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Sale of Champions

Pictured: Grand Champion Steer, Dalton Kennedy. Sold for $7,271. Buyer McDonald's.

Pictured: Grand Champion Hog, Darrington White. Sold for $2,224. Buyers Blake Pharmacy, Adams County Building and Loan, Prathers IGA, Roy Gabbert, Franks Automotive, Community Fuels, West Union Electric and Plumbing and National Bank of Adams County.

Man Connected to Auto Thefts In a continuation of a story that was exclusive in The Informer in the last weeks Tuesday, July 16, edition another vehicle was recovered from the Grand Theft Auto story that was on page 1.

According to authorities Michael T. Wood, 46, of West Union, confessed to another vehicle stolen from Barry's Chevrolet and Buick. A Chevrolet Traverse was stolen and hid in the woods in a long lane near West Union, around Caldwells Curve. The Traverse was recovered late afternoon on Monday, July 15.

Wood stole the keys then went and threw several of them in what he said a pond behind Barry's that resulted into being a culvert with water in it. All keys have been recovered some from the Early Monday morning, July 15, Camaro crash and then those in the culvert. One set of keys were found at his house.

Charges may be forth coming on his

wife Elizabeth.

Michael is still lodged in the Adams County Jail.

Man involved in Robbery and Shootout with Police in Tennessee Friday, July 19, around 10:00 p.m.

Manchester Police Officer Jason Hanson was performing routine traffic patrol when he observed a vehicle with a broken tail light.

Officer Hanson initiated the traffic stop and reported the whereabouts and the information of the vehicle and subjects to the Adams County Communications Center. During the field interview of the subjects another MPD Officer John Shope arrived on scene to assist.

It was quickly discovered that Rex Allen Hicks, 43, of Cincinnati, was a passenger in the vehicle and was a Wanted man by the FBI out of Tennessee. Hicks was placed under arrest without an incident or scuffle.

The Adams County Jail will hold Hicks until FBI Agents can transport him back to Tennessee. He was booked on the charges of Robbery and Use of Threat.

Hicks

Wood

Wanted Man by FBI Captured in Adams

The Truth About the AC Fair Rides

Pictured: Grand Champion Goat, Amber Geeslin. Sold for $1,659. Buyers Blake Pharmacy, Adams County Building and Loan, Prathers IGA, Roy Gabbert, Franks Automotive, Community Fuels, West Union Electric and Plumbing and Bolender Auctions.

Photos by John Sowards, for The Informer

Pictured: Grand Champion Lamb, Laney Hesler. Sold for $1,327.50. Buyer Unger Construction.

Publishers Note: The Informer regrets if any buyers names were not mentioned in the above listed buys. The more buyers that jump in on a particular buy makes it very difficult to keep up with.

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Over the years many people have many memories of the Adams County Fair. Memories may be from taking 4-H projects, taking animals, riding rides, sitting in the booths at the Merchant Hall or just meeting friends. It has become a tradition for many families.

The Demolition Derby always fills the seats to a standing room only. Another great night is the Truck and Tractor Pulls. Another great day is the Jr. Fair Small Animal Sale and Saturdays Large Animal Sale. Adams County does a very good job at always supporting the kids.

Then it comes to the rides. According to the owner of the Amusement rides at the 122nd Adams County Fair last week said when asked by The Informer, “Where are the rides?” Her response was, "I was asked at the West Union SummerFest if I could bring any rides. I told them I was booked in

two other places that week and I would try to bring a few rides" as she pointed to the rides. This year the rides consisted of four altogether. Usually there are around eight rides behind the Grandstands.

According to Fair Board Directors Jason Hesler and Steve White, the previous amusement company's three year contract expired.

The company went to Fayette County Fair and we also compete with another fair. White also added that the Lazer Tag was free and the Mechanical Bull was a hit.

ODNR added activities this year. White and Hesler both commented that they have not had one kid complain to them about the rides. Now we have had some parents come in and complain, but not a child.

The two also mentioned that they were not pleased with the rides either.

The positives of the 2013 Adams County Fair is probably the most impor-

tant. The Fair was up in attendance from the past several years and the Fair Board did not borrow money from the bank to begin the fair.

If you have suggestions to the Adams County Fair Board send them to: Adams County Fair Board 836 Boyd Ave, West Union, Ohio 45693. Vacant Fair Board Director positions are available, contact any Fair Board Member to receive an application.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Jeremy E. Ayers, James E "Briar Hopper" Bryant, Theresa P. Fantroy, Angela Hamilton, Clyde Neal, Jr., Buell Vernon Rainwater, Charles Stephen Shipley and Judy Kay (Vernatter) Willis.

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$1.2 Million Judgment Against Former Sale of Reserve Champions Kent State Men’s Basketball Coach A Portage County judge has awarded Kent State University $1.2 million after its former head men’s basketball coach breached his contract by leaving to become the head coach at Bradley University.

On Friday, July 12, Common Pleas Judge John A. Enlow granted a request for judgment against former men’s basketball coach Gene A. Ford for breach of his employment contract and damages in the amount of $1.2 million to Kent State. Pursuant to the court order, Ford will pay Kent State the $1.2 million in damages as calculated in the liquidated damages provision in his employment contract with Kent State. The liquidated damages provision stated that if Ford resigned or terminated his employment with Kent State, the university would be entitled to liquidated damages totaling the balance of Ford’s annual salary due for the remaining amount of his contract term.

In April 2008, Kent State hired Ford as their head men’s basketball coach for a five (5) year term at an annual salary of $200,000.

In April 2010, Kent State and Ford agreed to a new contract extending his employment through the end of the 2014-2015 season and increasing Ford’s annual salary to $300,000, making Ford the highest-paid basketball coach in the Mid-American Conference. In March 2011, Ford agreed to become the head basketball coach for Bradley University, located in Peoria, Illinois, in breach of the terms of his employment contract with Kent State.

Kent State filed suit against Ford and Bradley University on April 26, 2011. Kent State continues to pursue claims against Bradley University for its tortious interference with Kent State’s contractual relationship with Coach Ford. The case against Bradley University is set for trial on October 7, 2013.

The Akron law firm Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP was appointed by the Ohio Attorney General as special counsel to represent Kent State in the cases against Coach Ford and Bradley University.

Pictured: Reserve Champion Steer, AJ Cluxton. Sold for $4,252.20. Buyers Union Stockyards, Blake Pharmacy, Larry McFarland Towing, Crum Farm Supply and Williard Dart Farms.

Bicentennial Farm Recognitions John Schlichter of the Ohio Department of Agriculture presented Bicentennial Farm Recognitions to the following Family Farms of Adams County:

Pictured: Reserve Champion Hog, Julia Brannock. Sold for $1,170. Buyers Winchester Ag Service, Cherry Fork Farm Supply.

The Nixon Family - Farm Est. 1811

Pictured: Reserve Champion Goat, Abigail Gast. Sold for $1,040. Buyers Dinsmore Farm and Fleet, First State Bank and Wilson Realtors.

McCormick Family - Farm Est. 1805

Photos by John Sowards, for The Informer

Pictured: Reserve Champion Sheep, Jaycee Baldwin. Sold for $1,905. Buyers RHK Motors, Rod's Rent a Cars, West Union Life Squad, Hazelbaker insurance, Fitzgerald pharmacy, Young's iGA, Sibcy Cline, Bolender Auctions, Aaron Haslam, Dinsmore Farm and Fleet, Adams Rural Electric, Randy Mack MCM Distributors, Richard lewis Heating and Air and Cherry Fork Farm Supply.

Publishers Note: The Informer regrets if any buyers names were not mentioned in the above listed buys. The more buyers that jump in on a particular buy makes it very difficult to keep up with.

O'Brien Family - Farm Est. 1800

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A few thoughts…

Kirker Family - Farm Est. 1793

Smiley Family - Farm Est. 1772 (Oldest Established Farm in Ohio)

As I stood at the fair this past week a particular song came to mind many times.

Too Hot to Move, Too Hot to Think. It probably should have been the theme song for the 122nd Adams County Fair. Many days the temperature over 90 degrees, the heat index of over a 100 and a Heat Advisory that was in effect. About the only way to beat the heat for me was to eat Shaved Ice and Ice Cream! Then get home in the evening to lay in the AC. As every year this fair is now in the history books and 51 more weeks till the next. I do and trust that the Fair Board Members start now

booking a NICE Amusement Company. Maybe one with more then four rides would be excellent. I remember the

family members who also are in the behind the scenes to get the animals into place and helping out to get things done.

We also must point out that our local business community who steps Troy A. Jolly up to the plate in a big Publisher of way to support the youth The Informer – of our community and should thank each of Adams County we them by shopping locally at their business or the next time you see them.

Despite the heat, it days of some country music sure beats the long coats, stars coming in. With that all gloves, hoodies and said, I am amazed each and snow....right? July is coming every year at the dedication to an end and it brings on the and determination of the Jr. start of the town festivals Fair members. Working from around the county. Kinfolk's morning to night and we can't Landing on the Banks of the forget the moms, dads and Ohio River is August 2-4.

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Obituaries Angela Hamilton

Angela Hamilton, 43, of West Union, died Monday July 15, at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hamilton was born May 13, 1970 the daughter of Dorothy Williams and the late Roger Williams in Ashtabula. Besides her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Roger K. Williams.

Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Williams, of West Union, husband, Philip Hamilton, of West Union, one brother, Rodney Williams, of Blue Creek and one sister, Rita Blevins, of Waverly.

Following cremation a memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. The ThompsonMeeker Funeral Home in West Union, is serving the family.

Friends and Family may sign Mr. Hamilton’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Judy Kay (Vernatter) Willis

Judy Kay (Vernatter) Willis, 55, of Manchester, passed away Saturday, July 13, at The Care Center of Kenton Pointe in Maysville, KY. She was born September 20, 1957.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Vernatter, Sr and Mary (Burton) Vernatter, two sisters: Barbara Ailshire and Charlotte Vernatter and one brother, Charles Vernatter, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Willis, of Manchester, a son, Carl Porter, of Manchester, three brothers, Jack (Lou) Vernatter, of Olive Hill, Ky; Don (Cindy) Vernatter, of Cincinnati and Randy (Brenda) Vernatter, of Chillicothe, five sisters: Marlene (Bob) Bowen, of Manchester, Tammie (Steve) Stevenson, of West Union, Carolyn (Ray) Thacker, of New Bloomington, Sherry (Mike) Ranly, of Manchester and Sandy (Dean) Boling, of Manchester, one brother in law, Paul Ailshire, of West Union, one sister in law, Alice Vernatter, of Williamsburg, 25 nieces and nephews, several great nieces and nephews.

Memorial services was held Saturday, July 20 at Wilson Home for Funerals.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Wilson Home for Funerals, P.O. Box 143, Manchester, OH 45144.

Friends and family may sign an online guestbook at www.wilsonhomeforfunerals.com.

Charles Stephen Shipley

Charles Stephen Shipley, 61, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, July 17, at the Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia. He was born June 28, 1952 in Portsmouth. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert Wayne and Mildred Loueva (Roush) Shipley.

He is survived by two daughters: Stephanie Shipley, of Mt. Orab and Page Shipley, of Oxford, stepdaughter, Ericka Howard, of Newtonsville, two brothers: William Wayne (Wilma) Shipley, and Robert David “R.D.” (Virginia) Shipley, both of Eckmansville, aunt, Doris “Tootie” (Roush) Cooley, of Manchester, three nieces and five nephews.

He was the owner and operator of the former Shipley Heating and Cooling Company in Fayetteville for over 35 years and was a 1970 graduate of North Adams High School in Seaman.

The funeral service was Sunday, July 21, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pastor Jim Roe officiated.

The interment was at the Kirker Cemetery in Liberty Township in Adams County.

Buell Vernon Rainwater

Buell Vernon Rainwater, 79, died Friday June 14, at the Coronado Health Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mr. Rainwater was born November 19, 1939. Besides his parents, Alfred and Artie Rainwater, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Rainwater and a sister, Bernice Helm.

Survivors include his wife, Minerva Rainwater, three daughters: Robyn Rainwater, of Nashville, Tennessee; Regina Rainwater, of Los Angeles, California; Jayme Past and husband John, of Chapel Hill, Tennessee; one step-daughter, Carolena of Phoenix, Arizona; two grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and three great grandchildren, four brothers: Bob Rainwater and wife Marie, of West Union, Russell Rainwater, of Sardinia, Herschel Rainwater and wife Helen, of Fair Oaks, California; Otis Rainwater and wife Gail, of Decatur, Alabama; three sisters: Myrtle Helm, of Tucson, Arizona; Norma Reed and husband Jack, of Owensboro, Kentucky; Alma Grooms and husband Neil, of Clarksville, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A memorial service was held Saturday July 20, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union, Clarence Abbott officiated.

Burial followed in the West Union Cemetery.

Friends and Family may sign Mr. Rainwater’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Jeremy E. Ayers

Jeremy E. Ayers, 30, of Manchester, died Tuesday July 16, at his residence. Mr. Ayers was born January 4, 1983 the son of Harold and Marie (Cox) Ayers, in Georgetown.

Survivors include his parents, Harold and Marie Ayers, of Manchester, wife, Janey Ayers, of Manchester, one daughter, Zoe Ayers, of Manchester, two sons: Zackery Ayers, of Manchester, Caleb Tucker, of Maysville, one brother, Michael Ayers, of Portsmouth and one nephew, Leevi Ayers, of West Union.

Following cremation a memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. The Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union, is serving the family.

Friends and Family may sign Mr. Ayers online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Clyde Neal, Jr.

Clyde Neal, Jr., 76, of West Union, died Thursday, May 9, at the Eagle Creek Nursing Center in West Union. He was born May 28, 1936 in Scott County, Virginia. He was preceded in death by parents, Clyde Elmore and Mickie (Gilliam) Neal, wife, Mary Frances (Crawford) Neal and son, Timothy Mark Neal.

He is survived by two brothers-in-law: Hugh Crawford, Jr. and Howard Leonard, both of Kingsport, Tennessee and friends, Ray and Patty Hayslip, of West Union.

He retired from the Painters and Allied Trades International Union - District Council 12 - Local 555 in Portsmouth and was a former President. He was a commercial painter for 30 years. He was a former employee for O’Reilly Auto Parts in Kingsport, Tennessee.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Germany from June 1954 – May 1957. He was a fan of West Union Dragons Basketball.

Memorial donations can be made to East Liberty Community Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1, Lynx, Ohio 45650.

The memorial service is Saturday, July 27, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pastor Jason Hayslip will officiate.

The Adams County Honor Guard will perform a military service. Mr. Neal was cremated.

Theresa P. Fantroy

Theresa P. Fantroy, 60, of Winchester, passed away Thursday July 11, at her residence. She was born Sept 22, 1947 in Newport, KY. the daughter of Lloyd Tomlin and the late Anita (Meither) Tomlin. She was a retired seamstress.

Besides her mother, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Hiawatha.

She is survived by her father, Lloyd Tomlin, of Winchester, two sons: Antonio Fantroy and Benito Fantroy, one daughter, Carmella Fantroy, all of Cincinnati, three brothers: Rollin D. Tomlin, of Wilmington, Lloyd M. Tomlin and wife Judy, of Winchester and Dennis Tomlin, of Bethel and eight grandchildren.

She will be cremated.

There will be no visitation.

The Meeker Funeral Home in Russellville is serving the family.

Friends and Families may sign Theresa’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com.

James E. “Briar Hopper” Bryant

James E "Briar Hopper" Bryant, 66, of West Union,passed away at his home on July 20. He was born on December 15, 1946 in Maysville, KY to the late Elwood and Christine (Vice) Bryant.

James was a superintendent at Copeland, a mechanic, a heavy equipment operator for Harold Mitchell and a farmer.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Monroe Township Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife Patricia (Shelton) Bryant, of West Union, two sons: Shawn (Lori Whitley) Bryant and Scott Bryant, both of West Union, four grandchildren:Robert Bryant, of Cincinnati, Logan Bryant, of West Union, Evan Bryant, of Lynx and Shawna Bryant, of Manchester, three brothers: William Bryant, of Cincinnati, Bob Bryant, of N. Fort Meyer, FL and Danny Bryant, of Cherry Fork and two sisters: Clara Hackathorn, of Manchester and Debbie Maynard, of Washington, KY. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles D Bryant and two grandchildren: Carlie and Megan Bryant.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 24, at Noon with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at Wilson Home for Funerals.

Rev Johnny Greenlee will officiate and burial will follow in the Manchester Cemetery.

Friends and family may sign an online guestbook at www.wilsonhomeforfunerals.com.

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The Adams County Veterans' Service Commission is in need of volunteers to drive veterans to their medical appointments at VA facilities. If you have some free time and would like to help veterans, here is your chance. You must have a valid

driver's license, be reliable, and be approved by the VA in Chillicothe. Call Ed Harmon, the Adams County Transportation Coordinator, for details. You do not have to be a veteran to volunteer. Mr. Harmon's number is 937-544-9756.

Pet Supply Drive for Humane Society Our People First of Adams County self-advocacy group is having a pet food/supply drive to benefit the Adams County Humane Society. It will run now through Friday, August 2. Donations may be dropped off at Venture Productions M-F 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Adams County Public Library

Pictured: Winning a prize at the Adams County Public Library’s Fair booth.

Starting Monday, July Reads at 937-587-2085. for kids, and we enjoyed 29, a special series of classOn Thursday, July 25, at talking, answering queses for seniors is coming to 3:00 pm, kids and parents tions, meeting new friends, the Peebles Library. If you are invited to the West and sharing more about how or someone you know is Union Library Summer your local library can be concerned about falling and Reading Picnic and Prize your community informamobility safety, plan to Drawing! This afternoon tion center. attend “A Matter of event will wrap up the Balance: Managing Summer Reading Program at Library Hours: Concerns about Falls.” This the West Union Library.

Monday – Saturday, award-winning program is Families are asked to sign up 10:00 am – 5:00 pm designed to help seniors in advance by calling 937stay safe, minimize falls, 544-2591, to help us plan Extended Evening Hours: and increase physical activi- ahead. Bring a blanket for Manchester – Monday ty levels. Classes are target- sitting in the grass, and join and Wednesday til 7:00 pm ed at seniors, their care- us to celebrate your Summer North Adams – Tuesday givers and loved ones, and Reading accomplishments. and Thursday til 7:00 pm anyone else who has mobiliStop by the Manchester Peebles – Monday and ty concerns. Each session Library during July to view Wednesday til 7:00 pm will teach practical strate- our display of clip-on earWest Union – Tuesday gies to help manage falls, set rings. Community members and Thursday til 7:00 pm goals for increased physical have shared their special activity and exercise, and heirloom clip-on earrings, make changes at home to many of them antique or help reduce the risk of unusual. Stop by all month falling. The program will be to view this unique display. held on Monday and Last week, staff from 309 W. 4th Street Wednesday evenings from the Adams County Public 4:00 – 6:00 pm, starting July Library enjoyed seeing Manchester 549-4580 29. Register in advance to everyone who stopped by K.B. Bologna . . . .$1.19 Lb. attend this free program by our booth in the Merchant’s Kahn’s Bologna . .$2.59 Lb. calling the Peebles Library Building at the Adams Turkey Breast . . .$2.59 Lb. at 937-587-2085. “A Matter County Fair.

Library Ham & Cheese . .$3.39 Lb. of Balance” is sponsored by employee and artist Donelle Ham . . . . . . . . . . .$2.59 Lb. the Area Agency on Aging, Lacy drew custom portraits and led by Lindsay Willman.

Teen Summer Reading GLENNA R. GROOMS dba is happening all month on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm at the Peebles Library. Teens, INSURANCE AGENCY plan to join us on July 24 to create sand art pictures, and Auto - Home - Mobile Home share your favorite summer reads. Keep track of your Flood - Farm - Life participation by completing Business & Specialty Lines your reading log, and join us Office: 937-544-3123 on July 31 for a book talk Office: 937-544-3795 313 East Main Street and pizza party. Call Sherry Home: 937-587-3293 West Union, OH 45693 to register for Teen Summer

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Changes for Veterans Service Office The Adams County Fair is over and August 1, 2013, is quickly approaching. That is the day that Dean Collins, a retired army veteran from the Clayton area of our county, takes over as the Adams County Veterans Service Officer. Many of you already know Dean and others have met him at the fair. His first week on the job was a hot one.

Although the Veterans' Service Office is still conducting business at 641 Panhandle Ave., the office is in the process of moving and will be completely moved and ready for business on August 1.

The new office will be located in the Court House Annex (Room 108), 215 N. Cross Street, West Union, OH 45693. The phone and fax numbers should remain the same.

The Adams County Veterans Service Officer (ACVSO) is hired by and works for the Adams County Veterans Service Commission, but he/she always serves under the scrutiny of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) in Columbus, OH. If he/she does not maintain the required certifications and schooling, ODVS can recommend that his/her employment be terminated. Contrary to popular belief, the ACVSO does NOT work for the Veterans Administration in Washington or Cleveland; however, the ACVSO is constantly submitting the claims and/or papers of veterans to Cleveland and various offices around the country.

The employer of the Veterans Service Officer, the County Veterans Service Commission

(CVSC) , is appointed by the Common Pleas Judge in each county. Each commission seat represents a different county veterans organization. When an opening occurs on the Adams County Veterans Commission, Judge Brett Spencer submits a letter to the empty seat's organizations requesting the names of three qualified members who might be inter-

tion. Our current CVSC members are Garry Mitchell, 587-9083; Tom Hughes, 386-2151; Terry Himes, 217-9724; Marvin Green, 373-3017; and William (Bill) Conn, 5448562. You can also pick up an application from the Veterans Service Officer; however, only commission members are authorized to write vouchers for financial assistance.

The County Veterans Service Commission also provides transportation Guest Column for veterans to their medVeterans Corner ical appointments at VA Tony A. medical facilities only.

The veteran must have an Blevins, CVSO appointment and give proper notice as to his or her appointment. To schedule transportation ested. From that list the call Ed Harmon, 544Judge selects and 9756. This program is appoints a veteran to fill made possible by volunthe empty seat. teer drivers. If you think The purpose of the you might be interested in CVSC is to assist veterans volunteering some time to with various services. One this much needed provery important and much gram, call Ed Harmon at needed service is financial the above number. He will assistance. The CVSC explain the requirements assists veterans and wid- and help you get certified. ows of veterans who fall We really need more volon hard times. The CVSC unteer drivers. provides temporary emerI have enjoyed serving gency assistance for things Adams County as the like food and utilities. To Veterans Service Officer qualify, a veteran must be for the past 26 years. honorably discharged Many of the veterans, from active-duty military commission members, service for other than members of the press, voltraining purposes, have unteers, judges, and other resided in Adams County officials with whom I have three months prior to worked are deceased, but application, and meet to their families and to income guidelines. those who are still living, I Discharge records, DD- want to say "Thank you 214, proof of income, for your service to our vetcopies of current bills, erans and their families." rental receipts, etc. are Your service makes our required. Active-duty per- county, state, and world a sonnel and spouse may better place to live. also qualify.

If you have questions If you need assistance, about veterans' benefits, contact one of our CVSC visit the County Veterans' members for more infor- Service Office or phone 1mation and/or an applica- 937-544-5005.

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Local Government

Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on July 8, 2013, with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Stephen Caraway, and Paul Worley. Clerk Diane Ward was also present.

Opening prayer and the pledge of allegiance was led by Paul Worley.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.

Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the bills. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the Ohio Public Works Commission County, Township, and Village Road Improvements Grant C013Q upon the recommendation of Engineer David Hook. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the transfers and additional appropriations. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the following travel request: W. Conn, M. Greene, T. Himes, G. Mitchell/Veterans Service OSACVSC Summer Convention, Dublin, OH, 7/26-28/13, $550.00. Vote: All yeas.

The County, Township, Village Road Improvements bid opening was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Those present were as follows: Terry Lawler and Steve Peterson of Brown County Construction Co., Inc. were present. The following bid was received: Brown

County Construction Co., Inc. - $915,000.00. The bid was released to Engineer Hook for review.

Engineer David Hook and Mike Hughes met with the board to review the Tax Map and Engineer departmental budgets, Harshaville Bridge update, OPWC projects, and the FEMA project bid opening scheduled for July 22, 2013.

The appointing authority of the Adams County Hospital, d.b.a. Adams County Regional Medical Center, met on July 8, 2013, at 12:45 p.m. for the purpose of accepting the resignation of ACRMC Board Member Charles Newman with the following members present: Judge Brett Spencer, Brian Baldridge, Stephen Caraway, and Paul Worley. It was moved by Judge Spencer and seconded

by Brian Baldridge to accept the letter of resignation of ACRMC Hospital Board member Charles Newman effective July 2, 2013. The board further expressed appreciation to Mr. Newman for his dedication and contributions to the ACRMC Hospital Board. Vote: All yeas.

Judge Brett Spencer met with the board to give an update on the probation incentive program and the increased crackdown on the drug offenders on probation for random drug testing.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the Appalachia Regional Commission Jaybird Road Final Performance Report Grant S-A-09-1AA-1 upon the request of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas.

The 2014 County Tax

Budget Hearing was conducted at 1:00 p.m. Upon completion of the hearing, it was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the 2014 County Tax Budget for the review and approval of the Adams County Budget Commission.

Vote: All yeas.

9-1-1 Dispatch Director Donnie Swayne met with the board to review the 9-1-1 Dispatch departmental budget.

Clerk of Courts Larry Heller met with the board to review the Clerk of Courts, County Court, and Certificate of Title departmental budgets.

Treasurer Lisa Newman met with the board to review the Treasurer departmental budget.

Auditor David Gifford met with the board to review the Auditor departmental budget.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Stephen Caraway to adjourn.

Vote: All yeas.

All members of the Adams County Board of Commissioners met on July 10, 2013 to conduct a work session. The board met with the following individuals: 9-1-1 Director Donnie Swayne, Facilities Director Sally Hayslip, and Todd Mitchell of Geeks on Demand to discuss the phone system.

Dean Bailey met with the board to discuss the upcoming John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail Dedication ceremony.

Brown County Commissioner Daryll Gray and 9-1-1 Director Rob Wilson to discuss 9-1-1 operations.

The board also attended a court security meeting.

THANK YOU On Thursday, June 20, 2011, I was scheduled to arrive at University Hospital early in the morning for hiatal hernia surgery. Having stayed in the hospital for three very lengthy days for recovery, there were numerous people that sacrificed their time so that I could be assured that everything was fine at my morning hours on that Thursday to act as supporter to my family as surgery was in process. Thank you to the Northside Church and to all the persons who sent cards, flowers, made phone calls and sent prayers and positive words my way while I was in the recovery phase. To all of my grandchildren, my son randy and his wife Tammy Brewer, and my daughter Robin Fite, I want to thank you as well for the order to make my recovery that much easier. My husband was unable to drive down by himself to University Hospital, but fortunately, Dave Pollard was able to make time to reassure my husband and I that he would drive him to the hospital so that he could be with me every day that I was admitted in the hospital, and for that, I am very grateful and thankful. Last, but certainly not least, I want to thank Doctor Valerie Williams, and her staff of students and nurses for their knowledge, and being able to complete the surgery successfully. Without all of you, and the many more that may have not been mentioned, thank you. Thank you so very much, and God Bless!

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PUBLIC AUCTION August 3rd • 10:00 a.m.

7576 State Route 41 Manchester, OH 45144

This sq/ft Building offers offers large areas of free span with multiple elecThisHUGE huge6,000+ 6,000 + sq/ft Building large areas of space free span space entrances, with multiple tric, concreteelectric, floors, natural gasfloors, heat and countygas water.

The building rests on .661 offering entrances, concrete natural heat and county water.

Theacres building restsa large parking area. This building will make an excellent place for a new business, self storage, machine on .661 acres offering a large parking area. This building will make an excellent place for storage, car dealership, body shop - The possibilities are endless! Don’t miss your chance to be the a new business, self storage, machine storage, car dealership, body shop - The possibilities new owner.

are endless! Don’t miss your chance to be the new owner.

Legal Notice Sale of Real Property - Manchester Local School District The Board of Education of the Manchester Local School District will be holding a public auction for real property owned by the Board and located at 7576 State Route 41 in Sprigg Township, Adams County, Ohio, being tax parcel number 143-3003-010.000 and an adjoining tract recently acquired by the Board in Case No. CVH 20130016, Adams County Court of Common Pleas, inclusive of the building and all other permanent improvements of the land.

The auction will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2013 with registration opening at 9:30 a.m., and will be conducted on-site at 7576 State Route 41, Manchester, Ohio 45144.

Subject to the right of the Board to reject all bids with respect to the property if it fi nds that no acceptable bids have been made, the sale shall be made to the highest bidder. The highest bidder may not withdraw the bid for a period of 60 days following the auction, but the Board anticipates determining whether or not to accept the highest bid at a meeting to be held within 30 days after the auction.

An earnest money deposit payable to the Manchester Local School District in cash or by cashier’s check in a sum equal to ten percent (10%) of the highest bidder’s offer must be paid at the time of the auction by the highest bidder as security for faithful performance under the purchase contract offer to be signed by the highest bidder immediately upon conclusion of the bidding. The deposit will be applied toward the purchase price if the bid is accepted by the Board and will be returned if the bid is rejected by the Board.

In addition to the purchase price, the purchaser also shall pay an amount equal to 5% of the purchase price as an additional Buyer’s Premium to cover the District’s auctioneer fees, commissions, advertising expenses, and related fees and costs associated with the sale.

The property will be sold on an “As Is, Where Is” basis, with no representations or warranties of any kind.

The auction of the real estate shall be further subject to all terms and conditions more specifically outlined in a Terms of Sale document that is available for review by prospective bidders. The Board reserves the right to modify the terms of auction prior to opening the bidding at the auction.

Additional information concerning the auction of the real estate, including the full Terms of Sale that will govern the sale of the property, may be obtained by contacting the Board’s auctioneer, Richard Shriver’s “GOLD” Realty and Auction Co., at 2187 State Route 146, Winchester, OH 45697 Karen Ballengee, Treasurer Manchester Local School District 40296598

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Prices and participation may vary.

Disclaimer and Absence all Warranties. All the information contained in this document was obtained from sources believed to be correct, but not guaranteed. All acreages, measurements and other figures described in this are approximate and not warranted.

The Informer - Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 5

Politics & Government

Less Talk, More Action on Medicaid Expansion New Business Filing Figures for June 2013 House Democrats say Gov. Kasich should focus more on solutions, less on public relations Ohio House Democratic Leader Tracy Maxwell Heard (D-Columbus) was joined by State Rep. Mike Foley (DCleveland) to urge Gov. Kasich to take meaningful action on Medicaid expansion. The call to action came just before Gov. Kasich was scheduled to appear at a public relations rally in the Ohio Statehouse.

“Public-relations rallies alone will not move Medicaid expansion forward,” said Democratic Leader Tracy Maxwell Heard. “We are urging Gov. Kasich to join us in focusing on constructive solutions that will advance this broadly supported effort to expand Medicaid coverage in

Ohio.”

On June 27, 2013, State Rep. Mike Foley began a procedural move to “discharge” a bill that would

this bill from committee and called on Gov. Kasich to help urge just a handful of House Republicans to sign and move the bill to the floor.

“It is frustrating that Rep. the very man who has Mike Foley, the power to make this (D) opportunity a reality for Cleveland uninsured Ohioans will rally with likeminded supporters, but gives no indication he will take a head-on approach in dealing with radical Rep. Tracey politicians in his party,” Rep. Foley.

Maxwell Heard said ( D - C o l u m b u s ) “Instead of public-relarallies, Gov. Minority Leader tions Kasich should be working with us to help move this forward and get something done for expand Medicaid, H.B. 176, Ohioans. Time is running from committee and move out.” directly to the House floor The Ohio House is curfor a vote.

House rently on summer break and Democrats began gathering is not officially scheduled the necessary fifty signa- to return for an official sestures required to discharge sion day until Oct. 2, 2013.

Senate Passes Historic Tax Cut Largest Investment in Public Education in a Decade Ohio Senate President Keith Faber (R–Celina) announced the passage of House Bill 59, the state’s two-year operating budget. The bill contains as its cornerstones one of the largest singleyear tax cuts in Ohio’s history as well as the largest legislative investment in public education in more than 10 years.

“This budget is the second chapter in a story about Ohio’s recovery. The last budget put us on track and this budget continues that progress and keeps us moving forward,” said Faber.

“This is a budget about every Ohioan and giving every Ohioan the opportunity to succeed. Our focus in the legislature has been creating an environment where the economy can grow, we can create jobs, and we can educate our workforce. This budget prioritizes Ohio’s resources to do just that.”

“This budget is all about increasing opportunity, growing our economy, and making sure that all Ohioans are able to find work,” said Finance Chairman Scott Oelslager (R–North Canton). “Our plan gives a 50% tax cut for our small businesses to boost job creation and a 10% income tax cut for all Ohioans so that everyone can keep more of their hard earned money.”

The bill authorizes $2.7 billion in tax cuts, which includes a 10 percent income tax cut nearly every Ohioan over the next three years.

The bill also delivers muchneeded tax relief for Ohio’s small businesses through a 50 percent cut on the first $250,000 of net business income. Small businesses comprise 98 percent of the state’s employers and employ approximately 47 percent of all Ohioans.

In addition to administering tax relief that is vital in keeping our economy healthy and growing, the bill also works to modernize and

streamline the state’s outdated and complicated tax code and establish a fairer and more comprehensible system that promotes job

collected by the state are passed along to local schools, governments, and community programs.

Reforming Workers Compensation: Reduces BWC payments by 2% for private employers and Senate President 4% for public employers Keith Faber (R- as responsible management has created stable Celina) fund balances. The bureau will also be empowered to reform its payment system to save Ohio employers $900 growth. To do this, the bill million. eliminates many exempInvesting in Our tions, credits and loopholes. Workforce: Provides $1 milThe plan works to shift the lion to train workers in the state away from its current bioscience manufacturing reliance on income taxes industry by partnering with toward a structure that relies community colleges. An more heavily on consump- additional $2 million will be tion taxes. appropriated to create trainThe proposal, which ing programs that will prewill become law with the pare Ohio workers for growGovernor’s signature, also ing jobs in the oil & natural contains a $717 million gas industry. increase in spending on primary and secondary educa- Supporting Wellness & tion, the largest legislative Safety: investment in public schools Drug & Alcohol in more than a decade. The Treatment: Invests $100 milbill also includes $250 mil- lion in drug and alcohol lion for the newly created treatment and mental health “Straight-A Fund,” which services, including a $5 milprovides grants to promote lion pilot project to deal with innovation in our schools convicts’ drug addictions and efficiency in district after release from prison in operations and more than an effort to slow recidivism $78 million to support rates and drug use simultaimportant early childhood neously. education programs.

Developmentally The higher education Disabled: Provides $5.4 milplan instituted by House Bill lion for home healthcare 59 is a model for the nation services for developmentally that focuses on graduation disabled Ohioans. and degree completion, not simply student enrollment. Other Important The plan also serves Ohio’s Programs: rising student population by TourismOhio: Increases establishing a 2% cap on funding by 14%, making $8 tuition increases at all of million available each year Ohio’s public universities. to support and grow the Over the past 5 years, Ohio state’s tourism industry. has had the second lowest Hispanic & Latino tuition increases for public Affairs: Invests an additional universities.

19% in fiscal year 2015 to help serve Ohio’s fastestAdditional Provisions growing demographic popuInclude: lation.

Local Governments: Human Trafficking: Distributes an estimated Transfers more than $27.6 billion in state aid to $500,000 to the Highway local governments and Patrol for equipment to scan school districts over the next commercial trucks to better two years. 85% of dollars detect trafficking victims.

TO: Alicia Renee Eaton 17723 State Route 247 Seaman, Ohio 45679 In the Matter of: Alicia Renee Eaton, LPN

Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced that 7,185 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in June 2013. These numbers are down slightly compared to June 2012, in which 7,339 new entities filed with the

Secretary of State. The Secretary of State’s office has assisted with 47,918 new business filings to date in 2013 (January-June). This is an increase from the same time period last year, in which there were 46,591 new business filings.

Though the most visible role of the Secretary of State is that of chief elections officer, the office is also the first stop for individuals or companies who want to file and start a business in Ohio. While recognizing these num-

bers can’t provide a complete picture of Ohio’s jobs climate, they are an important indicator of economic activity that Secretary Husted hopes will add to the discussion of how to improve the state’s overall climate for business.

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From The Kitchen Of Pat Wylie

This Week's Weather Forecast

Country Raisin Sandwiches Makes 2-3 servings 1/2 cup grated, peeled apple 1/2 cup grated carrot 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped raisins 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Pat Wylie, Sandy Baker, Casey Rutledge & Stacy Kinhalt COSMETOLOGIST Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix to blend. Spread between but-

Wednesday, July 24, High 82, Low 58, Thunderstorm possible

Thursday, July 25, High 81, Low 58, Partly sunny

Friday, July 26, High 83, Low 61, Mostly sunny

Saturday, July 27, High 80, Low 60, Chance of showers or thunderstorms

Sunday, July 28, High 79, Low 53, Mostly cloudy

Monday, July 29, High 75, Low 56, Times of clouds and sun

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Jokes of the week by George An investor was telling a friend how he had invested everything in the stock market. "I put half in paper towels and the other half in revolving doors," he said. "What happened," inquired the friend. The investor said, "I was wiped out before I could turn around!"

I wish my wife would stop saying she's fixing dinner.

It makes me wonder what went wrong this time!

When did the crook start reading?

When the judge threw the book at him!

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HOMES FOR SALE HOMES R1 - WEST UNION - Frame home with vinyl siding in nice location, 1550 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, utility room, nat. gas furnace, C/A, city water/sewer, laminate flooring & carpeting, 24x24 det. garage, back deck, 2 storage buildings, nice back yard. PRICED TO SELL AT $99,000.

R3 – WEST UNION – 1 ½ story frame home built in 1901, 1776 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, pantry, utility room, enclosed back porch, wrap-around front porch, new gas furnace, hardwood floors, new water heater, 16x24 2-story barn, .4 acre lot, former home of the last surviving civil war veteran from West Union, would be a great home to restore. PRICE REDUCED TO $43,500.

R5 – WINCHESTER – Well maintained home with vinyl siding, 1300 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, heat pump, C/A, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, 2-car garage with electric & water, breezeway, swimming pool with deck, concrete driveway, front porch, 3 buildings, deck, white vinyl fence, nice landscaping. $99,900.

R11 - WEST UNION - 1990 DW with vinyl siding setting on 1 acre, 1458 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, utility room, sun room, elec. furnace, public water, carport, blacktop driveway, 16x22 shelter house, 12x16 storage building. PRICED TO SELL AT $59,900.

appliances, elec. heat, wood stove, county water, laminate, tile flooring & carpeting, nice back deck, 28x16 shed, large back yard. $75,000.

R25 - WINCHESTER - Frame home with vinyl siding, 1621 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, fuel oil furnace, elec. baseboard heat, gas wall heater, flooring is combination of tile/vinyl/carpeting, 2-car garage, 2 porches, 0.226 acre lot. Nice starter or rental home. $49,900.

R29 - PEEBLES - Exceptionally nice 3 BR home in Peebles.

1144 SF of living space. Home sets on nice lot with a big backyard. 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, utility room.Elec.furnace with heat pump, C/A, city water/sewage.This is a must-see and priced to sell at $89,900!

R15 – WRIGHTSVILLE – 1.316 acres with DW located in cozy Ohio River community, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, gas furnace, C/A, wrap-around porch, 2-year-old roof, shed, 2 water taps & 2 septic tanks.. $59,900. - MAKE OFFER R17 - WEST UNION - Frame home with cedar siding on nice corner lot, 1248 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. heat, city water/sewer, front porch & back patio, shed. $64,900.

R19 - MANCHESTER - 1 acre with modular home with vinyl siding, 1344 SF living area plus full basement, 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths, kitchen with appliances, dining room, living room, utility room, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, 2-car att. garage, front porch & large back deck. PRICE REDUCED TO $94,900.

garage with office space, 50x60 barn with 5 horse stalls & tack room, small barn with heat. PRICE REDUCED TO $155,000.

H7 - WEST UNION - 2.38 acres with 14x70 mobile home, 2 BR. 1 bath, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec.furnace, 2 A/C, county water, septic system, 1 1/2 car garage. PRICE REDUCED TO $45,500.

H27 - WEST UNION - 9.906 acres with 1995 Oakwood mobile home (14x70), 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, gas furnace, C/A, county water, 1-car garage, 12x15 shed, nice private location with good hunting. $69,900.

H9 – WEST UNION – 1.32 acres with 14x70 mobile home in good condition, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, utility room, elec. furnace, A/C, county water, nice location on private road. PRICE REDUCED TO $39,900.

H29 - WINCHESTER - 2 acre country lot, with lovely modular home with vinyl siding, 1296 SF living area,3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, gas furnace, C/A, gas F/P, county water, vinyl & laminate flooring with some carpeting, deck, 10x14 barn, 30x40 basketball court.

Home is nestled against a small woods & is in immaculate condition, beautifully decorated, move-in condition. $92,900.

H33 - WEST UNION (BENTONVILLE AREA) - 1.143 acres with brick home, 1376 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 full bath, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, gas furnace, heat pump, C/A, public water, hardwood floors + some carpeting, new roof, 2-car garage. PRICE REDUCED TO $85,000.

R31 – MANCHESTER – Frame home with vinyl siding in a nice country setting with beautiful view, 1200 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, full basement, new gas furnace, C/A, new roof, 2-car garage, garden spot. $89,000.

R33 – PEEBLES – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1142 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances & new counter top & cabinets, large storage room, elec. heat, city water/sewer, new windows, hardwood & vinyl flooring, att. garage. This is a very clean home. $53,500.

R35 - CHERRY FORK - Very nice DW featuring 3 BR, 2 full baths (1 with shower, 1 with Jacuzzi), living room, kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, floating floor, 2-car garage, 2 porches, public water, .747 acre with creek. PRICE REDUCED TO $80,000.

R37 - SEAMAN - Frame home with vinyl siding in a nice location on 0.276 acre corner lot, 1140 SF living area, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with range, dining room, elec. Heat, gas F/P, A/C, city water/sewer, 1-car garage, 8x10 building, nice starter home. A MUST SEE! $72,500.

R13 - CHERRY FORK AREA - Very nice DW in excellent location, vinyl siding, windows & roof all replaced 6-years ago, 1152 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances & lots of cabinets, vaulted ceilings, elec.furnace, heat pump, C/A, hardwood & vinyl flooring, nice carpeting, covered front porch, nice patio, 2-car att. garage, 24x32 finished det. garage, concrete driveway, 0.88 acre. $89,900.

garage could be used to park motor home or big trucks, 2-car garage, 2 small barns, fruit trees, grape arbor. $119,000.

R39 - WEST UNION - 1 acre with DW with vinyl siding, 1344 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. Furnace, C/A, 2-car det. Garage, 12x16 storage building. PRICED TO SELL AT $49,900 - MAKE OFFER. R57 – MANCHESTER – Brick home built in 2007, 2286 SF plus full finished basement, 5 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, C/A, wood stove in basement, hardwood & tile floors, 2-car att.garage & 2-car det. brick/vinyl sided garage with bath. Home is located in nice neighborhood near school. $249,900.

HOMES WITH ACREAGE H1 - STOUT - 7.33 acres with 14x70 mobile home with 16x8 addition, 2 BR with a possible 3rd BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, large front & back decks, small barn, storage building, fruit cellar/storm shelter, nice landscaping, large yard & garden space, pond, creek frontage, good hunting area. $44,900.

H11 - PEEBLES - 2.46 acres with large home built in 2008, 4169 SF living area plus 2145 SF finished basement with wet bar, 6 BR, 4 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, bonus room, 2 elec. heat pumps, 2 gas F//P, C/A, mostly hardwood floors, nice carpeting, 2-car att. garage, 30x30 det. garage, 20x24 barn, small outbuilding, hot tub, stamped concrete driveway, lots of landscaping. $374,900.

H13 - WEST UNION - 2.334 partially wooded acres located on a dead-end road with a 1996 Fleetwood mobile home (16x80) set on concrete pad with block foundation, vaulted ceilings, 3 BR with walk-in closet in master, 2 full baths with garden tub in master, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, aeration septic system with new motor, new water heater, nice flooring/carpeting, newly painted interior, nice landscaping, 8x10 building, large dog kennel, nice setting with trails through woods & fire pit for enjoyable evenings outdoors. $54,900 - MAKE OFFER. H17 – NEW LISTING - WEST UNION AREA – Large frame home with vinyl siding, 3056 SF living area plus 1100 SF finished basement, 4 BR, 4 ½ baths, large family room, living room, extra-large family room, large exercise room with mirrored walls, updated kitchen with granite counter tops & new stainless steel appliances, dining room long blacktop driveway approaches a 4car att. garage, oak hardwood floors, all carpeted, propane gas furnace, elec. heat pump, gas f/p, C/A, county water, all appliances, large stocked pond, large metal equipment building, large in-ground pool, large concrete basketball court, wrap-around porch, beautifully landscaped. This home is setting on 15.5 acres with 3 acres of woods. This is your dream home. $379,000.

H19 – MANCHESTER – 2 acres with 1120 SF farm house, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, County water, screened-in deck, 28x42 barn. PRICE REDUCED TO $54,000.

H23 - PEEBLES - 3 acres with combination brick/vinyl sided home, 1136 SF living area, 3 BR, large bath, kitchen with appliances, dining room, living room, gas furnace, C/A, county water, 2-car att. garage, 16x28 det. garage, concrete driveway, front porch & back deck, 2 small barns & underground storm shelter, large garden area. $139,900.

R21 - WRIGHTSVILLE - Nice home located in cozy Ohio River community, 980 SF frame home with full block basement, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. heat, 2 elec. F/P, nice wood flooring, view of Ohio River. $78,000.

H3 - WEST UNION - Mini farm for horses or cattle, 20+ acres with beautiful 2010 Fleetwood DW, 1960 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, elec. heat pump, C//A, F/P, deck with hot tub, 24x36 horse barn with 3 stalls & tack room, 2 additional barns, 12 tillable acres, 7 acres of pasture, excellent location. $169,900.

R23 - WEST UNION - POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING -Nice frame home with vinyl siding setting on 0.94 acre, 1248 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, eat-in kitchen with

H5 - WEST UNION - 2 acres with DW, 1344 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, cellar or storm shelter, gas furnace, C/A, elec. F/P, wood stove, 3-car

FARMS

F13 – WINCHESTER – 51.12 mostly tillable acres, 1 ½ story partial brick/vinyl sided home, 2432 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen & dining room, basement, fuel oil furnace, county water, 2-car detached garage, 2 big barns with sheds, concrete block barn, corn crib, silo. Property has lots of road frontage, will divide. $230,000. Seller will also sell house, barns with 25 acres for $150,000.

camper. $24,900.

F15 - PEEBLES - 71.539 wooded acres with lots of big cedar trees and some timber, 2 campers, county water, septic system & electric on property. PRICE REDUCED TO $175,000.

L15 – PEEBLES – 0.165 acre lot with old home that needs tore down, all utilities available. $14,900 – MAKE OFFER.

H25 - WINCHESTER - 10 acre mini horse farm (approx.4 acres pasture & 6 acres woods) with DW with vinyl siding, 1456 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths with garden tub in master, eat-in kitchen, living room with vaulted ceiling, gas furnace, C/A, all appliances, county water, new laminate flooring, 2 decks, 4-car

H35 – NEW LISTING – WEST UNION – 2.385 in good location with stone/vinyl sided home, 4186 SF living area plus basement, 4 BR, 3 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, mud room, sun room, office, all appliances, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, 2 F/P, hardwood/tile/marble floors, pond, swimming pool with deck, hot tub, gazebo, 2 barns. $295,000.

H37 – MANCHESTER – 16 acres on edge of town with home in excellent condition, 2153 SF living area plus basement, 3 BR with possible 4th, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, all appliances, hardwood floors, new nat. gas furnace & C/A, tile patio & wood deck, hot tub, 4-car carport, 2 barns and storage building, nice view, a must see. $189,000.

H39 - PEEBLES - 2.416 acres along Brush Creek with 1998 DW, 1248 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, gas furnace, C/A, county water, porch, 4 outbuildings. $60,300.

H41 – WEST UNION - 1.53 acres with very nice home built in 2008, 1640 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, large kitchen with all new appliances, large utility room, elec. heat, C/A, county water, laminate floors, 2-car att. garage, back deck.

This home is tastefully decorated and is in a great location. $148,500.

H45 - WEST UNION - 5.002 acres with vinyl sided frame home, 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. heat pump, C/A, county water, insulated windows, 1-car attached garage. $89,900.

H47 - WINCHESTER - 8.284 acres in nice location with very nice 2-story frame home with vinyl siding, 4 BR, 2 1/2 baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, gas furnace, outdoor wood burning stove, C/A, county water, 2-car att.

Garage, front porch & rear deck, 30x24 detached garage with 16x24 lean-to, 16x24 barn. $199,900. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE!

FARMS - BUILDING LOTS - VACANT LAND - BUSINESS

F1 - WRIGHTSVILLE - 38.507 acres of good farmland with frontage on US 52 & near the Ohio River, 2 nice barns (110x50 & 72x30) with water & electric good for equipment or boat storage, 2 acre pond + smaller pond. $199,000 - would possibly divide.

F3 – MANCHESTER – 101.452 acres with approx. 20 acres tillable, 40 acres of pasture and 40 acres of woods, 40x60 barn with 30x60 lean-to, large pond, beautiful spot for new home, great for horses & ATV’s, lots of trails. PRICE REDUCED TO $199,900.

F11 - PEEBLES - 14.349 acre mini farm with 2160 SF frame home with vinyl siding, partial basement, 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, elec. heat pump, C/A, wood stove, county water + cistern, 60x80 barn with 5 horse stalls, 80x20 implement shed, corn crib, creek, stocked pond. $189,000.

BUILDING LOTS L1 – WEST UNION - POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING - Agent owned town lot (33x99) located close to court house & businesses, city utilities available. $9,900.

L3 - WEST UNION - 1 acre with septic system and

L5 – WEST UNION – 0.54 acre town lot, water/sewer available. $14,000.

L7 - WEST UNION - 10 nice level lots in town each 50x150 totaling 1.7218 acres, good building lots with all utilities available. $89,900.

VACANT LAND V5 - BLUE CREEK - 39.1 acres with approx. 28 acres of woods. $68,000.

V7 - MANCHESTER AREA - 33.486 level to rolling mostly tillable acres, spring, county water available, 60x48 barn, great place for new home or horse farm. $128,000.

BUSINESS B5 - WEST UNION - 5168 SF brick commercial building in excellent location on Main St. in West Union on 0.506 acre lot with blacktop parking lot, building is currently set up as a Dr.'s office with other businesses. Building could be set up to accommodate 6 separate businesses. Call for more details. $450,000.

B13 - BENTONVILLE - 1800 SF Block building that includes a very nice beauty shop and 2 apartments, 1st apartment has 3 BR, 1 bath, kitchen with appliances (rents for $400/month), 2nd apartment has 4 BR, 2 baths, kitchen with appliances (rents for $500/month). $95,000.

B16 - NEW LISTING - WEST UNION - 1 acre with old Grange Hall building, building is 1792 SF, own a piece of history, would make a great auction house, nice level lot with county water and electric. $29,500.

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The Informer - Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 7

Senior Living

Adams County Senior Citizens Cross Quilt Pattern The Adams County Fair is over for another year and it sure was a hot one!!

Many thanks to those of you who stopped by our booth at Merchant’s Hall, to “set a spell” and visit with us.

Senior Citizens/Veteran’s Day last Wednesday did bring in a diverse group of people as well and to those Veterans; we thank you for your service. Our appreciation goes to Marsha McCormick from OSU Extension and the other local agencies for taking time to help make Senior Citizens Day informative and fun at the Administration Building.

We also hope you enjoyed our demonstration of Tai Chi and welcome any of you to come to our class next Thursday, July 25 from 10am-11am and learn this gentle exercise to help improve your mobility and have some fun!

Mark your calendar…The Manchester Young In Heart Club will have their monthly covered dish, carry-in dinner/meeting on Thursday, July 25 at Noon at the Manchester Community Building.

They always have a good time so go on out and enjoy the fun!

HEAP SUMMER CRISIS PROGRAM Summer Crisis Program will continue through August 31, 2013. Income guidelines are set at 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and other restrictions apply.

Applicants who may be eligible for an air conditioner unit must schedule an appointment.

For more information please call the Adams County HEAP Office 1800-233-7891 beginning on June 17, 2013.

If you live alone and you eat all your meals alone, it just may not be good for you! The reasons being, it is not fun to eat alone or maybe your appetite is just not what it used to be, or who wants to fix a good meal for just one person? Researchers at a University in Canada gave meals to more than 100 people and discovered that those who dined with another person ate almost twice as much as those who ate alone. One explanation is that social dining lasts longer. Another is that the interaction and conversation with other people takes your mind off yourself. So, if you live alone and haven’t been eating well, this is something to think about. Call a friend or family member and get together or you could go to the ABCAP Nutrition Site across from the Courthouse (call Dottie at 544-3021) and have a good, hot, nutritious lunch and enjoy fellowship with other people. It will do you good!

Many Americans seem to think that retirement years are a time to slow down, sit on the couch, watch TV, throw in the towel and just vegetate.

WRONG! Although all of us probably feel that way now and then, we are aware that some type of exercise is an important key to influencing the length and quality of our life. Now, most of us don’t even like to talk about exercise but here are a few things to consider before we give up on it: * It is a way to attain, or maintain, good physical and mental health necessary to an independent lifestyle.

* It prolongs reliance on family, friend, paid caregivers or a Nursing Center. * It can equip you to withstand the stress of everyday life and reduce mental fatigue, tension and boredom. * It can make you look, feel and act younger!

Persons past the usual retirement age can continue to be vigorous with strong bones and muscles if they have a regular exercise program and eat a well-balanced diet, and it’s never too late to start!

Anyone will show some improvement if they just get up off the couch and throw away those unhealthy foods.

Now there’s something we certainly don’t want to hear, but tiredness is often the result of poor circulation brought on from the lack of movement and activity. Be careful to begin slow and get started. Exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous, any kind of movement is better than none at all. You might just be surprised at the difference it can make but before you being any type of exercise program, consult your doctor!

How long has it been since you’ve been to the Senior Center? We are here to serve YOU and we certainly enjoy your smiling faces and fellowship.

We have various activities going on and you are welcome to get involved. We are always open to your suggestions and/or ideas on how to make your Senior Center a better place. We look forward to seeing you soon!

JUST A THOUGHT. Smiles are contagious, go forth and contaminate as many people as you can!!

This week, the featured quilt block is the Crown of Thorns. It is simply squares and halfsquare triangles that make a stunning quilt in either straight or set on point. A suggested sashing is also included. I have seen an antique one in dark blues and white and also red, white and blue. Both were stunning. This is a great pattern for beginners and is also pretty made as one large block. Send up pictures of your quilt. Is there a quilt block or knit or crochet pattern you would like for us to feature? If so, please write to Miss Needles and she will see it gets featured in an upcoming article.

Dear Miss Needles

Falls Management Classes Coming Soon to Peebles Could you or someone you know benefit from helpful hints regarding falls prevention? Have you or someone you know turned down a chance to go out with family and friends because of a concern about falling?

Have you or someone you know become afraid of a favorite activity due to a fear of falling? If so, there is a program now offered locally that is specifically designed to help with these and other similar concerns. Thanks to a partnership with the Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7), local coaches are now trained to offer this program to those who are interested in Adams County.

The program, “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls”, is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.

Participants in the class learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance. Attending classes can help improve quality of life and independence.

In a study of participants after six months following the A Matter of Balance program, 97 percent are more comfortable talking about their fear of falling; 97 percent feel comfortable with increasing their activity level; 99 percent plan to continue

exercising; and 98 percent would recommend A Matter of Balance.

The Peebles Public Library will be hosting the classes that will begin in Adams County on July 29th. Classes will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from July 29th through August 21st.

If you are interested in participating in the upcom-

information or assistance Dear Miss Needles: I am and sometimes will use a ridge that then hurts your with long-term care interested in making a braid- crocket hook to pull cording foot. (Plastic or alabaster options.

Available ed rug out of clothes I can't through the braids. eggs also work well.) I have Monday through Friday sell at my yard sale. What Remember to cut your fabric seen example of people who from 8:00 am until 4:30 materials do I need to make in even widths and make sew match the yarn colors and pm, the Resource Center is one. Sign me Wendy the strips together to form a thread thickness and you can a valuable contact for Dear Wendy: To make a long string, and wrap them in not hardly find the repair learning more about braided rug is fairly simple a ball shape before you begin. when they are done. The options and what programs and you can make one with You can hand or machine important thing to remember and services are available scissors, thread and a couple attach the strips when making is sew through and secure all for assistance. of needles. If you want to the string, just remember to of the loose loops (stitches) Those interested in spend a little and plan on always sew joining seams on along the edge so you do not learning more can call toll- making several rugs, I would the same side. You might get any runs or ladders as you free at 1-800-582-7277 invest in a set of sleves which want to invest in gloves as continue to wear and use (TTY: 711). Here, rolls the fabric being braded well. your sock. I have one old individuals can so the cut edges are inside Dear Miss Needles: Is pair of wool socks I have had speak directly with and will not ravel. I would there a special needle I need for over 30 years and I love a nurse or social also buy a Lacing needle in order to mend my socks? them for when it gets below Pamela K. Matura, worker who will which is flat and has 2 holes Sign me Jill zero. Good luck with your Executive Director assist them with in it, great for lacing the Dear Jill: Believe it or repairs. And if the socks are information sur- braids together so they lie not, they sell darning needles too far gone, they are great Monthly Column rounding the pro- flat. If you can't afford any- to use specially for mending for polishing, staining and grams and services thing more than thread and socks. They also sell darning waxing wood. that are available to needles, then purchase the eggs, which is inserted Do you have a question best serve their strongest heavyduty thead or behind the hole so that when for Miss Needles? If so, eing A Matter of Balance needs. The Agency also thick cording to use to lace you work new stitches back mail her at dearmissneeseries at the Peebles Public offers an in-home assess- the braids together. I like and frth in both directions dles@yahoo.com or write to Library, please call Sherry ment at no cost for those using a heavy weight needle you don't make a bump or her in care of The Informer. at the Library at (937) 587- who are interested in learn2085 or Lindsay Willman ing more. Information is at (937) 587-3081. Class also available on size is limited to 12, so if www.aaa7.org, or the you or someone you know Agency can be contacted Wednesday, July 24, Baked Ham Slice, w/Cheese Sauce, Beets, Roll and Peach is interested, please call through e-mail at Whipped Sweet potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Cobbler before Monday, July 22nd info@aaa7.org.

The Bread and Pineapple Monday, July 29, Chicken Strips w/Dip, to reserve your spot.

Agency also has a Thursday, July 25, Chicken legs, Peas, Carrots, Bread, Brownie and Apple Your local Area Facebook page located at Parsley Buttered Potatoes, Mixed Tuesday, July 30, Mild Italian Sausage Agency on Aging District www.facebook.com/AreaA Vegetables, Muffin and Applesauce Bun, Green Peppers and Onions, Hash 7, Inc. provides services on gencyOnAgingDistrict7.

Friday, July 26, Roast Beef, Broccoli Brown Casserole and Pears a non-discriminatory basis.

These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities Financial Advisor live safely and independ481 Tucker Dr ently in their own homes Interior & Exterior Remodeling through services paid for P.O. Box 218 Room Additions - New Homes

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8 - Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - The Informer

Criminal/Traffic Disposition Report

Cyrus W. Flanders, Cincinnati, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Robert C. Saffin, Cincinnati, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Noah E. Lytle, Wellston, Failure to control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Sara L. Morrocco, Cincinnati, 71/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Robert L. Bennington, Blue Creek, 71/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

David A. Stockton, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Aaron M. Jones, Blue Creek, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Loretta K. Stricklett, Winchester, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Dawn L. Robinson, Peebles, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Zachary L. Taylor, Mason, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Gary L. Embry, Trenton, 66/55, Fine $24, Court Costs $74.

Carla R. Campbell, West Union, Seat Belt DR, dismissed.

Devan P. Smith, Oak Hill, 68/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Robert A. Thompson, Manchester, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Larry Sorenson, Blue Creek, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Harry E. Shoemaker, Peebles, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Jonathon C. McFarland, Peebles, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Christopher S. Sparks, CIncinnati, DUS-FRA, dismissed.

Brandon T. Jett, AMelia, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Lisa D. Kiley, Blanchester, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Eric S. Goodman, Elizabethtown KY, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Thomas W. Smith, Lucasville, Failure to stop at stop sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Anthony D. Blevins, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Patricia L. Blythe, Manchester, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Hayley A. Cocuzza, Maysville KY, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Nikolaos E. Paragios, Grove City, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Stephanie A. Brewer, Mt Orab, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Darcey R. Smith, Otway, 68/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Christine Taylor, Lynx, 65/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Rachel J. Carver, Lucasville, Failure to stop at stop sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Elena M. Howard, Manchester, Posession of Marijuana, dismissed.

Elige G. Baker, West Union, WEA U Disabilit, dismissed to grand jury.

Elige G. Baker, West Union, Endangering children, dismissed to grand jury.

Jane M. Merz, Peebles, Abuse of corpse, dismissed to grand jury.

Jane M. Merz, Peebles, tampering with evidence, dismissed to grand jury.

Keiven A. Merz, Peebles, tampering with evidence, dismissed to grand jury.

Keiven A. Merz, Peebles, Abuse of corpse, dismissed to grand jury.

Lester J. Ortiz Galeano, Cincinnati, Valid OL, Fine $500, Court Costs $74.

Elena M. Howard, Manchester, Failure to yield, dismissed.

Elena M. Howard, Manchester, Seat Belt DR, dismissed.

Harry R. Harris Jr, Manchester, OVI 1st, dismissed.

Harry R. Harris Jr, Manchester, Head lights, dismissed.

Onalda Martines, Cincinnati, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Bradley M. Grooms, West Union, Reckless Op, Fine $150, Court Costs $103.

Ann M. Church, Manchester, 69/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Aryn J. Schloemer, High Point NC, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Stephanie S. Morgan, Manchester, 67/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Melissa M. Kaylor, Cincinnati, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Samuel C. Curran, Cincinnati, 76/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Valerie A. Phillips, Ripley, 70/60, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Virgil R. Burns, Stout, OVI 1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $76.

Virgil R. Burns, Stout, Open Container, Fine $100, Court Costs $22.

Virgil R. Burns, Stout, Marked Lanes, Fine $22, Court Costs $22.

David P. Reeves, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Jesse A. Helterbridle, Manchester, Seat Belts Req, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Edward R. Comer, Williamsburg, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Jonathan E. Ferrell, Milford, Failure to stop at stop sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Kelly Jo Janka, Blover Hill, Alcohol/prohibited, Fine $25, Court Costs $64.

Johnny Carter, Seaman, Valid OL, Fine $100, Court Costs $72.

Johnny W. Carter, Seaman, Expired tag, dismissed.

David W. Roberson, Maysville KY, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Christopher R. Twaddle, Otway, ACDA, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Donna S. Pence, West Union, OVE 1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $76.

Timothy J. Cunningham, Cincinnati, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

William A. Bayer, Batavia, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Dellano Brewster,

MACHINISTS PAS Technologies Inc., a world leader in the repair of aviation propulsion components and surface enhancement technologies, is expanding. Our current openings are for Machnists on 2nd or 3rd shifts.

Machinists - Experience with micrometers and calipers.

- Basic understanding of machine shop practices.

- Ability to read and interpret detailed blueprints.

- Must make own offset adjustments.

- Three years experience in CNC, HBMs, VTLs, and Engine Lathes.

Positions require a stable work history and good mechanical skills. PAS Technologies offers a safe work environment, competitive wages, and a full benefits package.

To apply, fill out an application between 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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Cincinnati, 70/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Shane T. Richendollar, Winchester, 73/55, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

James E. Steele, South Point, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Zachary T. Christensen, St Petersburg FL, 76/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Robin L. Grooms, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Wayne G. Grooms III, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

William D. Nehus, Seaman, Turn Signals, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

William D. Nehus, Seaman, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $22.

Zackery R. Rainwater, Winchester, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Crystal N. Adkins, Seat Belt DR, Fine $50, Court Costs $45.

Sandra L. Golden, Columbus, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Chad M. Brown, Ft Mitchell KY, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

James B. Hayslip, Blue Creek, DUS/FORF, dismissed.

James B. Hayslip, Seat Belt DR, Fine $50, Court Costs $45.

Jason R. Sininger, West Union, 80/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Erin D. Johnson, Peebles, Failure to control, Fine $50, Court Costs $74.

Patrick M. Weinbender, Manassas VA, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Thomas E. Westin, Wall NY, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Tracy M. Norman, Portsmouth, 71/55, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Chad A. Barr, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Jesse Wilson, Cherry Fork, Disorderly Conduct/Intoxicated, Fine $150, Court Costs $88.

John A. Fristoe, Peebles, Posession of Marijuana, Fine $150, Court Costs $64.

John Thomas, Payne, Alcohol/Prohibited, Fine $25, Court Costs $64.

Richard W. Dickens II, West Union, 72/60, Fine $25, Court Costs $64.

William B. Hall, Gallopolis, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $149.

Curtis R. Music, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Derek C. Minshew, Winchester, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Nathaniel S. Luhrsen, South Point, 70/60, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Margaret E. Morrison, West Union, Failure to yield at private driveway, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Tony L. Penwell, Peebles, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

CLASSIFIEDS

1.00 CLASSIFIEDS - That gets results!

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Call or text your items, Vehicles or Yard/Garage Sales to 937 544-NEWS (6397) or use our form below and include your money when you send it in.

STONE’S SAWMILL CUSTOM SAWING

Now Buying hard & soft wood logs. Also 5 1/2" & Up Cedar Logs. CALL FOR PRICING 937-205-4303 or 937 587-2577.

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Gravel

Gravel, Lime Hauling and Lime Spreading. Fill Sand and Dirt. Call 937 549-2729.

10/29

No Hunting or Trespassing No Hunting or Trespassing

No Trespassing, Hunting, Fishing or 4-wheeling on property. 30 acres Franklin Twp., 77 acres Bratton Twp., Day or night. Shirley Myers.

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For Rent For Rent

2 bedroom apartment in Peebles, call 937-549-2561 or 937-725-9334.

7/30

For Rent

4 bedroom house outside of West Union, call 937-5492561 or 937-725-9334. 7/30

For Rent

3 bedroom townhouse in West Union, call 937-549-2561 or 937-725-9334.

7/30

Appliances For Sale

For Sale

2001 Chevrolet Astro Cargo Van great condition, runs great. Asking $3,000 or best offer. Call 937 217-4331 or 779-3200.

7/23

For Sale

GE Profile slide in range and oven & over the range microwave in Bisque color. $325.00 937-587-2941.

8/13

Pets For Sale

Septic Systems

Septic Systems installed. Call 937 549-2729.

10/29

Pets For Sale

Yard Sale

Wanted

Special Olympics Yard Sale Friday, August 2, 9:30 - 2:30, at Venture Productions, Inc., 11516 State Route 41. Many items too numerous to mention. All proceeds go to Adams County Special Olympics.

10 week old registered long hair chiwawa, baby guineas and Nigerian Dwarf wether goats. Call 937 549-3372.

7/23

Wanted

Lease lands to bow hunt deer.

Rent depending on trophy potential. Larry 937 9356350.

8/27

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Cuffs & Collars Field reports from ODNR Division of Wildlife Officers

MARRIAGE REPORT

Southeast Ohio A Wildlife Area Manager in southeast Ohio received a phone call from a turkey hunter this spring.

The hunter had located a four-wheel-drive vehicle in the middle of Wallace O’Dowd Wildlife Area miles from any roadway. A description of the vehicle and location was given to Wildlife Officer Dan Perko, assigned to Athens County. Officer Perko and Wildlife Officer Chris Dodge, assigned to Hocking County, located the vehicle on the area. An Ohio Division of Wildlife boundary sign was also in the vehicle. With the assistance of Wildlife Officer Eric Lane, assigned to Perry County, the defendant was located in Perry County. Further investigation revealed the suspect was on the wildlife area and left the truck. The vehicle was recovered, and the defendant was cited for a vehicle in non-designated area and possession of state property valued under $500. The case is pending in court.

Zachary Levi Nimeskern, 20, of Batavia and Deborah Lee Cassidy, 21, of Winchester.

Jerry Roy Campbell, 49, and Yvonne Cheryl Puckett, 46, both of Seaman.

Jack Tyler Marion, 21, and Ashten Dawn Parker, 18, both of West Union.

Jeremy Alan Fogle, 29 and Rachel Nicole Spears, 28, both of Manchester.

Central Ohio In May, State Wildlife Officers Justus Nethero and Chad Grote, assigned to Delaware and Marion counties, respectively, were on patrol at Alum Creek Lake in Delaware County. The officers observed four men fishing when they saw one man

Adams County Court Of Common Pleas

Vehicles For Sale

Services Offered

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pick up a small container, sniff it and return it to the ground. Another man in the group picked up the container and put it in his

coat pocket. The officers believed this to be odd behavior. When the officers contacted the group to check for fishing license compliance, the man who put the suspicious item in his pocket had a wooden container with a rotating top that contained a metal pipe and marijuana. The officers seized the container and its contents. The fisherman was issued a summons for possessing marijuana. He was found guilty in Delaware Municipal Court, his driver’s license was suspended for six months and he had to pay $239 in fines and court costs.

Northwest Ohio State Wildlife Officer Troy Reimund, assigned to Henry County, received a complaint during the statewide muzzleloader season that a truck with a snowplow ran over three deer. Officer Reimund arrived at the scene and found two dead deer on the road that had been struck by a motor vehicle. There were several witnesses, including a group of hunters. The witnesses informed the officer that a truck had stopped in the

road and someone had got out and shot at a group of deer from the roadway.

The truck then turned around and sped off in the direction the deer ran.

When the group of deer crossed the roadway the truck hit three of the deer with the snowplow. The driver did not hit the brakes and never returned to the scene. Two of the deer died instantly and the third was badly injured and made its way to a nearby thicket. State Wildlife Officer Jason Porinchok, assigned to Putnam County, met with Officer Reimund to attempt to locate the suspect’s vehicle. The officers were not able to locate the truck that evening. Fortunately for the officers, a suspect was found from the information obtained from the witnesses and several complaint calls. The officers contacted the suspect and he was honest about his actions that day, but claimed that hitting the deer was an accident.

Based on the evidence, the officers believed that the suspect hit the deer intentionally. The suspect was charged and later received a sentence of fines, court costs, and restitution totaling $1,270. In addition, the suspect was issued a threeyear hunting license revocation and 30 days of jail time suspended under the condition that the defendant does not commit any wildlife violations for two years. As with many wildlife crimes a conclusion to this case was only possible with the support of the public and the court system.

Kris Blanton

Franklin Township is accepting applications for a part-time road/right-of-way maintenance employee.

A valid drivers’ license is required (CDL preferred).

Please send résumé to Franklin Township, 989 Poplar Grove Road, Peebles, Ohio, 45660 or contact Trustees Thomas Perdue (937) 587-3433, Jeff Evans (937)587-2721, or Lee Pertuset (937)725-8131 for more information.

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Bagworms I have received a few calls about controlling bagworms in the past week or two. Unfortunately now is not the best time to control these pests. You may be finding them in July, but they are now in their cocoon and able to avoid many of the control options.

Bagworm is often the term used to describe other insects.

The bagworm is most often found on evergreens. Trees like Blue Spruce are often heavily populated with this insect before they are noticed. The cocoon that hangs from the branches appears to be part of the tree. The bagworms will show up easier once they remove a large amount of the needles and the tree can be heavily damaged. The most damage will take place in time if the bagworm is not removed. At

this point of the year, they may have to be removed by hand.

When removing the bagworm, care needs to be taken to reduce additional damage to the infested tree. The cocoon is attached to the branch with a pretty strong wrapping of the cocoon like material

cocoon to the branch by lightly pulling on the cocoon to get the point into the ring so it can be clipped.

For more information about bagworms and how to control them, simply go to: http://ohioline.osu.edu/ hyg-fact/2000/pdf /2149.pdf This is a current factsheet from OSU David Dugan Extension Specialist Extension Educator, Dave Shetlar, also Agriculture and Natural known as the “Bug Resources Doc”. The factsheet Ohio Valley Extension also has pictures.

Education Research Area Adams/Brown/Highland Adams County Fair The number of crops Counties

that is like silk. By simply pulling on the cocoon you can strip the needles on that branch. By leaving them on the branch, the attached cocoon can eventually girdle the branch and kill it. You and use scissors or side cut pliers to cut the ring that attaches the

that showed up at the Adams County Fair on Sunday appeared to be more than in recent years.

The quality reflects the year that we have had to this point. As crops were brought in to be registered, we were talking and I was looking at the phone, just like last year.

This Date in History

The following is a timeline of the significant events that happened on July 23: 1994 Space shuttle STS-65: Columbia 17, lands after record 14 days 55 minutes.

1993 British Aerospace 147 crash at Yinchuan, 55 killed.

Chinese B737 crash at Yinchuan, at least 66 killed.

1989 FOX-TV tops ABC, NBC and CBS for 1st time, America's Most Wanted.

1980 Billy Carter admits to being paid

by Libya.

River of No Return Wilderness Area designated by Jimmy Carter.

1978 Phillies Steve Carlton becomes 78th pitcher to win 200.

Reggie Jackson returns and helps Yankees win their 5th straight.

1977 Washington jury convicts 12 Hanafi Moslems on hostage charges.

1973 President Nixon refuses to release Watergate tapes of conversations in the White House relevant to the Watergate investigation.

1972 1st Earth Resources Technology Satellite (ERTS) is launched.

1968 Race riot in Cleveland, 11 including 3 cops killed.

1967 43 die in race riot in Detroit (2,000 injured, 442 fires).

1965 Beatles "Help" is released in UK. 1947 1st (U.S. Navy) air squadron of jets, Quonset Point, Rhode Island.

1944 U.S. forces invade Japanese-held Tinian in WW II. U.S. troops occupy Pisa, Italy.

1943 Battle of Koersk, U.S.S.R. ends in Nazi defeat (6,000 tanks).

1930 Earthquake strikes Ariano Italy, 1,500 killed.

1914 Austria-Hungary issues ultimatum to Serbia leading to WW I.

1904 Ice cream cone created by Charles E Menches during La Purchase Expo.

1903 Ford Motor sells 1st Model A car.

1886 Steve Brodie supposedly survives plunge from Brooklyn Bridge.

1880 1st commercial hydroelectric power planet begins, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

1877 1st U.S. municipal railroad, Cincinnati Southern, begins operations.

1st telephone and telegraph line in Hawaii completed.

1866 Cincinnati Baseball club (Red Stockings) forms.

1851 Treaty of Traverse des Sioux signed by Sioux Indians and U.S. 1829 William Austin Burt patents "typographer" (typewriter).

Sports 1994 Don Mattingly becomes 6th New York Yankee to get 2,000 hits.

Longest baseball rain delay (3:39) as Giants beat Mets 4-2 in New York City.

1993 New York Yankee Mark Hutton is 1st Australian to be a starting pitcher, He beats Angels 5-2; Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays 3 way tie for 1st.

1991 Rob Dibble back from 3-game suspension, is ejected for throwing at and hitting Cubs baserunner Doug Dascenzo Cubs win, 8-5.

1987 Said Aouita of Morocco runs world record 5,000 m (12:58.39).

1984 Kansas City Royals Dan Quisenberry gets his 200th career save.

1979 George Brett gets his 1,000th hit.

1976 42nd NFL Chicago All Star Game: Pittsburgh 24, All Stars 0 (52,895).

Baltimore Oriole Reggie Jackson homers in 6th straight game.

Sunset Bowling scores High Game Scratch- Male 300 . . . . . . .Brian Ratliff 277 . . . . . .Marty Huntley 266 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuzzy 261 . . . . .Randy Chandler 257 . . . . . . . .Lyle Bilyeu 256 . . . . . . .Brian Ratliff 255 . . . . . . .Naman Tolle 253 . . . . . . . .Lyle Bilyeu 244 . . . . . . .Bryon Kirker 236 . . . . . . . . . . .Ed Clos 236 . . . . . . . . .Gary Tolle 235 . . . . . . . . .Tony Kerr 234 . . . . . . .Curtis Bolton 234 . . . . . . . . .Tony Kerr 233 . . . . . . . .Jim Wheeler 227 . . . . . . . .Lyle Bilyeu 226 . . . . . . .Brett Osman 224 . . . . . . . .Trey Ratliff 219 . . . . . .Chad Wheeler 218 . . . . . . .Robert Smith High Game ScratchFemale 215 . . . .Jennifer Seaman 200 . . . . . .Joyce DeMint 194 . . . . . . . .Nola Reeder 194 . . . . .Kimmy Murphy 169 . . . . .Debbie Wheeler

168 163 162 161 160 153 150 150 147 135 131 124 122 119 111

. . . .Linda LeFrancois . . . . . . .Carol Silcott .Marjorie Swearingen . . . . . . . . .Ellen Jolly . . . .Daylene Bentley . . . .Katherine Hillard . . . .Katherine Hillard . . . . . . .Donna Riley . . . . . .Sally Florence . . . . . . .Billie Burton . . . . . . .Cindy Bilyeu . . . . . . .Brenda Smith . . . . .Mandy Furtado . . . . . .Freida Dotson . . . . . . . .Joni Adams

High Game Series- Male 809 . . . . . . .Brian Ratliff 691 . . . . . .Marty Huntley 690 . . . . . . .Brian Ratliff 689 . . . . . . . .Lyle Bilyeu 682 . . . . . . . . .Tony Kerr 672 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuzzy 656 . . . . . . . .Trey Ratliff 655 . . . . . . . . .Gary Tolle 654 . . . . .Randy Chandler 653 . . . . . . .Bryon Kirker 628 . . . . . . . . . . .Ed Clos 626 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuzzy

615 612 612 609 607 606 601 598

. . . . . . . .Jim Wheeler . . . . . . . .Lyle Bilyeu . . . . . .Dennis Dixon . . . . . . .Naman Tolle . . . . . . . . .Tony Kerr . . . . . . . .Bret Osman . . . . . . .Bruce Marois . . . . . . . .Lyle Bilyeu

High Game SeriesFemale 554 . . . .Jennifer Seaman 549 . . . . .Kimmy Murphy 520 . . . . . . . .Nola Reeder 505 . . . . . .Joyce DeMint 478 . . . . .Debbie Wheeler 459 . . . .Linda LeFrancois 450 .Marjorie Swearingen 442 . . . . . . . . .Ellen Jolly 439 . . . . . . .Carol Silcott 432 . . . .Katherine Hillard 421 . . . . . .Sally Florence 414 . . . . . . .Donna Riley 379 . . . . . . .Billie Burton 360 . . . . .Mandy Furtado 343 . . . . . . .Brenda Smith 329 . . . . . . . .Joni Adams 322 . . . . . . .Rita Thacker 321 . . . . . . .Cindy Bilyeu

Call or Text 937-544-NEWS (6397) Deadline Friday at 5:00 p.m.

Weird, Odd and Bizarre News Kennedy's Rescue of Sea Turtle a Violation Two members of the Kennedy family who thought they were doing a good deed by freeing an entangled sea turtle actually violated the law, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Brothers Max and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rescued a leatherback turtle on July 6 after they spotted it while out sailing on Nantucket Sound. The Kennedy's freed the estimated 500-pound turtle from a buoy line wrapped around its head and fins.

Authorities explained to the brothers that what they did was dangerous and a violation of the Endangered Species Act, which makes it illegal to handle an endangered or protected species. The brothers have expressed regret.

An untrained person runs the risk of getting tangled in the line and pulled under by a turtle, which can weigh up to 700 pounds and hold its breath a lot longer than a human. Only the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies is certi-

fied to handle turtles.

Train Passenger Arrested for a 16-hour Cellphone Convo A 39-year old woman, Lakeysha Beard, talked for more than half a day while on an Amtrak train going from Oakland, California, to Salem, Oregon. The loud cellphone conversation was for 16 hours after which police stopped the train for twenty minutes to arrest the woman.

According to reports, Amtrak has no policy forbidding passengers from talking on the phone on a moving train.

A few passengers asked the woman to put the phone away or to stop a few times during the conversation prior to notifying the train staff. Staff members wasn't able to convince the woman either.

According to reports the longest phone call on record is 51-hours.

96 Year Old Store Owner Refuse Robber A masked robber thought a 96-year-old owner of a grocery store in Marshfield, Wisconsin would be an easy target for

his crime.Margaretta Wolf owner of the neighborhood grocery store for over 54 years and having her family name didn't give in to the robber. She wasn't about to turn over her cash to the armed intruder after he ordered her to open the cash register.

According to the police reports she said, "I'm not opening up that cash register and that's it, I'm not opening it. I said you can have all the Tootsie Rolls you want but I am not opening that cash register.He said, 'Walk in the back of the store,' I said, 'I'm not walking no place, I'm standing right here."

The elderly store owner stood her ground when the man flashed a pocketknife and placed it on the counter. She said, 'I'll press a button and I'll have somebody here in seconds."

Wolf said the would-be robber appeared frustrated, looked around, spotted a security camera in the corner, grabbed the knife and fled.

Wolf mentioned that his penalty should be more then just scrubbing the floors.

The MasterGardener- Firecrackers and Fireflies Submitted by Faye Mahaffey OSUE Brown County Master Gardener Volunteer These past hot and humid days have reminded me of my dad. He would always exclaim, “It’s hotter than a firecracker outside!”

Anyone who knew my dad would quickly remember that he always dressed in bib overalls and long sleeve cotton shirts! I, on the other hand, can’t stand more than a pair of shorts and a sleeveless top made out of wicking material when the thermometer hits 80 plus degrees. I do wear a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and bug spray. I have already fallen victim to the dreaded chiggers and now I spray diligently every time I head out the door to the garden.

Watering has been at the top of my list the past week.

I actually got out the drip buckets for several of my newly planted trees, and haul water in cat litter containers to thirsty plants too far away to drench with the hose.

We have been spending some time down at the cabin in the evenings when it cools down a bit. The fireflies have been treating us to a spectacular light show after the sun goes down.

Fireflies, also called Lightning Bugs, are neither bugs nor flies. They are beetles (Order Coleoptera).

There are about 170 species of fireflies in the United

States and Canada; most are found east of the Mississippi River.

Why do fireflies give off light? There are several reasons why they blink their lights on summer nights. The first reason is that the flashing is used to locate a mate.

The ones that are flying around are the males, and the females sit in the brush and respond by flashing their lights.

The second reason for the light is to warn predators that fireflies aren’t good to eat. Like the orange color of a monarch butterfly, or the yellow stripes on a wasp, the light on the end of a firefly lets predators know to avoid eating them. The chemicals that make the light are bitter.

Even birds don’t like to eat them! Predator insects begin eating the head and work their way back and drop the

abdomen.

A third reason why fireflies light up is to warn other fireflies of danger. The flashing light can be used as a distress signal to other fireflies.

If fireflies are caught in a spider web they will begin distress flashing to warn others.

A fourth reason for the light display is to obtain a meal. There is a species of firefly that is a predator, called the femme fatale. This predator firefly can mimic the flash of other species of fireflies, and when a male responds, and comes toward her to mate, she eats him instead!

Are you experiencing problems in your garden or landscape? Don’t forget to email your gardening questions to OSUE Brown County Master Gardener, Mike Hannah, at mhannah2@msn.com.

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Adams Counnty Fair Cheer Competition Varsity Cheer Competition

Results from the 122nd Adams County Fair Fireman's Competition 1st Place Mt. Orab Fire Department 2nd Place Peebles Fire Department 3rd Place Wayne Twp. Fire Department Sunday Night Demolition Derby Lawn Mower Derby 1st Place Austin McCord 2nd Place Jason McCord 3rd Place Matt Young Outlaw Class Teddy Scalf Modified 1st Place Tyler Moore 2nd Place Craig Shiveley Mini Super Stock 1st Place Jake Grooms 2nd Place Jonathan Horsley 3rd Place Joe Horsley Parade Winners Floats 1st Place Lucky Charms 2nd Place Liberty Band and Livestock 3rd Place West Union Church of Christ in Christian Union

1st Place Manchester Cheer Squad

Fire Truck Mt. Orab Adams County Fair Talent Show 1st Place Crista Florence, of West Union 2nd Place Olivia Hardy, of Mt. Orab 3rd Place April Baldwin, and Malaki Renchen, of Aberdeen 4th Place Shawn Simmers, of West Union 5th Place Sydney Michael, of Seaman

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1st Place Manchester

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2nd Place North Adams

3rd Place West Union

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122nd Adams County Fair Animal Sale Production Champion Large Animal Sale

Outstanding Marketing Exhibitor Large Animal Sale

Grand Champions Small Animal Sale

Goats - Mikayla Jodrey, Production Champion. Buyers Franks Automotive, Blake Pharmacy, Adams County Building and Loan, Roy Gabbert, National Bank of Adams County, West Union Electric and Plumbing and Community Fuels.

Goats - Myla Tolle, Outstanding Market Exhibitor. Buyers Fitzgerald Pharmacy, M and S Goats, Young's IGA, Sibcy Cline and Randy Mack Distributors.

Grand Champion Meat Chicken - Brandon Daniel, Grand Champion Meat Chicken. Buyer Commac Foods.

Lamb - Caitlin Young, Production Champion. Buyers W.C. Milling and Seaman Farm, Garden and Pet Store.

Lamb - Braylie Jones, Outstanding Market Exhibitor.

Buyers Roy Gabbert, Prathers IGA, Community Fuels, National Bank of Adams County, Adams County Building and Loan, Hazelbaker Photography, Blake Pharmacy and West Union Electric and Plumbing.

Hogs - Adison Wright, Production Champion. Buyers M and S Goats, Baldridge Family Pigs, Barbour Shop, Barry's Chevrolet and Buick, Young's IGA and Sibcy Cline.

Grand Champion Market Duck - Shannon Runyan, Grand Champion Market Duck. Buyer Unger Construction.

Grand Champion Market Turkey - Kent Mefford, Grand Champion Market Turkey. Buyer Ohio Valley Truss.

Hog - Corey Jodrey, Outstanding Market Exhibitor.

Buyer Master Feed Mill.

Steer - Joseph Crum, Production Champion. Buyers Union Stockyards and 5 Points Implement.

Steer - Robbie McCormick, Outstanding Market Exhibitor.

Buyer Winchester Ag.

Grand Champion Rabbits - Jacob Calvert, Grand Champion Market Rabbits. Buyers Holsinger Monuments, First State Bank, Budget Boutique, Chapparel Feed and Farm Supply and Adams County Florist.

Publishers Note: The Informer regrets if any buyers names were not mentioned in the above listed buys. The more buyers that jump in on a particular buy makes it very difficult to keep up with.

Publishers Note: The Informer regrets if any buyers names were not mentioned in the above listed buys. The more buyers that jump in on a particular buy makes it very difficult to keep up with.

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Elizabeth Gill, Reserve Champion Meat Chicken. Buyer Roy Gabbert.

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122nd Adams County Fair Baby Pageant Winners

Girls 0-3 Months Pictured L/R: 1st Place Kara Jo Koenig, 2nd place Jenaelyn Rogers and 3rd Place Kori Hesler.

4-8 Months Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Will Day, 2nd Place Gage Musser and 3rd Place Torque Tong.

13-18 Months Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Harper Campbell, 2nd Place Tied Karrigann Arnold and Emmy Whittington.

Boys 0-3 Months Pictured L/R: 1st Place Michael Woods, 2nd Place Trey Shelton and 3rd Place Tied Kraigen Chapman and Donny Lyons III.

4-8 Months Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Brilee Tenhundfeld, 2nd Place Lyla Wolfen and 3rd Place Addison Heddleston.

9-12 Months Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Isebella Webb, 2nd Place Serenity Dalton and 3rd Place Lillianna Felty.

9-12 Months Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Darius Weir, 2nd Place Hunter Arnold and 3rd Place Braydon Collins.

13-18 Months Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Easton Lewis, 2nd Place Lyric Ramsey and 3rd Place Berlin Hayslip.

19-24 Month Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Jada Hanson, 2nd Place Preslee Miller and 3rd Place Myra LeRouge.

19-24 Month Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Elijah Davis, 2nd Place Braylen Reeves, 3rd Place Ties Mason Bennington and Aaron Jackson Hayslip.

25-30 Month Girls 1st Place Isabella Wisecup and 2nd Place Jaylee Tackett.

25-30 Month Boys 1st Place Colt Perry Ward, 2nd Place Tied Karson Cowan and McKinlee Spradlin.

31-36 Month Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Jamey Weisner, 2nd Place Jerzi Tong, 3rd Place Tied Libby Matthews and Aiyana Izod.

31-36 Month Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Kellan Hodge, 2nd Place Damarcas Chambers and 3rd Place Brian Hayslip.

Toddler Contest - 3 Year Old Girl Pictured L/R: 1st Place Kylee Dawn Moore, 2nd Place Josephine Foreman and 3rd Place Riley Kirker.

Toddler Contest - 3 Year Old Boy Pictured L/R: 1st Place Gavin Rowe, 2nd Place Gabriel Steward and 3rd Place Liam Newland.

Toddler Contest - 4 Year Old Girl Pictured L/R: 1st Place Miley Hesler and 2nd Place Vacilya Begley.

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2007 CHEVY IMPALA

Crew, Very clean inside and out, All Power Including Sliding Side Doors, Sto & Go Seats, Dual Climate Controls, Cruise, Tilt, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry, DVD, 2nd Row Folding/ Removable Seat, 3rd Row Removable Seat.

2012 DODGE JOURNEY SXT Balance of Factory Warranty!

4x4, automatic, CD/cassette, bed cover, tow package,, running boards, off road package, tilt, cruise, keyless entry, alarm system

ONLY 22K MILES! 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

V6, FWD, alarm, keyless entry, cruise, tilt, AM FM CD, steering wheel mounted controls, heated mirrors.

$

9,977*

FWD, alarm, AM FM CD, Power Seats, Brakes & locks.

8,995*

$

2003 OLDS ALERO GL2 COUPE 2004 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SL

AWD, Auto., Alarm, Dual Climate Controls, Cruise, Tilt, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry, 2nd Row Folding Seats, 3rd Row Seat.

$

20,977*

2013 JEEP WRANGLER Balance of Factory Warranty!

4 Cyl., Alarm, Air, Rear Defroster, Tachometer, Fog Lights.

$

FWD, Automatic, AM/FM CD, Alarm, Tilt, Cruise, Keyless Entry, Second Row Folding Seat.

5,995*

4,995*

$

FWD, 6 Cyl., AM/FM CD, Alarm, Keyless Entry, Power Windows –Mirrors – Locks, Tilt, Cruise.

6,995*

$

Unlimited, Hard Top, Pwr. Windows, Pwr. Locks.

ONLY 8K MILES!

*All prices are plus tax, title and fees.

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