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37 dogs seized and killed, OSPCA angry BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press 37 dogs were seized from a Ripley woman by Brown County Dog Warden Andrew Dunn and deputies on Feb. 10 and euthanized on the same day. The incident has drawn fire from Ruth Wilder, owner of the dogs and the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The OSCPA hired an attorney to send a letter to the Brown County Commissioners and Dunn, stating “This is a demand that the Brown County Dog Warden, Dog Pound, Dog Shelter, or any agent or employee of any of them or of
the government of Brown County, Ohio, immediately cease and desist from euthanizing or killing or destroying animals by use of a “gas box” or “gas chamber” or of any similar device or procedure.” The letter arrived on Feb. 23 and is also demanding records from the Animal Shelter, including how dogs are selected for euthanasia, how many have been put down and the training and procedures for the process. The OSPCA also wants to know what training employees of the Animal Shelter have received and how carcasses are disposed of. The letter also said that “Our client is prepared to pursue
other legal remedies if the illegal killings are not halted and an agreement concerning future operations of the Dog Warden’s office cannot be reached.” County Commissioner Rick Eagan said Dunn had already been instructed not to use the euthanization chamber prior to receiving the letter from the OSCPA. “We told him to stop using it because of safety concerns”, Eagan said. “Right now we are looking to contract with a local veterinarian to euthanize our dogs.” Eagan said the letter was turned over to Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little, who is also the attorney of record for Brown County.
Little said that the OSPCA is entitled to any records that are public and that the county would comply with their request within a reasonable time frame. Little added that the request from the OSPCA was extensive and some records for what they are asking for may not exist. Dunn said putting the dogs down was necessary because all of them were infected with mange, most were underweight and many of them were aggressive. The dogs were taken from Wilder’s residence on Scoffield Road following an investigation stemming from a complaint that the dogs were loose CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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Ruth and William Wilder at their home on Scoffield Road.
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Lady G-Men claim sectional title, stand at 23-0 The Georgetown Lady G-Men won the sectional title on Wednesday by defeating Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. See additional coverage on page 13.
Rx Drug task force created BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press More money to fight prescription drug abuse is coming to southern Ohio. Calling Scioto County “the eye of the storm” for prescription drug addiction, Ohio Governor John Kasich visited Portsmouth on Feb. 21 to announce new ways to fight the problem. Ohio State Representative Danny Bubp, (R-West Union), was in attendance along with State Representative Terry Johnson (R) of Portsmouth. Also attending were local law enforcement members and members of the drug treatment
community. The meeting began at the Counseling Center, a Portsmouth drug treatment facility, where Kasich and the others heard testimony from those touched by the prescription drug addition problem. Kasich announced that a one hundred thousand dollars was coming to Scioto County from the state of Ohio to continue to fight the addition problem. Kasich said up to three hundred thousand dollars of federal money could be forthcoming to the Counseling Center as well. Following the meeting, the press was invited into the room where Kasich and the others addressed the problem.
Kasich announced the creation of a new prescription drug task force, headed by former Ohio Attorney General and Auditor Betty Montgomery. Kasich also signed an executive order permitting new drugs to be used to treat addiction. Following the announcement, Kasich said that his hope was to create success in Scioto County and then bring those successes to other areas, including Brown County. “The people of Brown County are just as deserving of help and I want to assure them that help is on the way”, Kasich said. Kasich mentioned House CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
The legal battle between Dennis Varnau and Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger has taken another turn. The Ohio Supreme Court has reversed a decision by the 12th Ohio Court of Appeals, ordering the appeals court to rule on Varnau’s effort to oust Wenninger from office. Last August, the appeals court ruled in Wenningers favor, denying a writ of “Quo Warranto” to Varnau.
Such a writ is the legal procedure to remove an individual from public office. The appeals court ruled that since the Brown County Board of Elections had previously certified Wenninger as a candidate, Varnau had no standing to request a Quo Warranto ruling. The Supreme Court decision means that the appeals court will now decide the case on its merits. Varnau is claiming that Wenninger was not certified as a law enforcement officer in 2000 and was therefore not a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
Burrows named WB superintendent Western Brown has a new superintendent. According to Jim Frazier, from the Brown County Governing Board of Educational Services, the Western Brown Board of Education concluded their two month search for a new superintendent on Thursday February 17 by naming Christopher Burrows, Hillsboro High School Principal, as the new Western Brown Superintendent.
The vacancy was created by the retirement of Jeff Royalty on Dec. 31. Following an executive session meeting of board members only, the board reached a unanimous consensus to employ Burrows, effective April 1, 2011. Burrows is a graduate of Wright State University (BS), and the University of Dayton (M Ed Leadership). The Western Brown Board CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Ohio Governor John Kasich addresses the press in Portsmouth. Standing from left are Rep. Terry Johnson, Barb Howland, mother of an overdose victim; Beth Dunlap, a former addict; and Rep. Danny Bubp. Seated beside Kasich is former Adams County Prosecutor Aaron Haslam. Haslam will be heading a drug prosecution unit for Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine.
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Annual Gala held for Brown Co. Hospital Attendees of the Brown County General Hospital Heart of Brown County Gala enjoyed dinner and dancing while raising funds for the foundation. See additional coverage on page 12.
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Ricky Shepperd. All council members votes yes, with the exception of Billie Eitel who voted no and was against the pay raise. According to Eitel there are other employees in the village who have served the community for many years, and are more deserving of a raise. Also during the executive session, acting fiscal officer Nathan Pfeffer, who is also the tax commissioner was officially hired as Village of Aberdeen fiscal officer. Council met in regular session Tuesday evening, with all council members in attendance. The monthly bills were reviewed and Councilman Jay Castle questioned the increase in fuel usage by the police department. Following a brief discussion on the issue, it was determined that the amount was actually about the same as last month, but part of the money was from a carry-over. Unemployment funds currently being paid to employees was also discussed. Some confusion arose over how the funds were listed in the budget. According to Pfeffer, unemployment funds are listed under
By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press Roy Hill, superintendent of Fayetteville-Perry Local School district told the board of education members that he is still waiting for final action on SB5 which will revamp the public employee collective bargaining process. “This bill is going to cause some real challenges for our teachers,” Hill said. “I’m thinking it’s not going to pass in is present format, but the governor has to submit his budget to the general assembly by March 15, so I guess we’ll know soon enough.” Hill also said his office is also waiting on news about the bill to add 2 more calamity days for this year which will also be decided by
The Brown County General Hospital Foundation Trustees extends sincere appreciation to the 2011 sponsors and donors of the Foundation Gala benefiting the Good Neighbor Fund and those who helped make the Gala a success.
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Bronze Sponsors Continued Greater Cincinnati Pathologists Joan Phillips – Southwest Healthcare Maysville Community and Technical College Foundation Michael Patterson National Bank & Trust New York Life – Dale Cahall Tri-State Clinical Laboratory Services, LLC Patrons Darlene Flannery Dr. William Moore K-4 Architects McDonald’s of Ripley Phyllis Mills Robert & Betty Campbell Theresa Stephan Tom & Jane Zachman Colleen O’Toole
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They said they would waive the first month. And we could put any message on there that we want to. If there was a water line that would burst, it could automatically be put on the answering system for residents to call and get answers quickly, even when the office is closed.” Council told Henderson to do what she needed to do to make her job easier. She agreed to continue checking other companies to find the best deal for the village. In a report from Aberdeen Police Lieutenant Rhinehart, his department has been working closely with the Brown County Sheriffs Office. Because of several arrests, he said a number of cases of thefts in the village could be closed, and he believed that the number of thefts in the village would subside. Councilwoman Eitel told council that she needed to schedule a meeting with the utilities committee to officially set the utilities rates. “I’m still trying to work on the budget,” Eitel said, “but before we set another finance committee meeting to discuss the budget, we need to determine what the rates are
going to be, so I know what the funds are going to be.” But Councilman Jay Castle said that he saw the matter just the opposite of Councilwoman Eitel. “In order to set the new rates,” Castle said, “we have to know what the budget is.” Eitel tried to explained that the budget could not be set until she knew what the rates were. Fiscal officer Teresa Gossett confirmed what Eitel said. “Until you know what the utilities are going to bring in through the course of the year, you don’t know what your budget will be, because your budget is dictated by the amount of income you have.” A utilities committee meeting was set for Wednesday, March 2 at 5:30. Eitel said as soon as she knows what the rate is; she will finish the budget that must be completed by April 1. Councilman Jason Phillips asked council to approve getting community service workers to begin clean up at the park and the entire riverbank area. Other improvements at the park including a new boat ramp were also discussed.
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wages, which makes the issue confusing on the billing. Emily Henderson, administrator for the village, reported that Wells Fargo is suggesting recommendations for the village to go by, that they won’t drop insurance rates but it could be raised if the village doesn’t put some kind of action into motion to do something about the Old Village Hall in the village. It had been discussed to demolish the building with a backhoe at previous meetings. Henderson also recommended that her office purchase voice mail for the village, which would help the utilities department and the police department, since both are currently shortstaffed. “Our office answers a lot of calls for the police department,” Henderson said. “I did call AT&T about supplying the service, and they said they have what’s called a unified messaging system which would only cost $14 a month. It’s basically a newer version of voice mail. And then to add mailboxes for the tax commissioner or the fiscal officer, administrator or mayor, the cost is $3 for each.
Gala Planning Committee: Shirley Moran & Barb Campbell, Co-Chairs Dale Cahall, Mike Patterson, Dennis Lewis Anita Flaugher, Joann Fauth, Judy Huffman, Diane Remmel, Lorie Layne, Teri Baumann, Yvonne Schumacher, Donna Sutton
Auction Committee: Jeannie Bulow, Chair, Nancy Purdy, Doug and Dale Dyer, Greg Pfeffer, Joann Fauth, Anita Flaugher, Judy Huffman, Stacie Moran
The Brown County Gala provides strong support for our Good Neighbor Fund. Some worthy area citizens who work hard everyday but do not have the kind of jobs that provide high pay and fringe benefits like health insurance go without medical care because they can not pay for it. The Good Neighbor Fund helps these good people get the basic tests and hospital services they need.
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March. The board heard comments from Brian Attinger from SAY Soccer about his concerns over the status of the fields at East Street and the practice fields behind the schools for SAY spring soccer. He was told that East Street should be useable. He was asked to coordinate with John Gauche and David Tatman on the use of the school property. Hill reported that a meeting with Jeff Royalty, state regional coordinator of Race to the Top and Brenda Reed was proved successful. “Mr. Royalty told us that Fayetteville-Perry had one of the better ‘Scope of Work’ documents he has seen,” Hill said. ‘His territory covers all of southwest Ohio from Dark County to Ross County.” Mr. White, Mr. Tatman and Jim Voorhis attended an appeal hearing with the Board of Building Appeals in Columbus on Jan. 31. An appeal was successful and compliance with the ADA was waived for the new concession/storage building for five years. In other business, a claim was submitted against the builders of the construction
Community breakfast buffet St. Michael Catholic Church in Mt. Orab is hosting a community breakfast on Saturday, March 5 from 8 to 11 a.m. in the church hall. Come and relax as we have all of your breakfast favorites buffet-style -- biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, breakfast casserole, toast, fresh fruit and juice, coffee and milk. All are welcome and the buffet is $6.50 for adults and $4.00 for children 10 and under. Grab a friend to sit and socialize, or grab an enemy and work out your differences over breakfast! See you there!
project of the school, for some missing fence. According to Hill the Sunesis Construction Company was responsible for fencing used during the project. However, the fence had only been rented and the company who rented it to the construction company wants it back. It is valued at approximately $15,000. “Our district is not responsible for the fencing, which we do not have,” Hill said. “It will be up to Sunesis or the Ohio School Facilities Commission to work this out.” The board approved a request by Southern Ohio Sting Baseball to use the new baseball field this summer. Following an executive session which lasted approximately an hour, the following items were approved: •Ben Brisker as workshop for alt. assessment 2/10, writing IEP’s- 2/23, IEP meetings
2/28 and IEP meetings 2/28; •Cathy Dye as alternate assessment workshop-2/10, writings IEPs 2/25 and IEP meetings 3/1 and 3/11; (All these requests relate to special education) •Cindy St. Clair to take the band to the Reds opening day parade; •Roy Hill and Barb Hammons to attend the Unified Purchasing Vendor Fair on March 16. The board also approved the 2011-2012 open enrollment policy and the football scheduling for 2012-2013, and the new school calendar. A request from John and Sandy Houk for basketball practice in the elementary school gym was approved and a special meeting was set for March 4 at 8 a.m. to discuss employment and compensation of employees and any other business that may come before the board. The next meeting is March 17.
Sheriff’s office receives computer grant BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Brown County Sheriff’s Office will be receiving 12 new computers soon...at an average cost of ninety dollars each. The two desktops and ten laptops will be purchased through a grant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, part of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The $9800 grant is a 90/10 match, meaning that the county can get the computers for $980.00. Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger said that the laptops will go into patrol cars to allow deputies to access information and do their jobs more effi-
ciently. The two desktops will replace older computers within the Sheriff’s office. “These new computers will be invaluable and be a big help to us”, Wenninger said. “We’ve had to cut back on our equipment budget in recent years and this will help us keep up with our technology needs.” Wenninger said his office is in the running for an even bigger grant that will be awarded later this summer. “We are hoping to get a 28 thousand dollar grant that would be used for a new patrol car”, Wenninger said. Patrol cars are one of the biggest one-time expense items for the Sheriff’s Department.
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Charles Ashmore, administrator for the Village of Ripley, presented a copy of the proposed 2011 budget to a full council Tuesday night which was reviewed by the board for nearly forty minutes. Council members went through itemby-item asking questions and offering suggestions. The budget was based on actual revenue generated last year. Recommendations included allowing $500 to be given to the police department for the purchase of some new uniforms. The fire department will also order new helmets. A request for a new truck was put on hold due to a lack of funds. It was suggested that the possibility of issuing bonds for the purchase of a truck be considered at a later date.
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Ashmore said health insurance rates for village employees have been increased by 20 percent, and that the current carrier, Anthem, has quoted a renewal rate increase of 33 percent. “We’re shopping around for lower prices with a goal of keeping the increase below 20 percent,” Ashmore said. It was also noted that the Mt. Orab Council was charging higher rates for smokers and perhaps Ripley should consider the practice. Also reported by Ashmore are the following issues: •personal services for the police department had increased by $2,000 to match actual level of spending in 2010; •the village deleted $10,000 capital outlay for the police; •$10,000 was added to supplies for fire; •personal services were increased to support end of probation raise for the operator of the water department; •$12,000 was deleted for a consultant used in 2010 in the
sewer department; •the village anticipates overall decrease in revenue by as much as $400,000 to reflect 20 percent reduction in electric rates; •anticipates a decreased cost to purchase electricity by $400,000 to reflect new contract rates with AEP. Ashmore said that the cemetery fund had no major changes and was holding it’s own. Negotiations will begin with mowing schedules, which will probably go up because of gas prices. The item will be discussed again at the next meeting. Other issues discussed included placing meters at the fire department to keep track of what the village pays on utilities. The fire department is the only department that is not metered. Although the village needs to make repairs to the roads and major blacktopping, there were no funds available according to Ashmore. However, some funds would be available to fix
potholes. Council discussed a payment on loans incurred for digging new water wells that were scheduled for this spring. “The legislation is already drafted,” Ashmore said, “we just couldn’t get it pushed through, so it’s going to continue to eat into our reserve. And it’s going to continue to be that way since we didn’t increase the water rates.” In other business, it was suggested that village workers stop idling their vehicles so often, while the cost of gas is so high. At a previous meeting it was suggested that the utilities department only accept money orders or checks for payment, eliminating paying in cash. The recommendation came after the recent theft of nearly a million dollars from the utilities account. Legal Village Solicitor Jay Cuttrell told council members that although it was not against any federal laws to refuse accepting cash, it could be a hardship on some families in the village.
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BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The body found near the railroad tracks on BrooksMalott road on Feb. 16 is that of a Mt. Orab man. Two Norfolk-Southern railroad workers found the body of 47 year old Todd Johnson around noon while doing routine maintenance on the track. The Mt. Orab Police Department responded and then turned over the case to the Brown County Sheriff’s Office for investigation. Detective Buddy Moore said that the investigation is still continuing, but that it does not look like foul play was involved in Johnson’s death. Moore said that the body has been sent to Montgomery County for an autopsy and he expected those results to be central to determining a cause of death.
A Brown County Grand Jury returned a five-count indictment against Eugene F. Brammer, 63, of Maysville, KY, owner of Geno’s Taxi, after the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Brown County Department of Job and Family Services determined that Brammer had been submitting false or fraudulent billing records for taxi services. Brammer’s company contracted taxi services with Brown County to transport eligible residents to and from medical appointments. The investigation revealed that during the period between July of 2007 and August of 2010, Brammer billed for taxi services that his company did not perform and overbilled for mileage actually traveled by his company. the total overpayment Brammer received during the three-year period was $31,588.
Brammer was indicted for Theft by Deception, a felony of the fourth degree and four counts of tampering with records, all felonies of the third degree, one count for each cal-
endar year that Brammer overbilled Brown County. Brammer, who has not yet been arrested on the charges, is facing a maximum term of incarceration of over 20 years.
Gospel sing, dinner in Decatur A gospel sing and dinner is scheduled for Sunday, March 20 at the Decatur Community Center on state Route 125 beginning at 12 p.m. The dinner and music program will take place in the Charles Moore Auditorium. The meal will include choice of baked potato or over fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, dinner roll, coleslaw, dessert and drink. Serving will begin at 12 p.m. The music program will begin at 1 p.m. on stage in the auditorium. Performers include:
Harriet Jackson, Rosie Young, Doug Green, Betty Tatman, Jason Cooper and The Cantrell Family Gospel Band. Meals will continued to be served throughout the music program. Prices for the even are $10 adults, $5 for children age 4 - 12 and children 3 and under are free. The event is being hosted by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee with all proceeds going to support an maintain the Decatur Community Center. The public is invited.
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Saving lives by stopping drunk drivers One life that is lost senselessly is one too many. Since 2005, more than 1,800 Ohioans have been killed in auto accidents involving an alcohol impaired driver. We can develop the technology needed to save lives by stopping drunk drivers from operating a car in the first place. Ideas for this technology already exist. We just need to help advance their development and utilization. That is why I plan to join a bipartisan group of colleagues in introducing the ROADS SAFE Act. This legislation would promote the development of common-sense technology to prevent drunk drivers from putting the lives of others at risk. By keeping drunk drivers from getting on the road, we can help save lives and give families and law enforcement officials a new powerful tool to combat drunk driving. How many more Ohio families will have to bury a loved one because a drunk driver ended a life? In this era of renewed American innovation, this is a real possibility. The ROADS SAFE Act would support the creation of a partnership between anti-
SHERROD BROWN drunk driving advocates, large car companies, and the federal government to design devices that stop intoxicated people from ever turning on the car. This bill, which would not increase the deficit, would authorize funding already allotted for road safety initiatives through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) program. In-vehicle technology to prevent drunk driving is an opportunity to create safer roads and save lives. Existing devices, such as ignition locks, can be expensive and obtrusive. One goal of new technology that would be developed as a result of the ROADS SAFE Act is to make the device smaller and less noticeable; so that for example, parents could choose to install it in the car used by their teenager. Each year, Ohio hospitals
under this legislation. We owe it to the 1,838 Ohio families who never saw a child graduate from high school or a parent reach retirement because of a drunken driving fatality to address the problem with real world solutions. This isn’t about government intrusion. This legislation – which has enjoyed bipartisan support in previous forms – would not require that this technology be installed in any car. It simply gives families and law enforcement officials a new means of combating drunk driving. Every American deserves the right to reach their God given potential. Drunk driving has cut too many lives short which is why this legislation is urgently needed. Ohioans are an innovative people. Cleveland-native Garrett Morgan invented the traffic signal. Another Clevelander, Alexander Winton, built the motor vehicle used in the first, safe cross-country automobile trip. We have a long, storied history with automobiles. With our history of innovation, Americans can develop and utilize technology to save lives on the road. Let’s solve this problem now.
What Do You Think? When you were growing up, what did you want to become in life?
Well, I thought I would probably become a sailor or a soldier as a kid, as it turned out I'm a retail merchant. Grant Cahall, Mt. Orab
I always wanted to be a flight attendant, it seemed so glamorous. But I've spent the last 35 years working for Kroger and loved it. Sue Shouse, Mt. Orab
All I ever wanted was just to be Happy, and that worked out well. Anita Sanders, Mt. Orab
I wanted to become a lawyer some day, but I'm quite content being a mommy. Lindsay Green, Russellville
Today, being a good mother is at the top of my list, but I remember always wanting to work outside in the forest. Anita Bissantz, Georgetown
I was raised on a farm and I always knew I wanted to be a farmer. I used to milk 45 cows a day. Bernard Rockey, Sardinia
U.S. Military Academies a great opportunity The great state of Ohio has produced more than its fair share of heroes who distinguished themselves in the United States Armed Forces, whether on the field of battle or the exploration of space. From Ulysses S. Grant to Simon Kenton to Eddie Rickenbacker, Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, James Lovell and Judith Resnick – just to name a few out of thousands – the Buckeye State’s contribution to our nation’s military endeavors, exploration, and space program has always been a source of pride. Maybe our strong Midwestern work ethic or our inherent sense of national pride inspires Ohioans to tackle the biggest challenges. Maybe our status as the birthplace of flight stirs countless young men and women to a higher calling. Neil
ROB PORTMAN Armstrong, who I’ve been honored to get to know and call a friend, said as much once when he remarked, “As a boy, because I was born and raised in Ohio, about 60 miles north of Dayton, the legends of the Wrights have been in my memories as long as I can remember.” Whatever the reason, our nation has never had to look further than the Buckeye State to find those individuals who exhibit the sterling qualities of leadership, and the sense of adventure needed to turn the biggest dreams into reality, and rise to any occasion. That’s why I am particular-
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treat the victims of drunk driving, first responders attend to victims’ injuries, and a host of other public resources are diverted to address the results of impaired driving. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, this year alone some 1,640 drivers have already been stopped for operating a vehicle while impaired. NHTSA estimates that the annual cost of alcohol-related crashes in the U.S. totals more than $51 billion. During 20012005, the Ohio State Highway Patrol estimates that impaired driving cost state and local economies a combined $4 billion. We cannot afford to leave this problem for the next generation. According to NHTSA, drivers between the ages of 21-24 have the highest intoxication rates in fatal crashes. What does this mean for Ohio’s future? It means that we need to do a better job of protecting Ohioans from the dangers of alcohol impaired driving. Technology that can determine a driver’s blood alcohol content from sensors on the steering wheel or engine start button could be explored
reevaluate their position. The second article was about the monthly meeting change to 4:30pm in Sterling Township. Meetings used to be held at 7:30pm. Miss Sherri Kissinger is a highly respected woman of Sterling Township who attended meetings before the time change. Due to the time change she can no longer attend because, like many residents, she will still be at work at that time. Would the trustees please explain to the township residents the illegal meetings that have taken place on Stewart Harbough Rd. prior to the posted time change? With the questionable leadership of the current trustees, headed by Barbara Watson, was the time change a ploy to allow the board to continue with their questionable hiring practices without the supervision of attending residents? William Mountain Sterling Township
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ly honored that as a United States Senator I have the privilege every year of nominating a few of Ohio’s top young achievers for entry into one of our nation’s military academies, including the Military Academy at West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, Merchant Marines Academy and the Coast Guard Academy. This is a great opportunity for young Ohioans. Our military academies provide the education, training and leadership skills proven to provide each branch of the military with the best, brightest and most dedicated officers in the world. Their ranks are made up of individuals from every walk of life, whether from small towns or big cities, tiny rural schools or large metropolitan school districts. If you are a junior in high school and you are inspired to serve your country in this
way, please contact me office. To be considered for nomination, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen and legal resident of Ohio, and, by July 1st of the year of admission, be at least 17 years of age and not past their 23rd birthday. If you are interested, please contact my Service Academy Coordinator at 1-800-2056446 or email casework@portman.senate.go v for more information and to receive an application. The deadline this year to have your application completed for our office is Friday, October 7, 2011. Our country’s freedoms and liberties are guaranteed by our Constitution, but they are defended by the men and women who proudly wear the uniforms of our armed forces. Our service academies are second to none in providing the tools needed today to produce the leaders of tomorrow.
BROWN COUNTY IMPORTANT NUMBERS Animal Shelter ..................................................937-378-3457 Auditor ..............................................................937-378-6398 Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction, & Mental Health Services.................................937-378-3504 Board of Elections ............................................937-378-3008 Brown County Counseling................................937-378-4811 Building Department.........................................937-378-4716 Child Support Enforcement Agency .................937-378-6414 Clerk of Courts—Auto Title .............................937-378-3863 Clerk of Courts..................................................937-378-3100 Commissioners..................................................937-378-3956 Common Pleas Court ........................................937-378-4101 Department of Jobs & Family Services............937-378-6104 Economic Development....................................937-378-3536 Emergency Management...................................937-378-5100 Engineer ............................................................937-378-6456 Extension Service..............................................937-378-6716 Juvenile Court ...................................................937-378-6726 Developmental Disabilities...............................937-378-4891
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Dear Editor, I would like to comment on two articles I read in the Feb. 19th edition of the Brown County Press. In the first article Bruce Lunsford mentioned the need for a grant to fix the Rt. 68 and Rt. 32 interchange in Mt. Orab. In 1979 Bruce Lunsford was elected mayor of Mt. Orab. After his election he began annexing land from surrounding townships. Soon after came the problems of growth with no plan. In the past 20 years the problems have only grown. Now Lunsford is after the state and ODOT for grants to bail him out of the problems created under his leadership. I can’t believe anyone would want to live in Mt. Orab and be taxed to death to support Mr. Lunsford’s questionable goals. Voters should wonder why he has run unopposed for so many terms. Those who appear to be supporting Lunsford may want to investigate the facts and
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Young cancer survivor to walk in upcoming ‘Relay for Life’ set for May 20-21 Everyone, no matter who they are, how old they are or where they live, has been effected by cancer. Researchers say that one out of three people will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. Even though those are staggering statistics, a lot is being done every day to find a cure for cancer. But research costs millions of dollars. Through the efforts of the ‘Relay for Life’ campaign, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, progress is being made. The ‘Relay for Life’ began in 1985 and today, more than 3.5 million people in 5,000 communities in the United States and 20 other countries gather to take part in this global phenomenon and raise funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. The Brown County Relay for Life teams have grown through the past few years, and coordinator of the event, Rene Green is hopeful that this will be the best year ever. “This event is for everyone,” Green explained, “I’m afraid some people believe it’s just for cancer victims and survivors, but that’s wrong. This relay is for anyone and everyone who wants to help fight cancer. “I think people also think this is a race, and that they have to walk till they drop, but this is a relay, where we all share in the walking. The fact is, some participants only walk a few minutes, and someone from each team is walking non-stop for 18 hours. But no one walks alone.”
Jenni Whitaker, at team captain in this years Relay for Life has never had cancer herself, but it has hit her life hard in the past few years. “Just recently I lost my good friend, Jaymie Jamison to cervical cancer,” Whitaker said. “My cousin Monica fought ovarian cancer and beat it about three years ago and that’s when I knew I had to do something and took part in my first relay. In April 2010, one of Whitaker’s friends’ 8 year old son, Alex Massengill, was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor, and the outlook was grim. “When I found out about Alex, I decided to form my
own team to walk in the relay,” Whitaker said. “I called my team ‘Alex’s Armour.’ Little Alex is now 9 years old and after having the tumor removed from his brain and undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, he’s doing great. “But it was a difficult time for him and his family, and it was also difficult on my son Drew. Alex is Drew’s best friend, and they both knew it was a real serious situation.” Whitaker said she tried to be completely honest with her son, and he truly became an inspiration to Alex through his battle. “Drew would sit in the hospital bed with Alex and play
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Mt. Orab Middle School 4th grader, Alex Massengill (left) underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor last April. The surgery was a success and he will soon be starting back to school. Shown here with his buddy Drew Whitaker, both boys plan on walking in the Brown County ‘Relay for Life’ to take place May 20-21 at the fairgrounds.
Deadline approaches for Quilt and Craft applications The March deadline to submit quilts for display or to reserve a craft booth in the Chatfield College annual Quilt and Craft Show is right around the corner. This popular show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at the St. Martin campus in St. Martin, Ohio and features the creations of local and regional quilters and quilt collectors, a quilt contest, a craft show, traditional craft demonstrations, carriage rides, a book sale, and delicious food. The quilt exhibit will include traditional quilts of any theme as well as contemporary pieces. The show will also feature a quilt contest of red, white, and blue or patriotic themed quilts. Awards will be given for Best of Show, Viewer’s Choice, and the Quilt Contest. Applications are available now to exhibit quilts, demonstrate or sell crafts and to enter the quilt contest. The craft show will highlight over 25 area artisans who will exhibit, demonstrate and sell their traditional crafts.
video games and keep him entertained for hours,” she said. “I’m proud that both my kids are involved in the relay. Some kids are uncomfortable or even shy from illness. But this is real life, and they’re dealing with it.” The 2011 Relay for Life will take place at the Brown County Fairgrounds beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 20 and end at noon on Saturday, May 21. “We openly invite anyone who would like to make a difference in the fight against cancer to come out and enjoy the Relay for Live,” Green said.
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The Adult Day Service is located in the old Sardinia Elementary School at 116 College Ave. Our day service provides services to individuals that have Physical & Developmental Disabilities. We gladly take individuals that have Medicaid funded waivers such as the; Level One Waiver, IO Waiver or the Ohio Home Care Waiver. G & D also accepts private pay. Our program gives our individuals a wide variety of options and activities to partake in, including a; Theater Room, Music Room, Computer Room, Library, Art Room, Sensory Room, as well as a newly painted gymnasium. Individuals often visit many of the Tri-State’s attractions, such as; The Cincinnati Zoo, Great American Ball Park, Newport Aquarium, B & B Riverboats, & many more. G & D also hosts’ parties for the individuals throughout the year. Most recently we had a Valentine’s Day Party that included a DJ, dancing & food. G & D’s staff teach individualized skills and goals, such as; money skills, basic reading skills, computer skills and animal care. We are always willing to teach and give individualized assistance where ever it may be needed. We also offer transportation to and from the day service. We are equipped with a handicap accessible wheelchair van, 12 passenger vans as well as a mini-van. The building is also handicap accessible throughout its entirety.
For further information, or to schedule a tour please call: 937-446-2803.
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An award winning quilt from the 2010 Quilt and Craft Show.
General admission for the 2011 Quilt and Craft Show is $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Chatfield College is located in northern Brown County, Ohio near the intersection of US Route 50
and 68. The address is 20918 State Route 251, St. Martin, Ohio, 45118. For information, log on to www.chatfield.edu, call 513-875-3344, ext. 126, 513-921-9856, ext. 211 or email: ashley.anderson@chatfield.edu.
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Educational Service Center governing board reorganizes The Brown County Educational Service Center Governing Board reorganized for 2011 on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. Officers elected were President, Jim Ferguson and Vice President, Betty Burwinkel. Duke Snider is the BCESC representative to Southern Hills Career and Technical Center. Other board members include Robert Berry and Jim Castle. The BCESC board will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the BCESC offices located at 325 W. State Street, Georgetown at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Due to schedule conflicts the March meeting will be Tuesday March 22 at 10:30 a.m. and the April meeting will be Tuesday April 26 at 5:30 p.m. The Brown County ESC provides many educational services to Brown County school districts including pre-kindergarten, gifted/challenge programs, special education programs, speech language pathologists, school psychologists, technology assistance, attendance/truancy officer, virtual learning, professional training and many other related services. For more information relating to BCESC visit the website at http:brown.k12.oh.us or phone 937-378-6118. Left to Right Kenneth (Duke) Snider, President Jim Ferguson, Robert Berry, V-P Betty Burwinkel, James Castle
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Pastor of the church More than 1,400 people have been helped by the Stephen Hahn and his wife Decatur Food Bank since Janet are spear-heading a way Annie Staggs first opened its to help feed children in the doors about a year and a half area. While vacationing in Hilton ago. The small community of Head recently, Pastor Hahn Decatur has been hit hard by was introduced to the the recession and the closing “Backpack Buddies” program of the Airborne Park in which supplies two days of food (Saturday and Sunday) to Wilmington. “It was really tough for a lot elementary age school chilof families here in Decatur,” dren; “Over half the children in Staggs said. “But this community has pulled together to help our school district receive free or reduced cost lunches,” each other out. Pastor Hahn “Since openexplained. ing the food Remember this: “That's a lot of bank, we have never run out of Whoever sows sparingly children. And food. These will also reap sparingly, that made me wonder what people are lovand whoever sows they eat on the ing and genergenerously will also week-ends. ous beyond reap generously. “When I saw belief. And the 2 Corinthians 9:6 what a good proUnited gram this Methodist Church gives us money to buy Backpack Buddies has worked food, as does several other out in other areas I felt it was organizations. just what we needed here.” “The Lady Warriors from The original Backpack Eastern High School donated Buddies, Inc., funded solely by $500 to the food bank, which donations, started in Texas a was appreciated so much.” couple years ago and continues Staggs said the food bank to grow across America. serves residents from both The Decatur United Adams and Brown counties. Methodist Church started passThe doors to the food bank are ing out its first backpack’s full only open on Fridays and helps of nutritious food a week ago. 20 to 30 people every Friday. “On Fridays now, between 6 But the food bank is only and 8 p.m. we are offering a one way Decatur residents are free meal in the basement of helping each other during the church to anyone who these difficult times. wants to join us,” Pastor Hahn The congregation at the added. United Methodist Church in “And families with elemenDecatur is also helping the tary school age children can community. pick up a backpack for their
Georgetown Happy Hustlers 4-H Club begins the 2011 season The Georgetown Happy Hustlers 4-H club will be starting there 2011 year on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion in Georgetown. They will be only accepting members on this date. All meetings will be held at the American Legion on 11 different Mondays. Dates for these meetings will be passed out at this meeting. The club will also be offering the cloverbud
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CPR classes at Southern Hills Healthcare Provider CPR classes will be offered at Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Road in Georgetown on Saturday, March 5. Following the American Heart Association guidelines you will 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 – 6 hours depending on the number of students. Cost of the course is $50. 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.
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The United Methodist Church in Decatur, Brown County, offers free meals to anyone on Friday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Families with elementary school age children can pick up backpacks full of nutritious food to last them the weekend, assuring that no child will go hungry.
This sign hangs over the door of the Decatur Food Bank and is open each and every Friday to residents of Brown and Adams County. child and take home with them for the weekend. “We are excited about this opportunity to help these children, and we at the Methodist Church are privileged to offer this service.”
If anyone is interested in helping with these efforts and would like to make a donation or volunteer their time, Pastor Hahn can be reached at (513 535-0720.
SSCC to host annual Women’s Tea on March 9 Southern State Community College will celebrate National Women’s History Month with its annual Women’s Tea planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in the Appalachian Gateway Center on the college’s South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, near Sardinia.. National Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to share the significant role of women in American history and contemporary society, and to recognize women who have been instrumental in their respective communities. Guest speaker for this year’s event will be SSCC instructor Michele Kegley who will speak on “Characteristics of Successful Appalachian Women.” The 2011 Women’s Tea will honor June Reighley of Winchester for exemplifying this year’s theme, “Our History is Our Strength.” “This year, Southern State Community College is honoring a woman of great worth,” said Mary Ayres, event coordinator. “She is a remarkable woman and also happens to be a student at the college.’” Entertainment will be provided by violinist Carrie Chalker, with luncheon pro-
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The 2011 SSCC Women’s Tea will honor June Reighley of Winchester for exemplifying this year’s theme, “Our History is Our Strength.”
vided by Marilyn Rhoades. Guests will be invited to view a display of photographs depicting women’s occupations. This annual event is free and open to the public; however, reservations are required. Please RSVP by March 3 to Ayres at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 3681, or mayres@sscc.edu.
St. Patrick’s Day party supports Relay for Life The “Holden out for a Cure” Relay for Life Team is holding its annual St. Patrick’s Day party. The event will once again be held at the St. Michael Church Hall in Mt. Orab on Saturday, March 12 from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. Entry Fee (21 & over): $10 per person without beer tickets and $15 per person with beer tickets. Cancer fighters and survivors receive free admission. Admission includes appetizers, soft drinks and 1 ticket for the grand prize drawing! Music will be provided by “At Your Request” DJ, John Bellamy. Also available, will be split the pot, a raffle, silent auction, green beer, and select flavored alcoholic beverages. Come dressed in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day! BYOB is not permitted at this event. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Brown County. Please direct questions to Denise Holden at (937) 444-1343.
You may also donate to our team at: www.relayforlife.org/browncounty
Quarter auction to be held in Georgetown On Friday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m., St. George Church, Georgetown will have their 4th Quarter Auction. Vendors will be Lia Sophia Jewelry, Premiere Jewelry, Donna Sharp purses, Tastefully simple, Thirty-One, Primitives, Avon, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Gold Canyon Candles and more. There will be items donated from local businesses and individuals and also specialty baked items. Number paddles are $1 each – doors will be open at 5:30 p.m. – come early to be sure to get a seat. Food and drinks will be served. For more info, call (937) 392-1116.
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Michael D. Carroll, 59
Thomas W. ‘Goose’ Goldsberry, 61
Wauneda Wardlow McMullen, 90
Michael D. Carroll, 59, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. He was born Feb. 14, 1951. Mike was the husband of Donna Carroll, father of Melissa Hacker (Russell), Lisa Maupin (Don), and Dee Chaffin (Tate Johnson), son of Affie Brannum, grandfather of 6 grandchildren, brother of Jo Ann Martino, Marty Brannum, Tim Brannum, Robbie Brannum, Debbie Jacobs, Desiree Walker, and the late Jannette McKinney. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Services were Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. The E.C.Nurree Funeral Home, Amelia, served the family.
Thomas W. ‘Goose’ Goldsberry, 61, Russellville, Oh., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011. He was born Feb. 1, 1950 in Hamilton County, Oh., the son of the late Ralph W. and Edith A. (Tamme) Goldsberry. He was a truck driver, US Army Veteran during the Vietnam Era, a member of Russellville American Legion Walter Miller Post #394 and a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arnheim. Surviving him are 2 sisters, Jeanie (Bob) Beighle, Russellville and Ruth (Dave) Spiller, Ripley, 2 uncles, Robert Goldsberry, Cincinnati, Eugene Rau, Amelia, 4 nieces, Paula Hughes, Denise McIntosh, Tamme Black, Libby Spiller, 1 nephew, Rob Beighle and several cousins and close friends. Visitation was Friday, Feb. 25, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at the Meeker Funeral Home in Russellville. Services were Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Arnheim with Rev. Dohrman W. Byers officiating. Burial was at the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Arnheim with military graveside service by the Russellville American Legion Walter Miller Post #394. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.
Wauneda Wardlow McMullen, 90, of Winchester, Oh., formerly of Sardinia, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2011 at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman. She was born Oct. 30, 1920 in Mt. Orab, daughter of the late Everett Neal and Flora Ogden Neal. She leaves behind two sons, Tony Wardlow of Sardinia, Donald (Frieda) Wardlow of Mt. Vernon, one daughter, Joyce Foster Wardlow of Winchester, 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren . In addition to her parents, Wauneda was preceded in death by her first husband, Maurice Wardlow, her second husband, Francis McMullen, one son, Glenn Wardlow, one granddaughter, Stephanie Foster, six sisters and two brothers. Services were held Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown with Pastor Kevin Hamilton officiating. Interment followed in the Sardinia Cemetery, Sardinia. Friends were received at Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown, on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011 from 6 - 8 p.m. The Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown, served the family.
Lucille Edgington, 97 Lucille Edgington, 97, Ripley, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011. She is survived by one sister, Lillian Cowdrey, one sonin-law, Albert Talbot, one niece, Beverly Moran, one nephew, Robert Cowdrey, 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Services were Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, followed by burial in Sardinia Cemetery. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.
Linda Fields, 62 Linda Fields, 62, Mt. Orab, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2011. She was born Aug. 23, 1948 to the late Charles and Carline (née Schroth) Lucas. She was the beloved wife of Hal Fields; loving mother of Rob (Sarah) Justice of Battleground, Wash., Jim (Alicia) Justice of Moscow, and Howie Fields of Mt. Orab, caring grandmother of seven grandchildren; dear sister of three brothers and six sisters. Services were Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 at Megie Funeral Home. Interment was in Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Township, Ohio. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Thelma L. Frazier, 80
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Thelma L. Frazier, 80, West Union died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011. She was born Dec. 1, 1930 in Jefferson Township, Adams County, Oh., to the late Otto and Vada (Cassel) Hayslip. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Frazier, daughter, Jeannie Kitchen, son, Denny Pence, and four grandchildren. Thelma is survived by one son, Jackie Pence, Urbana, five grandchildren, Rickey (Christina) Shepard, Russellville, Tyler, April, Brook and Megan Pence, all of Urbana and 6 great grandchildren, and special friend, Don Nesbit of Monroe Township. Services were held Friday, Feb 25, 2011 where Pastor Johnny Jones officiated. Interment was in East Liberty Cemetery, Lynx. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Adams County, Inc. P.O. Box 245, West Union, Oh. 45693. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.
Sarah R. (nee Newcomb) Young, 77 Sarah R. (nee Newcomb) Young, 77, Bethel, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011. She was the wife of Charles B.Young, mother of Victoria A. Ashworth, also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services were Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 at the Watkins Hill Cemetery in New Richmond. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, served the family.
Wanda (Pangburn) Hughes, 86 Wanda (Pangburn) Hughes, 86, West Union, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011. She was born Sept. 13, 1924 in Manchester to the late Norman and Eva (Pangburn) Howell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert William Hughes. Mrs. Hughes is survived by one son, Dennis Hughes, Waverly, two daughters, Dawn (Tim) Brex, Pahrump, Nev., and Debra (Cliff) Bryant, Cincinnati, nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchilden. Mrs. Hughes was cremated and there was no service. Inurnment was in the Linwood Cemetery, Russellville at the convenience of the family. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.
Joyce Ingram, 80 Joyce Ingram, 80, Mt. Orab, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2011. Joyce was born Nov. 7, 1930 Leonard and Thelma Lucas. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a brother Jerry Lucas. Joyce was the beloved mother of Sherry (Bill) Barnes of Mt. Orab, loving grandmother of Terry Ingram of Minnesota, Troy Johns of Covington, Ky., and Gary Allen Johns of Newport, Ky., great grandmother of Troy Johns, Abby Williams and Ashton Williams, close family of Jackie Medley, Sandy Centers, Tina Center and Tim Centers. Friends were received Thursday Feb. 24, 2011. Memorial donations may be directed to the Georgetown Veterans Home Activities 2003 Veterans Blvd. Georgetown, OH 45121 The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Cheryl S. (nee Jett) Lang, 56 Cheryl S. (née Jett) Lang, 56, Mt. Orab, Oh., died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. She was born March 29, 1954. Cheryl was the beloved wife of the late Robert "Bobby" Thomas Lang, Jr.; cherished daughter of the James L. Jett of Eastgate, and the late Connie Jett; loving mother of Zachary Smith of Batavia, and Robyn (Brandon) Daugherty of Mt. Orab, affectionate grandmother of Xander Daugherty; caring sister of Marcia K. (Daniel) Beasley of Amelia, dear aunt of Joel Beasley of Amelia, and Jaime Beasley of Withamsville. Services were at the convenience of the family. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Melane Ann Phillips, 56 Melane Ann Phillips, 56, New Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011. She was the loving wife of Billy Phillips. mother of Jamey Phillips, Billy Jr. Phillips (Katie), Pamela Phillips and Eric Phillips, grandmother of 11 grandchildren, sister of Dennis Geer, Michael Geer, Bruce Geer, Debra Kars and Lora Geer. Preceded in death by her parents Irail and Gean (Trindle) Geer. Visitation was at Grant Memorial United Methodist Church, 1600 Back St. Moscow, OH 45153, Saturday Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Interment was in Monroe Cemetery. The E. C. Nurre Funeral Home, served the family.
Stanley Joseph Setty, 90 Stanley Joseph Setty, 90, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 at the Laurel’s of Hillsboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Oct. 8, 1920 in Lynchburg, the son of the late William Miles and Mary Frances Mezger Setty. Stanley was a lifelong farmer in Highland County, a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fayetteville, a 1939 graduate of Lynchburg High School, member of the Highland County Cattlemen’s Association, and a member of the Highland County Water Company since it was formed. He is survived by his son Hugh William “Bill” (Wilma) Setty of Lynchburg; two grandsons, Keith (Kara) Setty of Lynchburg, and Joseph (Leslie Harris) Setty of Southpoint, Indiana; six great grandchildren, Sam, Emma, Robin, Tyler, and Savanna Setty, and Tristan Harris; brother-in-law George (Ruth) Horner of Pawley’s Island, South Carolina; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Anna Mae Stabler Setty; three sisters, Agnes Hubbard, Elizabeth Jodry, and Gertrude Eaglin; and one brother John Setty. Services were Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at the St. Angela Merici Parish, St. Patrick Chapel in Fayetteville, where Father Hank Albeitz was the celebrant. Burial followed in the St. Patrick Cemetery, Fayetteville. The Davis-Turner Funeral Home, Lynchburg, served the family.
Virginia C. Vincent, 95 Virginia C. Vincent, 95 of Russellville, Oh., passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born Sept. 14, 1915 in Decatur, Oh, the daughter of the late John and Maude (Shelton) Carson. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert, 1 daughter Joan Lackenbacher, 1 brother Forrest Carson and 1 sister Ann Johnson. She was a homemaker. Surviving her is her daughter Elizabeth and husband Wesley Cooper of Russellville, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was cremated and there was no visitation. A private service was held at the convienience of the family. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donors choice. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.
Thomas Edwin Walters, 61 Thomas Edwin Walters, 61 of Georgetown, Oh., died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center in Seaman. He retired after thirtyseven years of service as a mechanic operator for Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company and was a member of the Masonic Lodge F&AM # 72 and the United Baptist Church in Morrow, Ohio. Tom was born on June 21, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of James Walter of Felicity, and the late Pauline Frances (Flora) Walter. Mr. Walters is survived by his wife – Gwen (Day) Walters; they were married on March 9, 1968. One daughter – Tami Leyendecker of Ripley, Ohio, one son – Rob Walters and wife Adrienne of Georgetown, Ohio, six grandchildren – Cory Ashmore, Felicia Leyendecker, Brooke, T.J., Robi and Champ Walters, his father – James Walter of Felicity, Ohio, one brother – Lee Walters of Higginsport, Ohio, two sisters – Sharon Neace of Jackson, Kentucky and Karen Lykins of Chattanooga, Tennessee, one sister-in-law – Sandy Cummins and husband Larry of Mt. Orab, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011. Masonic Services were done Monday. Interment was in the Felicity Cemetery, Felicity, Oh. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 or to the Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Boulevard, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Roger Rinehart, 60 Roger Rinehart, 60, of Georgetown died Monday, Feb. 21, 2011 at Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center. He was born May 27, 1950. He served as a paratrooper in the Army. Rinehart is survived by his children Christian Darrick Rinehart, Roger Rinehart II, and Angela Marie Rodriguez, siblings Jerrilynn Meeker, Gary Rinehart, and Jeff Rinehart, and ex-wife Beverly Rinhart. No services have been planned. The Craver-Riggs Funeral Home and Crematory, Milford, served the family.
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Adults in Brown County who smoke but want to quit can now get help through a research partnership between The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Public Health and OSU Extension in Brown County. This project will provide up to 8 weeks of nicotine patches and telephone support for 15 adult smokers in Brown County. To participate in this project, smokers need to be: a resident of Brown County, 18 years or older, no recent, major health issues, daily smoker, and not pregnant. Men and women can participate. People must also be willing to try to quit in the next month by using telephone support and nicotine patches, which will be provided free of charge as long as they remain in the study. Quitting is never easy - for smokers that is. The purpose of the study is to find out how effective telephone support
and patches are for smokers in the Appalachian region of Ohio. Participants will be asked a set of questions before they start the project, and 3, 6, and 12 months later. It is important for participants to stay in the study for 12 months, whether they quit smoking or not. Participants will receive a small gift card after each data collection to thank them for their time. Brown County is one of six counties in Ohio Appalachia selected to participate in this project over the next several years, in part because of high rates of smoking. According to the 2008 Ohio Family Health Survey, 37 percent of adults in Brown County smoke, in comparison, the statewide smoking rate in Ohio in 2008 was 20.1 percent. Anyone interested in participating should call Anita McKinzie at (937) 572-7746.
Hospice of Hope to host Parent's Legacy Luncheon On Saturday, April 2 at 11:30 a.m. at Caproni’s restaurant in Maysville, Hospice of Hope will host a Parent's Legacy Luncheon as an occasion to remember and honor parents or other influential people in our lives. Liz Bonis, anchor and health reporter for WKRC television in Cincinnati, will be the guest speaker. Please send us your favorite photograph of your mom/dad or other influential person in your life for our photo gallery presentation. Also, send us your favorite recipe, as we are compiling a second edition of our "Legacy" cookbook. We
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MARY’S OTHER BOYS In John 7 we see that even Jesus’ half brothers did not at that time believe Him. Look at verse 3 with me: “His brethren therefore said unto him, depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.” The brethren in this verse is not disciples of Christ. This is His own family. After the birth of Christ Joseph and Mary had more children. This is confirmed in Matthew 13: 54-56 and again in Mark 6:3. I say half brothers and sisters because while Mary is the mother of Jesus, Joseph is not the father of Jesus, God is. Here in John 7 His brothers are telling Jesus to go on up to Judea and show His works to His disciples. They said: “For there is no man that doeth anything in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.” They thought He was like a politician and was telling Him to go out and wave His own flag. Verse 5: “For neither did his brethren believe in him.” His brothers went on up into Judea for the feast, however Jesus stayed behind for awhile. Later he went up secretly and went into the temple to teach. Let’s skip on over to verses 14-16: “Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. And the Jews marveled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned” Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.” Some people think that they do not have to be concerned about doctrine. I believe they better be concerned about this doctrine! Verse 17: “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.” If any man will do God’s will he will know of the doctrine! Think about that; they didn’t! These people were already going about to kill Him; but the crucifixion could not take place until God the Father gave permission for it to happen. But they wanted to kill Him! Look at verse 25: “Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill?” I wonder what the people of your town would do with Jesus in the year of 2011 if He was teaching the same thing which He taught then. It is something to consider. Look what they said back then: “But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him, Do the rulers know indeed that this is
DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com the very Christ?” The question was: Is he just a man or is he the Christ?” The title of Christ came from the Old Testament term Messiah. Was he The Annointed One, the one which was prophesied to come? It is still in question today. However, some of these people in John 7 believed. Verse 31: “And many of these people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man had done?” Now look at the religious leaders of that day: “The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.” Jesus said: “Yet a little while am I with you: and then I go unto him that sent me.” They could not figure out where He was going because they could not figure out where He came from. Jesus said: “Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come.” No matter who you are or how important you are, you will never get to heaven without Jesus! In John 14:6 Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” He is the only begotten Son of God! He is the one who died on the cross and paid for our sins. He cleansed us by His blood. He is the firstfruit of the resurrection. He is the one and only exclusive way to heaven. People do not want to hear that but that does not change the fact that it is true. A Muslim over in Australia once told me that when he died he had to go to hell to pay for his own sins before he went to heaven. But listen, you cannot pay for your sins in hell; if you go there, you are there for all eternity. The time for repentance and forgiveness is right now while you still have a chance. Jesus Christ has already paid for your sins; all you have to do is believe His Gospel and cry out to Him for salvation!
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The following students have received perfect attendance for the second quarter at Fayetteville High School; Ian Adams, Tyler Aubry, Desiray Barber, Aurora Boler, Sarah Boler, Whitney Boothby, Kalob Cebula, Seth Cebula,Trevor Clark, Chelsey Clifford, Alex Crone, Nick Durham, Tia Eckstein, Wyatt Ernst, Megan Eyre, Samantha Feck, Skye Fetters, Leah Haines, Jonah Hensley, Heidi Holmes, Kaitlyn Howard, Destiny Jester, Danae Johnson, Kaleb Johnson, Rachel Kempf, Ian Kirchner, Ryan Koch, Trevor Koch, Madison Kuyper, Jacob Laney, Crystal McPhail, Kyle Messer, Hannah Metzger, Cody Meyer,
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Angel Moore, Ashley Moore, Courtney Moore, Tyler Parcell, David Powell, Jessica Powell, Ryan Purdin, Brittany Reeves, Cory Reuss, Jeremy Robbins, Makayla Rosselot, Abbey Rowe, Dalton Ruehlman, Alan Russell, Jill Ryan, Ashley Scoggins, Sydney Sheets, Isaac Shelton, Brittany Smith, Caroline Smith, Courtney Smith, Mandi Smith, Jarrod Stevens, Branson Sullivan, Tirzah Thompson, Lydia Tissandier, Brandon Truman, Gabrielle Valentine, Sam Valk, Betsy Wiederhold, Marissa Wiederhold, Eric Williams, Evan Williams, Sydney Wolfer, Jonathan Wymer, Brittany Young.
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Inlow celebrates 93rd birthday Olive Inlow of Sardinia recently marked the occasion of her 93rd birthday with a visit from her newest great-great grandson Jaxen Samuel Huff, who was born Jan. 18, 2011. The Brown County Press would like to join is with the Inlow family in wishing Olive a very Happy 93rd Birthday!
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Bachman’s celebrate 60th anniversary John Howard and Mary Kathryn (Weisbrodt) Bachman, Sardinia recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. The Bachman’s were married on Feb. 23, 1951. They have two sons, John W. (Cindy), Milford and Joe V. (Dr. Valarie Richey), Mt. Orab, also grandparents of Devin, dane, and Dusty all of Milford and Ryan, Heather and Sierra, all of Mt. Orab. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate John and Mary on their 60th anniversary.
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RULH thankful for gift The students, staff and visitors of Ripley Union Lewis Huntington High School are a bit safer thanks to the generosity of one of our districts residents. Shown above are Mr. Dwight Marriott, presenting RULH HS principal Susie Skinner with a new AED. Mr. Marriott kindly donated the AED through the Brown County Hospital Foundation upon learning of the need from school nurse Donna Sutton (far right) and Anita Flaugher (far left). Mr. Marriott laughingly said, "Anita and Donna incubated the idea and I hatched it!" The students, staff and community are deeply grateful to Mr. Marriott for his kind and strong support of our school.
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Jablonski’s welcome new addition Adam and Susan Jablonski welcomed their first daughter, Chloe Sue on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010 at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Ind. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her proud big brothers are Lucas, Micah, and Caleb. Maternal grandparents are Connie and Pat Hanselman, Georgetown and Doug and Lois Martin, Felicity. Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Mary Jablonski, Mt. Orab. Great grandparents are Kenneth and Peggy Martin, Felicity, and Jim and Mary E. Hanselman, Georgetown. Adam, Susan and family reside in Seymour, Ind. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate the Jablonski’s on the new addition to their family.
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Schweitzers announce birth Jeff and Allyson Schweitzer would like to announce the birth of their son Kobe Lee Schweitzer. Kobe was born at Mercy Hospital Anderson on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 at 4:44 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. He was welcomed home by his grandparents Danny and Linda Martin and Ralph and Linda Schweitzer, great grandparents Elwood and Barbara Patrick and Don and Donna Giles, great great grandma mary Kirker, uncle Phillip and Kevin, aunt Kristen, cousin Kaden and many more family and friends. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate the Schweitzers on the birth of their son.
Navy Seaman Recruit Joshua J. Swader, son of Selena L. and James R. Swader of Bethel, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Swader completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations". This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic
Patrol’s Tpr. Kuntz promoted to Sergeant at Georgetown Post Trooper Scott J. Kuntz was promoted to the rank of sergeant today by Colonel John Born, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Sgt. Kuntz will transfer from his current assignment at the Batavia Post to serve as assistant post commander at the Georgetown Post. Sgt. Kuntz began his Patrol career in October 1998 as a
member of the 132nd Academy Class. He earned his commission in April 1999 and was assigned to the Batavia Post. In 2002 he earned an Ace Award for excellence in auto larceny enforcement. Sgt. Kuntz currently resides in Williamsburg with his wife, Billie, and their daughter, Grace, 10. The Ohio State Highway
Patrol is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Trooper Kuntz on his promotion and thank him for his service.
Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor. Swader is a 2010 graduate of Felicity- Franklin High School of Felicity, Ohio. The Brown County Press would like to thank Navy Seaman Recruit Joshua J. Swader for serving our country.
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Western Brown FFA attends 212/360 FFA members from Western Brown went to the 212/360 leadership conference in Columbus. While there, members participated in many leadership activities as well as learn many new ways to get participation within the chapter. The FFA Chapter was impressed with the amount of members who wanted to attend. Eleven freshman and sophomores went to the 212 conference. Five upperclassmen went to the 360 conference. In the picture the five upperclassmen, who are also officers, are pictured. From left to right are: Brittany Grant, Taylor Hopkins, Blake Spitznagel, Tyler Spitznagel, and Matt Lodwick. The FFA would like to thank Barb Grant for driving the bus to Columbus and back. Members left to right are: Brittany Grant, Taylor Hopkins, Blake Spitznagel, Tyler Spitznagel, and Matt Lodwick.
Local students make the Dean's List at Miami University Miami University students who achieved a 3.5 or better grade point average for second semester 2010-2011 have been named to the dean's list recognizing academic performance. Those students are Danielle Marie Fancher of Bethel, Michelle Renee Herbert of Georgetown, Alex Michael Thomas of Hamersville, Leila Nader David of Mount Orab, Dylan Joseph Ketchum of Mount Orab, Zachary Alan Haitz of Bethel, Krista Ann Johnson of Williamsburg, Elizabeth Ramsey Heskett of Hillsboro, and Ryan Kenneth Newman of Hillsboro.
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Darlene Harbottle and Alan "Jason" Davidson were united in marriage on June 17, 2010 at the Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Darlene is the daughter of Barbara Harbottle, of Georgetown and the late Robert Harbottle. Jason is the son of Mary Craddock of Ripley and Alan Davidson of Indiana. Darlene was graciously walked down the aisle by "Elvis", while he sang "Love Me Tender" to the couple. The couple enjoyed several days in Las Vegas for their honeymoon. The couple resides in Williamsburg, Ohio. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate the Davidsons on their nuptials.
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Sports Medicine picture: Left to right Elizabeth Nash and Candise King demonstrate their project on muscle cramps. Absent from the picture is Harley Carrington.
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Agricultural Industrial picture: Chris Worthington, Ian Stamper, and Robert Downing
SHCTC senior showcase winners Southern Hills CTC held its annual Senior Showcase Competition on January 27-28. This is the opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned during their time at Southern Hills. Teams of students are judged in basically three areas. • The quality of the project; • The ability to tie the lab area in with academic disciplines; • The quality of the presentation. After judging, winners were announced in three categories. In the Industrial category, Chris Worthington, Ian Stamper, and Robert Downing in the Agricultural Industrial program were the winners with their project that demonstrated how engines overheat. In the Business category, Miranda Hall, Jaimie Salisbury and David Frost in the Information Technology program won with their project about object oriented programming concepts.
In the Services category, Harley Carrington, Elizabeth Nash and Kandise King of Sports Medicine won with their demonstration on how an athlete’s muscle cramps and how to treat it using the electrical stimulation machine. “The judging was very close this year.” states Principal Tim Chadwell. “I am very proud of our students and staff for the quality of their work. We have been putting much time not only to the skills in the trades area, but also to 21st century skills such as, team work, respect, confidence, creativity, and sound reasoning. It was wonderful to see skills in action by our students.” Mr. Chadwell concluded. The event would not have been the success it was without the volunteer judges. Southern Hills officials praised these people for their commitment to help the youth of Brown and Highland Counties. The following people judged the projects
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and presentations: Dan Hodges of Cahall Bros. Inc.; Sue McKinley, Project Manager of Place Matters; Kaylee Collier of All About You Hair Salon; Don Rabold and Cindy Call from Brown County Educational Service Center; Michelle Helbing from Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,; Roger McKinzie of McKinzie Construction; Shannon Terwilliger from Wellington Orthopedics & Sports Medicine; and Beth Gardner of Hauke Auto Care. Dan Hodges of Cahall Bros.
Members of the Georgetown FFA chapter traveled to Lynchburg on January 27, 2011 for the Job Interview contest. The participants in the contest had to make a cover letter, resume, and follow-up letter. The three contestants from Georgetown FFA were freshman Courtney Kidwell, placing 6th in division 1, sophomore Paige Luck placing 9th in division 2, and senior Perrianne Dixon placing 4th in division 4. All three contestants interviewed for the position of Farm Hand. Congratulations!
Inc. stated, “These young people have very bright futures in their choice of trades. I was amazed at their enthusiasm and hard work in their creations.” Sue McKinley, Project Manager of Place Matters said, “The dedication of the students and their ability to communicate what they have learned during their time at SHCTC was overwhelming. I left with the realization that this school is not only preparing students for careers in their chosen field, but arming them with the tools to be successful….knowledge, pride, confidence and ability.”
Scholarship Submitted Photo awarded by Xavier University H’ville second graders rewarded Kayla Partin, Mount Orab, the daughter of Cami Snider and Johnny Partin, has accepted a Buschmann Award from Xavier University. She will graduate from Western Brown HS in 2011 and plans to major in radiology at Xavier. The Buschmann Award is based on a student’s record in high school and amounts vary.
The second grade students at Hamersville Elementary School were rewarded for outstanding performance in the Accelerated Reading program during the month of January. We were delighted to have our storyteller of the month, Mrs. Veralu Thornberg share a couple of her favorite stories with us. Students listened intensely as Mrs. Thornberg shared Mousekin's Golden House by Edna Miller and a Danish Legend, titled A Story of Christmas Eve from the series Childrens Own Readers. Children learned what it means to be greedy and what happens when you show kindness to other people. The teachers appreciate the student's hard work with the AR program and thanks to Mrs. Thornberg for a job well done.
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Kindergarten - Drew Applegate, Bailey Davis, Bobbie Eckler, Madison Johnson, Zacherie Marker, Cody Scott, Cole Wright ; 1st Grade - Jefferson Alvarez, Megan Brooks, Megan Gill, Maci Haitz, Travis Hamilton, Brayden Hanson, Simone Hutchinson; 2nd Grade - Blake Bilyeu, Kaitlyn Blum, Kathryn Dugan, Lisa Dugan, Liberty Fowler, Jared Hamilton, Paula Hauke, William Hornsby, Nicholas Kennard, Ryan King, Mackenzie Marker, Gregoryona Miller, Jena Schwierling, Benjamin Spiller, Gage West; 3rd Grade - Landen Bowling, Jacob Castle, Chelsey Frazier, Morgan Jodrey, Jayden Johnson, Tori Lewis, Emily Miller, Lucas Moran, Savanna Proffitt, Anna Shupert, Colton Smith, Kaitlyn Smith; 4th Grade Michael Allender, Alec Connelly-Rue, Landon Dearing, Savannah Doyle, Casey Jones, Davi Pritchett, Rachel Rister, Mya Spires.
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Sardinia Elementary learn about pollution and recycling The students in Mrs. Lana Richey's second grade class at Sardinia Elementary have been studying a unit on pollution and the reasons to recycle. At the end of the unit each child made an impressive recycling project to share with the classroom. The tasks included finding items from their environment and home. Then making an interesting project each child shared information he/she discovered while researching the project and the products that were used to make new item. These projects ranged from: a working lighthouse, a spaceship that lights up, a robot made from cans, an airplane, a string phone, a globe, a drum, a piggy bank and many more wonderful items. Row 1: Ethan T., Madison G., Noah Mc, Row 2: Tim B., Allie C., Clayton F., Blake., Connor., Bryson K., Row 3: Maidson B., Dalton H., Evelyn F., Brittany., Makenna L., Rachel D., Absent from picture Emma B., and Ethan B.
SSCC Foundation Scholarships open to students in fine arts Students taking fine arts courses at Southern State Community College have the opportunity to gain from the many scholarship opportunities offered through the SSCC Foundation, a tax-exempt organization founded in 1996. SSCC Foundation donors provide many scholarship opportunities to Southern State students. These scholarships are coordinated to encourage students to pursue their academic careers at the college. Scholarships are available to both transfer students and those intending to pursue a degree leading to immediate employment. To date, more than 600 students have been awarded scholarships funded by the SSCC Foundation. For complete applications, eligibility guidelines, and deadline dates please contact Southern State’s Office of Financial Aid at 1-800-6287722 ext. 2610 or visit www.sscc.edu/admissions/sch olarships_foundation.htm. The priority deadline is March 15, 2011. • BARTHEL SCHOLARSHIP - Family and friends of the late Julia Barthel endowed a scholarship in her memory for a Brown County art student. She attended Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky., and finished
her degree in art at Wilmington College. She continued to take art classes at Southern State Community College and belonged to the Leesburg Brush and Palette Art Guild and the Appalachian Artisan Guild. Art was her passion in life. She focused on watercolors and pastels of flowers and painted landscapes and still life. - Eligibility: Must be focusing on Art classes at SSCC. No specific GPA is required, but it is preferred that artist specialize in watercolors, pastels of flowers, painted landscapes, and still life. • EDWARD K. DANIELS SCHOLARSHIP - A memorial fund in honor of one of the Southern State’s long-time educators, Edward K. Daniels, was established in memory of his lifelong devotion to broadening students’ horizons and his commitment to positively impacting students’ lives. Upon his passing, numerous people echoed, “We want to do something special in Ed’s memory,” and the Edward K. Daniels Memorial Scholarship Fund has served as an avenue for those individuals to keep his legacy alive. - Eligibility: Must be a continuing drama student at Southern State. Recipients must have a 2.5 GPA or high-
er. • WERLINE ART FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - The $500 Werline Art Foundation Scholarship, established by the Werline family, is open to applicants who are enrolled in at least one art course per quarter. - Eligibility: Must be a registered full-time student at SSCC focusing on art. Recipient must have a 2.6 GPA or higher, and must complete an art portfolio and written essay.
Morehead State University 2010 winter graduates The list of graduates for the 2010 Winter Commencement exercises at Morehead State University include: Keli Schram from Winchester, Bachelor University Studies degree; Sarah Ruark from Aberdeen, Bachelor of Arts degree; Erin Fetters from Georgetown, Bachelor of Science degree; James Fulton from Hillsboro, Bachelor of Science degree; Matthew Dollar from Russellville, Bachelor of Arts degree; Jeffrey Foster from Winchester, Bachelor of Science degree; and Adam Lawrence from Aberdeen, Associate of Arts degree.
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lawful candidate for Sheriff. He further claims that this lack of certification carries forward to the elections of 2004 and 2008, making Wenninger an unlawful candidate in them as well. Wenninger told the Brown County Press last August that all of his certifications are up to date and that he is fully qualified to serve as Sheriff. Varnau protested Wenninger’s candidacy to the Brown County Board of Elections in 2008, when he ran as an independent candidate. The ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court said “...the
board of elections denied the protest, because, among other reasons, it was not filed by a member of the appropriate (political) party.” Varnau was running as an independent, and not a member of a political party. Varnau responded by filing papers i n Brown County Common Pleas Court to force the board of elections to accept his protest. The court denied his request, ruling that Varnau’s protest was not “filed by a qualified elector who is a member of the same political party as the candidate...” Varnau appealed to the 12th District Court of Appeals which ruled in
Wenninger’s favor. The Ohio Supreme Court now says the appeals court was wrong and must rule on Varnau’s writ of Quo Warranto. A key part of the Supreme Court ruling rests in the fact that the board of elections did not hold a hearing to hear Varnau’s case. Without such a hearing, the Supreme Court says, the boards ruling lacks the authority that the appeals court cited when ruling against Varnau. There is no word on when the issue will be reexamined by the 12th District Court of Appeals.
Rx drug task force created CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Bill 93, sponsored by Johnson and Rep. Dave Burke (RMarysville) and co-sponsored by Bubp, that would crack down on so called “pain clinics” and limit excessive prescriptions. One measure of House Bill 93 would require doctors and pharmacies to enter any painkiller prescriptions into the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System or OARS. “Using OARS effectively would make a huge difference in the addiction problem.”, Bubp said. “It is past time that everyone come together and fight this problem head on.”, he added. Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger agrees.
When asked about the issue at his office in Georgetown, Wenninger was quick to point out where he thinks the problem begins. “It’s the doctors. Until you stop the source, you will not stop the problem”, he said. Wenninger said he’s concerned the problem will get even worse when the patent for the popular painkiller Oxycontin expires and other drug companies will be able to manufacture a generic version. “OARS is crucial to stopping illegal prescriptions. I would like to see it linked throughout the country to stop the doc shopping”, he added. One fact brought before the group in Portsmouth to illustrate the problem was that in 2010, 9.7 million painkiller
doses were prescribed in Scioto County. That works out to 123 pills for each man, woman and child in the county. The latest statistics show that an average of four Ohio residents a day die from prescription drug overdoses. Closer to home, Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little said she is also working on solutions to the problem. “We’re putting together a program where people can come forward and seek treatment before they turn to crime to support their drug habit”, Little said. She added two thirds of the crimes she deals with in her office are somehow drug related.
Jones honored as January Daisy recipient
Concealed carry weapons classes available
Nurses at Brown County Regional HealthCare are being honored with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the superhuman efforts nurses perform every day. The award recipient honored in January was Glenna Jones. Ms. Jones started at BCGH in 2002 as a PCT on SEW, then came to OB as a PCT in 2005 and received her RN degree in 2006 from Southern State Community College. She is currently working on her BSN from the University of Phoenix. Glenna works both as a labor and delivery nurse and also in the nursery. She and her husband John have raised 3 children Alison, Justin and Jessica and have 3 grandchildren. In her Submitted Photo spare time she loves to go to Glenna Jones auctions. She was nominated by a patient for exemplifying what care of patients and providing nursing is all about, taking a supportive and pleasant environment for their recovery.
Southern Hills Adult Education Department is offering the Concealed Carry Weapons course. This course provides the basic instruction required to be eligible for an Ohio Concealed Handgun License and is taught by a certified OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Association) instructor. Class consists of ten hours classroom training and two hours of range time and live fire. This class will be Saturday, March 5, 2011, from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Students who successfully complete the class will receive a certificate of completion needed to obtain a concealed carry weapons permit! For price information or registration for any class, please call Southern Hills Adult Education office at (937) 378-6131 Ext. 357.
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Burrows named WB superintendent CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 spent countless hours over the past two months determining leadership criteria, conducting a focused pre-screening, selecting candidates for interview, and conducting extensive background checks. The Board was assisted in their search by Frazier. Frazier commended the Western Brown Board, “ The Western Brown staff, community, and taxpayers need to know the Western Brown Board of Education took the task of selecting the next Western
Brown Superintendent very seriously. “The process was intense and time consuming. After many late and long hours in five meetings during recent weeks, the Board made an informed decision for the children of Western Brown Schools.” The Western Brown Board of Education is composed of President Richie Pride, V-P Shane Bishop, JoAnn Hildebrandt, Lynette Garrett, and Mike Kirk. Burrows, 33, an Eastern High School graduate, brings with him a long background in
education. “Both my parents are teachers, which instilled in me a natural love and understanding for education,” Burrows said. “I know personally what excellent schools are in the Western Brown Local School District. “I am excited about my new position as superintendent and look forward to beginning the first of April.” Burrows resides in the Russellville area with his wife Sarah and three children Grace, Blaise and Gemma. Sarah is also a teacher but is currently a stay-at-home mom.
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and chasing livestock. He said when he and his deputies arrived, they found many of the dogs in makeshift cages made of wood and metal. Other dogs were running free and still others were in the Wilder home. The Wilders had valid tags for ten other dogs which remain at their home. “I explained to her that the ten dogs she had tags for she could keep, but she had to promise me that she wouldn’t take on any more stray dogs”, Dunn said. “I told her that if another dog came on her property, she needed to call us and we would come take care of it and find it a home before it got sick with mange.” Wilder disagreed with the seizure. “They didn’t have to take them dogs, we was taking good care of them”, Wilder said. Wilder added that she was very upset that the dogs were put down and that she may never get over it. Her son William Wilder said it was “hard for him to be in the same room where the dogs used to stay” and that he “hauled off 800 pounds worth of cages so he wouldn’t have to look at them sitting empty.” Teresa Landon, Executive Director of the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, also disagrees
with what was done. “What was the reason to euthanize them all immediately?” she asked. Landon said according to records she has seen, the first complaint about the Wilders was received Jan. 10, with the first visit made on Jan 31. The dogs were seized Feb. 10. Dunn said the Wilders were visited prior to the seizure and warned about the violations and were given time to correct them. He added that he could have cited Wilder on Feb. 10 for failure to register, failure t o confine and cruelty charges, but declined to do so. Landon referenced other “contradictions” in the paperwork regarding the mange infection and said “These dogs did not have to die”. Brown County Commission President Ralph Jennings said that Dunn “acted within the boundaries of his responsibilities”. “It was an unpleasant situation and he did what needed to be done”, Jennings added. Dunn said he realizes t hat there are questions about the immediate euthanization of the dogs, but said that the presence of mange and the sheer number of dogs present tied his hands. “I can’t control the number of dogs. The woman had them in a condition that was unsafe for them, so I had to do what was necessary.”, Dunn said. Dunn said space in the shelter was
also an issue because there was no room to house the 37 dogs nor wa s there money in the shelter budget to treat them all for mange. “I have to have space in that shelter to operate because it’s a public shelter. The next time somebody calls about an aggressive or loose dog that’s a problem, I have to go pick that dog up and I have to have somewhere to put that dog. In order to maintain that space, I don’t have the luxury of being a no-kill shelter, therefore I have to have some sort of euthanasia.” The type of euthanasia at the shelter is also being questioned by Landon. Her group is saying that the carbonmonoxide based chamber currently being used by the shelter is cruel to the animals and has appealed to Dunn that the practice be stopped. Dunn disagrees, saying that with carbon monoxide, the dogs simply go to sleep. He does acknowledge that euthanasia by injection is see n by many as more humane and can be cheaper to use than a carbon monoxide chamber. To that end, Dunn said two of his employees are scheduled to receive injection training over the next couple of months as the shelter transitions to an injection-kill facility. Dunn said he expected the cost of the training to total approximately one thousand dollars.
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The use of the carbon monoxide chamber at the Brown County Animal Shelter has been suspended by the Brown County Commissioners.
“For our budget, that’s a lot of money”, he added. Dunn said that if anyone would like
to help, the shelter is always in need of cleaning supplies and monetary donations.
H’ville Livestock to meet today Hamersville Livestock 4-H club had their first meeting Feb. 13. The next meeting will be Feb. 27. There are only 10 meetings this year scheduled, all members are required to meet six meetings. Advisor Mary Lindsey, Stephanie Dyer and Pam Canter, reminded everyone to read everything that comes in the mail to them this year as there are several changes. Mary also stated some of the changes for our club as well, including there are to be no cell phones used during the meeting, all members are to sign in for attendance, donate or sell candy, there will only be ten meetings scheduled this year. The next meeting is Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. at the Old Hamersville firehouse anyone interested in joining is encouraged to come.
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Sheriff announces deputy and correction officer of the year for 2010 Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger would like to congratulate the following personnel who have been recognized by their co-workers and supervisors for their outstanding performance of duty during 2010. DEPUTY OF THE YEAR: Deputy Charles Ernst, pictured top left with Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger. Deputy Ernst is a 12 year veteran of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office. He has worked in the Corrections Division, Court Services Division and for the past 10 years he has worked as a Road Deputy for the Brown County Sheriff’s Office. CORRECTIONS OFFICER OF THE YEAR: Deputy Jason Huff, pictured top right with Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger. Deputy Huff has been with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office for three years. He has worked as a Correction Officer and was recently promoted to Road Patrol Deputy. “Both of these individuals have done an outstanding job for the Sheriff’s Office and we are fortunate to have them working for Brown County,” said Sheriff Wenninger
Fundraiser to be Truthseekers held at Mt. Orab 4-H Club accepting Skyline Chili new members The Mt. Orab Coyotez Softball Team will be holding a fundraiser at Mt Orab Skyline on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 5 to 8 p.m. The seven old girls will be assisting the waitresses during this time frame to raise money for equipment. The team gets to keep all the tips from that time period!
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The Truthseeks 4-H Club is currently accepting new members for 2011. The next Truthseeker meeting will be on March 3, beginning at 4 p.m. at United Wesleyan Church. The church is located at 110 Oak St., just off West Main St., in Mount Orab. The deadline for accepting new members is March 31. For more information, please contact David DeWitt via e-mail at pastor8892@yahoo.com or call the church office at 4443370.
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Under contract with the Village of Mt Orab Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be provided to the residents of Pike Township, Brown County. When the village’s Emergency Medical Services are utilized by a Pike Township resident, the resident’s insurance company will be billed. For balances not covered by insurance, the Pike Township resident will be billed for the remaining balance; however, the resident will not be obligated to pay the unpaid balance. Any questions regarding this matter, may be directed to a Pike Township trustee or the fiscal officer. Submitted by Jenny Lind Conrad, Fiscal Officer 937 444 7418
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The ninth annual Brown County General Hospital Gala raised over 25 thousand dollars for the Brown County General Hospital Foundation’s Good Neighbor Fund. The gala was held at Northlyn Manor in Batavia last week with over 100 people attending. Brown County General Hospital CEO Michael Patterson opened the event, thanking everyone for attending and saying “The need in our community, the people who are in need of healthcare, is tremendous.” Patterson then introduced the first award recipients, the Brown County General Hospital Auxilary. Patterson praised the efforts of all the members of the auxiliary, saying the hospital literally could not operate without them.
The Auxiliary was first organized in 1955, and holds numerous events throughout the year to raise money for the hospital for new equipment, repairs and other services. “This year, we were able to purchase digital mammography equipment that cost over $4000 with the help of the Hospital Auxiliary”, Patterson said. During the year, the Auxiliary hosts many fundraising events. These fundraisers include the Spring and Fall Book Fairs, Jewelry Sales, Uniform Sales, the Mother’s Day Plant and Bake Sale, and the Holiday Bazaar. The Auxiliary also staffs and stocks the Mary Crawford Gift Shop, and volunteers assist in several other areas of the hospital. Current Auxiliary officers are President Pat Hopkins, Vice President Sarah Watson, Treasurer Arlene Lang, Corresponding Secretary
Hilda Frebis, and Press Secretary Debbie Whisman. The Immediate Past President is Lois Holland. The Contemporary Award was awarded to Albert F. Spiller, Jr. by Brown County General Hospital Foundation Vice-Chairman Gerry Schumacher. Spiller Jr. was born on November 17, 1933. He joined the U.S. Army in 1954 and was discharged in 1956. He met and married Gail Haitz in 1956 and they are the parents of three children. Spiller was employed with Cincinnati Milacron and retired at the age of 65, but continued to work for them as a service repairman. He volunteers his time at the Veterans Home in Georgetown biweekly, volunteering 12 hours by working at their gift shop and is also a member of the “Labors for the Master” organization which helps people in need of home
repairs. BCGH Medical Staff President Dr. Tim McKinley then presented the Physician Award to Dr. William Moore. Dr. Moore was born in 1913 and attended the University of Cincinnati for his undergraduate degree. He served 4 1/2 years in the Army, 22 months of that time in Europe. When he returned to Cincinnati from the armed services, Dr. Moore did his surgical residency at Good Samaritan Hospital. In 1948, he opened a practice in the Central Trust Tower and remained there until he moved into a doctor's building on Auburn Avenue. He practiced General Surgery at both Good Samaritan Hospital and Deaconess. Dr. Moore moved to Brown County in January, 1981. Dr. Moore also served on the Board of Trustees of BCGH for 5 years, 4 of those years as board chairman. He was was unable to attend because of his health, but McKinley said he would make sure that Moore received his award soon. Glenda Huff, Director of Maternal Child Health at BCGH, then introduced the winner of the Nurse/Clinician Award. That went to Pat Long, RN. Pat graduated from the Deaconess School of Nursing in 1960. In February 1979, Pat began her employment with BCGH as the night shift supervisor. The night shift encompassed a huge responsibility because there were no lab or x-ray personnel in house. The emergency department was staffed with an ER tech but not a nurse, so the supervisor covered that position as well as being responsible for the entire hospital. She was instrumental in developing The Family Birthing Center, where families are educated along with being encouraged to be a part of their babies lives. In her off-time, Pat instructed the prenatal classes to expectant parents so they would be better prepared for the labor experience. As a way of reaching out to the community, Pat co-chaired the annual
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Brown County General Hospital Foundation Vice-Chairman Gerry Schumacher (left) presents the Contemporary Award to Albert Spiller, Jr.
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Members of the Brown County Hospital Auxiliary pose with BCGH CEO Michael Patterson. From left are Arlene Lang, Sarah Watson and Joann Paeltz. In front is President Pat Hopkins.
Health Fair. Shortly after her unexpected death in 1999, a closet in the OB Department was dedicated in her honor. This closet is appropriately called “Pat’s Closet” and contains baby
Suspects sought in SSCC B&E The Ohio State Highway Patrol-Cincinnati Operations Post is investigating a breaking and entering offense that occurred at the Southern State Community College located in Sardinia, Ohio on February 16, 2011 between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. Taken in the offense was a large flat screen television. Images of the suspects were captured by campus video surveillance cameras. The suspects appear to be black males, with a thin build, in their 20’s. One suspect was reported wearing a pink colored hoodie style sweatshirt. If any person or agency has information that will assist in the identification of the two suspects, please contact Trooper Anthony Pearcy of the Ohio State Highway
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Patrol-Cincinnati Operations Post (31) at (513)777-6037, extension 26 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
Information can also be left 24 hours a day by contacting the Lebanon Patrol Post at (513)932-4444.
BCGH Auxiliary to host quarter auction The Brown County General Hospital Auxiliary will be hosting its first “Quarter Auction” on Tuesday, March 15. The doors will open at 6:00 PM, and the festivities will begin
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items that are given to Moms after they deliver their babies. Long’s daughter, Missy Bolender, accepted the Brown County General Hospital Foundation Nurse/Clinician Award in honor of her mother.
The Friends of the Mt. Orab Library will be holding a book sale on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. This year a silent auction has been added to the sale to boost revenue which provides funds to various programs. Food will also be available for sale and proceeds from that will go to the library’s friends fund. Please save this date and stop by the sale. If you have an item to donate toward the auction or books for this sale, please drop them off at the library or call Mrs. Frye at (937) 444-7237.
at 7 PM. The location for the Quarter Auction will be the Georgetown American Legion Post which is located at 1001 South Main Street in Georgetown. Please note the change in location to the American Legion Post. Bring your spare change to help us raise money to support the BCGH Auxiliary. Brand new items will be auctioned for one to four quarters (based on the retail value). Vendors who are confirmed to date include Tastefully Simple, Thirty One, Tupperware, Personalized Stone Necklaces by Candida Costa, Longaberger, Gold Canyon Candles, Pampered Chef, Custom Creations by Jackie Fowler, Scentsy, Lia Sophia Jewelry, My Favorite Things – Primitives by Aleta Ralston, and Premier Jewelry. Please plan to join the fun, and contact Teri Baumann at Brown County General Hospital with any questions (937-378-7712).
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Boys Basketball 3/1 Western/Harrison winner vs. Withrow @ Fairfield (8 p.m.) 3/2 Fayetteville/Cin. Christian winner vs. Middletown Christian @ Oak Hills (6 p.m.) 3/2 Georgetown/Felicity winner vs. Shroder/East Clinton winner @ Western (8 p.m.) 3/2 Ripley/Madeira winner vs. Clark Montessori @ Monroe (6:30 p.m.) 3/4 Fayetteville @ Oak Hills (7:30 p.m., possible) 3/4 Georgetown @ Cintas Center
(5:30 p.m., possible) 3/4 Ripley @ Cintas Center (8:30 p.m., possible) 3/5 Western @ Cintas Center (6 p.m. possible) 3/5 Eastern/Huntington winner @ Ohio University (7:30 p.m.) Girls Basketball 3/5 Georgetown/Fayetteville @ Springfield (11 a.m. possible) 3/5 Eastern @ Ohio University (5 p.m., possible) Wrestling 3/3-3/5 Western state qualifiers @ Ohio State
Lady G-Men claim sectional title, stand at 23-0
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Georgetown's Kirsten Grant muscles up a shot over a CHCA defender during the Lady G-Men's win over the Eagles.
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Georgetown's Hannah Zurbuch loads up for a deep three during the Lady G-Men's win over CHCA
The Georgetown Lady GMen took the next step in the Ohio State Basketball Tournament when they defeated the Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Eagles on Wednesday, claiming a 75-24 win in the sectional championship and running their record to 23-0. "We have good players who love basketball," said Georgetown coach Bernie Cropper. "We played really hard and with confidence tonight." Little doubt surrounded the outcome of this one as the Lady G-Men started hot in the first frame. Kirsten Grant started the scoring with a layup. After Morgan Prescott tied the game by sticking back an offensive rebound, Jesse Kidwell drained a three for Georgetown. Grant scored three more baskets in the paint as the Lady G-Men raced to a 13-6 advantage. In the final four minutes of the first quarter, Hannah Zurbuch connected on two long 3-pointers, the second of which was three feet behind the arc, giving Georgetown a 21-9 lead after one complete. Casey Carter got the Lady G-Men going in the second stanza. She made two 3-pointers in the first two minutes and converted a three-point play with 5:04 left in the half. Zurbuch added another three and made 2-of-2 at the line. Grant scored two more times in the lane as Georgetown took a commanding 41-9 lead into intermission. The Lady G-Men's defense held the Eagles scoreless in the second quarter by applying a tremendous amount of pressure in the half court. "We played well defensively and gave great effort," said Cropper. "We also shot it very well tonight." The third period started
much like the second. Carter hit two jumpers and followed with another 3-pointer. Zurbuch hit a three before Amanda Jelley increased the Lady G-Men's lead to 40 points with a layup. Mackenzi Carrington came off the bench to drain a three. Becca Whitaker, Carter and Jelley rounded out the third-quarter scoring with layups, giving Georgetown a 62-14 lead heading into the final frame. In the fourth quarter, Georgetown's bench kept up the effort. Carrington hit another three and scored on a drive. Megan Hatfield made four free throws. Meranda Sullivan took it to the rim and Whitaker converted a steal into a basket. When the final horn sounded, Georgetown laid claim to a 75-24 victory. "This group is easy to coach," added Cropper. "They've been self-motivated and have worked hard all year. The three seniors have played well and the young kids are coming along. This was just a great effort on their part." Carter led all scorers with 22 tallies. Zurbuch added 14. Grant chipped in 12. Carrington finished with eight. Whitaker netted six for the Lady G-Men. Prescott paced the Eagles with 12. Jamie Prop added four. The win lifted Georgetown to 23-0 on the season. The Lady G-Men await the winner of the Fayetteville and Madison game, which was scheduled for Thursday evening. "Fayetteville plays well in the up-tempo game," said Cropper. "Madison has the size. It should be a good matchup." Georgetown will face the winner at Springfield next Saturday at 11 a.m.
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Georgetown's Casey Carter drains a jumper during the Lady G-Men's 23rd win of the season.
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Register for Spring Soccer!! Online registrations are quick and easy!! To register online visit www.bluesombrero.com/Georgetown. Online registration will start on February 23, 2011. In person registrations will be held as follows: Thursday, March 3rd and Monday, March 7th 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Southern Hills Career & Technical Center 9193 Hamer Rd., Georgetown, OH 45121 Registration fee of $25 per player Uniform fee of $25 (if needed) Spring Season games start April 9th
Players must have birthdates between August 1, 1996 and July 31, 2006. NEW PLAYERS NEED TO BRING A COPY OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE TO REGISTRATION OR IF REGISTERING ONLINE, SEND TO 77 LAURAY DRIVE GEORGETOWN, OH 45121
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throws with 5:03 remaining cut the Fayetteville edge to 53-44. Sixteen seconds later, Grisham made good on 1-of-2 at the line, making Ripley’s deficit eight points. Sheets made a free throw and Rosselot scored two baskets on layups, pushing the Fayetteville lead back to 12 with 1:23 left in the game. The two SHL teams played even the rest of the way with Fayetteville holding on for the 62-51 victory. “We both know so much about each other,” said Sheets. I felt like everything we discussed, we came out and did.” “We made some runs at them in the second half, but we kept making mistakes to end our runs,” said Coleman. Dutro led all scorers with 22 points. Rosselot added 18. Sheets chipped in 10 for the Lady Rockets. “Desiree came to play today,” said Sheets. “She was on her game offensively and defensively. She also grabbed 19 rebounds.” Garrison paced the Lady Jays with 18 tallies. Grisham added 14. Carpenter finished with eight and Gilkerson chipped in six. “I am proud of them,” said Coleman. “Kelsey and Sadie had great years. We will miss them.” The Lady Jays graduate only two seniors, Grisham and Carpenter, off a team that finished with a record of 16-6. The win lifted Fayetteville to 20-2. The Lady Rockets were set to face Madison in the sectional finals on Thursday. “This is a special group,” said Sheets. “The coaching staff knew that from the beginning. Actually reaching 20 wins is a feeling of proudness for the girls.”
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Fayetteville’s Shelby Sheets absorbs an arm to the face during the Lady Rockets’ win over Ripley.
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Fayetteville’s Desiree Dutro scored 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds during the Lady Rockets’ win over Ripley in the sectional semifinal game at Wilmington on Saturday.
Western Lady Broncos’ season ends with last-second shot By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Western Lady Broncos lost a heartbreaker to the Seton Saints on Monday, falling by one point when Natalie Rudolf drained a 3pointer at the buzzer. “Our defense was great that first half,” said Western coach John Kirschner. “Our lack of depth led to fatigue in that second half. We also were atrocious at the line (12-of-23). We lost to a good Seton team who plays in a tough conference.” The first period began at a snail’s pace. Neither team was able to find the basket in the first three minutes of play. Elizabeth Carter broke the scoreless tie by sinking a free throw with 4:53 remaining in
the quarter. Sam Dresmann gave Seton the lead with a layup just 15 seconds later. Kylie Garrett put the Lady Broncos back on top with a bank shot and Morgan Wright stuck back an offensive rebound, giving Western a 5-2 edge. By the end of the first frame, the Lady Broncos held a 9-4 advantage. The tempo quickened a bit in the second stanza, but the Western defense was still tough, holding the Saints to just six points. Meanwhile, the Lady Broncos’ offense scored 12. Garrett connected for six points. Delayne Seigla chipped in three and Ty Henry netted a 3-pointer in the final minute, giving Western a 21-
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Ripley’s Jessica Garrison looks for room on the baseline while Fayetteville’s Jill Ryan tries to stop her.
Sheets and Emily Stahl hit back-to-back threes for Fayetteville. Jessica Garrison answered with a three for the Lady Jays. Stahl canned another bomb for the Lady Rockets and Garrison responded with her second 3pointer as well. In the midst of the longrange shooting, Makayla Rosselot made a layup for Fayetteville, giving the Lady Rockets an 11-6 edge midway through the first frame. Fayetteville finished the quarter on an 11-2 run which included six points from Desiree Dutro and a threepoint bank shot from Megan Eyre. After eight minutes of play, the Lady Rockets held a 22-8 advantage. Dutro stayed hot in the second period, scoring five points in the first four minutes, extending Fayetteville’ lead to 28-11. Garrison connected on another three and Sadie Grisham made two free throws, cutting the deficit to 28-16. Dutro and Sheets netted jumpers in the final two minutes for Fayetteville, pushing the lead to 32-16. Kelsey Carpenter gave the Lady Jays some momentum heading into intermission when she drained a long three with four seconds left in the half. At the break, Fayetteville held a 32-19 lead. Most of the third quarter belonged to the Lady Rockets. The Fayetteville lead grew to as many as 22 points when Rosselot made a layup with two minutes remaining. But in the final 1:30, Ripley clawed its way back into the game. Garrison made two more 3-pointers. Grisham converted a three-point play and Tori Boone made a layup, trimming the Lady Rockets’ lead to 48-33 heading into the final frame. Ripley’s comeback bid continued in the fourth quarter. Two Kody Gilkerson free
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Western’s Kylie Garrett shoots over a Seton defender during the Lady Broncos’ loss to the Saints.
10 lead at the break. Seton came out of halftime on a mission. The Saints outscored the Lady Broncos 95 in the first four minutes, closing the gap to 26-19. Marisa Meyer netted six points in the run and Katie Phillips added a 3-pointer. Carter put the Lady Broncos up 30-21 when she scored in the paint on back-toback possessions. But over the final three minutes of the quarter, the Saints went on a 9-2 run. Lindsey Thompson canned a three for Seton. Dresmann and Phillips added two points each in the run, cutting the Lady Broncos’ lead to 32-30 with eight minutes left to play. Meyer and Phillips scored the first two goals of the final period, giving Seton a 34-32 edge. Carter scored on a cut to the rim before Rudolf gave Seton the lead back with a layup. Henry knotted the score at 36-36 when she stuck back an offensive board with 5:22 showing on the clock. Phillips scored five unanswered for the Saints, putting Seton in front by five. Henry scored on a drive for Western before Carter tied the count again, this time by converting a three-point play with 4:13 remaining. Meyer hit two shots for the Saints and Phillips added another, giving Seton a 47-42 edge with just under three minutes left in the game. Henry drained a three and added a score in the lane, tying the score again, 47-47, with 1:49 remaining. With the count even at 4949, Carter made 2-of-3 at the charity stripe. She added a bank shot goal with 36 ticks remaining, giving Western a 53-49 advantage. Thompson nailed a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left, pulling Seton to within one, at 53-52. Seigla was fouled and went to the line, sinking 1-of-2 and putting the Lady Broncos on top, 54-52. In the final seven seconds, Seton took the ball down the floor and kicked a pass to a waiting Rudolf. The junior guard found the bottom of the net as the horn sounded, signaling the end of the game and the end of the Lady Broncos’ season. “Our kids played well,”
said Kirschner. “I hated to see them go down that way. The growing pains have been there, but we have made giant strides since the beginning of the year. I’m proud of them. It gives me great optimism for next year.” Meyer led Seton with 20 points. Phillips added 14. Thompson chipped in nine. Rudolf finished with seven. Carter paced the Lady Broncos with a game-high 21 tallies. Henry added 14. Garrett chipped in 12. The Lady Broncos finish the season with an overall mark of 10-11. Western won the Southern Buckeye Conference American Division with a record of 8-2. The Lady Broncos bid farewell to three seniors in Danika Ratcliff, Kayla Barger and Calleigh Olsen. “It’s been a joy working with them everyday,” added Kirschner. Even in the face of injury, they came in with a positive attitude. Calleigh was such a hard worker. We’ll miss her effort. They will all be missed.”
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Western’s Elizabeth Carter scores two of her game-high 21 points during the Lady Broncos’ loss to Seton.
Western’s Carroll signs with University of the Cumberlands
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For the first time since 1994, the Fayetteville Lady Rockets faced a Southern Hills League team in tournament action on Saturday at Wilmington High School. The Lady Rockets advanced with a 62-51 win over the Ripley Lady Blue Jays, earning them a matchup with Madison on Thursday. “We set the tempo early
with good shooting,” said Fayetteville coach Toby Sheets. “We had been starting slow, so getting off quickly helped.” “We struggled offensively and they didn’t,” said Ripley coach Chris Coleman. “They hurt us with their offensive rebounding.” The sectional semifinal game started like the fans were going to see a shootout. Five of the first six baskets were 3-pointers. Shelby
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Lady Rockets ground Lady Jays in sectional semifinal
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The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Patriot Volleyball program signed Mariah Carroll of Mount Orab, Ohio, on Feb. 15, 2011. Carroll stands at 5-feet, 7-inches and will assist the Patriots as a defensive specialist. She is the daughter of Joseph and Jenyel Carroll and will be graduated from Western Brown High School in 2011. "I am very excited about becoming a Patriot," said Carroll. "I loved all the girls and I can't wait to join the team." "Mariah is an outstanding athlete who loves the game of volleyball," said University of the Cumberlands Head Volleyball Coach Kara Clemenz. She is also a very coachable athlete and I am looking forward to working with her as she continues to grow as a volleyball player."
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Two Western grapplers Rockets fall to North Adams in final regular season game advance to district meet
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Western’s Tory Bauer (above) won the 130-pound class at the sectional meet by capturing a 2-1 decision over Glen Este’s Drew Kearns in the finals held at Western High School. Justin Dillinger (below) finished third in the 152-pound class at the sectional meet by winning a 17-6 decision over Loveland’s Danny Sarnecki. Both Western wrestlers were set to compete in the district meet at Fairfield on Friday and Saturday.
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The Fayetteville Rockets dropped their final game of the regular season on Friday, falling to the North Adams Devils at home, 76-66. “We had two good quarters,” said Fayetteville coach Darryl Iles. “We need everyone to show up at once. We had a few shots pop out early. If we get a couple more of them to fall, we may change the game.” North Adams raced to a 5-0 lead on baskets by Quintin Baker and Drew Dollich. The Rockets came roaring back. Zach Durham scored on a drive. Trevor Clark netted a jumper and Miah Call drained a 3-pointer, giving Fayetteville a 7-6 edge with 4:30 to go in the first. D.J. Iles made two threes in the final 2 1/2 minutes and Nick Durham scored on a drive to the hoop, putting the Rockets in front, 17-16, at the end of the first quarter. Kris King made a 3-pointer for the Devils early in the second stanza, but Fayetteville reclaimed the lead when Zach Durham converted a threepoint play. Skylar Mefford and Sheridan Carroll responded for North Adams with baskets, putting the Devils in front, 2420. Chad Evans cut the deficit in half when he scored on a cut to the bucket with just over four minutes left in the half. The Fayetteville shooters
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Fayetteville’s Miah Call drained this 3-pointer during the Rockets’ loss to North Adams.
went cold over the final three minutes. North Adams finished the half on an 11-3 run, taking a 37-25 lead into the break. The Devils remained hot early in the third period, pushing their lead to 48-28 when dollich made a 3-pointer. In the final four minutes of the third, the Rockets started getting their touch back. Call
Shelby Gibbons leads Lady Broncos indoor track team, will run for University of Cumberlands in Fall 2011 Cross Country Coaches State Indoor Championships. It was senior Shelby Gibbons leading the way for the Lady Broncos, finishing 5th overall in the 3,200-meter run. This finish elevated Gibbons to 30th in the state rankings and puts her in position to climb into the top 25, which would qualify her for the State Indoor Championships. Gibbons, who has been a state qualifier in the past, looks to capitalize on her
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The Western Lady Broncos competed in indoor track on Feb. 12, 2011, at Cedarville University. The 4 x 200-meter relay team placed 5th overall with efforts from Faa Thianbang, Lauren Stacey, Amber Rickey and Allison Hile. The relay team is working hard and finds themselves 30th in the state rankings. The relay team is one second from a top 25 ranking and making themselves eligible for the Ohio Association of Track and
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Western senior Shelby Gibbons will attend the University of the Cumberlands in the fall.
years of running while providing leadership to her team. Coach Jeff Jones says he is “Excited to see senior Gibbons come of age by looking forward to collegiate running while grooming the next generation of young Lady Bronco distance runners.” Gibbons has signed a letter of intent to further her academic/athletic endeavors at the University of the Cumberlands. Following her senior year at Western Brown, Gibbons will become a Patriot, where she will compete in the Mid-South Conference in track and cross country. The Patriots finished second last year in cross country and look to be more competitive with the addition of Gibbons. Gibbons will attend the University of the Cumberlands on an academic/athletic scholarship. She is majoring in Psychology. Coach Jones looks back at a very successful Gibbons. “She came into her freshman year a good runner and became even more accomplished.” Jones further added that “Shelby does what the team needs, she is a very unselfish athlete.” Gibbons is a rare four-time first team Southern Buckeye Conference selection in cross country. She captured the Southern Buckeye Conference Cross Country Championship last fall. She is also a threeyear first team Southern Buckeye Conference selection in Track. There is no doubt she will go four for four in track as she did in cross country. Jones foresees the future this spring and sees his chosen team captain as “Being poised for a great finish to a great high school career.” Jones is quick to add, “However, we must work hard now, and Shelby is always up to working hard.” The Broncos have two indoor track meets remaining on their schedule. Gibbons will be working hard to make it to the State Championship.
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Fayetteville’s Chad Evans goes up for two of his 16 points during the Rockets’ loss to North Adams.
hit a jumper. Iles made a three. Evans converted a three-point play and Zach Durham made a shot in the paint, cutting North Adams’ lead to 56-40 heading into the fourth quarter. The teams played evenly most of the fourth frame, but with two minutes left, Evans scored on a backdoor cut which started a 10-2 run for the Rockets. Nick Durham scored on a cut and added a free throw. Evans scored in the post and Call drained another three, trimming the margin to 69-62 with 1:18 remaining. In the final minute, North Adams made 7-of-8 from the charity stripe, securing the 7666 win. Dollich led the Devils with a game-high 21 points. Anthony Richendollar added 12. Caleb Harper chipped in 10. Carroll and King finished with eight points each. Iles and Evans paced the Rockets with 16 points each. Zach Durham and clark added nine each. Call chipped in eight. Nick Durham netted seven. “If we can put it all together for four quarters, we can make a run in the tournament,” added Iles. In the junior varsity game, Fayetteville defeated North Adams, 36-34. Toby Lykins led Fayetteville with seven points. Derrick Peters and Trevor Koch added six points each. Devin Gardner paced the Devils with eight tallies. Will Leasure added seven. Matt Roades chipped in six.
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Fourth-grade Warriors win Highland County League Tournament
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The fourth-grade Eastern Warriors basketball team was Highland County League Tournament Champs. Back row, l-to-r, Kaimana Stivers, Marcus Hamilton, Gage Boone and Ethan Battson. Front row, l-to-r, coach John Boone, Jon Chesley, Ryan Starrett, Kaleb Penn, Zach Hardyman, Alex Arthur and assistant coach Eric Penn. Not pictured was Christopher Thomas.
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I hope you enjoyed drawing your dream garden last week. Was it hard to choose a focal point? Did you decide on focal point plants? I visited my friend this week and took a look at her landscape which is truly a “blank” palette. We enjoyed a warm bowl of pumpkin soup and watched the snow blow as we discussed different ideas. Her homework was to make a list of gardens she hoped to create and then prioritize the list. Her family always celebrates July 4th with a large party and she hopes to have the front flower beds completed by the celebration. She had marked several shade-loving perennials in her catalogs and we looked the plants up in my reference books to collect vital statistics for all the potential candidates. I suggested a trip to the book store, armed with her plant list and her potential garden sites. We will be talking more often as we start the countdown to spring. Now let’s finish up the last three steps in the book “Designing Your Gardens and Landscapes” written by Janet Macunovich. Step 10 involves adding more groups of plants to the garden. The author encourages us to have the interest in the garden flow from one area to another throughout the entire garden. You may choose to arrange the secondary focal point groups so that they frame the first focal point. Macunovich includes pages of design examples. She asks us to pick the spots for additional focal points to help lead the eye in a tour through the garden. The gardener has some serious decisions to make in this important step in the design. We are reminded to indicate the main viewer angle in our drawings, as well as any sec-
ondary viewpoints. The 11th step to successful landscape design is to give the garden an overall shape. The author states that the outline of the garden should be a logical extension of everything the designer has done to leading up to this stage. How many of us are guilty of planning the outline of our garden first? We use a garden hose or rope to achieve the shape we desire and then spray the intended area with paint, and then decide what goes in the garden bed. I will go ahead and admit to putting this step ahead of all the others in Macunovich’s 12 – Step plan. The author cautions us to keep the garden outline simple. The edge of a bed is a very strong line and draws a lot of attention. Don’t be afraid to leave some empty spaces between some of the plants and the edge. This part of the design is a very personal step. Some gardeners “freak” at the sight of an empty spot in their garden, but don’t forget to take a moment to step back and take a look at your garden from a distance. Sometimes you can gain a new perspective from this view. The author asks us to give some thought to what kind of material could make the edge of the garden. Some materials to consider might be: flexible plastic, strips of metal, rock, brick, or simply a clean-cut edge in the sod. Some of these materials can also serve to reduce maintenance, so don’t forget to consider the caretaker of the garden in this decision. The 12th step to a successful landscape design is to take a final step back to the viewing points and imagine the plants as they appear on the design. The author asks us to look at how the important plants and plant groups appear from each angle and whether their backgrounds are appropriate. Check that lines are
leading the eye only to attractive features. Decide whether the scene is pleasantly balanced. Ask yourself whether you would enjoy maintaining this garden. Most importantly, determine whether the garden’s goals have been met. Are you finished? The author suggests that it would be beneficial to make a list of what the caretaker’s tasks will be and time estimates for completing the tasks. Are there any places in the design that seem heavy in any direction? It is easier to correct the balance now instead of later. We all know the agony of digging up and moving plants to a better site. Are you satisfied with your design? Congratulations! You are ready to start the countdown to spring and your newly designed garden bed. Don’t forget about the seminars being given by the Brown County Master Gardener Volunteers at the South Campus of Southern State Community College. All seminars are held in the library. The seminar time is 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The seminars include: February 17 – Seed and Plant Selection for the Garden, March 17Bugs/Disease/Animal Control, April 14 – Fall Clean-up in the Garden, and May 19 – Freezing and Canning Your Produce.
OSUE Brown County Master Gardeners will be hosting a seminar on “Pruning Your Grapevines” on Thursday, March 10. This will be a “hands-on” seminar for all participants. The seminar is free! Bring your garden gloves and by-pass hand pruners. Be sure to dress for the weather! The seminar will take place at the OARDC (Research Farm) located at 7283 Gardener Road in
Is pet insurance right for you?
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Daily someone says to me, I wish they offered medical insurance for pets and daily I say – they do! It is frustrating to have to discuss costs for extensive procedures with owners who have to make tough choices on their pets care based on cost. I recently had an owner with insurance receive coverage for a referral surgery and treatment that would have cost her over $4,000. This is why we want our patients to have insurance. It’s smart to evaluate medical coverage for your dogs and cats. Animals are living longer, they are treated like members of the family and veterinary care costs are rising by more than 9 percent per year. Whether your pet is old or new, some of today’s pet insurance plans can provide you with affordable options to cover unexpected accidents and illnesses. Here’s what to look for: • Find a policy that is simple to use and easy to understand. With so many different options and plans available, it can be confusing to know what is covered. • Some policies put a cap on the amount you can receive per incident or per year. Others provide unlimited coverage with no payout limits. Find a policy that has no limits. • With some policies you can choose your own deductible to best fit your budget. • Reimburses a high percentage of your bill. Some cover 70 percent, while others cover 90 percent. Also make sure they won’t change your coverage amount if you file a lot of claims. • Many breeds are prone to hereditary and congenital disorders, look for a policy that covers them. • Make sure the policy reimburses based on your actual bill, not from a predetermined payment schedule. Some questions you should ask: • What is not covered? • What are the per incident limits? Annual limits? Lifetime limits? What about ongoing conditions like diabetes? • What is the percentage
amount paid to you by the insurance company? Make sure it is a percentage of the actual bill, not a percentage of a benefit schedule. • Will premiums increase as the pet ages? How much? (This is important as many policies start low and raise the rates due to pet aging or if you file a lot of claims) • Visit petinsurancereview.com and make sure the company you choose is highly rated by consumers. One of the best places to start is with your veterinarian. We offer all puppies under a year of an age a free 30 day insurance policy after their examination. Ask about other options for your pet. You should also spend time looking at pet insurance coverage online with companies like ASPCA, PetsBest, Trupanion and VPI. Many pet insurance
wood, and potentially reduce disease and insect pressure. The key to good pruning is learning how to select good quality fruiting wood to leave for cropping. Learning to master the art and science of grapevine pruning takes time and practice. The variety of grapes and the trellis or arbor system used will determine the extent of pruning that is required. Many gardeners prefer the high cordon system since it is relatively simple to establish and maintain. What is a cordon? A cordon is a permanent extension of the grapevine’s trunk that is horizontally positioned along the trellis (arbor) wire. The trunk is simply the main, upright structure of the grapevine from which cordons, shoots and canes arise. Are you confused yet?
There are some very informative Fact Sheets on Pruning Backyard Grapevines that can be found at ohioline.osu.edu. There are drawings of different training systems for your grapevines. Each Fact Sheet stresses how important it is prune your grapevines each year to maintain the size and shape of the grapevines, maximize fruit production, and increase the overall fruit quality. Other available references are Ohio State University Extension Bulletin 591: “Growing and Using Fruits at Home”, Bulletin 815: “Production, Management, and Marketing”, and OSU Extension Fact Sheet HYG1423-98: Growing Grapes in the Home Fruit Planting. Come join us on March 10 for the free seminar on “Pruning Grapevines”!
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Ripley. The seminar will start at 5:30 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. If the seminar needs to be cancelled due to weather conditions, there will be an announcement by 3 p.m. (March 10) on the local radio stations (99.5 Max FM, Buckeye Country 105.5 FM, C103.1 FM, and WFTM). The “weather” date for the pruning seminar will be March 14 at 5:30 p.m. How many times have you stood in front of your grapevines in the backyard, pruners in your hand, and wondered just what should be pruned off and when. We all know that proper pruning will help maintain a grapevine’s potential of producing a good quality fruit crop, develop good vine structure, increase sunlight exposure into the canopy, promote the development of next year’s fruiting
policies will detail answers to your questions and provide sample policies that you can review. By finding the answers to your questions, you can make the best decision on whether pet insurance is the right option for you. Dr. Dan Meakin is the owner of All Creatures Animal Hospital, 1894 Ohio Pike in Amelia. Call (513) 797-PETS.
All Creatures Animal Hospital has your pets care as its top priority. One of the many ways we do this is taking the prevention of pain as a serious matter. With the upgrading of both our laser surgery machine and our Laser therapy unit, we can utilize increasingly better modalities to minimize the pain your pet will feel when procedures are required, and as they get old and need to be more comfortable.
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Pre-Kindergarten teacher Heather Jenkins discusses families from various cultures with her students at SSCC’s North Campus Patri-Tots Learning Center in Wilmington, which just received its second 100 percent compliance rating.
Patri-Tots Learning Center repeats 100-percent compliance rating The Patri-Tots Learning Center at Southern State Community College’s North Campus in Wilmington recently passed its state licensing inspection with 100-percent compliance. This is a feat, in and of itself; however, this is the second time the center has achieved this goal. In February 2010 the center obtained its first 100-percent rating. “I am so excited that we were able to achieve 100-percent compliance for two years in a row,” said Karee Shaw, North Campus site administrator. “Our teachers put a lot of effort into educating the children. Their goal is to instill a life-long love of learning, in addition to preparing the children for life. I am proud of them for their part in making this a highquality program and to have the state validate what we already know is just more kudos for everyone. I cannot thank them enough for all of their hard work and dedication. Additionally, I want to thank Kathe Chaney (Central
Campus site administrator), her staff, our families and the community for their support of our program.” Shaw reported that the state inspector said she was very pleased with the quality of the program. A copy of the recent Patri-Tots presentation to Southern State’s Board of Trustees (presented in December 2010 by Shaw and Chaney) was given to the inspector for the centers’ files. The inspector said she was quite impressed with the presentation and plans to share it with her supervisor and others in the department. The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, overseer of the center’s licensing, enforces strict guidelines which, first and foremost, are concerned with children’s safety. The ODJFS’s Bureau of Child Care & Development makes sure the state’s childcare centers follow a strict set of rules, policing student/teacher ratios, food and nutrition requirements, emergency procedures and equipment safety, as well
Interested in learning more about computers? Are you looking for a computer class close to home? Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers an array of computer classes throughout the school year. Whether you want to learn more about Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or Publisher, we have a class for you. Brush up on your computer skills by taking a class close to home! An Introduction to Computers class, an overview course for those with little or no computer experience, begins Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Class will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 9 p.m. for three weeks. This is a hands-on course with many opportunities for participation. Topics covered include sending and receiving e-mail, getting around on the internet, and basic file management. A Microsoft Word class will be starting Monday, April 4, 2011. Learn the major features of Microsoft Word and get the
skills that employers seek. Class will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 - 9 p.m. for three weeks. Students will learn to address envelopes, make labels, set margins and tabs, use templates, automatic spelling and grammar corrections, and much, much more! A Microsoft Excel class will be starting on Monday, February 28, 2011. Class will be held on Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. for three weeks. With this course, learn to make invoices, use data to create graphs and charts and learn to use formulas to calculate totals automatically. All computer classes are held at the Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Rd., Georgetown. For more information or registration for any class, please call Southern Hills Adult Education office at (937) 378-6131 Ext. 357. Southern Hills Adult Education accepts MasterCard and Visa. Remember: Education is not just for kids!!
as background checks and educational requirements of the centers’ teachers. Southern State Community College houses Patri-Tots Learning Centers at Central Campus in Hillsboro and North Campus in Wilmington. Both childlearning centers are licensed by the ODJFS and are open five days a week serving community members and college students, faculty and staff. The Hillsboro location accepts children from 18 months to 12 years of age and the Wilmington location accepts children from 18 months to 5 years of age. There are both part-time and full-time space options at each location. Developmentally appropriate activities within a preschool setting are provided by qualified teachers who have aligned their curriculum with the Ohio Early Learning Standards. For more information about SSCC’s Patri-Tots Learning Centers, contact Shaw (Wilmington site) at 1-800628-7722, ext. 4629, or Chaney (Hillsboro site) at 1800-628-7722, ext. 2629. To learn more about Southern State Community College, please visit www.sscc.edu.
Free meals in Decatur The Decatur United Methodist Church is inviting the community to free soup and sandwich suppers on Friday evenings from 6 - 8 p.m. in the church basement. According to Pastor Steve Hahn, “We plan to continue serving the suppers until the nd of the school year. This will be provided at no cost to you or your family, so no donations please.” Also available will be weekend lunch bags. Each bag will contain enough food to feed an elementary student on Saturday and Sunday. There will be no charge for these bags. The Decatur United Methodist Church is located at 6515 Decatur Eckmansville Road in Decatur.
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CALENDAR Free Meal available from the Russellville Church of Christ through a new program called “God’s Kitchen.” The meal will be served in the fellowship hall at South Columbus Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information please call (937) 3775505.
The Ripley Village Council meeting will begin at 6:30 on Tuesday, March, 1. The village residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church will host “The Race of Faith” a one-day retreat for women of all denominations and faith walks on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 11693 St. Rt. 774 in Bethel. For details, (937) 379-1255.
Genealogy Course at Southern Hills Adult Education will be offered on Tuesday, March 1, and will continue to meet from 6 to 8 p.m. for three weeks. Please call (937) 378-6131, ext. 357 for more information on the class, class space is limited.
No-Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament, sponsored by Danny Declaire to benefit the Warrior Pride Athletic Boosters will be held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25-26 at the Sardinia Lions Club, 7731 Tri-County Highway. Must be 18 years of age or older to play.
Sign Language course at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, in partnership with Western Brown Local Schools will be held for a 10 week period, March 1, 2011 from 6 to 7 p.m. the course is sponsored by the Adult Education Department For details call (937) 378-6131.
Brown County Republican Party Lincoln Day-Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration will be held on Feb. 26 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Eagles Hall located at 600 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. For details respond by Feb. 23 at (937) 444 2988.
Adams Brown Community Action Program will host bingo Tuesday, March 1, at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning at 7 p.m and Wii participation. Further information is available by calling (937) 378-6041, Ext. 257.
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Western Brown Local School District will hold its regular scheduled school board meeting on Monday, Feb. 28 beginning at 7 p.m. at the administrative office. The public is encouraged to attend.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m.. Wednesday, March 2 at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662.
Perry Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Monday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in Fayetteville. Residents of the township are invited to attend. Deadline for ad space in the Brown County Press Progress Edition paper is Monday Feb. 28, with a publication date of March 31, 2011. To contact a representative from the paper call 1-800-404-3157 or (521) 7322511 to reserve space. TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb, 28, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 444-0404. The Sterling Township Trustees will meet for their regular scheduled meeting on Monday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Williamsburg. The community is encouraged to attend. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714 The Western Brown Local Professional Development Commission will meet at the Western Brown District office on Monday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 N. Second St. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. The Brown County Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, Feb. 28, at 8 a.m. in their chambers located at 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. The public is invited to attend
Yoga Classes will be held for all levels on Wednesday, March. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Hospice Center, 215 Hughes Blvd. Classes are $8 per class. For more information call Jane Amiot at (937) 4443446. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, at the Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Rambler Weavers will meet 9:30-noon Wednesday, March 2, at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville. Membership in the Rambler Weavers group is open to any interested person. Further information is available by calling Geri Cahall at (937) 378-3426. Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, March 2, 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, March 2, at the Riverbend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. A Quarter Auction will be held in Williamsburg at the American Legion Post #288 on Wednesday, March 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the post. the hall is located at 208 E. Main Street in Williamsburg. For more information call (513) 724-9915.
Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 1 at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia.
Northern Brown Senior Center at St. Martin's Chapel Hall in St. Martin will conduct an Arthritis Exercise Program beginning at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 3, for interested citizens 55 and older. Indoor walking is scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Chair volleyball practice will be held, and lunch will be eaten at the Center. The Brown County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services board meeting will be held on March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at 85 Banting Drive in the conference room, Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-3504 ext. 14. Small Engine Repair Class begins at Southern Hills on March 3 and will run for five weeks on Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at the career center on Hamer Road in Georgetown. For details call (937) 3786131 ext. 357. Brown County Writers' Group will meet 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St., Mt. Orab. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:309:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. The Franklin Township Trustees will meet in Arnheim at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 3. The public is invited to attend. The Brown County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a ‘Home Buying Event,’ on Thursday, March 3 at Southern Hills Joint Vocational School. Anyone interested in attending, contact the chamber at (937) 378-4784. Pike Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on 774, Thursday, March 3. All township residents are encouraged to attend. The Green Township Trustees will meet for their regular meeting on Thursday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at Greenbush. Residents of the township are invited to attend. Adams/Brown County Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver support group will meet Thursday, March 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 3863590. . The Brown County Public Library Book Club for Adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 3 at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 South High Street. FRIDAY 3/4 Ongoing series called Catholics Returning Home for six consecutive Friday evenings at 7 p.m. in St. George’s meeting room March 4. For more information call Marilyn Fryer at (937) 378-4583. Free Soup and Sandwich Supper will take place at the Decatur United Methodist Church on each Friday, beginning March 4 at the church, 6515 Decatur Eckmansville Road. Also weekend lunch bags will be provided for elementary students. There is no charge for these events.
The Jefferson Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 in Russellville. The public is invited to attend.
Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old RussellvilleJefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, March 4. Anyone who would like information or a list of supplies or who wishes to register for the next group of classes may call Mary Kelch at (513) 734-2501 or (513) 543-3137.
The Brown County Public Library will host the Book Club for Adults at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, at the Sardinia Library,13309 Purdy Road.
The Fayetteville-Perry Board of Education will hold a special board meeting at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 4 in the conference room.
TUESDAY 3/1 The Brown County Agricultural Society will hold the Senior Fair Board meeting on Tuesday March 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds.
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The Village of Mt. Orab Council will hold its regular scheduled meeting beginning at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1 at the municipal building. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Gospel concert to be held next Sunday The Soul’d Out Quartet will present an evening of music and ministry at Bethel United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 6. The event is open to everyone in this region. With appearances in twenty five states, this Quartet was honored as the "Horizon Favorite Young Group Of The Year" in October, 2010, at Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The performers come from Nashville and Knoxville, Tenn,, Georgetown, Oh., Hebron, Ky., and Muncie, Ind. They have a positive tone that is young and energetic. Their performance includes lively hymns as well as progressive gospel. They offer a blend of entertainment and ministry appealing to all ages from youngsters to seniors. After first hearing them a year ago, the host pastor, Rev. Bill Bowdle, commented, “I rank the Soul’d Out Quartet at the top of groups I have ever hosted. They entertain, inspire and energize with music that is uplifting to the spirit, cheering to the heart, expressive of the gospel, and glorifying to God.” No admission fee will be charged but a voluntary love offering will be received. The church is located at 402 W. Plane St. in Bethel. Questions may be directed to (513) 734-7201.
SATURDAY 3/5 Night Out With The Sportsmen, presented by the Adams County Agricultural Society, Inc. will take place on Saturday, March 5 at the Adams County fairgrounds in West Union. Doors open at 2 p.m. For details call Josh Lloyd at (937) 515-1480. The Spay-Neuter Clinic of Clermont County is offering wellness preventative program designed for healthy animals only on March 5 and March 19. Also offering spay and neuter services call for appointment at (513) 734-7729. Bronco Mulch Sale, sponsored by the Western Brown Touchdown Club will be held from Saturday, March 5 through Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Western Brown High School. A 2 cubic feet bag is only $4.00. For details call Cindy Brumfield at (937) 444-3551. A Community Breakfast Buffet will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 5 at the St. Michael Catholic Church in Mt. Orab. Everyone is welcome to attend. The cost is only $6.50 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. UPCOMING EVENTS The Wilson Sroufe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9772 in Mt. Orab will hold its regular meeting on March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Mt. Orab. All members are encouraged to attend. Parent’s Legacy Luncheon, hosted by Hospice of Hope will be held on Saturday, April 2 and 11:30 a.m. at Capronis Restaurant in Maysville. This event is an occasion to remember and honor parents or other influential people in our lives. For more information (800) 928-4243. UC Clermont Scholarship applications due by Monday, March 28. Online applica-
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Property Sales Cary and Regina G. Smith to John R. Murrell, 1.46 acres, Lot 2 in Russell Acres Sub., Byrd Twp.,filed 2/14/2011, $106,000 Ryan G. Regenstein to Fifth-Third Mortgage Company .38 acres in Byrd Twp., filed 2/14/2011 Eleanor Hancock and Mary Hall to Edward W. and Kathleen J. Smith, 129.38 acres in Clark Twp., filed 2/14/2011 Angela and Philip Tolle to Angela Tolle, Lot 19 in Clark Twp., filed 2/22/2011 Wayne A. Johnson to God’s Mission, .23 acres in Clark Twp., and Lot 12 in Hamersville Village, filed 2/17/2011 Huston and Lorraine Fricke to Kathleen M. Moore, Lot 3639, Lot 4000 and Lot 1031 in Lake Waynoka, Jackson Twp., filed 2/17/2011, $1,500 Waynoka Property Owners Association and Eugene and Patrick Fille to Patrick Fille, Lot 3700 in Lake Waynoka Sub, Franklin Twp., filed 2/17/2011 Paul and Daisy Nevels to Secretary Housing and Urban Development Lot 268 and Lot 269 in Lake Waynoka Sub, Franklin Twp. Filed 2/15/2011 Alice M. and Robert W. Fitzgerald to Robert W. Fitzgerald, Lot 334 and Lot 335 in Lake Waynoka sub, Franklin Twp., Filed 2/16/2011 Secretary of Veterans Affairs Buyers Source Realty LLC. to Lucas Williams, 1.52 acres of land and .50 acres in Franklin Twp., filed 2/15/2011, $39,000 Deborah K. Brakey to Phyllis and Ricky Jones, .97 acres in Green Twp., filed 2/17/2011, $14,000 Chris and Amanda Bailey to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, . acre of land, Lot 13 in Green Twp., filed 2/14/2011, $45,000 Sharon L. Couch to Citimorgage, Inc., 6.60 acres in Green Twp. filed 2/15/2011, $109,180 Thelma and Harold Warnock to Harold R. Warnock, 3.91 acres in Green Twp., filed 2/11/2011 William J. Lewis and Mary Schadle, Lot 27 Whole Green Twp. in Mt. Orab, filed 2/11/2011 Heidi Rae and Bill E. Mullinnix to Bill Edward Mullinix .29 acres, Lot 31 The Heritage Sub. in Mt. Orab., Green Twp., filed 2/17/2011 Gladys Ross to Ann and Mark Thomas, 1.27 acres of land in Huntington Twp., filed 2/16/2011, $2,500 Glenn A. Carpenter to Glen A and Sue Carol Carpenter, Lot 72, Dundee Valley in Aberdeen, filed 2/11/2011 Larry and Shirley Wilson trustees to Charlie N. Cooper, 11.33 acres in Jackson Twp., filed 2/17/2011, $28,000 Paula J. Jones to David T and Paula J. Holder, 13.89 acres in Lewis Twp., filed 2/11/2011 Scott and Leeann McCalpine to Miriam K. Moren, 5 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 2/11/2011, $15,000 Norman and Burn Souders trustees to Jon Souders trustee, Lot 478, Lot 479, Lot 393 and Lot 480 in Lake Lorelei Sub, Perry Twp., filed 2/15/2011 Harry L. and Mary Lois Dapper to Christine A. and Dennis D. Behm, Lot 1067 in Lake Lorelei Sub, Perry Twp., filed 2/14/2011, $ 50,000 Traci Buschelman and Charles Isaacs to Huntington National Bank, Lot 719, Lot 718 and 720 in Lake Lorelei Sub, Perry Twp., filed 2/16/2011, $46,667 Pauline E. Carson to Robin R. Wolfer, .81 acres in Perry Twp., filed 2/14/2011, $45,000 Joe L. Siler and Amanda Akers to Citimortgage Inc., 6.21 acres in Perry Twp. filed 2/15/2011, $40,000 Charles E. Tackett to CVT Properties LLC, 1 acre of land in Pike Twp., filed 2/15/2011 Sandra M. and Dale E. Bonar, Jr. to Ripley Federal Savings Bank, 1.51 acres of land in Pleasant Twp., filed 2/17/2011 Brandy M. Kelch to Wells Fargo Bank, Lot 3 in Quail Trace Sub, Georgetown, filed 2/14/2011, $56,667 Barbara E. Dailey, Homesales Inc., to Deirdre R. Lang, Lot 15 in Whole Harmon Heights Sub, Pleasant Twp., in Georgetown, filed 2/15/2011, $44,500 Terri Musser et al to Terry Musser and John Fithen, Lot 16 in Pleasant Twp., filed 2/15/2011 Jeffrey A. and Nell Haas to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 9.36 acres in Sterling Twp., filed 2/15/2011 $30,000 Thomas Earl McKinzie to Frank A. Flaugher, 5 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 2/16/2011 Juanita Smith to John Timothy and Susan Caproni, 1.24 acres in Union Twp. filed 2/11/2011, $7,200 Marguerite Anne Fender to Marguerite A. and Robert Fender, Lot 6 BA, Lot 5 BA, and tract 7 in Evergreen Acres Sub, Washington Twp., Lot 45 in Sardinia Village Lots, Washington Twp., Lot 91, Lot 92, Lot 93, Lot 94, Lot 95 and Lot 96 in Strathmoor Addition in Washington Twp., Sardinia, filed 2/14/2011
Marriages Caroline Lima Freire, 27, Fayetteville, homemaker to Michael L. Holloway, 37, Fayetteville, firefighter Rana J. Begley,25, Mt. Orab, banking-clergy member to Matthew Eugene Zeller, 28, Herington, KS, custom silage harvester Sarina Louise Haugen, 20, Georgetown, self employed to Joshua Lee Lewis, 23, Georgetown, CAD drafter Melinda Jo Metzger, 54, Georgetown, housing manager to Harold Glen Boling, 78, Georgetown, retired.
Probate Ruth C. Cahall, Higginsport, case 20111031, DOD 1/25/2011, filed 2/14/2011 Darin L. Hall, Sardinia, case 20111032, DOD 1/10/2011, filed 2/15/2011 Cheryl S. Lang, Mt. Orab, case 20111033, DOD 1/26/2011, filed 2/16/2011 Charlene Wilson, Williamsburg, case 20111030, DOD 12/9/2010, filed 2/14/2011
Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Lunv Funding vs. Jacqueline Mtcalfe, case 20110127, filed 2/14/2011, Action: other civil Midland funding LLC vs. Paula Moore, case 20110128, filed 2/14/2011, Action: other civil Midland Funding LLC vs. Laura Moffett, case 20110129, filed 2/14/2011, Action: other civil Chase Bank USA, NA vs. Bobby B. Revis, case 20110130, filed 2/14/2011, Action: other civil April L. Jones vs. Mitchell Wilks, case 20110131, filed 2/14/2011, Action: stalking order John Soliday Financial LLC vs. Bruce C. Fetters, case 20110132, filed 2/14/2011,Action: other civil Discover Bank vs. Janice M. Erskine, case 20110133, filed 2/14/2011 Action: other civil Capital One Bank vs. James K. Iler, case 20110135, filed 2/15/201 Action: other civil GMAC Mortgage, LLC vs. Mark Edward Burba, case 20110136, filed 2/15/2011, Action: foreclosures April L. Jones vs. Randy Harinns, case 20110137, filed 2/15/2011, Action: stalking order Anthony W. Tomlin vs. Wendy Leonard, case 20110141, filed 2/16/2011, Action: stalking order Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. Kelly Wylie, case 20110143, filed 2/17/2011, Action: foreclosures Pamela Groves vs. Rebecca A. Morgan, case 20110144, filed 2/17/2011, Action other torts (personal injury) U.S. Bank National Association vs. Robert F. Aubry, case 20110145, filed 2/17/2011, Action: foreclosures GMAC Motgage, LLC Successor vs. James Campbell, case 20110147, filed 2/1/8/2011, Action: foreclosures Citimortgage, Inc. vs. William Campbell, case 20110151, filed 2/18/2011, Action: foreclosures US Bank National Association vs. Raylene C. Richey, case 20110152, filed 2/18/2011, Action: foreclosures US Bank National Association vs. Leonard Kistler, case 20110153, filed 2/22/2011, Action: foreclosures Linda S. Dixon vs. Larry Gillman, case 20110155, filed 2/22/2011, Action: stalking order DOMESTIC CASES Randy L. Scott, Aberdeen vs. Rebecca L. Scott, Aberdeen filed 2/14/2011, Action: termination of marriage Sarah K. King, Georgetown vs. Eddie Williams, Goshen, filed 2/14/2011, Action: domestic violence Brenda Partin, Covington, KY, vs. Larry Malachi, Jr., Georgetown filed 2/16/2011, Action: U.R.E.S.A. Linda Chandler, Newport, KY vs. Leland Stover, Fayetteville, filed 2/16/2011, Action: U.R.E.S.A.. Anthony M. Henize, Lynchburg, vs. Alexandria Henize, Williamsburg, filed 2/16/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage Wanda F. Campbell, Mt. Orab vs. Joe Belcher, Mt. Orab, filed 2/16/2011, Action: domestic violence Christy Daton, Sardinia, vs. Jason Dalton, Williamsburg, filed 2/18/2011 Action: dissolution of marriage Luella Edwards, Mt. Orab vs. Jeffery Sparks, mt. Orab, filed 2/18/2011, Action: domestic violence
tions now available fro more than $100,000 for UC Clermont College students. For questions regarding the scholarship application contact Jessica Max at (513) 732-5202. The Relay for Life teams will meet for a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 8 at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 S. High Street, between 6 and 7 p.m., team captains will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Anyone interested in helping or becoming a part of the May 20 Relay for Life is welcome to attend. Poetry Contest deadline is March 31. The event is sponsored by the Brown County Writers Group. No age limits and any type of original poem is welcome. No entry fees. For more information on the annual contest contest the library at (937) 444-1414. The 116th Williamsburg Alumni Association Dinner will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Williamsburg Middle/Senior High School, 500 South Fifth Street in williamsburg. Deadline for reservations is May 25. For details call (513) 7245544 of visit www.burgschools.org. Freedom Fellowship Church in Hillsboro will hold ‘Song Fest’ on Saturday, March 12 at 6 p.m. at the church, 7451 Pearidge Road. Admission is free. Featuring “The Master Sounds,’ Springfield. A chicken and noodle dinner will be served at 4 p.m. before the song fest and all proceeds will benefit the ‘Relay for Life.” A Tack Exchange, sponsored by the Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship program will be held on Sunday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brown County Fair Grounds in Georgetown. For booth reservations contact Brian Attinger at (513) 824-5650 or visit www.cherryridgefarms.org/ohiotherapeutichorsemanship.html Deadline for SSCC Foundation Scholarships in nursing/healthcare is set for March 15. For complete applications, eligibility guidelines and deadline dates contact Southern State’s office of financial aid at 1(800) 628-7722 , ext. 2610. Western Brown Touchdown Club Craft Bazaar is coming soon. The event will be held on Saturday, April 9 at Western Brown High School. Reservations now being taken. To learn more about the bazaar call Kelley McMullen at (513) 889-6346 or Kim Clark at (937) 444-2198. Gospel Sing and Dinner at the Decatur Community Center in the Charles Moore Auditorium on Sunday, March 20 at noon. The music program will begin at 1 p.m. Prices are $10 adults, $5 children 4 to 12 and children 3 and under eat free. The public is invited. This event is hosted by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee and all proceeds will help support and maintain the center. The BCGH Auxiliary will host its first “Quarter Auction” on Tuesday, March 15 in the hospital cafeteria. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information contact Teri Baumann at (937) 378-7712. Joe Mullins and the Radio Rambler will be performing at Freedom Fellowship Church, 7451 Pearidge Road in Hillsboro at 6 p.m. March 20, 2011. Admission is free, Everyone is asked to bring a canned food for the food bank. Harvest Pointe Christian Church will be traveling to Haiti with Lifeline Christian Mission taking clothing and shoes for children ages 8 to small adult teens. Donations can be dropped at Trester Used Auto Parts in Milford. Contact Rosa Miller for more information at (513) 831 9141. ONGOING EVENTS 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. The Brown County Historical Society has published a book about one room schools of the past century. To purchase a copy of the book call Joyce Wallace at (937) 378-4444. The Brown County Historical Society now has available a newly published book about one-room schools of the past century. To purchase a copy of the book call Joyce Wallace at (937) 378-4444. New 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. Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District will continue to meet monthly at 7 a.m. on the third Wednesday, all year. Meetings are held at the conservation district office in Georgetown. Call (937) 3784424.
Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Ky., will offer a Grief and Loss Support Group 1-2 p.m the first Monday of each month for individuals who have lost a loved one recently. Further information is available by calling 1-800-928-4848 or (606) 759-4050. 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. Loss Support Groups, sponsored by Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive in Maysville, Ky. is offering 6-week group meetings for individuals who have lost a spouse. In the Mt. Orab office meetings will meet from Feb. 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. Ohio Veterans Bonus is available for an estimated 200,000 Ohio residents. Eligible veterans may receive $100 for each month of active duty service in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq during specified times. Further information about those times and other related matters is available by calling the Ohio Veterans Services Network at 1-877644-6838 or going online at www.veteransbonus.ohio.gov. Ohio Department of Agriculture is providing grants to farmers markets through the Farmers Market Access Project to help fund new infrastructure to accept Electronic Benefits Transfer. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to available funding and will range from $500 to $1,000. Anyone desiring further information about the Farmers Market Access Project or wishing to apply for the grants may visit www.agri.ohio.gov. Funds totaling nearly $18,000 are currently unclaimed by Brown County residents, according to the Brown County Clerk of Courts Office in Georgetown. There is a list posted in the Brown County Treasurer's Office in the Brown County Administration Building at 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, of those who are owed money by the county. 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.
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We Can Help Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 (a new location) in the Decatur area needs donations including a variety of food items, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, detergent and toilet paper. The Food Bank is open 11 a.m-4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations and the Decatur United Methodist Church. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated. Ripley Community Food Pantry, housed in the downstairs of First Presbyterian Church, 114 Mulberry St., Ripley, needs help in replenishing its supply of food to help needy people in the Ripley community. Anyone desiring to help or obtain further information may contact Nathan Poff at (937) 392-4869 or Cecil and Shirley Black at (937) 392-4897. Brown County Health Department, 826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, is offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C screenings by appointment only. Anyone wishing to schedule an HIV or Hepatitis C screening appointment may call (937) 378-6892 or toll free at 1-866867-6892. The free HIV and Hepatitis C screenings are offered by the South Central Ohio Education and Test Center in coordination with BCHD. 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) 3786131, Ext. 357. 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.
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Chatfield College has announced the appointment of Ashley Anderson as the Social Media and Special Events Coordinator and Nathan Schuler as the IT Manager at the Cincinnati and St. Martin locations. A Cincinnati native, and graduate of Oak Hills High School, Anderson obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Cincinnati. She has also earned certificates in Public Relations and Journalism. Her background includes marketing and development with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, as well as promotions work with WUBE/WYGY Cincinnati. In her spare time, Anderson is an avid blogger and enjoys writing and reading. She is also an aspiring author and musician. She currently resides in Bridgetown. “I’m so excited for this opportunity to work on advancing Chatfield College through social media, as well as through marketing and communications. Chatfield College has a great mission, and I’m pleased to be a part of such a great atmosphere of staff and students,” says Anderson. Schuler received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Cincinnati. He is well versed in PC systems as well as networking and multimedia development. His experience includes working for the University of Cincinnati as a lab technician as well as Anderson Community Television, TK Computers and KonKord
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Computers, LLC. He volunteers as a computer instructor, teaching computer basics to seniors in Bethel, Ohio. Schuler’s hobbies range from playing drums to educational learning and chemistry. He currently resides in Bethel, Ohio with his wife and children. “I am thrilled to be part of the team at Chatfield College, and I am looking forward to serving its expanding IT needs for the students, faculty, and staff as the college continues to grow and to advancing the college’s mission of computer literacy.” Chatfield College is a private, Catholic, liberal arts college offering the Associate of Arts degree in St. Martin and
Cincinnati. Chatfield is an open enrollment college and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Prospective students need only to have a High School Diploma or GED to attend and will be guided individually through the enrollment and Financial Aid application process. The Cincinnati location is at 1800 Logan Street, 45202. The St. Martin campus is located at 20918 State Route 251, St. Martin, Ohio 45118. For more information, visit the website, at www.chatfield.edu, call 8753344 (St. Martin), 513-9219856 (Findlay Market), or email admissions@chatfield.edu.
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served as Chief Historian of the National Park Service from 1981 to 1994. After his retirement in 1995, he received the title Chief Historian Emeritus which he holds to this day. Ed has correctly been called a national treasure by many people in the American historical community. Ed can tell the story of an event or of a historical character like no other. His style is his own, and if Ed Bearss can’t make you believe that history is a living thing, then no one can. Mr. Bearss is coming to Georgetown, Ohio to speak on Saturday, March 5, 2011. The U.S. Grant Homestead is proud to sponsor the event at the Georgetown United Methodist Church, 109 East State Street, at 1:30 PM. Mr. Bearss’ topic will be “U.S. Grant breaks out at Chattanooga”. Civil War Period music by Deann Kelley starts at 1:00 PM. Admission is $10. Ed will tell it the way it is. You will hear about Ulysses S. Grant the way he really was. Ulysses S. Grant was the greatest general of the Civil War. He was a man of honor, bravery, wisdom, persistence, and foresight. Grant’s story is amazing and many historians look at the Battle of Chattanooga as the beginning of the end for the Confederacy in the West and a prime example of Grant’s generalship. Learn about the Grant you thought you knew and a Grant that you never knew existed.
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than 20 minutes after the assault began the Union troops with the 59th and 89th in or near the vanguard had scaled the nearly vertical 500 foot high ridge under heavy fire and not only reached the summit, but sent the Confederates into a disorganized retreat. The 47th, 61st, and the 70th were all with Gen. Sherman at Tunnel Hill on November 25th. Sherman was to attack at the far right of the Confederate line and roll up the ridge. The problem was that Tunnel Hill was not a single hill but actually a complex cluster of hills and ravines that increased in height and depth as they rose toward Missionary Ridge. Some of the fighting in this area was called by combatants the most severe they saw in the war. Point blank volleys, hand to hand combat, bayonet charges, and even defenders rolling large rocks into the lines of attackers were seen throughout the struggle. Gen. Grant may well have defeated the Confederates at Chattanooga without these fine regiments but it is not too much of a stretch to say that they played key roles in the victory. The victory made ‘The General’ the Union’s best hope for a leader that could finally defeat the South. Gen. Grant would soon be called to Washington D.C. by President Lincoln but the Brown County Regiments would continue to fight with distinction in the West under the command of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman. Our area is rich with stories of historic importance. The story of Ulysses S. Grant and the thousands of local men who made up an important part of his powerful western armies is a story that you should hear, and there is no one who can tell it better than Edwin C. Bearss. Edwin Bearss (born June 26, 1923), a United States Marine Corp veteran of World War II, is a military historian and author known for his work on the American Civil War and World War II eras and is the most popular tour guide of historic battlefields in the US. He
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Brown County’s Ulysses S. Grant was the victorious General at the Battle of Chattanooga in November 1863 but a lot of other Brown County’s ‘boys’ helped the federal troops break out of that besieged city. Five regiments with strong Brown County connections were in the thick of the fighting. The 47th, 59th, 61st, 70th, and 89th Ohio Volunteer Infantries were all involved in heavy combat. Battery F of the 1st Ohio Light Artillery was part of the Artillery Reserve. The 61st marched into Lookout Valley on October 28 as part of Gen. Hooker’s Corp. The following day they were attacked by Gen. Longstreet’s Corp in the Battle of Wauhatchie. This battle in the West was fought between two old enemies from the East, Gen. Longstreet’s Corp previously of the Army of Northern Virginia, against Gen. Hooker’s Corp recently of the Army of the Potomac. The Union won the battle and secured a strong position from which an assault on Lookout Mountain could be begun. The 59th and 89th were both in the Army of the Cumberland. The 89th was part of the force that made the night attack that captured Brown’s Ferry and opened the ‘Cracker Line’ on October 28. The 59th and 89th were all involved in the two ‘demonstrations’ around Orchard Knob on November 23rd and 24th. These regiments were part of the Union forces that marched with bands and flags in front of the enemy lines before rushing the Confederates and taking their positions. On the 23rd they took Orchard Knob, along with the 61st, and on the 25th they took the rifle pits at the base of Missionary Ridge. Once they were in the rifle pits they realized that they were in an indefensible position. Even today no one knows who gave the order to attack Missionary Ridge but up the face of the ridge they went. Gen. Grant on Orchard Knob watched in disbelief as the regimental colors rose higher and higher. Less
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Home Buying Expo scheduled for March 3 There will be a home buyers seminar this Thursday, March 3 at Southern Hills JVS at 6 p.m. and the public is invited free of charge. Attendees will learn how to get a loan and how to buy in this economy. The expo is sponsored by the Brown County Chamber of Commerce and will feature several realtors, banks and home improvement specialists. “There are a lot of opportunities for both buyer and seller, but the market has changed.” said Terry Fisher of KooglerEyre realty. “This expo will help people to see how those changes can benefit them.” “Home ownership is part of the American dream and with all the pessimism around today, we want to show the people of Brown County that they can buy a home and how
to do it,” said Chamber chairman Tim McKeown. In addition to the two talks on getting a loan and buying in this economy, there will be time to meet home inspectors, home improvement specialists as well as several loan providers and realtors. McKeown added “The Chamber appreciates the help of its members to put on this Gerry event especially, Schumacher of First State Bank, Terry Fisher of KooglerEyre Realty and Danny Grooms of Ripley Federal.” The Home Buying Expo is Thursday, March 3 at 6 p.m. at Southern Hills JVS at the corner of Hamer Rd and Route 68. More information is available at the Chamber office (937) 378-4784 until 2 p.m. daily.
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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.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565.
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Adams Brown Recycling is looking for a motivated, multi-talented individual to work full time at our recycling station. Duties include grading and baling materials, customer service, truck driving. Teamwork, public relations, decision making, leadership and equipment operation are all necessary to the job. Must pass drug test and have good driving record. Starting pay is $8.50/hr. Pick up application & job description at: Adams Brown Recycling 9262 Mt. Orab Pike Georgetown, OH or call 937-378-3431
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300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED
307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
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.
2BR, 1BA, stove & refrigerator furnished, washer/dryer hookup, C/A, storage building, $475/mo. plus deposit, no pets. 937-444-2909. SARDINIA, TWO mobile homes, 2br, $395; 3br, $425; 2br duplex, $400; plus deposits. No pets. 937-822-1366.
308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT 303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 3BR, 1.5BA, Russellville. Everything new, NO inside pets. Detached garage. $600/mo. including sewer/water, plus deposit. References. 937-377-2080. 3BR, 2BA, kitchen w/appliances, washer/dryer hookup. Attached garage, nice yard, county water, $735/mo. + utilities, 12/mo. lease, no pets, security deposit required. Near SR 32 East of Sardinia. Phone 937-446-2917. ABERDEEN - 2 or 3br on river, short or long term lease available, $500/mo., $500/dep., referneces required. Call 937-373-4883. BETHEL - 5br, 2ba, 2-car garage, fenced yard, $950/mo. plus utilities. 513-734-0707. HIGGINSPORT AREA - 3br home, sewer & trash paid, $600/mo. plus deposit. Call 800-347-6657 between 10am-6pm, 937-375-3801 evenings.
4,000 SQ. ft. Commercial space for lease on Main St. in Williamsburg. Has kitchen and restrooms in basement area. Has been previously used as a church. Would be good for office space also. $2,000/mo. call 513-616-8851. FOR RENT: Office or Retail space on US 68, Mt. Orab village, nice off-street parking, terrific visibility, $550/mo. Call 513-724-7394. UPTOWN BUILDING, prime location, 2000sq. ft., great for retail or office space. Call 937-205-1678 for details.
400 - HOUSES FOR SALE
405 - LOTS & ACREAGE
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
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403- MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 2007 DOUBLEWIDE, 3br, 2ba, spacious living room, large country kitchen, utility room, all appliances stay. Located in East Fork Crossing, Batavia. Can be relocated or remain on rental lot. No owner financing or rental available. 937-515-1408.
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)
501 - CHILD CARE EXPERIENCED HOME child care, 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift, FT/$20, PT/$25 a day. 513-314-9224.
506 - CLEANING RESIDENTIAL CLEANING or just needing some spring cleaning, great rates, and even better references. Call for a quote, or for more information. 513-255-4342.
507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS The Classifieds Are the Cat’s Meow. Area shoppers know the Classifieds are the purr-fect place to find a bargain. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from collectibles to cars. It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day.
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600 - FURNITURE 1-2-PC. PILLOWTOP mattress & box. New in plastic. $125.00. Can deliver. Call Dan 513-967-4687.
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607 - FIREWOOD FOR SALE Firewood, sold by State Regulations, u-pick up or we deliver. For fast friendly service call Cox Firewood at: 937-378-4309 No answer, leave message or call 937-515-5829 Located 3600 SR 125 Georgetown, OH State & County Voucher welcome
611 - WANTED TO BUY I AM looking for junk, wrecked or unwanted cars, trucks, vans, etc. Cash paid for all & tow is free. Fast pick up!! 513-658-8922.
INDIAN ARTIFACTS, old indian beadwork, Navajo rugs, antique knives, swords, old guns and estates. One call, buys it all 937-695-0755 evenings.
614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK 2-3 YR old goats; Purebred Nubian Does w/Nubian Doelings at side. 2 yr old Doe Bred to Freshen in June. Yearling Doe open, born June 11, 2006. Call after 5pm for prices. Interested calls only, please. Call 937-764-1260.
1993 TOYOTA pickup, 1/4 T w/cap, 5 on floor, nice inside cab, some rust, runs but cracked block, best offer. 937-3929422. 2006 CHEV Silverado Crew Cab 4x4, V-8, loaded, chrome rims, S.S. step boards, fiberglass bed cover w/lots of extras, sharp, only 62K/miles. Call 937-515-6862.
FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts. 937-289-1040.
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 HIT by a car Sunday, Feb. 6th, large Brindle dog, part Boxer/mixed w/Lab, Old 32, found in ditch. Age unknown. 937-444-4016.
LOST DOG, small black, Skipperky, blind, belongs to a heart patient, 17-yr-old. Needs meds, Upper Five-Mile Rd., West. Please return ASAP. Call 937-444-0286, 513-319-0355.
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804 - AUTOS WANTED BIG JIM’S JUNK CAR REMOVAL (513) 304-2280 I Pay CASH for Junk Car’s, Trucks & Vans!!
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Wiring ........................ Garage ....................... Basement ................... Boiler ......................... Gutters ...................... Windows .................... Staircases .................. Roof ........................... Driveway .................... Attic........................... Insulation................... Chimney/Fireplaces....
Fences ................... House Trim ............ Railings.................. Front-Door Brass ... Porch Lights .......... Floors .................... Landscaping .......... Lawn ...................... Sidewalk................ Bathrooms ............. Kitchen.................. Walls ......................
808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT
MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774 JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650
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• 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.
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615 - MISC. FOR SALE
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1254622- Higginsport - This distinctive Bed & Breakfast affords beautiful panoramic views of the Ohio River & Kentucky hillside from the large covered patio, as well as many other locations. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere & finely appointed rooms each w/priv. bath. $775,000
Charles St.- Eastern Schools - 11 Finished Rooms 3 BR 1.5 Ba. Awaiting your growing family! Mostly Brick on a corner location this immaculate, pristine home has it all. Brand new HVAC, Membrane roof and some flring. Finished bsmt. w/ walk-out and a second kitchen Carport onto insulated One car garage. Beautiful landscaping. $89,900
1239625- Williamsburg- 4 BD, 2-1/2 BA. Stunning Custom built 2 story hm w/full fin. walkout bsmt. Hrdwd. floors in lavish mstr. BR suite. Fully equipped Kitchen, formal DR, Tiered decking to rolling fully fenced back yd. 1/2 court bball area. Wrap around porch. Manicured yard. $189,900
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1243844 - Investment opportunity! Nothing to do but take over the rent roll!! Total renovation on all units. 4 different units! Elec & gas separately metered. Laundry facilities on site. Partial Bsmt. Fresh paint on exterior. $147,500
457 W Main St., Mt. Orab - 4BR. Solid twostory frame w/ full finished bsmt. Impeccable condition! Perfect for your growing family or established / new business. Additional workshop for storage. Creek lined rolling yard, wrap around deck. Located Next to Rhodes Crossing. $139,000
1238260- Williamsburg- Natural elegance is this full brick w/cathedral & beamed ceilings. Covered back deck.Open, airy, floor plan. Gas log FP,beautifully landscaped. Blt.in privacy. Coy pond nestled in secluded private setting. Det. ovsz gar w/3rd door on rear. $149,900
1246303 - Georgetown - Wonderful curb appeal 1.5 story is priced to sell! 3BD, Light & airy Liv. Rm. w/a natural bay window. Newer roof, vinyl & windows. Lots of storage. 1 car detached garage. Public water & sewer. $39,900
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1237914- Mt. Orab - 3 BR. 2 BA. Must see to believe! Fully renovated stick built. Re-finished hdwd floors thru-out. Family rm. carpeted. Brand new wndws, int & ext doors, paint & counter tops. Mins to SR32. 0.50 acres. Private drive. $49,500
1227072- 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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Lake Waynoka - Enjoy all of the amenities of the lake as you reside in this well built house situated on 2.5 acs. Spacious 4 BR, 3 BA! Absolutely ready to move-in. Full finished bsmt, lanai, Part fenced yard and fully equipped kit to name a few. $155,000
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. $125,000
1250495- Georgetown - Custom built home fully torn down to studs. This beauty boasts 18'ceramic tile flrs.10yr.warr. Carpet, new kit. (beautiful cherry cabinets). Marble sills, walk-out to landscaped deck/patio w/Pergula. 4 car drive-thru garage. Addt'l workshop. $149,255
1208772- Mt. Orab - Come enjoy your peaceful new home. 3 Bedroom, 2 full bath ranch on 1+ acre near Lake Grant. 1 car detached garage. Large wood deck. $89,750! Call Christy Today at 513-317-1313.
White Oak Valley-Western Brown Schools Do not hesitate or you will miss out on the bargain of the day. Solidly built 2 BR home in movein condition. 30x50barn. Both house and barn need exterior touch-ups. 2 acre tract. $39,900
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Mt. Orab- Two story all brick Gold Medallion home! 5BR! More than 3,000 sq. ft. living area, corner location. Seconds from SR 32, minutes from Eastgate. This home boasts Two walk-out balconies. Hardwood, ceramic, flooring. Floor to ceiling beautiful brick F/P Family living on a two acre tract. Must see to believe. Call today for a personal showing! $189,747
90 Douglas Lane, Georgetown - 3 BD 2BA. Exquisite Dale Bonar Built full brick home. Custom crown molding thru-out, 9' ceilings, spacious counter space. Transomein Guest Bath. Large Bed Rms. Covered Front & Back Porches. Private Back Yard. $149,000
1238691- Russellville- Unique cedar sided contemporary home secluded behind pine trees. Many beautiful views. Soaring ceilings, natural lighting thru-out. 4 BR. 3 full Ba. Full bsmt,double-sided FP,huge Fam.Rm. Stocked pond, barn, inground pool all on 10.7 acres. $239,000
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1242936- Mt. Orab - Must See! Affordable S Town Property. 3BD, 2BA. Public water & sewer. Brand new paint, flooring & furnace. Spiral staircase to upstairs bedroom. $34,900
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1241450SOLD Mt. Orab. - Ready to move? Land adjoins a pay lake. 3BD, 2BA. Large open rooms, Hardwood floors, WBFP, Split floor Plan. Newer HVAC. Covered front porch, 2 deck overlooking lake. Lots of shade in front of home. Call today! $64,900
GARAGE DOOR AUCTION LOCATED AT: HIGHLAND CO. FAIRGROUNDS, HILLSBORO, OHIO (MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING) 608 JOHNS ST. WATCH FOR SIGNS OFF RT. 50 AND RT. 73 TO FAIRGROUNDS.
SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 11:00 A.M.
Able; Haas and Shoff garage door sections. 1/2 hp Genie and commercial garage door openers. Approx. 100 garage doors will be offered in this auction, one sided steel and insulated doors, several insulated doors w/sunburst glass tops, track, springs, trim, 300’ hanging metal and door hardware. 8x7, 9x7, 16x7, 10x8, 10x10, 12x12, 14’, 16’, 18’ wide commercial and other size doors available. For a different size or style door to be added to this auction call (614) 837-4710. Door installation available, bring a truck or trailer. Open for preview 2 hrs. before auction. All sales final & sold “as is”. Terms: Cash, charge card and check w/positive I.D. 10% buyers premium will be charged. Tax will be charged unless you have vendors number. All doors must be removed 2 hrs. after completion of auction.
OWNER: SHOFF DOOR CO. AUCTIONEER: JACK GOODBAR
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SSCC board’s Hospice of Hope finance committee to host Parent's to meet March 2 Legacy The finance committee of Luncheon
FSA announces a general sign-up period for the conservation reserve program Submitted Photo/KAYLA CADY, NEWS REPORTER
K-9 Renegades donate to help officer Gabber
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Brown County K-9 Renegades as a Community Service Project decided to donate $100.00 to go towards Georgetown Police Department K-9 Shaun Inlow and his dog Gabber for ongoing training. Kayla presented Chief Buddy Corburn with the $100.00 donation on Monday, Feb. 21, 2011. Pictured above at the presentation were Chief Buddy Corburn, Molly Paz - 2010 Canine Representative, Lara Staples - 2011 State Fair Queen, Kayla Tomlin - vice president, Kayla Cady - president making the presentation, Officers Gabber and Shaun Inlow, Madison Layton (hidden), Amanda McQueary (hidden), and Samantha Smith.
What you might not know about the Ohio Tobacco Quit Line! Are you thinking about quitting smoking or other tobacco use? By now you might have heard about the toll-free Ohio Tobacco Quit Line (1-800-QUIT NOW, or 1-800-784-8669). It’s a great resource to help you in your battle to quit. But do you know how it works? The Ohio Tobacco Quit Line is a FREE program which usually runs over an eight-week period. It is a fivecall program in which you get to talk with a person who has had special training to coach people like you who really want to quit tobacco. You can also get a free two-week supply of nicotine patches when you use the Quit Line, and if your employer is a Nicotine Replacement Therapy partner with the Quit Line, you can get up to eight weeks of free
nicotine patches. Here’s something else you might not know—people who use the Ohio Tobacco Quit Line are FIVE TIMES more likely to succeed in quitting tobacco than those who try to quit on their own. And one out of every three people who use the Quit Line have remained off of tobacco after one year—that is quite a difference from those quitting “cold turkey”. The Ohio Department of Health gives three very good reasons for quitting tobacco: (1) Your Family—They need you, and you want to live a healthier, longer life and watch your family grow! (2) Your Health—I probably don’t need to even say this, but tobacco use causes cancer, heart disease, chronic bronchitis and emphysema, among
other serious health problems. My father was told that his end-stage kidney disease and need for dialysis was due to his long-term heavy use of cigarettes. (3) The Cost—The average smoker spends from $1500 to $3000 per year on cigarettes. And this is just the financial cost of the product— think about health care costs down the road! The Ohio Tobacco Quit Line is fully-funded through June, and the Ohio Department of Health is working on securing more funding to keep it going after June 30th. Meanwhile, there’s plenty of time for those of you who really want to quit tobacco but just don’t know how to get going. Give the Quit Line a call—it sure can’t hurt to check it out!
Steve Maurer, State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), announced a Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up to begin March 14, through April 15, 2011. This is the second consecutive year that USDA has offered a general CRP sign-up. Landowners enrolled in the CRP program receive annual rental payments and costshare assistance to establish long-term, resource conserving covers on eligible farmland. Land that is not currently enrolled in CRP can be offered during sign-up if all eligibility requirements are met. CRP participants with contracts expiring this fall can make new contract offers during the sign-up period. Contracts awarded during this general sign-up will become effective October 1, 2011. All CRP offers are evaluated and ranked using an Environmental Benefits Index (EBI) that indicates the environmental benefits of enrolling land in CRP. There are six factors that make up the EBI: wildlife, water, soil, air, enduring benefits and cost. Decisions will be made following the end of the sign-up period and after analyzing EBI data on all of the offers. For more information about general CRP sign-up, please contact your local FSA office or visit the FSA CRP website a t : http://www.fsa.usda.gov/crp .
If you already have a good basic knowledge of photography, but would like to obtain a deeper understanding of the world of photography, this class is for you! You will learn composition, using flash, use of off-camera flash, studio lighting and much more! The Advanced Photography class begins Monday, February 28, 2011, and will meet on Monday evenings from 6:00- 9:00 p.m. for six nights at the Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Road in Georgetown. Class will be hands on, so bring your camera! Remember, Senior Citizens receive a 50% discount on all adult education classes costing $25 or more!! The Adult Education Department of the Southern Hills Career Center offers many classes for adults. For more information or registration for any class, please call the Southern Hills Adult Education office at (937) 3786131 Ext. 357. MasterCard and Visa accepted.
On Saturday, April 2nd at 11:30 at Caproni’s restaurant in Maysville, Hospice of Hope will host a Parent's Legacy Luncheon as an occasion to remember and honor parents or other influential people in our lives. Liz Bonis, anchor and health reporter for WKRC television in Cincinnati, will be the guest speaker. Please send us your favorite photograph of your mom/dad or other influential person in your life for our photo gallery presentation. Also, send us your favorite recipe, as we are compiling a second edition of our "Legacy" cookbook. We ask that you mail these to our office at 215 Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab by March 4th. If interested in attending this “legacy luncheon”, please contact Peg Lynch at 800-9284243 by March 4th, as seating is limited. There is no charge for the luncheon; however, donations are accepted
Sardinia Friends make plans The Sardinia Friends of the Library have elected the following officers for 2011: President, Judy Donley; First Vice President, Mary Alice Ellis; Second Vice President, Beverly Henderson; Secretary, Becky Taylor; Treasurer, Leigh Anne Granger. Plans are being made for a silent auction this spring. Our used book sale will be held again this spring too. Dates for these very popular events will be announced soon. Your continued support of these events is appreciated. The next meeting of the Sardinia Friends of the Library will be held on March 8, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sardinia Library. We could use your help and good ideas. Everyone is welcome.
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Advanced photography class offered
Brown County K-9 Renegades meeting is scheduled Brown County K-9 Renegades have scheduled the next meeting for Sunday March 13th, 2011 at 6:30pm at Sardinia Methodist Church located 105 South Main Street in Sardinia. Anyone is who interested in joining the club, or would like to see what it’s all about please feel free to come to our meeting. If you have any questions please call Karen at 937-4443605.
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