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Issue 26, Volume 43

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

Winchester’s Baxter wins Miss Ohio USA 2017 pageant Winchester native says she owes it all to her Adams County and family roots BY PATRICIA BEECH PEOPLE'S DEFENDER Even though she is a remarkably beautiful woman, the most striking thing about Dinaleigh Baxter isn't her flawless good looks, nor is it her sharp intellect, or her polished communication skills, or her warmth and charm. The quality that best defines the 2010 North Adams graduate is her total devotion and appreciation of her Adams County roots. The winner of the

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2017 Miss Ohio USA pageant, Baxter credits her success to her upbringing in a close-knit community. “Being from Adams County means you don't have just one set of parents, you have a whole village of parents,” she says. “Everything I've ever learned I learned from the people here in Adams County - they have made me the strong, confident woman I am. I don't think I would be the same person without Adams County.” The 2017 pageant was

Baxter's third attempt to win the coveted crown. She says she made a decision to use a more honest approach in this year's competition. “Before I did what I thought the judges wanted me to do, and I said what I thought they wanted me to say, but this year I decided to be myself. I wore my hair straight and used very little makeup, and was just Provided photo very much myself,” she Winchester native and 2010 North Adams graduate Dinaleigh Baxter was says. “I told them I came from a small farming com- recently crowned Miss Ohio USA and is quick to credit all of her success to her See Baxter / 5 Adams County and family roots.

Auto accident at Walmart claims life of Nebraska woman BY PATRICIA BEECH PEOPLE’S DEFENDER A woman was killed in the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 12 in a single-car accident in the parking lot of the West Union Walmart. The West Union Police Department and the Ohio Highway Patrol responded to the accident scene at approximately 1 a.m. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that Debra Martin, 62, of Omaha, Nebraska, appeared to be in a confused state while in the Walmart store, indicat-

ing a possible medical emergency of some type. After leaving the store, authorities say Martin drove out of the parking area in the direction of McDonalds, but abruptly turned her black Jaguar back towards the building. As she neared the store, she struck a cart rack then crashed head-on through the wall into the vestibule area of the store's entrance. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Pictured here is the aftermath of an auto accident at the West Union Walmart that resulted in the death of a Nebraska woman.

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

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West Union People’s Defender

Jack C. Joyce

Jeffrey A. Brown, Sr.

Jack C. Joyce, formerly of Peebles, died Nov. 15 in Xenia, Ohio. Funeral Service were held Friday, Nov. 18 at the Tobias Funeral Home in Beavercreek with

Pastor Bill Christman officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Church Residence Hospice, Waverly, Ohio.

Homer C. Eldridge, 92 of Cherry Fork, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center in Seaman. He was born Oct. 2, 1924 in Cherry Fork. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel E. and Goldleigh M. (Nevil) Eldridge and wife, Lavera “Jean” Eldridge. He is survived by one son, Donald (Michelle) Eldridge of Cherry Fork; three daughters, Cindy (Dan) Raines of Seaman, Jane (Harry) Leonard of Cherry Fork and Lois (Bob) Smith of Columbus; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; four nephews and first cousin Esther Stinson of Batavia. He was a retired tobacco, grain and livestock farmer in Wayne Township. He was owner and operator of the Homer Eldridge and Son Trucking Company of Cherry Fork for 20 years. He was a former employee of the O.K. Warehouse in Ripley for 25 years, and former crop reporter for the Statistical Reporting Service

of Columbus. He was a member of the Cherry Fork Presbyterian Church since 1934, and was a Trustee, Elder, Custodian and Sunday School Teacher. He was a 1942 Graduate of the former Wayne Township High School in Cherry Fork. He was a member of the Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department since 1952, and was a Chief for many years. He was a member of the Farm Bureau. He was a former poll worker and judge at the Wayne Township and Cherry Fork Village precincts. He was a member of the former Seaman School Board for eight years. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Church with a visitation one hour prior. Pastor Norine Behm officiated and the interment was at the Cherry Fork Cemetery. Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union is serving the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Cherry Fork Presbyterian Church, 14806 State Route 136 , Cherry Fork, Ohio 45618.

Jeffrey Allen Brown, Sr., was born on Jan. 23, 1954 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton to Gordon Harold Brown and Celeste Katherine (Buschwoller) Brown. Jeff was the youngest of three Brown children, including sister Sharon and brother Myke. Jeff was a 1972 graduate of Belmont High School in Dayton. The Brown family resided in the Dayton area until the early 1970's when they relocated to Adams County. He was briefly married and blessed with twins, son Jeffrey Allen Brown II and daughter Jamey Ann (Brown) Burton. Jeff raised his twins on the family farm, Shepherd's Run, and remained there for the great majority of his life. Jeff was a proud veteran, serving his country in the United States Army. He worked as a Yard Foreman for Haas Lumber in Peebles for several decades. After his years at Haas he worked for Airborne Express/DHL in Wilmington. Both of Jeff's children followed in his footsteps and joined the United States Army during their junior year of high school. Jeff was a simple man that enjoyed the simple joys in life. He loved exploring the State Parks with his children and frequenting local festivals or fairs. Jeff had a great sense of humor and loved slap-stick comedies. Throughout the years Jeff

This is one of the more challenging columns I’ve written. I almost cancelled it at the last minute. I still struggle with knowing when to try harder and when to accept and surrender. I’m more comfortable with working than sitting. Phyllis, a 55- year old hospice patient, taught me that trying harder isn’t always what’s needed, or even wanted. Phyllis was one of 11 children, a country girl, born and raised in southern Ohio. Her dream was to become a surgical nurse, but brain damage sustained in an auto accident disqualified her. However, she was still able to do private duty nursing as a LPN. She lived most of her adult life in a beach house in Florida. She loved the ocean, reading and solitude. Phyllis returned to Portsmouth to be near her family when her colon cancer reached its final stage. Her family admirably respected and guarded Phyllis’ independence and privacy. They allowed her to struggle living independently until 24-hour care became necessary. She then moved in with her mother and eventually to a local nursing home when her care became too complicated and demanding for her mother. I believe the hospice staff had more difficulty accepting the nursing home placement and her terminal illness than Phyllis did. We brainstormed ways to maximize the quality of her life. We had a telephone installed in her room, assigned a volunteer, read to her, and met with the nursing home staff weekly to devise plans. In retrospect, I think I probably exhausted, and possibly even irritated Phyllis at times. My frantic efforts to make things better resulted in my “disturbing the peace”. One day Phyllis was sitting in her room, in a bedside chair behind the curtained partition with the light off. She seemed depressed and I wanted to “make it better”. She said, “Loren, I’m ready to join Him. I’m ready to join Jesus. Do you know what I’ve found? I’ve found that when I just let go and lay everything in God’s hands that I find a special peace comes over me. So will you do me a favor? Will you just not try too hard?” I responded, “So what you are telling me is that I’m disturbing the peace”, and she replied, “Yes”. Phyllis’ request reminds me of a Bible story (Luke

10:38-42). Jesus traveled to the small village of Bethany and was welcomed into the home of two sisters, Mary and Martha. Mary sat at Jesus’ feet listening to Him, but Martha LOREN HARDIN was dis- STRAIGHT PATHS tracted with much serving. Angry at her sister for not helping, Martha approached Jesus and asked, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone. Therefore tell her to help me.” But Jesus replied, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled by many things. But one thing

is needed and Mary has chosen that good part which will not be taken away from her.” Or, in the words of Phyllis, “Don’t try too hard.” Martha was so focused on the work that she neglected the person. People, especially the terminally ill, want and need a friend not a servant. They don’t expect us, or even want us, to try to fix everything. They want us to be with them, where they are. So let’s slow down and focus on the “one thing” that is needful. Let’s guard against being “distracted by much serving” and let’s choose “that good part”. 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.

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Adamson, Jason Copas, Kadence Jordan, Emma Grooms, Zoey Little, Kaleigh Littleton, Serenity Nevil, Emma Nehus, Veronica Sweet, Adam Barnett, Khloe Crothers, Kynlee Fite, Samuel Griffis, Layal Hill, Ashlynn Johnson, Dylan Lloyd, Cole Morgan, Lylah Adams, Brayden Bayless, Amber Greenfield, Jaida Harrison, Dustin Hayslip, Mya MooreKinney, Wyatt Taylor, Christopher Young, Jaxton Young, Devin Baldwin, Michael Colvin, Lucas Dickens, Julie Knauff, Cashton Rogers, Gregory Ross, Seth Whisner, Ella Boling, Allie Bryant, Hunter Coffman, Parker Lewis, Allyah Maynard, Abigail Perkins, Kaydence Podiak, Jacinta Ramirez, Cody Ramsey, Shane Taylor.

Homer C. Eldridge

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West Union Elementary Honor Roll for First Grading Period

First Grade

All A’s: Jaxon Baldwin, Xavian Barr, Adrienne Funk, Corbin Gardner, Bethany Gibson, Ashton Nolan, Jason Hayslip, Jase Morgan, Emma Neu, Piper Stapleton, Addison Ayers, Lane Bennington, Jaylynn Boyd, Alex Dillow, Amara Johnson, Taylor Moore, Tyren Pennington, Raeghan Rothwell, Elliott Carver, Adalynn Davis-Steward, Lauren Ellis, Bella Gray, Ryleigh Gustin, Gavin Rowe, Sicily Chamblin Trefz, Kaeley Crothers, Jack Hoople, Brycen Justice, Connor McDaniel, Ayden Grumbling. All A’s and B’s: Joseph

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enjoyed his many dogs, board games, playing Santa at family holiday functions, and encouraging his children's varied interests. After Jeff's father Gordon passed away in 2001, he continued to work on the family farm and care for his mother Celeste. During the past several months both Jeff and his mother have called the Laurels of Hillsboro home, due to ongoing health issues. Jeff passed away suddenly on Nov. 13, 2016 at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro due to complications from ALS. He leaves behind a host of family and friends to honor his memory including: his mother, Celeste Brown, his son, Jeffrey Brown, daughter-inlaw Jennifer, granddaughters, Meredith, MacKenzie, Morgan, and Madison, all of Batavia, Ohio; his daughter Jamey Burton, daughter-inlaw Lisa, and grandson Spencer, all of Williamsburg, Virginia; his sister Sharon Bentley of California, and his brother Myke Brown of Indiana. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles. Family and friends called from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Burial followed immediately after. Jeff was laid to rest next to his father at the Louisville Cemetery in Adams County.

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Bob and Carla Sue (Newman) Huber of Seaman will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 23. They were married in 1966 in the Seaman Presbyterian Church. The Hubers have two children, Amy Jo (Todd) Huebner of Hillsboro and

Rob (Casie) Huber of Seaman. They also have one grandson, Corbin Gage Huebner of Blanchester. Mr. and Mrs. Huber will be celebrating their milestone with their family. If you wish to send them an anniversary card, the mailing address is P.O. Box 94, Seaman, OH 45679.

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Hi there, folks! I'm Amora. There's "Amora" me to love than meets the eye. Haha! Cat joke, (yes, cats can joke). Please stop in at the Animal Shelter in West Union between Tuesday and Saturday and meet me in person. I'll save a few jokes just for you. Call (937) 544-8585 to learn more about me.

My name is Hunter. Sometimes bad things happen to good dogs. I was traumatized at some point in my early life by children, so I really don't get along very well with anyone under 12 years old, but I have a lot of really great qualities, too, such as: I'm good with other dogs, I'm good with cats, I walk well on a leash, I am neutered, and I am up-to-date on all of my shots. I'm also out of that annoying puppy stage. With all of these great qualities, I sure hope you'll consider adopting me today. I'm in foster care to help me better cope with my life as a Shelter dog, so please call the Shelter and ask them to schedule a time and place so we can meet.

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Venture Productions accepting toys for Christmas Sharing Venture Productions is now accepting new, unwrapped toys for the Christmas Sharing Project. Toys can be dropped off to Venture Productions between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Deadline for dropping toys off is Dec. 6. Interfaith House giving out Thanksgiving boxes The Inter-Faith House in West Union will be giving out Thanksgiving boxes during regular hours 11 a.m.- 2:45 p.m. on Nov 21 and 23.

Jefferson Township meeting is Nov. 21 Jefferson Township will hold their township meeting on Monday, Nov. 21 at the Blue Creek Fire House. Sycamore Chapter DAR commemorating 50th anniversary of Vietnam War The Sycamore Chapter, DAR, will conduct a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War with a

wreath-laying before the memorial on the Adams County Courthouse lawn on Monday, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be U.S. Representative Brad Wenstrup. For more information call (937) 544-3092 or (937) 798-9566.

Winchester United Methodist Church providing Christmas Sharing Food Baskets The Winchester United Methodist Church will once again be providing Christmas Sharing food baskets. Applicants must show proof of a Winchester address. The sign-up will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Winchester United Church from 9 11a.m. and 6 -8 p.m. The church is located at 70 East Washington Street in Winchester. If you have any questions please call the church office at (937) 695-0680. Agricultural Society Meeting is Dec. 8 The Adams County Agricultural Society will hold its December meeting on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds.

Bids for the last Grant Project will be opened during the meeting.

Hope House sponsoring two new support groups Hope House has announced two new support groups, aimed at helping families dealing with addictions. The Loved Ones Support Group beings on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. as an educational support series for family members whose lives have been touched by addiction. Hope Is Rising begins Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. and is a faith-based support group for individuals seeking to re-claim their lives from addictions. The groups will meet at the Hope House Christian Counseling Center at 24 E. Water Street in Sinking Spring.

COAD4Kids offers childcare services If you are a parent searching for care or an individual interested in providing childcare, COAD 4Kids can help. Call 1800-577-2276 or locally 740-354-6527 for information about childcare and the

free services offered.

Sunday, November 20, 2016

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 6:308:30 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 937217-1527 or email solaceofadamscounty@gmail.com

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 contact Dan Sheridan at 937205-5464 or Carol Sheridan at 513-509-3911.

Solace of Adams County meeting twice a month Solace of Adams County, a local community group that supports individuals who have suffered the loss of a loved one to drugs, will meet on the second and fourth Friday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the second floor Conference Room of the Adams County Regional Medical Center. The group will also provide support to recovering addicts, as well as advocating prevention and bringing awareness into the community. Snacks and beverages will be provided and for more information, call 937-217-1527 or email solaceofadamscounty@gmail.com

Narcotics Anonymous meeting every Thursday Narcotics Anonymous a 12step recovery plan, will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at the Holy Trinity Parish at 612 E. Mulberry Street in West Union.

Now is a good time to control lice AC Waste and Recycling

With livestock markets all only a shadow of what they were a year to 18 months ago there is even more of a need to do the best management that you can. One aspect of good management is controlling parasites that can impact the health and production of your livestock. Lice can be a problem that causes several issues when it comes to livestock. The animals will often rub on fences, gates, buildings, trees or whatever else they can find. This rubbing can cause damage particularly fences and in some cases buildings. The structures are one problem, but the additional feed that the animal takes in cost you money, but in the end is basically feeding the parasites. The following is from a veterinarian with Zoetis and it appeared in a recent Beef Blog. There are some useful tips throughout, but the bottom line is you need to make the application. This is directed toward beef cattle, but most of the tips are not beef specific. There are several products that will control lice, and if you have not already done so, it is time to get it done. Lice are a common annoyance to cattle, especially in winter months. “Cattle producers and their herds experience more lice problems during the wintertime, by far,” said Jon Seeger, DVM, managing veterinarian with Zoetis. “Now is the time to treat cattle for lice.”

If cattle are rubbing, biting or scratching with irritation at their neck, shoulders or rump and/or have hair loss in those areas, they could have lice. Lice rob energy from cattle, which can result in anemia, slowed disease recovery and decreased weight gain during infestation. Sucking lice: With relatively small, narrow heads designed to pierce the skin and suck blood, sucking lice can cause anemia, with production loss in heavy infestations. Sucking lice can do serious damage in large numbers and even kill young calves. Biting or chewing lice: With larger, rounder heads, biting lice feed on skin debris, scabs and blood. Chewing lice do not cause a direct production loss. This biting insect causes severe irritation and discomfort to cattle. Cattle may experience such irritation that they could damage working facilities, fences, trees

and feed bunks, using them as rubbing posts for some relief. Their coats may appear rough, with patches of hair loss. The eggs of both lice types cling to the hair and hatch within 14 days. Adults live up to 28 days, with females laying an average of one egg per day. Treat cattle for lice during the fall months, beginning in October, as populations are growing. Administer DECTOMAX Pour On to aid in controlling both biting and sucking lice. Consider a follow-up treatment two to three weeks later to allow time for any eggs to hatch but not mature into adults. Assume lice are present upon receiving a load of cattle. Treat and quarantine the group. Move cattle to a different pasture to avoid any commingling over the fence with untreated cattle, as lice are easily spread. This was written by Zoetis, and is useful information. However, I need to point out there are several pour-on products that are labeled to control both biting and sucking lice. Remember the first treatment will kill the lice, but the eggs may survive. For better control a second application is most likely key to getting good control.

Control for Problem Weeds I touched on this subject a few weeks ago, but thought it was worth a reminder. Most of the crop is harvested and we continue to have some good temperatures for spot spraying some of the problem weeds. The frost over the past week ended the growing season for many things, but not Poison Hemlock. The use of a broadleaf selective like 2,4D or Crossbow in the next few weeks can be effective in controlling this weed that has already had some significant growth and is dark green and easy to find if you know about where that patch was last year. If you get close, you will find it.

wiseway 3x6 Dates to Remember Veterinarian Feed Directive Meetings with new FDA rules starting on Jan.1 for feeding medicated feeds, minerals, etc. Representatives from feed companies, OSU Extension and local Veterinarians will be available to answer questions. These rules will apply to all producers, including youth. Nov. 17- Hillsboro Elks by Master Feed Mill in Hillsboro at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29- Union Stockyards in Hillsboro with meal at 6 p.m. and program at 7 p.m.

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Adams County Waste and Recycling will be closed on Thursday Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of Thanksgiving. We hope you and your families have a wonderful holiday. 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. Located just four miles east of West Union on Trefz Road, the Adams

County Waste and Recycling facility provides residents a local opportunity to get rid of garbage and their recyclables at one location. Garbage disposal costs .06 cents per pound, and a variety of recyclables are accepted, including aluminum, copper, car batteries, cardboard, newspaper, junk mail, magazines, books, plastic bottles jars and jugs, glass bottles, steel food cans and other steel items, and more. Call (937) 544-2650 for more information.

Land Transfers Nov. 4-10, 2016

Richard H. Potter, Martha Jane Potter to Terrie Powell, Tanya Williams, Tiffin Twp, 2.21 ac. RIchard H. Potter, Martha Jane Potter, Terrie B. Powell to Terrie Powell, Tanya Williams, Tiffin Twp, 4.00 ac. Steven C. Wilson, Joyce K. Wilson to Barry Ryan Mills, Ashley Lynn Mills, Scott Twp, 5.891 ac. Owen S. Applegate, Romona G. Applegate to Owen S. Applegate, Romana G. Applegate, Green Twp, 119.25 ac. Mathew A. Greene, Cheryl J. Greene to Gregory P. Graf, Crystal A. Graf, Green Twp, 1.057 ac. Brian K. Griffis, Jennifer L. Griffis, Jennifer L. Nehus to John Whaley, Vanessa Whaley, Liberty Twp, 2.007 ac. Mary DeMint to Emma Ann Leonard, Monroe Twp, 1.559 ac. First State Bank to ARC Peppercorn, Seaman Village, 1.25 ac. George H. McCoy, Stephanie McCoy to George H. McCoy, Stephanie McCoy, Meigs Twp, 0.61 ac. JD & D to Gordon L. Suggs, Jr, Franklin Twp, 5.00 ac. CR Development to Rebecca R. Brodt, Bratton Twp, 5.094 ac. Rebecca R. Brodt to David Lee, Larry Lee, Bratton Twp, 3.094 ac. Stanley H. Kairn, Rita Kairn to Stanley H. Kairn, Rita Kairn, Liberty Twp, 1.124 ac. Patsy R. Rehring, Terry Rehring to Peter Wilson, Green Twp, 4.01 ac. Jesse B. Dozier Jr, Jessie B. Dozier Jr, Casey Dozier to Douglas A. Hobbs, Brush Creek Twp, 2.995 ac. Herbert Purvis, Hulda Faye Purvis to Scott D. Mason, Rhonda S. Mason, Tiffin Twp, 1.384 ac. Joseph R. Stanfield, Vicky J. Stanfield, P Lynn McKinnis, Michael

McKinnis, Marilyn Sue Stanfield to C Gay Trotter, Sprigg Twp, 1.086 ac. Harry Moore Trustee, Moore Family Trust to Harry Moore Trustee, Harry Moore Trust, Monroe Twp, 13.10 ac. George Sowards, Diana Sowards to Loyd M. Sturgill, Peebles Village, 0.300 ac. Jill Potts, Jill Kennedy, John Kennedy, Matthew Potts, Kathy Jo Potts, Kathy Jo Tolle, Aaron Tolle to Aaron L. tolle, Kathy Jo Tolle, Sprigg Twp, lot 64, pt lot 35 Kathy Jo Tolle, Aaron Tolle to Aaron L. Tolle, Kathy Jo Tolle, Tiffin Twp, lot 2 Joyce Jones, Joyce Bowser, David E. Jones to Kurt G. Beckham, Elizabeth A. Beckham, Meigs Twp, 22.814 ac. Phyllis J. Schreiber to Karen S. Wallis, West Union Village, lots 34,35+alley Randy T. Brodt Trustee, John H. Brodt Trust to David S. Brodt, West Union Village, lots 73,74 Randy T. Brodt Trustee, John H. Brodt Trust to Randy T. Brodt, Tiffin Twp, 5.13 ac. Randy T. Brodt Trustee, John H. Brodt Trust to Byron K. Brodt, Tiffin Twp, 202.826 ac. Randy T. Brodt Trustee, John H. Brodt Trust to Randy T. Brodt, Tiffin Twp, 144.08 ac. , West Union Village, lot 9 Randy T. Brodt Trustee, John H. Brodt Trust to Randy T. Brodt, West Union Village, lot 93, lot 104 Ida Ruth Burwinkle, Ruth B. Overbeck to Randy T. Brodt, West Union Village, lot 93, 104 Ruth B. Overbeck to Randy T. Brodt, West Union Village, 0.74 ac. Brenda Wagner, Brenda Martin to Todd Martin, John Wagner, Wayne Twp, 7.556 ac. Sandra Crawford to Carl Kepp, Tiffin Twp, 3.411 ac.

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Are Bradford Pears an environmental disaster? The planting of “Bradford” pear trees, along with other ornamental pears, is being actively discouraged by conservationists. “Bradford” pear is the most popular variety of Callery pear, a family of ornamental pear trees with fruit so small it is usually eaten by birds before it drops. Ornamental pears display beautiful white blossoms in spring, grow rapidly in almost any soil into a tidy shape, have dark green shiny leaves that turn gorgeous red in late fall. Millions of ornamental pears have been planted over the past 50 years. Ornamental pear trees can only be produced by grafting cuttings from patented hybrid trees onto the rootstocks of non-hybrid, native Callery pear seedlings. This means that seedlings sprouting from dropped fruit are not desirable ornamentals at all, but native Callery pears which are multiple-trunk clump trees with vicious thorns, shaped more like huge shrubs. They make dense thickets, smother other trees, and are hard to control. The popularity of Bradford pears over many

years has led to the rapid spread of Callery pears from seed. Today, Callery pears are considered an invasive species and planting them is discouraged by the government. One much-advertised advantage of hybrid Bradford pear trees was that they were sterile. This meant that their blooms could not develop into fruit, so they would not self-seed. Bradford is not the best ornamental pear, having structural flaws which cause it to split in half in later life. Bradford pears are very susceptible to ice and wind damage. Eventually, better varieties like Cleveland Select have become more popular because they have alternating branching, better limb attachment and a narrower form to reduce ice and wind damage. An unintended conse-

“Volunteer” ornamental pear trees are invading our woods and fields in large numbers.

quence is that the newer pear varieties pollinate Bradford, so gradually the millions of Bradford pear trees, along with their newer replacements, have become very fruitful. This meant that birds started spreading Callery pear seeds everywhere, and native Callery pears have now become one of the worst invasive plants in many parts of the country. In spring you can see from their blooms just how aggressively they have taken over in some areas. How should we handle this? We’re not advocating the destruction of all ornamental pears in the interest of environmental protection. Let’s start by finding alternatives when looking at trees for your own landscape. You need to be watchful that your landscape isn’t taken over by seedling Callery pears that “volunteer” where they’re not wanted. Simply pull them out while they’re small. Do you have split or broken Bradford pear trees in your yard? It would be helpful to get rid of them sooner rather than later. The next step would be to watch for volunteer Callery pears in woodlots and fields, and get rid of them before they reproduce. At the very least we should try not to make the problem any worse. Steve Boehme and his wife Marjorie own GoodSeed Farm Landscapes, a design-build landscape/hardscape installer specializing in outdoor living spaces. More information is available at www.goodseedfarm.com or call (937) 587-7021.

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From page 1 munity in Adams County, Ohio, and that I went to a high school that had only 86 students in my graduating class. I told them I was just a very average, normal girl with big dreams, and luckily, being myself paid off and I won this year.” Winning the title means that Baxter is now eligible to compete in the Miss USA pageant, and if she should win, she will be eligible to compete in the Miss Universe Pageant. It is no small achievement for the 23 year-old Northern Kentucky University senior who has her own computer app business, Sonic LLC, based in Austin, Texas. “I got my work ethic from my Dad,” she says. “He has worked hard every day of his life to give my Mom, my sister, and me a great life.” Baxter returned to Adams County this week to share her story and her life philosophy with Junior High students at North Adams High School. “My whole platform is about believing in yourself, and not letting outside factors determine who and what you're going to be,” she says. “I let those students know that it doesn't matter that Adams County has a lot of poverty, it doesn't matter if you don't have a lot of money, or that your parents might be in jail or on drugs. Those situations don't define you – you can be anything you want to be.” In her address to the stu-

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2017 Miss Ohio USA Dinaleigh Baxter made a stop this week at North Adams Junior High to share her success story and inspiration with the students.

dents, Baxter openly shared the story of her own family's struggle with poverty. “My parents, Randy and Jennifer Baxter, were still in high school when I was born, so I was on welfare for the first six years of my life,” she said. “My Dad learned a trade and became a welder, and he put my mother through school and she became a nurse. I went through every single struggle with them when I was growing up. They bettered

their lives and they showed me that through hard work and determination you can achieve your dreams.” While Baxter is obligated to carry out certain duties as Miss Ohio USA, she is most excited about the charity work she does in partnership with Shriner's Children's Hospital, benefiting children born with birth defects. “I started a charity called Sisters and Brother Helping Others,” she says. “My parents, my sister Karlie, and I

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The Ohio State Patrol said that wet road conditions on Thursday, Nov. 3 were a contributing factor in four separate vehicle accidents across Adams County. According to Trooper Don Smith, Mary Hill, 22, of West Union was southbound on St. Rt. 41 at 2:45 p.m. when she failed to negotiate a curve south of Treber Inn. Hill's light gray 2006 Ford exited the roadway and struck a tree causing injuries to her wrist, chest, and knee. She was cited for operating a vehicle without reasonable control. A second accident at 2:50 p.m. resulted in injuries to a minor driver. According to Trooper Donnie Edgington, a 16year old male from Peebles was traveling northbound on St. Rt. 41 in a white Dodge Ram truck when he lost control in a curve north of Treber Inn. He then traveled off the wet roadway and struck a tree. He was taken by West Union emergency crews to the Adams County Regional Medical Center. Authorities said he was cited for operating a vehicle without reasonable control. A third accident at 4:07 p.m. also resulted in injuries. Tonya Moore, 48, of Winchester was transported to the Adams County Regional Medical Center by Adams County EMS after her silver 2007 Dodge Nitro struck a tree near the intersection of

create Courage Bears that have matching headbands and bows and we give them to the children before their surgery so they can put all their feelings of fear into the bears and get the courage they need for the process in return.” Courage and determination are qualities Baxter seems to have in abundance. “It's not where you come from that determines who you are, or the struggles you're put through, it's how you handle them,” she says, “If you're willing to work through them, that determines who you are.” Having achieved her childhood dream of winning a Miss USA pageant, Baxter says she looks forward to what the future holds. “This year will be such an amazing experience. I feel like I'm going to have to pinch myself every day to know I'm not dreaming.”

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This Nov. 3 accident south of Treber Inn resulted in injuries to a 22-year old West Union woman.

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This accident near the intersection of Coon Hill and Cross Roads on Nov. 3 resulted in a Winchester woman being cited for failure to yield.

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This accident near Moores Road in Seaman on Nov. 3 luckily saw none of the three minor children who were passengers in one of the vehicle suffer any injuries.

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Coon Hill Road and Cross Road. According to Trooper Don Smith, Moore failed to yield at the intersection before driving off the roadway and striking a tree. She was cited for failure to yield. Moore reported that she was having trouble with her brakes. A final two-car accident occurred at 5:05 p.m. at

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next game he may play just 10. It will depend on who is giving me what night in and night out. We want to use our numbers to wear people down and at time tonight we didn't do a very good job of that.” “We are still just kind of soul-searching to see just what kind of team we will be. It is all about getting these guys to understand what they can do within our system that will make us the best that we can be. We can't be satisfied with tonight or we go into practice next week not getting any better.” The first North Adams basket of the game was a sign of things to come as Anderson drilled a threepointer for an early lead. The G-Men got points from four different players to take an 11-8 advantage, but a three from the corner by the Devils' Jacob Call left the two sides deadlocked after one quarter of play. On their first possession of the second period,

Fans of the North Adams varsity boys basketball team will see a new-look squad on the floor this coming season Last Week: 5-9 and that new-look group Season: 78-67-2 was on display for the first TNF: New Orleans at time on Nov. 11 at Carolina – Both squads Georgetown High School lost last week in heartas the Green Devils faced breaking fashion. The off with the G-Men in the divisional crown is still in annual Foundation Game play for both the Panthers and the Saints but the time between the two squads. It was a successful exhibifor tion for the green and gold winas they grabbed a lead ning early in the second quarter is and never gave it up, and now. paced by 30 points from The senior point guard Isaiah short week Anderson, slipped past the Mark Carpenter | People’s Defender for the host G-Men by a score of 60-58. Scott Dryden home North Adams point guard Isaiah Anderson slices through the Georgetown “I told our kids before Guest defense on his way to the basket during action from the Nov. 11 Foundation team Columnist is the the game that we are just a Game. Anderson racked up 30 points as the Devils slipped past the host G-Men differ- week into practice and we 60-58. are still searching,” said ence. CAR 27 NO 24 Anderson fired in another North Adams threes, from of their own, as they Pittsburgh at Cleveland – North Adams head coach trey and the G-Men never Patrick England and Ryan scored the game's next 13 Nathan Copas. “We are At one point this was one saw a lead on the scoreShupert, keyed an 11-0 points over a four-minute hoping to play 8-9 kids of the most storied and board after that point. A Devils run and gave the span and suddenly a big and there might be some heated rivalries in not just pair of Anderson free visitors a double-digit North Adams lead had nights one kid may play the NFL but all of sports. throws and two more advantage at 27-13. The been trimmed to just a sin20 minutes a game and the Since 1999, the Steelers stunned G-Men rebounded gle point. A pair of have dominated the series. with a pair of Cameron Anderson free throws in The Browns are yearning Brookbank free throws the final 30 seconds saw for their first win but it and free throws by Logan the third stanza come to a won’t happen as an angry Doss and big man Noah close with the Devils now Ben Roethlisberger and Pack, but a jumper by clinging to a 44-41 lead. crew cruise to an easy vicAnderson and a stick back Again, the North Adams tory. PIT 33 CLE 20 bucket by Seth Daulton gang started a quarter Baltimore at Dallas – again put the North strong, opening the final The Ravens put together a Adams lead in double figperiod with a 9-2 burst to putrid first half in ures. again extend their lead to Cleveland but like in their A basket by Brookbank double figures. In that first meeting, they stormed with five seconds left in run, it was junior Justin back to victory in the secthe first half left the Knechtly doing the damond half. The challenge Devils on top at the interage, hitting a nice runner will be much greater mission 32-25. in the lane and they folagainst the Dallas After the break, the lowing that up with a Cowboys. The young duo Devils came out refreshed three-point goal, and with of Ezekiel Elliott and Dak and went on another run, a pair of charity tosses by Prescott impress once taking advantage of England, the Devils led again as Dallas continues numerous Georgetown 53-43 with 2:43 to play. their quest for home field turnovers, and getting a Back came the home advantage. DAL 27 BALT basket from freshman team, getting a three plus 20 Austin McCormick. Two two free throws from Jacksonville at Detroit – more by Anderson, and Brookbank to close the This was supposed to be Mark Carpenter | People’s Defender another England three to gap to four at 53-49. With the year the Jags make the lead 42-28. 1:27 left on the clock, jump. It hasn’t come North Adams’ Colt Shumaker (45) extends to get a shot off over the long arms That lead dwindled raptogether which will likely of Georgetowns’ Noah Pack in play from the Nov. 11 Foundation Game in idly as it was the turn of lead to the end of Gus See Devils / 7 the G-Men to go on a run Georgetown, won by the Devils 60-58. Bradley’s tenure this offseason. The Lions have played well finding themselves at the top of the mediocre NFC North. Matthew Stafford will play well in front of the home faithful. DET 23 JAX 17 Tennessee at Indianapolis – The Titans are progressing nicely with Marcus Mariota at the helm. They were impresBY JAMIE PUCKETT back hand spring. sive in their annihilation of The squad completes the Green Bay Packers last The West Union High both a toe touch basket week. They are firmly in School varsity cheerleadand a kick basket, and the the playoff hunt. ing squad has taken home whole squad completes Ironically, the Colts are the SHL championship group toe touches and a also coming off of a big title for the fifth consecu- group hurdler. The rouwin versus Green Bay also. tive year. Formerly tine contains four scales, Andrew Luck should be known as the SHL comone aerial, and a pyramid. well rested following their petition, the Ripley Within the pyramid, two bye week. Luck and Invitational Competition ladies complete a front Mariota are worth the price was held on Saturday, flip and a back flip. of admission – in a Nov. 12 at Ripley High The cheerleading squad thrilling contest Luck School. Although the spends three different moves the Colts to .500. competition was very seasons learning and perIND 31 TEN 27 close, WUHS was able to fecting this routine. In Buffalo at Cincinnati – secure first place. March, tryouts for the Somehow the Bills come The routine was a com- cheerleading squad are off their bye week to face a plex one that involved held at the high school Bengals squad on a short many stunts and tumlevel and the cheerleaders Photo by Jamie Puckett week following a tough bling. The biggest tumbegin learning what will loss versus the Giants on For the fifth consecutive year, the varsity cheerleading squad from West Union bling sequence is two Monday night. Those in back hand springs, one See Cheer / 7 High School was judged as the winners in the annual SHL Competition, this charge of the NFL schedtuck, and then another year known as the Ripley Invitational. ule incredibly miss the obvious. Buffalo now finds themselves in third place in the AFC East – they face what is almost a must-win situation as do the Bengals. In a tight physical game, the Cincinnati defense is the difference. 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The runner-up in the varsity division at the Nov. 12 Ripley

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Third place in the varsity division at the Ripley Invitational went to the squad from North Adams High School.

Hupp, Hunter, Wolke named OSSCA Second Team All-State

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Postseason awards have been rolling in since the close of the fall sports seasons and a trio of local soccer players have been recognized by the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association with Division III Second Team All-State honors. North Adams junior Lakyn Hupp, who shattered all the school's scoring records this fall and was also honored as an All-SHAC player and First Team All-District, was named Second Team All-State by the OSSCA, as well as a pair of West Union Dragons, sophomore Heidi Hunter and senior Andre Wolke. Hunter was also named First Team All-District and all-SHAC, while Wolke also earned First Team All-District recognition as well as All-SHAC. “I am really proud of these players' accomplishments,” said West Union girls and boys soccer coach Kevin Hunter. “Andre is only one of three male all-state soccer players in school history and Heidi is the first female soccer player at West Union to ever receive such a high honor.” The Southern Hills Athletic Conference was also represented on the OSSCA Division III AllState Teams by a quarter of Lynchburg Clay Mustangs. Hannah Binkley was named to the First Team, while Peyton Scott, Austin Hilt, and Kyle Luneke were placed on the Second Team.

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be their final competition dance. The first time the squad performed their routine to the public was in July at the Adams County Fair. There, the varsity team brought home a first place trophy. The squad later brought home first place trophies at both the Highland County Fair competition and the Brown County Fair competition. Although the competition season comes to an end

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: Kain Turner

SCHOOL: North Adams High School PARENTS: Michelle Countryman

SPORTS PLAYED IN HIGH SCHOOL: Soccer, Track, Cross-Country FAVORITE SPORT: Track

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FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Competition and winning LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Cold weather and losing

MOST MEMORABLE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS MOMENT: Dedicating the Kicks For Cure to my Mom FAVORITE MUSICAL

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PLACE YOU’D LOVE TO TRAVEL TO: United Kingdom

YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE: “Zombieland”

FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Supernatural, The Walking Dead, Z-Nation

FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT: English

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ACTIVITY: Xbox Live FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Texas Roadhouse

WOULD LOVE TO TRADE PLACES FOR A DAY WITH: Donald Trump FUTURE PLANS: Pursuing a college degree COMING NEXT WEDNESDAY: Savannah McCoy from Peebles High School

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with the Ripley Invitational, the WUHS cheerleaders will still perform at every basketball game throughout the season. The WUHS cheerleaders attribute their winning season to their team bonding and coaching staff. Throughout the year, the squad participates in daily practices, group meals, and team building activities. The squad has small families within the group that will typically have an upperclassman as a "big" and an underclassman as a "little”, much like a col-

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lege sorority. The cheerleaders are also supported by strong alums from the squads of West Union's past. In the words of coach Julie Weeks, "we are 25 strong and we are only as strong as our weakest link, we encourage each other and help each other." The cheerleaders create a strong support system around each girl, and one boy, to build a steady team. Coming in a close second place in the varsity competition was Manchester High School, and North Adams High School took third place.

Knechtly calmly sank two from the foul line to move the lead back to six, but a bucket by Tanner Ellis and another Brookbank score pulled the G-Men within 56-53 with 32 seconds left in the game. A clutch running bank shot from about 12 feet out by Knechtly put North Adams back up five and two free throws by Anderson with 3.7 seconds left kept the lead there. Georgetown got a threepointer at the horn from Solomon Underwood, but it was too little, too late, as the Devils escaped with a 60-58 win in an exhibition game that turned out to be a very good tune-up for regular season play. As mentioned, Anderson was the big gun on offense for the winners, tossing in 30 points, 20 of those coming in the first half. Knechtly also reached double figures with 10, with England right behind at 9. “I didn't think Isaiah played well early in getting the ball to the post but I want him to get the ball foul-line extended and go with it,” said Copas. “He has to be our leader and In the junior high portion of the competition, the home school Ripley, brought home the first place title. West Union finished in second place and there was a tie between North Adams and Manchester for the third place trophy. Cheer squads from Lynchburg-Clay, Fairfield, Peebles, and Eastern Brown were also part of the Nov. 12 competition, which was held before a packed house at Ripley High School. The 2017 competition will be hosted by Manchester High School.

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North Adams’ Elijah Young, left, looks for room around the defense of Georgetown’s Cameron Brookbank in action from the Nov. 11 Foundation Game. do the things that he'd want his teammates to do for him, like taking charges.” Georgetown was led by 18 points from Noah Pack and 16 from Cameron Brookbank, with Underwood adding 7 and Logan Doss 6. The Devils headed back to the practice floor for the

week and fans can catch them in preseason action again on Friday, Nov. 25 in the annual Southern Hills Athletic Conference Preview. The Green Devils will play their two quarters at the preview against West Union, beginning at 5 p.m. at Lynchburg High School.

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Tied for third place in the Junior High division at the Ripley Invitational was the squad from Manchester Junior High.

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Second place in the Junior High division at the 2016 Tied for third place in the Junior High division at the The champion of the Junior High division at the 2016 Ripley Invitational went to the squad from West Ripley Invitational was the squad from North Adams Ripley Invitational was the squad from Ripley Junior Union Junior High. Junior High. High.

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HEISMAN TROPHY RACE 1. Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville Jackson threw for a season-low 145 yards in Louisville’s 44–12 win over Wake Forest, but he ran for 153 yards and still leads the ACC in rushing yards (133.4 ypg) and ranks second nationally in total offense (432.2 ypg).

Senior quarterback Sefo Liufou and the Buffaloes have won more Pac-12 games in 2016 (six) than in the previous five seasons combined (five).

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PRIME TIME PLAYERS Joshua Dobbs enjoyed a career day in Tennessee’s 49–36 shootout win over Kentucky, completing 11-of-17 passes for 223 yards and three touchdowns and rushing 14 times for 147 yards and two more scores. ‌ Pittsburgh’s Nathan Peterman, who left the Tennessee program in March 2014 — after Dobbs ascended to the top spot on the QB depth chart — completed 22-of-37 passes for 308 yards and

five touchdowns to lead the Panthers to a shocking 43–42 win at Clemson. ‌ Matthew Jordan stepped in for an injured Justin Thomas and delivered the third road win over a ranked team in the Paul Johnson era at Georgia Tech. Jordan rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns in the Yellow Jackets’ 30–20 upset of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. ‌ Derrius Guice, LSU’s “otherâ€? tailback, rushed for 252 yards

and two touchdowns in the Tigers’ 38–10 win at Arkansas. Leonard Fournette chipped in with 98 yards and three TDs. ‌ South Florida quarterback Quenton Flowers threw for 263 yards and ran for 210 to lead the Bulls to a 49–42 win over Memphis. Flowers became the first player in the brief history of the AAC to top 200 yards rushing and passing in the same game. ‌ Brogan Roback threw

for 468 yards and three touchdowns in Eastern Michigan’s 48–41 win over Ball State. The Eagles, 6–4 overall, are bowl eligible for the first time since 1985. ‌ Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson threw for a careerhigh 352 yards to lead the Wildcats to a 45–17 win at Purdue. ‌ Oklahoma State’s James Washington averaged 26.3 yards on his six receptions in the Cowboys’ 45–44 win over Texas Tech.

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road victory they will be in the chase. The Chiefs are grinders with a championship level defense and they are getting healthy at the right time. The secondary is full of playmakers – they will do just that versus Jameis Winston. KC 24 TB 20 Chicago at New York Giants – The Bears are a mess. Alshon Jeffrey is suspended for four games which weakens an offense already void of playmakers. The G-Men are winners of four in a row. They extend it to five with a dominating performance. NYG 27 CHI 13 Arizona at Minnesota – Both teams had or pos-

4. D’Onta Foreman, RB, Texas Foreman is still the nation’s leading rusher (179.2 ypg) after running for 167 yards on 35 carries in the Longhorns’ 24–20 loss to West Virginia. His candidacy will be hurt by Texas’ record (5–5). 5. Jabrill Peppers, LB/RB/RS Peppers was relatively quiet on Saturday (five tackles, four rushing attempts for 11 yards), but he has still enjoyed a banner season for one of the nation’s top teams. He likely will need a big game against Ohio State to have a realistic shot at challenging Jackson and the other contenders.

NUMBERS TO KNOW Deshaun Watson’s 580 yards passin Clemson’s 43–42 loss to 580 ing Pittsburgh set an ACC single-game record. His 52 completions (in 70 attempts) were a school record.

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There are only three Power 5 conference teams without a loss in league play — Alabama (7–0, SEC), Oklahoma (7–0, Big 12) and Washington State (7–0, Pac-12). Connecticut has scored only 18 touchdowns in 10 games. No other team has scored fewer than 21. The Huskies rank last in the nation in scoring (16.5 ppg).

Kansas’ losing streak against FBS opponents reached 24 with a 31–24 loss to Iowa State. The Jayhawks’ last win over an FBS foe was on Nov. 8, 2014, when they beat Iowa State 34–14 in Lawrence.

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Kirby Smart’s largely forgettable first season as Georgia’s coach finally produced a signature moment, as a dominant defensive effort gave the Dawgs a much-needed 13–7 win over Auburn. Georgia allowed only 164 total yards and held quarterback Sean White to a nightmarish 6-of-20, 27-yard passing day.

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3. Luke Falk, QB, Washington State Falk has been consistently brilliant during the Cougars’ eight-game winning streak. The junior leads the nation with 361.0 passing yards per game, is tied for second in the nation with 33 touchdowns and has only thrown six interceptions in 479 attempts.

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2. Jalen Hurts, QB, Alabama Hurts jumps to No. 2 on the list after a masterful performance against Mississippi State. The true freshman threw for a season-high 347 yards and rushed for 100 — becoming the first 300/100 player in school history — in the Crimson Tide’s 51–3 win.

Texas A&M’s surprise inclusion in the initial CFB Playoff projection drew some skepticism, and as it turns out, that skepticism was warranted. The Aggies have since lost back-to-back games to Mississippi State and Ole Miss. The Rebs handed the ball to heralded freshman Shea Patterson, and he shredded the Aggies with 402 yards of total offense.

sibly still have championship aspirations – although neither has played to that level in 2016. The Cardinals managed to defeat San Francisco but struggled against one of the worst teams in the league. The Vikings have lost four in a row since a 5-0 start. In a tight, ugly football game, Minnesota finally gets back into the win column. MIN 23 ARI 20 Miami at Los Angeles – A defensive tilt will take place in LA. The resurgent Dolphins have used a punishing running game to reel off four victories in a row which places them into playoff contention. The Rams are 4-5 but most of the conversation revolves around Jeff Fisher’s odd decision to keep the lim-

Pittsburgh’s 6–4 record isn’t overly impressive, but Pat Narduzzi has earned a ton of credit with his fan base. First, the Panthers knocked off hated rival Penn State in Week 2. Then, on Saturday, they rallied from eight points down in the fourth quarter — in Death Valley — to hand Clemson its first loss of the season.

ited Case Keenum under center, though it was announced earlier in the week that Jared Goff will get his first NFL start. Jay Ajayi will be limited but Ryan Tannehill does just enough to eke out a victory. MIA 20 LA 16 New England at San Francisco – Tom Brady will make a rare appearance in front of his hometown fans. That alone would be enough motivation but the Patriots will be an edgy bunch following their home loss to Seattle on Sunday night. The Niners kept it close versus Arizona but their weaknesses are aplenty. Even without Gronk, Brady and the Pats have an easy day. NE 34 SF 20 Philadelphia at Seattle

At one point in the not-toodistant past, Arizona State head coach Todd Graham was a respected defensive coach. Not anymore. The Sun Devils (2–5 in the Pac-12) rank 115th in the nation in scoring defense (37.8 ppg), 124th in total defense (528.8 ypg) and 128th — or last — in passing defense (387.4 ypg).

– Rookie quarterback Carson Wentz receives a lot of credit for the surprising Eagles, deservedly so, but their defense is the real key. Malcolm Jenkins is playing at a very high level leading an aggressive unit. The Seahawks are playing very well. Russell Wilson is starting to get healthy and their defense is resembling the championship level of years past. Wentz will look like a rookie in facing the toughest road test of his young career. SEA 27 PHI 17

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Michigan rushed for only 98 yards in its loss to Iowa. One week earlier, Penn State rushed for 359 yards against Iowa in a 41–14 win over the Hawkeyes.

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SNF: Green Bay at Washington – The Packers continue to struggle – especially on defense. They seem to be uninspired and frankly unprepared. The Redskins are in the thick of the wild card chase. This is a big game for both squads in front of a national audience. Aaron Rodgers lights up the Washington secondary in an aerial duel. GB 37 WASH 33 MNF: Houston at Oakland – The Texans have missed JJ Watt but despite many obstacles

sit atop the AFC South with a 6-3 record. They face a hot 7-2 Raiders squad. Oakland is young and hungry – one of the most enjoyable teams to watch in the entire league. For the Texans to win, they must keep Brock Osweiler upright and control the clock. The Black Hole is electric as Derek Carr makes big plays when it counts. OAK 24 HOU 20 Bye Week: Broncos, Chargers, Falcons, Jets

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91 Simmons Avenue Peebles, Ohio 45660 Applications for low-income housing will be accepted for Joshua Manor Apartments at 91 Simmons Avenue, Peebles, Ohio on Wednesdays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

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R2 – MLS# 1517794 - NEW LISTING - ATTRACTIVE AND AFFORDABLE! – Check out this 1.5 story vinyl-sided home with 3 BR, 2 Baths, Remodeled kitchen with all appliances included. L.R. with hardwood flooring. Also, unfinished basement, carport, gas FA furnaces. Great investment for the asking price of $58,900.

R9 – MLS# 1506206 – 3 bedroom 1 bath home that has replacement windows and a forced air furnace, level yard and quiet street. Asking $27,500.

R11 – MLS# 1501240 – Two bedroom mobile home in good condition. 1990 Fleming. Rents for $400 per month. Water/sewer tap to be separate from adjoining lot or purchase two mobiles and lots for $36,000. Owner will consider financing the down payment. Asking $18,000.

R13 – MLS# 1501253 – 1972 Kirkwood mobile home. Parcel to be surveyed off and water / sewer tap separated. Owner will consider financing the down payment. Asking $15,000

R14 – MLS# 1501279 – Solid single story home renting for $425 per month rent. 1980 Commodore. Parcel to be surveyed off. Water and sewer to be separated. Asking $30,000.

R19 – MLS# 1507636 – Great investment Opportunity! 6 Mobile Homes for sale on 2 parcels with

H16 - MLS# 1500890 Recently remodeled rustic home on 8+ acres. New electric, new plumbing, new floor covering, new paint, new counter tops, and new stainless steel appliances. Detached pole building and detached 2 car garage. Listed at $129,900 extra space for additional unit. Currently bringing in $2400 of gross monthly rental income. All units are currently being rented. Each mobile home has 2-3 BR and 1 BA. Located conveniently in town. Asking $115,000.

H10 - MLS# 1058528 - 39 + acres of pasture and woods. Modern brick ranch home with newer roof. Kitchen cabinets, furnace and many other extras. Open floor plan with tiled, wood, and carpeted floors. set of buildings also. County water. Asking $310,000.

H21 – MLS# 1507738 – 2 bedroom 2 bath with open living area, permanent foundation full slab in the crawl space. View is spectacular. Asking $59,000.

H22 – MLS# 1507421 – Private country setting, home needs some TLC. Asking $96,000.

H23 – MLS# 1508007 – 4.778 Acres of woods and partial clearing with old mobile home. County water, septic and electric on property. If you like

H18 – MLS# 1516359 - NEW LISTING - 19.6 acres of wooded and open land with 2,000 + square foot ranch home. 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, newer roof, newer furnace & central air. Home is setup for wood or gas living room heat (brick hearth in living room. Acreage is mostly hard woods. 2 car detached garage. Asking $139,900.

seclusion this one is for you! Asking $29,900.

V6 – MLS# 1489055 - PRICE REDUCED – 4.34 acres near West Union, Rolling and wooded. Electric on the property. Perfect for getaway or new home. Listed at $17,000.

V7 – MLS# 1494221 - NEW LISTING – 20 acres of rolling acreage with Hard Woods. Tall canopy of trees with good private access. Lots of wildlife signs. Additional property available. Listed at $50,000. V18 – MLS# 1514561 - NEW LISTING - HUNTER’S PARADISE! – 58 AC. In Scioto Co. Utilities available. Also great building site for your new home. Priced to sell at $69,500.

V19 - MLS# 1514979 - 76+ acres of wooded White Tail Deer country. Acreage is heavily wooded with lots of deer sign. Trails throughout the property. Scrapes and Rubs all through the property. Creek bed. Access off township Rd. Asking $114,478.

H19 – MLS# 1517101 – Remodeled with Character is what you will see with this farm house. 10 ft ceilings, hard wood floors, 3 baths, 3 bedrooms, wrap around porch, custom wood cabinets, detached shop building. Geothermal heat, new siding and new roof. This is a must see. Asking $187,500. V20 – MLS# 1516559 - NEW LISTING!!! – 2 Combined Vacant Lots on Hackelshin Rd. in Franklin Twp. of Adams County. 2.12 Acres with blacktop road and county water available. Serene and quiet country setting. Asking $11,500.

C4 - MLS# 1419908 - HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! ATTENTION INVESTORS! - Great business opportunity with this two story brick that has six separate units. Two store-fronts, plus four- 2 BR second floor apartments, all currently occupied. It will pay for itself plus give you a tax - sheltered cash flow. An opportunity that deserves your immediate investigation. Call for more details. WAS $59,000. NOW ONLY $49,900. C2 – MLS# 1454586 - HUGE PRICE REDUCTION - BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - OWNER FINANCING TO QUALIFIED BUYER! – Immediate possession on this commercial building; formerly used as beauty/barber shop. Many possibilities. City utilities. Call for more details. Asking $29,000. NOW ONLY $12,000.

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Commissioners meet Nov. 7, proclaim Adoption Awareness Month

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SUBMITTED BY BECKY BRODT The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Nov. 7, 2016, in the Government Center, with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Paul Worley, and Ty Pell. The meeting was opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Paul Worley. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the minutes of the previous regular meeting. Roll call vote: all yeas The Commissioners examined, approved and ordered the bills paid. 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: Special Projects Director Donnie Swayne, JFS Director Sue Fulton, HR Director Diane Ward, and EMS Chief Matthew Carey. JFS Director Sue Fulton met with the Board to discuss personnel and general updates. Adams County EMS Chief Matthew Carey met with the Board to discuss the progress of the EMS Department. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Ty Pell to approve the proclamation proclaiming Adoption Awareness Month. Those present for the reading and picture were: Holly Johnson, Adams County Economic and Community Development and Adams County Wilson Children’s Home Board Member; Jill

Wright, Adams County Wilson Children’s Home Executive Director; Sonya R. Meyer, Adams County Wilson Children’s Home Casework Supervisor; and Dawn Grooms, Adams County Wilson Children’s Home Foster /Adoption Specialist. Roll call vote: all yeas. Economic and Community Development Director Holly Johnson met with the Board to discuss current projects and grants. It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the Housing Agreement between Adams County Commissioner’s through the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Highland County Commissioner’s through the Highland County Sheriff’s Office, to provide housing at the sum of $55 per prisoner per day for each prisoner sent to Highland County Jail, from the first day of January 2017 to and including the 31st day of December 2017, upon the recommendation of Sheriff Kimmy Rogers. Roll call vote: all yeas. Adams County Regional Medical Center, Billy May, CEO; Pete Dagenbach, CFO; Dana Whalen,

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney; and David Gifford, Auditor; met with the Board to discuss permissive sale tax and general operating issues. Also in the meeting on phone conference were Marsha Dunbar, Claire Turcotte, Chad Schager, Larry Arthur, Dennis Davis, Mike Gire, and Jim Shaffer. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dana Whalen met with the Board to discuss current projects and contracts. The Board held a phone conference with Melinda Brown, Medical Mutual Client Manager, to discuss 2017 County Health Insurance. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to accept the general outline for the Medical Mutual Plan Design for 2017. The Board will vote on the final version plans next week. Roll call vote: all yeas It was moved Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to adjourn For more information on County Government, visit adamscountyoh.com or call the Board of Commissioners at (937) 544-3286.

West Union VC holds Oct. 25 meeting The West Union Village Council met in regular session on Oct. 25 at the Municipal Building with Mayor Ted Grooms presiding. After the call to order and pledge to the flag came roll call: John R. Laffertypresent, Mark Brewer- present, Benny McCarty-present, Jason Buda- present, Randy Brewer- present, Steve Rothwell- present. Also in attendance were Tanya Johnson- Clerk, Shelley Gifford- Treasurer, Jerry Kirker- Village Administrator/Fire Chief, Tim Sanderson- Police Chief, Lisa RothwellSolicitor. Visitors were Donna Young, Kent BryanCT Consultants, and Danni Studebaker- West union Life Squad. A motion was presented by Randy Brewer to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on Oct. 11 as distributed, seconded by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. A motion by Steve Rothwell to approve the payment of bills submitted was seconded by Mark Brewer, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. The Mayor postponed the third reading of Ordinance 20167 until the next meeting. Concerning Resolution 2016-19 accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying to the County Auditor, the motion by Benny McCarty was seconded by Jason Buda, roll call vote: all yea, resolution passed. Following was a discussion on property insurance with a motion by Benny McCarty for the amount of $50,151 plus there will be a few minor changes due to replacement cost changes, and the amount of $4,665 for the property on SR 41 housing the water/sewer/street departments, seconded by Randy Brewer, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Kent Bryan from CT Consultants and the Village Administrator spoke to Council on a sewer project and the SR 41N water line

project. The water line project was ranked fourth at the County level during the OPWC meeting. Tim Sanderson, West Union Police Chief, informed Council that the Police Manual was not finished. A discussion was held on the new cruisers and what to do with the old cruisers, and a motion by Steve Rothwell to donate the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria to the Village of Seaman was seconded by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. A motion by Benny McCarty to have the three new cruisers outfitted with the sirens, decals, etc. from Camp Safety, trading in the two Dodge Chargers and two Ford Crown Victorias plus $9,000 was seconded by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Danni Studebaker from the WULS, advised Council on the number of runs since the last meeting. She also informed Council there was a possum in the bay area of the life squad building. Report from Jerry Kirker, Village Administrator/Fire Chief: 1. The employees have been working on the lift stations and water leaks. The new plant operator has been busy getting a report for the EPA consisting of all pumps and motors that are in each lift station. 2. The striping crew has been working in the village. The area around the courthouse will be done last. 3. Kirker also informed Council that the Water/Sewer/Street Departments are getting settled into the new facility. 4. Discussion on testing the fire hydrants- Kirker told Council they would not be tested this late in the year. 5. The Village Administator and Police Chief talked with Council on an impound lot. Council agreed on this lot being located down by the Copeland lift station, and an ordinance will be drafted on the matter and brought to the next Council meeting. Lisa Rothwell, Solicitor, addressed Council on

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Resolution 2016-20 policy on credit card use, a motion by Benny McCarty was seconded by Jason Buda, roll call vote: all yea, resolution passed. Council member Jason Buda spoke to Council on the New Employee's Handbook which will be effective Jan. 1, 2017, which he put into motion for the first reading of Ordinance 2016-8, seconded by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Council member Steve Rothwell asked about the plates that were placed on the roads by utility companies. The Village Administrator will check into this matter. Also, the solicitor will draft a resolution on this matter for Council approval. A motion by Jason Buda for executive session ORC 121.22 personnel was seconded by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea. The motion by Steve Rothwell to return to regular session was seconded by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea. A motion by Steve Rothwell to prepare three blanket certificates for the Village Administrator, $1,500 from Water Operating: $1,500 from Sewer Operating and $500.from Street Department funds, was seconded by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. A motion by Mark Brewer to pay Jerry Kirker for 80 hours of his vacation time, because of this payroll will need to be done Nov. 2, 2016 rather than Nov. 4, 2016, seconded by Randy Brewer, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. The Village Administrator informed Council that there will be new flooring laid and new paint in the Council room. Also, the flooring will be repaired in the hallway and the Clerk and Treasurer's offices. Other items discussed were: properties that needed to be cleaned up, the Mexican restaurant closing, mobile homes with cats, and the purge on Halloween. A motion by Steve Rothwell to adjourn was seconded by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea, meeting adjourned.

There was a lot of buzz going around earlier this week about the “Supermoon” and Peebles resident and often contributor to the Defender Kimberly Browning was able to capture this haunting shot of the moon that everyone was talking about.

Peebles Library welcomes local author On Saturday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m., join Kilee Brookbank and her mother Lori Highlander at the Peebles Library as they share their story. Kilee and Lori are the authors of “Beautiful Scars,” a true story about overcoming a life-changing experience. Kilee was 16 years old, attending Ripley Lewis Union Huntington High School in Brown County, when she survived an explosion that destroyed her home and burned her

over 45% of her body. Through the ensuing surgeries, numerous skin grafts, long-term physical therapy, and enduring great pain, Kilee and her family discovered what it meant to overcome incredible adversity. Kilee faced her journey to full recovery with courage, determination, and a positive attitude that inspired her community and all who learned her story. In 2015, Kilee formed

the Kilee Gives Back Foundation to support Shriners Hospital in Cincinnati, the burn unit that gave her the care and support she needed during her recovery. Kilee and Lori will share excerpts from “Beautiful Scars,” and will be available to answer questions. Signed copies will be available for purchase. Thanks to the Peebles Magazine Club for sponsoring this special event.

Peebles VC holds November meeting The Peebles Village Council met on Nov. 1 with Mayor Victor Warfe calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Council members present were Norman Newman, Eugenia Gordley, Richard Hoop, Larry Shiveley, Kevin Cross and Wayne Setty. Also in attendance were Danny Pertuset, Administrator, Dana Whalen and Randalyn Worley, Village Solicitors Jayme Eldridge, CFO, Police Chief Rob Music and Mike Estep, Fire Department Chief. Guests in attendance were Chris Haberzettl, Frank Kidder, Phil Baker, Sean Stone and Rhonda Delong. Mayor Warfe noted that the next meeting will be Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. Wayne Setty moved to approve the previous minutes, seconded by Larry Shiveley, all yea. Kevin Cross made the motion to approve the October treasurer's report, paid bills, and fund status, seconded by Norman Newman, all yea. Wayne Setty moved to approve the Mayor's Report of Fines, seconded by Richard Hoop, all yea. Hoop made a motion to approve the Police Report, seconded by Kevin Cross, all yea. Resolution 2016-07 was presented, a resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor. Motion was seconded by Norman Newman. Roll call vote: Norman - yes, Richard Hoop- yes, Eugenia- yes, Wayne- yes, Kevin- yes and Larry- yes. The motion carried and Mayor Warfe declared Resolution 2016-07 adopted. Mike Estep- Fire Department Chief, reported to Council. The fire department has a new member, David Setty, and Estep would like to put on as a trainee for six months. A motion was made by Wayne Setty to allow David Setty to become a trainee on

the fire department for six months. It was seconded by Larry Shiveley. All yea. Estep reported that the department needs to purchase a new supply line from Vogelpohl Fire Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $5400. A motion by Eugenia Gordley to allow Mike Estep to purchase a new supply line Vogelpohl Fire Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $5,400 was presented and seconded by Norman Newman. All yea. Estep reported that two marcs radios have been misplaced or possibly stolen, and there is a need to file a claim with the insurance company to replace them. A motion by Larry Shiveley to allow Mike Estep to file a claim with HCC Public risk to replace the two marc radios was seconded by Norman Newman. All yea. Estep wanted to let everyone know that the Fire Department had a chili supper on Nov. 5. Mayor Warfe has brought to the attention of Council that Rebecca Blanton has passed away. She is indigent and the village will be responsible for the cremation of her body if the family doesn't claim her. A motion was made by Larry Shiveley to authorize the cremation of Rebecca Blanton. The family has 48 hours from the notice to claim the body, if not the village will authorize the cremation. The motion was seconded by Norman Newman, all yea. Police Chief Robert Music then reported to Council. Music advised Council that Robert Cantrell donating monies to purchase two body cameras and that Quikmart has made a $500 donation to the Police Department. A motion was presented by Norman Newman to go into executive session at 4:20 p.m. to discuss personnel. Danny Pertuset, Jayme Eldridge, Dana Whalen and Randalyn Worley were

invited to stay for this session. The motion was seconded by Wayne Setty. Roll call vote: Norman- yes, Richard Hoop-yes, Eugeniayes, Wayne- yes, Kevinyes, Larry- yes. A motion by Eugenia Gordley to go out of executive session at 5:09 p.m. was seconded by Norman Newman. Roll call vote: Norman- yes, Richard Hoop- yes, Eugenia- yes, Wayne- yes, Kevin- yes, Larry- yes Setty stated that the company that was supposed to do the paving will not return his call, and everything has been put on hold until spring. Mike Estep forgot to mention that he will need money to do the annual testing for the Fire Department. A motion by Larry Shiveley to allow Mike Estep to proceed with annual testing was seconded by Eugenia Gordley, all yea. Council asked the Chief how the junk car removal was going and the Chief replied that out of 32 individuals there are five that have not complied. With business concluded, Richard Hoop moved to adjourn, seconded by Kevin Cross, all yea.

Adams Co. Court Judge releases October statistics Administrative Judge Alan W. Foster of the Adams County Court has filed the court's report with the supreme court has filed the court's report with the Supreme Court of Ohio for the month of October 2016. The court had a total of 330 new cases filed in October 2016. There were 12 Felony Cases, 42 misdemeanor cases, 13 OVI cases, 230 other traffic cases, no personal injury and property cases, 22 contract cases, nine eviction cases, no other civil case and two small claims cases. During the same period, the court terminated a total of 353 cases.

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