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Sunday, November 6, 2011

SSCC plans new campus in Mt. Orab Southern State Community College plans to spend 14 million dollars to build a new campus in Mt. Orab. The facility will be located at the corner of U.S. 32 and Brooks Malott Road. The money includes 3.5 million dollars for the 63 acre land purchase and ten million dollars in estimated construction costs. Southern State’s purchase of this land will require approval by the State Controlling Board in the Ohio Governor’s Office of Budget and Management. An approval packet has been filed and will be presented at the Nov. 14 meeting of the State Controlling Board. Construction is expected to take about 18 months to complete. The first students are expected to begin classes at the new campus in the Fall of

2014. SSCC President Dr. Kevin Boys said “We have taken a very conservative approach to the funding of this project. Our funding model requires only a 3% college-wide growth in enrollment. Our historical growth rate has been an average of 7%. We foresee much greater potential. In terms of jobs, this campus will initially employ the same number of employees that currently work at the existing South Campus in Fincastle, approximately 100 full- and part-time.” The Fincastle campus is slated for closure once planned projects in Brown and Adams county are complete. Southern State is also working to build an new campus in the Adams County of Seaman on 19 acres of donated land near the Adams County hospital. The college’s Board of

Trustees approved two resolutions during their Nov. 2 regular meeting—to accept the donation of land in Adams County, and to approve a contract to purchase land in Brown County. In a media release, Boys said “We knew the board had an interest in expanding into Adams County. Prior to launching into this, we needed to complete an assessment of our current facilities. That led to a detailed facilities assessment by KZF Design, an architectural group in Cincinnati, which identified several needs on all four Southern State campus locations. The most notable and biggest surprise was the revelation that South Campus in Fincastle needed approximately $3 million in reinvestment to bring the facilities up to present standards. Boys continued “That’s what got us thinking about a replacement for our current

Wright fired from ODNR, federal charges still pending BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Former Division of Wildlife Officer Allan Wright has been fired from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. His termination letter from Interim ODNR Director Scott Zody reads “you were found guilty of violating the following provisions of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Disciplinary Policy: Dishonesty--Wilfully falsifying any official documents. Failure of Good Behavior-Misuse and/or carelessness of state property Commissioned Officers Law Enforcement--Violation of Uniformed Officer’s Code of Conduct. Therefore you are being removed from your Wildlife Officer position with the ODNR-Division of Wildlife effective the date of your receipt of this letter.” Wright was placed on administrative leave without pay in August when he was indicted on federal charges. Wright is accused of trafficking in and making false records for illegally harvested white-tailed deer in violation of the Lacey act. The Ohio Highway Patrol is also investigating Wright in connection with allegations that he gave deer antlers to a friend after documenting them as destroyed. According to ODNR Spokesperson Laura Jones, the contract between ODNR and its employees states that an employee may not be placed on unpaid administrative leave for more than 60 days. Once the 60 period was up, Wright was placed back on the payroll and almost immediately faced a pre-disciplinary hearing.

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That hearing was held on October 25, and Wright was removed from his Wildlife Officer position on October 31. Wright and his union representative were present at the hearing, along with ODNR Staff Officer Patrick Brown, who led the internal ODNR investigation and by David

Lane, Deputy Director of the Division of Wildlife. The Hearing Officer was HCM Senior Analyst Renee Norris. The Hearing Officers Report reads in part “Wright submitted the Property Seized or Forfeited report to ODNR on December 31, 2009 with an entry that 9 point and 8 point white tailed deer antlers were destroyed at Indian Creek Wildlife Area. Michigan Conservation Officer Kelly Ross was found to be in possession of two antlers that WL Officer Wright reported as destroyed at Indian Creek Wildlife Area. Ross stated that he was given the antlers from WLO Wright.” Another set of antlers was seized at a taxidermy shop by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office. In her findings, Norris writes “WLO Wright falsified the Property Seized or Forfeited document by writCONTINUED ON PAGE 12

South Campus as a way to provide more access to more people in Brown County, while still maintaining our focus on expanding into Adams County as well.” Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford said he was very excited upon hearing the news, saying “This will mean great things for Mt. Orab and the entire area.” Lunsford said that locating the campus at the already busy intersection would put more pressure on the Ohio Department of Transportation to address the traffic issues that have developed on U.S. 32 in Mt. Orab, both at Brooks Malott and at the intersection of U.S. 32 and U.S. 68. He also said he expected the campus to have a positive affect on economic development. “Every time I show somebody around the area that’s interested in possibly coming

Voters in the Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington School District will take to the polls on November 8, to choose two new board of education members. They will choose from six competing candidates which include Ben Davis, Bryan Todd Music, Shauna Short, Jay Castle, Rick Scott and Jeffery Cluxton. Questionnaires were sent to all of the candidates and three were filled out and concerned. Those candidates were Cluxton, Scott and Castle. All six of the candidates recently took part in an open forum debate at Ripley School. The information on Davis, Music and Short is taken from that event. Jeffery Cluxton Married to Patricia, Jeff Cluxton and his wife have two sons, Justin, a junior at R-UL-H High School and Jared, a sophomore at R-U-L-H. “I believe that a high school education is very important, whether you plan on going on to college or enter the public workplace,” Cluxton said. “I think I can make wise decisions for all our students and their families in this district. I would like to see that these students have memorable educations. I am a 1985 graduate of R-

U-L-H Schools and a 15-year employee of the Brown County Highway Department.” Cluxton said he was raised only four miles north of Ripley and has always been an active part of the community. “I have been a member of the Ripley PeeWees, knothole baseball and I am raising my children in this community,” he added. “I believe this is a great community, with great people that have strong values of country life and great views of higher education for our kids.” Cluxton explained that as a board member he would be dedicated to running a very efficient school without raising taxes, but still offering an excellent education to students.

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here, they always want to know where the nearest college is”, Lunsford said. He added that he expected “a very positive spinoff effect” of businesses locating near the college to service the

students and staff. SSCC Trustee Paul Hall also expressed excitement and anticipation about the new campus. “We have the lowest tuition CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

MT. Orab Police Dept. seeking two levies for budget and police dog BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Village of Mount Orab has two levies for the police department on the ballot. One is a renewal of a 4 mil levy first passed in 1999 and the other is a new 1.5 mil levy to fund and maintain a canine officer and dog. Police Chief Bryan Mount said the renewal levy is necessary because of the explosive growth that the village has seen since 1999. “I’ve been operating on the same budget for over ten years now. In 1999, gas was $1.65 a gallon and patrol cars cost 15 thousand dollars. All those costs have gone up and the cost of outfitting a car has doubled.” Mount said the number of calls to the police department have also more than doubled since 1999. He added that the original 4 mil levy is only generating about 2.67 mils now. A renewal to 4 mils would bring in approximately $75,000 per

Six hopefuls running to fill two seats on RULH School Board By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press

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At the Nov. 2 meeting of the SSCC Board of Trustees, Dr. Kevin Boys (far left), president of Southern State Community College, discusses expansion plans with members of the college’s Board of Trustees: (l-r) Paul Hall of Brown County and Rory Ryan of Adams County.

Rick Scott A life long resident and graduate of the RULH School district, Rick Scott and his wife Kristi, also a RULH graduate, have one son Gabe, from their 34 year marriage. “Kristi is a retired educator,” Scott said, “She still works as a grant coordinator for the district and has a successfully written over $2 million in grant funding for our district. Both my son and daughter-in-law Erin are teachers in our school district.” Following his graduation from Ripley High School, Scott joined the US Navy for four years and is a Vietnam Veteran. “I received a Bachelor of Science degree from Morehead State University and a Masters of Education degree from the University of Cincinnati,” Scott stated. “I spent 26 years in the field of education, 13 of those years in administration and 13 as a teacher. “My involvement in community service includes 17 years on the Ripley Fire Department and I was elected to a four-year term on the Ripley Village Council. I was appointed to a two year term on council. “I retired in 2003. I now have the time to attend state level meetings, if necessary, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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year. “We need the additional money to operate the police department at the same level we operate now”, Mount said. “We can’t continue the same level of service as costs and the number of calls for service continue to increase.” He also noted that the contribution to the village budget by the state of Ohio was expected to decrease by approximately $200,000 next year. Another choice faced by Mount Orab voters is whether to fund a police dog and handler with an additional 1.5 mil levy. If approved, the additional levy would generate approximately $75,000 per year. “We have had a huge increase in drug activity in the village in the past few years

and a canine unit would help get it back under control”, Mount said. He added that the dog could also help deal with illegal drugs at local schools. “With a dog, I can walk in and locate drugs without having to search property. If the dog hits on a scent, that’s the probable cause I need to initiate a search.” Mount said that he expected a dog to have an impact on drug trafficking on U.S. 32 and U.S. 68 by using the dog during traffic stops. “There are large amounts of drugs moving on those highways and this is a way for us to bring some of that to a halt”, Mount said. “Having a dog will slow down drug trafficking in Mount Orab and that is our ultimate goal.”

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Aberdeen residents to vote in two new council members, six candidates to receive their votes By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press Residents of the Village of Aberdeen will take to the poles November 8 to vote for two new council members. They get to choose from six hopeful candidates, including Garland Renchen, R.V Blankenbickler, Joseph Sprague, Terry Phillips, Dari Ward and Karen Bernice Jones. Questionnaires were sent to each of the candidates. Two of the questionnaires were returned, from Ward and Sprague. Dari Ward Ward is the daughter of Debbie Thornburg, who operated the Buckeye Carry-Out in Aberdeen for 30 years. “I have a beautiful fiveyear-old daughter, Marlee,” Ward said. “She is now in kindergarten at R-U-L-H

School. “I have worked for Ohio Valley Manor Nursing Home for the past two years in the dietary department. I know how to work hard.” Ward said she believes that she would be good as an Aberdeen council member because she loves to work with people and she loves her community. “I am a life-long resident of Aberdeen,” she said, “I know the good and I know the bad. I want to see Aberdeen grow and prosper in the future. “I would like to see every member of council get along with each other, and put away their personal differences so that positive goals can be achieved.” Ward said she feels the sidewalks in the village need repaired and it should be a priCONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press It’s been a great five years for the Schlabach family, owners of The Home Place, in Georgetown, about to celebrate it’s 5th year in business. “It’s hard to believe we started our business five years ago,” said Delbert Schlabach. “We’ve seen some changes through the years, especially this past year. We’ve always focused a lot on our hand-crafted Amish made furniture, so now we have an outlet store full of furniture. We wanted to move some of the furniture out of our store to make room for more food and bakery items.” The Schlabach’s own The Home Place which features unique hand-crafted furniture of all kinds as well as a full line of handmade mattresses, outdoor furniture, gazebos and swing sets. “We are very excited about this upcoming 5th Anniversary celebration,” said Susan Schlabach. “We have many loyal customers who wait all year for our big anniversary sales. This year’s event will be the biggest ever.” “The Home Place offers the top of the line hand crafted furniture,” Delbert Schlabach said. “And this year, all our suppliers have given us a big break in their prices so now we are going to pass those savings on to our customers. “The furniture we offer isn’t made in a factory, each piece is hand-crafted by fathers and sons and grandfathers who specialize in making the best product they can make.”

Tickets now available for The Living Christmas Tree This is the twelfth year that the Living Christmas Tree will be presented by the Mt. Orab Church of Christ and each year is said to be better than the last! Each year, this musical Christmas experience presents a different selection of beautiful Christmas songs sung by a choir singing from the tiers of a 23 feet-tall wooden tree adorned with greenery, tinsel and over twenty thousand lights. The evening ends with a spectacular light show and special effects. Host Ministers, Joe Strunk and Mike Whittymore, invite you to come and celebrate the season along with hundreds of others from our community and surrounding communities who have enjoyed this special event over the years. It is a family friendly event that keeps the true meaning in Christmas. Best of all admission is FREE! Tickets are required to insure adequate seating; to reserve your ticket(s) you can call the church office during office hours at 937-444-2721, groups are welcome. This year’s dates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, December 9th, 10th and 11th. The program begins promptly at 7:30. A ticket gets you in the door but seating is first come first serve, so it is recommended that you come early to get a good seat, doors open at 6:30pm. As in the past the church will be collecting canned goods or non-perishable food items at the door, this helps supply the church food pantry that serves the Mt. Orab area. The Mt. Orab Church of Christ is located at 400 Smith Ave. in Mt. Orab. Come celebrate Christ with us this Christmas season!

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This beautiful hand-made swivel/glider/rocker will be given away as a door prize during the 5th anniversary celebration of The Home Place in Georgetown.

Schlabach said The Home Place now offers new items such as soups and sandwiches. “We didn’t think we would get into making lunch items,” he said, “But we just had so many requests for sandwiches that we now offer 11 kinds of sandwiches, three kinds of bread and at least seven different kinds of cheese. We can make any sandwich, any way our customers want it.”

Schlabach added that The Home Place now offers soup packets for customers who want to make their own soup, including cheddar-broccoli, cheddar-potato, chicken noodle, home style chili and others. He said the soup packets go out as quickly as he can restock the shelf. In the past four years, the annual anniversary event draws customers, old and new

Brown County Peace Officers taking applications for Christmas toy program The Brown County Peace Officers Association is announcing their Toys for Needy Kids Program. Names are currently being taken for the Christmas Toy give-away. Those who wish to have a child included in the giveaway should send the child’s mane, age, sex, and the parent or legal guardian name,

address, and phone number to Brown County Peace Officers Association, P.O. Box 378, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. The age limit is infants through 13. The cut-off date for submitting names is November 21. The Christmas Toy giveaway is open to Brown County residents only.

Veteran’s Day dinner American Legion Post 367 located at 2944 Elk River RD. Ripley , Ohio will have a Veterans Day Dinner at 6:30 on 11-1111. This Dinner is open to all Veterans and a guest. American Legion Post 367 located at 2944 Elk River Rd. Ripley, Ohio will have a Auction to benefit the Children's Fund which helps School Safety Net and Children's Partys through out the year. Items in this auction are lamps, Christmas paper, restaurant gift certificates and much more, The Public is invited to this event.

from all over the county and neighboring counties. Many attend just to taste all the free samples throughout the store. Among the most popular products in The Home Place are the many products made from Whey Low® Granular, an all-natural one-for-one sugar replacement for lowcalorie and low-carbohydrate dieters and everyone who is health-conscious. It comes in powdered, brown and granulated. “Every day I talk to more and more people dealing with diabetes,” Susan said. “Whey Low® is a wonderful product than helps diabetics control their blood sugar levels, but doesn’t have that after-taste that a lot of artificial sugars have. We sell a lot of this product as well as use it here in our bakery instead of sugar.” Other new items at The Home Place include three varieties of cheese balls and fruit cakes. They also offer five sizes of gift baskets and several sizes of deli-trays. “This is a once a year event for The Home Place and we take it seriously,” Delbert added. “We are offering 10% off all furniture and gift items to our customers.” The Home Place offers a lay-away program and gift cards. To learn more about The Home Place visit their store located in Georgetown at 7771 US 68 or visit www.thehomeplacefurniture.com.

Old fashioned revival planned The Sardinia Bible Baptist Church will be holding Old Fashioned Revival Services on November 9-13. Services will be @ 7:00 pm nightly Wednesday - Saturday and will conclude with Old Fashioned Sunday on Sunday, November 13. On Old Fashioned Sunday there will be an emphasis on the Old Fashioned bible preaching from the old KJV. There will be old fashioned games with a dinner following the morning services on Sunday. Bro. Scott Mullis will be preaching each night. Come join us and let the word of God change you. We will also be having a canned food drive at Krogers from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on November 5th. Proceeds will go to help area families this holiday season. Sardinia Bible Baptist Church - teen department: Teens-N-Touch. For more information please call Pastor Kevin Mitchell (513) 3172963

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor I would like to take this opportunity to respond to the letters from current Hamersville Mayor Larry Talbott, in last week’s paper. First, I do want to thank you for the time you have put in over the years. It is a shame to read your comments that the Village has slipped to the point that the Police Department is about to be turned over to the Sheriff and that the Village had all of 400 dollars available. Those facts alone should reinforce my opinion that it is time for some new leadership. I want to see my hometown do better than just survive. The things I have suggested cost very little or nothing and can be funded in different ways. I plan to donate my salary back to sponsor the activities that I want to see done and I have said that all along. Also, to Ms Souder, I am not sure what trustworthy source your information came from, but I assure you that over the years I have been to far more than 3 council meetings. In closing, I wish all candidates in all races good luck on Tuesday November 8th. Thank You Matt Ernst Candidate for Hamersville Mayor

Dear Editor, We wish to use this opportunity to thank the staff at Brown County General Hospital. We chose you to be our care providers for recent outpatient surgery. Each encounter from the credit office to nursing staff was exemplary. You were professional, efficient, caring and personable in every way. In our past experience, hospitalization always required a commute to some distant facility, staffed by unknown faces. Our stay at BCGH was made more pleasant upon encountering familiar faces that are our neighbors and have become our clients and friends. With our appreciation and blessing, Delbert and Susan Schlabach The Home Place

Dear Editor, Regarding the article: Brown County Safe Communities gives county traffic death update, appearing in the Opinion section on October 30, 2011. Whoever the “BCSC” is comprised of, they did a good job listing the traffic statistics for 2010 and 2011. They then stated, “there is much work to be done, and you can help!” and went on to list things we should all do, including seat belt use; look out for motorcycles; be aware of our very large deer population; adjust speed to match road conditions; don’t use the cell phone when driving and stop at stop signs and red lights. They should have gone on to include the adherence to the State Law since April of 2010. That law states all motorists must use their headlights in weather where you need to use windshield wipers, rain and snow. Not only do many people disregard this law, but many also drive into the evening darkness without their headlights on. Maybe they think they can see just fine, but give the rest of us a chance to miss hitting them!! BCSC with your next update, please mention the headlight usage in rain and snow. Help keep all Brown County drivers alive in all weather conditions. Marvin Atkin, Hamersville, Ohio

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Dear Editor, I would like to tell my fellow Aberdeen villagers hello. I miss serving as the Utility Clerk for the village. I’m happy to still see some of you when I’m out running errands. Thank You for telling me you miss me, too. I loved getting to know you. Having worked as the Utility Clerk for 4 years gave me plenty of time to see what went on there in the city building. It seems to have gotten worse. We have Councilmen and people hired by this council, that this village can’t trust. How sad. We have the opportunity to make a difference on November 8. I will vote for Harry Foxworthy for Mayor. I have faith in Harry to do what this village needs. He won’t be duped by anyone giving him false information or with holding information or by being mislead to do what one or two wanted done for whatever reason. I will vote for Garland Renchen for Council. He truly cares about this village and it’s people. I admire him for staying and doing the best he could as mayor. And he still wants to serve as a coucilman. This proves his strength. I will vote for Joe Sprague for council. My husband and I know Joe as our neighbor. He has served as police chief of Aberdeen. He won’t be fooled by anyone and he knows the law. I appreciate and respect that. Come out and vote fellow Villagers. Let’s do what we can to make this Village peaceful, respectful and functional. I love you all and wish you the best. Sincerely, Lorna Julian

Dear Editor, The elections are next Tuesday and one of the things we will be voting on is Issue #2, I remember watching our Governor on a tv interview when he was asked about giving his staff raises and putting new people on the payroll in these hard economic times he replied you have to pay for good people. I believe our police, firemen, teachers and healthcare workers are good people. In the past I have had to call the Fire Department and ambulance for help and I did not care how much money they made or what their benefits were. When your life or the life of someone you love is on the line that just doesn’t matter, at least not to me. Gerald E. Whitt Sardinia, Ohio

Thank You The Hamersville Police Department would like to thank the Hamersville Fire Department for helping with this years Trick or Treat. Sincerely, The Hamersville Police Department

Dear Editor, On October 21, 2011, Melissa and Ryan Maloney of Brownstown, Ohio, lost their home and contents due to a fire. They had no insurance. Melissa and Ryan are wanting to replace their home and get their family back together. An account has been set up in their names, at any National Bank and Trust for any donations that you may wish to make. We are asking all churches, any businesses or individuals who are concerned people who want to help this young couple. We know with God’s help and your prayers and support that this couple will soon be in a new home. Keep them in your prayers and may God bless you for your good deeds. For more information call 513-453-3723 or 513-3100116 or 937-446-3259 Larry Downing

Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to remark on the power of a small community. This past Friday night, October 21st, the Decatur Fall Halloween Festival was held at the local Community Center, the former Decatur School. This festival is the largest fund raiser the Community Center Committee has to raise funds to keep the center open. The Community Center is used for many functions; wedding receptions, birthdays, anniversaries, funeral dinners, reunions, etc. Our committee is small and made up of “older members.” And to undertake this event we call on family members, neighbors and friends from neighboring communities to help with the various jobs. There are several faces that always show up to help with the auction, announcing, ticket sales, games, cooking, serving, dishwashing and cleanup. We have faithful friends that always support the cake auction. We have a couple from Naples, Florida, a former resident from Hillsboro, 96 years old that always attends. A descendent of a former Decatur family from Texas attended this year. Everyone shows up for the good food, cakes and pies that the Decatur folks are known for. The children from near and far enjoy the costume contest and all the fun games. The toy store is also a big hit. The businesses and friends from the local communities are generous with their donations for the many raffle prizes. We are very grateful. With the down turn of the economy we wondered how we would do this year. The answer was great!!!! This is small town America at its best! Thank You, Festival Chairman, Donna Moore

WAYNE GATES, EDITOR to educate themselves on the issues and the candidates and cast a ballot based on a considered decision. If someone is going to go into a voting booth and throw out votes like candy at a halloween parade, I’d rather they just stay home. The Brown County Press has tried to help voters by publishing stories on contested races for the past month. Questions were sent to every candidate...and most of them were returned. You can decide for yourself if a candidate that doesn’t provide information about themselves and their goals is worthy of your vote. The people that will be elected in the November 8 election will have more of an effect on the lives of the people in Brown County than most. These are going to be the people that take care of your township, protect your lives and property and supervise the education of your children. Many of the races are going to be decided by a couple hundred votes..or even less. Nobody wins if those votes are the equivalent of throwing darts at the ballot.

What Do You Think? If it were possible for you to vote online, would you be more likely to cast your vote?

Oh yes, I would be a lot more likely, because it would be so convenient for me. Karen Spires, Ripley

Yes, I might, but I like to go into the board of elections early to vote and avoid the lines. Etta Graves, Georgetown

No, not for me, I'm computer illiterate. Larry Pollard, Ripley

No, not really, I don't usually even vote. Sue Hess, Georgetown

I probably would vote on line, it would be a lot more convenient, and some people are unable to leave their homes. Crystal Robbins, Mt. Orab

No, we don't even own a computer, we would have to go to the library or somewhere else to get on line. Sandy Mastin, Georgetown

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It’s election time again. Many of you have already voted by absentee ballot, but many others are going to head to the polls this Tuesday. The polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. This election is about as local as you can get, with township trustees and fiscal officers and school board members among the candidates. Among other issues, Mt. Orab is going to decide on a couple of police levies and the Village of St. Martin will determine if it will continue to exist. What is on your ballot will be determined where you live, of course. If the turnout is similar to past elections, somewhere between ten and twenty percent of people old enough to vote will be making the decisions for everybody else. How did I get that? Well, registration levels usually run about fifty percent of people that are eligible to vote. Of those fifty percent that register, about twenty to thirty percent of them usually turn out to vote. So two people out of ten are making the decisions for the other eight. Here’s where you might expect me to start calling for more people to vote...and you’re half right. I want more people to vote...but I want them to be informed voters. I want them to take the time

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Dear Editor, The Wilson Sroufe VFW Auxiliary has been meeting at the Pike Twp. Community Building. It is with appreciation that the Pike Twp. Trustee’s offer their spacious and comfortable building for our meetings. Prior to the October meeting, the Auxiliary joined the Post in presenting and dedicating the flag, flag pole and lights to the Trustees, who were in attendance. It was earlier voted on that the Auxiliary join in with the Post to purchase the Lights and the flag was donated by one of our members. The first of the year starts with July and realizing that the first half is almost here, President Hoggatt is reminding those that have not paid their 2012 dues, should do so. Before the first of the year, the dues will be raised. We encour-

age them to do so, as after the first of the year they will lose the benefits that go along with their membership. The year started with 88 members which include 62 life members. The newly installed officers have been busy since the first of the year. Veteran Hospital Chairman, Betty Tutt, keeps track of all the birthdays of the Veterans at the Southern Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown. She sends a card to each one. Eileen Kraeft keeps track of the members and reported she had sent 8 cards for October to those reported sick. She was not a member of our Auxiliary, but Millie Glaze that just passed away, was always helping and keeping us informed of new regulations from the District and State. Other Amercianism reports, were the sending of a Care Package to

Joshua Smith, son of Vice Regent, Kellie Kreiner serving in Afghanistan. Our yellow ribbon provider, Carol Kreiner keeps the ribbons in town updated. Several either are taken or the wind has blown them away. The ladies will be visiting the Veterans Home Sat. Oct. 29, for Make a Difference Day. Vice President Kreiner spoke to the Troop Box Ministries representative about donating toward the Gold Star Chili project. It was voted and approved. Opal Bingamon still has Cancer Pins for $2.00 each. This money goes towards the VFW Ladies National Auxiliary Cancer Fund. Welcome to guests from the District, Vice President Melissa Elliott and companion Sherry Rader was in attendance. This was our yearly inspection and

the report was given very favorably by them as to our meetings our projects and donations of funds toward the National Home projects, Cancer and the Hospital fund. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7:00 p.m. The December meeting will be held on the 14th. The Post and Auxiliary will have their regular business meetings, followed with a Christmas Pizza Party with recognition of the previous officers of the Post and Auxiliary. The members that are inactive are invited to attend and be a part of The Post and Auxiliary on behalf of those that are still in active service, and to those who had given so much for our freedom. Dorothy Helton

Dear Editor, A dead dictator always brings a smile of satisfaction to the lips of the oppressed, and I hope the people of Libya cherish this moment for a long time to come by ushering in a much more democratic government to replace what they have been subjected to for so long. (and face it, it was a fitting end with the bum hiding in the sewer pipe!) But the catch with Middle Eastern and African nations is always the same; there is always some other radical, fanatical, totalitarian wingnut waiting in the wings to grab power. So...good luck to the victors and here’s hoping you can get it right this time. And I also hope and pray

that the Western nations can try and refrain from attempting to sway the Libyan people too much one way or the other and keep their noses out of that nation’s business- speaking for America, as a taxpaying citizen, we’ve got enough problems to keep us busy here at home and it would be financially prudent to mind our own business. America cannot afford to police the world anymore. It’s time to be a bit more isolationist in military matters. (and if we ever have to poke our heads into matters abroad ever again, please get the war over with quickly... win it and get out...period). We need to begin to recognize a very important point:

when it comes to matters involving politics influenced by the tribunal mindsets of the Middle East and those nations influenced by Muslim rule, America is clueless as to what to do. It would be to our greater benefit to simply allow Israel do whatever it needs to do to bring peace and stability to the area, since it has a much better understanding of what needs to take place. (Back Israel and help keep it supplied, and pull back our involvement in everything else... pragmatic and simple.) Anyway, attempting to try and exercise American influence and impose Western ways upon nations with Islamic law as it’s rule of conduct is very

much an exercise in futility in the long run. We ought to know this by now... so lets quit being so arrogant about the whole thing and start being practical. Some joker asked me just the other day, “Don’t you think we need to do what we can early on to secure a trade agreement with Libya for it’s oil?!” And I said, “I’d much rather do away with our E.P.A. and start tapping into our own oil fields in Alaska and off shore... if we did, then we wouldn’t need Libya or anybody else.” (If only my wife would let me run for public office... man, what I could do for America!) Sincerely, Rev. Sam Talley

WB Superintendent invites public to visit As the federal, state and local budgets continue to limit the amount of funds local school districts receive we are forced to do more with less. At Western Brown we strive to become the educational light of Southern Ohio. We value being a place where students want to come and learn, teachers want to come teach and where parents want to send their children. Our focus is on providing a personalized environment for our students. This begins with qual-

ity teachers and support staff. With all of this being said we must continually look for ways to become more efficient without sacrificing our core beliefs mentioned above. I would like to share with everyone all of the efficiencies that we have recently taken advantage of and some thoughts that we have as we move forward. After reading, I encourage you to email me any thoughts or concerns that you may have in responding to our more with less move-

ment. (chris.burrows@wb.k12 .oh.us) It is important to me that if you have questions, please ask. I invite any of you to schedule a personal meeting with me at a time convenient to you. As a taxpayer of Western Brown Local Schools it is important that you know how your money is being spent. My normal office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but upon request I will make arrangements to meet with you. I am blocking out Wednesday

November 16th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday November 19th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to accommodate your individual needs. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, concerns and suggestions. Thanks for responding to the call for efficiency! Christoper J. Burrows Superintendent Western Brown Local School District

Making college more affordable for Ohio families Student loan debt now surpasses credit card debt in the United States, according to the Federal Reserve. College students and their families should not have to sign away their financial futures when they sign up for college. Yet, many Americans saddled with student loan debt must postpone buying a car, investing in a home, or starting a family. “Come on, Senator, how can this be fair?” a Gallia County resident recently wrote to me about the growing burden of student loan debt. She’s not alone in worrying about the high cost of higher education. An Executive Action issued by President Obama would consolidate student loans, reduce interests rates, and lower monthly payments on student loans. Two-thirds of college graduates in Ohio complete their four year degrees with an average of $26,000 in debt. That’s not just unfair, it is not in the best interest of the United States. We need to support students who are working to move America forward. The next gen-

SHERROD BROWN eration of technological innovations will be developed in our college laboratories and the critical thinking skills needed to move America forward will be cultivated in our university classrooms. A portion of the President’s recent Executive Action – which provides much-needed assistance to struggling college graduates is based on a bill I authored with Ohioans in mind: the Student Loan Simplification and Opportunity Act. This common-sense legislation would give borrowers with both Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) loans and Direct Loans the option to convert their FFEL loans to Direct Loans. Starting next year, graduates with loans through the Federal Family Education Loans program, administered by private

banks, and Direct Loans, administered by the Department of Education, will be able to consolidate their loans into one monthly payment. To encourage students to take advantage of this program, they will be rewarded with up to .5 percent off their loan’s interest rates. What would this mean for students pursuing two-year degrees in Stark County or four year degrees in Franklin County? It would mean a simplified loan repayment process, a lowered likelihood of default, and less debt. The President’s proposal also includes a new “Pay As You Earn” proposal that will reduce monthly payments for more than 1.5 million Americans with student loan debt. Under the proposal, 1.6 million students would be able to cap their loan payments at 10 percent of their discretionary salary starting next year with the balance of their debt forgiven after 20 years of payments. Finally, the Proposal includes a “Know Before You Owe” project led by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau –

which if confirmed by the U.S. Senate would be headed up by former Ohio Attorney General Rich Cordray – to help students better understand their student aid options and easily compare aid packages between colleges and universities. These efforts will help prevent future generations of Americans from being saddled with unsustainable debt burdens. Every qualified, hardworking student should have the opportunity to earn a college education. But, with the average instate tuition at Ohio colleges and universities hovering around $34,300, we have a responsibility to help make certain that higher education is available to talented students with limited financial means. We can make access to higher education affordable for all Ohioans – it’s only fair that every American has an opportunity to achieve the American Dream. Sherrod Brown is the Senior United States Senator for Ohio.

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My name is Steve Royalty. I am seeking your vote for Pike Township Trustee. I am a life long resident of Pike Township where I have raised my family and operated my family farm. I was appointed to fill the vacated position of our former Pike Township Trustee, Dave Henderson, after he retired with over twenty years of tireless service to our township. I have found this position to be both challenging and rewarding and would appreciate the opportunity to continue serving the residents of Pike Township as your Township Trustee. I am dedicated to improving Pike Township and would appreciate your vote on November 8, 2011. Sincerely, Steve Royalty Paid for by Steve Royalty 1725 Oakland Locust Ridge Rd Mt. Orab OH 45154

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To residents of the village of Fayetteville while running for Mayor I have several concerns about the village, to take over after the first of the year and try to save the town. We need better management skills and need a man like myself to stop unnecessary spending of the tax payer’s money. Also we need to do more maintenance on the town, and a lot of preventative maintenance. Also more research on grant money and other money available instead of driving businesses out of town try to get more people to come into town and start businesses. I was sitting in on one session of traffic court Tuesday, the second of November and listening to everybody complain about their traffic tickets. Most people said they would never come into this town again. Imaging that. Now that is a good way of running the business out of town instead of keeping the business in town. We also should be trying to get a doctor back in town, and annex more ground into the village. These are only a few concerns that the village should be aware of but there are more. So before you vote read this letter and think about the concerns I mentioned. Thank You Your Next Mayor, James J. Thery Sr. Paid for by James J. Thery, Sr. 241 East Pike St., Fayetteville, OH 45118

The E-HEAP/Winter Crisis Program administered locally by Adams-Brown Counties Economic Opportunities, Inc., began on November 1, 2011 for the 2011-2012 winter heating season. Eligible applicants must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines as follows: Household Size • Yearly Income • 13 Weeks Income: 1, $21,780.00, $5,445.00; 2, $29,420.00, $7,355.00; 3, $37,060.00, $9,265.00; 4, $44,700.00, $11,175.00. Households with more than four 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. Brown County - 1-800553-7393 or 937-378-6041, Ext. 305, 253 or 254. Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Walk-ins daily, 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Outreach is available for the elderly or disabled. ATTENTION - ALL PIPP PLUS/GRADUATE PIPP CUSTOMERS – Effective 10/17/2011, if you have been dropped from the PIPP Plus Program due to failure to reverify or disconnected due to defaulted PIPP Plus payments, you will be required to pay up to a $50 out-of-pocket copay ($50 copay to AEP; $50 copay to Duke Energy) to reenroll in the PIPP Plus Program.

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Jessica Carrier, co-captain of Carla’s Cancer Cowgirls and Company (one of many teams who participates in the Brown County Relay for Life) is shown here only seconds before Carrie Aspinall, a barber from the Red Chair Barber Shop in Georgetown, cuts off a large portion of her hair, to be donated to Locks of Love. Locks of Love is a non-profit charity that accepts donations of human hair, used to make wigs for needy children who have lost their hair due to a medical condition. This event was organized by Elizabeth Esteps, captain of the ‘Pink Ladies,’ another RFL team.

BCGH Celebration of Lights being planned The BCGH Foundation is planning the Annual Celebration of Lights for Friday evening, December 2, at 7:00 PM at the Brown County General Hospital in Georgetown. Ambassadors from the Brown County Chamber of Commerce and members of the Brown County General Hospital Foundation Celebration of

Lights Committee recently kicked off the event at the hospital. Individuals and families sponsor trees in memory of loved ones who have passed away or in honor of loved ones still with us. Those who purchase trees make a gift to the BCGH Foundation of one-hundred dollars. Signs are placed in front of each

tree to indicate in whose memory or honor the tree is named. The Foundation will also be selling suncatchers made locally at the Glass ReFactory in Georgetown. Luminaries that can be purchased in memory or in honor of loved ones are also available. The program will include special music and the reading

of the names of those who are remembered and honored. The lights on the trees will be on each evening throughout the holiday season. For further information or to purchase trees, luminaries or ornaments, please contact Teri Baumann at the hospital at (937) 378-7712.

Motorists, farmers urged to Rafflemania comes to Ripley use caution this harvest season St. Michael School, Ripley, early to get your favorite REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (Oct. 12, 2011) – As Ohio farmers prepare for this fall’s crop harvest, Ohio Agriculture Director James Zehringer and Ohio State Highway Patrol Superintendent Colonel John Born are asking motorists and farmers to use caution when driving in October and November. Motorists are encouraged to be aware of increased numbers of tractors and farm equipment likely to be seen on state roadways, and farmers likewise are encouraged to put safety as their top priority. “Despite the wet weather we had throughout planting season this past spring, a substantial amount of corn and soybeans were able to be planted,” said Zehringer. “As

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Please Vote for Lori E. Drake for Pleasant Township Fiscal Officer November 8th, 2011 My name is Lori E. Drake and I am a candidate for Pleasant Township Fiscal Officer. I am a lifelong resident of Pleasant Township. I have a thirteen year old daughter who attends the Georgetown Jr./Sr. High School and I am a member of the Georgetown Presbyterian Church. I have a lifelong knowledge of township business and accounting and have lived on a township road my entire life and understand the issues of small road problems. I have 28 years experience in budgeting, accounting, purchasing and payroll for road repair and maintenances, also I have actual working knowledge of road repair, construction, maintenance and repair, also, in ice and snow removal. I also have gained much experience in fielding complaints and requests from citizens/taxpayers like you and to get prompt actions for your issue. On November 8th, I would like to ask for your support and would appreciate your vote for Pleasant Township Fiscal Officer. Thank you! Paid for by Lori E. Drake, 4090 Drake Marshall Rd., Georgetown, OH 45121

Ohio will hold their first Rafflemania (formerly quarter auctions) on Saturday, November 5, 2011. The fun and excitement will begin with doors open at 1:00 pm for seating, viewing auction items, and vendor shopping and sign ups. The actual auction will begin at 2:00pm. The raffle will take place at St. Michael parish hall. Many new Christmas gift items and pre-owned collectible items will be up for raffle that you could win for just $. 25 cents! We will also be including in the November raffle jewelry from a special Sterling Silver personal collection. Refreshments and food will be available the entire time. Vendors will also be set up at the Raffle, so be sure to come

lucky numbers! All proceeds go directly to St. Michael School.

BCDD board meets 11/16 The Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold an Ethics Committee meeting and regular scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. All meeting will be held at the Habilitation Center, 9116 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio. The public is invited to attend.

Patrol focused on OVI arrests and decreasing traffic deaths As part of the Patrol’s effort – Trooper Shield – and their ongoing effort to contribute to a safer Ohio, troopers have had an increased focus on impaired driving enforcement this year. Through effective traffic enforcement, multiagency partnerships, educational campaigns and the cooperation of motorists, the Patrol hopes to build on a trend of declining fatalities and increased OVI enforcement. Through October of this year fatalities caused by motor vehicle crashes in Ohio are down nine percent when compared to the same period last year – with 824 deaths so far in 2011 and 902 in 2010.

In addition, the Patrol has arrested 934 more drivers for driving impaired when compared to the same time period in 2010. Last year 40 percent of all fatal crashes were OVIrelated. “Our troopers are out on the roads everyday trying to make Ohio a safer place to live, work and travel,” said Lt. Randy McElfresh, commander of the Georgetown Post. “We are encouraged that – statewide - traffic crash fatalities are down and OVI arrests are up – and we hope to continue this trend through the upcoming Holiday season.” The Patrol urges motorists to make smart decisions - plan ahead and designate a sober

driver or call a taxi to ensure that everyone makes it home safe. If everyone does their part, fatalities caused by motor vehicle crashes could continue to decline and save many families from the heartache of losing a loved one. So far this year state troopers from the Georgetown Post, arrested 233 impaired drivers who were posing a significant danger to innocent motorists. The public is encouraged to continue using 1-877-7PATROL to report dangerous drivers, impaired drivers or stranded motorists.

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farmers begin to harvest those crops, I encourage them to use safety precautions along roadways and to make sure their tractors are both highly visible and well lighted.” Ohio State Highway Patrol Superintendent, Colonel John Born, cautions motorists to “be aware that more tractors and slow moving vehicles will be on the roadway over the next couple of months- use extra caution and be patient.” Equipment movement has already begun and with the later planting season will continue late into the fall. Motorists and farmers alike are encouraged to give themselves plenty of extra time when traveling in the upcoming months.

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Edith M. (nee Gierach) McDaniel, 92 92 years old of Fayetteville, Ohio, former resident of Blanchester for 35 years died on Monday, October 31, 2011 at the Laurels of Blanchester in Blanchester, Ohio. Wife of the late Woodrow W. McDaniel of 39 years. Survived by daughter Kathy (Don) Cadwallader of Blanchester. Sons Dan (Donna) McDaniel of Butlerville, Mark (Alice) McDaniel of Blanchester, Jeff (Nancy) McDaniel of Fontana, CA, Jim McDaniel of Tipp City and Chris (Mary) of Westboro. 14 Grandchildren. Ten GreatGrandchildren. One GreatGreat Grandchild. Brothers George, Bob and Ken Gierach. Sisters Joan Cornelius and Joyce Heithaus. Preceded in death by two daughters, two brothers and three sisters. Edith was a caregiver at Smith House, delivered the Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post for 13 years and was a devoted member of St. Martin’s Church. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 9-11 A.M. at St. Angela Merici Parish, St. Martin Chapel 20864 St. Rt. 251 N., St. Martin, OH 45118 with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at St. Martin Cemetery, St. Martin, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project Attn: Donor Services 4899 Belfort Rd. Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or to St. Jude Research Hospital Tribute Program Tribute # 29194865 P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or to Hospice of Dayton Attn: Contributions 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Blanchester caring for the family.

Dorothy Louise Louderback (nee Kelley), 94 Dorothy Louise Louderback (nee Kelley) of Mt. Orab, Ohio, died Friday, October 28, 2011. Dorothy was a retired farmer and homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Jane (Ronald) Durbin of Georgetown; son, Cary Dana (Tina) Louderback of Indiana; brother, Lyman Hayes Kelley of Mowrystown; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, special neighbors, “Guardian Angels”, the family of Emery and Connie Holden. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lyman J. and Goldie (Winkle) Kelley; husband, C. Byron Louderback; son, David B. Louderback; daughter, Nancy K. Brandt; brother, James Darrell Kelley; sisters, Frances Smith and Lorrene Davis. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Egbert Funeral Home in Mt. Orab. Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

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Robert Marvin Stewart, 76

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Christopher Wade Altum, 47, of Mt. Orab, Ohio, died Friday, October 28, 2011. Mr. Altum was born in Waco, Texas on November 3, 1963. He earned an Associates degree from Cincinnati Bible Seminary. He was a member of Mt. Orab United Methodist Church. Christopher is survived by his mother, Barbara Altum of Mt. Orab; brothers, Cory M. (Mary Ann) Altum of Bristol, VA, Thomas A. (Kimberly Schrotel) Altum of Milford, and Rick T. Altum of CA; aunt and uncle, Al and Nancy Stavos of Wayzetta, MN and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Altum. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the Mt. Orab United Methodist Church in Mt. Orab. Rev. Robbie Scott officiated. Internment was at the Mt. Orab Cemetery. Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Robert Marvin Stewart, age 76, of Mt.Orab, Ohio died Saturday, October 29, 2011. He was retired from the Ford Motor Company, a United States Korean War Marine veteran and a member of the Bethel Pentecostal Church of God in Bethel, Ohio. Mr. Stewart was born December 9, 1934 in Montcoal, West Virginia the son of the late Marvin and Mattie (Burdiss) Stewart. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by three brothers, Roger, Fred and Jerry Stewart and one sister, Judy Stewart. Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Alberta Jane (Reed) Stewart; three daughters, Cynthia “Kitty” Stewart of Aberdeen, Ohio, Shelli Merrick and husband Rick of Mt.Orab, Ohio and Misty Frazier and husband Anthony of Manchester, Kentucky; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren; two brothers, Gary Stewart and wife Lois of Loveland, Ohio and Don Stewart and wife Glenda of Milford, Ohio; seven sisters, Edith Peters of Cleveland, Ohio, Charlotte McCleese and husband Avery of Mt.Orab, Ohio, Helen Allen of Cleveland, Ohio, Jean Johnston and husband Jim of Hamersville, Ohio, Sandy Arehart of Whitesville, West Virginia, Diana Lawrence and husband Bob of Hamersville, Ohio and Phyllis Hall and husband Bill of Inverness, Florida and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the Bethel Pentecostal Church of God in Bethel, Ohio. Pastor Larry Baker officiated. Interment was in Mt.Orab Cemetery. Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, Ohio, served the family.

Elizabeth Bolender, age 102, of Georgetown, Ohio died Monday, October 31, 2011 . She was a homemaker, a former Lewis Township Trustee and a member of the Georgetown Church of Christ. Elizabeth was born October 29, 1909 in Scioto County, Ohio the daughter of the late Orin and Nancy Belle (Metzger) Veazey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Teegarden Bolender, one son, Ralph Bolender, one grandson, Donald Bolender and two sons-in-law, Elmer Fightmaster and Charlie Craycraft. Mrs. Bolender is survived by two daughters, Mary Louise Fightmaster of Amelia, Ohio and Carol Craycraft of Georgetown, Ohio; one son, Robert Lee Bolender and wife Mary Jean of Washington Courthouse, Ohio; one daughter-in-law, Myrle Bolender of Georgetown, Ohio; fifteen grandchildren; many great grandchildren; one brother, Frank L. Veazey of Portsmouth, Ohio and nieces and nephew. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Georgetown Church of Christ. Interment was in the Shinkles Ridge Cemetery near Georgetown, Ohio. Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, Ohio, served the family.

Harley Stephenson, 66 Harley Stephenson, 66 of Williamsburg, born December 25, 1944, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2011. He is the son of the late Homer and Lida (nee Cadwallader) Stephenson, brother of the late Alva Edward Stephenson (who died as a child), Irene (Thomas) Shepherd Sr, James (Anna) Stephenson, Henry (Leona) Stephenson, Esto (Mazey) Stephenson, Bessie (Ray) Bybee, Ruby Jones, one brother-in-law Frank Henderson, one sister-in-law Sophia Stephenson and several nieces and nephews. He is survived by one sister Hazel Henderson of Pathfork, Ky and one brother Jessie Stephenson of Cincinnati, Ohio. Uncle of Joseph (Kimberly) Shepherd of williamsburg, Kathy (Curtis) Smith of Amelia, Lida (Jimmy) Haney of Bethel, Ester (Terry) Donaldson of Withamsville, Jenna (Paul) Breedlove Sr. of Hamersville, Randy (Becky) Souder of Felicity, Thomas Shepherd Jr of Bethel, Georgia (Clarence) Boh of Burlington, Ky, Emma (George) Goodman of Batavia, Jody Stephenson, Barbara Stephenson, Troy Stepenson, Clyde Pack, Billy Pack, Harvey Henderson, Janet Henderson, Larry Henderson, Harold Stephenson, Ray Stephenson, Johnny Stephenson, Charlie Stephenson, Jimmy Stephenson, Betsy Stephenson, Wayne Stephenson, Earl Stephenson, Jessie Stephenson Jr., David Stephenson, and many great nieces, nephews, family and friends. Services were held Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the Moore Family Funeral Home in Batavia, Ohio. Moore Family Funeral Home, Batavia, Ohio, served the family.

Dorothy “Dottie” Parm 38 Dorothy “Dottie” Parm, 38, Amelia, OH, died Monday, October 31, 2011. She is survived by her daughter Emily Joy Tonkin, companion Jeff Tonkin, step-son Josh Tonkin, mother Dorothy L. Parm, sisters Marilyn (Sue) (Brian) Broemsen and Delores Charles, brothers James (Dora) Hamblin, Roy (Tracy) Parm, and Roger (Bonnie Parm. Services were held at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, Ohio on Friday, November 4, 2011. Internment followed in the Watkins Hill Cemetery, New Richmond, Ohio.

Jesse James Strange, 71 Jesse James Strange, 71 of New Richmond, died Monday, October 31, 2011. He is survived by his mother, Nettie G. Smith, sisters Billie Joyce Martin, Kathren Martin, Inise Gray, Ollie Neal, brother William Strange and niece Joyce Colwell. Services were held at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, Ohio on Saturday, November 5, 2011. Internment followed in the Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel, Ohio.

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Columbus, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Aging will accept nominations for its annual Joined Hearts in Giving recognition through Nov. 30, 2011. Joined Hearts honors Ohio couples who have been married for at least 40 years and who share a commitment not only to each other, but also to their community through volunteerism. Those chosen will be honored at a special reception hosted by the department and the First Lady of Ohio, Karen Waldbillig Kasich, in observance of Valentine’s Day. “It has bee said that marrying and raising a family together is the ultimate volunteer job,” said Bonnie KantorBurman, director of the department. “Interestingly, many of the same traits contribute to success both in volunteerism and marriage: love, faith, respect, communication, tolerance and forgiveness. We are looking for folks who know what it takes to work together, share responsibilities, listen and use good humor to get through the tough times.” Individuals and organizations interested in nominating neighbors, colleagues, family

members or friends may download a nomination form or submit a nomination online by visiting www.aging.ohio.gov/news/no minations/. To be eligible for recognition, the couple must be married for 40 years or longer and at least one of the spouses must be age 60 or older. Each spouse must actively participate and volunteer in community service and the couple’s primary residence must be in Ohio. The couple must be aware of and consent to the nomination. About ODA- The Ohio Department of Aging provides leadership for the delivery of services and supports that improve and promote quality of life and personal choice for older Ohioans, adults with disabilities, their families and their caregivers. Working with 12 area agencies on aging and other community partners, the department offers home- and community-based Medicaid waiver programs such as PASSPORT, caregiver support, the long-term care ombudsman program, the Golden Buckeye Card and more. Visit www.aging.ohio.gov.

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HOSANNA Matthew 21:10-15: “...Who is this? And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. And Jesus went into the temple of God... And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them. And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were sore displeased.” These chief priests and scribes were not happy; they did not like what they were seeing and hearing. They were sore displeased with the children saying: “Hosanna to the son of David”. In the new modern version they replace the word Hosanna with the word praise. If it was simply praise it could have said alleluia. Granted the word hosanna also means praise, but it is more than that. It has a deeper meaning. It is a Hebrew word that carries with it: praise, grace, and save us. If you were to say: praise, by your grace save us, that would be close to the word hosanna. Verse 16: “And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them. Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?” Of course Jesus heard what the children were saying! And He hears everything we say today. There is not a word spoken that He does not hear. He said: “...Out of the mouth of babes... thou hast perfected praise.” That word perfected means: to make something perfect. Sometimes we adults have other things on our minds even as we are offering up praise to God. But little children are different in that they are so innocent when they are praising God. They do not have other axes to grind as we do. Speaking of which, I have been criticized for baptizing young people. However, when my daughter was only five years old she went to my wife and said that she wanted to be saved. My wife knelt down with her and she prayed and asked Jesus to save her. She is now a grandmother of 15 and she said that she has never had a doubt about her salvation from that day to this. She did not get baptized until she was about 10. We certainly did not push her into anything. That decision had to be made on her own the same

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DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com as salvation. We do not believe that baptism saves you. But it is the first act of obedience to God. Sometimes I think that children understand more than the adults do. We can not be saved by anything that we can do; it is by what He did. Little children understand that. Jesus said in Luke 18:17: “Verily I say unto you do, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.” Go back with me to Matthew 11:20 where Jesus is upbraiding the people because they had refused to repent. It wasn’t because they were such horrible, terrible people. They were just plain sinners like the rest of us and they refused to repent of their sins. In verses 23-24 He said: “And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.” Why? Think about this; they refused to repent! What about you? He is still asking; the invitation is still being given. In verse 28 He said: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” If Sodom had heard all the preaching that America has heard, I wonder how it would have compared to us and how we will compare to it in the day of judgment. Listen, Jesus is still asking you as an individual: Will you repent? In Revelation 20:15 it says: “And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” Won’t you become as a little child, humble yourself and repent of your sins to save your soul from hell? It’s your choice, not God’s, where you will spend eternity.

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90th birthday celebration Come help us celebrate our mother, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, Mary “Babe” Dickens’ 90th birthday! The party will be held at Wee Care Center, across from McDonalds in Georgetown on November 12th, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please join us.

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Herbolt/Royalty wedding John and Angie Herbolt of Williamsburg wish to announce the marriage of their daughter Kelly to Steven Royalty of Independence, Kentucky. Kelly currently attends Miami University where she will graduate in 2011 with her Masters Degree of Art in Teaching of Biology Science. Kelly works at Macy’s Inc. She is coordinator of field learning and development. Steven is the son of Steve and Brenda Royalty of Hamersville, Ohio. Steven is a structural systems repair group project engineer in Cincinnati. He graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. Kelly and Steven will marry at the Norlyn Manor in Batavia on November 11, 2011. The happy couple will honeymoon in Hawaii and reside in Independence, Kentucky.

The Russellville Church of Christ on S. Columbus Street will be having their annual Election Day Lunch on Tuesday November 8th, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Chili, Vegetable Soup and Cream of Broccoli soup, sandwiches and homemade desserts will be available. Our Election Day Special will consist of Soup, sandwich, dessert and drink for $6.00. There will also be a Bake Sale at the same time.

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EMS Warrior PRIDE students are pictured in the front row from L to R: Arin Collett, Austin Collett, Ashely Collett, Cody Shively, Dylan Jimison, Jared Nichols, Ethan Hale, Chris Eglian.

college presentations throughout the day on Friday at EMS. Following a fun evening at the Sardinia Fall Carnival, the college group worked with our young people on Saturday. Warrior PRIDE and Access88 worked on sprucing up the landscaping at the Russellville and Sardinia pub-

lic libraries. The group completed some pruning, weeding, placed pumpkins and planted mums. Both libraries had a fresh fall look once we completed our projects. The EMS Warrior PRIDE kids did a great job at both libraries and we appreciate the willingness of the Access88 group to work with our students.

RULH parents invited to make comments to OEA The Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Local School district has been selected by the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children (OEC), for an onsite review of its special education program. OEC will hold a public meeting to give parents, guardians and other members of the public the opportunity to address OEC regarding the Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Local School District’s special education program on November 8,

2011, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at Lecture Hall, Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington High School, 1317 South Second Street, Ripley, Ohio 45167. Alternative meeting (in case of cancellation due to bad weather or other emergency) will be held November 9, 2011 at the same time and place. Individuals may participate in the public meeting by providing spoken and/or written comments. There are three ways for you to share

your comments with OEC: • Provide public comment at the public meeting: Upon arriving, sign-in and if needed complete the form ‘Request to Address the Office for Exceptional Children’ available at the sign-in table and return it to an OEC representative; • Provide written comments: Written comments forms are available at the public meeting or by: • Mail to Dolores Fantroy, Office for Exceptional Children, Ohio Department

SSCC South Campus to host performance by Steve Free Award-winning songwriter Steve Free of Scioto County will perform folk music from 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Learning Resources Center (LRC) at Southern State Community College’s South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, near Sardinia. The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Free draws upon his Native American and Appalachian roots through songs and stories to educate and entertain audience members of all ages. According to his web site, Free has won many awards for his music, including eight American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) awards for songwriting, the 1996 Academy of Independent Recording Artists award for singer/songwriter of the year, a 1998 ASCAP award for per-

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formances on National Public Radio, the 1999 and 2000 Airplay International Lifetime Achievement Awards, the 2008 Governor’s Award for the Arts as Ohio’s No. 1 Artist, and he also received a 2004 nomination for the Americana Music Awards. His album “Timeline” was named one of the top new traditional albums of 2000 by Country Bunker Radio. Most recently, Free’s song “Rivertown” hit No. 1 on the

National Christian Country Charts for October 2011. The song, about Free’s roots in the Ohio River Valley, also reached No. 4 on the international charts. With three albums to his name – “No Regrets,” “Rivers, Rails and Tales” and “Timeline” – Free is credited with 14 charted songs, including three No. 1 hits. He is an Ohio artist on tour with the Ohio Arts Council and serves on the Ohio Appalachian Rural Action Advisory Board. He also was featured in AFM’s International Musician magazine. For more information about Free’s upcoming Nov. 10 performance at Southern State’s Sardinia site, please contact Carissa Thatcher, South Campus LRC manager, at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 3681, or cthatcher@sscc.edu.

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On Saturday, October 22, students from the EMS Warrior PRIDE club gave back to the communities of Russellville and Sardinia. Our middle school students worked with a group of college students from the Ohio State University. The OSU students are part of the Access 88 program. Access88 is a service program focused on the issue of access to higher education in Ohio’s 88 counties. The program visits various counties in the state of Ohio and engages elementary, middle, and high school students in activities that share the importance of college and the necessary steps to get there. Access88 provides Ohio State students with an opportunity to participate in service, learn about the issues faced by communities in Ohio, and spread awareness about access to education to young Ohioans. The college students working with Access88 were involved in career and

The Fall Carnival sponsored by the PTO at Georgetown Elementary on 10/21/11 was well attended by students, parents, teachers and other members of the community. Families enjoyed an evening of fun, food and games. Trophies were awarded for the scariest, most original and overall best Halloween costumes and decorated pumpkins. The PTO wishes to thank all students,

Veterans Day Assembly Fayetteville-Perry Schools will be having a Veterans Day Assembly for grades 6-12 on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 8:35 am in the High School Gymnasium. The program will be conducted by the Student Council.

parents, teachers and volunteers who helped make this night a success. In addition, many thanks to the following businesses and others who donated food, goods, and/or other services who include:

Georgetown Pizza Hut; Georgetown Sav-A-Lot; Eastgate Wal-Mart; Georgetown Church of Christ; Georgetown McDonald's; Country Inn and Ralph Jennings.

Free genealogy workshops offered at Southern State Have you ever wanted to discover your heritage? A three-part genealogy workshop series will be offered free through a partnership with Southern State Community College’s Learning Resources Center and the Southern Ohio Genealogical Society (SOGS). The hands-on workshops will be held Tuesdays from 68 p.m. on Nov. 1, 15 and 29,

in the Learning Resources Center on the college’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. They are designed to help individuals learn how to trace family genealogy, effectively utilizing Ancestry Library Edition and the SOGS genealogy research section of the LRC. For more information, please contact the SSCC Central Campus LRC at 1800-628-7722, ext. 2680.

of Education, 25 S. Front St., MS 202, Columbus, OH 43215-4183; • Fax to Dolores Fantroy at (614) 752-1429; or • E-mail to Dolores Fantroy at dolores.fantroy@ode.state.o h.us The Office for Exceptional Children must receive your written comments by 5 p.m. on December 8, 2011 • Through individual meetings: Parents may request an individual meeting with OEC consultants while they are in the district. Approximately 20 minutes will be scheduled for each meeting, depending on the number of individuals making requests. Please contact: Linda Ziegler at 859-4669211 or linda.ziegler@ode.state.oh.u s to arrange for an individual meeting. All meeting sites are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please notify OEC if you need accommodations for a disability to participate in the public and/or individual meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate format). Requests for special accommodations are required one week before the meeting. OEC will make every attempt to comply with a late request, but cannot guarantee that every requested accommodation will be available. Although not required, please confirm your attendance to help OEC make arrangements that give everyone an opportunity to participate. Please contact Linda Ziegler at 859-4669211 or linda.ziegler@ode.state.oh.u s If you are not able to register in advance, you may still attend the meeting. Copies of Whose IDEA Is This? A Parent's Guide to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) will be available at the meeting. The Public Parent Meetings are not intended to resolve complaints about services for an individual child. Comments made at the public meeting, individual meetings or submission of written comments to OEC do not constitute a formal complaint. Information about IDEA procedural safeguards and the formal complaint process will be provided at the meeting. Any issues addressed, either in writing or during the public meeting, will be considered but may not be included in OEC’s summary report to the district. However, they will be considered during the monitoring process.

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Shiloh Mountain Trio At Hamersville School Sunday, November 13th at 10:30am Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church welcomes the community to join them for a worship service at Hamersville School. Come and enjoy the music of the Shiloh Mountain Trio. Ben Massey, Susi Cox, and Naomi Hicks are three of twelve children to grow up in their Northeastern Ohio family home. Now with families of their own, they travel sharing the joyful message of God’s Son through gospel music. Blending great harmonies with an exciting and unique

instrumental style, they offer traditional songs as well as many they have written. A Thanksgiving style meal will be served following the morning worship service. Mt. Nebo Church invites you to be their guests for this heartwarming community gathering. A nursery will be provided and activity bags will be offered to children. You can find Mt. Nebo at www.mtneboumcoh.com or you may call the church office for more information 937379-1225.

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Madison Mugnaini and Cana Kleemeyer, two student council representatives

Mt. Orab Middle School promotes October as anti-bullying month Mount Orab Middle School's student council promoted antibullying month by displaying orange ribbons throughout the halls of the school. They also wore orange clothing and orange shirts to promote awareness about bullying. Each day for one week student council members read anti-bullying messages over the intercom to educate students on what bullying looks like, how it's harmful, how to react, and how to report it properly.

5K Run/Walk Turkey Day Tune-up The 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk Turkey Day Tuneup will be held on November 12, 2011 at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown, Ohio. The race is sponsored by Sports Medicine/Exercise Science at Southern Hills Career Center. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the race will start at 9:00 a.m. If

you pre-register by November 1, 2011 the fee will be $20 with the shirt included. Participants registering the day of the race will have a fee of $25 with no shirt included. For more information and to pre-register contact Greg Himes at 937-378-6131 ext. #362 or by email at greg.himes@shctc.k12.oh.us.

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One out of every 10 adults! This is the new estimate of how many people have Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. Sounds like an epidemic now, and it could only get worse—it’s thought that within the next forty years, the number of U.S. adults with diabetes could double or even triple. That means that one of every five or even one out of every three adults would have diabetes in the future! November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Just how much do YOU know about diabetes? Does it run in your family? Are you at risk? Is there any way to prevent it? How do you know if you have it? These are all very good questions, and also some very good reasons why the AdamsBrown Diabetes Education Coalition is taking this opportunity to get more diabetes information out to you. Let’s look at some current facts about diabetes and talk about some very important steps you can take to protect your health and the health of your family. First, let’s talk a little bit about what diabetes is. It’s a disease in which your blood sugar (or blood glucose) is consistently too high. Normally, when you eat certain foods, sugar is released into your bloodstream when that food is digested. The sugar helps to fuel your body’s cells—but in order to be able to do that, a certain amount of insulin is needed. Insulin is a substance, or hormone, produced by an organ called the pancreas. Insulin is like the “key” that unlocks the “door” of each of your body’s cells so that the sugar can enter and nourish your cells— very important for your body to function normally and stay healthy. But with diabetes, there is a problem with insulin. With Type 1 diabetes, usually there’s no insulin being produced by the pancreas. With Type 2 diabetes, either there’s not enough insulin being produced or the person has developed insulin resistance and the insulin is not able to work as well to control the blood sugar level. Diabetes is a serious disease. If not well-controlled, diabetes can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, amputations due to circulation problems, and blindness. That’s why it’s important to find out if you have it (the earlier it’s caught, the better) and make some changes to control your blood sugar. Sadly, we know that about one in every three adults with diabetes doesn’t even know that he or she has it! At least 90 to 95% of all diabetes in the U.S. is Type 2 diabetes, so the rest of this article will discuss Type 2 diabetes. It’s important to know your family’s diabetes

history and share that with your doctor or nurse practitioner, because Type 2 diabetes can run in families. This is a good news-bad news situation. The bad news is that you really can’t change your family’s health history. However, the good news is that we know that if you do have a family history of diabetes, you can definitely take steps now to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes! Right now there are 26 million Americans who have diabetes. But there are also about 79 million more who have a condition known as pre-diabetes, which places them at increased risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Could you be one of those people with pre-diabetes, or even with Type 2 diabetes? How much are you at risk for Type 2 diabetes? Known risk factors (besides family history, especially having a sister, brother, or parent with Type 2) are: being 45 years of age or older, not getting enough exercise, developing diabetes while pregnant, and belonging to certain racial or ethnic groups. But really, the only way to find out is to “know your number” (or your fasting blood sugar level). After you fast from food and drink for 8 to 12 hours, a health care provider takes a sample of your blood, either from a finger prick or from your vein. A normal fasting blood sugar level should be less than 100 mg/dL. A fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dL or higher is now considered to be a red flag that you could have diabetes. Finally, a fasting blood sugar of 100 to 125 mg/dL means that you could have pre-diabetes. If you do have pre-diabetes, don’t despair. The very large Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) study conducted about 10 years ago found that those study participants with pre-diabetes who lost a modest amount of weight through changes in their diets and increased physical activity greatly lowered their chances of developing diabetes. Participants who took metformin (also known as Glucophage, a common oral drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes), also reduced their risk of developing diabetes, but the results for those who lost weight were more dramatic. We all know that losing weight can be tricky. But remember that we’re talking about a MODEST weight loss here (about 5 to 7 percent of your body weight—that would be 10 to 15 pounds for a 200-pound person). So where do you start? The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) has produced the brochure “More Than 50 Ways to Prevent Diabetes”. This is

downloadable from the NDEP website ( HYPERLINK "http://ndep.nih.gov/media/5 0Ways_tips.pdf?redirect=true " http://ndep.nih.gov/media/50 Ways_tips.pdf?redirect=true) , but here are a few tips from that brochure. Reduce portion sizes. Keep meat, poultry, and fish portions to about 3 ounces, or about the size of a deck of cards. Drink a glass of water about 10 minutes before a meal so you won’t feel like you have to eat a huge meal. When eating out where the portions served are very large, either split your entrée with a friend or have the other half wrapped to go. Share a single dessert. Move more each day. March in place while you watch TV. Park as far away as possible from your favorite store at the shopping center. Borrow a physical activity video from the library. Make a “date” with a friend to catch up while taking a brisk walk. Make healthy food choices. Try different recipes for baking or broiling meat, chicken and fish. Don’t grocery shop on an empty stomach. Slow down at snack time and snack on healthier foods which take more time to eat. Choose foods that have little or no added sugar. Eat more fruits and vegetables and try buying a new one with each trip to the grocery store. Switch to either 1% or fatfree (skim) milk—the calories in the fat in 2% and whole milk really do add up. And try to eat more breads, pasta, and crackers made with whole grains. I doubt that there are many people who haven’t been personally affected by Type 2 diabetes one way or another. I’ve had family members die

of complications of this disease, and have others who are now dealing with pre-diabetes. This is a disease which affects us all, because if we don’t work to get the diabetes epidemic under control, our health care system will greatly suffer the consequences. Let’s all try to turn over a new leaf this month and do what we can to eat more healthy and to move more. And if you don’t know what your fasting blood sugar number is, by all means, find out now. If it’s higher than it should be, the sooner you take measures to get it under control, the better! Browse the NDEP website ( HYPERLINK "http://www.ndep.nih.gov" www.ndep.nih.gov) for helpful and up-to-date diabetes information. Sue Basta is a member of the Adams-Brown Diabetes Education Coalition. She is also the Project Director of the Adams-Brown Creating Healthy Communities Program (ABCHCP), which is funded by the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and administered by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, Creating Healthy Communities Program. This article was supported by Grant Number 2B01DP009042-10 from CDC. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC. The ABCHCP is locally administered by HEALTH-UC and the University of Cincinnati AHEC Program. HEALTHUC’s office is located at 114 E. State St., Georgetown, OH.

The Run To End All Runs 5k, a new event for The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Southwest Ohio, will take place on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Niederman Family Farm from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This cross country trail consisting of grass and gravel through wooded scenery is a one-of-a-kind race. Enjoy the picturesque views of this quiet family farm while running or walking on a cool fall morning. Afterward, enjoy the fun fall festivities that the Niederman Family Farm has to offer including hay rides, a bounce house, farm tours, a corn maze, and more. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 male and females and the top male and female in age categories 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 6069, 70 & over. All children will receive a medal. The registration for adults is $30 and includes a T-shirt, admission to Niederman Family Farm, and post-race nutrition and refreshments if registered by October 26, 2011. Registration for adults is $35

after October 26, 2011 and on race day (Shirt cannot be guaranteed). The $15 registration fee for children 12 and under includes admission and a participation medal. $10 for spectators. For more information on The Run to End All Runs 5k or to register visit http://online.ccfa.org/SWO5kr un or contact Rachel at 513772-3550 or rmiller@ccfa.org. About Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn's disease may attack anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery. These illnesses can cause severe complications, including colon cancer in patients with long-term disease. Some 1.4 million American

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UC Clermont Respiratory Care Students Win Ohio Challenge in Columbus BATAVIA, OH (October 31, 2011) - UC Clermont College Respiratory Care students are victorious again. The team that won the regional challenge bowl for respiratory care earlier this year has now won the Ohio challenge. They competed at the Annual Meeting for the Ohio Society for Respiratory Care in Columbus. They competed with teams from colleges within the state of Ohio. Their final round was against Kettering College from Dayton. The team consisted of Justin Meyer, Stephanie Brewer, Caleb Arnold and Mike Jaeger. Their advisor is Michael Mullarkey. Respiratory care is the evaluation, treatment, and care of patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of a physician, respiratory therapists assume primary

responsibility for all therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures. Respiratory therapists also provide complex therapy requiring considerable independent judgment, such as caring for patients on life support in intensive-care units of hospitals. Respiratory care is an excellent, constantly growing and changing field. The American Association for Respiratory Care predicts the need for respiratory therapists will increase 18 to 26 percent through 2014. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that respiratory care is one of the fastest growing careers in the health care field. Regional growth has been projected to be even more rapid. For more information about the program contact Michael Mullarkey, Academic Coordinator at 732-5298.

Diabetes Health Fair “Happy Health Holidays” sponsored by Brown County General Hospital Brown County General Hospital will be hosting a Diabetes Health Fair November 11. It will run from 7:30am until 10:30am in the hallway of Brown County General Hospital. BCGH would like to recognize National Diabetes Month by sponsoring a Diabetes Health Fair. The event will offer fasting blood glucose testing. As a reminder, do not eat after midnight to get most accurate reading. The Diabetes health fair is a great opportunity to meet with the Health Care Professionals and receive valuable information

along with educational materials. Healthy snacks and door prize opportunities will also be available. There will be two chances to win a guided grocery store tour with a Registered Dietitian and $50 worth of groceries. Store tours have been arranged at Goesslin’s Market. Brown County General Hospital is committed to improving the health of our community. Please join us for this exciting event! Contact Kim Brown, RN, at (937) 515-4098 for more information.

The Southwest Chapter of Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation to hold a new 5k Run/Walk at Niederman Family Farm in West Chester

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adults and children suffer from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18. Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35. CCFA Southwest Ohio serves an estimated 58,000 Southwest Ohio patients who have these inflammatory bowel diseases. About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, and more than 80 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of

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Drug & alcohol awareness at Mt. Orab Middle School John Burton, an agent from the Ohio Investigative Unit spoke to 5th and 6th graders at Mt. Orab Middle School on Friday, October 28th. He spoke to the students about drug and alcohol awareness. This was the finale for the 2011 Student Council Red Ribbon campaign.

Philanthropy (charitywatch.org). For more information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org.

9th Annual Reverse Raffle The 9th Annual Reverse Raffle, presented by the Brown County Chamber of Commerce and Grant Association, will be held Saturday, November 5th, 2011. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. The Raffle is being held at St. George’s Catholic Church, 501 E. State Street, Georgetown, Ohio. Tickets are $30.00 a piece. First place will win $1,000, second place, $500.00 and third place will win $250.00. For more information, and to pay by visa/mastercard, call 937-378-4784.

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Mt. Orab Middle School participates in Red Ribbon Week 6th grade Mt. Orab Middle School Boys participating in Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon week is sponsored by our Student Council. Students participate in a spirit week and receive a treat each day promoting the message to say no to drugs. This year's theme was Being Drug Free Rocks. The boys pictured are Sean Lapp, Jacob Haggerty, Lane Sexton, and Brandon Hammersley. They are dressed in their favorite sports team's shirt as part of spirit week.

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a member of that team.” Jay Castle Employed as a manager at Applegate Properties, LLC in Aberdeen, Jay Castle is a bachelor and currently assists in the care of his semi-disabled mother. “I recently completed an Associates in Business at the University of Cincinnati,” Castle explained. “my degree is for the paralegal profession. I graduated Cum Laude which I feel will be beneficial to this district in regard to future legal costs. “ am a proud product of this school district which I seek to represent.” Castle previously served 19 years on the Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington Board of Education and during that time frame said tests scores improved, three modern school buildings were built and the board stayed within budget. “We have definite financial problems on the horizon,” Castle added, “mainly due to a bad economy that is impacting student enrollment at many area school districts. I have previous experience on school budgetary issues, the board needs to select future budget cuts that least nega-

surprised by the amount of negativity that I have heard from the public regarding our school system.” Castle said the district needs to get back to basics by focusing firmly on the students, while avoiding distracting side issues that impede the learning process. “A board member should serve as a liaison between the public and the school administration,” he said. “the taxpayers of our district expect their school board to be “hands-on” and require accountability for educational progress and or consequences for the lack thereof. Finally, we need to be more respectful to the citizens of the district, listening and acting upon their concerns. The board and administration must always equally support the residents of Ripley and Union Township, Higginsport and Lewis Township and Aberdeen and Huntington Township in their efforts to work together as one to support our students.” Ben Davis Ben Davis and wife Melissa moved into Aberdeen about four and a half years ago. “My wife loved this school district,” Davis said, “especially the teachers. She has nothing but the highest praise for the district and this is where she wanted to stay, so we bought a house in Aberdeen. I think this school district has some challenges, and I think some things need changed. I believe that when someone is voted on to the school board, they become representatives for the district. They should be on the board, not only for their own kids, but all kids in the district. They are there to fight hard for what’s best for these students futures.” Davis said he can see that some important changes have already been made and he feels now, that the district may be on the right track, even with a lot of challenges still ahead. “We’re going to have a hard road ahead of us,” he said. “We need to work together as a group to be able to survive. I feel like I’m thick-headed enough and I have a great deal of experience management, which I have been in most of my life. I’ve dealt with a lot of people and organizations through the years, and I’ve always tried to be active in whatever I do. And I can tell you, I have a passion for my kids education.” Davis added that he learned important lessons from his parents. “My dad had a Navy career and he taught me to always do my best at everything and take pride in what I do,” Davis said, “My mother was an elementary school teacher and

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local board of education can do to improve our schools.” Scott said he would ask questions and gather information and do everything he possibly could to help make decisions that would provide students the best education they can receive from RULH School District. “I believe in giving back,” Scott said, “With that being said, I intend to donate back to the district, all money paid to me for my services as a board member for the first year of my term. I will request that this money be set aside for field educational trips for our students. “As far as making any changes in the system, I will try to make the best decisions that will bring about positive changes to our school district. I firmly believe we have a great staff on board. Our custodians, teachers, secretaries, cafeteria staff, aides and administrators are all working as a team for a common goal and that is, to give our students the best education we

can provide...the education they deserve. My goal is to be

taught me to love to learn and love to read, and how important the two are.” Davis is the president of the athletic boosters, a member of the Semper Fidelis Society and a strong supporter of the ROTC. He is a member of the Title I Committee and stays actively involved. “I am more than willing to put my money and my energy where my mouth is,” he said. “I strongly support applying for as many grants for our school district as we possibly can. “Our enrollment is down this year by 88 students. That’s really bad for the district. As enrollment drops, so does funding.” Davis said he believes a board member needs to be thick skinned and be able to listen and lead. “I would like to see more partnerships with colleges and universities like Wright State,” Davis said. “Our graduating students need to be prepared to enter the workforce, as well as college. “A good board member needs to know when to listen, know when to talk, and sometimes, know when to shut-up. I believe more focus should be spent on math and reading skills from kindergarten through graduation. But above all else always have the best interest of our children at heart.” Shauna Short Having worked in the schools with students during ‘Right to Read’ week for over five years, Shauna Short has been consistently involved in the RULH Elementary School. “I volunteer at the school every chance I get,” Short said. “I truly believe that parent involvement is the key to a successful school.” Short has had many different working positions during her career at DP&L and now Duke Energy, including working with contracts, accounting, supervising, budgeting and scheduling. She is also involved with PeeWee sports and softball and anywhere else in the system that she is needed. “I know our schools are struggling with money issues right now,” Short said. “and we all want a school district that we can be proud of. One where our kids want to attend. That is of the highest importance to me. I believe I would make a good board member for RULH because I have spent a lot of time with our students and I feel I know what they need. I’ve watched as parents get involved with their kids and it makes a big difference in how they succeed in school.” Short said she would encourage applying for more and more grants for the school district that could be used for more computers and other technology for the students. “I have been out there trying to raise money, asking for donations,” she added, “and I know how tough it is, so we need as many grants as we can qualify for.” Short said as a board member she would be someone any parent can come in and talk to. She would look into all their concerns as important. “I think all board members should be someone parents feel comfortable talking to, she said. “Someone who doesn’t just shrug them off or not return their phone calls.” Short said she it against SB5/Issue 2 which will be on the November 8 ballot. “I believe all board mem-

bers need to work as a team,” she added. “That attribute is very important. They should all be team driven, supporting each other and respectful to each other.” When asked about the necessity of making more cuts to the schools budget, Short said, “The board has already made so many cuts, I hope it doesn’t come to that, we’ve got to think of these kids getting a good education first.” Short said the board must find a way to keep students from leaving the school district of it could be disastrous for the schools. “We’ve lost 88 students this year alone,” she said. “Some had to move away to find jobs, others chose to go to other schools because of the programs they offer. I recently found out there are only eight band members. That’s a real shame. We need to get some of these Fine Arts programs back in our schools. Our kids are missing out on a lot of opportunities.” Bryan Todd Music “I am a firm believer in education,” Todd Music said. “It is an opportunity for every child and every child should be represented and not be pushed by the wayside. I have always wanted to be part of the educational system, I feel called to do so and still serve the community. I’ve met a lot of educated people in my lifetime that aren’t very bright, and I’ve met a lot of bright people who are not very well educated. I have my Bachelor’s in communication and my Masters in Education. I’ve been in the education profession for 15 years.” Music said although he feels grant money for the schools is important, they do have a downside. “Grant money is temporary,” Music said. “we get it and depend on it, get new programs set up with it then it goes away. Then the schools are left with the responsibility of keeping these programs going. Education is very trendy.” He added that now that the district is looking for a new superintendent, he said the board should look for someone who is not retired or is ready to retire. “We need a superintendent who will be in this for the long haul,” Music said, “somebody with a vision who is willing to become part of this community and locate here and invest in the community.” Music said he feels that a good board member would be someone who desires to put the students needs first. “My vision for education is one that needs to mirror a vision for the community,” he explained. “We witness every day, the gradual decline of the school that matches that of the economy. “The decline that our country is facing, we are facing in our schools. We are losing students because people can’t afford to live here. They have to go where the jobs are. But as board members, we can not disregard anyone.” Music said as a board member he believes it is his responsibility to gather all facts, know the issues, know what he is voting on and understand the ramifications of his decisions. “We don’t always have access to all the information on an issue,” he said. “It’s our job to figure out ways to get answers.”

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 in the state of Ohio and we want to advance peoples livelihood by giving the the training they need to compete in todays job market”, Hall said. “We will work with local employers to find out what their needs are and what we can do to help fill them.” Hall said he expects the Mt. Orab campus to be the largest facility in the SSCC system within four to five years. “We are going to design that building with expansion in mind”, Hall said. “There is no doubt in my

mind that you’ll see that campus continue to grow.” Regarding the Fincastle site, Boys said in the media release “We have had discussions with government officials about potential uses of the building and site. Furthermore, the South Campus houses the Appalachian Gateway Center and we’d like to seek partnerships in order to keep traditional arts and culture a significant piece of that location. There is the potential to keep Southern State’s art classes on that site. Arts are a crucial part of the college experience and we’re very committed to that.”

Financing the project was also addressed in the media release. “Jim Buck, SSCC Vice President of Business and Finance, explained that the financing plan for the campus expansions does not rely on a tuition increase, rather on the projected increase in enrollment once the campuses are open. Construction costs at Mt. Orab are estimated at approximately $7 million, with the Seaman project coming in at around $4 million. Buck said that those costs will be financed through the sale of bonds and a major capital campaign.”

The media release concluded with Boys paying tribute to the late Ben Houser. “Finally, I would like to acknowledge the influence of the late Ben Houser in arriving at this decision,” said Dr. Boys. “Mr. Houser, who served on the SSCC Board at the time of his passing, was extremely excited about a possible campus relocation to Mt. Orab and equally passionate about his desire to see a campus in Adams County. I’m not sure we would be here without his early involvement.”

Joe Sprague Born in Cincinnati along with five siblings, Joe Sprague grew up hanging around and later working in his father’s tool and die shop. “On my 18th birthday, I joined the US Army where I was trained as a Military Policeman,” Sprague said. “On my 21st birthday, I was sworn in as a deputy sheriff where I served for 14 years. “I came to Aberdeen over 17 years ago and served as Chief of Police for 7 and a half years.” Sprague said that in 2003 he was appointed as an investigator for Brown County Prosecutor Tom Grennan. Ten months later he accepted a position as Police Lieutenant for the State of Ohio at the Ohio Veterans Home. “I have four children, two

step children and seven grandchildren,” he said. “I hold state certifications as a peace officer (30 + years), I have been a real estate agent for 27 years, a certified pesticide applicator for two years and recently obtained certification as a firefighter. “I am proud to serve with Aberdeen Huntington Township fire Department. “I have spent my entire adult life in public service. The past 15 years in supervision. I believe this experience will be an asset to the Village of Aberdeen Council.” Sprague explained that he has worked on many budgets and is familiar with the process as well as accountability. He has served on many committees and says he realizes the importance of working with others in order to achieve positive results. “I hope to utilize my knowledge and experience on council for the benefit of our community,” Sprague added. “I believe that council should conduct themselves as professionals and abide by the rules of good conduct during meetings as well as when dealing with the public they serve.

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Merchant’s Bank, Shaw Farms, Mary and Gary Barber, Sonia Ramey, David Ramey, Chuck & Joyce Ramey, Lykin’s Oil, National Bank and Trust, Attinger Trucking, Jean Grau, and NCB Bank. Cheyenne would also like to give a special thanks to Dawn and Fred Julian Thank you all for your continued support!!!

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Dari Ward, candidate for Aberdeen Village Council is shown with her daughter Marlee.

“As a village councilman, I will not serve anyone’s personal agenda. Only those which will best serve our community as a whole. “I am well versed in Roberts Rules of Order, The Ohio Revised Code and

Local Drug Brown County Cheer 2011 Take Back Christmas Brown County residents Registration for the program only who wish to register for shall be available Monday, the Christmas Cheer program Tuesday, Thursday, and Day is a for the year 2011 must bring Friday between the hours of proof of address and an ID to 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Success Helping Hands located at 668 Come early to register and The Drug Take Back Day held October 29th successfully helped get expired and unused prescription drugs disposed properly. One hundred twenty one (121) pounds of drugs were collected compared to forty four pounds when the same event was held in May. Drug Take Back Days are an important part of Brown County’s effort to curb prescription drug abuse and to enhance public safety. The Brown County Opiate Task Force would like to thank Kroger and Pamida for permitting the collection at their stores. Several local organizations helped make the event successful including Talbert House dba Brown County Recovery Services, the Brown County Sheriff Department, Brown County Prosecutors Office, and the Brown County ADAMHS Board.

The Union Township Trustees have for sale a Western Snow Plow, seven foot and six inches wide. Also with the plow will be lights, brackets, wiring harness and control box. The minimum acceptable bid is $1000.00. Mail the bid to Union Township, P. O. Box 29, Ripley, Ohio 45167. Bids will be opened in the regular meeting on November 10, 2011 at 7:30 pm at the Union Township Public Library. To view the plow, call Richard Haitz at 937-392-4584.

Cheyenne Ramey, of the Fayetteville FFA Chapter, would like to thank the following people and businesses for their support during the 2011 Brown County Fair:

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Administrative Code. The Village of Aberdeen is at a crossroad. If it is to improve, we need serious and dedicated elected officials to work together for the common good. I am eager to get started!”

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Under contract with the Village of Mt. Orab Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be provided to the residents of Pike Township, Brown County. When the village’s Emergency Medical Services are utilized by a Pike Township resident, the resident’s insurance company will be billed. For balances not covered by insurance, the Pike Township resident will be billed for the remaining balance; however, the resident will not be obligated to pay the unpaid balance. Any questions regarding this matter, may be directed to a Pike Township trustee or the fiscal officer. Submitted by Jenny Lind Conrad, Fiscal Officer 937-444-7418

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ing that (the antlers) were disposed.” She continued “WLO Wright did not demonstrate good behavior by being careless with property...Further, he violated the Wildlife Officer’s Code of Conduct by not following procedures.” Wright’s case is still pending in federal court.

He has also been indicted based on accusations that Wright knowingly sold and provided an Ohio resident hunting license to Eric Vaughn, a South Carolina resident, in 2006. According to the indictment, Wright falsely entered an Ohio address for Vaughn so he could obtain a resident license.

The indictment charges that Vaughn killed three whitetailed deer using the illegal license and then took them back to South Carolina. The interstate transportation of the deer to South Carolina and the antlers to Michigan are the basis of the federal charges.

Ripley to replace meters The Village of Ripley will begin replacing electric meters during the week of November 7, 2011. Customers may experience brief power interruptions.

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Coshocton ends Eastern’s undefeated season in district final By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press JACKSON-- Once you reach a certain level in tournament play you start to play teams that are, simply, good. So if you don’t play to the high level you’re capable of, it can quickly turn into a long afternoon. Unfortunately for the Eastern boys soccer team, that is exactly what happened last Saturday afternoon in the Southeast District Final at Jackson High School. The Warriors didn’t play as well as they would have liked to, but their opponent -- the Coshocton Redskins -- played a nearly flawlessly executed game en route to a 5-0 win that ended the Warriors season and handed them their first loss in the process. “We didn’t play our best,” Eastern coach Dylan Fain said afterwards. “They’re a good team. I went and scouted them (and) I didn’t think they were as good as they were today when I watched them. I feel like I was a little bit unprepared for what was coming at us. They were a lot faster than I had seen them play at.” From the beginning the Redskins speed was apparent. Especially so with the game being played on turf. Despite their speed, the Warriors were trading attacks with the Redskins for much of the first 10 minutes of the game. They got a couple of looks at the goal but the Warriors were never able to put a good shot on the goal.

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The Eastern boys soccer team finished their season as Southeast District runners-up after their loss to Coshocton last Saturday afternoon at Jackson High School. The Warriors finished their season 13-1-1.

While the Warriors were struggling to get opportunities at the net, the Redskins had no such problem. Using their aforementioned speed to get behind the Warriors defense, the Redskins forwards got good looks and put pressure on Eastern keeper Nathan Scott from the beginning. Coshocton finally got a shot passed Scott with about 29 and a half minutes left in the first half. The Redskins Ian Hartley made a run upfield and, off a nice pass from a teammate, he drilled a shot passed Scott for a 1-0 lead. “It was just the perfect ball played to him,” Fain said of the goal. “There’s ways to break down every defense and they found a way to break down ours quick.” After Scott made a nice diving save, it looked like the Warriors were about to score the equalizing goal. Eastern’s Chase Lawson got the ball, made a move in

the box and found himself with an open shot about 10 yards out. He wound up and drilled a shot that looked destined for the back of the net but Redskins keeper Hayden Cantrell snatched the ball just before it crossed the line. Scott then made another fine save to keep the game at a one goal deficit. Evan Johnson got behind the defense and looked to shoot. As he did Scott ran out and deflected the ball away. “Nathan Scott made some incredible saves back there,” Fain said. “He gave up five but he made some incredible saves.” With about 19 minutes left in the half, Landan Hauke looked primed to get the equalizer for the Warriors. His shot looked to have a chance to go in the top of the goal but Cantrell deflected the ball which then bounced off the crossbar and back to Cantrell. Johnson, just about three

minutes later, got on another run behind the defense and this time he put his shot passed Scott for a 2-0 lead. “Their striker was faster than what I’d seen him play at,” Fain said. “It kind of caught our defense off guard a little bit.” Conner Purdin just missed high on a free kick from about 20 yards out late in the half on the last look the Warriors would get before the break. The Redskins took control of the game quickly early in the second half. Five minutes in, Hartley scored his second goal for a 30 lead. The Redskins would add two more in the next seven minutes to widen their lead to five. “We actually played three different defenses in this game and nothing seemed to work,” Fain said. “I threw the whole book at them and I couldn’t stop them.” He added, “They’re a good team. That’s all there is to it.”

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Eastern’s Chase Lawson makes a run upfield in the second half of the Warriors game against Coshocton last Saturday.

From that point on the Warriors still put the work in to find a way to score but nothing seemed to work. They didn’t get many shots from inside of 15 yards. It seemed like something took the collective air out of the team in the first half. “I don’t know...something happened and we ended up pretty flat,” Fain said. “There were a lot of balls that we normally win that we didn’t even challenge for. I don’t know, (just) one of those days.” Fain said he told the team after the game that when you have a one loss season that last loss tends to hurt. And it did. But despite losing, the Warriors stilled finished the season 13-1-1, were the unde-

feated champions of the Southern Hills League and advanced to the District Finals. In short, it was a heck of a season. “I had a great group of boys over there. They play hard. They play well most of the time,” Fain said. “If we aren’t playing well we still were finding ways to win. At halftime -- being down 2-0 -- I was like we’ve been down 20 before and we found a way to win. Today we just couldn’t find that way.” He continued about the Warriors great season, “You can’t hate a year when you make it that far.” The Warriors will return a talented core for next year led by Lawson, Hauke and Scott CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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For the second consecutive year Georgetown junior runner Nick McAfee has advanced to the State Cross Country Tournament. This year, however, McAfee will not be only local runner who will be participating in the state race this Saturday at National Trail Raceway in Hebron. For the first time the race will take place at the National Trail Raceway after the state race was staged the previous 26 years at Scioto Downs in Columbus. Fellow Georgetown runner Kylie Watson advanced to state after a solid performance last Saturday at the Division III Troy Regional. Despite not putting up their best times at regionals, McAfee and Watson -- a sophomore -- have a good chance to perform well at the

Creature Feature Thoughts about Zanesville and keeping wild animals I understand that tranquilizing 56 or so big cats, bears and other exotic animals released on Oct. 18 from a suicidal man’s farm in Zaneville, Ohio, wasn’t an option. This is possibly the most heartbreaking and tragic stories I have heard ever. It makes me incredibly angry also. Certainly not at the officers forced to shoot and kill these beautiful rare creatures. I am most angry at a system and society that would allow this kind of collection. These animals should be living the lives they evolved to live, in the wild. I am not crazy about zoos, but intellectually understand their motives. However, most general citizens have no business thinking they are capable of providing any kind of life for a wild animal. Six animals survived. Three spotted cats resembling small leopards, two Celebes macaques and a young brown bear are being cared for by the Columbus Zoo and the Wilds, a private non-profit conservation center in Ohio. Gov. John Kasich responded to the incident by issuing an executive order on Friday, calling on local humane societies and health agencies to aggressively enforce Ohio’s existing welfare laws in place since the 1950s. However, Ohio’s laws governing exotic animals are considered by critics to be some of the weakest in the country. Right now, a permit is not required to possess a nondomestic animal in Ohio, though one is required to import a non-domestic animal across state lines. Kasich, under heavy criticism for failing to address issues pertaining to housing exotic animals sooner, formed a task force to craft a new legal framework designed to further regulate the ownership of wild animals in Ohio. A report is being fast-tracked, due Nov. 30, with the goal of getting legislation in front of the General Assembly. Jack Advent, executive director of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, wants veterinarians to have a seat at the table. Historically, clamping down on exotic animal ownership has been a losing battle in the Statehouse. “We have sought to have Ohio regulations in place, and over the years we have failed to gain any traction,” Advent said. “There are people who simply don’t want it. It’s a difficult issue. One challenge is where to draw the line. What is a wild and dangerous exotic species that should be regulated or prohibited? The exotic animal release and killings made national news and incited outrage from conservationists and animal activists. Many expressed understanding for the position of sheriff’s deputies but indignation concerning lax laws that allowed a private citizen to keep so many endangered, exotic animals. Others were not so sympathetic to the plight of authorities: “Police too often respond to one complaint with a hail of bullets ... Even when it comes to exotics, the reality is that this kind of slaughter is unnecessary ? a little patience and the occasional tranquilizer gun can usually get animals back together,” wrote Glenn Hurowitz, senior fellow for the Center of International Policy in a column for The Huffington Post . Dr. Gwen Myers, one of the four veterinarians from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, was on hand the night Terry Thompson, 62, freed lions,

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tigers, leopards, bears and other animals caged on his property right before committing suicide. What resulted is what some characterized as a “big game hunt,” with the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Department using assault rifles to kill 49 exotic animals. Shooting the animals was necessary to protect the public and officers at the scene, countered Myers in an interview with the VIN News Service. “Anesthesia is not as simple as putting a dart in the animal, and it goes to sleep right away like you see in the movies,” Myers explained. “There isn’t a safe drug out there that will take an animal down immediately. You want to hit a muscle mass; you can’t just fire randomly. We don’t have any information on body weight, health status or behavior. We don’t know if they’re aggressive, even though you have to assume there’s a large bit of aggression.” According to a local news report , another veterinarian got close enough to a tiger to shoot a tranquilizer into its neck. The animal ran straight toward her. Sheriff’s deputies and veterinarians initially did not know how many animals were let loose, Myers added. It later was revealed that 17 lions and 18 tigers were roaming free. “The logistics are difficult enough to anesthetize two animals,” Myers said. “Here, in a controlled facility at the zoo, it’s difficult to anesthetize two simultaneously. There are some huge challenges. Consider the hilly wooded landscape, several buildings in shambles, rundown barns, approximately 100 or maybe more junked vehicles, farm equipment and about 60 or 70 head of horses running around. It was pitch black and raining. Deputies were finding animals by car headlights; it’s a slippery, muddy landscape. Terrifying must describe what those deputies were experienc-

ing.” Had there been an opportunity to tranquilize the animals, the veterinarians were ready. It takes 10 to 15 minutes after a tranquilizer is given for an animal to be safe enough to handle, Myers said. “Think how far an animal can travel in eight minutes,” Myers added. “By the time we found the animal, the drug could have worn off. Or I could have killed the animal with the dose of tranquilizers.” Another hurdle to keeping the animals alive: Thompson had damaged several pens, making it impossible to contain them. Authorities are unclear why Thompson chose to release the animals before shooting himself. Myers was familiar with Thompson’s animal compound before it made national headlines. In June 2008, she assisted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in a raid of Thompson’s farm; the veterinarian’s presence was required in case animals were turned loose on the property. Myers said she believes the animals suffered long before they were released, pursued and killed, due to inadequate housing conditions on the farm. “With all this sorrow and devastation, part of me is angry that these animals lived in those conditions and died,” she said. “I do like that there is momentum for us to make some changes (legislatively), but I hope it translates into changes nationwide. It should be a wake-up call for all states to consider what they potentially have in their back yard.” Some good thing comes from this story; the possibility that it will be a spark that ignites dramatic reform in our laws and society, and we may just improve the way we treat and value All Creatures. Let’s start in Ohio, and ban private ownership of animals that only deserve to be in the wild. (Some of the information and quotes from an article were provided by Phyllis DeGioia, Editor, Veterinary Partner, VIN News Service) Dr. Dan Meakin is the owner of All Creatures Animal Hospital, 1894 Ohio Pike in Amelia. Call (513) 797-PETS.

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state race. “He didn’t have his best performance and wasn’t feeling real well,” Georgetown cross country coach Chad Sexton said of McAfee. “I look for him to perform better at state.” He continued about Watson, “I don’t think she has ran her best time yet. If she pops a race she is capable of, she’ll place top 50. Placing top 50 is pretty respectable.” McAfee and Watson led the way for each of their respective Georgetown teams that competed at the Troy Regional. The Georgetown boys team finished a solid eighth of the 16 teams in the regional. Mariemont won the boys race. Several members of the team performed well at the regional. McAfee finished in 12th place as he ran the race in 16:56. After a very strong season that saw him win the previous nine races before regionals, Sexton expects a strong performance at state despite the race being moved to a new location. “The atmosphere will be the same,” Sexton said. “He has a year under his belt. The goal is top 10. He has a good shot at that.” Teammates Kyle Damen (40th place), Antonio Hill (53rd) and Jordan Kattine (74th) all contributed to the solid G-Men effort. “Antonio Hill ran really well at the regional. His 17:53 time was his best time of the year,” Sexton said. “Jordan Kattine and Kyle Dame performed pretty well like they have the rest of the year. Jordan, only a freshman, has done pretty well this year.” Though they finished in 13th place out of the 16 teams in the regional, just getting to the regional was an achievement for the Lady G-Men cross country team. Before this season the Lady G-Men had struggled to put together enough runners to compete as a team. So getting to the regional was quite the accomplishment. And the Lady G-Men performed well despite their placing. Watson led the way as she ran the race in a time of 20:08 -- which was good for 13th place. Teammates Karley Miller (65th), Becca Moe (93rd) and Megan Williams (111th) all ran very well in a very tough regional. “All but one girl ran their personal best,” Sexton said. “Performance wise, they ran the best race of the season.” The Fayetteville girls also competed at the Division III Troy Regional. The Lady Rockets finished in 16th place. Courtney Johnson led the way for the Lady Rockets as she ran the race in 24:10. She finished in 112th place. Teammates Megan Eyre (114th), Amanda O’Donnell (116th) and Makayla Rosselot (119th) finished right behind her. Meanwhile, at the Division

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Georgetown cross country runner Kylie Watson (shown here at the SBC Championship on Oct. 15) advanced to the State Cross Country Tournament that will take place this Saturday at National Trail Raceway in Hebron.

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Georgetown’s Nick McAfee (shown here at the SBC Championship on Oct. 15) advanced to his second consecutive State Cross Country Tournament appearance with a solid performance at the Troy Regional last Saturday.

III Pickerington Regional last Saturday, the Eastern boys team was in action. The Warriors performed well considering the muddy conditions but finished in 15th place. Against strong competition, the Warriors ran times near what they did when they finished third at the Southeast Regional on October 19. “They ran close to what they had at district,” Eastern cross country coach Tom Glasscock said. He added, “I was surprised how well they ran in those conditions. They hadn’t ran in those type of conditions before.” Layne Pickerell led the way for the Warriors as he finished

in 41st with a time of 18:48. Teammate Josh Boudreau finished in 76th place for the Warriors in a time of 19:43. Two years ago when the Warriors made it to the regional as a team, Boudreau -- then a freshman -- ran a about a minute higher than his time this year. “Josh Boudreau ran a really good race,” Glasscock said. Connor Patrick, Alex Brewer and Matthew Leach were rounded out the group as they finished 106th, 107th and 109th respectively. “It’s just one of those things to see where you stack up,” Glasscock said. “Now they know what they have to do.”

Coshocton ends Eastern’s undefeated season in district final CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 but will lose a talented group of seniors. Gone will be leading scorer Jordan Payne, do everything midfielder Purdin, leading defenders Brandon Belcher and Brandon Barber as well as super substitute Ethan Mullins. Ryan Frye and Curtis Holton will also graduate this year. “It’s going to be hard to replace them. Well I don’t know if we’re going to replace them. It’s going to be hard to fill spots,” Fain said. “I think we’ll be competitive next year. I’ve got a solid group of kids. I’ve still got a lot of talent.”

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By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press WILLIAMSBURG-- For the Western Brown football team, the 2011 football season will be one filled with what-ifs. What if they score early the second half against Franklin when they were knocking on the door to make it a three point game? What if they score on their first two long drives against New Richmond instead of turning the ball over? What if they get that big stop against Amelia? The Broncos added to that list in their 13-9 season ending loss to Williamsburg last Friday night. While they otherwise shut down the Wildcat offense, the Broncos allowed Williamsburg to complete two of their four passes on the night and, unfortunately, both proved costly as each went for touchdowns in game where scores were hard to come by. Much like their previous three losses to Franklin, New Richmond and Amelia, the Broncos simply committed too many mistakes to overcome. “Offensively (we had) too many turnovers,” Western Brown coach Evan Dreyer said. “Defensively too many big plays. That’s what killed us all year long. Especially on offense.” While each team had a some early successes on each of their first drives, both defenses came up with big plays to quickly end the drive. The defenses were aided by the Wildcats home field. With the field littered with standing water before the game started, it quickly turned into a giant mud pit as the players started to run on it. With the Wildcats a power running team, the field conditions didn’t change their plan much. However, the Broncos defense was able to keep the Wildcats running tandem of Joey Clowerey and Jacob Edmisten pretty much in check. “We didn’t want Clo werey to get out in the open,” Dreyer said. “He definitely didn’t. He had a couple -- three or four -12 yard runs but nothing really, really big.” Meanwhile, the mud kept the

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Western Brown linebacker Spencer Howard (13) gets ready to tackle Williamsburg running back Joey Clowerey last Friday night. A Broncos teammate looks to help.

Broncos offense sputtering. They were forced to punt after their first drive stalled when two of quarterback Nick Woodyard’s running plays lost eight yards. On their second possession -after the Broncos defense forced a three and out punt -- the Broncos made their first mistake. After picking up 21 yards on the drives first three plays, Woodyard fumbled on the next play at the Wildcats 47 yard line. “That was the biggest thing. Our O-line and quarterback couldn’t make any steps to even move,” Dreyer said of how the mud effected the offense. “Our O-line is built on movement -we’re not very big -- so that was issue No. 1.” The Wildcats wasted no time taking advantage of the turnover. Clowerey ran three straight times for 10 yards to start the drive but then the Broncos defense stood stout. Bronco defenders Jake Latham and Jake Morrison came up with stops on back-toback plays to put the Wildcats offense in a third and 12 from the Broncos 45 yard line. That was when Broncos defense gave up the first of their two game changing plays. Will iamsburg quarterback Edmisten dropped back to pass for the first time in the game and

found Anthony Clark on a quick pop pass for about ten yards. Clark did the rest as he broke several Bronco tackles on his way for the lone score of the half. “We missed a few tackles but that ball shouldn’t have ever been caught,” Dreyer said. The Broncos looked to be answering the Wildcats score with one of their own on the next drive. They drove down the field running the ball with Nick and Gunner Woodyard and Jake Lawson -- before Lawson was hurt and left the game during the drive. A 29 yard pass hookup between Nick Woodyard and receiver Jarred Haggerty got the Broncos into Wildcat territory. After a Nick Woodyard 10 yard run set the Broncos up with a first and goal at the 10 yard line, they went backwards. He was sacked for an 11 yard loss before a block in the back penalty negated a touchdown pass to Haggerty. By the time all was said and done, the Broncos had turned the ball over on downs when they couldn’t convert a fourth and goal from the Wildcats 32 yard line. But on the opening possession of the second half the Broncos were able to finally punch the ball into the endzone. Nick and Gunner Woodyard were the catalysts on the drive.

They methodically moved down the field on the ground -with the help of a 23 yard pass to Devyn Wood -- and found themselves with another first and goal. Just as it seemed things were starting to look up, Nick Woodyard got injured on a second and goal play from the two yard line. He hurt his shoulder as he dove for the endzone and left for one play. Wood came in to replace him at quarterback and quickly got a Williamsburg pass interference on his first pass to set the Broncos up with a first and goal from the three yard line. Gunner Woodyard pounded it in from there for the score to tie the game at 7. He ran 10 times for 42 yards and the score. “I think Gunner Woodyard played his best game so far running the football,” Dreyer said. “He got downhill in a hurry and did some great things.” It continued to be a 7-7 game as both defenses forced punt after punt in the muddy conditions. Finally, at the start of the final quarter, the Broncos defense made another big play. Linebacker Spencer Howard -- who had a really nice night -drilled Edmisten to force a fumble. Jordan Haggerty recovered the ball for the Broncos at the Wildcats 7 yard line. The Broncos offense, with Wood still at quarterback and Nick Woodyard at receiver, stalled despite the good field position. Justin Berkley was summoned to try a 27 yard field to take the lead. Berkley’s kick had plenty of distance and height but it was pushed right and was no good. Yet again, however, the Bronco defense came up with another turnover on the next Wildcat drive. This time Broncos corner Justin Longbottom intercepted a pass from Clowerey -- who threw the ball on a halfback pass. Wood was intercepted on the next play as he was scrambling and tried throw back across his body. While he didn’t play bad, Wood struggled some because he simply hadn’t gotten many opportunities to play the posi-

tion. “In high school football it’s hard to get all your No. 2 guys reps,” Dreyer said. Once again the Wildcats took advantage of the turnover. Facing a fourth and 5 from the Broncos 17 after a good return on the interception, Edmisten found Young again on the same play for the deciding score. With starting safety Brady Brooks hurt, the freshman and sophomores forced into action struggled on the two big pass plays. “They made some mistakes,” Dreyer said. “We’ll learn from them. That was the key thing. Our youth and inexperience definitely showed in those two pass plays.” Des pite the injury, Nick Woodyard went back into the game at quarterback on the next drive down 13-7. He quickly moved the ball down the field thanks to his legs. But the injury became quite apparent when he was intercepted inside the Wildcats 10 yard line. “He tried to fight through it but his shoulder definitely wasn’t strong enough to make a five yard pass,” Dreyer said. Kevin McCoy got the Broncos their final two points when he tackled Edmisten out of the endzone for a safety after

a bad snap drove the ball into the endzone. Wood threw his second interception on the following possession to end the game. “Frustrating to say the least,” Dreyer said of the game. “(The) seniors worked their tail off. For the coaching staff and the seniors, we wanted to take it one step further from the year before.” The B roncos finished with their second consecutive 6-4 season and will say goodbye to a big and talented group of seniors. They will lose 19 players to graduation. In addition to players like Nick Woodyard, Howard, Jordan Haggerty, McCoy, and Latham, the Broncos will see Zaine Clark, Mike Lindsey, Sean Massey, Collin Bellini, Andrew Elliot, Peyton Bailey, Josh Morrison, Rich Burton, Brian Traylor, Coty Weiss, Daniel Lewis, Cody Wedmore, Andrew White and Zach Wilson leave. “They put the time and commitment in that nobody else did,” Dreyer said of his seniors. “They’re the ones that wanted to do things and go to places other teams in our league don’t do. They have definitely improved our program where our kids kind of looked up to them and saw the commitment and time it takes to win.”

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Western Brown’s Justin Longbottom intercepts a pass during the Broncos game with Williamsburg last Friday night.

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Fayetteville ends season on down note with loss to Gamble Montessori CINCINNATI-- For as well as the Fayetteville football team had been playing the previous couple of weeks, they found their game against Gamble Montessori last Saturday night to be a much more difficult proposition than expected. Riding a two game winning streak, the Rockets came into the game against the Gators playing good football and looked to finish their second varsity season on a high note. It was not to be, however, as the Rockets continually hurt themselves with turnovers, penalties and missed assignments as the Gators ended Fayetteville’s season with a 190 loss at Western Hills High School. “We didn’t play up to where we’ve been playing,” Fayetteville coach Harley McCullough said. “That’s the first game we’ve been shut out...It definitely wasn’t the same intensity we’ve been playing with. They didn’t run anything we didn’t practice.” Neither team got much going at the start. The Rockets offense started the game with two straight three and outs while the Rockets defense came up with some big plays to get the Gators offense off the field. On the Gators first possession, Rocket defensive back Andrew Dowers broke up a pass on fourth down to force a turnover on downs. The next Gator possession ended with another pass breakup. This time it was Jarrod Lindsey with the nice defensive play. After the Rockets second straight three and out, punter Dave Watts backed the Gators up to their own one yard line. Despite the awful field position, the Gators went to work. Two runs by Gamble quarterback Michael Franklin and two runs by tailback Javontae Lipscomb moved the Gators to their own 32 yard line. Franklin then, on the next

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Fayetteville running back Luke Allen looks to make a play in the open field against Gamble last Saturday night.

play, dropped back to pass. He rolled back and to the right to set up the screen pass. With Rocket defenders nearing, Franklin found Isaac Phillips near the sideline. Phillips took off up the sideline and 68 yards -- and several missed tackles -- later he was in the endzone for the first points of the game. “They ran that one screen pass and we had guys out there,” McCullough said. “That was just missed tackles. If you looked, we had two shots to shove him out of bounds.” The next Fayetteville possession got off to a good start. Three straight four yard runs by tailback Luke Allen netted the Rockets a first down and looked to have gotten the offense on track. That drive, however, was quickly thwarted when quarterback Tanner Williams was tackled on three straight plays for losses. But the Rockets got another chance before halftime when Rocket linebacker Dave Kranz tackled Gamble running back Chevez Floyd for a loss on a fourth down play. Despite the momentum

shifting play, the Rockets offense sputtered and was forced to punt. The low line drive punt hit a Gamble player as he raced back to block. Fayetteville’s Cody Shaw alertly saw that and pounced on the ball which gave the Rockets great field position at the Gamble 26 yard line. On the next play, however, the Rockets fumbled the ball and it was recovered by the Gators. It was a mistake that helped the Gators take a 7-0 lead into the halftime break. “We can’t shoot ourselves in the foot,” McCullough said. “Pretty much...we beat ourselves.” Just like the previous two games, it looked like the Rockets team that emerged from the locker room was going to be one that was going to quickly take control. On the Gators first possession the Rockets defense quickly forced a three and out thanks to big plays by Trevor Koch (a pass breakup) and Shaw (a QB pressure). But disaster struck when the Rockets offense took the field. On the first play of the drive

Williams took off on a run. He was quickly taken down for a loss but while the other players got up from the pile Williams was still down. Williams had reinjured his ankle. He was helped off the field and did not return. Backup Scott Mullis played the rest of the game at quarterback. Though Williams was hurt, Allen continued to run hard for the Rockets. He bust the next three plays for 20 yards to put the Rockets at the 50 yard line. Allen finished the night with 88 yards rushing. “I thought Luke came to play football,” McCullough said. “He ran hard.” Once again, though, the Rockets mistakes caught up with them. On the next play Kranz, the Rockets fullback, took the handoff and fumbled. Gamble recovered at the 50 yard line. Once again the Rockets defense started a drive tough. Jacob Laney and Koch made back to back tackles for loss to set up the Gators with a long third down. Franklin then took over. He completed two straight passes for the Gators to get the first down -- the second being a 12 yard pass for a first down on fourth and 9. Then two plays later he helped put the Gators up 13-0. Franklin took the shotgun snap and sprinted to the outside. He got the corner and burst down field. Near the Rockets 10 yard line several Fayetteville defenders caught up to him and forced him to fumble. Gators running back Floyd was in the right spot at the right time as the fumble came right to him and he did the rest to get into the endzone for get the score. At the start of the fourth quarter the Gators added their final score of the night on another Franklin to Phillips screen pass touchdown. The next Rockets drive looked to have finally put some points on the board as Allen continued to pound the ball and

find creases. On a first down from the Gamble 22, he burst up the middle then to the outside and sprinted down the sideline for what looked to be a Rockets touchdown. However, it was called back on a hold on Kranz. “The holding call, I thought Dave had him -- just pancaked the kid,” McCullough said. “That was big there (to) take a score off the board.” The drive fizzled from that point and the Gators were able to cruise the rest of the quarter for the victory. “We just didn’t execute and do the things we needed to do. That hurt us some,” McCullough said. “I don’t know. We just didn’t play to the intensity that we needed.” With a majority of the roster returning the Rockets are looking to build off the positives of McCullough’s first season as coach. However, they will have to replace five key senior members of their team.

Gone will be quarterback Williams, tailback/safety Allen, fullback/linebacker Kranz, receiver/corner Lindsey and lineman Joey Burwinkel. Despite the misstep to end the season against the Gators, the Rockets made quite a few strides in their second varsity season. They finished with one more win than the previous season -they finished with a 3-7 record -- but also had chances for wins against Bracken County (KY), Franklin Furnace Green and Gamble. “I’m a little disappointed that we didn’t do better than we did. Overall, in the perspective of a second year program, three wins, three games we were in and we played a couple of good schools pretty tough,” McCullough said. “You could look at that as the whole picture, that we were competitive. We’re not just someone who is going walk out there and you’re going to walk all over now.”

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Trevor Koch (83) and Fayetteville teammate Cody Shaw (30) try to bring down Gamble Montessori’s Chevez Floyd.

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Pot Pie Supper sponsored by the Russellville United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 5 at 5 p.m. Dinner includes chicken pot pie or ham, salad bar, choice of vegetable, homemade pie or cake and iced tea or coffee. Meal-$9 for single dinner and $4 children under 8 yrs. old. Hamersville Middle School to Perform “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m.. All seats for all ages will be $5.

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Canned Food Drive will take place at the Mt. Orab Kroger between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 5. This event is sponsored by the Sardinia Bible Baptist Church teen department called ‘Teens-N-Touch.” For more information call Pastor Kevin Mitchell at (937) 317-2963. Fairview Church Bazaar will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 5. The church is located on Rt. 68 half-way between Mt. Orab and Georgetown. The event will include quilts, woven rugs, baby quilts, hangers, flower arrangements, baked good and lots more. Lunch includes bean soup, chili, vegetable soup, sandwiches and drinks.

9th Annual Reverse Raffle, sponsored by Brown County Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, November 5 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the St. George Catholic Church in Georgetown. Tickets cost $30 and may be purchased from the chamber. To reserve, call 937-378-4784. First prize is $1000, second prize $500 and third prize $250. Project Linus Blanket Making Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 5 at the Sardinia Church of Christ, 7130 Bachman Drive. So grab your crochet hooks, knitting needles, scissors, sewing machines and whatever else you need and join us. 6th Annual Craft Show, will be held at the Rambler Center in Russellville on Saturday, November 5. This event is sponsored by the Weavers and Knitters that meet in the building. For more information call (937) 377-4300. 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.

Turkeyfest at St. Angela Merici Parish is set for Saturday, November 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Daly Hall, St. Patrick Chapel in Fayetteville, (US 50 and Stone Alley). Dinners are only $7 adults and $5 children.

Diabetic Support Group will meet on Monday, November 7, 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.

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Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, November 7, at the Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.

Revival at God’s Holiness Mission, at 27 Maple Street in Mowrystown. Ministering in word, Jeff May. This event will be held Thursday, November 3 through Sunday, November 6. Thursday through Saturday services begin at 7 p.m. On Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.. Call Pastor Kevin Bennett at (937) 588-2806 for more information.

TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 7, at Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 N. Second St. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

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TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 7, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 4440404.

Election Luncheon in Decatur will be held at the Decatur Community Center in the Charles Moore Auditorium on Tuesday, November 8. The menu will include soups, sandwiches, desserts and other refreshments. This event is sponsored by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee. For more information contact Kay Fry at (937) 373-3703.

Eagle Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 7 in Fincastle. All township residents are encouraged to attend this meeting. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 7, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on SardiniaMowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 4463714. Aberdeen Village Council will meet in regular session on Monday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.

Special Education Program at RULH School will be held on Tuesday, November 8 from 5:50 to 7 p.m. in the Lecture Hall of Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School 1317 S. Second Street in Ripley. (Alternative meeting November 9). An on site review of the special education program will be held to give parents, guardians and other members of the public the opportunity to ask questions regarding special education programs.

Apple Pie Inn, on election day, Tuesday, November 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 110 N. 2nd Street in Ripley. Featuring homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts and drinks. Come join us on election day. Carry-out is available. Election Day Lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8 at the Russellville Church of Christ, S. Columbus Street. Chili, vegetable soup and cream of broccoli soup, sandwiches and homemade desserts will be available for only $6. There will also be a bake sale. For more information contact Debbie parker at (937) 377-2193. Jackson Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, in Ashridge. This meeting is open to the public. Election Day Chili Dinner sponsored by the Bible Chapel U.C.C. in Hamersville will be held on Tuesday, November 8 beginning at 11 a.m. running until 7 p.m. Menu items include chili, pimento cheese or peanut butter sandwiches, dessert, drinks and coffee. Bible Chapel is located at 119 North Avenue in Hamersville. Everyone is invited to bring your family and friends. Alcoholics Anonymous in Sardinia meets from 11 a.m. until noon each Tuesday morning at the Sardinia Town Hall. Please enter the back door. For more information cal (937) 444-3877. Washington Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse. The public is invited to attend.

COURT NEWS Property Sales Rockaway Ohio Farms LLC to JED Farms LLC , 71.95 acres in Byrd Twp., 18 acres and 103.57 acres in Jefferson Twp., Joyce E. and Parker Eric Linville to Federal National Mortgage Association, .20 acres in Russellville, Jefferson Twp., filed 10/27/2011, $462,500 Eddie R. Holbrook to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, 17.79 acres in Clark Twp., filed 10/21/11, $70,000 Russell and Edna Pride, trustees to Danny L. and Linda C. Pride, 54.53 acres and 41.88 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 10/24/2011 Mt. Nebo Methodist Church to Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church an Ohio Corporation, .50 acres in Clark Twp., filed 10/25/11 Duncan A. and Vance Cher Frieszell to John D. Dyer, 4.30 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 10/24/11, $18,000 Faron and Nancy Thompson to John and Norma Johnson, 1 acre of land in Eagle Twp., filed 10/26/11, $12,500 John and Sandra Lee Graus to James S. and Nicole L. Hamilton, Lot 300 and Lot 301 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 10/21/2011, $99,000 Freeman and Shirley Crowder to Robert A. and Judy R. Miller, Lot 2391, Lot 2390 and Lot 2392 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 10/21/2011, $154,000 Steven L. and Paula S. Rankin to Michael Ray and Pamela Pride, 5.65 acres and 5.10 acres of land in Franklin Twp., filed 10/21/2011, $52,000 Ronald W. and Lois J. Banfield to Ronald W. Banfield, .99 acres of land in Green Twp., filed 10/26/2011 Helen L. Underwood to Mark and Frank Schwarber, .82 acres of land in Mt. Orab, filed 10/26/2011 Audrey D. and Andrew I. Keaton to Michael Miller, .19 acres of land in Mt. Orab, filed 10/21/2011, $1,000 Allison Haag to Theo Allen Jones, .52 acres of land in Huntington Twp., filed 10/24/2011, $60,000 Gary Wayne Smith to Michael T. and Ho Looney and Estrella B. Looney, 62.31 acre s of land in Huntington Twp., filed 10/24/11, $123,500 O’Dell Smith etal to Gary Dean and Donna Sue Smith, 97.88 acres of land in Huntington Twp., filed 10/25/2011 Freda and O’Dell Smith to Dale Allen and Brenda Smith, 87.32 acres of land in Huntington Twp., filed 10/25/2011 Christopher Caudill to Christopher H. Caudill, .08 acres, .26 acres and a snippet of land (no value), filed 10/21/2011 Jenny L. Applegate to Judy O. Senters, .23 acres, Lot 35 in Ruggles Sub., Aberdeen, Huntington Twp., filed 10/24/2011, $31,000 Vernon D. and Julia Bowman to The Lively Lady Campground, Inc., .13 acres and 4.65 acres in Aberdeen, filed 10/25/2011, $165,000 Charles W. Elrod to Eddie D. and Nancy Sellers, Part Lot 25, Lot 26 and Lot 27 in Aberdeen, Huntington Twp., filed 10/24/2011, $115,025 James T. and Margaret A. Blake to Barthel Construction LLC, Lot 1139 and Lot 1140 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 10/26/2011 Adam Keith Bond and 21st Mortgage to Adam K Bond and Michelle J. Bowman, .58 acres of land, part of Lot 1 in Wooded Run Sub., Lewis Twp., filed 10/24/2011 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Kathleen I. Atkins, 3.24 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 10/24/2011, $45,000 Richard and Lieta Scharber to Charles and Melba Green, Lot 7R in Utopia Campground Sub., Lewis Twp., filed 10/25/2011, $6,000 Flora Prather to William and Eunice Adae, 33.31 acres and 1 acre of land in Lewis Twp., filed 10/25/2011 Motto Family Investment and Motto Family Investments LLC to Motto Family Investments LLC, 18.44 acres, Lot 12 in Dry Run Sub., Lewis Twp., filed 10/21/2011 Thea S. Christopher to US Bank NA trustee, 1.29, Lot 9 in Lyons Lair Estates, Lewis Twp., filed 10/25/2011 Paul Caldwell to Paul A. Caldwell, Lot 1500 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 10/21/2011 George A. Berger to Matthew C. Mansfield, Lot 212 and Lot 214 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 10/21/2011 Paul, Esther and Hudepohl Motter to Michelle Hudepohl, 1 acre of land, Lot 17 in Perry Twp., filed 10/24/2011 Kim A. and William C. Fannin to Scott Terino, 1.20 acres in Perry Twp., filed 10/26/2011, $20,000 Thomas J. Vogel et al to Teresa L. and Thomas J. Vogel II, 6.83 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 10/27/2011 Lucinda M. and Phillip C. Nause to Household Realty Corporation, Lot 7 in Victoria Estates Sub., Perry Twp., filed 10/25/2011, $3,334 Raymond R. and Marylyn Clark to MARAY LLC, 1.78 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 10/27/2011 US Bank Trustee to MARAY LLC, 68.30 acres, 38.16 acres and 48.05 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 10/27/2011 Charles W. and Priscilla Langford to James F. and Elaine M. Hennessey, 4 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 10/21/11 Brent R. Galinger to Citimortgage, Inc. Lot 13, Lot 14, Lot 15 and Lot 16 in Whole Boyle Park Addition, Fayetteville, Perry Twp., filed 10/21/2011, $80,450 John L. Birchfield, et al to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, 5.01 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 10/21/2011, $83,334 Lloyd H. and Sherree L. Scott to US Bank National Association, 2 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 10/21/2011, $98,776 Gregory T. and Wilma D. Lang to Barry Wallace, Lot 7 in Grant Acres Sub., Pike Twp., filed 10/26/ 2011, $35,000 Frank and Alta Cordle to Alta, Christy and Frank Cordle and Phyllis Robinson, .42 acres in Mt. Orab, Pike Twp., filed 10/24/2011 Motto Family Investments and Motto Family Investments LLC to Motto Family Investments LLC, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6 and Lot 7 in Sunshine Acres Development, Scott Twp., filed 10/21/11 Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc. to Luz M. Santiago, 3.82 acres in

Byrd Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 8 at 7 p.m. in Decatur. The public is invited to attend.

Sterling Twp., filed 10/24/2011, $75,900 Guy E. Lawrence et al to Guy E. and Marilyn J. Lawrence, .69 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 10/21/2011 Maple Grove Development Corporation to Holiday Homes, Inc. 1.81 acres, Lot 17 in New Harmony Salem Estates, Sterling Twp., filed 10/21/2011, $17,500 Linda S. May to Federal National Mortgage Association, 3 acres of land Lot 15 in Miranda Acres Sub., Sterling Twp., filed 10/21/2011, $45,000 Ernestine A. Young to William J. Rapp, Lot 12 in Eastwood Acres Sub KKK, Sterling Twp., filed 10/21/2011, $31,000 Richard Phillips and Suzanne Ward to Richard Phillips, .22 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 10/21/2011 Tonya S. and Jay D. Noble II, Baby Farm $6, 1.44 acres in Fairgrounds Park Addition in Sardinia, filed 10/26/2011, $22,900 Don DeClaire to Daniel DeClaire, Dennis J. DeClaire and Pamela K. McCabe, Lot 45, Lot 46, Lot 47, Lot 48, Lot 49, Lot 50, Lot 51, Lot 52, Lot 63, Lot 64, Lot 65 and Lot 66 in Strathmoor Addition in Sardinia, Washington Twp., Filed 10/25/2011

Marriages Kristin L. Walters, 44, Williamsburg, underwriter to marry Martin Edward Shinkle, 45, Williamsburg, engineer Jennifer C. Daniel, 27, Ripley, stay-at-home mom to marry Daniel J. Hamm, 26, Ripley, Lowes Kendra Jill Brumley, 25, Cincinnati, unemployed to marry Ryan Andrew Lovin, 29, Williamsburg, self employed

Probate Claude Freeman, Williamsburg, case #20111205, DOD 10/25/2011, filed 10/27/2011 Annas Helton, Hamersville, case #20111202, DOD 11/20/2010, filed 10/24/11 Dolly R. Mullins, Williamsburg, case #20111203, DOD 5/5/11, filed 10/24/11 Polly Ray, Ripley, case #20111204, case #20111204, DOD 9/5/2011, filed 10/26/2011

Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Fred Adams, case 20110995, filed 10/24/2011, Action: other civil Capital One Bank USA NA versus Wayne R. Tarvin, case 20110997, filed 10/24/2011, Action: other civil Sharon Faul versus Dan Moore, case 20110998, filed 10/25/2011, Action: other civil stalking Sharon Faul versus Kerri Underwood, case 20100999, filed 10/25/2011, Action: other civil stalking Citimortgage, Incorporated versus Margaret A. Young, case 20111000, filed 10/26/2011, Action: foreclosures FIA Card Service, NA, versus Rachel R. Mays, case 20111002, filed 10/27/2011, Action: other civil Deutsche Bank National Trust versus Robert Kevin Sullivan, case 20111003, filed 10/27/2011 Fifth Third Bank versus James E. Stevens, case 20111005, filed 10/27/2011, Action: foreclosures State of Ohio versus Stevens Insulation Company, LLC, case 20111007, filed 10/28/2011, Action: other civil Lvnv Funding, LLC versus Marcia D. Fields, case 20111008, filed 10/28/2011, Action: other civil Lvnv Funding, LLC versus George Duncan, case 20111009, filed 10/28/2011, Action: other civil Pyod LLC versus Connie S. Pottorf, case 20111010, filed 10/28/2011, Action: other civil Midland Funding LLC versus Ryan K. Louderback, case 20111011, filed 10/28/2011, Action: other civil US Bank National Association versus Douglas P. Haskell, case 20111012, filed 10/28/2011, Action: foreclosures US Bank National Association versus Joshua Barth, case 20111013, filed 10/28/2011, Action: foreclosures JP Morgan Chase Bank NA versus Richard R. Cooper, case 20111014, filed 10/28/2011, Action: foreclosures Vanessa Lewis on behalf of Nic versus William Cole, case 20111016, filed 10/28/2011, Action: stalking order Brown County Treasurer versus Raymond Hayden, case 20111017, filed 10/28/2011, Action: foreclosures DOMESTIC CASES Carol Phillips, Mt. Orab versus Michael Phillips, Cincinnati, filed 10/24/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage Alexis Grant-Cornwell, Aberdeen versus Timothy Cornwell, Batavia, filed 10/24/2011, Action: termination of marriage Scott Rutan, Georgetown versus Nancilyn Rutan, Georgetown, filed 10/27/2011, Action: termination of marriage Ethel Cummins, Aberdeen versus Damon Baker, Aberdeen, filed 10/27/2011, Action: domestic violence Darlene Applegate, Ripley versus Kevin Applegate, Ripley, filed 10/27/2011, Action: domestic violence Patricia Deaton, Sardinia versus Don Deaton, Mt. Orab, filed 10/28/2011, Action: domestic violence

Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, November 8. 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, November 8. This meeting is open to the public. Election Luncheon at the Decatur Community Center, located on St. Rt. 125, on Tuesday, November 8 in the Charles Moore Auditorium. Menu will include soup, sandwiches, desserts and beverages. This event is being sponsored by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee and proceeds will go towards preserving and maintaining the community center. Russellville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8. This meeting is open to the public. Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. at the center on Tuesday, November 8. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details. ABCAP Bingo will be held on Tuesday, November 8, at 406 West Plum Street in Georgetown. $200 monthly door prize, Weekly Hog Wild Jackpots. For more information call (937) 378-6041 ext. 223.

This meeting is open to all residents of Huntington Township. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, at the Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, November 9, 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. Old Fashioned Revival Service, sponsored by the Sardinia Bible Baptist Church nightly from Wednesday, November 9 through Sunday, November 13. Services will be at 7 p.m. nightly Wednesday through Saturday and will conclude on Sunday. For more information call Pastor Kevin Mitchell, (513) 317-2963. Wilson Sroufe VFW 9772 Auxiliary will meet for it’s November meeting on November 9 at 7 p.m. at the Pike Township Community Building. The December meeting will be held on the 14th, followed by a Christmas Pizza party with recognition of previous officers. For more information contact Dorothy Helton at 4834173. Fayetteville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9. The public is invited to attend. TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, at the Riverbend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 3772501.

THURSDAY 11/10 Kickboxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 on November 10, 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. Book Club for Adults will meet at the Fayetteville-Perry Library on Wednesday, November 10 at 2 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. Songwriter Steve Free to Perform at SSCC on Thursday, November 10 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Steve Free of Scioto County will be performing folk music in the Learning Resources Center at Southern State Community College’s south campus in Fincastle. For more information call (800) 628-7722 ext. 3681 or cthatcher@sscc.edu. Union Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10 at the Library. The public is welcome to attend. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 10. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Georgetown Village Council will meet in regular session on Thursday, November 10 at 7:30. This meeting is open to the public.

WEDNESDAY 11/9

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, November 10, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m.. Wednesday, November 9, 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.

Adams/Brown County Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver support group will meet Thursday, November 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590.

Relay for Life Kick-off Committee Meeting and Party will be held on Wednesday, November 9 at 6 p.m. at Greystone Country Homes, model home, 221 Hughes Blvd. in Mt. Orab. Come out and dress up like your favorite super hero for this kick-off. For any questions, contact Abbey Sullivan at 888-2276446 ext. 4203, or abbey.sullivan@cancer.org.

FRIDAY 11/11

Book Club for Adults will meet at the Fayetteville-Perry Library on Wednesday, November 9 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. PERI Chapter 69 to meet for a regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9 at the Ohio Veterans Home, 2003 Veterans Blvd. in Georgetown. The guest speaker will be a representative from Humana. Officers will be elected so it is important that every member attend. For details call (937) 378-3641. Huntington Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9.

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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.

Soup Supper Saturday at the Georgetown American Legion and Auxiliary Unit 180 will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 5 at the Post, 1001 South Main Street. Soup choices will include bean, potato, vegetable and chicken noodle, along with corn bread, slaw, applesauce, desserts, coffee and tea, at a cost of only $6 for adults and $3 for children, all you can eat. The public is invited to attend.

Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, November 11 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. Diabetes Health Fair, sponsored by the Brown County General Hospital is set for Friday, November 11 in the hallway of the hospital between 7:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m. Two chances to win a guided grocery store tour with a registered dietitian and $50 worth groceries at Goesslin’s Market in Georgetown. For more information call Kim Brown at (937) 515-4098. Veterans Day Dinner sponsored by American legion Post 367, 2944 Elk River Road in Ripley. This dinner is open to all Veterans and a guest.

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Third Annual 4K Run/Walk Turkey Day Tune-up will be held on Saturday, November 12, registration begins at 8:30 a.m., race at 9 a.m. at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown. $25, shirts included, sponsored by Sports Medicine/Exercise Science at Southern Hills Career Center. For more information contact Greg Himes at (937) 378-6131, ext. 362.

Brown County Public Library Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Wednesday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the FayettevillePerry Library, 406 N. East Street, Fayetteville, Ohio. Book Club for Adults will meet on Tuesday, November 15 at 3 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Library. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Annual Children Fund Auction will take place on Sunday, November 13, at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 367 in Ripley, 2944 Elk River Road. This auction is open to the public.

Free Community Dinner, sponsored by the Mt. Orab United Methodist Church will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 19 at the church. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Brown County Democratic Club will meet in regular session on Wednesday, November at 7:30 p.m. at the senior center, 505 North Main Street in Georgetown. Everyone is welcome.

Book Club for Adults will meet on Wednesday, November 16 at 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Library. Everyone is invited to attend.

Book Club for Adults will meet at the Mt. Orab Library on Thursday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church welcomes Shiloh Mountain Trio Sunday, November

Free Meal will be offered at the Russellville Church of Christ every last Saturday of each month,

including Saturday, November 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is invited to share this meal. Eastern Local Board meeting “Core Construction” has been scheduled for Monday, November 14 at 9 a.m. Brown County Master Gardeners will present a special series of free workshops in the Learning Resources Center at Southern State Community College’s South Campus in Fincastle. on U.S. Rt. 62 near Sardinia. On Thursday, November 17, “Gardening for All Seasons” will be presented at 6 p.m. For more information call (800) 628-7722, ext. 3681. Book Club for Adults will meet at the Sardinia Library on Wednesday, November 16 at 11 a.m. All meetings are open to the public. The Brown County Chamber of Commerce will meet in regular session on Thursday, November 17, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Country Inn in Mt. Orab. The public is invited to attend. Brown County Singing Convention will meet on Friday, November 18, at the Russellville Church of Christ, 144 S. Columbus Street in Russellville.. Anyone wishing to take part with a special song, poem or any other God given

talent, please plan on attending this event. For more information contact Larry Downing at (937) 4463259. Southern Hills Career Tech Center will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 in the board office at 9193 Hammer Road, Georgetown. SWCD Meeting, the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors will meet on November 16 at 7 a.m. at the SWCD office, 706 S. Main Street in Georgetown. Meetings are open to the public. For more information call (937) 378-4424. Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAPS) will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 21 at the Rambler Center beginning at 7:30 p.m. The center is located at 203 East Main Street in Russellville. Everyone from the community is invited. For details call (937) 3775224. The Brown County Sugar Helpers Group, offering support to diabetic will meet on Monday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Methodist Church. Dream Big Holiday Bazaar to benefit the Midwest Dream Center to be held at the Life Impact Church

on St. Rt. 247, 2.3 miles north of West Union on Saturday, November 19 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Vendor space is available. For more information call (937) 7792414. 2011 Bethel Down Home Christmas will be held on Saturday, December 3. Parade begins at 6 p.m. Santa will be on hand. Deadline for getting listed in the brochure is November 7. For more information call 513-734-4445 or visit www.bethelohevents.com. Georgetown Christmas Parade will take place beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 3. This year’s theme is ‘An Old Fashioned Christmas.’ This event is sponsored by the Georgetown Christmas Association, Inc., For more information call (937) 515-0030 or for vendor or craft information call (937) 213-2135. Genealogy Workshop Series, will be offered free, Tuesday, November 15 and November 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. through a partnership with Southern State Community College’s Learning Resource Center and the Southern Ohio Genealogical Society. This event will take place at central campus in Hillsboro. For more information call 800-628-7722, ext. 2680.

Concealed Carry Classes will be offered by Southern Hills Adult Education Department on Saturday, November 12 from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Road in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-6131, ext. 357. Annual Children’s Fund Auction sponsored by the American Legion Post 367 in Ripley will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 13. This fund helps support the Safety Net Program in four Brown County Schools and other children’s parties which the Post Hosts. The post is located at 2944 Elk River Road in Ripley. Fish Fry, sponsored by the FOE #2293 in Georgetown on Friday, November 18 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the FOE, 600 Mt. Orab Pike. Dinners consist of cod, french fries macaroni and cheese, slaw and drink for only $9. A la carte also available. “Light Up Goshen” Parade will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 19. This event is sponsored by the Goshen Chamber of Commerce. The parade will begin at Marr/Cook Elementary and end at the Kroger Store in Goshen. It will include a visit from Santa and the lighting of the Goshen Community Christmas Tree. To be a part of the parade contact Pam Flem at (513) 260-8494 or email pam_flem@yahoo.com.

We proudly salute America’s veterans and active-duty military for their drive and dedication, contributions and courage. Their commitment to our country and our freedom has protected us for generations, and we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. This Veterans Day, please join us in honoring the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who have fought, sacrificed and served their country with pride. We thank you, veterans and soldiers.

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cerning a good vaccination program for your herd. While you have livestock in the chute, you may also want to take the opportunity to apply wormer. Again, consult with your veterinarian about your options and any dates of concern. In the past there was concern about using some products for controlling parasites after the 1st of November. While you have them in the chute, why not find out if they are bred. An open cow at this point for a spring calving herd is going to cost a lot to retain. Palpation is the common method for checking for pregnancy, but there are other options. I will discuss one of those options later in today’s article. Body Condition Scoring Your Cow Herd I have talked about running cows through the chute for a vaccination program, parasite control and even pregnancy checking, so how about evaluation of the cows body condition. Now is a good time to evaluate and determine if something needs to be changed going into winter. If you have scales set up with that chute, you can weigh the cows and that might help you determine if you need to change, but if you do not have scales Body Condition Scoring (BCS) will give you

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9 = Obese; so fat the udder has limitations; this is rare. This information can be found online or you can stop by the OSU Extension office and pick up a copy. I used information from a factsheet from North Dakota State University for the descriptions above. The fact sheet also contains pictures and a drawing of key locations that cows deposit fat. If you like, I can e-mail this information to you upon request. Simple send me an e-mail requesting this information. My e-mail address is dugan.46@osu. edu. As you can most likely tell from the descriptions above, you want your cows scoring a BCS of 5 or 6. It is much easier to maintain body weight through the winter months than it is to gain. Taking action now may prove beneficial later, which would be about the time that first calf hits the ground. Methods of Preg Checking Cows There are always reasons to have open cows on the farm. As I have discussed over the past month or two, the people who I have talked to, that have had their cows checked for pregnancy, are reporting some scary numbers. Some are indicating a larger than normal percentage in several cases of open cows. With cull cow prices higher than normal this time of year, feed prices

high and hay supplies short, open cows will be anything but profitable. The most common way to check for pregnancy is palpation by your veterinarian, but there are other options if you just want to know bred or open. A veterinarian can give you an estimate on how far the cow is in the gestation period. A blood test can tell you bred or open. One source of information and availability of this type of testing can be found through DHI. I learned about this from COBA Select Sires. The website is www.dhicoop.com or you can call toll free at 800-334-6446. Elite Heifer Sale Results Last Friday, October 28, I attended the Elite Heifer Sale in Paris, Kentucky. They have now had this annual sale 21 times. There were several beef producers from the Ohio side of the river there for this sale. The quality of heifers appeared to be a pretty wide range. Just in case you are looking for a guide in the current market, the average price for the 493 heifers, that are bred to calve in the spring, was $1437. They sold in groups of 2 to 7 in a group. There was no data given about a range, but I did not hear of anything under $1200 or anything over $1700.

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something to go on. Scales or no scales, this is something worth looking at. The importance of scoring your beef cows can serve as an indicator of energy reserves each cow has built up. This may give you an indication of what the nutritional and or management needs might be for each individual cow. For example, cows going into November that will not calve until January should not be thin. Cows that are thin going into November, and due to calve anytime from January to April, should probably see some changes. For those cows due in April, it might be as simple as weaning a calf. When looking at BCS, realize that having cows too thin or too fat are expensive to you as a producer. Fat cows may have trouble calving and eat too much, while thin cows may produce weaker calves at birth, do a poorer job raising a thrifty calf, and have difficulty rebreeding. So if you want to BCS your cows, how does it work? First of all it is based on a scale of 1-9. Scores of 1-3 are thin, and 7-9 are fat. The following is a brief description of each number: 1 = No detectable fat over the back, hips, or ribs; starving and weak; individual ribs are visible, most likely sick. 2 = Similar to BCS 1 but not weak; a little muscle visible over the ribs or back. 3 = Backbone is still very visible, thin, more muscle than BCS 2. 4 = Some muscle in the shoulders and hindquarters, hips and backbone show some cover and are slightly rounded. 5 = Moderate; some fat over the ribs with only the last two visible, tailhead is full, but not rounded. 6 = Good; slight fat in the brisket area, back, shoulders and ribs somewhat rounded. 7 = Fat; cow appears fleshy and has fat in the back, tailhead, brisket and ribs; ribs not visible. 8 = Very fat; might have trouble with moving, appears square.

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It’s hard to believe we are already into November, but we did see a killing frost over this past weekend. It was a little later than normal, but for 2011, it should be a little behind schedule. This year seems to have been the year to be behind schedule on the farm. We saw the majority of the corn and soybeans planted a month or more later than we would have planned, mostly because the April showers took place in May. Tobacco was being set in June and July instead of May and June. There were several tobacco patches that still had tobacco standing well into October, some corn was still green as we began the month of October, so thank goodness for the later frost. Now as we begin the month of November, there are still many acres of soybeans and corn to be harvested. I have talked to the grain farmers in Adams, Brown and Highland Counties that are at all stages of harvest, except done. That is the one stage that I have yet to hear from anyone that raises grain crops. The issue with getting wheat planted is also late. I am sure that some have planted some of their wheat, but most people are behind schedule on that chore, too. As far as tobacco being stripped, I am sure that oppor-

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COLUMBUS, Ohio -November 1, 2011 -- Steve Maurer, the Ohio Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, would like to remind producers that they have until November 21, 2011 to sign-up for the 2012 Noninsured Assistance Program (NAP) crop coverage. This deadline applies to the following crops: Apples, Asparagus, Blueberries, Caneberries, Cherries, Chestnuts, Forage for Hay and Pasture, Grapes, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Strawberries, Honey and Maple Syrup. NAP covers losses caused by damaging weather conditions. Producers receive a payment when the loss is in excess of 50 percent. Losses

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Service Agency. NAP coverage is only available for crops not covered under the Federal Crop Insurance program. Producers are reminded about the need for insurance coverage on crops in order to remain eligible for the agency’s Disaster Assistance Programs such as SURE, LFP, TAP, and ELAP. Producers must purchase at least catastrophic (CAT) level of insurance for all insurable crops and producers must apply for coverage before a disaster strikes. Producers are encouraged to contact their local FSA office to obtain NAP coverage or for additional information on NAP prior to the November 21th deadline.

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Farmers’ Last Chance to Win $2,500 for their Communities ST. LOUIS (November 1, 2011) – During the season of giving, Ohio farmers can get into the holiday spirit by signing up to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations through America’s Farmer’s Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. One farmer in each of Ohio’s 64 participating counties will win. Those farmers can share their holiday cheer with food pantries, fire departments, students at local schools and others by signing up and designating an organization in their community. Food pantries give food to the hungry all year round; though, the need for food can be magnified around the holidays. “The Grow Communities donation was used to purchase food to keep the pantry stocked,” said Tom Holzaepfel, pastor of The Huron Helping Hands Food Pantry, Erie County. “We purchase food from Second Harvest Food Bank, a major supplier of lowpriced food available only to food pantries and soup kitchens. In addition, we need to purchase food from retail

locations to have a true variety of food for those in need. The demand for food from our pantry has continued to rise, and this will assist us in meeting that need.” This year, the program has expanded to include a total of 1,245 counties. The addition of 41 new counties will result in an additional $102,500 in donations. In Ohio, the Monsanto Fund will invest a total of $160,000 toward nonprofit organizations in rural communities. Now through Nov. 30, 2011, farmers can apply online at www.growcommunities.com, or call 1-877-267-3332 to apply by phone. A $1 donation will be made to local United Way chapters for each farmer who signs up, to further enhance the investment in rural communities. Farmers who meet program eligibility requirements may enter regardless of involvement with previous Grow Communities programs. One winner will be selected at random from each of the 1,245 eligible counties, and the Monsanto Fund will announce winning farmers and recipient

nonprofits in January 2012. Eligible counties in Ohio include Adams, Allen, Ashland, Ashtabula, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Columbiana, Coshocton, Crawford, Darke, Defiance, Delaware, Erie, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Highland, Holmes, Huron, Knox, Licking, Logan, Lorain, Lucas, Madison, Mahoring, Marion, Medina, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Morrow, Ottawa, Paulding, Perry, Pickaway, Portage, Preble, Putnam, Richland, Ross, Sandusky, Seneca, Shelby, Stark, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Union, Van Wert, Warren, Wayne, Williams, Wood and Wyandot. Visit www.growcommunities.com to sign up and to learn more about America’s Farmers Grow Communities. This program is part of a broad commitment by Monsanto Fund to invest in farm communities, in order to highlight the important contributions farmers make every day to our society.

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300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED (2) LARGE 2br, 1ba apartments. Completely remodeled and everything is new! Each apartment has full kitchen, laundry hookup and large rooms! Located in Mowrystown with convenient uptown location within walking distance to store, churches and school! $450/mo., $450/dep. No smoking, no pets, available immediately. Call 937-205-5256. 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. 2BR, EQUIPPED kitchen, A/C, 1st floor of 2-family house, yard, walking to school & shopping, $425/mo., $425/dep., references, some pets, W/D hookup, Felicity, Ohio 513-876-3017. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565. APARTMENT FOR rent - Georgetown, 1br, all utilities included, no pets, references required, $450/mo., $450/dep. 937-379-2103. BATAVIA - 2br, 1ba, balcony, $520/mo. plus deposit. 513-561-4014.

FAYETTEVILLE - 2br, equipped kitchen, washer/dryer hookup, no pets allowed, $525/mo. plus water, trash & deposit. 513-875-3308.

Full-time position (40 hours per week) Two (2) years of experience in an administrative assistant role. High school diploma or GED required. Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel. Ability to multi-task and pay strict attention to detail. Ability to be a self-starter, exhibit assertiveness and maintain a positive attitude. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Please submit a resume and complete an application at:

Adams County Manor is looking to hire a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) ASAP. This position will consist of weekday and weekend hours. Applicants must have a valid Ohio PTA license. Nursing Home and Long Term Care experience is preferred, but not required. We have top of the line pay and competitive benefits.

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Please submit resumes and applications in person at Adams County Manor and ask for Jan Campbell, Rehabilitation Services Director. You can contact Jan at 937-544-2205. You may also send resumes to Brendan.houser@hg-nh.com, Human Resource Director.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed

513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750

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. GEORGETOWN, 1BR, LIVING, kitchen, bathroom, $400/mo., all heat & utilities included for $100, no pets. Call 937-483-4102 leave message. 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

EFFICIENCY APARTMENT, 2 rooms & bath. 513-724-2050.

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MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $575/mo., $575/dep. 513-504-8152.

Sports Reporter wanted for weekly suburban newspaper. Job duties include game and feature stories, photography and page layout. Ideal candidate will have a degree in journalism or related field, writing experience and the ability to produce quality stories under deadline pressure. Working knowledge of Quark and layout experience a plus. An excellent position for recent college graduates or seasoned reporters looking for a new beat.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED RIPLEY - Small 2br, 1ba, $375/mo., some utilities included; 2br, 2ba trailer in Georgetown, $425/mo. Call 937-444-5223 or 937-515-9758. 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 2BR BRICK in Fayetteville, full basement, $700 plus utilities. References required. Electric Heat, C/A. 513-265-3728. 3BR HOUSE in Higginsport, $550/mo. plus deposit. 1-800-347-6657 between 10am-6pm or 937-375-3801 evenings. 3BR, HOUSE ON Lake Lorelei, $750/mo. plus deposit Fall Move-In Special. Serious inquiries only. Call 513-875-3459. 4BR HOUSE for rent or land contract in Mt. Orab. No pets! Please call RE/MAX at 937-213-1548. NEW RICHMOND area, 3br home, $650/mo. plus utilities & deposit. Call 800-347-6657 10am-6pm or 937-375-3801 evenings. RIPLEY - 2-3 bedrooms, $450/mo., $450/dep. 937-392-4757. C/A, carpet, newly remodeled, W/D, stove, refrigerator included, carport.

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307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 1BR, EQUIPPED kitchen, porch, yard & storage building, some pets, walking to school & shopping, $365/mo. plus $365/dep. & references, Felicity, Ohio. 513-876-3017. 3BR, 1-ACRE lot, storage shed, newly remodeled, no pets, good credit, $500/mo plus deposit. 937-444-3701. MT. ORAB - 2br, total electric, appliances included, quiet country location, close to 32, $490/rent, NO PETS, 937-444-9057.

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 $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres)

402 - APT.HOUSES FOR SALE SARDINIA - 3-family $98K, rents $1350/mo., 2-family, $120K, rents $1300/mo. on acre in town, single families $55K, $68K, $73K. Land contract considered. E-mail deafoldman@hotmail.com

or call 513-309-4319 for details.

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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.

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.

410 - LEASE/OPTION TO BUY 3BR, 2BA homes available starting at $650 Mt. Orab area, 1-6 acres. 937-403-6946 or 800-382-4853.

501 - CHILD CARE CHILD CARE in my Mt. Orab home, WBSD, Monday-Friday, first shift, call 513-225-3982.

504 - BUSINESS SERVICES JUNK HAULING & Removal, clean up barns, buildings, garages, etc. Free estimates. Call 937-515-6468.

The Clermont Sun 465 East Main Street Batavia, Ohio 45103 Attn: Editor Fax: (513) 732-6344 or E-mail:

clermontsun@fuse.net ROOMY 3BR, 2ba ranch w/2-car attached garage, one acre, Mt. Orab/Bethel, partially wooded lot, built on slab, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, Western Brown School District, much more.

Price Reduced To! $106,900 513-724-2050

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.

606 - FARM MERCHANDISE 550 GALLON water tank, used once, $250 FIRM! 937-442-3407. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR EARLY DEADLINE WITH THANKSGIVING BEING AROUND THE CORNER.

606 - FARM MERCHANDISE 6600 JOHN Deere combine hydrostat transmission diesel rotary screen; 216 Grain Head w/electric header control; 4-row cornhead; John Deere bushel grain cart, good shape. 937-379-1009. Call after 5pm.

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.

611 - WANTED TO BUY CASH PAID TODAY! Buying furniture, antiques gold, silver, DVD’s, records, games, CD’s, tools, fishing. “All Most Anything!” 937-378-1819 or 937-378-2850

612 - SPORTING GOODS

8’ BRUNSWICK wooden pool table w/ping pong table top & accessories for both, $600. 937-444-4620.

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901 - SALES AUCTIONS EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 6:00PM - 1200 St. Rt. 125, Amelia Flea Market Building, Warren Hagge Auctioneer, Licensed State of Ohio, H&H Auction. For Consignments 513-382-8958.

FREE PUPPIES - Shitsu mix, all males, 12/weeks old. Ready for a good home. Sardinia area. Call 937-515-8760 after 5pm. MALE PUP, all white w/brown circle over right eye & brown circle on left side, very friendly, good w/kids of all ages, good w/other dogs, cats, listens. If interested call 513-720-8972, FREE to good loving home.

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 BIG BEN coveralls XXL, new sweatshirts & jackets, many work & dress pants 40-46W-30”, girl’s clothing 10-12. 937-446-2834. FOR SALE - Good used furnaces, natural gas, propane gas & fuel oil available. Call for details, $200/ea. Call 937-378-6827. FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts. 937-289-1040.

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1280451- Mt. Orab- Must See! 3BD, 2BA. Possible Owner Financing! 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. $74,500

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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

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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

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

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

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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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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

1281262- 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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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

1290259- Mt. Orab - Excellent Investment Property! 4 bay and 4 vacuum cleaner carwash located in the heart of Mt. Orab, Brown Counties fastest growing area. One no touch bay and 3 self service all w/ heated concrete flrs. Contact Mgr. will consider staying. $300,000

PRIC 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

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1267673 - Mt. Orab - Brand New Fall Landscaping! Great curb appeal. 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. $69,900

POST OFFICE & 2BR APARTMENT 1253803 Higginsport2BR 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

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. $219,900

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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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1273562- Eastern Schools - Stop Looking! You can own your own slice of heaven! Very unique 2BR 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. $199,900

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

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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

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TRUST AUCTION Sat. Nov. 19th 10:00 AM 7089 Mason Rd., Ripley, Ohio 45167---- (5miles north of Ripley, 5 miles south of Russellville on US 62 to Gooselick Rd.) 120 Ac. FARM 7089 Mason Rd., Ripley, Ohio-120 acres- Modern 2 story, 2 bath home with basement, lots of barns and buildings. Located in south central Brown Co. this farm is a good mixture of grin, cattle, and wooded property, well drained , and fenced. Private “end off road” location with considerable frontage on paved township road.

67 Ac. FARM

CALL 513-304-2280 BIG JIM’S

“JUNK” CAR REMOVAL $$$$$$$$$$ PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR “JUNK” CARS TRUCKS & VANS

HOUSES FOR SALE For Sale Sardinia Owner Financing 3br, 2ba manufactured home with large 25 x 42 garage with electric and heat convenient to 32 on town lot, immediate occupancy 107 Thompson St. $69,900 or will rent for $625 per month - deposit and references required.

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808 - AUTOS FOR SALE

For Sale 7079 Yockey Rd Arnheim area 3br, 2ba ranch on 5 acres, 2 are heavily wooded, completelly redone move in condition, immdiate occupancy. $85,000 may consider owner financing with substantial down payment.

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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

For sale Mt. Orab large 4br, 2ba home in heart of town zoned business, could easily be converted to two family or great for a business/residence with high exposure on route 68 (118 S.High St.) Full front porch with two entrances, large kitchen, detached garage. $79,000 owner financing available.

JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

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1286278- Mt. Orab - Wonderful 36+ acre farm. 4BD, 1BA. 3 sided Brick Home w/large rooms & full w/o basement. Brand new carpet.Ready for your growing family. Land gently rolls & has plenty of road frontage w/some woods. Just outside of town. $175,000

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Remodeled Farm House on 6.3 Acres- Nice home with, central A/C, 2 story, vinyl siding, new metal roof, sun room, 2 level porch. Also includes most of the antique furnishings and like new mower, tools, and much more. Seller says it has to go! Very Affordable! Visit our website for details! Terms: Auctioneers Note: All sizes or measurement are approx. Terms on Real Estate: 10% down on day of Auction, balance on delivery of deed, with-in 30 days. Real Estate sells as is. Real Estate sells subject to conformation by Seller on day of Auction. Any inspections that the buyer requires shall be conducted prior to auction date at the buyer’s expense. Information presented here is derived from sources deemed reliable but not warranted by the seller or their representatives. All announcements made day of auction take precedence over previous verbal or printed material. Campbell’s Frontier Realty will be acting as agent for the seller. INSPECTION by appointment. REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 12:00 Noon.

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481 Cabin Creek Road- Manchester, Ohio 451449 Miles North of Maysville-

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.

MOVING SALE in Beacon Hill Subdivision. 107 Woodland Crossing.Furniture, refrigerator, tools, Longaberger baskets & many misc. Nov. 11th & 12th, 8-4pm.

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1289196- Lake Waynoka- Simply Magnificent! 3BD, 2BA. This is a custom built Schlabach home. Open floor plan with soaring ceilings. Hardwood entry and kitchen flring. Beautiful kitchen cabinets w/crown molding. Kit. island. MBR suite w/stand up shower. Spacious laundry rm. $129,900

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.

2009 QUAD 4spd., less than 10/miles on it, 200cc, “No Name Brand”, extra parts, have title & all paper work, $550. 937-442-3407.

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West Henry Rd. Ripley, Ohio------2 barns, fenced for cattle Terms: Auctioneers Note: All sizes or measurement are approx. Terms on Real Estate: 10% down on day of Auction, balance on delivery of deed, with-in 30 days. Real Estate sells as is. Real Estate sells subject to conformation by Trustees on day of Auction. Any inspections that the buyer requires shall be conducted prior to auction date at the buyer’s expense. Information presented here is derived from sources deemed reliable but not warranted by the seller or their representatives. All announcements made day of auction take precedence over previous verbal or printed material. Campbell’s Frontier Realty will be acting as agent for the seller. INSPECTION by appointment. REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 12:00 Noon. TRACTORS • HOUSEHOLD • TRUCK • VAN Ford 4630; Ford 4610 1775 hrs.; John Deere 2940; John Deere 2040 w/ loader; Ford 800 tractor; JD 336 sq. baler; JD 435 baler w/ net wrap; JD 820 Mo-Co haybine; JD rake; ArtsWay grinder/mixer; IH grinder/mixer; (2) JD metal flat bed wagons; JD 953 gear w/ wooden flat; JD grain drill; JD grader blade; Ford 101 3x14 plow; Ford 101 4x14 plow; Shaver post driver; J&M gravity bed w/ gear; Powder River portable squeeze chute; 16’ bumper pull stock trailer; bale rings; wheel disk; stiff shank cultivators; running gear; harrigator; square bale feed racks; cut-off saw; seeder; boom pole; (2) 6”x12” grain augers; milk cans; milk cooler; double 4 herringbone milk set-up; elec. SHOP-meat saw; Lincoln welder; air compressor; log chains; hand tools; vise; Mac tool boxes; hyd. Jack; JD 212 riding mower; Craftsman riding mower; overhead fuel tank; more. 1990 Chev. Conversion van; 1993 Chev. PU truck HOUSEHOLD- chairs; Duncan Fife table and drum stand; filing cabinet; couch and chair; dresser; bedroom suite; Whirlpool washer and dryer (1 yr old); dropleaf table; toys; dishes; pots and pans; chest type freezer, fireplace mantle; kitchen cabinet; lots of misc! AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This is a good Old Fashion farm Auction with all the equipment and tools that Mr. Fussnecker used to run his farming operation. The Earl Fussnecker Trust Terms- Payment in full on day of Auction. Cash, Check w/ ID, Visa, MasterCard with 3% handling fee.

CAMPBELL AUCTIONEERS CAMPBELL’S FRONTIER REALTY David Campbell- Broker- 937-392-4308 VIEW THESE AND MANY OF OUR OTHER AUCTIONS AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS AT:

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For Sale Mt. Orab 4br, 1ba home on nice wooded lot in town large out building $45,000

PUBLIC AUCTION

Call Dennis Wright 937-213-2060

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2011, BEGINNING AT 9:30PM Bob Lester

Martine Wirthlin

Huff Realty The Lester / Wirthlin Team Selling South West Ohio Residential and Commercial SALES AND AUCTIONS If you’re preparing to sell your house, start by doing a few simple things that will make your house seem more appealing and increase its value to prospective buyers.

We can also find a renter for your property

Call Bob Lester 513-509-3803 Or Martine Wirthlin 513-602-4274

Check off the items on this handy checklist to help you evaluate your home and decide what will need work. Remember when you are ready, our experienced sales specialists can help you locate prime prospects and get the price you’re looking for. • Fix and paint fences, house trim, and railings. • Mow the lawn, sweep the walk, and eliminate clutter. • Polish front-door brass, and make sure the bell and porch lights are working • A new door mat and flowering plants make a good first impression. • Bathrooms and kitchens should be in good working order, and be neat and clean. • All mechanical and electrical devices should function properly. Excellent Condition

Fences ................... House Trim ............ Railings.................. Front-Door Brass ... Porch Lights .......... Floors .................... Landscaping .......... Lawn ...................... Sidewalk................ Bathrooms ............. Kitchen.................. Walls......................

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Wiring ........................ Garage ....................... Basement................... Boiler ......................... Gutters ...................... Windows .................... Staircases .................. Roof........................... Driveway .................... Attic........................... Insulation................... Chimney/Fireplaces....

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LOCATION: 180 Flaugher Hill Rd., Aberdeen, OH 45101 behind the Town & Country Bowling Lanes on U.S. 52 East of Wm. Harsha Bridge. Signs posted. FURNITURE, GLASSWARE & COLLECTIBLES Furniture, various antiques, 3 old clocks, Lucky Joe bank, dishes, bronze book ends, baking dishes, carpet 15ftx8ft, Sharp ExceedA40S cash register like new, No Bull light up Winston sign, store canisters, #2 Hillsboro bell, picture of William Harsha bridge opening 2000 Maysville, Ky, Budweiser neon sign, cast iron Holstein cow, tools, old silver coins, old toys, crocks. TERMS: Cash day of sale or good check with proper ID. 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.

SALE CONDUCTED BY Wm. J. Holton 513-218-4100 Jesse McKinzie 513-218-2541 Associate of Gustin Realty Kelly Newberry, Apprentice Auctioneer www.auctionzip.com #8276

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