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Commissioner Worley seeks re-election Running on his record, Worley focuses on infrastructure and jobs BY PATRICIA BEECH PEOPLE'S DEFENDER Democrat Paul Worley is seeking re-election to the board of Adams County Commissioners. He will face off against challenger Teresa Diane Ward in the upcoming Nov. 8 election. “Adams County has a lot of potential, the future is bright for our county,” said Worley. “We've made some progress but there's still a ways to go, issues to address, and things to work on and that's why I'm running for another term - to address those issues. I'm privileged and honored to have served the past four years and I' m excited about another four years.” The People's Defender asked several questions of both candidates providing them an opportunity to speak directly to the voters. Below are Commissioner Worley's thoughts on a number of local concerns and issues.
Defender: Why are you the best candidate for county commissioner and how will you make a difference in Adams County over the next four years if elected? Worley: Growing up in Adams County my parents instilled in me the values of hard work and service to others. I've carried that with me my entire life from the time that I was an Eagle Scout, to the time I served in the military, to the time I began serving as an Adams County Commissioner. Those values have guided me along the way, and that's why I'm running for re-election. I want to continue to serve the community that I love and continue to build on the successes we've had in the past four years. We've had a lot of positive growth and we need to continue that momentum going forward into the future. I think the future looks bright for Adams County. We need to continue to help existing businesses expand because that's really where job
growth starts – helping people who are already established expand, grow, and create jobs. We also want to attract new businesses to Adams County. I appreciate the past four years working with the other board members. It has truly been a non-partisan affair with everybody working for the good of Adams County When you're on a board of three, you don't always get your own way. You have to compromise and work with people at the county, state and federal level. You have to know how to be a team player to continue to move the ball forward for the betterment of the people of Adams County. Maintaining a balanced budget, making government more efficient on a local level, living within our means, those are all things we've worked on in the past four years, and I'm proud of our record. Being a commissioner you don't always make decisions people agree with, but none of the deci-
sions we've made were done haphazardly or carelessly , they were thought out, planned, even if the execution didn't go as you wanted it to. People see you trying, giving your best. Defender: What is your experience with preparing or authorizing budgets? Worley: In my experience as an Army Captain and company commander, I managed around $30 million in property and equipment. I commanded 150 soldiers in combat. That takes a lot of effort, a lot of irons in the fire, you have to learn to manage that chaos. I managed money when the budgets were large during the height of the Iraq War, and also when we were leaving Iraq and our budgets were downsized. That gave me a good perspective on managing when budgets were good and when they were low. It taught me to moderate. Don't over extend yourself when times are good. In Adams County we rely heavily on sales tax, and sales tax kind of rides the wave sometimes because
Paul Worley there are so many factors that influence how people shop and how much money they spend. If we have a good sales tax year and you budget out all the money and dip into the rainy day fund then the next year if sales aren't good and the economy takes a dive, then
all of a sudden you've got to make major cuts. It's very important to stay and live within your means so that you can handle the good time and the bad times. Defender: What is your assessment of the county’s overall financial position?
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Republican challenger vies for Commissioner's seat Ward promises to end wasteful spending BY PATRICIA BEECH PEOPLE'S DEFENDER Adams County voters will be asked to choose between four candidates bidding for seats on the Board of Commissioners in the Nov. 8 election. Among them is Republican Teresa Diane Ward who is challenging Democrat Paul Worley for his seat at the Commissioner's table. The People's Defender asked several questions of both candidates providing them an opportunity to speak directly to the voters. Below are Ward's thoughts on why she should be elected to serve on the Board of Commissioners. Why are you the best candidate for county commissioner and how will you make a difference in Adams County over the next four years if elected? Ward: My candidacy is based on career experience and knowledge serving as the Franklin Township Fiscal Officer for 24 years, Assistant Clerk of the Adams County Board of Commissioners for five years, and over seven
years as the Clerk of the Adams County Board of Commissioners. I have had countless trainings during my township and county career in the areas of Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, human resources, property and liability insurance risk, appropriations and budgetary, Ohio Sunshine Law, safety council, records retention, FAA grants and reporting, Ohio Public Employees Retirement, etc. I have experience in grant writing and reporting. I have a background in business and accounting through Southern State Community College. I received the Ohio Financial Accountability Certification offered through Auditor of State Jim Petro which was developed in cooperation with the Government Finance Officers Association. I have served as the Adams County Human Resources Director, the Adams County Veterans Commission interim fiscal officer, the Adams County EMS interim administrator and DEA Coordinator from April 30, 2016
through October 30, 2016 (without compensation), County Loss Control Coordinator, Drug-Free Workplace Coordinator, Safety Council Coordinator, BWC Retro Group Coordinator, County Risk Sharing Authority representative, and have held the prestigious position of Southwest Director of Ohio for the County Loss Coordinator Association in affiliation with the County Commissioners Association of Ohio since 2012. I have also served on the Adams County Trustee and Fiscal Officers Association board and have worked closely with the Ohio Township Association. I am committed to open government with fiscal integrity and accountability to ensure good stewardship of your local tax dollars. I have always been a proponent of the Ohio Revised Code and the open government processes through the Ohio Sunshine Law. I have always had a good working relationship with the Ohio Auditor of State examiners and I am not afraid to report illegal activities or the blatant disregard of the Ohio
Revised Code. I do not approve of allowing someone’s opinion to supplant the Ohio Revised Code. I have also been actively involved in our family business, Ward Construction, for over 37 years. I am knowledgeable of the laws and regulations pertaining to the building industry in both public and private sectors. This county needs a leader that is not afraid to address problems head on instead of ignoring them or sweeping them under the rug for months, even years in fear of offending a political proponent or another elected official. Adams County is unfortunately managed on a weekly basis with Special and Emergency Sessions rarely utilized to address issues in a timely manner. It’s time the board members actually put the county first as an elected official instead of establishing meetings around their personal schedules. Commissioners are elected to serve on an “on call” basis, not at their own convenience. Adams County constituents deserve public officials that put them first, work for the betterment of the county, and are servants of
Diane Ward the people instead of selfserving. I hope to bring a higher level of responsibility to the Board of Commissioners by addressing county issues in a timely manner, abiding by the the Ohio Revised Code, networking with my contacts through the County Commissioners Association of Ohio, eliminating wasteful spending,
courageously addressing the issue of misuse of funds, and restoring openness and transparency to the office. I will be a voice for all constituents, not just a select group. Defender:What is your assessment of the county’s overall financial position? Where do the biggest threats to the county’s financial stability lie?
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Military homecoming at NAES Father returns from Iraq, surprises his BY PATRICIA BEECH PEOPLE’S DEFENDER “They know I'm back in
America, but they don't know I'm in Ohio,” Lt. Colonel Billy Shaw says as he wiggles into a Green
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Devil mascot costume,“This should be so much fun.” He's talking about his daughters, Angelina and Natalie, who were waiting for an all-school assembly to begin in the North Adams Elementary gymnasium on Friday, Oct. 28. They hadn’t seen their Dad since he left for Iraq six months ago. They have no idea he is in the school. “We planned to have him dress up as the mascot and take him to his daughter's third grade classroom, but the idea snow-balled into an allschool assembly,” said NAES Principal Deirdre Mills. “We decided to hold a secret Spirit contest and, of course, Natalie's third grade class would win so we could get her onto the gym floor with the mascot.” Mills and her fellow teachers used a pretext to bring Angelina Shaw
from the high school to the elementary. She thought she was there to help with the assembly. “Just hold the mascot's arm,” Mills told the NAHS freshman, “He can't see where he's going in that costume.” It went off without a hitch. Moments before the 16-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force was unmasked, his oldest daughter led him to the center of the gym. The sisters, standing on either side of him, cheered along with the student body as the Green Devil pulled off his mask. Angelina did a double take and cried out in surprise the second before her dad encircled her and Natalie in his arms. They huddled there in the center of the gym laughing and crying and sharing a long-awaited hug while the assembly cheered on. “I think this is wonder-
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Lt. Colonel Billy Shaw surprises his daughters Angelina and Natalie during a special assembly at North Adams Elementary on Oct. 28. ful,” said ACOVSD Superintendent Richard Seas, “I certainly appreciate his service to our country, and for him to come back and participate in this activity, I
think it's about more than just surprising his children, he reminds all of us of the freedoms we enjoy because people like him are out there protecting them.”
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James Edwin Martin, age 68, of Seaman, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 25, Patricia Jordan 2016 at his home. He was Patricia Jordan ,age 70 band Gary Jordan and son born June 2, 1948, in Lancaster, the son of the late years of West Union, Gary Jordan Jr. passed away Tuesday, Oct. Graveside services were Robert B. and Marian L. (Joest) Martin, and was also 25, 2016 at her residence. held on Friday Oct. 28, Mrs. Jordan was born Jan. 2016 at noon at the Kirker the grandson of the late Stella Martin of Seaman. 10, 1946, the daughter of Cemetery with Tom Jim was a respiratory the late Eleanor Puls in Brown officiating, under therapist and had served in Cleveland, Ohio. Besides the direction of the many Cincinnati based hosher mother she was preThompson-Meeker pitals and was a member of ceded in death by her husFuneral Home. the United States Naval Reserve during the Vietnam Rebecca H. Blanton War era. He was a 1967 Rebecca H Blanton, 70 preceded in death by one graduate of Mariemont High years, of Peebles, passed daughter, Jeanie Jones, and School, had earned an away Sunday, October 30, three sisters, Judy Associate's Degree from 2016, at the Hospice of Stephenson, Janie Dunaway, Cincinnati Technical Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient and Wanda Lawill. College, was a certified Center, Seaman, Ohio. On behalf of Rebecca's scuba diver and was a memShe was born in Otway wishes, she is to be cremat- ber of the Cincinnati Zoo as on Oct. 30, 1946, the daugh- ed. well as the (Jacques) ter of the James Parker and Wallace-Thompson Cousteau Society. Edna Sizemore Parker. Funeral Home is in charge Jim is survived by his Besides her parents, she was of the arrangements. girlfriend, Andree Hughes, of Cincinnati; three sisters, Sherry Eggers and Kimberly Ellen L. Mathews Lacalamito, both of Ellen Lorene Mathews, age 89 of Hillsboro, formerly of Leesburg died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at the Crestwood Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Hillsboro. She was born March 9, 1927 in Cherry Fork, the daughter of the late James L. and Bertha Ellen White Mathews. Ms. Mathews had worked at the G.C. Murphy Store and Shaffer's Super Market in Hillsboro. She had been a member of the Hillsboro First Presbyterian Church since 1954 and was a 1945 graduate of Hillsboro High School. She is survived by one brother, Samuel Paul Mathews of Bainbridge, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four sisters, Grace Watters, Ruth Bowers, Elizabeth Barney, Ethel Mathews and seven brothers, Clarence, Wendell, Glenn, Silvester Sylvenus, Marion, Donald and Harold Mathews. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Turner and Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Turner and Son Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Highland County North Joint Fire and Ambulance, 200 South Street, P. O. Box 231, Leesburg, Ohio 45135.
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Joyce Patterson Joyce Slack Patterson, 85 years, of West Union, passed away Saturday Oct. 29, 2016 at the Adams County Manor in West Union. She was born in Fayette County on Sept. 19, 1931, the daughter of the late Hershel Graves and Mary Alexander Graves. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Norman Slack, her second husband, Richard Patterson, a brother, Ronald Graves, of Wilmington, and one grandchild. Joyce is survived by one
Marriage Licenses Oct. 21-28, 2016 Zachary Lee Grooms, 27, of Lynx to Ashley Marie Lucas, 22, of Lynx Harry L. Myers, 79, of West Union to Cathy Darlene Knox, 55, of West Union
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Donna L. Caldwell Hillsboro, Betsy (Jeff) Harvey of Springfield; two nephews, Jacob Harvey of Springfield, Zachary Harvey of Beavercreek; a niece, Jillian Harvey of Springfield, as well as a host of friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Troy Eggers. A memorial service and celebration of life was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2016 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Pastor Bill Haggard officiated. The Highland County Honor Guard presented military honors following the life celebration at the funeral home. Burial at the Mt. Leigh Cemetery in Seaman will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.
Donna L. Caldwell age 70 years of West Union, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Caldwell was born on May 25, 1946, the daughter of the late Louis and Louise (Smith) Ferlise in Long Beach California. After her father’s discharge from the U.S. Navy after World War II, her family settled in Middletown where she was raised with her brother David. After graduating from Middletown High School in 1964 she went on to earn her BA in English from Capital University in 1968. In the summer of 1969 she married John B. Caldwell and they settled into a small house in Middletown. Donna taught at Roosevelt Middle School while John attended law school. She would also earned her Master’s Degree from Miami University. After John’s graduation from law school, he found employment at a small practice in son, Steve and Rita Slack of West Union. The couple West Union; three daughters, moved there in January of Denise and Steve Johnson of 1974. Peebles, Connie and John Donna quickly became Kidder of Peebles, and very active within her new Penny Walcott of Florida; community in Adams one sister, Phyllis Glommen County. While working as of Colorado; as well as the office manager for seven grandchildren, 15 Young and Caldwell Law great-grandchildren, and five Office and raising her two great great-grandchildren. children, she was a memJoyce was employed as a ber and chairman of postal carrier for the United Shawnee District, Boy States Post Office, and Scouts of America; a attended the Peebles Church member of the West Union of Christ. Junior Women’s Club and Services were held at 11 member and President of a.m. on Tuesday Nov. 1, the Women’s Club; 2016 at the WallaceMember and President of Thompson Funeral Home in the 648 Mental Health Peebles, with burial follow- Board; Regional Leader of ing at the Locust Grove the Flood Assistance Cemetery in Peebles, with Program, Adams County; Dave Hopkins officiating. Trustee for Southern Ohio
Health Services Network and the Mental Health Board of Adams, Lawrence and Scioto County; A member, Elder, Deacon and part of the Bell Choir at the First Presbyterian Church in West Union; as well as many other clubs and committees. Donna was also an ardent supporter of many tax levies within the county that supported schools and healthcare. Donna was always willing to help others and always doing so with a smile, despite numerous health problems of her own. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and she will be missed by many. Donna is survived by her loving husband John B. Caldwell of West Union; daughter Katherine Jones and Michael of West Union; son Chad Caldwell of Amelia; brother David Ferlise and Libby of Chillicothe; two grandchildren, Austin and Allison Boone; sister in law Kaye Ferlise; and good friend Peggy Trimble.
MHS Soil Judging Team goes to state competition
Health Department holding Flu Vaccine Clinic on Nov. 10
The Adams County Health Department will have a late evening flu vaccine clinic on Thursday, Nov. 10 The office will remain open until 6 p.m. Flu vaccines will be available for children and adults, from six months of age and older. If you need to remain in your car, please have someone come into the front office to let a nurse know and she will bring the vaccine to the car. Please contact the Health Department office at Provided photo (937)544-5547 ext. 101 for Manchester High School congratulates Mr. Sparks any questions or concerns. and the Urban Soil Judging Team Members, from left, Brennen Boyd, Jonathan Sowards, and Jamison Wilkins. The team finished fourth at the district competition at Lynchburg Clay and advanced to the State Soil Judging Competition held on Oct. 8 in Baltimore, Ohio. This is the fifth consecutive year that a soil judging team from the MHS FFA Chapter has advanced to the State Competition. MANUFACTURED HOME DELINQUENT TAX LIST NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with section 4503.06 (H) & 5721.03 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Auditor of Adams County, Ohio, is required to cause a manufactured home delinquent tax list and duplicate in the aforesaid county after each August settlement. Within sixty days after delivery of the duplicate to the county treasurer such a list shall be published twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. And in accordance herewith, such publication will be made on November 09, 2016 and November 16, 2016 for manufactured homes on the delinquent manufactured home tax list and duplicate of Adams County, Ohio. Notice is hereby given that all manufactured home owners whose manufactured homes were delinquent after August 2016 settlement can have the same withdrawn from publication by making payment to the Treasurer of Adams County, or by entering into a written undertaking (5-pay installments) with the treasurer, as provided by law. Such payment or undertaking shall be made prior to seven days before publication. The County Treasurer’s Office is open from 8:00 am. to 4:00 pm. Monday thru Friday, except holidays. David Gifford, Adams County Auditor
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A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in West Union with Phil Fulton officiating, following cremation. A time of fellowship will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. the day of the service at the church. The Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home is serving the family. Memorials can be made to the Adams County Humane Society, The First Presbyterian Church, or the Alzheimer’s Association.
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West Union Senior Club dinner/meeting is Friday West Union People’s Defender BY TERESA CARR PUBLIC RELATIONS
The West Union Senior Club will have their carry-in dinner/meeting on Friday, Nov. 4 at noon which is one week early because of Veteran’s Day the following week. Any senior 55+ is welcome to attend, just please bring in a dish or a dessert to share and join in for some fun, good food and most importantly, fellowship. They hope to see you there. The Adams County Senior Citizens Office and the Veterans Office will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Take time to remember those who have given their time, put their lives on hold, or even
gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy here. Remember also those who are currently away from home and their loved ones as the holidays approach. Reach out to our local families who are missing someone serving in the Armed Forces and show them your support and friendship. Please note: The Adams County Veterans Commission Personnel will be available for voucher services on Friday, Nov. 4 and on Monday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. – noon. If you
have any questions, please call 544-5005. A Beltone Representative will be at the Senior Center on Friday, Nov. 18 beginning at 9 a.m. For more information or to set up an appointment, please contact Mary at 1-740-353-1021. Do you like to knit or crochet? A wonderful group of talented ladies come to the Senior Center on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. of each month and would love to share their knowledge and pattern ideas with others. Their next gettogether will be on Monday, Nov. 14 and they welcome anyone interested in knitting/crocheting, or those who would like to learn, to join them For more infor-
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mation, please contact Carol Crawford at (937) 544-6928. Every Thursday afternoon (about noon) we have a lively and fun group of players that get together at the Senior Center and really have a lot of fun playing Euchre. They welcome anyone who enjoys playing or who would like to learn Stop by to have some fun and fellowship. The Senior Services Renewal Levy with a .20 mill increase will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. Our agency uses the funds to help with operating expenses associated with providing senior citizens with homecare and transportation services. Without this levy, our agency would not be able to provide these much-needed
services that help seniors stay in their homes and get the medical care that they need. The .20 mill increase will go directly to ABCAP to support the Meals on Wheels program for Adams County. If you have any questions, please stop by our agency. State HEAP applications are now available at our agency for the 2016-2017 winter season. 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. Just A Thought: “You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” ~James Allen
Campaign will make Nov. 4 stop in Peebles SUBMITTED BY CALEB GROOMS
National leaders for the Donald J. Trump for President Campaign will make a stop in Peebles on Friday, Nov. 4 to discuss the future of America. National representatives and local leaders will appear in support of Mr. Trump to discuss key issues impacting Ohio and America. The 10:30 a.m. rally is open to the public and all Trump supporters and media are encouraged to attend. Headlining the event are leaders in the national Trump campaign and members of the agricultural advisory committee. Charles W. Herbster, National Chairman of the Agricultural and Rural Advisory Committee for the Donald J. Trump Campaign for President, Dr. Sam Clovis, Co-chair and National Chief Policy Advisor the campaign, and former Ohio Congressman Bob McEwen will address issues facing America’s agricultural, rural communities and small businesses. Trump commented, “The members of my agricultural advisory committee represent the best America can offer to help serve agricultural communities.” On Friday, doors will open at 10 a.m. with the program beginning at 10:30 a.m. The event will be held at J. McCoy Lumber Co. Ltd.’s Wood Depot located at 6 North Main Street in Peebles. Herbster is a fifth-generation farmer based in Nebraska. He is Owner of Herbster Angus Farms, and Owner and Chief Executive Officer of the Conklin Company, a company that specializes in agriculture and animal health products, among others. Conklin prides itself as a privately owned company that has 45 years of experience offering unlimited opportunities for those looking to build a brighter future for their family, business and country. Herbster said, “Donald Trump will be a champion for our rural communities,
agriculture and the United States as we work to make America great again. I am humbled to be leading the agricultural advisory committee for Donald Trump who is clearly the only candidate with the best interests of the agricultural community at the heart of his policies. After eight devastating years of the failed Obama administration policies, it’s time for a change that allows rural America to thrive again. I am proud to be supporting Mr. Trump and bringing a message of encouragement to Adams County where the real weight of this election is truly understood.” Clovis is an Iowa-based conservative serving as national Co-Chair for the Trump campaign. Clovis is a Morningside College economics professor, sharing his expansive expertise in economics, national security and international relations as a key member of Trump’s national operation. He describes Trump’s candidacy as historical and reinforces Trump’s unparalleled success and proven capability to get things done. McEwen is a former Ohio State Representative and six-term member of Congress. Known as Ohio’s Congressman-At-Large, Congressman McEwen was responsible for the federal funding that resulted in the construction of State Route 32 and four bridges across the Ohio River. McEwen currently serves as executive director of the Washington based Council for National Policy The event is hosted by local businessman and community leader, Jack McCoy. Pastor Phil Fulton of Union Hill Church will give the invocation. Kay Reynolds, Vice Chair of the Ohio Republican Party will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. “Having national Trump campaign leaders visit Adams County and the small and wonderful town of Peebles represents a breath of fresh air for all rural communities across this great country,” said event host Jack McCoy,
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m ilk for the same reason as Many times I have said the Saturday morning carmy youth was the 1950’s, toons. I just couldn’t miss 1960’s and maybe even any of this show or I would some of the 1970’s. I say it lose track of what was going again to remind any and all on. who grew up in this time to The show had so much try and recall a time when going on. Each day had a we were given a time just different theme and the for kids. It is pretty safe to Musketeers would perform say that we all experienced songs and dances and along and participated in this time with a continuing story there for we all were kids once. would be a cartoon. (I Saturday mornings from always wished for it to be approximately 7:30 a.m. until noon the three channels Donald Duck.) Most of all there was one Musketeer I on the televis ion aired carhad fallen deeply in love toons and only cartoons as with. Annette Funnicello this was children’s’ time. became my girl friend as she This made children rise and did for millions of shine and get a other boys but I comfortable spot knew she would in front of the telalways pick me first evision set. out of all of them. Probably you This I knew because brought along I wrote her a letter some cereal or and she sent me an toast and jelly and autographed photo of a glass of milk so herself and signed it you wouldn’t to me. Solid proof! have to leave the What other conclutelevision. From Rick Houser sion could be drawn Mighty Mouse, other then I had gotUnderdog, or The Good ten her attention? Huckleberry Old Days The other girls in the Hound to Tom and Jerry along with Looney cast were pretty but Annette was more t han pretty, she Tunes with the cast of Bugs was special. Bunny to Wiley Coyote and In October 1960 on a the Road Runner and all in Friday evening at 8 o’clock between. the first animated sitcom These are only a few made for prime time was because over the next aired. “The Flintstones” decades there possibly were a million cartoon shows and became an immediate success and different forms of they were all aimed at kids cartoons grew from there and made for kids. Yogi and began showing up in all Bear was a favorite to me places and times of the week along with Rocky and other than Saturday mornBullwinkle. Every kid had their favorites and it came as ing, but until lately Saturday continued to rule for the no surprise that our likes younger crowds. crossed paths since there When my daughter was were so many to choose little t he Smurfs hit the air from. and became huge in the ratTo me Saturday mornings ings. During that first season were pure nirva na. I got to our television set gave out the television before dayand Meghan and I went to light and it would have to New Richmond to AP have been an emergency to Appliance to buy a new set. remove me from in front of It was then and I must admit the screen. I think this a little embarrassing to learn worked two ways as it gave that the Smurfs were blue my parents Saturday mornand not green like they ings without my presence directly under their feet. I’m looked on our old set. I think my daughter felt I had been pretty sure they were as disappointed when the cartoons pulling a mean trick on her but I swear I didn’t know. were over as we were. Also When Brend an came on a Saturday when there was bad weather and little to along, believe it or not, he ran to the set to see none do outside, one coul d find other than the Looney Tunes Dad along with my brother and quickly learned to say “I Ben and maybe my sister taught I taw a Puddy cat!” Peg sitting on the couch deeply engrossed in my car- Later on there was a childrens’ show entitled “Pee toons and laughing along Wee's Playhouse”, a show with me. (We all know carthat was full of childish and toons are ageless and timeadult nonsense that made us less.) all laugh. Today when my Late on Saturday morngrand kids come over they ings a couple of half hour turn to a cartoon channel cowboy shows could be that plays cartoons 24/7. My seen. One was “Sky King”, a show about a crime fighter how the times have change d. who spent the show flying One thing that hasn’t in a plane with his niece changed is that the cartoon Penny. (A cowboy show is timeless and draws chilwith an airplane?”) The dren front and center to the other was “The Lone television. I don’t know Ranger.” Need I say more if you noticed but no about this awesome show matter if the cartoon was about the masked man and in black or white or his Indian sidekick. color or on Saturday The reason behind kids' morning or in the time on the TV was that evening in the form of a children were and still are pretend clubhouse or sitprime targets for marketing com or even a channel of toys and I loved to see the its own, I have always toys for sure, but in 1955 been there to watch. two major events occurred You see this form of that changed my life forever. First, in September of 1955 I entertainment is focused on the children but entered the first grade. This goal was more a major event notice that never does it say at what age a childto my parents than me as I hood begins or ends. think I felt going to school When it comes to the was just alright and someanimations ,be they Tom thing to do. The second and Jerry or The Jetsons event happened at 5 p.m. on October 3 of 1955. That was or George of the Jungle, I am still a child and when the first episode of the glad I am. Mickey Mouse Club aired. Rick Houser grew up So at 5 p.m. Monday on a farm near Moscow through Friday I’m sure you in Clermont County and can guess where I was. It was designed so I got off the loves to share stories about his youth and bus in time to prepare some other topics. He may be peanut butter and jelly sandreached at wiches and a large glass of
Letters to the Editor
West Union People’s Defender
A vote for the Health Department Levy To the Editor,
The Adams County Health Department received notification from the Ohio Department of Health regarding the mandatory accreditation process. This is an expensive process. ACHD would be unable to complete this requirement while continuing to pro-
vide current services. On November 8, please vote for the five- mill tax levy for accreditation and continue services provided through Environmental, Medical and Vital Statistics Departments. If the tax levy fails, our local office will be under the control of the Ohio Health Department. Through years past the
ACHD has evolved into a vital professional agency staffed by a caring, dedicated and professional staff. Hundreds of people rely on these services and the Appalachian Hope Van. The ACHD promotes preventive care and wellness in all areas of the spectrum, with the mission of adequate health care for all citizens of Adams
County. Please take the time to review the issues at hand, and the consequences of loss and vote yes to continue maintaining our health department.
many more years. The office is being mandated by the Ohio Department of Health to be accredited by the year 2020. This mandate will be costly and take much time and effort to achieve, but this office is going to be working towards this goal. If this office is not accredited by 2020, another county who is accredited may be given control over the Adams County Health Department and all of us who reside
here. We would have to be under their direction and they may not know what is best for this county. In order for the office to remain under local control I am asking for you to go to the poll on Tuesday, Nov. 8 and vote for the Adams County Health Department Tax Levy. This is a 0.5 mill levy over a five- year period. This levy will fund programs such as
Immunizations and flu vaccines, water and septic programs, food and campground inspections, birth and death verification, Emergency Preparedness and much more. It takes an Adams County voter to VOTE YES and help keep Adams County healthy. "Together We Care."
to keep the sales tax money, and you are growing job opportunities for companies that may want to open a restaurant here, a golf course that can now entertain companies in Adams County, and a winery that can now serve beer. I just watched a segment on the Today Show last week where they said that there are over 4800 breweries in America. Samuel Adams is a sixth generation family business. The question you need to ask yourself is- Do I drive to Maysville to shop and eat?? Do I
drive to Cincinnati to shop and eat? Do I drive to Mt. Orab to shop and eat? Do I drive to Hillsboro to shop and eat? Do I go to a Reds game? Do I go to a Bengals game? The answer is yes, we do all of these things and YES all of these places serve alcohol and YES you still have the right to choose whether you buy it. Don’t be so quick to judge that you forget to stop and look at the entire picture, my friends. How would you like to drive to Seaman to shop at Wal-Mart? Companies are also
looking for their missed opportunities. If West Union doesn’t enter into the 21st century real soon, then this is what will happen. You don’t have to agree with it, but you should support the local businesses that support our schools, our hospital, our sale of 4-H projects, and our churches. A YES vote on Alcohol Sales is a YES vote for the future growth opportunities of Adams County.
anything you can do, I can do better (Hillary), best defense is a strong offense, not for the faint of heart, I heard it through the grapevine (Wikileaks). It takes one to know one, innocent until proven guilty, proof is in the pudding, saved the best for last Mrs. Clinton, who wears the pants, do as I say, not as I do, create a program, provide a solution, the Russians are coming, the Russians are coming!
Liar, liar, pants on fire, the guilty accuse, sucker born every minute, garbage in, garbage out, you can give it, but you can't take it, practice what you preach, two wrongs do not equal one right (Bill and Hillary), if the shoe fits, wear it (Wikileaks), the truth hurts (Wikileaks), variety is the spice of life (Bill), we're in the money (Bill and Hillary), the cat is out of the bag (Wikileaks), stupid is as stupid does, gets away
with murder. So if "Sticks and Stones can break our bones, but names can never hurts us," maybe at least, we should "wise up" before we are "crying in our beer" or saying "I wish I had a nickle to buy a pickle." I'm voting for Donald J. Trump.
and follows up on nuisance complaints. Nursing staff are required to investigate all communicable disease reports. They also provide immunizations and staff the Appalachian Hope Van. The health department is responsible for providing registered nurses for the county schools. They have offered a free clinic staffed by a physician for the past 25+ years. They also issue birth and death certificates. All staff are trained in emergency public health preparedness. The Ohio Department is mandating that all local health departments meet the new accreditation standards. If they do
not meet the accreditation, we will be controlled by a health department in another county. It is expensive to even begin the proce ss and the health department only has a few years to complete it. And then it will have to be maintained. The Adams County Health Department has always relied on the township trustees and the villages for part of their budget. They have generously given them a total of $123,000 for many years. Passing this levy would return these dollars to the townships and villages. It is important that we keep the control of the health department
in our own county. We do not want a big health department from the city to tell us how to run our department. The staff has worked really hard to be “customer” friendly. I know our residents would not have the same treatment from somewhere else. As a retired employee of the Health Department, I am asking that you please vote “YES” for the Adams County Health Department on November 8.
Respectively, Deborah R. Carter Manchester, Ohio
Vote YES for the Health Department Levy
To The Editor,
My family and I have been long time residents of Adams County. I have been a past board member of the Adams County Health Department and know what the Health Department does to help this county. I have used their services through the years and I want to keep the Adams County Health Department here to serve all of the residents of the county for
Vote YES on alcohol sales Dear Editor,
I just read last week that Adams County is exploding in its tourism. I have also read the many letters to the editors in various newspapers regarding the sale of alcohol and why a NO Vote is needed. As a business woman, when you say NO, you are saying NO to many YES opportunities that you may never get back. When you say YES, you may not personally agree with the sale of alcohol, but you are allowing Adams County growth opportunities, you are allowing Adams County
Women supporting Trump To the Editor,
A gift from my childhood are the expressions we enjoyed growing up. There was no such thing as "Political Correctness". Some of the many expressions that apply for today's political candidates are as follows: Mr. Trump, charity begins at home, we are losing our shirts, a penny saved is a penny earned, one-man band, honesty is the best policy, I won't back down,
Robert G. Wright Seaman, Ohio
Sincerely, Lizabeth Lafferty West Union
Nancy Orth Manchester Woman for Trump
Supporting the Health Department Levy To the Editor,
On November 8 please vote for the Adams County Health Department levy. The .5 mill will only cost the average taxpayer $14.00 a year. The levy will be used to maintain the day to day services and the upcoming mandates from the Ohio Department of Health. Our county has a health department that is staffed by experienced public health professionals. The Sanitarians are responsible for inspecting and licensing all restaurants and grocery stores; inspecting and approving septic systems, inspects and licenses campgrounds
Respectfully submitted, Judy Bennington West Union, Ohio
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West Union Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Defender
Ward
From page 1 Ward: I am not pleased with the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall financial position as a whole. There are some departments that have sufficient funding to operate, while other funds struggle. County General has the biggest strain due to all of the mandated services that are required to be provided to the public, yet your Commissioners office has allowed flagrant spending by purchasing expensive prints and frames, bottled water service for the board of commissioners when there is a water cooler in the hall, a framed print listing of the past and present Board of Commissioner members that cannot be updated with pictures of new members and their names, expensive goldembossed folders for proclamations, and $25,000 payments over the last three years to the Adams County Travelers and Visitors Bureau that should have never been permitted. The EMS levy fund is another concern. The Board of Commissioners has paid out over $804,000 over the last two years of EMS levy funds to supplement the County General 9-1-1 Dispatch department instead of utilizing the funds to ensure proper coverage and operations of your Adams County EMS. The system is broken because your EMS levy is funding 81% of the $495,000 operational cost of the 9-1-1 Dispatch. This levy money is for EMS use only; it was not established to pay for 9-1-1 Dispatch for the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, village police departments, and all of the village and township fire departments. Just think of what additional supplies, personnel, and equipment that could have been purchased with $804,000. 9-1-1 Dispatch should be funded on a percentage of use by each and every entity (police, fire, and EMS) that utilizes its services. Defender: If the Health Department levy doesn't pass, what steps, if any, can the commissioner's office take to ensure that the county doesn't lose the vital services the department provides? Ward: If the levy that is currently on the General Election ballot fails, the county will not have sufficient funding for the mandated accreditation and yearly
fees and will lose control. The townships are required to provide funding to the Board of Health and made a good faith effort to assist by increasing their funding, but have been informed by legal counsel that they are not permitted by law to increase their mandated share. Without the levy funding, a neighboring county that achieves accreditation will take over our Board of Health. There is nothing that can be done unless the law is reversed to eliminate accreditation. Crime and non-funded mandates are the biggest threat to financial stability and their unwelcome presence is devouring our budgets. Defender: More individuals are now living in poverty in Adams County. What should the county be doing to confront growing poverty here? Ward: Adams County has many generous constituents that are currently providing assistance to the povertystricken residents. Local churches and other organizations have members that are working diligently to help those that are less fortunate by providing food, clothing, and other everyday necessities. No person in Adams County should go hungry or without clothing. The county should be working hand in hand with these organizations in an attempt to keep those in need aware of the resources provided by these organizations. If your neighbor is without food, you should feed them. If your neighbor is without clothing, you should clothe them. We are all part of the human race and we should show compassion to those in need. The county may not be able to provide assistance in the way of funding, but the county can provide individuals the information needed to help them make contact with those that are providing the much needed provisions. We have so many individuals that have a desire to serve those that are less fortunate, but do not know how to make contact with these organizations in order to donate. Establishing a resource listing of services offered and schedules of operation for each community could be distributed via the schools, churches, and postings would be one small way to have an impact on many people. Defender: What are your
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goals for cultivating a strong cultural identity for Adams County in the next four years? What role should the arts play in Adams Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural identity, and how should the county be supporting the arts community? Ward: Adams County is in the Appalachia Region which is rich in history and talent. There are vacant buildings that could be attained to showcase local talent, historical events, and artisans. Currently, the Adams County Government Center showcases just a small portion of the artwork that is available in Adams County. Why should residents have to wait for the yearly events and fairs in order to purchase handmade items from our locals? Quilting is just one of the very popular crafts, but we do not have a venue in which to display the finished products. Defender: If elected how would you cultivate and strengthen tourism in Adams County? Ward: Grant research needs to be implemented to assist in helping the economic development in this area which would not only assist our local constituents in the way of jobs, but could also be implemented as future tourism attractions. Implementation of a good marketing plan would bring jobs and tourists to the county. Tours could be organized showcasing several points of interest like the Islands at Manchester, Serpent Mound, Buzzards Roost, and the beautiful Edge of Appalachia Preserve Nature Center. There is something for everyone in Adams County. The only things that keep the county from truly benefiting in this area are the lack of accommodations to meet the need and small business owners to take advantage of the opportunities. Defender:What incentives would you offer businesses to come to Adams County? Ward: I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel that one generic overall incentive should be offered to prospective businesses looking to locate in Adams County. Each individual businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; operational requirements should be assessed in order to accommodate an incentive that would not only benefit the business, but also the county. The incentive should also be rated per the number of jobs each business will bring to the county. My con-
Winchester Happenings
BY JOYCE PORTER AND FLORENCE BRYSON
The Halloween Carnival was a great success, primarily for the kids and most of the adults. There was an excellent turnout probably due to the beautiful weather. Thanks to all the people who took time to bake items for the auction. We had several politicians present to help with the bidding. Paul Worley, Richard Dryden, and Diane Ward made for an interesting bidding. We also want to thank Rich Shofstall, Winchester Police Department Officer, who stepped up to help with the bidding when our auctioneer didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t arrive. Rich did a great job along with the many other volunteers. I will include more details about the festival in the next few weeks. The United Methodist Women will be serving lunch on Election Day so everyone needs to get out and vote and stop by for lunch. I know people are discouraged about the election this year but you still need to vote then treat yourself to lunch, camaraderie, and political
debates with friends. Dwane Davis, age 65 of Hillsboro, died Monday, Oct. 24. He was born April 9, 1951 in Winchester, the son of the late Delmar and Dean Jones Davis. He is survived by two children, Amy Davis and Brian (Nicole) Davis, three grandchildren; three sisters, Ladonna (Woody) Wood, Libby (Ross) Madden of Winchester, Bonita (Tom) Pierce of Peebles and one brother, Bruce (Carolee) Davis of Winchester. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 8069 Washington Village Dr. Dayton, OH 45458. Prayers and condolences to the family. Congratulations to Kathy Willman on her retirement. Winchesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Past (Florence Bryson): Edgar "Ed" Wheatley was born in 1874. He married
Malinda L inville and they had a son Allen born 1903. Malinda died in 1905 in child birth, along with. In 1908 Ed married Sally Wells and they had three daughters. Eland who married Ned Swearingen, Edie who married Eddie Weeks and Wallace Marshall, and Sybil who married Lloyd Kinder. They all lived in Brown County and are buried at Russellville. Ed, Sally and Sybil were in Winchester in the 1930 census. Sally died in 1935 an d was buried at Sardis. Ed was in the 1940 census in Winchester but moved to Brown County where he died in 1965. He was also buried at Sardis. Ed's son Allen "Nubbin"Â also lived in Winchester but later moved to Brown County. He married Jane Moreland and they had a son Christopher. Chris died in 1956 in Texas. Jane died in 1964 and Allen in 1980. He and Jane are buried at Russellville. Information is due by Sunday evening and can be sent by calling937-6959977 (leave a message) or by email @ japorter45697@gmail.com.
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cern is also retention of businesses by offering a reasonable incentive to persuade the business from relocating and taking jobs with them. Any and all efforts should be made in an attempt to negotiate with the business in order to keep them in the county. Defender: If new resources were available, what one area of county services do you believe most needs additional resources? Ward: If new resources become available, our needs exceed more than one area providing county services. The Board of Health, Veterans Commission, and crime related departments. I cannot single out one department over another. Defender: Should any part of the county budget be shielded from cuts? And if so, which areas? Ward: Not all departments are funded with the same source of funding. If the county general budget cuts should become necessary, all departments funded with county general dollars should have to make a reasonable reduction in order to keep providing mandated services. If Children's Services funding is affected, only Children's Services would have to make the necessary reduction. Same with the Engineer, Adams County Developmental Disabilities, Job andFamily Services, and any other department that has revenue sources specifically designated for the purpose of the aforesaid departments. Defender:What is your experience with preparing or authorizing budgets? Ward: My experience with preparation and approval of governmental budgets encompasses 24 years. My family business and personal budget is over 37 years. Good budgetary management ensures fiscal integrity and soundness. One cannot be lax in monitoring your revenues and expenditures on a continuous basis; common sense, responsibility, and attention to budgetary details play a major part in successful management. Defender: What are your goals for cultivating a strong cultural identity for Adams County in the next four
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years? What role should the arts play in Adams Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural identity, and how should the county be supporting the arts community? Ward: Adams County is in the Appalachia Region which is rich in history and talent. There are vacant buildings that could be attained to showcase local talent, historical events, and artisans. Currently, the Adams County Government Center showcases just a small portion of the artwork that is available in Adams County. Why should residents have to wait for the yearly events and fairs in order to purchase handmade items from our locals? Quilting is just one of the very popular crafts, but we do not have a venue in which to display the finished products. Defender: If elected how would you cultivate and strengthen tourism in Adams County? Ward: Grant research needs to be implemented to assist in helping the economic development in this area which would not only assist our local constituents in the way of jobs, but could also be implemented as future tourism attractions. Implementation of a good marketing plan would bring jobs and tourists to the county. Tours could be organized showcasing several points of interest like the Islands at Manchester, Serpent Mound, Buzzards Roost, and the beautiful Edge of Appalachia Preserve Nature Center. There is something for everyone in Adams County. The only things that keep the county from truly benefiting in this area are the lack of accommodations to meet the need and small business owners to take advantage of the opportunities. Defender:What incentives would you offer businesses to come to Adams County? Ward: I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel that one generic overall incentive should be offered to prospective businesses looking to locate in Adams County. Each individual businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; operational requirements should be assessed in order to accommodate an incentive that would not only benefit the business, but also the
county. The incentive should also be rated per the number of jobs each business will bring to the county. My concern is also retention of businesses by offering a reasonable incentive to persuade the business from relocating and taking jobs with them. Any and all efforts should be made in an attempt to negotiate with the business in order to keep them in the county. Defender: If new resources were available, what one area of county services do you believe most needs additional resources? Ward: If new resources become available, our needs exceed more than one area providing county services. The Board of Health, Veterans Commission, and crime related departments. I cannot single out one department over another. Defender: Should any part of the county budget be shielded from cuts? And if so, which areas? Ward: Not all departments are funded with the same source of funding. If the county general budget cuts should become necessary, all departments funded with county general dollars should have to make a reasonable reduction in order to keep providing mandated services. If Children's Services funding is affected, only Children's Services would have to make the necessary reduction. Same with the Engineer, Adams County Developmental Disabilities, Job andFamily Services, and any other department that has revenue sources specifically designated for the purpose of the aforesaid departments. Defender:What is your experience with preparing or authorizing budgets? Ward: My experience with preparation and approval of governmental budgets encompasses 24 years. My family business and personal budget is over 37 years. Good budgetary management ensures fiscal integrity and soundness. One cannot be lax in monitoring your revenues and expenditures on a continuous basis; common sense, responsibility, and attention to budgetary details play a major part in successful management.
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Worley
From page 1 Where do the biggest threats to the county’s financial stability lie? Worley: I would say the county's financial position is stable. We've seen growth since the recession of 2008. The cuts that the board of commissioners had to make at that time have come back to the county. The challenges we face going forward are the two power plants on the river which make up a large part of our real estate tax base. If they were to leave we would have a big hole in our finances, but right now they're stable and plan to be here for the next 20 years or so. Our Medicaid sales tax could possibly be cut, and right now our commissioner's association and legislatures in Columbus are trying to work on a way to make us whole by finding other money to replace it. When you have a $9 million dollar county budget a $600,000 cut is very significant. That's why we stay in touch with the folks in Columbus and lobby for our cause here in Adams County. We've passed balanced budgets over the past four years and maintained nearly a milliondollar surplus each of those years. So we've done our part by staying within our means, and giving people what they need to do their jobs, but not over promising and eating into that rainy day fund if these cuts should go into effect in June of next year. We'll be fine until half way through the year and then the cuts go into effect, then in 2018 the cuts will be permanent. We know the folks in Columbus are addressing that issue and we're staying on top of it. Defender: More individuals are now living in poverty in Adams County. What should the county be doing to confront growing poverty here? Worley: It's not just in Adams County, it's everywhere, people are getting by, but they're not getting ahead. The economy isn't working for everybody. I think one of our main jobs, besides maintaining a balanced budget and being fiscally conservative, is to provide and set the conditions for new jobs in the county. We can make it easier for businesses to expand. We've partnered with our area workforce through the Business Resource Network where we work with small businesses to help them make their business a little bit better. I think it's also important that we work with our charitable organizations and churches. It may not be the government reaching out, but it's working with, and encouraging, and supporting these local initiatives to help people in need. I think our job as commissioners is to create opportunities for jobs and provide more educational opportunities. We've been lobbying hard to get a Southern State Community College campus in the coun-
ty because we have so many people who can work, but they don't have the training they need. We need to provide people with the tools and education they need to get a good-paying job so they can provide for their families. There are kids in this county that don't get fed at night and don't know where their next meal is coming from. I think about it everyday, and that's what I'm always striving for – to provide those opportunities. People move away from here to find good-paying jobs, but we have to work to provide some of those options right here in Adams County. That starts with education and by helping existing businesses continue to grow. Those are the things we have to focus on, and I think over time improve the quality of life and raise the median income and get people out of the cycle of poverty. Defender: What are your goals for cultivating a strong cultural identity for Adams County in the next four years? What role should the arts play in Adams County’s cultural identity, and how should the county be supporting the arts community? Worley: Adams County has its culture. We are who we are. We don't have to change who we are, I think people live here because they like Adams County's close-natured family atmosphere. If you get sick or someone in your family passes away you'll see an outpouring of people bringing you food or sending you cards or letters – you don't get that in other places. I like that about our culture. I do think there is an opportunity to provide more cultural art activities for our children. Our Arts Council does a wonderful job with their summer camp teaching young people to paint, sculpt, and act. You never know what talents these young folks have, and we're giving them the opportunity to open their eyes to something different. Last year we met with the Arts Council and helped them secure grounds to build a theater in the CIC Park in West Union. They're now in the process of fundraising. Over the past few years the Arts Council's theater productions have grown to the point that it's difficult to get a ticket to one of their shows, so there's a demand out there for the arts. We need to do all we can to support them through the process of applying for state level grants because their work is a positive thing that enriches Adams County. Defender: If the Health Department levy doesn't pass, what steps, if any, can the commissioner's office take to ensure that the county doesn't lose the vital services the department provides. Worley: We hope the Health levy passes. It's a good thing to maintain local control of our health district. We have the option of giving some funding to the health department, but there are other options such as part-
Community Announcements
Ag Society has Director Opening for Central at Large The Adams County Agricultural Society has a Director opening for Central 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 Nov. 2.
NAHS holding Variety Show on Nov. 4 North Adams High School will proudly present its 2016 Variety Show at the high school on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. Come join an enjoyable evening of comedy and music. Humane Society hosting Rummage For Rover Nov. 4-5
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nering with other counties like Brown and Scioto who truly understand what it's like to live in a rural area. Our big concern is that control of the Health Department could pass to Hamilton or Franklin County, then we'd have city inspectors who don't understand life out here in Adams County. There are challenges when the population is small and the area is large, so we definitely want to keep local control of our Health Department because we want to have folks dealing with the public who understand the people and their challenges. Also, if the levy passes money will be returning to the villages and townships, and that's going to make a huge difference for them whether it's used to pave roads or build parks for kids, it will give them more money to do things like that. Our village and township governments were hit hard by state budget cuts several years ago. It affected every part of their operational budget from putting police on the streets to paying for fire equipment to paving roads - the things that truly matter to folks. Passing this levy will put money back into the villages and townships. Defender: If elected how would you cultivate and strengthen tourism is Adams County? Worley: As we've seen in the past few years tourism in Adams County continues to grow and exceed even the state's growth rate. That's due, in large part, to Tom Cross, the Director of the Travel and Visitors Bureau (TVB). For the last three years the commissioners have given a grant to the TVB and we've given them $25,000 (from the county general fund) over the past few years for increased advertising, directional signage to help visitors find places, and most recently we've been working on canoe access sites on Brush Creek. Tom has worked very hard to secure grants from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to take advantage of the increased growth in paddle sports – canoeing and kayaking on Brush Creek. A lot of the funds have been focused on advertising on Cincinnati and Columbus area TV. Those ads are paying huge dividends by bringing people into the county. Each year we continue to exceed our bed-tax revenue because more people are staying in our hotels and Bed & Breakfast facilities. There is a demand for more overnight facilities and we've seen a growth among people building cabins to rent in the woods. That's how we market ourselves – Adams County is the place to unplug and get away. There are things we still need like a large sit-down restaurant so we can accommodate tour buses. We've got the Red Barn which does a great job hosting concerts and bringing in headline entertainers. We need to continue to sup-
The Humane Society of Adams County, located at 11481 State Rte. 41 in West Union, is hosting a Rummage For Rover rummage and bake sale event on Nov. 4-5 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. For more information, call (937) 544-8585.
Holy Trinity holding indoor yard sale On Friday, Nov. 4 from noon- 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., an indoor yard sale will be
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & BEAN DINNER Saturday, November 5th 9 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Peebles Church of God Steam Furnace Road Handmade Crafts & Candies
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port the businesses who are doing these things, and I assure you we are working to bring in more lodging facilities to expand our tourism. Serpent Mound continues to be a large draw. Over 30,000 people a year come to Adams County to see Serpent Mound. I've been very pro-active about getting the park on the World Heritage Designation List which will bring in more tourism from all around the world. We have to do a little more to set those conditions like getting more hotels. We need to continue building more nature and hiking trails and more canoe access sites – we'd like to see access sites from Serpent Mound all the way down to the Ohio River. Local government sets the conditions for people to be successful in business. We can't mandate what people do, but we can level the playing field and make it a little easier for people to open a business. Tourism is offering opportunities for local citizens, and we're encouraging that. Building on what we already have. Defender: Should any part of the county budget be shielded from cuts? And if so, which area? Worley: There are things in our budget that are mandated such as the Sheriff's department, the jail, the clerks and all those elected offices. By the time you get through paying for those things there is very little in our county budget left to appropriate to other areas. We've done it with tourism. Each year we take a look at the county's wants and needs, it's a year by year thing, there's only so much money, We look at where can we put it to get the best return on our investment. Such as the work release facility at the airport. We spend between $200$250,000 a year to house inmates out of the county and to pay their medical bills. That cost has got to go down. Building a work release facility may not be the solution, but it at least keeps the money in Adams County and puts people to work and helps to rehabilitate these folks who have broken the law. It gives them the opportunity to go out and work a job and be a productive member of society rather than just sit in jail and be a drain on tax payer funds. Defender: What do you see as the most pressing needs for infrastructure or capital projects in the county? Worley: Broadband Internet infrastructure is critical to Adams County's future because so many businesses today are online. There are some portions of the county that have good coverage, but there are others who do not, or have no coverage. I think there's a real opportunity for people because more and more small businesses can be run from your home if you have the internet. We need to do more to reach out to those internet providers.
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It's a challenge in Adams County because of our terrain and our population is spread out. Natural gas is another critical infrastructure need to expand. Our test plant at GE could expand and do more if they had natural gas. We could see more growth along the river and the 32 corridor if we had natural gas. We've worked over the past four years with GE, Hanson Aggregates, Duke Energy, and Columbia Natural Gas, but right now the cost is just to high to invest in a pipeline. We're talking $4050 million to get a pipeline down the 32 corridor. It's not impossible, and we're continuing to work on that. If we're prepared, if we have a plan in place when that opportunity happens we'll be able to take advantage of that.We also have a huge need for transportation in our county. Whether it's for transporting veterans or shut-ins who don't have transportation. Our county is one of largest size-wise in the state but has a small population. We deal with this everyday. It is a huge challenge. I think government is not always the answer, it's through the private sector. Independent operators I think are the solution. Defender: What incentives would you offer businesses to come to Adams County? Worley: Enticing businesses into the area with tax incentives doesn't always work out for the better because after the tax abatement ends, the businesses pick up and move on to the next place. You want to make sure a company is coming here for the right reasons. It's a case by case basis. People locate here because we have a workforce who can do the job, we have the resources, transportation and access they need. We have our Community Improvement Corporation which gives us options such as selling land in the CIC Park to businesses at less than market rate to encourage them to build there. We've also partnered with Clermont County for a Port Authority. You put all these tools together then when a business comes in we have a great community development office run by Holly Johnson, she sits down with these folks and they look at all these options we offer. I think we have to be wary of folks coming here to get the tax break. They come in, they use up all your incentives, but you never see the real benefit. Obviously every option is on the table. Creating jobs was a number one goal when I ran for office four years ago and it will always be that way. Defender: What are your thoughts on the environment and land use policy? Worley: I think there's a balance. We see most of our EPA issues with the power plants on the river. You have to take care of the environment because it's the only one we have, but at the same time companies need to be allowed to do the things they
hosting Election Day Lunch/Dinner The West Union United Methodist Church Women Interfaith House holding will host their 35th Annual free coat and blanket day Election Day Lunch/Dinner on Nov. 5 on Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 6 The Interfaith House will p.m. Menu includes homebe holding a free coat and blanket day for its clients on made chili and vegetable soup, homemade ham salad Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 or pimento cheese sandwicha.m.- 1 p.m. There is a one blanket limit per household. es or peanut butter sandwiches, drinks and homemade Peebles Lions Club hosting desserts. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children. Join Chili Cook-Off on Nov. 5 us in the Fellowship Hall at The Peebles Lions Club will be hosting a Chili Cook- 203 E. Mulberry Street in Off, Holiday Craft Show, and West Union. Thanksgiving Food Drive on P.E.R.I. Local #72 meets Nov. 5 with all proceeds Nov. 8 going towards food baskets Adams County P.E.R.I. for the elderly and struggling families. For more informa- Local #72 will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. in tion, call (937) 587-3749. the Adams County Job and Family Services Conference Democrat Club Room, located at 482 Rice Thanksgiving meeting is Drive in West Union. Steve Nov. 5 Toth, member of the OPERS The Adams County Board as the retiree represenDemocrat Club will hold tative, will be the guest their Thanksgiving meeting on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. speaker. at Venture Productions. WUHS holding Veterans Hosted by Green. Day ceremony Nov. 10 West Union High School MLSD Board meets Nov. 7 will host its annual Veterans The Manchester Local Day ceremony on Thursday, School District Board of Education will meet in regu- Nov. 10. The school would lar session on Monday, Nov. like to extend an invitation to 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Manchester any veteran in the area that would like to attend. The High School. ceremony will include selected readings from the students, performances from the WU Methodist Church held at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall in West Union.
do to create jobs and provide people with a good living wage. To date DP&L has complied with all the EPA regulations that have been mandated, they've updated and worked with the EPA. We've been supportive of our local businesses on these issues, but we've also been supportive of the environment. I think when you have that healthy balance, that's what's best for everyone. Defender: What method or criteria would you use to determine how you would vote on an issue? Worley: A good thing about this job compared to being an Army officer is that you have more time to think about the decisions you're making. The method I like to use is called “Saturate, Incubate, and Illuminate”. First, I get myself acquainted with the facts then I take it home and sleep on it. I think one of my strengths is I'm not afraid to admit when I don't know something so I go talk to people who have been there and done that – previous commissioners or business owners - it's important to seek their advice and get their point of view. Most things have been done before and most people have been through it and that's part of the incubation process. Then you illuminate, think about all the options and different courses of action you can take. That's the challenge with this job. Initially your decision may seem good, but there's always these second and third effects that only come about after you've made the decision. You have to plan out and try to see the possible future effects a decision will have. Fortunately, we don't have to make snap decisions, we have time to explore our options. When you sit on a board of three people, you get three different views on how things should be done. That's when you have to be a team player. It can't be my way or the highway, you have to have the right demeanor for the job. People come in upset and angry and we have to listen to their issues. That's where having different life experiences comes into play. We consider issues that effect peoples lives, and I don't take that lightly. You have empathy for people and understand what they're going through if you're going to address their needs. Defender: If new resources were available, what one area of county services would you feel most needs additional resources? Worley: Infrastructure. When businesses are looking to locate they have a check list they go down and if you don't have electric, water, sewage, natural gas, and sometimes rail access you're automatically off the list. In order for us to compete with the surrounding areas we need to make sure that the infrastructure is here so that when those opportunities become available we make ourselves an attractive place to locate.
school band and chorus, and a catered meal. Please RSVP to Mrs. Megan McCarty at WUHS as soon as possible at (937) 5445553.
Adams County Board of DD meets Nov. 10 The regular meeting of the Adams County Board of Developmental Disabilities is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at Venture Productions, Inc.
Sycamore Chapter DAR meeting is Nov. 12 The Sycamore Chapter DAR will meet on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Heritage Center in West Union. The program is “Tree Planting and American History”, presented by Steve Boehme from GoodSeed Farm. Anyone interested is welcome.
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Trio of local runners headed to state cross-country meet
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Though it is hard to believe, fall sports for our county high schools have wound down to one final event and it is now quickly coming upon the time that I change gears and starting thinking about getting inside to the hardwood for a few months. The fall season has been a remarkable one on all levels, record breaking and enjoyable to cover, but as usual I didn't get to near as many Mark places as Carpenter I would Sports Editor have liked to, but I went to as many as I could. The highlights of the high school fall season without a doubt is the representation of Adams County in the state tournaments, with two boys golf teams playing at state and on this coming Saturday, three local runners competing in the state cross-country meet. Not bad for a small county. Two members of the “running” Seas family will be looking for state titles, one of them sophomore Jenny, who was the Division III District champion and also her older brother Matt, as they both continue a wonderful Seas family tradition. The third runner is old “Joe Bill” from Manchester as Ethan Pennywitt has overcome numerous health obstacles to have a record-breaking fall season. ( http://www.peoplesdefender.com/2016/09/20/overcoming-obstacles-pennywitt-etches-his-name-in-mhs-recordbooks/) The Defender wishes all three the best of luck on Saturday. Although I have admitted to not being one of the world's greatest soccer experts, sometimes you get hooked on watching a team play and win. Like the Peebles boys in 2012 who made a run to the regionals, this year's North Adams Lady Devils made a run to the district finals and captured my attention, one because they were just a really good group of girls, plus their coach is one of the nicest guys I have ever dealt with, who also is very good about keeping me informed on all his game results, which is a giant plus in my book. There is certainly a contrast in soccer coaching styles in the county, going from the laid-back Coach D'Avignon to the quite intense Ike Wooten and Kevin Hunter. Speaking of Coach Hunter, he did great things with both soccer teams at West Union and has a foundation for the future building there. Although the season ended on down note in the district finals where might I add that the Wheelersburg coach showed a lack of tact and sportsmanship after the game, next year's soccer season should be a big one for all the county programs. Though I have a new camera and haven't quite figured out the adjustments for indoor pictures at volleyball games, the 2016 volleyball season was also an entertaining one, though I know some teams in the county didn't fare as well as they hoped. (By they way, volleyball is so hard to photograph, moves so darn fast!) Again, the North Adams Lady
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Pennywitt will be first MHS runner in school history to compete at highest level BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE'S DEFENDER
Photo by Michelle Bilyeu
Manchester junior Ethan Pennywitt, right, cheered on by father Lonnie Bilyeu, will become the first Greyhound in the school’s history to compete in the state cross-country meet this Saturday at National Trail Raceway.
A record breaking season continued for a junior from Manchester while a local family's running dynasty continued at last weekend's regional crosscountry meet, held at Pickerington North High School. With trips to the state meet on the line, a trio of Adams Countians earned the right to advance and for one of them, it will be a historical moment for his school. Continuing what has been beyond a memorable fall, Manchester junior Ethan Pennywitt will on Saturday become the firstever runner wearing a Greyhound uniform to step to the start line of the OHSAA state cross-country meet. Already with a number of school records safely tucked away, Pennywitt achieved another of his goals for the season with his performance at the Oct. 29 regional
meet. In a field of 135 runners in the Division III boys race, the top five teams and all other individuals in the top 20 earn the right to run at state and by virtue of placing 12th overall, Pennywitt earned his right to move on. He finished the race in a time of 17:04.48, which is not as good as the school record that he set twice earlier this fall, but still good enough to reach the state goal. Besides looking to find himself on the winner's stand at the end of the race, Pennywitt has set a goal of breaking his school record again, this time on the biggest stage. Manchester head coach Vic Bowman is retiring at the end of the season, and what better way to head off into the sunset than by taking the first runner in school history to the state meet. “You could not have picked a more deserving or harder working runner
to be the first Manchester runner to reach the state meet,” said Bowman. “Ethan has been running with me since he was little and always told me that he was going to set the school record and was going to take me to the state meet. Despite the setbacks he faced in his first two years of high school, he stayed focused on his goals and trained hard this summer to give himself a shot at reaching his goal this year. I was dubious that he would be able to make it this year as a junior, but he never wavered in his determination and insistence that he would do it this year.” “Ethan achieving his goal also enable me to reach one of my goals of making it to the state meet in cross-country for the first time in my 25 years at Manchester. The only goal left for him is to try and lower his school
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Lady Devils volleyball ousted in district semi-finals North Adams finishes at 20-4 BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE'S DEFENDER
It wasn't supposed to end that quickly, but end quickly it did. “It” being the 2016 season for the North Adams Lady Devils varsity volleyball squad. After defeating Eastern Brown to capture a Division III sectional title, the Lady Devils traveled to Waverly High School on Oct. 25 to face off with the Southeastern Lady Panthers, a team that North Adams had beaten in five sets in their season opener way back in August. There was to be no fiveset excitement on this night as Southeastern caught the Lady Devils on a rare bad night, a really bad night, and the Lady Panthers took full advantage, taking the match in three sets, 25-14, 25, 15, and 25-12, the most convincing defeat that the Lady Devils had suffered in quite a long while. Both teams possesses a wealth of talent and a wealth of size, so a battle all night at the net was expected, but the net was controlled all night by Southeastern's Ella Skeens, who continually thwarted the North Adams attempts at volleys and kills, while tossing in numerous emphatic kills of her own.
There weren't many times in the match where the score could be deemed close, but early in the first set, the teams traded points and worked to a 5-5 tie, but that didn't last long. Southeastern's Danica Moore stepped up to the service line and when she was finished, the Lady Panthers had a commanding 15-5 advantage. That string of serves seemed to take a lot of wind out of the North Adams sails and the Lady Devils never recovered. A pair of kills by Skeens put Southeastern up 20-10 and two service points from Jessica Boite pushed the lead to 13. A block by Avery Harper temporarily kept North Adams alive but two of the set's final three points went the way of the Lady Panthers as they took the set 25-14. After the first set defeat, the Lady Devils regrouped and played a much better second set. An early kill by senior Madison Jenkins kept it close, but the kills from Skeens kept coming and in the blink of an eye, Southeastern was in front 15-8, forcing North Adams head coach Katie Ragan to burn a timeout. The short break worked as the Lady Devils came back with their best few minutes of the match, getting four consecutive service points from Brooklyn Stout to pull within 15-13
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North Adams’ Abby Campton (11) and Madison Jenkins (12) go over the net to try and block this return from Southeastern’s Ella Skeens during the Oct. 25 Division III district semi-final match in Waverly. and stayed just two points back later when Jenkins got the rare service point and back row kill together. That brought the North Adams girls within 17-15, but the roof soon caved in when Skeens stepped to the service line and served out the set, including three consecutive aces, as the Lady Panthers grabbed set number two 25-15. With their work now cut out for them and being in the unfamiliar spot of
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With the size of both teams, there was a lot of action at the net during last week’s district semi-final volleyball match in Waverly. Here, North Adams’ Avery Harper attempts to find an open spot over the outstretched arms of a pair of See Fall / 8 Southeastern blockers.
being down by two sets, the Lady Devils couldn't have had a worse start to the third set as Southeastern rode the strong serves of Skylar Hice to a quick 8-2 lead
The Lady Panthers never took their foot off the gas and led the entire third set, extending the advantage to 18-7 on four
The annual Green and and things were looking White Night kick off bleak for theto Adams the 2016-17 basketball County squad. seasons will come to West Union High School on Nov. 9. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with a chili supper sponsored by the WUHS Baseball team and at 6:30 p.m., the Green and White Night action begins where all the Dragon basketball
squads the from upcoming service for points season be introduced Morganwill Wilson. The along with many Lady Devils got aother nice surkill prises. Immediately following the festivities, the school will hold its winter sports OHSAA meeting, beginning at approximately 7:30 p.m. All parents of athletes are required to attend one of these meetings per school year.
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Green-White Night, OHSAA Meeting at WUHS on Nov. 9
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from Harper and a later service ace from Abby Campton but it was not to be enough, as fittingly a kill by Skeens ended the match and ended the North Adams season with the 25-12 win by the Lady Panthers. In the disappointing defeat, the Lady Devils were led by 10 kills and 6 blocks from Jenkins, 19 assists and 12 digs from Sydney Kendall, and 5 kills from Harper. The loss also marked the final match in the outstanding careers of a pair of North Adams seniors, Madison Jenkins and Maddie Toole. “Madison and Maddie will be missed and hard to replace,” said Coach Ragan. “Madison finished her career with 824 kills, 169 aces, and 171 blocks.
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record Saturday at National Trail.” Pennywitt is not the only male runner from Adams County who will line up for the Division III boys race on Saturday as the Seas family's running successes will continue when junior Matt Seas makes his appearance in the state meet. Seas placed fifth in the regionals at Pickerington, finishing the race with a time of 16:33.42, earning the right to advance for the second consecutive season.
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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: Jordyn Kell
North Adams’ Brooklyn Stout goes up for a kill attempt in the Lady Devils’ district semi-final loss to SCHOOL: North Adams High School Southeastern on Oct. 25. Maddie finished with 1,315 digs and 111 aces. They have both been great players for our program but more importantly they are wonderful people that I have been privileged to coach for four years. They both have great futures ahead of them.”
Matt will not be the only representative of the Seas family to appear at the start line on Saturday as younger sister and sophomore Jenny Seas also earned here second consecutive trip to state by finishing a very strong second in the Division III girls regional race with a time of 18:55.42. Last year, Jenny placed 10th in the state cross-country meet and will be one of the heavy favorites to find her way to the medals podium at race's end. The Southern Hills Athletic Conference also has a regional cross-country champion team as the
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“As a whole, our season was very good,” Ragan continued. “We won our fourth consecutive gold ball and our third consecutive sectional championship, along with beating some teams that we had never beaten before.”
Fairfield Lions placed first in Division III, while Blake Rigdon of Eastern Brown qualified as an individual by finishing third at regionals. The state cross-country meets will be held this Saturday, Nov. 5 at the National Trail Raceway on Hebron, Ohio. The Division III Boys race begins at 11 a.m., while the Division III Girls race is set for 1:30 p.m.
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Devils dominated the Southern Hills Athletic Conference, extending a pretty unbelievable record in conference play, but unfortunately ran into a buzz saw in the district tourney. You have to appreciate what Coach Debbie McClanahan did with limited numbers with the West Union program, lots of young talent there just waiting to gel. Youth was the mantra in Peebles and Manchester too,
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building for the future. I will miss Friday night football now, at least until Friday night basketball rolls around. For the Manchester Greyhounds, a 1-9 campaign is not what they expected, but their inexperience showed up often in battles with more experienced squads. The Hounds admittedly have some work to do in many facets of the game, but bet your boots that they will come back ready to go in 2017. Coach Scott McFarland may have had the best team in the county with the West Union
Dragons, who finished 6-4, while Coach Justin Schmitz and his North Adams boys struggled mightily, again as they build for future success. The announcement was made recently that a varsity football program was possibly beginning at Peebles, so I have to say I would certainly love to see the Greyhounds, Dragons, Devils, and Indians battling each year on the gridiron. I know that are many issues to be ironed out for that to happen, but it is time to start working on making it happen. On other levels, the fall sports season has been amazing too, can you top the excitement of the major league baseball postseason? Even though the Reds weren't anywhere near the party and the Mets left early. As I write this, the Cleveland Indians are one game away from the title, and on their way back home with two chances to wrap it up while Cubs fans are praying for a comeback to break the curse. I'm not sure Cleveland can handle another championship and I am not sure that Mr. Scott Dryden would survive it in one piece. And did you hap-
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Our hearts are full of gratitude to all those who expressed acts of kindness and sympathy (food, flowers/gifts, memorial donations, cards, phone calls and visits) to our family after the passing of our precious loved one, Alex Miller. We want to convey special appreciation to Pastor Tim Carter, Bible Baptist Church - West Union and Pastor Michael Purdon, New Life Baptist Church – Grove City for the beautiful service and tribute to Alex, to our church family and Kroger Mt. Orab for the meal provided after the funeral, to the Kroger staff for the memorial display of Alex at the store; and, also, to Jim Meeker at Thompson Meeker Funeral Home for his special care of my son. We are so moved by the outpouring of love and support, and it will be gratefully remembered. We will always hold near the memory of Alex’s positive attitude, his talent, warm little smile and that twinkle in his eye. Jim & Charlene (Miller) Hull Aaron & Shannon Miller & Family Karen & Curtis Shoemaker & Family
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pen to notice that last night Aroldis Chapman pitched 2 2/3 innings in relief. What a novel idea! The college football season has been an up and down one for me personally. The Fighting Irish are bad, and need to send Coach Kelly packing, perhaps to work in the law office of one Alan Foster. The Buckeyes have skated a thin line, but still find themselves right in the mix for a playoff berth at the end. With my schedule, I haven't seen many college games this season, hopefully that will change soon unless the oncoming shopping for Christmas interferes. It is also becoming painfully obvious that the playoff streak for the Bengals is in serious jeopardy. It just hasn't been a good year in very many respects, tough schedule and all, but 3-4-1 at the halfway point is still disappointing. The team still makes too may really dumb mistakes and dumb plays, far too many for a playoff team. Their only path to the playoffs will be to win the division and to do that they will likely need to beat Pittsburgh and then Baltimore twice. I just don't see that happening, though I will still be keeping up that eternal hope, however slim that may be at the moment. As I said in my opening paragraph, attention now turns to basketball season, which of course rules in Adams County (I am just joking folks). Half of the varsity teams in the county have new head coaches, so that always makes for some interesting early season action. And by the way, the Cats began their exhibition season last night. All is well in the world now.
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Manchester ends season with 1-9 record BY MARK CARPENTER PEOPLE'S DEFENDER
It was Senior Night on Friday, Oct. 28 at Greyhound Stadium as the Hounds football program welcomed the Hillcrest Rams to town for the 2016 regular season finale, at least for the Hounds. The two teams came into the game with much different goals on the line, with the Hounds looking to pick up a win that would carry over some momentum into next season, while the Rams were looking for a win that might propel them into the OHSAA playoffs. With upset on their minds, the Hounds battled the talented Rams to a 12-12 tie at the half, but the second half spelled doom as Hillcrest scored 30 unanswered points to leave with a 42-12, one that did qualify them for the playoffs. Hillcrest got on the
board first with just 45 seconds left in the first quarter when strongarmed quarterback Bennie Allen found receiver Kevin Reid behind the defense and hit him with a perfect strike from 40 yards out for the touchdown that gave the Rams a 6-0 lead after one. The Hounds muffed the ensuing kickoff and the Rams recovered but the Hounds' defense made a goal-line stand with Jacob Stamper making a big stop on fourth down to force the Rams to turn the ball over on downs. The manchester offense went three and out and Hillcrest took over in great field position at the Greyhound 15. After a scoring pass was nullified by penalty, the Rams got a second Allen TD pass when he found Ladd Dubose over the middle for a 25-yard score and a 12-0 Hillcrest advantage with 6:42 left in the first half. That lead was short-
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Hillcrest receiver Kevin Reid hauls in this long touchdown pass over a pair of Manchester defenders in first half action from last Friday night at Greyhound Stadium.
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lived, however, as the Hounds scored two touchdowns in a span of nine seconds to tie the score. After a 71-yard, eight-play drive, fueled by a long pass completion from quarterback Marcus Neeley to running back James Arias, the home team got on the board when Neeley found Nick Huron in the back of the end zone and Huron got his feet down inbounds for the touchdown that made it 12-6. The Rams muffed the ensuing kickoff and it was recovered by Manchester's Luke Thompson, and one play later the game was all even when Neeley found receiver Bryan Young down the left sideline for a 62-yard scoring pass and the two teams went to the halftime break deadlocked at 12 apiece. The momentum that the Hounds had built going into the intermission quickly disappeared when the Rams scored on their first two possessions of the third quarter and then turned a Manchester turnover into another score. A sevenplay, 55 -yard drive, culminated with Allen again hitting Reid with along touchdown pass, this time from 36 yards out to make it 18-12. After a Greyhound offense three-and-out, the Rams proceeded to march 43 yards and got a two-yard scoring run from Dubose. A two-point conversion run by Reid put the Rams up 26-12.
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In his final home game as a Greyhound, senior Bryan Young (32) hauled in this long touchdown pass in the second quarter of last Friday night’s game with Hillcrest. Here, Young outraces the Rams’ Cornelious Clark to the end zone to tie the game at 12. Hillcrest added to that advantage when they picked off a Neeley pass and returned it all the way for a score that left them with a 34-12 lead after three quarters. The icing on the cake in the fourth quarter for the Rams came in the form of another twoyard touchdown run by Dubose. A two-point conversion pass was successful and the Rams were on their way to the playoffs after knocking off the Greyhounds by a final score of 42-12. The win improved Hillcrest to 8-2 on the season while a young
and rebuilding Greyhound squad finishes 2016 at 1-9. Before the fame, the school honored their senior players and cheerleaders. Senior football players included Jase Thatcher, Bryan Young, Ryan Henderson, Patrick Baldwin, Gavin Baldwin, and Nick Huron.
Senior cheerleaders recognized were: Shyanne Tucker, Cassie Campbell, Miranda Schiltz, Kylie Lucas, Hannah Grimes, Summer Grundy, and Justin Franklin. Hillcrest 6 6 22 8 --42 MHS 0 12 0 0 --12
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EMPOWERING PEOPLE is seeking experienced, compassionate and dedicated people who like a challenge and enjoy working with the DD population. If you are looking for a great career opportunity, please apply. FT 2nd/3rd shifts available in Clermont/Hamilton counties. $11-$13/hr. based on exp. w/excellent benefits. Duties include assisting w/ADLs, med passing, transportation, etc. Must be 18 yrs. w/clean valid driving record. Send resume to: info@ takoda-trails.net or Apply in person at 350 Kolb Dr., Fairfield, OH 45014. POLE BARN BUILDERS or Subcontractors needed to build pole buildings. TECUMSEH BUILDINGS 937-446-2542 or 937-446-2917 DRIVERS WANTED Tanker Endorsement Needed Earn up to $300 a day 2 Years Experience Class A CDL Local Hauling $500 Sign-on Bonus (See details at TCB office) Call TCB Trucking 513-309-7559 513-625-8183
HELP WANTED Christian Drivers, Plus owner operators, CDL Class A with tanker and TWIC; 2 years exp. home when you need to be. Drivers $800 to $1,500 per week, call Victory Lane Express LLC, (937)217-2189 or (937)587-1122
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SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATE YWCA Greater Cincinnati and Women Helping Women are hiring for a full-time Sexual Assault Advocate for Adams and Brown Counties. Candidates should have bachelor’s degree in social work/human services or related field. Experience in sexual assault advocacy, strong communication, organization and project planning skills are essential. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be comfortable in conducting outreach and supporting relationships with survivors, community volunteers, courts, law enforcement, local hospitals, and mental health providers. Please submit resume and cover letter to Amber Malott at amalott@ywcacin.org
SENIOR HOMECARE UNLIMITED, LLC., a rapidly growing company in Mt. Orab, Ohio is seeking CNA’s, STNA’s, and HHA’s in Adams, Brown and Highland Counties. If you enjoy working with the elderly and a flexible schedule please contact us at 937-4440930.
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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.
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.
Seaman - 2 bdrm apt, w/washer dryer hookup, includes water, sewer & trash. You pay electric. $475 security dep.-$475 mo rent. 1 year lease. We do background checks. Close to parks and school. We accept Section 8, Metro 937927-5741 Seaman - Spacious 3 bdrm, w/washer dryer hookup, includes water, sewer & trash. You pay electric. $650 security dep.-$650 mo rent. 1 year lease. We do background checks. Close to parks and school. We accept Section 8, Metro 937927-5741
HOUSES FOR RENT
FOR SALE or RENT 3 BDR, 1 Bath house with large garage, large lot, possible land contract, new roof & siding in town of West Union, $35,000. $600 per month/ $600 Deposit, Call (513)260-6551
for info
HOUSE FOR RENT 2 BDR house for rent, includes water & sewage, $500 a month, plus $500 deposit. No pets. (937)544-3446 CABIN IN WOODS FOR RENT 2 BDR, 1 bath, large country kitchen, restored/refurbished, County water, Near Route 41 north of Locust Grove. Room to garden. Ideal for 1 or 2 adults. $425 rent, plus $400 deposit. Non-related references required (937)217-4747 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
FOR RENT Two Bedroom Mobile Home on Fifth Street, Manchester, (937)798-0812 HOUSES FOR SALE
1 1/2 STORY with 23 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath situated on corner lot, 2 blocks from river in Ripley, Ohio $67,500. Call (937) 618-0012 for details.
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2 bdrm upstairs apartment:West U n i o n . Wa s h e r / D r y e r hookup, applia n c e s , water/sewage and lawn care furnished. No pets. $450mo/plus deposit. and 1 bdrm apartment in West Union, appliances, water/sewage, lawn care furnished. No pets. $350 mo/plus deposit. Call 937-515-1424 FIREWOOD
Firewood For Sale Please Call: (937)203-5763 FIREWOOD FOR SALE Call Sizzle Sticks (937)544-7159
FIREWOOD FOR SALE Semi loads of Oak firewood, 8’ lengths, 4-20” in diameter, Appox. 12.5 cords per truck load, $85.00/per cord locally, Credit Cards accepted, Prompt Local Delivery, Call (920)787-2506 for more information.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE $60 a pick up load, $130 for a cord delivered locally, white oak, red oak, hickory, 6 month seasoned (937)217-8481
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WANTED Insulated copper and aluminum wire. Must have 100 lbs or more. I will pick up wire and pay cash. My scale is mobile. I pay #1 price for 12 ga. or larger stranded wire and #1 price for 14 ga. and larger solid wire. Also buy other sizes of copper wire and will buy insulated aluminum wire. Call for current pricing as it changes twice a week. Give me a try! Honest weights, great prices! 937-414-0972 Ask for Bernie. PETS AND SUPPLIES
Border Collie Mix cutest puppies in the world. Free. Make sure you love dogs. Black & White. 937587-2894 call before 10p.m.
SIAMESE KITTENS - Seal Point, pure bred - not registered. Vet checked. $190.00 each - cash only. 937-584-4497 HAY & GRAIN
MIXED HAY FOR SALE - 5x5 round bales $30.00, also square bales $4.00 937-618-1410
HAY FOR SALE Pure Timothy, Pure Orchard Grass, Pure Alfalfa, Alfalfa/Orchard Grass Mix, Mixed Grass. Large Round Bales (4 X 5 net wrapped) and small square bales available. Crawford Farms 937-779-7560
Large round bales of hay. Recently baled.. Price $30 each. Call Clarene Barnhill 5442760.
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FOR SALE Antique Minnesota Peddle Sowing Machine, Tredle, works good, needs a belt, $200 (937)587-2196
FOR SALE Butcher Hogs Delivery & bookings available. Call Hattan Farms 937-780-6401.
For Sale 1994 Redman Mobile Home, 3 BDR, 14 X 70, as is, $5,000, call Dan (937)698-3140
FOR SALE 12 acres land, John Deere 350-B Dozer 6 way blade, Freeman 4000 Loader with forks, 2 - 066 Stihl Chain Saws, (937)549-3349 FOR SALE Butcher Beef Buy half of half, half or whole. Bookings & delivery available December & January. Call Hattan Farms 937-780-6401.
FOR SALE 2 reel grinders for push mower, sharpens blades and reels. Make offer (937)382-2901 PERSONALS
Hi, My name is Danny, I am a 49 yr old incarcerated white male, 6 ft 1, 205 pds, with blondish hair and hazel eyes, attractive and physically fit, (will send picture), I have 3 yrs to serve and I’m hoping theres a woman out there willing to write and become my friend. Please write me at: Grafton Institution Danny Johnson A520022 2500 South Avon/Belden Rd Grafton Ohio 44117 YARD/GARAGE SALE
Yard/Moving Sale Sat. November 5, 9am to 4pm, 191 Ross Drive, Gabbert Subdivision, WU, Tools, treadmill, red/tan chair, blue loveseat, 2 end tables, TV stand, old oak table w/6 chairs, lots of dishes and much more! 5445292 YARD SALE 413 E. Mulberry St,WU, November 5th, 9am to 5pm, Lots of stuff, lots of good deals, anything from clothes to furniture, last one!!
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BIG MOVING SALE Seaman, Ohio Call anytime (937)515-1617, (937) 386-1025, side by side door refrigator with ice maker, 2 gas stoves, generators, honda, kawaski, everything in house must go!
3-FAMILY CARPORT/YARD SALE at 8888 St. Rt. 770; Peebles, Saturday, Nov.5th, 8am to 5pm, Air Conditioner-New; 2 closet doors; 4 17” wheels, Christmas tree-lighted; 2 small X-mas trees; bulbs, Christmas decorations; Kirby vacuum; desk; kids’ clothes; large women’s clothes, Games and MUCH MORE!!! 937-798-5292
YARD SALE Fri & Sat. Nov 4th & 5th, 9am to ?, 29718 State Rte 41, Peebles, tools, lots of christmas items, dolls, ceramic items, windchimes, lawn art, toys, electric barbeque grill, wood items, porch pets, leather baby buggie, cedar baby cradle, lots of new items in boxes, misc. items of all sorts NO TRESPASSING
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72 ALEX LANE, WEST UNION Three bedrooms, two baths, with beautiful wood floors, newer furnace, well maintained home just minutes from town on 1.5 acres. • MLS#1512574
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1211 Parker Ridge Rd. 3 Bed / 2 Bath 16 x 70 manufactured home in Great Shape. County water, new septic on 4.4 acres. 28 x 36 garage with an upstairs on a quiet road. $79,900
JOHNSTON REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION Located at 8261 SR 350 New Vienna, Ohio, 45159. Follow SR 350 W. off SR 73 at Snow Hill Golf Course just N. of New Vienna, Ohio to auction.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 at 10:30 AM 12:00 Noon Real Estate Followed by Pickup, Tractor, Equip., Polaris, 4 Wheelers, Dune Buggy & Mowers
We have had a busy month, we need new listings!!
#1513372 - Winchester - $59,900 - Reduced! This property consists of a 2 story duplex and a single wide mobile home, all 3 are currently rented. Located on a corner lot in a nice rural town right off of SR 32, only 30 minutes to Eastgate! This home could easily be converted back into a large home for your family!! #1513362 - West Union - $55,000 - Reduced! 2 Bedroom home in convenient location in West Union, Full basement, nice large backyard, walking distance to grocery store & courthouse. Anxious Seller!! #1513390 - West Union - $59,900 - REDUCED - 3 Bedroom home with aluminum siding, unfinished basement, enclosed porch, appliances, 32x32 detached garage, enclosed front porch, back covered deck, concrete driveway. #1478443 - Manchester - $27,500 - Neat & Cozy Home! Very efficient, new shingle roof, ceiling fans, hardwood floors, security system, all appliances stay, newer drywall & electric, large outbuilding, privacy fence. This home would make a great starter or retirement, payment cheap! #1516281 - Manchester - $59,900 - New Listing! - Cheaper than rent will qualify for 100% financing. 3 bedroom, 1 bath cape cod style home with hardwood floors, full basement with built-in garage. Newly painted, new garage door, gas furnace and central air. Screened porch on back.Priced to sell. #1514608 - Peebles - $38,000 REDUCED - 2 Bedroom home located in village of Peebles, nice starter or retirement home, detached garage, payment would be cheaper than rent! Just a few miles from GE Plant, Agent Owned. #1489067 - West Union - $99,500 - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch, many updates, new roof, new kitchen, appliances stay, master bedroom w/large bath, family room w/french doors, large utility room, very clean, large yard with mature trees, dead end street, covered front porch, attached 2 car garage, minutes from town, must see!! #1507638 - Seaman - $59,000 - 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Mobile home, has an addition built on, pergo, tile, vinyl & carpet floor coverings, oversized detached garage with concrete floor & electric, nice deck & covered front porch, landscaping. Home has been converted to permanent real estate. Great price & location minute from SR 32. #1510397 - West Union - $79,900 - New Listing! 4 Bedroom 1.5 Story home, nice location, 2 car detached garage with carport, nice covered patio, concrete drive, metal roof, corner lot, immediate possession. #1512288 - Peebles - $129,900 - New Listing! Immaculate home, 3 Bed 2 BAths, kitchen features wood cabinets, granite countertop, hardwood & california berber floorings, hearth w/flue, Polaris windows, roof only 2 yrs. old, landscaped beautifully, 4 car detached garage w/concrete floor, 2 heating systems. HOMES WITH ACREAGE #1441515 - Manchester - $94,500 - 3 Bedroom Ranch, only 7 years old, new carpet & paint, large open floor plan,central 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 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!! #1514683 - Lynx - $39,900- 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. #1502709 - Blue Creek - $159,900 - 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. #1506776 - West Union - $149,900 - 29 Acres 3 Bed/2 Bath Ranch, 1680 sq.ft., large open kitchen & living room area, cathredral ceiling needs some finish work, also a small cabin that can be rented, would make a good mother-in-law suite. Gorgeous views of the countryside, mostly all wooded, sits back a private peaceful lane & abundant with wildlife!
22+ ACRES, HOME, POLE SHOP, STORAGE BUILDING & POND: Cedar sided modified A frame home nestled in among a beautiful mature woods of 22.648 ac.; offers abundance of wildlife & seclusion w/ stocked pond; home has kitchen w/ appliances, LR area, spiral staircase, 1 BR & bath on main floor & upstairs has 2 BR, bath & sitting room (possible BR); lg. front deck, carport, heat pump w/ central air; 30'x40' pole shop w/ concrete floor, water & elec., sm. storage bldg.; co. water & private septic; nice yard for recreation, circle drive, blackberries & fruit trees. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Hunter’s paradise, weekend getaway or full time home in Clinton County! Only seconds from Snow Hill Country Club & Golf Course! Move-in ready, immediate possession at closing. East Clinton School Dist.; Check web for terms; 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.; FOR INFORMATION PACKET OR INSPECTION CONTACT AUCTIONEERS @ 937-763-2455 OR 937-7634455 or Jeff Honnerlaw @ 937-725-2833; OPEN HOUSE: Wed., Nov. 9, 4:005:30 & Sat., Nov. 19, 9:00-10:30 or by Appt.; Watch for Upcoming ad w/ 05 Chevy Pickup, Kioti Tractor, Equip., Polaris UTV, 4 Wheelers, Dune Buggy, Household & Misc. or check web for detailed ad & pictures;
OWNERS: WILLIAM "FRANK" & LINDA JOHNSTON Conducted by:
SATURDAY NOV. 5, 2016 BEGINNING AT 10:00 AM
EDENFIELD AUCTION #1515154 - Cedar Mills - $189,900 - New Listing! - 39+ Acres, Amazing Views from the covered front porch of this 2 or 3 bedroom, 2 bath home! Only 2 years old, laminate & ceramic floors, electric furnace & gas stove, nice large rooms, master bedroom with adjoining bath & extra large walk-in closet, attached garage, pond, fencing & abundant with wildlife!! Immediate Possession.
#1515120 - Peebles - $89,900 - New Listing! - Brick home sitting on 2.54 acres, 2 or could be 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room with fireplace, new gas furnace & air, covered porch, 2 car garage, county water, neat property! Nice large yard on state highway, only few miles from SR 32. Immediate Possession.
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.
Location: 101 Will Allman Rd., Georgetown, OH 45121 From 62 head northwest on Ash Ridge Winchester Rd. 1 mile to left onto Yockey Rd. 1.5 miles to right onto Will Allmen Rd. Watch for signs.
FURNITURE, GLASSWARE, TOOLS & MISC. 2 Old bicycles, hand tools, old cabinet, 98 Oldsmobile Bravada approx. 145,000 miles, outside lounge chair, wooden ladder, Simplicity riding mower 48 in. cut, Craftsman riding mower 46 in. cut, cedar flower pot, platform scale, extension cords, tractor boom pole, 13.2 volt cordless drill, Dewalt cordless drills, Craftsman chainsaw, pine shelf, dresser, battery charger, Craftsman radial-arm saw with cabinet, Craftsman 8 in. drill press, Excel 6.0 pressure washer, Craftsman band saw, Ryobi 10 in. chop saw, 6 in. Plainer, C clamps, metal shelves, organizers, Kenmore washer, Maytag dryer, air compressor, 25 ft. air hose reel, Union warehouse Ripley, Ohio basket, lots of tools, 3 dressers, grandfather clock, Christmas items, computer, entertainment center, couch, chair, cooking utensils, plates, Amana cook stove, Amana refrigerator, double globe lamp, cast iron skillet, wooden trash can, recliner, glassware, GE deep freezer, round claw footed table, corner shelf, Marble clock, books, cedar chest, CB radio, 2 porch gliders, train set, gas grill. Check internet for pictures.
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WEST UNION $299,000 #1507496 NEW LISTING! 45 acre property adjoins a high-end executive subdivision in Adams County. Located approx 1 mile from courthouse square. Adjoining acreage to sub could be deleloped. This 3 bd, 2 ba solid stick built home has beaut block frpl, lrg LR, FR, kit & lndry room. Lrg leanto implement barn, tractor barn & 3 storage sheds on prop. Property has approx. 15 wooded acres. WINCHESTER $89,900 #1511607 Looking for a peaceful location? Check out this 3 bdrm, 1 bath home sitting on 2.7 acres. Central location and easy access to St Rt 32. WEST UNION $74,900 #1514072 Looking for that weekend getaway or hunting retreat? Here is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath cabin nestled on 6.3 acres, ready to move in, fully furnished. Surrounded by an abundance of woods and wildlife. RARDEN $194,000 #1502518 Hunters Paradise! Wildlife abundance. Approx 90 acres surrounded by serenity and peacefullness. Scenic and beautiful views! WINCHESTER $19,400 #1513916 Great starter home or investment property! Needs a little TLC, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, outbuilding. Appliances stay! WEST UNION Beautiful lots available in Rigdon Farms Subdivision, water and electric available. Build your dream home here! Call Jamie Young @ 937-515-1942 for more information. SEAMAN $94,000 PRICE REDUCED! #1470065 Gorgeous 4 bedroom home in town, home includes a country kitchen, living room, and dining room. Relaxing screened-in back porch overviewing the shaded backyard. Nice oversized atached garage. Extremely well maintained. MANCHESTER $59,000 PRICE REDUCED! #1490562
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Peacefulness with a beautiful view is what you will find with this 2 bedroom A-frame home. Sitting on 1.54 acres. Also features 20.27 2 car garage. Immediate possession available. WEST UNION $149,000 PRICE REDUCED! #1487043 Very secluded home sitting on 5 acres, nestled back and surrounded by woods. This 4000+ sq ft home has a beautiful rock floor in kitchen, and open cathedral ceiling in the loft. Very unique. Must see! SARDINIA $129,900 #1508629 Quaint 3BD, 2 BA home located near SR 32. Move in ready. Newly constructed 30x42 pole barn. New A/C. Would make a great starter or retirement home. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let this one slip away! MANCHESTER $124,000 #1511098 Looking for a getaway home or hunting retreat? This property has an abundance of wildlife, stocked pond, as well as a pole barn that is finished w/1bd, kitchenette, and furnished. Around 2 acres cleared for food plots or a homesite. Accessibility from two different roads, electricity, water available. PEEBLES $19,900 #1511841 Nice building lot in Peebles. Already has water and sewer. Corner Lot and close to SR 32. WINCHESTER $94,000 #1513054 Great starter home! Just outside of Winchester, 3 BD, 1BA, newly remodeled kitchen, 16x24 garage, wood stove, great location. PEEBLES $99,000 NEW LISTING # 1514915 Very nice 4 br, 2 ba home on 8 acres. 1st floor master w/walk-in closet. Property incl 10x28 barn w/2 stalls & tack room. Approx 3 acres fenced. Above ground pool w/10x16 pool house & 8x30 deck. A chicken house & shed are also on the property. Property has an abundance of deer & wildlife.
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Dawn Brodt - 937-728-0131
Marla May - 937-544 4504
George Bushelman - 937-217-2175
Angela Caraway - 937-544-7292
Robert Pell - 937-544-3230 Roger Dillon - 544-5439
Dawn Jordan - 513-260-5550
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
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Asking $168,500
enjoy the view. Kitchen is equipped with a large island and seating for 6 custom cabinets and large pantry. Great for family gatherings & weekend Fun. Public boat ramp across the street and large vacant owned by the city, so no one can build between this home and the River. Asking $215,500
HA-461// HOME & 10 ACRES!!-Beautiful setting featuring open yard and mature shade, nice garden area, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, ranch DW, kitchen appliances stay, open kitchen and living room with a wood burning fireplace, central air and heat. Rear deck and a front porch, nice outbuilding with 2 rooms, and elec- F-398//-NEW LISTING!!-A RARE FIND! 176.24 tric. An older shed and a spring, county water. Ask- ACRES FARM- Frontage on State highway and H-438//NEW LISTING!!-ADORABLE RANCH ing $69,500 county road, excellent location just 6 miles off State HOME!-3 Bedrooms, att garage, black top drive, Route 32, ground is mostly tillable. Property is curnice yard with a covered rear porch. Situated in a HA-469//HOBBY FARM & 3 ACRES!-MOTIVATED rently signed up for Conservation Reserve Program quiet subdivision- West Union- city utilities. Asking SELLER!-Flat to gently rolling land, nice garden for instant income approximately $9,000 a year, it ex$54,500 area, a barn with 2 stalls and storage, fenced pasture pires 9/30/17. This farm will make an excellent crop, for that 4-H project, Large pond, Farm house is great livestock, and or development property, land is flat H-437//PEEBLES!!-CHARMING HOME!-Situated condition with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood to gently rolling. This land is also abundant with troon a quiet street at the edge of town, many new up- flooring, a breezeway for an extra room adjoining the phy size whitetail deer and would make an amazing dates including wiring, and laminate flooring, 3 bed- oversized 2 car garage, with overhead storage. hunting property. $686,400. rooms, 1 b ath full unfinished basement. An open Kitchen appliances and washer/dryer stay. Nice side living family and kitchen area. Many windows for nat- porch to hang out and enjoy the surroundings. Ask- F-397// END OF THE ROAD PRIVACY!-53 Pristine ural light, a nice back yard with a detached garage ing $129,500 Acres & Amazing 3 level farm house, featuring 5000 and mature shade. Asking $68,500 sq ft of living space, 4 bdrms (with potential for HA-452//30.2 ACRES OF ROLLING LAND-Nestled more), 3 ½ baths. 17x21 Master with his/hers walkH-439//NEW LISTING!!-HUNTING CABIN!-This in a private setting featuring 4-5 acres of open land in closets, jacuzzi tub and raised dbl vanity. Large home would make an excellent weekend getaway, and remainder in cedars and hardwoods, a flowing country kitchen with loads of maple cabinets, bar or a permanent home, everything in great condition, creek, 2 bedroom, 2 full bath mobile home featuring area incorporating the large open great room, magproperty has currently been used for hunters. Sprigg a 50x20 deck to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and nificent 2 story stone wood burning fireplace, providTwp. 36x24, kitchen appliances as well as washer enjoy the wildlife. Near Amish Community. City ing a dynamic atmosphere, cathedral ceiling, a full water and Electric. $116,500 and dryer stay, city water. $34,900 finished walk out basement w/mother-in law suite and or great hang out for the kids, plus an unfinished HA-467//MOTIVATED SELLER!!-JOINS THE NA- HA-453//6.5 ACRES & LARGE POND-Peebles 2nd story bonus room with heat and air, att overTURE CONSERVANCY!!-THE OHIO RIVER IS area-Large DW featuring 3 bedrooms 2 full baths, sized 2 car garage. 32x56 Amish built pole barn with JUST ACROSS THE STREET!-Beautiful Views of Living room, family room Extra large master bdrm 2 overhead doors for a drive-thru, work shop, a baswith room for a sitting area as well. Wood burning ketball court, concrete floor, and stalls. 16x20 fireplace, open living and kitchen area, utility room equipment shed. Also a 14x72 newly remodeled with outside entrance. Open land area for a camper mobile home situated on the farm for rental income hook up and large stocked pond. This property is or tenant housing. Approximately 12 acres of woods, only 2 miles from Mineral Springs Lake and Resort, abundant with wildlife, great hunting or nature vieweasy access to State Route 32 . Call for Details. ing. This Home was built in 2002 by one of the OWNER WANTS AN OFFER!!!! $114,500 countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest craftsman. Come view this exceptional treasure! Many extras! Asking $499,000 HA-468//AMAZING RIVER HOME!!-This unique home was built in 2005, ground level features a con- V-630//NEW LISTING!!-VACANT LAND!-4.3 crete stamped drive, 3 car garage, with work area, ACRES- Beautiful scenic setting on a quiet dead end storage room, full bath and a separate room which road with open and wooded land, electric, and counwould make a nice bedroom, excellent for a sepa- try water available, excellent building site or weekThe Ohio River, public campground and boat ramp end getaway, abundant with whitetail deer and wild just up the road-9.25 Acres mostly wooded, excellent turkey. $22,500 Hunting or Nature Lovers Paradise-2 separate home sites featuring 2 single wide homes with city water, V-629//NEW LISTING!!!-6.66 ACRES-Vacant land electric, and septic. Owner lives in one home and mostly tillable and gently rolling situated on a quiet rents the 2nd. A pole barn/garage with concrete dead end road. Abundant with wildlife, scattered floor a large bar with game room in the back. woods. Currently in crops. Asking $25,500. OWNER WANTS AN OFFER! $59,900 V-628//OHIO RIVER LOT-Over 100 ft of Ohio River HA-472//ESCAPE FROM IT ALL! - This 2 bedroom frontage. Nice lot with county water and electric furnished cabin features an abundance of natural available. Breathtaking Views- Rural and Quiet!! light, with the floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Only $19,900. back yard haven. Situated on 3.007 beautiful acres. Well groomed trails, perfect for hiking, hunting or takV-632// POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING AVAILing in the sounds of nature. Electric and county ABLE - VACANT LAND-11.297 ACRES!-Property water, short hike from State Nature Preserve. Everyis flat to gently rolling mostly tillable, featuring 2 thing stays! Priced to sell $42,900. creeks, excellent building site or recreational property. Electric and water are available. $37,500 HA-471//OHIO BRUSH CREEK FRONTAGE-600 FT-HOME & 36.778 ACRES-Enjoy the privacy and V-636//-NEW LISTING!! MATURE WOODED LAND seclusion of this hidden treasure with deep water rate living quarters, an elevator leading to the main - Privately situated near the end of a dead end road, frontage, a cabin with a wrap-around porch, bed- level with an open floor plan, cathedral ceiling, hard mature hardwoods, county water and electric are room, kitchen, bath, and living room on the main wood floors, large open kitchen-living-family-and din- available. Great weekend retreat or building site. level large open loft. A shooting range, small pond, ing room. Large bath with Jacuzzi tub, and separate Asking $14,500. out buildings, city water, electric and telephone. Fish- shower. Gorgeous views of the Ohio River-Plenty of ing-boating-swimming-hunting, this place has it all!! Natural light, nice back yard , a wrap around deck to V635//-POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING AVAIL-
937-515-5312
Steve Brown - 937-725-0044
Angela Waits - 937-779-7004
ABLE- NEW LISTING!! EXCELLENT HUNTING & RECREATIONAL LAND!-27.74 - Hunting & Recreational property-hiking, camping, and ATV riding. Close proximity to Shawnee State Forest & Lodge. Property features mature trees, as well as approximately 2.5 buildable acres for permanent 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.
V-633//NEW LISTING!-112 ACRES-JOINS NATURE CONSERVANCY!-Excellent hunting or Nature Lovers Paradise!- Very private near the end of a dead end road in a valley setting abundant with wildlife and mature hardwoods, several trails, a primitive cabin, electric and county water are available, creek, and rock formations. This property is only 2 miles from The Beautiful Ohio River and public boat ramp. Enjoy everything Southern Ohio has to offer! Asking $196,000. V-555// WEST UNION AREA! BUILDING LOT SITUATED-In a new restricted subdivision with beautiful homes, black top streets, city water, sewage, and underground electric. Featuring 4.5 acres, approximately 1 acre open and remainder in woods, situated at the end of a dead end street, for extra privacy. Asking $35,500
V-625//GREAT HUNTING OR RECREATIONAL LAND!-3 Acres-Situated not far from the Ohio River, Beautiful Ohio Brush Creek and The Nature Conservancy, Water and electric are available, mostly wooded land. Asking $10,500 COMMERCIAL
C-402//MANY POSSIBILITIES!!- 1835 Sq ft building with an office and bathroom, and 2 great rooms, a large garage with electric and concrete floor, parking area, this building has many possibilities, and has been used as a auto repair, real estate office, a church, work out gym, and more. Call for details, much exposure. West Union area. Call for details. $64,900 C-401//GREAT INCOME PROPERTY!!-This property features 3 mobile homes on a nice corner lot in Peebles. Generating a great monthly income! Many possibilities! Call for details. Asking $49,500
C-122//GREAT LOCATION!-On State Route 41 just pass the Walmart, 2.84 acres all city utilities, Owner ready to Sell! $169,500. WANTS AN OFFER!
C-130//EXCELLENT EXPOSURE!-1.19 Acre-Corner of State Route 32 and State Route 247, excellent location for a business. Asking $249,900
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PUBLIC AUCTION
GUNS - COINS ANTIQUES - HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - COLLECTIBLES SATURDAY-NOVEMBER 5, 2016-10:00 A.M.
SALE LOCATION: Morgan Township Senior Center, 7106 Big Bear Creek Rd., Lucasville, OH. Watch for signs.
GUNS: Henry .22 (still in box); Ruger 223, Model JS 9mm Stafford Arms, Mansfield, OH; 6mm shells; 375 shells; 41A shells; 308 shells; 25-0-6 shells; gun cleaning kits.
COINS: 21 Kennedy half dollars (all 1964; Liberty half dollars (1952, 54, 61).
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: No. 8 Griswold waffle iron; 4 No.3 Griswold skillets (3 sm., 1 lg.); No. 5 (sm) Griswold skillet; 2 No.6 (sm) Griswold skillets; 8 inch Griswold damper; No. 8 and No. 7 Wapak skillets; No. 10 S&K skillet; Card table; sleigh bells; War ration booklets; cigarette rollers; several Budweiser advertising posters; metal thermometers; wooden Pepsi crates; wooden cheese boxes; Camel clock; Old Milwaukee clock; Lite Beer clock (lighted); other beer advertising pieces; Budweiser light; Coors light; Old Milwaukee wildlife series picture set; walking dolls; costume jewelry; lighters; tins; newspaper memorabilia; antique treadle sewing machine; butt basket; flip top dresser; other items.
AUCTION NOTICE
Area’s Largest Indoor Auction Rt. 52 Ripley, Oh. Sun. Nov. 6th 10:00 Bus w/ 5.9 Cummins & Allison Trans.3600 Diesel Tractor- 03’ GMC Envoy96’ Ranger- 00’ Dakota- Honda Rancher- Dixie Chopper Zero Turn- 14’ Alum. Boat- Machinist Tools- Hand & Power Tools- Lawn & GardenHousehold & Antiques- Christmas Decorations 180+ Porcelain Dickens Village Christmas ScenesNeon Beer Signs & Advertising-
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: American meat slicer; antler lamps; stero system; kids sewing machine; sewing machine in cabinet; dressers; 2 glass front curio cabinets (one tall, one short); shelves; food chopper; box of doll stands; lots of other items.
New Building Supplies-
Beautiful Hardwood Flooring- Kitchen Cabinet Sets + Over 100 Odd CabinetsMetal Roofing- Lumber- 100’s of Items to Choose From- Many End of the Year Close Outs-
OWNERS: Don and Carolyn Hobbs
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is only a partial listing. Any announcements made day of sale take precedence over any and all ads. Number system will be used. Payment is by cash or check w/picture ID. Not responsible for accidents.
Sold As Is- 1st Time Writing Check Bring Bank Letter of Guarantee- Call or See Web for List & Terms
Towler’s Auction Service Inc. Randy Myers, Auctioneer
SALE CONDUCTED BY:
RACHFORD AUCTIONEERING
513-315-4360 Towlersauctioninc.com
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DONALD RACHFORD, AUCTIONEER DALE STANLEY, AUCTIONEER OTWAY, OH 45657 WHEELERSBURG, OH 45694 PHONE (740) 372-4133 PHONE (740) 776-2401 LOOK FOR OUR AD ON AUCTIONZIP.COM LICENSED IN FAVOR OF STATE OF OHIO
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PRICE REDUCED! SAVE $10,000! 17 acres surround this 3 bedroom 2 bath home. This home has new laminate floors, new roof, new windows, and lots of closets. This home has a rear deck and an above ground pool. The property has 10 wooded acres, 6 tillable acres and is fully fenced. Come over and take a look. Priced at $134,900. Call Ray for a personal tour today!
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68 to Rt. 52, Ripley Sun. Nov. 6th 10:00 Guns 1 Mans Collection Owner 82 Years YoungWin Mod. 1200 12ga. Pump- Ruger Mod. 10 .22 cal- Savage Mod. 58 12ga. B/A- T Barker DB 12ga.- H&R Topper Mod. 158 20ga.- RE FNA Brescia .38 XVI Italian RifleMust be a Resident of the State of Ohio or Have a FFL.
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RIVER VIEW! One acre overlooking the river, beautiful views, and a beautiful stone wall. Water, septic, and electric are all in place. Priced at $39,900. Call Ray. THIS 1 1/2 STORY HOME is walking distance to the lake. It’s cottage style rests on a double lot with a sun room, and privacy fence. The property has 3 outbuildings, a fire pit, a small fish pond and a rear patio area with outside speakers. Priced at $84,900. Call Ray. 2 FOR 1 PRICE How about a 2 story home and a 3 bedroom mobile home? Live in one, rent one. Priced at $45,000. Call Rob for more details. HELP! HELP! Shouts this home resting on a double lot with a block garage. This home has newer siding and roof outside, but needs everything inside! Design your own home. Possible land contract for qualified buyer. $29,900. Call Wade. 5 ACRES? 10 ACRES? What are you shopping for? We have 5 acres for $22,500 or 10 acres for $45,000 or buy 15 acres for $65,000. Located in a beautiful country setting. Call Wade for more details. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY on the Ohio River, 62 acres, lots of road frontage, and river frontage. Start working on your dream now! Call Richard for more details. UTILITIES ALREADY IN PLACE Water and septic already in place on this 2 1/2 acres, easy access location. Priced at $33,000. Call Ray. 2 HOMES Two 3 bedroom homes on 8.5 acres with some woods, partially fenced, and a creek! Priced at $49,900. Would make an excellent rental - double your imcome! Call Wade. COME AND SEE THE WILDLIFE! This 10 acres with woods and a creek has water and septic already in place. Come and enjoy the deer and turkey in your own back yard! Priced at $39,900. Call Wade.
Richard Shriver 937-927-0125
Angela Smith 937-927-0125
Bob Kelley 937-763-3377
Sandy Kearns 937-365-1734
Carol Stafford 740-248-8237
Clark Castle 937-795-2178
Lawrence J. Perry 614-264-4373
Ray Mustard 937-725-2083
AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Lewis Auctioneering is proud to be offering at public auction this excl. line of International tractors and other farm equip., along with some personal property. It has all been well maintained & stored under roof. To see more pictures Visit www.auctionzip.com user #7414 Everything sold as is where is w/no guarantees. Announcements auction day take precedence Inspection @ 8am auction day. Auction starts @ 10am regardless of weather. Don’t Miss this “DANDY” Auction! TERMS: Cash or Ohio Check w/Photo ID, Visa, Master Card, Discover—3% fee will be added to all Credit Card transactions. “NO BUYERS PREMIUM”
Towler’s Auction Service Inc. 513-309-7779 Randy Myers, Auctioneer Mike Towler, Auctioneer
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TWO STORY HOME This 4 bedroom 2 story home rests on 3 acres along the side of a creek with woods. This home has a rear covered porch and a large barn. This home offers a living room, family room, and a partial basement. The property is private, has two entrances, and has additional acreage available. Priced at $89,900. Call Wade today.
SELLER: LAZY “R” FARM, INC. REGENA K. MILLER PRES. & POA
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YOU WILL BE PROUD TO CALL THIS HOME! You must come and see this 4 bedroom 2 bath home. This quad level home offers brand new flooring throughout, huge family room, living room, and an attached 2 car garage. Exit the dining room to a rear deck and take in the wooded view and rolling fenced meadows. This home rests in the center of 10 acres with a large barn with horse stahls, water and electric. The farm also includes 2 two horse stahl loafing shacks and a chicken house! This farm has lots of extras. Come and visit! Agent Owned. New Price $224,900. Call Johanne Today!
PAYMENTS CHEAPER THAN RENT! This is a deal! Come and see this 4 bedroom, 2 bath mobile resting on 2 partially fenced acres, it’s ready for you. The property includes a 21x36 barn with horse stahls, and a loft. The property includes a 21x30 detached garage, a tree house, some land scaping and lots of room to grow! Priced at $34,500. Call Wade to schedule a viewing.
NEW LISTING! A great camping location. One wooded Acre with road frontage on 2 roads, county water available. Priced at $10,000. Owner wants an offer! Call Richard. FEELS LIKE THE COUNTRY! This comfortable 2 bedroom home rests on a double lot with terraced gardens in the back, and a garage with a workshop. The home includes a fireplace, large eat in kitchen, fantastic laundry room, and covered front and rear porches. Priced at $39,900. Call Rob today! BE YOUR OWN BOSS Business Opportunity! This well established drive thru business offers alcohol, cigarettes, a variety of grocery items, pizza, sandwiches, wings, salads, and more. This opportunity is being offered turn key to include all kitchen equipment, inventory, coolers, security system, cash registers, if you need it - it’s already here. Priced to sell at $289,900. Call Richard today. MOBILE HOME PARK offers 10 pads, each with a black top driveway and utilities. The park also includes a 3 bedroom stick built home, the park is fully rented, priced at $185,000. Call Richard. NEW LISTING! You will love your new 3 bedroom 2 bath home on a huge lawn, It has newer siding and roof. Enjoy the beautiful hardwood floors downstairs and the full walkout basement. This home is minutes to the grocery and shopping area. You need to come and see this home for only $69,000. Call Ray today!
Auction Calendar Saturday, Nov. 19th 10:00AM - 8415 Fosnaugh School Rd., Stoutsville, Ohio
Todd Ireland 937-716-0795
Bill Tharp 937-393-4605
Dennis Case II 740-707-6806
Dave Inman 937-403-1616
Robert Castle 937-795-2178
Kirk Knoblauch 937-382-8508
Johanne S. Purbaugh 513-616-7443
Wade Shriver 937-509-3370
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LEGAL NOTICE The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, 345 Allen Avenue, Chillicothe, OH, 45601 offers for sale an estimated 220,786 board feet International 1/4” rule of hardwood sawtimber and 746 tons of hardwood pulpwood on 30 acres in compartment D-95 of Brush Creek State Forest, Rarden Township, Scioto County, Ohio. The bid opening shall be November 17, 2016 at 3:00 pm in Chillicothe. For further information and timber inspection, contact the Pike State Forest office; 334 Lapperell Rd.; Latham, OH 45646; (740) 496-2441 OR ODNR Division of Forestry, Southern District headquarters; 345 Allen Ave.; Chillicothe, OH 45601; (740) 774-1596 ext. 111. PD 10-26-16, 11-2-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Trustees of the Township of Winchester of Winchester, Ohio passed on the 1st day of August, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Township of Winchester for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Winchester Union Cemetery. Tax being a renewal of an existing tax of one (1) mill at a rate not exceeding one (1) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to ten cents ($0.10) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2017, first due in calendar year 2018. The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Adams County, Ohio. Roy E. Gabbert, Jr. – Chair Mary Fannin - Director Dated: October 17, 2016 PD 10-26-16, 11-2-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Trustees of the Township of Winchester of Winchester, Ohio passed on the 28th day of July, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Township of Winchester for the purpose of care, supervision, repair and improvement of township cemeteries. Tax being a renewal of an existing tax of four-tenths (0.4) mill at a rate not exceeding fourtenths (0.4) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to four cents ($0.04) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2017, first due in calendar year 2018. The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Adams County, Ohio. Roy E. Gabbert, Jr. – Chair Mary Fannin - Director Dated: October 17, 2016 PD 10-26-16, 11-2-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Trustees of the Township of Scott of Seaman, Ohio passed on the 5th day of July, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Township of Scott for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus and appliances of the volunteer fire department. Tax being A renewal of an existing tax of one and five-tenths (1.5) at a rate not exceeding one and five-tenths (1.5) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to fifteen cents ($0.15) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2016, first due in calendar year 2017. The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Adams County, Ohio. Roy E. Gabbert, Jr. – Chair Mary Fannin - Director Dated: October 17, 2016 PD 10-26-16, 11-2-16 ----------------------------------------
NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Trustees of the Township of Oliver of West Union, Ohio passed on the 8th day of June, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Township of Oliver for the purpose of providing and maintaining protection against fire, to provide and maintain fire apparatus and appliances, building sites for apparatus and appliances by contract or otherwise provide such necessary equipment and payment of volunteer firemen to operate the same. Tax being A renewal of an existing tax of one (1) mill at a rate not exceeding one (1) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to ten cents ($0.10) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for three (3) years, commencing in 2017, first due in calendar year 2018. The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Adams County, Ohio. Roy E. Gabbert, Jr. – Chair Mary Fannin - Director Dated: October 17, 2016 PD 10-26-16, 11-2-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Trustees of the Township of Liberty of West Union, Ohio passed on the 8th day of March, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Township of Liberty for the purpose of maintaining and operating cemeteries. Tax being A renewal of an existing tax of nine-tenths (0.9) mill at a rate not exceeding ninetenths (0.9) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to nine cents ($0.09) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2016, first due in calendar year 2017. The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Adams County, Ohio. Roy E. Gabbert, Jr. – Chair Mary Fannin - Director Dated: October 17, 2016 PD 10-26-16, 11-2-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Trustees of the Township of Jefferson of Blue Creek, Ohio passed on the 28th day of July, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Township of Jefferson for the purpose of maintenance and upkeep of the Fire Station and its equipment to provide fire protection. Tax being A replacement of a tax of three (3) mills at a rate not exceeding three (3) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to thirty cents ($0.30) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2017, first due in calendar year 2018. The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Adams County, Ohio. Roy E. Gabbert, Jr. – Chair Mary Fannin - Director Dated: October 17, 2016 PD 10-26-16, 11-2-16 ----------------------------------------
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NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Trustees of the Township of Green of Stout, Ohio passed on the 19th day of July, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Township of Green for the purpose of fire protection. Tax being A renewal of an existing tax of two (2) mills at a rate not exceeding two (2) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to twenty cents ($0.20) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2016, first due in calendar year 2017. The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Adams County, Ohio. Roy E. Gabbert, Jr. – Chair Mary Fannin - Director Dated: October 17, 2016 PD 10-26-16, 11-2-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Trustees of the Township of Green of Stout, Ohio passed on the 19th day of July, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Township of Green for the purpose of cemetery maintenance. Tax being A renewal of an existing tax of two (2) mills at a rate not exceeding two (2) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to twenty cents ($0.20) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2016, first due in calendar year 2017. The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Adams County, Ohio. Roy E. Gabbert, Jr. – Chair Mary Fannin - Director Dated: October 17, 2016 PD 10-26-16, 11-2-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Council of the Village of Seaman of Seaman, Ohio passed on the 1st day of August, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Village of Seaman for the purpose of street improvements. Tax being An additional tax of two (2) mills at a rate not exceeding two (2) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to twenty cents ($0.20) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2016, first due in calendar year 2017. The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Adams County, Ohio. Roy E. Gabbert, Jr. – Chair Mary Fannin - Director Dated: October 17, 2016 PD 10-26-16, 11-2-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ SCHEDULED MEETING FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2016 HAS BEEN CHANGED TO NOVEMBER 9, 2016 AT 7PM. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP BUILDING ON SR 136, WEST UNION, OH. THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ATTEND. SANDE STAGGS FISCAL OFFICER PD 11-2-16 ----------------------------------------
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NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Village of Peebles of Peebles, Ohio passed on the 21st day of July, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Village of Peebles for the purpose of police operating expenses. Tax being A renewal of an existing tax of two and eight tenths (2.8) mills at a rate not exceeding two and eight tenths (2.8) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to twenty eight cents ($0.28) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2017, first due in calendar year 2018. The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Adams County, Ohio. Roy E. Gabbert, Jr. – Chair Mary Fannin - Director Dated: October 17, 2016 PD 10-26-16, 11-2-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Commissioners of the County of Adams of West Union, Ohio passed on the 8th day of August, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of County of Adams for the purpose of providing and maintaining senior citizen services. Tax being A renewal of five tenths (0.5) mill and an increase of two-tenths (0.2) mill at a rate not exceeding seven-tenths (0.7) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to sevencents ($0.07) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2016, first due in calendar year 2017. The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Adams County, Ohio. Roy E. Gabbert, Jr. – Chair Mary Fannin - Director Dated: October 17, 2016 PD 10-26-16, 11-2-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Commissioners of the County of Adams of West Union, Ohio passed on the 6th day of July, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of County of Adams for the purpose of providing funds for current expenses of the Adams County General Health District (Adams County Health Department). Tax being A renewal of an existing tax of one-half (0.5) mill at a rate not exceeding one-half (0.5) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to five cents ($0.05) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2016, first due in calendar year 2017. The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Adams County, Ohio. Roy E. Gabbert, Jr. – Chair Mary Fannin - Director Dated: October 17, 2016 PD 10-26-16, 11-2-16 ---------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE Resolution 2016-19 accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying to the county Auditor. Resolution 201620 policy on credit card use. The remainder of these resolutions 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 11-2-16, 11-9-16 ----------------------------------------
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NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Board of the Adams, Lawrence, Scioto, Counties ADAMHS of Portsmouth, Ohio passed on the 19th day of July, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Adams, Lawrence, Scioto, Counties ADAMHS for the purpose of current expenses. Tax being An additional tax of 1.50 mills at a rate not exceeding 1.50 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to ten cents ($0.15) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for ten years. The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Scioto County, Ohio. Randy Baskam – Chair Julia Gearheart - Director Dated: July 20, 2016 PD 10-26-16, 11-2-16 ---------------------------------------The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Final Approval of Plans and Specifications Adams Co Regional WD PWS 9203 St Rte 136, West Union, OH 45693 Facility Description: Community Water System ID #: 1101671 Date of Action: 10/21/2016 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. Detail Plans for PWSID:OH0100012 Plan No:1101671 Regarding Locust Grove Water Line Improvements PD 11-2-16 ----------------------------------------
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Come and weave a basket of love SUBMITTED BY CAROLYN BELCZYK The Adams County 4-H Program is conducting its seventh annual Baskets of Love community service project this holiday season. Participants will weave a large jar candle basket to fill with goodies and give to local Meals on Wheels recipients. Weavers will have the option of purchasing a kit for $10 to take home and weave for themselves for use as a gift or holiday decoration. The service project is open to anyone in Adams County who would like to learn to weave, including youth and adults, 4-H members, advisors, parents, Scouts, church groups, and friends. Basket weaving will take place on Nov. 19 in the Conference Room of the Adams County Government Center, 215 North Cross Street in West Union. The morning weaving session will last from 9:30 a.m. until noon, and the afternoon session will run from 1-3:30 p.m. Most weavers will complete this basket in one 90minute session. Weavers may sign up for the session of their choosing by calling the Extension office at 5442339. This year’s basket is a large jar candle basket, ideal
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19 to weave a Baskets of Love for local Meals on Wheels recipients. Baskets will take approximately 90 minutes to complete. Contact the Extension office at 544-2339 to register or for more details. for Yankee-type jar candle. It can be woven in red, green, or navy. Instructors and helpers for the weaving sessions include 4-H advisors Kim Baker and Marlene Potts, 4-H members Kelsea Hamilton, and Carolyn Belczyk, Extension
Educator, 4-H Youth Development. Plans call for 30 baskets to be woven over the course of the day. After all baskets are completed, 4-H members will return in early December to help fill them with toiletries, candy, sta-
tionery items, and so on. They will also help wrap the baskets. Completed baskets will be ready for delivery to local Meals on Wheels recipients in mid-December, just in time for the holiday season. Drivers will select who on their route receives the baskets based on need. One 4-H family, Linda Kimmerly and sons Sam and Joe, have been making potholders and holiday cards to include in the baskets. Other donations for the basket contents will be accepted through Nov. 30. This community service initiative enables participants to explore the traditional Appalachian craft of basket weaving. Youth who participate may consider taking basket-weaving as a 4-H project in 2017 either as self-determined or creative arts project. Additional weaving classes will be offered to 4-H’ers in the coming months if there is interest. Registration is first-come, first served. Weavers may be youth or adults, 4-H members, friends, Scouts, church groups, parents, or advisors. To register, contact OSU Extension Adams County at 544-2339 for additional program details. Participation is limited to the first 15 registrants for each session.
West Union Village Council holds Oct. 11 meeting West Union Village Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on 10-1116 at the Municipal Building, Mayor Ted Grooms presiding. Call to order, pledge to the flag and roll call: John R. Laffertypresent, Mark Brewer-present, Benny McCarty-present, Jason Buda-present, Randy Brewer-present, Steve Rothwell-present, also in attendance: Tanya JohnsonClerk, Shelley GiffordTreasurer, Jerry KirkerVillage Administrator/Fire Chief, Tim Sanderson-Police Chief, Lisa RothwellSolicitor. Visitors: Bill Broerman, Danni Studebaker, WULS, Cpl Shawn Grooms, Donna Young. Bill Broerman spoke to Council on his water/sewer bill. Council requested the Water/Sewer Department to process his billing in writing. Motion by Benny McCarty to approve Minutes of 9/27/17 as distributed, second by Steve Rothwell, all yea, motion passed. Motion by Steve Rothwell to approve the payment of bills submitted, second by Mark Brewer, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Motion by Benny McCarty to accept the statement of receipts for Mayor's court for the month of September for the net amount of $5,189.89, second by Randy Brewer, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. The Mayor postponed the 3rd reading of Ordinance 2016-7 until next meeting, Council agreed. Motion by Benny McCarty to accept the list of scheduled Council meetings for 2017 as distributed, second by Randy Brewer, roll call vote: all yea, motion passed. Tim Sanderson, Police
Chief, spoke about quotes from Camp Safety and Cincinnati Safety Upfitters for lights, sirens, etc. for the new police cruisers. Danni Studebaker, WULS, advised the Council on the number of runs since last meeting and informed council that a squad had hit a deer, not much damage. Donna Young asked the Fire Chief about the Chili Supper. He informed her they made about $4,400 on the auction and $105 on the food. Report from Jerry Kirker, Village Administrator/Fire Chief 1. Kirker told Council the Water/Sewer Department had moved to 11700 SR 41 S. 2. The employees have been working on water leaks and problems with lift stations. 3. He informed Council of an Open House at the Eagle Creek Nursing Center on October 13, 2016 from 4-7
p.m. 4. Kirker and the police chief discussed how to handle Trick or Treat this year. Council member, Mark Brewer, informed Council of the Police Committee meeting: The Police Department has received their new tasers another entity would like to purchase our old ones; West Union Police Department Policy and Procedures Handbook; trading in old police cruiser from some equipment from Camp Safety; monthly police report in the Village's newspaper; computer problems; and firearms training. Council member, Jason Buda, requested to start the reading on the Employee's Handbook, so it will be in place for 2017. He also requested to put on the village website all the past mayors, council members, etc. Council agreed. Council member, Randy Brewer, asked about a property on SR 41, Kirker
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PRESS RELEASE Flu season has officially begun in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone six months old and older get the flu vaccine to protect against seasonal flu viruses. In Ohio, flu season begins in October and runs through spring, with cases typically spiking between December and February. Ohio’s flu activity currently remains sporadic, meaning that there have only been a small number of confirmed influenza cases across the state. “Influenza vaccination is the safest and most effective way to fight the flu, and October is the perfect time to get vaccinated,” said ODH Medical Director Dr. Mary DiOrio. “Flu vaccination is especially important for older people, young children, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions who are more vulnerable to serious flu complications.” Flu vaccination can reduce the need for doctors’ visits and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. During the 2015-16 flu season, 3,558 Ohioans were hospitalized after contracting the flu. Flu vaccination is available at most healthcare providers’ offices, local health departments and retail pharmacies, and
there is an ample supply across Ohio at this time. It takes about two weeks for flu vaccination to take full effect. CDC says that flu vaccines have been updated to better match circulating viruses. CDC is recommending that the nasal spray flu vaccine should not be used during the 2016-17 flu season due to its low effectiveness in recent years. Symptoms of influenza can include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Although most people fully recover from the flu, some experience severe illness like pneumonia and respiratory failure, and the flu can be fatal. Anyone who becomes ill with the flu and is pregnant, has an underlying medical condition, is older than 65 years old or younger than 2 years old, or experiences a particularly severe form of the illness should contact their healthcare provider immediately. Ways to avoid getting or spreading the flu include washing hands frequently; covering coughs and sneezes with tissues, or coughing or sneezing into elbows; avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth; and staying home when sick and until fever-free for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication. More information about influenza and flu activity in Ohio is available at www.flu.ohio.gov.
DELINQUENT VACANT LAND TAX LIST NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with section 5721.03 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Auditor of Adams County, Ohio, is required to cause a delinquent vacant land tax list in the aforesaid county after each August settlement. Within sixty days after delivery of the delinquent land duplicate to the county treasurer, such a list shall be published twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. And in accordance herewith, such publications will be made on November 09, 2016 and November 16, 2016 for delinquent vacant lands on the delinquent land tax list of Adams County, Ohio. Notice is hereby given that delinquent vacant lands in the list are lands on which taxes have remained unpaid for one year after being certified delinquent, and that they are subject to foreclosure and forfeiture as in section 5721.14 of the Ohio Revised Code. Owners of such lands can have the same withdrawn from publication by making payment to the Treasurer of Adams County or by entering into a written undertaking (5-pay installments) with the treasurer, as provided by law. Such payment or undertaking shall be made prior to seven days before publication. The County Treasurer’s Office is open from 8:00 am. to 4:00 pm. Monday thru Friday, except holidays. David Gifford, Adams County Auditor
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informed him it was in the Adams County Health Department hands. Motion by Steve Rothwell for executive session ORC 121.22 personnel, second by Benny McCarty, roll call vote: all yea. Motion by Steve Rothwell to return to regular session, second by Jason Buda, roll call vote: all yea. Jerry Kirker, Village Administrator, informed Council the Sewer Department would be looking into raising the sewer rates. Motion by Jason Buda to adjourn, second by Steve Rothwell, roll call vote: all yea, meeting adjourned.
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Adams County Library News BY JESSICA DOOLEY Starting Nov. 1, you will no longer be charged overdue fines for items you borrow at Adams County Public Libraries. It’s our way of saying “thank you” for your support. The library levy you passed in 2012 makes this, and many other library services possible. The local library levy provides more than 40% of the Adams County Public Library’s annual budget. Without that support, we would not have been able to extend our evening hours to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, expand Outreach services to schools, daycares, and seniors, and buy the latest books and movies as they are published. Income from overdue fines makes up less than 1% of the library’s annual budget. The library’s Board of Trustees, staff, and Executive Director are grateful for the whole community’s continued support, and we want to give some
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of that support back by making your library “fine free”. Borrowed items will still have a due date by when they must be returned. You can renew items up to four times, unless another patron is waiting for that title. Overdue items must be returned before you can borrow more items from the library. If you keep an item well past the due date, you will still be charged for the replacement cost of the item. Simply return the item to cancel the bill! If you have other questions, please call your local library, or visit us online at adamscolibrary.org. Teen Art Class will meet on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the West Union Library. Artist and illustrator Donelle Lacy leads kids ages 10 – 16 in exploring a new art technique, learning about a period in art history, and experimenting with special media. Please bring a sketchpad, pencils, and erasers, and other supplies will be provided. Teens are invited to
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meet After School at the Manchester Library with Deborah on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m. We’ll work on projects, play games, do crafts, eat snacks, and have fun with friends at the library. If you’re applying to college, free help finding financial aid is available at the library. Get help filing the FAFSA, finding scholarships and preparing scholarship applications and essays, signing up for the ACT, and finding free ACT prep materials. Counselor Ed Huck offers one-on-one help sessions to students on select Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at the library. Ed
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will be at the Peebles Library on Nov. 2 and 15 from 2 – 6 p.m., at the North Adams Library on Nov. 9, and at the West Union Library on Nov. 15. Call the library to schedule an appointment, or stop by during open help session hours. Local author Kilee Brookbank and her mother Lori Highlander will visit the Peebles Library on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. Learn more on our website at adamscolibrary.org. Provided photo Thanks to the Peebles The West Union Library hosted Book or Treat for Magazine Club for hosting this event. young children and their families. Thank you to everyone who supported the Friends offer used books for sale organizations. of the West Union Library every day on our sale shelf Follow the Adams County during our recent Book and inside the library doors. Public Library on Facebook, Furniture Sale. All Adams Your donations benefit the or visit us online at County Public Libraries Friends of the Library adamscolibrary.org.
AEP Ohio employees support Breast Cancer Awareness Month PRESS RELEASE AEP Ohio field employees proudly wore pink hard hats during the month of October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The hats are part of an inaugural campaign—AEP Ohio Hearts On The Line—to raise
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awareness for breast cancer. “Several of our employees have been personally affected by breast cancer,” said Julie Sloat, AEP Ohio president and chief operating officer. “We want every person impacted by this disease to know that we stand beside and support them in the fight against breast cancer.” This campaign is about more than just wearing pink hard hats; it’s fostering a community for those who have had a personal experience with breast cancer. “Seeing the pink and knowing that AEP Ohio is supporting breast cancer awareness means a lot to me,” said Austin McMillon, AEP Ohio employee and husband of Julie McMillion, a breast cancer survivor. AEP Ohio employees will be raising funds for breast
Patricia Beech | People’s Defender
AEP Ohio employee Mike Beech shows off the pink hard hats that he and his co-workers wore in October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. cancer research as well as participating in awareness walks and events throughout Ohio. AEP Ohio will match all fundraising dollars raised up to $5,000 through the AEP Ohio Foundation. The matching funds will be donated to the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast
Cancer Research. “Seeing the pink hats, it is such a show of support,” said Julie McMillion. “Whether you are a survivor, or someone currently fighting breast cancer, it just means so much to you to know you are not fighting alone.”
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