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Fire it up! Annual Jr. Fair BBQ cooks up another savory fare Annual fundraiser is a lipsmackin' draw for locals BY PATRICIA BEECH PEOPLE'S DEFENDER It's one of the oldest methods of cooking. Dig a hole in the ground, fill it with fire, wrap your meat in muslin, cover it and let it roast for several hours. Members of the Adams County Junior Fair have been firing up their own authentic barbecue since 1963 and drawing in long lines of locals who appreciate savory flavor “They've been doing the barbecue for more than 50 years so it's become a tradition and now people expect it every year,” said Caitlin Young, the 2016 Fair Queen. This year 1,390 people showed up to support the annual barbecue. “We hadn't anticipated a growth of 200 over last year,” said Corbett Phipps,one of the organizers of the annual event. “So we're going to up the supplies for next year, I'd rather have too much than too little. The popular annual event sponsored by the Junior Fair raises money to maintain and upgrade the facilities at the Adams County fairgrounds. “The Junior Fair Barbecue is very important to the fair,” said Fair Board President Liz Lafferty. “The capitol improvement money is used

for big projects, not every year, but after a couple years they can apply it to a big project. Community support for the barbecue has always been enthusiastic. “Everyone looks forward to it,” said Adams County Commissioner Brian Baldridge. “People come out for the barbecue and that supports our fair in the summer and obviously helps our youth here in the county.” Alex Scharfetter, campaign manager for Congressman Brad Wenstrup presented the Junior Fair members a $100 donation on behalf of the Congressman. Wenstrup began giving the donation in 2015 to Junior Fair boards in the 2nd Congressional district. “The money goes toward a patriot project at the fair to honor our heroes, veterans, and military members,” said Scharfetter. “I think it's a great use of dollars that the kids can use to come up with an idea of their own to honor those who sacrifice for all of us.” Congressman Wenstrup was serving Army Reserve duty and unable to attend. Despite unexpected rain showers, preparations for the authentic barbecue went as planned. “The wood got a little wet,” said Phipps.

“But we got it going and it was probably one of the best fires we've had. The rain didn't slow us down at all.” The barbecue is a joint effort by Junior Fair, 4-H, and FFA members from the the five county high schools. Ag Business and Ag Mechanic students from the CTC begin the process by digging the pit with help from the county highway department. Manchester FFA members split the wood, Peebles FFA members uncover the pit and take the meat to the CTC, and North Adams FFA, acting as clean up crew, get rid of trash and break down the tables. Adult volunteers wrap the 1,000 plus pounds of meat which is purchased at Prather's IGA in West Union. “This barbecue is important not only because it supports our Junior Fair organizations, but also because it allows students to experience the community's support for them,” said Peebles FFA instructor Becky Minton. “It also teaches them how they can give back to the community by helping out in their own organization. I think that when we look at all the improvements in the fair grounds we can see that this is a really good activity and really good food.

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it takes a team effort, such as seen with these folks preparing the meals, to make the annual Junior Fair Beef BBQ a success year after year.

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These hard-working and dedicated FFA members from Adams County schools were an integral part of the process of preparing for the annual Junior Fair Beef BBQ.

Reaching out to the Baton Rouge flood victims Local volunteers say they're answering a higher calling

BY PATRICIA BEECH PEOPLE'S DEFENDER In the wake of the recent flooding that damaged homes and left thousands in Baton Rouge, Louisiana homeless, volunteers from across the country have made their way to the flood-ravaged city, and that includes people from our own area. Local business owner Brandon Stephenson was one of those people. The bearded, tatted owner of Status Tattoos in West Union said, “I was com-

plaining about money, and my friend said 'what about those people in Louisiana, they're probably broke right now too.' I said, 'you're exactly right, I shouldn't be so ungrateful', and that pushed me into action.” Stephenson turned to social media. Posting a call for relief on Facebook, he waited to see what feedback it would generate. “Almost immediately I got a call from Eric and Melanie Osman. They're the ones who actually made this effort happen,”

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The fruits of local relief efforts made their way These two trailers filled with all kinds of various items and south earlier this week to provide aid to building materials were used to deliver the relief efforts of Louisiana flood victims. the Southern Ohio to Louisiana group. says Stephenson. “Eric really got the ball rolling on the project.” Osman, who owns E&M Trucking in Unity, says when he saw Stephenson's Facebook post he felt a calling to help.

“I felt this was something God wanted me to do, and I wanted to show people that if we all pull together, we can make a difference, we don't need politicians to make a difference – we, as people can do it,”

Osman said. “I wanted to inspire people to step up and help those who were in a time of need. If we could make a difference why not do that?” More than 300 individuals and businesses across six counties answered the

call. Reaching out to fellow truckers Osman quickly lined up a van truck and a flat bed truck for the cause. Within days the van truck was filled with relief supplies while the

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Bentonville Harvest Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary ROCK will provide games and activities for kids BY PATRICIA BEECH PEOPLE'S DEFENDER An evening of pageantry will kick off

the 2016 Bentonville Festival. Friday evening judges will choose two Little Toddler Misses and Misters, a Princess, a

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Junior Miss, and a Queen to represent the festival during its 40th anniversary celebration. “We're hoping people will come out and enjoy the festival this year,” said organizer Sue Naylor. “We've invited several people who participated in the festival in the past to come back for our 40th anniversary celebration.” The festival offers a full slate of shows, activities, games, contests, and vendors. Saturday begins with a 5K Run at 8:30 a.m. and at 10 a.m. a Baby Contest. A Tractor and Farm Equipment display begins at 11 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. a Pet Show and Beard Contest will be held on the center stage. Throughout the day the ROCK organization from Manchester will provide games and activities for children on the school lawn.

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Barbara Davis, center has been chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 40th annual Bentonville Harvest Festival parade. The Grand Parade beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday will be led by Grand Marshal Barbara Davis. “I'm very honored to be chosen,” she said. In addition to being a wife and mother, Davis worked as an RN at Adams County Hospital

for 30 years before retiring. She says she enjoys spending time with her four children, her eight grand children and her three great-grandchildren. Following the parade Ray Fisher and the LAC Band will perform on center stage.

Sunday, Aug.11 there will be a combined church service at 11 a.m. in the Bentonville Community Church. At noon a carry-in lunch will be held at the Burning Heart Campground Cafeteria followed by the gospel group Praise Trio.

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OVCTC Ag students get down to business SUBMITTED BY GABBY ROSE

beginning when the school opened in 1978. Mr. McDowell was a guest speaker for both the Ag Business and Ag Mechanics classes on Thursday, Aug. 18. The students learned from Mr. McDowell that the school farm operation started from scratch, with essentially no facilities or equipment. The farm has evolved over the years from, starting with approximately 70 acres and now includes a little over 100 acres where students raise corn, soybeans, and cattle. Learning the history of the farm operation was an important step in helping

It may have only been the first week of school, but the students in Mr. Luke Rhonemus’ Agriculture Business program at the Ohio Valley CTC got busy on the second day working to develop a business plan for the school farm operation. In order to have a better understanding of the history of the Agriculture programs and of the school farm at the CTC, students heard from Mr. Gary McDowell who taught Farm Business Management at the Ohio Valley CTC for 28 years,

OBITUARY Linda L. Isaac Linda L. Isaac, 69 years of Xenia, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016. Funeral services were

held on Friday, Sept. 2 from 2-4 p.m. at the Wallace Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles.

the students develop a business plan and a vision for the future of the school farm. To help with writing the business plan, the class enlisted the assistance of Joy Bauman, who works at the Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon. Also a lifetime farmer, Bauman has extensive experience with farm business planning. Bauman said, “Through this process, students have learned the importance of setting goals for the farm operation and determining if those goals are feasible.” Students have gained practical experience in planning and budgeting for a project, as well as skills such as contacting dealers for prices and calculating the space needed for livestock, feed and grain storage. Rhonemus adds, “Through this business planning process, students

Elsworth Cook, Jr.

Harold L. Applegate Harold L Applegate, 77, of West Union, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe. He was born Aug. 11, 1939 in Bracken County Ky. to the late Fred and Mary (Boling) Applegate. Funeral services were held at noon on Saturday, Sept. 3 at the Hickory Ridge

Church with Rev. Jerry Boling officiating. Burial followed at the Liberty Cemetery. Wilson Home for Funerals is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Dr, Maysville, KY 41056.

will become better prepared to budget and project finances and help make decisions based on that. It also assists them in planning for their future business operations effectively and efficiently.” By doing this business planning project, it will set some clear goals for the student-run farm. One goal the students have is to construct a grain bin so they have on-farm storage for their grain and can market their grain at a higher price. Another project the students would like to do is renovate a 30 X 40-foot compost bin located on the property which has not been in use for a number of years due to previous EPA regulations. The students plan to renovate the concrete structure to make a hoop-barn where they will store round bales of hay. By storing the hay under roof, the students

Elsworth Cook Jr. age 66 years of West Union, died Friday Sept. 2, 2016 at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. Mr. Cook was born Nov. 13, 1949, the son of the late Elsworth and Freda Cook Sr. in Beckley West Virginia. Graveside services were held on Tuesday,

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Retired Farm Business Management instructor, Gary McDowell reviewed the history of the program and the school farm. learned that they will save “I didn’t realize all of the about 20% of the feed value equipment and facilities we of the forage. Because the have, and by doing this we students will not need all of now have ideas of how to the hay produced on the better use our resources,” farm for their livestock, said Gabby Rose, a senior they will be able to sell in the Agriculture Business excess bales to the public. Management program.

Verona McRoberts

Verona McRoberts, age 93 of West Union, died Saturday Sept. 3, 2016 at Sept. 6, 2016 at 12:30 the Villa of Georgetown. p.m. at the Manchester Mrs. McRoberts was born Cemetery, under the Oct. 18, 1922, the daughter direction of the of the late Edward and Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home, with bur- Mary Ettie (Lykins) Rolph ial following. Visitation in Fleming County was held from 11a.m. to Kentucky. Besides her parents she was preceded noon at the Thompsonin death by four grandchilMeeker Funeral Home on the day of the service. dren. Survivors include four daughters, Louise FieldsBrown of West Union, Ohio; Judy Hanson of West Union, Ohio; Wanda Paul of Manchester, Ohio; Shirley Blake of Seaman, Ohio; one son, Ben McRoberts of West Union, Ohio; 20 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-

great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, under the direction of the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home with Darrell Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow in the West Union Village Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the day of the service at the church. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington DC 20090. Family and friends can sign Mrs. McRobert’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Lester Boldman Lester Boldman age 72 years of West Union, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. Mr. Boldman was on April 24, 1944 the son of the

late Lefty Boldman. Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family following cremation, the ThompsonMeeker Funeral Home is serving the family.

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LOCAL NEWS

Roberta Newman to retire after more than 46 years at First State Bank After more than 46 years of service to First State Bank, Roberta Newman retired on Aug. 31. Employees of the bank marked her retirement with a lunch and celebration on this date to wish her well. A Winchester native, Roberta was salutatorian of the last graduating class of Winchester High School in 1969. She started with First State Bank in April of 1970 and has spent the last 46 years working in a variety of accounting-related positions at the bank. She currently works in the deposit operations group and is also an IRA administrator. Her office is located in the recently built operations center in Winchester. Roberta currently resides in Winchester and says what she’ll miss most about the bank are her First State Bank co-workers. “I have had the pleasure of working with Roberta for many years,” said Pam Shreffler, Deposit Operations Manager. “She will be greatly missed by her fellow employees, but we wish her the very best in her retirement,” said Shreffler. First State Bank offers

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ucts while enhancing shareholder value, First State Bank has been a trusted and respected community institution since 1884. With a loan production office in Clinton County and banking center locations in Adams, Brown, Highland, Fayette and now Hamilton Counties, all banking center operations and management are locally controlled. To learn more about First State Bank please visit www.fsb4me.com.

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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Concussions and Youth Sports With the football season letes failed to report conin full swing, it’s a good cussion symptoms they time to talk about concushad sustained while playsions in youth sports. The ing football. Experts cauCenter for Disease Control tion that even our lanand Prevention guage to estimates that describe between 1.6 milhead lion to 3.8 million injuries— concussions occur being each year in the dinged, a United States. bellSports related conringer, or cussions account getting for more than half banged of all Emergency up—miniRoom visits by mizes the children between seriousWilliam Hablitzel ness of the the ages of 8 and Adams Co. Health injury. 13-years-old. Commissioner Concussion Loss of comes from the consciousLatin term to shake vioness is not necessary for a lently and can result from concussion to occur, hapeither a direct blow to the pening only 10-percent of head or whiplash-like the time. The symptoms of injury that causes the brain concussion may appear to move rapidly within the hours, or even days after skull. The resultant injury injury and include difficulto the brain damages delity thinking clearly, concate neural pathways and centrating, or rememberdisrupts the brain’s normal ing new information. function. While a problem Headaches, blurred vision, in collegiate and profesdizziness, nausea or vomsional sports, concussions iting, irritability and are particularly worrisome moodiness can also be in youth sports as the seen. Concussion victims brain is still developing often display excessive throughout adolescence sleepiness or have difficuland into young-adulthood. ty falling asleep. Football is the most A young person who common sport with consuffers a concussion is at cussion risk for males, significant risk of the while soccer is the most same injury happening common sport with conagain. A dangerous consecussion risk for females. quence of failing to detect Female high school basconcussion in a young athketball payers suffer an lete and allowing time for estimated 240% more con- full recovery before cussions than their male returning to play is Second counterparts. Lacrosse, Impact Syndrome—a wrestling, track and field, rapid, catastrophic and and gymnastics are some life-altering swelling of of the other sports associthe brain—should the athated with concussions. lete suffer another concusFar too long, head sion. injuries and concussions In 2013, Ohio enacted have been minimized by the Return to Play Law coaches, parents, and which requires schools especially the young athand youth sports organizaletes themselves, with tion to provide parents a youths returning to the head injury and concusgame much sooner than sion information sheet they should, often on the developed by the Ohio very day of their injury. A Department of Health, study in the Clinical before their child particiJournal of Sports pates in practices or Medicine reports 50-pergames. The law requires cent of high school athcoaches and referees to

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remove a youth athlete from play who displays signs and symptoms consistent of having sustained a head injury or concussion. The athlete is prohibited from returning to play on the same day they are removed. For more information about head injuries and concussions, contact the Adams County Health Department at 937-5445547.

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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.

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When a spud wasn’t a dud I feel certain that I have the yard that had a nice written about the big garslope to it. dens that my parents One bag at a time was would put out every year dumped gently onto the at our farm on Fruit Ridge side yard and spread out Road. Since many large so that the remaining dirt meals were prepared, a on the potatoes could dry large amount of vegetaand then be removed by bles were planted so that a rubbing them by hand. large yield could be antici- (One potato at a time.) As pated. Mom canned many the potatoes were dried quarts of beans, tomatoes and cleaned, they were and strawberries to name also sorted into different just a few, but the one categories. First were the crop raised that ones that got too was the center of close to the shovel every meal was and got cut. Then the one that stands there were the out in my memoones I called the ry. baby ones, smaller In mid to late than two inches in August Dad diameter. These would go to the were for boiling back of the garage and more often and pull out an than not used for old horse-drawn potato salad. Next Rick Houser were the potatoes furrowing plow and on the back of that were the right The Good the large shovel size for peeling Old Days were six to eight and using for steel rods that dishes such as were welded on. The rods mashed potatoes. Last allowed what was to be were the ones that made it plowed out of the ground into the baker size potato. to roll up and away from These were the prime the earth and avoid the product of their species. shovel's sharp edges. Dad Mom began by using the would hook it to the draw cut potatoes so as not to bar on the tractor and one let them spoil and just of us would drive the trac- have to throw them away. tor while he guided the I have seen Mom boil up a plow with the two handles pot of them and put them at the rear of the plow. in bowls for the refrigeraThis was done for only tor and then when needed, one crop that I can think she would slice them and of and that was for the fry them up. The main part digging of the Irish potaof the harvest was the toes. cookers and then the bakSince a potato was ers. included in almost every The crop would last as meal in one form or anoth- long as the potatoes were er, we raised a large crop. stored in the basement in a In the spring we planted potato bin. Being in the over 100 pounds of seed basement kept the potatoes potatoes which most any in a cool and dark place so year could produce over that they wouldn’t sprout 1200 pounds for Mom to or spoil as quickly. The cook with. Unless you potatoes were placed in have ever helped in digthe bin by their size so ging a large amount of when one of us went to the potatoes, you probably basement to bring Mom don’t really understand all some spuds up and she that went into it. had given us direction as The tractor and the plow to which ones she needed, were the highlight of the we weren’t apt to fail (too fun part. Every member of often). From the time we our family was needed to began plowing them up harvest this crop and it until they were properly was still laborious and placed in the potato bin, a time consuming. The driv- good day and a half to two er of the tractor would days had been spent by all straddle the tractor over five of us. Since we the first row and as Dad weren’t the only farmers lined up the plow and as in the area, the procedures the tractor began to pull, were repeated time and he adjusted the plow to a again. Just think how depth that would guide the many potatoes it took to shovel just under the pota- feed a summer of farm toes and allow the spuds to hands? I guarantee you rise up and fall to the side very few of those hands of the row. Once the row have forgotten the mashed was dug all of us would potatoes and gravy with take a section of the row, paprika on the top and a along with a burlap sack, big dollop of butter meltand begin to bag potatoes. ing as the crown. Besides just picking up the One thing I never potatoes on the surface understood was that we you had to work your had to eat the cut ones and hands through the freshly the baby ones first until plowed earth in search for they were all gone and any spud that might be out then we had to use the of sight. My parents' slomedium size ones until the gan was “leave no good first of February and by potato behind.” the time we got to those Since the rows were beautiful baker potatoes about 300 feet long, bagthey had been sprouted ging the potatoes was twice and were spongy more time consuming and which caused them to have became less fun as we dropped in their value continued with each row. more than the stock marAfter the first row was fin- ket crash of 1929. ished, the same procedure I asked my Mom about was repeated. There would this once and she just be nearly six to eight com- looked at me as if I had plete rows to dig and we asked a silly question. filled many burlap bags. Then she said, “It would Just the digging and baghave been wasteful to have ging part would take most not used all those cut and of an afternoon. baby potatoes. Now I ask The only thrill would be you when you go to the if a potato of great size store do you look for baby would roll out and we all or cut potatoes? I think would take a second to not.” look at it and say, “Wow!” Rick Houser grew up on Once this was complete a farm near Moscow in the bags were all loaded in Clermont County and to the pickup truck and loves to share stories hauled down our driveway about his youth and other to where Dad would stop topics. He may be reached the truck in a spot beside at houser734@yahoo.com.

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Be the one and be humble At the end of every day, I pray with the kids before they go to bed. We say a prayer together, but then each of them goes around and says, “Thank you today for” and names a few things they were blessed with that day. One day last week, my youngest said, “Thank you for letting Mommy be able to play with us outside again and pick me up in church.” It caught me a bit off guard. In my mind, it had just been a short time that I had missed doing those things, but when I did the math it was the better part of eight months that I couldn’t do things like shoot hoops, play kickball, or pick up my youngest child. To a five year old, that is a really long time. The problem ended up being that I had a slipped disc in my neck that needed to be replaced. The surgery was successful, and with a lot of help during recovery, I am back to my old self. I was able to spend my summer doing all of those fun things again, and I am ever so grateful to my surgeon for giving me my active life back without pain. But he was more than an amazing surgeon. He had an amazing, humble heart. For each of his patients, he insisted on both removing and replacing their socks and shoes during their exam so they didn’t have to lean over to do it themselves and cause them pain. I can’t imagine that’s a very pleasant job. Every time it hap-

pened, it reminded me of tige did not keep him from being humble. the time Jesus washed Facebook shared a the feet of his disciples. memory with me the One day, I was so very other day from sick that I several years ago, had my huswhere I was askband call to ing a friend if his tell my docdaughter got to tor I couldmeet a lot of n’t make the celebrities at her appointjob in New York ment. He City. His reply said he was, ‘Yes, she wanted me meets many of to make the the celebs, but hour drive most importantly to come in Denae Jones she knows the anyway. I janitors and from was a little Contributing whence she mad! It was Columnist came.’ I love going to be this. His father’s a long, difheart was so proud of his ficult ride and I could daughter for being sucbarely pick myself up cessful at her job, but off the bathroom floor. was also proud that she But we went in anyway, didn’t forget her roots and I voiced that I and what the important couldn’t believe he things are in life. It wouldn’t let me cancel. brings to mind one of He said that if I didn’t come in, he was going to my favorite scripture send me to the ER where verses in Matthew 23 that says, ‘For those who the wait would have exalt themselves will be been several hours and humbled, and those who the chance of leaving humble themselves will with an infection would be exalted.’ That pretty be greater. This world much speaks for itself. renowned surgeon, who One of the definitions is in incredible high of ‘humble’ in the dicdemand, paid for dinner tionary is ‘showing that for his staff to stay late you do not think of so that he could sit with yourself as better than me after hours while my other people.’ Let us not husband drove to find a think so much of ourprescription at the local selves that we forget to drug store before my ride home. He sat by me do the humble things in and told me stories about life. Be the one who his family and monitored changes that empty roll of toilet paper and me until he was sure I scrubs that stain out of was going to be okay to the toilet. Be the one leave. It was well after who leaves a note to dark when I was finally thank the garbage collecwell enough to get back tors or the people who to the car. I felt awful deliver our mail. Be the for being mad at him one who smiles to the earlier. I should have homeless man you pass known better. His pres-

every morning, and brings him a cup of coffee on a cold day. Be the one who reaches out to the single mom who desperately needs help with a project around the house or surprised with a pizza delivery so she doesn’t have to cook that night. Be the one who shovels the driveway for an elderly neighbor, or rakes their leaves without them having to ask. Be the one to change the baby’s diaper and wipe their nose. Be the one who tells a story and sets an example without having to use any words at all. Let your actions speak for themselves. When the day comes that we think so highly of ourselves that we think we are too good to do those things for people around us, I hope someone very lovingly knocks us right off that pedestal. You know that children’s song, ‘This Little Light of Mine’? I hope at the end of the day, when my family says, ‘Thank you today for’ during their prayers, that they will have a list of many ways they were a light to others. In between all the orneriness that I know they are capable of, I hope they also did things throughout their day to humbly speak to others without words. I hope they will have observed the same thing through me. What can we do today to be the one who reaches out when nobody else will? I know that at the end of your day, you will have a list too. Have a blessed week, everyone!

Letters to the Editor To the Editor, I am a member of several organizations in the county that support our Veterans. All these organizations are staffed by volunteers. The county also has many organizations and To the Editor: In my last letter I could not write everything about the three nights and days Jesus was in the tomb. So many lies have been told by people who couldn't believe the truth. Matthew 12:40, Nothing is the "King James Version"- can be proved to be wrong. It is God's true word. The tomb has also been

church groups that help the citizens of Adams County. I just want to say that The People’s Defender does a wonderful job publishing information of the programs or functions that these organizations are doing and at no cost to the

organizations. The People’s Defender is a great part of Adams County. I hope everyone buys a copy of the newspaper every week and reads all the good articles in it. I am a member of the DAV, American Legion

and VFW plus other organizations that are not in the county. I will say that the county does support the Veterans that have served our nation. Sincerely,

called sepulchre, also He was put on the Earth but it was all one place. Lies were written about the soldiers too. The three died on the cross. St. John 19 (Jesus and two soldiers). Now I say everyone should have read it was the first day of the week that He (Jesus) rose from the tomb. The first day of "His" week is on Monday- not Sunday. So where did most all of

you get Sunday? I asked a lady about this and why People claim, Easter and Sun rises" on a Sunday? She said He rose on a Sunday. I didn't remind her "His" first day of the week is Monday. As Christians why don't we read God's true word? KJV? All else is false, God's word tell us. Revelation 22:19. Luke 4:4, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by

every word of God. Are we born again Christians as some claim or are we self righteous people who don't even know the word of God? I praise God for the only true word, which we know as the King James Version. Sincerely,

Raymond Buda, CMSgt, USAF, RET

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Community Announcements Ag Society has Director Opening for East at Large The Adams County Agricultural Society has a Director opening for East At Large. A letter of interest with your name, address, and phone number should be mailed to P.O. Box 548 West Union, Ohio 45693 before Oct. 6. Board of Developmental Disabilities meeting is Sept. 8 The regular meeting of the Adams County Board of Developmental Disabilities is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. at Venture Productions, Inc. Historical Society Picnic is Sept. 12 The annual picnic for the Adams County Historical Society will be held at Glendale Park in Fawcett at

6 p.m. on Sept. 12. Everyone is invited to attend, music and table service provided. P.E.R.I. #72 meets Sept. 13 Adams County P.E.R.I., Local #72 will meet Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Adams County Job and Family Services Conference Room located at 482 Rice Drive, West Union. We will be reviewing open enrollment health care issues which starts in October. 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. Retired Teachers meet on Sept. 14 The Adams County Retired Teachers will meet on Sept. 14 at 11:!5 a.m. at the Ohio Valley Career and Technical Center in West Union. Retired teachers should call their community caller if they plan to attend. DAV having Forget-MeNot 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. WUHS Class of 1969 meeting Sept. 17 The West Union High

School Class of 1969 will celebrate 47 years with a potluck dinner at noon on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Adams Lake State Park. All state laws apply. 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. Alzheimers’ Support Group meets monthly Alzheimer’s/Dementia Family and Caregiver Support Group.Program is

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 5 free of charge, however registration is requested. Held at Adams County Regional Medical Center, in the second floor conference room. Group meeting is held the second Monday of each month from 1- 2:30 pm. To Register or for more information, please call Robyn 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 937-587-1797 or Ron Baker at 937-544-4110. Celebrate recovery A Christ-centered recovery program for people who struggle with addictions or any life-controlling issue will meet on Mondays from 6 -8:30 p.m. at Church 180 located at 2556 Moores Road, in Seaman. A pro-

gram for children (ages 512) of parents who attend the program is available as well. For more information contact Dan Sheridan at 937-205-5464 or Carol Sheridan at 513-509-3911. 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@gma il.com.

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Check presented to Adams Co. Jr. Fair Board Pictured here is the presentation of the $100 check from Congressman Brad Wenstrup to the Adams County Junior Fair Board. From left, Jace Howard (President Junior Fair Board), Caitlin Young (Fair Queen and Junior Fair Board member), Molly Bauman (Secretary, Junior Fair Board), Alex Scharfetter (Wenstrup Campaign Manager), Kelsea Hamilton (Reporter, Junior Fair Board), Madison Siders (2016 Cattlemen Ambassador and Junior Fair Board member), and Jordan Crum (Chairman of Flagpole Committee, Junior Fair Board member).

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Adams Rural Electric Cooperative Trustees, from left, William Seaman, M. Dale Grooms, and John Wickerham.

Annual meeting of Adams Rural Electric Cooperative celebrates year’s successes PRESS RELEASE Adams Rural Electric Cooperative (Adams REC) held its 76th annual meeting on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Adams County Fairgrounds, set against the backdrop of a children’s fair provided by Backyard Inflatables LLC out of Maysville, Ky. and an electrical safety demonstration provided by Lancasterbased South Central Power Company. Both Adams REC and South Central Power are members of Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, the 24-member, statewide rural electric cooperative network. Board President Charles Newman thanked everyone for coming out on such a hot day. In his speech, he recalled his parents telling him to “do what you can to carry on what others have started. Help your community. Pass on something better to your kids.” That good advice is also the cooperative way. He also recognized the employees and thanked them for their dedication and hard work. Adams REC General Manager, Bill Swango cited

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From page 1 flat bed carried a load of lumber and a mini-barn donated by a local Amish business. Stephenson and the Osmans arrived Monday, Aug. 9 in the Baton Rouge parish of Central. Melanie Osman described the scene. “When we got down there they took us through the town. People's belongings were piled up at the end of their driveways like garbage,”

the company’s many accomplishments during the past year, including a continued increase in new services, reduction of the coop’s debt, a new radio system for communications for both the trucks and office, a vehicle locating system, a system inventory and digital mapping system, and a new meter reading system. Swango further stated that Adams REC is competitive with American Electric Power, most notably in the area of emissions reduction and the implementation of environmental control measures at Brilliant, Ohiobased Cardinal Generating Station, the plant that provides power to Ohio’s electric co-ops. Bill Roberts, chief financial officer of Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, declared that wholesale electric rates have remained flat for the past four years and are lower than the rate of inflation, thanks largely to the constancy of the cooperative business model. Roberts went on to explain that while compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan initiative,

currently under review by the federal legislative process, may result in larger overall investments, Buckeye Power, the generation arm of Ohio’s Electric Cooperation, has reaffirmed its commitment to the provision of clean, safe, reliable, and affordable power. Erika Ackley, manager of finance and administration reported that in 2015, the cooperative retired a total of $196,743 in capital credits to the estates of deceased members and $340,382 in the November general retirement. With a 44 percent increase in new services added in 2015, Adams REC serves 7,418 active meters along 1,323 miles of line, or 5.6 meters per line. Board President Charles Newman concluded the meeting by overseeing the swearing-in of re-elected incumbent trustees M. Dale Grooms, William Seaman, and John Wickerham. Formed in 1940, not-forprofit Adams Rural Electric Cooperative serves approximately 7,500 members in Adams, Brown, Highland, Pike, and Scioto counties.

she said. “It was like their whole lives were trashed, they were just waiting for this double dumpster garbage truck to come to scoop it all up and throw it away. It was so sad.” Osman said the pictures on social media don't do justice to the extensive damage. “What really got me were the baby items,” she said. “The cribs and baby-walkers and rocking chairs that I know these people need, but don't have. She said it was difficult to keep her emotions in check seeing how the

people there were suffering. I spent most of the time there fighting back tears, and I could sit down right now and cry, but I just don't have the time.” The group was met in Central by the parish mayor, Junior Shelton, who thanked them for their donations and said, “I'm amazed at the number of donations you've brought, you've made a real difference for us.” “The town opened their arms and hearts to us,” said Mrs. Osman. “They were so happy to see us

Happy Grandparents Day! Sunday, Sept. 11 is National Grandparents Day. Many of our seniors are grandparents and/or great-grandparents, or even great-great grandparents. Do something wonderful for your grandparents(s) because if it wasn’t for them, you wouldn’t be here. A call is great if distance is an issue but a personal visit means so much more. To be able to see you, chat and hug/kiss each-other swells a grandparent’s heart full of love and that is truly good medicine. Do you have questions about your Medicare options? OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program) is the lead Medicare educational office in our state, as well as being part of the Ohio Department of Insurance, and they are offering a free session here at the Senior Center on Monday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. They do not sell insurance but during the session, you will receive information regarding benefits

and options available, as well as get answers to your questions. Please RSVP to reserve a seat for this informative session at (937) 5443979. Please note: The Adams County Veteran’s Commission Personnel will be available for vouchers on Friday, Sept. 9. If you have any questions, please call 544-5005. Make plans to join the West Union Senior Club for their carry-in dinner/meeting on Friday, Sept. 9 at noon here at the Senior Center. You don’t need to be a member to attend, just bring in a covered dish of any sort to share and enjoy fellowship with some great folks. The Club welcomes anyone aged 55+ to attend. A little spoiler alert, we have a wonderful and familiar singer performing for us this month. We hope to see you there. ‘Tis the season? No, not Christmas but winter is fast

approaching. Our Agency has received HEAP applications for the winter season 2016-2017. We have an aide to assist any senior 60+ with filling out their applications for State assistance only. Please call to schedule an appointment at 544-3979. A Beltone Representative will be at the Senior Center on Friday, Sept. 16 and on Friday, Sept. 30 beginning at 9 a.m. For more information or to set up an appointment, please contact Mary at 1740-353-1021. Thank you. You may know we have Transportation Services but did you know we also provide Homecare Services as well? We offer PASSPORT, Care Coordination, Care Giver/Respite, Title III B Homemaker, Private Pay and Tax Levy. For more information, please call Chris at our Agency at (937) 5443979. Just A Thought: “We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.” ~William Ewart Gladstone

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And they’re off! Part of the group of 66 runners in the high school varsity boys race at last week’s Dragon Run take off at the start line to begin their trip around the 5000 meter course.

Greyhounds produce three winners at the 2016 Dragon Run West Union hosts annual cross-country event

hand. It was a big day for many of the Adams Cross-country action County teams and runners came to West Union High as the county produced School in a big way on three individual champiTuesday, Aug. 30 as the ons and three team chamDragons hosted the annual pions on the day. For the Dragon Run. No less than Hounds, McKenzie 187 junior high and high Morrison, Kelsey Friend, school runners, girls and and Ethan Pennywitt were individual champions, while teams from Manchester, West Union, and North Adams all took home team titles. The afternoon got underway with 35 junior high girls making their way to the start line, located near one end of the West Union soccer field. The outcome of this race was never really in doubt as Manchester eighth grader McKenzie Morrison took control of the event, and won with a time of 14:06 around the two-mile course, topping second place Raelynn Ruble of Whiteoak, who finished at 14:35. The top 10 finishers in each of the four races on the day were awarded medals as they cross the finish line and placing third in the junior high girls race was Peebles' Katy Seas (15:26). Whiteoak's Ann Ames was Mark Carpenter | People’s Defender fourth (15:39), with Ainsley Grooms of North Adams capturing fifth With a time of 14:06, Manchester eighth grader (15:48). Sixth place went McKenzie Morrison was the junior high girls champi- to West Union's Kendra on of the 2016 Dragon Run. Grooms (15:53), seventh BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE'S DEFENDER

boys, from nine different schools, gathered to compete for medals, pride, and the quest for personal best times. Besides the host Dragons, teams from Manchester, Lynchburg, Peebles, Whiteoak, East Clinton, North Adams, Portsmouth Notre Dame and Fayetteville were on

to Alyssa Mays of North Adams (15:58), eighth to West Union's Adelyn Shupert (16:07), ninth to Notre Dame's Lindsey Blau (16:24), and the final medal in 10th place to Peebles' Josie Chamblin (16:47). County schools had three runners who barely missed being medalists with West Union's Katie Fulton finishing 11th, North Adams' Maleia Eldridge 12th, and Joy Nelms from West Union 13th. When the team scores were tallied, it was Whiteoak taking the junior high girls title with their low combined places that added up to a winning 43. West Union was second at 48. Next up was the junior high boys race, with 53 young men stepping to the start line. When runners began crossing the finish line after the two-mile jaunt, it was Lynchburg's Harrison Burge taking the top spot with a time of 14:02. Second place went to Trenton McCann of North Adams with a time of 14:07, with McCann's teammate Damon Baker getting third at 14:23. Fourth place went to Robbie Raines of Whiteoak at 14:29, with West Union's Jai-Michael Knox rounding out a bunched up top five at 14:30. The remainder of the medalists in the junior high boys race were Peebles' Bryce Willoughby in sixth place (14:31), North Adams' Donnie Pease seventh (14:35), Manchester's

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Manchester junior Kelsey Friend , with her time of 24:19, was the champion of the high school girls division of the 2016 Dragon Run. Denton White eighth (14:41) and Ryland Wikoff ninth (14:44), and finally, Lynchburg's Ashton Frazier 10th (14:46). With their low combined score of 68, North Adams took home the junior high boys team title. Thirty-three runners came to the line for the high school girls race and the race boiled down to a

battle between three girls, with Manchester's Kelsey Friend coming out on top with a time of 24:19 for the win, followed by Fayetteville's Cecilia Murphy at 24:27, and Peebles' Alisan Behr at 24:32. Fourth place went to Manchester's Shyanne Tucker with her time of

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Lady Hounds win in five sets at West Union Manchester Coach Compton gets first career ‘W’ in thriller BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE'S DEFENDER

Two teams both searching for their first win of 2016 came together on Aug. 30 at West Union High School as the Lady Dragons hosted county rival Manchester in a Southern Hills Athletic Conference match up. The night was memorable in the fact that the two teams battled it out for five sets, but even more memorable for the Lady Hounds first-year head coach Kaci Compton as she picked up her first varsity win as Manchester took the five set match 22-25, 2519, 25-23, 16-25, 15-7. “It feels good,” said

Compton after the win. “I am very proud of the girls and their effort. There were plenty of opportunities to get down and lose their focus, but they dug in and fought for it.” After splitting the first two sets, the third set saw the Lady Dragons take an early 5-2 advantage behind the serves of Jaycee Baldwin. In a match that was marred by numerous service errors on both sides, three consecutive errors saw the set deadlocked at 7 apiece. Later , a pair of service points by senior Brittany Caldwell kept the set even at 15, but Manchester's Alyssa Hoskins served three straight points to then

give the Lady Hounds a 20-16 lead. With Manchester still in front at 22-19, the Lady Dragons got a kill from McKenzie Bickett and two service points from Alex Clark to again tie the set at 22, but miscommunication by West Union allowed a ball to drop on the next point and kills by Hoskins and Hannah Grimes gave the set to the visitors 25-23, and a two sets to one lead in the match. With sophomore Kiersten Rowe at the service line, the Lady Dragons jumped to a quick 3-0 lead in the fourth set. A Grimes ace and a Abby McFarland kill helped the Lady Hounds battle back but a pair of points from the serve of Caldwell gave the home team an 8-5 advantage. Back came

the West Union girls with Bickett serving to take an 11-7 lead but the two evenly-matched squads went right back to a deadlock on four service points by Manchester's McFarland. A nice play at the net by West Union's Houston Adkins preceded a pair of aces by Baldwin and the Lady Dragons pulled away when they sent Clark to serve and she rattled off seven points in succession, aided by a nice Kendall Gallowitz kill to put West Union up 2314. The Lady Hounds managed two more points but when they couldn't execute a return, the match was headed to a fifth and Mark Carpenter | People’s Defender decisive set, with West West Union’s Brittany Caldwell, left, and Union winning the Manchester’s Hannah Grimes, right, battle at the net See Volleyball / 8 during last week’s volleyball match up in West

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25:03 and Peebles' Abby Faulkner clocked in at fifth with a time of 25:23. The sixth spot in the high school girls race was occupied by Whiteoak's Taylor Tackett (25:27), with seventh going to Manchester's Billie Kinhalt (25:39). Eighth place was taken by Notre Dame's Olivia Smith (25:58), ninth to Whiteoak's Katie Taylor (26:29(, and the final medal in high school girls went to West Union's Katrina Boldman (27:11). With three runners finishing in the top 10, the high school girls team championship of the Dragon Run went to the Manchester Lady Hounds, with West Union claiming second. The final race of the day saw 66 high school boys came to the line and the race could easily be called a “nocontest” as Manchester junior Ethan Pennywitt ran away from the field, winning in a time of 18:16, nearly a full minute better than second place finisher Bobby Merry of Lynchburg, whom timed in at 19:18. Third place went to Lynchburg's Brandon McCammon in a time of 19:19, with West Union's Janson Kramer taking a respite from the soccer team to turn in a time of 19:28. Finishing the top five was Manchester's Jamie Combs with a time of 19:39. The number six spot in the high school boys race went to Seth Chamblin of Peebles (19:47), with seventh place occupied by West Union's Adam Fulton (20:10). Number eight was Sammy Smith of Peebles

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: Zack Best SCHOOL: West Union High School PARENTS: Jason and Rachel Best SPORTS PLAYED IN HIGH SCHOOL: Football

fourth 25-16. In most volleyball fifth sets, the team that takes the early lead

ACTIVITY: Hanging out with my friends

FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Friday night football under the light

PLACE YOU’D LOVE TO TRAVEL TO: Virgin Islands

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Outback Steakhouse

YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE: “Breakfast Club”

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did in last week’s Dragon Run, winning the high school boys race in a time of 18:16. FAVORITE MUSICAL

The solid serves of Manchester junior Katie Sandlin proved to be the clincher in the fifth and final set as the Lady Hounds picked up their first win of the year, topping West Union on Aug. 30.

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Mark Carpenter | People’s Defender MOST MEMORABLE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS MOMENT: Getting three It’s easy to smile when you are running away from interceptions against Manthe competition as Manchester’s Ethan Pennywitt chester in my freshman year

(20:33), nine was Whiteoak's Hunter Morgan (20:42), and the final medal of the day appropriately went to one of the host Dragons as West Union's Gabe Grooms grabbed the 10th spot (20:50).

seems to have a decided advantage. Neither team did that in this match as they went back and forth until the Lady Hounds went up 6-4 on two Hoskins serves and forced West Union head

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Many of the same crosscountry squads will be back in West Union on Sept. 27 as the annual Adams County Meet takes place and again on Oct. 4 for the West Union Invitational. coach Debbie McClanahan to call a timeout. A Baldwin kill helped the Lady Dragons stay close and a side out the West Union kept them within striking distance at 10-7, but that was to be the final highlight of the night for the home side. Manchester junior Katie Sandlin stepped top the service line and one ace and five serves later, the Lady Hounds were celebrating their first “W” of 2016, taking the fifth and final set 157. “We just made too many mistakes tonight and you can't win that way,” said Coach McClanahan. “We are a young team and we to stop getting frustrated and play like we practice. We just get shook up too easily.” In the loss, Jaycee Baldwin registered seven kills with McKenzie Bickett adding five. Setter Kiersten Rowe contributed 15 assists, Both teams were back in action later in the week, with the Lady Hounds dropping a heartbreaking five-set SHAC match to the Eastern Lady Warriors on Sept. 1, with Eastern winning 27-25, 18-25, 25-16, 15-25, and 15-6. West Union hosted Fayetteville that same evening and fell in three sets, 25-18, 25-22, and 25-19.

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FAVORITE SPORT: Football

LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: That it is going to end

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FAVORITE TV SHOWS: The Walkin Dead, That 70’s Show, Ridiculousness FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT: Science FAVORITE SPARE TIME

FUTURE PLANS: Becoming a CNC Precision machinist COMING THIS WEEKEND: Ryan Henderson from Manchester High School

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCOREBOARD Varsity Girls Soccer 8-29-16 N. Adams 9 W. Union 1 Peebles 3 Piketon 0 9-2-16 Lynchburg 6 N. Adams 1 Peebles 8 W. Union 0 Varsity Boys Soccer 8-29-16 N. Adams 1 W. Union 0 9-2-16 Lynchburg 2 N. Adams 0 Peebles 2 W. Union 0 3rd-4th Grade Football 9-3-16 W. Union 34 E. Brown 0 NA 38 Manchester 8 Junior High Football 9-1-16 S. East 34 Manchester 0 9-3-16 WU 32 E. Brown 22 High School Football 9-2-16 Notre Dame 59 Manchester 0 W. Union 38 E. Brown 8 JV Boys Golf West Union 179 Piketon 194 North Adams 212

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High School Boys Golf 8-29-16 Manchester 175 North Adams 180 P. Clay 201 8-30-16 West Union 152 North Adams 161 7th Grade Volleyball 8-29-16 N. Adams d. Lynchburg 25-18, 25-18 8-31-16 Manchester d. Lynchburg 25-20, 25-23 9-2-16 Manchester d. Whiteoak 25-14, 25-15 Ripley d. North Adams 25-10, 25-17 8th Grade Volleyball 8-29-16 N. Adams d. Lynchburg 15-25, 25-22, 25-19 8-30-16 Manchester d. W. Union 25-20, 25-15 8-31-16 Lynchburg d. Manchester 25-17, 25-21 9-2-16 Manchester d. Whiteoak 25-6, 25-19

N. Adams d. Ripley 25-9. 25-22 JV Volleyball 8-30-16 N. Adams d. Fayetteville 25-7, 19-25, 25-23 9-1-16 Fairfield d. N. Adams 25-22, 25-15 Peebles d. Whiteoak 25-18, 25-20 Varsity Volleyball 8-30-16 Manchester d. W. Union 22-25, 25-19, 25-23, 16-25, 15-7 N. Adams d. Fayetteville 25-17, 25-15, 25-10 9-1-16 E. Brown d. Manchester 27-25, 18-25, 25-16, 15-25, 15-6 N. Adams d. Fairfield 25-8, 25-7, 25-12 Peebles d. Whiteoak 25-21, 23-25, 25-21, 25-11 Fayetteville d. W. Union 25-18, 25-22, 25-19 9-2-16 N. Adams d. Whiteoak 25-18, 25-1, 25-6

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Lady Indians take down Whiteoak in four sets BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE'S DEFENDER The Peebles Lady Indians picked up a win in the Southern Hills Athletic Conference on Sept. 1 as they hosted the Whiteoak Lady Wildcats and handed the visiting Lady Cats a loss in four sets, 25-21, 23-25, 25-21, 25-11. Peebles took the first set , but fell behind early in the second set, 11-5 at one point. Behind the serve of senior Brittany Lloyd, the Lady Indians closed the gap t0 16-12, before Whiteoak added some distance, moving in front 19-13. A side out plus two service points from Sara McFarland kept the home team threatening and a later kill by Madison Pierce drew the Lady Indians to within 21-18. The remainder of the set was nip and tuck with a pair of service points from Tatum Arey cutting the Whiteoak lead to a single point at 23-22. The Lady Cats got the next point, the Lady Indians the next, but when a Peebles return went into the net, Whiteoak had evened the

match at one set apiece with a 25-23 win. Set number three began with a flourish for the Lady Indians with junior Baylee Justice at the service line, aided by two Jessica Johnson kills, giving Peebles a quick 7-0 advantage and forcing a Whiteoak timeout. A later series of service errors from both teams saw Whiteoak pull back to within 13-7 and two service points from Bayley Carey made it 1310 in favor of the home side. The Lady Indians responded tot hat Whiteoak run with three more service points from Justice combined with another Johnson kill to stretch their lead to 17-10. A pair of McFarland aces made it 20-11, but the Lady Cats had another run in them, as they rallied to slice the Peebles margin to 23-19, forcing a timeout from Peebles coach Katrina Obenshain. After the timeout, the Lady Indians got the next point and Whiteoak the next two, but when a return by the Lady Cats went wide, Peebles had taken the third set 25-21 and a two set to one lead in the match. With their backs to the wall, the Lady Cats grabbed the early lead in the fourth set, only to see

the Lady Indians roar into control when McFarland served six consecutive scores to put her team in front 8-3 and they never looked back. An ace among four service points from Lloyd put Peebles in the driver's seat at 13-4, before the Lady Cats showed a spark of life and came back to cut the gap to 14-8. That rally dissipated quickly when Peebles sent the freshman Arey back to serve and she gave her team six in a row capped by a Josie Myers kill, that gave the Lady Indians a commanding 21-8 advantage. Whiteoak got the sets' next three points, but with Pierce serving and Myers handling the job at the Mark Carpenter | People’s Defender net, Peebles got the final Peebles freshman Tatum Arey goes high for a kill attempt during the Lady three and in that the match, winning the fourth Indians’ four-set victory over Whiteoak last week. set by a final count of 2511. With that win in hand, the Lady Indians were back in action on Friday, Sept. 2, winning a nonconference home match over Felicity to improve their season mark to 2-4. On Sept. 6 Peebles hosted Manchester in SHAC play and then on Thursday, Sept. 8, they will get a chance to avenge an earlier defeat when they travel to Brown County to battle the Eastern Lady Warriors.

Lady Devils run conference winning streak to 42 straight Mark Carpenter | People’s Defender

Up at the net for a block in last week’s match with Whiteoak are Peebles’ Jessica Johnson, left, and Josie Myers (4). The Lady Indians got their first SHAC win of 2016, downing the Lady Cats in four sets.

Dragons get first win, Greyhounds fall in Friday night gridiron action BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE’S DEFENDER Friday night gridiron action on Sept. 2 saw the West Union Dragons rebound from a seasonopening loss to claim their first win of 2016, downing Eastern Brown 38-8 on the road. Photo by Patrice Yezzi England The North Adams Lady Devils extended their Southern Hills Athletic Conference winning streak to 42 matches in a row with three wins last week in conference play. BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE’S DEFENDER The winning ways in the Southern Hills Athletic conference continued last week for the North Adams Lady Devils varsity volleyball squad. The Lady Devils have put together perhaps the most impressive streak in the history of the SHAC, coming into this season with a 39-game conference winning streak, and having now increased that run to 42 in a row with a trio of wins last week. North Adams hosted Fayetteville on Aug. 30 and downed the Lady Rockets in straight sets, 25-17, 25-15, 25-10. On Thursday, Sept. 1, the Lady Devils were back at home to face the Fairfield Lady Lions and the streak hit 41 as they again won handily in three sets, 25-8, 25-7, 25-12. Madison Jenkins and Charlee Louden led the way in the win over Fairfield with their usual steady play at the net, each

picking up 10 kills. Brooklyn Stout added 14 service points. To finish off a busy but quite successful week, the North Adams girls hit the road on Friday, Sept. 2 to face the Whiteoak Lady Wildcats and it was breeze for the visitors, as they rolled past the Lady Cats, 25-18, 25-1, 25-6. Remarkably, the Lady Devils only lost one set in SHAC play last season

and so fat this fall they have not lost a single one in starting 3-0 in the conference, 3-1 overall. North Adams will be back in action tonight (Sept. 7) with a non-conference match up at home with Portsmouth West. They will look to make to make it 43 in a row on Thursday night when travel to Manchester to face the Lady Hounds.

FAIRVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday, September 11th 10:00 a.m.

The results were not so good for the Manchester Greyhounds as they were blanked 59-0 by Portsmouth Notre Dame.

Look for a report on that game in the upcoming weekend edition of The People’s Defender.

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Sunday, September 11th Morning Service 10 a.m. Preaching by Vernon Shiveley

Family Owned Since 1938 For Your Insurance Needs Contact Us For a Quote Glenna R. Grooms

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Singing Morning & Afternoon Jim & Sherry Moore Bob & Alice Newton Norman Cox Tim Parker Charles & Sharon Gardner & Sylvia Scalfs

12:00 Carry In Dinner on grounds 1:30 Songfest Pastor Danny Davis

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CNA/STNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adams County Manor is looking to fill positions for Full Time CNA/STNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on night shift. We have immediate availability for Strong leaders on our 7pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7am shift. Our STNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. STNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Careersâ&#x20AC;? 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! Monarch Meadows Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living Located beside Adams County Regional Medical Center at 299 Commerce Drive, Seaman, Ohio

Now Hiring STNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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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 14th 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

Eagle Creek Nursing Center has positions available for: LPN PT positions available LPN FT positions available STNA FT and PT positions available RN FT positions available RN PT positions available Benefits (vacation/sick/personal day) available for full-time and part time positions. Insurance benefits (medical/dental/vision/life insurance/std & ltd/voluntary accident/voluntary critical illness) available for FT. RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, LPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & STNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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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 bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Social Work, or a related field. Social Work License preferred. The qualified candidate shall have at least 3 - 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience working in a child welfare environment with the following responsibilities and job tasks: â&#x20AC;˘ Answer incoming telephone calls and accept reports of potential child abuse, neglect, and dependency â&#x20AC;˘ Input intake/reports in the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) â&#x20AC;˘ Coordinate timely decision making regarding reports of child abuse, neglect and dependency â&#x20AC;˘ Supervise the work of the intake team â&#x20AC;˘ Provide general supervision and oversight of intake cases â&#x20AC;˘ Oversee timely completion of the investigations, and ensure quality assurance â&#x20AC;˘ Coach and discipline of intake unit team members â&#x20AC;˘ Complete timely Employee Performance evaluations â&#x20AC;˘ Trains new and current employees. Maintain training records to ensure requirements are met â&#x20AC;˘ Improve competence of employees by observing areas of concerns â&#x20AC;˘ Assist management team in policy making â&#x20AC;˘ Attend court hearings as required â&#x20AC;˘ Additional tasks as required Applicants must be 21 years of age, have a valid Ohio driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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

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(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 Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License and must be insurable under ABCEOIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. ABCAP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DRUG-FREE WORK-PLACE

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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 Carpenter Worker Wanted Experienced Preferred

50 Timber Ridge Apt. 49 West Union, Ohio 45693 (937)544-7217 or email to: timberridgeapts48@gmail.com

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider. TDD 419-526-0466

DIETARY STAFF NEEDED!

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! â&#x20AC;˘ LOVING HANDS â&#x20AC;˘ BIG HEART â&#x20AC;˘ LOTS OF PATIENCE â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;&#x201A; DEPENDABLE â&#x20AC;˘ TRUE DESIRE TO HELP PEOPLE â&#x20AC;˘ HONEST â&#x20AC;˘ HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED â&#x20AC;˘ CLEAN CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK â&#x20AC;˘ VALID DRIVER LIC â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;&#x201A; 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

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Adams County Manor is seeking applications for a position in our Dietary Department. This is a part time position that could become full time in the future. The shift is 1pm to 7pm. Some computer/tablet skills are required as well as Dietary Aide work in the kitchen. Please apply online at www.hg-nh.com under the careers tab at the top of page. Or you can apply in person at

Adams County Manor and ask for Sarilee Williams. Adams County Manor is a great place to work and make new connections. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to fill this position asap, so apply fast!

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.â&#x20AC;?

Drivers Great Hometime. $1,250 + per week + Monthly Bonuses. Excellent Benefits. Newer Trucks. No Touch. CDL - A 1 yr. exp. 855-842-8420 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.

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

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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 HELP WANTED SENIOR HOMECARE UNLIMITED, LLC., a rapidly growing company in Mt. Orab, Ohio is seeking CNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, STNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and HHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Adams, Brown and Highland Counties. If you enjoy working with the elderly and a flexible schedule please contact us at 937-4440930.

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.

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. com Select the Cincinnati East office. EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS

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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

A Family Business for Over 35 Years ************ CDL-A Driver $1,000 sign on Bonus 2 years experience Percentage Pay Health Insurance Vacation + Holiday Regional Position 513-724-7140 SUNSET BAR AND GRILL HELP WANTED Bar Maid Will Train, References Required 937-392-4308.

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

Now accepting applications for one and two bedroom apartments. For details call 937-795-2504

Now Accepting Applications Island View Apartments at 302 Cemetery St., Manchester. We offer 1 and 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 and Employer and equal housing opportunity.

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for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments at:

Georgetown 1 Apartments: 401 Marshall Ave. Georgetown, OH 45121

RIVERBEND APARTMENTS

APPLY AT: 610 MARKLEY AVE. GEORGETOWN, OH 45121 or call for details at:

1890 Vista Circle Aberdeen, OH. 45101 INCOME QUALIFICATIONS DO APPLY AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE

937-378-6460 Stove, refrigerator, and on site laundry. Possibility of rental assistance. "Metro Accepted"

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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

TDD #419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

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BATAVIA - TWO and THREE bedroom apartments available with open wait list. Accepting applications M-F, 9a.m.-4p.m. Apartments are income based. 513-732-3804 Arcadian LifeStyle Properties For Rent In Peebles 2 Bedroom 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

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HOUSES FOR RENT

FOR RENT Country Home (937) 544-2018

CUTE 1 BDR

DUNKINSVILLE 3 BR, 2 BA RANCH on 1 acre. Renters pay all utilities. $700.00 month plus deposit. NO PETS. 513-4049079

HOUSE FOR RENT All hardwood floors, all new appliances, water, trash, sewage, and lawn care included. Also elderly friendly apt. for Rent. Call JMLH Properties

(937) 544-8268

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

WANTED TO RENT

Mobile Home For Rent 2 BDR single wide trailor for rent, country setting in West Union, $450 per month, includes water & trash service, references, deposit & background check required, no pets allowed, not HUD approved, please call: (606) 375-6498

Wanted Land to Lease Considerate Sportsman looking for land to lease, for hunting, would prefer 100+ wooded acres (802)622-0874 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

FOR SALE 3.74 ACRES woods and rolling ground. Lots of wildlife. Joined by property of the same kind on both sides. West Union area on Nixon Road off of Steam Furnace Road. $18,000 OBO. 513-304-8621 or 937-444-4016.

HORSES/ LIVESTOCK For Sale Registered Holstein Bull. 14 mo old., $1500 Call 937-544-7813

HAY & GRAIN MIXED HAY FOR SALE - 5x5 round bales $30.00, also square bales $4.50 937-618-1410

MISC. FOR SALE FOR SALE 1998 Dodge 2500 4wd, 360 motor, body has rust, runs good, needs a transmission, $900 or best offer, 587-2923, Computer and printer asking $100, 5889005, if no answer leave msg

YARD/GARAGE SALES

YARD SALE 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

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this beautiful Ohio River property! Cottage with full walk-out basement, very cozy! Nice large yard, decks & concrete patio, great for entertaining outdoors. Can walk down to the river, have your own dock! The views are amazing!! #1487858 - Lynx - $43,500 - REDUCED - Great buy in the country. 2 Bedroom home, could be 3, well insulated house with shed. Located on 1.6 acres with county water & septic. Agent Owned. #1488860 - Lynx - $339,500 - REDUCED - 53 Acres w/ Brick & vinyl 3 bedroom, 3 bath home, 2 car attached garage, walkout full finished basement, oak kitchen w/pantry, all appliances included, gas fireplace, security system & surround sound, central air, 1 acre stocked pond, 32x64 pole barn w/30x20 section finished/insulated, 12x16 shed, an unfinished log cabin, borders Nature Conservancy!! Seller relocating due to job! #1502709 - Blue Creek - $159,900 - New Listing! 76+ Acres in rural area, approx 20 acres in crop & pasture balance wooded. This property has an older small home that is currently rented. 77x96 Pole Barn,38x46 Barn, some fenced in pasture for cattle or horses, creek frontage, wildlife galore, seller would consider selling in smaller tracts. #1502847 - Cedar Mills - $259,900 - New Listing! 71+ Acres of Rolling Land, Approx. 30 Acres of crop, pasture land, balance wooded. 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Story home, central air, nice barn, borders creek, road frontage, also joins Nature Conservancy. This could be your piece of paradise! #1506776 - West Union - $149,900 - New Listing! 29 Acres 3 Bed/2 Bath Ranch, 1680 sq.ft., large open kitchen & living room area, cathredral ceiling needs some finish work, also a

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air, sitting on 4+ acres with new detached 24x20 garage. This home qualifies for no money down loan! Immediate Possession. #1478250 - Manchester - $119,900 - REDUCED - Don't miss

small cabin that can be rented, would make a good motherin-law suite. Gorgeous views of the countryside, mostly all wooded, sits back a private peaceful lane & abundant with wildlife! VACANT LAND #1485083 - West Union - $7,500 - Nice building lot in West Union on SR 247 North, this lot has all utilities and is ready to put your home on, no restrictions other than town ordinances. #1485068 - Blue Creek - $97,500 - 63.9 Acres of Rolling Wooded Hunting Land! This property is loaded with wildlife! Perfect for your weekend getaway or could even build a permanent home with electric & water available. #1487274 - Lynx - $12,900 - Great place for your weekend getaway! Private 3.56 Acres with a pond. No restrictions. #1488372 - Lynx - $55,000 - Brush Creek Frontage, over 200+ feet! This is a great recreational property for the boating & fishing lovers, you can boat to the Ohio River from this property, must see! #1507838 -Cedar Mills - $29,900 - New Listing - 6 Private Acres, some cedars, great place for a cabin or utilities are available for permanent living. This could be your weekend getaway! COMMERCIAL #1491727 - Manchester - $119,900 - Great business opportunity! Turn-key, all equipment stays, ready for you to walk in & take over, bar & grill D5 Liquor License, very clean, large pool room, outside seating & patio area, 4 Bedr Apartment upstairs for extra rental income. This building has had many new updates the last several yrs. Seller will consider selling only liquor license.

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HOME HA-327//FAMILY HOME!! - RUSTIC RANCH HOME & 3 ACRES - Situated on a corner lot with frontage on state highway and side street, home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths custom built kitchen cabinets, 3 storage buildings, car port and side porch. A 28x28 barn, beautiful pine grove. And 16x30 garage. Asking $89,900.

is currently signed up for Conservation Reserve Program for instant income approximately $9,000 a year, it expires 9/30/17. This farm will make an excellent crop, livestock, and or development property, land is flat to gently rolling. This land is also abundant with trophy size whitetail deer and would make an amazing hunting property. $686,400.

residence or cabin. Electric and county water available. $59,500. V-634//-NEW LISTING!!-10.5 ACRES-SOUTHERN OHIO AT ITS FINEST! - Excellent hunting land, weekend retreat, or building site, land is gently rolling with mature trees, abundant wildlife, and existing trails. Loft-style Amish cabin, county water and electric on site. $42,000.

HA-467//MOTIVATED SELLER!!-JOINS THE 2 rooms, and electric. An older shed and a spring, F-397// END OF THE ROAD PRIVACY!-53 Priscounty water. Asking $69,500 V-633//NEW LISTING!-112 ACRES-JOINS NATURE CONSERVANCY!-Excellent hunting or NaHA-469//HOBBY FARM & 3 ACRES!-MOTIture Lovers Paradise!- Very private near the end VATED SELLER!-Flat to gently rolling land, nice of a dead end road in a valley setting abundant garden area, a barn with 2 stalls and storage, with wildlife and mature hardwoods, several trails, fenced pasture for that 4-H project, Large pond, a primitive cabin, electric and county water are Farm house is great condition with 4 bedrooms, 2 available, creek, and rock formations. This propfull baths, hardwood flooring, a breezeway for an erty is only 2 miles from The Beautiful Ohio River extra room adjoining the oversized 2 car garage, and public boat ramp. Enjoy everything Southern with overhead storage. Kitchen appliances and NATURE CONOhio has to offer! Asking $1,950 per acre washer/dryer stay. Nice side porch to hang out SERVANCY!!tine Acres & Amazing 3 level farm house, featuring and enjoy the surroundings. Asking $129,500. THE OHIO 5000 sq ft of living space, 4 bdrms (with potential V-555// WEST UNION AREA! BUILDING LOT RIVER IS JUST for more), 3 ½ baths. 17x21 Master with his/hers SITUATED-In a new restricted subdivision with HA-452//30.2 ACRES OF ROLLING LAND-NesACROSS THE walk-in closets, jacuzzi tub and raised dbl vanity. beautiful homes, black top streets, city water, tled in a private setting featuring 4-5 acres of open STREET!Large country kitchen with loads of maple cabi- sewage, and underground electric. Featuring 4.5 land and remainder in cedars and hardwoods, a nets, bar area incorporating the large open great acres, approximately 1 acre open and remainder Beautiful Views flowing creek, 2 bedroom, 2 full bath mobile home room, magnificent 2 story stone wood burning in woods, situated at the end of a dead end street, of The Ohio featuring a 50x20 deck to enjoy the peaceful sur- fireplace, providing a dynamic atmosphere, cathe- for extra privacy. Asking $35,500 River, public roundings and enjoy the wildlife. Near Amish dral ceiling, a full finished walk out basement campground Community. City water and Electric. $116,500 w/mother-in law suite and or great hang out for the V-627// OHIO RIVER FRONTAGE AND VIEW!!and boat ramp kids, plus an unfinished 2nd story bonus room 1.623 Acres featuring mature hardwoods, beautijust up the roadHA-453//6.5 ACRES & LARGE POND-Peebles with heat and air, att oversized 2 car garage. ful lot with electric and water available, just 9.25 Acres mostly wooded, excellent Hunting or Nature Lovers Paradise-2 separate home sites area-Large DW featuring 3 bedrooms 2 full baths, 32x56 Amish built pole barn with 2 overhead minutes from a public boat ramp great camp site featuring 2 single wide homes with city water, Living room, family room Extra large master bdrm doors for a drive-thru, work shop, a basketball or home site. Asking $25,900 electric, and septic. Owner lives in one home and with room for a sitting area as well. Wood burning court, concrete floor, and stalls. 16x20 equipment rents the 2nd. A pole barn/garage with concrete fireplace, open living and kitchen area, utility room shed. Also a 14x72 newly remodeled mobile V-625//GREAT HUNTING OR RECREATIONAL floor a large bar with game room in the back. with outside entrance. Open land area for a home situated on the farm for rental income or LAND!-3 Acres-Situated not far from the Ohio camper hook up and large stocked pond. This tenant housing. Approximately 12 acres of woods, River, Beautiful Ohio Brush Creek and The Nature OWNER WANTS AN OFFER! $59,900 property is only 2 miles from Mineral Springs Lake abundant with wildlife, great hunting or nature Conservancy, Water and electric are available, H-472//ESCAPE FROM IT ALL! - This 2 bedroom and Resort, easy access to State Route 32 . Call viewing. This Home was built in 2002 by one of mostly wooded land. Asking $10,500 furnished cabin features an abundance of natural for Details. OWNER WANTS AN OFFER!!!! the county’s finest craftsman. Come view this exceptional treasure! Many extras! Asking $499,000 light, with the floor to ceiling windows overlooking $114,500 COMMERCIAL the back yard haven. Situated on 3.007 beautiful C-402//MANY POSSIBILITIES!!- 1835 Sq ft buildHA-468//AMAZING RIVER HOME!!-This unique acres. Well groomed trails, perfect for hiking, huntV-628//OHIO RIVER LOT-Over 100 ft of Ohio ing with an office and bathroom, and 2 great ing or taking in the sounds of nature. Electric and home was built in 2005, ground level features a River frontage. Nice lot with county water and rooms, a large garage with electric and concrete concrete stamped drive, 3 car garage, with work county water, short hike from State Nature Preelectric available. Breathtaking Views- Rural and floor, parking area, this building has many possiarea, storage room, full bath and a separate room Quiet!! Only $19,900. serve. Everything stays! Priced to sell $42,900. bilities, and has been used as a auto repair, real which would make a nice bedroom, excellent for estate office, a church, work out gym, and more. a separate living quarters, an elevator leading to HA-471//BEAUTIFUL OHIO BRUSH CREEK V-632//VACANT LAND-11.297 ACRES!-Property Call for details, much exposure. West Union area. FRONTAGE-600 FT-HOME & 36.778 ACRES- the main level with an open floor plan, cathedral is flat to gently rolling mostly tillable, featuring 2 Call for details. $64,900 ceiling, hard wood floors, large open kitchen-livcreeks, excellent building site or recreational propEnjoy the privacy and seclusion of this hidden treasure with deep water frontage, a cabin with a ing-family-and dining room. Large bath with erty. Electric and water are available. $37,500 C-401//GREAT INCOME PROPERTY!!-This Jacuzzi tub, and separate shower. Gorgeous wrap-around porch, bedroom, kitchen, bath, and property features 3 mobile homes on a nice corner living room on the main level large open loft. A views of the Ohio River-Plenty of Natural light, V-636//-NEW LISTING!! MATURE WOODED lot in Peebles. Generating a great monthly inshooting range, small pond, out buildings, city nice back yard , a wrap around deck to enjoy the LAND - Privately situated near the end of a dead come! Many possibilities! Call for details. Asking water, electric and telephone. Fishing-boating- view. Kitchen is equipped with a large island and end road, mature hardwoods, county water and $52,500 swimming-hunting, this place has it all!! Asking seating for 6 custom cabinets and large pantry. electric are available. Great weekend retreat or Great for family gatherings & weekend Fun. Pub- building site. Asking $14,500. $168,500. C-122//GREAT LOCATION!-On State Route 41 lic boat ramp across the street and large vacant just pass the Walmart, 2.84 acres all city utilities, owned by the city, so no one can build between HA-461// HOME & 10 ACRES!!-Beautiful setting V635//-NEW LISTING!! EXCELLENT HUNTING Owner ready to Sell! $169,500. WANTS AN & RECREATIONAL LAND!-27.74 - Hunting & OFFER! featuring open yard and mature shade, nice gar- this home and the River. Asking $215,500 Recreational property-hiking, camping, and ATV den area, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, ranch DW, kitchen appliances stay, open kitchen and living room with F-398//-NEW LISTING!!-A RARE FIND! 176.24 riding. Close proximity to Shawnee State Forest & C-130//EXCELLENT EXPOSURE!-1.19 AcreACRES FARMFrontage on State highway and a wood burning fireplace, central air and heat. Lodge. Property features mature trees, as well as Corner of State Route 32 and State Route 247, Rear deck and a front porch, nice outbuilding with county road, excellent location just 6 miles off approximately 2.5 buildable acres for permanent excellent location for a business. Asking $249,900 State Route 32, ground is mostly tillable. Property

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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. Terms: Cash day of sale or good check with proper ID. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising. Not responsponsible for accidents. Lunch served NO BUYERS PREMIUM Not responsible for accidents

SALE CONDUCTED BY Jesse Mckenzie 513-218-2541 Associate of Gustin Realty Wm. J. Holton 513-218-4100 Bill Holton 513-312-1043 www.auctionzip.com #8276

R3 - MLS# 1506445 - NEW LISTING 3 bedroom 1.5 bath ranch brick on a corner lot. Stone fireplace, Built-in appliances, Newer roof, Newer forced air furnance and central air. This is a home with character and located in a neighborhood w/pride in ownership. Listed at 110,000. R2 - MLS# 1444813 - 1 1/2 story home in Winchester. Home has original old oak wood work with open stairway. New furnace and cooling. Newer vinyl windows, 2 car garage, large yard. Asking $35,000. R13 - MLS# 1444813 - 3 bedroom 1 bath home that has replacement windows and a forced air furnace, level yard and a quiet street. Priced at $27,500. R4 - MLS# 150043 - 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch with bonus room, Larger rooms, and plenty of car space. Great location. Vinyl sided, forced air and central air. Listed at $98,500.

R10 - MLS# 1500625 - Investors!! This property is currently a rental, generating 600.00/month. Large 25x25 garage with concrete floor and in good condition, perfect for auto workshop. Large yard. Two older buildings also.

R21 - MLS# 1463528 NEW PRICE REDUCTION! - Nice low-maintenance home; perfect for 1st time home buyer, retirement, or investor! Home has L.R., eat-in kithcen/ appliances, 2 bdrms., 1.5 bath, full basement, spacious backyard, covered front porch & back. City water and sewage. Was $69,000. Reduced to $64,000. A nice home for the money! NOW, Only $59,000.

R6 - MLS# 1485982 - 2 bedroom home on a full basement. Hard wood or carpeted floors. Forced air natural gas heat and central air. Ready to move in with most of the home recently remodeled. Asking $69,900. R27 - MLS# 1506206 - PRICE REDUCED! YEARNING FOR YESTERDAY? Try this older 2story colonial in mint condition in West Union. Home features (3) bedrooms, (1) bath, full basement and hot water heat. All new windows, carpet and vinyl throughout. An additional 92 x 63 adjoining lot goes with this property. All this for the very affordable price of $77,000. NOW $75,000.

H2 - MLS# 1470085 – THE HOME YOU WAITED FOR! This attractive and inviting country home is sure to please the entire family! Offering, foyer, great room, dining room, kitchen w/all appliances incl., 4 bdrms., 2 full baths, and laundry. Huge back deck and attached garage and large storage building. Excellent location, in Winchester township, just minutes from SR32. An exceptional opportunity for one fortunate family for the price of $150,000.

H9 - MLS# 1489849 - New Listing - PEACFUL & USEFUL - 28.8 acre Mini-Farm - This 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch has full basement partially finished, Amish built wood cabinets, great room for living and kitchen, brick harth w/wood stove, kitchen is open with island w/countered bar seating, dining could be family or bedroom w/vaulted ceiling & attached bath. Basement has family room w/fireplace & bedroom. Full set of farm buildings including a finished detached garage. Acreage is a comfination of tillable and woods. Attractive pond

H18 – MLS# 1500890 – Recently remodeled rustic home on 8+ acres. New eletric, 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 $134,900.

H16 – MLS# 1502562 – NEW LISTING – OWN YOUR OWN PONDEROSA - on this 10 ac. mini-farm with additional acreage available! There’s room on this range to keep your horses, cattle, goats, Llamas, or whatever you want to raise, including kids! The 42x36 barn w/lean to is complete with horse stalls and workshop. This beautiful 5 bdrm., 3 bath home is sure to please with over 2,600 sq. ft., adjoining mother-in-law suite, gleaming hardwood floors, partial walk-out bsement, attached garage and carport. Too many extras to mention, 12’ stocked pond, orchard, grape vineyard....the list goes on and on. Put your brand on this spread for the asking price of $239,000. Definitely not a drive-by!

area, mature pine trees as well as fruit trees. Asking $175,000. H10 - MLS# 1487305 – NEW LISTING - LEAVE THE CITY LIGHTS BEHIND and enjoy a simpler life! This country home has 5.43 acres w/L.R., eatin kitchen, BR, bath, sunroom and utility. Recently remodeled and a work in progress! New laminate flooring throughout. Perfect for that weekend retreat! Country right outside your door for the asking price of $75,000.

enjoy it. Very secluded with County water and electric.Cabin is an open floor plan with a large loft. Listed at $134,900. C3 - 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 $20,000. NOW ONLY $12,000.

H21 – MLS# 1407814 H21 – OUT OF THE TENSION ZONE - OWNER SAYS SELL! ANOTHER PRICE REDUCTION!! On 5 acres off a quiet lane, set amidst towering trees, green lawns, and colorful plantings is this 3 BR 2 Bath ranch home. Features include a 25 x 25 spacious sunroom with woodland views from expansive windows, L.R., dining room, eat-in kitchen with all appliances included, family room w/fireplace, luxurious master suite, huge walk-in closets, large laundry room, delightful 2-tiered side/back deck, covered front porch, 4 car detached garage, storage building, and more. A place to unwind naturally at the asking price of $168,000. NOW $159,000. ONLY $149,900 H34 – MLS# 1502576 - 16.8 acres with Cabin Cabin high in the woods with a view. Heavily wooded acreage surrounds this modern cabin with an abundance of wildlife and a modern home to

C5 – 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.

V2- MLS# # 1489055 – PRICED REDUCED- 4.34 acres near West Union, Rolling and wooded. Electric on the property. Perfect for getaway or new home. Listed at $19,000.

V16 - MLS# 1494221 – NEW LISTING 20 acers 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.

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Location: 314 East 9th St Manchester, OH We will be selling a Nice 3 bedroom ranch, full bath, kitchen, living room and utility room. Property is .128 ac. more or less. It has central air, vinyl siding, carport and nice wood utility shed. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Check website auctionzip.com ID 4988 for terms and pictures. OWNER: Lillian M. Haddox Estate, Adams County Probate Court Case # 20161076, West Union, Oh. Executrix: Lisa Custis.

Auction Conducted by: Erwin Realty & Auctions Real Estate Broker: Herbert Erwin (937) 544-8252 AUCTIONEER: Herbert Erwin

September 17, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. Location: 3760 Wheat Ridge Rd, West Union, OH Amish Community Building. We will be selling Good Quality Guns, Gold & Silver Coins, Tools & Antiques. GUNS: Taurus PT-111 G2 9 mm.; Heritage Rough Rider 22 cal./22 Mag.-like new; Phoenix Arms Mdl. HP22 22 cal. Stainless: Jiminez Arms Mdl. JA Nine 9 mm. in Box; Remington 700 270 cal. w/Simmons 3x10x44 scope - like new; Remington 700 8 mm. Rem. mag. w/Nikon 3x9 scope - like new; Remington 700 223 cal., Remington 700 7 mm. Rem. Mag. w/ 3x9x40 scope; Remington 770 243 cal. Whitetail Pro camo.; Remington Mdl. 522 Viper 22 cal.; Ruger Mdl. 77 Mark II 243 cal. w/Bushnell 4x12 scope - like new; Marlin Mdl. 336 30-30 cal. Lever action; Marlin Glenfield Mdl. 20 22 cal. w/Bushnell scope; Marlin Glenfield Mdl. 60 22 cal. w/Weaver scope; Henry U.S. Survival 22 cal. w/Bushnell scope; J. Stevens 25 - Stevens Favorite; Browning Light 12 - made in Belgium; Winchester Mdl. 1912 12 ga. full choke; Franchi 20 ga.; Remington 1100 12 ga. w/slug barrel & scope; Remington 870 Wingmaster 12 ga.; Mossberg Mdl. 500-A 12 ga.; Noble Mdl. 40 12 ga.; New England 20 ga. w/scope; Savage Hiawatha Mdl. 594 20 ga.; Winchester Mdl. 190 22 cal. rifle w/Bushnell scope; Browning type Design 12 ga.; Remington 512 Sportmaster 22 cal. rifle; Winchester Mdl. 370 410 ga.; Knight 50 cal,; CVA 50 cal.; Thompson Center 45 cal; Thompson Center 50 cal.; Gamo Hunter 440 4.5 cal. pellet gun; Gamo Hunter pellet gun; Crossman 622 pellet rifle; Floor model Gun Safe; 6 Gun gun cabinet; Cantilever rifle slug barrel for Rem. 870 12 ga. COINS: MORGANS: 1880-S Unc. (3), 1889, 1890, 1900O, 1921 Unc., 1921-D, 1921-S; PEACE: 1921, 1922, 1923 (2); 1809 50 cent, 1844 50 cent, 1906 half, 1915-D half, 1935-S Walking half, 1937 half, 1943-S Walking Liberty half, 1943 Walking Liberty half, 1958-D half, 1858 quarter, 1902 quarter, 1911 dime, 1914 dime, 1934-D MS-70 dime, 1944 dime. DORMAN BOLTS, TOOLS: 8 Dorman Pick a Nut displays w/Nuts, 2 Dorman wall units w/contents, 3 Dorman Pick a Nut displays, 2 Dorman Ready Pack Units, 2 Dorman Battery Bolt displays & cabinets, 2 Dorman metal racks, Dorman wall display, hundreds of Dorman bolts, nuts, washers - New Old Stock; metal tool cabinet, 6 Dorman 4 drawer cabinet units, 9-12 drawer Dorman bins, Cummins drill press, large grease canister, threaded rods, metal work bench, Craftsman re-creator router, 30 hand saws, 7 light duty metal shelf, Cummins bench grinder, U.S. blind stitch sewing machine, Dayton V-belt measurer, asst. tools. ANTIQUE GARDEN COLLECTOR TRACTORS: David Bradley tractor, David Bradley cultivator, David Bradley disc. David Bradley sickle bar, David Bradley front tiller, RARE Choremaster single wheel sickle mower w/orig. kickstand, Simplicity 2 wheel garden tractor, Waterbury 4 1/2 HP 2 wheel tractor mower, Sardenard 2 wheel tractor w/cultivators, Bolens 2 wheel tractor w/cultivator, 1960’s Ariens Emperor w/mower deck. MISC.: 3 wheel bicycle, 3 metal child tricycles, chicken brooder light, small cages, single trees, Craftsman lawn sweeper, etc.

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AUCTION SEPTEMBER 24th @ 9:30AM

Selling a personal group of cars; some of the cars being owned by this owner for over 40 years. These cars have been garage kept and correctly cared for. We will be selling: a 1954 Corvette w/ a 327, owned 49 years; 1969 Chevelle Super Sport w/ 396 Big Block, owned 40 years; 1979 El Camino Super Sport w/ 454 Big Block; 1978 Chevrolet Malibu 2 Door, 47,000 miles-one of the Nicest in the state; 1976 Cadillac Seville, 63,000 miles, Immaculate, owned 30 years. Also, a Kawasaki 650 Prairie V Twin engine 4 wheeler w/ 776 miles. You will find the above items have had the best of care as well as other items that will be added to the auction. Visit auctionzip.com #4988 for pictures and updates. TERMS: CASH, GOOD CHECKS

AUCTIONEER: Herbert Erwin (937) 544-8252

Watch website for updates & pictures. Visit AUCTIONZIP.COM #4988 TERMS: CASH, GOOD CHECKS

AUCTIONEER: Herbert Erwin (937) 544-8252 Apprentice AUCTIONEERS: Brad Erwin • Brad Greene

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Sun Publishing Group, a family-owned community media company based in Batavia, Ohio, with newspapers, websites, magazines and specialty publications is looking for a talented design and pagination artist to help take our company to the next level in community marketing/layout. We are a young company with a long history of community newspapers and websites looking to expand our presence in web and graphic design to fit the needs of a changing social environment. If you have a natural eye for design and layout with the knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign this could be a perfect fit for you. There is also a need to understand and use an ad tracking software to place the ads in each publication. This position would be working with existing staff on designing newspaper ads, layouts of newspapers and design websites for four different newspapers. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Graphics design and/or three years experience newspaper or print design. The position has a Monday-Friday work schedule.

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REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION Located 6 mi. SW of West Union & 2 mi. NW of Manchester at 1830 Brown Hill Rd., Manchester, Ohio, 45144. Follow Brown Hill Rd. E. off SR 41 S. of Bentonville or NW off SR 136 at Manchester to auction. (Across from golf course)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 at 10:30 AM; 12:00 Noon Real Estate Followed by Furniture, Pickups, Boat & Mower; 1.78 ACRES, RANCH BRICK HOME, GARAGE & COTTAGE: 1.786 acres w/ brick home having 3 BR, LR, kitchen w/ granite counter top, 1 1/2 bath, pocket doors, full walk-out basement w/ family room, another bath w/ whirlpool tub, BR & storage room; front porch & 2 car attached garage; Tempstar heat pump w/ AC, washer/dryer hookup; Berber carpet throughout & Laminate, Pergo in bath, replacement windows & security system; 1 room cottage w/ 1/2 bath, basement garage, but needs repair; metal storage bldg w/ dog kennel, blacktop driveway, nice yard & co. water; AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Nice brick home in good condition w/ several updates! Manchester School Dist.; hessauctionco.com for terms, pictures & detailed ad. Contact auctioneers for information packet. Disclaimer: All information contained herein is believed to be accurate but not warranted. Auctioneers & sales people are agents for the seller. Any announcements made by auctioneer on day of sale will take precedence over this ad. 2016 CHEV. COLORADO & 08 CHEV. 1500 PICKUP TRUCKS - ZERO TURN MOWER - BOAT -MISC.: 2016 Chev. Colorado Z71 pickup, 4 door, 4x4 w/ only 9025 mi., Tahoe cover, like new; 2008 Chev. 1500 pickup, ext. cab LTZ, V8 gas, 4x4 w/ bed cover, 36,637 actual mi. & 5th wheel hitch; Evinrude E-Tec Stratos 176EXT boat w/ Evinrude 60 outboard motor w/ trolling motor & trailer; (boat & mower not available to view till day of sale); Exmark Lazer 54” zero turn mower; Craftsman free standing air compressor; truck tool boxes, diamond alum.; metal detector; truck accessories; lockers; misc. tools; fishing poles; steel traps; dog boxes; alum. folding ramps; propane heater; step ladder; box lots; ANTIQUES - COLLECTIBLES - MOUNTS: Oak high head board bed; oak vanity; oak dresser w/ mirror; cedar bedroom suite; 2 blanket chests, one cedar; Sterling & Noble regulator clock; Ingrahm kitchen clock; Longaberger items; 2 Kroger Sparky Anderson coins; stone jars & jugs; tube type table radio; Chor Boy clock; metal porch chairs; Whites milk box; glassware & dishes; stone cookie jar; Avon; 3 deer & 1 turkey mounts; GUN SAFE & CABINET - SCOPES - AMMO - KNIVES - BOW - HUNTING ITEMS: Oxbow digital gun fire safe, model C33; small gun cabinet; Traditions 3.9x32 scope; Simmons 4x32 SO scope; ammo.223, 12 ga., 4570, 243, 270, 9 mm & 50 cal., other; Emperor dragon cross bow; hunting items; hide stretchers; 15 pocket knives; HOUSEHOLD: GE Harmony Profile washer & dryer, like new, white; GE stainless side/side refrigerator w/ water & ice, good; Hotpoint & GE glass top ranges; Tappan gas range; Frigidaire freezer upright; mah. poster bed, queen size; dresser; chest; night stand; 2 Lazy Boy recliners, brown,1 leather; Lane brown leather recliner; red plaid chair w/ stool; tan couch; rocker; Ashley Drake oak roll top desk; Dell computer & monitor; Kodak printer; sm. 2 door cabinet; maple table & 6 chairs; LG 55” 3D TV; 2 flat screen TV’s -48” Panasonic & 32”; 2 TV stands; LG Blue Ray player; Kitchen Aid mixer; kitchen items; 2 dehumidifiers; metal office desk; bedding; Pro Form 980 treadmill; Schwinn ex. bike; gas grill; Masterbuilt Sportsman cooker; other items; AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Variety of items! Pickups are super good! Furniture is nice! Personal property selling absolute. TERMS ON PERSONAL PROPERTY: Cash or check w/ proper ID. Any announcements made by auctioneer on day of sale will take precedence over this ad.

ROBERT (BOB) WHITE JR. TRUST; Kathy M. Morrison- Trustee Executor; Adams Co. Probate Court Case #20161057; John H. Lawler, 115 W. Main St., West Union, Ohio, Ph. 937-544-8907, Atty. for the Trust

LEGAL NOTICE Roger Lacy, whose last place of residence is known as 1116 Park Lane, Apt. B, Middletown, OH 45042 but whose present place of residence is unknown, Unknown Spouse, if any, of Roger Lacy, whose last place of residence is known as 1116 Park Lane, Apt. B, Middletown, OH 45042 but whose present place of residence is unknown, and Vivian Lacy, whose last place of residence is known as 3095 Ginger Ridge Road, Manchester, OH 45144 but whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on February 29, 2016, Springleaf Financial Services of Ohio, Inc., fka American General Financial Services, Inc., and American General Finance, Inc., filed its Complaint in Foreclosure in Case No. CVE20160082 in the Court of Common Pleas Adams County, Ohio alleging that the Defendants, Roger Lacy, Unknown Spouse, if any, of Roger Lacy, and Vivian Lacy, have or claim to have an interest in the real estate located at 1880 Roush Hill Road, Manchester, OH 45144, PPN #170-00-00-010.006. A complete legal description may be obtained with the Adams County Auditor’s Office located at 110 West Main Street, Room 105, West Union, OH 45693-1395. The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant(s) in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute. The Petitioner prays that the Defendant(s) named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshal-fin g of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioner’s claim in the property order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable. THE DEFENDANT (S) NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 5th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016. BY: THE LAW OFFICES OF JOHN D. CLUNK CO., L.P.A. Charles V. Gasior #0075946 Attorneys for SubstitutedPlaintiff-Petitioner 4500 Courthouse Blvd. Suite 400 Stow, OH 44224 (330) 436-0300 - telephone (330) 436-0301 - facsimile notice@johndclunk.com PD 8-24-16, 8-31-16, 9-7-16 ---------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE Resolution 2016-15 amend the Official Certification of Estimated Resources for the 2091 “Drug Enforcement Trust Fund” The remainder of this resolution may be viewed or copy obtained at the Village Clerk’s Office at: 33 Logans Lane, West Union, Ohio 45693 Tanya Johnson Village Clerk PD 8-31-16, 9-7-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Columbus, Ohio Division of Construction Management Legal Copy Number: 160523 Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on October 6, 2016. Project 160523 is located in Adams County, SR-SR 41-31.77 Brdg Replace and is a BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (1 BRIDGE) project. The date set for completion of this work shall be as set forth in the bidding proposal. Plans and Specifications are on file in the Department of Transportation.

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