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2012 Brown County Fair opens to great weather and rave reviews By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press It was a great week at the 2011 Brown County Fair, according to Dennis Broughton, one of the 16 Fair Board directors. "We are all very pleased with this year's fair and are also thrilled that the weather has cooperated as well as it has all week. After raining all day on Monday it completely cleared up for our opening parade. It was a real blessing, as if God was excited about the parade." Broughton said there were well over 200 entries in the

parade which lasted over two hours long as it traveled from Georgetown High School parking lot through town into the fairgrounds. "We always appreciate how cooperative the fire departments are," added Broughton, "We know how much the kids like to hear those sirens, but they not only scare small children, they scare horses in the parade which can be dangerous. We try to place our fire department vehicles every ten entries, so that if they have an emergency, they can get out of the line quickly. We've also established a couple side roads that the emergency

vehicles can use, sort of a back-up plan.” He continued, "This year's Monday crowd was one of the biggest we've ever had, then on Tuesday night, with the show by Neal McCoy, the stadium was packed, and it seats about 2,500 people. Then there was another 200 seats in the grass and hundreds of people standing up. And at the same time, there was probably another 2,000 people at the demolition derby. All total, we figured there was at least 10,000 people here on Tuesday." Broughton said the fair CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

Boxer battle underway in Municipal Court after dog taken by dog wardens BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Brown County Press/KELLY DAY

2012 Fair Queen Madison Buck and Fair King David Burns were crowned on opening night of the fair, Monday, Sept 26.

2012 County budget will be a tight one The Brown County Commissioners are looking forward to 2012 with a preliminary county budget. “This is a planning document right now”, said County Commission President Ralph Jennings. “Elected officials have made their requests to us and we have to take a look at how we can match those requests to the revenue we have available.” Jennings said adjustments will have to be made, because the preliminary budget figure for the 2012 County General Fund is $8,987,215.37. That is nearly $750,000 higher than last year’s General Fund Budget of $8,246,091.77. “We may see a revenue increase of one or two percent, but there is no way we’ll get another three quarters of a million dollars coming in”, Jennings said. The commissioners have built some flexibility into the budget, with $100,000 in the Miscellaneous fund and $291,785.75 in a contingencies fund. Both numbers are similar to the 2010 budget with the contingencies fund slightly higher. Jennings said the contingencies fund came in handy earlier this year. “That’s the money we used to fix the air conditioning and the roof at the Sheriff’s Office”, he said. The commissioners also have $400,000 in a Budget Stabilization Fund. Jennings said that money was strictly for emergencies and would only be spent as a last resort. “We have to be ready for just about anything to come down the road at us”,

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Jennings said. Meeting the requests contained in the preliminary 2012 budget would require the county to use all three discretionary funds, only leaving about $50,000 for emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Moving forward, the county will also have to pay an additional $164,000 per year to pay off two loans taken out to buy the Aicholtz Building and repair the roof of the courthouse. One of the largest increases in the 2012 budget request went to the Board of Elections.

More money will be necessary for that office because 2012 is a Presidential election year with a statewide primary also scheduled for March. At a public hearing for the budget held on Sept. 28, Jennings, Commissioner Bill Geschwind and Commissioner Rick Eagan all commented on how money was still tight in the county. They also said they were aware that county employees were working very hard and have not received a pay raise in three years. A final temporary budget is due by December 31.

Morehead is contesting Fischer for ownership of Tango, which she has renamed “Hooch”. State law requires that all dogs picked up by dog wardens be held for 72 hours to give their owners time to

reclaim them. That amount of time would have allowed Fischer to reclaim her dog. However, Tango was declared “abandoned” and removed from the shelter by CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

New Wildlife Officer Assigned to Brown County

Nick Owens announces his candidacy for the Ohio House of Representatives Nick Owens of Batavia has announced his candidacy for the Ohio House of Representatives in the newly created 66th District for the Republican primary election in 2012. “I am a lifelong representative of the new house district and I would be honored to represent its citizens in Columbus”, Owens said. Acknowledging his youth, Owens said he hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the state legislature and to help his generation and others work toward a brighter future for Ohio. Owens is a graduate of Batavia High School and the University of Cincinnati. Currently, he is in his last year of law school at the University of Dayton where he is scheduled to graduate this May. Prior to entering law school, Owens worked nearly five years for U.S. Representative Jean Schmidt with separate stints in her Cincinnati district and Washington, DC offices. “The most important issue facing Brown and Clermont Counties today is jobs. The 66th Ohio House District deserves a representative in the state legislature who will fight tirelessly for jobs in Southern Ohio. The latest unemployment numbers of 9.1 percent for our state is completely unacceptable and while leaders in Columbus are working hard for Ohio, we must continue to do better,” Owens said. “The citizens of Brown and Clermont Counties

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Mary Fischer (right) testifies during the hearing on Sept. 28. Judge Joseph Worley is at left. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little and Brown County Deputy Dog Warden James Massie are in the foreground.

XENIA, OH – Eric S. Lamb, 35, of Wilmington, Ohio has recently been assigned as the state wildlife officer for Brown County according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Wildlife officers have statewide jurisdiction to enforce wildlife regulations, investigate allegations of waterway pollution, protect state property and make arrests. They also conduct educational programs, advise landowners on dealing with

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wildlife, and keep local agencies and conservation organizations updated on wildlife projects and regulations. They frequently work alone and can be assigned anywhere in the state. Lamb is a 1993 graduate of Clinton Massie High School in Clinton County. In 1999, he received an Associate’s Degree in wildlife management from Hocking College. Before becoming a state wildlife officer, Lamb worked for the Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District.

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deserve the opportunity to the live the American dream and should not have to leave the State and their loved ones to find gainful employment. It is time for Ohioans of all backgrounds to work together and put our state back in the right direction and I’m prepared to roll up my sleeves and get right to work,” he continued. The newly created 66th House District includes all of Brown County and most of Clermont County, including Village of Batavia, Batavia Township, Village of Amelia, Pierce Township, Village of Williamsburg, Williamsburg Township, Ohio Township, Village of New Richmond, Monroe Township, Washington Township, Village of Moscow, Village of Neville, Franklin Township, Village of Felicity, Village of Chilo,

Tate Township, and Village of Bethel. Owens graduated from Batavia High School in 2003, and also enrolled at Clermont College as a fulltime student during his Junior and Senior years of high school. Owens graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Owens is currently pursuing a law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. He is scheduled to graduate in May of 2012. During his last year of law school, Owens has worked for the Brown County Prosecutor’s Office where he has assisted in the prosecution of numerous criminal misdemeanor CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press

A battle over a Boxer is underway in Brown County Municipal Court. “Tango”, a Brindle Boxer, was picked up by dog wardens from the Brown County Animal Shelter on Aug. 22. He was at the home of Earl Kerns on Kincheloe Road and was not wearing a collar or tags. The dog was declared abandoned on animal shelter paperwork and adopted out to Pardoned Pooches, an animal rescue group on Aug. 23, the next day. The group then turned the dog over to Jill Morehead, a Hamilton County resident. On Aug. 24, Mary Fischer of Stony Hollow Road came to the animal shelter asking about Tango. After finding out that he had been adopted out the previous day, she became very upset and began the legal process to reclaim the dog.

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One of the smallest participants in the parade shows off his wheels.

Greg Moran of Ripley tries to get Dodge the goat motivated to move. Dodge preferred to stay put.

Natalie Williams of Sardinia pauses to salute the flag as it passes by during the Brown County Fair Parade.

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Brown County General Hospital CEO Joan Phillips and Dr. Rasesh Desai (on float) join a contingent of dozens of hospital employees in the parade.

(from left) State Rep. Danny Bubp, Brown County Commissioner Rick Eagan, Brown County Prosecutor Jessica Little and Brown County Clerk of Courts Tina Meranda wave to the crowd from the GOP float in the parade.

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Fourteen people indicted on various charges Fourteen people were indicted by a Brown County Grand Jury on Sept. 21 for a variety of offenses. Those indicted include: James Liso, 44 of Sardinia, is charged with two counts of Rape, both first degree felonies. Liso is accused of engaging in sexual conduct with two victims under 13 years of age during the month of August, 2011. Troy Shouse, 50 of Georgetown, is charged with one count of Gross Sexual Imposition, a third degree felony. He is accused of having sexual contact with a victim under 13 years of age between August 20 and August 27, 2011. Timothy Liming, 53 of Georgetown, is charged with one count of Aggravated Robbery, a first degree felony. He is accused of using a knife to commit or attempt to commit a robbery on August 17. Logan Ballou, 20 of Hamersville, is charged with one count of Failure to Register, a first degree felony. Ballou is accused of failing to notify the Brown County Sheriff’s Office of his address as required following his prior

conviction on first degree rape charges. Roy Combs, 58 of Feesburg, is charged with one count of Failure to Register, a first degree felony. Combs is accused of failing to notify the Brown County Sheriff’s Office of his address as required following his prior conviction in 1989 on first degree rape charges. Edward Burson, 21 of Georgetown, is charged with two counts of Abduction, both third degree felonies. Burson is accused of removing, by force or threat, Samantha Taylor and a minor victim from the place where they were found on Sept. 2. Jack Phillips, 56 of Georgetown, is charged with one count of Felonious Assault, a second degree felony. Phillips is accused of causing or attempting to cause physical harm to Jason Dudney with a knife on Sept. 5. Gerald Holmes, Jr., 36 of Fayetteville is charged with one count of the Illegal Manufacture of Drugs or Cultivation of Marijuana, a first degree felony, and Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals for the Manufacture of Drugs, a sec-

ond degree felony. Holmes is accused of cultivating over 21,000 grams of marijuana on or about Sept. 15. He is further accused of doing so in the presence of a juvenile. Melissa Holmes, 42 of Fayetteville is charged with one count of the Illegal Manufacture of Drugs or Cultivation of Marijuana, a first degree felony, and Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals for the Manufacture of Drugs, a second degree felony. Holmes is accused of cultivating over 21,000 grams of marijuana on or about Sept. 15. She is further accused of doing so in the presence of a juvenile. Jody Sarver, 40 of Cincinnati, is charged with one count of Violating Protection Order or Consent Agreement, a fifth degree felony. Sarver has a previous conviction in Clermont County for violating a protection order in August of 2011. Travis Miller, 34 of Sardinia, is charged with one count of Theft, a fifth degree felony. Miller is accused of obtaining and exerting control of a television valued at $2100.00

belonging to Rent A Center. Miller also faces a fourth degree felony count of Trafficking in Drugs in a separate indictment. He is accused of selling Hydrocodone on August 18, 2011. Shaine Malott, 24 of Sardinia, is charged with one count of Trafficking in Drugs, a fourth degree felony, Possession of Drugs and Possessing Criminal Tools, both fifth degree felonies. He is accused of possessing and preparing to distribute methamphetamines on August 29. He is also accused of possessing a police scanner tuned to law enforcement frequencies with the purpose of using it to commit drug trafficking. Robert Wagers, 41 of Hamersville, is charged with one count of Domestic Violence, a third degree felony. Wagers is accused of causing or attempting to cause harm to a family or household member on July 31. Wagers has two prior convictions for Domestic Violence. Darinn Chinn, 43 of Georgetown, is charged with one count of Domestic Violence, a third degree

Deputies arrest two suspects after joint drug investigation Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that a joint investigation with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office and the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has lead to the indictment of two individuals by the Brown County Grand Jury for Cultivation of Marijuana (Felony 1) and Illegal Assembly of Chemicals to Manufacture (Felony 2). Arrested were: Gerald Holmes, 36 years of age, of 4651 Murray Corner Road, Fayetteville, OH Melissa Holmes, 42 years of age, of 4651 Murray Corner Road, Fayetteville, OH

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Sheriff Wenninger stated that on September 15, 2011, a search warrant was obtained by Brown County Municipal Court Judge Joseph M. Worley and executed by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office at a residence located at 4651 Murray Corner Road, Fayetteville, Ohio. Upon search of the premises, Deputies discovered a large indoor marijuana grow operation and seized over 50 pounds of marijuana. Gerald Holmes was arrested at the scene and transported to the Brown County Adult Detention Center. He was released on a $50,000.00 surety bond on September 19, 2011. Both Gerald Holmes and Melissa Holmes were indicted by the Brown County Grand Jury on September 22, 2011. Melissa Homes was arrested on September 27, 2011 and released the same day on $50,000.00 surety bond. Sheriff Wenninger would like to thank all of the Deputies involved in the investigation and encourages anyone with information on illegal drug activity in Brown County to contact the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Drug Information Hotline at 937378-4435 Ext. 275 or you may send an anonymous tip via the Sheriff’s Website at

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Reader advises less bible reading, more relaxing My advice to you, David, is to put down your bible and read a little history. No nation was an empire for very long not Egypt - not Rome nor will our country be. War has taken our treasures. Beside the point, don’t

worry about it! Your life will soon be over and thats it brother. There are no gods! Mankind created these ideas of life after death. My advice to you is put the bible down and go to a movie

or meet friends to shoot pool. Or go shopping with your loved ones. Save up a few bucks, if you can, and visit the seashore. P.S. I hope you vote. Paul J. Osborne Mt. Orab

Safe Communities says ‘thank you’ for support Dear Editor, On behalf of the Brown County Safe Communities Coalition, I’d like to congratulate this year’s Friend of Brown County Safe Communities Award recipients and thank them for their help in making Brown County roads safer for our citizens. This year’s recipients are the Waynoka Property Owners Association (WPOA) Board of Trustees, Southern Hills Career & Technical Center (SHCTC), C-103 Radio (Dreamcatcher Communications), the News Democrat, and the Brown County Press. The WPOA was recognized for approving and installing

either stop signs or yield signs at the end of every road within the Lake Waynoka community during this summer. The SHCTC has consistently supported the Safe Communities program by actively participating on our Coalition, promoting student participation in major Safe Communities activities, and sponsoring and hosting some of our major events there at the school. C103 has continued to support Safe Communities with ongoing promotion of our major traffic safety campaigns through broadcast talk shows, remote coverage at special events, and its website. Finally, the Brown County Press and News Democrat

have both cooperated with us on an ongoing basis by covering our major events and publishing our traffic safety press releases and articles in a timely fashion. I’d also like to thank Mr. Kevin Kratzer and Southern Hills Career & Technical Center for hosting our Awards breakfast ceremony on September 13th and Air Evac Lifeteam Base 89 for financing the breakfast. Sincere thanks also go to State Senate President Tom Niehaus and Representative Danny Bubp for securing Letters of Commendation from the Ohio State Legislature for each of our Award recipients. The Safe Communities

Program is intended to be a collaborative effort for traffic safety, and Brown County’s Safe Communities Coalition has a good cross section of active membership across public sectors—law enforcement, the judicial system, education, health care, EMS, public health, local government, business and industry, engineering, and community volunteers. I very much appreciate the efforts of our 2011 Award recipients & Coalition members—without them, there wouldn’t be a Brown County Safe Communities Program! Sincerely, Sue Basta, RN, PhD, Project Director, Brown County Safe Communities

Broadband access essential to Appalachian economy Dear Editor, Appalachian counties, such as ours, have long been underserved by the telecommunications industry. Our sparsely populated communities do not attract the internet network giants and the costs for smaller operations are prohibitive. Yet, hope for any type of economic growth, job opportunities, and improved quality of life needs access to 21st century broadband technology that is affordable and reliable.

Access to reliable cutting edge wireless service (like 4G LTE) would enhance the daily activities of residents and businesses. And wireless more readily reaches remote locations without the expense of wire installation or trenches that impact our landscape. The ability to reach new markets through the internet would attract tourism as well as new companies enticed to relocate because of solid high speed access and infrastructures. With improvements

such as these, Southwestern Ohio would provide more reasons for our younger generations to stay. Bringing high-speed wireless technology to Ohio’s rural areas any time soon will require private capital investment. Grants have supported some efforts to provide high speed access for medical and educational centers but this doesn’t begin to address the residential and business needs of the county. Efforts such as AT&T’s proposed merger

with T-Mobile with promised investments to build out mobile broadband networks are a start. Ohio needs to send a strong message to Washington—particularly the Federal Communications Commission—to recognize efforts to deliver access to mobile broadband. Appalachia is limited, not ignorant. We deserve better. Peggy Chalker

Reader says to call Senator Portman with debt ideas Dear Editor As a member of the Deficit Reduction Committee, Senator Rob Portman is asking constituents (voters) to

share their ideas on how to get the U.S. debt under control. We are a nation of problem solvers. If we all work for the common good, we can

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solve this problem. The first step would be to put our partisan views aside. Gridlock goes no where, solves nothing. Second step, think about the problem objectively. Third step, contact Rob Portman at Portman.senate,gov. We are a nation under God, not an apathetic, complaining nation. If every voter in Brown County contacted Senator Portman with a constructive idea, that would be a step in

the right direction. Senator Portman would know people are alive and well and best of all thinking in Brown County. If you don’t have a home computer, your local library has free access to computers, and staff can assist you in using the computers. No idea is too small or unworthy of consideration as long as it is constructive. Last step, but certainly not the least PRAY for this great nation. Marjorie Keyes

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200th anniversary of the Statehouse in 2061. Creativity is encouraged, and greetings can be sent in any manageable size, format or medium. Digital files should be e-mailed by November 10th to 150@csrab.state.oh.us. Mailed greetings must be sent by November 8th to: Ohio Statehouse 150th Birthday, Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capital Square, Columbus, OH 43215.

Patrol reminds drivers to keep their eyes on the road

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Concerning the opinion of David DeBord. I have a few words of advice for David. My goodness, David, your rambling advice to the population reeks of madness.

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Over the past two years 71 people have died in Ohio in distracted driving crashes. Georgetown – The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to keep their eyes and focus on the roadway while driving. From 2008 – 2010 there were 31,024 crashes that were caused by distracted driving in Ohio. Seventy-one of these crashes ended in a death and 7,678 included injuries. Distracted driving is and non-driving activity a person engages in that has potential to distract him or her from the primary task of driving and increase the risk of crashing. Distractions can be visual – taking eyes of the road; manual – taking hands off the wheel; or cognitive – taking the mind off driving. Texting for example includes all three. “Every single time someone takes their eyes or their focus off the road - even for

LIEUTENANT RANDY MCELFRESH just a few seconds - they put their lives and the lives of others in danger,” said Lt. McElfresh, Commander of the Georgetown Post. “Distracted driving is unsafe, irresponsible and in a split second, its consequences can be devastating.” According to the National Highway Safety Administration 5,474 people died nationally in 2009 in distraction-related crashes – of these, 18 percent involved cell phone use. For a complete analysis please visit statepatrol.ohio.gov/doc/ Distracted_Driving_Bulletin_ 2011

President should act on free trade agreements that could boost jobs The fact that the economy is struggling isn’t news to the 529,000 Ohioans searching for work. What might surprise them, however, is that the means to create some 250,000 jobs nationally are just sitting on President Obama’s desk. He has yet to act on several free trade agreements, which have been languishing in the Oval Office for three years. Meanwhile, on Aug. 5, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the national unemployment rate for July was 9.1%. Free trade agreements have had a positive effect on our nation’s economy. All the free trade agreements in force between the United States and its trading partners in 2008 created $304.5 billion in U.S. output and supported approximately 5.4 million American jobs, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Negotiations on the latest agreements – with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea – began in the Bush administration, and all were concluded years ago. But, President Obama must send them to Congress for its approval. Sadly, he refuses to do so – because of special interest concerns. These three trade agreements have the potential to boost the U.S. gross domes-

JEAN SCHMIDT tic product by $10 billion, according to the International Trade Commission. The president says that could lead to the creation of 250,000 jobs. Unfortunately, we need to act – and act fast – to maximize these benefits. As President Obama said, “If America sits on the sidelines while other nations sign trade deals, we will lose the opportunity to create jobs on our shores.” He is right. As Congress waits for the president to send the trade agreements to us for approval, other countries are acting. The European Union entered into a free trade agreement with South Korea, which took effect July 1. Now is the time to finally act on these languishing free trade agreements. President Obama says he wants to pass them. I am confident that House Speaker John Boehner will bring them to the floor as soon as he gets them. We can’t let this opportunity to help grow the economy and put more Americans to work slip away.

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COLUMBUS—State Representative Danny Bubp (R-Lake Waynoka) is urging constituents of the 88th Ohio House District to participate in celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Ohio Statehouse by sending their “birthday greetings” to Columbus. Schools, organizations and individuals are being asked to mail or e-mail their birthday cards and digital files in order for the works to be displayed at an open house and artists fair November 15th, the day on which the Capitol Building was completed in 1861. The birthday greetings will become a part of the permanent collection, with plans to display them again at the

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On May 23, 2011, the community lost a local soldier, PFC Seth Blevins in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan. The neighboring friends of Seth knew his love for Motorcycles and wanted to organize a bike ride to begin a Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of a spectacular individual who is “Our Community Hero”. On Saturday June 25, 2011, a bike ride was held in honor of PFC Seth Blevins. The fundraiser was arranged by the PFC Seth Blevins Memorial Scholarship Fund committee. The money raised has been used to start a scholarship in honor of Seth. The Bike Ride was a huge success, with about 100 bikes and over 150 riders. The riders left RD’s in Russellville at 1 o'clock pm. Their first stop was in Hillsboro at the VFW.

They traveled from Hillsboro to Batavia’s VFW and the last stop was the Georgetown Eagles. All the riders returned to RD’s for a grill out, split the pot, and door prizes. Thanks to the wonderful out pouring of support and donations from this community, the scholarship committee was able to raise over $3,000.00 for the fund. Tshirts from the event are still available for purchase and if you are interested in buying one, you can stop in at RD’s in Russellville or contact Lisa Vogel at (937) 515-4445. We would like to make this an annual event. More information will be announced, the beginning of next summer. The scholarship committee has many other community events planned, including a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent

Action after the first of year. The Committee will keep you posted when the events are finalized. Thanks again, to this wonderful community for the support you have shown. The time and effort that the community has donated will bring everlasting memories of Seth Blevins that will live forever. If you are interested in being more involved with the Seth Blevins Scholarship Memorial fundraiser events, please contact Bethany Yockey at (513) 3121551/yockey.bethany@gmail. com or Shirley Wagoner at (937) 515-0107 or 937-3933245. Mail in contributions can be sent to: PFC Seth Blevins Memorial Scholarship @ PO Box 31 Russellville, Oh 45168

Church to host rummage sale The Georgetown Presbyterian Church will have a rummage sale on Friday, October 14, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The profits from the sale will benefit missions. The Georgetown Presbyterian Church is located at 401 South Main Street in Georgetown, Ohio. Call 937-378-6582 for more information.

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Homecoming: Pep Rallies, Football, and Teen Driving call for extra care It’s getting to be that football homecoming time of the year—an exciting time for some local teens which I always associate with crisp fall weather, colorful leaves on the trees, and those great big Homecoming mum corsages. This event can be a real school highlight for high school students, but it can also pose some real problems for teen drivers and their parents. Motor vehicle crashes are THE leading cause of death for teenagers in America. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), mile for mile, teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers. So why so many crashes with teen drivers? We know that distractions, speed, alcohol use before driving, and fatigue are some of the major risk factors for teen crashes. But driving inexperience appears to be at the top of the list of reasons why we see so many teen fatal crashes. Recently the Center for Injury Prevention at the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania (CHOP) and State Farm Insurance Companies conducted a study looking at more than 800 crashes involving teen drivers. The researchers were able to identify a few “critical errors”. A critical error would be something which would often be one of the last in a chain of events leading up to a teen crash. Now, this study found that three out of every four crashes (or 75%) were caused by a critical teen driver error, with three common errors happening in nearly half of all the serious crashes. These common driver errors were: (1) lack of scanning of the driver’s surroundings; (2) driving too fast for the road conditions; and (3) being distracted by something inside or outside of the vehicle. Interestingly enough, according to the researchers at CHOP, poor weather, aggressive driving, mechanical problems with the vehicle, or drowsy driving were not big factors in causing most of these crashes. This led the researchers to conclude that those of us who are trying to address teen driving safety should be focused on promoting safer driving skills as much as we are on preventing problem behaviors like drinking and driving and drowsy driving.

So what does all of this mean for parents of teen drivers? You might want to start by helping your teen to build scanning and hazard awareness skills, which, according to CHOP and State Farm Insurance, is something which more experienced drivers develop over time. Teen drivers need to learn to check their surroundings which are far ahead of their vehicle AND side-to-side, not just right in front of their vehicle’s hoods. Of course, the trick here is to do this without completely taking their focus off of the road. As far as being distracted as a driver, teens need to stay off of the cell phone while driving—texting or talking on the phone while driving is dangerous because it takes the driver’s attention off the road. And obviously, this helps to explain why Ohio’s graduated driver licensing (GDL) system restricts the number of non-family members which16 year-old drivers can have in their vehicles to one person. NHTSA recommends seven basic rules for parents to use with their teen drivers to keep them safer on the road: (1) Alcohol: Absolutely no alcohol; (2) Seat Belts: Always buckle up; (3) Cell phone/texting: No talking or texting while driving; (4) Curfew: Have the car in the driveway by 10 PM; (5) Passengers: No more than one at all times; (6) Graduated Drivers License: Follow the Ohio GDL law; and (7) Parental Responsibility: You as the parent set your house rules and consequences for your teen not following these rules. On the matter of parent responsibility, I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: YOU as a parent have control of your teen’s license until he or she is 18 years old—you are the cosigner on your teen’s license. And as the cosigner, YOU are liable for any damages resulting from your teen’s driving. So please remind your teen that driving is not a right—it is a privilege which parents grant to teens. Remember this—you as a parent have the right to withhold or cancel your teen’s driving privileges at any time for any reason! Let’s try to keep this Homecoming season the happy and memorable occasion that it’s meant to be for our teens. For more information, go to www.ridelikeafriend.com or

www.betterteendriving.com. The Brown County Safe Communities Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ohio Department of Public Safety/ Office of Criminal Justice Services-Traffic Safety. The Program is administered by the HEALTH-UC and the University of Cincinnati AHEC Program. HEALTHUC is located at114 East State Street in Georgetown, Ohio.

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Our 9th Annual Bethel Down Home Christmas Celebration is less than three months away and now is the time to start planning! This year the parade will start at 6:00. Everyone is invited to come to Burke Park Shelter House after the parade for hot chocolate, hot cider and Christmas Carols! Santa will be on hand! With this in mind, we are encouraging the businesses to plan ahead. Together we can make this a great Christmas celebration for our community! Everyone counts so let’s show our Community Unity! Please let us know how you will participate. Sign up early for the Craft Show and Breakfast With Santa! Museum will be open. Volunteers are needed! *The DEADLINE for GETTING LISTED IN THE BROCHURE is NOVEMBER 7th. Name of business or organization: _____________________________________ Contact person ______________________________Phone_________________ e-mail _______________________________________________ As a participant in the 9th Annual Bethel Down Home Christmas I will: __ Have an open house in my store featuring_____________________________ (Ex: cookies & hot chocolate; door prizes, etc) __ Enter as a contestant in the window decorating contest __ Allow use of our store front windows to be decorated by someone else (ex: scouts) __ We will have a float __ We will march __Participate in the parade: Other________________________________________________________________ __ Donate for the Community Unity Event after the parade __ Donate hot chocolate __ Donate apple cider __ Donate cookies __ Volunteer to help in the Shelter House __I would like to volunteer my help with: __ Kids Fest __ Parade __ Craft Show __ Publicity __ Other

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__ I will make a donation of goods or services to the Village Gift basket drawing. Please have these items ready by November 15th for pickup. __ I am unable to participate but would like to make a monetary donation of $_____ to help with the expenses for the event.

Questions? Contact Judi Adams at 734-4445 or jadams@bankwith-csb.com. Monetary donations should be made payable to: Down Home Christmas. Mail this form to: Community Savings Bank or fax to 513-734-7770, attn: Judi Adams, 503 W Plane St, Bethel, OH 45106 For more information: www.bethelohevents.com

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The Ohio Division of Wildlife is offering a hunter safety course on October 10, 11, and 13 from 6 - 9 p.m. nightly at the American Legion Post 180 located at 1001 South main Street, Georgetown. To register for class call (800) WILDLIFE.

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By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press People hear a lot about what to do during a disaster, such as a flood, or a tornado or a fire in their home. Literature is printed so that people know not only what to expect or what to do in a disaster situation but also how to prepare for one. And now, thanks to the Brown County Health Department, families with pets can make a disaster plan for them too. According to Gina Spiller, Director of Nursing, during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina that struck the east coast in 2005, 90 percent of residents living in the southeast section of Louisiana had to be evacuated. “It was difficult enough on those families who lost everything they had to Katrina,” Spiller said. “But thousands and thousands of animals, dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and any other pet had to be left behind. The effects of leaving these pets behind, not knowing what would happen to

them must have been terrible. In fact, some people actually risked their own lives and refused to leave their pets behind.” Many emergency shelters won’t allow pets and some pets may not be able to survive on their own. If they do, they may leave their home searching for food. The health department received grant money and decided to print posters to be distributed across the county which offers a great plan for pets during a disaster. The first bit of advice from the health department is to never leave your pet behind. Shelter Make a list of which motels and hotels in your evacuation area allow pets. Include your veterinarian and local animal shelter’s numbers in your list, they may be able to provide information concerning pets during a disaster. Also include the numbers of local animal boarding facilities in case you aren’t able to return home right away. Always keep a current photo of your pets handy, in

case they get lost. Food and Stuff Keep a pet disaster kit packed in case of an emergency. This kit should include pet food, bottled water, medications, veterinary records, a litter pan and litter, a can opener, food dishes, a first aid kit, and other supplies that you need for your pet every day. Moist food or canned food is best in an emergency because it reduces the amount of water the animal will need to drink. Keep all pet ID Tags up to date and securely attached to the pet’s collar. What to Do During a disaster, bring your pets inside immediately. Separate animals if you have more than one to prevent nervous pets from fighting. After a disaster, if you have to leave town, take your pets with you. Always leash your pets in new places; loose pets are more likely to be lost in unfamiliar locations and could be harmed by debris or other hazards in disaster damaged areas. Make sure you have a

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This sad-eyed fellow is one of the hundreds of dogs who found a new home last year thanks to the efforts of the Brown County Animal Shelter and the Brown County Humane Society.

secure pet carrier, leash, or cage to prevent your pet from escaping if frightened. “By planning ahead and having these items ready for your pets during a disaster, families can ensure their safety,” added Spiller. “If anyone has any questions about the pets disaster plan, they can call the health department at (937) 393-6892.

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The E-HEAP/Winter Crisis Program administered locally by Adams-Brown Counties Economic Opportunities, Inc., will begin on November 1, 2011 for the 2011-2012 winter heating season. We will begin scheduling appointments on October 17th. Eligible applicants must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines as follows: Households with more than six members add $7,640 per member to the annual income and $1,910 per member to the quarterly income. YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: Proof of citizenship (i.e. birth certificate, current medical card, voter registration card) for all household members; social security

cards for all members of the household; proof of all income received for the household (past 13 weeks or 12 months); birth dates; proof of disability if disabled; bills for both the main heating and electric utility sources. If you heat with bulk fuel, a ten day supply or less is required to receive assistance. A metered utility, electric or natural gas, must have a disconnect notice or be disconnected in order to receive assistance. Please contact the ABCAP Office in your county to schedule an appointment. Adams County - 1-800233-7891 or 937-695-0316, Ext. 252, 235, or 236. Hours: Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; walk-ins accepted daily, 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

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Post 367 accepting donations American Legion Post 367 in Ripley, Ohio is accepting donations of any thing useful ( no clothing please) that will be auctioned off to benefit the Children's Fund. This Fund is used for the Children's Christmas Party and other parties through out the year, This helps support the Safety Net program that is given in the 5th grade in 4 schools. Any items can be dropped off at the Post which is located at 2944 Elk River RD. Ripley, Ohio. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 367 of Ripley will be holding its monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 4th at The Riverview Apts. 101 Governor Street, Ripley, Oh.

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the A Matter of Balance program include Kelsey Cooper, Darlene Mullins, Tammy Mullins, Paula Schwallie and Amy Smith. Also participating in training and now certified were Area Agency on Aging District 7 Board Member Kathleen Finnegan, and Bristol Pavilion Staff Member Shandi Davis. In a study of participants after six months following the A Matter of Balance program, 97 percent are more comfortable talking about their fear of falling; 97 percent feel comfortable with increasing their activity level; 99 percent plan to continue exercising; and 98 percent would recommend A Matter of Balance. Ohio Valley Manor Home Health would like to offer classes in the region for any individual age 60 or older who feels they may benefit from the class. Classes are offered to the community free of charge. If you are interested in participating in an upcoming A Matter of Balance series in Brown County, contact Vicki Woyan with the Area Agency on Aging District 7 at 1-800582-7277, extension 215, to schedule. Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis. These services are available to help

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older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay. The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the community looking for information or assistance with long-term care options. Available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, the Resource Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs and services are available for assistance. Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 (TTY: 711). Here, individuals can speak directly with a nurse or social worker who will assist them with information surrounding the programs and services that are available to best serve their needs. The Agency also offers an in-home assessment at no cost for those who are interested in learning more. Information is also available on www.aaa7.org, or the Agency can be contacted through e-mail at info@aaa7.org. The Agency also has a Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/AreaAge ncyOnAgingDistrict7.

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Pictured, left to right, Vicky Abdella, Master Trainer for “A Matter of Balance”; Coach Tammy Mullins; Coach Kathleen Finnegan; Coach Shandi Davis; Coach Darlene Mullins; Coach Paula Schwallie, Coach Amy Smith; Vicki Woyan, Master Trainer for “A Matter of Balance”; and Coach Kelsey Cooper.

St Mary school holding fall rummage sale on 10/8 Looking for that small treasure? Needing some clothes for any member of the family? And wanting a great bargain at the same time? Then look no more! On Saturday, October 8, St. Mary Catholic School will hold a rummage sale at the school from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “St. Mary School will hold its first-ever rummage sale as a fund raiser to benefit the school, and all proceeds from the sale will go toward the school’s operating costs,” said Principal Mary Stanforth. According to Stanforth, the list of items being sold includes clothing, shoes, books, toys, antiques, collectibles, small appliances, household items and much more. And in addition to the goods that have already been

collected, the school will accept donations up to the day of the sale. “We have many great items coming in, and we’re accepting more,” said Stanforth. Everyone is encouraged to come to the sale, and anyone wanting to donate items may contact the school at 937-8409932 or by calling 740-6065583. Located at 119 E. Walnut Street in Hillsboro, St. Mary Catholic School is a private, fully accredited non-profit school that boasts a faithbased education with a focus on the student’s learning needs. Providing individual attention to all students, St. Mary School cultivates academic achievement while nurturing positive social, emotional and behavioral skills.

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Old Fashion Day set at Freedom Fellowship The Freedom Fellowship Church will be having an Old Fashion Day on Sunday, October 9, 2011. Music will be provided by Lonnie Cole. Come enjoy an afternoon of music, good food, fellowship and fun. Don’t forget to dress in your pioneer attire and bring your favorite foods to share! The church is located at 7451 Pea Ridge Rd., Hillsboro, OH 45133. Enjoy a variety of good foods and desserts, For more information call (937) 393-4223 Everyone welcome!

James W. “Jim” Kirkhart, age 66, of the Buford Community near Sardinia, died Monday, September 26, 2011 at his home. He was born November 17, 1944 in Salem Township near Pricetown the son of the late Walter and Esther Snoddy Kirkhart. He is survived by three sons, Doug (René) Kirkhart of Atoka, Tennessee, Todd Kirkhart and Michael Kirkhart both of the Buford Community near Sardinia; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; two step-daughters, Dorothy (Randy) Parsons of Hillsboro, and Angie Huffman of Otway; seven step-grandchildren; four great step-grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth (Janet) Kirkhart of Mt. Orab, and Robert (Carol) Kirkhart of the Harwood Community; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy Kirkhart; second wife Wanda Kirkhart; and brother Raymond Kirkhart. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2011 at the Davis-Turner Funeral Home. Lynchburg. Glenn Hess will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hamer Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations are directed to Community Care Hospice, P.O. Box 123, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. For more information and to sign our on-line register, please visit www.turnerfunerahomes.cc

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DYING WITHOUT A WILL When a person dies, the distribution of the estate will be decided in one of two ways his way or the state’s way. The choice is up to the individual. If a person has prepared a vaild will, it will be used to determine appropriate distribution of the estate. If a person has not prepared a valid will, he or she is said to have died intestate. In cases of intestacy where there are heirs, the states have law which legislators have contrived in an effort to surmise how persons might have chosen to divide their worldly goods; if only they had written a will. In essence, if you don’t write a will, the state has written one for you. The problem is that the legislature has one law to cover all intestacies and most likely will

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Ruth E. White, 66 yrs, of Georgetown passed away Wednesday September 21th at home of her son in Amelia. Ruth was survived by her 4 sons; John (wife Lisa) White, Mike White, Dennis (wife Teresa) White, and Williard (wife Holly) White. She also had 17 grandchildren, 9 greatgrandchildren and 1 sister; Vivian Scaggs of Georgetown. Visitation was held the evening of Sunday September 25th from 6 until 8pm at the Beam-Fender Funeral Home in Sardinia. Funeral Services were held the morning of Monday September 26th at 10am at the Beam-Fender Funeral home with burial following at the Mt. Orab Cemetery. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home served the family.

Nellie E. (nee Fithen), widow of Walter F. Williams, dear mother of Shirley Ann (Raymond) Herget, Doris J. Williams and Ron F. (Lynda) Williams. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren and 3 greatgreat-grandchildren. Nellie, a resident of Bethel, died September 24, 2011 at the age of 90 years. Funeral service 10:00 AM Thursday, September 29, 2011 at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel. Visitation 6-8 PM, Wednesday with D.of A. service at 7:30 PM Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Bethel-Tate Life Squad, 149 N. East St., Bethel, Ohio 45106. www.ecnurre.com

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ELIJAH II Kings 1:1-4: “Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. And Ahaziah fell down through a lattice in his upper chamber that was in Samaria, and was sick: and he sent messengers, and said unto them, Go, enquire of Baal-zebub the god of Ekron whether I shall recover of this disease. But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and say unto them, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that ye go to enquire of Baal-zebub the god of Ekron? Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed.” I like this courageous prophet. Remember, he had just come through a big battle with Ahab and Jezebel. Now here he is delivering a message from the LORD for the king’s messengers to take back to Ahaziah. He said: “Turn right around and say to the king: Why are you enquiring of the god of Ekron, Baal-zebub? Is there no God in Israel to enquire of?” I wonder if you can tell me why it is that people have to look for another god? Don’t they already know that the true God is the God of the Bible? The king of Samaria should definitely have known that! He was king of the southern kingdom of Israel. But I suppose that if we would bring that to modern times our society should also know that. But do they? Well, let’s look at verse 5: “And when the messengers turned back unto him, he said unto them, Why are ye now turned back?” When they answered the king he said in verse 7: “...What manner of man was he which came up to meet you, and told you these words?” After they described him to the king the king knew immediately who it was. So why didn’t he ask Elijah to enquire of the LORD for him in the first place? He knew what had happened to his father Ahab and his mother Jezebel. He knew all about the contest between the false prophets of Baal and Elijah when the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. The whole incident is recorded in I Kings: 18. But knowing all that, he still sent messengers to enquire of

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Could you or someone you know benefit from helpful hints regarding falls prevention? Have you or someone you know turned down a chance to go out with family and friends because of a concern about falling? Have you or someone you know become afraid of a favorite activity due to a fear of falling? If so, there is a program now offered locally that is specifically designed to help with these and other similar concerns. Thanks to a partnership with the Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7), staff from Ohio Valley Manor Home Health is now trained to offer this program to those who are interested in Brown County. The program, “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls”, is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants in the class learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance. Attending classes can help improve quality of life and independence. Ohio Valley Manor Home Health staff members who recently completed training offered by the AAA7 to become Certified Coaches of

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MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com Baal-zebub. However, the angel of the LORD intervened with a message from the LORD. You know, angels intervened and interacted with men all through the Bible. And I for one, firmly believe that angels intervene in our lives quite frequently today. I believe we have guardian angels which watch over us and our children; and even more so when you are saved. Even so, I do NOT believe in angel worship! Now, getting back to Ahaziah; he knew it was Elijah which spoke to his messengers so he sent 3 groups of 50 soldiers each, along with their captains, to bring Elijah back. Elijah called down the fire of God from heaven to consume the first 2 groups. The 3rd group was saved from that fate when their captain respectfully beseeched Elijah on behalf of his himself and his men. In verse 13 he said: “..O man of God..” This guy was beginning to see that Elijah’s God was, in the very least, equal to the king’s government. And even more than that, he feared this God of Elijah. This world today does not know who they are dealing with nor who to fear. They have so much religion everywhere that they don’t know who the true God is! Listen people, I can tell you that it is not mother nature! Almighty God is in control! And here is something else. The government is not above God! God is above all! In verse 15 the angel of the LORD again intervenes and tells Elijah to go with this captain. So Elijah went down to give the message personally to Ahaziah that Ahaziah was going to die. Well, I guess you could say that Ahaziah learned the hard way who the true God is and that it certainly wasn’t Baal-zebub! Now, I hope you are not one of those people like Ahaziah who has to learn the hard way. Even if you don’t die right away, the hard way hurts!

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Chase and Cassie Weatherspoon Chase and Cassie (Berry) Weatherspoon united their hands in marriage on September 8, 2011. They are currently living in Georgetown. Chase is work-

ing at Sargents Drive-thru and Cassie is working at Pine Village. We would like to thank everyone who came and sent cards.

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McKenzie, Senior to wed Mr. and Mrs. Norman H. Ross of Winchester, Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter Cristin McKenzie Ross to Justin H. Senior of Moscow, Ohio. Cristin is a 2006 graduate of Eastern Brown Local. She is employed as a vet tech at

Shawnee Animal Clinic in Portsmouth, Ohio. Justin is a 2004 graduate of New Richmond Local. He is employed as a laborer at Pros Construction Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. An October 8, 2011 wedding is planned.

Gwendolyn and Dr. Lindley Moore II of Bethel, are happy to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Andrea Marilyn Moore to Cody Allen Polley, son of Kenny and Tammy Polley of Georgetown, Ohio. Andrea is a 2008 graduate of Western Brown High School and is employed at Mt. Orab Kroger Starbucks. Cody is a 2007 graduate of Georgetown High School and is employed at

Eastgate Krogers as the Assistant Produce Manager. Andrea is the granddaughter of Lindley Moore and Marilyn Moore of Bethel, Ohio. Cody is the grandson of Jane and Herb Polley of Russellville and Nancy Haitz of Ripley and Donnie Haitz of Maysville, KY, and great grandmother Murl Bradford of Ripley. Andrea and Cody’s wedding will take place Saturday, October 22, 2011.

Biggers and Ernst complete U.S. Navy basic training Navy Seaman Recruit Nathaniel D. Biggers, son of Beate M. Biggers of Hillsboro, Ohio, and Navy Seaman Apprentice Aaron C. Ernst, son of Tammy C. Beckler of Bethel, Ohio and Charles A. Ernst, of Georgetown, Ohio, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training

Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Biggers and Ernst completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical

Firefighter II transition course to be held The Southern Hills Adult Education Department is offering a Firefighter II Transition Course. Students must have a current and valid FFI card to take the Firefighter II Transition class. The course will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with some Saturday classes. Classes will be taught at Central Joint Fire & EMS District, 2401 Old State Route 32 in Batavia, Ohio. Orientation is October 4, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. Upon successful completion of this course, students can take the

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is employed with the Boilermakers of Local 105. The bride is the daughter of Billy and Kim Thompson of Bethel. She is employed at Coplay and is a L.M.T. The reception will follow at the King’s home.

state certification examination. A minimum score of 70% on the state exam is required to become a certified Firefighter II. Class size is limited to the first 15 students that register. Call and reserve your spot today! For more information or registration, please contact Southern Hills Adult Education Department at (937) 378-6131 Ext. 357. We accept Visa and MasterCard or we can offer a payment plan to fit your needs.

fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations". This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the

practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor. Ernst is a 2010 graduate of Georgetown High School of Georgetown, Ohio.

SSCC announces honors lists for summer quarter Southern State Community College has released its president’s and dean’s list for academic excellence for Spring Quarter 2011. To be eligible for the president’s list, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average while carrying a minimum of 12 academic credit hours. Those who achieve the dean’s list are also full-time students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0.

Named to the president’s list from BROWN COUNTY were: Kiethan Boyd from Aberdeen; Jason Haas from Mt. Orab; and Michael Germann and Michael Kelch from Sardinia. Named to the dean’s list were: Beth Plymesser from Aberdeen; Perry Day and Crystal Mounts from Mt. Orab; Danielle Beachler from Russellville; and Lisa Garrett and Lisa Lynch from Winchester.

Trisha Hauke SHCTC named to annual Scholar’s List spaghetti Trisha Hauke of Sardinia, Ohio, has been named to the Scholar’s List of the College of Education and Human Services at Northern Kentucky University for an outstanding grade point average for the Summer Semester 2011. Trisha is the daughter of Doug and Tammy Hauke of Sardinia, Ohio.

Mackie College. She is currently employed as an LPN at Meadow Wood Care Center in Georgetown. Nick is a 2005 graduate of North Adams High School and is currently employed as an equipment operator for Shreffler’s Dozing, Backhoe & Hauling. Invitations have been sent for Paige & Nick’s wedding on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Red Barn Convention Center in Winchester. They will reside in Adams County on Coon Hill Road in Wayne Township.

Parker Society awarded grant from Ohio Humanities Council The Ohio Humanities Council, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities, recently awarded the John P. Parker Historical Society a grant of $1,500.00 to fund, in part, The Parker Forum, a series of lecture discussions commemorating the sesquicentennial of

the American Civil War. OHC is dedicated to inspiring, enriching and engaging Ohio communities with programs in the humanities, literature, history, culture and heritage. For Additional Information: Charles Nuckolls cbnuckolls@aol.com 513 242-4521

Interested in Learning More About Computers? Are you looking for a computer class close to home? Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers an array of computer classes throughout the school year. Whether you want to learn more about Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or Publisher, we have a class for you. Brush up on your computer skills by taking a class close to home! An Introduction to Computers class will be starting on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9:00 p.m. for three weeks. Introduction to Computers is an overview course for those with little or no computer experience. This is a handson course with many opportunities for participation. Topics covered include sending and receiving e-mail, navigating the internet, and basic file management. A Microsoft Word class starts Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to

9:00 p.m. for three weeks. Get skills that employers seek while learning the major features of Microsoft Word. Students will learn to address envelopes, make labels, set margins and tabs, use templates, automatic spelling and grammar corrections, and much, much more! A Microsoft Excel class begins Monday, October 31, 2011. Class will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 9:00 p.m. for three weeks. Learn to make invoices, use data to create graphs and charts, and use formulas to calculate totals automatically. All computer classes are held at the Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. For more information or registration for any class, please call Southern Hills Adult Education office at (937) 378-6131 Ext. 357. Southern Hills Adult Education accepts MasterCard and Visa. Remember: Education is not just for kids!!

Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences to be held at Georgetown Jr.-Sr. High School

supper Southern Hills Career and Technical Center’s annual spaghetti supper will be Friday, November 4, 5 – 7:30 p.m. More details about this event later. If anyone would like to donate a small item for a door prize or a $20+ item for the silent auction, please call (937) 378-6131, ext. 353

Marty & Sherry Pfeffer, of Russellville and Phil & Diana Shreffler, of Seaman are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Paige Nicole Pfeffer and Nicholas Lee Shreffler. Paige is the granddaughter of George & Shirley Kirk, of West Union and the late George & Virginia Pfeffer. Nick is the grandson of Junior & Jane Shreffler and Russell & Sarah Kay Blythe, all of Seaman. Paige is a 2006 graduate of Eastern Brown High School and a 2010 graduate of Brown

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At Sardinia Elementary the second graders recently celebrated Constitution Day. Along with discussing what the Constitution was created for, and how many years ago the Constitution was written, the children also made an edible flag. The students enjoyed eating the flag at the end of the day. Pictured are some of the students from Mrs. Richey's class.

Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held for grades 7-12 at Georgetown Jr.-Sr. High School on Thursday, October 6, 2011, from 5:00-8:00. Teachers at GJSHS believe it is important that students be aware of their own progress and take responsibility for learning. They therefore ask that students attend confer-

ence appointments along with their parents. A StudentParent-Teacher meeting can be a powerful tool to assist teachers in providing the highest quality education for your child. To schedule appointments, please call the school at 3786730, extension 1147 and ask for Mrs. Davis.

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Colt L. Weatherspoon and Laci N. Thompson will be united in marriage on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at her grandparent’s house in Bethel, Ohio. The groom is the son of Ched and Carla Weatherspoon of Ripley. He

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members were Keith Sissel, Jerry Burnett, Bud Crawford and Tony Hayes. All had a good time. If you would like to come and see what the Lions Club does, we meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday at the New Harmony Masonic Lodge, 110 S High St, Mount Orab with a meal at 6:30 pm. Just call PDG Lion Bob Richmond at 937-444-4791. Guests always welcome.

By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press ‘Every kid should have a bicycle.’ At least that’s the way one Aberdeen resident feels. Robert “Bob” Hutchison and his wife Kathy have owned and operated Allied CDL Training for over 12 years. Bob has been a member of the Aberdeen Village Council for the last five and a half years. He has an extensive background in education and has a minor in political science and his masters degree in statistical studies. In the late 60’s he was an instructor in massmedia at the University of Nebraska. “I’ve done a lot of different things in my life time and I’ve lived a lot of different places,” Hutchison confessed, “But since I was just a kid, when I used to help my dad in the tobacco, at his farm a few miles from here, I knew I

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Robert “Bob” Hutchison shows off several bikes he’s working on which will be donated to children living in the Village of Aberdeen who don’t have a bicycle.

wanted to live near the Ohio River. Aberdeen really is a beautiful place to live and we love it here.” Earlier this year, the Aberdeen Chief of Police, Clark Gast, told Hutchison that he had several old bikes

at the station that he wanted to get rid of. “Chief Gast had picked up these bikes for one reason or another,” Hutchison said. “And he asked me if I could work on them to see if they could be repaired. So, myself

and a good friend J.R. Lawrence, a former council member and all around great guy, decided to see what we could do about fixing them up.” He continued, “We’ve both become cannibals for bike parts, and so far we’ve fixed up 7 bikes that ride like new, and they have all been donated to kids in the community who couldn’t afford a bike. I really do believe that every kid that wants one should have their own bike, and if I can help do that, I’m happy to do so.” Hutchison said that just recently, Walmart donated two brand new bikes that were also donated to local children. “I’ve been given all kinds of bikes to pick and choose from,” he added. “Right now I have another 10 almost ready to go. I’ve seen their faces when these kids get these bikes and it sure is worth the effort.”

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Dealing with pigs and goats The sky was blue with a few billowing clouds passing over the creek valley. The first fall leaves fluttered to the ground and the goats could not have been happier, or fatter. Dried leaves are to a goat like potato chips are to a teenager. They can't seem to eat just one, and so they keep on eating and munching and eating some more. But unlike a bowl of potato chips, the falling leaves have no end. The goats' cheeks are full. Their bellies are full, and still they continue to nibble up the falling leaves. I was curious to see if sweet feed would still have the same appeal to my leaf fattened goats. I decided to work in numerical order. First I lured goat One up onto the milking stand, my hoof trimming tools in a bucket by my side. One dutifully put her head through the neck brace and began to eat the feed, goat lips fluttering. I slid the bracing board in place, latched it snugly with the chain, and sat down beside her to trim her hooves, or so I thought. It had been a while since I had dried the goats off from milking, and I had forgotten how mischievous they could be when they set their minds to it. Goats Three, Four and Five dashed over to the stand (thankfully Two was off visiting a friend's billy). Three jumped up on the back of the stand and pushed her way past One, stretching her neck around the bracing board, and set to nibbling up sweet feed. Four put her feet up in the front of the stand, and, perched on her hind legs, began to eat. There was not much room for Five, with One, Three, Four, and me already on or around the stand, so intrepid Five simply jumped up in my lap, reached over my shoulder, and began to eat. This all happened in the flash of a second. Four goat faces in one sweet feed bowl and I was literally up to my ears in goats, but not for long. As I tried to wrangle my way out from under and around the goats, Pig "A" decided that she too was hungry for some sweet feed. Now some might think that pigs, especially eight month old well fattened pigs, are big and cumbersome creatures. Not so. Pig "A" is big, but she is dainty and filled with agile grace. I could hear her low short approaching from behind. Then I felt her snout nudge between my back and goat Five. Five would not budge. Pig "A" decided to try another angle. I saw her approaching from my side. Five must have known that she was coming on in, so Five dutifully stepped out of her way, off of my lap, and squeezed in beside One, still in the neck brace and still nibbling up sweet feed. My lap was now clear, so I started to stand up, but before I could even begin to rise off of the milk stand, Pig "A" ever so gracefully flew up into my lap, or I should really say that her front end flew up into my

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CHRISTINE TAILER lap. Her hind legs were still planted firmly on the ground. She tried to wiggle her snout up to the sweet feed bowl, but her piggish neck would not arch as well as the goats' and she could not get close at all. I marveled at her muscular body and her weight. I put my arms against her and shoved her gently to the side as I stood up. I turned and undid One's neck brace, noticing that the sweet feed was thankfully almost gone. The goats all held their ground, not budging until the last nibble of feed was gone from the bowl. Pig "A" stool forlornly by my side, nibbling on my boots. She was the only one without a treat. So I did what I should have done from the start. I lured all the goats into the small side of the goat yard and closed the gate. They stood on their rocks and bleated at me, begging and letting me know how starved they were. Then I gave Pig "A" her treat. She grunted her contented pig sound as she cleaned out the bowl. I had mud on my boots, all over my lap, across my arms, on top of my cap and even in my hair, but I figured I might as well press on. I certainly could not get any dirtier. So I lured Pig "A" into the small side of the yard as goat Three came into the large side by the milking stand. I decided not to worry about numerical order. I was just happy to have one goat to work on at a time.

Lerado Church of Christ Homecoming Lerado Church of Christ Homecoming 112 Year Celebration 1899-2011 Sunday October 9, 2011 10:00am Bible School 11:00am Worship Service & The Lord's Supper 12:30pm Fellowship Dinner There will be no afternoon or evening service. The church is located at 5852 Marathon Edenton Rd. between St. Rt. 131 and Rt. 50, Jackson Township, Clermont County. Evangelist, Rick Breidenbaugh and the Lerado Church of Christ invite and welcome everyone. For more information call: 683-2741 or 740-703-5140.

Living Church of 5 Mile Sale Huge church yard and bake sale October 8th, 9:00 am 4:00 pm. 16908 US 68. Clothes $1.00 a bag. Coats $2.00. Lots of misc. furniture, some antiques. Soup and sandwiches.

Some drugs are small molecules, like alcohol. Ethanol is the name of the alcohol that is in beer, wine and other alcoholic drinks. Ethanol is just two carbon atoms, six hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. Most other drugs are much bigger molecules, and as these molecules get bigger their shapes get more complex. Often there are six carbon rings shaped like hexagons. These molecules can also fold in certain ways. It is common to have these drug molecules fold into two forms that are mirror images of each other. Think of them as right and left hands which are mirror images of each other. If you’re not sure what I mean by that try holding your right hand in front of a mirror. The hand you see in the mirror is the same as your left hand. Then you can hold your left hand up to the mirrored right hand and they line up.

HEALTH MATTERS TOM CALLAHAN, RPH These two mirror images are called stereoisomers. The two forms are usually called levo and dextro, which are Latin prefixes meaning left and right. If you have an underactive thyroid you probably take levothyroxine, and if you’ve ever had a cough you’ve probably taken dextromethorphan, which is the cough suppressant in any cough syrup that ends in “DM”. Most drugs, in order to have an effect, must bind to a receptor. This is often called the lock and key model, because the drug reacts with the receptor to initiate an effect. For our purposes, I’m going to call it a hand and

Quarter Auction

There will be a quarter auction held on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at American Legion Post #288, located at 208 E. Main Street in Williamsburg, Ohio. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. $1.00 paddles available (can buy up to five). All proceeds go to benefit Post #288 programs. Vendors in attendance will include: Tupperware, The Pampered Chef, Man Cave, Donna Sharp Handbags, Embroider Me Too, Scentsy and Longaberger. Call 513-724-9915 for more information.

Violence vigil set Purple Light Nights™ started in Covington, WA, in 2007 and has grown nationally with fourteen other states participating in the annual Purple Light Nights™ campaign. The color purple is recognized as the international color symbolic of domestic violence. The GFWC/Ripley Women's Club is participating in the 2011 Purple Light Nights Campaign and invites everyone to get involved. On Friday, October 7, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the Union Township Public Library in Ripley there will be a ceremony to kick off the campaign. The simple idea of

Lake Waynoka Craft Fair set Shawnee Squaws will hold their Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is heavily advertised in local papers and the Enquirer. Also signs and flyers all over the county. It is an open gate event with no cost for entrance or parting. We have food available for sale. We are currently accepting applications for crafters for the event. We have 35 spaces in our gymnasium. If you are interested call for an application or for more information Valarie Bullock at (937) 446-4283. Space rental is $15.00. No retail vendors allowed. Please only crafters need apply.

shining purple lights all over town will help us remember those lost through domestic violence and support and give hope to survivors. After the ceremony, there will be light refreshments, fellowship, and a movie. Please consider donating new socks, pajamas, and/or bed pillows which will be given to the Maysville Women's Crisis Center. For more information or questions, please contact Harriett Groh at 937-3773080.

glove model. Our right hand fits a right hand glove, and the left hand goes in the left hand glove. In our bodies all the receptors will either be right handed or left handed, but not mixed. Now, if you’re still with me after all of that, let’s get down to the fun part, talking about the drugs. What’s the difference between Prilosec and Nexium? Prilosec contains an equal mixture of right and left handed drug; whereas Nexium is just the left hand version of the same drug. That’s right, Prilosec and Nexium are the same drug. Milligram for milligram Nexium would be stronger since half of the molecules of Prilosec won’t fit the receptor. The same thing goes for Celexa and Lexapro. Celexa is a 50/50 mixture of right and left and Lexapro is just the left hand version. These two examples point out a common tactic that drug

companies are using. As a popular drug starts to reach the end of its 17 year patent, the drug companies patent the purified-active form of the drug, thereby gaining another 17 years of astronomical profits with very little in research and development costs. This type of behavior is great if you’re a stock holder in a drug company, but it’s not so great for the healthcare system. We are not paying big bucks for some new drug. We are simply wasting money that could be better spent elsewhere. Healthcare dollars are a finite resource, and we need to spend them wisely. If you have a question you’d like me to address, stop in and see me at Pamida pharmacy, call me at 378-6849, or send an email to PRXM093@Pamida.com. You can find archives of previous Health Matters at tomhealthmatters.blogspot.co m

Conservation District to Elect Board Members The Brown Soil and Water Conservation District (Brown SWCD) will be electing one supervisor to serve on their five-member board on October 24th. The election will be held in conjunction with the District’s 67th Annual Meeting and banquet at the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center outside of Georgetown. Ballots will be cast from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by the banquet and meeting. Banquet reservations are due by October 19th at 937-378-4424. Voting is open to the public and eligible voters are those 18 years or older that reside or own land in Brown County. Individuals interested in casting an absentee ballot should contact the office at 937-3784424. Candidates are John Herbolt of Pike Township, Joe Stephens of Perry Township and Julie Neal of Lewis Township. Supervisors are elected public officials responsible

for directing the development of an effective natural resource conservation program within Brown County working with federal, state and local agencies. They serve three-year terms without pay and are key in successful policy and program development. The public may cast their ballot by absentee vote, at the office or at the election.

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The weather was GREAT for the 8th Annual Mount Orab Lions Club Golf scramble held at White Oak Golf Course. This year we also named it a Memorial for Lion Ben Houser. He was a member of our Club with 25 years perfect attendance, held many offices and always worked our fundraisers. It was Lion Ben’s idea to hold the Golf Scramble 8 years ago. We had 14 teams this year and the winning team was Sissel Tree Service. Team

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NOTICE OF APPRECIATION

The Pike Township Board of Trustees thanks the following groups and businesses for helping to make the township’s recent Community Center Open House a success: Mt Orab Women’s Club LaRosas, Mt Orab Country Inn, Mt Orab Pepsi Cola Bottling, Ripley Sue & Bill Baugus

Mt Orab Fire Dept Krogers, Mt Orab WalMart, Eastgate Judge Joe Worley

The center located at 12700 SR 774 is available for renting. Please contact Roger Griffith, 937-444-6228, for more details.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Pardoned Pooches within 24 hours. That policy has since been changed by the Brown County Commissioners. Dogs will now be held three business days, not just 72 straight hours, to give dog owners time to reclaim their animals. They will no longer be declared abandoned. During a hearing on Sept. 28, Fischer testified before Municipal Judge Joseph Worley that Tango had gotten away from her home during a storm. Much of the remainder of the hearing centered on testimony by Fischer to establish her ownership of Tango and by Deputy Dog Warden James Massie about the circum-

confined to the property.” Massie added that operating on a three business day hold policy would increase the number of dogs held at the animal shelter at any one time and could create crowding issues. Brown County Commissioners Ralph Jennings, Bill Geschwind and Rick Eagan all attended the hearing. The commissioners interests in the hearing were represented by Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little. Eagan said that he regretted that the dog abandonment policy had not been changed before Tango was picked up. We’ve affected the lives of two families with this and that was uncalled for. I’d like to apologize to the public”,

Eagan added. By requiring that dogs be held for three business days, some could end up in the shelter for up to six days before adoption or euthanization. County Commission President Ralph Jennings said that the new 72 hour “business day hold” is actually more liberal than called for by Ohio law, which calls for a straight 72 hours. Jennings said that, for example, if a dog is picked up on a Friday, a strict 72 hour policy would only give an owner one day to reclaim the animal. “We’re trying to give the public the biggest window of opportunity we can to get their dogs back”, Jennings said.

Many things happening around Red Oak this week

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stances of Tango’s capture and adoption by Pardoned Pooches and Morehead. As the hearing concluded, Worley ordered that Tango be returned to the Fischers pending a trial to determine his ownership. Morehead’s attorney, Tracy Hawkins, said her client would continue to fight to keep the dog. Larry Brokamp, attorney for the Fischers, said he was confident that a jury will return Tango permenantly to the Fischers should a trial be necessary. Brokamp said Morehead could return the dog at any time “and this would all be over.” After the ruling, Massie said “This would not have happened if the dog had been properly licensed, tagged and

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MARY HOWLETTE 1. Grooms Annual OldFashioned Draft Horse, Mule, and Pony Field Days at GlenDale Park. Call Dale Grooms 937-544-3123 2. Adams County Trade Days at the Adams County Fair Grounds. Call 937-549-3897 *** Next weekend, historically, has been the: 1. Wheat Ridge Olde Thyme Herb Fair & Harvest Celebration call 937-544-8252 2. The annual Wheeling Sportsman Deer Hunt and annual banquet at the West Union Fire Department. Call 937-549-4078 3. Appalachian Mountain Artisan Fest in Winchester (actually Macon) call 937-6955545 or www.hilltopdesigns.org 4. Actually call 937-5445454 the Adams county Travel and visitors for a list of events for the rest of the year. There seems much going on in Adams County. Not sure if the Wilson House in Tranquility is having a Civil War reenactment this year. Heard it was very nice last year. *** The historic Red Oak Presbyterian Church will host three Sundays, the latter three, a program made possible by a grant from the Ohio Humanities Council! I s the Parker Forum called Ohio in the American civil War: Three Perspectives-The Military, the Home Front, and the War in Ohio Memory. The first Sunday, October 9th, 2011 Dr. Versalle Washington will present A Black Infantry Regiment in the Civil War-moderator Dr. Ned Lodwick with music of the era performed by the very gifted Mrs. Dodie Kirby of Red Oak. A reception will follow courtesy of Freed Gist Slave Descendants. Program begins at 3pm. As this living history program and all of the programs in this series is free and opened to the public please come and learn of the times that has formed us to be who we are today. *** Many congratulations to Roy Carpenter for being the new mayor of Manchester. Mrs. Cornelia Dettmer resigned stating she was moving to Delaware. Many blessings Mrs. Dettmer. Roy is the husband of Fredricka Jenkins, daughter of Millie and Marion Jenkins. *** Sincere sympathy to the family, friends, and loved ones of Robin Pollitt Bennington. Robin was a Red oak gal for a while and attended school with Helen, Kristel, and Mark. *** Congratulations to Larry Anderson who recently was sworn in as a member of the Southern State Community College Board of Trustees. The family met Larry years ago at the Full Gospel Businessmen’s meetings in Seaman, Ohio. After Dad’s death going to those meetings became less frequent until not at all. Then one day helping Mom visit the residents Larry was there visiting Sherwood Oscar Hoop. In is hard to believe that three of the people mentioned in this have gone to be with our Lord Christ Jesus and I believe it would be safe to

believe that Larry would agree being with Jesus is a far greater thing than anything we have here. *** Several Red Oak residents attended the Living History Presentation of Soldier of Honor Milton M. Holland and The 5th Ohio Regiment United States Colored Troops, portrayed by reenactor Anthony Gibbs., with Ernest Parnell moderator. Among the attendees were Angie Brierly, Shirley Brierly, and Mary Howelett. *** This Sunday, October 2nd , is World Communion-Peace Offering Sunday. *** Sunday would be a good time to think about saving daily change for missions. One of the local missions that has touched my heart is the effort of some of the RULH faculty to provide Christmas presents and other occassions to financially challenged families with children. Please consider saving daily change for this mission project or other mission projects. As a participant of saving daily change it has been learned the change builds up quick and it is not missed from the pocket while is in await for the next project. *** The following Sunday the 9th of October is Domestic Violence Awareness. Many activities are slated for this event about the area. *** The third Sunday of October is World Food Day and also Children’s Sabbath. Also from the 13 -19 is Jewish Sukkot. *** Tuesday, October 24th, is United Nations Day. *** Heard that the second Monday of the month meetings are being held for anyone interested in learning more about diabetes, diabetic recipes and etc. The time is 6:30-8:30pm at the Georgetown United Methodist Church. The group is called the Brown County Sugar Helpers. *** I was pleased to see David Webber’s picture in the newspaper. It was taken while talking with Cincinnati Reds CEO Bob Castellini. David has been a Red’s fan lifelong and this must have been a dream truly realized not only for him but also for Charlie Meadows and any other resident of OVM that attended. Many thanks to Phil Cox for making this grand event happen. *** This Sunday, October 2 at 2pm the William Pittenger J, the last Union Civil War veteran in Brown County will be receiving a memorial plaque at his final resting place as part of the national program of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War to identify and recognize the last veteran for each county of the United States. Mr. Pittenger was born in Decatur Feb 1847 and died at the age of 99 November 1945. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. *** Rummage and bake sales are in abundance or so it seems. I see two of some of my favorites are in the near future. They are: Oct 6th and 7th Georgetown Methodist 9-4pm, Sat the 8th 9-12 noon Oct 7th the Village of Georgetown will be holding village wide yard sales from Fri-Sunday. Oct 14th and 15th

Georgetown Presbyteria Church noon to 5pm Friday, 92pm Saturday *** Also a Fish Fry that sounds very good is the Men’s group of the BeeBee Chapel, located 438 main St, Ripley October 1st starting at 2pm. Yum! *** Something always of interest is Ripley’s Historic House Walk. Tours begin every 30 minutes and led by costumed guides. There is a lot more that could be said about this event. Call Betty Campbell for more information 937-392-4044. *** Not to sound like a broken record but Ripley has been very blessed to have so much talent. Many congratulations to Ben Pedigo for being honored as “One of the Legends of Bluegrass” recently at the International Bluegrass Museum in Owensboro, Ky during a three day celebration honoring the100th birthday of Bill Monroe. I had heard that Ben had moved from Ripley but we were in the same checkout lane at IGA this week and he said that they were living here. Anyway, Ben teaches banjo and guitar and performs in the duo Gunpowder Creek. Again, congratulations Ben, many blessings to you. *** A lady that has been a blessing to many has had some medical trials and tribulations. As a result of this the medical bills are great therefore the St. Michael Church in Ripley is having a spaghetti supper from 4-8pm to help Maureen “Mo” Harvey defray costs. An auction is also being held at the same time. If you would like to donate to the auction contact the parish office at 937-3921116. *** Please pray for your neighbor. You have no idea what they are going through. Please pray for them and bless them, including me. *** Somehow, I feel that I would be amiss if I did not mention Sam Talley’s letter to the editor recently regarding “Taking Up Arms Against Satan in Spiritual Battle.” Sam and I have known each other many, many moons and no, I have not always agreed with him but the last two letters have been right on, in my opinion. We are in a spiritual battle. The enemy watches you and aims and shoots on the right button that is going to make you react. Job worried and feared that his children would not find favor in the sight of God so he prayed, fasted, and did sacrifices for their sakes. He was afraid. What happened? He lost them all to disaster (actually at the acts of the self-proclaimed roaring lion seeking who he could devour.) Job’s words in his reaction? “The thing I have feared the most has come upon me!” The Lord God loved Job and Job loved The Lord God but the enemy found his weak link. Have you not yet figured out your weak link? No, now don’t look around at this person or that person and say it is them. No, we are in spiritual warfare but that link can be discovered and you can be back in step with your walk with the Lord while the dew is still on the roses. Interested in finding your weak link call me at 937392-1323 or email at marysalisburyhowelett@gmail.com and I will share with you how the Lord lifted me out of the miry pit and led me to the ROCK. He can/will/has done the same for you.

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Broughton also said that the fair has over 70 acres of parking, much of which is graveled, with plans on eventually having all 70 acres paved. "I've been attending this fair for 51 years," he added with a smile, "and I can understand why the Brown County Fair is referred to as the "Little Ohio State Fair." Broughton said the board would like to thank everyone who came out and enjoyed and supported this years fair and invites any and every new idea on how to make a great fair even better. "We have a suggestion box right here in the office," he added, "And coming up with new and fresh ideas is why we have continued to have such a great fair.”

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 board would like to especially thank all the members of the Brown County Agriculture Society for all that they do for the Brown County Fair. He also said the Brown County Cattleman's Association is also directly responsible for the success of the Brown County Fair. "I understand the Cattleman’s Association will sell 8,500 pounds of ribeye steaks and steakburgers this year," he said, "And the Brown County Pork Producers ordered about 10,000 pounds of pork tenderloin, and will probably sell out. Without groups like these, this fair wouldn’t be all that it is."

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Caleb Jenkins (9) of Decatur, showed this miniature pony named ‘Big Mama’ at the 2011 Brown County Fair. Caleb was at the fair with his Aunt Mari (Herr) owner/operator of Full Circle Farm in Decatur.

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County music star Neal McCoy performs for the crowd at the Brown County Fair.

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The 2011 Brown County Fair Court. Back Row (from left) Katherine Weathers, Kayla Ratcliff, Kayla Barger, Taylor Hopkins, Trevor Corboy, Garrison Reeves, Jared Reveal, Brandon Fussnecker. Queen Madison Buck and King David Burns are in front.

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Broncos quickly turn momentum as they roll over Bethel By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press

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The turning point in the Western Brown football team’s game against Bethel-Tate last Friday night happened just minutes after the opening kick. After receiving the opening kickoff and as they were driving down the field, the Tigers handed the ball to their big running back Zach Mullins on a fourth and one near midfield. Mullins found a crease in the Broncos defense and took off for the end zone. Just yards away from a opening drive touchdown, Mullins was caught from behind by Broncos safety Brady Brooks. Brooks punched the ball out of his hands and teammate Justin Longbottom recovered in the end zone for a Broncos touchback. On the ensuing drive, the Broncos marched down the field for a score to set the tone for their 48-7 victory over the visiting Tigers at Kibler Stadium. “Their first drive, where they fumbled it, changed the whole complexion of the game and the way it could have gone,” Broncos coach Evan Dreyer said. “If he goes in to score we’re down 7-0 and we’re kind of searching for what we could do. But he fumbles it, we recover and we go down and do a great job on our first drive.” After recovering the fumble and starting their first drive from their own 20 yard line, the Broncos wasted no time getting on the board. The Broncos came out fir-

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Western Brown’s Nick Woodyard scores his first touchdown of the night on a 2-yard run in the first quarter of last Friday’s Bronco win over Bethel-Tate. Teammates Coty Weiss (54) and Mike Lindsey (right) block for him.

ing with three straight passes from quarterback Nick Woodyard -- one to Jake Lawson and two to Jarred Haggerty -- to set them up at the Bethel 39 yard line. With a Nick Woodyard run sandwiched between another catch each for Lawson and Haggerty, the Broncos were quickly set up inside the five yard line. On fourth and goal, Woodyard ran in from two yards out to give the Broncos an early 6-0 lead. From that point on in the first quarter, however, the Broncos struggled somewhat offensively. They had a touchdown called back on a penalty

and were forced to punt twice. Despite the struggles on the offensive side of the ball, the Broncos defense stiffened up immediately after Mullins big early run. They forced three straight punts as the game entered the second quarter by limiting Mullins and fellow Tiger running back Erik Shinkle while pressuring quarterback Layne Cherry on nearly every dropback. “I think it was a collective kind of goal this week that they were going to make sure they stopped (No.) 38 Mullins (and) Shinkle No. 5,” Dreyer said of his defense. “I think they did a great job.”

While the defense played very good as a whole, the seniors stepped up. Captains Spencer Howard and Jordan Haggerty each had another good game while seniors Jake Latham -- who had two sacks -- and Collin Bellini -- who had an interception and helped out well against the run on the outside -- came up big. “Collin Bellini has kind of been working his way back and he did a great job of shutting down No. 21 Matt Small,” Dreyer said. “And, of course, Jake Latham has kind of found his role on the team as a great hustler and great d-lineman.” Meanwhile, once the game moved into the second quarter,

the Broncos offense came back alive in a big way. The Broncos cashed in for touchdowns on their next two drives on a pair of really nice hookups between Woodyard and receiver Zaine Clark. On the first, Woodyard hit Clark on a perfectly thrown 30-yard deep ball to the pylon. Clark made a nice catch on the play with a defender all over him. Their second hookup was a 21-yard touchdown pass where Clark made a catch between a couple of defenders on a nicely thrown Woodyard pass. “I think it was kind of a coming out party for Zaine Clark,” Dreyer said. “(He’s) a kid that did a great job this year of being a senior leader and I’m so happy for all his hard work. To finally come out, the way he played and caught the ball tonight, is a salute to how he was committed to our program and worked his tail off.” Clark caught 8 passes for 119 yards and the two touchdowns while Woodyard had another nice night running the offense as he went 22-39 for 325 yards and the two TDs while adding 90 yards and three more touchdowns on the ground. The Broncos took a 26-0 lead into the half thanks to a 16-yard touchdown down run by Lawson with two and a half minutes left in the half. Woodyard added two more scores on the ground in the third quarter to put the game away. The first was a one yard dive and the second was a 17yard score where he got the

edge and ran through a couple of arm tackles for the score. One of the reasons the Broncos were able to play so well on offense was because of the play of the offensive line. The five seniors on the line - left tackle Rich Burton, left guard Brian Traylor, center Coty Weiss, right guard Daniel Lewis and right tackle Zach Wilson -- were on top of their game last Friday night. “They were aggressive. They played hard,” Dreyer said of his o-line. “They played whistle to whistle. They get a little feisty every now and then but they did their job.” Bethel got their points on the board with about eight and a half minutes to go on a 30yard touchdown pass from Cherry to Matt Small against the Broncos backups. And the Broncos finished their night on the scoreboard late in the game with their freshman in the lineup. Chazz Patten scored the final touchdown on a nice 24yard run. Josh Young ran in the two point conversion to give the Broncos their 48-7 win. Though happy with the win, which moved the Broncos to 3-2 (1-1 Southern Buckeye Conference American Division) on the season, Dreyer was already thinking ahead to the Broncos conference road game against 4-1 Goshen this Friday. “Very pleased,” Dreyer said of the win, “but we have to be more physical for the Goshen game coming up. That’s going to be the most physical game on our schedule.”

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for win over Fayetteville By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press The Fayetteville volleyball team kept jumping out to a lead each set against Georgetown last Saturday morning. And Georgetown kept coming back. When all was said and done, the host Lady G-Men’s perseverance paid off as they won three straight sets after dropping the first to top the Lady Rockets 3-1. They won 18-25, 25-23, 25-23 and 25-21. “I’m proud of the girls coming back today,” Georgetown coach Donna DeVries said. “It’s hard coming back after that first set.” Though she thought her didn’t play that bad, Fayetteville coach Sharon Sheets was at a bit of a loss after the match. “I was happy, pretty much, with the girls play,” Sheets said. “It was just, I don’t know, I call them hiccups. They’re just like what do we do, what are we doing now. I really can’t pinpoint it.” Early in the match, the Lady Rockets looked strong. Fayetteville’s Gabby Valentine opened with the serve to start and she pushed the Lady Rockets out to early big lead. By the time the Lady GMen broke her serve, after she had served 11 straight points of which five were aces, they found themselves down 11-1. Despite the early hole, the Lady G-Men fought back to within four points twice -- 1915 and 20-16 -- but Lady Rocket seniors Kathryn Fitzpatrick and Lydia Tissandier helped put the Lady G-Men away with a couple of hits at the net and a Tissandier service ace that ended the set and gave the Lady Rockets an early 1-0 lead. However, in the second set the Lady G-Men were ready at the start.

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Georgetown’s Emily Pittman blocks a Fayetteville hit during the team’s match last Saturday morning.

The lead went back and forth early in the second set before the Lady Rockets were able to open up a four point lead, 16-12, as Sydney Sheets was at the serve. That lead, however, was short lived. Georgetown’s Emily Pittman took to the serve with her team down 17-13 and she promptly put them ahead. Teammate Jesse Kidwell helped her take that lead. Kidwell hit three straight spikes at the net for points, the third of which gave the Lady G-Men an 18-17 lead. Pittman added a service ace on her next serve to take a 1917 lead. This time, however, the Lady Rockets responded. With Carly Burroughs on

the serve, Valentine put three straight hits at the net in to help the Lady Rockets take the lead back at 23-22. Once again the Lady GMen bounced back. With Cecelia Schwartz at the serve, Kidwell hit a big spike that the Lady Rockets couldn’t return for the set win. It evened the match at a set apiece. “I’m proud of them for sticking it out,” DeVries said. “You know, digging down deep and finding a way to get it done.” Valentine got the Lady Rockets off to another nice start in the third set. She, Tissandier and Fitzpatrick helped the Lady Rockets jump out to an early CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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Poe shot one of the top four scores for players not on an advancing team -- he shot an 84 -- and advanced to the district tournament that will take place next Thursday, October 6 at Weatherwax Golf Course in Middletown. The G-Men only had three players compete. Clinton McElroy and Evan Turner also competed for the GMen and shot 90 and 122, respectively. Ripley’s Mitchell nearly joined Poe at district but his 88 was two shots of the qualifying score. Though they played as a team, the Blue Jays had only two of their top five players compete because of obligations at the fair. Ripley, Eastern finish SHL Meet The Ripley and Eastern golf teams finished the Southern Hills Meet last Thursday at Hilltop

Golf Course. Eastern came in sixth place with a four day total of 817 while Ripley finished a spot behind with a four day total of 827. West Union won the tournament with a 644. The top 15 individual golfers in the league meet were named SHL All League. Ripley’s Jordan Mitchell was named All League as he shot a four day total of 180. Volleyball Western Brown wins pair The Lady Broncos improved their record to 14-2 on the season with wins over Hillsboro and East Clinton. They secured a 3-1 road victory over Hillsboro on Monday night by scores of 21-25, 2510, 25-10, 25-10. They beat East Clinton last Thursday 3-0 by scores of 2523, 25-18 and 25-15.

Lady G-Men rally back for win over Fayetteville

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Georgetown’s Meranda Sullivan passes the ball during the Lady G-Men’s win over Fayetteville last Saturday morning.

14, they took a one point lead, 17-16, on a Kidwell spike. Burroughs tied the score at 17 for the Lady Rockets before the Lady G-Men started to pull away.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 5-1 lead on four straight hits at the net. They were able to keep a three or four point lead for most of the set until, once again, the Lady G-Men battled back. Down 19-16, they started their comeback. They got to within two , 21-19, on a spike by Kaylin Jordan. Jordan then took the serve. During her serve, the Lady Rockets struggled returning the ball and, combined with a Pittman spike, tied the game at 22. Another Pittman and another Kidwell spike ended the game and helped the Lady G-Men to a 2-1 advantage. Sheets said her team knew that Pittman and Kidwell were going to be keys but the duo still came up big. “I knew. It was very easy to read,” Sharon Sheets said. “They even said it, they kept saying ‘(Kidwell’s) on front, she’s on front’ then the blonde girl, Pittman, would get on front, ‘she’s on front’.” DeVries added of the duo, “They were hitting very well.” The final game played out much like the previous two. The Lady Rockets jumped out another early lead and led by as many six. And once again the Lady GMen fought back. Down 16-

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Fayetteville teammates Kathryn Fitzpatrick (11) and Lydia Tissandier (18) look to try to block a Georgetown hit during the team’s match last Saturday morning.

The Lady G-Men took the lead for good on a couple of miss hits by the Lady Rockets and rolled to a win that was finished, fittingly, on a Pittman block. The Lady G-Men were able to get the win, which improved them to 8-6 on the season, because they were able to start playing together after that first set. “That’s why I called the timeout in that first set because they’re supposed to have each others back,” DeVries said. “When somebody’s passing the ball they have to be able to cover. And they weren’t, they were just standing around waiting for somebody else to do it.” Sharon Sheets said the Lady Rockets -- who dropped to 104 -- didn’t play with the intensity they needed to. She said that may be because of the inexperience of her team. “We had some little hiccups, little mistakes,” she said. “It’s just youth, not knowing. Should I go ahead and hit and they went ahead and pass it and you think they’re going to pass it into the net. When you’re that close to the net you get rid of it. It’s just little things like that.”

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Football 10/7 Western Brown vs CNE Fayetteville at Fairfield Christian Soccer 10/3 Georgetown vs Peebles 10/4 Georgetown vs Williamsburg (Girls) 10/5 Ripley vs Peebles Eastern vs Lynchburg (Girls) Fayetteville vs Hillsboro (Girls) 10/6 Western Brown vs Bethel Georgetown vs Batavia Fayetteville vs St. Pats

10/7 Ripley vs West Union Eastern vs Lynchburg (Boys) 10/8 Ripley at Reading Volleyball 10/3 Eastern vs St. Pats Fayetteville at Manchester Georgetown at Batavia 10/4 Western Brown at CNE Fayetteville vs Whiteoak Georgetown vs Williamsburg 10/5 Eastern at West Union Ripley vs St. Pats 10/6

Western Brown at Goshen Eastern vs Manchester Fayetteville vs West Union Georgetown at Blanchester Ripley at Fairfield 10/8 Ripley at Mason County Girls Tennis 10/3-8 Western Brown at Sectional Cross Country 10/4 Western Brown at C.H.C.A. Invitational 10/8 Ripley at Greenfield Invitational Eastern, Georgetown and Fayetteville at Williamsburg Invitational

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Boys Golf Ripley finishes season at sectional; G’Town’s Poe advances The Ripley golf team finished their 2011 season at the Southwest Ohio Division III sectional at Pleasant Hill Golf Course in MIddletown, OH on Wednesday. The Blue Jays shot a 444 team score and weren’t able to advance to district. Jordan Mitchell shot an 88 to lead Ripley while Jon Dunn shot a 105, Ryan Poole a 125 and Alexander Mussinan a 126. Middletown Christian won the section with a team score of 331. Georgetown was also in the Division III sectional but due to a lack of competitors because of commitments to the Brown County Fair they did not compete as a team. However, the G-Men’s Trent

Lady Rockets continue winning ways against Landmark Christian By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press Fayetteville girls soccer coach Jim Schmidt liked where his team stood going into fair break -- even if he doesn’t like the break itself. The Lady Rockets entered the break by picking up their 10th win of the season last Thursday night against visiting Landmark Christian by a 4-1 score. Despite getting off to a slow start and giving up an early goal to the Lady Eagles, the Lady Rockets bounced back playing their trademark complete game. “I’m looking at it this way: we were able to go into this, towards the break, and we’re a good little team,” Schmidt said. “The players play with heart. I think everybody in the stands can see that. We’re finding feet well. We’re doing the little things that it takes to keep moving forward.” After giving up the goal to the Eagles a little more than four minutes into the game, the Lady Rockets seemed to get more into the game. Schmidt said he told his team not to overlook the Eagles just because they aren’t a part of a league. They are more of a club team that is made up players who are home schooled. And the Eagles -- who Fayetteville added to the schedule late because Zane Trace cancelled their scheduled game -- were a talented team. “Landmark is a dangerous team,” Schmidt said. “They don’t play in a conference but most of their players, if you noticed tonight, they have players that have that step over move down pat. They have speed at every position. They are a quick team.” Yet after the Eagles got their early goal the Lady Rockets took over. They started to become more aggressive on the offensive end and with 28 and a half minutes left got the equalizing goal. Fayetteville’s Tori Huber, off a pass from Abbey Rowe, got the ball just inside the box about 15 or so yards out and lofted a shot towards the goal. The Eagles keeper wasn’t able to get enough of the ball and it found net to tie the score at 1. With about five minutes left in the first half, the Lady Rockets took the lead. Ashley Moore passed the ball ahead to teammate

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Ashley Moore makes a play during the Lady Rockets win over Landmark Christian last Thursday night. Moore had a goal and two assists in the game.

Megan South. South dribbled in a little towards the goal and uncorked a line drive shot about 15 yards out that found the back of the net to give the Lady Rockets a 2-1 lead. “We tried to find feet, too, and match them,” Schmidt said of his team’s response. “And I think we did okay.” Coming out of the half with the score still 2-1, the Lady Rockets put the game away pretty quickly. A little over five minutes in, Moore got into the action when she scored on a nicely executed corner kick from Amanda O”Donnell. Carrie Smith finished the Rockets scoring with about 26 minutes left when she got enough on the shot off a cross from Moore to get the ball into the net. It pushed the Rockets lead to 4-1. After giving up the early goal, the Lady Rockets defense and keeper Cheyenne Ramey stepped up. That is nothing new to Ramey. She has given up just three goals all season. “She’s awesome,” Schmidt said of his keeper. “Hats off to her.” Despite playing a solid game, the Lady Rockets did have an unfortunate situation arise with 20 minutes left in the game. Lady Rocket defender Betsy Wiederhold was racing back to play a ball when a Landmark player tried to slide tackle her for the ball. As Wiederhold looked to avoid the tackle, she lost balance as she tried to jump over

the tackle and landed very hard. An ambulance was called as a precaution and Wiederhold didn’t move from her position until the paramedics moved her. Schmidt said they wanted to err on the side of caution and take her to the hospital. He wasn’t sure of the extent of the injury after the game. Though a bit of a somber victory given the injury, the win improved the Lady Rockets to 10-2 on the season. Their only loss since the first game of the season was to top ten Division II team Columbus St. Francis DeSales on September 10. They lost 10. “That team possesses skills out of this world,” Schmidt said of DeSales. “It was great for us because we learned something from that game. Even in the loss, we were able to achieve things that we wanted to do as a team.” With as well as the team is playing, they are starting to get some respect in the city. For the first time ever, the Lady Rockets have entered the top 10 of the coaches poll in the Cincinnati Enquirer. They entered the poll last week at No. 9 and this week moved up to No. 7. Even though they are starting to get respect in the city, Schmidt thinks his team deserves more. “Finally, a little bit of it,” Schmidt said of getting the respect. “Not where I’d like but I’ll take whatever they want to give us.”

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ADRA returns to MRP October 7 The American Dirt Racing Association (ADRA), presented by Suddenlink, returns to Moler Raceway Park Friday, October 7th for the Fourth Annual Fallfest 40 and the ADRA Dirt Late Model Championship! This ADRA $2000 to win double points event will be the final ADRA event of 2011 and will decide the 2011 ADRA DLM Champion as the top 12 in points are still mathematically in the chase. The ‘Salt Rock Express’, Eddie Ca rrier Jr. in the #28 Rocket out of Salt Rock, WV., currently leads the ADRA points with ‘The Giant Killer’ David Webb in the #13 Killer Chassis out of Nicholasville, KY closing fast in second. Kenneth Howell, in the #21 out of

Lovely, KY, holds third with very impressive recent finishes including fourth in star-studded field at the Southern Showdown and a herculean effort in the Coal Miners Classic where he sta rted 20th with a provisional and finished sixth and earned the Hard Charger Award. Racers from five different states including West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee have competed in ADRA events so far this year with West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio all being represented in the top 10. “This has been a challenging inaugural year,” stated ADRA Competition Coordinator Rocky Estep. “Between rain , a struggling economy, and tracks closing, opening or changing hands we are very pleased to

have such a successful season. Our goal was to lay some ground work for 2012 while providing a beneficial service to our area tracks, fans, drivers, and sponsors. Our car counts have been strong and attendance has just been phenomenal. We are excited about this championship event and our second trip to Moler Race way Park. Our region has some of the best tracks, racers, and fans in the entire country. We are so blessed just to be a part of it. We are looking forward to an even better year in 2012!” Moler Raceway Park is also running Modifieds for $800 to win, Street Stocks for $500 to win, and Chevettes for $500 to win as part of the Fourth Annual Fallfest celebration. Don’t miss this spectacular event.

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AMELIA-- For the first 40 minutes on Tuesday night the Western Brown girls soccer team played with host Amelia. The Lady Barons, who are undefeated in the Southern Buckeye Conference American Division and have just two losses on the season, may have possessed the ball more but the Lady Broncos played well enough to keep the game scoreless. However, the Lady Barons used a 10 minute stretch early in the second half to score three goals and put the game away as they went on to beat the visiting Lady Broncos 4-1 in a SBC American Division clash. “We played a good first half, I think,” Western Brown coach Dan Silvis said. “Although...they dominated. You can’t take anything away from them. They’re a very good team.” Though the Lady Barons dominated possession in the first half, the Lady Broncos played to a scoreless tie at the half thanks to a solid defensive showing. They didn’t give the Lady Barons a lot of good opportunities at the goal. And the one time the Lady Broncos did give them a good look -- off back to back corner kicks on the same possession -- Western Brown was able to eventually clear the ball with no damage done despite the Lady Barons have a couple of

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Catterina Brooks winds up to kick the ball during the Lady Broncos game with Amelia on Tuesday night.

opportunities right in front. In the second half, it didn’t play out quite as nicely for the Lady Broncos. The Lady Barons continued to possess the ball a majority of the time but, starting with about eight minutes gone by in the half, they started to find open shots. With about 33 minutes left in the game, Amelia’s Danielle Lang scored the first goal of the night on a rebound opportunity as she followed a missed Lady Barons shot off the crossbar. The goal put the home team up 1-0. Just four minutes later,

Lang added her second goal of the night as she got behind the Lady Bronco defense and beat keeper Hailey Martin for the goal. Though it seemed as if the Lady Barons were about to run away with the game, the Lady Broncos answered. Nearly four minutes after Amelia’s second goal, the Lady Broncos turned a strong offensive possession into a goal. Western Brown’s Taylor Henry got pass from teammate Sarah Benz and she made a nice move inside a defender to get a shot off. The

Lady Barons keeper got her hands on it to stop it but Lady Broncos teammate Grace Jacobs followed up on the play and nailed the loose ball into the back of the net to bring the Lady Broncos back within one at 2-1. “They worked the ball real well down there,” Sivlis said of the goal scoring possession. “These girls can do it when they set their minds to it.” However, Lang answered with her third goal just minutes later to push the Lady Barons lead back to two and put the game out of reach. With the Broncos being such a young team, Silvis said it is hard to simulate the experience that a team like Amelia has. “Some of these kids are really young and don’t have that experience,” he said. “A majority of these (Amelia) kids go out and play select. And it shows.” The loss and a 1-1 tie with New Richmond on Monday night moved the Lady Broncos to 7-4-2 on the season. Silvis was a little disappointed with the New Richmond result because the Lady Broncos scored early and he felt they got a little complacent for the rest of the game. However, Silvis feels good about where his team is. “Yeah, yeah (I do). I’d like to have a couple more wins under our belt,” he said. “9-4 sounds better than 7-4-2.”

New procedure to check deer harvest Statewide archery deer hunting season will open September 24, according the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. All hunters must still report their harvest of deer, but they are no longer required to take their deer to a check station for physical inspection. Hunters will have three options to complete the automated game check: -On the Internet at www.wildohio.com or www.ohiogamecheck.com -By telephone at 1-877TAG-ITOH(1-877-824-4864). This option is only available to those who are required to purchase a turkey permit to hunt turkeys. -At all license agents

Game-check transactions will be available online and by telephone seven days a week and during holidays. Landowner hunters who are not required to purchase a deer permit must use the Internet or any license agent to check their deer. Hunters who tag their deer as a landowner harvest cannot use the phone-in method. All authorized license sales agents will also check in your game. A list of these agents can be found at wildohio.com or by calling 1-800-WILDLIFE. Deer must be checked in by 11:30 p.m. on the day of harvest. The Division of Wildlife remains committed to reducing populations where needed. Through a combination of both regulatory and programmatic changes, progress toward reducing locally abundant herds can be expected. Ohio hunters are also encouraged to kill more does again this season, using the reduced-priced antlerless deer

permit to help the needy in their area. The Division of Wildlife is collaborating with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) to help pay for the processing of donated venison. Hunters who donate their deer to a food bank are not required to pay the processing cost as long as funding for the effort lasts. More information about this program can be found online at www.fhfh.org. All deer hunters are required to have a valid Ohio hunting license and a valid deer permit. The $15 antlerless deer permit will be valid September 24 through November 27 in Zones A and B. The $15 antlerless deer permit will be valid through December 4 in Zone C only. However, the $15 antlerless permit may be purchased only until November 27, 2011. This year's statewide archery season remains open from September 24 through February 5, 2012, including the week of deer-gun season November 28 through

December 4. Deer-gun hunters will also be able to enjoy an additional weekend of hunting December 17 and 18. Archers may hunt one half-hour before sunrise to one half-hour after sunset, except during the statewide gun, youth and muzzleloader seasons when they are one half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Archers hunting during the statewide gun, youth or muzzleloader seasons must meet the hunter orange requirements of those seasons. To hunt deer in Ohio, hunters must possess a deer permit in addition to a valid hunting license. State law allows hunters to take only one antlered buck per year, regardless the type of deer season, deer permit or weapon used for deer hunting. A detailed listing of deer hunting rules is contained in the 2011-2012 Ohio Hunting Regulations, available where licenses are sold, or may be viewed online at wildohio.com.

straight week but falls short against Green By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press Now that they are into the portion of their schedule that features teams similar to themselves, the Fayetteville football team found itself in a battle once again last Friday night. Against visiting Franklin Furnace Green, the Rockets jumped out to an early lead and held onto it until halftime. Unfortunately for the Rockets, much like last week’s game against Bracken County (KY), they found themselves behind in the second half and weren’t able to battle all the way back as they lost to the visiting Bobcats 25-18. “We played well. They didn’t quit,” Fayetteville coach Harley McCullough said. “We had some people playing different positions. Defense actually played pretty well. We had a couple mistakes but other than that...we’re getting there. We’re building. They were lucky to get out of here with a win.” Disaster nearly struck early when the Rockets starting quarterback Tanner Williams went down with an ankle injury. He only missed the second quarter and came back out to play in the second half. While he was out, freshman quarterback Scott Mullis filled in. Given his youth and inexperience he struggled some but still help lead the team on touchdown drive in the second quarter. With a young quarterback playing the Rockets had to rely on their run game. That’s exactly what they did. Senior Luck Allen -- who moved to tailback from hi normal receiver position for the Rockets game against Bracken County -- had a big game as he rushed 21 times for 85 yards. He also scored two touchdowns including one on the drive Mullis led the Rockets to a score. And when they needed it most, the Rockets run game stepped up. Behind a strong offensive line performance -- and lead blocking by fullback Dave Kranz -- the Rockets ran for 171 yards. Jarrod Lindsey added 61 yards of the ground on 16 carries. “One hundred seventy one yards on the ground is not bad at all. We’re getting there,” McCullough said. “We were able to run the football pretty well.”

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Lady Broncos start strong but Lang’s Fayetteville battles back for second three second half goals lift Amelia Coming out of halftime with a 12-7 lead -- and with Williams back in at quarterback -- the Rockets had a chance to add on to their lead as they looked to notch their first victory. However, McCullough said the Bobcats made some adjustments at the half, and had some things go their way, as they played a strong third quarter. They were able to jump back out to a 25-12 lead over the Rockets thanks to their play in the quarter. Though Williams played in the second half, McCullough said he had some trouble with the ankle and wasn’t able to perform at the top of his game. His injury also eliminated a key part of the Rockets offense -- the option. “A healthy Tanner probably makes a difference in the game,” McCullough said. Just like the week before against Bracken County, the Rockets made a comeback in the final 12 minutes. Williams was able to find Trevor Koch on a 10-yard touchdown pass to make it a 25-18 game in the fourth quarter. The sophomore tight end is becoming a reliable target in the Rockets passing game. He hauled in two more passes against the Bobcats for 18 yards and his second touchdown in as many weeks. “He’s getting pretty consistent of a receiver for us,” McCullough said of Koch. “A real go-to guy.” The Rockets had the ball with a chance with just minutes remaining but weren’t able to get into the end zone. For McCullough it was the second straight disappointing loss in a tough 0-5 start to the season. After playing three tough, bigger opponents their first three games, the Rockets have played two straight games against teams that are much similar to them -- limited numbers and size -- but have just missed out picking up wins. “We’re better than what our record shows, I feel,” McCullough said. “That’s my opinion. We’re there. These last two games we’ve been competitive. I actually felt that we should have won them. I think that our players felt that we should have won them. We’re getting there. I think we’re becoming a halfway decent football team. We’re not pushovers.” The Rockets looked to get their first victory of the season on Friday night at home against Hannan (WV).

2011 Autumn Bash October 7 & 8, 2011 Washington Township, Clermont Co., Ohio 2238 S.R. 756, Moscow, Ohio 45153 Schedule of Events

Autumn Bash Car Show Sponsored By: W.T. Firefighters’ Association

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Saturday, October 8 Washington Twp. Park 2238 S.R. 756 Moscow, OH 45153 Cost: $15.00 Pre-Registration $20.00 Day of the Event Registration: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Show Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Trophies: 3:00 PM Categories: Best of Show, Best Truck, Best Ford, Best GM, Best Mopar, Motorcycle: Sport 1st & 2nd, Motorcycle: Cruiser 1st & 2nd, Best Other, Best Antique Fire Engine, and Oldest in Show For more info, please call Chief Arthur Owens (513) 876-3740.

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WB honors Ohio Buckeye Guard unit Before the Western Brown football game with Bethel on Friday night, the Western Brown program honored six members of their adopted Ohio Buckeye Guard unit. They met with the Broncos players and coaches before the game and were introduced to the crowd and honored right before national anthem. The six soldiers who were honored at the game are pictured above, l-r: First Sergeant Glenn Uecker (A 25 year veteran who was deployed three times to Desert Storm. From Amelia), Sergeant First Class Gary Sanders (Western Brown’s National Guard recruiter. From Eastgate), Staff Sergeant Stephen Zinser (He was deployed twice to Iraq and currently is a full time technician, From Mt. Orab), Staff Sergeant Leon Nobles (A former marine and current Hamilton County Sherriff’s Deputy), Sergeant Sarah Singleton (Seven years service and was deployed to Kuwait and is currently a part of Military Funeral Honors, From Mariemont) and Private Phillip Durr (New soldier with 10 months service, From Blanchester). The Ohio Buckeye Guard is a program started this year that was created with the idea that Ohio high school football teams would support their local National Guard Unit.

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AMELIA-- Coming off a hard fought loss to New Richmond on Monday night, playing Southern Buckeye Conference American Division leader Amelia on the road was going to be a tough task for the Western Brown boys soccer team. The Broncos got off to a solid start against the host Barons but faded as they began to wear down en route to a 6-0 loss. “We were in a battle with New Richmond (Monday). We gave them 80 hard minutes,” Western Brown coach Kyle Fender said. “We fought tooth and nail for 80 minutes (Monday night). We put up a great fight, I thought, the first 20-25 minutes of this game today. Once they scored their first goal I think our wheels kind of came off. (It was) a little bit of fatigue, a little bit of focus not

being there after playing back to back nights it’s hard to adjust your game plan without a practice in between. I think that had a lot to do with it.” From the get go the Barons were on the attack. They kept the ball in the Broncos half and were continually finding ways to advance the ball towards the net. Despite the Barons continued attack, for the first 20 or so minutes the Broncos defense and keeper Ben Lamb were able to keep the Barons scoreless. Lamb, particularly, made some key stops early on to keep the game scoreless. In the first half, he made at least three stops, one a diving attempt, on open Amelia shots. “He had several really big stops in the first 20 minutes,” Fender said. “Eventually when you’re under pressure as much as he was you’re going...the cracks in the foundation start to build. I thought

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Western Brown’s Jon Hayes looks to make a play with the ball during the Broncos game with Amelia on Tuesday night.

he made several big, big stops to start the game. Tonight’s score doesn’t show it but I think his last couple games he’s been playing a lot more determined.” However, with about 17 minutes left in the first half, the Barons started to find the back of the net. Against a Broncos defense that was starting to wear after having to play with the ball on their end for much of the half, the Barons broke the game open. Matt Mazzaro got the first Baron goal on a rebound opportunity in front of the goal. Though the Broncos defense, and Lamb, continued to put up a good fight for the next 13 minutes, the Barons added two late goals in the first half to take a 3-0 lead into the half. While the Broncos started to keep possession a bit more as the second half began, they just weren’t able to penetrate very deep into the Barons end and find any good opportunities at the goal. And at about the midpoint of the second half the Barons put the game away with three goals in the span of about eight minutes. Anthony Clark and Cody Sprague each scored two goals for the Barons. “They’re a good team. You can’t take anything away from them,” Fender said. “They’re a very deep team. I think they have a lot of talent.” On Monday night, the Broncos lost the aforementioned game to New Richmond by a score of 2-1. It was a back and forth game against the Lions. The visiting Lions struck first with a goal that got a fortunate bounce on a crossing pass and ricocheted in for a 10 lead late. Jon Hayes scored the equalizer for the Broncos off of a free kick before the Lions were able to score the winner off of a penalty kick. “We played New Richmond very tough, I thought,” Fender said. The losses dropped the Broncos to 4-7-2 on the season.

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By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press

By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press Though they may have come up short on the scoreboard, the Fayetteville boys soccer team was pleased with its performance last Thursday night against Landmark Christian. The Rockets passed the ball and communicated better than they have for most of the season in the 2-0 loss to the visiting Eagles. “This is the best we’ve played in two years,” Rockets coach Craig Smucker said of their performance. “I will take this team up against anybody (right now).” Early on, and really throughout the entire game, the Rockets strong passing set up quite a few opportunities at the goal. The Rockets Toby Lykins was on the attack all night long. He had a good opportunity at the goal minutes in and nearly drilled it. He just missed the top corner of the net. Lykins and Nick Durham each had another opportunity in the half that couldn’t find the net. Lykins was open but miss hit the ball some and it caromed right of the goal while Durham’s shot was stopped by the Landmark keeper. Though they weren’t able to finish their shots, Smucker was very pleased with how they played against the Eagles -- who are essentially a club team made up of home schooled players. “That’s top notch competition,” he said. “We had every opportunity to walk out of here with, maybe, a tie ballgame. I wouldn’t suggest that we could beat them. We had several opportunities.” Just minutes before the first half was about to end, the Eagles took the lead. They scored on a shot off a corner kick and it gave the Eagles a 1-0 as the teams headed into the halftime break. In the second half it was much of the same for the Rockets.

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Fayetteville’s E.J. Aubrey looks to make a play on the ball in the Rockets game against Landmark Christian last Thursday night.

They played hard but just weren’t able to get their opportunities at the net to go. However, that wasn’t necessarily because of the Rockets. The Landmark keeper made some really good plays to keep what looked like sure goals off the board. Fayetteville’s E.J. Aubry nearly got a header to go that the Landmark keeper just tipped away right before it went in. Lykins nearly put another shot in as well but the Eagles keeper made an all out diving stop on the ball. While the Rockets weren’t able to find net, the Eagles were able to add their second goal about 20 minutes into the second half on a ball that got behind the Rockets defense. The Eagles forward got off a low line drive kick that found the right corner of the net. Despite giving up the two goals, the Rockets defense didn’t play that bad. Senior defenders Trevor Clark and Taylor Smucker had really good games not only as defenders but also as leaders. “They’re seniors. They

took upon themselves to show leadership tonight,” Smucker said. “Those two guys (are) in the back barking at guys up front and it was not negative. It was all positive and reinforcing the good things.” With the loss, the Rockets fell to 6-4-1 on the season. After the game, Smucker was really happy with how his guys had played. Even though they had lost, they were playing together. “This team has come a long way from the team that got beat by (Cincinnati Country Day) and we started to come a little bit apart,” Smucker said. “We’re all together now.” Heading into a fair break that includes no games, Smucker is happy where his team stands. “Going into fair break, which is great timing because we’ve got some nagging injuries we’ve got to get over, we finally have put it together,” Smucker said. “I would expect the rest of our season should be something to talk about.” The Rockets will open play after fair break with a return game at Landmark Christian on Tuesday, October 4.

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Thanks to a couple of wins during the past week, the UC Clermont volleyball team has taken sole possession of first place in the Ohio Collegiate Athletic Conference race at the midway point of the 2011 season. Additionally, they also raised a substantial amount of money for breast cancer research as a result of their second annual UC Clermont Volley for the Cure. While the Cougars had a very productive week in winning the three matches, the biggest story of the day was the support for the Volley for the Cure as students, family and friends filled the stands for the event. The day featured special opening ceremonies – including a first serve by breast cancer survivor and player mom Cheryl Walton. All proceeds from ticket sales, concessions and a spectacular raffle of goods donated by local merchants netted $1,333 – all of which is being donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. A huge thank you goes to Keri Hays and Brian Sullivan for co-chairing the event, Judy Votel for organizing the

hospitality room, all of the parents and Clermont staff who donated food, prizes and their time and the players for decorating the gym. Clermont kicked off their week’s schedule with a Friday night OCAC showdown at Ohio Christian. Both Ohio Christian and UC Clermont came into the match-up undefeated in conference play – with neither team dropping a single set to OCAC foes. The game definitely lived up to expectations. Ohio Christian grabbed the early momentum in set one with a solid offensive attack and built a six point lead late in that game. Suddenly, the Cougars hit their own offensive and defensive stride to pull even and then eak out a 25-23 win. Sets two and three had a slightly different look. Clermont’s tough serving helped them build significant leads in both games. The Cougars had to hold on, though, as a talented Ohio Christian team mounted late rallies. In the end, Clermont won both sets and the match 25-19,

25-16. The Cougars recorded 11 service aces and had only two serving errors for the entire match. Sunday saw the team return home to host their annual Cougar Classic and Volley for the Cure benefit tri-match for breast cancer research. In match one, the Cougars faced another conference rival in Ohio State-Marion. A packed house helped Clermont gain the early momentum from a young but scrappy Scarlet Wave squad. Clermont went on to a 25-12, 25-11, 25-11 victory to raise their OCAC record to 4-0. The Cougars hit .330 for the match and recorded 47 digs. The middle contest saw Ohio State-Marion battle Wright State-Lake in a close affair before succumbing in four sets. In the finale, UC Clermont played their first-ever match against Wright State-Lake. After a very competitive 2520 first set win, the Cougars were able to settle into a solid transition game to take the next two sets 25-8 and 25-9.

Southern State hosting Volley for the Cure match on October 11 In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, the community is invited to a Volley for the Cure match on Oct. 11. The Lady Patriots will take on Clark State Community College at 6 p.m. in the Patriot Center. The SSCC Athletic Department is hosting the fundraising event and proceeds will be donated to

the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Affiliate, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. In addition to the Oct. 11 match with CSCC, the Lady Patriots will further their fundraising goal by challenging a team of

Southern State faculty and staff members. That game is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in the Patriot Center. Beginning the week of Oct. 3, the SSCC Athletic Department will be selling Volley for the Cure fundraising items — t-shirts, sweatshirts, backpacks — in the lobby of Southern State’s Central Campus.

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WB Touchdown Club has first Field Goal Challenge winner At each home football game, the Western Brown Touchdown Club sells raffle tickets that give one person a chance to kick a field goal at halftime of the Western Brown football game for $100 that was donated. This past week against Waverly, Western Brown Youth Football coach Ed Fraley won the opportunity and he made the field goal. He won the $100 that was donated by Mike Brenner and family. PIctured above is Fraley as he kicks while Brenner (left) holds the ball.

SSCC’s Hardyman named USCAA Player of the Week Zach Hardyman, a student at Southern State Community College, has been named Goalkeeper of the Week by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). A graduate of

Georgetown High School, Hardyman played all 270 minutes over three games during the week of September 20, recording two shutouts in the Patriots’ 3-0 record. He also recorded four saves

vs. USCAA opponent Valor Christian College, seven saves vs. West Virginia UniversityParkersburg and six saves vs. Kentucky Christian College.

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tion call (937) 378-6041 ext. 223. MONDAY 10/3

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Artist Workshops at Southern State Community College, South Campus sponsored by the Ohio Plein Air Society will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Mark Gingerich Friday, September 30 through Saturday, October 1, with Ray Hassard from Friday, to Saturday, October 14-15, with Joanne Edwards Friday and Saturday, October 21-22 and with Chuck Marshall, Friday and Saturday, October 28-29. For more information or to register call James Werline at (800) 628-7722, or visit www.sscc.edu. St. George Church Hosts Rummage Sale on Friday and Saturday, September 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is located in Georgetown at 509 East State Street. For details call (937) 3786453.

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2011 Pumpkin Run Nationals will be held on September 30, Oct. 1-2 at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. To reserve space in the Official Pumpkin Run Magazine, call (513) 732-2511 or 1 (800) 404-3157. Haunted Hills at Magic Waters will be held each Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from September 30 through October 30. Anyone interested in participating in this event should call (937) 3651388 from more information. No young people under age 12 will be considered. The location is at 7757 Cave Road in Bainbridge.

WEDNESDAY 10/5 Save the Decatur Post Office Meeting is set for Monday, October 3, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Decatur Community Center on St. Rt. 125. All Decatur residents and postal patrons who are opposed to the closing of the Decatur Post Office are encouraged to attend. Aberdeen Village Council will meet in regular session on Monday, October 3 beginning at 7:30 p.m., this meeting is open to the public. TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 3, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 444-0404. Eagle Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 3 for its regular monthly meeting. Everyone within the township is encouraged and invited to attend. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 3, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on SardiniaMowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 4463714. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 3, at Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 N. Second St. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. TUESDAY 10/4

SUNDAY 10/2 Last Union Veteran buried in Brown County will be recognized at the Decatur Cemetery, on Decatur-Eckmansville Road in Decatur on Sunday, October 2 at 2 p.m. For more information contact James Houston at (513) 248-2239, jhouston@cinci.rr.com or visit www.suvcw.org. Southern Harmony Concert will be held on Sunday, October 2 at the Bethel Shiloh Church of God (located across from the fire station in Williamsburg) beginning at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited. Dog-Jog Barktoberfest sponsored by ‘All Creatures Animal Hospital’ will be held at 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 2 at Lunken Airport at Beechmont Levy and Wilmer Avenue, at the Spirit of 76 Shelter, 4750 Playfield Lane in Cincinnati. Bring your dog and enjoy a 2-mile run/1-mile walk pet costumes parade. For details call (513) 797-7387 or (513) 474-5700.

Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, October 4. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Ripley Village Council will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4. This meeting is open to the public and all residents of the village are invited to attend.

calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 3772501. THURSDAY 10/6

SATURDAY 10/8 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m.. Wednesday, October 5, at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662. Jefferson Township Trustees will meet in regular session beginning at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5 in Russellville. This meeting is open to the public. Quarter Auction, Fall Edition, will be held on Wednesday, October 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the American Legion Post 288, 208 E. Main Street in Williamsburg. Vendors include Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Man Cave, Donna Sharp Handbags and many more. Paddles $1 can buy up to five. All proceeds benefit Post 288 programs. For more information call (513) 724-9915. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, at the Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Candlelight Vigil to remember and honor domestic violence victims will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5 at the Gaslight Theater, 301 S. Main Street in Georgetown. This event is sponsored by the Brown County Prosecutor’s Office and the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati. For details call (937) 378-1551 or (937) 3784151. 11th Annual Scary Short Story Contest deadline is Wednesday, October 5. Send stories to The Brown County Library, 613 S. High Street, Mt. orab, Ohio 45154 or email to bcplmo@oplin.org. Presentation of prizes and publications on October at 7 p.m. For more information call (937) 444-1414.

Franklin Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 6 at Arnheim. The public is invited to attend. Kickboxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 on October 6, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 N. Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as non members. For details call (937) 444-5230. Green Township Trustees will meet in regular session beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 6. This meeting is open to the public. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 6. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Pike Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Thursday, October 6 at 7 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, October 6, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. Adams/Brown County Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver support group will meet Thursday, October 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590. FRIDAY 10/7 Western Brown Homecoming Parade has been set for 5 p.m. on Friday, October 7 through the village of mt. Orab. For more information call the school at (937) 4442544 ext. 11138. The Homecoming Dance is set for Saturday, October 8 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the high school.

Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. at the center on Tuesday, October 4. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details.

Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, October 5, at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to learn, is invited to attend and bring a current project. Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656.

Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, October 7. Anyone who would like information or a list of supplies or who wishes to register for the next group of classes may call Mary Kelch at (513) 734-2501 or (513) 543-3137.

ABCAP Bingo will be held on Tuesday, October 4, at 406 West Plum Street in Georgetown. $200 monthly door prize, Weekly Hog Wild Jackpots. For more informa-

TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, at the Riverbend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by

St. Michael’s Quarter Raffle will be held on Friday, October 7 beginning at 7 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church Hall, 220 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. Doors open at 6 p.m. for

COURT NEWS Property Sales Elise and Scott Hamlin to Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.30 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 9/19/2011, $87,585 Douglas E. and Lisa G. Wainscott to Lisa G. Polly, 3.69 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 9/20/2011 George W. and Eva L. Daniel to AHY Investment Group, LLC, outlot 30, East Bethel Farms, Clark Twp., filed 9/19/2011, $47,250 David C. Ramey to Kelly L. Latham, 1.32 acres of land in Franklin Twp., filed 9/19/2011, $40,000 Richard M. and Deborah D. Kerrigan and Home Finance of America to Michael A. and Sonya J. Hall, Lot 2921 and Lot 2922 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 9/21/2011, $222,000 Jeffrey Overberg to Sarah D. Morrison, trustee, Lot 736 and Lot 735 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 9/19/2011 Charles M. Gorby to Michael P. and Cheryl M. Schlater, Lot 454 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 9/10/2011, $245,000 Robert A. and Judy A. Miller to David L. and Linda C. Hamerlin, Lot 390 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 9/22/2011, $280,000 Steve Sams to Elizabeth A. Cook and Teresa A. Cook, .35 acres of land, Lot 96 in Mt. Orab Estates III, Greet Twp., filed 9/19/2011, $121,000 William J. Lewis and Mary Schadle to Ricky J. Acklin, Lot 27 in Mt. Orab, Green Twp., filed 9/20/2011, $30,000 Synda Shoemaker and Carryl Collins to Orville Dale Baker, Lot 121 in the Village of Aberdeen, filed 9/21/2011, $2,000 Christopher Glutz to Paula Eads and Christopher L. Glutz, 47.83 acres in Jackson Twp., filed 9/20/2011 Eva Norine Behm to Eva Norine Behm and Jeremy W. Newton, 39.91 acres of land in Jackson Twp., filed 9/21/2011 Kenneth V. and Joyce E. Barnes to Orlando and Lorraine Jones, Lot 4011 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 9/16/2011, $279,000 Gilbert Esterkamp, trustee to Gilbert Esterkamp, Lot 2005 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 9/21/2011 Gaynell Traylor to Darren J. Traylor, trustee, Lot 2082 in Lake Waynoka, Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 9/21/2011 Brown County Church of Christ to Stephen L. and Ginger L. Thomas, 3 acres of land in Jefferson Twp., filed 9/16/2011, $30,000 Delmor and Mable Jones to Mable Jones, Lot 45, Lot 46, Lot 47, Lot 48, Lot 49 and Lot 50 in Liberty park Addition in Russellville, Jefferson Twp., filed 9/20/2011 James E. Davis to David M. Johnson, Lot 68R and Lot 69R in Russellville, Jefferson Twp., filed 9/19/2011, $3,000 Leo A. and Carolyn Bruemmer to Dennis B. Longmire, 23.07 acres and .40 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 9/20/2011, $195,000 John V. and Carol A. Greene to Carol A. Green, Lot 58 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 9/20/2011 Ken and Loretta Sheets to Ronald and Debbie Pegoli, Lot 1415 and Lot 1416 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 9/20/2011, $1,000 Ryan J. and Mindy R. Bradshaw to Thomas Allender, Lot 318 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 9/2/2011 Byron J. Kidd to Bank of New York Mellon, 1.22 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 9/19/2011, $16,667 Brian E. and Teresa L. Kleemeyer to Brian E. and Teresa L. Kleemeyer, 5.05 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 9/16/2011 Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Equity Trust Company, custodian, 1.87 acres of land in Woodland Estates, Lot 2, Pike Twp., filed 9/16/2011 Ralph L. Sullivan etal to Ralph L. and Bonnie L. Sullivan, trust, 1.26 acres of land in Pleasant Twp., filed 9/21/2011 David L. Latham to David L. Latham, Lot 2 and Lot 8 at Camp Run Acres Sub., Pleasant Twp., filed 9/21/2011 Jonathan K. and Sandra Wahl to James Wahl, 1.98 acres and 1 acre of land in Pleasant Twp., filed 9/19/2011, $56,000 Hal Jay and Shannon Lawrence to Shannon Lawrence, .14 acres of land in Pleasant Twp., Georgetown, filed 9/21/2011 Julie and Robert W. Rozell Jr., to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, 5 acres of land in Scott Twp., filed 9/19/2011, $61,000 Richard F. and Betsy A. Hite to Shane D. Adamson, Lot 8 in Sterling Twp., filed 9/21/2011, $70,300 Judy A. Davidson to Jeffery Tucker Lot 23 and Lot 24 in Anderson Sub., Sterling Twp., filed 9/19/2011, $29,500 Marietta Gilpin to Mary Jo Becknell, 1 acre of land in Sterling Twp., filed 9/21/2011, $2,131 Orea D. and Cheryl J. Miracle to Cheryl J and Orea D. Miracle, 21.56 Acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 9/19/2011 Robert M. and Theresa K. Fee to Robert M. and Theresa K. Fee, trustees, 29.00 acres and 97.83 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 9/21/2011 Treva Blair to English Creek Associates, LLC, 9.09 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 9/21/2011, $35,000

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Troy P. and Kimberly A. Haitz to Jeffrey Allen and Jo Ellen Defosse, Lot 26 (part) Union Twp., filed 9/21/2011, $61,000 Judy Ann Brooks to William D. Pollitt, .42 acres of land in Ripley, Union Twp., filed 9/21/2011 Dale and Mary Shumaker to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 2.26 acres and 2.63 acres of land in Washington Twp., filed 9/22/2011

Marriages Elizabeth Ann Cook, 27, Mt. Orab, Rvt to marry Joshua Denver Ratcliff, 30, Mt. Orab, factory worker Penny Lane, 42, Georgetown, 911 dispatcher to mary James Arlen Meier, 47, Georgetown, sales manager

Probate Lura Lee Denniston, Georgetown, case 20111172, DOD 6/21/2011, filed 9/21/2011 Louella Hogue Durbin, Aberdeen, case 20111171, DOD 11/28/2010, filed 9/20/2011 Etta Mae Lee, Mt. Orab, case 20111173, DOD 6/29/2011, filed 9/21/2011 Martha Helen Snider, Georgetown, case 20111170, DOD 11/18/2008, filed 9/19/2011

Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Robert Wyatt, case 20110844, filed 9/20/2011, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Randall J. Boggs, case 20110846, filed 9/20/2011, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Tonya Canter, case 20110847, filed 9/20/2011, Action: other civil Automotive Credit Corporation versus Justin N. Hassebrock, case 20110848, filed 9/20/2011, Action: other civil Billie Rae Henry versus Sandy Shearer, case 20110849, filed 9/21/2011, Action: stalking order Capital One Bank USA NA versus Wendell R. Carpenter, case 20110850, filed 9/21/2011, Action: other civil Lvnv Funding LLC versus Laura S. Moffett, case 20110851, filed 9/21/2011, Action: other civil Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., versus Victor T. Hippard, case 20110853, filed 9/21/2011, Action: foreclosures Amanda Downing versus Joanne McClure, case 20110861, filed 9/22/2011, Action: stalking order Teresa Riley versus Deanna Baker, case 20110865, filed 9/23/2011, Action: stalking order William J. Crawford versus Donna Moore, case 20110876, filed 9/26/2011, Action: stalking order William J. Crawford versus William Crawford, case 20110877, filed 9/26/2011, Action: stalking order DOMESTIC CASES

Latasha Hull, Mt. Orab versus Douglas Hull, Neville, OH, filed 9/19/2011, Action: termination of marriage Sarah Carson, Williamsburg versus Jesse Ballou, filed 9/20/2011, Action: domestic violence Cathy Hollin, Williamsburg versus David Cole, Mt. Orab, filed 9/20/2011, Action: domestic violence Steve Yaninek, Lake Waynoka versus Lalanya Elliott, Richland, WA, filed 9/22/2011, Action: termination of marriage Dan Wiederhold, Fayetteville versus Cindy Wiederhold, Cincinnati, filed 9/22/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage Jennifer Hager, Russellville versus Bryan Stamper, Middletown, filed 9/22/2011, Action: domestic violence Chandra M. Shannon, Fayetteville versus Derrick R. Shannon, Lakeland FL, filed 9/22/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage

Russellville Elementary Fall Carnival will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 8 at the elementary school. Food will be served from 4 to 6:30 p.m., raffle drawing will be at 6:30. For more information contact Gina Dash at (513) 702-1497. Lake Waynoka Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, October 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sponsored by the Shawnee Squaws. This is an open gate event with no cost for entrance or parking. Anyone interested purchasing a space call Valerie Bullock at (937) 446-4283. UPCOMING EVENTS 13th Annual Decatur Halloween Fall Festival is set for Friday, October 21 at the Decatur Community Center on St. Rt. 125. Food will begin being served at 5 p.m. Event to include decorated pumpkin contest, masquerade parade and costume contest, cake walk, kids games, auction and raffle and much more. Everyone is invited to join in the fun. Brown County Chamber of Commerce will meet in regular session at 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 20 at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown. The public is always welcome. 2011 Autumn Bash in Washington Township, Clermont County will be held Friday and Saturday, October 7-8, at 2238 St. Rt. 756, Moscow. For more information contact Chief Arthur Owens at (513) 876-3740. Bible Chapel Celebrates 138th Homecoming Service will be held on Sunday, October 9 at 10:30 a.m.. The church is located at 119 North Avenue in Hamersville, just one block north of St. Rt. 125. Wrestling at the Rambler Center in Russellville will be held on Saturday, October 22 , brought to the center by Jeremiah L. Young of West Union. For more information call Bobbie Sue Tibbe at (937) 3775224. Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAPS) will meet in regular session on Monday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rambler Center, 203 East main Street in Russellville. We hope to discuss the November 5 Craft Show and the public is invited to attend. For more information call (937) 377-5224. Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, October 19 at 7 a.m. at the office, located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 3784424. Diabetic Support Group will meet on Monday, October 10 at the Georgetown Methodist Church from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will have guest speakers, educational material, diabetic recipes and more. Brown County Singing Convention will be held at Fairview Christian Church at 10888 St. Rt. 68 in Georgetown beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 21. Everyone is invited to attend. For questions or directions to the church please contact Larry Downing at (937) 446-3259. Basic Dental Care Clinic for Brown County senior citizens will be offered on October 17 and 24. This basic dental care is for seniors who are unable to afford these important services. This program is available thanks to the Area Agency on Aging District 7 and The Ohio State University School of Dentistry. No income guidelines. To make a reservation at the Dental Clinic, to be held at the Brown County Senior Center please call (937) 378-6603. Eastern Local Schools Core Construction meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 10 at the new school. The public is invited to attend. Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors will hold its annual special election on Monday, October 24. For more information on this election please call (937) 378-4424. Lake Lorelei Craft Show, is fast approaching and is set for Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Clubhouse. Sign up now for a table that is provided at a cost of only $15. For details call Gerry at (513) 875-3851. Lake Lorelei is located on St. Rt. 131 near US Route 50. Mt. Orab 2011 Christmas Parade has been set for Saturday, November 26. Anyone interested in sponsoring part of the parade or has any questions on how to participate please call (937) 444-2281. Rambler Center Craft Show still have space for more crafters. The

6th Annual Craft Show is scheduled for Saturday, November 5 from 9 to 4 p.m. in the Rambler Center in Russellville. for more information contact mary Kelch at (513) 734-2501 or (513) 543-3137. Hunter Safety Course is being offered by the Ohio Division of Wildlife on Oct. 10, 11 and 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the American Legion Post 180, 1001 South Main Street in Georgetown. To register for this class call 1-(800) WILDLIFE. Southern Hills JVSD Board of Education will meet in regular session on Wednesday, October 26 at the board office, 9193 Hamer Road in Georgetown. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Brown County Agricultural Society Senior Fair Board meeting will be held on Thursday, October 11 at 8:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Old Fashion Day at Freedom Fellowship Church at 7451 Pea Ridge Road in Hillsboro, on Sunday October 9. Enjoy a variety of good foods and desserts. for more information call (937) 3934223. Freedom Fellowship to Hold Old Fashion Day on Sunday, October 9 at the church, 7451 Pea Ridge Road in Hillsboro. For more information call (937) 393-4223. Brown County Democratic Club will meet on Wednesday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Brown County, 505 North Main Street in Georgetown. For more information on the meeting call (937) 239-8234. ONGOING EVENTS Flu Clinics at the Brown County Health Department have been scheduled for each Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is $20. For more information call (937) 378-6892. Diabetic Support Group, sponsored by the Brown County Sugar Helpers Group invites anyone interested in learning more about diabetes to meetings held the second Monday of each month at the Georgetown United Methodist Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The church is located 217 South Main Street in Georgetown. Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 4443446. Helping Hands Please come shop with us any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown. Order new book on one room schools now, from the Brown County Historical Society. The book discusses about 70 one-room schools located in Brown County. Please call Joyce Wallace at (937) 378-4444 or any society member to purchase a book. Senior Bingo will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday at the Georgetown Nutrition Center. Please bring a $1 wrapped gift. A nutritional meal will be offered. HIV/Hepatitis C Testing is offered free by the Brown County Health Department by appointment only. The HIV test results are available within 15 minutes. To schedule an appointment call (937) 378-6892. Crafting Classes will begin the second Saturday of the month at the Mt. Orab Public Library, sessions from 1 to 2 p.m., at the library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. The classes are for adult patrons with the Care and Share program. Adams/Brown County Alzheimer/s/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room. For more information (937) 386-3590. Adams-Brown Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program income guidelines have been increased to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining E-HEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-5537393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 8-11 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled. We Can Help Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 is open 11 a.m-4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations and the Decatur United Methodist Church. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated.

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 9, 2011, BEGINNING AT 9:30AM FURNITURE, GLASSWARE & COLLECTIBLES Dining room table & china cabinet, sm. oak table, 4 Bentwood chairs, 3 pc. bedroom suite, recliner, sm. cast iron stove, Beer signs Budweiser, Wiedmann & others, Camel cigarette sign, N. Cooper crock Maysville, Ky, #3 crock w/Camel on it, #5 jug, #10 crock, Uncle Sam bank, showcase of costume jewelry, horns, doilies, wooden boxes, washboard, wood pulleys, draw knives, 4 qt. churns, Mason jars, old license plates, some McCoy pcs, Presidential pins, Bear Flare II compound bow, wine cooler, trunk, slow cooker, Green vase w/gold trim, red glassware, finger plate, decorative plates, Redwing vase, Carnival glass, Hull Pottery, 2 ton floor jack new, all sorts of usuable cordless drills & saws, box lots, old tools, old hand tools, amber Ball jar, horse collars, tackle boxes, bicycles, circus toy chest, U.S. bayonet, 2 Buford yearbooks, old deep freeze. Lunch served. Not responsible for accidents or lost items. TERMS: Cash day of sale or good check with proper I.D. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising. NO BUYERS PREMIUM. AUCTIONEER NOTE: will be running 2 rings, many other items not listed. Check www.auctionzip #8276 for more info & pictures.

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200 - HELP WANTED AMBULANCE SERVICE looking for part-time EMTs and paramedics. If interested please call 513-678-6195 or 937-205-6926.

200 - HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED Interior Trim Carpenters

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CNA’S NEEDED to touch the heart of those in need, in the coming seasons of giving, and all year round! We offer 12 hour shift. Call or stop by to fill out an application. 937-378-3727. DRIVERS: REGIONAL & OTR. Start up to $.41/mi + Excellent Benefits. 401K + Bonuses. Miles & Guaranteed Hometime! CDL-A 6mos. experience. 888-219-8041. EXPERIENCED COSMETOLOGIST needed w/manager’s license & clientele. Call Tammy at 937-378-3481.

937-444-0820 NEUROLOGY HEALTHCARE now hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for our Clermont location, must have high school diploma & a degree from accredited school. Must have 1-2 years experience in a physicians office. Please send resume to: amybales4@yahoo.com NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. OH-7268 WANTED: RESPONSIBLE, Caring LPNs for evening shift. Must be dependable. Call 937-444-2920 or 513-579-9949 for an interview. WANTED: 20 people interested in Weight-Loss. FREE Healthy Breakfast Samples, Saturday, 9-11am, Ideal Nutrition, 112 S. High, Mt. Orab. 937-515-8488.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED $500, GEORGETOWN, all heat & utilities included, 1br, living, bath, kitchen. No pets. Call 937-483-4102 leave message. MT. ORAB - 1br apartment at $495/mo. You pay NO utilities. 513-739-5550.

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For More Info. Call BEST CHOICE Home Care: Mt. Orab, Ohio is seeking qualified persons for Full-time and Part-time home health aides. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age or older, must have a high school diploma, GED, or 2 years work experience working with the elderly; must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and auto insurance. Prefer STNA or HHA but will provide training if needed. Must be willing to travel to assignment and process a genuine love working with the elderly. Employment depends upon a clean fingerprinting record. Wage and benefit package is based upon experience. Please call for interview at: 1-877-656-8526 or 1-937-444-7053.

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST Part-time, 25 Hours/Week Monday-Thursday 12:30pm-7:00pm Requires High School Diploma or GED. Receptionist to collect fees, schedule appointments, perform general office duties and answer medical records requests. Apply on line at: www.talberthouse.org and

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300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED

2BR APARTMENTS w/attached garage in a 1-story tri-plex w/an equipped kitchen & laundry room, ample closet space, patio & a yard. No steps, private street. Darling apartments. Utilities not included. Small pets allowed. Located at the Sandstone Estates, a mature-living community in Mt. Orab. 513-625-4522.

GEORGETOWN - 2 & 3br apartments available for immediate occupancy. 2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen appliances, w/d hookup, $560/mo & util., $560/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, 1-car att. garage, c/a, all kitchen appliances, laundry room, $675/mo & util. $675/dep., 513-253-8170 or 513-616-3504.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565.

GEORGETOWN - 3br, 2ba, 1br & 1ba on main level, 2br & 1ba on upper level. No pets, $425/mo. plus utilities. 513-876-3105.

BATAVIA - 2br, 1ba, balcony, $515/mo. plus deposit. 513-561-4014. EFFICIENCY APARTMENT, 2 rooms & bath. 513-724-2050. FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed

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GREAT SPECIAL 1 Bedroom Nice, with big rooms! A/C, Energy Efficient Lots of storage Private entry & patios Quiet, single story community Ready Now Don’t Miss This!!! 513-724-3951 MT. ORAB Candlelight Apartments 2br Townhouse Starts at $565.00 With discount. Visit our website: briarcreekproperties.com

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* 1 & 2 Bedroom - A/C * 24-hour maintenance 1890 Vista Circle Aberdeen, OH 45101 937-795-2504 TDD #419-526-0466 Income qualifications do apply and rental assistance may be available. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.”

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $575/mo., $575/dep. 513-504-8152. RIPLEY SCHOOLHOUSE Apartments, 1br units available, Move-in Rent Special, rent-$255 plus utilities, for Seniors 62 years old, disabled or handicapped. For questions call 937-392-9216 or 937-378-6603. Managed by Brown County Senior Citizens Council.

SARDINIA - 2br apartment, $450/mo., some utilities paid. Houses $450, 2br, $575, 3br, no dogs, outside smoking only. 513-309-4349.

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 3BR, 2ba, 2-car garage $700/mo, $700/dep. CNE School district. 513-404-4543. HOUSE FOR rent, Eastern School District, farmhouse, 2-3br, 1ba, C/A, wood stove, credit & background check, security deposit, $700/mo. 937-446-1950.

DIRECT CARE PERSONNEL 2nd & 3rd SHIFT Full Time Positions To Assist Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Daily Living Skills, Community Activities, Social Skills, Work Skills & Health / Safety Skills group home environment. H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. required Excellent hourly rate and health care benefits.

APPLY IN PERSON AT: 4073 Tollgate Road Batavia, Ohio Office hours: M-F 9:00am-3:00pm www.residentialconcepts.org 513-724-0094

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DUMP TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED 2 Years experience CDL Clean driving record Local Hauling. Work available now! Call: Carl Ritter Trucking 513-625-7072 or 513-553-3060

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT RIPLEY - Clean 3br, 1ba, $575/mo. plus deposit, senior discount, HUD accepted, no pets. 937-544-2155.

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT MT. ORAB - 3br, 2ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator, heat & water furnished. $550mo., deposit & security deposit required, no pets. 513-753-3334.

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE 6-ROOM BRICK Cape Cod home, 103 Stephenson, Ripley. Small garage, large lot, C/A, gas furnace, full basement, priced at 2 appraisals of $40,000 FIRM! 937-695-9997.

SARDINIA - 3br, 2ba, manufactured home on block foundation on 4 town lots, large 25x32 garage, close to 32. $79,900. Immediate occupancy. Owner financing available, call for details. Dennis Wright 937-213-2060.

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE

FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel. Asking $215,000

NEAR HILLSBORO Move-in Ready Home $118,500.00 Everything on your want list! Barn/garage - Pond 2+acres - 3br, 2ba Landscaped Home Huff Realty Office 513-474-3500 Cell 513-207-5609 Cathy Griffith MLS #1269107

513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres)

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COMMONS OF Eastgate, 1024 Crisfield Dr. It’s about 1900 sq. ft., 2br (basement could be 3rd), 3.5ba. Close to Glen Este High School. Contact Patty at Cres Property Management 513-561-7368.

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405 - LOTS & ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming. More or less acreage available. Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.

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Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available) FOR SALE - Building lot in Mt. Orab on North High Meadows Drive. Lot size is .5 acres on quiet, dead end street among beautiful homes with large shade trees. Listed for $19,750. 513-379-4194.

LAKE LORELEI 2-lots together, security gate, sewer/water on property, $2,000/ea. or make offer. 513-753-7948.

410 - LEASE/OPTION TO BUY 3BR, 2BA on 6-acres, Mt. Orab area, $700/mo. plus 2 months deposit. Also 3br, 2ba on 1-acre, Mt. Orab area, $650/mo. plus 2-months deposit. 513-313-3387 or 800-382-4853.

501 - CHILD CARE CHILD CARE in my Georgetown home, CPR & first aide certified, rates are negotiable. Please call 937-731-0487.

506 - CLEANING RESIDENTIAL CLEANING Get ready for Spring Residential cleaning, 15 years experience, insured, references upon request. Call Kim 937-840-l8035 “We Shine Above The Rest”

Call Brenda 937-515-1460 RESIDENTIAL CLEANING or just needing some spring cleaning, great rates, and even better references. Call for a quote, or for more information. 513-255-4342.

507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.

600 - FURNITURE QUALITY FURNITURE, Bardwell Buford Rd., Mt. Orab. Open Monday - Saturday, 9:00am. Good used & new furniture. 937-444-2179.

602 - ANTIQUES ANTIQUE SHIFFEROBE, must see! Call for price. Will negotiate. 513-734-7524. FOR SALE - Antique couch & 2 matching chairs, beautiful Colonial French. Call for details 513-485-1148.

607 - FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD for sale. Also cash paid for cars running or not, & I do general clean up from barns to basements. Call Gary 937-515-4012.

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608 - FARM PRODUCE LOCAL GROWN produce, corn, tomatoes, beans, potatoes, squash, cucumbers, cantaloupe & watermelon. Also honey, preserves & relish, located at Cox Firewood, 3600 St. Rt. 125, Georgetown, 937-378-4309. Open daily 9-7pm.

614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK GOATS FOR Sale, Boer, Boer Cross Bucks, 6-7mos. old. 937-378-2154.

615 - MISC. FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:

937-515-2692 FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts. 937-289-1040. KNIVES, COLLECTION of 35, Buck, Coca-Cola, throwing knives & various others, 9/24/11, 9-4, 4204 Meadowfield Court, across from Batavia Community Center, left on Gatetree, right on Meadowfield Ct. POST & Beam Kit, 14ft.x16ft. Oak included frame, rafters, braces, etc. 6” thick wall over 9ft. high to top plate. Would make a fine shop, room, garage, etc. Other oak available 2”x8” tongue & groove pine flooring. Call 937-289-1040.

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1280451- Mt. Orab- Must See! 3BD, 2BA. Beautiful hardwood floors in Bath & Kitchen. Garden tub, stand-up shower & double vanity in master bdrm Bath. Move-in ready in the Kyle Lane sub-division. This property is located in the heart of Mt.Orab on 1.53 acres. $79,500

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1259689- Ripley - Known as The Red Oak Store. This turn key operation could be yours. C1 & C2 Liquor License. Walk-in cooler refrigerated, pizza bar, double pizza oven, ice cream cooler. Call today to get complete inventory list. $99,900

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1272942- Winchester- Solid home on public water & sewer. 3BD, 1.5BA. Brand new roof. Home has been well cared for. Att. 1 car garage is finished w/opener. 20x34, 2 car garage oversized. Nicely landscaped. $89,900

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1275452- Western Brown Schools Established neighborhood, no outlet street. Immaculate! 3BD, 2BA. Newer laminate. Brand new roof, carpet, paint, light fixtures & electric outlets throughout. 1600 sq. ft. living area. All brick. Fenced yard. Pool. Beautiful $119,900

1272235- Western Brown Schools!- This is that deal everyone has been looking for! 3BD, 2BA, 2.18 acre! Living room boasts beautiful hardwood floors & stone faced fireplace w/stone hearth. Wonderful solid oak cabinets & island in the bright/cheery kitchen. Carpet in bedrooms like new. $59,900

1258238- Sardinia- 3BD, 2BA, Almost 1500 sq.ft. of open living area. Master BD suite. Dining Rm. & Equipped eat-in Kitchen. Large front deck & covered back porch. Affordable living seconds off St. Rt. 32. Back yard completely privacy & fenced. 2 car carport. $79,900

1251916- Sardinia - 3.25 Acre Mini-Farm. Solidly built Ranch, well kept. 2BD, 1BA. 25x36 Log cabin w/stone FP & huge pot belly stove. 36x36 tobacco barn w/built in stall. Water outside barn. Fenced pasture. Hundreds of feet of road frontage. Close to SR32 on lightly traveled road. $115,000

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1280451-Western Brown Schools - 3BR 2BA Very Clean home ready to move in! Bright, large eat-in kitchen w/walk-out to nice sized deck which goes the length of the house. All BR's have walk-in closets. Range and refrig. stay. 24x32gar. All on one acre. $79,900

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Mt. Orab - Must see inside of this home to believe! 3BD, 2BA. Totally transformed. Brand new flring, fixtures, hwh. All new drywall! Newer furnace & compact pellet stove. Gar. has it's own heating system. All on 4.17 acres. $99,900

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1273113- Georgetown- Great location & condition! 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath w/MBR suite. Breakfast nook right off of the Kitchen area. Large front deck. One of the best deals out there with a wonderful scenic view. $79,900

1256034- Lake Waynoka - Enjoy all of the amenities of the lake as you reside in this well built house situated on 2.5 acs. Spacious 4 BR, 3 BA! Absolutely ready to move-in. Full finished bsmt, lanai, Part fenced yard and fully equipped kit to name a few. $139,900

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1265188 - Georgetown - Western Brown Schools! Solidly built 2 bdrm. home which is move-in ready! Both house and 30x50 barn need exterior siding re-worked. All on 1.87 acre tract. Great location & affordable. $39,900

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1260969- MAJOR PRICE CHANGE!! Georgetown- Are you looking for 100+ multi-purpose acres with 3 separate homes and all utilities metered separately? The newer home is wheelchair accessable. 3BD, 3.5BA. 30 acres currently farmed with 64 acres in the woods the remainder mainly pasture. MUST SEE!! $399,900

1267673 - Mt. Orab - Beautiful brand new hardwood flooring in living room, kitchen, & Dining Rm. 3BD, 2BA. Brand new paint, carpet and fixtures. Covered front porch and a nice sized deck all on 2.87 ac. Shed with built in horse stall. Nice setting. Ready to move in. $74,900

1270287- Beacon Hill Subdivision - First Offering! Location, location, location! Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in Beacon Hill. Well known local builder. Solid ranch 3BR 1.5BA/ 2 car att gar., seller had it blt. Lightly wooded .34 ac. lot, Located on a short cul-de sac. $99,900

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1265584 - Mt. Orab - OWNER FINANCING! Flexible Terms!! Former Cahall Apparel Store in the heart of Mt. Orab. >1100 sq ft of store front office area w/4 add'l rental apts. Full walkout bsmt. Low maintence. 15 space parking lot with mo. income. Public Utilities. $199,900

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1284677 - Georgetown - New England style living just outside of town. 4BD, 3.5 BA. Breathtaking property with precision given to every detail. Newer flring thru-out, picture windows, possible 1st floor MBR. Bright, open kit w/island & butcher block countertops. 3 porches. $229,900 1273562Eastern Schools Stop Looking! You can own your own slice of heaven! Very unique 3BR home on 16+ lush acres. Your very own private retreat! Immaculate! Great room is enormous. Family rm has a walk out. Creeks, 3 ponds, woods, tranquility. Wraparound decking, upper deck & covered porch. $219,900

1243844 Investment opportunity! Nothing to do but take over the rent roll!! Total renovation on all units. 4 different units! Elec & gas separately metered. Laundry facilities on site. Partial Bsmt. Fresh paint on exterior. $147,500

Mt. Orab- Two story all brick Gold Medallion home! 5BR! More than 3,000 sq. ft. living area, corner location. Seconds from SR 32, minutes from Eastgate. This home boasts Two walk-out balconies. Hardwood, ceramic, flooring. Floor to ceiling beautiful brick F/P Family living on a two acre tract. Must see to believe. Call today for a personal showing! $179,747 B&B

1253803 - Higginsport- 2BR Apartment Rental! -County Bldg.1st. flr.currently used as the Higginsport Post Office. Corner location. 2nd. flr. apt. 2 bdrm, 2 Ba, Lr, Dr, & Kit. Ready to move in. Rental income will make your payment. Don’t miss out on this investment opportunity. $59,750

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1262256 - Higginsport - This elegant, stately appointed home is offered for sale part. furnished. It was successfully operated as a B&B for many yrs. With 6 bedrooms in this home you can see B&B potential. The Riverboat house, a separate bldg., has 7 rentable units. Truly a turn key operation. 1.75 acre and 500 ft of Ohio River frontage. $770,000

802 - MOTORCYCLES/ MINI-BIKES FOR SALE - 2006 Harley Davidson Street Bob. 1450CC motor, 6spd, 6000/miles. Excellent condition. Stays covered in garage, lots of extras, passenger seat, backrest, forward controls, Screamin Eagle pipes, grips, pegs, etc. Kelley Blue Book retail price is over $10,000 without the extras. Asking $9,750. No rides. 513-379-4194.

804 - AUTOS WANTED

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808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT

MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774 JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

901 - SALES 5264 & 5231 Tri County Hwy., Mt. Orab, Ohio. Oct. 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9am-? Adult clothing, household, kitchen items, queen mattress, couch, recliner, exercise equipment, tools, 1979 Corvette, 2001 boat, lots of misc. items.

HILLBILLY YARD Sale from Cincinnati Bengal’s stuff to bedding. Ya’ll come see us. 11161 Liming Van Thompson, near Hamersville, Fri., Oct. 7th, 8:30-4pm & Sat., Oct. 8th, 8:30-2pm.

611 - WANTED TO BUY CASH PAID TODAY! Antiques, furniture, collectibles, gold, silver, games, DVD’s, CD’s, records, tools, household. Almost Anything! 937-378-1819 or 937-378-2850

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613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES FOR SALE - Border Collie puppies born June 30th, POP, $125. 937-213-2206.

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Most crops still in the field as Brown County Fair time rolls around again Results of a Recent Heifer Sale Every fall there are a number of heifer sales within driving distance to us in Southern Ohio. With the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation approval letters out for both Tier 1 and Tier 2, it is time for people to start looking at some opportunities to purchase quality heifers. There will be a number of sales in October in November. Of course there are always opportunities to purchase quality heifers straight off the farm in Southern Ohio, too. I was sent results from a sale that took place in Eastern Kentucky on September 17th by a county agent in Eastern Kentucky. I thought this might be useful information for both those looking to purchase or sell heifers this fall. The sale had 99 head that sold for an average of $1,416 per head. The highest heifer was an Angus X heifer, bred naturally. She sold for $1,750.00. By Breeds: 7 Registered Angus averaged $1,485.71 per head 76 Angus Crosses averaged $1,416.71 per head 12 Angus averaged $1,402.08 per head 2 Red Angus Crosses averaged $1,375.00 per head 2 Pied Crosses averaged $1,287.50 per head By Reproduction Method: 50 by AI averaged $1,429.00 per head 49 by Natural averaged $1,403.47 per head How Was Your Weed Control in 2011? With the Brown County Fair starting out with a rainy Monday morning, the week

DAVID DUGAN will of the fair will get us to the Month of October. October is normally going to be a month that harvest is running full bore. At this point, we are looking at crops that are not quite finished in most cases. The normal Brown Co. fair discussion will often include how harvest is going. I do not know of any soybeans or corn harvested except for silage. Tobacco harvest is still going on, and the weather has not been great for larger producers to complete their acreage. With that said, as producers observe their fields prior to harvest, it is a good time to evaluate your weed control program for this year. Keep in mind with the delayed planting this past spring some weed control applications were not ideal. Timing is essential for optimal weed control. However, we still need to take a close look at what worked and what had some failures. If you have weeds that escaped that you feel might be due to resistance, especially common and giant ragweed, I would like to be able to collect some seeds. We know marestail is resistant to glyphosate, but what else might be starting to show some resistance. If you find other weeds like common lambsquarters, or anything else strange, please contact me at the local OSU Extension Office. My contact information for e-mail is

dugan.46@osu.edu or call in Adams Co. 544-2339, Brown 378-6716, or Highland at 393-1918. Organic Small Ruminants Workshop October 14 Management Skills for Organic Small Ruminants Workshop is scheduled on October 14, 2011 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Ohio Agriculture Research and Development Center in Wooster, Ohio. Sheep and goat producers who are certified organic, in transition to being organic or just interested in organic methods will benefit from attending this event. This workshop will focus on the management knowledge needed for organic small ruminant production. Joan M Burke, PhD, Research Animal Scientist, USDA, Agricultural Research Service from Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center in Arkansas will be one of the featured speakers. Joan has done extensive work in small ruminant parasite management and organic practices for small ruminants. Francis Fluharty, PhD, is a Ruminant Nutritionist Researcher at Ohio State University’s Ohio Agriculture Research and Development Center (OARDC) in Wooster, Ohio. He will share the importance of nutrition on animal growth, as well as animal welfare concerns. A staff person from the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) will discuss the new NOP Pasture Rule and the record keeping associated with organic small ruminant production. The workshop will be held at the Research Service Building, Room 130 at the Ohio Agriculture Research

and Development Center located at 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH 44691. The cost for the workshop will be $15.00. This workshop is sponsored by the Organic Food and Farming Education and Research Program (OFFER) at OARDC and the Small Farm Institute. For more information contact Kathy Bielek at Bielek.4@osu.edu or 330 202-3528. Dates to Remember Oct. 3 Highland Co. Dairy Banquet at Ponderosa in Hillsboro. Oct. 7 Brown Co. 4-H Ox Roast back on the Fairgrounds in Rhonemus Hall.

Farm Service Agency says SURE deadline here The Farm Service Agency (FSA), would like to inform eligible producers which may and may not suffer loss because of disaster events occurring on or before September 30, 2011, about how the 2008 Farm Bill provisions that authorized SURE will be administered for 2011 and 2012 crops. The SURE Program was authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) to provide assistance to producers suffering crop losses because of disasters on or before September 30, 2011. To receive SURE payments; an eligible producer on a SURE farm must have a qualifying loss. A qualifying loss

is defined as a loss of 10 percent or more on at least 1 crop of economic significance because of disaster on a farm that is located in a disaster county At the time of filing the application for payment, the producer will be required to identify and certify the crop that suffered the 10 percent loss because of disaster occurring on or before September 30, 2011. Crops are not required to be harvested on or before September 30, 2011, to maintain eligibility for SURE. For more information about the SURE program, visit the Brown County FSA office or the website at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/sure.

Ripley Federal announces Staggs as new branch manager in Georgetown Ripley Federal Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Beth Staggs has been named as Branch Manager of the Georgetown office. A 1997 graduate of Ripley Union Lewis Huntington High School, Mrs. Staggs began her career with Ripley Federal as a customer service representative in 1999 at the main office in Ripley. In 2001 she was named Head Teller and promoted to Assistant Operations in 2002. Mrs. Staggs is already familiar with many of the branch customers and looks forward to being of assistance to existing and new customers in her new position. President/CEO Aaron Wood remarked, “The bank is very excited to have Beth in our leadership position at our Georgetown facility. She brings a dedicated work ethic,

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The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board has joined the Ohio Arts Council and hundreds of arts organizations and communities around the state and nation in celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM) in October. NAHM has been celebrated since 1993 and provides a great opportunity for people to participate in the arts offered in their communities. The Ohio Statehouse will host special art tours, a children’s reading by Ohio’s First Lady Karen Kasich and a performance during the month of October. Arts and Humanities Month events include: October 4; 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; Ohio Statehouse Atrium: The month-long celebration will kick off with a reading of Governor John Kasich’s proclamation marking October as Arts and Humanities Month throughout Ohio. Following the reading, the public is invited to enjoy a free lunch-time performance by the Columbus bluegrass band, Grassahol. Grassahol is a high-energy, five-piece bluegrass band with Carl Yaffey on banjo, Chas Williams, fid-

dle; Heidi White, bass; Buren Carter, guitar; and Scott Brooks on mandolin. Their music is a mix of the old, the new, the occasionally obscure and a trunk-full of original songs to keep folks entertained and tapping their toes. Their songs range from the bluegrass standards to contemporary Americana. Bluegrass Unlimited magazine called their music, "original, contemporary bluegrass at its finest." The high-energy of their bluegrass music and their tight vocal harmonies make Grassahol fun to listen to, even for audiences unfamiliar with bluegrass. October 14; 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; Riffe Gallery: A Celebration of Poetry will feature notable Ohio poets and a Poetry Out Loud competition champion. The event will offer free poetry readings throughout the lunch-hour to poetry enthusiasts. October 5, 12, 19 and 26; 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday Art Tours; Ohio Statehouse Map Room: Each Wednesday throughout October, a special art tour

highlighting the “People’s Art Collection” housed at the Ohio Statehouse will be given. The tour will highlight the governors’ portrait collection, the impressive works of art in the Rotunda and other paintings and sculpture throughout the Capitol Square complex. Tours will depart at noon each Wednesday from the Map Room on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse, easily accessible from the Third Street entrance. The tours are free and open to the public. October 27; 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.; Ohio Statehouse Rotunda: Ohio’s First Lady, Karen Kasich, will read a book to 45 fourth grade students from Troy Christian Elementary School, Troy, Ohio. The event is designed to draw attention to the literary arts and the importance of reading among young people. Ohio’s First Lady will read the book, Hidden Ohio by Julie K. Rubini and Anne Margaret Lewis. While not a traditional story, the book features information about the different regions in Ohio in a fun and creative way. Hidden Ohio was selected as the 2012 Arts Day book by the Ohio Citizens of the Arts Foundation. Arts and Humanities Month at the Ohio Statehouse is a great time to participate in the Ohio Statehouse Sesquicentennial Creativity Challenge. The art challenge is geared towards K-12 students throughout Ohio. The challenge provides an opportunity for Ohio’s young peo-

ple to learn about this rich history of the Ohio Statehouse and participate in the 150th anniversary celebration by creating an 8 ? x 11 size work of art based on the theme, Picture Yourself at the People’s House. Detailed information, including instructions, entry form and creativity page template is available at www.ohiostatehouse.org; direct link: http://www.ohiostatehouse.or g/Education/CreativityChalle nge.aspx. A visit to the Statehouse is also a good time to explore the People’s Art Collection. The artwork in the collection at the Statehouse depicts the hopes, dreams, values and aspirations of Ohioans - - and commemorates Ohio’s accomplishments and struggles. With the support of the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education and the Ohio Arts Council, the People's Art Collection created integrated lessons about the works of art found within the Ohio Statehouse and on Capitol Square. These resources are available for parents and teachers on the Statehouse Web site at: http://www.ohiostatehouse.or g/Education/PeoplesArtColle ction.aspx. Ohio National Arts & Humanities Month events are organized by the Ohio Arts Council with support from the Ohio Statehouse. National Arts & Humanities Month is coordinated by Americans for the Arts, the national organization working to empower communities with the resources and support necessary to provide

access to all of the arts for all of the people. To view this press release and others, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org. The Ohio Statehouse is more than a monument to our past; it's where history happens! The Ohio Statehouse is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed holidays. The Ohio Statehouse Museum is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends from noon to 4 p.m.; closed holidays. Admission is free. Free guided tours are offered Monday through Friday on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. Tours depart from the Map Room easily accessible from the Third Street entrance. Groups of 10 or more are requested to call in advance to ensure a guide is available. Contact 888/OHIO123 for more information or to schedule a group tour. For more information about the Ohio Statehouse visit www.ohiostatehouse.org. The Ohio Statehouse is handicapped accessible and senior friendly. The Capitol Square complex was restored to allow for greater access by individuals living with disabilities. Ohio Statehouse public programs and events are held in accessible and barrier free areas of the building so that everyone can participate. Ohio Statehouse visitors needing disability-related accommodations in order to fully participate in an event may contact the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board at

statehouse@csrab.state.oh.us or 614/752-9777 to communicate special needs. Please allow three weeks for arrangements to be completed. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Statehouse and Capitol Square while providing for the health, safety and convenience of those who work in or visit the complex. The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center coordinates tours of Capitol Square and provides information about the buildings, their history and Ohio's government.

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Arts and Humanities Month at the Ohio Statehouse Celebration continues throughout October

Rural Life Conference planned On Thursday evening, October 13, 2011, the Catholic Rural Life Conference of the St. Martin Deanery will hold its regular meeting. Please note that we are now meeting on the second Thursday of the even months. The meetings are open to anyone who shares our goals of bringing a Christian perspective to life in rural areas, preserving our rural heritage and working to promote dialogue between rural and urban leaders. The meeting will be held at St. Mary’s church hall in Arnheim at 7:00 p.m. For directions or more information, call Pat Hornschemeier at 937-378-4769 (day) or 937-378-4560 (evening).

Attorney General DeWine requests that U.S. Supreme Court take up health care lawsuit Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and colleagues from twenty-five states today filed a petition for a writ of certiorari asking the U.S.

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Supreme Court to take up the constitutional issues surrounding the Obama heath care reform act. States in the case of State of Florida et al., v. United States Department of Health and Human Services, et. al are challenging the health care law and its unprecedented claim of federal power to require individuals to go into the marketplace and buy federally-approved health care coverage or face penalties. The following statement can be attributed, all or in part, to Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine: "I have consistently said that I believe that the individual mandate requiring all Americans to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional. That is why on my first day as

Attorney General, I authorized Ohio to join twenty-five other states in challenging the constitutionality of this law. "Frankly, it's time for a decision by the U. S. Supreme Court on this issue, and I would hope that the Obama Administration will agree with us on this point. "The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has agreed with our position that the federal government exceeded its constitutional authority in imposing this unprecedented mandate upon virtually every American, In our view, that unconstitutional mandate is so intertwined with the rest of the act that the law should be set aside in its entirety. "Distinguished federal jurists at both the trial and

appellate levels have considered the constitutionality of this act, and they are divided. But individual citizens who have to plan for their families' futures, businesses that might be considering adding new jobs, and state governments across the country that are looking at enormous new burdens need to know what the rules are. Clearly, the questions of the act's unconstitutionality should go before the Supreme Court, and the sooner the better. "I hope that our petition will help speed up the process by which the Supreme Court can consider these vital issues. Our case is strong, and I hope that the high court will invalidate the law."

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This past week someone called the Helpline on Tuesday and asked, “I have worms with yellow stripes on my butterfly bushes. Will they turn into Monarch Butterflies?” The author of the book, Butterflies of Ohio, describes the larva of the Monarch (Danaus plesippus) as being white with transverse black and yellow stripes with a pair of long, black filaments on each end. He also states that the Monarch is undoubtedly the most familiar and widely recognized butterfly in North America. Its annual fall mass migration is one of the greatest natural events undertaken by any organism on Earth. Adults have a strong, soaring flight and are abundant garden visitors. The striped larvae feed on plants in the Milkweed family from which they sequester toxic chemicals that render them and the resulting adults distasteful to certain predators. The adult butterflies advertise this unpalatability in dramatic fashion with their bold orange and black coloration. So are the Monarch caterpillars dining on the correct host plant? Could they be a larva of another butterfly or moth? I will need to ask several more questions before we can correctly identify the “worm” on the butterfly bush which is a favorite nectar plant for butterflies. The recent Buckeye Yard and Garden Line reminds

readers that late summer and fall is the time to look for Rust in your turfgrass. Have you ever walked across a lawn and found that your shoes have turned from white to orange? That is the tell-tale sign of Rust, a fungal disease of turfgrass. Rust can affect all common turfgrasses used in the United States, but in Ohio the disease is most commonly seen on Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass. Rust is usually associated with slow-growing turfgrass. It is especially severe on drought stressed sites and compacted soils where perennial ryegrass or bluegrass is growing slowly and the disease is damaging leaf tissue faster than new leafblades are being produced. Rust causes the turfgrass to take on a generally yellow to orange appearance, and symptoms are more evident when the weather is dry. The fungus cases the epidermis of the leaf to rupture and release enormous amounts of spores which are colored orange/yellow/rusty. The tiny spores easily rub off onto shoes, lawn mowers, the family dog or cat, or even clothes. The spores can be a real nuisance. If the disease has been a problem in the past, it will most likely reoccur year after year. Newly seeded juvenile stands of perennial rye grass (less than a year old) often have the disease more severely than mature established turfgrass lawns and sports fields. Prevention of the disease is

important to be successful in control. Management strategies include: *Use blends of more resistant turfgrass cultivars. The National Turf Evaluation Program has helpful information on turfgrass cultivar quality and disease tolerance. * Provide adequate water and fertilizer to keep the grass growing. *Use core aeration to reduce soil compaction and to improve water, fertilizer, and oxygen infiltration. *Apply a preventative fungicide. Research at OSU showed that the sterol inhibitors and strobilurins proved excellent efficacy. The key is to apply preventatively or at the early on-set of the disease. Results are often disappointing if a fungicide is applied once the disease becomes severe. As always, read all directions carefully before applying the fungicide. The cooler evenings are a reminder that our first frost could be right around the corner! Have you been working on that checklist of things to accomplish in your yard before the first snow flies? It will be here before we know it! • Don’t forget to e-mail your gardening questions to Mike Hannah at mhannah2@msn.com. • Helpline Tuesdays – from 9:00 to noon, a Master Gardener will be at the OSUE Brown County office to answer gardening questions.

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