the squad having some brake issues on vehicles. Christ Hospital has donated a "Pedi Pack" (drugs and equipment for children) and will resupply this pack for the life squad. Report from Jerry
Kirker, Village Administrator/Fire Chief: 1. Kirker announced that the paving was complete and there is still some striping to do. Also, ODOT is working on the curbs and sidewalks along Cross Street, in order to start the paving project on SR 247 from traffic light on Main Street in Seaman, no start date yet. 2. The Sewer Department has a file station issue on SR 41 North; cost of replacement will be about $35,000. 3. Several leaks have been fixed. There is still one on Pleasant Street by the Post Office. 4. Kirker told Council if funds were available, in the fall, some more paving might be done. Tim Sanderson, Police Chief, informed Council the people who were responsible for the breaking and entering crimes have been arrested. Also, several unlocked cars have had property removed from
them, he stressed "to lock car doors". Also, the Chief discussed a new cruiser and computer problems. The Clerk requested to set a date for Trick or Treat and a motion was made by Benny McCarty to set Friday, Oct. 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., seconded by Randy Brewer, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. A motion was presented by Benny McCarty for executive session ORC 121.22 G1 and G2 and seconded by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea. A motion was made by Benny McCarty to return to regular session, roll call vote: all yea. Council member Steve Rothwell called a Finance Committee meeting for Monday, Aug. 22, at 7:15 p.m. The motion was made by Benny McCarty to adjourn, seconded by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, and the meeting was adjourned.
Players announce open auditions for season-opening comedy PRESS RELEASE The Maysville Players announce auditions for “You Can’t Take It With You,” the all-American comedy selected to open the 55th season of performances. “We are looking for 19 adult actors from ages 21 to way up,” said Mike Thomas, producing director for the local theatre company. “This is the largest cast we have attempted to assemble for a play and we are hoping to discover some great new talent to add to our roster of players.” Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 and Wednesday, Aug. 31 at the historic Washington Opera House at 116 West Second Street in Maysville. Participants will be asked to read selected scenes from the script. Perusal copies of the script may be obtained
in advance by calling (606) 564-3666 or (606) 3751174. Thomas explains that there is a variety of available roles for leading, supporting, and small parts. “This is the perfect opportunity for newcomers to get their feet wet,” he explained. “Each role is a gem.” Rehearsals will be determined based on the availability of those cast in the production and will take place approximately five times per week for a twoand-a-half hour period. Thomas explained that the size of the role will determine the time commitment for each actor. “There are some parts with only a few lines and some featured roles which will require less rehearsal time,” Thomas says. “No matter the size of the role, we try to be very consider-
ate of the performer’s time commitment. We realize that our actors have jobs, families and other commitments to fulfill and we try to be very consistent with our rehearsal patterns.” Production dates for the comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman will be October 20-23 and Oct. 2730. Rehearsals will begin Sept. 6. The winner of the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this 1939 comedy centers around the eccentric Sycamore family who live life as they want to with the realization that “you can’t take it with you.” “This is one of my alltime favorite plays,” Thomas said. “Though it was written decades ago, it is still as fresh, funny and timely as ever.” For more information, visit maysvilleplayers.net.
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Thank you for giving to the Lord This is part two of a two-part series about Jun and his wife, Pat. Allow me to recapitulate for those who missed part one, "Where are the heroes now?" Jun was a hospice patient who died from cancer. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retired Post Master. He was soft spoken, gentle and tender to the needs and hopes of others. Pat recounted, "He was always doing something for somebody, but you'd never know it." For Jun didn't "sound a trumpet in the streets" to be noticed by men. (Matthew 6:1-4) A quote about heroism reminds me of Jun. " To live well in the quiet routine of life; to fill a little space because God wills it; to go on cheerfully with a petty round of little duties and little avocations; to smile for the joys of others when the heart is aching—who does this, his works will follow him. He is one of God's heroes." (Frederick William Farrar, 18311903) No one considered Jun more of a hero than his mother-in-law, Laurie. Pat reflected, "She loved Jun more than anything in this world. He told her that as long as he was around that she would never have to go to a nursing home. Jun would carry mom from the bedroom to the couch every morning and then back every night. When she didn't recognize anyone else she still recog-
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nized Jun. She would look up and smile at him like a little kid and say, 'Hi Jun'.� Pat testified that something wonderfully miraculous happened the morning, the moment that Jun died. "Jun was in the hospital and he didn't have anything to LOREN HARDIN eat or STRAIGHT PATHS drink for three days. He couldn't swallow. He hadn't moved or said a word. Our son, Jeff, and I stood by his bed all that night long holding his hand. Then all of a sudden Jun sat straight up in bed and raised up my hand, and pointed up with one finger. He kept watching the ceiling. He said, “Laurie, is that you?� He always called my mom Laurie. He said it three times. Then he said, 'Yes Laurie, I'm coming up, up, up.' He fell back on his pillow and he was gone. He really saw her. Two girls that were working at the hospital were so affected by it that they asked for Sunday off so they could go to church. They'd never gone to church before." Seeing that our works will follow us, wouldn't it be wise to follow Jesus: "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, for where your treasure is,
there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21) I believe our treasures in heaven will be the lives we've impacted for Christ Jesus, what we do for others in His name. This thought is reflected in the lyrics of a contemporary Christian song by Ray Boltz, titled "Thank You". "Dreamed I went to Heaven and you were there with me. We walked upon the streets of gold beside the crystal sea. We heard the angels singing then someone called your name. You turned and saw this young man and he was smiling as he came. One by one they came far as the eye could see. Each life somehow touched by your generosity. Little things that you had done, sacrifices made, unnoticed on the earth, in heaven now proclaimed. Thank you for giving to the Lord. I am a life that was changed. Thank you for giving to the Lord. I am so glad you gave." Carol, a friend and fellow social worker, stopped by the office the other day. We touch base now and then just to see where each other are on our spiritual journeys. Carol shared that a question had been percolating in her mind lately, "When was the last time someone thanked God for me?" Loren Hardin is a hospice social worker at Southern Ohio Medical Center and can be reached at hardinl@somc.org or at 740-356-2525.
Looking for that ‘fur-ever’ home "Phillip here! I'm a spunky kitten searching for a fun-loving family to call my own. I love anything on a string and hanging out in paper sacks (I'm pretty easy to please). I'm neutered, up-todate-on shots, and ready for you to come get me today. For more information about Phillip, please call 937-5448585 or stop in at the Shelter in West Union between 11 a.m. and 3 pm Tuesday through Saturday.
Howdy, folks! Name's Gus. I surely do hope your family needs a spunky two-tone feline like me, because I'm 'bout ready to bust outta this here joint. They've already fixed me and poked me full of vaccines, so I guess they can't hold me any more if you are ready to get me. Come on down today!" For more information about Gus, please call 937-544-8585 or stop in at the Shelter in West Union between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Commissioners meet Aug. 15, accept bids for paving projects SUBMITTED BY BECKY BRODT The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Aug. 15, 2016, in the Government Center, with the following members present: Brian Baldridge and Paul Worley. The meeting was opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by meeting guest Troy Dotson. The minutes of the previous regular session were approved and spread upon the pages of the Commissioners’ Journal. Roll Call Vote: all yeas. The Commissioners examined, approved and ordered the bills paid. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the transfer of funds. Roll Call Vote: all yeas. A conference call was held with Deborah Plymail, Director, Adams-Brown Workforce Connections, to discuss the status of various adult and youth employment and training programs and projected goals. The Board conducted a directors’ meeting at 9:30 a.m. to review the current projects and status of each department under the jurisdiction of the Adams County Board of Commissioners. Those in attendance were as follows: ECD Director Holly Johnson, JFS Director Sue Fulton, HR Director Diane Ward and GIS Director Angelena Newman. Sue Fulton, JFS director, updated the Board regarding issues at the Job and Family Services Department including two contracts requiring the Board’s approval. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to enter into a service contact by and between the Adams County Board of Commissioners through Adams County Job and Family Service and Southern Ohio Security for monitoring of the agency fire alarm system as recommended by Sue Fulton, JFS Director. Roll Call Vote: all yeas. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by
Brian Baldridge to enter into a service contract by and between the Adams County Board of Commissioners through Adams County JFS and All Ways Green Lawn and Turf, LLC for snow removal services at the ACDJFS agency parking lots and sidewalks as recommended by Sue Fulton, JFS Director. Roll Call Vote: all yeas. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to enter into executive session at 9:52 a.m. with Sue Fulton, JFS Director, to discuss personnel. Vote all yea. Chairman Baldridge reconvened the Board from executive session at 9:59 a.m. Three bids were received at 10 a.m. for 2016 OPWC projects and they read as follows: #1. Shelly Company $1,189,987.46; #2 Brown County Asphalt, Inc. $1,054,098.31; #3 Brown County Construction Co., Inc. $1,004,557. The bids were turned over to County Engineer David Hook to be taken under advisement. Also present for the bid opening were Jordan DeLong, Shelly Co., Steven Pedersen, Brown County Construction, and Troy Dotson. Also various road and bridge projects were discussed with County Engineer Hook. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to enter into executive session at
10:20 a.m. with Sheriff Kim Rogers and via conference call Brett Geary, Clemans Nelson, to discuss personnel. Roll Call Vote: all yeas. Chairman Baldridge reconvened the board from executive session at 10:32 a.m. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dana Whalen met with the board to discuss various legal issues. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the application of Nathan Jeffers as a volunteer for Adams County EMS effective Aug. 15, 2016 upon the recommendation of Renee Estep, Adams County EMS. Roll Call Vote: all yeas. The jail work release building project was discussed with Bob Wilson, contractor via conference call. Holly Johnson, Director, Economic and Community Development, informed the Board of the approval of a grant application through the CDBG Critical Infrastructure program in the amount of $300,000 for the Graces Run Bridge project sponsored by County Engineer David Hook. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: all yeas. For more information on County Government, visit adamscountyoh.com or call the Board of Commissioners at 937544-3286.
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The village of West Union is dedicating a section of Main Street as a “Memorial Drive.� On Saturday, Sept. 3 at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Mound Street and Main Street, five blocks of Main Street will be dedicated to Specialist 4th Class Teddy
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Community Announcements Ag Society has Director openings The Adams County Agricultural Society has openings for Director Positions in the following townships: Manchester, Meigs, Brush Creek, Monroe, East-At-Large, Franklin, and Tiffin. Please mail a letter stating your interest, along with your phone number and address to P. O. Box 548, West Union, OH 45693 before Sept. 1. DAV, DAVA meet Aug. 27 The August meeting of the DAV Chapter 71 and the DAVA Unit 71 will be on Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Coon Hunters Building at 5473 Wheat Ridge Road. The meetings will begin at noon. MLSD Board to meet Aug. 29 The Manchester Local School District Board of Education will meet on Monday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. for personnel and any other business that comes before the board.
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Junior. Fair Beef BBQ is Sept. 1 The Adams County Jr. Fair Beef BBQ is Sept. 1 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Ohio Valley Career and Technical Center. There will be dinein and carry out service and all proceeds go to Jr. Fair improvements. For more information, contact Corbett Phipps at (937) 205-0842. SOCOG holding board meeting on Sept. 1 The Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) will hold its next board meeting on Thursday, Sept.1 at 10 a.m. at the Ross County Service Center, 475 Western Avenue, Room A, in Chillicothe. Board meetings usually are held the first Thursday of the month. For more information, call 740775-5030, ext. 103. Solace of Adams County meeting twice a month Solace of Adams County, a local community group that supports individuals who have suffered the loss of a loved one to drugs, will meet on the second and fourth Friday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
in the second floor Conference Room of the Adams County Regional Medical Center. The group will also provide support to recovering addicts, as well as advocating prevention and bringing awareness into the community. Snacks and beverages will be provided and for more information, call 937-217-1527 or email solaceofadamscounty@gmai l.com. ACCV will meet on Sept. 6 Adams County for Christian Values will meet on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Adams County Christian School. An attorney from Alliance Defending Freedom and a representative from the Family Policy Council will be on hand to present a Biblical perspective on Title 9, SOGI legislation and transgender issues. Call (937) 587-1797 or (937) 205-0627 for more information.
and prevention, will meet on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Seaman Community Building. The group plans on putting together meaningful events to gather support in Adams County. Snacks and beverages will be provided. For more information, call 937-217-1527 or email solaceofadamscounty@gmail.com. Alzheimers’ Support Group meets monthly Alzheimer’s/Dementia Family and Caregiver Support Group.Program is free of charge, however registration is requested. Held at Adams County Regional Medical Center, in the second floor conference room. Group meeting is held the second Monday of each month from 1- 2:30 pm. To Register or for more information, please call Robyn
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When you live in a rural setting, the definition of being a good neighbor is a little different than it might be in an urban setting. The real different situation is most likely when you are on the border between the two. There are lots of things that go into being a good neighbor in a rural setting or if you are on the border. I will leave the urban neighbors for another day. In a rural setting there are often livestock and fences to deal with. There is an old saying that goes something like this, “Good Fences make Good Neighbors.” Fences are often a part of discussion that is not always pleasant. Who is responsible for the fence? Who is responsible if a tree falls on the fence? Who is responsible for keeping bushes from growing up in the fence? This list of questions could go on for a while. The Ohio Fence Line Law can be found online or at the OSU Extension Offices. The fact sheet explains most of the situations concerning the questions above. In some cases someone may have to mediate the situation as explained in the fact sheet. In some cases it can get complicated. The fact sheet address is: http://aglaw.osu.edu/sites/ aglaw/files/sitelibrary/The%20New%20O H%20Line%20Fence%20 Law.pdf In most cases, probably 99 percent or more, there are little to no problems. Neighbors work together to build line fences. In some cases they agree to each build half. In some cases one neighbor buys the materials and the other party does the construction. When it comes to trees and controlling brush in the fence, they simply agree to do their part. On another note, concerning fences and neighbors who have a home that is surrounded by farmland, but do not farm themselves. There can be some things happen that is in no way meant to cause ill feelings, but it is a lack of thinking the situation all the way through. This is the part that I intended to write about when I started, but the fence line law just kept coming off of my fingertips as I continued to type. There have been cases where someone just wants to “feed” the cows. They trim the shrubs in the yard and throw them over the fence to the cattle. This should not be done. Some evergreens are deadly to livestock. Whenever a new family moves into a place where I have cattle running next to the yard fence, this is discussed in the “welcome to the neighborhood” visit. Another issue is the fruit tree limbs. This was where my “visits” began.
It has been several years ago, but as I drove through the pasture to check cattle one evening after a mild storm I noticed a scrape on the ground that led up over the hill. As I followed I began to see what looked like cherry tree leaves. As I followed I was able to confirm this as there was a pretty good size cherry tree branch laying in the woods. The branch had fallen out of the tree so the guy just wanted to get rid of it. Taking it to the woods was much better than just tossing it over the fence, but it was a cherry tree. Cherry trees with fresh leaves that begin to wilt are highly toxic to livestock (deadly). So, again communication will help prevent such situations that can be tragic. Now, back to just over the fence. This is the one that probably happens most between neighbors that seems to be harmless. A few branches fall out of a tree during a storm and the home owner picks them up out of the yard and throws them “away”. I had a college professor that taught conservation of natural resources and he talked often about simply throwing stuff “away – the place that appears on no maps”. Getting the branches out of the wellgroomed lawn is a priority. However, sending it over the fence (away) into your neighbor’s field is not always acceptable. Consider this, if it is a
Reformers Unanimous to meet The Reformers Unanimous Addiction Recovery Program is held 7 p.m. every Friday at 106 Rice Drive in West Union. For information contact Phil Fulton at 937-587-1797 or Ron Baker at 937-544-4110. Celebrate recovery A Christ-centered recovery program for people who struggle with addictions or any life-controlling issue will meet on Mondays from 6 -8:30 p.m. at Church 180 located at 2556 Moores Road, in Seaman. A program for children (ages 512) of parents who attend the program is available as well. For more information contact Dan Sheridan at 937-205-5464 or Carol Sheridan at 513-509-3911.
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David L. Madden, Assault, Dismissed Debbie S. Lynch, West Union, Cultivate Marij, Fine $150, Court Cost $70 Andrew Hibbs, Blanchester, Disorderly Cond., Fine $150, Court pasture field that is Cost $70 mowed with a bush hog, Jianfeng Zeng, small limbs would just be Cincinnati, No Parking, chewed up, but a sizable Fine $50, Court Cost $70 block might get wedged in Melinda A. Greene, the machine and cause Ripley, Fail Control, Fine expensive damage. Some $15, Court Cost $80 bush hogs are well over Alcides Herrera, $10,000. Cincinnati, Speed 75/60, If it is a hay field it Fine $42, Court Cost $80 could be worse. The cost Lynda S. Roades, of hay equipment that is Arlington, VA, Speed not made for grinding up 75/60, Fine $42, Court tree limbs and brush cost Cost $80 more than a bush hog. John P. Connell, Then you have the baler Arlington, VA, Speed that can tolerate even less. 75/60, Fine $42, Court If you bale up a block of Cost $80 wood that tears up a baler, Kenneth L. Kelps, not only are you looking Ravenswood, WV, Speed at major money for 74/60, Fine $42, Court repairs, but you also have Cost $80 hay that you can’t get Walter E. Nicodemus, baled. Good communica- Manchester, Speed 74/55, tion can prevent this too. Fine $42, Court Cost $80 Most farms will have a Donna M. Finlaw, brush pile somewhere. O.V.I./1st, Fine $375, Most farmers would be Court Cost $119, Special OK with the neighbor tak- Conditions: 1 yr probation ing the limbs and brush to credit 20 days DDIP that pile. That might just Leslie C. Powell, be part of being a good Georgetown, Valid O.L., neighbor. Fine $100, Court Cost $156 Adams County Junior Jose Hernandez, Fair Beef BBQ Peebles, Per. Disorderly, Court Cost $1,124, Special It's hard to believe Conditions: Credit for time school has started and served, pay court costs August and summer are within 3 months winding down quickly. In Heather Penwell, fact I saw two people Peebles, Disorder/Intoxi, wearing jackets today. Fine $150, Court Cost $70 Well as August comes to Michael Mahon, West an end, September always Union, Disorderly Cond., brings us the Adams Fine $150, Court Cost $70 County Junior Fair Beef Jeffrey C. Payne, West BBQ. As is tradition, the Union, Poss. of Drugs, event is always the first Dismissed Thursday in September. Ameen Siddiqui, West This year it falls on Sept. Chester, No Parking, Fine 1 and will be held at the $50, Court Cost $70 Ohio Valley Career and David Stutz, West Technical Center. Come Union, Poss. Marijuana, out and enjoy a good Fine $150, Court Cost $70 meal. Eat in or carry out Stephanie A. Purdon, starts around 4:30 p.m. Manchester, Disorderly and continues until 7 p.m. Conduct, Fine $150, Court Cost $70 Dates to Remember Charles W. Grooms, Winchester, DUS, Fine Aug. 26: Beef and Forage $300, Court Cost $115, Field Night at Jackson Special Conditions: 1 yr Research Farm probation Sept. 1: Adams County Joshua J. England, West Junior Fair Beef BBQ Sept. 3 -10: Highland County Fair Sept. 20-22: Farm Science Review Sept. 26 – Oct. 1: Brown County Fair
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Union, Valid O.L., Fine $100, Court Cost $80, Special Conditions: Amended No OL MM 4510.12 A1 from DUS 4510.11 Jonathan L. Shelton, West Union, Fine $100, Court Cost $77, Special Conditions: Amended No OL MM Jonathan L. Shelton, West Union, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $35, Court Cost $51 David L. Smith, Fairborn, Speed 73/60, Fine $42, Court Cost $155 David Stutz, West Union, Turn Signals, Dismissed Michael S. Fields, Dry Ridge,KY, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30, Court Cost $51 Bobby R. Caron, Peebles, Valid O.L., Fine $100, Court Cost $59, Special Conditions: Amended No OL MM No points from DUS 4510.16 Bobby R. Caron, Peebles, No M. Cycle Endo, Fine $35, Court Cost $28 Bobby R. Caron, Peebles, Fail Control, Fine $35, Court Cost $80 Anthony G. Watson, Peebles, Child Restraint, Fine $100, Court Cost $80 Anthony G. Watson, Peebles, A.C.D.A., Fine $15, Court Cost $28 Andrea N. Potts, Seaman, Seat Belt/Dr, Dismissed Kurt L. Kleymeyer, Cincinnati, Defective Muffler, Fine $150, Court Cost $80, Special Conditions: Amended to 4513.22 Defective muffler from Speed 85/60 Speed William N. Rowland, Sardinia, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30, Court Cost $51 Ronald O. Calingacion, Greenbelt, MD, Speed 75/60, Fine $42, Court Cost $80 Corissa D. Stallings, Portsmouth, Fail Stop Sign, Fine $15, Court Cost $80 Johnathan C. Brown, Cincinnati, Speed 75/60, Fine $42, Court Cost $80 Joseph M. Taylor, West Union, Speed 70/55, Fine $22, Court Cost $80 Tyler R. Sumpter, Georgetown, Speed 70/55, Fine $22, Court Cost $80 William D. Jones, West Union, Fail Control, Fine $15, Court Cost $80
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Land Transfers Aug. 12-18, 2016 Jean A. Neumann to Jean Neumann Trustee, Jean Neumann Inter Vivos Trust, Cherry Fork Village, lots 6,7 Brenda Zornes, Debbie Wheeler, David Zornes, James R. Wheeler to Tory Peterson, Manchester Village, 0.438 ac. Ray Hayslip, Patricia Hayslip to Julia K. Spriggs, West Union Village, lot 72 Freddie Dwayne Gilpin to Dustin Prunier, Tiffin Twp, 1.295 ac. Emilee Hughes, Emilee Trombley, Michael Trombley, Shannon Hughes to Emilee Trombley, Michael Trombley, Sprigg Twp,
4.000 ac. Michael S. Grooms, Charlene Grooms to West Union Electric and Plumbing, West Union Village, lots 1, 6, 7,8,5 David Hughes to Lloyd G. Baker, Carol M. Baker, Seaman Village, 44 sq rds Midwest Timber and Land Co to State of Ohio, Jefferson Twp, 134.97 ac. Ty R. Pell, Jene M. Pell to State of Ohio, Jefferson Twp, 149.84 ac. Richard Centers, Aileen Centers to Douglas E. Hunter, Julia A. Hunter, Seaman Village, lots 3, 4 Stephen L. Campbell to Tijoas LLC, Cherry Fork Village, Lot 53 Craig Morgan to Highfield Vivian Kay,
Manchester Village, lot 639 Anna Jane Miller to Kris Eden Kasheli, Franklin Twp, 7.015 ac. DGS Development to April R. Lunsford, Sprigg Twp, 20.992 ac. Wheat Ridge Evangelical Presbyterian Church to Wheat Ridge Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Oliver Twp, 1.466 ac. Billy Joe Murphy, Melissa Ann Murphy to Christopher Hendricks, Michelle Hendricks, Tiffin Twp, 5.297 ac. Jean Neumann to Jean Neumann, Trustee, Jean Neumann Inter Vivos Trust, Bratton Twp, 2.50 ac. David E. Markle, Patricia Markle to David E. Markle, Patricia Markle,
Sprigg Twp, 84.596 ac. Brenda Holfinger, AKA Brenda L., Brian L. Holfinger to William R. White, Kathy S. White, Meigs Twp, 7.383 ac. Warren Jones, Amy Jo Queen to Robin Elliott, Peebles Village, 0.186 ac. Earl D. Cole, Charlene L. Cole to Ronald B. Moore, Crystal A. Moore, Meigs Twp, 15.663 ac. Ramona King to Tyler Jess Rothwell, Bratton Twp, 1.966 ac. Michael Vanhook to Kathryn A. Gibbons, Green Twp, 5.360 ac. Tim Peterson, Judy Peterson to Heather Clark Roberts, Manchester Village, lot 15
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Knowing when to give it up Many have a hard time letting go and it really doesn’t have to be that way. Now I’m not talking about the letting go of a person whom you love and he no longer loves you. That’s a boo hoo, hard kind of letting go and it takes time. I’m talking about de-cluttering. As far as de-cluttering goes, I used to have a hard time letting go, but I don’t anymore, because of a test question I ask every time I get stuck holding onto an item that needs to go. I’ll tell you what that test question is in a minute. First I want to tell you a little story. Because of a contest called Project CHAOS (Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome) I’ve been in over 100 homes that were crammed with too much stuff. My sister and I would pick a winner in a city and armed with television cameras, newspaper journalists and photographers; we’d go into the home of the winning family and de-junk a room. The “befores” and “afters” were always media fodder. I remember one specific winner vividly. She was a physician (even doctors can have too much stuff) and she wanted us to help her with her personal, walk-in closet. It was jam-packed with fashions that spanned two decades and four sizes. She dressed well. Her clothes were purchased at high-end dress shops and
department stores, and most were designer. One of her biggest roadblocks was remembering what she paid originally for each garment and in the beginning it was hard to get her to let go, especially with garments that had little Pam Young wear. Getting It Organized seems like when we pay a good price for something and then we don’t wear it, we’ll keep it just in case, by some miracle, we’ll change our mind. Not! The doctor had gained about 50 pounds in twenty years and we explained that even if she lost the weight, she wouldn’t want to wear stuff that was out of style, and besides if she lost the weight she certainly deserved to get a brand new wardrobe! With that realization, the closet emptied like we’d pulled the plug on a bathtub full of water. But what about old shoes, purses, scarves and jewelry? She still wore the same size shoe and purses, jewelry and scarves don’t have a size. This is when I thought up “the question.” I had her
hold each item, one at a time, and ask this question: “If I were at a second-hand store like Goodwill or the Salvation Army, would I buy this?” The question made her focus like we do when we shop, and when she really scrutinized a pair of shoes for example, suddenly the worn heal or frayed strap jumped out at her. A purse, well passed its expiration date, moaned, “I’m tired, let me go.” It was a real eye-opener to keep that question in her mind. So with that story, the next time you get stuck holding onto an item that needs to go, ask it, “Would I buy you at Goodwill?” If the answer is “no,” get rid of it. When you go about your daily routine, you might want to keep those Goodwill eyes open for any items that need replacing. Now, go to your kitchen and look at your dish cloths, dishtowels and hot pads and ask, the question, as you hold each one. It just might be time to let go and get new! For more from Pam Young go to www.cluborganized.com. You’ll find many musings, videos of Pam in the kitchen preparing delicious meals, videos on how to get organized, lose weight and get your finances in order, all from a reformed SLOB’s point of view.
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Barnes retires from Water District Board of Trustees
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From left, Water District Vice-President Gary McDowell, Trustee Wendell Barnes, and Water District President Tony Staggs. The Adams County Regional Water District would like to announce the retirement of Mr. Wendell Barnes from the Board of Trustees. Mr. Barnes has served nearly 24 years on the board. He has served in many capacities and on several committees. Mr. Barnes served several years as board President and VicePresident. He brought sincerity and ingenuity to his many positions on the
board. Being a project engineer for ODOT for 40 years gave him a lot of insight to the business practices of the District. Mr. Barnes was quite the sportsman in his younger days playing football, basketball, and baseball. He was an outstanding outfielder and had gotten an invite to try out with the St. Louis Cardinals. Mr. Barnes instead chose to serve his country and join the United States Air Corps.
Mr. Barnes served as a wing gunner on a B-17 bomber during World War II. At the ripe old age of about 21, Mr. Barnes’ crew flew two missions on D-Day. Everyone at the ACRWD salutes him for his service, always appreciating his wit and his love for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and his dedicated service to ACRWD employees and customers alike.
Fultons celebrate 50 years of marriage
Heritage
From page 1 of the Ohio Brush Creek valley. The complex earthwork sculpted from the surrounding land has always inspired more questions than answers. Who built it? Why was it built? What secrets does it hold? Does it have relevance for us today? More than a century ago, F.W. Putman, conservator and excavator of the mound, wrote of his visit in 1883, “I mused on the probabilities of the past and there seemed to come to me a picture as of a distant time, of people with strange customs, and with it came the demand for an
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From page 1 Cantrell countered, reminding the jurors the burden of proof rests with the state. “There are only two people who know what happened out there,” Cantrell said. “In the end, you will determine that Denny Blanton Jr. is not guilty.” Forensic specialists on Thursday testified that DNA belonging to Blanton was found on the minor girls' body and under clothing. According to the testimony of forensic scientist Erika Jimenez, there was a only a 1 in one trillion chance that the DNA was not Blanton's. “He cannot be excluded,” she said. “He is definitely included.” On Wednesday the court listened to a Feb. 23 audio recording of Blanton telling Sheriff Kimmy Rogers that he had no sexual contact with the girl, saying he'd only given her a ride. However, medical experts from Children's Hospital testified that the girl's injuries were consistent with sexual assault.
interpretation of this mystery. The unknown must become known.” Modern day archaeologists have made great strides in unraveling the mound's mysteries. Archaeology Day allows them to share their discoveries with the public in a family-oriented venue. Those attending the event had the opportunity to take part in “living history” displays while learning about the daily lives and customs of ancient people who lived in the Ohio valley thousands of years ago. Living history re-enactors shared demonstrations of ancient tools and techniques such as throwing an atlatl, flint knapping and creating pottery using clay.
This young lady is all smiles as she creates pottery at the annual Serpent Mound Archaeology Day.
Again Thursday, the jury watched as Blanton, in a Feb. 23 video recording with Investigator Kenny Dick, continued to deny the allegations brought against him. “I just gave the girl a ride, I shouldn't have done that,” he told Dick. When asked if he'd had sex with her he replied, “No, I didn't have sex with her.” Blanton Jr.'s attorneys, Tyler Cantrell and Mike Kelly, argue that the sexual encounter between their client and the minor girl was consensual. The father of the victim sat alone in the courtroom Tuesday as his daughter, the state's first witness, related her Feb. 22 encounter with Blanton Jr. on Tater Ridge Road. She told the court how he stopped her during her daily run. Describing him as “nervous” she said he asked for directions, then got out of his white double cab pickup truck on the pretext of getting a map from the back seat. She said he began asking her “weird questions”. “He asked me how old I was and I told him I was 12 because I was beginning to get scared.” the victim tes-
tified. She said the “way he was acting” reminded her of her brother, who suffers from a mental illness and often exhibits similar behavior. “You have to be nice and calm with him” she told Prosecutor David Kelley. She said she became even more frightened when she realized the paper he was holding wasn't a map and recounted how he approached her. “He shoved me to the ground, he hit me on the cheek with his fist, he said he'd kill me if I yelled, I was scared.” She described in detail how he restrained her by wrapping his belt around her arms and body, forced her onto the back floor board of the truck, and drove her to another location where he raped her. She said afterward he her drove back to Wheat Ridge Road. Dropping her off at a house near Miller's Bakery, she said he made her swear she wouldn't tell. “He told me to swear on my mom and dad's lives so I did. Then he told me I could get out.” When the truck was out of sight, she ran to Miller's where she
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called her mother and reported what had happened. During cross examination defense attorney Mike Kelly asked the girl if she believed her parents would be upset if she'd had consensual sex. Prosecutor Kelley's objection was sustained and Judge Spencer told the jury to disregard the question. Kelly also questioned her about apparent discrepancies between her testimony in court and what she told the 911 operator. Asking why she failed to say that she'd been restrained or hit in the face, she replied that she “thought she had given the operator those details”. She also said she was aware that her DNA was not found on the defendant's belt. In testimony Thursday DNA expert Jimenez told the court it was not unusual for “Touch DNA” not to transfer on to objects. The trial is expected to conclude by Friday, Aug. 26. In a separate case involving sex-related crimes, the Adams County Grand Jury in May 2016 indicted Blanton Jr. on charges of Pandering
Phil and Sharon Fulton of Peebles will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 2, 2016. They were married on Sept. 2, 1966 in Asheville, NC by the Reverend John P. Cock. The Fultons have two children; Beth (Randy) Aber and Brian (Tina) Fulton of Hillsboro. They also have five grandchildren; Jessica and Jacob Aber, Jesse Swearingen, and Daryl and
Jeremiah Hall; plus four great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to a celebration for the Fultons on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 4-7 p.m. at the Union Hill Church Fellowship Hall, 1964 Union Hill Road in Peebles. No gifts pleas, the honor of your presence is requested or send cards to: 2299 Hackleshin Road, Peebles, OH 45660.
Local artifact collectors displayed their collections of arrowheads and stone tools and several visitors brought their own artifact finds for identification. Professional Archaeologist Bill Pickard, from Ohio History Connections, was on site throughout the day to help visitors identify their prehistoric finds. Three keynote speakers gave talks on different Archaeological data. Dr. Keith Milam, an Ohio University Professor, presented his findings on the Serpent Mound Disturbance, an eroded meteorite impact crater in Ohio. Dr. William Kennedy spoke about prehistoric
architecture and gave examples of full-scale, rebuilt structures from the late prehistoric period. Dr. Brad Lepper spoke about the Newark Earthworks, the largest set of geometric enclosures in the world. Two musicians provided entertainment for the event: Steve Free, an internationally acclaimed, award winning, Native American singer/songwriter and recording artist, and John De Boer and the Miami Valley Flute Circle, playing Native American flute music. Walking tours led by knowledgeable guides were given throughout the day and visitors were invited to walk the half mile nature trails.
Sexually Oriented Matter Involving a Minor and Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity-Oriented Material or Performance. In yet another case, he was indicted in May 2016 for
kidnapping, assault, and felonious assault. That trial is scheduled for Oct. 2016. Look for the final results of this trial in the Wednesday, Aug. 31 issue of The People's Defender.
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The 2015 Buckeyes 12-1 season was capped off with a 44-28 victory over Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl. In most seasons, 12-1 with a dominant 42-13 thrashing of rival Michigan and a major bowl victory would meet or even exceed expectations. However, an inexplicable November home loss to Michigan State put a damper on an otherwise successful 2015 campaign. The 2016 Bucks will be missing some legendary faces. Twelve Buckeyes were selected in the 2016 NFL Draft (five in the first round). Despite the immense losses, the cupboard is far from bare. Coaching Staff: Urban Meyer is one of the elite coaches in all of college football. His staff suffered few losses which Scott Dryden will be key – Guest espeColumnist cially on the offensive side of the ball. Ed Warinner will head to the press box to direct the offense. The unit struggled at times adjusting to life without former OC Tom Herman and no direct responsibility. On defense, the addition of former NFL Head Coach Greg Schiano should help stabilize a young secondary. Offense: The straw that stirs the drink will once again be quarterback J.T. Barrett. The junior will not suffer from any quarterback controversy this season. He is the clear leader on offense and barring injury will be under center to start each contest. His running ability is lethal in Meyer’s spread power attack. His passing skills will need to improve if the Buckeyes are to contend for a National Championship. With that said, Barrett will no doubt be in contention for Big Ten Player of the Year and potentially the Heisman Trophy. The running game will look much different. Ezekiel Elliott was one of the greatest to ever suit up at Ohio State. Redshirt freshman Mike Weber should carry most of the load. Look for versatile Curtis Samuel to be a big factor as well. True freshman Antonio Williams will see the field. The wide receiver group lost a ton of talent but Noah Brown should help ease some of the pain. Brown, a projected starter in 2015, suffered a broken leg which forced him to miss the entire season. He is a big physical receiver that should be a big time end zone target. Originally recruited as a quarterback, the speedy/rangy Torrance Gibson will continue to develop. The experienced Corey Smith will likely start giving Barrett a solid deep threat. Will this be the season Dontre Wilson finally contributes? Keep an eye on freshman Austin Mack. Mack is a future star. The tight end may finally be a focal point with talented junior Marcus Baugh. The aforementioned Samuel will get plenty of work in the slot along with carries out of the back field. The offensive line suffered some attrition but
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The high school years are supposed to be one to remember and for the members of the West Union Dragons boys golf team, last weekend was a high school experience that none of them will soon forget. The West Union boys had a golfer’s dream come last weekend as they had the opportunity to play a golf tournament at the famed and historic Canterbury Golf Club in Cleveland, Ohio. West Union was the only Division lll team in the state to receive this invitation to play in the Kiely Cup. The Kiely Cup, named after long-time caddie-master Mike Kiely, features 15 of the top teams in the state as decided upon by the committee for the tournament. The field included several schools that have won state championships, and two former individual state champs. There were 12 Division l teams, 2 Division ll teams, and West Union. “It was a fantastic experience to play against the best teams in the state and to be recognized as one of the top teams,” said West Union head golf coach Carl Schneider. For the past 11 years the membership at Canterbury Golf Club has conducted the Kiely Cup and you would be hard-pressed to find a finer high school event anywhere in Ohio, and probably beyond. The 12th edition, contested over 36 holes — rare for a regular season high school event — was played Sunday and Monday at Canterbury Golf Club,
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The 2016 West Union Dragons varsity golf team had the experience of a lifetime last weekend, playing a 36-hole tournament on the famed Canterbury Course in Cleveland. Here, the team is pictured at the course, from left, Jacob Pell, Elijah McCarty, Craig Horton, Eli Fuller, Tyler Fowler and Coach Carl Schneider. generally acclaimed as one of the finest clubs in the country. This storied course has played host to 18 major championship tournaments including several U.S. Opens, PGA Championships, Amateur Championships and next month will be the site of the Web.com Tour’s DAP Championship. The greatest names in golf have walked the fairways of Canterbury and have been the champions including; Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Walter Hagen, Gene Sarazen, and Ben Hogan. According to Coach Schneider, the golf course played extremely hard, as the course was getting ready for the DAP Championship next week, with 4 1/2 inch rough, firm and fast greens, and
tightly cut fairways, but the course and famed clubhouse met all the expectations of the West Union team and the parents and fans that traveled to the tournament. After the first day of play, the golfers were treated to a buffet dinner and several guest speakers. After the second round the Golf Club treated the golfers to a cookout and awards ceremony, with each golfer receiving a leather scorecard holder with the Kiely Cup and Canterbury Golf Club embroidered on the cover. Coach Schneider added, “This was the best high school tournament that the golf team at West Union has ever been a participant in, including the State Championship”. On the way to Cleveland, the boys and
girls teams stopped and played a practice round at North Star Golf Course, the site of this year's State Finals. The West Union Girls Team and Boys JV Team played at Manakiki Golf Course in Cleveland on Monday while the Kiely Cup was being played. Even though the team did not have a great finish, the experience playing at that level should help the golfers prepare for another run to the State Tournament in October. For more information on the 2016 Kiely Cup Tournament, go to www.kielycup.com. West Union Individual Scores (36 holes) Craig Horton (83-79) Elijah McCarty (80-84) Jacob Pell (89-84) Eli Fuller (90-97)
Tyler Fowler (95-97) Team Scores (36 holes) St. Xavier (306-302) 608 Olentangy Liberty (312304) 616 Boardman (304-313) 617 Centerville (305-317) 622 Jackson (310-313) 623 Archbishop McNicholas (313-311) 624 Hudson (319-310) 629 Notre Dame Cathedral Latin (320-309) 629 University School (320310) 630 Green (Akron) (326-315) 641 Walsh Jesuit (322-322) 644 Chagrin Falls (330-337) 667 St. Edward (332-336) 668 St. Ignatius (344-328) 672 West Union (343-344) 687 (Thank you to West Union golf coach Carl Schneider for his assistance with this story.)
Toole gets 1,000th dig, Lady Devils get thrilling win in season opener North Adams gets five set victory BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE'S DEFENDER
It was a successful opening night for Coach Katie Ragan and her North Adams Lady Devils varsity volleyball squad on Tuesday night, but not without a lot of tense moments. The Lady Devils boarded the bus and made the trek to Southeastern Ross High School to battle the Lady Panthers in the season opener for both sides. It was also a memorable night for North Adams senior Maddie Toole, who in the course of the fiveset thriller, picked up her 1,000th career dig, adding to her school record. The first set of the match was a tight one with the Lady Devils coming out on top 25-22. In that first match, Toole came up with her 1,000th dig, one Photo courtesy of NAHS Athletics of 22 she had in the entire North Adams senior Maddie Toole picked up her match. The next two sets went 1,000th career dig in the Lady Devils’ season-openthe other way, with ing win over Southeastern Ross.
Southeastern winning 2522 and 25-18, putting North Adams in a hole, trailing two sets to one in this tough non-conference affair. The Lady Devils rallied and took the fourth set by a final count again of 2522, sending the two sides to the always exciting fifth and final set. In that final set, it was the girls from North Adams coming through with the 15-8 win, completing their comeback and giving them the “W” in their first match of their 2016 campaign. “Southeastern is a very good young team and they are being picked to finish in the top half of the conference,” said Coach Ragan. “It was a good first match for us. After we won the first set, Southeastern really fought back and challenged us. In the fourth and fifth sets, we rose to that challenge. It was certainly a total team effort for us tonight.” It was a well-rounded
stat sheet for the Lady Devils in the victory. Besides the heroics of Toole, junior Charlee Louden contributed 18 kills and six aces. Playing strong at the net, senior Madison Jenkins had 17 kills and seven blocks, along with three aces from the service line. Setter Sydney Kendall had 46 assists and contributed 12 digs. Junior Abby Campton came up big with 10 digs and 15 service points and according to Coach Ragan, most of those service points came in the decisive final two sets. The Lady Devils were back in action on Thursday, Aug. 25 when they hosted the Portsmouth Notre Dame Lady Titans, in another tough non-conference battle. North Adams opens up play in the Southern Hills Athletic Conference, with their 39-game conference winning streak on the line, on Tuesday, Aug. 30 when they entertain Coach Sharon Sheets and her Fayetteville Lady Rockets.
Naylor inducted into 'Legends of the Game' Hall of Fame Local umpire and official honored for more than three decades of service BY WADE LINVILLE BROWN COUNTY PRESS
Jeff Naylor, of Sardinia, has been umpiring softball for the past 34 years and once served as the local director for Dayton Legends of the Game in Southwest Ohio. People in the area who are involved in softball have known Naylor as a huge contributor of the
sport, and on June 18 at Kettering Field in Dayton he was honored as one of the newest inductees to the USSSA Dayton Legends of the Game Hall of Fame. Naylor is only the third from Brown County to earn such an honor. Other inductees of Brown County are Perry Ogden (inducted 2008) and Dan DeClaire (inducted 2014).
Naylor is well-known for the hard work he put in as a local director and umpire, as well as how vocal he has been in more than three decades of umpiring. "If you've ever saw me umpire a game, you know how loud I can be," said Naylor, who also works as an auctioneer. "(Being inducted into the hall of fame) is very important to
me because it covers a very large area and I'm only the third from this area to be inducted." His hard work certainly shows in his numbers. In 2001, Naylor umpired a total of 915 games and earlier in his career averaged 500 games per year. To this day the love of the game brings Naylor
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PHS Soccer starts with season sweep
THE PEOPLE’S DEFENDER SENIOR PROFILE
BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE’S DEFENDER
SPORTS EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week, The People’s Defender will profile an Adams County senior student/athlete so our community and readers can get to know better these outstanding young people who participate both in athletics and academics in their high school.
The high school soccer season for Peebles High School began on Aug. 19 when the PHS girls and boys teams hosted the Portsmouth West Senators. Coach Gus Denzik and his Lady Indians were up first and started their season on a positive note, defeating the Lady Senators by a score of 6-2. Kierra Stone, Kristen Bradford, and Maddy Nichols each scored a pair of goals in the Lady Indian win. After a 20-minute warm up, the boys took the field. Last October a questionable call gave Portsmouth West a free kick with 19 seconds to go, and after making it, West defeated the Indians. The Indians had revenge on their minds, but coach Brian Seaman reminded his team that “the past is behind them and todays game is what mattered.” First game jitters plagued both teams early, and both passing and movement was sloppy. The Peebles offense finally began to make headway, but could not get their first five shots-ongoal to find the net. West appeared to score first when midway through the first half the West striker shot and scored. The backfield referee blew his whistle and indicated a “hand ball” foul, waving off the goal, eliciting responses from both cheering sections. For the rest of the half, the Peebles mid-fielders and defenders, led by senior Logan Gordley and junior Conner Browning consistently kept the Senators from getting shots off. Peebles strikers Weston Browning and Wade Shiveley, along with mid-fielders Alex Camp and Tanner Schmitz continued to press the West defense. Coach Seaman utilized his deep bench, and substituted regularly to give the starters a much needed rest. The Indians offensive continued to attack and took several shots, but none of found the back of the goal. After 40 minutes of play, the first half ended with a 0-0 score. Early in the second half, the Indians once again went on the attack. Mid-
NAME: Nathan Buck SCHOOL: West Union High School PARENTS: Gerald Buck SPORTS PLAYED IN HIGH SCHOOL: Football, Baseball
This past Tuesday night was opening night for Coach Debbie McClanahan and her West Union Lady Dragons varsity volleyball squad as the made the trek to Piketon High School to do battle with the host Lady Red Streaks. It wasn't the most profitable of nights for the young Lady Dragons as they struggled early and eventually fell
the game, Schmitz centered a ball from the right side of the field. With the ball in the air, and in front of the Portsmouth goal, Shiveley dove in and drove a header into the net for Peebles third and final goal of the game. Portsmouth tried continually to get its offense going, but for the most part could not get past the solid defense put up by the Indians. Peebles fullback George Werner denied all penetration toward the Peebles goal from the left side defensive position, and keeper Trenton Wheeler saved all shots on goal, beginning the season with a shutout. The game ended with Peebles making their 2016 debut a successful one, defeating Portsmouth West 3-0. Both of the Indians' squads were back in action on Aug. 24 when they hosted Ripley in their Southern Hills Athletic Conference opener. Both teams lost tight one, the girls falling 2-1 and the boys being edged out by a final score of 1-0.
in three sets as Piketon claimed the win, 25-9, 25-6-15-15. “We were in trouble from the moment we saw them warming up,” said Coach McClanahan. “We really played scared in the first two sets and then finally decided to play a little in the third. We just have to learn to rely on our skills and just go out and play. We learned tonight what kind of team we have to be ready for at tournament time.” On the stat sheet,
Jaycee Baldwin topped the Lady Dragons with a pair of kills, while Mackenzie Bickett topped the squad with three digs and Kiersten Rowe contributed three assists. The West Union girls were back in action on Thursday, Aug. 25 on their home court, hosting the Southeastern Ross Lady Panthers. The Lady Dragons open Southern Hills Athletic Conference play on Aug. 30 when they travel to Manchester.
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From page 6 with some experience could once again be an elite unit. Junior Jamarco Jones will try to fill a huge void at left tackle while at left guard the competition for playing time will be intense. Sophomore Demetrius Knox will likely get the nod but fast charging freshman Michael Jordan will no doubt see the field. The center and right guard positions are in great shape with Pat Elflein and Billy Price. Both will like ly be All-Big Ten selections. At right tackle, Mark Carpenter | People’s Defender extremely talented sophomore Isaiah Prince should Jaycee Baldwin led the Lady Dragons in kills in their develop into an elite tackseason-opening loss to Southeastern Ross. le. Defense: The defensive line will year. Also joining the Dayton not be the same without stalwart Joey Bosa. Bosa Softball Legends of the From page 6 was an all-time great but Game in 2016 were John fortunately for Ohio State, Kraft, of Middletown; back to the softball fields experienced veterans to continue his long career Brandon Smith, of return along with yet Dayton; Joe Szoke, of as an umpire. He still another Bosa. Sophomore Dayton; Mike Cruea, of serves as a softball defensive end Sam umpire, nowadays officiat- Dayton; and Quintin Hubbard is athletic and ing 100 or more games per Goffe, of Dayton.
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ARTIST OR GROUP: Five Finger Death Punch
ACTIVITY: Spending time with my daughter Bailey
FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: The feeling I get on Friday nights for football
PLACE YOU’D LOVE TO TRAVEL TO: Anywhere in Europe
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Buffalo Wild Wings
YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE: “Varsity Blues”, “American Sniper”
WOULD LOVE TO TRADE PLACES FOR A DAY WITH: Mr. Farus
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Family Guy, Blue Mountain State
FUTURE PLANS: Get my Master’s Degree while I am in the Army
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS MOMENT: Definitely running out on Freedom Field for the very first time
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT: Surprisingly Math
COMING NEXT WEDNESDAY: Gavin Baldwin from Manchester High School
FAVORITE MUSICAL
FAVORITE SPARE TIME
his season debut as the Indians topped Portsmouth MOST MEMORABLE West 3-0.
Lady Dragons drop volleyball opener BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE'S DEFENDER
FAVORITE SPORT: Football
LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIGH Mark Carpenter | People’s Defender SCHOOL SPORTS: When the season comes to Peebles goalie Trenton Wheeler put up a shutout in an end
fielder Tanner Schmitz was assisting his strikers attacking the West goal, and as Schmitz began to take a shot, he was taken down from behind by a West defender. This resulted in a penalty kick situation for the home team. Seaman called for Schmitz to take the kick and facing off against the West keeper, he delivered a hard line-drive kick to the left side of the net for the first Peebles goal of the season. With a 1-0 lead, Coach Seaman modified his 4-42 formation and moved midfielder Bostin Robinson up to help Shiveley and Browning push the ball. Robinson did not play in the first half, and his speed and fresh legs allowed him to rush past the Portsmouth defenders several times. After three more missed shots on goal by Peebles, the home team found the net again when Robinson kicked a shot past a pair of defenders and the West keeper, giving the Indians a 2-0 lead. With 15 minutes left in
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Lady Devils pick up first win of 2016
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North Adams junior striker Lakyn Hupp scored both goals for the Lady Devils in a 2-0 win over Eastern Brown win on Wednesday, Aug. 24, in their first Southern Hills Athletic Conference outing of the season. Hupp scored one goal unassisted and was assisted by senior Abby Shupert on the other as the Lady Devils improved to 1-0-1 on the season.
Boerger back for second year with North Adams XC BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE'S DEFENDER Back for her second year at the helm of the North Adams High School cross-country teams is Kelly Boerger, and after some pre-season concern, the Green Devils now have complete teams and are ready to compete in 2016. Boerger will be assisted this fall by Sara Gravel. “Sara and I are both runners but being a runner and coaching runners
is two totally different things,” says Boerger. “Getting into the heads of 20 different athletes to find what motivates them
versatile. He will bring the heat fr om the get go as will returning starter Tyquan Lewis. Jaylyn Holmes and true freshman Nick Bosa will see snaps. Inside, experienced juniors Michael Hill and Tracy Sprinkle will start. Redshirt freshmen Robert Landers and Davon Hamilton will get plenty of playing time. Landers could develop into an elite tackle before he leaves Columbus. The linebacking unit will sorely miss Darron Lee and Joshua Perry. Howev er, returning middle linebacker Raekwon McMillan is one of the best in the nation. Filling Lee and Perry’s positions will be juniors Dante Booker and Chris Worley. Both have been chomping at the bit for an opportunity. Youngsters Justin Hilliard and Jerome Baker will see action. Redshirt freshman Nick Conner will backup McMillan. Conner has the potential to be the next great Buckeye middle linebacker. The secondary will be
missing some familiar faces. However, Gareon Conley and the oft-injured Marshon Lattimore should play well. If not, plenty of depth resides at the position. Much ballyhooed Erick Smith could finally nail down the free safety position. If not, the talented Damon Webb will get the nod. At strong safety, Malik Hooker should get lock down the position but the competition for playing time wi ll be intense throughout. Schedule: The 2016 slate will feature nine conference games. The Buckeyes will open at home on Sept. 3 against Bowling Green, then Tulsa on Sept. 10 followed by the much anticipated trip to Norman, Oklahoma. The prime time showdown versus the Sooners will not make or break the season but will be a great measuring tool. From there the conference season begins with a home date versus Rutgers on Oct. 1. Key conference games include primetime road
is a challenge. We have tweaked our training schedule from last year and we are hoping that will lead to some improvements in our runners.” “We are very excited to have John McIlwain move up to the high school level and we expect a solid season from him. We have added some new
See NAHS XC / 8 trips at Wisconsin and Penn State, then a two game slate that will make or break the season. Ohio State faces nemesis Michigan State in East Lansing on Nov. 19. No doubt there will be more at stake than just revenge. The regular season ends on Nov. 26 with “The Game” which will take place in Columbus. This season’s version has the potential to have everything at stake including a trip to the Big Ten title game in Indianapolis. My Take: The Buckeyes certainly have a chance to reach the national semifinals despite youth in many key areas. It will be difficult to run the table with four very difficult road games on the schedule. The absurdity of the selection process makes an early loss less important which could benefit Ohio State. Expect the Buckeyes to have a great November on their way to the Big Ten Championship Game. From there a national championship is certainly a possibility.
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Greyhounds win own Devils roll in SHAC opener, topping Eastern 7-1 England, Turner lead offensive charge Golf Invitational BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE'S DEFENDER
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On Aug. 20, the Manchester Greyhounds hosted the Greyhound Invitational with six schools participating. The Hounds came out on top with a combined score of 343, edging out Portsmouth West’s 347. Pictured above from left, are the victorious Greyhound golfers: Zach James, Dylan Colvin, Logan Hayslip, and Jalen James.
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The medalist at the Greyhound Invitational was Jordan Tieman, right, from Portsmouth West who shot a 71, and Runner-Up was North Adams’ Noah Lung, left, who carded a 77.
OHSBCA Coaches Clinic begins Sept. 25 in Columbus
The Southern Hills Athletic Conference opener for coach Isaac Wooten and his North Adams Green Devils varsity boys soccer squad turned out to be much easier than anticipated as a flurry of firsthalf goals gave them an insurmountable lead and they coasted to a 7-1 victory over the visiting Eastern Brown Warriors on Aug. 24, improving their record to 2-0 for the season. The victorious Devils were paced by a trio of seniors, beginning with Patrick England, who followed up a hat-trick in a season-opening win over Portsmouth Clay with four goals in the win over Eastern, Kain Turner, who scored two goals in less than a minute, and Zeke Acosta, who tallied the sixth goal of the win. North Adams took the lead less than seven minutes in on England's first goal of the game, then followed that up by finding the back of the net three times in a span of two minutes to take a 4-0 advantage. The first of those goals came at the 25:22 mark and was awarded to England after the game by Coach Wooten and came when England headed a corner kick by Ben Figgins into the net, though it may have been redirected just a bit by an Eastern defender. Just over a minute later, another perfectly placed corner kick by Figgins found the head of Turner and then the net to give North Adams a 3-0 lead. Then, just 45 seconds later, Turner scored again and the Devils were sitting pretty with a 4-0 lead. The visiting Warriors finally got on the board with 15:51 left in the first half as the corner kicks to headers to goal trend continued, this one awarded to Eastern's Brandon Tomlin.
After the Tomlin score, the rest of the half was scoreless as the North Adams offense, that had been so potent just minutes before, went into a funk, but luckily the Devils' defense remained strong and kep the Warriors from cutting into the lead any further. “We got comfortable with a four goal lead and laid off a little bit,” said Coach Wooten after the game. “We leave a guy open on a mark, they get a goal, and things aren't looking as good. Then you start worrying, but we did get our composure back and stopped just knocking the ball around.” “I think we will be able to do this all season long.” When asked about the performance of the senior England, Coach Wooten commented, “He just knows what to do and be in the right place at the right time. It's not luck. I think he has played long enough that he is willing to step back and let the defense make a mistake and then capitalize on it.” “That is our plan, to get the ball to the end line and then bring it back and just be in the right place,” said England after his quarter of scores. The Devils had some early chances in the second half to pad their lead but a point blank shot by Figgins went right into the Eastern goalie's arms and a perfect crossing pass from Austin Lloyd went to Turner, whose try for a hat trick went soaring over the net. Another clean look from about 30 yards out by Tyler Horsley also went high. North Adams did find the net again at the 19:21 mark of the second half as a scrum in front of the goal resulted in another score for England. Ten minutes later, Acosta got in on the senior scoring act and with 4:42 to go, the final goal for the Devils came on a nice scissors kick in front by
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North Adams senior Patrick England scored four times as the Green Devils cruised to a 7-1 win over Eastern Brown in their 2016 SHAC opener.
Mark Carpenter | People’s Defender
Senior Kain Turner scored a pair of goals to help the North Adams boys run away from Eastern Brown in a 7-1 win on Wednesday afternoon. England, making it 7-1. Late in the game, the Devils almost made it eight when a blast from midfield off the foot of senior Lee Hesler almost made it over the outstretched hands of the Eastern goalkeeper. Now 2-0 on the year, the Devils will be back in non-conference action on
Saturday, Aug. 27 when they host Fairland and then on Friday, Sept. 2 they will host last year's SHAC gold ball winners in what will be a match up of the league's top two boys teams as the Lynchburg Clay Mustangs come to town.
Lady Indians fall to Valley PRESS RELEASE
State University • Alan Stein of Pure Sweat Basketball • Jason Otter of Otterbasketball.com Also on hand will be four of the eight OHSAA State Champion Coaches speaking at the clinic: • Division 1 Boys Ed Calo of Westerville South • Division 1 Girls Andy Booth of Wadsworth • Division 3 Boys Frank Kill of Lima Central Catholic • Division 4 Boys Dan Selle of Willoughby Cornerstone Christian The clinic is open to everyone and registration can be obtained by contacting Dave Krauss, Clinic Director at krauss@findlay.edu or on the OHSBCA Website at www.ohiobkcoaches.com .
The Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association is conducting its annual coach’s clinic at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Sunday, Sept. 25 and Monday, Sept. 26. The Clinic has an outstanding list of coaches who will be speaking this year. The Speakers are: • Thad Matta of The Ohio State University • Kevin McGuff of The Ohio State University • Fran Fraschilla, ESPN Basketball Analyst • Don Showalter of USA Basketball • Pat Kelsey of Winthrop University • Mike Neighbors of the University of Washington • Rob Senderoff of Kent
BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE’S DEFENDER The Peebles Lady Indians volleyball squad fell to 0-2 on the season on Wednesday, Aug. 24 as they were defeated in three sets by the visiting Lucasville Valley Lady Indians. In the first set, Valley jumped out to a lead and the Lady Indians rallied
back only to fall short at 25-28. Behind the strong serves of senior Brittany Lloyd, Peebles took a lead in the second set only to see Valley come back and serve out the final five points of the game to win 25-16. Valley also captured the third set and the match 251 to drop Peebles to 0-2 after a season opening loss to Paint Valley.
Meade twins awarded OHSBCA Scholarships
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Peebles’ Josie Myers, right, goes up at the net for the attempted block in Wednesday’s match with Lucasville Valley.
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Twin brothers Cole and Trey Meade, 2016 graduates of North Adams High School and now students at Rio Grande University, were recipients of $1,000 scholarships from the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association. To be eligible for the award, one of their parents, in this
case their father Rob, must have been an active member of the OHSBCA for the last five consecutive years. Trey Meade was also named to the OHSBCA Boys Division III Academic All-Ohio Team as a reward for his outstanding academic efforts.
runners like Adison Wright and Landon Wright to our experienced group of runners and that has changed the dynamic of our team for the better.” “We are looking to Eric McCaw and George Hesler to provide senior leadership to our high school team, Boerger continued, while our junior high team has a core group of returning runners in Damon Baker, Trenton McCann, and Alyssa Mays, whose experience from last year is helping to mold them into our future leaders. We are very optimistic as we start the season this weekend in Pickerington.” The Devils XC squads will begin their 2016 campaign with an early morning wake-up call on
Saturday, Aug. 27 when they venture to Pickerington North near Columbus. Their first local appearance will come on Aug. 30 when they compete in the annual Dragon Run at West Union. The 2016 North Adams Cross-Country rosters include: High School Boys- Eric McCaw, George Hesler, Blake Waller, John McIlwain, Isaac Newman, Michael Gill, and Landon Wright; High School GirlsKaitlyn Porter, Megan Gorman, Laura Hilderbrand, Adison Wright, and Brooklyn Wylie; Junior High BoysTrenton McCann, Damon Baker, Donnie Pease, Dalton Pease, and Carson Chaney; Junior High Girls- Alyssa Mays, Ainsley Grooms, Kaitlin Jones, Maleia Eldridge, and Savannah McClanahan.
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Ohio Veterans Home Georgetown
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LPNS and HOSPITAL AIDES The Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio, Currently is hiring for positions for both LPNs and Hospital Aide positions.
Starting rate of pay: LPNs - $20.02 Hospital Aides - $15.09 (Shift differential for evening and night shifts) Excellent Benefits include: Paid vacation, paid personal days, paid sick days, paid holidays, comprehensive medical coverage, free optical/dental coverage after one year employment, life insurance equal to annual salary after a year, educational reimbursement, paid childbirth/adoption leave. (To be eligible you must be on the Ohio Board of Nursing or the Ohio Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry) Apply online at www.careers.ohio.gov
WANTED Assistant Recycling Center Manager
Adams Brown Recycling in Georgetown, Ohio, is seeking and individual to manage the sort line operations and processing of residential single stream recycling and commercial recycling. The successful individual will manage and be responsible for the processing of a complex and constantly changing incoming flow of mixed household recycling material. We are looking for someone with good decision making and problem solving skills, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with both staff and an irregular pool of volunteers. The individual will become proficient with various types of equipment including operation of the sort line system, forklifts, skid steer, and balers. A good driving record is required and a drug test must be passed. Full time work, some weekend work is necessary. Starting wage is $12.00 per hour.
Application deadline is Sept. 7th. Applications available at Adams Brown Recycling, 9262 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121 937-378-3431 Adams Brown Recycling is a division of ABCAP, an Equal Opportunity Employer www.abcap.net
ABCAP Home Care Personal Care Aides
ABCAP Home Care is accepting applications for Personal Care Aides in Adams and Brown Counties. Personal Care Aides would care for consumers in the consumer’s home, performing personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing; helping the consumer with mobility; meal planning and preparation; and light housekeeping, etc. Previous experience as an Aide in a home health agency, hospital or long-term care facility is desirable. All applicants must be a high school graduate or have received their G.E.D.; must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with clean driving record; auto insurance and at least 2 years driving experience; must pass drug screen and criminal background checks. We offer benefits such as vacation, holiday pay, health, dental and vision insurance as well as a retirement plan. Applicants please contact the Director at 937-378-6041 ext. 255, Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ABCAP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DRUG-FREE WORK-PLACE
ABCAP ADAMS BROWN HEAD START PROGRAM
BUS MONITOR/TEACHER’S AIDE 34 - 40 hours per week, 32 - 36 weeks per year. The Adams Brown Head Start Program is looking for individuals who enjoy working with children and their families and who have a friendly and positive attitude. Duties include: working with pre-school children and their families, assisting the Bus Driver on the bus and the Head Start Teacher in the classroom, maintaining confidentiality, attending all required trainings and following all established rules and policies on the bus and in the center at all times, completing all required paperwork and duties in compliance with the Federal Performance Standards and Licensing agencies. Qualifications include: Must have or attain a Child Development Associate credential or Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, must obtain CDL-School Bus/Passenger endorsement within one year of hire. All applicants must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and must be insurable under ABCEOI’s fleet insurance policy and pass Criminal Record Checks and a drug screen. To apply, please submit your resume by September 7, 2016 to: Head Start Director, Adams Brown Head Start, 406 W. Plum Street, Georgetown, OH 45121.
The Ohio Veterans Home Georgetown is seeking to hire a Nurse Practitioner to create and implement resident care plans & performs advanced nursing duties within boundaries of licensure. Qualified candidates should submit a resume and application through the Ohio Jobs website. Qualified candidates should possess the following: • Valid license as Registered Nurse • Completion of Nurse Practitioner program & certified by Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice with valid certificate of authority & certificate to prescribe in accordance with ORC 4723.
Salary Negotiable Excellent Benefits include but not limited to: 2 weeks paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 4 personal days, 10 paid sick days, comprehensive medical coverage, free optical/dental coverage after one year employment, life insurance equal to annual salary after a year, educational reimbursement, paid childbirth/adoption leave. The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status in employment or the provision of services. When contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations due to a disability should notify the office at that time so proper arrangements can be made for the interview.
MANAGEMENT POSITION INVESTIGATIVE SUPERVISOR Adams County Children Services is seeking a qualified child welfare worker for the position of Investigative Supervisor. The selected candidate shall have a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or a related field. Social Work License preferred. The qualified candidate shall have at least 3 - 5 years’ experience working in a child welfare environment with the following responsibilities and job tasks: • Answer incoming telephone calls and accept reports of potential child abuse, neglect, and dependency • Input intake/reports in the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) • Coordinate timely decision making regarding reports of child abuse, neglect and dependency • Supervise the work of the intake team • Provide general supervision and oversight of intake cases • Oversee timely completion of the investigations, and ensure quality assurance • Coach and discipline of intake unit team members • Complete timely Employee Performance evaluations • Trains new and current employees. Maintain training records to ensure requirements are met • Improve competence of employees by observing areas of concerns • Assist management team in policy making • Attend court hearings as required • Additional tasks as required Applicants must be 21 years of age, have a valid Ohio driver’s license and insurance, must pass a criminal background check, drug screen and physical.
ABCAP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DRUG-FREE WORK-PLACE
CNA/STNA’s Adams County Manor is looking to fill positions for Full Time CNA/STNA’s on night shift. We have immediate availability for Strong leaders on our 7pm – 7am shift. Our STNA’s are on a 12 hour shift schedule which affords more time off during the week. Third shift offers additional benefits including shift differential pay rates. We have competitive compensation and benefit packages including a recently increased attendance bonus, vacation and personal days and a full range of health, life, dental, vision, and disability insurances to choose from. Adams County Manor is one of the highest ranked Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facilities in Ohio and is 5-Star rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. ACM is a great place to work and develop strong personal relationships. STNA’s must have completed all appropriate courses and have a valid license for the State of Ohio. Please submit resumes and applications in person at Adams County Manor and ask for
Mary Mellenkamp, Health Services Supervisor. There is the possibility of interviews on the spot if you apply in this manner. You can also apply online at www.hg-nh.com. The application is under the “Careers� tab at the top of the webpage and make sure to select Adams County Manor as the location applying for. The direct web address is http://www.hg-nh.com/careers/employment-ap
Applications and/or resumes must be submitted to: Jill M. Wright, 300 North Wilson Drive, West Union, OH 45693 by Friday, September 16th, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. Equal Employment Opportunity
NOW HIRING Full Time Maintenance for Timber Ridge Apartments in West Union, Ohio Eligible candidates must: Have maintenance experience, work well as a team, work well with the public, and provide references with resume.
Mail Resumes to: Timber Ridge Apts 50 Timber Ridge Apt. 49 West Union, Ohio 45693 (937)544-7217 or email to: timberridgeapts48@gmail.com
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Adams County Manor Home Health is seeking LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES (LPN) ASAP! We currently have Full Time, Part Time and PRN vacancies. Competitive pay and benefits are offered Please apply online at: www.hg-nh.com
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Eagle Creek Nursing Center has positions available for: LPN PT positions available LPN FT positions available STNA FT and PT positions available RN FT positions available RN PT positions available Benefits (vacation/sick/personal day) available for full-time and part time positions. Insurance benefits (medical/dental/vision/life insurance/std & ltd/voluntary accident/voluntary critical illness) available for FT. RN’s, LPN’s & STNA’s sign on/retention bonus FT PT $200 after 90 days of employment. $250 after 6 months of employment. $300 after 1year of employment. For further details call facility. Apply within facility. For more details or any questions call Susanna at (937)544-5331.
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Trailer for rent: 4 bdrm, 2 ba. in Peebles, Ohio. $485 mo plus deposit. 937-2171829 or 937-587-5272 MISC. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE - 3.74 ACRES - woods and rolling ground. Lots of wildlife. Joined by property of the same kind on both sides. West Union area - on Nixon Road off of Steam Furnace Road. $18,000 OBO. 513304-8621 or 937-4444016. MISC. FOR RENT FOR RENT Room for one in private home. References & Deposit required. (937) 470-7821
BACK ON THE MARKET 6 ACRES w/3 BR home, barn, pond. $97,500 W E S T E R N BROWN SCHOOLS – 4BR, 2.5 baths, full bsmt, family rm, dining room, large kitchen, immaculate on private setting of 2 acres, woods, and a pond. Priced to sell ! BATAVIA – Nice Trilevel in town, w/sunroom, large deck & work shop. $169,000 HORSE FARM – Beautiful 3 BR, 2.5 bath, family rm, large rooms, lg 30 x 80 Barn plus horse barn w/stables and paddocks. Picture Perfect! Must See! HERITAGE DRIVE –GEORGETOWN 2.5 ACRE LOT – Priced to sell @ $37,000. Water & sewer available 12 Acres w/3BR ranch home, lg garage, plus 2 barns. OHIO RIVER – Beautiful 3 BR home – like new, you could vacation all year here…need offer ASAP! 2 Church Buildings – Looking for offer, may consider land contract. 7 acres w 2 BR home, barn & garage. $90,000. 6 ACRES w/pond & cabin & woods! Private but just outside of Mt Orab. Call Dorothy @ 513-720-0547
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65 ACRE HUNTING PROPERTY 2 BR cabin with wrap around deck, full bath with septic and city water, 3 car garage. $172,000.00 campbellsrealty.com
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For Sale Golden Comet Hens 1 1/2 yr old, laying about 70%, $6.00 each Call (937) 725-3554
YARD SALE SEPT. 2, 3, 4 10522 John Woods Road, Winchester off SR32. Sun Conure Parrot, new life jackets, clothing, Pampered Chef & knives, vintage wares & much more!
WANTED TO BUY WANTED: EAR CORN (937)-798-1990 PETS AND SUPPLIES DOG FOR SALE Black lab female dog, a year and half old, Good dog, likes to play, Call (937) 544-2323 For Sale Free Male Puppies (937) 544-6967 HAY & GRAIN HAY FOR SALE 4’X5’ Round Bales, stored inside. Call 937-587-3220.
MIXED HAY FOR SALE - 5x5 round bales $30.00, also square bales $4.50 937-618-1410
HAY FOR SALE Pure Timothy, Pure Orchard Grass, Pure Alfalfa, Alfalfa/Orchard Grass Mix, Mixed Grass. Large Round Bales (4 X 5 net wrapped) and small square bales available. Crawford Farms 937-779-7560
Estate Sale August 26 & 27 2779 Steam Furnace Rd, Peebles, Ohio. 9am-5pm both days. Long time collector of many items. Lots of tools, TV tower, antiques, collectibles plus lots of everyday usable items. Come see what we have added.
YARD SALE August 26, 27; 9-5pm 1339 Frog Hollow Rd., Peebles; Clothes, antiques, tools & much more!
GARAGE SALE September 3, 9am to 5pm, 419 Ralston Rd, West Union, 125 East, Womens, mens & boys clothing up to size 12, household & baby items, toys, etc. Humongous Sale 30533 St Rt 41 Peebles 9am Sat., Sept 3 Oak Queen bed frame, household items, yard accessories, tools, guns, sporting goods & more. Nothing priced! You make offer Everything must go! Garage Sale September 1, 2, 3 41 Montana Drive, Take 136, turn on Coonhill Rd, (Cherry Fork), Right on Cross Rd, Rt on Shaffer Rd, Clothes, Furniture pcs, pictures, home interior, lots of misc. items, tanning bed, Maysville- No delivery, Stop in Look Around!
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to Section 4928.20(C) of the Ohio Revised Code, the Village Of Winchester shall conduct public hearings for the purpose of obtaining public input on the Plan of Operation and Governance of the electric aggregation program. The Plan of Operation and Governance include the following provisions: (1) service provided; (2) determination of rates; (3) opt-out procedures; (4) billing and credit; (5) switching fees; and, (6) participation in the aggregation program. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio may suggest other provisions to the Plan after its review. All eligible customers who receive electric from AEP shall be included in the Village's aggregation program. If an acceptable supply offer is received and accepted by the Village, eligible customers shall receive an optout letter for the electric program the rate and terms and conditions of the program. The two public hearings shall be held at 4:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. on August 9, 2016; All hearings shall be conducted at Village Hall located at 24 W. Washington Street in Winchester. Marc Hollinger | Senior Energy Consultant Aspen Energy Corporation 4789 Rings Road - Suite 100 Dublin, OH 43017 (614) 884-5300 ext. 223 (614) 336-8362 www.aspenenergy.com PD 8-28-16, 9-4-16 ----------------------------------------
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AUCTION September 15, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 2ND, 5:00 PM
AUCTION- Sept. 17th- Batavia Creager Tire Facility
Location: 314 East 9th St, Manchester, OH We will be selling a Nice 3 bedroom ranch, full bath, kitchen, living room and utility room. Property is .128 ac. more or less. It has central air, vinyl siding, carport and nice wood utility shed. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: OPEN HOUSE will be Sunday, August 28, 2016, at 2 o’clock till 3 o’clock. Check website auctionzip.com ID 4988 for terms and pictures. Bidders packet will be available at the open house with complete terms. Any announcements made by auctioneer on day of sale take precedence over this ad. OWNER: Lillian M. Haddox Estate, Adams County Probate Court Case # 20161076, West Union, Oh. Executrix: Lisa Custis.
LARGE AUCTION!
HUNTING OR RECREATIONAL PROPERTY- 65 acres with very nice 2 BR cabin wrap around porches, city water, septic, large porch, guest cottage, 3 car garage, lots of wildlife and trophy bucks....Take your wife and kids all summer and then be the envy of your hunting buddies during the season. Adams Co. Just Listed- $172,000.
Located At: 8 West Main St. Mowrystown, OH 45155 (30 Minutes East of Cincinnati) Selling: Antiques & Collectables, Farm Equipment, good Tools, Modern Appliances, Household Items, and More!
60X90 Main building is state of the art designed, with office, comfortable customer lounge, radiant shop heat, power doors, additional outdoor HD truck lift. Large lot. Additional warehouse across street to be sold separately.
RULH School Surplus Auction - Buses, kitchen, athletic, classroom, office. Sept. 10th - Ripley
*Items are coming from a couple of deceased individuals, plus others!
* See NationwideSold.com for Complete Listing & Photos! Call: Klayton Juillerat – Auctioneer (937) 205-5256 To Consign Your Quality Items!
Auction Conducted by: Erwin Realty & Auctions Real Estate Broker: Herbert Erwin (937) 544-8252 AUCTIONEER: Herbert Erwin
ROSIE YOUNG .........................513-403-4126 PAT MUSTARD.........................937-728-0633 BILL HOLTON, AUCTIONEER ........513-312-1043 JESSE MCKINZIE, AUCTIONEER ...513-218-2541 DALE MENDENHALL ......................544-5385 LESLIE MCCLANAHAN............937-544-2400 OMAR VANCE ..........................937-217-2189 JOE R. GUSTIN.................................544-2224 NELSON ATKINSON ........................587-3728 BRENDA MCCLANAHAN ................695-0257
CRYSTAL SUTTERFIELD ..........937-779-1951 EARL JONES............................937-779-7078 WALT YEAGER .................................544-2434 LUCINDA HANSGEN .......................544-3353 MARTI KNAUFF .......................937-217-9344 LAWRENCE (LARRY) YOUNG..........544-3479 NANCY ATKINSON..........................587-3728 JANET WAGNER ..............................373-3111 DANNY DICK ...........................937-779-7930 NANCY REID............................513-377-2707
HOMES R4 – SEAMAN – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1574 SF living area plus unfinished basement, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen & dining room, fuel oil furnace, hardwood floors, front porch 12x10 building. This make a nice home to live in or make a nice rental property, home needs a little TLC. $39,900. R6 – PEEBLES – 2-story frame home with vinyl siding, 2047 SF living area, public water/sewer, partial basement, 3 BR downstairs, 5 unfinished BR upstairs, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, electric heat, 1-car garage. This home is a fixer-upper and could be set-up as 2 separate apartments, has a lot of new drywall & electric, good income potential. PRICE REDUCED TO $34,900. R8 – PEEBLES – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1240 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, full finished basement with 3 BR & TV room, hardwood floors, 30 ft. above-ground pool with deck, city utilities, heat pump, nice .6 acre lot. PRICE REDUCED TO $105,000. R10 – RIPLEY – Home and boat dock located on Ohio River, home has 1473 SF living area, 2 BR, 1 ½ baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, gas furnace, C/A, county water, back & side decks, 0.84 acre lot. PRICE REDUCED TO $59,900. R16 – PEEBLES - Double-wide featuring 1008 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 ½ baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, electric furnace, county water, septic, front & back porches, 24x24 detached garage, 0.643 acre lot. $49,900. R25 – MANCHESTER – Beautiful well-maintained home with historic character and contemporary conveniences, 1832 SF living area, basement, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, hardwood floors, stained glass & new windows, newer natural gas furnace, 3 fireplaces, city water/sewer, located out of flood zone. This is a MUST SEE. PRICE REDUCED TO $65,000. R26 – ABERDEEN - Brick home in nice location featuring 1718 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, utility room, sun room, all appliances, nat. gas furnace, C/A, gas F/P, city water/sewer, laminate flooring, 1car garage with workshop, storage building, fenced yard. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE – PRICED TO SELL – AT $109,000 – OWNER HAS MADE RECENT IMPROVEMENTS. R30 – SEAMAN - Frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR (could be 3), 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with range, elec. heat, A/C, laminate flooring. Nice starter home or rental property in nice location. $39,500. HOMES WITH ACREAGE H2 – WINCHESTER AREA – 1.126 acres in very nice country location with vinyl sided frame home built in 2006 in great condition, 1732 SF living area, 3 BR with walk-in closet in master BR, 2 full baths with Jacuzzi tub/shower in master bath, living room, kitchen with ref., range, dishwasher, very nice cabinets & lots of counter space, dining room, sun room, utility room with washer & dryer, electric furnace, C/A, county water, septic, nice carpeting & tile, 24x24 attached garage, 8x24 covered front porch, back deck, very nice lawn with abundant garden space. THIS IS A MUST SEE - PRICE REDUCED TO $141,900. H4 – FELICITY – 5 acres with 14x70 mobile home, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, electric
furnace, C/A, 2 city water taps, 2 septic systems, 2 electric hook-ups. $35,000. H8 – PEEBLES – 2.316 acres with 2 septic systems, property features a 12x65 mobile home redone inside, kitchen with appliances, C/A, gas & electric, also included is a 1983 33 ft. Chevy Imperial Holiday Rambler motor home in good shape inside and out (84,000 miles), new 12x32 garage, good to live in or to use as a weekend retreat, located close to the lakes to fish, swim, etc. PRICED TO SELL AT $29,900. H10 – BLUE CREEK – 24.6077 mostly wooded acres with mobile home, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with range, washer & dryer also included, fuel oil furnace, C/A, county water, septic, covered front porch, property would be great for hunting. $35,900 – MAKE OFFER. H12 – BLUE CREEK – 2 acres with 1983 Whitney DW (24x60), 1440 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 baths, living room, eatin kitchen, electric furnace, county water, dishwasher, home is in need of some repair. PRICE REDUCED TO $32,000. H14 – WAYNE TWP. - POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING – 1.6 acres with 1080 SF modular home, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, gas furnace, C/A, county water, septic, small barn with shed. Home is being remodeled (remodeled bath, installing new carpet & new roof.) $45,000 H18 – NEW LISTING - PEEBLES – 20.633 mostly wooded acres located minutes from Mineral Springs Lake, beautiful home with cedar wood siding built in 2002, 1408 SF living area, large spacious rooms including 2 BR and 2 baths, beautiful views of nature from all windows, electric heat pump & wood burning stove, very nice deck, nice heated detached garage with bathroom and A/C (garage could be used to start business or convert into a motherin-law suite). This is a nature lovers and hunters paradise with abundant wildlife. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE $184,900. H19 – MANCHESTER AREA – Very beautiful setting including 2+ acres with brick/vinyl sided home built in 1994, 1650 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, electric furnace, C/A, F/P and wood stove, county water, septic, enclosed front & back porches, 24x32(2-car) detached garage, 16x20 workshop, 14x40 shelter house, wood shed, nice yard & garden spot and creek behind home. THIS IS A MUST SEE. PRICED TO SELL AT $105,000. H20 – WEST UNION – 6.3 acres with wood frame home built in 2002, 1200 SF living area plus full basement, 1 BR, 1 bath, large kitchen/dining room/living area, all furniture and appliances stay with home, electric furnace, wood stove, A/C, wood floors with heated tile, 1-car basement garage, large deck, wood cathedral ceiling in living room, spring, outhouse. This property offers total privacy with good hunting. Excellent for weekend getaway. $79,900. H22 – SEAMAN – .608 acres with wood frame home with metal siding & metal roof built in 2015, 1568 SF living area plus basement, 2 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, gas wall heaters, public water, septic, concrete floors with area rugs, 20 inch ceilings & 6 inch walls with insulation, 220 electric, pool table, 3-car detached garage, nice back yard with nice garden space, located on a dead-end road. PRICE REDUCED TO $100,000. H23 – PEEBLES – 2 acres with 1992 DW, 1920 SF living
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area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, propane furace, C/A, county water, septic, floating floors with carpeting, covered front porch, pool house, 32x16 in-ground pool, large back deck, beautiful well-maintained home, beautiful pine trees. $105,000. H24 – MANCHESTER AREA – 17.5 acres with 2 homes, 1st home is brick with 4 BR, 2 full bath, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, refrigerator, range, washer & dryer, electric & wood furnaces, C/A, county water, all new windows, 2-car attached garage, front porch & 2 back porches, 2nd home has 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eatin kitchen, utility room, property also has several barns, 40x30, 36x36, 2 small utility buildings & shed, small pond. $239,000. H26 – NEW LISTING - WEST UNION – 2.007 in nice location with log cabin built in 2006, 1624 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths (one with shower & one with Jacuzzi tub, open kitchen/dining room/living room, utility room, electric furnace, heat pump, C/A, wood & tile floors, 2-car detached garage (24x30), county water, very nice landscaping. This is a beautiful well-maintained home A MUST SEE - $165,000. H28 – CEDAR MILLS AREA – 1 acre in the country with wood frame home, 1975 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family room, kitchen with appliances, laundry room with washer & dryer, propane furnace & F/P, county water, septic, tile flooring & carpeting, front porch & rear deck, 8x10 building, big back yard with garden spot. A MUST SEE – PRICED TO SELL AT $65,000. H30 – MANCHESTER – 1 ½ story brick home featuring 3426 SF living area plus full finished basement, 5 BR, 3 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, 2 nat. gas furnaces, 2 C/A units, gas F/P, hardwood & tile floors, 2-car att. garage, front porch, 2 decks, 18x36 in-ground pool, 18x32 pool house. This is one of the nicest homes in the county. PRICE REDUCED TO $289,900. H40 – DECATUR – 1+ acres with brick home, 1782 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with range, utility room, propane furnace, F/P C/A, county water, 2 wells, septic, 24x24 detached garage, porch, back deck, 8x12 barn. This is a MUST SEE – PRICED TO SELL AT $124,900. FARMS F1 - BLUE CREEK AREA - NICE CABIN & BARN ON 32 ACRES -32.299 acre get away, nice 2 BR cabin, large tobacco barn, good hunting with a mix of woods & open fields, lots of road frontage of Phipps Road & Blue Creek Road, perfect retirement home, ONLY $129,900, additional 26 acres available. F2 – ABERDEEN – 80+ acre farm with about 10 acres of scattered woods and balance could be used for pasture/hay, vinyl sided frame home built in 2007, 1192 SF living area + full-out basement with 9 foot ceiling, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with pantry, electric furnace, heat pump, C/A, county water, septic, Pella windows, 3-car carport with patio, 30x64 barn, 60x86 barn, pond. $299,900. F10 – BENTONVILLE AREA – 89.223 acre farm with approx. 70 tillable acres, Old 2336 SF farm house not in livable condition but could be rehabbed, 12x20 garage, 3 barns (48x36, 72x48, 28x26), corn crib. Good location, land could be farmed or developed. PRICE REDUCED
TO $279,000. F11 – WEST UNION – 11.004 acre mini horse farm has 1999 DW, 1596 SF living area with full basement, 3 BR, 2 1/2 baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, gas furnace, C/A, county water, deck, 2-car carport28x70 barn with 16x24 lean-to, 7 horse stalls, small barn, electric fences, creek, 30 ft. above ground pool. $129,900. BUILDING LOTS L2 – WEST UNION – 2.69 acre building lot located in Barnes Subdivision. PRICED REDUCED TO $12,000. L4 – LAKE WAYNOKA – 2 very nice building lots totaling 0.75 acre in close proximity to lake located in private community. PRICED TO SELL AT $4,500. VACANT LAND V2 - BLUE CREEK - 3.75 wooded acres surrounded by Shawnee State Forest. PRICE REDUCED TO $12,000. V3 – PEEBLES – 44.508 mostly wooded acres offering a beautiful view, great hunting with lots of wildlife, great place to build. PRICE REDUCED TO $99,900. V6 - WEST UNION – 5 mostly level acres in nice location on SR 125 near Panhandle, county water, septic system, large barn, nice place to build. PRICE REDUCED $45,000. V7 – BLUE CREEK AREA – 26 ACRES, WOODS, BARN, HOMESITE – 26.471 acres, older barn, nice homesite, about 5 acres meadow, remainder wooded, good hunting area, lots of frontage on Blue Creek Road, also fronts of Phipps Road, ONLY $59,900, additional land available. V10 – WEST UNION – 6 wooded level/rolling acres joining the Chapparal Prairie State Nature Preserve. PRICE REDUCED TO $32,000. V13 - RIPLEY – 3.46 acres located on US 62/US 68, public water & sewer nearby, nice place to build. $34,900. V18 - STOUT – 20.106 acres adjoining Shawnee State Forest, approx. 12 acres of woods, county water, septic, 36x24 barn with concrete floor, RV camper. PRICE REDUCED TO $55,000. V28 – MANCHESTER AREA – 10 partially wooded acres with county water available, excellent place to build a home nestled in the hills of Adams County. PRICE REDUCED TO $19,900. BUSINESS B2 - SEAMAN - 8233 square foot commercial building located on Main Street in Seaman (formerly Young’s Cardinal/IGA), on a 1.25 acre lot, building could be used for many uses (store, storage, etc.). $199,900. – MAKE OFFER. B6 - PEEBLES - INVESTMENT PROPERTY - Building with 6 apartments (3 with 1 BR & 3 with 2 BR), each apartment has refrigerator & range, building also has a store front, new metal roof. $39,900. B10 - WEST UNION - INVESTMENT PROPERTY - 1.94 acres with 4 mobile homes that rent for $300/month each, house which rents for $425/month, Big Red Barn rents for $500/month, additional home rents for $200/month (caretaker lives in home and get a rent reduction), 4 additional mobile home hook-ups. $155,000.
Part Time Agents
Full Time Agents Patricia A. Rand,ABR Cell 937-763-3511 Greater Cincinnati
Joe Brumley Cell 937-217-5244
Lynne Spaeth Cell 937-728-0843 Home 937-987-9762
Robin C.Geier,ABR Cell 937-725-5613 Home 937-466-1782 Jaime Garen
Sue C. Boone
Krista Thompson Cell 740-606-6886 Home 937-981-3368
Broker, ABR Home: 937-393-9363 Cell: 937-763-9363
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Cheryl A. Mullins Cell 937-402-7759
Charles N. McDaniel Cell 937-725-1156 Home 937-588-2353
email:sueboonerealtyinc.@yahoo.com
Cell 937-763-3045
Melissa Travis Cell 937-509-2481
Duane Troyer Cell 740-606-1174
All information is believed accurate but is not guaranteed. All acreages, measurements and figures are approximate and not warranted.
Give us a call today! • Visit our website at www.sueboonerealty.com • We are ready to work for you! PRICE REDUCED- $179,900
RESIDENTIAL - $164,000
This gorgeous, well kept property includes a nice mobile home to supplement your income or use for family. Property has large sunroom, private ball field, large workshop garage 40x50, and private drive. Many updates throughout Convenient location in a private setting. • MLS#1498537
Beautiful Country setting situated on 10 acres! The main home is like new. 3BR 2 bath, lg. kitchen, Liv. rm has firepl., oversized 2 car garage & covered porch. 2 barns. Also has 2 single wides that can be rented. #1 3BR 1 Bath. #2 2BR 1 Bath, both with separate yards. Quiet country living! • MLS#1501653
RESIDENTIAL - $239,000
COMMERCIAL- $29,000
COMMERCIAL- $250,000
Beautiful setting with ranch home on a full basement, a building to fit all of your needs. Large Koi pond. Located on a quiet country road. Great home with plenty of room to enjoy life. Barn has workshop and space for motor home, bathroom and lots of room for projects. • MLS#1495707
This 2 story property needs some finish work only on the inside. Has new metal roof, new siding, new windows. Double lot with large yard and rear access. Road frontage on SR125. Could be used Residentially or Commercially. Some materials included. New 200 Amp electric service. Easy flip, rental, or primary residence. Has rear deck and outbuilding. • MLS#1500874
Historic Georgetown building for sale or lease. Formally U.S. Grant Memorial High School, but has newer partitions that have served as office space and clinic. Endless possibilities with this whole city block in the county seat on the main route through town. Will lease, sell, and build to suit all or part. Agent Owned. • MLS#1469534
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ODOT releases weekly travel report For the week ending Aug. 27: The following traffic advisory includes road construction and major maintenance projects requiring long-term lane restrictions and/or closures along the state and federal highway system within ODOT District 9. For statewide information regarding road conditions affected by weather, construction, maintenance or accidents, visit ODOT on the web at www.Ohgo.com DISTRICTWIDE A districtwide mowing project on four-lane and selected two-lane routes in the area is scheduled to begin in early May. Crews will be working from approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, as weather permits, as work will be conducted off the roadway, there should be little to no impact to traffic; however, motorists are reminded of the need for additional caution in work zones where crews will be moving on and off routes. The project is anticipated to be completed in mid-fall. (#16-1008) A districtwide guardrail replacement project has begun, and crews will be replacing guardrail at various locations on routes throughout the area during weekday, business hours as weather permits. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers, arrow boards and/or temporary signals. The project is anticipated to be completed in early fall. (#16-0180) A districtwide bridge repair project is under way, with construction beginning in Ross County. Crews will be repairing expansion joints on bridges at various locations, including U.S. 35, S.R. 772 and S.R. 104 in Ross County; U.S. 23 in Scioto County; and U.S. 52 and S.R. 217 in Lawrence County. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of arrow boards, flaggers and/or temporary signals during operational hours. The entire project is scheduled to be completed in late summer. (#16-1040) ADAMS COUNTY S.R. 136 is closed between S.R. 41 and T.R. 21 (Zane Trace Road) for a single-day culvert replacement project. The route will be closed from approximately 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and while it is closed, motorists will be detoured via S.R. 41 and S.R. 125. A micro-resurfacing project is under way on S.R. 247 in the village of West Union. The project extends from the route’s junction with S.R. 41 (West Main Street) to the intersection with S.R. 32, and throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of flaggers. All work is anticipated to be completed by early October. (#160342) S.R. 125 is closed between T.R. 80106 (Kent Lane) and T.R. 13 (Aid Run Road) for a culvert replacement project. The project site is located approximately 1.5 miles east of the Brown County line, and throughout construction, traffic will be detoured via S.R. 136, S.R. 32 and U.S. 62 in Brown County; a local detour will also be established. The project is scheduled to be completed in early fall. (#16-0341) A sidewalk construction project is under way on S.R. 41 in Peebles, and crews will be working along South Main Street (S.R. 41) between Olive and Chautauqua streets to install sidewalks and repair steps. Although there should be little impact to motorists, traffic will be maintained on the affected streets as needed by flaggers. All work is anticipated to be completed by late July. (#16-0379) A culvert liner installation project is under way on S.R. 32, and crews will
Secretary Husted announces launch of iBook to promote Ohio’s role in Presidential Elections PRESS RELEASE
be installing a culvert liner at the route’s 21.54-mile marker, just east of C.R. 127 (Black Hollow Road). As most work will be conducted off the roadway, there should be little to no impact to motorists throughout construction. However, traffic on twolane routes will be maintained by flaggers as needed when crews are working at designated locations. (#16-0318) A culvert liner installation project has begun on S.R. 247 at the 8.82-mile marker, just north of West Union. Crews will be installing a liner in a culvert that is situated between C.R. 22 (Chapparal Road) and T.R. 76 (Rigdon Road), and as most work will be conducted off the roadway, there should be little impact to motorists. However, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of flaggers as needed during daytime, working hours. (#16-0103) A bridge replacement project has begun on U.S. 52, between T.R. 285 (Lindsey Hollow Road) and T.R. 59 (Buckeye Station Road), approximately four miles east of Manchester. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one, 10-foot lane with the use of temporary signals, and all work is anticipated to be completed in early fall. (#15-3047) S.R. 137 is now open just east of Cherry Fork following a bridge replacement project. Crews have minor finishing work to complete, there should be little impact to traffic. All work is anticipated to be completed in late summer. (#16-0098) S.R. 136 is now open at its junction with T.R. 270 (Daniel Road), approximately one-half mile south of the Highland County line, following a bridge replacement project. Crews have minor finishing work to complete, there should be little impact to traffic, and all work is anticipated to be completed in late summer. (#16-0044) S.R. 73 is reduced to one lane between T.R. 196 (Dutch Thomas Road) and T.R. 118 (Seaman Road), approximately 1.5 miles north of S.R. 41 at Peebles, for a bridge replacement project. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one, 10-foot lane with the use of temporary signals. The project is anticipated to be completed in late summer. (#15-0509) A bridge repair project is under way on S.R. 32, with the route reduced to one lane in each direction between C.R. 198 (Portsmouth Road) and S.R. 73. Throughout construction traffic will be maintained in one, 11-foot lane in each direction, and all work is anticipated to be completed in early fall. (#15-3001) BROWN COUNTY S.R. 286 will be closed between T.R. 57 (Dietrick Road) and T.R. 137B (Mobley Road), immediately west of the Highland County line, for a culvert replacement project. The closure went into effect at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, and remain in effect until approximately 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. Motorists will be detoured via U.S. 68, S.R. 131 and S.R. 134. C.R. 50 (Bethlehem Road) is closed for a bridge replacement project. The project site is located between C.R. 14A (Decatur-Eckmansville Road) and T.R. 223 (Rickey Road), and while the route is closed, motorists will be detoured via T.R. 223 (Rickey Road), T.R. 61 (Hughes Road) and C.R. 14A (Decatur-Eckmansville
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted this week announced the launch of an all-new Apple iBook that features the Buckeye State’s Road). The project is ongoing role in national polischeduled to be completed tics as a tool to educate and in early fall. (#16-0415) engage young people in U.S. 50 is reduced to American Democracy. one lane between the The iBook, available Clermont and the Highland through the Apple Store at County lines for a resurno cost, is titled “Ohio: facing project. The project Pathway to the Presidency.” also includes rehabilitating The book features five chapbridges located between ters including detailed biogT.R. 100 (Woodard Road) raphical information on the and T.R. 80462 (River eight former U.S. Presidents Reach Road) and between to have called Ohio home C.R. 12 (Fayettevilleand information on why Blanchester Road) and the Ohio is so important in the corporation limit of race to the White House. Fayetteville. Throughout “It’s important that we construction, traffic will be have an engaged and educatmaintained in one lane ed electorate, especially in with the use of flaggers, Ohio where the hopes of and the project is expected presidential candidates rise to be completed in early and fall,” Secretary Husted fall. (#16-0344) said. “We want people to A culvert rehabilitation register, we want people to project is slated to begin in be involved and we want the coming weeks on U.S. people to vote. This is a new 68, and crews will be and innovative way we can installing a culvert liner at approach our young people the route’s 40.91-mile and lay the groundwork for marker, immediately north civic engagement among of T.R. 581 (Ohio Street) Ohio’s future decision-makat the southern corporation ers.” limit of Fayetteville. As Chapters of Ohio: most work will be conPathway to the Presidency ducted off the roadway, include: there should be little to no Chapter 1: A Look Back impact to motorists includes biographical inforthroughout construction. mation about the eight (#16-0318) Ohioans to have ascended to U.S. 52 will be reduced the nation’s highest office, to one, 12-foot lane making the Buckeye State between C.R. 307 (Old known as “The Mother of A&P Road) and T.R. 255 Presidents.” (Pisgah Hill Road) for a Chapter 2: Electing a slide repair project. President teaches the reader Throughout construction, about the Electoral College traffic will be maintained and includes an interactive with temporary signals, map to display historical and all work is anticipated Ohio election results and to be completed in early how those results drove the October. (#16-0345) outcome of national elecA resurfacing project is tions. This chapter also disunder way on S.R. 125, plays information on how from the Brown-Clermont eligible Ohioans can particiCounty line to the 6.4-mile pate in Ohio elections. marker between T.R. 402 Chapter 3: Ohio (Gillette Station Road) and Demographics/Overview C.R. 18 (Eden Road). The gives the reader the opportuproject also includes nity to learn more about the paving a small section of makeup of Ohio so they can S.R. 125 immediately east better understand how the of C.R. 15 (George Miller Road). Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of flaggers and/or temporary signals, and the project is scheduled to be completed in mid-summer. (#15-0559) HIGHLAND COUNTY S.R. 785 has been closed immediately east of T.R. 186 (Burgess Lane) due to a culvert collapse. The closure is in effect until further notice, and motorists are being detoured by way of S.R. 73 and S.R. 247 at Hillsboro. A micro-resurfacing project is under way on S.R. 73, extending from the Clinton County line to city of Hillsboro’s corporation limit. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of flaggers, and all work is anticipated to be completed by early October. (#16-0361) S.R. 73 will be reduced to one lane between C.R. 5 (Prospect Road) and the Adams County line for a preventive maintenance project. Crews will be working during daytime hours, and during operations, traffic will be maintained in one lane by flaggers. Motorists may encounter temporary periods of delay in the construction zone. The project is scheduled to be completed by late summer. (#16-0362) S.R. 753 will be reduced to one lane between Spargur Lane and Sams Road for a bridge deck repair (waterproofing) project. Crews will be working during daytime, business hours, and traffic will be maintained in one lane by flaggers when crews are at work. The route will be open to two lanes of two-way travel during the evening, overnight and non-working hours. The project is scheduled to be completed in mid-summer. (#150600)
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Bellwether State is composed. Chapter 4: 2016 Presidential Election will eventually display information about all Major and Minor Political Parties, independent and write-in candidates who are on the ballot in Ohio as presidential candidates. Information will include personal and professional background information about the candidates. This update will be added after the form of the 2016 General Election ballot is certified by the Secretary of State. Chapter 5: Election night Live Feed will display a live election result feed on November 8th where users can track election results as they become available to officials. Ohio: Pathway to the Presidency includes several quizzes so the reader can test how much they’ve learned after each chapter. Secretary Husted was joined at the launch of Ohio: Pathway to the Presidency by Todd Kleismit of the Ohio History Connection. The group provided historical documents that are now viewable in the iBook as well as assisted with gathering and fact-checking information on Ohio’s eight presidents.
“We are so pleased that Secretary Husted asked the Ohio History Connection to partner with his office on Ohio: Pathway to the Presidency iBook,” said Todd Kleismit, director of community and government relations for the Ohio History Connection. “The educational components are excellent and I am confident that Ohio students will enjoy using the iBook as they learn more about Ohio history, voting and why being an informed and engaged citizen is so important.” The iBook was authored at no cost to the taxpayer through a partnership between Secretary of State staff and Jason LaMar of Columbus State Community College. LaMar is also an Apple Distinguished Educator and designed the iBook. The Apple Distinguished Educator program works to make a positive impact on education and learning around the world through the use of technology. The Secretary of State’s office will work with schools and educators throughout Ohio this fall to implement the use of Ohio: Pathway to the Presidency in curriculum as a tool to present the state and nation’s history in a fun and interactive manner.
Models needed for American Girl Fashion Show
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The Grand Finale American Girl Fashion Shows to benefit the Aubrey Rose Foundation will be Dec. 2-4 at BB&T Arena at Northern Kentucky University . Sign up now for your "Calling All Models" Model Call at TriCounty Mall or Newport on the Levee. Visit https://agfs@aubreyrose.org” or call (937) 245-1655 for more info.
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Junior Fair Beef BBQ is Sept. 1 Say hello to those baldfaced hornets BY FAYE MAHAFFEY OSUE MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER
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A 40-foot pit will soon be filled with two feet of wood coals and 1,000 pounds of choice beef as preparations are made for the annual Adams County Junior Fair Beef Barbecue. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 4:307 p.m. at the Ohio Valley Career and Technical Center. Adault tickets are $9 and children are $7 with all proceeds going to Junior Fair improvements.
Commissioners proclaim August as Child Support Awareness Month
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The Adams County Commissioners met with representatives from the Adams County Department of Job and Family Services and the Adams County Prosecutor's office on Aug. 8 to declare August as Child Support Awareness Month. The State of Ohio recognizes that the support of both parents is essential to a child's overall success and the establishment of a solid foundation for Adams County families. The Ohio Child Support Program provides a broad range of services to parents, caretakers and children, and acknowledges that strong partnerships are essential to strengthening families and promoting a child's well being. The Commissioners and representatives of these agencies acknowledge and recognize all who are committed to the success of their children. Pictured at the official Declaration are, from left, Commissioner Stephen Caraway, Commissioner Paul Worley, Kenneth L. Armstrong, Jr, Susan Hopkins, Barbara Moore, Cindy Applegate, Sue Fulton, and Commissioner Brian Baldridge.
Heat, humidity, torrential downpours of rain, welcome to Ohio. I still have some plants in my staging area (under the carport) that I haven’t stuck in the ground because I feared their sudden death from the heat. Maybe I can sneak out during a break in the rain and finally get them planted. My Queen-of-thePrairie (Filipendula rubra) actually bloomed its little heart out in my staging area. I hope that it will be as happy once it is in the ground. This past week I ventured out in the heat to take a quick “walk about” to check for plant pests and diseases as well as critter damage. I find it hard to believe that some deer prefer my tough blue Hosta leaves to the tender soybean leaves in the nearby field. As I opened the barn door I looked up and was amazed to see a large hornet nest attached to our barn. Last year they constructed a nest in one of our Norway Spruce trees in a less conspicuous place. We haven’t been bothered by the nest builders, so we have just left it alone. According to the Penn State Entomology Department, the Baldfaced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) is an ‘aerial yellowjacket’-one of seven or eight species in the genus Dolichovespula in North America. However, it is not a ‘true’ hornet – it is a yellow jacket. All of the yellow jackets in the genus Dolichovespula build nests in bushes and trees (sometimes on the
Baldfaced hornets are considered beneficial insects despite their painful stinging behavior. Like other yellow jackets and many wasps found in Ohio, hornets are highly accomplished predators outside of buildings), and produce the characteristic football shaped, grey papery nests. The Baldfaced hornet is found in most of the 48 contiguous states and D.C., throughout Canada and in Alaska. The Baldfaced hornet gets its name from the ivory-white markings on the face. The thorax, legs and abdomen also have white markings. The queen and her offspring range in size from 13 mm to 20 mm – the queen is usually the largest yellow jacket in the colony. In the spring, fertilized queens that have overwintered in protected places such as in hollow trees, rock piles, under bark and in the walls and attics of buildings, become active and begin to build a nest. The queen collects cellulose from weathered and rotting wood, chews the wood and adds her saliva, and takes this paste and makes a papery material to construct the nest. She creates a few brood cells within the nest and deposits eggs in them and feed the larvae when they hatch. This first brood will assume the duties of nest building, food collection, feeding the larvae and protecting the nest. As the summer progresses, the colony grows until there may be 100 to 400 workers. Early in the spring and summer, protein in the form of live prey is the usual diet consisting of flies, other yellow jackets, and many other types of insects. Some nests are so full of yellow jacket remains that the inside has a yellowish cast to it. As the season progresses and there are fewer larvae to feed, the workers will take nectar and other forms of carbohydrates. Most of the colony, other than newly fertilized
potential queens that will overwinter, will die before or shortly after the first hard frost. In a past OSUE Buckeye Yard and Garden Line, contributor Joe Boggs shares that Baldfaced hornets are considered beneficial insects despite their painful stinging behavior. Like other yellow jackets and many wasps found in Ohio, hornets are highly accomplished predators. A hornet’s nest can have a considerable impact on the local caterpillar pest population including bagworms. Efforts to control hornets should be limited to nests that present a clear and present danger to homeowners. Last year’s nest (eight feet up in the Norway spruce) was destroyed by “critter looters”. I am assuming it was raccoons looking for a tasty midnight snack. The design of this year’s nest was close to a downspout and I am afraid that the same outcome is inevitable. I was thankful to have a break from the daily watering of the Herb containers on the deck. Even the cucumber vines perked up after the last rainfall. I am finding tooth marks on some of my low-hanging tomatoes, so I am following Susan Barber’s advice to pick those at “first blush”. They will continue to ripen on my counter safely tucked away from hungry little mouths. The count-down to the Brown County Fair is on. The theme of our fair booth this year is “Natural Landscaping in Your Own Backyard.” We hope you will stop by for a visit to learn how reducing your lawn size can conserve water, save you time and money and provide habitat and food for wildlife and pollinators.