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MLSD board members disagree on the merits of drug-testing students Will the expensive, unproven program deter substance abuse? Proponents argue it's worth the cost to find out
BY PATRICIA BEECH PEOPLE'S DEFENDER Should public school students be drug tested? It's a controversial subject and even though statistics do not yet back up the effectiveness of such programs, many high schools across the country are turning to this
approach to fight the growing drug problem. During the 2016-17 school year Manchester Local School District (MLSD) will become the first Adams County school to implement drug testing for students involved in extra-curricular and cocurricular activities. “We discussed the pros
and cons over several meetings,” said MLSD board member Rick Foster. “I believe that the District can contribute to solving the overall drug problem in our region by holding our students to a high standard. The intent never has been to 'target' or 'catch' students. It will hopefully steer them away from this behavior in the first place.”
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The Manchester Local School District recently voted to institute a drug testing program. From left, Ashley Grooms, Kathleen Stacy, Dave McFarland, Terry Himes, and Rick Foster.
Staggs and Louiso to visit nation's capital
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Raising awareness and opening new pathways of discussion on agriculture, food, and the environment BY PATRICIA BEECH agriculture practices in different areas of the U.S.” PEOPLE'S DEFENDER Louiso, who for a short Macy Staggs of Seaman time in 1987 worked for and Linda Ayres-Louiso of the USDA in the nation's West Union are among capital, says she is looking two of 24 Ohio farmers forward to the trip, and agribusiness profes“Working there before, I sionals who will visit didn't really have time to Washington, DC later this go sightseeing or visit the month as members of the capitol where the lawmakeighth class of the ers work, so I'm very AgriPOWER Leadership interested in seeing how Institute in Columbus. the process does work.” “I'm very excited about During their year-long this trip,” said Staggs, “We training Staggs and Louiso get to meet with Congress are learning how local, and tour Washington, in state, and federal public addition to learning about See Visit / 5
Photo courtesy of Adams County Farm Bureau
Photo courtesy of Adams County Farm Bureau
Macy Staggs of Seaman is one of 24 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected for the 20162017 AgriPOWER Leadership Institute Class VIII.
Linda Ayres-Louiso of West Union is also one of 24 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected for the 2016-2017 AgriPOWER Leadership Institute Class VIII.
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Ruth was admitted to hospice for lung cancer when she was 84 years old. She also suffered a stroke several years earlier. Her slurred speech and quiet nature could fool you into thinking she isn't with it, but she is deceivingly perceptive and calculating and she likes to keep you on your toes. Her daughter, Carolyn, shared, "My brother told her to call him anytime she needed him and he would be here in an hour and 15 minutes. So a few days later Mom called just to test him," Ruth added with a mischievous grin, "He lives one hour and 10 minutes away, an hour and 15 minutes if he's not ready to go." Carolyn left her home in California about three years ago to move in with and care for her mother. Ruth's four other children live out of the area but visit often. Carolyn's devotion to her mother is inspiring, "I told mom we're together until death do us part. I'm concentrating all my attention on Mom right now. If I can keep her spirits up I think she can make it until next year. If not, she won't." Ruth and Carolyn testified that chronic illness and long term care giving are emotionally challenging and stressful. Carolyn confessed, "After two or three weeks of us being here by ourselves we started getting on each other's nerves. So it's good when someone visits. It's like a breath of fresh air." They've also experienced the friction of role reversal. Ruth shared, "When Carolyn was seven years old I lost my temper with her for refusing to
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take her medicine, but now I'm refusing to take mine, and Carolyn's losing her temper with me." Carolyn empathized, "Mom gets tired of me asking her if there's anything I can do for her. LOREN HARDIN STRAIGHT PATHS She feels like I'm pestering her, don't you mom?" Ruth enthusiastically agreed, "Yes I do!" Carolyn responded, "But you know I love you don't you Mom? Ruth looked sheepishly at Carolyn and replied, "I don't know.” Did I already tell you that Ruth likes to keep you on your toes? During one of my routine visits we talked about the well meaning, but often misguided and unsolicited, advice and criticism from family members who are not involved in the day to day care. Carolyn shared, "My brother got mad at me once for how I talked to Mom. She wanted to come to the kitchen and I said, 'You just want to come to the kitchen to see how messy I've let it get. You just want to yell at me.' My brother thought that was terrible. But he just doesn't know how Mom and I get along. We both get testy but we accept each other and we talk it out. We understand each other." Then Carolyn turned to her Mom and said, "But I would do it all over again wouldn't I Mom?" Ruth characteristi-
cally replied, "Well, I don't know." Carolyn shared another incident, "My brother said, 'You need to make mom take her medications.' Don't people know how hard it is to make somebody take their medications when they have their mouth shut. Everyone wants to tell you what to do but what works for one person doesn't work for another. Everybody's different." Carolyn concluded, "People need to ask you what you need instead of telling you what you need. And instead of telling you what to do, they need to ask you what they can do. I know they mean well and they love Mom but they just don't know." Ruth and Carolyn's is the classic story of chronic illness and care giving, just with different actors. Time and time again, as a hospice Social Worker, I hear about well meaning family members giving advice from a distance. I've even been one of them. It reminds me of what the Apostle Paul said about some men of his time, "Desiring to be teachers of the law, they confidently affirm what they don't even know." (I Timothy 1:7) We're always ready to throw our "two cents worth" in, aren't we? But when we "confidently affirm" what we don't even know, that's about all it's worth. But now we know better don't we? 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
Greetings, I am Grace. Never in your life will you find a feline as exquisitely wonderful as me. I suppose that the universe had larger plans for my future when I was abandoned and ended up here. I believe you are a part of that plan. Do come visit me today. I shall be forever grateful. If you would be interested in giving me a furever home, please contact The Humane Society of Adams County, Inc. at (937) 544-8585 to set up a time to come meet me and fill out an adoption application.
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.
Tiffin Township enjoys night at GABP
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Friday, Aug. 19 marked Tiffin Township Night at Great American Ballpark. Over 50 tickets were sold to residents and friends of the township to watch the Cincinnati Reds take on the Los Angels Dodgers. The Reds had their offense going strong, beating the Dodgers 9-2. Township resident Jordan Reeves had the honor of getting the game started by announcing, “Play Ball.”
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In addition to Tiffin Township Night, the evening also marked Beatles Night at GABP. The game was followed by a fireworks show set to songs from The Beatles. Those in attendance had a great time taking in the game and fireworks while visiting with friends and neighbors. The Township Trustees appreciate the participation and support from everyone involved.
OBITUARY Juanita Lee
Juanita (Copas) Lee, 75, of Portsmouth, formerly of Cedar Mills, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 at BridgePort Healthcare Center in Portsmouth. She was born May 23, 1941 in Brush Creek Township in Adams County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold F. and Dessie Faye (Moore) Copas. A private funeral service
is Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pastor Clarence Abbott will officiate. The interment will be at Copas Cemetery in Brush Creek Township. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 4555 Lake Forest Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242.
Adams County Waste and Recycling, located four miles outside of West Union, will be closed on Monday Sept. 5 for Labor Day.
Regular hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m, closed Wednesday and Sunday. The facility is operated by Adams Brown Recycling, a division of ABCAP and a 501(c)(3). Call 937-544-2650 for more information.
Adams County Recycling closed on Labor Day
County auditors launch statewide Skimmer Sweep Inspectors to check 12,000 gas pumps for skimming devices From the Adams County Auditor’s Office
Adams County Auditor David Gifford joined 60 other county auditors from across the state today to launch a "Skimmer Sweep" over the Labor Day weekend to protect holiday travelers from illegal credit card skimmers. More than 80 weights and measures inspectors are expected to visit more than 1,500 gas stations at targeted locations, checking more than 12,000 Ohio gas pumps for the
devices. "With numerous recent reports of skimmers being found in our state, we are participating in this sweep to protect unsuspecting travelers from identify theft," said Auditor Gifford. "I am pleased to protect unsuspecting travelers from identity theft," said Auditor Gifford. "I am pleased to partner with other auditors across the state to take steps to combat this crime.:" At least 30 skimming devices have been found in Ohio gas pumps since
last October. Most have been found in southwest Ohio and along the I-75 corridor, although the devices have been found in 12 counties across the state. According to Gifford, the request discovery of these devises indicates that the threat of this crime will continue, so consumers should always be alert when refueling. Anything that seems out of place or indicates that a pump has been tampered with should be reported. Paying for gas with cash is always the safest
option," said Gifford. Customers paying with plastic should use credit cards rather than debit cards. Those who use their debit cards at the pump risk their PIN numbers being stolen. IN addition, monthly bank and credit card statements should always be reviewed for any fraudulent charges. Credit card skimmers can be used to steal credit card and debit card numbers as well as PIN numbers for the purpose of identity theft. These devices often are equipped with Bluetooth technology, which allow identity thieves to access private
information from a distance up to 100 yards away.
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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.
Democrat Club covered dish meeting is Sept. 3 The Adams County Democrat Club will hold a covered dish meeting on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. at Venture Productions. The meeting is hosted by Seaman/Winchester/Wayn e and everyone is welcome. ACCV will meet on Sept. 6 Adams County for
Ohio Can meets in Seaman Ohio Can, a non-profit group pro-active in raising money to get the community involved in drug awareness 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 937-2171527 or email solaceofadamscounty@gmail.com .
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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 legisaltion and transgender issues. Call (937) 587-1797 or (937) 205-0627 for more information.
the Adams County Board of Developmental Disabilities is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. at Venture Productions, Inc.
Commissioners holding third quarter night meeting in Seaman on Sept. 13 The Board of Adams County Commissioners will hold their third quarter night meeting in the auditorium of the Seaman Village Hall, located at 17806 State Rte. 247. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
ACOVSD Board Meeting is Sept. 6 The Adams County Ohio Valley School District Board of Education will hold a Board Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Career and Technical Center beginning at 7 p.m.
DAV having ForgetMe-Not fund raiser Sept.15-17 DAV Chapter 71 will be having a Forget-Me-Not fund raising event at the Peebles Old Timers Days from Sept.15-17. Your support of the Chapter will be greatly appreciated.
Board of Developmental Disabilities meeting is Sept. 8 The regular meeting of
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 12:30 pm. To Register or
Mutant Tomatoes? Not so fast!
Have you ever seen tomato plants sprout right out of a ripe tomato? It looks sort of spooky, like something from a horror movie. Here’s a letter we received from Carol Gorby of Manchester, Ohio: “Dear Steve, “I recently purchased at the supermarket a group of tomatoes still attached to the vine. We ate some, however two were left over and sat on my kitchen counter for a few weeks. No sign of decay or mold on them but I noticed one started getting bumpy. Eventually something broke through the skin and grew a small leaf. Soon all of them were trying to break out, but still no sign of decay or rot. “I pulled the tomato apart and found many small sprouted seeds with roots growing into the body of the tomato. I plan to plant them and see what happens. “Is this nature’s way of reproducing or is this a side-effect of hybridization? Can this be due to GMO? Why no decay or odor? I’m now somewhat dubious about buying these tomatoes…” The short answer is that there’s nothing unnatural going on here. It’s actually a natural phenomenon called “viviparity”.
Viviparity in tomatoes is normal and has nothing to do with GMO’s. Viviparity literally means "giving live birth", from the Latin vivus ("living") and parere ("to beget"). In
Humane Society seeking front desk volunteers PRESS RELEASE
Are you looking for meaningful volunteer work and love animals? The Humane Society of Adams County is in need of front desk volunteers and cage-cleaning volunteers. Front desk volunteers would be involved with answering phones, greeting visitors, and helping with animal adoptions. Cage cleaners would scoop litter, hose out dog
botany it’s called vivipary and refers to reproduction via embryos, such as shoots or bulblets, as
kennels, and help with laundry. Perks of all volunteer positions include the gratifying feeling of furthering the mission of a wonderful organization, meeting great like-minded people, and making life better for animals. Please call 937-5448585 for more information, or stop in at the Shelter to fill out a volunteer form. Shelter hours are 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday.
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for more information, please call Robyn Gleadle at 937-779-6990.
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 937-5871797 or Ron Baker at 937544-4110.
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 5-12) of parents who attend the program is available as well. For more information
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Ashley Ross, West Union, Defective Muff., Fine $50, Court Cost $80, opposed to sprouting from Special Conditions: Amended to 4513.22 a dormant seed. Vivipary Defective Muffler from also may refer to plants speed 4511.21C 76/60 arising from buds or Abdirahman M. Ahmed, seedlings that have formed Columbus, Defective or germinated while still Muffler, Fine $150, Court on the parent plant, and Cost $80, Special drop to the ground when Conditions: Amended they’re ready to establish 4513.22 Defective Muffler themselves in the soil. from Speed 4511.21C Tomatoes naturally inhibit the growth of their 76/60 Justin J. Gerbus, seeds until the seeds are Milford, Speed 83/60, Fine dried, however the inhibit$150, Court Cost $80 ing hormone weakens Vicki D. Barber, with age or refrigeration. Somerville, Speed 76/60, The hormone breaks Fine $100, Court Cost down, allowing the seeds to sprout while still inside $155 Daniel C. Swartz, Cary, the tomato. This is perNC, Speed 75/60, Fine fectly natural. Certain $42, Court Cost $80 varieties are more prone to Lora S. Sims, Fairmont, vivipary than others. WV, Speed 75/60, Fine Tomatoes that are $42, Court Cost $80 picked green (like most Lori M. Speas, Madison, store-bought tomatoes) FL, DUS-FRA, Dismissed don’t need to rot for the Lori M. Speas, Madison, seeds to begin sprouting. FL, Left of Center, These fruits are safe to Dismissed eat, but they don’t taste Kathryn L. Sannan, very good. West Union, Speed 67/55, Thanks to Carol Gorby, Dismissed and to Stephen James Adam Hess, West Boehme for researching Union, Per. Disorderly, this column. Fine $250, Court Cost Steve Boehme and his wife $99, Special Conditions: Pay all within 90 days Marjorie own GoodSeed Dakota Evans, Nursery & Landscape, Hillsboro, located near Winchester, Disorderly/Cond., Ohio at 9736 Tri-County Dismissed, Special Highway. More informaConditions: Dismissed tion is available at without prejudice www.goodseedfarm.com David Lee Gardner II, or call (937) 695-0350. Per Disorderly, Fine $250, Court Cost $121 Charles D. Ozeta, West Union, DUS/Non Compl, Fine $50, Special Conditions: 6 months pro-
Come Celebrate with us at the "Louden Church 175th Anniversary"! 2600 St. Rte. 73, Peebles
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Land Transfers Schlabach Construction LLC to Larry T. Willis, Melody Willis, Tiffin Twp, 3.58 ac. Dennis Joe Palmer, Shirley Ann Palmer to Vernon L. Cummins, Bratton Twp, 7.117 ac. Evelyn D. Osman to Jared A. Johnson, Tiffin Twp, 12.35 ac. Judy K. Newman Trustee, Carroll E.
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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 6:308:30 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@gmail.com
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contact Dan Sheridan at 937-205-5464 or Carol Sheridan at 513-509-3911.
We will have games and pictures to reminisce on years past!
We will be grilling hot dogs (with all the fixings), baked beans, macaroni salad and chips. You are not obligated to bring anything but if you would like to, you can bring a dessert. We will provide tea, lemonade and bottled water.
We invite the Louden Community and everyone who would like to celebrate our anniversary! For more information call Pastor Tommy Adams (937)780-1206
Newman Trust, Judy K. Newman, Trust to Johnny Boldman, Carolyn Boldman, Jefferson Twp, 23.512 ac. Janis Mae Buda, Raymond J. Buda to Janis Buda, Raymond J. Buda, West Union Village, lot 133 Rebecca N. Salinas, Andrew Salinas to Kirsten Sowards, Peebles Village, 0.325 ac. Richard L. Stone to Andrew Momper, Holly A. Momper, Bratton Twp, 10.00 ac. Larry W. Humphrey, Sandra S. Humphrey to Troy Crabb, Franklin Twp, 4.00 ac. Kevin Staten, Juliana Staten to Zachary D. Dickens, Tiffin Twp, 3.004 ac. Amanda Haas, Ronald Haas to Samantha Sterling, Winchester Village, lot 30 Wells Fargo Bank to HUD, Tiffin Twp, 12.00 ac.
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West Union People’s Defender their AgriPOWER training in January including classes in public speaking, From page 1 media training, social networking, and communicapolicies impact the farmtions. ing and food industries. “The instructors help us “My eyes have been identify our strengths and opened,” said Louiso, “I build on them,” said have certainly broadened Staggs. “I'm an extrovert, I my horizons by learning don't mind speaking to a about the issues involving room full of people and agriculture and water these classes have helped quality in Ohio and me develop the skills I nationwide.” need to be an effective Operating as a branch of communicator and an the Ohio Farm Federation, advocate for agriculture.” the AgriPOWER Institute Seven two-to-three day offers its elite training protraining sessions are held gram to help Ag profesthroughout the year, sionals develop leadership including the September skills and gain an undersession in Washington, standing of national and D.C. global issues relating to An additional training agriculture. session is held in Georgia “Sustainable agriculture where participants learn is an issue that should about the differences and concern all of us,” says similarities in U.S. agriLouiso. “We all need food culture from state to state. in order to survive, and we “AgriPOWER explores need to make sure that the different choices in farmers are able to profood, agriculture and the duce the food and protect environment and I think the environment while there needs to be a discusthey're doing it.” sion about that – people Staggs says most people who farm, we take this for never consider where their granted, but those who food comes from, they just don't farm really don't trust that it will be there have an understanding of when they want it. what goes into producing “People don't think their food,” Louiso said. about the different types “I think for the next generof agriculture and farmation it's important that we ing,” she says. “This trainget the discussion going.” ing helps us to educate According to the direcpeople and get them intertor of AgriPOWER, ested in the subject.” Melinda Witten, the Ohio The two women began
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However, not all the MLSD board members agree with Foster's assessment of the program's purpose or its effectiveness. “I'm a veteran and I fought for our rights,” said board member Terry Himes. “I believe that drug testing is invasive and we're presuming guilt before innocence. I think it does more to drive a stake between adults and children in school. When you tell a student you're going to drug test them it conveys the idea that they aren't trusted. So why would they trust any adult?” The conundrum for school administrators charged with providing a safe, supportive, and healthy school environment is the dismal lack of effective, non- invasive drug prevention programs that work. Given the absence of proven solutions many school districts have opted for the lesser of two evils. “The effectiveness of this policy will be proven if even just one student makes a choice not to use drugs,” said Foster. “If this new policy can enhance a culture of zero tolerance for drug use in our community, it's worth it.” Thus far, there has been no systematic examination of the effectiveness of drug testing in public schools. Study results have been mixed and inconclusive. Some participating schools do not have lower reports of drug use, while others have shown a link between drug testing and the prevalence of drug use. Given the lack of scientific data supporting the effectiveness of drug testing, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has taken a strong position that student drug testing is not recommend-
ed. Most experts do agree that nurturing a culture of trust between students and adults is fundamental to reducing drug use in public schools. Himes worries that the policy adopted by the Manchester district will erode the student trust. “We're going to drug test them because we don't believe they're not doing drugs because they're so prevalent out there,” he said. “I believe you trust a kid, and when they mess up you offer advice, you love them, you hug them, and ask them what's wrong, what can we do for you, what's the problem? I don't feel like this policy does that.” Himes says he believes the money used for drug testing would have been better spent on drug prevention measures. “We never talked about cost during our discussions,” he said. “I was in favor of hiring a counselor with this money. If a student has a drug problem they can talk to a counselor in confidence, they can ask for help and advice. Instead we adopted a policy that says we're going to test you, we're going to suspend you for two games, and we're going to tell you where you can go for help, but we can't make you go. I feel like we've done nothing to help the kids by adopting this policy. All we've done is said gotcha.” The program instituted by the MLSD board requires that students in grades 7 through 12 who participate in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities be subject to random, suspicion-less drug testing. Extra-curricular activities include interscholastic sports such as football, baseball, cross-county, volleyball, cheerleading, National Honor Society, Beta Club, Academic Team, school musicals, and Color Guard. Co-
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Curricular activities include (but are not limited to) marching band, Future Farmers of America, and Choir. Himes argues that targeting these groups is unfair. “Sometimes the extra-curricular and cocurricular activities are the only things that keep a kid in school and achieving,” he said. “And they're also the kids who are least likely to be using drugs anyway.” The testing may also include students not participating in extra-curricular or co-curricular activities who voluntarily, and in cooperation with their parents, guardians, or custodians, have chosen to be included in the testing
program. The drug panel test includes (but is not limited to) alcohol, marijuana, amphetamines, Methadone, Methaqualone, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, opiates, cocaine, and Propophene (Darvon). Students testing positive will not be suspended or expelled from school, nor will they be penalized academically, and any cocurricular activity missed by a student testing positive will be replaced by learning assignments so overall grade average is not effected. Further, the results of drug tests will not be documented in any student’s academic record, and
information regarding the results of drug tests will not be disclosed to criminal or juvenile authorities without legal compulsion by subpoena or other legal process. The lack of documentation and protection from future disclosure doesn't change Himes' concerns about students in the district. “For kids in Manchester, with our demographics, the school is the best place they're going to be all day,” he says. “For a lot of them it's the only food they'll get all day. And now if feels to me like we're a penal system.”
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Figgins goal gives Devils a 1-0 win over West Union Sunday, September 4, 2016
County battle decided in game’s 55th minute BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE'S DEFENDER
Photo by Patrice Yezzi England
It was an emotional moment between two brothers after freshman Brandon Figgins scored his first high school goal and was embraced by his brother Ben, a senior. Brandon’s goal turned out to be a memorable one as it was the only goal in a 1-0 North Adams win over West Union.
Lady Devils soccer rolls past West Union 9-1
Mark Carpenter | People’s Defender
North Adams’ Allison Harper, left, decides to take a step “on the ball” as she tries to maneuver around West Union’s Heidi Hunter (40) during girls’ soccer action from Monday evening. North Adams junior Taylor the Lady Devils a six-goal BY MARK CARPENTER Hesler, who received a cenadvantage. The final two PEOPLE'S DEFENDER tering pass from Allison goals of the game came off Harper, took two dribbles, the foot of North Adams Monday afternoon saw a and fired it home. senior Jessica Woodall, as non-conference girls soccer Ten minutes into the secshe became the fourth Lady battle come to West Union ond half, Hupp scored again Devil to garner two goals in High School as the Lady off of an assist from Jordyn the game and the final whisDragons welcomed the tle sounded with the visitors North Adams Lady Devils to Kell and a second goal of the game by Hesler made it claiming a 9-1 victory. town. The game featured 5-0 at the 25:54 mark. With “Our girls played really two teams with very differ15:17 left in the game, the well tonight,” said North ent approaches, as the Lady Lady Dragons did someAdams head coach Dave Dragons are a rebuilding thing that no team had done D'Avignon. “Everyone program low on numbers yet in 2016, they scored a logged significant playing while the Lady Devils are goal on Lady Devils' goalie time and it was a total team considered one of tougher Madee Shipley when Anna victory.” teams in southeastern Ohio Shupert, whose cousin Abby “Coach D runs a tough with a fairly lengthy bench. plays for North Adams, program and I knew going Those factors came into retrieved the ball after a skir- in that it was going to be play on a hot and humid an uphill battle,” said WU afternoon as the Lady Devils mish in front of the net after a blocked shot and knocked head man Hunter. “It will were able to substitute it home. take us some time but with freely, and that resulted in North Adams made it 6-1 our work ethic and heart the third win in a row for with an unassisted goal from that our girls have, you North Adams, by a final Breanna Piatt and then will see drastic improvescore of 9-1. Abbott's second score of the ment as the season pro“With our girls team, we night, again unassisted, gave gresses.” are in the process of completely rebuilding the program from the ground up,” said West Union head coach Kevin Hunter, who is serving double duty as both the girls and boys head coach. “Like with any work in progress there are obstacles to overcome. One of those obstacles is conditioning the girls to play an entire game as we are currently dressing only 12 players. The girls fought hard tonight and although the score doesn't reflect their hard work, I am still proud of their performance.” The scoring began five minutes into the game when North Adams junior Lakyn Hupp scored unassisted after swiping the ball from a West Union defender. Four minutes later it was 2-0 when sophomore Cheyenne Mark Carpenter | People’s Defender Abbott also scored an unassisted goal, firing in a long North Adams’ Jessica Woodall (8) battles for possesbomb from behind the 18 sion with West Union’s Anna Shupert during that just made it under the Monday’s girls soccer action. Woodall scored two crossbar. The final goal of second half goals and Shupert had the only West the first half came from Union goal in a 9-1 Lady Devils’ win.
Though it was a lastminute scheduled non-conference contest, that didn't take the edge off a boys county soccer battle on Monday, Aug. 29 at West Union High School. The Dragons hosted the North Adams Green Devils, and the action did not disappoint anyone in attendance, as the two teams battled tooth and nail right to the finish, with one goal being the difference as the Devils left town with a 1-0 win in their pockets. The action went back and forth through the midfield for 80 minutes and according to North Adams head coach Ike Wooten, his team had numerous scoring opportunities but wer continually turned back by the outstanding play of the West Union defensive backs and Dragons' goalkeeper Chase Cummings, who in Wooten's words, “made professional saves all night.” The goalkeeping wasn't too shabby on the North Adams side either as freshman Cole Wagner recorded his first “clean sheet” of the year while recording six saves. The first half of the game was battled to a scoreless tie, and West Union coach Kevin Hunter knew his team had its chances in both halves. “We had multiple runs on goal, one in the back of the net that was ruled offsides and a handful that ricocheted around from post to post,” said Hunter. “As always I played through my bench and everyone on the team contributed to the effort. The boys communicated well and operated like a welloiled machine. Our defense was superb and our keeper was just one mistake shy of a shutout.” “Offensively we had the speed but were just lacking the ball movement in their 18 to execute.” The only goal of the
game came 15 minutes into the second half and went on the North Adams side of the scoreboard as a splitting pass from senior Patrick England to freshman Brandon Figgins resulted in Figgins finding the back of the net for the first time in his high school career, setting off a celebration that included a big hug from Figgins’ brother Ben, a senior for the Green Devils. “We continued to test the West Union keeper with a shot off the post and several near misses,” said Coach Wooten. “The game was a battle of will all night through the midfield.” “Our boys played a strong game tonight,” added WU Coach Hunter. “They proved to North Adams that there is another team in the Southern Hills Athletic Conference that they need to worry about. Our team is a solid group of conditioned athletes and I think they can out hustle
and out play anyone in the conference. Tonight was a prime example of that. It only takes one goal to win sometimes and tonight North Adams was able to squeeze that 'one' in. My hats off to Coach Wooten and his team as they always prove to be tough competitors on the field and friends off the field.” Both teams are back in action on Friday, Sept.2 as the Green Devils will get their only shot this season at perennial SHAC power Lynchburg, in a game that will be played at North Adams. The Dragons will remain in the county but go on the road to Peebles to face a young group of Indians in the first SHAC contest for West Union. After those battles, the Green Devils will face a tough and fast Ripley team on the road on Sept. 7, while the Dragons will be home that same day for a non-conference tilt with Williamsburg.
Photo by Jamie Puckett
After Monday’s game, players and coaches on both sides were raving about the outstanding play of West Union goalkeeper Chase Cummings, who gave up just one goal and made numerous acrobatic saves.
THE PEOPLE’S DEFENDER SENIOR PROFILE 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. NAME: Madison Jenkins
SCHOOL: North Adams High School PARENTS: Tracey Jenkins
SPORTS PLAYED IN HIGH SCHOOL: Volleyball, Basketball FAVORITE SPORT: Volleyball
FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: All of the great friendships I have made LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: All of it coming to an end
MOST MEMORABLE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS MOMENT: Winning the district semis against Trimble my sophomore year
Madison Jenkins
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST OR GROUP: The Lady Devils Acapella Group PLACE YOU’D LOVE TO TRAVEL TO: Rome, Italy
YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE: “Remember The Titans”
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Pretty Little Liars, Fixer Upper FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT: American Literature
FAVORITE SPARE TIME ACTIVITY: Spending time with my friends and family FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Chick-Fil-A
WOULD LOVE TO TRADE PLACES FOR A DAY WITH: Kim Hill
FUTURE PLANS: Attend college and major in Education COMING NEXT WEDNESDAY: Zack Best from West Union High School
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PREVIEWING THE BENGALS
STILL THE SAME OLD BENGALS?
M
arvin Lewis has been the most successful coach in Cincinnati Bengals history by most measures. He’s coached the team longer than anyone,
than any coach in franchise annals, and of the 14 times the team has reached the postseason, he’s been at the helm for half of them. That includes four of the 10 division championships won in team history. But there is still the matter of winning in the postseason that eludes Lewis an d the B engal s. Se ven pla yoff berth s in 13 s eas ons is a re marka ble re cor d. Seven straight one-and-dones, four of them with home-field advantage, is a different kind of remarkable. Yet here the Bengals are again, readying themselves for Round 8. Will they once again be Charlie Brown, in a ffu ull sprint towards the ball only to have Lucy once again pull it away at the last moment? Or will this talented roster, with a quarterback in Andy Dalton who seemingly turned a professional corner last season, finally break through?
OFFENSE Dalton took his game to a higher level in 2015 only to see it halted by a fractured thumb in a loss to Pittsburgh in December. Ironically, the injury occurred when Dalton attempted to make a tackle following an interception, a mistake he rarely made as he began to shed the moniker of being just a game manager. Dalton’s decision-making and his protection of the ball — that final interception was just his seventh of the season — improved exponentially. It didn’t hurt having A.J. Green, Tyler Eifert and Marvin Jones healthy, but the Dalton whom Bengals brass expected finally emerged. The receiving corps has undergone a shakeup as Jones and Mohamed Sanu have departed via free agency. Green and Eifert, who combined for 138 catches, 1,912 yards and 23 touchdowns, remain an imposing tandem. It’s open competition after those top two options. Brandon LaFell was signed as a free agent after being released by New England. He needs to overcome issues with drops, but he can come in and play on the outside or in the slot. Second-round draft pick Tyler Boyd left Pitt as its all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards, well ahead of legend Larry Fitzgerald in both categories. Mario Alford (5-9) is the lone receiver on the team listed shorter than six feet, but his speed and elusiveness with the ball make him an effective weapon. Someone may need to emerge sooner rather than later with the possibility that Eifert could miss the first few games of the season after undergoing ankle surgery in late May. Eifert sustained the injury playing in the Pro Bowl on Jan. 31. Even if everything goes according to plan, the projected recovery period is at least three months. Jeremy Hill and Giovani Bernard give the Bengals a dynamic pair of running backs, but Hill has to recover from a down 2015, which was capped off by a lost fumble that began the chain reaction of events that ultimately led to Pittsburgh pulling out an 18–16 win in the AFC Wild Card playoffs in January. Hill has fumbled nine times in his two seasons (including the postseason), losing the ball six times. Bernard has averaged 5.4 yards per touch in his three seasons and is entering his contract year. Rex Burkhead has been used as a slot receiver in the past couple of seasons and could get more of chance there this season. Andrew Whitworth may be 34, but it doesn’t show. He remains an elite left tackle who rarely needs help in pass protection. Cedric Ogbuehi, last year’s No. 1 pick, will start at right tackle with veteran Eric Winston as his backup. Guards Clint Boling and Kevin Zeitler are solid pass protectors but also athletic enough to pull on power run blocks, something that is a staple of the Bengals’ attack. Center Russell Bodine needs to improve his technique and keep from getting pushed back as much as he has, especially against the 3-4 nose tackles that the other three AFC North teams employ. DEFENSE
Geno Atkins is once again Geno Atkins, and that makes the rest of the defense go. The All-Pro defensive tackle commands double teams yet still is as disruptive an interior lineman as there is in the NFL. The attention other teams have to pay to him opens the opportunities for the rest of the defensive line, particularly ends Carlos Dunlap and Michael Johnson. Domata Peko is a solid partner alongside Atkins, and fourth-round pick Andrew Billings from Baylor was expected to see a lot of action as the season progressed. But Billings was carted of the field during a joint practice with the Vikings after injuring his knee, and he may miss the entire season after surgery to repair a torn meniscus. Margus Hunt will be pushed for time in the rotation by Will Clarke and Marcus Hardison. This is the deepest and most talented position group on the team, the foundation of the defense. Vontaze Burfict will miss the first three games due to a suspension for repeated violations of safety-related playing rules. Maybe when Burfict comes back, Karlos Dansby can help teach him to rein in his play. Burfict has unmatched intensity and the ability to recognize what offenses are doing. His inability to stay on the right side of the thin line between aggressive and unsportsmanlike is what draws the ire of his critics and the league office. Dansby, 34, was signed after being released by Cleveland, but he’ll fit right in as the Sam linebacker, where his coverage skills will be an asset in nickel situations. Rey Maualuga is best suited to play against the run. Vinny Rey may not be listed as a starter, but he got a new three-year deal because he can play all three positions with instinct and skill. Backups P.J. Dawson, Trevor Roach and thirdround pick Nick Vigil will be valuable on special teams. The cornerbacks room got another first-round pick in William Jackson III, but he was injured early in camp and remains behind Adam Jones, Dre Kirkpatrick and Darqueze Dennard on the depth chart. Chris Lewis-Harris came into the league as an undrafted free agent, but he keeps earning his way onto the roster. Josh Shaw can play on the outside or in the slot. At safety, George Iloka, Shawn Williams (who signed a four-year contract extension in May) and Derron Smith are all versatile enough to step up against the run and cover at the line of scrimmage.
2016 SCHEDULE
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Pro ojec j ted Depth p Charrt OFFENSE WR WR LT LG C RG RT TE QB RB HB
18 11 77 65 61 68 70 85 14 32 89
A.J. Green Brandon LaFell Andrew Whitworth Clint Bolingg Russell Bodine Kevin Zeitler Cedric Ogbuehi Tyl y er Eifert Andy Dalton Jeremyy Hill Ryan Hewitt
19 83 74 63 60 66 73 81 5 25 44
Brandon Tate Tyyler Boyd (R) Jake Fisher Christian Westerman (R) T.J. Johnson Trey Hopkins p Eric Winston Tyyler Kroft AJ McCarron Giovani Bernard Jeff Luc
99 75 98 93 52 47 57 22 21 41 31
Margus Hunt Andrew Billings g (R) Brandon Thompson Will Clarke Trevor Roach P.J. Dawson Vinny Rey William Jackson III (R) Darqueze Dennard Floyd Raven Derron Smith
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19 24
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96 94 97 90 56 58 55 24 27 43 36
Carlos Dunlap Domata Peko Geno Atkins Michael Johnson Karlos Dansby Rey Maualuga g Vontaze Burfict Adam Jones Dre Kirkpatrick George g Iloka Shawn Williams
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Mike Nugent Kevin Huber
Brandon Tate Adam Jones
SPECIALISTS
Long snapper Clark Harris, punter Kevin Huber and kicker Mike Nugent are entering their seventh season together. They are vital components to how the Bengals like to play to win the field position battle, especially Huber’s ability to pin opponents inside the 20. Brandon Tate isn’t flashy as a kickoff or punt returner, but he’s reliable.
FINAL ANALYSIS
Same old story for the Bengals: They are good enough to win the AFC North and contend for the Super Bowl. Dalton is a mature quarterback and good enough to give them that opportunity. The roster has been built through the draft, with development and by emphasizing retaining their own players as a core belief. Now, can they just get out of their own way? 2nd in AFC North.
BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE’S DEFENDER
The high school boys golf season is in full swing in the county with matches being held nearly every day of the week. On Aug. 24, Manchester, North Adams, and Portsmouth Clay met on the Shawnee Course,with the Greyhounds scoring 175, the Devils 180, and Clay 201. Jase Thatcher shot a 40 to lead the Hounds, with Logan Hayslip close behind at 41. Noah Lung’s 38 paced North Adams. The same two county squads were back in action on Aug. 29 at Hilltop Golf Course with the addition of the Ripley Blue Jays. This time the Green Devils came out on top, with a team stroke total of
177, led by a 40 from Noah Lung for the nine hole event. Uriah and Carson Hall each shot 45 for the Devils, with Bryant Lung carding a 47. For Manchester, Hayslip led the way with a 43, followed by Jalen James at 47 and Dylan Colvin at 50. Ripley’s top golfers on the day were Dylan Phillips at 44 and Brian Dunn at 46. On Tuesday, Aug. 30 the Adams County Country Club saw history as the West Union and North Adams teams hooked up in the first match play event in either school’s history. According to West Union head coach Carl Schneider, match play was just approved by the Ohio High School Athletic Association this past year as a new form of contest
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for golf. The format allowed for stroke play to count as a point and the match play to count as a point and the Dragons were victorious, 8-2. The match up results were Craig Horton(WU) over Patrick England (NA), Eli Fuller (WU) over Uriah Hall (NA), Jacob Pell (WU) over Bryant Lung (NA), and Tyler Fowler (WU) over Colt Shumaker (NA). Medalist for the day was North Adam’s Noah Lung, who shot a sparkling 32 to defeat West Union’s Elijah McCarty. There was also regular JV action on the same day, with West Union topping North Adams 198-240. The Dragons’ Carson McFarland was JV medalist with a 42.
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THE ORGANIZATION HEAD COACH: Marvin Lewis RECORD WITH TEAM: 112-94-2 CAREER RECORD: 112-94-2 ASSISTANT HEAD COACH/OFFENSIVE LINE: Paul Alexander OFFENSIVE COORDINAATOR: Ken Zampese DEFENSIVE COORDINAATOR: Paul Guenther SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINAATOR: Darrin Simmons QUARTERBACKS: Bill Lazor RUNNING BACKS: Kyle Caskey WIDE RECEIVERS: James Urban TIGHT ENDS: Jonathan Hayes DEFENSIVE LINE: Jacob Burney LINEBACKERS: Jim Haslett DEFENSIVE BACKS: Kevin Coyle
FANTASY Q&A changes, any,, should w wee eexpect What chang es, if any xpect on offense now offense with KKen en Zampese no w calling the shots? Zampese’s offense will look a lot more like what former OC Hue Jackson ran as opposed to the changes that occurred when Jackson replaced Jay Gruden in 2014. There will still be a philosophy of running the ball, not necessarily first, but certainly as a strong identity of the offense. The makeup of the roster, most notably the losses of wide receivers Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu as free agents, will also dictate Zampese’s style of play calling. Boyd Does rrookie ookie TTyler yler Bo yd immediately step in as the No. 2 wide rreceiver eceiver behind AA.J. .J. Green? Will targets Gr een? W ill he see enough tar gets to be fantasyy rrelevant? fantas elevant? Speaking of the departures of Jones and Sanu, Boyd will be counted on to produce as a rookie, but I don’t think that makes him fantasy relevant on a weekly basis. Green and tight end Tyler Eifert will still be targets 1A and 1B, and Brandon LaFell will be given the chance to prove he’s closer to the 74-catch player of 2014 than the 37-catch guy from last season. Boyd will have his moments, but I’m hesitant to say he’ll be productive on a weekly fantasy basis. How between Ho w will the carries be distributed betw een Jeremy Giovani Bernard? Jer emy Hill and Gio vani Bernar d? Which moree fantas fantasyy points in 2016? will finish with mor Despite his fumble late in the fourth quarter against Pittsburgh in the playoffs that provided the Steelers with the opportunity to rally for the win, Hill will be the primary ball carrier. That will be especially true near the goal line. Bernard will get his touches, be it as a runner or receiver, but Hill figures to get more carries.
Junior High Lady Devils sweep Lynchburg
Boys golf season in full swing in county PREDICTION
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BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE’S DEFENDER
Photo by Jamie Puckett
WU’s Jacob Pell was one of the match play winners on Aug. 30 at the Adams County Country Club.
Coach Rob Meade and his North Adams Lady Devils Junior High volleyball squads pulled off a home court sweep on Aug. 29, with both the seventh and eighth grade teams pulling off “W’s.” The seventh grade match was over in two sets with North Adams winning 25-18, 25-18. “We served the ball much better tonight than in previous matches,” said Coach Meade. “Sierra Kendall and Lauren Eiterman led us with nine service points while Grace Pence and Myla Toole paced the offense with their passing.”
The eighth grade match took three sets before the Lady Devils prevailed, 1525, 25-21, 25-19. “We struggled in the first set and dug a hole in the second before we battled back to win,” said Meade. “Wylie Shipley served nine consecutive in our second set comeback and Delaney Harper was big at the net with several kills. “In the third set, we were down early, but late in the set, Sydney Collett stepped to the serving line and served the match’s final nine points.” The North Adams eighth grade girls now stand at 21 on the season, 2-0 in the Southern Hills Athletic Conference.
New resource aims to help increase awareness of signs of an opiate overdose or addiction 8 West Union People’s Defender
PRESS RELEASE
In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released a new resource that can be used to help inform the public on how to recognize opiate addiction or an opiate overdose. The "Drug Addiction Affects All Ohioans" poster, created by the Attorney General's Heroin Unit in partnership with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities, lists the warning signs of opioid abuse or addiction and the signs
of an overdose. It also includes a statewide hotline number that those looking for assistance can call. One in five Ohio residents knows someone struggling with heroin addiction. "Many people might not realize that a friend or family member is battling addiction because they don't know the signs," said Attorney General DeWine. "Printing and displaying this poster is a simple way to help spread awareness." As part of the services the Attorney General's Heroin Unit provides to local government and law enforcement authorities, a localized poster can be created with partnering
agencies to include information on local resources. Summit County Public Health and Hamilton County Public Health are among the local agencies currently distributing a customized version of the poster to local businesses. Signs of opioid abuse or addiction include: • Sudden dramatic weight loss • Changes in expected emotional response and rapid mood swings • Dramatic changes in sleep patterns • Constipation without reasonable explanation • Small or pinpoint pupils • Unexplained missing personal items and money Symptoms of an opioid
Farm Science Review is Sept. 20-22
The Farm Science Review is something that takes place every September in Ohio. It is one of the largest farm shows in the United States. If you are in agriculture and have never attended the Farm Science Review you need to put it on your “Bucket List�. The Farm Science Review covers several hundred acres. Most of the ground is demonstration plots that have field demonstrations going on during the show. Equipment in use for you to see in operation is only part of the show. There is so much to see that it is doubtful that you can see it all in one day. There are 80 acres of exhibits with everything from hand tools, to cattle handling equipment, to combines, to corn stoves and everything in between. The Farm Science Review takes place from Sept. 20-22 in London, Ohio. London is located northwest of Washington Court House and between Columbus and Dayton near I-70. Tickets are available at any OSU Extension Office for $7 prior to Sept. 20. Tickets are $10 at the gate which opens at 8 a.m. each day. The show ends at 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, and at 4 p.m. on Thursday. For more information about the Farm Science Review, including golf cart information you can log onto http://fsr.osu.edu or call me at 937 5152314. Seeding Your Lawn
tial for proper germination and development of seedling turfgrass, as seedling root systems have difficulty accessing nutrients, especially phosphorus, unless it is on the soil surface. Starter fertilizer NPK ratios should be 1-21 or 1-1-1. When possible, apply starter fertilizer again in five-six weeks.
This year has been a real challenge for some homeowners. There has been no brown grass, and no weeks that the lawn did not need mowed. Maybe it needed mowed twice some weeks during the summer. The problems can consist of several things that grew that you did not want. Some things that grow well in wet areas may have taken over the lawn. In most cases they will not be there next year unless we are really wet again. However, I know I have had calls about “starting over� so here is a little information about seeding the lawn. Seeding can be done until Oct. 1, and depending on the timing of frosts and soil moisture, emergence and maturation of seedlings may not be as successful. Once the ground freezes, surface soil moisture is unavailable, and seedlings with a meager root system will desiccate and die. If seeding is not done by Oct. 1, wait until next spring to perform dormant seeding. Starter fertilizer is essen-
Sunday, September 4, 2016
LOCAL NEWS
Do You Spray Your Fruit Trees? Is it time to spray your fruit trees now? The answer is no, but the reason I ask is because now may be the perfect time to assess the situation. You may have trees loaded with fruit, or maybe you had trees loaded with fruit. In either case, the reason I bring up a spray program now is so you can make decisions for next year based on what you are seeing or just seen happen. A good apple or pear crop be ruined quickly and it can happen nearly anytime during the growing season. If you value the fruit from these trees you might want to consider a spray program for future years. We have a bulletin from Ohio State University Extension that has a complete spray program for home owners. If you would like more information, stop by the OSU Extension Office or e-mail me at dugan.46@osu.edu
Dates to Remember Sept. 3 -10: Highland County Fair Sept. 20-22: Farm Science Review Sept. 26 – Oct. 1: Brown County Fair
also includes education and outreach specialists from the Attorney General's Office. Local agencies interested in learning more about the posters and about working with the Attorney General's Heroin Unit
overdose include:
• Bluish nail beds and lips, pale or grayish skin tone • Noisy and irregular breathing, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest Attorney General DeWine created the Heroin Unit in 2013 after information gathered by the Attorney General's Office revealed an increasing rate of heroin overdose deaths across the state. The unit is made up of authorities from the Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), Special Prosecutions Section, and Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission. The unit
should contact Amy O'Grady, Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives for the Ohio Attorney General's Office, at 614728-4943 or heroinunit@ohioattorneygeneral.gov.
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The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Aug. 22, 2016, in the Government Center, with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Paul Worley, and Ty Pell. Commissioner Baldridge and Commissioner Worley would like to welcome Commissioner Ty R. Pell to the Board and look forward to serving with him. The meeting was opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Brian Baldridge. The minutes of the previous regular session were approved and spread upon the pages of the Commissioners’ Journal. Roll Call Vote: Baldridge, yea; Worley, yea; Pell, abstain. The Commissioners examined, approved and ordered the bills paid. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Ty Pell to approve the restructuring to appoint Paul Worley as ViceChairman of the Adams County Board of Commissioners for fiscal year 2016. Roll Call Vote: all yeas. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Baldridge to approve Brian the transfer of funds. Roll Call Vote: Baldridge, yea; Worley, yea; Pell, abstain. 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, Special Projects Director Donnie Swayne, HR Director Diane Ward and GIS Director Angelena Newman. JFS Director Sue Fulton met with the Board to discuss personnel and general updates. Ms. Fulton also updated the Board on the CCEMP program updates. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Ty Pell to approve the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Proclamation. Those present for the reading and picture were: William Hablitzel, Adams County Health Department; TPR. R. E. Ellis, OSHP; Holly Johnson, Adams County Economic and Community Development; Debbie Ryan, Adams County Safe Communities; Kendra Fithen, Adams County Regional Medical Center; Heather Hoop, Adams County Regional Medical Center; Dane Clark, General Electric; Stephanie Edginton, Adams County Health Department; and Bonnie Pertuset, Adams County Health Department. Roll Call Vote: all yeas. ECD Director Holly Johnson met with the Board to discuss various grants and project updates. Ms. Johnson also discussed constituent calls about the website and storage room concerns. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to enter
into Executive Session at 10:41 a.m. to discuss personnel according to O.R.C.121.22 (G)(7) with Dog Warden Mike Darnall and Deputy Dog Warden Donnie Swayne. Roll Call Vote: all yeas. Chairman Baldridge reconvened session at 10:48 a.m. ECD Director Holly Johnson and West Union Village Administrator Jerry Kirker met with the Board to discuss how new sewer line extensions would be handled on the State Route 125 Sewer Line Project. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the following 2016 third/fourth quarter Work Session dates: Sept. 9, Oct. 7, and Oct. 28. All work sessions are held in the Commissioner’s Office in the Adams County Government Center at 10 a.m. until work is completed, unless otherwise noted. Roll Call Vote: all yeas. It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Paul Worley to submit a Letter of Commitment to USDA in support of the loan application stating revenue generated from the permissive sales tax levy will continue to be paid to Adams County Regional Medical Center, Inc. for the purposes set forth in the levy. Roll Call Vote: all yeas. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Ty Pell to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: all yeas. For more information on County Government, visit adamscountyoh.com or call the Board of Commissioners at 937-5443286.
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Ohio Veterans Home Georgetown
NURSE PRACTITIONER
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.
Head Start Nutrition/Classroom Aide
(Brown County), 28 -36 hours per week, 32 -36 weeks per year. The Adams Brown Head Start program is looking for someone who enjoys working with children and who has a friendly and welcoming attitude and who works well as a team member. Duties include: transferring food from the kitchen to the serving area at mealtimes, making mealtime a positive experience for the children, keeping food areas clean and orderly, working with pre-school children and their families, assisting the Head Start Teacher in the classroom, maintaining confidentiality, attending all required trainings, completing all required paperwork and completing all duties in compliance with the Federal Performance Standards and Licensing agencies. Qualifications include: High school diploma or G.E.D.; knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards concerning nutrition and education; valid Ohio Driver’s License and must be insurable under ABCEOI’s fleet insurance policy. To apply, please submit your resume by September 13, 2016 to: Head Start Director, Adams Brown Head Start, 406 W. Plum Street, Georgetown, OH 45121.
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Southwest Ohio Developmental Center
Ohio Veterans Home
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
THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM WORKER (TPW), LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
Southwest Ohio Developmental Center 4399 East Bauman Lane, Batavia, Ohio 45103
OPEN/WALK-IN INTERVIEWS Wednesday, September 7, 2016 • 9:00am - 5:00pm
TPW 15.60/hr LPN 20.02/hr
Southwest Ohio Developmental Center provides quality service as a residential training facility to individuals with Developmental Disabilities who’s ages range from adolescent to seniors. A Therapeutic Program Worker implements “hands on” interaction with SODC’s residents assisting with daily living skills and high quality choice driven opportunities. TPW positions available require one (1) week training period, are initially considered intermittent (current intermittent staff are averaging 30+ hours/wk) and may provide opportunities to permanent employment at SODC. Employment subject to successful completion of background check and validation of current drivers license.
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. ABCAP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DRUG-FREE WORK-PLACE
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.
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
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
WANTED Recycling Specialist
Adams Brown Recycling in Georgetown, Ohio, is seeking an individual for a community-centered, fast-paced, and self-directed job. The successful individual will be responsible for creating and implementing a multi-faceted plan which results in improving the quality of recyclable material in community recycling boxes. In addition, the individual is responsible for public relations, managing curbside data/information, and educational programs. Required: College Degree preferred. Good communication and interpersonal skills, good writing skills, project planning and implementation. A good driving record is required and a drug test must be passed. Full time work, some weekend and evening work is necessary. Starting wage is $12.00 per hour.
Send your resume by September 7th to Adams Brown Recycling at mvolkert@abcap.net Adams Brown Recycling 9262 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121 937-378-3431 888-291-5690 Adams Brown Recycling is a division of ABCAP, an Equal Opportunity Employer www.abcap.net
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NOW HIRING! Monarch Meadows Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living
Located beside Adams County Regional Medical Center at 299 Commerce Drive, Seaman, Ohio
Now Hiring STNA’s Evenings & Nights New Competitive Wages!
Candidates must be organized, dependable, energetic, personable and professional. Must be able to provide excellent direct care with outstanding customer service.
Apply in Person at:
3564 Lawshe Rd. in Peebles or online at continuinghc.com (937) 386-2522
Special Touch Home Care is now taking applications for C.N.A. and S.T.N.A. Stop at 207 Pike Street Manchester, Ohio 45144 Or Call 937-549-1843
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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
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. TDD 419-526-0466
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
NOW HIRING
PART-TIME Maintenance for our Appletree Complex Please fax or mail your resume to: VERNON RIDGE APTS. c/o Deb Fisher 700 Follin Ave. Mt. Vernon, OH. 43050 fax 740-397-2029 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.�
HELP WANTED
NOW HIRING! CLASS A CDL DRIVERS. Must have clean record and pass drug test. Must have 2 years experience. Good equipment and steady work. Retirement and health insurance available. Call 937-444-3717.
DRIVERS WANTED Tanker Endorsement Needed Earn up to $300 a day 2 Years Experience Class A CDL Local Hauling Call TCB Trucking 513-309-7559 513-625-8183
Drivers
Great Hometime. $1,250 + per week + Monthly Bonuses. Excellent Benefits. Newer Trucks. No Touch. CDL - A 1 yr. exp. 855-842-8420
SENIOR HOMECARE UNLIMITED, LLC., a rapidly growing company in Mt. Orab, Ohio is seeking CNA’s, STNA’s, and HHA’s in Adams, Brown and Highland Counties. If you enjoy working with the elderly and a flexible schedule please contact us at 937-4440930.
HIRING PART TO FULL TIME CDL DRIVER. Must apply in person at Roberts Paving Inc. 4354 Wildcat Road, Hillsboro, OH. M-F 8 am 3 pm. Equal Opportunity Employer WE HAVE JOBS!!!! Landscape, General Labor Window Mfg., Construction Painters, Material Handlers Shipping, Warehouse Inspectors, Packers, Electrician, machine Operators/maintenance, Welders, Construction. Call 513-842-8000 today for an immediate interview! or apply online at www.expresspros.co m Select the Cincinnati East office. EXP R E S S EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS
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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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PINE RIDGE PINE VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL HOMES INC NOW HIRING FOR 2ND OR 3RD SHIFT & WEEKEND SHIFTS DIRECT CARE AIDES IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES PLEASE COME SEE US! • LOVING HANDS • BIG HEART • LOTS OF PATIENCE •  DEPENDABLE • TRUE DESIRE TO HELP PEOPLE • HONEST • HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED • CLEAN CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK • VALID DRIVER LIC •  NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY YOU WILL BE ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS.
WE OFFER: PAID TRAINING 11.25 HR TO START
LIFE, HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION BENEFITS AFLAC PLEASE COME TO 146 NORTH 3RD STREET WILLIAMSBURG OHIO 45176
NOW HIRING Inquire in person at
Edmistens Home Furnishings
3266 Cross Rd., Winchester Next to Adams Cty. Airport
(937) 544-2386
The Blue Creek General Store has openings for two general staff positions working nights and weekends. Duties can include cooking, stocking, cleaning, and cashier. These are full time positions and experience is preferred but not a must. Pickup and turn in an application at 21309 State Rte 125 Blue Creek. Please, no phone calls.
HELP WANTED CDL Class A drivers, tanker, 2 yrs experience, home when you need, Owner/Operators Wanted, Company drivers make $800-$1,200 per week, good driving record Victory Lane Express (937) 217- 2189 (937) 587-1122 SUNSET BAR AND GRILL HELP WANTED Bar Maid Will Train, References Required 937-392-4308 APTS UNFURNISHED
FOR RENT 2 BDR Downstairs Apt in Winchester, No pets, good references required, $450 rent & deposit, Trash, water, sewage included. Call 544-3761 or 937-307-0773
APTS UNFURNISHED
Now Accepting Applications Island View Apartments at 302 Cemetery St., Manchester. We offer 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for family, elderly, handicap, or disabled residents. Rent based on 30% of adjusted income. Contact Kay Chandler 937-549-1324 or Richards Management at 888-576-6468 for details. TTD/TTY 800-750-0750. This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer & equal housing opportunity.
Arcadian LifeStyle Properties For rent in Peebles 2BR newly remodeled upstairs Apt, electric heat, stove/refrigerator dishwasher included non-smoking, no pets, secured entry $450 month includes water $450 deposit, call 937-587-2812 BATAVIA - 2 & 3BR apartments available with open wait list. Accepting applications M-F, 9am-4pm Apartments are income based. 513-7323804
FeeCorp Industrial Services
Are looking to hire for all positions at this time. If you have any questions please give us a call at 937-549-2566 or stop in our office at 400 West 2nd Street Manchester, Ohio 45144 Our hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Now accepting applications for one and two bedroom apartments. For details call 937-795-2504
RIVERBEND APARTMENTS 1890 Vista Circle Aberdeen, OH. 45101
INCOME QUALIFICATIONS DO APPLY AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE
TDD #419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider�
HOUSES FOR RENT
DUNKINSVILLE 3 BR, 2 BA RANCH on 1 acre. Renters pay all utilities. $700.00 month plus deposit. NO PETS. 513-4049079. FOR RENT Clean and comfortable 2 bed/1 bath at 221 Union Street, Peebles.  $550/month , $400 deposit. Central heat/AC. Additional family room & laundry. Appliances, water and sewer included. No pets. Call or text 937-205-2060
FOR RENT Country Home (937) 544-2018
MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
Mobile Home For Rent 3 BDR, 2 Bath, 1 car garage in country, Locust Grove $500 Rent/ $500 Deposit 937-766-5070 HOUSES FOR SALE
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
MISC. REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE - 3.74 ACRES - woods & rolling ground. Lots of wildlife. Joined by property of the same kind on both sides. West Union area - on Nixon Rd. off of Steam Furnace Rd. $18,000 OBO. 513304-8621 or 937-4444016. FIREWOOD
FOR SALE SEASONED FIREWOOD & OUTSIDE FURANCE WOOD All year round. Local. I would like to haul 14’ dump loads. Scott Malott 937-213-3193 HAY & GRAIN
MIXED HAY FOR SALE - 5x5 round bales $30.00, also square bales $4.50 937-618-1410 WANTED TO BUY WANTED: EAR CORN 937-798-1990
AUTOS FOR SALE FOR SALE 2008 Saturn 83,000 miles black metallic, loaded, Call Randy Brewer 544-3398
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments at:
Markley Square Apartments located at 610 MARKLEY AVE. GEORGETOWN, OH 45121 or call for details at
937-378-6460
Stove, refrigerator, and on site laundry. RENT BASED ON INCOME TDD #419-526-0466
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider.�
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments at:
Georgetown 1 Apartments: 401 Marshall Ave. Georgetown, OH 45121 APPLY AT: 610 MARKLEY AVE. GEORGETOWN, OH 45121 or call for details at:
937-378-6460
Stove, refrigerator, and on site laundry. Possibility of rental assistance. "Metro Accepted" TDD #419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.�
YARD/GARAGE SALE
YARD/GARAGE SALE
4 Family Yard Sale Sept 2 & 3, 9 to 5, 31039 State Rte 41, 1 mile north of Locust Grove, infant to adult clothing, home & holiday decor, housewares, linens, baskets, crocks, glassware, toys, tools, guns and ammo, paint, automotive, fishing & sports equipment, chainsaw, coke & pepsi coolers, coins, old signs, railroad items, lots of small antiques & much more.
BIG YARD SALE 413 East Mulberry St, WU, September 2 & 3 8am to ?, Lots of mens, womens, little girls clothing from small to large, boots, coats, purses, shoes, pajama sets, lingerie, toys, books, dvds, cds, vhs, dishes, watnots, lots of queen size bedding, cookware, boyds bears, ty babies, primitives, comforters, quilts, pictures, shelves, new towels, hunting stuff, small antiques, GE refrigerator, whirlpool dishwasher, compact fridge, wooden hutch, much much more. Don’t miss this sale!
Multi Family Yard Sale at Creative Spark (behind Hibbets) Sept 2, 10am to 4pm Sept 2, 10am to 3pm, Clothing, household items, pictures & much more, Fundraiser for Creative Spark Competition Cheer Items
YARD SALE
GARAGE SALE Sept. 1, 2, 3, 8:30am to 5pm 69 Madonna Dr., WU, “Barnes Subdivision,� Clothes, shoes, purses, housewares, curtains, baby items, golf clubs & bags, set of 15 in. ultra wheels
Thurs. - Mon., Sept 1-5: Sept. 9 & 10: 9am to 6pm 205 N. Wilson Dr, West Union large size clothes, 1X, 2X & 3X, sweaters, coats, fishing equipment, boat motor, all kinds of household items, toys & bicycles
REAL ESTATE
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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
ROSIE YOUNG .........................513-403-4126 PAT MUSTARD.........................937-728-0633 BILL HOLTON, AUCTIONEER ........513-312-1043 JESSE MCKINZIE, AUCTIONEER ...513-312-1043 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
HOMES R3 – WEST UNION – Well maintained frame home with aluminum siding, 1188 SF living area plus full basement, 3 BR, 1 ½ baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, fuel oil furnace plus electric heater, F/P, public water/sewer, hardwood floors with some vinyl & carpeting, carport. This would make a nice starter or retirement home. PRICE REDUCED TO $40,000. R5 – WINCHESTER – Newly remodeled 2-story home, 1904 SF living area plus basement, 6 BR, 2 full baths, living room, large eat-in kitchen with appliances, electric furnace & baseboard, C/A, gas F/P, city water/sewer, new windows, nice flooring (wood, vinyl & carpeting), new 200 amp electric service, all new light fixtures, nice wood work & doors, 2-car detached garage, 18x20 barn with carport, front porch & back deck, 0.25 acre lot with additional lot available. THIS IS A MUST SEE - $129,900. R7 – WEST UNION – Remodeled frame home with T1-11 siding, 1039 SF living area, full basement, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, electric furnace, C/A, city water/sewer, new windows, new 200 amp electric, new wiring, new lights, new cabinets, newly painted, floating floors, covered front porch. $64,000. R9 – PEEBLES – 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding, 856 SF living area plus partial basement, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with range, heat pump, C/A, city water/sewer, hardwood floors with some carpeting, 1-car detached garage, covered front porch, 0.204 acre lot. Home has been well taken care of & would make a nice starter home or rental property. $49,000. R11 – MANCHESTER – Frame home with vinyl siding on 0.122 acre lot out of flood zone, 899 SF living area plus basement, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, natural gas furnace, city water/sewer, hardwood floors + carpeting, front porch & rear deck. $59,000 – MAKE OFFER R12 – NEW LISTING - MANCHESTER – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1352 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, electric heat, A/C, city water/sewer, laminate flooring, carpeting & tile, covered back deck, 24 foot pool, 8x12 barn. $78,000. R15 – STOUT – 0.848 acre property with frontage on the Ohio River with a 1972 Kirkwood mobile home (14x70) in need of some TLC, 2 BR, 1 bath, loving room, eat-in kitchen with range, electric furnace, A/C, county water, 23x15 garage, blacktop driveway, could be lived in full time or used as a weekend retreat with a beautiful view of the river. PRICED REDUCED TO $26,999. R21 – WEST UNION – Combination brick/vinyl sided home, 2564 SF living area, 3 BR (possible 4th BR or office/bonus room), 2 full baths, living room, large family room, kitchen with island & appliances, dining room, electric furnace, heat pump, C/A, 2 F/P (1gas, 1 electric), floating floor, 2-car att. garage, above ground Kayak pool, white vinyl fenced back yard, pool house, nice 0.459 acre corner lot. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE. $139,000. 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. R27 – PEEBLES - 2-story brick home built in 1949, 1444 SF living area, full unfinished basement, 4 BR (2 upstairs, 2 downstairs), 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, fuel oil furnace, city water/sewer, hardwood floors, new back porch, roof is being replaced with 30-year dimensional shingles,
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$19,500. H13 – GEORGETOWN – 7.24 acres with 2 mobile homes, 2 septic systems, county water. Both homes rent for $450/month plus $40/month for water. Would make a great place for a new home. $79,900. 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 REDUCED TO $94,500. H23 – PEEBLES – 4 acres more or less with 1992 DW, 1920 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, propane furnace, C/A, county water, septic, floating floors with carpeting, 2-car detached garage with new roof, covered front porch, pool house, 32x16 inground pool, large back deck, beautiful well-maintained home, beautiful pine trees. $105,000. H25 – WEST UNION – 1.954 acres with 2001 Palm Harbour home with vinyl siding, 1624 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths with garden tub in master, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, electric furnace, heat pump, C/A, wood burning F/P, county water, carpeting, vinyl and tile floors, 30x60 detached garage with office. Home offers country living close to town. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE – PRICED TO SELL AT $99,900. H35 – WEST UNION – 2.385 in good location with stone/vinyl sided home, 4186 SF living area plus basement, 4 BR, 3 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, mud room, sun room, office, all appliances, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, 2 F/P, hardwood/tile/marble floors, pond, swimming pool with deck, hot tub, gazebo, 2 barns. PRICE REDUCED TO $275,000. H55 - PEEBLES - 5.433 acres with vinyl sided frame home, 1 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, partial basement, new roof, elec. Furnace, 2 window A/C, county water, mostly new windows, floating floor, 2 porches, small barn, property has woods & small creek. $69,900 - MAKE OFFER 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. F4 – CEDAR MILLS AREA – 39.1 acres with lumber sided frame home built in 2014, 1648 SF living area, 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, electric furnace plus gas heater, C/A, county water, laminate & tile pasture & 2.1 acres of woods. This is a nice farm and would be great for cattle or horses. $199,900. 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
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$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 L1 – WEST UNION - POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING - Agent owned town lot (33x99) located close to court house & businesses, city utilities available. PRICE REDUCED TO $7,500. L3 – PEEBLES – 3 lots totaling 0.459 acre with old house. $22,500. L5 – WEST UNION – 0.54 acre town lot, water/sewer available. $14,000. L6 – SEAMAN – 0.234 acre building lot with public water. $8,500. L7 – WEST UNION – Excellent 0.659 acre building lot with driveway & foundation for home, 16x18 building, dog kennel, county water & septic system. $24,900 – MAKE OFFER. VACANT LAND 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. V4 – MANCHESTER – 84 acres of excellent hunting land, porperty has produced trophy bucks in magazines. $149,000. V5 – OLIVE TWP. – 2.95 wooded acres with some marketable timber, nice building lot, water & electric available. $11,900. 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. V9 – WINCHESTER – 5.01 wooded acres with some large trees, nice place to build a new home. $32,500. V10 -WEST UNION – 6 eooded level/rolling acres joining the Chapparal Prairie State Nature. PRICED 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. BUSINESS B1 - ABERDEEN - INVESTMENT PROPERTY - 2-story apartment building with vinyl siding, 2240 SF living area, 6 total apartments, 3 apartments have 1 BR, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen. 3 apartments have 2 BR, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen, property also has 4 mobile home hook-ups with 2 mobile homes currently on property that are in need of repair. PRICE REDUCED TO $25,000. 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. B9 – WEST UNION - INVESTMENT PROPERTY – 4 mobile homes located on town lot, each home features 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, city water & sewage, PRICE REDUCED TO $12,000. 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.
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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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Adams Brown Recycling in Georgetown, Ohio, is seeking an individual for a community-centered, fast-paced, and self-directed job. The successful individual will be responsible for creating and implementing a multi-faceted plan which results in improving the quality of recyclable material in community recycling boxes. In addition, the individual is responsible for public relations, managing curbside data/information, and educational programs. Required: College Degree preferred. Good communication and interpersonal skills, good writing skills, project planning and implementation. A good driving record is required and a drug test must be passed. Full time work, some weekend and evening work is necessary. Starting wage is $12.00 per hour.
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PUBLIC AUCTION Location: 180 Flaugher Hill Rd., Aberdeen, OH 45101 U.S. 52 East of Wm. Harsha Bridge. Signs Posted.
Nice dining room table & hutch, sev. other nice pcs of furniture, 20 Longaberger baskets, 2 old Coca Cola signs, wagner Ware cast iron kettle, Fenton, lamp tables, nice sets of dishes, cookware, baking dishes, crocks, cookie jars, tools. Building is full as usual, many items not listed. Check Internet for pictures.
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Nearly 4.5 acres of gorgeous Lick Run waterfront. Property includes a large 2 unit apartment building that needs plenty of work, but includes new doors and windows. 40x50 pole barn includes all custom cut clay and green metal roof siding to replace. There is also a nice 2 BR, 1 bath mobile home on the property with new central air and 24x24 garage. • MLS#1496840
Located on a dead end road near Tranquility Reserve & Public Gun Range. This home has combined living room, dining and Kitchen with all appliances and dishwasher, bedroom addition, metal roof, tornado shelter front and back covered porch large stocked pond and numerous buildings. • MLS#1495736
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
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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 aprivate drive. Many updates throughout. Convenient location in a private setting. • MLS#1498537
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
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Civil Cases Village of Peebles vs Wilma Tolle, Action: Other Civil Bank of America, Bank of America vs Darrell L. Clark, Action: Other Civil Cavalry Spv I, LLC vs Joshua D. Kilgallion, Action: Other Civil Melody R. McKinzie vs Sarah Morrison, Administrator, Action: Workers Compensation Discover Bank vs Irma Horton, Action: Judgment Karen Thompson vs Walmart Stores, Inc, Action: Other Torts (Personal Injury) James A. Rogers Estate vs Renea Rogers, Action: Other Civil
Civil Division Capital One Bank (USA), Na vs Matthew Grooms, Judgment Entry: Affidavit and order and notice of garnishment of property other than personal earnings and answer of garnishee filed. Steve Kirschner vs Dayton Power and Light Company, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. A Non oral hearing on all pending motions for summary judgment will be held on 9/12/16 at 8:00 a.m. Responses shall be due on 8/29/16 with a rebuttal due on 9/6/16 Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. vs Jerry Davis, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. (Matter before court 8/18/16 for garnishment hearing. Clerk of Courts will release and send the sum of $400 to Cheek Law Offices, (2) months payment. Balance held at Clerks office to be released back to Renea L. Trabue vs Zachary D. Simpson, Judgment Entry: Entry of partial dismissal, (Defendant Zachary Simpson only) filed. National Bank of Adams County vs Ricky L. Jones, Deceased, Judgment Entry: Order of confirmation and distribution filed. Ashton Hughes vs Robert Deaton, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. Trial continued due to criminal trail; New trial dates 1/26 & 1/27/17 at 9 a.m. Lightning Rod Mutual Insurance vs Robert Deaton, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. Trial unable to commence due to scheduled criminal trial. New trial dates 1/26 & 1/27/17 at 9 a.m. John Yates vs General Motors LLC, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. (Matter before court 8/18/16, for telephone scheduling conference. Defendants counsel advised he’d not heard from plaintiff’s counsel. Plaintiff’s counsel later called court advises someone in his office was covering conference, apologizes to court for inconvenience. Telephone scheduling conference now set for 11/10/16 at 12:45 p.m. Counsel for plaintiff instructed to call Defense counsel.) Barclays Bank Delaware vs Gene Arnett, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry Filed. (It is ordered that judgment be granted to the Plaintiff and against the def.) Perry Mason vs First State Bank, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. (Matter before court upon joint motion for continuance of final pretrial set for 1/5/17, Court trial set for 1/26 & 1/27/17. Court finds motion well taken, and vacates both hearings. On Review of File one of third party defendants has not yet been served with Summons and Copy of Complaint. Matter rescheduled for telephone scheduling conference, once service perfected.) J.J. Detweiler Enterprises, Inc vs Dennis Wen Smith, Judgment Entry: Decree of Judgment, Foreclosure and Sale Filed. Justine Kremin, Trustee vs Comfort Home Care,
An Ohio, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. It is ordered that the mediation hearing set for 9/16/16 is continued until 12/16/17 at 9 a.m.; Final pretrial set for 1/31/17 at 11:30 a.m. and jury trial 2/21 – 2/23/17 at 9 a.m. Lisa Newman vs John M. Krmenec, Judgment Entry: Entry ordering forfeiture of unsold land filed. Progressive Specialty Ins Co vs Jenilyn Lea Walker, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. (Nonoral hearing on Plaintiffs motion for summary judgment will be held on 10/7/16 at 8:00 a.m. As is procedure of this court, Defendant has 14 days from date to file response, Plaintiff has 7 days for rebuttal. Court will review motion, response and rebuttal and make decision.) Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs Douglas S. Doerfler Jr, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. Matter is stayed due to bankruptcy State of Ohio, Mike DeWine vs Delmer E. Hicks, Judgment Entry: Court Trial Order Filed. (Trial to the court on 7/24/17 at 9:00 a.m.) State of Ohio, Mike DeWine vs Delmer E. Hicks, Judgment Entry: Scheduling Order Filed. (Final Pre-trial on 6/16/17 at 1:00 p.m. and trial to the Court on 7/24/17 at 9:00 a.m.) National Bank Adams County vs Rick S. Jessee, Judgment Entry: Order of confirmation and distribution filed. Continuing Healthcare Solution vs Clarence Bennett, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry of Default Judgment Filed. (Judgment granted in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant.) Capital One Bank (Usa), N.A. vs Amy R. Reed, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry Filed. Judgment found in favor in the Plaintiff
Domestic Cases Chasity L. Wagoner, Manchester to Michael B. Wagoner, Manchester, Action: Dissolution without children Joanne Roessler, Peebles to Frederick W. Roessler Sr, Peebles, Action: Divorce without children Cheri L. Baker, West Union to Joseph M. Baker, West Union, Action: Divorce without children
Domestic Relations Division Johnny A. Sullender Jr vs Sara L. Sullender, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Order Filed. (The court has found the obligor in contempt as a first offender and suspends the jail time. Next hearing will be 9/22/16 at 9:30 a.m.) Misty G. Madison vs Michael R. Madison, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Order Filed. (The court found the obligor in contempt as a second offender and suspends the jail sentence. Next hearing will be 9/27/16 at 10:30 a.m.) Sherie Parson vs Darin Lane Parson, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Decision and Judgment Entry Filed. (The Obligor states that there is a wage withholding order of record. The court has found the obligor in contempt as a first offender and the jail sentence is suspended. No further hearings are set at the jail sentence at this time.) Timothy S. Varney II vs Shawn Holsinger, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Order Filed. (The court found the obligor in contempt as a first offender and suspends the sentence. Next hearing will be 9/27/16 at 9:30 a.m.) Karen R. Rice vs William N. Rice, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Order Filed. (Hearing on contempt motion is continued to 10/6/16 at 2:15 p.m.)
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Amanda D. Fuller vs Jeremy J. Fuller, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Decision and Judgment Entry Filed. (It is ordered that this matter is continued for hearing on contempt motion will be 9/16/16 at 9:30 a.m. Obligor ordered to appear.) Shannon J. Hess vs Clay W. Hess, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Order Filed. (The court reserves judgment on contempt issues. Next hearing will be 10/25/16 at 8:30 a.m.) Rebecca Bryant vs Scott J. Bryant, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Order Filed. (The court has found the Obligor in contempt as a first offender and suspends the jail sentence. Next hearing will be 10/20/16 at 8:30 a.m.) Kimberly Floyd vs Michael J. Floyd, Judgment Entry: Agreed Entry Filed. (Father is the residential parent and custodial parent of the minor children.) Rebecca Jameson vs Aaron P. Jameson, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry Filed. It is ordered that the child support obligation is suspended 8/1/16 and may be reinstated upons custody of the children being changed. Brooke Shivener vs Jared M. Shivener, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry Filed. It is ordred that the Administrative order for child support and medical support dated 7/13/16 is approved and adopted by this court Tiffany Everhart vs John Everhart Jr, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Decision and Judgment Entry Filed. (Obligor did not appear for hearing. It is ordered that a capias be issued.) Amber Shay Reeves vs Damian R. Creamer, Judgment Entry: Notice of hearing and order to appear filed. (Hearing on failure and order to appear filed. (Hearing on failure to pay support set for 10/4/16 at 9:30 a.m.) Robin Renee Neal vs Teddy Ray Neal, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Temporary Order Filed. (This case is set for a full hearing on all motions on 10/7/16 at 1 p.m.) Michael Wikoff vs Malinda Wikoff, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Decision and Judgment Entry Filed. (Current support order is terminated as of 7/31/16. Contempt motion filed 4/7/16 is dismissed by the court. No further hearings are set.) Courtney Ann Stepp vs Zachary Grey Stepp, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Decision and Judgment Entry Filed. (It is ordered that obligor be released from jail and given credit for 9 days incarceration. Next hearing will be 9/27/16 at 9:30 a.m.) Nikki Jo Benedict vs Kory Tyler Benedict, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Order Filed. (Matter before court upon mothers motion filed 6/28/16 for change of parental rights and responsibilities. Hearing held today. Court orders motion regarding re-allocation of parental rights shall be heard scheduled for hearing 11/1/16 at 1:00 p.m. GAL report is due on or before 11/1/16.) Nikki Jo Benedict vs Kory Tyler Benedict, Judgment Entry: Magistrate Order/Journal Entry Filed. (Matter before court upon motion/request for appointment of GAL. Court finds motion well taken Lisa Rothwell is appointed. Plaintiff and defendant shall pay sum of $375 on or before 9/9/16. Matter scheduled for hearing 11/1/16 at 1:00 p.m. GAL report is due on or before 11/1/16. Latashia Curfman vs William Curfman, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Order Filed. (The Obligor has been found in contempt as a first offender. The sen-
tence is suspended. Next hearing will be 9/27/16 at 9:30 a.m.) Deborah Mae Henderson vs Kelly Eugene Henderson, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry Filed. (It is ordered that the child support arrearages shown for these dates be declared paid in full.) Jessica Shaffer vs Zachery Shaffer, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Order Filed. (Case continued to 10/24/16 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Shaffer agreed to attend a parenting class and appear on 10/24 with certificate of attendance regarding his motion for parenting time. Parties to discuss parenting time. Parties must be present for hearing.) Teresa Starnes vs Johnathon Starnes, Judgment Entry: Entry Filed. Temporary orders set for 8/8/16 at 9 a.m. Brian M. Sims vs India Sims, Judgment Entry: Entry Filed. (Matter before court upon motion to appoint guardian ad litem. Court finds motion well taken, Rachel Triplett is appointed. Each party shall deposit $375 with Clerk of Courts on or before 8/31/16 both parties shall contact GAL to make appointment. Matter will be scheduled for hearing mediation process is complete. GAL Report due on or before Jenilyn Walker vs Anthony Walker, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Decision Filed. (Divorce is granted to the petitioner.) Jenilyn Walker vs Anthony Walker, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry Filed. (Divorce is granted to the petitioner.) Patricia Jones vs Teddy D. Jones, Judgment Entry: NUNC Pro Tunc Entry adopting magistrates decision/decree of divorce filed. (The court adopts the magistrates decision as the judgment of the court.) Lucinda Coffman vs Erik Coffman, Judgment Entry: Magistrate’s Decision Decree of Dissolution of Marriage Filed. (Decree of dissolution hereby granted to petitioners.) Diana M. Grooms vs Jered Dale Grooms, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry on decree of Divorce Filed. Plaintiff is granted a divorce from the defendant Diana M. Grooms vs Jered Dale Grooms, Judgment Entry: Magistates Decision on Divorce Filed. Plaintiff is granted a divorce from the defendant Nicole Kline vs Corey Kline, Judgment Entry: Decree of Dissolution of marriage filed. (Decree of dissolution hereby granted to petitioners.) Tammy M. Farmer vs Larry V. Farmer, Judgment Entry: Magistrates Order Filed. (Spousal support is ordered and pretrial conference will be 11/15/16 at 1 p.m. All parties must attend.) Lois A. Evans vs Harvie W. Evans, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry appointing process server filed. Criminal Division State of Ohio vs Brittany Hoffer, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. (Court received report from Adams County probation department upon investigation into defendants eligibility to have her record sealed. Hearing on defendants motion set for 9/12/16 at 11:30 a.m.) State of Ohio vs Devin Michael, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. (Matter before court on 8/17/16 for full hearing on motion to revoke community control. Court finds defendant has new charges pending case No. 20160113. Court continues revocation hearing to 12/1/16 at 12:45 p.m. to allow for other case to proceed.) State of Ohio vs Rickey Bohl, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed.
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(Matter before court upon Pro-Se motion of defendant for order allowing him to take drivers test under suspension. Court takes judicial notice of sentencing entry dated 12/27/12. Court permits defendant to take all necessary measures to obtain a restricted license from BMV. Restricted privileges previously granted remain valid if defendant maintains privileges w/bmv.) State of Ohio vs Jason J. Nehus, Judgment Entry: Sentencing Entry on revocation of community control filed. (Def’s probation is revoked and he is sentenced to comm. Control until 5/20/16, 80 hrs comm. Service, fine $1,500, complete current counseling, pay cost and submit to DNA testing.) State of Ohio vs Roscoe Campbell, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. The court finds it is without authority to rule on the motion, Therefore the same is dismissed. State of Ohio vs Josey Neill, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry Filed. (Matter before court on 8/10/16 on review of treatment in lieu of conviction program. Court orders defendant shall continue with program with a review hearing set on 8/11/16 at 9:00 a.m.) State of Ohio vs Teresa Tomlin, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. Journal Entry Filed. Court finds the motion for judicial release not well taken and is hereby denied. State of Ohio vs Rickey L. Francis, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry Driving Privileges Filed. (Limited driving privileges to the defendant from 8/17/16 through 5/1/17.) State of Ohio vs Jeremy Ball, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. (Appearing to court, Defendant arrested on Capias issued for failure to appear at sentencing 3/30/16. Defendants previously granted $20,000 or bond reverts to $20,000 CA/SU. Defendant placed in custody of ACSO. Matter set for sentencing 8/31/16 at 2:45 p.m.) State of Ohio vs Adam Jones, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. (The court finds the request for continuance well taken and resets the sentencing for 9/7/16 at 12:15 p.m.) State of Ohio vs Eric D. Jones, Judgment Entry: Pre-trial Order Filed. (Final pretrial on 9/12/16 at 3:00 p.m. and Jury Trial on 10/3/16 and 10/4/16 at 9:00 a.m.) State of Ohio vs Timothy Varney II, Judgment Entry: Motion to revoke community control, entry filed. (Probable cause hearing set for 8/30/16 at 1:15 p.m.) State of Ohio vs Kelly Scott, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. (The court has received a competency restoration report from summit and a hearing on it will be 9/1/16 at 10 a.m. A warrant for removal shall be issued to the Adams County Sheriff’s Dept and Def. is to remain in the Adams Co Jail until completion of said hearing and then be returned to summit.) State of Ohio vs Aaron Cartwright, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry on sentence filed. (Def. convicted of CT I burglary F2 and CT IV theft of drugs F3 and sentenced to 3 yrs comm. Control, 1 yr intensive supervision, 180 hrs comm. Service, complete recovery, pay cost and DNA test.) State of Ohio vs Kimberly Gardner, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. (Matter before court on 8/17/16, court advised defendant tested positive for THC, Methamphetamine, heroin (opiates) & suboxone. Defendants previously granted bond revoked and placed on $10,000 CA/SU (No 10% cash provision). Sentencing on 9/21/16 at 1:00 p.m.
State of Ohio vs John W. Johnson, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. (Def. failed to appear for hearing 8/17/16. It is ordered that a capias be issued.) State of Ohio vs Theresa Johnson, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry on sentence filed. (Def. convicted of illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs F3 and sentenced to 2 yrs comm. Control, $1,200 fine, complete RU program, Pay cost and submit to DNA testing.) State of Ohio vs Jessica Richards, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry on sentence filed. Defendant plead guilty to trafficking in drugs, F5; sentencing to 2 years community control, 160 community service, maintain employment, no license suspension, complete recovery program State of Ohio vs Joseph Friemoth, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. (Hearing on bond modification held 8/17/16. Defendants bond modified to $20,000 O.R. New address approved. Change of plea set for 9/21/16 at 1:30 p.m. and sentencing set for 11/9/16 at 12:45 p.m.) State of Ohio vs Denny Blanton Jr, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry Filed. (Def’s motion to suppress is denied. It is ordered that all personal information be reacted.) State of Ohio vs Denny Blanton Jr, Judgment Entry: Entry Filed. (The court orders the “Ridgers Transcript” shall be redacted and also the “Kenny Dick Transcript”) State of Ohio vs Denny Blanton Jr, Judgment Entry: Agreed entry excluding portion of 911 call and transcript filed. State of Ohio vs Denny Blanton Jr, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry Filed. (Jury shall be permitted to view the truck for trial.) State of Ohio vs Denny Blanton Jr., Judgment Entry: Entry Filed. (Def. permitted to wear street clothes for trial) State of Ohio vs Denny Blanton Jr, Judgment Entry: Entry of media Permission filed. (Upon request by Ledger Independent for permission to record/photograph proceedings this court satisfied upon consideration of this request approval of this request would not distract participants, impair the dignity of proceedings, permission is granted.) State of Ohio vs Denny Blanton Jr, Judgment Entry: Entry of media permission filed. (Upon written request by Patricia Beech, The Peoples Defender for permission to record/photograph proceedings, court being satisfied with request, approval of this request would not distract participants, impair the dignity of proceedings, or materially interfere with fair trial or hearing, permission is granted.) State of Ohio vs Elizabeth Conley, Judgment Entry: Judgment Entry on sentence filed. (Def. convicted of illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs F3 and sentenced to 3 yrs comm. Control, 249 hrs comm. Service, maintain employment, obtain GED within 2 yrs, OL suspension for 6 months commencing 9/1/16 with restricted privileges, complete run and shall read a book on self esteem, pay cost and DNA test.) State of Ohio vs Chad Thatcher, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. (Court being advised motion to suppress had been filed in defendants other pending criminal proceeding. Said motion making it necessary to reschedule all hearings scheduled. Court finds it necessary to continue sentencing set for 9/12/16. Sentencing now set for 1/23/17 at 1:00 p.m.)
A list of September gardening tasks
OVCTC welcomes new Ag instructors 14 West Union People’s Defender
Sunday, September 4, 2016
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BY FAYE MAHAFFEY OSUE MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER
As we find ourselves in the first week of September, it is time to check the month's list of gardening tasks. Our list of tasks includes: -Continue watering your garden as needed during dry weather -Continue collecting seeds for next year’s garden -Continue checking regularly for signs of pests and diseases -Continue weeding your beds -Cover water gardens with netting to catch any falling leaves -Water newly planted trees and shrubs once a Provided photo week -Cut back ragged-looking Mr. David Smiley, Ag Mechanics instructor, and Mr. perennials Luke Rhonemus, Agriculture Business Management -Divide perennials instructor at the OVCTC. -Divide peonies -Plant tulips SUBMITTED BY CDE contests. -Continue direct-seeding Born and raised in GABBY ROSE lettuce, endive and spinach Adams County, Mr -Harvest the last of your Rhonemus is a graduate of The Ohio Valley Career basil before frost the Ohio Valley Farm and Technical Center is -Dig up and pot rosemary Business Management excited to welcome two program. He received his to overwinter indoors new teachers to the -Clean up areas of the Agriculture programs. Mr. Bachelor’s degree from vegetable garden that have The Ohio State University David Smiley is the new finished producing and his Master’s degree Ag Mechanics program from Walden University. instructor and Mr. Luke Mr. Rhonemus comes to Rhonemus is the new Ag us with 13 years of teachBusiness program instrucing experience and a lifeBY MARK CARPENTER tor. time of experience in Mr. Smiley is from PEOPLE’S DEFENDER Agriculture. Mr. Brown County and graduRhonemus and his wife The accolades continue ated from Southern Hills Lyn, who was also born to roll in for The People's Vocational School and and raised on a farm in Defender as the newspaper Western Brown High Adams County, have three continues to be honored for School. As a student in children. 150 years of outstanding the Ag Mechanics proTheir family lives on a service to the citizens of gram at Southern Hills, Adams County. On Friday, Mr. Smiley began work as farm near Cherry Fork where they raise grain and Aug. 26, Stephen Caraway, a field technician for forage crops, along with Southwest Regional Cahall Bros., Inc. at market goats and beef cat- Liaison for Ohio Governor Georgetown, a position he tle. Mr. Rhonemus said “I John Kasich, was on hand continued in for 15 years. am looking forward to at the Defender's offices in He then became the servbeing back to my home West Union to present a ice manager at Cahall’s, school with some fantastic resolution from the goverand held that position for ag students.” nor to the paper's staff, 10 years. He and his wife Referring to Corbett commending the paper for have a son and live on Phipps, Gary McDowell, 150 years of commitment. their farm near Mt. Orab and John Newman, Mr. Following is an excerpt where they raise grain Rhonemus said, “There from the resolution: crops and cattle. have been three great “Whereas, on January Mr. Smiley is looking teachers who built this 16, 1866, Joseph W. Eylar forward to preparing stuprogram and I hope to be published his first edition dents for real life condiable to take what they’ve of The People's Defender tions or college. He also built, add to it, and make after borrowing $1,000 to is looking forward to purchase a printing press preparing students for FFA it even better.” and spending weeks walk-
-Move indoors any houseplants that have summered outdoors. Be sure to check for signs of insects as you bring them in. Have the weeds overtaken your garden? I always laugh when I hear someone say, “Yep, I cleaned the weeds out of my garden with the mower.” At least try to get the weeds cut down before they go to seed or the vicious cycle will continue. Are you wondering what to do with all your milkweed pods? If you aren’t going to plant them, your county Soil and Water Conservation District office will take them. During September and October, everyone is encouraged to collect milkweed pods from established plants and drop them off at the nearest pod collection station. Clermont SWCD’s office at the county fairgrounds (1000 Locust Street in Owensville) will serve as the collection station for Clermont County. Brown County SWCD’s office is located at 706 S. Main St. in Georgetown and will serve as the collection station for Brown County. Anyone is welcome to drop off milkweed pods between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
areas. It is recommended that you wear disposable gloves when picking and handling pods. All milkweed pods collected during this time will be processed by the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative (OPHI) partners and all of the seed collected will be used to establish new plantings and create additional habitat for the monarch butterfly throughout Ohio. Interested in learning more about native plants and including them in your landscape? Plan to attend our first garden seminar on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Mt. Orab campus of Southern State Community College. Chris McCullough, President of the Cincinnati Chapter of Wild Ones, will present the program, “Getting Started: A Beginner’s Guide to Natural Landscaping in Your Own Backyard.” Remember that all seminars are free and open to the public. We will meet in room 107 from 7- 8 p.m. Mark your calendars for this interesting and informative garden seminar sponsored by the OSUE Brown County Master Gardener Volunteers.
Milkweed pods can be collected and dropped off at nearby pod collection stations. Monday through Friday. To collect the seed pods from a milkweed plant, it is best to pick them when they are dry, gray, or brown in color. If the center seam pops with gentle pressure, they can be picked. It is best to collect pods into paper bags or paper grocery sacks. Avoid using plastic bags because they attract moisture. Store seeds in a cool, dry area until you can deliver it to the SWCD office. Harvesting pods from milkweed plants does not have any effect on the population of milkweed in established
ing around Adams County ins search of subscribers; and Whereas, for countless readers, memories of historic events large and small have been framed through the lens of The People's Defender's coverage and commentary, making an indelible impact on Adams County and its residents; and Whereas, The People's Defender has been an instrumental voice throughout the Adams County area through its passion for quality journalism; and Whereas, The People's Defender continues to evolve and adapt in the ever-changing 21st century of instant, digital communication while providing in-depth coverage of local issues; and Now, therefore, We, John
At the presentation of Governor Kasich’s Resolution on the 150th anniversary of The People’s Defender are, from left, Mark Carpenter, Peggy Niswander, Stepehen Caraway, Amber Dryden-Grooms, and Terry Rigdon. R. Kasich and Mary Taylor, commitment to maintainGovernor and Lieutenant ing integrity in journalGovernor of the State of ism.” Ohio, do hereby recognize The resolution was The People's Defender on signed by both Governor its 150th anniversary and Kasich and Lieutenant commend its staff for their Governor Taylor.
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Hunt 4 Ketchup 24 oz
2
99
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Nabisco Oreo Cookies
13.2-15.35 oz, Assorted Varieties
2
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Heinz Mustard
99
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Wesson Vegetable or Canola Oil 48 oz
2
29
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Crystal Farms Cheese Chunks or Shrreds
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99
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1
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99
ONE GALLON GALL ON
99
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Hawaiian Punch
Starkist Chunk Light Tuna in Water
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128 oz, Hawaiian Punch or Fruit Juicy Red
10 oz
1
5 oz
99
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Cowboy Billy s Pork & Beans
16 oz
11.25-11.8 o z,
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2
24 oz
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3
29
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Coburn Farms Mozzarella Shredded Cheese
12.2 oz
99
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12 oz
89
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48 oz, Assorted Varieties
99¢ 449 149
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10.3 oz
16 6 oz
Crown Creamery Prremium Ice Crre eam
10.25 oz Pouch
So-Cheezy Bacon Shells & Cheddar
Mantia 4 Spaghetti
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Save Today y Fudge Brownie Mix
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Prrego Traditionall Pasta Sauce
Mantia 4 Te exas T To oast
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
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A.1. Original Steak Sauce
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8 oz
Krrafft Miracle Whip
30 oz
72 oz , Assor ted
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Her r 4 Potato Chips
9.5 -10 oz , Assorr ted Varieties
299
Gatorade All- Stars
19-24 oz, Assorted Varieties
16 oz
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Kraft American Singles
PortSide Breaded Fish
$
Oscar May ye y er Bologna
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Ginger Evans Crème Cakes
26 -28 oz, Assorted Varieties
Lecour s Vanilla Wafers
11 oz
1
49
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2
99
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The Laughing Cow Mini Babybel Original Cheese
2 4.5 oz
89
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