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Man Arrested in Connection of Bank Robbery Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that in December of 2010, the Higginsport Branch of Merchant’s Bank was robbed. In January of 2011, someone attempted to rob the Merchant’s Bank again. The ongoing investigation of these incidents by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit, have resulted in a two count indictment against Ronald Patrick Marshall, 25, of Felicity.

Sheriff Wenninger stated that the Brown County Grand Jury issued the warrants on an indictment that was issued on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, for Aggravated Robbery and Attempted Aggravated Robbery against Marshall. The Felicity Police Department Chief Ray Hesler was contacted by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office as to the suspect’s whereabouts in the Felicity area. Marshall was apprehended by the Felicity Police Department on Thursday, July 19 and was transported to the Brown County Adult Detention Center where

5 Fatalities Across the Area Teen Dies as a Result from Crash

Marshall he awaits a bond hearing. He is currently in custody and being held under no bond.

Sheriff Wenninger would like to thank the Felicity Police Department for their assistance in locating the suspect.

Sale of Champions

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday, July 17, at approximately 2:30 p.m. on State Route 348 near AdkinsHoffer Hill Road, in Otway.

According to troopers Trevor A. Enz, 16, of Otway, was traveling westbound on State Route 348 in a a 2003 Chevy Impala when he failed to negotiate a right hand curve, drove off the left side of the roadway striking a road sign and several trees. The vehicle came to rest on its side in the middle of the roadway.

Trevor was transported to Southern Ohio

Medical Center by Life Squad, but was pronounced deceased after being transported to Southern Ohio Medical Center. The passengers in the vehicle were: Erin L. Enz, 14, of Otway, who was air-cared to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus and Autumn N. Phipps, 15, of Lucasville who was transported to Southern Ohio Medical Center by Life Squad then later transferred to Nationwide Children's Hospital. None of the three occupants were wearing their seatbelts.

The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred Saturday, July 14, on US Route 52 just west of milepost 9 in Monroe Township, Clermont County.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the driver Ravye Williams, 19, of Ripley, was traveling westbound on US 52 when he drove off the right side of the roadway. The vehicle then slid back over the

center line off the left side of the roadway striking a tree, where Williams was ejected from the vehicle.

Williams was transported by ground to Anderson Mercy then transferrred by Air Care to UC Hospital where he died on Sunday, July 15, as a result to his injuries.

Seatbelts were not in use and the crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Area Teen Dies as a Result of Crash

Crash results in 3 Fatalities Pictured: Grand Champion Steer, Dalton Kennedy. Buyer McDonald's.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated a fatal accident that was on U.S. Route 62 near Hillsboro, Wednesday, July 18 at approximately 2:25 p.m.

According to troopers Mildred Tumbleson, 85, of Hillsboro, was operating a 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass northbound on U.S. Route 62 when she failed to maintain control, went left of center and struck a southbound 2010 Toyota Camry operated by Rosemary C.

Barnhart, 74, of Hillsboro, head-on.

Tumbleson and her passenger Velma West, 91, were pronounced dead at the scene by the Highland County coroner.

Barnhart was air-cared from the scene to University of Cincinnati Hospital, where she later died as a result from her injuries as a result of the crash.

All three women were wearing seat belts and the accident remains under investigation.

Two Fugitives Arrested

Pictured: Grand Champion Hog, Tanner Utterback. Buyers: Frank's Automotive, West Union Electric and Plumbing, Adams County Regional Medical Center, Blake Pharmacy, National Bank of Adams County, Community Fuels, Prathers IGA, Jason Brand Trucking, Jack McCoy, S&S Lumber, Wheeler Dairy and Attorney Roy Gabbert.

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Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reported last week that on Tuesday, July 17, the Brown County

Sheriff’s Office apprehended two Fugitives in Brown County. Sheriff Wenninger stated that Michael and

Christina Wisby, of the Mt. Orab area were arrested by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office after a Deputy received a tip as to their whereabouts. Both suspects had outstanding Felony Warrants from Clermont County for Conspiracy to M a n u f a c t u r i n g Methamphetamines and Illegal Assembly of Chemicals. Both suspects had eluded authorities for several days. They were located at a residence north of Mt. Orab, on State Route 68 and taken into custody without incident.

Father and Son Indicted on Multiple Felony Drug Charges

Pictured: Grand Champion Goat, Lucy Kersey. Buyers: Young's IGA, O'Reiley Auto Parts, Laurels of Hillsboro, Dean Brown Auctions, Fitzgerald Pharmacy, Attorney Aaron Haslam, First State Bank, Fannins and Sons, Hazelbaker Insurance, Dinsmore Farm Supply and Commissioner Brian Baldridge.

Grand Champion Lamb, Tray Brand. Buyers: Prathers IGA, Blake Pharmacy, Attorney Roy Gabbert, West Union Electric and Plumbing, Community Fuels, Franks Automotive, Adams County Building and Loan, National Bank of Adams County.

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April traffic stop leads the Patrol to drugs, guns and cash.

A father and son were indicted on multiple felony drug charges after Ohio State Highway Patrol investigators seized drugs, guns and cash from their residences.

Earlier this year on April 19, troopers initiated a traffic stop on State Route 32 in Brown County. Criminal indicators were observed and a probable cause search revealed 13 Methadone pills, 14 Lyrica pills and a small amount of Marijuana. Further investigation led authorities to suspected drug operations in Eagle Township of Brown County.

Under the guidance of the Brown County Prosecutor Jessica Little, search warrants were obtained from Brown County Probate/Juvenile Judge Margaret A. Clark for the properties occupied by both suspects. The search warrants were executed by the Patrol’s Special Response Team. During a search of both properties, troopers seized 616 illegal prescription pills, 11 guns and $4,860 in cash. In addition, troopers seized

cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana and several examples of drug paraphernalia, including digital scales and hypodermic needles.

The father, Delbert Malott, 55, was indicted on the following charges: Illegal Manufacturing and Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, both Felonies of the Second Degrees, two-counts of Aggravated Possession and Illegal Assembly of Drugs all Felonies of the Third Degree and Drug Possession a Felony of the Fourth Degree. He was also indicted on First Degree Misdemeanor Charges of Drug Possession and possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Misdemeanor of the Seconded Degree. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years in prison and a $47,500 fine.

The son Shaine Malott, 24, was indicted on the following charges: Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, a Felony of the Second Degree, Possession of Heroin, Weapons Under Disability, Conspiracy and Trafficking in Heroin all Felonies of the Third Degree, Trafficking in Heroin and

Aggravated Possession both Felonies of the Fifth Degree.

He was also indicted on Misdemeanor Charges of Drug Abuse Instruments, a Misdemeanor of the First Degree and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree. If convicted, he faces up to 30 years in prison and a $ 60,000 fine.

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Sale of Reserve Champions, Ohio Seeking Lead Plaintiff Status in JP Morgan Chase Shareholder Suit, 11 States Settle with US Fidelis for $13 Million in Consumer Restitution, Adams County Jail Intake and Release Report.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Ruthina Jen (Sturgill) Jones, John Tener, Lanna K. Caudill, Dale Sininger and Wendell Gene Michael.

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Sale of Reserve Champions

Pictured: Reserve Champion Steer, Darrington White. Buyer Winchester Ag Service.

Ohio Seeking Lead Plaintiff Status in JP Morgan Chase Shareholder Suit Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a motion with the courts for Ohio state pension funds to join certain other funds in seeking to lead a class of investors in litigation against JP Morgan Chase & Co. The news comes as the bank announced that losses related to its "London Whale" trading scandal have already totaled at least $5.8 billion.

"The filings allege that pension fund managers acting on behalf of Ohio retirees were given false and misleading information

by JP Morgan Chase that hid the true nature of the bank's risky trades, causing Ohio teachers, school employees, and public employees to lose tens of millions of hardearned retirement dollars," said Attorney General DeWine.

The motion alleges that JP Morgan

Chase issued false and misleading statements regarding its trading activity, describing risky and speculative trading strategies merely as "hedges" and "risk management" devices. The trading losses by JPMorgan Chase caused losses in the bank's stock value to mount into the billions of dollars.

Ohio pension funds lost over $27.5 million as a result of the alleged fraud.

Joining the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio, and the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio in filing for lead plaintiff status are public pension funds in the states of Oregon and Arkansas, as well as a Swedish national pension fund. The motion is made in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

11 States Settle with US Fidelis for $13 Million in Consumer Restitution

Pictured: Reserve Champion Hog, Fulton Kennedy. Buyers: Ty Pell, First State Bank, Wallace and Thompson Funeral Homes.

Pictured: Reserve Champion Goat, Emily Holbrook. Buyers: Blake Pharmacy, Frank's Automotive, National Bank of Adams County, Attorney Roy Gabbert, Adams County Regional Medical Center, Adams County Building and Loan, Community Fuels, Prathers IGA and West Union Electric and Plumbing.

Ohio and 11 other state attorney generals announced last week an agreement with US Fidelis, a vehicle service contract dealer that routinely misled consumers before shutting down and filing for bankruptcy in 2010. The agreement, which has been approved by the bankruptcy court, provides $13 million in consumer restitution as well as injunctive relief. This settlement, along with a prior settlement with the service contract obligor Warrantech, creates a $14.1 million Consumer Restitution Fund.

"This was a complex case. We knew that if it continued to drag on among all the intertwined parties, there would be no money left for consumers. We worked hard to negotiate this settlement, which wraps up the case and provides relief for consumers. It also serves as a warning that businesses cannot hide in bankruptcy court. If they fail to fulfill their obligations to consumers, we will go after them," said Attorney General Mike DeWine.

US Fidelis was a Missouri-based business run by two brothers, Darian and Cory Atkinson. At one time, the business was the nation's largest dealer for vehicle service contracts, but on March 1, 2010, it petitioned for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

In April 2010, Ohio and 11 other states sued US Fidelis and its owners for a variety of illegal actions stemming from its deceptive junk mail, illegal telemarketing, robo-calls and misleading TV ads. The states alleged that US Fidelis's solicitations misled consumers into believing their auto warranties had expired or would soon expire and that they were being contacted by a manufacturer or other entity affiliated with their original vehicle warranty. Many consumers who thought they were purchasing a warranty with "bumper to

bumper" coverage later found the contracts full of exemptions.

In November 2010, the states agreed to settle all claims against the Atkinson brothers if they agreed to turn over their assets to the bankruptcy estate. The Atkinsons also were criminally indicted in Missouri.

Since 2010, the multi-state steering committee– including Ohio, Missouri, Texas and Washington – has been working with US Fidelis, its creditors and others involved in the bankruptcy case to reach an all-encompassing settlement that would account for all consumer claims.

That settlement, announced today, establishes a $14.1 million Consumer Restitution Fund to provide compensation to eligible consumers who submit a valid proof of claim with the bankruptcy court.

To be considered for restitution, most consumers must file their proof of claim by October 5, 2012. Consumers whose contracts expire after this deadline have additional time.

For additional information about filing a proof of claim, consumers should visit the US Fidelis bankruptcy website at www.usfbankruptcy.com. Consumers may also call the US Fidelis Customer Hotline toll free at 1-877-691-8477 with any questions.

The following states joined Ohio in the settlement: Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.

Each state will file its own consent judgment in its respective state court.

Ohioans who believe they have been treated unfairly in a consumer transaction should file a complaint with the Ohio Attorney General's Office at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov or by calling 800-282-0515.

Adams County Jail Intake and Release Report July 13 - July 19 Reserve Champion Lamb Outstanding Market Exhibitor, Blake Anderson. Buyer Unger Construction.

The 121st Adams County Fair was full of action and excitement.

Turn to pages 9-12 for complete results and pictures of all the excitement.

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Evelyn C. Bennington, 37, Blue Creek, Trafficking in Drugs. Booked 7/9 Released 7/17.

John P. Conley, 30, Peebles, Possession of Drugs.

Booked 7/12 Released 7/13.

Anaha Ray Craycraft, 24, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 7/13 Released 7/16.

Bill E. Davenport, 45, Winchester, Contempt of Court.

Booked 7/15 Released 7/16.

Christopher N. Hall, 19, Seaman, Probation Detainer. Booked 7/13 Released 7/16.

Jonathon Trent Johnson, 19, West Union, Criminal Trespass. Booked 7/1 Released 7/15.

Rodrick Keith Lewis, 36, West Union, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle. Booked 7/13

Released 7/16.

Jessica R. Lilje, 28, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 6/29 Released 7/13.

Timothy C. May, 51, West Union, Driving Under Suspension. Booked 7/9 Released 7/13.

Paul C. Mefford, 42, Seaman, Parole Holder.

Booked 6/20 Released 7/13.

James Richard Murphy, 31, West Union, Burglary. Booked 7/13.

James Lynn Nichols, 67, Nelsonville, Failure to Appear on a Felony Charge.

Booked 7/9 Released 7/14.

Lora Louise Purdin, 30, Manchester, Receiving Stolen Property. Booked 7/10 Released 7/13.

Dustin Ray Schnider, 21, Peebles, Domestic Violence. Booked 7/13 Released 7/16.

Wesley Loran Simpson, 25, Peebles, Probation Detainer. Booked 7/6 Released 7/16.

Steven Allen Sturgill, 24, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 7/16.

Donna Thacker, 31, Manchester, Disorderly Conduct. Booked 7/16 Released 7/17.

Jonnie Jean Ward, 35, West Union, Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge.

Booked 7/9 Released 7/16.

Christopher J. Yates, 26, Manchester, Contempt.

Booked 7/15 Released 7/19.

Christopher Connor Young, 25, West Union, Probation Detainer. Booked 7/13.

Jeremy Wayne Young, 39, West Union, Failure to Pay Child Support. Booked 7/18 Released 7/19.

Adams County's Annual Farmer’s Market Grand Opening Celebration Market is open Wednesdays 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. from June through October 2012 Wednesday, July 25 Keim Family Market 2621 Burnt Cabin Rd Seaman, OH Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 12 P.M. Down Home Farm Fun Activities for All Ages Market Buck Bonus Buys & Door Prizes Keim’s Homemade Ice Cream & Floats For Sale We’re Farming and We grow it!

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Obituaries Ruthina Jen (Sturgill) Jones

Ruthina Jen (Sturgill) Jones, 49, of Liberty Township, died Wednesday, July 18. She was born December 20, 1962, in Portsmouth. She was preceded in death by her father John B. Sturgill.

She is survived by husband, Michael Jones of Liberty Township; one son Sgt. Randy Wayne (Beth) Spires, II, of Twenty Nine Palms Marine Corps Case, Joshua Tree, California; mother Judy Sturgill Arnold of West Union; stepfather Daril Arnold of West Union; one brother Sean (Deb) Sturgill of Dayton; one sister Terri Grooms of Seaman; one stepbrother, Daril “Sonny” Arnold, Jr. of Mt. Orab; one stepsister Angie Arnold of Atlanta, Georgia; one granddaughter Madeline Spires of Brush Creek Township; one aunt Dody McFarland of Liberty Township; two uncles, several nephews and nieces.

She was a former waitress for Moyer’s Winery and Restaurant near Manchester; a team leader for the former Techno Trim Company in Maysville for five years and a former team leader for Cedar Works in West Union. She was a 1980 graduate from West Union High School.

Memorial contributions can be made to Humane Society of Adams County, Inc. P O Box 245, West Union, OH 45693.

A private memorial service was held on Sunday, July 22, at the home of Judy Sturgill.

Mrs. Jones will be cremated.

Lafferty Funeral Home of West Union is serving the family.

Lanna K. Caudill

Lanna K. Caudill, 59, of West Union, formerly of Cincinnati, died July 14, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.

She was born November 25, 1952 in McVeigh, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by parents Ed Ellis and Dora Pearl (Latham) Carroll and granddaughter Faith Caudill.

She is survived by husband Tim M. Caudill of West Union; two daughters Trena K (Jeffrey Yates) Caudill and Tiffany Sheperd, both of West Union; son Joshua D. Caudill of West Union; four brothers Billy Wayne (Geneva) Carroll of McVeigh, Kentucky, Glen (Reca) Carroll of McAndrews, Kentucky, Danny (Junie) Carroll of McVeigh, Kentucky and Ted Carroll of West Union; two sisters Madonna Evans of McVeigh, Kentucky and Brenda Ooten of Cincinnati; six grandchildren Joshua D. Caudill, Jr., Emily Caudill, Jaden Caudill, Curtis Yates, Elanna Caudill and Whytt Yates, many nephews and nieces.

Her hobbies were her grandchildren and her plants, cats, dogs and the outdoors.

Memorial donations may be made to Lafferty Funeral Home, Inc., 205 South Cherry Street, West Union, Ohio 45693 or to the Lanna Kay Caudill Memorial Fund, c/o Fifth Third Bank, 500 East Main Street, West Union, Ohio 45693.

A graveside funeral service is Wednesday, July 25, at 3:00 p.m. at East Liberty Cemetery in Lynx. Elders Mel and Connie Greene will officiate.

Lafferty Funeral Home of West Union is serving the family.

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Wendell Gene Michael

Wendell Gene Michael, 80, of Seaman, passed away Thursday, July 19, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown.

He was born in Harshaville, on October 25, 1931 the son of the late Sam and Anna Louise (Wills) Michael.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the Seaman American Legion Post #633.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Alice (Day) Michael of Seaman, two sons David and Melissa Michael of Seaman and Scott Michael of Piketon, six grandchildren Melana and Brandon Reid, Dayne and Brandi Michael, Jordan and Michelle Michael, Sydney Michael, Nicole Michael and Anthony Michael and four great grandchildren Drew, Megan, Makenna and Keygan.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 23, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home, Lewis-Sullivan Chapel in Seaman. Vernon Green officiated. Military rites were given by the Adams County Honor Guard. Burial followed in the Mt. Leigh Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Stein Hospice, 2003 Veterans Blvd. Unit C Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

To sign our online guest book, visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

John Tener

John Tener, 65, of West Union, passed away Wednesday, July 18, at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center.

He was born in Hillsboro, on February 18, 1947 the son of the late Russell and Blanche (Sellman) Tener.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one son Robbie Tener.

He is survived by one son Ronnie Tener of Peebles, four brothers Dick, Don, Jim all of Hillsboro and Eddie Tener of Bainbridge, one sister Carolyn Burkard of Hillsboro, four grandchildren Zach, Kaylee, Jaden, Josh and one great grandchild Josh Jr. Cremation is to take place with no services scheduled at this time. Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles is in charge of the arrangements.

To sign our online guest book, visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com

Dale Sininger, 82, of West Union, died Friday, July 20, at the Adams County Manor. Mr. Sininger was born February 11, 1930, the son of the late Jenning B. and Lena May (Paul) Sininger in Fayette County.

Mr. Sininger was a member of the West Union First Baptist Church and retired with 22 years of services in the United States Navy.

Survivors include his wife Evelyn Grace (Grooms) Sininger of west Union; three daughters Nancy Ann Clausen and husband Michael of West Union, Rebecca Ruth Smith and husband Jerry of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Freda Mae Spencer and husband Jay of Forest, Virginia, four sisters Lois Riley of Cincinnati; Rose McCann of West Union, Helen Culbertson of Kettering, Shirley Ramsey of Cincinnati, one brother Carl Sininger of West Union, 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held held on Monday, July 23 at the Thompson Meeker Funeral Home in West Union, with Jimmy Reagan officiated.

Burial followed at the Kirker Cemetery with Military graveside services by the Adams County Honor Guard.

Memorials can be made to the West Union First Baptist Church.

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Community News/Events The Southern Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 24, at 5:45 p.m., at the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center, 3321 Airborne Road, Wilmington, to discuss the fiscal year 2013 budget. If you need directions to this location or have questions feel free to contact me at 937-382-6921 Ext. #25 or e-mail so_aunversaw@mveca.org for more information.

Adams County Health Department 923 Sunrise Ave., West Union 544-5547 The Adams County Health Department is offering a limited supply of FREE pneumococcal polysaccharide PPSV23 vaccine (Pneumovax) until August 3. This vaccine protects you from subtypes of the pneumococcus bacteria that can cause pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections. The vaccine is given to adults 65 years and older and to adults with certain

Over the weekend I talked to several farmers who have checked their corn. Some were surprised with what they found. Some found ears that were developing nicely, while others were not too pleased. Some of the discussion since has included the possibility of chopping the corn for silage and what dangers that might include.

The following information was in a post on the Beef Blog on Monday morning. This post includes information about chopping, moisture content, feeding, pricing, buying and selling drought stressed corn as silage. I think it will provide many answers to question concerning our current situation.

Drought-damaged corn can make good feed when chopped for silage, but growers tend to harvest it when it’s too wet, resulting in poor fermentation, warns Keith Johnson, Purdue Extension forage specialist.

"Ideally, the crop should contain 60-70% moisture at harvest," says Johnson. "For upright silos, to avoid seepage, growers should harvest at 60-65%. For bunker silos, harvesting at 65-70% moisture will result in better packing and storage qualities."

Plants with brown leaves and small ears with little or no grain may still be too wet because most of the moisture is in the stalks, he says.

"A quick way to determine if the plant contains too much moisture is to handsqueeze a representative sample collected from the forage chopper. If water drips from the squeezed sample, the corn is too wet for ideal fermentation."

Most studies indicate that the feed value of properly fermented, drought-stressed corn silage is 80-100% that of normal silage. Purdue trials revealed little or no difference in feedlot gain or milk production when beef and dairy cattle were fed normal or stressed corn silage. But, as a rule, Johnson says drought-stressed corn has slightly more fiber, less energy and 1-2% more protein.

Although potential for nitrate toxicity after fermentation is reduced, livestock producers who will use the corn for silage should have that silage analyzed for nitrates.

There are just two more Summer Reading Program events to go this summer at the Adams County Public Library.

On Wednesday, July 25 at 3:00 pm, the Manchester Library will hold their Summer Reading Finale for all Summer Reading participants.

Preschoolers and school age kids are invited to the Prize Store event. On Thursday, July 26, at 5:00 pm, kids can attend the Summer Reading Program finale and prize store event at the West Union Library. The Adams County Public Library staff thank all our wonderful guest presenters who visited Summer Reading events at each Library this year. Our biggest thanks to the parents and children who participated, and helped make “Dream Big… Read” such a successful Summer Reading Program.

The Summer Reading Program and the Adams County Fair are over, but the Adams County Public Library is now open six days each week! Stop by your local branch library to find a good

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Producers with short pasture and stored feed supplies might also consider harvesting drought-damaged corn as greenchop.

Two potential problems are nitrate toxicity and laminitis. Johnson lists these steps to help avoid them: * Raise the cutter bar to 12" the first few days of chopping. * Gradually introduce animals to greenchop. * Use other feeds that are low in nitrate as part of the ration. * Feed greenchop in small quantities throughout the day rather than large quantities once per day. * Don’t allow greenchop forage to sit on

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a wagon overnight. * Feed 2-3 lbs of grain with high-nitrate feeds. * Take extra precautions during the first two or three days following rain because nitrate levels tend to increase during that period.

"As plants mature, nitrate levels decline, so animals become acclimated and the chances for toxicity decrease over time," says Johnson.

Corn growers looking to sell droughtdamaged corn for silage, and livestock producers looking to buy it, need to understand how to properly price the crop. For help figuring its value, read Determining a Value for Corn Silage and Determining the Costs of Corn Silage Standing in the Field. More information is available in Johnson’s Web-based publication, Drought-Damaged Corn as Livestock Feed.

Before making any decisions about drought-damaged corn, check with crop

insurance agents so the crop can be appraised for damage prior to harvest, he says. Also, pay close attention to herbicide and insecticide labels and be in touch with chemical suppliers to make sure the crop is harvested and fed safely.

The video, Harvesting DroughtStressed Corn for Forage, gives advice by University of Georgia Extension forage specialist Dennis Hancock.

If you would like to read this type of information on a daily basis, I can add you to the e-mail list. The beef blog contains 10 posts Monday through Friday. Just send me your e-mail address and I will add you to my list. My e-mail address is dugan.46@osu.edu. The suggested reading a couple of paragraphs ago and the video are linked online, so they can be viewed pretty easy. You can stop by the office to pick up a copy if you do not have e-mail.

Local Farmer’s Markets Running Strong Despite the dry conditions, some of the local vegetable producers are presenting some outstanding produce for sale throughout the area. I was in Georgetown last Thursday and drove past the market and had to stop by to check it out. Several vendors had a table full of some pretty good stuff. This market is located such southwest of the courthouse and is open from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

There are several other markets including the market on the courthouse square in Hillsboro, the market on SR 32 just east of Seaman in Adams County, Ripley has a market, Mt. Orab, etc. If you are involved in a local farmers market, please send me an e-mail with your times, dates, locations and a contact person. I get calls from people looking to buy and sale. My contact information is dugan.46@osu.edu or you can call my cell (937) 515-2314. This is my correct cell number. A couple of weeks ago I put another number in by mistake.

Please make the change if you wrote the other number down.

book, use a public computer, or access the wireless Internet. All branches of the Adams County Public Library are now open Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, with extended evening hours until 7:00 pm on two week nights.

Visit the Library’s website, at http://adamsco.lib.oh.us, to view the latest schedule of events for adults and children.

The Library’s website also lists the latest books available through the Library Catalog.

This month, check out new titles by popular fiction authors including James Patterson, Catherine Coulter, Daniel Silva, Fern Michaels, Wanda Brunstetter, Iris Johansen, Susan Mallery, and more. New non-fiction books include The Kentucky Derby by James Nicholson, books about canning, homesteading, and crafting, and titles about the Summer Olympics.

Too hot to leave the house?

Did you know that you can download library ebooks and audiobooks directly to your computer, ereader, or smart-

phone? Start by visiting the Library Catalog online, and click on the “iDownloads” tab.

To get started, all you’ll need is access to the Internet, your library card number and PIN, and some free software. You can find links to download the free software, and instructions customized for your device, in the “iDownloads” section of the Library Catalog. Need more help? Stop by your local branch library during library hours, and bring your portable

device, laptop, and any cables.

Library Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 5pm Extended Evening hours: Monday – Peebles and Manchester open til 7 pm Tuesday – West Union and North Adams open til 7 pm Wednesday – Peebles and Manchester open til 7 pm Thursday – West Union and North Adams open til 7 pm

Not Your Grandma’s Pickles Ohio Valley Grown will present a class on Saturday, July 28 at 10 AM in the Manchester Community Building. Turn your bounty of cucumbers into pickles using your freezer, microwave and refrigerator. You will leave with know-how, samples and recipes. Walk-ins are welcome and you can register via e-mail at ohvalleygrown@wildblue.net or by calling 937 549-1870. The class is $5.

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risk factors. These risk factors include: heart or lung disease, diabetes, cirrhosis, diseases that lower the body's resistance to infections, asthma and even smoking.

Please consider protecting yourself from getting pneumonia! Call our office today at 544-5547 to schedule an appointment or ask for any other information.

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Hello! My name is Bear. I'm a handsome just-give-mea-home-and-I'll-give-you-my-heart kind of guy. I'm a middleaged adult male neutered bull dog mix that was living a rough life until the kind people of the Humane Society of Adams County took me in. Please consider adopting me. For more information on Bear, please call (937) 544-2030, ask for Jessie. For more information about the Humane Society of Adams County, please call us at (937) 587-2727 and leave a message, or visit our website,adamscountyanimals.org. The Humane Society is in desperate need of a reliable VAN to transport animals (think tax deduction), as well as money for gasoline and vet bills.

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From The Kitchen Of Pat Wylie Quilting and Needle Arts Potato Casserole 8 medium potatoes boiled just until tender.

Refrigerate.

Dice or shread to place in baking dish.

Stir together.

1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 1/2 c or 1 sour cream, 1/4 c melted margarine, 1 1/2 c grated sharp chedder cheese, salt and pepper to taste, 1/4 c diced onion.

Spread mixture over potatoes in baking dish.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Top with crumbs and 1/2 cup cheese then bake another 5 minutes.

Pest Control Prevention Keep the green stuff

Dear Miss Needles This week Miss Needles needs your help in identifying the pattern of this old block that ws made into a mini quilt.

Please e-mail Miss Needles at dearmissneedles@yahoo.com if you can identify this pattern.

Miss Needles would like to make a full size one in this pattern.

Pat Wylie, Sandy Baker, Casey Rutledge & Stacy Kinhalt COSMETOLOGIST dry - Insects and diseases like cold, damp environments, so freshly watered foliage is a prime spot for these problems to fester.

For tomato plants, never water the leaves. By watering the base of the plant instead, you'll keep the green stuff dry and direct the moisture exact-

ly where it needs to go the roots. For leavy greens like lettuce and spinach, try watering early in the day if possible to ensure that the sun has enough time to dry them out. If you water in the evening, the damp plants will likely remain wet until the next day.

Jookees of thee week by Georgge

The shortest ferry tale ever.

Man meets a woman, man asks the woman to marry him, she said no.

Man lives happily ever after!

When can you see cows with eight feet?

When two cows are standing side by side!

You hear about the guy that was so short you could see his feet on his drivers license!

George Perry

Dear Miss Needles: I am having trouble quilting through my fabric and batting. Any ideas?

Signed, I Need a Hammer Dear Ineda: Sometimes a new needles will help and othertimes the thread might be too thick for the size nee-

dle you are using. Are you using a batting that is designed for knotting as opposed to hand quilting?

With batting, the thickness

or thiness of the batt is dependent upon the desired look and type of quilting, machine, hand, etc. Good luck!

Pattern of the Week This week the featured quilt pattern is the carolina Lilly. This particular pattern calls for applique of the stems and pieced flower heads.

Someone asked Miss Needles for this pattern. She will try to make a better template pattern.

Nore: Congratulations to the quilters and needle artists who displayed their projects at the Adams County Fair last week. I was inspired and hope to see even more entires next year!

Cherry Fork Presbyterian Women Senior Citizens Council The Cherry Fork Presbyterian women met in the Social Room of the church on Wednesday July 11, at 7:00 p.m.

Jane Leonard, vice moderator, opened the meeting.

Nancy Atkinson, hostess, read from II Corinthians 3:17. She read "Before the Rain" and from Helen Steiner Rice "Prayers Can't Be Answered If They Are Not Prayed." From the yearbook for prayer and study, she read about the Kurdish people in Germany.

Sarah K. Blythe, Secretary, read the Secretary's Report.

Ann Downs, Treasurer, read the Treasures Report.

Eleven members answered the roll call by bringing an item to the Veteran's Home in Georgetown.

Sue Fulton, Moderator, collected the reservations for our outing at Moyer's on August 1.

The theme for the summer gathering on August 18, at the Pleasant Run Presbyterian Church, is

Crayons to Computers.

Sue Fulton had prayer and we signed cards for all the ones named.

Jane Leonard had our lesson "Greatly Honored Are You Who Put Your Honor On The Line For Christ's Sake." The scripture was from Matthew 5:11-12; 23:29-36 and Luke 6:22-23.

Nancy Atkinson, assisted by Madison Jones, served delicious refreshments.

The next meeting will be on our annual outing.

Corresponding Secretary, Sarah K. Blythe

The Adams County Fair is over for another year and it was a hot one!! The kids have a good time no matter what the weather and I guess we didn’t mind it either when we were that young. Oh well, let’s try not to think about way back then…Our appreciation goes to Marsha McCormick fro OSU Extension and other local agencies for taking time to help make it a great Senior Citizens Day on Wednesday. Marsha and her crew put in a lot of time and effort to entertain our seniors and make their day an enjoyable one. We also enjoyed visiting with many of you who stopped by our booth.

DON’T FORGET! The Manchester Senior Citizens will meet this Thursday, July 26th at 12 noon at their community building.

They always have a good program and plenty delicious food. It’s a covered dish-carry in and you are welcome to attend.

We have a trip to the “National Quartet Convention” in Louisville, KY. scheduled for September 14-16! Come and enjoy hours of great gospel music and meet and talk with many of your favorite Gospel Groups, plus visit the Louisville Science Center, shop at St. Matthews Mall and Florence Mall and attend Sunday morning service at Graceland Baptist Church.

Cost: $399.00 per person/double occ.

For more info, call 937-5443979.

We can definitely tell its summer time with all this hot, sticky weather we’ve been having. The summer

sun is great for warming the bones and loosening the joints, but it can also be a real danger, especially to the elderly. Very hot weather can place a dangerous strain on your body, particularly on your heart, and it’s also not good for the older persons skin which tends to lose the ability to protect itself as it ages. We need to be prepared and plan ahead to avoid unnecessary problems. HEAT EXHAUSTION occurs when the body becomes too warm because of over-doing and losing too much salt and water in perspiration. Treat by resting in a cool environment and replacing fluids and salt.

Symptoms can include excessive thirst, profuse sweating, muscle cramps, dizziness, vomiting, fatigue and fainting.

HEAT STROKE occurs when the body’s temperature regulating mechanisms shut down.

Symptoms can include high body temps, hot, dry skin, rapid pulse, confusion or unconsciousness, nausea, dizziness or diarrhea. It is very dangerous and can even be life threatening!

Seek medical attention at once! Do not give the victim anything to drink, move to a cool area while waiting for the EMR Squad to arrive. Lower temp. by covering the skin with wet, cold cloths. Here are a few tips to help you protect yourself: * Drink plenty of fluids (plain old water is best) even if you don’t feel thirsty. * Dress in lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitted clothing. * Avoid mid-day heat between 10 a and 4 pm.

Stay in the shade as much as

possible * Wear a widebrimmed hat, sunscreen and sunglasses to protect you from the sun’s hot rays. * Put sunscreen on exposed skin. Use a sun protection factor of 30 or more. * Eat light meals and foods high in water content such as fruit, salads and soups. * Take luke-warm baths and showers. Water conducts heat away from the body. * Use your air-conditioning! Fans do not protect you and only blows the air around if the temperature is above 90 F. If you suspect heat exhaustion or stroke in yourself or someone else, don’t take chances! Seek medical attention promptly!

F R I E N D S H I P COUNTS: A good friendship is demanding! It costs time, concern, compassion and sharing a part of ourselves with another.

Showing someone else you care is not something we do just to benefit them. Every act of kindness we offer deepens our feelings and makes us a stronger person.

When caring becomes part of our lives we are likely to find that kindness is returned. If you would like to have a friend – be a friend. Reach out with a caring hand. The hearts you have touched will return your rewards.

The ABCAP Summer Crisis Program runs through August 31st. This program can provide assistance on your electric bill up to $250.00. To apply for an air conditioner, the household must not have received one in 2009, 10 or 11. For eligibility requirements, more information or to schedule an appointment, call ABCAP at 1-800-233-7891.

FALLS ARE MORE FREQUENT AT NIGHT: Studies show that the elderly have a greater chance of falling when getting out of bed to go to the bathroom.

Lying asleep for hours lowers blood pressure. When you go to rise up out of bed, combined with the darkness, you may become disoriented, causing the likelihood of falling. Reduce your chances of nighttime falls by sitting up in bed for about two minutes before walking to the bathroom.

Always keep pathways well lit and avoid drinking large amounts of liquids before bedtime. Pleasant dreams!

JUST A THOUGHT: You can’t do anything about what is gone – but you can do something about what is left.

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Politics & Government House Republicans Continue to Fight for Small Businesses and Job Creation US house Speaker John Boehner (R-West Chester) released the following column discussing House Republicans’ continued focused on pro-growth legislation that will help create jobs: “At a recent campaign rally, President Obama said, ‘If you’ve got a business -- you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen.’ He said that because he has no idea what it takes to build or run a small business. He doesn’t understand the risks entrepreneurs take, or the difficulty of meeting a payroll and hiring new workers when the government is standing in the way. And it shows. “Under President Obama, our national unemployment rate has been above eight percent for more than three years.

Prices are higher for everything from gasoline to groceries to health care. The president even gutted the common-sense work requirements at the core of President Clinton’s historic, bipartisan welfare reforms – a clear admission that his economic policies have failed. “But instead of working with Congress to address these challenges and help create new jobs, the president is on the campaign trail touting political gimmicks that would make things even worse – including a small business tax hike plan that members of his own party won’t support. “I’ve run a small business. I know the headaches and

obstacles facing job creators.

And I’m reminded every day that Washington isn’t helping.

At a recent listening session in Hamilton with small business leaders, the common theme I heard was: get government out of our way. “That’s why the House of Representatives is going to continue focusing on stopping government policies that are hurting small businesses. “For example, Laura Doerge-Roberts, president of Vinyl Max Windows in Hamilton, says the president’s health care law and its harmful

will vote to stop the tax hikes scheduled to hit all Americans on January 1, 2013, and to protect small businesses from the largest tax hike in history.

In Ohio alone, small businesses account for almost half of our private-sector jobs.

Nationwide, it’s more than a quarter of all those employed.

By raising taxes on more than 900,000 small businesses, President Obama’s tax hike threatens hundreds of thousands of jobs. We’ll take action to stop it. “We will also lay the groundwork for tax reform that closes loopholes and Guest Column lowers rates for everyone.

John Boehner Fixing the tax code will (R) 8th District boost economic growth Ohio, Speaker of and create jobs by lowerthe United States ing taxes on companies House of so they can be more comRepresentatives. petitive with foreign companies. This will keep jobs in the United States and bring home mandates pose a serious threat some of the jobs that have to her company. Ohio-based gone overseas.

White Castle says the uncer“All of these efforts are tainty created by the law’s part of our Plan for America’s costs and mandates has hurt Job Creators. Under this plan, their ability to expand and cre- we’ve passed more than 30 ate jobs. They’re not alone. jobs bills, including bipartisan The law is making it harder for bills that expand American small businesses to hire -- and energy production and stop the House has voted tofully Washington from spending repeal it. money we don’t have. While “Next week, the House these bills are being blocked will vote to curtail excessive by Senate Democrats, we government regulations that won’t stop doing what’s right are needlessly raising the cost and passing legislation that of running a small business removes the barriers holding and putting thousands of jobs back economic growth and job at risk. creation here at home and “And later this month, we across the country.�

Millions Of Americans Look For Work, Republicans Filibuster Legislation To Stop Outsourcing Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding the Bring Jobs Home Act, a bill to end taxpayer incentives for companies to outsource American jobs.

Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: Over the last decade American companies outsourced almost 2.5 million jobs, often to countries where they can hire workers for half the price.

And 21 million Americans – including nearly 7 million manufacturing workers – live with the fear that their jobs could be shipped overseas tomorrow.

More than 130,000 of those at-risk workers live in Nevada.

In the presiding officer’s home state of New Mexico, more than 100,000 jobs in manufacturing, sales, management, the financial sector and other industries are in jeopardy.

And more than 300,000 jobs in the state of Kentucky are also at risk.

So I was surprised yesterday when the Minority Leader dismissed efforts to end taxpayer incentives for companies that outsource jobs as unserious. “Why aren’t we doing anything?� the Minority Leader asked. “It’s time to bring up serious legislation that affects

And smaller manufacturers like Master Lock have moved facilities home as well.

Congress must to do everything in its power to encourage this trend.

But let me remind you, the Senate must break a Republican filibuster Harry Reid before it can even begin US Senate Majority debating the Bring Jobs Home Act. Leader (D) This obstruction tactic is unfortunate, but it’s not surprising.

After all, Republicans’ nominee for president made a fortune working The Bring Jobs Home Act for a company that shipped jobs – the measure before this body overseas.

Yesterday Senator – would end tax incentives for corporations to ship jobs over- McConnell said he wants to debate serious legislation. seas.

If that’s the case, he should Every time an American company closes a factory or a urge his Republican colleagues call center in America and to drop their filibuster.

The Bring Jobs Home Act moves operations to another country, taxpayers pick up part is a common-sense strategy to protect American workers. of the moving bill.

To 21 million Americans This legislation would end senseless tax breaks for out- whose jobs could be the next ones sent to China or India, it’s sourcers.

And it would offer a 20% a very serious proposal.

And to the 2.5 million tax credit to help with the costs of moving production back to Americans who jobs have already been offshored, it doesthe United States.

In the last few years, major n’t get any more serious than manufacturers like Ford and this.

The only ones who aren’t Caterpillar have brought jobs back to the U.S. from Japan, taking this legislation seriously are Republicans in Congress.

Mexico and China. the future of the country.�

At a time when millions of Americans are looking for work, I’m not sure what could be more serious than protecting good-paying, middle-class jobs.

Budget Cuts Could Weaken our National Defense During a recent ceremony in Warren County to commemorate the bicentennial of the start of the War of 1812, I read a congressional proclamation that recognized the role Ohioans played in major battles and skirmishes throughout the state.

Two hundred years ago, a declaration of war was voted on by Congress, and President James Madison signed it on June 18, 1812.

Americans commonly observe the Fourth of July, when we commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and reflect upon the heroism of our Founding Fathers in the Revolutionary War. But the War of 1812 was our second battle for independence.

In 1814, the White House and our Capitol building were burned by an invading army, President Madison and his family fled Washington, and it appeared that the nation was about to be wiped off the newly drawn maps just 30 years after it had won independence from Great Britain.

We would not again experience such an assault on our capital for 187 years, when terrorists attacked the Pentagon with an airliner filled with jet fuel and innocent civilians.

Fortunately, our young nation could rely upon men such as Major General William Henry Harrison of Hamilton County, who com-

manded all U.S. forces in Ohio and the surrounding territories against British troops and their Indian allies. After being recognized as a national hero, Harrison would become the first Ohioan elected president.

The bicentennial of the War of 1812 is worth noting, and the lessons learned in the 12th Congress are worth remembering now, in the 112th Congress. In that war, we learned (the hard way) about the need for a strong national defense – we had a

House Armed Services Committee, $1 trillion in defense cuts would lead to the loss of 100,000 more military personnel, giving us the smallest ground force since 1940, the smallest naval fleet level since 1915, and the smallest tactical fighter force in the Air Force’s history.

The committee also estimates that these cuts would erode our technological advantage, cause severe damage to our defense industrial base, and lead to the loss of more than 1 million private-sector jobs.

On May 10, the House acted on a bill that would avert the coming cuts. That bill U.S. Rep. wouldn’t just stop the Jean Schmidt cuts, it would reduce the R-Ohio deficit by four times as much as what will be achieved under the Budget Control Act. dozen warships, while Great Unfortunately, the Senate has Britain had hundreds – and refused to act on that measabout the importance of ure. So this week, the House consider the being prepared before the will Sequestration Transparency fight begins.

The Budget Control Act Act, which will require OMB of 2011, enacted in August of to tell Congress what the conlast year, requires the Office sequences of the looming of Management and Budget defense cuts will be.

We need to be mindful (OMB) to make across-theboard spending reductions of that there will always be approximately $110 billion armed conflict, and that winper year beginning on ning isn’t just a matter of January 2, 2013. These cuts, being willing to fight but also along with cuts already put in of being prepared to go into place, mean we will be battle. We need to make sure spending $1 trillion less on that the coming spending cuts our nation’s defense over the don’t damage our ability to protect the nation. This bill next 10 years.

Such cuts could be dev- will make sure we have that astating to our national information before budget defense. According to the cuts go into effect.

June Filings for New Businesses

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted released last week that 7,339 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in June.

These numbers are up compared to June 2011, in which 6,831 new entities filed with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State’s office has assisted with 46,591 new business filings to date in 2012 (JanuaryJune). This is a slight increase from the same time period last year, in which there were 43,988 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

Husted hopes will add to the discussion of how to improve the state’s overall climate for business.

New business filings are classified as forms filed with the Ohio Secretary of GUEST State that declare the forCOLUMN Secretary of State mation of a business entity, including for-profit, John Husted non-profit and professionR-Ohio al corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, limited partnera business in Ohio. While rec- ships and limited liability ognizing these numbers can’t partnerships. Filing as a busiprovide a complete picture of ness in Ohio does not guaranOhio’s jobs climate, they are tee the company will begin an important indicator of eco- operations, be profitable or nomic activity that Secretary create jobs.

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Cuffs and Collars Field reports from the Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers.

Central Ohio Knox County Wildlife Officer Mike Miller and Wildlife Officer Supervisor Curt Smith were on patrol in Knox County when they observed a pickup truck parked behind a barn along the edge of a soybean field.

When the officers approached the truck they found a hunter hunting ground hogs. The hunter had a loaded .22 magnum rifle and he was mishandling a .22-250 rifle, the hunter admitted to shooting from the truck. He was charged with hunting ground hogs with the aid of a motor vehicle and paid a fine including court cost of 200.00 in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court.

While following up on a deer investigation in Morrow County, Marion County Wildlife Officer, Chad Grote uncovered multiple violations in the same household committed by two brothers and their father. Officer Grote suspected the younger of the two brothers of purchasing a deer permit after he killed a deer during gun season, and an investigation proved this to be the case. In addition, the young man’s older brother had killed two deer but only checked one deer.

Officer Grote interviewed the older brother and his father, both admitted the older brother shot two deer but only purchased one deer tag. Because the deer was shot on his grandfather’s property, the older brother had his father check the deer using a landowner tag. The father was the only person in the group who could legally use a landowner tag. The two brothers were issued summons for failure to immediately temporarily tag a deer harvested and the father was

cited for tagging a deer harvested by his son. They paid $300.00 in fines and court cost for their violations.

Northwest Ohio During the annual spring walleye spawning run, Putnam County Wildlife Officer Jason Porinchok was patrolling the Maumee River.

Officer Porinchok observed an individual fishing at the Fort Meigs Wildlife Access area. As he watched the angler he observed the fisherman hook into and retrieve a fish. As the fish got closer Officer Porinchok was able to see that the walleye was foul hooked on the right side of the fish, behind the gill plate.

Ohio law states that a game fish must be hooked from the inside of the mouth out, in order to legally be taken into possession. Any game fish not hooked in this manner must immediately be released back into the water. The fisherman must have known the law, because, as he finally reeled the fish into his net, he kept the fish under the surface of the water. The fisherman eventually removed the hook from the fish’s side and then re-hooked the walleye inside its mouth. The fisherman then lifted the fish from the water, took the hook out of its mouth, and placed the fish on the stringer. Officer Porinchok contacted the fisherman and asked him about the fish on the stringer. The fisherman stated that the fish had been hooked in the mouth. Officer Porinchok could not argue that point, but did add that he had seen the man place the hook in the mouth after it was already hooked illegally. The fisherman was cited for possessing a fish that had been taken by snagging. He paid a waiver of $127 in lieu of appearing in Perrysburg Municipal Court.

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Melanie M. Anderson, Portsmouth, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Alyssa H. Rich, Cincinnati, 76/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Douglas B. Rapp, Danville, KY, 65/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Lanell Blackshear, Cincinnati, OH, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Charles W. Wilson, Weston, WV, 72/60, Fine $41.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Russell L. Francis, Manchester, 70/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Carl L. Setty, Stout, Seat Belt/Dr, fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Kimberly K. Cooley, Seaman, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Arthur E. Robbins, Piketon, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Gary D. Gray, West Union, Seat Belt/Dr, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Brian K. Grooms, West Union, 71/55, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Oscar Nace Jr, Mt Orab, Fail Dr Lft Saf, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Carol A. Lenz, Little Chute, WI, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Lena B. Reed, Wallingford, KY, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Sandra A. Kaiser, Coldwater, 75/60, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Jody D. Akers, West Union, 68/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Ryan L. Heslar, West Union, 68/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Monica S. Polley, Seaman, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Andrew R. Hughes, West Union, Theft, Ng/Guilty, Fine $122.00, 2 years of community con-

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Jason Stephenson, Blue Creek, Impr/Cert/Title, Dismissed without prejudice, this matter will be presented to the Adams County Grand Jury at a later date.

Amanda D. Bennington, Peebles, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Ella R. Williams, Columbus, 76/60, Fine $100.00, court Cost $74.00.

Melinda G. Salyer, Pedro, 80/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Steven L. Ferrasis, Northwood, 74/55, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Sehra F. Polad, Winston Salem, NC, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Katherine S. Sester, Oxford, 71/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Charles O. Dillard, Milford, 71/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Renee N. McIntosh, Winchester, OH, 72/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Joanie J. Ward, West Union, Drug Parapherna, Ng/Guilty, Fine $194.00, 30 days in jail, 23 suspended.

Shawna Evans, West Union, Ill/Convey/Grou, Bound over to the grand jury of this county, the state of Ohio, for appropriate proceedings to law.

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Adam Unger, West Union, Disorder/Intoxi, Guilty, Fine $35.00, Court Cost $64.00.

Monica Barlow, West Union, Fail/Tag/Dog, Fine $64.00.

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Steven J. Richardson, Story City, IA, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Collin D. Pearce, West Chester, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

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Joyce A. Jodrey, West Union, 68/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Natasha F. Wright, Manchester, 68/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Charles J. Iker, Purvis, MS, 65/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Gregory A. Silvia, Lynx, seat Belt/ Dr, Fine $35.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Scott R. Mauk, W Portsmouth, Improp Pass Int, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Michael S. Anthony, Vincent, 65/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Robert E. Burns, Maysville, KY, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Donna F. Gray, Batavia, 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Gregg E. Sabla, Cincinnati, 80/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Bryan P. Clippinger, Cincinnati, 75/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Aaron M. Kirk, Seaman, Seat Belt/DR, Fine $30.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Rodney L. Lightfritz, Marietta, 67/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Michelle D. Allen, Manchester, 79/60, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $ 74.00.

Edward Huster Jr, Millersville, MD, 79/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Hisham D. El Masri, Durham, NC, 76/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Simon T. Byrd, Portsmouth, Fail Stop Sign, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Harold Hanshaw, West Union, Fail Stop Sign, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Andrea L. Flannery, Ludlow, KY, Fail Stop Sign, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

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Leonel J. Perex, Otway, No OL, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Leonel J. Perex, Otway, Marked Lanes, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $22.00.

Alisha N. Rickett,Otway, Prmt Unlic Pers, Fine $35.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Rebecca J. Mount, Clayton, 68/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Beverly J. Daulton, West Union, Fail Control, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

William D. Welch, Waverly, Regist Viol, Fine $25.00, Court Cost $45.00.

Tesa A. Moore, Waverly, 70/60, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

David A. Harmon, Kitts Hill, Impr Backing, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Lawrence A. Kahle, Canal Winchester, 58/45, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Terry P. Fletcher, Manchester, 69/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Samuel R. Bores, Milan, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Sanjay M. Parekh, Mason, 72/60, No Contest.

Sara E. Montgomery, West Union, 67/55 Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Marrissa A Mullins, Batavia, 71/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Dale R. Colburn, Waverly, 68/55, Fine $39.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Dameon Meyer, Peebles, Disorder/Intoxi, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $59.00.

Michael Williams, Seaman, Agg/Traffic/Dru, Dismissed without prejudice, this matter will be presented to the Adams County Grand Jury.

Aylette B. Hutsell, Lexington, Improper Pass, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $$74.00.

Bridget M. Ryan, Milford, 77/60, Fine $100.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Kyle G. Massa, Cincinnati, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Ralph W. Roberts, Crittenden, KY, 72/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Rosie J. Smith, Cromwell, IN 73/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Dustin S. Martin, Franklin, 74/60, Fine $42.00, Court Cost $74.00.

Jeremy W. Scott, Manchester, 68/55, Fine $22.00, Court Cost $74.00.

David K. Yockey, Southern Pines, NC, Fail Control, Fine $15.00, Court Cost $74.00.

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The Informer - Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 7

Local Government

Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 9, 2012 with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Justin Cooper, and Roger Rhonemus. Clerk Diane Ward and Assistant Clerk Linda Mendenhall were also present.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.

Vote: All yeas It was moved by

Justin Cooper and seconded by Roger Rhonemus to approve the FAA Quarterly Report for the Airfield Lighting Rehabilitation Grant 3-390112-0811. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded

by Justin Cooper to approve the bills. Vote: All yeas Assistant Prosecutor Dana Whalen met with the board to discuss legal issues.

It was moved by Brian

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by Roger Rhonemus to approve the transfers and additional appropriations.

Vote: All yeas Children Services Director Jill Wright met with the board to discuss the Children Services levy renewal. Ms. Wright submitted the minutes of the Children Services Board showing approval of the renewal. This documentation was forwarded on to the Adams County Auditor for certification.

Ms. Wright reviewed the budget with the board detailing the revenues and expenditures. The levy generates 53% of the actual revenues for the program.

Ms. Wright also submitted the Children Services Board 2010 Annual Report.

Melody Myers met with the board to discuss the reimbursement of funds to the FOJ account for a check that was written out of the FOJ account

to Kattine’s for cruiser repairs.

JFS Director Sue Fulton met with the board for personnel action signatures.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Justin Cooper to appoint David Hook to serve as Adams County’s representative to the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission District 15 Public Works Integrating Committee for a three year term commencing September 2012.

Vote: All yeas Engineer David Hook, Mike Hughes, and Greg Bickle of Ohio Bridge were present for the Beasley Fork and Bethany Ridge Landslide Bid opening at 11:00 a.m. The following bid was received: Ohio Bridge – Beasley Fork $105,848.00, Bethany Ridge $93,923.50. The bid was released to David Hook

for review.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded

by Roger Rhonemus to approve the following travel: David Gifford, SW Auditor’s meeting, Bellefontaine, OH, 7/20/12, $124.20, Tony Blevins, OASCVSO Training, Dublin, OH, 7/27/12, $169.20. Vote: All yeas E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson met with the board to discuss the following issues: Jaybird Road Project - railroad documents/ready to close on the property, G.E. acquired new workout equipment for their employees, the county is trying to get their old equipment, Downtown Revitalization for the county villages - planning grant funding is available, N e i g h b o r h o o d Stabilization Program – projects for demolition.

The 2013County Tax

Budget Hearing was conducted at 1:00 p.m. Upon completion of the hearing it was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded

by Justin Cooper to approve the FY 2013 County Tax Budget and file it with the Adams County Auditor for the review and approval of the Adams County Budget Commission.

Vote: Baldridge, nay, Cooper, yea, Rhonemus, yea Palmer Consultants representative Russ Ely met with the board to give an update on the progress of the Energy Efficiency HVAC replacement.

Facilities Director Sally Hayslip was also present.

Assistant Prosecutor Dana Whalen met with the board to discuss legal issues.

It was moved by Roger Rhonemus and seconded by Brian Baldridge to adjourn at 3:49 p.m.

Vote: All yeas

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back yard, good space for garden. $31,000. MAKE OFFER. R28 – WEST UNION – Brick home featuring 1506 SF living area, 2 BR, 1.5 baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, lots of closet space, elec. radiant heat, C/A, wood burning F/P, city water/sewer, att. garage, front & back porches, small barn. This is a very nice home in immaculate condition. PRICE REDUCED TO $119,900.

R30 – SEAMAN – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR (could be 3), 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with range, elec. heat, A/C, laminate flooring. Nice starter home or rental property in nice location. $39,500.

R2 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1411 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, nat. gas furnace, C/A, 2-car det. garage with heat & A/C, 10x12 building. PRICE REDUCED TO $48,000.

R4 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1020 SF living area, half finished full basement, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, eat-in kitchen, gas furnace, heat pump, C/A, gas F/P, new windows, new floating floor, 1car garage, fenced back yard. $84,900.

R18 – WEST UNION – Newly remodeled brick/vinyl sided home, 1080 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. furnace, county water, new flooring, carport, small barn. $69,900.

R22 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1764 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, cellar, gas furnace, gas F/P, 3 A/C, hardwood floors, 2-car att. garage, back deck, $5,000 worth of landscaping. $54,900.

R26 – CHERRY FORK – Frame home with vinyl siding, 948 SF living area, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, gas furnace, heating stove, county water, enclosed back porch, 10x12 building, nice

H8 - WEST UNION - 4.225 acres with DW, cabin, 2 barns, DW features 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen, all appliances, elec. furnace, 12x24 screened-in porch, 1-car garage. Cabin features 1 BR, 1 bath, kitchen with lots of cabinets, acreage has woods and abundant wildlife. $84,000.

H28 – WEST UNION – 5.3 acres with 1991 Palm Harbor mobile home (14x70), 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, new elec. furnace, county water, front porch & back deck, 2 small barns. $59,900.

R32 - PEEBLES - Frame home with vinyl siding, 1383 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, gas furnace plus elec. heat, , small barn, home is in need of repair. $35,000.

R38 – SEAMAN – Partial brick/vinyl sided home, 1188 SF living area plus full basement, 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, fuel oil furnace, C/A, F/P, hardwood floors, 2-car garage, 2 covered porches.

PRICE REDUCED TO $102,900.

H32 – PEEBLES – 2.278 acres with 1998 Clayton mobile home (14x70), 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, heat pump, gas wall heater, C/A, county water, 28x48 garage, large front porch, carport, shed. $59,900.

H10 – WEST UNION - 7.387 acres in excellent location with 2584 SF brick/vinyl split level home featuring 3 BR, 3 1/2 baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, laundry room, 2-car att. garage & 2-car det. garage, 12x44 screened porch & 12x 44 covered porch, 12x27 deck, gazebo with hot tub, 16x32 in-ground pool, 1160 SF pool house with open floor plan includes living room/rec. room, kitchen, full bath, laundry facilities & 2-car attached garage.

PRICE REDUCED TO 299,900.

R8 – PEEBLES – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1240 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, full finished basement, hardwood floors, city utilities, heat pump, nice .6 acre lot. $119,900.

R16 – MANCHESTER – 2 apartments with 1 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen in each apt., elec. heat, city water/sewage. Apartments rent for $100/week per apt.

Property also has 2 mobile home hook-ups. PRICE REDUCED TO $44,900.

H24 – STOUT – 1.387 acres located on Ohio River, 14x70 mobile home, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, boat dock, steps to river, all furniture stays with home + grill & picnic table, 8x10 building. PRICE REDUCED TO $45,000.

H30 – MANCHESTER – 1 ½ story brick home featuring 3426 SF living area plus full finished basement, 5 BR, 3 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, 2 nat. gas furnaces, 2 C/A units, gas F/P, hardwood & tile floors, 2-car att. garage, front porch, 2 decks, 18x36 in-ground pool, 18x32 pool house. This is one of the nicest homes in the county. PRICED TO SELL AT $289,900.

R6 - NEW LISTING - MANCHESTER - Completely remodeled frame home with vinyl siding on 0.928 acre, 1224 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, large utility room, (new windows, kitchen cabinets, heat pump, C/A, water heater, bath, flooring, updated electric & plumbing, drywall & insulation), 2 barns (16x12, 13x20). $89,900.

R14 – WEST UNION – Brick/vinyl sided home, 1136 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room eat-in kitchen with appliances, utility room, new elec. heat, new carpet, 1cat att. garage, front porch, large back deck. PRICED REDUCED TO $72,500.

H6 – PEEBLES - 1.29 acres with vinyl sided home built in 1997, 1792 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, new elec. heat pump, C/A, county water, vinyl & hardwood floors, 2-car garage, storage building. $139,900.

H12 – BLUE CREEK – 29.19 acres with log home, 1153 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, fuel oil stove, county water, 40x72 barn and small barn. $129,900.

R48 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, utility room, public water/sewer, 10x16 building. PRICE REDUCED TO $35,900.

R50 – WEST UNION - Newly remodeled frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with nice cabinets, laundry room, basement, nat. gas furnace, city water/sewer, covered front porch, 12x12 storage barn, nice 1/4 acre lot. $44,900.

R60 – MANCHESTER – Brick home featuring 3151 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, basement, nat. gas heat, C/A, 2 F/P, hardwood & tile floors, 2-car garage, 2car carport, patio. A MUST SEE – PRICED TO SELL AT $145,000.

HOMES WITH ACREAGE H2 - WEST UNION - Frame home with vinyl siding built in 2004, 1568 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, elec. furnace + wood stove tied into duct work, C/A, 28x40 det. garage with 14x40 lean-to, 12x14 shed. Home sets on 2.171 acres in very nice location. PRICE REDUCED TO $110,000. MOTIVATED SELLER. ADDITIONAL ACREAGE AVAILABLE.

H34 – MANCHESTER – 2.32 acres with brick/vinyl sided home, 1176 SF living area plus finished basement, 2 BR with possible 3rd BR, 1 ½ baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, F/P, county water, hardwood floors, large porch, 8x10 building. $59,900.

H36 – MANCHESTER – 1.289 acres joining Nature Conservancy with frame home with redwood siding, 1680 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, finished basement with kitchenette, utility room, rec. room, heat pump, C/A, wood stove, 2-car garage, large screened porch, storage shed. PRICE REDUCED TO $119,000.

H14 – PEEBLES – Frame home with vinyl siding remodeled in 2010, 1428 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, heat pump, fuel oil backup heat, C/A, 14x20 metal building, 12x20 apartment building finished all but plumbing with fuel oil furnace, carpet, laminate flooring. Property is 1.88 acres with creek, woods, 2 water taps. $79,900.

H18 - WEST UNION - 6.285 acres with 1997 DW with cedar siding, 1296 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, utility room, all appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, wood burning F/P, laminate flooring, new 24x18 det. garage, wrap-around deck, new metal roof, small barn, very nice location with view of Ohio Brush Creek. $99,000.

H20 - BLUE CREEK - 3.756 acres with vinyl sided frame home, 2520 SF living area, 3 BR with large master suite added in 2009, 2 1/2 baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with new appliances, dining room, lots of closets, large storage area, elec. heat pump, C/A, Anderson windows, 3car garage, large front porch. $149,900.

H22 – WEST UNION – 1997 DW, 1460 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, C/A, public water, 2car att. garage, front & back decks, nice location on 1 acre next to Adams Lake. PRICE REDUCED TO $98,500.

H38 – SEAMAN - 13+ acres with home & cabin, Home is frame with vinyl siding, 1968 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, county water, double paned vinyl windows, 27x40 garage, 3 porches, pond, 20x36 pole barn, 16x26 cabin with electric & wood stove. $168,000.

H42 – PEEBLES – 25+ acres with good hunting, deer stands, riding trails, frame home with new vinyl siding, new windows, some new carpeting, 1700 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, utility room, computer room, all appliances, elec. furnace, county water, hardwood floors, large deck, 3 barns, 2 horse stalls, located near Mineral Springs Lake. $99,900.

FARMS - BUILDING LOTS - VACANT LAND - BUSINESS

FARMS F2 – BLUE CREEK AREA – 23.3 acre farm with 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding, 2460 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, public water, 2 wells, 36x24 garage, 42x36 barn, 40x60 barn, 60x30 storage shed, cellar, pond, small creek.

PRICE REDUCED TO $143,500.

F4 – 102 Acre Farm at Cedar Mills – If privacy & seclusion is what you are looking for, this is the place for you. 102.41 acres located on a dead-end road. Approx. 75 acres are wooded & 25 acres are tillable making this the perfect place for hunting, ATV’s or just a great place for getting away from it all. Property includes a 100+ year old 2-story, 4 BR home with all utilities, 30x50 barn, 2 storage buildings (20x30, 10x16), 2 septic systems, all new fence. PRICE REDUCED TO $259,000.

F6 - PEEBLES - 28.631 acre mini farm with equipment, 1996 Clayton DW, 1475 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. heat pump, C/A, wood stove, 2-car att. garage with storage room, 2 barns, shed, orchard, grape arbor, equipment too numerous to list. Call for more details. $230,000.

F8 - WEST UNION - 30 acre farm privately situated at end of dead end road, fully furnished 4-year-old frame home with vinyl siding, 2944 SF living area + poured walk-out basement,

open floor plan, 3 BR all with walk-in closets, 2 full baths, living room, large kitchen with appliances, island & lots of cabinets, dining room, office, mud room, elec. heat pump, C/A with humidifier, wood furnace, gas stove, flooring is combination of hardwood, tile & carpeting, att. garage, 2 decks, large machinery shed, large barn, 4 large outbuildings, horse facilities, 2 ponds. Owners are moving out of country so all furniture & appliances included with home, regretful sale. A MUST SEE! $395,000.

F10 – BENTONVILLE AREA – 89.223 acre farm with approx.

70 tillable acres, Old 2336 SF farm house not in livable condition but could be rehabbed, 12x20 garage, 3 barns (48x36, 72x48, 28x26), corn crib. Good location, land could be farmed or developed. $311,500.

F14 – WEST UNION – 45 acres +/- in great location near schools, acreage is mostly level with approx. 12 acres of woods, 2 mobile homes which each rent for $350/month, both mobile homes have 3 BR, 1 bath, all appliances, county water, septic, storage building. $149,900.

F16 - SEAMAN - 28.88 acre farm in nice location next to Tranquility wildlife area, frame home with vinyl siding, 1376 SF living area plus finished basement, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. heat pump, C/A, gas F/P, wood stove, 2-car garage, 40x24 barn, 8x10 barn, 30x24 shed with lean-to, pond, acreage is mostly level with approx. 25 acres tillable. $203,000.

BUILDING LOTS L2 – WEST UNION – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING 1.429 acre lot close to town with water & electric available.

PRICE REDUCED TO $12,500. OWNER WILL CONSIDER TRADE. L4 – WEST UNION – 1.006 acre town lot, utilities available, some woods. $8,500.

L8 – WEST UNION – 1 acre lot in good location, nice place for new home or mobile home, county water available. PRICE REDUCED TO $9,900.

L10 – WEST UNION – Very nice lot 0.706 acre lot in nice restricted subdivision, city water/sewage available, excellent spot for new home. $23,500.

VACANT LAND V4 – OTWAY AREA – 196 wooded acres. $195,000.

V8 – WINCHESTER – Nice 3 acre building lot with 34x18 garage and 24x30 barn, city water/sewer, all contents go with property (tools, lawn mower, motorcycle, tiller etc.). $42,500.

V10 - OTWAY - 92.962 wooded acres bordering Shawnee State Forest, 2 small barns, electric & water available, nice hunting land & nice place to build home. $152,000.

V14 – WEST UNION AREA – 2 wooded acres on blacktop county road with over 300 feet of road frontage, county water available. $10,900.

V22 – WEST UNION – 59 acres with approx. 25 acres of woods. PRICE REDUCED TO $88,500.

V28 – MANCHESTER AREA – 10 partially wooded acres with county water available, excellent place to build a home nestled in the hills of Adams County. PRICE REDUCED TO $24,900.

BUSINESS B2 – SEAMAN – 4000 SF building located on Main St. under traffic light. Building has extensive fire damage.

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION TO $17,500 - MOTIVATED SELLER. B8 – PEEBLES – 1 acre lot with office building located in high traffic area in town. Property previously used as car lot. PRICED TO SELL AT $72,900.

B18 – MANCHESTER – Large 2-story commercial building located on corner of Pike St. & Second St. (US 52), 2500+ SF on both floors. Building has previously been a hardware store but could be used for many types of business, also a storage area behind building, building has nat. gas furnace, C/A, city utilities. A good investment at $50,000.

8 - Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - The Informer

New SSCC Men’s Basketball Coach McAvene takes the helm Travis McAvene has been named the new head coach for men’s basketball at Southern State Community College.

McAvene brings a strong reputation of winning basketball games and coaching elite talent.

“I’m very excited to take over the men’s basketball program at Southern State and make it a winner,” said McAvene. “I love the atmosphere and facilities at Southern State. It will give our studentathletes a great platform to achieve nothing but success on the court and in the classroom.”

Recently, McAvene was named United States Minor League Coach of the Year, which included a list of NBA DLeague coaches who were nominated for the award. This past season, he led his Cincinnati Slam team in the UBA to a 19-1 record, along with winning the Eastern Conference Championship.

“My goal at Southern State this upcoming season is to take our men’s basketball program to the USCAA National Tournament and compete for a national championship.”

McAvene’s teams are

known for their fast-paced aggressive style of basketball, adopted from former Arkansas head coach Nolan Richardson.

Putting his own time in on the court, McAvene played for North Florida Junior College, Indiana Wesleyan University, Sinclair Community College and Taylor University at Fort Wayne, snagging an NCCAA Division I National Championship in 1995.

He served as an assistant coach for Lincoln High School, Clark State College and Coppin State University and as a head coach for Indiana University East, Jefferson High School, New Creations Prep, Christian Center Prep Academy, Harmony Prep School, Wilberforce University, Westfall High School, Eurobasket Summer League (Vegas), Columbus Crush, Kentucky Pro Am and Eurobasket Summer League (Houston). His most recent role was as head coach and general manager of Cincinnati Slam.

McAvene boasts a full slate of accomplishments, including NJCAA State Final Four in 2002, NACA National Champion in 2003 and 2004,

State.”

He will take on his first collegiate coaching track with the Lady Patriots’ 2012-13 season.

“We are beginning to restore some of the past glory to Southern State’s women’s basketball program,” he said.

“The program needs to improve on the past couple of years and the only way to do that is to recruit from the surrounding areas and maintain contact with those ADs and coaches. The coaching staff is looking to bring in area players and upgrade in talent, wins and graduation rates. We are striving to make Southern State a strong community program.

This program has a chance to be one of the best due to the strong play of women’s basketball in this area.

“We want local high schools to think of Southern State first when it comes time to recommend their athletes to play college basketball, and

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Camping on the Ohio River Full hook-ups and primitive.

Twin Islands. 937 549-2701.

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No Hunting or Trespassing

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2 Bedroom Apartment.

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

Master Certified Auto Technician

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Send Resume to: Auto Technician PO Box 518 Maysville, KY 41056

New Owner Low Prices.

Deedy's Georgetown Drycleaner and Laundry.

Pick-up and delivery. Call 937 378-6477, 678 313-3325 or after 6:00 p.m. 544-2529.

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Maysville Area

Help Wanted

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Help Wanted JOB OPPORTUNITY

Wells give those young women a chance to further their education at an amazing college.”

A graduate of Western Brown High School, Wells earned his bachelor’s degree in integrated social studies secondary education from Northern Kentucky University.

He and his wife Amy have five children: Madison, Marilyn, Montana, Montgomery and Mason.

Informational sessions planned for August 1; classes start August 27 Three local institutions have partnered to offer an Electromechanical Engineering degree in Manchester and those interested can learn more about it during an August 1 tour and informational session.

The new degree is being offered as a collaboration between Southern State Community College, Dayton Power and Light’s Generation Center, and Manchester High School.General education courses— such as math, English and physics— will be offered early evenings at the high school, and all technical courses will be offered a few minutes away at

DPL’s Generation Center, 401 Starks Ave., Manchester.

On August 1, there will be two opportunities for those interested to learn more about the new program.

Guests can stop by DPL’s Generation Center to obtain program information, tour the facility which boasts state-ofthe-art equipment, and talk with advisors, instructors and financial aid personnel. The first information session will be held from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. and the second will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Classes begin August 27.

“As someone who grew up in Adams County, I am extremely excited about being a part of this partnership and the career opportunities it will bring to individuals in this commu-

Adams County Court Of Common Pleas

Adams County Land Transfers

Adam Speelman, 30 and Julia Gray, 30, both of Highland Heights, Kentucky.

Rickie Wayne Smith, 52 and Eva M. Tomlin, 53, both of Manchester.

Gordon Bray Barnett Sr., 47 and Paula Jane Bowles, 43, both of Manchester.

William Charles Harper, 22 and Britany Ann Butts, 23, both of Seaman.

Ray Allen Shupert, 49, Seaman and Pammy Jo Robinson, 46, Piketon.

James Edward Richards, 30 and Samantha Countryman, 29, both of Peebles.

George and Esther A. Perry to Laurence and Robinelle Hill, 2.00 acres, Monroe Twp., $10,000.

Home Solutions Partners to Transportation Alliance Bank, Manchester Village, $19,100.

John and Christina Day to Sam A. Bolender, 1.608 acres, Scott Twp., 1.08 acres, $20,000.

Leroy and Lorene Hershberger to Samuel E. and Alta Mast, 16.678 acres, Oliver Twp., $178,000.

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nity,” said Karen Davis, SSCC Dean of Instructional Operations. “This is some of what I love about my job at Southern State—being a part of providing the education that will take someone from where they are in life to a career they love and that allows them to provide for their family.”

Anyone interested in participating in the Electromechanical Engineering program, but cannot attend the informational session is encouraged to call DPL Generation Center representatives Gary Tindall at 937-331-3825, Candee Basford at 937-331-3827, Southern State representatives Karen Davis at 1-800-6287722, ext. 2715, or Jim Barnett at 1800-628-7722, ext. 2746.

Constance F. Gibson to Larry A. and Beverly Hanson, 1.00 acre, Liberty Twp., $10,000.

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Located in Maysville, Ky. Dr. Lewis has been providing beautiful smiles for over 20 years!

We offer a large variety of dental services, set in caring, gentle and progress surroundings.

Come visit us and see how comfortable and affordable dental care can be.

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Office Equipment

New SSCC Women’s Basketball Coach Matt Wells will take the helm as the new head coach of women’s basketball at Southern State Community College.

Wells is a veteran on the court, with coaching credentials at Mt. Orab Junior High, Western Brown High School, Williamsburg High School, Amelia High School and, most recently, as the varsity coach of East Clinton High School.

He’ll build on his experience in the local high school arena to construct an impressive collegiate team.

“I look at Southern State as a diamond in the rough, a chance to pull together some of the best players from South Central Ohio League, Southern Hills League and the Southern Buckeye Conference,” said Wells. “There are some very strong players in these leagues and I know they are very well coached. I have looked for an opportunity like this for the past five years and I am so excited to be at Southern

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Assemble Positions Aluminum work, punch/milling, assembly, cleaning and boxing.

Assembly in woodworking running wood equipment, assembly and sanding.

Benefits offered - Please send resume to: Job Opportunity, P.O. Box 327, Manchester, Oh. 45144.

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Auto Service Technician Competitive Wages, Immediate Opening, Must Have Own Tools Apply In Person

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121st Adams County Fair Results of the 121st Adams County Fair Cheerleading Competition Jr. High 1st Place Peebles Indians 2nd Place Manchester Greyhounds 3rd Place Ripley Blue Jays High School 1st Place Ripley Blue Jays 2nd Place Manchester Greyhounds 3rd Place Lynchburg Clay Firemans Competition 1st Place Peebles Fire Department 2nd Place Mt. Orab Fire Department 3rd Place Wayne Twp. Fire Department Sunday Nights Demolition Derby Modified 1st Place Mike Wiley 2nd Place Chris mack 3rd Place Kyle Colley Stock Class 1st Place Randy Caudill 2nd Place Sharky Setty 3rd Place Braxton Gaffin Mad Dog Sharky Setty Sub Compact 1st Place Chuck Taylor 2nd Place Joe Horsley 3rd Place Carter Smith Lawn Mower Class Derby 1st Place Eric Davis 2nd Place Dakota Grooms 3rd Place Johnny Horsley Jr.

Saturday Nights Demolition Derby Lawn Mower Class Derby 17 and under 1st Place Danny Horsley 2nd Place Maddy Gilbert 3rd Place Johnny Horsley Jr. Mad Dog Matt Young Lawn Mower Class Derby 18 and over 1st Place Jeremy Cox 2nd Place Coty Will 3rd Place Zack Young Stock Derby 1st Place Randy Caudill 2nd Place Ronald Ralph 3rd Place Sharky Setty Mad Dog Scott Swayne Outlaw Derby Derck Royster Modified Derby 1st Place Craig Shiveley 2nd Place David Davis 3rd Place David Souder Mad Dog Ryan Shope Compact Derby 1st Place Mark Gibson 2nd Place Jason Grooms 3rd Place Donny Lyons Jr. Mad Dog Mark Gibson

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Adams County See you next year!

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Outstanding Market Exhibitor Hog Production Champion Cody Jodrey Buyers Blake Pharmacy, Franks Automotive, West union Electric and Plumbing, Prathers IGA, National Bank of Adams County and Adams County Building and Loan.

Outstanding Market Exhibitor Goat Mackenzie Toole Buyers First Stop, Cantrell Family and Winchester Wholesale.

Production Champion Steer Tanner Shipley Buyer Carrington Farm Supply.

Production Champion Goat Leah Dryden Buyers Rods Rent a Car and RHK Motors.

Production Champion Lamb Amber Geeslin Buyers Fitzgerald Pharmacy, Attorney Aaron Haslam, First State Bank, Moore Club Lambs, Hazelbaker insurance, Dinsmore Farm Supply, Young's IGA and Sam Bolender Auctions.

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Outstanding Market Exhibitor Steer Katie McFarland Buyers Crum Farm Supply.

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121st Adams County Fair Small Animal Sale

Grand Market Market Rabbits Alexa Swayne Buyers Unger Construction and Sardinia Ready Mix.

Reserve Champion Market Rabbits Shayla Osman Buyers Adams County Rural Electric and McCann Farms

Outstanding Market Exhibitor Alaina Harover Buyers Cherry Fork Farm Supply, Ward Construction, Richmond Insurance and Blake Pharmacy.

Grand Champion Meat Chickens Brandon Daniel Buyers R.H.K. Motors, Prathers IGA, Community Fuels and Chapparel Feed and Farm Supply.

Reserve Champion Meat Chickens Carley Gutman Buyers Latham Lime Stone

Outstanding Market Exhibitor Meat Chickens Matthew Young Buyer Paul Hall Associates and Sales and Cahall.

Grand Champion Market Duck Jessica Reid Buyers Adams Rural Electric, Rachel McCann - Advo Care, McCann Farms, Wal-Mart and Wood Forest Bank.

Reserve Champion Market Duck Mariah Lloyd Buyer Paul Worley

Grand Champion Market Turkey Hunter Mefford Buyers Auditor David Gifford, Hall's Fabrications, David Hook for Engineer and Stephen Caraway for Commissioner.

Reserve Champion Market Turkey Jayden Hesler Buyer Unger Construction.

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121st Adams County Fair Baby Pageant Winners

Over 80 Entries for the Baby Pageant!

0 to 4 months - Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Harper Campbell, 2nd Place Braylee Colliver and 3rd Place Emmy Whittington.

0 to 4 months - Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Parker Young, 2nd Place Keith Sowards, 3rd Place Tie Alexander Boone and Cullen Gallagher.

5-8 Months - Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Tenslie Hill, 2nd Place Karrigann Arnold and 3rd Place Miracle Gray.

5-8 Months - Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Bradyn Rios, Ridge Leedy and 3rd Place Thomas Riley.

9-12 Months - Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Annabelle Cross, 2nd Place Tie Charlotte Rose Neal and Aryanna Tolle, 3rd Place Peyson Jones.

9-12 Months - Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Jasper Walker, 2nd Place Brayen Reeves, 3rd Place Reece Houghton and Elijah Davis.

13-18 Months - Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Lilliahna Cooper, 2nd Place Ashlyn Berwanger, 3rd Place Tie Kinley Warren and Madison Clarkson.

13-18 Months - Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Colton Dotson, 2nd Place Dominic Weir and 3rd Place Perry Ward.

19-24 Months - Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Aiyana Izod, 2nd Place Jamey Weisner and Jerzi Tong.

25-30 Months - Girls Pictured L/R: 1st Place Layla Hill, 2nd Place Peyton Smalley and 3rd Place Isabell Weaver.

25-30 Months - Boys Pictured L/R: 1st Place Gavin Dean Rowe, 2nd Place Gabriel Steward and 3rd Place Jaxon Baldwin.

19-24 Months - Boys Pictured L/R: Brian Hayslip, 2nd Place Austin Terrell and Conner Pennywitt.

31-36 Months - Girls 1st Place Riley Kirker, 2nd Place Josie Garrison, 3rd Place Tie Izabella Hamilton and Emma Nehus.

Little Mr. and Miss Contest Over 20 Entries for the Little and Mr. and Miss Contest Pictured L/R: 3rd Runner Up Alexa Rowe, 2nd Runner Up Wyatt Patrick and Darby Mills, 1st Runner Up Kody Hamilton and MaKinlee Stevenson, Little Mr. Nathaniel Day and Little Miss Lauren Ashley Hoop.

31-36 Months - Boys Pictured 1st Place Leelan Rideout.

The 2012 Adams County Fair Little Mr. and Miss Pictured L/R: Little Mr. Nathaniel Day and Little Miss Lauren Ashley Hoop.

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