The Informer, June 4, 2013

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Lower Blood-Alcohol Motorcycle Crash.....AirCared 2 Limit a Possibility The National Transportation Safety Board wants state legislatures in Ohio to drop the current blood-alcohol limit of 0.08 to 0.05. The NTSB says, "That its research clearly shows drivers with a BAC above 0.05 are impaired and at a significantly greater risk of being involved in a crash where someone is killed or injured." This is according to NTSB Chairwoman Deborah Hersman. Using a 160 pound person for example would reach the proposed new law limit with 0.05 with one dry martini or two beers. The 0.08 current standard might allow the same person to drive legally after two beers or a couple of margaritas, according to a University of Oklahoma

calculator. Understand, that the move to 0.05 BAC is clearly a possibility. While Ohio might be reluctant to pass the reduction, in the past Congress has tied adopting safetyboard recommendations to federal highway funds. The NTSB cannot order the proposal into effect, but in the past the federal government has threatened to

withhold highway subsidies from states that did not adopt uniform safety measures. Some quick points to mention. Drinking and driving is the leading cause of death for Americans 17-24 years old. 70 people die each day in America in drunk driving accidents.

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, the Jefferson Twp. Fire Department and the West Union life Squad was dispatched to a motorcycle crash. Stanley Richards, 73 and Georgie Richards of Otway, was traveling St. Rt. 125, in Blue Creek, at the 25 mile marker when they lost control of their Motorcycle. The couple was air cared to Cabell

Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W. Va. As of press time Stanley remained in the hospital. St. Rt. 125 was shut down for a period of time due to the crash. The West Union Fire Department and the Nile Twp. Fire Department assisted at the scene. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Man Crashes Stolen Motorcycle...AirCare Called ManchesterVil age Making Use of FEMAMitigated Properties The Jefferson Twp. Fire Department and the West Union Life Squad was dispatched Sunday, June 2, at approx. 8:30 a.m. for a motorcycle crash at the 20 mile post on St. Rt. 125. Don Manning, of Blue Creek, was operating the Kawasaki motorcycle. Manning was transporting to the trau-

ma center for injuries as a result of the crash by Air Care. According to Trooper Ray Ellis the motorcycle was reported stolen out of Montgomery County earlier in the morning. As of press time details about the stolen bike was not available. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Relay for Life....AC Fighting Cancer

Pictured is one of several Mitigated Properties that is in Manchester. This particular location is on Washington St. Volunteers are seen preparing the property. The Village of Manchester is seeing work being done on one of their many FEMA Mitigated properties. According to FEMA regulations on the FEMA Mitigated properties is to plant gardens, flowers or trees. In a Council meeting in April 2012 Manchester Council decided to partner up with Karma Points to began using the FEMA Mitigated properties for the purposes of gardening, flowers and/or fruit trees. The village began acquiring different properties throughout the village floodplain by the past several administrations due to the 1997 flood. The current council decided that it was in the best interest of the village to move these properties into the oversight of Karma Points where they will work with the village and help find

useful means of the properties other then green space. The village has spent countless hours on mowing the properties. Karma Points spent time during 2012 on preparing for a grant that they were awarded later in 2012. Karma Points has also held several community meetings at the Community Building earlier this year to educate the public on what they were planning for the properties and useful gardening tips. Washington St. is the first piece of property to start with the gardening project that will be beneficial to the Manchester community organizations. Other parcels of the FEMA Mitigated properties are in the process of being developed much like the Washington St. parcel in the future.

Drug Activity Blocked by MPD During a routine traffic stop on Thursday, May 16, at the intersection of Broadway and W. 6th. St., Manchester Police K-9 Officer Jason Mallott walked Elko around a vehicle. Elko indicated on the vehicle for having Drugs. After a short investigation it was discovered that Marijuana was discovered in the cigarette pack of Joseph Owens. Owens was charged with Possession of Marijuana and will appear in Manchester Mayor's Court. Later in the month on Saturday, May 25, Manchester Officer Jason Hanson was on routine patrol and observed a vehicle drive left of center. During the field interview it was discovered that the vehicle was operated by Scotty Bryant and his passengers were Charles Bowling Jr. and Tiana Addis. During the traffic stop Officer Hanson

was assisted by K-9 Officer Mallott and Elko. Elko was discharged from the patrol vehicle and indicated on all doors of the Bryant vehicle. Officers discovered a bag of Marijuana, devices with a powdery substance on them, a syringe, a spoon with a substance on the spoon and a scale. All of which was taken as evidence and some items have been sent for testing. Bowling was only detained during the traffic stop. Bryant was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia through Manchester Mayor's Court. The Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia was taken into evidence by the MPD. Addis was transported to the Adams County Jail and charged with Possession of Drug Abuse Instruments, Possession of Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia with possible charges pending.

AC Summer Recreation Set To Begin The Adams County Juvenile Court and ODJFS is sponsoring the Adams County Summer Recreation program that will be held at the Adams County Fairgrounds starting Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 28. The registration will be Saturday, June 1 and Saturday, June 8, from 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. at the Adams County Fairgrounds. You must bring proof of age, no early or late registrations, limited to the first 300 kids and ages 8-16. Lunch will be provided. Bus transportation will be provided for Seaman, Peebles and Manchester.

Pictured is the Bunco Babes walking for the cure. The Adams County Relay for Life was held Friday, May 31 and went through to Saturday, June 1, at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Those participating in the event raised over $60,000. before the event even started. The event was packed full of events and an auction with numerous booths with products, food and entertainment. The event is a team effort. The teams fighting cancer and raising money for the cure camped out over night and take turns walking around the track. The money is raised for the American Cancer

Society for research, awareness and to save more lives from cancer. The evening began with a Survivors Lap. The Survivors Lap is an emotional time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories they've achieved over cancer. Later in the evening the Relay turned to the Luminary's Ceremony. Candles were lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer. Pictured is Kaylan Bradford offerAs of press time the event had raised over ing hugs and kisses to raise money for the cure. $91,000.

Lawmakers Considering One License Plate A pair of state lawmakers are working to make Ohio a one-plate state for motorists. State Reps. Terry Johnson, (R) from McDermott and Stephen Slesnick, (D) from Canton, sponsored legislation to require vehicle owners only need to display one Ohio license plate on the rear bumper of their vehicles. Recently officials from several law enforcement agencies testified before the House Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. They said front plates make it easier for citizens to report people involved in crimes, allow police to locate vehi-

cles in crime or traffic investigations and help to identify motorists. The bill could save the state more than $1 million annually, Rep. Slesnick said. That's in addition to savings for car owners with vehicles not built to have front license plates. They face additional costs to have brackets for the plates put on the fronts of their cars. "This has nothing to do with deterring crime," Slesnick said. "What is going on in states that don't

require front license plates?" The five states that surround Ohio are: Pennsylvania, Kentucky, West Virginia, Indiana and Michigan and they only require one license plate.

OBITUARIES The following obituaries are on page 2 of this week’s edition: Briana Lynn (Hughes) Baldwin, Herbert L Dryden, Anna M. McCartney, Jerry Allen Mitchell, Robert (Bob) Pownall Jr., Rhonda Kaye Young-Puckett, Justin J. Rinckey, Wilma Faye Welch and June Ola Woods.


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