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Hospital partners with Christ, changes name The Brown County General Hospital is changing its name and joining forces with one of the biggest names in Cincinnati Healthcare. During a public event on Dec. 7, Southwest Healthcare Executive Chairman Paul Tuft revealed that the new name to be Southwest Regional Medical Center...and that the new SWRMC is now an affiliate of The Christ Hospital. “This is a new day for us and for health care in Brown County”, Tuft told the approximately 100 people in attendance at the event. “We are very excited about working with The Christ Hospital to bring our patients the same quality healthcare available in Cincinnati without them having to leave home,” he added. SWRMC CEO Joan Phillips said the positive
changes brought about by the affiliation will be immediate. She said as part of this affiliation, cardiologists with the Ohio Heart and Vascular Center, The Christ Hospital’s cardiology practice, are scheduled to begin treating patients in Georgetown on Jan. 18, 2012. Orthopedic and cancer services are planned for the future. Tuft said he expected that new jobs would follow behind the affiliation. “We believe that we’ll see a lot more people staying home with us for their health care rather than driving into Cincinnati to go to the doctor”, Tuft said. “More patients will mean more jobs. Now if they want to go to Christ for healthcare, they can come here first and not have to drive an hour to downtown Cincinnati.” Susan Croushore, CEO of The Christ Hospital, acknowledged the packed dining room
at the hospital and remarked that the energy and commitment she saw there was very heartening. “We are very honored to be standing alongside our colleagues from Southwest Regional to share this very positive and progressive news for the community”, said Croushore. “Through our collaboration and dedication to our respective missions of caring, The Christ Hospital, which includes an integrated network of physicians and services, and Southwest Regional Medical Center, will now be working together to improve the health of people in and around Brown County.” She added “We will also work together on operational improvements and leverage those improvements to bring a higher level of care with increased access to this region, including access to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Paul tuft, executive chairman of southwest healthcare, exchanges a handshake with susan croushore, ceo of the christ hospital. southwest attorney ed Green is at center.
Another 911 employee resignation March primary BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Another employee of the 911 Communications Center has resigned, citing negative affects on family time, among other concerns. Supervisor Nowana Bingaman submitted her resignation letter to the Board of Commissioners on Dec. 5, with her last day set to be Dec. 12. Bingaman went on to cite other reasons for her resignation in her letter, primarily her displeasure with being put “in the middle” of unnamed and unspecified conflicts. Part of the resignation letter states “I can no longer work there without compromising my integrity and my respect, both self and outside the
agency, I know what was said, I know how I’ve been put in the middle of and targeted for something that is not my concern because of who I am friends with inside and outside the department should have no bearing on what is right, for it to be allowed to happen first by myself and by the Administration of this county for it to be excused and overlooked is an outrage.” Bingaman does not clarify what the “it” is that she is referring to in the letter, and she had no further comment when contacted by telephone. 911 Communications Director Rob Wilson said in a written statement to the Brown County Press, “I was presented Ms. Bingaman’s letter of resignation by the board Monday
morning. While I fully agree that she was an asset to the department and will be missed, I disagree with several of her other assertions. I believe that if she felt she was placed in the middle of any situation, it was others who placed her there. I along with the rest of the staff wish her the best.” At the Monday session of the Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Rick Eagan moved to relieve Wilson from his post, effective immediately. His motion died without a second. Wilson has already submitted a letter of resignation himself, to take effect on Dec. 16. Eagan entered a statement into the record following the failed motion. It sets forth the reasons for
his motion, including “on Nov. 21...a public records request was given to you by Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger in order to clear up some issues between his office and local police agencies.” Three phone conversations on Nov. 19 were referenced. Two were between Bingaman and Lt. John Fetters and Chief Deputy John Schadle of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office. A third conversation between Bingaman and Wilson was also listed. Those conversations are the basis of the disagreement over a brief policy change within the 911 communications center regarding the mutual aid policy between the sheriff’s office and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
matches nearly set BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The list of potential candidates for the March 6 primary election is out. The deadline for candidates to return petitions was Dec. 7. The petitions still must be certified to contain enough valid signatures of registered voters within the candidates political party. The Brown County Board of Elections is scheduled to hole a certification meeting on December 15. As things stand now, there will be only three contested races within the Democrat and
Republican parties for Brown County offices. Five Republicans are competing to face lone Democrat Dale Anderson for the Clerk of Courts office in November. The candidates are Alesha Crawford, Jeff Frye, Clark Gray, Marilyn Cluxton and Sandy McKinney. Current Clerk of Courts Tina Meranda has announced her intention to retire on Dec. 16. The Brown County Republican Party has scheduled a meeting on Dec. 12 to name her successor. Incumbent Brown County Commissioner Bill Geschwind CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
Aberdeen Council takes action to organize future meetings and closely follow ‘Code of Ordinance’ By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press The Aberdeen Village Council updated its rules of procedure during village council meetings at the December 5 meeting. When Councilman Jay Castle was asked if he had anything to say at the meeting, he began by telling council and citizens in attendance of the meeting that he had been working hard the past few weeks to provide a revised ordinance that would amend the ‘Code of Ordinances of the Village of Aberdeen.’ The Code of Ordinances clearly describes the rules of council, council members and the mayor. According to Castle the most recent code of ordinances was adopted in February, 1974.
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“I was reading the code a few weeks ago,” Castle began, “I contacted two villages north of here, the Village of Montal, Ohio and Shawnee Hills, Ohio, because they are chartered villages like we are. “What that means is, when you are a chartered village you can bypass some Ohio Revised Code laws if you adhere to the statutes of the village. “I took all the information for these other two village code of ordinances and revised them
into a 15-page ordinance for Aberdeen.” Castle passed out copies of the ordinance to all of council to review. He also went over some of the key sections which would directly effect how Aberdeen Village Council meetings operate. After pointing out sections on meetings, bids, contracts and purchasing, Castle pulled all attention to a section which stated...the Mayor is the President of the Legislative
Milacron LLC, a leading global supplier of plastics-processing technologies and one of Greater Cincinnati’s largest manufacturers, was recently awarded an employee tax incentive from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority to support the company’s creation of jobs in Brown County. The incentive is based on Milacron’s recent $1.5 million capital investment for equipment to expand capabilities at its Mt. Orab facility. The expansion is expected to add at least 35 new jobs to the plant’s existing 199-person workforce, and the incentive is based on the company’s ability to meet
this goal over the next three years. Currently, Brown County has an unemployment rate of 10.2%, one of the highest in the State of Ohio. By providing incentives for manufacturing corporations like Milacron, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority is helping stimulate immediate job creation in the region, as well as giving corporations tools for expanding their infrastructure to create sustainable long-term job growth into the future. “Given the high unemployment rate in this region, tax incentives are increasingly important in helping companies like Milacron support our growth initiatives,” said John Francy, Milacron LLC’s Chief Financial Officer. “We want to recognize the contribution of the Brown County Department of Development in helping us secure this incentive.” Milacron continues to
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Authority of the village of Aberdeen and presides at all regular and special meetings of council, however, has no vote except in the case of a tie. Then he read the duties of council which stated...the President Pro-Tempore of the Council of the Village of Aberdeen (president of council) may vote upon measures coming before council while he/she is presiding in the absence of the Mayor. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
State of Ohio supports Milacron job creation with tax incentive Milacron to hire a minimum of 35 new employees in Brown County over the next 3 years
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demonstrate a firm commitment to the economic success of the state. Not only are its corporate headquarters based in Ohio, four of its six business units are located there as well providing more than 710 regional jobs. “With strong roots in Ohio, Milacron is the only plastics injection molding machinery manufacturer still based in the United States. This tax incentive supports our mission to provide American manufacturers with the equipment and machinery they need to be successful,” said Francy. “We have a long history of success despite numerous obstacles, and we remain passionately committed to advancing technology, creating jobs and enhancing the skills of its workforce – all critical components of Ohio economic growth.” For more information, please visit www.milacron.com
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Jayminkumar Patel is placed under arrest by MoPD officers Lt. Josh black (left) and Patrolman brian rolph (right).
M.O. Police make ‘Spice’ drug bust The Marathon Gas station on Eastwood Road was the scene of a drug bust on Dec. 6. The following press release was received from Mt. Orab Police Chief Bryan Mount. “Chief Mount reports receiving several complaints from the community that the Marathon gas station located on Eastwood Road was selling illegal synthetic marijuana (K2/Spice) and bath salts. During an undercover investigation, several controlled purchases of the illegal substances were made from employees of the business. After receiving the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) lab results on the pur-
chased substances, the Mt. Orab Police Department obtained a search warrant from Brown County Municipal Judge Joseph Worley for the Marathon gas station. On Dec. 6, the Mt. Orab Police Department, with the assistance of a BCI K-9 officer, executed the search warrant. The MOPD seized 67 single units of bath salt, 303 single units of K2/Spice and over one hundred different drug paraphernalia items, including scales, grinders, glass pipes and bongs. The bath salt and K2/Spice that was seized had an estimated street value of $12,155.00. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Georgetown Church of Christ members pass out 300 Food Gift Certificates
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Members of the Georgetown Church of Christ, hamer road, walked along side this beautiful float and randomly passed out 300, $10 Food Gift Certificates as a good-will gesture.
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the cards to spectators. “We’ve received calls from some people thanking us,” he added. “We’ve also heard that some people have passed the gift certificates on to someone more in need than
they are and some donated the certificates to food banks. “It is our privilege to reach out and help others, and that’s what we tried to do, just make a small difference in a few lives.”
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As many as 300 spectators at the 2011 Georgetown “Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade” not only enjoyed a beautiful parade, but also received an early gift from members of the Georgetown Church of Christ. Doug Carter has been a Sunday School teacher at the Georgetown Church of Christ for many years. About six weeks ago, members of his class of about 25, decided to do something special for their community for the holidays. “Our class talked about a lot of things we could do to help families out at this time of year,” Carter said. “Eventually we decided to collect as much money as we could among ourselves, and simply find a way to give it
$3,000.” Next Carter and his wife Joyce approached the managers at a couple of grocery stores with plans on purchasing 300, $10 Food Gift Certificates. “The first place we went to wouldn’t exclude alcohol and cigarettes,” Carter added. “We wanted these $10 certificates to be used for food. “So, when we went to Goessling’s in Georgetown, they were very accommodating to us and did everything we asked of them. Each of the Food Gift Certificates were for $10, and could be used until December 31, 2012.” The certificates were then placed inside a Christmas card and members of the congregation walked along side their church’s float in the parade randomly passing out
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Clark Gray announces candidacy for Clerk of Courts On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, Clark Gray of Ripley, Oh., declared his candidacy for the position of Clerk of Courts, and filed his petition with the Brown County Board of Elections. Gray, a Brown County native, is the son of David and Linda Gray of Ripley. He and his wife, Angela (nee Zurbuch) also reside in Ripley along with their two children, Lillian and Brock. He is a 1993 graduate of Ripley Union Lewis Huntington High School. He attended Maysville Community College and Morehead State University; and graduated from the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy in 1997. In 1998 he was hired by the brown County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy Sheriff, and in July of that year transferred to the Court Services Division of that agency. In 2005 he accepted his current position as a Probation
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By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press
Why should taxpayers get stuck with tab for Amtrak hot dogs?
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Bell from old church brings back fond memories Dear Editor, When I was a child (many years ago) I attended the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Mt. Orab. I was pleased to learn that the bell from the church was saved and placed in the (Mt. Orab Village) Park thanks to William Martin and the Mt. Orab Women’s Club. My grandfather, Elmer Moon, was one of the founders of the church. In 1922, he, his sister, Nellie Moon Wilson, and some other worshippers purchased the empty church on North High Street and founded the Pilgrim Holiness Church. The church was located
across from the feed mill (now The Old Mill Country Store) on the south side of the creek. The church remained there until 1965, when the congregation bought land on Oak Street and built a new church. The church became th Wesleyan Church in 1968 and in 1992 merged with the Oakland Wesleyan Church and formed the United Wesleyan Church. My. uncle Carl Moon was a very active member of the church until his illness and death in 1998. Beverly Wallace Mt. Orab
Amtrak train passengers aren’t the only ones being taken for a ride. The railroad system loses more than $60 million a year on food and beverages, and taxpayers are picking up the tab. That’s outrageous. How does Amtrak manage to lose money while selling a hot dog for $4.50? Consider that passengers would pay an astounding $6.60 for the same hot dog if you took away a subsidy provided to Amtrak by taxpayers. Revenue from food and beverages sold aboard Amtrak trains in fiscal year 2010 totaled $131 million, but the cost of providing the service was $192 million. That loss of $61 million means taxpayers provided a subsidy of nearly 32 percent. Keep in mind that this isn’t gourmet fare that requires a French chef. We’re talking about zapping hot dogs in microwaves, brewing coffee, serving soda pop, and making change. Amtrak has been required since Oct. 1, 1982, to break even or make money on food and beverage service. In nearly 30 years since then, Amtrak has not once complied with the federal law. So I’ve introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to halt the runaway deficit spending aboard Amtrak trains.
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Jean Schmidt My bill, called the Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Savings Act, would require the Federal Railroad Administration to seek competitive bids. Amtrak would be allowed to compete with outside companies in bidding to provide food and beverages. If Amtrak can’t cut the mustard, the job of serving up a hot dog should be privatized. The National Taxpayers Union, which has 360,000 members, has endorsed my bill. “Passage of your legislation is a long-overdue, noncontroversial remedy for one of Amtrak’s most egregiously wasteful business practices,” said Pete Sepp, executive vice president of the National Taxpayers Union. “All of your colleagues in Congress should be willing to support this sensible and important step toward ensuring that Amtrak delivers value to its customers without burdening taxpayers.” The bottom line is this: When it comes to covering the cost of hot dogs served on Amtrak trains, taxpayers are fed up.
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Hospice worker advises caregivers to take a break Dear Editor, The holidays are a natural time to enjoy family and gettogethers – sharing festive meals, exchanging gifts and celebrating traditions. But for the 65 million Americans taking care of someone with a life-limiting illness, finding holiday cheer can be difficult. After months, or even years of absorbing a loved one’s pain, the added stress of the holidays can cause the sudden onset of a little-known condition called compassion fatigue. Symptoms include irritability, outbursts of anger, difficulty concentrating and exhaustion. The caregiver feels unappreciated and may even have difficulty caring about others. Who is most at risk? Often, they’re individuals who are caring for their loved one on
their own. They’re devoted individuals who have few interests beyond caregiving. They lack external support. If you or someone you know is at risk, it’s especially important to take care of yourself now. Set aside a few minutes each day for a quick nap, to write in a journal, or to meditate. Take a walk outside, spend some time with friends and enjoy your hobbies. Most important, surround yourself and your loved one with family. To make the most of this time and create enduring memories, rest, indulge in your favorite things and let the support of others surround you and your household with humor, comfort and joy. Mike Strick, Bereavement Coordinator Crossroads Hospice
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privilege to work with many different age groups at several different schools in Greenup County, Kentucky and Scioto County in Ohio. Being a Brown County native, and 2007 graduate of Georgetown Jr. Sr. High School, I was excited to come back to a place where schools had a strong focus on academics, sports, and community. By the end of my first day at Eastern, I felt welcomed and knew that this would be a great experience. I was surprised at how helpful the students were, and how interested they were in the process of becoming a teacher. Mrs. Kenny, the high and middle school art teacher was very gracious in opening up her art room and materials for my lessons. It was wonderful to work with a teacher that had such a strong rapport with students, and was very open to their ideas for projects. I was amazed by the staff at Eastern. They work very hard to make school not only a place to learn, but a fun and comfortable place for the students to be. Many of the
teachers go above and beyond expectations to help the students with their needs inside and outside of the classroom. Through my student teaching experience at Eastern, I have gained so much respect for not only teachers, but all school staff members. I have always heard that it takes a village to raise a child. I must tell you, that it takes all staff members of a school to successfully educate a student. I have never seen a place where janitors, cafeteria staff, coaches, office staff and administrators play such an involved role with the students. Parent involvement in the student’s academics, sports, and activities also blew me away compared to my experiences at previous schools. Student teaching at Eastern Brown is one of the most rewarding and informative experiences that I have ever had. I would like to thank the faculty, students, and parents of the district for giving me this life changing chance to grow as a teacher and a person. Angela Bell
911 worker says that all is working well at center Dear Editor, As a member of the staff of the Brown County Communication Center, I would like to make sure the people of Brown County are informed correctly about the issues going on at that department. Unfortunately I do not have any of the political information that many may be hoping to hear. I am not directly included in the circles that that sort of thing occurs in. I am not privy to the why’s and what for’s that go on and am clueless as to why people choose to do what they do. What I do know however, is important and I believe it is what the public is concerned with: I know that working under
the direction of Director Rob Wilson has been nothing but productive to me as an employee and the changes at the Communication Center have been well needed and outstanding in regards to the benefit to public safety services and the citizens of Brown County. I know the staff members of the Brown County Communication Center always strive to do the best possible job for everyone that needs assistance. All politics and agendas aside, there are excellent dispatchers in that center and their focus is truly where it needs to be. The staff there has the best equipment and resources available to do their job well and they do that CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
What is your favorite Christmas tradition?
Going to my families house, and everyone getting together. Ashley Roush, Mowrystown
I like being with all of my family, sitting around talking and sharing memories. Leslie Miller, Mt. Orab
When all the family comes together, that's my favorite part. Tami Stacy, Mt. Orab
I enjoy opening gifts with my family, seeing their faces.
I especially enjoy floating candles in a punch bowl and singing Christmas songs. I also enjoy getting to open one gift on Christmas Eve.
My very favorite tradition would be going to Midnight Mass with my family. Even as a child I loved it because when we got home, Santa had been there. Amy Watson, Williamsburg
Joelle Bowens, Mt. Orab
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Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on Saturday, December, 3, 2011, at approximately 4 p.m. Deputies responded to a report of persons inside the Hamersville Elementary School. Upon arrival, Deputies detained six juveniles ranging in age from 15yoa-17yoa. Further investigation showed that two of the juveniles had actually been on the roof, and the other four were not involved. One of the suspects ran from the Deputies on foot but was apprehended after a short distance by the Brown County
Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. One of the juveniles was charged with trespassing and released to his parents. The other juvenile was also charged with trespassing and was transported to the Clermont County Juvenile Detention Center after it was discovered that he was a runaway and had additional warrants pending from Clark County, Ohio. Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger would like to thank the person(s) who contacted 911 and assisted in the apprehension of the suspects.
Sheriff’s office apprehends suspect on multiple B&E’s from Mt. Orab area Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit arrested Adam Boyd, 32 years of age, of Malady Road, Mt. Orab for two counts of receiving stolen property. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the stolen property which was recovered was valued at approximately $9,200.00 and was taken from two B&E’s with forced entry which occurred between November 13, 2011 and November 15, 2011 in the State Route 286
and the Tri County Highway near Mt. Orab areas. Sheriff Wenninger stated that Boyd was arrested on November 18, 2011 and remains incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on a $10,000.00 Cash, Surety Bond from Brown County Municipal Court. Several thousands of dollars in stolen items were recovered and returned to the owners. The case is still under investigation.
Break in at Forbidden Ink Chief Caudill of the Winchester Police Department reports that on December 3, 2011 while investigating a drug case he received information about the whereabouts of property that was stolen during a break in at Forbidden Ink tattoo parlor in Seaman, Oh. Chief Caudill contacted the Adams County Prosecutors Office and received a search warrant which was granted by Honorable Judge Alan Foster. Chief Caudill turned the
search over to Seaman Police Department who executed the warrant and recovered property taken during the break in. Chief Caudill would like to thank the Adams County Prosecutors Office, Judge Alan Foster and the Seaman Police Department for their cooperation in this case. Chief Caudill request anyone having any information regarding criminal activity in the Village of Winchester please contact the police department at 937695-5502
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY If you are unable to work or you have been denied Social Security we may be able to help. KELLY & WALLACE Attorneys at Law 108 S. High Street Mt. Orab, OH 45154 937-444-2563 or 1-800-364-5993
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Santa visits Lake Waynoka During a recent visit to Great Grandma’s house at Lake Waynoka, 3-year old Kylee ruark shared a precious moment with Santa claus. the ‘Breakfast with Santa’ event was sponsored by The Waynoka Tribe, an organization of parents who reside at Waynoka. this marks the second year for this event held at the Lodge. Santa met with 68 children and a total of 145 visitors. Kylee is the daughter of Whitney and Danny ruark, hillsboro and great granddaughter of carol and herb Ware of Lake Waynoka.
Blue Christmas Church service scheduled Bible Chapel U.C.C. in Hamersville invites you to a Blue Christmas Service on Sunday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m. The Blue Christmas Service recognizes that, for many, the Christmas season is a time of sadness and loss. Changes may have occurred in our lives such as the loss of loved ones from death, divorce, or moving away and may make celebrating difficult for us. We may find it hard to fit in when there is so much joy surrounding us and yet inside we feel our heart breaking. We encourage you to join us for this service of worship. You will be welcomed, accepted and free to join in the service as you feel com-
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Sardinia UMC to host free dinner Sardinia United Methodist Church will be hosting a Free Community Dinner on Saturday, December 10 and 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. The church is located at 105 S. Main Street, Sardinia.
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BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press In the Nov. 27 issue of the Brown County Press in the article ‘Mutual aid policy debate continues’ I quoted a letter from Mount Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford to Western Brown Superintendent Christopher Burrows regarding the issue. In the article, the letter from Lunsford is written as saying “the Brown County Sheriff’s Office has attempted to file criminal charges against other village’s police officers”. The letter itself actually reads “the Brown County Sheriff’s Office has filed criminal charges”. The change was made after a telephone conversation with Lunsford in which he expressed a desire to clarify his statement in the letter. Rather than combine the two ideas, the letter should have been quoted as written and Lunsford’s clarification should have immediately followed.
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and Mrs. John Ruthven in 1982. At that time, it was designated a National Historic Landmark. It is now the property of the state of Ohio and is maintained by the U.S. Grant Homestead Association. Additional information regarding this project, including a complete project description, maps and plans sheets, is available online at http://www.dot.state.oh.us/districts/D09/Pages/PublicInvolvement-Process.aspx Issues the public may wish to comment on include the effect of this project on local residents, air quality, the local economy, and historic or cultural resources. Written comments should be submitted by December 16, 2011, or the deadline date that is posted on the web site, to: Greg Manson, Environmental Supervisor ODOT District 9 P.O. Box 467; 650 Eastern Avenue Chillicothe, Ohio 456701 E-Mail: greg.manson@dot.state.oh.us
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As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation – District 9’s Planning & Engineering Department, the Environmental Office is seeking public input on the following proposed project. Brown County – Grant Home Streetscape; PID: 85155 – The proposed project will replace the existing concrete sidewalks along Water Street and Grant Avenue in Georgetown with brick sidewalks on concrete base. The project also involves regarding the walk along Water Street for ADA access, the addition of stone curbing along East Grant Avenue and Water Street, the addition of conduit for underground cables, electric and telephone services, and subgrade drainage improvements along Water Street. The boyhood home of Ulysses S. Grant is located at 219 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown. The home was built by Grant’s father, Jesse Grant, in 1823, and additions to the home were made in 1825 and 1828. The National Register property was restored by Mr.
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We’ve all complained about the fact that our job is killing us, but little did we suspect that the leading culprit could be our chair. New research is pointing to the fact that long term sitting increases your risk of diabetes and heart attacks. Marc Hamilton, a leading researcher in the new field of Inactivity Physiology, studies what happens to the human body when it is sitting around doing nothing. In one study they took young healthy volunteers and had them just sit around for a day and measured how their bodies metabolized food and utilized insulin to regulate their blood sugar. The next day the subjects moved around throughout the day but didn’t do any type of strenuous exercise. After running the same tests Hamilton found, “After a single day of sitting it looked like the body had become insulin resistant, which is cause of type 2 diabetes. Yet when they were active they disposed of sugar very well and were very healthy.” One of the findings of that study was that an enzyme called lipase, which instructs the body to process fat and cholesterol, was turned on by standing. The act of sitting down shuts down the circulation of lipase. When we are standing up, lipase helps muscle cells to take up fat in the blood stream and use it. When we are sitting the fat continues to circulate in the blood stream and is eventually stored as body fat or it can adhere to the vessel walls and block circulation. A study done by the American Cancer Society found that even if you exercise every day the beneficial results can be undone if you spend the rest of the time just sitting. Other research has
HealtH Matters Tom CALLAhAn, rPh shown a strong correlation between the length of time spent sitting and increased cardiovascular events. The bad news is that corporations may see this as a way to save millions by refusing to buy chairs for their employees - just kidding
of course. Although, I wouldn’t put it past some corporate types. Buying one of the new standing desks may not be the panacea either. A lot of our jobs involve using a computer with a keyboard and mouse, and standing still in front of a keyboard with poor posture is not doing your body any good either. Long hours spent standing can also lead to back problems and varicose veins. This study recommends being active with at least moderate daily exercise, but even the benefits from that
can be squandered if you spend the rest of the day sitting. Spend your breaks walking the halls, get up and move around once an hour, and at home it wouldn’t hurt to use the treadmill to watch TV instead of the couch. If you have a question you’d like me to address, stop in and see me at Pamida pharmacy, call me at (937) 3786849, or send an email to PRXM093@Pamida.com. You can find archives of previous Health Matters at tomhealthmatters.blogspot.co m
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Brown Countians serve as delegates Farm Bureau members from Brown County served as voting delegates to the 93rd annual meeting of ohio Farm Bureau Federation (oFBF), held nov. 30 – Dec. 2 in Columbus. Delegates established the organization’s policies on various federal and state issues, working together to create positions that are right for farmers, consumers and ohioans. Annual meeting delegates represent various sizes and types of farms across the state. representing Brown County Farm Bureau were: Front row from left - shannon utter, Georgetown; Craig Adams - state Trustee, Leesburg; Darlene hare, winchester; heather utter - organization Director. Back row from left - Jim Crocker, Georgetown; Bob hare, winchester; richard Bissantz, hamersville.
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Deanna Denise Fontaine, 17 of Aberdeen, Oh., died Saturday, December 3, 2011. Deanna was born February 11, 1994 in Riverside County, Cal. She was a senior at RipleyUnion-Lewis-Huntington High School. Deanna was the beloved mother of Ayden M. Anderson and the daughter of Joan Mulligan of Ripley, and Cindy Grande of Aberdeen. She also leaves many other family members and friends. A memorial service was held on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Memorial donations may be sent to help with funeral expenses at: 1011 S. 2nd Street, Ripley, Ohio 45167. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
Eugene Glenn Wilmouth, 74, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Surviving are his wife Mary Wilmouth, Terry (Betty) Wilmouth, Vickie (Scott) Carrozza, Eugene (Lois) Wilmouth, Kevin (Tricia) Wilmouth, Ardonna (Chuck) Burkhardt, 8 grandchildren, several great grandchildren. Services were Friday, December 9, 2011 followed by burial in Sardinia Cemetery. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.
Charles Ray Germann, 87 Charles Ray Germann, 87 of Ripley, Oh., died Saturday, December 3, 2011. He was a United States Navy Sea Bee’s WWII Veteran, a member of the Courts Fussnecker American Legion Post #367, a tobacco and cattle farmer, a Ripley tobacco warehouse businessman, a director of the Ripley Savings and Loan, an active member of the Ripley Rural Water Board, a member of the Farm Bureau, a Kentucky Colonel, a member of St. Michael Church in Ripley and a member of the Knight’s of Columbus. Mr. Germann was born January 1, 1924 near Ripley, Ohio the son of the late Michael and Mary Catherine (Hermann) Germann. Mr. Germann is survived by his loving wife of sixty one years, Joan Klump Germann; two sisters - Bette Marchese and Dorothy Haitz, both of Ripley, many nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at St. Michael Church in Ripley, Oh., where Rev. Dohrman Byers was the Celebrant. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley, Ohio. Military honors will be provided at the graveside by the Courts Fussnecker American Legion Post #367 of Ripley. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to: The Ripley Life Squad. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
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Christeen June (nee Cooper) Conn, 87, Cincinnati, died Tuesday December 6, 2011. She was born on June 23, 1924. Christeen was the widow of James Conn, dear mother of Theresia Bergman, Linda Sue Fararra, Gary Randall Blanton, Lee Alan Blanton, Clovis "Buck" Blanton, and Larry E. Blanton, also survived by 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation was 9 a.m. Saturday December 10, 2011 until time of service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home Bethel. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday at Purvis Cemetery Morehead, Kentucky. The E. C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Terrence L. Myers, 55 Terrence L. Myers, 55 of Ripley, Oh., died Saturday, December 3, 2011. He was born February 27, 1956 in Georgetown, Oh., the son of Phyllis Berry Myers and the late Hubert Floyd Myers. He was also preceded in death by two sisters - Linda Thomas and Sherry McAfee. Mr. Myers worked as a safety coordinator in construction and was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Ripley. In addition to his mother, Mr. Myers is survived by his loving wife of thirty three years, Kimberly List Myers; one son, Ryan A. Myers and fiancée Rebecca Evans of Ripley, two grandchildren, Riley and Rhett Myers; two brothers - Gary Myers and wife Kay of Arizona and Steve Myers and wife Lesley of Ripley, two sisters - Kathy Woodham and husband Tony of Florida and Patricia Germann and husband Les of Batavia, many nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held Wednesday, December 7, 2011 where Drue Lane will officiate. Interment will be in Hiett’s Chapel Cemetery near Ripley, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
Terri G. Wagner, 47 Terri G Wagner, 47, Hamersville, Oh., passed away Tuesday December 6, 2011. She was born January 19, 1964, in Adams County, Oh., the daughter of James H. Brammer and Earnestine I. Wilder. She was a factory worker at Senco. She was a member of the Hamersville Church of Christ and also attended the Sardinia Church of Christ. She graduated from North Adams High School class of 1982. She was preceded in death by her father James Brammer, step father Prince Holcomb, daughter Joslyn V. Wagner and granddaughter Autumn Haze Wagner. Surviving her are her husband, Joshua Wagner of Hamersville, mother; Earnestine Holcomb of West Union, son; Jacob Wagner of Hamersville, daughter; Jasmine Wagner of Cincinnati, 1 sister; Tammy Thoroman of Ash Ridge, step sister; Karen Holcomb Sheeley of West Union, 3 step brothers; Gary Holcomb of Cherry Fork, Larry Holcomb of Lynchburg, and Wayne Holcomb of Rwalings, WY, Special little step granddaughter; Josie and a large extended family and friends. Services were held Friday December 9, 2011 where Kevin Hamilton officiated. Burial followed at the Hickory Ridge Cemetery. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.
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save lives and reduce injury in crashes,” said Lt. Randy McElfresh, commander of the Georgetown Post. “It is the easiest thing you can do to protect yourself, your family and your friends.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, safety belts save over 13,000 lives every year and remain the single most effective thing you can
do to protect yourself in a crash. Choosing to wear a safety belt is a personal choice and Ohio’s safety belt compliance rate indicates that motorists are doing so more now than ever. According to Ohio’s 2010 Observational Seatbelt Survey, 83.8 percent of motorists were found to be in compliance with Ohio’s safe-
News from the Brown County General Hospital Registered Dietitians BY Stacy Cluxton Michael, MS, RD, LD and Kristen Frazer, RD, LD Registered Dietitians at Brown County General Hospital Food is everywhere during the holiday season, making it tough to stick to your healthful eating and exercise habits. However, with a little attention, you can make it through the holidays without losing track of your healthy lifestyle. Are you dreading the holiday season because you think you will gain back all of the weight you have lost in the last 6 months? The best advice is to change your mind-set. Do not expect to lose weight between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Instead, focus on not gaining weight. For success, keep a regular exercise pattern and healthy diet during this time. After all, the fine food of the holiday is one of the pleasures of the season.
Try these tips and see which ones work best for you: Survey the entire table before you take any food. Decide what foods are worth eating and which you can ignore, and then stick to that decision. Why waste calories on foods that do not bring you pleasure? Eat a snack before you leave home. If you arrive at a party starving, you are more likely to eat too much. Eat your calories instead of drinking them. Stick to lower calorie or calorie-free drinks (diet sodas, water, lite beer, or a wine spritzer), instead of punches, eggnog, and mixed drinks that can have up to 500calories/cup. Sip a large glass of water between every alcoholic drink, nonalcoholic punch, or eggnog. This will help keep you hydrated, and you will drink fewer calories by the end of the night. When you are hosting, make sure the menu includes lower-calorie foods, such as
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Burkenmeier achieves Eagle Scout Brown County Commissioners recently honored Andrew w. Burkenmeier with a certificate of accomplishment for his successful completion of the requirements to obtain the highest rank possible as a Boy scout, that being an eagle scout. he achieved this rank by completing his eagle scout service Project by constructing two outdoor benches then donating them to the Georgetown Church of Christ for their playground area. Pictured above are Brown County Commissioners ralph Jennings and william Geschwind, eagle scout Andrew w. Burkenmeier, his parents, Amy and Jeff Burkenmeier.
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fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. When you are a guest, bring along a lower-calorie dish to share. Try not to hang out near the food. Find a comfortable spot across the room, and focus on people instead of eating. Watch your portion sizes. Do not cover your plate completely with food. When it comes to holiday sweets and alcoholic beverages, less is better. Drop out of the “clean plate club.” Leave a few bites behind every time you eat, especially if you are eating something you do not really care for. Enjoy your favorite holiday treats, but take a small portion, eat slowly, and savor the taste and texture of the wonderful foods of the season. Information from Roberts SB, Mayer J. Holiday weight gain: fact or fiction? Nutr Rev. 2000; 58:378-379 Stacy Cluxton Michael, MS, RD, LD and Kristen Frazer, RD, LD are Registered Dietitians at Brown County General Hospital and are available to offer nutrition education and counseling to patients and the community Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.Coverage by commercial insurance varies greatly and should be verified prior to scheduling an appointment. Doctor referrals are required to see the Registered Dietitian-Please ask your doctor about nutrition counseling during your next visit!!!
ty belt law. This is a significant increase from the 72.9 percent observed in 2002. While these rates have steadily increased, far too many Ohioans still do not buckleup. In 2010, 467 of the people killed on Ohio’s roadways were not wearing an available safety belt. Ohio’s safety belt law remains a secondary violation, however troopers continue zero tolerance enforcement when motorists are stopped for other violations and are found not be wearing their belt. Troopers ask that you wear your safety belt every time and insist that those who travel with you buckle-up as well.
Sardinia seniors invited to Christmas Dinner Senior citizens of Sardinia, please join us for a Christmas Dinner, to be served at the new Sardinia Elementary School just east of town, on December 11. Doors open at noon, food will be served at 1 p.m. Come share in an afternoon of good friends, good food, and good fellowship! Call us at (937) 446-2523 to let us know you are coming.
Christmas at Lake Waynoka The Lake Waynoka chorus will present an evening of carols and cookies on Tuesday, December 13. The event will be at the Lake lodge at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. The chorus will sing several favorite Christmas songs. There will be a reading of “The Night Before Christmas”, and audience participation activities. Come join the fun.
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FAITH In John 3 the Bible says: “...Ye must be born again.” Let’s begin in verse 1: “There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.” Now I know that some people use the phrase “born again” in the wrong context. But Jesus was talking about being born into God’s family. Listen, when your mother gave birth to you, you were born a sinner. Psalm 51:5 states: “Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.” Think about this; you do not have to teach a child how to lie. As soon as they can talk, they can lie. You tell a 2-year old not to touch something and then turn away for a second. When you turn back and see it scattered everywhere and ask him if he touched it, he will say no. Who taught him to lie? It is in the human nature, we are born with it! The Bible says: “...they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.” That is why we need to be born again! Now the reason we are born sinners is because it is in our family. It did not just go back to our daddy, our granddaddy, or even our great granddaddy. Go with me to Genesis. Adam and Eve sinned when they disobeyed God. Their first two children were Cain and Abel. Cain was a murderer; he killed his brother; then lied to God about it. Cain and Abel were born sinners because sin was passed to them from their father Adam. God created man in His own image and after His own likeness, however, that was no longer completely true after Adam sinned. Look with me in Genesis 5:3 where we find
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There is simply no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save your life. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging all motorists to buckle-up this holiday season and continue to do so throughout the New Year. Last year more than 60 percent of the people killed on Ohio’s roadways were not wearing a safety belt. “It’s simple - safety belts
DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com Adam’s third child. “And Adam lived a hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth.” After Adam sinned his children were born after his “own” image and likeness. And according to verse 4 he lived another 800 years after the birth of Seth begetting sons and daughters. They were all sinners just like him. The image and likeness of God was distorted because of the sin of Adam. That sin has been passed down from father to child from that day to this. The Bible tells us in Genesis 4:26: “And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.” But over the course of time human nature took over and that family became exceedingly wicked and ungodly. Genesis 6:5 states: “And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” Verse 8: “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.” So the LORD told Noah to build an ark and take his family into it. Then He flooded the earth. Only 8 people survived the flood. Unfortunately, sin survived also and continued to be passed from father to child. One day, according to II Peter 3:10, the whole earth will be destroyed, not just flooded. But before that happens, and even before the Great Tribulation period, Christians will be taken up in the Rapture. If you want to be in the Rapture you first have to be born again because the first time you were born you were born wrong. You were born a sinner. To be born again is not hard. Just believe that Jesus died for your sin, rose again, and will save your soul from hell if you ask Him to. It is called faith!
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Stacks celebrate 50th Anniversary John and Shirley (nee Ellis) Slack, Lake Waynoka, were married December 10, 1961. They have two children, Mark (Sharon) Slack, Mt. Orab and Shannon (Shawna) Slack, Georgetown. They have been blessed with 3 grandchildren, Zachary, Austin and Jaiden Slack. They celebrated with family and friends at a dinner in their honor at Texas Roadhouse, Milford on Saturday, December 10, 2011. An earlier celebration in their honor was held in November by the Ellis family at Ponderosa, Hillsboro. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Slack on their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Mt. Orab Middle School students participate in OMEA District 16 Honor Choir Western Brown High School hosted the Ohio Music Educators Association District 16 Honor Choir on Saturday, November 12, 2011. The event was organized by Sara Jordan, choral director at Western Brown. The students pictured were part of the Junior High honors choir, directed by Mrs. Jan Corrothers. The choir was made up of students from 14 different school districts and consisted of about 100 singers. They rehearsed all day on the Western Brown H. S. campus and gave a concert to a packed house. We would like to thank all of the teachers, parents, and administrators who took the time to attend the concert and supported the students.Pictured, First Row: Marissa Wood, Lauren Donathan, Mattea Walters, and Erin Bishop. Second Row: Hannah Mugnaini, Olivia Morgan, Ashley Clark, Emily Sears, and Connie Hakala. Third Row: Tommy Rump, Chase Broxterman, Tyler Peace, William Walters, Mickey Hundley, and Paul Music.
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Once again, Southern Hills Career and Technical Center students who hit a home run academically can earn free Reds tickets as the Cincinnati Reds kickoff their 2012 Straight-A Program. The Reds started this tradition 46 years ago to reward academic achievement among students in grades 7-12. Students obtaining an A or A- grade average in academic subjects are eligible for two free View Level tickets for one of the designated dates. Half-price tickets are available for the additional family and friends.
The University of Northwestern Ohio is proud to acknowledge that Aaron T. Stamper, Bethel has made the Dean’s List for the October 2011 session in the College of Applied Technologies. Fulltime students must receive a grade point average of 3.5 or better to be named to the Dean’s List. Stamper is a 2010 graduate of Western Brown.
Loudons welcome a daughter Grant and Tania Jones-Loudon, of Georgetown, would like to announce the birth of their third child, Ella Elise Loudon. Ella was born Monday, September 5, 2011 at Christ Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches in length. Ella was welcomed home by her big brother Jackson and big sister Lila Grace. Her father, Grant, is a 1996 graduate of Georgetown High School and a 2000 graduate of Ohio Northern university. Her mother, Tania, is a 1998 graduate of Georgetown High School and a 2002 graduate of Miami university. Grandparents are Tom and Linda Watson of Georgetown, Rex and Dot Loudon of Georgetown, and Greg and Jeannette Jones of Berea, Ky. Maternal Great-Grandparents are the late A.J. and Carol Watson of Georgetown, and Faye and the late Nathan Clements of St. Petersburg, FL. Paternal GreatGrandparents are Betty Loudon and the late Dwight Loudon of Georgetown, the late Ed and Henrietta Stenger of Georgetown, and Lloyd and Ginger Purdin of Russellville. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate the Loudons on the birth of Ella Elise.
Eastern High School honor roll for first 9 weeks 9th grade: Branden Ball, Ashley Broughton, Blakelynn Canter, Kansas Castle-White, Randy Clark, Jeremy Cook, Brandon Covert, Angela Cox, Jordan Darnell, Jordan Dawson, Shelby Diener, Hannah Dotson, Brian Griffin, Jacob Handra, William Jividen, Kaela Lacey, Danielle McAfee, Makenna Napier, Mikayla Purdy, Breanna Rowland, Kayla Seigla, Autumn Seipelt, Kyndal Sowers, Morgan Sroufe, Hannah Stevens, Alyssa Taylor, Nathan Taylor, Lauren Towne, Katherine Woods, Eli Woollard and Seth Woollard. 10th grade: Madeline Bornstein, Aimee Boudreau, Emily Braun, Clay Broughton, Curtis Burns, Katelyn Chaney, Zachery Cook, Alexandria Davis, Betty Duffey, Allison Gast, Daniel Grayless, Landan Hauke, Logan Hauke, Hannah Henning, David Kieffer, Dalton McKenzie, Kyle Meeker, Brittney Minor, Savannah Newman, Connor Patrick, Erica Pflueger, Mat Poettker, Darcie Prather, Jessica Puckett, Carina Reeves, Kate Rockey, Quentin Rowland, Kaylie Ruckel, Dustin Shuemake, Foster Simpson, Jensen Tripp,
Abigail Troutman and Jacob Wright. 11th grade: Katie Aleshire, Alex Brewer, Shelby Cierley, Kaitlin Davis, Abby Day, Samantha Duffy, Jennifer Durbin, Travis Dutlinger, Laura Ernst, Erin Fetters, Brett Fisher, Jacob Garrett, Jacob Granger, Amber Hornsby, Jessica Klatzke, CJ Knight, Molly Knox, Hailee Lainhart, Chase Lawson, Ashley Lay, Caitlyn Murrell, Harley Myers, Emily Neu, Gunner Pollitt, Nicole Powers, Sarah Simpson, Tylar Simpson, Megan Staggs, Steven Stout, Amanda Temple, Breanna Williams, Alexander Wilson and Dustin Yockey. 12th grade: Dakota Bailey, Heather Bayer, Megan Bollman, Heather Burson, Brittany Clark, Chris Cook, Trevor Corboy, Tiffany Deatherage, Taylor Doss, Jordanna Downing, Hannah Fetters, Danny Hicks, Curtis Holton, Jonathan McCormick, Emily Meese, Kristina Music, Haylee Neu, Allison Prine, Sarah Puckett, Conner Purdin, Kayla Ratliff, Garrison Reeves, Christine Sheets, Brett Stout, Andrea Tracy and April Warman.
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Eastern students participate in honor choir A group of Eastern High School choir students were selected to participate in the District 16 Honor Choir this year. The program was held at Mount Orab High School on Saturday November, 12, 2011. The students were in rehearsal all day Saturday along with other select students from district 16, learning the music with guest conductor Mr. Richard Glass, retired vocal music teacher from Miami Trace High School. The choir participated in a concert that evening for the public. Eastern choir participants pictured above are Amber Hornsby, Tiffany Deathrage, Jessica Cook, Madison Buck, Madeline Bornstein, Caitlyn Murrell, Mickenzie Scott, Haley Pickerill, Mikayla Vaughn, Alyssa Sherman, Kyndal Sowers, Kaylee Lucas, Carina Reeves, Betty Duffey, Jacob Wendel, Brian Griffin and Ryan Bryant.
Ripley, Union, Lewis, Huntington Elementary honor roll First Grade: A: Spencer Gray, Josiah Grooms, Gavin MacLeod, Katelynn Neely, Joey Patrick, Bobbie Jo Eckler, Dakota Flora, Braylon Hamilton, Landon Jodrey, Blainton Rau, Allyn Smith, Chelsey Smith, Skye Brooks, Caleb Westheider, Luke Wilson, Cole Wright,
Blake Himes, Drew Applegate, Aiden Highlander, Corgan O’Toole. A/B: Elijah Abel, Allen Applegate, Breanna Blum, Lakynn Brooks, Kayla Emery, Nate Milton, Raegan Jones, Kayla Stevens, Jayce Widmeier, Aaliyah Bealer, Taylor Fowler, Gus Gibbs,
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MOMS food drive great success Mt. Orab Middle School's Student Council held their annual food drive this week. The students collected a total of 2,416 food items. The food items were donated to the local food pantry, Mt. Orab Bread of Life. Student Council and Mt. Orab Middle School would like to thank everyone who participated. Their generosity is very much appreciated.
Kyndall Huff, Kadyn Scott, Genell Shelton, Ryan Whisman, Makayla Dragoo, Nickolas Horn, Madison Johnson, Tayler Lawson, Heaven Reed, Allye Rosselot, Alayna Cooper. Second Grade: A: Braiden Bennington, Meagan Brooks, Joseph Castle, Guess Cracraft, Rose Fryman, Gabe Fyffe, Simone Hutchinson, Pepperann Riley, Cortney Smith, Emily Asbury, Rose Eckler, Travis Hamilton, Kaitlyn Smith, Kylee Glover, Kamryn Huff, Karson Martin, Kylan Planck, Tehya Dryden, Isaiah Grooms, Maci Haitz, Rachel Shepherd, Jaylen Tolle. A/B: Bryon Barnes, Riley Benjamin, Corey Fields, Bryce Rigdon, Haley Staggs, Austin Whisman, Kaylee Browning, Ian Cook, Lily Fryman, Megan Gill, Brayden Hanson, Tori Inskeep, Lane Jones, Connor Pollitt, Brian Stamper, Leanna Cluxton, Olivia Dragoo, Nick Haag, Nathon Mitchell, Adelyn Shupert, Reggie Taylor, Abby Abel, Isabella Baldwin, Kelly Burson, Katie Cooper, Dalton Hutchison, Matthew Maye, Daniel Patrick, Jesse Story. Third Grade: A: Katie Dugan, Liberty Fowler, Jared Hamilton, Kelsey Neely, Kevin Herrera, Kasey Kirk, Kadence Madison, Sidney McRoberts, Ean Phillips, Brycelyn Short, Hailey Koehler, Daniel Morgan, Brittany Redden, Jena Schwierling, Skyler Burlew,
Alexis Fisher, Paula Hauke, Aidan Lawson, Grace Himes. A/B: Blake Bilyeu, Raelyn Curtis, Cody Germann, Jaselyn Ginn, Dakota Groves, Drew Royalty, Sierra Shelton, Cayden Whitt, Azyiah Williams, Samantha McRoberts, Alexis Pitts, Chris Sullivan, Tyler St. Clair, Jacob McKee, Lisa Dugan, Brooklynn Hofmann, Ryan King, Tyler Lawson, Hannah Morgan, Karlie Offutt, Ashtyn Riggs, Rolena Stowell, Kaitlyn Blum, Ben Spiller, Hayley Burnett, Alyssa Glover, Micaela Hamilton, Kolton Kirk. Fourth Grade: A: Kailee Fisher, Anna Shupert, Lindsey Bradford, Landen Bowling, Jack Love, Savannah Proffitt, Ava Smith, Katherine Smith, Cameron Young, Jacob Castle, Jacob MacLeod, Tatem Lindner. A/B: Karley Browning, Savannah Cluxton, Emery Martin, Jaslyn Morton, Payton Nickell, Ally Ross, Mason Staggs, Quincy Ellis, Tiffany Bullock, Addison Adams, Avery Sullivan, Grace Honigman, Morgan Jodrey, Corban Kirk, Tori Lewis, Nicole Mock, Jonas Pfeffer, Hana Schwierling, Lucas Moran, Danielle Bennington, Madison Bradford, Dalton Corns, Marissa Emery, Tristan Fisher, Gracie O’Connor, Nicholas Wilson, Savannah Wood, Kylie Carrington, Cassidy Higle, Hannah Zarnstorff, Elizabeth Cox.
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Aberdeen Council takes actions to organize future meetings and closely follow ‘Code of Ordinance’
I would like to thank the following businesses for your help in buying my market steer this year at the 2011 Brown County Fair. Thanks to: • Charles Stahl-Stahl Farms • Dr. McKinley - coroner • National Bank and Trust • Frank Fussnecker - Franklin Township Trustee • Stanfield Farms - Umbarger Show Feed • Latham Farm • Fifth Third Bank • Eric Tapp - American Family Insurance • Farm Bureau • Tonia Pinkerton-Mary Kay • Country Inn • Wright’s Country Store • Krogers • Union Stock Yards • DeClaire Insurance • Mannings Packing Co.
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to let anyone he chooses go,” Castle continued. “What I’m asking for tonight is a resolution to extend employment via contracts of the village administrator, the chief of police and the village secretary of Aberdeen.” Castle stated as his reason for writing the resolution was because he didn’t believe that a change in administration would be a valid reason, in his mind, to let anyone go if they were doing a good job. “By enacting this resolution, we’re not tying the hands of the new mayor or council,” Castle continued. “We’re simply changing our status from an “at-will” policy to employee contract status for two years, so if someone is let go, a cause must be stated and justified. That’s the least we can do for people who work very hard for this village.” Councilwoman Eitel, turning to Castle, immediately responded, “You’re basing this all on rumors...that’s crazy as can be. You can’t go against the Ohio Revised Code like that, you can’t change those positions. It’s totally illegal.” Castle said all he was doing was extending employee contracts for two years because it was in the best interest of the village. He asked that the resolution be passed as an emergency measure. In a motion to suspend, all council members voted yes. But on a vote to pass the resolution, Eitel voted no. “This is in no way a shot at the new mayor,” added Castle, “not at all.” To that remark, Foxworthy responded, “What would you call it, Jay? You keep someone working because of the quality of their work, not because someone wants them in there. I don’t know what rumor you’re talking about.” “When someone is doing the job to stay, I don’t care who the mayor is,” Castle responded. “Well,” Foxworthy said, “who’s going to clarify rather someone is doing the job or not?” Castle said he was glad that question came up because he had researched that very topic and read from the newly passed Code of Ordinances, the proper procedure. Castles said, “In this ordi-
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will face off against Tim McKeown in the Democrat primary. The winner will go up against Republican Darryl Gray in the general election. Finally, two Democrats will duke it out at the ballot box for the right to face incumbent Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger in November. They are Josh Black and Todd Bumbalough. Independent candidates have until March 5 to turn in their petitions because they do not run in primary elections. Some independent candidates that have taken out petitions include Charles Krainz, Jr. for the seat of County Commissioner Ralph Jennings and Dennis Varnau who has taken out petitions for both Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney. Many party candidates are unopposed in the March primary. Here is a look at the list of contested races between Republicans and Democrats in the November general election as things stand at press time. Incumbents will be noted with an (I): Commissioner Ralph Jennings (D) (I) Barry Woodruff, Sr. (R) Prosecutor Jessica Little (R) (I) Thomas Grennan (D) Recorder Amy Jo Declaire (R) (I) Kelly Moran (D)
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nance which spells everything out it reads...the finance committee will serve as the audit committee and will be tasked with establishing evaluation tools for use in regard to all village employees.” Following the conversation, several comments were heard from citizens in attendance of the meeting. One woman remarked that she didn’t understand how council could vote on something that important without reading it first. To that comment, Castle explained that this ordinance and resolution could be changed at any time with a simple majority vote. “I am trying to set these guidelines for this village so we can try to get organized so that we’re not the laughing stock of the whole area at every meeting,” Castle added in a strong voice. Foxworthy made the comment that council had two choices, they could run the Village of Aberdeen as a business or they could run it like a circus. In other important business at the meeting there was a lot of discussion early in the meeting over much needed repairs on the roof of the building they meet in which also houses the police department and a daycare center. Eitel advised that it was time to stop pouring money into the old building and consider finding a new location. She did advise that the roof be fixed on the day-care center since they were under contract. Administrator, Village Emily Henderson reported to council that the new structure for the salt was completed and the first of two loads of salt had been delivered. She also stated that the new sludge pump had been ordered and would save the village money. Henderson said that all the scheduled roads had been repaired as well as three different additional areas had also been repaired. She reported also, that water samples has already been sent to the EPA and she was awaiting results. She said work at the well drilling sites were progressing as they should, with a slight slow-down because of all the rain.
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Castle explained that council may, by a two-thirds vote of its members, suspend the operation of any rules either as to any meeting or any measure pending before it. The ordinance also clearly spelled out that the president of council could call for a vote to expel any council member from a meeting, with a majority vote. Earlier in the meeting, Aberdeen resident J.R. Lawrence directly addressed the residing Mayor, Garland Renchen in a rude and unruly manner. Lawrence cursed at the mayor as he called him several derogatory names. All six council members shook their heads as if in disgust, and in unison told Lawrence to stop his remarks, and Aberdeen Mayor-elect, Harry Foxworthy openly chastised Lawrence for his comments. Lawrence then turned his remarks on Foxworthy and told him not to start any of his crap. At that point, Police Chief Clark Gast had several of his officers escort Lawrence, not only out of the meeting, but out of the building. “What happened earlier here in this meeting is a perfect example of why we need to get our act together and learn how to conduct ourselves,” added Castle. “If we learn and understand this code, it will cut down on the friction at our meetings. Everyone will understand what they can and can’t do.” Councilman Jason Phillips, in an emotional statement, told council that their meetings had to be better controlled. “To have someone come in to our meeting like that, calling people names and cussing like that,” Phillips began, “It just can’t happen, they should be escorted out immediately. There’s no wonder why all the papers are writing about our
meetings like they are. And I’m the first to say it, I was a part of it, but we’ve got to straighten this crap up. It’s got to stop, and it starts right here.” Chief Gast added that he had no problem escorting someone out of a meeting at the request of the mayor. Following Castle’s explanation of the new village ordinance amendment, a unanimous vote suspended the threereading rule. When the actual vote was it passed 5-1. taken, Councilwoman Billie Eitel cast the only vote against the ordinance. Castle assured her that if any problems were found later with the ordinance, amendments could be made with a simple majority vote from council. Then, Castle said he would like to address another issue which he said could cause some trouble. “Okay, I’m not trying to cause any trouble when I bring this up,” Castle began. “Often times, when new people come in to office, and I’ve heard all kinds of things under the sun. I know there are people in this building who are sincerely concerned with their positions because we have a new mayor coming in and a new council. So I don’t think it’s fair when we have employees who do good work become political pawns. And so for that reason, I have a motion that’s not really binding, but changes the State of Law...should you all decide to do something, like rumors are saying you’re going to do.” The new mayor elect, Foxworthy, listened to Castle’s remarks, but did not comment at that time. Castle explained at Ohio is an “at-will” employment state, meaning that anyone in village employment could be let go at any time without cause. “The new mayor has the authority, once he takes office
Engineer Todd Cluxton (D) (I) Democrat Central Comm. (one per township) John Rego James Castle Donald Thomas Dallas Hurt Scott Moore Ralph Quallen Joann Kattine Todd Cluxton Brown County Auditor Doug Green will also be on the primary ballot as a Republican Candidate for the newly drawn 66th district of the Ohio State House of Representatives.
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Commissioners Ralph Jennings said “I think this is what a lot of people have wished for and I see it as an early Christmas present. The sacrifices that the employees have made to keep the doors open during the bad times are paying off for us now.” County Commissioner Bill Geschwind said “This is one of the best things to happen since the hospital was built”. Georgetown Mayor Dale Cahall said “This affiliation is a welcome addition to the future of Georgetown and the community.” Former County Commissioner Margery Paeltz said “I don’t people realize how close we came to not having healthcare in Brown County until Southwest came in. Now we have this affiliation with Christ and I think things are really looking up for the future.” Croushore said that she could feel already that the affiliation would be a success. “What I’m sensing from Joan and Paul is a commitment to moving the needle on health care forward in Brown County. Already we’re getting things in place to bring more services here.” Tuft said “One thing I’m excited about is that we are
other villages within the county. Wilson changed the policy on Nov. 16 to comply with a letter from Sheriff Wenninger to local law enforcement requesting that they closely follow mutual aid protocol, which includes having approval from the Sheriff’s office for other law enforcement officers to assist on calls outside their jurisdiction. Wilson instructed dispatchers to seek approval from the
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And we couldn’t have a better partner to do that with than Christ.” Tuft closed by inviting everyone in Brown County to come by the new Southwest
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Sheriff’s Department before dispatching law enforcement officers to assist others outside their jurisdiction. This resulted in a delay on a call for assistance by the Ohio Highway Patrol from the Village of Aberdeen police department. Schadle said he called the 911 Communications Center on Saturday, Nov. 19, and the policy was changed back. The sheriff’s office submitted a public records request for the three conversations to Wilson. In Eagan’s statement, he writes “You (Wilson) stated to Sheriff Wenninger that the conversations between Dispatcher Nowana Bingaman and Lt. John Fetters and the conversation between Dispatcher Nowana Bingaman and Chief Deputy John Schadle didn’t
exist because you searched for them to listen to...when you determined that there might be a criminal investigation on tampering with public records you came forward on Nov. 30, 2011 and advised the county commissioners that you had found the missing conversations.” Eagan’s statement also discusses the four day policy change that Wilson made regarding mutual aid and closes with “Your conduct in my opinion greatly jeopardizes the integrity of the operations of the 911 Communications Center.” Wilson’s statement to the Press responds “I was presented the open records request on Nov.. 21st at a meeting I attended while on funeral leave. At that time I mentioned that I had looked for the audio previously but had not been able to locate it. I also said I was sure it was
there and would look for it when I returned from leave. In the meantime, I had one of the supervisory staff pull the audio so as not to present any issues with conflict since conversations with me were in question. It was in my box when I returned from leave....I was unaware of any investigation into tampering with public records...If there was a question as to the validity of the recording, the master could have been requested to verify the copy. This would have alleviated any question of the audio’s authenticity and also alleviated casting suspicions on my personal integrity.” Schadle said that he is currently conducting an investigation into “alleged improprieties at the communications center”. The investigation remained open at press time.
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Mt. Orab sponsors 2011 Christmas decorating contest
Healthcare Provider CPR classes will be offered on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Following the American Heart Association guidelines, learn how to perform CPR at the level necessary for hospital, nursing home and EMS employees. This course begins at 9:00 a.m. and will last approximately 4 hours depending on the number of students. To register call Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 3786131 Ext. 357. Class space is limited; register soon to ensure your place in the class.
Helping the veterans this Christmas The George A. Lambert American Legion Auxiliary Junior members from Post 755 in Sardinia are planning some fun activities for the Holiday Season. On Friday, December 16, 2011 we will be Christmas caroling in Sardinia beginning at 7 p.m. Then on Saturday, December 17, 2011 we will have a Holiday Craft Sale at the American Legion Hall (next to the car wash) in Sardinia from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. We will also have hot dogs, chips and drinks so please stop by and see us. Help us help our Veterans and have a Wonderful Holiday Season!
Santa is coming to Southern Hills CTC The Early Childhood Education program at Southern Hills Career & Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio, is sponsoring Breakfast With Santa on December 19 at the school. Doors for the event will open at 9:00 a.m. and breakfast will begin at 9:15. Santa is expected to arrive a short time later. Cost is $4.00 per person. Tickets may be purchased from any ECE student or reservations and information may be obtained by calling 937.378.6131, ext. 330.
The Mt. Orab Christmas Committee will be sponsoring a house or business decorating contest again this year. Judging will take place on Wednesday, December 14. Please have your lights turned on starting at 6:30 p.m. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be awarded. Winners will be notified in person or by mail.
PERI to hold Christmas lunch PERI Chapter 69 will hold it's annual Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, December 14 at the American Legion Hall located at 1001 South Main Street in Georgetown. The meeting will begin at 10:30am followed by the luncheon at 12:00. District Representative, Franklin Thomas, will be our special guest and will also install officers for 2012. To make reservations call 937-3783641 or 937-378-6879. The deadline for reservations is Sunday, December 11. Membership dues for 2012 may be paid at this time.We look forward to seeing all members, to share a meal with friends and celebrate the holiday.
Christmas Cantata set at Mt. Orab church Pastor Don White and the congregation of The Living Church of Five Mile invites you to the mixed media Christmas Cantata ‘O, Holy Night’ on Friday, December 16 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 16908 U.S. Highway 68, Mt. Orab. For more information call (937) 444-9363.
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B R O A D S H E E T E v E n Southwest Healthcare Executive Chairman Paul Tuft and Susan Croushore, CEO of The Christ Hospital, celebrate their new affiliation.
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We are also proud to announce an affiliation with The Christ Hospital. The quality health care we provide to our friends and neighbors will now be enhanced by the clinical excellence and physician expertise of the area's most preferred health care provider. We would like to thank our staff for all of their hard work and sacrifices that led up to this new day for health care in Brown County and surrounding communities.
We look forward to serving the health care needs of Southwest Ohio with our new affiliate, The Christ Hospital.
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Georgetown parade draws big crowd as over 60 entries pass by
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This year’s Georgetown “Old-Fashioned Christmas” parade was a huge success and enjoyed by hundreds of families according to Teresa Renshaw, president of the Georgetown Christmas Association, Inc. “It was really a nice parade this year,” Renshaw said. “We had more involvement with the equestrian entries this year than we did last year, which always adds an “old fashioned Christmas” flare. “We had 60 entries in all and they were quite impressive coming down Main Street. Although last year’s snow was beautiful, this year’s weather was a welcome change for most people.” Renshaw said she was very thankful for all the help she received from the Georgetown Church of Christ and from the help from the Jr/Sr High students who helped out with the lineup. Grand Marshals Stan and Nancy Purdy were driven by Nelson Otto in Jo-Nel Farm’s black carriage pulled by their Belgian horse, ‘Bobby.’ “The Georgetown High School Marching Band looked especially festive in their Santa hats,” added Renshaw.
“The Georgetown Fire Department, Georgetown EMS and Georgetown Village Utility Department all looked stunning with the decorations and lights on the trucks.” This years festivities included several other events organized by the Georgetown Christmas Association, Inc.
that were planned and organized by Carol Myers, Kim Scheffler, Pam and Mike Layman and Joy Hanselman. “It has been an interesting adventure these last two years getting a Christmas parade back to Georgetown,” Renshaw said with a smile across her face, “I will be stepping down this next year
but there is no doubt that the trustees of the Georgetown Christmas Association, Inc. will continue to improve upon our parade and events and I know they will do a wonderful job. Thanks to everyone these past two years for all their hard work.”
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By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press
Mrs. Santa Claus made a special appearance in the parade and later read Christmas stories to children.
First State Bank’s float entry was among the most colorful and was enjoyed by everyone.
Santa drives a pink tractor through the streets of Georgetown, something most children have never seen before.
Volunteers from the Brown County Humane Society Animal Shelter walked many of the dogs in the parade which are available at the shelter.
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No parade is complete without seeing at least one fire truck and this one from Georgetown, carrying a dalmatian dog and decorations was a big hit at the parade.
The Hodge Podge Shop entry brought a lot of smiles during the Christmas parade in Georgetown.
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Ripley holds on for season opening win at New Richmond By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press NEW RICHMOND-- It seemed that as the second half wore on last Friday night, the Ripley boys basketball team might come out on the wrong end the scoreboard against host New Richmond. The Lions started to find their groove offensively as the second half got underway and began to cut into the Blue Jay lead as Ripley struggled on both ends of the floor. But the Blue Jays did just enough down the stretch to come away with a season opening 57-55 win as an Austin Wells half court shot veered right of the backboard as the final buzzer sounded. “We struggled offensively. We let them get to the rim a few times defensively,” Ripley coach Marty Adams said. “The intensity was there on the defensive end but some of our rotations weren’t there.” The Blue Jays were able to build a 30-24 halftime lead as they hit some shots in the second quarter -- most notably by Jordan Mitchell, who scored nine points in the quarter. As the third quarter began the Blue Jays were able to build on that lead. Logan Perkins hit a short running layup to increase the Ripley lead to 32-24 with six and a half minutes left in the third quarter. New Richmond big man John Ernst cut the lead back down to six, 32-26, when he was able to drive down the lane and convert a layup while being fouled. He missed the free throw. Perkins answered with a nice up and under move on the post to push the Blue Jays lead to 35-26 with 5:17 left in the third quarter. That was the point, however, when the Lions awoke. Lion guard Nick Hill ignited a quick 9-0 run that helped the Lions get even with a layup. Teammate Chris Turner finished the spurt on a fast break layup with 2:20 left in the quarter to tie the game at 35. “We got stagnant on the offensive end and they beat us
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ripley’s Gage Bradford shoots during the Blue Jays win over new richmond last Friday night.
down the floor offensively,” Adams said of the Lions run. “We missed a couple of assignments on defense (and we’re) not matched up properly. Offensively just not moving, you know, not getting in our offense...just standing around jacking up 15-18 footers with guys in our face.” After Adams called a timeout following Turner’s bucket to tie the game, the Blue Jays quickly sprinted back out to the lead. Gage Bradford found Perkins deep in the post for a layup to give the Blue Jays the lead back 37-35. Mitchell then stole a New Richmond pass on the Lions next possession and dribbled up court to hit a jumper to increase the Ripley advantage to four. Finally, Bradford got into the action himself when he drove down the lane, spun
around a defender and converted a layup. The basket pushed the Ripley lead to 4135 with 1:08 left in the third quarter. However, it looked like the teams were going to go to the final quarter with the Blue Jays up just one at 41-40, after Hill converted a layup, was fouled and hit the free throw. But Perkins was fouled with just one second left in the quarter. He hit both free throws to give the Blue Jays a 43-40 lead at the end of three quarters. Once again, as the fourth quarter started, it was two of the Ripley veterans who helped the Blue Jays add to the lead and recover from the Lions run. Perkins grabbed an offensive rebound and got the putback to go before Mitchell hit a 3-pointer to increase the Blue Jay lead to 48-40 with
7:22 left. “These guys, three or four of them, have played varsity for a couple of years so they’re pretty calm out there,” Adams said. “They’re calm on offense (but) I need to make them a little more excited on defensive end.” With about six minute remaining, after the teams traded baskets, the Lions went to work on the offensive boards as they looked to have one more run in them to get the victory. Ernst got the Lions going after he converted a layup off a Hill pass while he was fouled. He missed the free throw but the Lions corralled the offensive rebound. On that same possession Ernst eventually got the ball in the post again and he converted another layup while he was fouled again. And once again the Lions snatched Ernst’s missed free throw. Sam Leffler came up with the offensive board and was fouled as he went back up. Leffler hit both free throws to end what was a six point possession that closed the Blue Jays lead to 50-48 with 5:14 left. “When the first shot goes up we may box and there may be a bad bounce and they get it but then after that we’re standing and watching instead of finding somebody and boxing out,” Adams said. “I’ve been on them in preseason that the key for us is to box out, rebound and play defense. We do that we’ll be a much better team.” However, Perkins came up big again as he was alone up the court after two quick turnovers and he converted a layup and was fouled. Though he missed the free throw, the Blue Jays led 52-48 with 3:05 left. Ernst made it a two point game with a basket on the post with 2:17 left before he scored again with 1:42 left and was fouled after Donte Bennett missed a one and one free throw opportunity. Despite another missed Ernst free throw, the game was tied at 52. Mitchell got the lead back
the next time down the floor for the Blue Jays as he was fouled on a drive down the lane. He hit both free throws to give Ripley a 54-52 lead with 1:32 left. They increased their lead to three, 55-52, after Michael Haley hit one of two free throws after the Blue Jays ran the clock down to 28 seconds. Mitchell then got the first of what would be big two steals in the final 21 seconds of the game. He was fouled and hit one of two free throws to give Ripley a 56-52 lead. However, on the next trip down the court, Evan McKinley drilled a 3-pointer with 13 seconds left to close the Lions gap to one, 56-55. Perkins missed two free throws before Mitchell got the second steal to thwart the
Lions of their comeback. He hit one of two free throws to seal the game with 2.4 seconds left. “He reads the offense well,” Adams said. “Off the ball he’s a great defender. He’s like a safety on the football field. He reads the guys eyes and sees it coming before they get it. (We’re) lucky he came up with two big steals.” Perkins led the Blue Jays with 22 points and 12 rebounds while Mitchell added 20 points and five steals. Bennett scored five points off the bench while Haley added four, Bradford three, Dylan Arnett two and Brad Kirshner one. “I’m pretty happy with the outcome, not happy with execution,” Adams said.
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Logan Perkins shoots a free throw in ripley’s win over new richmond last Friday night. Perkins led the Blue Jays with 22 points and 12 rebounds.
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By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press As Wendel Donathan enters his third season as head coach of the Western Brown wrestling team, there is plenty to be excited about. Numbers continue to increase from the lowest levels of the program to the high school team itself. And with nearly double the number of kids they’ve had come out in the previous two years -- 29 wrestlers came out for the team this year -the Broncos are getting closer to competing on the same level as some of the bigger teams they battle. “If everything works out we should be able to fill every weight class, which is going to be good. It gives you a fighting chance,” Donathan said. “It’s like trying to play a football game with eight guys on an 11 man team or spotting the other team 20 points.” But while the numbers continue to grow, the Broncos experience on the mats hasn’t quite caught up yet. “A lot of first year kids,” Donathan said of this year’s team. “I think we’ve had three seniors who came out who never wrestled but they’re out. We’ve got the numbers and that’s given us the depth in a few weight classes.” He added, “It’s sophomore and freshman dominated.”
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The 2011-12 Western Brown wrestling team.
Gone from last season’s squad are Tory Bauer and Justin Dillinger. The lone seniors on last season’s team both had outstanding seasons that ended with a trip to the state wrestling meet. While their top two wrestlers graduated, there is plenty of experienced wrestlers back from a year ago. The Broncos return 11 wrestlers, including seven who placed at the Southern Buckeye Conference meet. Among the group of returners, Donathan looks for seniors Andy Wallace and Jake Latham to be the leaders for the Broncos squad this year. Wallace returns this year after having won 20 matches
and placing at the league meet. Latham won 20 matches despite being injured at the end of the season and not participating in the league meet. “Those two seniors are going to be the two guys we are looking at to lead,” Donathan said. Beyond Wallace and Latham, Donathan also looks for a few others to have solid seasons. Of the few experienced upperclassman on the team -beside Wallace and Latham - Donathan looks for senior Payton Bailey to wrestle varsity this year. But while the group as a whole is inexperienced beyond the three returning seniors, Donathan pointed to a couple of younger guys
who could have big seasons for the Broncos. He looks for sophomores Blake Silvis and Kenon Bowling and freshman Tyler Adkins to contribute after they put in an offseason of work. “Blake Silvis made the national team last year and wrestled out in Fargo,” he said. “Him and Adkins and Bowling probably got 50 to 75 matches in the offseason last year, which’ll benefit them some.” There have been some changes the Broncos -- and every other wrestling team in the state -- will look to adapt to this season. Nearly every wrestling weight class was changed before the season started.
The new weight classes are 106 lbs., 113 lbs., 120 lbs., 126 lbs., 132 lbs., 138 lbs., 170 lbs., 182 lbs., 195 lbs. and 220 lbs. Four classes stayed the same: 145 lbs., 152 lbs., 160 lbs. and 285 lbs. Though most classes changed, Donathan thinks it will benefit his team. “They really busted up that middle,” he said of the changes. “Honestly the new weight classes are going to help us because most of our kids are at the tail end of that. That’s where we have that depth, from about (1)45 up to about (1)95.” In the SBC, Donathan looks for a familiar face to be near the top. “New Richmond is going to be the team to beat for
sure,” he said. “Bethel-Tate has come on strong the past couple years. They got a couple new coaches down there and they got a lot of kids doing offseason stuff. It wouldn’t surprise me if they were battling for a league title as well. “Obviously New Richmond is the team to beat and I think Bethel is going to be right in there but we don’t count ourselves out of the picture. The last two years we’ve been in position to at least make it interesting but injuries or other issues come up. We do well for what we put out there but we don’t have the bodies.” The Broncos are: Seniors: Payton Bailey, Ray DeRossett, Nathan Ketterer, Josh Kollman, Jake Latham, Daniel Lewis, Brian Traylor, Andy Wallace, Coty Weiss, Andrew White and Ed Willoughby. Juniors: Nick Orr and Garrett Taylor. Sophomores: Josh Boothby, Kenon Bowling, Ray Hoffer, Trent Leonard, Michael Marlow, Cory Peters, Blake Silvis, Joseph Smith and Mike Williams. Freshman: Tyler Adkins, Tyler Helbling, Noah McMullen, Nick Wells, Bryon Whitaker, Luke White and Cody Wilson. They open their season at the Dublin Coffman Invitational this Saturday. Their first home dual meet will be December 14 against Winton Woods.
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It truly seemed like there were two different teams who took the floor for the Western Brown boys basketball team on Tuesday night. The first struggled through a first half that saw them go down 8-0 to visiting Glen Este before eventually heading to the locker room down 18 points to the Trojans. But when the two teams reconvened on the court after the halftime break it looked as if someone had replaced the group who had been wearing the white Bronco jerseys in the first half. The Broncos played strong in the second half and fought all the way back to take a one point lead with a little over a minute and a half left before ultimately coming up just short as Glen Este was able to hit big shots to escape with a 72-67 win over the Broncos. “It was pretty much flip flopped,” Western Brown coach Greg Foster said. “They played terrible in the second half compared to how we played in the first (half) but they hit their shots.” Finding themselves down 34-16 as they started the second half, the Broncos quickly went to work cutting into the lead. Foster started the half with a different lineup than he did the game. He had starters Justin Nickell and Spencer Howard in the game with reserves Caden Piatt, Nick Woodyard and Cory Kuttler. He decided to go with the lineup because he felt the reason the Broncos got down in the first half was because they didn’t give the type of effort he wanted to see. “Those were the guys who I though would respond and they responded,” Foster said of the lineup. “They got their opportunities and they took advantage of it.” The subs wasted no time helping get the Broncos on the board. Kuttler struck first as he
cut down the baseline and Piatt found him for an easy layup to make it a 34-18 game. It was again Kuttler -- who had scored six points in the first quarter to help the Broncos close the early deficit -- who kept the Broncos run going. On the next possession he found Woodyard for another layup. Then Kuttler drove hard to the basket, made the layup and was fouled. Though he missed the layup, the Broncos had closed the gap to 34-22 after just a minute had elapsed off the clock in the third quarter. Howard finished the Broncos 8-0 run to start the half when he converted a layup off another Piatt pass to make it a 10 point game, 3424. “Caden Piatt didn’t play one minute against Hillsboro,” Foster said. “I told him his time was coming.
His time came tonight and he responded. He played about as good of defense as he could have played.” Though the Broncos had made it a more competitive game in the third quarter, the Trojans seemed to answer each Bronco run. Most of the Trojan damage was done by guard Austin Rieck. Rieck momentarily stopped the Broncos comeback when he converted a layup to push the Trojan lead back to 12, 3624. And while the Broncos continued to hit shots in the third quarter -- they scored 30 points in the quarter after scoring just 16 in the entire first half -- Rieck continued to answer. He answered a Nickell driving layup with a layup of his own while he was fouled. He made the free throw. After Nickell hit another driving layup and then a 3-
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Cory Kuttler finds a lane down the lane during Western Brown’s game with Glen Este on Tuesday night.
pointer on back-to-back positions to close the Trojans lead to 39-31, Rieck hit a long two point jumper to quell the run. Woodyard then drilled a 3pointer but Rieck answered with a 3-pointer of his own. Thanks to Rieck the Broncos could get no closer than 11 points until Nickell hit a 3-pointer to close the Trojan lead to 54-46 as the third quarter came to an end. Rieck scored a game high 30 points. “He had one of those nights,” Foster said. “Every shot he took in the second half there was somebody there. In the first half he was wide open. The second half we had a hand (there). We were right there with him but he just made them.” But once again, as the fourth quarter started, the Broncos responded. A Corey Carroll free throw and a Woodyard 3-pointer made it a 54-50 game with 6:57 left. Then Glen Este 6-foot-5 guard Alex Fultz started to find traction again after scoring 15 points in the first half but none to that point in the second half. He grabbed an offense rebound on the next possession and got the putback to go to make it 56-50. Nickell then jump-started the Broncos. He made two free throws and got a layup to go after Spencer Allen grabbed two offensive rebounds to keep the possession alive. Allen then hit one of two free throws to bring the Broncos within one, 56-55, with 4:20 left. “Justin Nickell came on in the second half,” Foster said. “Woodyard and there were a few other guys off the bench who came in and got some quality minutes off the bench. If guys don’t show up some some nights others have to or we’re in trouble. Tonight, luckily, we had guys show up for us.” Fultz then increased the Trojan lead with a drop step floater in the lane to push their
High school basketball round-up Girls Basketball Georgetown opens season with three straight wins The Lady G-Men opened their 2011-12 campaign with wins over Batavia, Clermont Northeastern and Amelia. They kicked off their season with an 83-28 win over Southern Buckeye Conference foe Batavia last Thursday. Casey Carter led the way with 21 points while Jesse Kidwell added 19. Georgetown jumped out quickly on the Lady Bulldogs and used their defensive pressure to put them away. On Saturday the Lady GMen beat CNE 70-33. Carter led the way once again with 26 points. Kidwell added 14 while Megan Hatfield scored 10 points as the Lady G-Men played a tight first quarter before pulling away. “In the first quarter we did not do a good job on defense because we didn’t get back,” Georgetown coach Bernie Cropper said. “The rest of the game they did really well. The girls did an outstanding job.” Finally, on Tuesday night, Georgetown improved to 3-0 with a 6037 win over Amelia. Once again the Lady GMen’s defensive pressure was the key for the win. Kidwell led the way with 24 points while Carter added 10. “I’m happy with our effort,” Cropper said of the 3-0 start. “We’re playing hard, giving good effort.” Fayetteville rolls past Batavia The Fayetteville girls basketball team beat Batavia on Monday night by a score 95-28 for their third straight win to open the season. Makayla Rosselot led a very balanced attack for the Lady Rockets with 28 points. “The team is playing very well together,” Fayetteville coach Toby Sheets said.
Freshman forwards Lincoln Smyth and Carly Burroughs had the biggest nights of their young careers against the Lady Bulldogs. Smyth scored 19 points and had four blocks while Burroughs added 16 points and 10 rebounds. Ashley Scoggins scored 11 points and dished out a career high 12 assists while Megan Eyre chipped in 19 points. Brianna Plapp pulled down 14 rebounds. “The Lady Rockets are really shooting the ball well,” Sheets said. “Defense is causing fits for the opponents.” Western Brown drops heartbreaker to BethelTate The Lady Broncos basketball team lost their first game of the season to Bethel last Thursday night by a score of 50-48. Western Brown coach Kyle Fender said the game came down to how many times the Lady Tigers got to the free throw line and the Lady Broncos 26 turnovers. “We fouled way too much and turned the ball over too many times,” Fender said. “Bethel-Tate shot three times as many free throws as we did. We needed to do a better job of moving our feet on defense and making smarter passes.” Kylie Garrett paced the Lady Broncos (1-1, 0-1 Southern Buckeye Conference) with 18 points while Abby Hall and Morgan Wright added eight points apiece. Ripley wins first two conference games The Lady Jays improved to 3-0 on the season, and 2-0 in the Southern Hills League, with wins over Whiteoak and Fairfield . Against Whiteoak last Thursday, Tori Boone’s solid game helped lead Ripley to a 64-26 win. They picked up their second conference win on Monday night when they beat Fairfield 60-28. Kodi Gilkerson led the team
with 15 points while Niya Royal had 10 assists. “It’s a good start,” Ripley coach Chris Coleman said. “They’re figuring out what we need to do and how hard we need to play.” Eastern drops SHL opener The Lady Warriors dropped their first game of the season to Southern Hills League foe Peebles last Thursday night by a score of 38-31. Turnovers and a lack of making shots hurt the Lady Warriors (1-1, 0-1 SHL). “We didn’t hit shots when we needed to hit them,” Eastern coach John Burrows said. “We had 21 turnovers and they seemed to score on our turnovers.” Allison Prine led Eastern with nine points while Maria Johnson and Kayla Seigla added six apiece. Boys Basketball Georgetown opens season with two wins The G-Men opened their season with back-to-back victories over Bethel-Tate and Clermont Northeastern this week. Last Friday night, the GMen jumped out to a 24-10 lead early and went on to beat Bethel 75-59. “Being our first game I thought our kids performed pretty good,” Georgetown Jerry Underwood said. Georgetown had nice balance on the offensive end of the floor as four players hit double figures. Nathan Lewis led the way with 25 points while Gage Bradley added 14, Jake Cropper 15 and Jacob Miller 14 points. BruceDerrick Williams scored nine. Then, on Tuesday night, the young G-Men moved to 2-0 on the young season with a 44-37 road victory over Clermont Northeastern. Freshman guards Cropper, who led the GMen with 13 points, and Bradley, who chipped in 11 points, led the way.
“Struggled a little offensively,” Underwood said. “Being on the road for the first time, they may have been a little nervous.” Fayetteville splits season’s first two games Fayetteville opened their season with a loss to Blanchester last Friday night before the Rockets bounced back on Tuesday night with a win over Williamsburg. Against Blanchester the Rockets got into some early foul trouble and weren’t able to recover. “The kids were kind of nervous,” Fayetteville coach Darryl Iles said. “We didn’t shoot as well as I thought we would.” Trevor Clark led the Rockets with 20 points in the loss. However, the Rockets bounced back with a 73-63 win over Williamsburg. “We played a lot more poised,” Iles said. “It was a back and forth game until the fourth quarter when we got up six to eight points and pretty much got control.” Rockets guard D.J. Iles iced the game down the stretch as he hit 8-10 free throws in the fourth quarter. Iles led the way with a team high 22 points while Clark added 21 points. Nick Durham did a little of everything as he scored 10 points, grabbed seven rebounds and racked up four steals. Western Brown wins opener Last Friday night the Broncos traveled to Hillsboro and came back with a season opening 6555 win. “We played good defense and ran our offense and made shots,” Western Brown coach Greg Foster said. The Broncos got contributions from up and down their roster in the win. “(We) had guys come off the bench and step up again,” Foster said.
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Western Brown’s Justin nickell drives to the basket during the Broncos game with Glen Este on Tuesday night.
lead to three, 58-55. But Woodyard answered with a baseline drive for a layup to make it 58-57. Once again -- despite a strong defensive effort against him in the second half by the much shorter Woodyard -- Fultz put the Trojans back up three, 60-57, with 3:22 left. After Allen hit one of two free throws for the Broncos, Fultz pushed the Glen Este lead to four, 62-58, when he converted a layup off of an alley oop on an inbounds play before he fouled out with 2:49 left. The Broncos got the deficit back down to one after Nickell hit one of two free throws before Allen got a basket to go in the post to make it a 62-61 game with 2:28 left. Once again Rieck answered the Broncos. His layup pushed the Trojan lead to 6360 with 2:16 left. Nickell closed it to a one point deficit with a jumper before Kuttler gave the Broncos their first lead of the game with 1:34 left. He stole a Trojan pass, raced up court and converted
the fast break layup to put the Broncos up 65-64. Glen Este answered when Calvin Holloway hit one of two free throws to tie the game at 65 before Rieck stole the ball from Nickell, drove down for a layup and was fouled. He made both free throws to give the Trojans a 67-65 lead. But Allen tied the game right back up after he was fouled as he tried to drive the baseline. He hit both free throws to make it a 67-67 game with 49 seconds left. However, Rieck answered again when he converted a backcut into a layup and a foul. He missed the free throw but Western Brown could get no closer because of two straight turnovers as the game came to a close. Nickell led the Broncos with 24 points. Woodyard and Kuttler added 12 points while Allen chipped in nine points - all off the bench. “I don’t have, really, many disappointments in the second half,” Foster said. “You have to come ready to play at the beginning.”
Spaghetti dinner to raise funds for medical expenses
Wendy’s hosting benefit for local girls’ soccer
The Coaches Cancer Fund will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20 at Georgetown High School to help the family of Tom Cropper with his medical expenses. Tom Cropper is a 16year-old Georgetown High School student. He is the junior class president and a member of the National Honor Society. He is also on the varsity cross country, basketball and track teams. He will be taking several cancer fighting treatments over the next few months so the dinner will held to help with expenses for the family. Dinner will be a $5 donation. In addition to the dinner there will be a silent auction and a raffle. Teeshirts are also being sold for $10 with 100 percent of the sales donated to Tom. Call the GHS office with any questions at 937-3786730.
Mt. Orab Wendy’s will be hosting a Burger Bash fundraiser for the benefit of the BSC Eagles girls’ soccer team on Tuesday, December 20th from 5-9 p.m. A Burger Bash is a Wendy’s fundraiser in which a portion of the sales in a given time period is returned to the team or organization. The Eagles are a highly successful girls’ under 11year-old team, based out of Mt Orab, who play competitively for the Beechmont Soccer Club. Everyone is encouraged to come in to the Mt. Orab Wendy’s location on this night to support the team and enjoy some great hot food and fast, friendly service. Bring your friends and families in for dinner before the big game. Afterwards chill out with a cool Frosty treat. The girls appreciate the support of anyone in the community who will stop in to eat. All monies earned during this time will go to the team to offset winter expenses.
Send your sport press releases and news to BCP Sports Editor Andrew Wyder at AndrewWyder@gmail.com
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Though the Fayetteville girls basketball team is predominantly composed of freshman and sophomores, the Lady Rockets don’t play like a young team. The Lady Rockets youngsters allow their talent to overcome their limited experience. And that was on display last Thursday night as the Lady Rockets showed that talent as they rolled over a very young and inexperienced Fairfield team -- one that is composed entirely of freshman and sophomores -in their Southern Hills League opener 100-27. “My challenge to them was just play our game,” Lady Rockets coach Toby Sheets said. “Just play your game no matter the opponent. If you can do it against whoever, it doesn’t matter who they are, we want to play fast. We like getting a lot of shots off. We were able to do both of those things -- play fast and get shots.” From the opening tip both of the Lady Rockets starting guards -- sophomores Megan Eyre and Makayla Rosselot -were on their game. Eyre got the Lady Rockets rolling when she drained a 3pointer after Fayetteville won the opening tip. And unfortunately for the Lady Lions, that was as close as they would get all night long. The Lady Rockets sopho-
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more duo would score 24 of the team’s first 26 points as they jumped out to a 26-2 lead with 2:15 left in the first quarter. Eyre and Rosselot were able to score most of those points thanks to their defense. Even though the Lady Rockets abandoned their full court pressure quickly after jumping out to a big lead, the two Lady Rocket guards were still able to continually force Lady Lion turnovers thanks to their play at the top of the Lady Rockets 2-3 zone. Using their quickness, and
keeping active hands, Eyre and Rosselot combined for 28 steals in the game, most of which led to points. “Even though it’s a zone, I think a lot of people have an opinion of the zone that it’s not an aggressive defense (but) they’re very quick,” Sheets said of Eyre and Rosselot’s defense. “On a pass you think it would be easy to make across there they can explode out there and get that. They’re very active.” Eyre led the way for the Lady Rockets against
Fayetteville’s Megan eyre looks to the basket on a fast break during the Lady Rockets win over Fairfield last thursday night.
Fairfield as she dropped in a game high 37 points -- the third highest single game total in Fayetteville girls basketball history -- while she added 14 assists and 13 steals. Her backcourt mate, Rosselot, chipped in with 29 points, nine assists and 15 steals. “They’re outstanding play-
ers but I knew that coming in,” Sheets said. “They both got a lot of experience last year. They’re so quick. They can shoot from inside and outside.” Despite finding themselves in such a large hole, the Lady Lions tried to fight back. They were able to pull back within 39-15 after Heather Cox was able to get a
layup to go on the post but they could get no closer. Cox played a strong game for the young Lady Lions. She scored 18 of the team’s 27 points. “She’s a nice player,” Sheets said. “They beat East Clinton (on Nov. 28). We had scrimmaged East Clinton and it wasn’t by any means a pushover. We prepared to play as hard we had to. They’re not bad. They’re going to win some games.” But the Lady Rockets were simply too much. After building a 59-21 halftime lead, the Lady Rockets outscored the Lady Lions 41-6 in the second half as they cruised to victory. “You just want to play like you can play,” Sheets said. “We could have went out of here, even with that score, thinking I didn’t like what we did. I didn’t like we got out of position or we played like hungry wolves because we wanted a certain number. “These kids don’t really do that. They just play their team ball and do their thing. I’m happy with that.” While Eyre and Rosselot put on quite the show, they got plenty of help. Teammate Ashley Scoggins added 16 points while Lincoln Smyth added eight points and five rebounds, Brianna Plapp scored five points and grabbed five boards and Carly Burroughs also scored five points for the victors, who moved to 2-0 (1-0 SHL) on the young season.
Blanchester runs past Eastern in season opening loss for boys By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press
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BLANCHESTER-- The Eastern boys basketball team hoped to open its season last Saturday night with a road win over a good Blanchester team. But despite playing a solid first half the Warriors struggled at the start and at the end of the second half as the host Wildcats pulled away in the fourth quarter for 69-53 win in the Warriors season opener. “They out-rebounded us. They scored inside. They got to the free throw line,” Eastern coach Rob Beucler said. “We didn’t defend them very well. We couldn’t turn them over.” After playing a tight first half that saw Blanchester take a one point lead, 29-28, into the locker room, Eastern drew first blood as the third quarter started. Though both teams were sloppy as they started the second half, Chase Lawson hit a jump shot with 5:53 left in the quarter to give Eastern the lead back, 30-29, as the half began. Blanchester’s Travis Jackson answered Lawson’s bucket with one of his own to give the Wildcats the lead back, 31-30, with 5:26 left in the third quarter. Then some bad luck hit the Warriors. Lawson, who scored a team leading 18 points for the Warriors, got hurt on the next possession down the floor. He came out the came for the next few minutes. And during those next two and a half minutes Blanchester scored 11 straight points.
It was Jackson who started the run when he converted in the post off a pump fake and was fouled. He missed the free throw. Then the Wildcats 6-foot-8 center J.C. Luncan started to assert himself some in the post. The Wildcats hit a 3-pointer after they dropped the ball into the post to Luncan before he passed back out to an open teammate for the three. Then Luncan got position deep in the post and made the layup to push the lead to nine. Finally, Jackson finished off the run he started with a 3pointer to give the Wildcats a 42-30 lead with 2:26 left. “They made reads and found the open guy,” Beucler said. “And we didn’t do a very good job rotating.” The Wildcats run was set up because the Warriors struggled on the offensive end of the floor mainly thanks to their five third quarter turnovers. “I think turnovers, poor shot selection (and) no patience on offense,” Beucler said of what was to blame for the Warriors offensive struggles. But the Warriors answered the bell after they found themselves down 12. Unfortunately, though, the Wildcats continued to hit shots as the Warriors found their stroke. Eastern’s Jordan Payne answered Jackson’s 3-pointer with a three of his own before Drew Burch scored his only two points of the game for the Wildcats. Then Eastern guard Blake Doss went to work. He nailed two 3-pointers -sandwiched around Jake Parker’s 3-pointer for the
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chase Lawson leads the break in the warriors game against Blanchester last Saturday night. teammate Blake doss (15) follows.
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Racing at the final event of the 2011 season at Moler Raceway Park.
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eastern’s chase Lawson rises up to shoot against Blanchester last Saturday night. Lawson led the warriors with 18 points.
Wildcats -- to bring the Warriors within eight, 47-39, with 41 seconds left in the third quarter. The Warriors narrowed the gap even more when, off of Brandon Belcher’s steal, Conner Purdin hit a layup on the ensuing fast break while he was fouled. His foul shot closed the Wildcats lead to five, 47-42, as the third quarter came to end. With the Warriors finally hitting on all cylinders offensively, the Wildcats came out strong in the fourth quarter as they looked to put Eastern away. It was Jackson, once again, who helped the Wildcats break open the game. He hit a floater in the lane before hitting two free throws to increase the Wildcat lead to 51-42 with 6:32 left. Doss answered with a jump shot off the glass from 10 feet to bring the Warriors within seven, 51-44. But Jackson -- who scored a game high 19 points -- rose to the occasion again. His short jumper was good while he was fouled. He missed the free throw but Luncan corralled the miss. He was fouled and hit one of two free throws. On the next possession, after the Warriors turned the
ball over, Kelly Penquite ended up with the ball and was fouled. He hit two free throws to increase the Wildcat lead to 10, 54-44, with 4:52 left. Eastern closed the gap to seven after Daniel Faul earned a layup underneath the basket against Luncan and Lawson hit a 3-pointer to make it 56-49 with 3:41 left. But the Warriors offense just couldn’t get much else going. Though their eight turnovers in the final quarter didn’t help, Eastern simply didn’t find or convert shots. “We didn’t make shots. Jordan Payne scores three, he had 31 here last year,” Beucler said. “We just didn’t do much.” Meanwhile, the Wildcats were able to put the game away by getting behind the Warriors pressure defense for open shots right at the basket. “We didn’t do a terrible job defensively until we broke down in our pressure,” Beucler said. “We didn’t rotate and they got easy baskets.” Doss added 14 points for the Warriors while Nathan Scott chipped in with eight points -- all in the first half.
The second actual running of the Turkey Gobbler featured many new competitors on hand -- representing eight different states -- for the 40 lap, $1500 to win event. Heat race action saw Dillon Huron, Freddie Carpenter and Barry Doss claim heat wins with Jason Jameson claiming the B-main event and setting the 20 car starting lineup. In the feature event it was Parkersburg, WV’s Freddie Carpenter out front but at the end of lap one he slowed suddenly bringing out the caution and the end to his day. On the restart it was Huron out front but Doss would take the lead on lap five. The man on the move was Jameson who started in 16th spot but had worked his way to fourth by lap nine. Following a caution on lap 11, it was Doss, Brandon Thirlby and Jameson controlling the top three spots. While racing through heavy traffic on lap 26, Jameson was able to squeeze by Doss and take the top spot and set sail for the win. Doss came in second spot with Thirlby in third with Duane Chamberlain and Dustin Linville rounding out the top five positions. Thirlby won a $50 Gas Card from Holman Motors for racer traveling the furthest, from Traverse City, MI. The Mt Orab Ford Modifieds were also in action and going for $800 to win. With a field of 28 cars on hand they were going to have to fight their way into the feature to make the 20 car field. In preliminary action it was Dave McWiliams, Robert Garnes and Dave Baldwin claiming heat wins while Matt Bex claimed the B-main event. The Modifieds feature looked as though Dave McWilliams was going to get the monkey off his back as he rocketed out to the lead but he started slowing on lap 10. On a lap 11 restart, Robert Garnes, from Ripley,WV, was able to get by McWilliams and would lead the rest of the 25 lap feature event to claim his first ever
feature event at MRP in his Bumper Man sponsored machine. Behind Garnes was a great race as Dave Baldwin, Troy Clark, Collin Thirlby and Dustin Linville all battled for the rest of the top five spots. The Holman Motors Chevette division race looked like it had the rest of the year as Rusty Yarger and Miles Tarvin were ready to battle for supremacy once again as each won their respective heats. At the drop of the green they ran side-by-side for the first lap before a caution on the second lap would set the field single file for the restart. On the restart Tarvin led the field into turn one before the nose of his car folded under and off of the race car and sent the 2011 track champion straight up into the air ending his night. Unfortunately Derick Davis, in his #12 car, ran over the debris and ended his night as well. On the second restart it was all Yarger out front as he claimed yet another win in his Wilson Body Shop, Roquet Signs machine. Josh Francis would come home second with Ryan Hamblin, Dan Yazell and Jerry Florence Jr. rounding out the top five spots. In the Big Red Book street stocks there were many new competitors on hand and a field of 12 cars trying to claim a final victory for 2011. Troy Clark of North Vernon, IN took the win in the heat race and it was much of the same in the feature event as Clark and 2011 Track Champion Bub Balsley were out front and running away from the field. By the end of the fifteen lap affair it was Clark driving into victory lane in his Mike Bechelli Racing, Scensy Independent Consultant, Weedan Street and Performance machine. Balsley came home second while Randy Charles, Paul Baker and Bobby Hinkle rounded out the top five. Moler Raceway Park would like to thank all the racers, fans and sponsors for making the 2011 Season -- and their Fifth Year Anniversary -- such a success.
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12th Annual Living Christmas Tree will be presented by the Mt. Orab Church of Christ on Friday, December 9, Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11, each night at 7:30 p.m. prompt. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The church will be collecting canned goods or nonperishable food items at the door.
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Free Dinner will be hosted by the Sardinia United Methodist Church located at 105 S. Main Street on Saturday, December 10 and 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Carriage Rides in the Park, sponsored by the Mt. Orab Christmas Parade Committee will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 10 at the Village Park in Mt. Orab. Photos can be taken with costumed characters including Rudolph, Mr. Snowman, penguins, Chipmunks Alvin, Theodore and Simon and many others. Please come out and enjoy the evening of family fun. Christmas Extravaganza at the fellowship hall of the Williams Corner Church of God in Goshen will be held on Saturday, December 10 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This event will include many crafters and vendors with Christmas gifts galore to pick from. The church is located at 6162 St. Rt. 132. For details call Darla at (513) 5197159 or Joni at (513) 325-7373. SUNDAY 12/11 Senior Citizen Christmas Dinner, will be held at noon on Sunday, December 11 at the new Sardinia Elementary School. Call 446-2523 for details. Free Community Holiday Dinner, sponsored by Taylor’s
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MONDAY 12/12 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, December, 12 at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 444-0404. Jackson Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. on Monday, December 12 at Ashridge. This meeting is open to the public. Perry Township Trustees will hold their regular scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 12 in Fayetteville. The public is invited to attend this meeting. “Core Construction” meeting with Eastern Local School Board has been scheduled for Monday, December 12 beginning at 9 a.m. for the purpose of viewing the construction. Public is invited. Hamersville Village Council will meet in regular session on Monday, December 12 at 7 p.m., and all residents of the village are invited to attend. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 12, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. Higginsport Village Council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 12 and the public is invited to attend. Diabetes Support Group, Brown County Sugar Helpers invites everyone interested in learning more about diabetes to monthly meetings, second Monday of every month, including Monday, December 12 beginning at 6:30 at the Georgetown Methodist Church. Diabetic Support Group will meet on Monday, December 12, at the Georgetown Methodist Church from 6:30 p.m. to 8
Teams to raise money for Trevor p.m. The event will have guest speakers, educational material, diabetic recipes and more. Sardinia Village Council will meet in regular session for its December meeting on the 12 of December beginning at 7 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, December 12, at the Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 12, at Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 N. Second St. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. TUESDAY 12/13 Byrd Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, at Decatur. This meeting is open to the public. Book Club for Adults will meet at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13 at the Mt. Orab Library. Everyone is welcome to attend. 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. Ripley Village Council will holds its regular scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13 and the meeting is open to the public. Huntington Township Trustees will hold their regular scheduled meeting beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13 in Aberdeen. The public is invited to attend. Russellville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13 and the public is encouraged to attend. Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, December 13. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-
The Williamsburg Wildcats and Georgetown G-Men will be facing off Dec. 16 against a rival everyone wants beaten: childhood cancer. Join the G-Men at Williamsburg High School as they battle one another and help raise money for a local boy with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Trevor Foster, a fifth grade student at Georgetown Elementary, has been fighting against all since his diagnosis almost five years ago. He has been through countless hospital stays, chemotherapy and radiation treatments and now faces a possible hip replacement from the damage done by his cancer treatments. In order to show support for his family and to raise money to help offset the costs of his care, all fans
are asked to wear orange to the game. You can purchase a “No One Fights Alone” T-shirt to wear if you order by Dec. 9. Adult shirts are $10 and youth
Bobbi Wilson at (937) 4464662.
and the public is invited to attend.
Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. at the center on Tuesday, December 13. Members of Snap Fitness as well as nonmembers are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details.
Fayetteville Village Council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, December 14 beginning at 7 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.
Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, December 15, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.
Relay for Life 2012 committee and team meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 14 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Greystone Model Home, 221 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab. Desserts and coffee, invite survivors, friends, family and team members.
Franklin Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 15 in Arnheim. The public is invited to attend.
WEDNESDAY 12/14 Decorating Contest sponsored by the Mt. Orab Christmas Committee will be held on Wednesday, December 14 for homes in the village. Please have all Christmas lights and decorations turned on by 6:30 p.m. The top three places will be awarded. Winners will be notified in person or by mail. Book Club for Adults will meet on Wednesday, December 14 at 7 p.m. at the Fayetteville-Perry Library. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m.. Wednesday, December 14, at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester. Further information is available by calling
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Citimortgage Incorporated to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, .15 acres, .51 acres and 2.29 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 11/28/2011 Zora Partin to Matthew and Deborah M. Farrell, 1.97 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 11/29/2011, $60,000 Robert C. Ferguson etal to Robert C. Ferguson, 1 acre of land in Clark Township, filed 12/1/2011 Howard Dean and Juanita J. Lewis to Howard D. Lewis, 49.78 acres of land in Green Township and 14.42 acres of land in Sterling Township, filed 11292011 Ernest Dale Bay to Ernest Dale and Nina Kaye Bay, .17 acres in Green Township, 50.72 acres and 1.13 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 11/20/2011 Red Bank LLC to Southern State Community College, 4.03 acres of land in Green Twp. and 59.16 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11/29/2011, $3,235,000 Randall and Sheri Lyons to Brady A. and Ashley R. Gray, .42 acres (Lot 28) in The Heritage Sub., Mt. Orab, Green Twp., filed 11/28/2011, $90,000 Eugenia and Richard W. Cassidy to Incorporated Village of Aberdeen, Lot 155, Huntington Township, filed 12/1/2011, $10,000 Robin M. Fletcher to Jerry L. Belcher, 8.61 acres of land in Jackson Township, filed 11/28/2011, $139,000 Harold K. and Rosemarie Henderson to Rosemarie Henderson, .93 acres of land in Russellville, Jefferson Township, filed 11/29/2011 Robert G. Bruist to William D. and Phyllis J. Reynolds, part in Lot 73 in Higginsport, filed 11/30/2011, $5,000 Sandra L. and Elwood C. Null, Jr. to Scott E. and Mindy L. Null, Lot 16 in Higginsport, Lewis Township, filed 11/28/2011, $70,000 James F. McCafferty etal to Charles R. McCafferty, II, 159.35 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 12/1/2011 PDF Sales LLC to Kim and Diane L. Meenach, 1.26 acres, Lot 3 in Barber Sub., Perry Township, filed 12/1/2011, $85,000 David C. Watkins to David C. Watkins, 3 acres of land in Pike Township filed 11/30/2011 Johnathan & Arika A. Harvey and Carol Painter to Randall K. and Carol Painter, 1.52 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 11/29/2011 Eleanor Jean and James G. Mullins to Sandra L. Adams, trustee, 40.20 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 11/28/2011, $92,700 Robert B. Moore to Timothy and Shannon M. Watson, .80 acres, lot 7 in Erin Acres Sub in Mt. Orab, filed 11/28/2011, $109,000 Anna Mae Pryor etal to Curtis and Billy J. Bellamy, part out-11 and Lot 10 in Georgetown, filed 11/29/2011, $1,250 Dave and Sandy Dumford to Clifton Wade and Lori L. Reeves, 1.58 acres and .22 acres of land in Sterling Township, filed 11/29/2011, $27,000 Carol Howard to Green Tree Servicing, LLC, Lot 12 in Friendship Acres Sub in Sterling Township, filed 11/30/2011, $12,000 Donald E. and Kathy Brockman to Ralph Moore, 1.25 acres of land in Sterling Township, filed 11/28/2011, $13,000 Wells Fargo Bank to Betty Dale, 1.31 acres, Lot 54 in Sterling Township, filed 11/30/2011, $57,500 Vicki and Russell Wren II and Polaris Home Funding Corporation to Sara Pierce, .36 acres Lot 30 in the Village at Wills Point, Mt. Orab, filed 11/28/2011, $97,500
Marissa Tongco Omila, 34, Williamsburg, homemaker to marry Patrick Ralph Gruber, 45, Williamsburg, service worker, filed 11/28/2011 Marie Ann Bryant, 35, Mt. Orab, homemaker to marry Bruce Edward Richmond, 50, Amelia, disabled, filed 11/30/2011 Jessica Skelly, 20, Mt. Orab, caregiver to marry Joshua Saylor, 22, Mt. Orab, logistic account executive, filed 11/30/2011 Elizabeth Ann Ellis, 23, Fayetteville, unemployed to marry Steven Paul Brate, 26, Fayetteville, firefighter, filed 11/30/2011 Barbara Marie Pendleton, 50, Fayetteville, unemployment to marry Gary Joseph Graham, 46, Fayetteville, Hope Emergency, filed 12/2/2011 Brittany Lynn Lawrence, 20, Winchester, waitress to marry Brandon Lee Smith, 21, Mt. Orab, order builder, filed 12/2/2011 Bethany Elise Yazell, 19, Georgetown, cashier to marry Hal Jay Lawrence II, 22, Williamsburg, factory worker, filed 12/2/2011
Flora D. Brown, Georgetown, case 20111221, DOD 11/9/2011, filed 11/29/11 Judy Ann Carter, Williamsburg, case 20111220, DOD 11/13/2011, filed 11/28/2011 Paul Orendorff, Georgetown case 20111223, DOD 11/18/11, filed 11/30/11 Rudy Kyle Waits, Mt. Orab, case 20111222, filed 11/30/2011
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shirts are $8. There will also be a raffle at halftime of the varsity game to include items such as a Snap Fitness three month membership, Moler Raceway season pass, a horse drawn carriage ride downtown, die cast metal toy tractors, and a $50 gift card from Kohl’s, to name a few. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased ahead of the game at Williamsburg High School. You do not need to be present to win. Donations can also be made to the Trevor Foster Benefit Fund at the First State Bank of Adams County. For more information, to purchase a T-shirt or raffle tickets, contact Kelly Posey at posey_k@burgschools.org or (513) 543-1094.
Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Michelle Schuster versus Emery Wade Smith, case 20111123, filed 11/30/2011, Action: other civil stalking Citibank, NA as trustee versus Bruce King, case 20111124, filed 11/30/2011, Action: foreclosures Fifth Third Mortgage Company versus State of Ohio Estate Tax Division, case 20111125, filed 11/30/2011, Action: foreclosures Wells Fargo Bank NA versus Elizabeth Williams, case 20111126, filed 11/30/2011, Action: foreclosures H & S Financial, Incorporated versus Sean Reifenberger, case 20111130, filed 12/1/2011, Action: other civil Onewest Bank FSB versus Charles Smith, case 20111131, filed 12/1/2011, Action: foreclosures Bank of America Successor versus Wesley S. Smith, case 20111132, filed 12/1/2011, Action: foreclosures Deutsche Bank National Trust versus George J. Swearingen, case 20111134, filed 12/2/2011, Action: foreclosures Firstmerit Bank NA versus Lowell M. Poole, case 20111135. filed 12/2/2011, Action: other civil Wells Fargo Bank, NA versus Jon T. Adamson, case 20111137, filed 12/2/2011, Action: foreclosures Liberty Savings Bank FSB versus Ryan Ward, case 20111138, filed 12/2/2011, Action: foreclosures Fifth Third Mortgage Company versus David Keim, case 20111139, filed 12/2/2011, Action: foreclosures DOMESTIC CASES Trisha Watkins, Benson, MN versus Donald Lytle, Bethel, case 20111127, filed 12/1/2011, Action: U.R.E.S.A. Delbert Parker, Sardinia versus Audrey Parker, Winchester case 20111128, filed 12/1/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage Tami Bering, Mt. Orab versus Mark Bering, Mt Orab, case 20111129, filed 11/20/2011, Action: termination of marriage William E. Cooper, Fayetteville versus James B. Cooper, Mt. Orab, case 20111133, filed 12/1/2011, Action: domestic violence Deborah L. Clifton, Williamsburg, versus Johnny M. Brown, Sr., case 20111140, filed 12/2/2011, Action: domestic violence James R. Beath, Winchester versus Karen Beath Johnson, London, KY, case 20111141, filed 12/2/2011, Action: domestic violence
PERI Christmas Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 14 at the American Legion Hall at 1001 South Main Street in Georgetown. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon at noon. District Representative Franklin Thomas will be the guest speaker. Officers will also be installed for 2012. For reservations (deadline 12-11-11) please call (937) 378-3641 or (937) 378-6879. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 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, December 14, 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. TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, at the Riverbend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 3772501. THURSDAY 12/15 Kickboxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 on December 15, 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. Fayetteville-Perry Local School District Board of Education will meet in regular session on Thursday, December 15 beginning at 6 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. Book Club for Adults will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 15 at the Fayetteville-Perry Library. Everyone 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, December 15. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Book Club for Adults will meet on Thursday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Library. Everyone is welcome to attend. Clark Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 15 at the firehouse in Hamersville
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Aberdeen Hometown Christmas will be held at the Aberdeen Community Center Fire Department (Budig Drive) on Saturday, December 10 at 4:30 p.m. Food will be served at 4:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 5 p.m. Santa will arrive at 5:30 p.m. bringing treats for each child, courtesy of the Aberdeen-Huntington Fire Department. Everyone is welcome.
Chapel United Methodist Church will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 11. Following the dinner will be a candlelight service in the sanctuary.
Adams/Brown County Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver support group will meet Thursday, December 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590. Scott Township Trustees will meet for its regular scheduled meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 15 at New Hope. The public is welcome to attend this open meeting. Brown County Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held on Thursday, December 15 beginning at 8 a.m. at the chamber office. A business roundtable is held at the end of each meeting and is open to all attendees. The public is always open FRIDAY 12/16 Helping the Veterans this Christmas, sponsored by the George A. Lambert American Legion Auxiliary junior members from Post 755 are planning some fun activities for the holiday season. Christmas caroling in Sardinia will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 16, then on Saturday, December 17 a Holiday Craft Sale will be held at the American Legion Hall from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. which include hot dog's, chips and drinks. For details call (937) 446-3191 or (937)213-1245. Fish Fry at the F.O.E. in Georgetown will be held December 16 at the F.O.E. #2293 on Friday, December 16 from 5 to 7:30 p.m., featuring fried cod loin, with homemade mac and cheese, fresh coleslaw and french fries. Southern Hills Joint Vocational Board of Education meeting has been moved to Thursday, December 15 beginning at 6 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, December 16. 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) 5433137. Brown County Singing Convention will take place at the Eastwood Community Church, 2225 Hales Way Suite 220 on Friday, December 16 beginning at 7 p.m. If you have any questions or for directions to the church please contact Larry Downing at (937) 4463259. SATURDAY 12/17 CPR Classes at SHCC will be offered on Saturday, December 17 beginning at 9 a.m. lasting approximately 4 hours dependCONTINUED ON PAGE 19
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Winner of the Western Brown Youth gun raffle Congratulations to Adam schadle, who was the winner of the Mossberg 500 Pump-Action shotgun the western Brown youth football & Cheerleading raffled off this year. Adam, along with his wife Jennifer, are the parents of Peyton and Pierce schadle who also played football on the 5/6 and 8 year old teams. way to go ADAM!!!!!!! Pictured left to right are wByfC Board members shelly Chisman, Justin elam, scott Mann, winner ADam schadle, Jim Kirker, Chris sidwell, and steve swisher.
CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 ing on the number of students. To register call Southern Hills Adult Education at the Career Center at (937) 378-6131, ext. 357 for more information. Candle Light Service will be held at the Shinkles Ridge union Chapel on Saturday, December 17 beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to come join us to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child.
Donations being accepted for Dress for Success at Valore Salon seven days at week. Now accepting jewelry, scarves, belts/purses, pant suits, dresses/skirts and blouses. Donations will be accepted until December 23. To contact Valore Salon call (937) 378-4SPA, located at 121 N. Main Street in Georgetown or visit www.valoresalon.com.
A Night with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be held on Saturday, December 17 at the Rambler Gym Center. The event will be assisted by the girl scouts and everyone is welcome. For more information call Bobbie Sue Tibbe at (937) 377-4300 or (937) 974-0063.
Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAPS) regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, December 19 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Rambler Center, 203 East Main Street in Russellville. For more information call 377-5224.
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Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21 at the Brown SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. Meetings are open to the public.
Blue Christmas Church Service, will be held at the Bible Chapel U.C.C. in Hamersville on Sunday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m. Bible Chapel is located at 119 North Avenue in Hamersville just one block north of St. Rt. 125. Please come join us. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held on Saturday, December 24 at the Buford Church of Christ, 2457 St. Rt. 138. All are welcome to come. Book Club for Adults will meet in regular session on Wednesday, December 21 at 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Library. Everyone is invited to attend. Coaches Cancer Fund to sponsor Spaghetti Dinner on Tuesday, December 20 at 5 p.m. at the Georgetown High School. The cost for the dinner is a $5 donation for the family of Tom Cropper, a 16 year old Georgetown High School student currently fighting cancer. Tom is the junior class president, a member of the National Honor Society as well as on the varsity cross country, basketball and track teams. T-shirts for only $10 will also be sold with 100% of the sales donated to the family. Call the high school with any questions at (937) 378-6730. “From the Manger to the Cross” will be presented by the Hutchinsons and Victory Road on December 18 at 7 p.m. at the West Fork Baptist Church. The church is located at 10127 West Fork Road, Georgetown (near Wahlsburg). For directions visit www.westforkbaptist.org or call Kevin Johnson at (937) 515-0675. Book Club for Adults will meet at the Sardinia Library on Wednesday, December 21 at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Brown County Public Library Board Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21 at the meeting room of the Sardinia Library, 13309 Purdy Road in Sardinia.
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7th Annual Bridal Show in Brown County, will be held on Sunday, January 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The fashion show will begin at 3 p.m. For more information contact Doug or Candace at (937) 378-6830. New Years Eve Dance sponsored by the American Legion Post 180 in Georgetown will be held on Saturday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music will be provided by “Double Vision” and the evening will include food, door and raffle prizes and the cost is only $15 per person. All proceeds go to sponsor the Veteran’s Assistance Programs at the post.
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation grants for 2012 application deadline is December 30, 2011. To download grant guidelines and application and learn more about the National Youth Fishing ad Boating Initiative visit RBFF.org. Applicants will be notified in April 2012. Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Course will begin on Tuesday, January 3 at UC Clermont College in Batavia. The program consists of 582 hours and covers two quarters. Tuition only $4,363. For more information visit www.ucclermont.edu/academics/police_academy.html or call (513) 732-5319. ONGOING EVENTS Helping Hands will be open the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for shopping only. Helping Hands is located at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown. Flu Clinics at the Brown County Health Department have been scheduled for each Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is $20. For more information call (937) 378-6892. Diabetic Support Group, sponsored by the Brown County Sugar Helpers Group invites anyone interested in learning more about diabetes to meetings held the second Monday of each month at the Georgetown United Methodist Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The church is located 217 South Main Street in Georgetown. Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 4443446. Helping Hands Please come shop with us any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown. Order new book on one room schools now, from the Brown County Historical Society. The book discusses about 70 one-room schools located in Brown County. Please call Joyce Wallace at (937) 378-4444 or any society member to purchase a book. Senior Bingo will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday at the
Georgetown Nutrition Center. Please bring a $1 wrapped gift. A nutritional meal will be offered. HIV/Hepatitis C Testing is offered free by the Brown County Health Department by appointment only. The HIV test results are available within 15 minutes. To schedule an appointment call (937) 378-6892. Crafting Classes will begin the second Saturday of the month at the Mt. Orab Public Library, sessions from 1 to 2 p.m., at the library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. The classes are for adult patrons with the Care and Share program. Adams/Brown County Alzheimer/s/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room. For more information (937) 386-3590. Adams-Brown Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program income guidelines have been increased to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining E-HEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-553-7393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 8-11 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled. We Can Help Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 is open 11 a.m-4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated. Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers adults an array of computer classes throughout the school year at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Anyone wanting further information or wishing to register for an Adult Education class may contact Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131, Ext. 357. The Brown County Senior Citizens Council, located at 505 N. Main Street in Georgetown offers transportation for medical appointments, shopping area, nutrition sites and other service providers. It also offers homemaker assistance, Respite Care, Passport which offers alternatives to nursing home placement and caregiver support. To contact a representative, call (937) 3786603 or toll free at (877) 2598598. Anyone involved with a governing body, an organization, or a regularly-scheduled activity that has a meeting date and/or time or location change should contact The Brown County Press two weeks in advance, if possible, about that change(s) so the correct date and/or time and location may be listed in the Weekly Calendar. Also, anyone who would like an activity listed in The Brown County Press' Weekly Calendar that currently is not listed should call the newspaper office during regular hours at (937) 444-3441. An extended version of this Calendar is available on the Brown County Press' website at browncountypress.com.
America’s neighborhoods and forests are under attack! The Asian Longhorned beetle (ALB) has destroyed tens of thousands of hardwood trees. Surely by now you have heard about the residents in Clermont County who have begun to wage a battle against this deadly enemy to our beloved trees. Why should we care? If the eradication efforts fail in Clermont County, the Asian Longhorned beetle will spread to other parts of Ohio. A recent media update from USDA’s Animal Plant Heath Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) gives the following numbers: 4,991 Number of ALB infested trees confirmed 56, 663 Number of trees surveyed since 7/5/11 56 Square-miles under regulation Tunneling by beetle larvae girdles tree stems and branches. Repeated attacks lead to dieback of the tree crown and, eventually, death of the tree. ALB probably traveled to the United States inside solid wood packing material from China. The beetle has been intercepted at ports and found in warehouses throughout the United States. This beetle is a serious pest in China, where it kills hardwood trees in roadside planting, shelterbelts, and plantations. In the United States the beetle prefers maple species, including Boxelder, Norway, red, silver, and sugar maples.
Other preferred hosts are birches, Ohio buckeye, elms, horsechestnut, and willows. Occasional to rare hosts include ashes, European mountain ash, London planetree, mimosa, and poplars. Currently, the most effective means to eliminate ALB is to remove infested trees and destroy them by chipping or burning. This can be very devastating to landowners and their landscape. To prevent further spread of the insect, quarantines are established to avoid transporting infested trees and branches from the area. Early detection of infestations and rapid treatment response are crucial to successful eradication of the beetle. The ALB has one generation per year. Adult beetles are usually present from July to October, but can be found later in the fall if temperatures are warm. Adults usually stay on the trees from which they emerged or they may disperse short distances to a new host to feed and reproduce. Each female usually lays 35 – 90 eggs during her lifetime. Some are capable of laying more than that. The eggs hatch in 10 – 15 days. The larvae feed under the bark in the living tissue of the tree for a period of time and then bore deep into the wood where they continue to feed throughout their development until they pupate. The adults emerge from pupation sites boring a tunnel in the wood and creating a round exit hole in the trees. Quick facts about the ALB: 1 – ? inches in length, Long antennae (longer than the
The most popular week of hunting in Ohio The week of Ohio’s deer gun season is the most popular of all of the states hunting seasons. Approximately 420,000 were estimated to have taken part in the week of gun season, even with the rain and harsh hunting conditions that we had during the week. On opening day Ohio hunters harvested 23,600 deer, this number was down from last year’s number of 39,071 and if you are into percentages that would be a 39% decrease. Over all for the week Ohio hunters checked in 90,282 deer, again this number is down from the total of 105,034 taken last season. Now with total in, this did cut the percentage figure down to 14% decrease over all. In my opinion I don’t think the weather to be the main reason the total number of deer taken during gun season to be down. I believe that the other most popular hunting season in Ohio is having a impact on the total of deer taken in gun season and that is the Ohio archery season, it is one of the longest running archery season in the USA. Bow hunters have more time in the woods with longer daylight hours to hunt. And bow hunters have the chance to hunt the rut that is very exciting, this happens a couple of weeks before gun week. And if you are a working hunter
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West Fork Baptist hosts Hutchinsons, Victory Road West Fork Baptist Church welcomes the Hutchinsons and Victory Road on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 7 p.m. to present "From the Manger to the Cross." West Fork Baptist Church is located at 10127 West Fork Rd, Georgetown. For directions visit www.westforkbaptist.org or call Kevin Johnson at (937) 515-0675.
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Mt. Orab Elementary has collected their best recipes and compiled them into an attractive keepsake cookbook called ‘Mt. Orab Elementary like me you will have to take Broncos’ Best’. They are selling their onevacation time from work and of-a-kind cookbooks for this will leave them with less time to take off for gun sea- $10.00 and may be purchased son. Now I know I said that I at the Mt. Orab Elementary didn’t think the weather was office or from Kim Scheffler the main reason for numbers at the school. The cookbook contains 206 down, but I do think that bow hunters take advantage of the well-loved recipes including nice weather we have earlier appetizers, main dishes, in the year. And with bow desserts and many others. hunters taking bucks and fill- recipes include the contribuing tags during the rut and tor’s name enabling you to earlier in the season I believe find the recipes of staff memthis has had affect on the bers. For more information contact Kim Scheffler at (937) numbers in gun season. Brown County hunters on 444-2528. open day reported a total of 244 down by almost 50 percent from the 2010 season opening day of 479. The total for the complete week was better but still down the total for the week was 1,229 down from 1,423 in 2010. For the Shinkles Ridge Union numbers of all of Ohio’s 88 counties you can go to Chapel will be having a www.ohiodnr.com. Ohio Candle Light Service on hunters will be able to gun Saturday, December 17, at 7 hunt twice more, first on the p.m. Come join us to Celebrate week end of December 17-18 and also during the Ohio muz- the Birth of the Christ Child. zleloader season January 710, 2012. WORKING HUNTER Jeff Kress
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Ripley Lions Club annual bazaar at the River Village Christmas The Ripley Lions Club has assembled an eclectic collection of items for the annual Bazaar at the River Village Christmas. December 9, 10 and 11. Assembled is a nice collection of household items collectables, Christmas items, and seasonal clothing. Various item of interest. Also baked goods, candy for holiday treats, coffee and hot chocolate for sale. Hot
insect’s body) banded with black and white, shiny black body with distinctive white spots, and six legs, (may have blue feet). Signs of infestation: Dime-sized exit holes, tree trunk riddled with exit holes, sawdust-like material, called frass, near exit hole, and yellowing or drooping leaves or dead branches. What can we do? We need to become knowledgeable about what to look for! Organizations such as garden clubs, schools, 4-H Clubs, etc. can become Beetle Detectives and look for signs of the Asian Longhorned beetle in our communities and report both positive and negafindings at tive www.BeetleDetectives.com on behalf of your organization. Other online resources include: www.BeetleBusters.info www.na.fs.fed.us/fhp/alb/ http://bugs.clermontcountyohio.gov/ If you think you know of an Asian Longhorned beetle infestation, please call the toll free ALB hotline at 1-855-2526450. Mark your 2012 calendars and plan to attend the free informational seminars being presented by Brown County Master Gardeners at the Fincastle campus of Southern State College. Seminars are held in the library, 6 - 7:30 p.m. The schedule includes: January 19 – Meditation Gardens February 23 – Starting Seeds March 15 – Flowers April 18 – Container Gardening May 17 – Herbs
spice tea is free. There will be a raffle consisting of a John Ward Prints, a $30.00 oil change from Main Street Auto Service, and an afghan made & donated by Lillian Rice. There will be a split the pot, Located at Easton Alley and Main Street. A block up from the river at Wags, also formerly known as the pool hall. All items reasonable priced. Hours of operation are Friday 4 - 8 p.m. and starting on Saturday at 10 a.m., then on Sunday 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. For more information call Joyce Devore at (937) 3924045.
Helping Hands open first Saturday Beginning Saturday, December 3, 2011, Helping Hands will be open the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Shopping Only. Helping Hands is located at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown.
Sardinia UMC to host free dinner
Sardinia United Methodist Church will be hosting a Free Community Dinner on Saturday, December 10 and 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. The church is located at 105 S. Main Street, Sardinia.
New Years Eve Dance set in Georgetown American Legion Post 180, Georgetown will be holding a New Year’s Eve Dance on Saturday, December 31 from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Music will be provided by Double Vision. There will also be food, door and raffle prizes, plus setups will be provided. Cost is $15.00 per person. Proceeds will go to sponsor the veteran’s assistance programs at Post 180. The post is located at 1001 S. Main, Georgetown.
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Southern Hills CTE receives Auditor of State Award with distinction
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The Western Brown Leadership Team met on Movember 12
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Western Brown District leadership team Western Brown District Leadership Team came together Saturday morning November 12 to discuss the first quarter of school. The conversations and solutions were centered on the district wide implementation of our Teacher Data Teams. Each building shared successes and challenges from their TDT implementation. Each Building Leadership Team provided written summaries. The district team then discussed common problem areas across the district and brainstormed ways to fill the deficiency gaps. The data that was analyzed came from our Teacher Data Teams, our Building Leadership teams as well as our administrative team. We analyzed effectiveness rubrics for our TDT’s and our BLT’s. We also analyzed the data that was collected during our district wide walk-
through observations. The team also worked in small groups to establish shared expectations for implementing specific effective changes in each of our buildings and across the district. As a result of 4 hours of work the team came of with a universal plan of attack for providing assistance in prob-
lematic areas. District wide training for our Building Leadership Teams, gaining input on district wide walk-troughs from teachers, planning for the new common core standards and planning for our January 3rd in-service were the products of the time we spent together.
Cosmetology manager class to start The Adult Education Department at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center is offering a 300 hour Adult Cosmetology Manager’s class that will enable the students to sit for the State Board exam for a manager’s license. Class hours will be 5 to 9 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, a few Wednesdays, and also a few classes on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The
course runs from Monday, January 9, 2012, through Thursday, June 14, 2012. Orientation will be on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 5 p.m. Classes will be held at the Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. For cost or to register, call Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131 Ext. 357. Class is limited, call and register now.
A recent financial audit of the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The SHCTC treasurer’s department’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction. This is the fifth year that the treasurer’s department has earned this award. “While a school’s primary concern is its students, it must also remain accountable to its taxpayers,” Auditor Yost said. “Accurate record-keeping is clearly a priority for the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, and I am proud to present this award to the school.” The Auditor of State Award with Distinction is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a “clean” audit report: The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in the form of a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report); The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs; The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
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Left to right, Christa Criddle, Cincinnati Regional Liaison for Auditor of State Dave yost; Mike Boyd, Southern Hills CTC treasurer, and Kari Barnes, assistant treasurer. Not pictured, Paula Moore, cafeteria manager/ aide to treasurer.
Ethics referrals Questioned costs less than $10,000 Lack of timely report submission Reconciliation
Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit Findings for recovery less than $100 Public meetings or public records
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Ripley students visit Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown
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Ripley Middle School FCCLA members recently made their December visit to the Ohio Veteran’s Home in Georgetown, this month we invited Ms. Vansickle and her choir from the Middle School to join us and sing Christmas carols. Members enjoyed playing Card BINGO with the residents. Christmas poems and crafts were placed in each room to brighten up their walls. We look forward to continuing this project throughout the year. Members who attended were: Lexie Conley, Kirstie Sandusky, Taylor Sandlin, Dillon Boles, Tommi Wright, Leeanna Ramsey, Alex Carrazelez, Chandler Himes, Savannah Fussnecker, Brooke Maze, Zach Adams, Jordan Sims, Chelsea Jones, Morgan Schwallie, and April Purcell. Students attending from Ms. Vansickle’s choir were: Sam Titus, Alysha Hines, Julie Leonard, Elizabeth Grooms, Paige Ruark, Haley Stalbosky, Nancy Flaugher and Cassidy Boone.
There was excitement and great wonders at Hamersville School during the Book Fair held November 3 to November 11, 2011. The recipients of the drawings held during Parent/Teacher Conferences are shown in the above picture. In the back row are Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Barr and in the front row are Caitlynn Steger and Matthew Friend, each received $25.00 worth of books. Students and parents used the Teacher’s Wish List to get 51 books into the different classrooms. The library was able to purchase $641.64 books and will being getting tests for these books with the profit made. This was only achievable with the continuous support of all who participated. It takes a lot of work to prepare and run the book fair. With the help of Karen Ellison, Shelly Ernst, Ruth Hayslip, Linda Henry, Kassi King, Renee King, Tammy McFann, Jenny Schaub, Tina Staggs and Tara Wagner the book fair ran smooth and the students were helped with their choices. Jordan Baugus, Renea Bishop, Spencer Botts, MacKenzie Brooks, Brandon Brown, Megan Brown, Breiana Bryant, Justin Clark, Becca Ann Day, Zack Fields, Ally Gray, Cody James, Brittney Jennings, Cody Macko, KK Massey, Mary Parker, Cody Richey, Brooklyn Roush, Troy Rutherford, JD Scott, Robert Sherman, Rebecca Spencer, Miranda Wallace and Angelic Williams worked diligently to prepare the book fair for opening day.
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Betty Buchanan Chapter of the National Honor Society inducts new members The Betty Buchanan Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 21 new members on November 15, 2011. These students have shown incredible responsibility in character, service, leadership, and academics at Eastern High School. They will join the 33 current National Honor Society members in various service related activities this year, including the distribution of fruit baskets to area nursing home recipients. Pictured in no particular order are the newest members of the National Honor Society: Clay Broughton, Curtis Burns, Alex Davis, Betty Duffey, Allison Gast, Billy Daniel Grayless, Landan Hauke, Logan Hauke, Hannah Henning, Curtis Holton, Kyle Meeker, Connor Patrick, Erica Pflueger, Darcie Prather, Jessica Puckett, Kayla Ratliff, Carina Reeves, Kate Rockey, Foster Simpson, Jensen Tripp, and Abigail Troutman.
Local author visits MOMS Greg Goldschmidt Jr., a Western Brown graduate and author, visited Mount Orab Middle School 6th graders on Tuesday, November 15. Greg talked about his book, Greg's Egyptian Adventure with the students. Greg's presentation about Egypt paralleled current curriculum that the students are learning in their Social Studies class. Greg's book can be purchased through Amazon.com.
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Options is week 6; Animal Production in week seven; and the week 8 is Marketing Alternatives. The course also offers a tour of local farms in business on a Saturday near the end of the 8 week course. The sessions will be held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. starting on January 17, 2012 at the OSU South Centers near Piketon. For more information, call your local OSU Extension Office in Adams Co. (937) 544-2339, in Brown (937) 378-6716, and in Highland at (937) 393-1918. Flyers are available at all three OSU Extension Offices including registration applications. You may also find the information online at http://brown.osu.edu or you can substitute Adams or Highland in place of Brown. The address is the same except for the name of the county. The class is limited to 50 people, so don’t delay. If you have questions, my work cell is 937-5152314. Pesticide Re-certification Dates With reduced staff in the OSU Extension offices, we are REQUIRING that you PREREGISTER for these programs. There is a charge of $35 that MUST be paid in ADVANCE to OSU Extension. This registration fee is to cover the cost of handouts and materials used to teach the class. You will also be given some OSU Publications and a meal is included in the fee, so come hungry. If you have special dietary needs, please let us know when you pre-register. With the three counties, there is a potential for a large number of applicators attending, so seating may be limited. Preregister early for the program you wish to attend. You may call the Brown Co. Office at (937) 378-6716 to pre-register by phone. Payments for preregistration can be mailed to OSU Extension, 325 W. State St. Bldg. B, Georgetown, OH 45121. You must pre-register, with payment, a minimum of 5 days prior to the class to avoid the $10 late fee. The pre-registration will help avoid wasting materials and food, and assuring we have enough to accommodate everyone in attendance. It will also help get the class finished on time, so you can be on your way. The re-certification dates for Adams/Brown/Highland will be offered in the most centralized location. There will be two opportunities to complete the 3 hour requirement to be re-certified, both will be held at Southern State Community College, in the Appalachian Gateway Center, on the South Campus, near Fincastle. The first date will be Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 12 - 4 p.m. Hopefully this will work for dairy farmers or anyone who does not like to drive after dark. The second date is Monday, January 23, 2012 starting at 5:30 p.m. and we will be finished by 9:30 p.m. Dates to Remember Gardening Educational Classes These are open to the public: Jan. 19 - Meditation Gardens; Feb. 23 Starting Seeds; March 15 Flowers; April 18 - Container Gardening; and May 17-Herbs. Classes taught by OSU Extension Master Gardeners. Master Gardener Meeting/Class The Master Gardener Meetings for Adams, Brown, and Highland Counties for January will be held at Southern State Community College in Fincastle on January 23rd. The meetings will be held separately for each county group following the educational session which begins at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. January session will feature Brad Bergefurd discussing Garden Lay-out, Pruning, and Spraying Options. Similar meetings will be held in March and May. Small Farm College First date is January 17th. That is a correction from earlier. The location is at OSU South Centers near Piketon, located on SR 32 and Shyville Road. This class is Beef School scheduled to be 4 sessions starting on January 26th. Some sessions will be held at North Adams HS and some at Hillsboro HS. The first session will be at North Adams. Some details are not yet complete, so watch for updates in the coming weeks. Sheep and Goat School First session is scheduled for this regional type meeting on Feb. 6, and will run for 4 sessions. Locations will be announced soon.
Dayton Power and Light Killen Station concluded their “Food for Friends” campaign on Monday December 5th. This is the 6th year they have collected food from their employees to give to local food pantries. This year they collected 1262 pounds of nonperishable food items to be delivered one half to the food pantry located at the Presbyterian Church in Ripley which is available for residents of Brown County and half of the food to St. Vincent De Paul in West Union which serves residents of Adams County. This drive was organized by Tucker Wallingford and Linda Kirschner. Killen Station also concluded their annual Christmas Cheer Program sponsoring 90+ children in the Mason County School system on Wednesday. They could not have done this without the support of J.M. Stuart Station. For the past 2 years Stuart Station has joined forces with Killen and this has more than doubled the amount of children they could sponsor. The Christmas Cheer program involves the employees of the two Dayton Power and Light stations committing to
sponsor a child, and with this commitment they agree to buy the child a toy, and a complete outfit including shoes, socks, underclothes and some employees buy coats for the children. After all the gifts are turned back in, they are sorted and “evened” out, for instance if 3 children in the family receive a coat, the 4th child is bought a coat through employee donations or from Dayton Power and Light’s contributions. Volunteers come in and wrap, bag, tag the gifts for the children and they are delivered to the school that was chosen to receive the gifts. In the past the schools that have been sponsored are Manchester, Ripley Union Lewis Huntington, Portsmouth West, Adams County Christmas Cheer Program and this year Mason County Schools. A special thanks to Debbie Leonard, Ashley Leonard, Krista Guinn, and Wanda Prater, all of Ripley for volunteering their time and Bob Ratliff and Sandi Doyle, employees at Killen for wrapping the gifts for these children. The fundraiser was organized by Linda Kirschner.
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We will talk about 2011 for some time to come. As I type this last Monday, it has rained all day. I know, this is a newspaper, and that just doesn’t seem like news. Despite the record rainfall that continues to build bigger and bigger, we have many, not all, but many farmers reporting good yields this year. And before we complain too much about the rain, I am sure the farmers in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas would have been very happy to have just a little bit of the rain we have had. With the good yields and good prices for grain and livestock, as we head into December, it is time to start thinking taxes. Yes, we can talk about good prices, but the inputs have climbed, too. For those grain farmers, fertilizer, seed, fuel, etc. have had an impact on profits. For livestock farmers, high grain prices means high feed prices and high fertilizer prices for hay production and of course the fuel cost is something we are all aware of regardless of what we do to make a living. Ok, so it is December and we may have had a pretty good year. Some might say average, a few below average, but many would probably have to say a better than average year. Especially when you consider how late hay was made and crops were planted. So, it is
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Cherry Ridge Farm’s Saddle Club recruiting new members for 2012 Cherry Ridge Farm is looking for a fresh crop of horse loving 5-10 year olds to join its 2012 Saddle Club program. Do you have a special child in your life that is interested in horses, doesn’t have a lot of experience and would love to learn more about horses, horsemanship and riding? Then Saddle Club is the place for them! Saddle Club meets once a month and provides children with an introduction to the fundamentals of good horsemanship and riding. Saddle Club members learn how to clean out stalls, groom, feed and tack up, they learn how to understand the needs, habits and behaviors of horses so they can work safely and enjoyably with them, and they build a foundation of riding skills including leading, mounting, dismounting,
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Final week for 2011 shopping season at Christmas at the Cabin Believe it or not, some folks are just finding out about Christmas at the Cabin. Actually this is the 31st season that Janny and Dave Brizius have opened their authentic old log cabin on the Cave Road for special holiday shopping. Nearly all of the items for sale are handmade, both by local artisans and by crafters from across the USA, and all are priced right because Janny will not accept any artisan that she deems has priced the time too high.. They do have some “pricey” items , but if so, they are worth it.. Actually there are things for sale from 25 cents to 100 dollars! (things for many and varied categories of folks.-Dolls and toys, Clothing, Jewelry, Household decor, Pottery, Paintings Special holiday decorations and much more.) A brand new supply of Red Hat items has just arrived!
Indeed the Red Hat area at the Cabin has quadrupled! Also the supply of Folks Art items continues to be replenished. A new artisan this year at The Cabin, the folks art crafter is amazed at her sales, and is delighted to have had to send three shipments of replacements. (Same with the OSU corner.) One local artisan has needed to make four separate trips to replenish her OSU hand crocheted hats, scarves, purses, etc., and yes ,the wonderful scroll saw wooden ornaments are being replenished as fast as the Cabin sells them. Whew, The Cabin is giving these artisans a workout this Christmas! Final day of sales this year is Sunday, December 18. Call (937) 365-1388 for more information or directions. Hours of operation are Tuesday thru Saturday 10-5 & Sundays-1-5.
Christmas Extravaganza scheduled for December 10 Mark your calendar now for Saturday, December 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. so you don’t miss the Christmas Extravaganza at the Williams Corner Church of God, Goshen. The fellowship hall will be full of crafters and vendors with Christmas gifts galore to pick from! Vendors and crafters will include Longaberger, Pampered Chef, Lia Sophie, Stampin’’ Up!, Melaleuca,
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Must be able to pass background check, drug test, have a diploma or GED. Be able to take directions, have computer skills, have at least 1-2 years’ experience in supervision. A clear driving record, must have good attendance record. For more info please call 937-446-2803.
PART-TIME MEDICAL Assistant/Medical records position open in our Wilmington office. Applicants need to have completed an MA course and be efficient in vital signs and assisting with patient care. Computer experience is beneficial. Fast-paced and multi-task. If interested, send resume to Judy Taylor, Oncology Operations Manager, 31 Farquhar Ave., Wilmington, Ohio 45177 or by email: jtaylor@ohcmail.com 937-283-2285.
BEST CHOICE Home Care: Mt. Orab, Ohio is seeking qualified persons for Full-time and Part-time home health aides. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age or older, must have a high school diploma, GED, or 2 years work experience working with the elderly; must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and auto insurance. Prefer STNA or HHA but will provide training if needed. Must be willing to travel to assignment and process a genuine love working with the elderly. Employment depends upon a clean fingerprinting record. Wage and benefit package is based upon experience. Please call for interview at: 1-877-656-8526 or 1-937-444-7053. CDLA TEAMS OTR $.48/mile bonus/solo $.36/mile, benefits, vacation, no touch, ez pass, paid weekly, NKY terminal. 859-282-8513. CNA’S NEEDED to touch the heart of those in need, in the coming seasons of giving, and all year round! We offer 12 hour shift. Call or stop by to fill out an application. 937-378-3727. DRIVERS: CDL-A Great Hometime! Regional Dry Van No-Touch. Clean MVR. Holiday/Vacation Pay! 1yr. experience required. 513-761-9600. DRIVERS: START up to $.41/mi. Home Weekly or Bi-Weekly. CDL-A 6mos. OTR experience required. Equipment you’ll be proud to drive! 888-247-4037. HELP WANTED Seeking someone to work in MRDD field, must be able to pass Background check, must have a diploma or GED and work flexible hours. For more info please call 937-446-2803.
300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 1 & 2br apartment for rent in Ripley, utilities not included, no pets. 1br $225 & 2br $350. 937-618-0063. 2BR, 1BA duplex apartment, quiet location, village of Mt. Orab, $550/mo., deposit, no pets. 513-313-5553. 2BR, LR, DR, equipped kitchen, laundry hookups, A/C, wired for cable. Anderson State Road near Fayetteville/St. Martin. Deposit & references required. 513-875-3223 or 513-543-5680. 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. FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed
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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.
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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. SARDINIA 2br, equipped kitchen, no pets, gas heat, $425/mo. plus deposit. Call 513-706-6028. WILLIAMSBURG - 2 & 3br apartments, all utilities paid, deposit required, no pets, 513-724-5560.
303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 2BR HOUSE in Mt. Orab, $700/mo. Please contact Ann at 513-265-4165. 4BR, 2-FULL bath farm house, modern kitchen, Fayetteville area, $600/mo. plus utilities & deposit. Call 513-673-4929. GEORGETOWN AREA 3 937-213-2401
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HAMERSVILLE, 3BR, 1ba, all appliances furnished. Absolutely no pets. Credit references, $695/mo. plus deposit and utilities. 937-3926052 or 513-734-4460. HOUSE FOR rent Bethel, 3brs, bath & 1/2, $675/mo. plus deposit. Must have clean background and no judgments. 513-314-0067. MT. ORAB - Remodeled 3br, 2ba ranch, 2-car attached garage on 1-acre. New appliances, $800/mo. 513-886-8325. NEW 4BR home Mt. Orab w/rent/land contract options. Available end of December, no pets. Viji Grant, Remax Advanced 937-213-1548.
307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT MOBILE HOME in Georgetown, 3br, 2-full baths, $475/mo., all new flooring, also 2br, 1ba apartment in Georgetown, $395/mo. Call 937-515-9758 SARDINIA, 2 mobile homes, 2br $395, 3br $425 + deposits. No pets! 937-822-1366.
400 - HOUSES FOR SALE COMPLETELY REMODELED 3br, country setting, ELSD, 2-miles from 32, 2-car attached garage, new windows, doors, central heat/air, carpet, cabinets, asking $94,500. 937-446-4129.
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MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $575/mo., $575/dep. 513-504-8152.
OWNER FINANCING Mt. Orab, large 4br, 2ba w/full front porch & outbuilding, high exposure on Rt. 68 zoned business, easily converted to 2family or business/residence, 118 S. High St. Call for details 937-213-2060.
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) FOR SALE - 5-beautiful heavily wooded acres Arnheim area. Eastern schools, newly remodeled 3br, 2ba ranch w/laminate flooring, possible short term owner financing, $89,900, immediate occupancy. 937-213-2060.
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
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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.
THREE ADULTS looking to obtain a year round hunting lease. If you have vacant land, are looking to make some easy money, please give me a call. References available. 989-948-8812.
410 - LEASE/OPTION TO BUY 3BR homes available for $650/mo. on 1-acre track in Mt. Orab area, 937-403-6946 or 800-382-4853. FOR RENT - Lease/Option or Sale, Mt. Orab 4br, 1ba, large detached outbuilding, shaded, fenced town lot, convenient location, immediate occupancy, 206 Water St., $600/mo., deposit & references required. Call for details Dennis Wright 937-213-2060.
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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.
FOUND - Female Basset Hound, 46 lbs., reddish/brown-white, no collar, found on 12/4/11 near 212 West Main & Maple, Mt. Orab. 937-444-7047.
507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.
600 - FURNITURE BEDROOM SUIT, maple 4/piece, full size, includes mattress & box springs, excellent condition, $400. 513-735-2987. NEW BEAUTIFUL full size mattress set with memory foam, Factory Warranty, $800 value, sell for $270. 937-515-6590.
606 - FARM MERCHANDISE 2005 JOHN Deere tractor w/loader & cutter, price $6500. I’m available at: mndtc@msn.com 440-839-8403.
607 - FIREWOOD SEASONED & Split mixed hardwood, $80 full-size pickup truckload, thrown in & thrown out, will deliver in areas between Mt. Orab & Felicity & Amelia & Georgetown. 937-379-5071 or 937-670-0307. Prefer cash payment with receipt. 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. SEASONED FIREWOOD, $60 per Rick, you pick up. 937-690-9346.
611 - WANTED TO BUY BUYING JUNK vehicles any condition. Paying cash at pickup. Call/Text 513-310-6319. FREE TOW-A-WAY.
“TOP DOLLAR PAID” FOR Antiques, Furniture, Jewelry, Silver, Gold, Tools, Games, DVD’s, CD’s, any Collectibles! 937-378-1819 937-378-2850 “Almost Anything”
613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES BEAUTIFUL FEMALE Boxer puppies, born 8/8/11, fawn & brindle. Would make a great Christmas gift, $175.00. 937-618-1611.
614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK GOLDEN COMET laying hens, 6mos. old & 1 1/2 years old. Lays brown eggs, 10 Young - $8/ea., 8 Yearlings - $5/ea OBO. 937-444-3983.
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:
802 - MOTORCYCLES/ MINI-BIKES FOR SALE - 2006 Harley Davidson Street Bob. 1450CC motor, 6spd, 6000/miles. Excellent condition. Stays covered in garage, lots of extras, passenger seat, backrest, forward controls, Screamin Eagle pipes, grips, pegs, etc. Kelley Blue Book retail price is over $10,000 without the extras. Asking $9,750. No rides. 513-379-4194.
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FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts. 937-289-1040.
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FRESH CUT Christmas Trees, live wreaths, swags, also Vine Trees, wreaths, ornaments & stars, gift baskets & more. Come visit our Gift Shop at Cox Firewood. 3600 SR 125, Georgetown, OH. 937378-4309, Visa, Mastercard accepted. NEW CARGO trailer parts for sale, Good Year 16” tires on 8-lug wheels, alum. fenders, jacks, seals, etc. Call TJ at 513-262-9400. PELLET STOVE, England Model 55-SHP22, heating capacity 2200 sq. ft., 25,000 BTU, 6 years old, $750.00. 937-444-1486. 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.
701 - LOST AND FOUND FOUND - Young male dog on SR 286 between US68 & Bodman Rd. Brown, small - about 25 lbs., found about 11/30/11. Call 937-409-7051.
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MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! Go with your instincts 937-446-3021 or and use 513-739-0774 the Classifieds today. JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650
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1291557- Mt. Orab - Look no further! 3-sided Brick Ranch w/full walkout bsmt. 3BD, 1BA. 2000+ sq.ft. living area. Absolute move-in condition. Brand new carpet. Perfect for 4-H Projects & Family Run.Det. 2 car gar. Won't last long!!! $109,900 Add'l 30.5 ac that adjoins property is avail. for $99,000.00
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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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1265188 Georgetown Western Brown Schools! Solidly built 2 bdrm. home which is move-in ready! Both house and 30x50 barn need exterior siding reworked. 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
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1267673 - Mt. Orab - Brand P Fall New 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
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
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
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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
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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. $189,900
Mt. Orab- Two story all brick Gold Medallion 5BR! home! 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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311 River Valley Blvd, New Richmond, OH NEW CONSTRUCTION! Located in the heart of New Richmond, this newly constructed 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths features an upstairs loft area perfect for entertaining or media room, full basement, and 2 car attached garage! Home comes with a 10-year structural warranty! Just Reduced to $169,900! Zero Down Payment Available!
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REAL ESTATE AUCTION LOCATED: 400 Old State Road, Manchester, OH 45144. Parcel #182-00-00-012-000 From Aberdeen follow RT 41 north approximately 5 miles, turn right on Buttermilk Rd. go 1 mile, right on Old State Road approximately 1 mile to sale. Signs posted.
Sardinia, Ohio
Mini farm 20 acres more or less with older 2 story home Needs repair, goodhunting and recreational farm. Plenty of wild life in area, would be suitable for horse and cattle pasture. 1 outbuilding, property has county water.
SR 32 EAST (PAST MT. ORAB) to SR 134 (Purdy Rd) / TURN right onto 134 (Purdy Rd) / go to STOP SIGN in CENTER OF TOWN / TURN right... (GO STRAIGHT AT THE BEND) ... AUCTION on right!
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Old Sardinia Elementary School
Auctioneers: Warren Hagge & Larry Fussnecker
NEW CONSTRUCTION! Nestled on a 5-acre wooded lot this 1646 square foot home is located on a full basement and a Must See. Features include 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-car attached garage, and stainless steel appliances! Ideal for buyers who want a country feel but close to shopping and restaurants! Reduced to $197,800.
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Disclaimer: All information contained herein is believed to be accurate but not warranted. Property sell “AS IS” with no warranties expressed or implied as to condition. House was built before 1978 therefore falls under the Lead Base Paint law, lead paint information plus disclosure sheets available. Any potential bidder may conduct lead paint test 10 days prior to this sale of any due diligence work. Purchaser will sign a waiver of the 10 day post sale inspection. Waivers are clearly allowed under the regulation. Auctioneer and sales people are agents of the seller.
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TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: 10% down on day of sale with balance due at closing within 30 days. Farm appraised at $40,800.00 cannot sell for less than 2/3 of appraised value. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising. Not responsible for accidents. AUCTIONEER NOTE: For inspection of property prior to sale call Earl Jones 937-779-7078 or Bill Holton 513-312-1043. Check www.auctionzip #8276 for pictures. OWNER: ESTATE OF CHESTER BOWERMASTER ADAMS CO. PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 20101051 BETTY BALDWIN ADMINISTRATOR ALAN FOSTER ATT’Y FOR ESTATE 937-544-5251
• 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.
SALE CONDUCTED BY GUSTIN REALTY 937-544-2400 AUCTIONEERS BILL HOLTON 513-312-1043 JESSE McKINZIE 513-218-2541 Bob Lester
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1259689- Ripley - Known as The Red Oak Store. This turn key operation could be yours. C1 & C2 Liquor License. Walk-in cooler refrigerated, pizza bar, double pizza oven, ice cream cooler. Call today to get complete inventory list. $99,900
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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1289593- Sardinia - FIRST OFFERING! Custom Blt Full Brick 5 BR 3 Ba home sitting atop a gently rolling knoll. Master BR suite on the 1st flr. Newer roof, furnace and HWH. Lrg. eat-in country kitchen w/re-finished cabinets. 3 season room on rear. Stocked pond. $249,900
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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
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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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WB Schools - 1293287 - Full Brick 1800 sq.ft. L/A.Priced well below auditor's valuation. Open floor plan. Plant shelves. Brand new carpet & laminate. Ceramic in bathrooms. Custom vanities. Cathedral beamed ceilings. New HVAC, circle drive. In a word, Immaculate!! $89,900
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2 story home/with 2 car garage/shop/office area on large lot in Sardinia. 3 Bdrm,1bath, Living room, kitchen, laundry, fully insulated. Very nice neighborhood/new schools ELSD. Owner Financing available. Asking $85,000. Call 937-446-2917 or 937-213-2131
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Luke 2: The Birth of Jesus
AND it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cy-re ni-us was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid.
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Unlike many big businesses, if we don’t have it in stock, we can order most Sauder items and receive them in less than a week,” Schutte said. “This business is built on customer satisfaction. We may be a small business but we’re big in doing what it takes to earn and retain your business.”
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Georgetown Animal Hospital has been serving the Brown County area since 1952 The Georgetown Animal Hospital is committed to providing the best possible veterinary care for every state of your pets’ lives. We offer preventative medicine, diagnostics, in-house bloodwork, x-rays, surgical care, dental care, and much more. The doctors and staff continually strive to provide quality veterinary care, customer service, and education so your pets can receive the
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Milford-Miami Township Branch Library Open House will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Milford-Miami Township Branch Library. Spend some time at the library with the family. Live demos on how to make mocktails, gift wrapping and bow making will be available all evening. Enjoy holiday music performed by local favorite Steve Featherston. The Volunteers of the Library will have a Used Book Fair featuring items suitable for gift giving. Make a craft to enjoy all season for adults and kids. For more information, please call the library at (513) 248-0700.
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Rockin’ Robin’s takes you back to the Fifties
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Rockin’ Robin’s Soda Shoppe & Catering owner Tara Davis took over the highly popular river front business at 8 North Front Street in downtown Ripley in 2001. The restaurant offers daily blue plate specials, hot sandwiches, homemade soups and an extended dinner menu. The same great burgers, shakes, and banana splits are still offered daily. The 50’s and 60’s themed soda shop offers a spectacular view of the Ohio River
Mt. Orab sponsors 2011 Christmas decorating contest The Mt. Orab Christmas Committee will be sponsoring a house or business decorating contest again this year. Judging will take place on Wednesday, December 14. Please have your lights turned on starting at 6:30 p.m. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be awarded. Winners will be notified in person or by mail.
while its interior is adorned with lots of memorabilia. Davis also caters all events from small gatherings and office parties to weddings and formal events. Rockin’ Robin’s is open 7 days a week. For more information call 937-392-1300.
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Christmas Cantata set at Mt. Orab church Pastor Don White and the congregation of The Living Church of Five Mile invites you to the mixed media Christmas Cantata ‘O, Holy Night’ on Friday, December 16 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 16908 U.S. Highway 68, Mt. Orab. For more information call (937) 444-9363.
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