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THE TREE OF TéNéRé • The Ténéré is a desert region in the south central Sahara that stretches over 150,000 square miles (400,000 sq/km). It used to have a more hospitable climate where trees grew. As the climate dried, one grove of trees died off, except for a single remaining hold-out. • This acacia tree, called the Tree of Ténéré, was estimated to be some 300 years old. It was once considered to be the most isolated tree on Earth. The closest living tree to it was located 250 miles (400 km) away. • It was a landmark on caravan routes through the region, so well-known that it was shown on maps at a scale of 1:4,000,000. The Tree of Ténéré was a ceremonial gathering place for traders and travelers as they crossed the desert. Surrounding the tree in all directions was nothing but sand dunes and desert. • The tree was considered sacred; to damage it was taboo. Camels were not allowed to eat its leaves. Travelers did not cut it down to heat their tea. • During the winter of 1938-1939, a well was dug near the tree and it was found that the roots of the tree reached the water table 118 feet (36 meters) below the surface, allowing it to survive in one of the harshest environments on the planet. One of the trucks used in digging the well backed into the ten-foot tree, breaking off one of its two branches. Still, the tree survived. • In 1973, a drunk Algerian truck driver was somehow unable to avoid hitting the only tree for miles around. That’s right: a drunk trucker managed to collide with the only tree for 250 miles around. The tree snapped off at the trunk and subsequently died. Its remains are now on display in a museum in Niger, and a metal replica stands in the desert where the tree once stood.
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• Charlie Shavers, trumpeter for the Tommy Dorsey band, once wrote a song for Benny Goodman. When Benny received the sheet music, he saw that there was no title listed. He telegrammed Shavers, “What’s the title?” and Shavers wired back, “Title undecided.” Benny called the tune “Undecided” and added some appropriate lyrics: “You’re undecided now, so what am I gonna do?” • During World War II, Irving Berlin wrote a musical called “Yip Yip Yaphank.” He ended up removing one of the songs from the script, and he stuck it in a trunk. It stayed there for 22 years before he gave it to Kate Smith. She was singing on the radio on Armistice Day in 1939 and wanted something patriotic to sing. The song, “God Bless America” was a smash hit. Some people called it America’s second national anthem. Berlin was surprised by its success and donated all of the proceeds to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. • Franz Josef Haydn was conductor of the Duke’s orchestra when the musicians became annoyed because the Duke wouldn’t let them take any time off for vacation. They asked Haydn to do something about it. Finally Haydn composed the “Farewell Symphony” where the performance begins with a full orchestra. One by one each musician finishes playing his part, blows out a candle next to him, and leaves the stage as the others continue to play. Finally only one player is left playing, and then that one too blows out the candle and leaves. The Duke got the message. • The original Engelbert Humperdinck was a German musician who lived in the late 1800s. He wrote the opera “Hansel and Gretel.” In the 1960s, an English pop singer named Arnold George Dorsey adopted the stage name and turned out several hits including “Release Me” in 1967. (cont’d)
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Located in Wayne National Forest Lots of possibilities here folks! If you are looking for something surrounded by Wayne National Forest, if you are looking for a site for a deer camp, if you are looking for recreation away from all the hustle and bustle of the city, a place for your dream cabin or house, or a house that is already constructed than don’t miss this auction! There are all the options above and more!!!!
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* It was 17th-century English novelist and politician Edward Bulwer-Lytton who made the following sage observation: “If you wish to be loved, show more of your faults than your virtues.” * If you have an indoor/outdoor cat, you might have found yourself wondering why it sometimes shows up on your doorstep with an offering of a dead animal. Well, there’s actually a good reason for it. It seems that the cats most likely to present owners with a gory gift are spayed females, and they’re acting out behaviors seen in the wild. Feral cats teach their young how to hunt by bringing them dead or injured prey. With no kittens to teach, your cat is evidently trying to teach the family it does have -- namely, you -- how to find food on its own. * You probably aren’t familiar with the term “anthropodermic bibliopegy,” but in the unlikely event that it ever comes up in conversation, you now know that it refers to books bound in human skin. * It’s not surprising that during the severe northern winters, the Arctic ground squirrel goes into a state of suppressed physiological activity. What is surprising, though, is that during this torpor, its body temperature can get as low as 27 degrees Fahrenheit -- without the animal becoming just another chunk of ice. This nifty trick can be attributed to a biological process that clears the rodent’s blood of ice nucleators, which facilitate freezing. * You might be surprised to learn that in a 2016 survey of human resources professionals, it was reported that more than half of all workplaces offer paid time off for employees to vote. *** Thought for the Day: “We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like?” -- Jean Cocteau (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
Directions and info on Tracts: (1) 31.1 acres of Prime property surrounded by Wayne National Forest located on Dead end road (CH&D Ext) From Gallipolis take SR 141 14 mi., continue strait onto SR 233 for 5.8 mi. turn left onto CH&D Rd. for 5 miles continue onto CH& D Ext. GPS Coordinates: 38° 47’ 19.9356’’ N82° 34’ 27.3036’’ W (2) Made up of 2 parcels that are both off of SR 233 about 2.5 miles from one another. One parcel is 0.383 acres located at intersection of SR 233 and CH&D Road & the other is 0.4 acres located just Northwest of the intersection of SR 233 and Pumpkintown Rd on the left side of SR 233. Both of these tracts in Tract 2 would make great camper or small cabin sites with access to plenty of roads to lead you to your favorite hunting spot in WNF. (3) Made up of 2 parcels one of which contains 19.608 acres and the other contains 2.541 acres both on Pickens Road across from one another. The larger parcel features: 1176 square foot home constructed in 1997, 24 x 34 wood pole building built in 2000 with 12 x 36 lean to, and 24 x 96 metal pole building built in 2002 (tenants will have up to 60 days after closing to vacate the premises) address of the home is 261 Pickens Road Patriot, Ohio. (4) 8.686 acres with lots of road frontage on Pickens Rd. and Gallia Rd. property is shaped like a pie between Gallia Rd and Pickens Road and lays just North of Tract 3. Another great tract for deer camp, your cabin or home site. (5) 0.832 acres located at intersection of State Route 233 and Pumpkintown Road another great deer campsite very similar to Tract 2 in that would be great for camper or cabin site with access to plenty of roads to lead you to your favorite hunting spot in WNF. (6) 22.505 acres located on Pickens Road and just Southwest of Tract 3 made up of mostly fields and some woods great cabin or home sites.
Auction Location Address: 107 Liberty Ave, Gallipolis, OH Directions: Take US 35 to Burnett Road turn left follow approx. 200 ft. to Liberty Ave Look for Signs. Partial Terms & Conditions: I. Procedure: Tracts will be offered in the following manner: Tract(1) shall be 31.1 acres located off CH&D Rd Ext. contained in Parcel # 010-001-462-00; Tract(2) shall be 0.383 acres located off Gallia Rd. contained in Parcel # 010-001-122-00 & 0.4 acres located off SR 233 contained in Parcel # 010-001-312-00; Tract 3 shall be 19.608 acres located off Pickens Rd. contained in Parcel # 010-001-056-01 & 010-001-206-04 & 2.541 acres located off Pickens Rd contained in Parcel # 010-001-193-01 ; Tract 4 shall be 8.686 acres located off Pickens Rd. and Gallia Rd. contained in Parcel # 010-001-206-05 & 010-001-056-02; Tract 5 shall be .832 acres located off SR 233 contained in Parcel # 010-001-124-01; Tract 6 shall be 22.505 acres located on Pickens Rd. contained in Parcel # 010-001-206-03 and any combinations of these tracts 1-6 , and the properties in their entirety. All individual tracts, any combinations of these tracts, and all tracts in there entirety will sell to the highest bidder. This is an absolute real estate auction conducted though the multi parcel method of real estate auctions. II. Down Payment: Successful bidders shall deliver on day of sale to Wiseman Real Estate & Josh Bodimer Auctioneering Co. 10% of the final contract sale price USD non-refundable as an escrow deposit via cash, cashier’s check, or pre-approved personal check. Personal checks should be accompanied by a bank letter stating “ is a customer of this bank and we guarantee payment of checks written on account number up to _(specify amount)_ dollars for purchase at the auction being conducted by Wiseman Real Estate/ Josh Bodimer Auctioneering on _(date) “ III. YOUR BIDDING IS NOT CONDITIONAL UPON FINANCING, SO BE SURE YOU HAVE ARRANGED FINANCING, IF NEEDED, AND ARE CAPABLE OF PAYING CASH AT CLOSING by cashier check or wire transfer whichever is required by Ohio Good Funds Law. If a successful bidder fails to close within the specified time, Seller shall have the right to terminate the Purchaser Agreement and retain the down payment as liquated damages in addition to other legal remedies or at Seller’s option, extend the closing past the designated closing date, however, a charge of 1.5% of the contract price will be charged to the Buyer per month until closing. IV. Buyer’s Premium: A _8 % Buyer’s Premium will be based on final accepted bid. The Buyer’s Premium will be added to the “hammer price” to establish the final contract price and will be collected and disbursed in the following way at closing: Paid to Wiseman Real Estate. V. Possession: Possession shall be immediately upon closing and verification of funds received by the seller except for Tract 3 occupant shall have up to 60 Days to vacate after closing. VI. Condition: The property and improvement are being sold “As Is” with no warranties guarantees, or provisions whatsoever to the condition of or fitness of said real estate and improvements.
For full terms and conditions and information packet of the auction information please contact Josh Bodimer at Wiseman Real Estate at 740-446-3644 or via mobile 740-645-6665 or email: bodimer@ wisemanrealestate.com also visit www.wisemanrealestate.com. David Wiseman, Broker Wiseman Real Estate & Josh Bodimer, Auctioneer/Realtor. Prospects may call to set up an appointment to view the property or conduct their own tours seller, realtor, auctioneer, broker, or any agents of the seller are not responsible for accidents. Seller: Ronald A. Miller Estate Gallia County Probate Case #201h136
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