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Lang gets 13 years, money still missing Kathy Lang will be spending the next 13 years in prison and will lose her pension. She was sentenced March 2 in Brown County Common Pleas Court by Judge Scott Gusweiler. Lang pleaded guilty on Jan 31 to three counts of theft in office for stealing nearly one million dollars from the Village of Ripley’s utility accounts. When asked by Gusweiler if she had anything to say before sentencing, Lang replied “I allowed desperation to change who I am and I hurt a lot of people. I’m deeply sorry, mostly for hurting my family and the people who care about me.” Ripley Village Administrator Charles Ashmore said members of Lang’s family were not the only ones hurt. During a victim impact statement, Ashmore said “Words cannot begin to describe the level of betrayal and shame we as Village of Ripley employees feel and have felt as a result of
Ms. Lang’s criminal activity. People who thought they knew Ms. Lang were betrayed, misled and violated.” He continued “Ms. Lang took advantage of her employment for personal gain. As a result, trust has been destroyed. Village employees have had a dark shadow of doubt cast upon them. The level of anxiety, distrust, and cruel comments experienced by village employees as a result of Ms. Lang’s behavior have been beyond belief.” He concluded “Your Honor, I am asking that Ms. Lang receive the maximum sentence for which this crime warrants. In fact, the law, in my opinion, will not permit a severe enough sentence for Ms. Lang.” Special Prosector James Manken also had harsh words for Lang, saying “This is the largest incident of betrayal of public trust I have ever seen. The state is asking the court to show no mercy to Ms. Lang due to the scope of the offenses.” Gusweiler echoed those sentiments, saying “This is the worst
form of this kind of theft the court has ever seen.” He also told Lang “You held an office of public trust and you used that office for personal gain. You should have had pride in your position.” In addition to her prison sentence, Lang was ordered to pay the Village of Ripley nearly one million dollars in restitution to the Village of Ripley and was barred from ever holding a position of public trust. She was also ordered to repay the State of Ohio $121,982.80 in expenses associated with the special audit done by the Ohio Auditor of State. Lang was originally indicted on Dec. 13, 2010 on three counts of theft in office and seven counts of tampering with The Brown County Press/Wayne Gates records. She admitted in court on Jan Kathy Lang sobs as the apologizes for her actions in stealing nearly one million dollars 31 to stealing $952,619.24 from from the Village of Ripley. Her attorney, arron Maus, is at left. the village of Ripley between January of 2006 and October of Under count one, Manken the full amount they were billed. customer was billed for 25 thou2009. He said she would then pock- sand dollars, Lang would take During the plea hearing in said that Lang would adjust utilthe 25 thousand dollar payment, January, Manken laid out how ity payments downward in the et the difference. computer once a customer paid For example, if a large utility Lang took the money. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
New superintendent at WB warns of Mt Orab Village Council rezones major cuts that will be facing district VFW property, bids on ambulance By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press
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Chris Burrows, the new superintendent of Western Brown Local School District, attended his first school board meeting Tuesday night., March 1. Burrows will take over as superintendent April 1, replacing interim superintendent Tom Durbin. Durbin gave his usual report to members of the board and gave a power point presentation regarding the state of the budget of the school system and offered several suggestions to the new superintendent. “When I came on board here in January as interim superintendent, I did it, knowing that my time was limited,” Durbin began. “I could have easily sat in my office emailing and signing papers and waited for the next person to take over. “But that was hard for me to do, I knew I had a job do do and I did it the best I could. And the first thing I did was study this school’s five year forecast. I looked closely at fiscal year 2012, which actually starts on July 1 this year. “It shows that this district will be spending 1 million dollars more than it will be bringing in in revenues.”
A bar is apparently going to open in the recently sold Mt. Orab VFW building. A request for a zoning change came before the Mt. Orab Village Council March 1 in regard to the building from residential R-2 to central business C-B. Council members voted
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unanimously to approve the change which was recommended by the zoning board. Neighboring property owner Ralph Craycraft appeared before the village council to express several of his concerns about the zoning change. “My understanding is, the VFW sale closed last Friday,” Craycraft told council, “Larry Stapleton and his son, I think, bought the property. I had a
conversation with Larry at a coffee shop recently and he suggested putting a fence up between our two properties. I would be happy to just have concrete bumpers put up.” Craycraft expressed concern over trash blowing over by any fence that might be built. “The only thing a privacy fence would do is collect trash,” he added. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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a Western Brown High school Band ensemble, entertains the school board at the Feb. 28 meeting. the group received a “Distinguished” award at a recent competition.
Looking directly at Burrows, Durbin said that the district could not let this happen under any circumstances. “The very first week I arrived here,” Durbin continued, “ We had a management team meeting to talk about the financial difficulties we’re facing. After studying the forecast I have been visiting each building talking to the staff about the issue. “One of the things I’ve been looking at is the effect of HB-
5 that we’re all anticipating. If it stays the way it’s currently written, employees would have to pay a minimum of 20 percent of their insurance costs. That would, in fact, save this district $1 million over a four year period. So we really need to watch that.” Durbin told the board that the district currently has a spending deficit of $1,083,268. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
Hensley pleads guilty to dragging man to death BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press An exotic dancer from Brown County has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of one of her clients. Kristina Hensley of Higginsport also pleaded guilty on Feb. 17 to leaving the scene of an accident on Aug. 7 2010, in the death of 31 year old Jae Cho of Monroe. Hensley was originally charged with murder, aggraCONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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Brown County Republicans honor Ronald Reagan and local GOP leaders BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press About 200 people gathered in Georgetown on Feb. 26 for the annual Brown County Lincoln Day dinner. Billed as the “2011 Annual Brown County Lincoln Day/Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration”, the gathering included a video tribute to the former president. Those present included Brown County GOP party members, many Brown County GOP elected officials and invited guests. Some uninvited guests were also present to greet those arriving at the dinner at the Eagles Hall on Mt. Orab Pike. About a dozen protesters stood at the entrance to the hall carrying signs against Ohio Senate Bill 5. The bill addresses collective bargaining rights for public sector unions, among other
issues. Tony Henson of Georgetown said he was present because he was concerned about the ability of his school district to attract
and retain quality teachers if SB 5 passes. “What kind of people are you going to attract to the proCONTINUED ON PAGE 12
Man faces life in prison for rape, 13 charged for drugs BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press 21 people were indicted by a Brown County Grand Jury on March 2, including one man facing life in prison for rape charges. 59 year old Patrick Boles of West Union is charged with five counts of rape, including one specification of compelling his victim to submit by force or threat of force. That specification allows for a life sentence if convicted. Boles is accused of five sepa-
rate acts with a victim under the age of 13 between June of 1991 and June of 1993. All five charges are first degree felonies. 40 year old Kenon Bowling of Hamersville is also facing a first degree rape charge in a separate case. Bowling is accused of one count of rape and two counts of sexual battery that occurred in the month of January 2011. Bowling is facing the first degree rape count because his alleged victim “was substantialCONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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the old communications tower was taken down on Saturday, Feb. 26 after being deemed unsafe by the Fcc.
Rob Wilson, director of the Brown County Communications Center, said that the county’s center is way ahead of the game and prepared for the narrowbanding switch and have been for some time. “At one time there were places in Brown County that the 911 operators could barely hear,” Wilson explained. “It was a serious situation.” “With this new narrowbanding now in place and with a total of seven radio transmission sites across the county, instead of three, and the construction of a new tower at the end of last year, we are a state-of-the-art facility.” Since taking over as director of the communication center, a lot of changes and improvements have taken place at the Georgetown facility. “We have a responsibility to provide the people of Brown County with services they can depend on,” Wilson
Penny Pollock, a dispatcher at the Brown county communications center in Georgetown, is trained on taking 911 calls and says she enjoys her job.
Nearly every room at the Brown county communications center is filled with up-to-date equipment.
added. “We’ve invited communications officials from across the state to visit our facilities, and their reactions have all been the same. The Brown County Communications Center is fully prepared.” Wilson credits the advances at the center to working with good commissioners and other agencies in the county
who wanted the communication center to be the top of the line. He also said that all the villages in the county have been extremely helpful and generous. Wilson said that once all the equipment is up and running at its max, the service will provide separate lines for police, fire, and emergency squad.
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By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press Election officials from nine surrounding counties gathered
in Georgetown to discuss potential changes in election laws. Kathy Jones, director of the Brown County Board of Elections organized and scheduled the legislative workshop for surrounding county board of election members to discuss issues facing their boards. Counties represented at the Feb. 28 forum were Highland, Brown, Clermont, Delaware, Fayetteville, Hamilton, Madison, Montgomery and Warren. “With all the changes facing board of elections across the state,” commented Jones, “it’s important that we keep up with what's going on in the legislature.” Aaron Ockerman, of Grant Street Consultants, spoke at the meeting. Ockerman is a lobbyist specializing in executive agency relations, legislative lobbying and public procurement. He represents boards of elections in Southern Ohio. Also present at the meeting was Karla Herron, 2nd vice president and legislative cochair, Beth Snyder, Ohio Association of Election Officials secretary and Sharon Fisher, legislator to the Ohio Association of Election Officials. Issues discussed during the meeting included: • comparison of current provisions of the election laws with what has been proposed; • a House Bill proposed which will terminate the Election Assistance Commission (oversees the Help America Vote Act); • review a summary of the 12/0/2010 Absentee/Early Voting Task Force; • review HB 76, a provisional bill about changing names and addresses of voters; • review HB 103 concerning address confidentiality; • HB 69 which addressed pension reform rules. The report on the Absentee/early Voting Task Force also offered the following advice: “Absentee and early voting reform can be accomplished in a manner that benefits voters, election officials and taxpayers. By drastically reforming the procedures used to implement absentee voting, we can avoid the need for a constitutional amendment to allow early voting in Ohio.” “I think it was a successful meeting,” Jones said. “We
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Guest speakers at the recent Legislative Workshop held at the Brown county Engineer’s office in Georgetown, included from left, Beth Snyder, (left) secretary for the ohio association of Election officials, aaron ockerman, Grant Street consultant and lobbyist, and Karla herron, 2nd Vice president and Legislative co-chair.
heard from everyone, and everyone had some good ideas to contribute to the meeting.” “The one very positive result that came out of the meeting is that all county board of elections have got to unify our ideas so that there
aren’t any conflicting messages, small or large.”, she added. Jones will attend another legislative meeting on March 11, to be held in Delaware County.
Presidential disaster designation declared in Kentucky due to severe storms, flooding and mudslides, affects 3 Ohio counties Decision allows farmers to apply for USDA Assistance The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated three Ohio counties as agricultural natural disaster areas, making certain farmers and other agricultural producers in the counties eligible for low-interest emergency loans from USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA). Six counties were designated in Kentucky as primary natural disaster areas, due to severe storms, flooding, and mudslides that occurred July 17, 2010, through July 30, 2010. Adams, Brown and Scioto counties, in Ohio, are eligible because they are contiguous counties. Emergency loan applications will be received through April 5, 2011 for Scioto County and April 12, 2011 for Adams and Brown County. This makes all qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for consideration of low-interest emergency loans from USDA's FSA, provided eligibility requirements are met. To qualify, farmers must be
unable to obtain credit from commercial sources and meet eligibility requirements. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part or all of their actual losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to the emergency loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity. USDA also has made other programs available to assist farmers, including the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE), which was approved as part of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008; the Emergency Conservation Program; Federal Crop Insurance; and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. Interested farmers should contact their local FSA county office for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs.
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tower in front of the Brown County Communication Center in Georgetown, was scheduled to come down on Saturday, Feb. 25, as mandated by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission). According to the FCC the tower exceeded the height limit and the guide supports have deteriorated as much as 69 percent. The tower was built in the early 1980’s, and was never registered with the FCC. The FCC is responsible for regulating interstate and international communications by radio, TV, wire, satellite and cable. The removal of the tower and the addition of updated equipment is all part of an effort to comply with new federal communication laws. On Jan. 1, 2013, all public safety and business industrial land mobile radio systems operating in the 150-512 MegaHertz radio bands must cease operating using 25 kHz efficiency technology and begin operating using at least 12.5 kHz efficiency technology. All communications centers in the United States must have narrowbanding in place before the 2013 deadline. Narrowbanding is the move to 12.5 kHz efficiency technology. Currently UHF (ultra high frequency) and VHF (very high frequency) are congested with limited availability for system expansion or implementation of new systems. But narrowbanding will allow the creation of additional channel capacity within the same radio spectrum and support more users.
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SENIOR COMMUNITY top winners at the Mt. orab Middle School Science Fair include ( in no particular order) from 8th grade, chance Seibert, Lauren Gavula, tyler adkinson and Spencer St. Pierre. From 7th grade Kaitlyn Williams, Natasha Inwalle and Emily Sears. From 6th grade Shelby Grau, Elyssa Girtman, Josh haggerty, Dana Buttree and Mattea Walters. From 5th grade, Noah hayslip, Grace richards, Elija Smith and hannah Young.
Mt. Orab Middle School holds annual Science Fair, projects show outstanding talent, creativity By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press Once again, the gymnasium at the Mt. Orab Middle School was filled with young participants in the annual Science Fair which was held on Feb. 19. “The students really did some outstanding work,” said
Principal Martin Paeltz, coordinator of the event . “The projects this year ranged through all the branches of science. There were projects on plants, speed, music and chemistry to name just a few.” Before the judging, students nervously set up their displays, in hopes of being
one of the top winners who would go on to compete in the Brown County Science Fair held in Georgetown on Feb. 26. “We appreciate the great support we received from the community and the parents,” Paeltz stated. “We appreciate the support from our assistant principal, Lily Cook. We also
appreciate our custodians, secretaries and school volunteer, Debbie Goldschmidt. “Without all these people this event would not run as smoothly as it does. This years winners include: •Chance Seibert, Lauren Gavula, Tyler Adkinson and Spencer St. Pierre, all 8th graders; •Kaitlyn Williams, Natasha Inwalle and Emily Sears from 7th grade; •Shelby Grau, Elyssa Girtman, Josh Haggerty, Dana Buttree and Mattea Walters from the 6th grade; •Noah Hayslip, Grace Richards, Elija Smith and Hannah Young from 5th grade.
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Shelby Elder, a sixth grader at Mt. orab Middle School stands by her science project entitled, “Brown county rocks!”, waiting to face the judges.
JAMISON FAMILY BENEFIT Hamersville Youth Basketball Association will be hosting a benefit for the Jamison family on
March 12, 2011 at Hamersville Elementary & Middle School
Jaymie Jamison lost her battle with cervical cancer on February 6, 2011. She was a 34 year old mother of four, ages 4-14. Jaymie’s husband, Jon, and their children reside in Hamersville. Jaymie and Jon have always been involved in their children’s youth sports activities. All proceeds and donations will go to the Jamison family to help relieve the overwhelming financial burden of medical bills and funeral expenses.
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The Hamersville instructional teams and pee-wee teams will be playing other area teams with the first scheduled game to begin at 8:00 a.m. and the last game at 6:30 p.m.
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Letters to the Editor Reader says Varnau is rightful Sheriff of Brown Co. Dear Editor: It appears that justice will finally be served with regard to Dennis Varnau becoming Sheriff of Brown County. I have had the opportunity to read the State Supreme Court ruling which will finally force the 12th Circuit Court of Appeals to grant his petition for Quo Warranto relief. I became a supporter of Mr. Varnau when he announced his intention to run for sheriff and have followed all court rulings with regards to this matter. Dennis is a Viet Nam veteran who has an engineering degree as well as a law degree. He has completed his peace offi-
cer training course and is fully qualified to be the sheriff of any county in the state of Ohio. Of prime interest to me is that he is from outside the county and the politics as normal crowd. Dwayne Wenninger on the other hand has never been qualified to be sheriff. He has not completed the required college course work or held a supervisory position with a police force. It is clear as day that he does not meet the requirements. The Brown County Board of Elections should have never certified his candidacy and never held a hearing to determine his qualifications. The Brown County
patience or money. He stuck with the fight as a patriot who believes in the rule of law and not in the rule of local politics as usual. It will be my pleasure to celebrate the swearing in of Sheriff Varnau. It will also be my pleasure to see the 12th circuit court be forced to do their job after being smacked down by the state supreme court. Does that make Dwayne a bad guy? No, he simply is not the sheriff and has been enabled by a county system that protects insider interests over the rule of law. Mike Cales Captain, USAF retired
Is Wisconsin Governor a bedfellow of Libya’s Gadhafi? Dear Editor: Birds of a Feather It was amazing to learn of Moammar Gadhafi’s rambling and disjointed telephone interview, which was broadcast on Libyan television. Apparently, Gadhafi blames his present situation on plots involving the Kurds in northern Iraq, the Unabomber, India, Osama Bin Laden, and coffee vendors. Gadhafi seems to have become delusional.
Gadhafi’s statements are especially interesting when compared to the remarks of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker in his telephone conversation with a crank caller who passed himself off as billionaire David Koch. Walker evidently thinks he is Ronald Reagan and the nurses, schoolteachers, and librarians of Wisconsin are the Red Army of Soviet-era Russia. Walker threatened to lay off “5,000 to
6,000” Wisconsin employees, although he said he might “ratchet that up” to 7,000. He also “thought about” sending in goons to disrupt the protests. One result of the prankster’s phone call: Walker had the majority leader of the State Senate dispatch Wisconsin state troopers to search the homes of the Wisconsin State Senators who have left the state. What he will do next is anyone’s guess. Perhaps he
will re-name Wisconsin (Walkeroma? Walkersas?). It has become obvious that Walker relishes being the center of attention and will take whatever action is necessary to stay in the limelight. Given the unpredictability of Gadhafi and Walker, only one thing is certain: “when the weird get going, the going gets weird.” Paul Schwietering
peaches together, and then scooped a spoonful of his concoction onto a very large lettuce leaf. Fruit salad indeed. So, we sat down to eat. I of course acted as it this was the best meal ever. Vincent took one bite of his Pizza Dog and declared it disgusting, which to be honest it was. It was very soggy from too much sauce, and hot dogs and pizza sauce don’t really go together. Then we all took a sip of our shakes. They were a bit of a choking hazard since you constantly sucked up either a peanut butter or chocolate chip that didn’t get blended. It didn’t taste bad, but the consistency was not so great. Finally, we had our fruit salad. Again, the taste wasn’t so bad. None of us ate the fruit juice soaked lettuce though. We talked about what would make them better and what we could do differently. I also explained to Drew lettuce isn’t needed in every salad. The important part was that we did it together. We laughed, we failed, but we still had fun.
What Do You Think? What is your favorite song that you would be willing to sing at a karaoke performance?
Ripley Supt. says time is now to act on school funding Dear Editor, The State of Ohio has been hit very hard by this recession. In fact the following quote can be found at http://sunshinereview.org/index.php/Ohio_state _budget : “The state faces an estimated $8 billion shortfall in the $53 billion biennial budget, and to balance it means that lawmakers will have to adjust inflow and outflow approximately 15%. GOP leaders warned school districts that they could face cuts of up to 20% in state aid.” Governor Kasich by law must submit his recommendations to the General Assembly by March 15, 2011, to close the $8 billion deficit and then our legislature must determine what the actual cuts will be and who will be affected. A major financial crisis awaits the Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Local Schools and other schools in the region if the
Governor recommends cuts of 10 to 20 percent. A cut of this proportion will remove approximately $1,100,000 from our budget, which will cause our district to make substantial cuts in personnel. To help everyone understand what it will mean, let us look back to the budget cuts our district made during the 20082009 school year. During that year, the Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Local Schools cut a total of seven teachers for a savings of $435,400. This was not a pure savings though because the district also incurred a total of $16,431 in unemployment claims. The same year, RULH also cut three teacher assistants, a classroom facilitator, and a bus driver for an additional net savings after unemployment of $120,358. Add in some additional reduction in contracted
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Court of Common Pleas failed to do its job but no one would find that surprising when the judge and sheriff are from the same party. The 12th Circuit Court did not rule on the merits of the case by stating that the county board of elections was responsible for ensuring he had met the requirements established by state law to be a county sheriff. It took way too long and way too much money to finally get to a court that was not beholden to local politics. For that I blame Scott Gusweiler and the 12th Circuit justices for not doing their jobs in the hope that Dennis would merely go away or run out of
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days of other personnel, RULH reduced net expenditures by $543,913. Beginning with the 20092010 school year, our district added more savings through the reduction of two additional bus routes, reduction of the use of sub secretaries, enforcing strict warm up and idling times for school buses, revisions of bus routes to allow for more state aide through double routing, renegotiating copier contracts, more efficient use of paper copiers, reducing repair costs for our buses, changing the way we clean the buildings in the summer, more cost efficient ordering of supplies, and a significant reduction in the use of sub custodians. From August 2009 through November 2010, our district has cut the cost of operation by nearly $95,441. These savings were presented to the RULH Board of Education during its regular meeting in November 2010. At the January meeting of the Board of Education, the Board adopted a resolution to make additional cuts in the use of sub custodians, to reduce further the temperature thresholds in the buildings to save on utilities, to cut the janitorial services at Central Office, and to end non-educational field trips that are not fully paid for by the club or organization. These savings alone are projected to save our district an additional $192,000 on an annual basis. This level of savings for our district is not enough to offset an anticipated reduction cut in state funding of $700,000, or $1,100,000, or $1,400,000. So what does this mean to
our district? Despite the fact that we have fewer teachers, bus drivers, and teacher assistants in 2011 than we did in 2009, we will need to make more personnel cuts this year. How many people will lose their positions? The answer can be projected this way: if 12 positions were cut in 20082009 and those cuts yielded savings of $492,000, it would take no fewer than 20 positions to cut $1,100,000, and 26 positions to cut $1,400,000. Time is running short. When the Governor’s plan comes out on March 15 we will have a better idea on how RULH will be affected; however, we will most likely not know what the final figure will be until late May or June. The time is now for our community to become actively involved. It is vital for every parent, grandparent, and citizen to recognize this crisis for what it is, and to help us in our fight for our very existence as a school district. All citizens should contact Governor Kasich, Representative Bubp, and Senator Niehaus before the legislature decides our future for us. Citizens may contact Representative Danny Bubp (by phone (614) 644-6034 or by mail, State Representative Danny Bubp, at 77 S. High St., District 88, Columbus, OH 43215) and State Senator Tom Niehaus (by email SD14@senate.state.oh.us, by phone (614) 466-8082 or by mail, State Tom Niehaus, Senator Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, 2nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215). Charles Birkholtz Superintendent RULH
Well, I can't sing, but if I did sing something it would be "How Great Thou Art," or maybe "The Other Side of the Cross" by the Statler Brothers Gladys Martin, Buford
Well, I really like the song "Yesterday" by the Beatles, in theory, I might sing it, but in practice, I doubt I ever would. Diana Cahall, Sardinia
I'd probably be too embarrassed to sing, but if I ever did, I would sing "Brandy." Russell Dietrick, Five Mile
Oh, for sure, I would sing "How Great Thou Art." Cheree Miller, Sardinia
I would sing a Miranda Lambert song, like "The House That Built Me." Tracy Johnston, Mt. Orab
I would sing 'Fly Like an Eagle", for strictly sentimental reasons. Theresa Miller, Mt. Orab
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Today I ate the following for lunch: Pizza Dogs (hot dogs cut up inside an open hot dog bun with pizza sauce and cheese on top), a chunky chocolate peanut butter smoothie (chocolate ice cream, chocolate and peanut butter chips, peanut butter and chocolate syrup), and fruit salad (cherries and peaches on top of lettuce). No, I’m not crazy, I let my sons make me lunch. Vincent was in charge of the entrée. He seemed at ease making the lovely pizza dogs. We found a recipe on line and that is what he made. He seemed to be heavy on the sauce, but I let him do it. All I did was broil them. Moving on to the drink portion, they decided on a shake, which was fine. I helped them load up the blender. This one they decided that they didn’t need a recipe, so they winged it. This shake no matter how much we blended it, was still quite thick. Drew was in charge of the side. He wanted to make fruit salad. The fruit I had was canned peaches and a jar of cherries (besides the fruit cups for their lunches). He said he could work with that, but he needed lettuce. Now, I could have corrected him here, but I was quite amused that he thought anything with the word salad needed lettuce. He mixed the cherries and
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Jina Bohl, Western Brown Local Schools Director of Curriculum and Instruction, was recently appointed by Ohio Governor John Kasich to sit on the Early Childhood Advisory Council, (ECAC). The ECAC first convened in August 2008 for the purpose of advising the governor’s office on policy and resource development for children ages three to five. “I’m really happy to serve on this council,” Bohl said, “I was a first grade teacher at the Mt. Orab Elementary School for 16 years, and transitional concerns for young children is my passion.” Bohl explained that a few years ago, the Western Brown School District became very concerned over the many chil-
dren who were dropping out of school. They wanted to know the reasons. “I took the opportunity to talk to families who had children who had dropped out of school in the past five years,” Bohl explained. “I wanted to know if anything could have been done differently. What I discovered was that the expected transitions that children have to make, from preschool to college can be very difficult on some children.” Bohl continued, saying “The transition from preschool to kindergarten, from grade to grade, from 8th grade to 9th grade, even from building to building can sometimes be overwhelming to children.” Several years ago Bohl became deeply involved in the ‘Success by Six’ program supported by the United Way.
and the YWCA. Bohl said the program concentrates on helping children adjust to the many changes they have to endure from their first day of preschool through high school. Bohl won the United Way Vision Award in 2010 for her work with the ‘Success by Six” program. “I was invited to apply for the honor of serving on the Early Childhood Advisory Council,” she added. “I was thrilled to be one of only 18 educators to be added to the council. I see this position as a think-tank of minds, to find better ways of helping children make these crucial transitions in school.” Bohl wondered whether a change in administration would mean a change in policy. “It will be interesting to see
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the difference between what Governor Strictland expected and now what Governor Kasich is going to expect. We know and understand our purpose, and we are hopeful that the new governor will too.” Bohl said her number one concern will be to find out where these children come from, their backgrounds. Have they gone to a preschool, or head start or received some other form of early training. “The exposure children have to readable material in their earliest years will effect how well they adjust to school,” Bohl added. She added that she is looking forward to the first official meeting of the council in the near future.
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Department of Agriculture offices of the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Agriculture Statistic Service and Rural Development. Registration is $20 on March 11, $50 on March 12 or $60 for both days. Registration deadline is March 4. For more information, contact OSU Extension educator Tony Nye at HYPERLINK "mailto:nye.1@osu.edu" nye.1@osu.edu or 937-3820901. County Banquets Scheduled The Adams County Cattlemen Banquet is scheduled for March 10th at the Cherry Fork Gym. For reservations and more information contact Mike Bihl at 937-9742477. A couple of upcoming banquets to add to your calendar in Highland Co. include the 23rd Annual Pork Producers Banquet which will be on March 24th at the Hillsboro Ponderosa and the Cattlemen’s Banquet which will be at the Elk’s on April the 6th. The Pork Producer Banquet tickets are available at the OSU Extension Office in Hillsboro. Remember that with reduced staff the Extension Office may not be open at all times due to some of us out of the office doing programming, so please call prior to making a trip. The office number is 937-3931918. The Highland Co. Cattlemen Banquet tickets will be available soon. In addition to tickets there are other things of interest. Scholarship and Beef Queen Applications will also be available at the office. Farm and Family Night March 15th This will be the 2nd Annual Farm and Family Night held at the Maysville Community and Technical College in Maysville, KY. The program is sponsored by several area businesses in Ohio and Kentucky, as well as UK County Extension Offices in Northern Kentucky and OSU Extension Offices in Southern Ohio. The program will begin will registration and dinner from 4:30 until 5:30. The Welcome and Opening will be at 5:30 with Concurrent Sessions starting at 6:00 p.m. Door Prizes and the Wrap Up will be at 8:45 p.m. Topics included in the Concurrent Sessions are Cattle Management; Equine;
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Leesburg Fire Dept. Contact John Yost at the Fayette Co. Extension Office (740-3351150) for more details. Adams Co. Cattlemen Banquet – Cherry Fork Gym on March 10th. To RSVP call Mike Bihl at 937-974-2477. 3rd Annual Small Farm Conference – This is a two day event at Wilmington College on (corrected dates) March 11 and 12, 2011. Details and registration materials will be available at http://clinton.osu.edu or call the OSU Extension Office in Clinton County at 937-3820901. 2nd Annual Family Farm Night at Maysville Community and Technical College on March 15, 2011. Tickets are required and can be picked up at the OSU Extension Office. Tickets are free!! Highland Co. Pork Producers Annual Banquet – Ponderosa in Hillsboro on March 24th at 6:30 p.m. with the cost being $12 each. Tickets are available at the OSU Extension Office in Hillsboro.
Fussnecker honored as February Daisy recipient 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 February was Lisa Fussnecker. Ms. Fussnecker began her nursing career as an LPN. She worked for many years in long-term care facilities before returning to school to be come an RN, then went on to obtain her Bachelor's degree and then her Nursing Home Administrator's license. She has worked as a consultant for group homes prior to returning to work fulltime in Home Care. Wanting a change of scenery, she transferred to Surgery at BCGH to try something new. Missing the close caring relationship with Home Care patients, she came back to Home Care. Lisa lives on a farm with her husband Bernard and together they have 2 sons. The oldest son, Jerrod is married and is an attorney working for the U.S.
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Bill to amend livestock liability laws passes Ohio House State Representative Danny R. Bubp (R-West Union) announced that House Bill 22 today passed from the Ohio House of Representatives by a vote of 96-0. This legislation revises laws regarding civil and criminal penalties levied against livestock owners. House Bill 22 would ensure that livestock owners whose animals are intentionally set free by an unauthorized person opening a gate or cutting a fence would not be prosecuted for failing to keep their livestock from running at large. Under current law, a livestock owner would have criminal liability for circumstances beyond their control, regardless of how responsible the owner is. “I’m pleased that House Bill 22 passed from the Ohio House with strong bipartisan support,” said Bubp. “This legislation is necessary so we can fine-tune Ohio’s agriculture laws and avoid unfair financial burdens on our local farms.” According to House Bill 22,
in cases where animals escape due to a storm or a neighborhood prank, the owner would not be liable if proven that he or she acted in a reasonably prudent manner to prevent or rectify the escape. Alternatively, liability would be imposed if the animal owner or keeper recklessly fails to maintain barns, fences and gates. House Bill 22 was introduced at the request of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and the Ohio State Bar Association. It will now move to the Ohio Senate for further consideration.
Fish fry in Byrd Township The Byrd Township Volunteer Fire Department is having a fish fry on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Decatur School from 5 - 8 p.m. They will be serving fish, fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, dessert and drinks. Make plans to attend and bring your family and friends. All proceeds go to the Byrd Township Volunteer Fire Department.
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Lola Kathryn Clifton, 90
Kevin Eugene Armstrong, 40, Williamsburg, Oh., died on Feb. 23, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Beverly (Newberry) Armstrong; daughter, Meranda Hope Armstrong of Norwood, brothers, James Armstrong of Williamsburg, Keith Armstrong of Williamsburg. Services were held on Tuesday, March 1 followed by interment at New Harmony Cemetery. Memorial donations in Kevin's name may be made to the Meranda Armstrong Education Fund. The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Lola Kathryn Clifton, 90, Georgetown, Oh., died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 at the Brown County General Hospital in Georgetown. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. George Catholic Church in Georgetown. Kate was born Oct. 25, 1920 in Russellville, the daughter of the late Charles Martin and Minnie Pearl (Stansberry) Ernst. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elton Edwin Clifton I in 2000 and seven brothers and five sisters. Mrs. Clifton is survived by one son – Roger Clifton and wife Kathleen, Georgetown, four grandchildren – Holly Hamilton of Cincinnati, Bryan Clifton of Youngstown, Angela Clifton of Russellville, and Elton Clifton II of Cincinnati, ten great grandchildren – Nina Tolin, Eric Clifton, Mary Kathryn Yockey, Anna Marie Yockey, Taylor Clifton, Samuel Clifton, Isabella Clifton, Elton Clifton III, Hughes Clifton and John Roger Clifton; two great-great grandchildren – Joshua and Torrie Tolin; one sister-in-law – Bessie Ernst of Georgetown, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the St. George Catholic Church in Georgetown, where Rev. Dohrman Byers was the Celebrant. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. George Catholic Church, 501 East State Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 or to the St. Vincent De Paul, 426 East Main Street West Union, Ohio 45693. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
John O. Baker, 95 John O. Baker, 95, Batavia, Oh., passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011. John was born on Dec. 5, 1915 in Somerset, Ky., to the late Andrew and Molly Baker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas, Delbert, George, Ben, Charlie, Barney and William; sisters, Nerlie, Fannie and Eva. He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Mr. Baker was a member of F&AM Batavia Lodge 104. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and retired from GE Evendale in 1979. Services were Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 followed by interment at Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Township, Ohio. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Zelma Edith (nee Dawes) Eldridge, 81 Zelma Edith (nee Dawes) Eldridge, 81, Mt. Orab, Oh., died on Feb. 23, 2011. She was born Oct. 21, 1929 in Ingle, Ky., to the late Herbert and Roby (Lane) Dawes. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a son, Daniel Eldridge and 7 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Levi Eldridge; daughter, Rita Hinkle of Mt. Orab, sons, David Eldridge of Mt. Orab, Joe Eldridge of Lynchburg, Jeffrey Eldridge of Eastgate, sister, Estie Dawes of Decatur, 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held on Monday, Feb. 28 at the Living Church of Five Mile where Pastor Don White officited followed by interment at Five Mile Cemetery. Memorial donations in Zelma's memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation. The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Mary A. Baldwin, 86 Mary A. Baldwin, 86, West Union, Oh., died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. She was born march 21, 1924, in Tiffin Township, Adams County to the late Thomas Allen and Mary Belle (Taylor) Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Virgil Alvin Baldwin, 2 brothers, Norman and William Brown and 2 sisters, Myrtle Myers and Bertha Blythe. Mary is survived by son, Ronald (Virginia) Baldwin, 2 dauthers, Donna (Bernie) Vilvens, Blanchester, Virginia Conley, West Union, nephew, Roy Baldwin, West Union, 1 brother, Thomas Brown, 2 sisters, Blanche Mahaffey, West Union and Dorothy Duncan, Willisburg, 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 5 great, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nehews. Services were Thursday, March 3, 2011 where Rev. Cliff Stevens officiated followed by interment at Vaughn Ridge Cemetery in Tiffin Township. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.
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Ricky Wilson, 51, St. Martin, Oh., died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011. He was born Oct. 26, 1959. He was the loving husband of 25 years to Trudy (nee Cross) Wilson, dear father of Monica Midkiff, Tonya Weber, Tisha Waters, Ricky A. Wilson and Tabytha Wilson, proud grandfather of Katina Shoemaker, Julia Midkiff, Bianca Midkiff, Brian Midkiff Jr., Michael Midkiff, Logan Weber, Landon Weber, Troy Gregory and the late Austin Waters, beloved brother of Joyce Ayers and Grant Wilson. Services were held Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at St. Martin Cemetery, St. Martin, Oh. Family requests memorial contributions be directed to the American Heart Association, American Heart Association P.O. Box 15120 Chicago, IL 60693. The Tufts-Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Blanchester, served the family.
Dennis R. Kiley, 83 of Fayetteville, Oh., died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. He was born April 11, 1927 in St. Martin, Oh., the son of the late John B. and Carrie Bickett Kiley. Mr. Kiley had owned and operated Kiley Mold and Tool Company in Fayetteville, for forty years. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was a lifelong member of St. Martin Parish and St. Angela Merici Parish, a member of the Father Sourd Council #2423 Knights of Columbus, the Scanlon-Kelly VFW Post 5920 in Fayetteville, Family Motor Coach Association for thirty-eight years, Tri-County Travaliers and Companion of Brown County Ursulines. He is survived by two sons, Dennis (Maureen) Kiley Jr. and Jerome Kiley of Fayetteville, five grandchildren, Jerry “Skip” (Lisa) Kiley of Blanchester, Kelly (Jason) Moore of Franklin, Oh., Bryon Millikan of Cincinnati, Daniel Millikan of Fayetteville, Thomas (Michelle) Millikan of San Diego, Cal., five great grandchildren, Ashlyn and Tyler Moore, Elizabeth, Alana and Chase Millikan, eight siblings, John (Helen) Kiley of Dayton, Dr. Harvey (Joyce) Kiley of Sanibel Island, Florida, Ann (John) Brodt of West Union, Ray (Betty) Kiley of Hillsboro, Dorothy Kiley, SND of Cincinnati, Mary (John) Medley of Owensboro, Kentucky, Bob (Barb) Kiley of Fayetteville and Ralph Kiley of St. Martin, Ohio and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Houk Kiley on Sept. 21, 2003 and one sister, Justine Aubry. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5. 2011 at the St. Martin Chapel of St. Angela Merici Parish in St. Martin, Oh. Father Hank Albietz was the celebrant. Burial followed with military honors being presented in the St. Martin Cemetery. Friends called on Friday, March 4 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the St. Martin Chapel Parish Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brown County Ursulines, 20860 S. R. 251, St. Martin, Ohio 45118. The Davis-Turner Funeral Home is serving the family.The Davis-Turner Funeral Home, Fayetteville, served the family.
Robert R. Dooley, II, 61 Robert R. Dooley, II, 61, Cincinnati, formerly of Bethel, died Feb. 22, 2011. Robert was the father of Brandy Dooley, Shalon Heringer, Scott and Dana Dooley, son of Patsy Taylor McKee and Robert Dooley, and the late Jacqueline R. Dooley, brother of Debbie (Keith) Shebesta, Diane (William) Preston, Mike, Delvin (Debbie), Curtis, Steven Dooley and the late Delores Garcia and Elmer W. Dooley and is also survived by 13 grandchildren. Services were Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Burial was in the Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Cody Austin Hayes, 23 Cody Austin Hayes, 23 of Cincinnati, Oh., died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 at his home. He was a machinist for Richard’s Industry. Cody was born April 11, 1987 in Georgetown, the son of Allen and Dee (Smith) Hayes of Felicity. In addition to his parents, Cody is survived by one brother – Justin Hayes of Felicity, two sisters – Holli and Heather Hayes both of Aberdeen, and one niece – Ella Marie Borders. Graveside services wee held at Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family. www.browncountypress.com
Jerald E. Otten, 64 Jerald E. Otten, 64, Feesburg, Oh., died Tuesday, March 1, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Jeannie M. Otten, 4 children: Rhonda Johnson, Trent (Pamela) Otten, Katrina Williamson and Travis Otten, 9 grandchildren, 1 sister, Marlene Burton and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be at the Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, 323 Union St. Felicity, on Monday, March 7, 2011, at 1 p.m. Visitation will be on Monday, March 7, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., also at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Feesburg, Oh. Memorials may be made to: Hamersville Life Squad. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.
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Jean (nee James) Jones, 68 Jean (nee James) Jones, 68, Williamsburg, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. She was the devoted wife of William Jones, dear mother of Debra Stafford, Paul Stafford, and the late Robert W. Jones, step-mother of William F. Jones, sister of Henry and Jimmy James and the late Delma Scott and Barbara Barnes, also survived by 4 grandchildren. Services were Tuesday March 1, 2011 followed by burial in Pierce Township Cemetery. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia, served the family.
Charles ‘Dennis’ Linebaugh, 47 Charles ‘Dennis’ Linebaugh, 47, Mt. Orab, Oh., died on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011. ‘Dennis’ was born on May 24, 1963, Cincinnati. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his sons, Jordan Linebaugh of Mt. Orab, Jeremy Linebaugh of Dayton, parents, Charles and Katherine Linbaugh. Services were Wednesday, March 2, 2011 followed by interment in New Harmony Cemetery. The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Ellis Ray Blair, 65 Ellis Ray Blair, 65 of Williamsburg, Oh., died on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. He was born June 7, 1945 in Jeremish, Ky., to the late Ellis and Lissie (Adams) Blair. In addition to his parents he was Preceded in death by a brother, Robin Blair, a sister, Anna Brown and a grandson, Joshua Blair. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Shinkle) Blair, sons, Jerry (Lori) Blair of Batavia, Jamie (Cara) Blair of Kent, Wa., brothers, Ronnie Blair of Hamersville, Richard Blair of Hamersville, sisters, Doris Monnette of Hamersville, Carolyn Anderson of Hamersville, grandchildren, Donovan Blair of Kent, Wa., Ryan Blair of Batavia, and Anna Blair of Batavia. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Egbert Funeral Home. Services will be held on Monday, March 7 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home where Richard Deems and Jerome Lanpheare will officiate, interment New Harmony Cemetery. Memorial donations in Ellis''s memory may be made to the Freedom in the Rock with Jesus Church, c/o Richard and Sharon Deems, 13190 Locust Ridge New Harmony Road, Williamsburg, OH 45176; Westboro Pentecostal Church, c/o Delbert and Lucille Saylor, 21544 Woodville Road, Blanchester, OH 45107 ; March of Dimes. The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Max Ramon Cone, 71 Douglas H. Ogden, 78 Max Ramon Cone, 71 Sardinia, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Judith (Wilson) Cone, 1 daughter, Cheryl Albert, 4 sons, Christopher, Charles, Chad, Chawn, 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Irma Zorich and Judy Beasley. Visitation will be on Monday, March 7, 2011 from 6 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. at the Sardinia Church of Christ, Bachman Road, Sardinia. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.
Douglas H. Ogden, 78, Bethel died Feb. 13, 2011. Douglas leaves behind step siblings Helen Riseden and Don Jennings. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Estel and Clara Opal (Fullman) Ogden. Graveside services were held Friday, February 25, 2011 at the New Harmony Cemetery in Brown County, Oh. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
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I. Of the Scriptures We believe that the Holy Bible was written by holy men of old as they were moved by the Holy Spirit in such a definite way that their writings were completely without error. It is the only complete and final revelation of the will of God to man and by which all human conduct should be tried. II Tim. 3:16-17; II Pet. 1:19-21; Acts 1:16; Acts 28:25; Luke 24:25-27; John 17:17; Psa. 119:105,130,160; Luke 24:44-45; Psa. 119:89; Prov. 30:5-6; Rom. 3:4; I Pet. 1:23; Rev. 22:19; John 12:48; Isa. 8:20; Eph. 6:17; Rom. 15:4; Luke 16:31; Psa. 19:711; John 5:45-47; John 5:39
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He bears witness to the Truth of the Gospel in both preaching and testimony and is the agent in the new birth. He seals, teaches, sanctifies, and helps the believer. John 14:16-17; Matt. 28:19; Heb. 9:14; John 14:26; Luke 1:35; Gen. 1:1-3; II Thess. 2:7; John 16:8-11; John 15:26-27; Acts 5:30-32; John 3:5-6; Eph. 1:13-14; Matt. 3:11; Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16; John 1:33; Acts 11:16; Luke 24:49; John 16:13; Rom. 8:14; Rom. 8:16; II Thess. 2:13; I Pet. 1:2; Rom. 8:26-27
II. Of the True God We believe that there is only One True God. He is an infinite, living, and intelligent Spirit, the maker and supreme ruler of heaven and earth. In the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Each are in every way equal, executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. Ex. 20:2-3; Gen. 17:1; I Cor. 8:6; Eph. 4:6; John 4:24; Psa. 147:5; Psa. 83:18; Psa. 90:2; Jer. 10:10; Ex. 15:11; Rev. 4:11; I Tim. 1:17; Rom. 11:33; Mark 12:30; Matt. 28:19; John 15:26; I Cor. 12:46; I John 5:7; John 10:30; John 17:5; I Cor. 2:10-11; Phil. 2:56; Eph. 2:18; II Cor. 13:14.
IV. Of Satan We believe that Satan, who was once holy but fell from grace, is now of the malignant prince of the power of the air, the unholy god of this world. He is the enemy of God and His Christ. He is the accuser of the saints, and the author of all false religions. He is destined to final defeat at the hand of Christ and to the judgment of an eternal hell prepared for him and his angels. Isa. 14:12-15; Ezek. 28:1417; Rev. 12:9; Jude 6; II Pet. 2:4; Eph. 2:2; John 14:30; I Thess. 3:5; Matt. 4:1-3; I Pet. 5:8; I John 3:8; Matt. 13:39; Luke 22:3-4; Rev. 12:10; II Cor. 11:13-15; Mark 13:2122; I John 4:3; II John 7; I John 2:22; Rev. 13:13-14; II Thess. 2:8-11; Rev. III. Of the Holy Spirit 19:11,16,20; Rev. 12:7-9; Rev. We believe that the Father, 20:1-3; Rev. 20:10; Matt. the Son, and the Holy Ghost 25:41. have always been in existence and that all three were active Continued Next Week! in the creation. We believe that the Holy Spirit has an expressed purpose in this world. He is the One responsible for restraining Satan until God’s purpose is fulfilled. He convicts of sin, and of judgment, and of righteousness.
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Baker - Purdy to wed Ms. Tessy Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Jonnie Baker are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Miss Kimberly Jo Baker to Mr. Kyle Ray Purdy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Purdy. Kimberly was born and raised in Peebles, and is a 2004 graduate from Peebles High School. Kimberly graduated from Morehead State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Education. Kimberly is currently teaching middle school art at Mason County Middle School in Maysville, Ky. Kyle Purdy was born and raised in Sardinia, OH and was a 2004 graduate from Eastern Brown High School. Kyle graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Kyle is currently working as a Process Engineer at Diversified Structural Composites in Erlanger, Kentucky. Kimberly and Kyle are planning their upcoming wedding where many of their family and friends will all gather at Peebles Church of Christ on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Ecclesiastes 4:12 “A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Kimberly and Kyle on their upcoming nuptials.
Dr. Consuela Alley and Danielle Teegarden, R.N. of Riverview Primary Care Inc. in Ripley, Ohio, were guest speakers for the Cosmetology senior class at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center on Monday, Feb. 7, 2011. The team spoke on skin care and treatment. Dr. Alley discussed several aesthetic services that are available today. She said that laser hair removal treatments are used to destroy the hair follicle of unwanted hair. Only about 25% of hair is completely removed during the first treatment, so several sessions are required for complete removal. Dermabrasion is a method that employs the use of a rough wire brush attached to a motorized handle to smooth out scars and fine wrinkles. The Genesis laser treatment is also used to smooth out scars, but is a much less abrasive process. Dr. Alley and Ms. Teegarden discussed the use of the Obagie therapeutic skin care system available at their office. One skin care tip Dr. Alley gave the students was to avoid using products with petroleum content. She suggested Cetaphyl as one of the best
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over-the-counter brands of skin cream or lotion. Another piece of important advice she gave is to make sure your sunscreen is ADA recommended. Not all are.
The students had many questions and were very appreciative of her time. They will be visiting the Riverview office soon to see the aesthetic room first-hand and experi-
ence how the laser actually works to remove hair. Dr. Alley’s most important advice? Get a spray tan and stay out of the tanning beds!
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Georgetown High School educator and published author Dr. Robert L. Lawson spoke to DECA members about financial literacy at their February meeting. Dr. Lawson began his lecture with a fun game of Dare To Be A Millionaire bingo. He then spoke to the marketing students about the importance of saving money. He shared tips from his most recent book, Dare To Be A Millionaire, with the students. He advises that students avoid creating debt and if or when they do, they should eliminate it as quickly as possible.
Huntington Hotshots making plans BY JW Curtis Huntington Hotshots News Reporter The Huntington Hotshots 4H club held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011 at 6:30 pm. At this meeting we discussed the vote to pay $20.00 to the Brown County Extension Office instead of selling Candy Bars. This money as well as the money for project books will be due at the March meeting. Project books will not be ordered if money has not been received. All enrollment packets are due at the March meeting also, NO EXCEPTIONS! This year all members are required to do a demonstration approved by the demonstration advisor this must be done before the September meeting otherwise the member must pay full price for the exhibitors pass that is $20.00. At the April meeting we will be ordering T-Shirts, if you have a design you would like to be considered please turn it in at the March meeting to Joy Oberschlake. New 2011 officers were elected at this meeting. Remember Officers - the officer Training meeting will be held at
Crush named to Shawnee State President’s List for Fall Semester 2010 Shawnee State University President Rita Rice Morris, Ph.D., has announced that Georgetown native Thomas Crush, Plastic Engineering Technology was named to the President’s List for the Fall Semester 2010. To be named to the list, students must be full-time and have achieved a grade point average of 4.0.
Southern State Community College in Hillsboro, on Monday, March 21, 2011 from 6-8:30 p.m. President: Chelsea Haitz Vice President: Carlee Haitz Secretary: Alyssa Doyle Treasurer: Kayla Eichner News Reporter: JW Curtis Historian: Johannah Fisher Environmental: Travis Eichner Litter: Travis Eichner Health: Savannah Doyle Recreation: Leanna Kendrick All members met with project advisors to ask any questions they have about their projects. Alyssa Doyle made the motion to adjourn the meeting
Travis Eichner second the motion meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be held March 8,2011 at 6:30 pm this will be the Officers Installation.
Bohl named to Dean’s List at The College of Wooster Thomas Bohl, a graduate of Lynchburg-Clay High School, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at The College of Wooster. Bohl, a junior biochemistry and molecular biology major from Sardinia, achieved a grade point average of 3.65 or above.
St. Michael School enrolling for 2011-2012 St. Michael School has begun their student enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year. St. Michael School is a Catholic Elementary School (Pre-school through 8) that exists to serve the academic, spiritual, and emotional needs of a child. It is fully accredited by the State of Ohio. The school offers a family an excellent opportunity to experience Christian education in action as well as the finest education in the traditionally prescribed areas of language arts, math, science, social studies and the arts. We have been successfully doing this for over 150 years! St. Michael School offers its students: • Religious Education • Academic Excellence • Small Class Sizes • Individualized Attention • Emphasis on Christian Values • Policy of Inclusion • New Automated Library
• Structured Curriculum • Technology St. Michael School’s preschool is all day, five days a week Kindergarten is also all day. Catholic Schools like St. Michael are renowned for academic excellence. Students in Catholic Schools consistently score in the top 1/3 on nationally standardized tests. St. Michael’s students performed very well in the Iowa Tests of basic skills. If a student does need additional help, resources are available from a very qualified team of auxiliary teachers who provide both remedial and enrichment resources. For more information on enrolling your child into St. Michael School or if you would like to schedule a tour, please call 937-392-4202. An open house is scheduled for St. Michael School on Friday, March 25, 2011 from 5 - 8 p.m.
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Southern Hills students attend national FCCLA meeting Southern Hills Career & Technical Center’s FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) recently participated in a leadership conference held November 18-21 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Attendees experienced a weekend of training and sessions that challenged, informed, and motivated members to become leaders through FCCLA. Along with more than 2,000 other chapter members and chapter advisors, Early Childhood Education instructor Judy McCormick-Bradford accompanied members April McBride, Mallory Smith, Kasey Braswell, Morgan Morris, Stephanie Lester, Shyanna Wagner, Kendra Boggs, and Heidi Mahon to the meeting. The “FCCLA To Be Continued” theme was reinforced at the Opening General Session by guest speakers Eddie Slowikowski and Byron Embry. Members and advisors also had the opportunity to participate in workshops and advisor professional learning sessions focusing on important topics such as exploring careers, in-depth sessions on national programs, social media, and community involvement. FCCLA members took the meeting theme “FCCLA To Be Continued” to heart and took the opportunity to continue on the path of leadership and took a step in becoming an FCCLA legend! Southern Hills FCCLA members: April McBride, Mallory Smith, Kasey Braswell, Morgan Morris, Stephanie Lester, Shyanna Wagner, Kendra Boggs, and Heidi Mahon
Red Oak Ranchers election of officers BY Nathan Bixler Red Oak Ranchers 4-H Any member wanting to run for the current year's officer of the Red Oak Ranchers need to Contact Marilyn Cluxton at (937)392-1293 no later than
Sunday, March 6, 2011 as election of officer will be held at our next meeting On Thursday, March 10, 2011, 7 p.m. at the Red Oak Church. County officer training will be held Monday, March 21, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Southern State
Community College in Hillsboro. Also the candy bars will be available at this meeting for our fundraiser. Last date to join the Red Oak Ranchers is March 24. Come and have fun with us.
WBFFA results from Highland County contest The Western Brown FFA had 19 members participate in the Highland County judging contest. Members participated in the Dairy, General Livestock, Equine, and Poultry contests. The Dairy team placed 2nd with Alisha Damon placing 1st individually. The General Livestock team placed 27th with Blain Jones being the high individual placing 54th. The Equine team placed 5th with Jessica Willman placing 9th individually. The poultry team placed 9th. Josh Prine placed 8th individually. The FFA thanks all those who came out to the judging and would like to congratulate all those who participated.
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Hamersville kindergarten registration
37th annual Brown County Science Fair
Hamersville Elementary School will be holding kindergarten registration on Feb.22 and Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Any children who are 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 are eligible to register for kindergarten. To register a student, make sure to bring their original Social Security card, official copy of birth certificate with raised seal, court documented custody/guardian papers, and up to date immunization records. The first 50 students to register will receive a free kindergarten T-shirt. Door prizes will also be awarded both nights of registration. The school based health nurse will be available on Feb. 22 from 9-11, 1-3, and 5-7 to provide physicals for anyone needing one. The registration will take place at Hamersville Elementary and Middle School building. For more information, call the school at 937-379-1144.
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Outstanding Projects - Grade 3, Rosie Dean, Hamersville Elementary; Grade 4, Samuel Linkous, St. Michael School; Grade 5, Hanna Young, Mt. Orab Middle; Grade 6, Drew Day, (Not Pictured) Hamersville Elementary; Grade 7, Ashley Prine, Hamersville Elementary, Grade 8, Tyler Votel, Hamersville Elementary.
Trophies, plaques, ribbons, bonds, checks, and gift bags were awarded to the best of Brown County students. The fair was held on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 at the Fairgrounds, Rhonemous Hall. The Science Fair is sponsored by the Brown County Educational Service Center. Applicants numbered 78. Jim Castle , board member of the Brown County ESC, presented the awards as the names were read by the fair coordinator, Cindy Call, Brown County Supervisor.
Malott, others on alternative breaks with Xavier Xavier University’s Alternative Breaks Club (XUAB) marks its 10th anniversary this year. Over that time it has expanded from 3 service trips in the United States to 24 trips across the U.S. and abroad. Most trips occur during spring break, which for Xavier is March 7-11, but those overseas occur over summer break. The club is managed by a board of 13 students and a faculty advisor. More than 260 students and 25 faculty and staff participate, giving up fun in the sun for a more meaningful experience. Georgetown native Lindsey Malott, will be going to Guatemala as a part of XUAB to work on community development. "Alternative Breaks provides a unique opportunity for Xavier students to explore social justice issues beyond the walls of a classroom while developing real-world experiences in solidarity and leadership development,” says Kira Hinkle, chair of Xavier’s AB Board. “Our programs provide once in a lifetime opportunities and often change lives. We hope to foster life-long values of being active in one's community, being open-minded, and identifying with others."
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Honorable Mention Projects - Grade 3, Samarra Wagoner, Mt. Orab Elementary, Grade 4, Eryk Jones, Mt Orab Elementary, Grade 5, Noah Hayslip, Mt. Orab Middle, Grade 6, Shelby Grau, Mt. Orab Middle, Grade 7, Katlyn Williams, Mt. Orab Middle, Grade 8, Chance Seibert, Mt. Orab Middle.
Best Agricultural Science Fair Awards provided by the Farm Bureau. Presented by farm bureau, Jim Crocker. Ashley Prine Hamersville Elementary, Drew Day Hamersville Elementary (Not Pictured).
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Best Recycling Project - Rosie Dean, Hamersville Elementary; Kendal Purdy, Eastern Jr. High; Marcus Silcox, Eastern Middle; Courtney Germann, RULH Middle.
Best Conservation Porjects provided by the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation. Presented by Danielle Thompson Soil and Water. Rosie Dean, Hamersville Elementary. Marcus Silcox, Eastern Jr. High
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Southern Hills Career and Technical Center has announced their honor roll. Juniors Straight A’s for the 2nd 9 weeks: Kurtys Carter, Eric Courts – Ag. Industrial, Austin Wagner – Automotive Technology, Kasey Braswell – Early Childhood, Bryan Music, Angelene Russell, Elizabeth Stacey, Megan Yates – Graphics, Robert Jodrey, Tyler Meyer – Information Tech, and Benjamin Cropper, Chelsea Luman, Thomas Ramsey, Anna Taylor – Sports Medicine. Seniors Straight A’s for the 2nd 9 weeks: Ryan Mullis – Automotive, Tia Case, Aundrea Fletcher, Lauren Heath, Melissa Leatherwood – Cosmetology, Greg Reed – Criminal Justice, and Elizabeth Garrison – Sports Medicine. Senior A-B Honor Roll for the 2nd 9 weeks: Ag. Industrial - Robert Downing, Mark Dylan Nickell, Billy Sheeley, Lori Vaughn, Business & Office, Inc. –Kayla Barger, Kelly Holland, Jessica Kidder, Carpentry – Bryan Jent, Clinical Health Care –
Chelsey Jones, Jordan McKenzie, Cosmetology – Amber Meltebrink, Juanita Nichols, Jessica Reeves, Alexis Stamper, Chelsea Zugg, Criminal Justice – Taylor Boothby, Derek Traylor, Karia Wills, Early Childhood Ed. – Sharon Bowman, Cassy Hall, Heidi Mahon, April McBride, Morgan Morris, Mallory Smith, Patricia Wagner, Graphics – Kayla Barnes, Ian Beckelhymer, Samantha Durham, Rory Ernst, Richard Grenner, Coty Hicks, Elizabeth Knight, Rachel Mullis, Kelly Wallace, Information Technology – Monica Arnett, Michael Sakkinen, Nicholas Sellman, Sports Medicine – Harley Carrington, Kandise King, Elizabeth Nash, Amanda Stidham, Welding – Jacob Bering, Michael Fegan, Michael Hafer, Zack Hardyman, Tyler Hibbits, Aaron Johnson, Colton Raisor. Junior A-B Honor Roll for the 2nd 9 weeks: Ag. Industrial –Johnathan Baugus, Christopher Blank, Dusty Brandenburg, Shawn Gillespie, Corey Reed, Automotive Technology –
Andrew Brinson, Anthony Patrick, Brandon Penny, Becca Roberts, Anthony Sharp, Business & Finance, Inc. – Emily Kistler, Kourtney Riddell, Carpentry – Michael Knight, Brian Traylor, Clinical Health Care Service – Shelby DeLawder, Sandra Hughes, Sarah Jacobs, Kaitlyn Meyer, Rebekah Rummel, Zachary Stamper, Amanda Tull, Cosmetology – Victoria Baumbach, Alexis Eagle, Bridget Reeves, Britany Wisecup, Criminal Justice – Christopher Ball, James Stoops, Early Childhood Ed. – Kendra Boggs, Rebecca Cahall, Brandi Caraway, Melissa Cook, Kayla Fawley, Amanda Lucas, Emily Spires, Sarah Titus, Graphics – Makayla Broxterman, Zachary Colwell, Kathryn Fitzpatrick, Haleigh Mitchell, Caitlin Moran, Colton Rackley, Emily Ward, Taryn Watson, Owen Wilson, Information Technology – Benjamin Drew, Brandon Pack, Michael Parton, Benjamin Wiechman, Sports Medicine – Chrisstine Carrington, Aleesha Covert, Haeley Hundley, Keshia McRoberts, Kayla Short
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WBFFA holds chapter speaking contest On February 14th, members from the chapter all competed in the chapter public speaking contest. There was four divisions. The fist division was for freshmen only. Six freshmen all memorized and recited the creed to the judges. Corey Spitznagel, Brooke Spitznagel, Cain Schneider, Kaylee Shively, Sydney Gibson, and Megan Stephens. In the beginning prepared contest, members must write their own speech, memorize it, and be within the time line. Alisha Damon, Ben Booker, and Blain Jones all will compete on the 15th to see who will move on from their division. In the prepared contest Lara Staples wrote, memorized, and presented a speech about the dairy industry. The last division also was a one entry. Blake Spitznagel participated in the extemporaneous speaking contest. In this division, you drawl a topic and have 30 minutes to prepare a speech. The members who will be moving on to the Sub-district contest will be Sydney Gibson, Lara Staples, and Blake Spitznagel. We would like to congratulate all members who participated and thank all the judges that came in. Members from left to right are: Sydney Gibson, Cain Schneider, Brooke Spitznagel, Kaylee Shivley, Corey Spitznagel, Megan Stephens, Blake Spitznagel, and Lara Staples.
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Georgetown is facing three counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs. White is accused of selling Percocet and Opana, both controlled substances, on three occasions during the month of January, 2011. Two of those charges carry the
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specification that they were committed in the presence of a juvenile. 33 year old April Jones of Georgetown is facing three counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs. Jones is accused of selling Percocet and Opana, both controlled substances, on three occasions during the month of January, 2011. Two of those charges carry the specification that they were committed in the presence of a juvenile. 29 year old Tom Dean of Georgetown is accused of two counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs. Dean is accused of trying to sell Methadone and Oxycodone on two occasions during the month of January 2011. 38 year old Dennis Nash of Georgetown is accused of one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs. He is accused of offering Percocet for sale on one occasion during the month of January, 2011. 23 year old Andrew Abercrombie of Georgetown is facing three counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs. Abercrombie is accused of selling Percocet and Methadone,
both controlled substances, on three occasions during the month of January, 2011. Two of those charges carry the specification that they were committed in the presence of a juvenile. 22 year old Amber Sullivan of Georgetown is facing three counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs. Sullivan is accused of selling Percocet and Methadone, both controlled substances, on three occasions during the month of January, 2011. Two of those charges carry the specification that they were committed in the presence of a juvenile. 19 year old Adam Geschwind of Amelia is charged with one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs. Geschwind is accused of selling or offering to sell Opana, a controlled substance, on one occasion in January of 2011. 29 year old Matthew Fetters, address unknown, faces one count of trafficking in marijuana. Fetters is accused of selling or offering to sell marijuana on one occasion during January 2011. 20 year old Cierra Grant of Georgetown is facing one count of trafficking in cocaine. Grant is accused of selling or attempting to sell cocaine on one occasion during January 2011. 22 year old David Scott of Georgetown is facing one count of trafficking in drugs and two counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs. He is accused of selling or attempting to sell Opana,
Suboxone and Percocet, all controlled substances on three occasions during January 2011. Two of those charges carry the specification that they were committed in the presence of a juvenile. 30 year old Robert Clifton of Georgetown is facing one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs. Clifton is accused of selling or attempting to sell Percocet, a controlled substance, in January, 2011. He faces a specification that the offense was committed in the presence of a juvenile. 24 year old Nathan Chinn of Georgetown faces one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs. Chinn is accused of selling or attempting to sell Adderall, a controlled substance, in January of 2011. 24 year old Kristen Bannister faces two counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs. Bannister is accused of selling or attempting to sell Adderall and Opana, both controlled substances, in January and February of 2011. 25 year old Justin Jacobs of Mount Orab faces two counts of improperly handling a firearm, one count of theft and one count of operating a vehicle under the influence. Jacobs is accused of transporting a loaded revolver and a shotgun “in such a manner that the firearm was accessible to the operator or any passenger without leaving the vehicle.” Jacobs is also accused of taking “firearms or dangerous ordinances” from Donald Whitaker.
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50 year old Michael Klump of Ripley faces one count of theft and one count of tampering with records. Klump is accused of taking over five hundred dollars but less than five thousand dollars from the Brown County Veterans Service Commission. He is also accused of tampering with financial assistance applications belonging to a local, state or federal governmental entity. 39 year old Robert Sherman of Sardinia faces one count of grand theft. He is accused of taking more than five thousand dollars worth of property or services by deception from Martin’s Super Value on January 1. 54 year old Delbert Malott and 23 year old Shaine Malott, both of Sardinia are facing one count each of Obstructing Justice. They are accused of acting to “hinder the discovery, apprehension, prosecution, conviction or punishment of Louis Blythe for crime”, and provided Blythe with means of avoiding discovery or apprehension. 34 year old David Ward, Jr., faces three counts of tampering with coin machines. Ward is accused of tampering with the coin machine at Ultra Clean Car Wash on three separate occasions in January of 2011.
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Fundraiser dinner March 12 Freedom Fellowship Church will be having a Chicken and Noodle Dinner on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 4 p.m. before the monthly song fest. Admission is a donation. All proceeds will benefit Relay For Life. Freedom Fellowship Church is located at 7451 Pearidge Rd., Hillsboro.
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Mt Orab Village Council rezones VFW property, bids on ambulance “Well, I’m guessing a bar is going in there and the trash will come over to my side one way or another.” Mt. Orab Mayor, Bruce Lunsford told Craycraft that he thought a 7-foot privacy fence would be a good thing for both parties. “Another concern is,” Craycraft said, “I get along well with Larry and his son, I like them, but if I need to get into my bottom fields in the back, the fence could cause a problem.” Lunsford told Craycraft that all the council could do is approve or disapprove the zoning change. In other business, council approved submitting a proposal to offer $65,000 for the purchase of a 2007 MedTeck Ambulance and several other miscellaneous items from the village of Cleves. Cleves is a small village located just west of Cincinnati. The village has disbanded its only fire station and entered into a contract with Miami
regulators; •1 pediatric backboard; •1 pilot gauge. “This vehicle has less than 30,000 miles on it,” Lunsford said, “Myself, fire chief Lisa Reeves and the fire inspector went over and looked at it, and it is in excellent condition. It has equipment on it that is worth as much as the vehicle.” Council authorized the mayor to place the bid. The board also approved the purchase of a self-contained unit that slides into the back of a truck which includes an aluminum skid unit with an electric hose reel, foam induction tank and 200 gallon water tank. The unit would be used to fight brush fires. The unit is being purchased from Virgil Foster is $1,000. The board approved the purchase. The Mt. Orab Fire Department contracts with five townships for fire protection, including Pike Township, the northern part of Scott Township, a small part of Clay Township in
Highland County, Green Township and Sterling Township. Lunsford gave the board signed contracts for 2011 from the townships, for approval. The board approved the contracts. Other actions taken by the board was to open an HRS (Health Reimbursement Account) with FlexBank, to help defray the high deductible costs for employees. “An agent has always handled this reimbursement program in the past,” Lunsford said, “But the federal government has changed the regulations, and there are reports that have to go into them on a regular basis so we had to find someone else. So I am recommending we get FlexBank to do it because they seem to be the cheapest and several people in the area work with this company. The company is out of Dayton. It will cost about $100 a month.” The board agreed to allow FlexBank to handle the reimbursement claims. Lunsford also told council
that a pole in the village park had blown down in the recent storm and had to be replaced. He said the poles were set in the early 1960’s and needed to be
replaced with smaller ones. The board set March 22 as the next scheduled board meeting at 8 p.m.
Lang gets 13 years $1 million still missing deposits paid by customers, but not credited to their accounts. When Lang was indicted, Ripley Village Administrator Charles Ashmore reported that new procedures were in place in the village to prevent such a theft from happening again. They include updated computer software, accounting procedures that track different types of payments separately and making sure that at least two people have control over accounts. Any account changes also must be noted and approved. Ashmore has requested that any Ripley resident with questions or concerns about the Lang matter to call him at 392-4377.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 adjust the bill downward to 20 thousand dollars in the computer and then take five thousand dollars out to make the money in the account match the adjusted amount. Manken said Lang stole $915,845.26 in this manner. For count two, Manken said Lang would “zero out” a customers balance, print a bill that reflected a zero balance, then white out the zeros with a new amount and pocket the money. He said Lang took $23,162.57 in this manner. For count three, Manken said Lang pocketed $13,611.41 in
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“In talking to the staff,” Durbin said, “I have found that they need to know what’s going on and have a right to know. And we all agree that we have to reduce that number. “This year’s budget shows a balance of $2.2 million a month that we’re spending
now. So if we spend a million more than that, the balance drops by a million. You’re still okay at that point until you get to the next year, then you’re $1.6 million in the red.” At that point Durbin reminded them that is only two years away. He said a plan needs to be in place to reduce the school’s costs by one million dollars.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vated robbery, failure to stop after an accident after Cho was found dead underneath her vehicle after being dragged over a mile. Hensley will be sentenced April 7, and faces a maximum of ten years in prison. Hensley worked for Naughty Bodies, an exotic dance service. She said that Cho had touched her inappropriately during a performance at his home around 4:40 a.m. She said she fled, with Cho chasing her and that he tried to slash her tires. She drove away, hitting Cho and trapping him under the vehicle. Investigators said that Hensley tried to rob Cho and that she hit hit because he was trying to stop her from leaving.
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cent of $18 million and you’re looking at $1.8 million we’re going to lose. That means by the next school year which starts July 1, you won’t have any money at the end of next year.” Durbin added that the really bad news is that even if the cut is only 10 percent, the district will have to cut $2.8 million by July 1 this year. Durbin explained that a first year teacher is paid approximately $50,000 a year with salary and benefits. He told the board that if they are forced to cut $1.8 million, that would be at least 36 first-year teachers jobs would have to be cut, which was basically an entire building. “I believe that the teachers now have a full understanding of how bleak things are,” Durbin said. “I have asked them all for any and every suggestion they can offer on ways of saving money. And I’ve received more ideas than I ever imagined I would. The staff is really involved and have given me some great suggestions, and they all agree that programs should be cut before people.”
Durbin said that a preliminary draft on budget cuts should be ready to present at the next meeting. The meeting began with a performance by the Western Brown High School Band Ensemble who played a song they recently performed at the Ohio Music Education Association competition on Jan 27-29. They received a ‘Distinguished” award. The board also discussed the possibility of purchasing a van to transport student groups to and from events such as field trips or competitions. “It’s very costly to use a bus to transport these students,” Durbin explained. “At the school where I used to be we charged $3.90 a mile to the students making the trip, which paid for the driver, gas, insurance and wear and tear on the bus. Other schools charge an activity fee.” Durbin advised that new rules should be put in place before next year. Jina Bohl, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, reported to the board that she had been awarded the honor of sitting on the Governor’s Early
Childhood Advisory Council, one of only 18 from the state. She also told the board that the Western Brown Transformation Team had a meeting on Jan. 18 to overview the Race to the Top plan and that $98,206. was now available to Western Brown. Following an executive session board members approved: • accepting the resignation of Ron Cracraft, Western Brown High School head custodian, effective 9/31/2011; • release and separation agreement with Troy Shelton, middle school teacher effective at the end of the school year; • employ Diane Nickel HEMS cafeteria 4-hour position effective 1/31/11; • employ sub aides, Samantha Nuss, Cindy Cooper, Lajuana Buttree and Shawna McKinley, effective 2/28/2011; • transportation contracts, financial literacy resolution, 2011-2012 calendar; • several field trips and overnight stays; • appropriation and revenue modifications.
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Republicans honor Ronald Reagan, local GOP leaders at annual dinner CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 fession if you don’t give them the due pay and fairness they deserve?”, Henson asked. “If you don’t allow people to have a collective voice, they are not going to have any power to address any grievances”, he continued. Inside, the program opened with the colors presentation from the Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington ROTC. Following the Pledge of Allegiance by Parade Chair Jesse Millikan, Brown County Auditor Doug Green sang the National Anthem. Rep. Jean Schmidt then spoke about the latest happenings in Washington, D.C., telling the audience about having to stay in session in the House of Representatives until four a.m. to pass a budget bill. She also talked about dealing with the 90 amendments that were added to the budget bill and the pace of the House under GOP leadership. “In the two years that Nancy Pelosi held the (speakers) gavel, we didn’t pass 90 amendments. We didn’t discuss 90 amendments. In one week in this new congress we did that kind of work.” State Rep. Danny Bubp also talked about budget issues at the state level with the audience. “As legislators, we have a responsibility to everyone in this room and to all 11 million people in Ohio that we can’t spend more money than we’ve got.” Representatives of Ohio Governor John Kasich and
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Ohio Senator Rob Portman then addressed the crowd, and the Reagan Tribute followed dinner. Following the meal, Ohio Senate President Tom Niehaus gave the Keynote Address and three awards were given to attendees. Brown County GOP Chairman Paul Hall presented the Donahoo Award to Mt. Orab resident Barbara Cahall for her
years of service to the party. The Sequoia Award for “standing tall over the past 12 months” was presented to Fayetteville resident Debby Crouch. Two Outstanding Service awards were also presented, one to Brown County GOP ViceChair Mariah Votel and one to Rep. Schmidt. Following her remarks to the gathering, Schmidt was quick to praise the residents of Brown County. “If you want a look at what America is all about, all you have to do is come to this great county”, Schmidt said. “These are real Americans, hard working people from all walks of life that care about their family and their country.”, she added. Bubp spoke to the Press about the role of the GOP moving forward. “With the conservative movement, we’ve got to right this ship. We’ve got to have people that are willing to make the tough decisions in the face of adversity. There are a lot of special interest groups out there that are trying to protect their own turf. What we have to do is think about the future of Ohio and those 11 million people, many of which are looking for a job today.” Kasich is required by state law to present his proposed state budget to the Ohio legislature by March15. Bubp has said in prior interviews that “double digit” cuts should be expected by school districts and other state funded agencies.
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Eastern Lady Warriors advance to district final with win By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press
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Eastern’s Allison Prine makes a move to the hoop during the Lady Warriors’ district semifinal win over Portsmouth West.
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Eastern’s Christina Burns shoots a free throw during the Lady Warriors’ win over Portsmouth West.
Cougars too much for Blue Jays in second round of sectional By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press he lark ontessori ougars were too much for the ipley Blue Jays in the second round of the sectional tournament at onroe igh
chool, defeating the Jays by a score of 71-45. ™ was a little disappointed in the way we played defensively,∫ said ipley coach ike Kennedy. ™ We didn' t knock down the open shots. We seemed a little tight.∫
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n the final three minutes of the period, Prine dropped seven, including another three, and aria Johnson made a layup, giving the Lady Warriors a 40-29 lead heading into the final frame. Burns scored four goals in the post during the first three minutes of the fourth, extending astern© s advantage to 4833. Leeza ickey swished a 3pointer at the midway mark, putting the Lady Warriors in front, 51-35. ver the final four minutes of play, astern ran time off the clock in the delay game, getting to the free throw line and converting 3-of-5. Leader added two offensive putbacks late in the game, but it was not enough as astern held on for the 54-39 win. " ur press turned them over," said Burrows. "We wanted to move the ball better in that second half and get it in to hristina. We did that. he kids off the bench gave us good minutes. hey© ve been playing well lately." Prine led the Lady Warriors with 20 tallies. Burns added 12 and seven rebounds. Black chipped in 11. Amber Yockey finished with five. "Allison made some turnovers early, but she did some nice things as well," added Burrows. Leader paced the Lady enators with 20 points. remeans added nine. he win lifted the Lady Warriors to 18-4 overall. astern was set to play at Athens for the district title on aturday, arch 5. Editor’s note: Christina Burns broke the single season record for blocked shots and the career record for blocked shots earlier this season. Burns has 76 blocks this year and 139 blocks in her career. She broke the previous marks of 52 and 95 held by Kerri Andrews.
for PW before Prine got hot. he drained two 3-pointers, giving astern a 21-13 lead with 4:38 remaining in the half. ori Leader brought the Lady enators back, scoring six-straight points, trimming the astern edge to 22-19. Prine scored a layup and two free throws before time expired, giving the Lady Warriors a 26-21 lead at the break. remeans opened the thirdquarter scoring for Portsmouth West before Black netted a 3pointer. he Lady enators went on a 5-0 run, cutting astern© s lead to 29-28.
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Ripley’s Ravye Williams makes one of his 19 points during the Jays’ loss to Clark Montessori.
After the ougars got off to a 6-2 start, De arco Washington converted a threepoint play with 4:37 left in the first frame, pulling the Blue Jays to within one, at 6-5. After lark' s Al Upshaw made a jumper, iley aelens scored on a fast break, again cutting the ougars' lead to one. lark responded with eightstraight points on two baskets each from Upshaw and .J. aylor, opening up a 16-7 advantage with 1:40 remaining in the period. avye Williams and Logan Perkins got back-to-back layups and Williams added another score in the lane with six seconds left, trimming the ougars' lead to 18-13 after eight minutes of play. ax assel and .J. Briggerman each scored a basket in the first two minutes of the second stanza, increasing the ougars' edge to 22-13. Washington sank two free throws and stuck back an offensive rebound, cutting the Jays' deficit to 22-17. Again, lark responded with a run. aylor and assel each scored on shots in the paint before Williams canned two charity tosses. aylor added a bucket with just over one minute left in the half, giving the ougars a 3019 lead at the break. ™ We missed some open looks early, and that was tough to overcome,∫ said Kennedy. ™
heir defense took us out of everything. hey were quicker and bigger at every spot. When you don' t shoot it well it makes it tough.∫ Jarrin aul opened the second-half scoring for the Jays with a drive to the hoop, cutting lark's lead to 30-21. Paul Woodson scored in the post and added a free throw for the ougars, pushing the spread out to 12, at 33-21. Williams converted a threepoint play for ipley, making the score 33-24 with 5:20 remaining in the third. ver the next minute of play, the ougars stuck back two offensive boards and added a layup, extending their advantage to 39-24. Washington scored on a cut, getting the Jays to within 13 with 3:18 on the third-quarter clock. Unfortunately, that was as close as the Jays got the rest of the way. lark finished the third period on a 7-3 run, including a 3-pointer by assel at the buzzer, giving the ougars a 46-29 lead heading into the final frame. lark opened the fourth quarter with a three and a layup, extending its lead to 5129 with six minutes left. he ougars went 7-of-8 from the line over the next two minutes as their lead grew to 61-31. With 2 1/2 minutes remaining, aul hit the Jays' first 3pointer of the night, but it was
too little, too late as ipley fell to lark by a final of 71-45. Williams led the Blue Jays with a game-high 19 points. Washington added nine. Perkins and aul chipped in five each. Jay Woodruff scored four. assel paced the ougars with 18 tallies. aylor added 14. Upshaw and Paul Woodson chipped in 12 points each. ™ he last game is always tough,∫ said Kennedy. ™ he only team that wins its last game is the state champions. told them in the locker room that you can' t judge the season
with this one game. We had a good year.∫ he loss gave ipley an overall record of 19-3. he Jays also won the outhern ills League Big chool Division. he Jays bid farewell to seven seniors. raduating are aul, Williams, Washington, Woodruff, ichael egan, Jordan Zweigart and immy Whaley. ™ hey are great kids and have been great to coach,∫ said Kennedy. ™ hose guys have given us a lot of wins over the years.∫
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he astern Lady Warriors advanced to the district final by defeating the Portsmouth West Lady enators at Waverly last hursday, 54-39. "We played really well," said astern coach John Burrows. " he kids executed what we wanted to do, especially in that second half." he first half was anyone© s ball game. he Lady enators matched the Lady Warriors blow for blow in the opening frame, taking the lead on two occasions. Portsmouth West claimed one-point leads at 3-
2, after a 3-pointer by annah remeans, and at 5-4 after aylor onley hit a layup. With 3:15 hayla Black hit three free throws, giving the Lady Warriors a 10-7 edge. With 16 seconds left in the period, heyanne Wait tied the game at 11-11 with a layup. Allison Prine gave astern the lead back when she scored on a drive with six ticks remaining, putting the Lady Warriors in front, 13-11 after one in the books. hristina Burns kept things going in the second period, scoring in the paint just 40 seconds into the quarter. remeans scored in the post
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Ripley’s Jarrin Taul goes airborne on his way to the rim during the Jays’ loss to Clark Montessori.
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Ripley’s Logan Perkins soars to the basket during the Jays’ win over Madeira.
By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Ripley Blue Jays overcame a slow start last Saturday and held off a tough Madeira Mustangs team, 58-53, advancing to the second round of the boys division III sectional tournament at Monroe. "We came out slow-footed on offense and defense," said Ripley coach Mike Kennedy. "We woke up midway through the second quarter. DeMarco (Washington) kept us in it that first half." The Mustangs got off to a fast start, scoring the first six points, all on drives to the basket. Ripley got on the board just over two minutes in when Ravye Williams scored on a trip through the lane. Madeira responded with a 7-0 run, highlighted by a 3pointer from Brad Almquist
and another driving layup from Isaac Rupe. Washington hit a jumper and sank two free throws and Logan Perkins added a layup before the end of the period, but the Jays trailed 15-8 after one complete. Michael Haley came off the bench to score the first two points of the second stanza. Jarrin Taul added a 3-pointer and suddenly the Jays had cut the Madeira lead to two, at 1513. Almquist hit another three and Rupe scored on a drive, extending the Mustangs' advantage to 20-13. Washington hit a layup before Jay Woodruff banked home a turnaround jumper, cutting the deficit to 20-17. With 2:42 remaining in the first half, Washington tied the count when he drained a three. Perkins gave the Jays their first lead of the evening when
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Georgetown’s Cody Drake makes a move during the G-Men’s loss to Felicity. Drake led the G-Men with 20 points against the Cardinals.
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By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Georgetown G-Men’s season came to an end last Friday when they lost to the Felicity Cardinals, 60-49, in the opening round of the boys division III sectional tournament at Western. The G-Men struggled early offensively, scoring only five points in the first frame. Alex Otto made a free throw, Ben Cropper scored on a layup and Bruce Williams stuck back an offensive rebound, accounting for Georgetown's scoring. Felicity did not fare much better, netting 10 points in the frame. Matt O’Brien hand the hot hand for the Cardinals, dropping eight points in the frame. The G-Men made up some ground in the second stanza. Otto scored two goals in the lane and Williams added a layup as Georgetown cut Felicity’s lead to 12-11 with six minutes remaining. Jeremy Moore scored two baskets and Trevor Shouse nailed a 3-pointer for Felicity, giving the Cardinals a 19-12
advantage with just over four minutes left in the half. Cody Drake got the G-Men back on track with a bank shot. Austin Carrington came off the bench, draining a 3pointer and a jumper, tying the count at 19-19 with 54 seconds left in the quarter. The Cardinals responded with six unanswered points in the final minute of the half, taking a 25-19 lead into intermission. Felicity opened the third like it finished the second. Jake Fry and Dylan Farris scored in the paint, followed by a drive by O’Brien. Moore made a layup and Fry netted a three, extending the Cardinals’ lead to 36-19 with 3:49 left in the period. Drake snapped the scoreless drought for Georgetown by draining a 3-pointer with 3:35 remaining in the third. Otto and Williams added layups, trimming Felicity’s edge to 36-26 with just over two minutes left in the frame. In the final 1:39, Otto made two free throws and scored in the post. Drake scored on a drive and added a runner at the
buzzer, pulling the G-Men to within six, at 40-34, after three complete. Nathan Lewis closed the gap to two points when he made a jumper and a layup for the G-Men. Shouse pushed the Felicity lead back to four with a layup. Drake responded with a floater and one minute later nailed a 3-pointer, giving the G-Men a 43-42 lead with 4:25 left in the game. Felicity answered with an 11-0 run that included 5-of-6 from the charity stripe, giving the Cardinals a 53-43 lead. Otto made a layup and Drake scored on a drive, trimming the deficit to 54-47 with one minute left, but that was as close as the G-Men came the rest of the way, falling to the Cardinals by a final of 6049. Drake led Georgetown with 19 points. Otto added 13. Williams chipped in six and Carrington finished with five. O’Brien led the Cardinals with 19 tallies. Shouse added 15. Fry chipped in nine. Moore netted eight and Farris finished with seven.
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Ripley’s DeMarco Washington sinks a jumper with a hand literally in his face. Washington led the Jays with 20 points in a sectional tournament win over Madeira.
he scored off a cut down the lane. With under two minutes left before the break, Ripley held a 22-20 edge. The Mustangs scored the final four points of the half. Patrick McClanahan hit a runner and Andrew Benintendi got his first field goal, giving Madeira a 24-22 lead at the intermission. "We've talked defense the last two weeks of the season," said Kennedy. "In the second half we came out with the intensity. We also rebounded better in the second half." The improvements showed on defense and in rebounding as the Jays opened the third period with a 4-3 run. Washington hit a jumper and Perkins made a layup, but with 5:32 left in the period, Ripley still trailed by one. Over the next five minutes, the Jays got their running game going. Washington scored three baskets and Perkins added two during a 10-0 run that put Ripley on top 36-27. Benintendi canned a jumper at the buzzer, but after three quarters, Ripley held a 36-29 lead. After Perkins made 1-of-2 at the line, Rupe converted a three-point play and Benintendi scored on a drive, cutting Ripley's advantage to 37-34. Jordan Mitchell stoped the Madeira run with a layup, only to be answered by John Wyrek's shot in the paint. Mitchell gave the Jays some breathing room with just under six minutes left when his 3-pointer gave Ripley a 42-37 edge. Rupe responded with a drive and added a free throw, cutting the Jays' lead to 42-40. Perkins made two free throws and Riley Saelens added a jumper. Washington converted 1-of-2 at the stripe and Taul tossed in a pair, extending Ripley's lead to 4943 with 1:39 to go in the game. In the final 1 1/2 minutes of play, Madeira twice cut the lead to three points. McClanahan stuck back an offensive board with 1:15 remaining and Benintendi hit a long 3-pointer with 12 ticks left. But the Jays made 6-of-6 from the line in the final minute, securing the 58-53 win. "We were very active on both ends of the floor that second half," said Kennedy. "We got in some foul trouble and Riley came in and filled several spots. We got more in rhythm in that second half." Washington led the Jays with 20 points. Perkins added 13. Taul chipped in 10. Mitchell finished with five and Saelens netted four. Benintendi paced the Mustangs with 20 tallies. Rupe added 14. Almquist chipped in nine and McClanahan finished with eight. The Jays avenged a regular season loss at Madeira with the win, improving to 19-2 overall.
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Western seniors Tory Bauer and Justin Dillinger both placed at this past weekend's district wrestling tournament. Bauer placed sixth and Justin fourth. As a team, the Broncos finished in a tie for 22nd in the 39-team field. Unfortunately Bauer did not qualify for this weekend's state tournament. However, he capped off a great season and career, finishing 39-7 for the year. For his career, Bauer recorded 132 victories to become Western’s all-time wins leader. He also was a four-time SBC champion and 2011 Wrestler of the Year, a four-time district qualifier and three-time placer and was a state qualifier in 2009. Though coming up short in his attempt to qualify this year, there is no doubt that he had a great career while competing for the Broncos. With his fourthplace finish, Dillinger has qualified for his first state tournament. He has compiled a record of 41-8 and will compete this weekend at the Schottenstein Center on the campus of Ohio State University. He becomes the 10th wrestler in school history to qualify for the state meet. For his career, Dillinger now has 107 victories and stands at No. 4 on the school's all-time wins list.
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Western Brown Indoor Track saw another record-setting performance thrown up by junior Mack Tudor. Tudor had just set the Indoor shot put record several weeks ago at 52-feet. He broke that record on Feb. 19, 2011, at The Ohio State University by throwing the indoor shot for a distance of 54-feet, 7-inches. Tudor battled the field of 63 throwers, leading the competition at times, before slipping to second place by 10 inches. Tudor ended his day with his best competition throw ever and a high five from Broncos Head Coach Jeff Jones. “As our throwing team switches from strength lifting to more quickness training, we are only going to see our throwing distances go up,” Jones said of his throwers. “Mack is a very dedicated kid, it’s good to see him reach success.” Tudor is having a successful year. He’s found himself competing and winning against the top talent in the state of Ohio. Having been ranked in the top 16 in both the shot put and weight throw since he opened his season in January, he now finds himself with a ranking of 5th in the shot put for Division I Ohio High Schools by Ohio Milesplit. The 16-year-old Tudor is listed by Milesplit as a nationally elite athlete and his shot put qualifies him to the United States Trials for the World Youth Championships as
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Western’s Mack Tudor prepares to launch a throw during a meet at The Ohio State University.
sanctioned by the International Association of Athletics Federations. The IAAF has been around since 1912 and is the world’s governing body for athletic programs, standardizes equipment and maintains world records. At The Ohio State University meet, Tudor also place sixth in the weight throw
with a hurl of 49-feet fiveinches. Remaining on the regular season indoor track schedule is one more meet for the Broncos. Tudor, who has assured his place in the State Championships on March 19, is able to relax and work on bigger throws that Jones says, “I know he can make.”
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1st Team Tirrell Cumberland OCU Travis Donald UC-C Jeremy Bennington SSCC Tyler Jimison SSCC Nick Baynes UC-C 2nd Team Jeremy Hays OCU Clifton Dale CSCC Timothy Baker OCU Jordan Hester VALOR Paul Griffin TEMPLE Honorable Mention VALOR Robert McClure Michael Farrell OCU Arlin Tolliver Jr. CSCC Clint Boring SSCC Tyler Knabb UC-C
1st Team Danielle Fleming OCU Hanna Porter CSCC Cayla Stutz UC-C Kaity Wyeth OCU Lavonne McElroy VALOR 2nd Team Asia Glenn VALOR Kayla Howard UC-C Caitlin Davis SSCC Shannon Lorenze UC-C Kelly Brown VALOR Honorable Mention Breanna Knauff SSCC Chelsea Black OCU Angela Thorne OCU Marisa Stutz UC-C Portia Cochrum UC-C
Player of the Year Tirrell Cumberland OCU Freshman of the Year Tyler Knabb UC-C Coach of the Year John Hurley UC-C Greg Himes SSCC
Player of the Year Cayla Stutz UC-C Freshman of the Year Kaity Wyeth OCU Coach of the Year Mike Matthews UC-C
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Hamersville girls’ teams sweep SBC Tournament
Western’s Corcoran to play football for University of the Cumberlands
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The Hamersville seventh and eighth-grade girls basketball teams wrapped up their season as the SBC Champions. This is only the second time in school history that any sports team has won both the seventh and eighth-grade tournament in one sport, previously accomplished by the volleyball teams just earlier this school year. The eighthgrade team had a very successful season, going into the tournament as the No. 1 seed while the seventh-grade team finished the season as the No. 3 seed. The seventh and eighth-grade teams finished the year with 14 -3 and 16-2 records, respectively. We would like to congratulate the girls and coach Mindy Pride on this big accomplishment. Seventh-grade team (above) Rachel Gibbons, Maddie Comberger, Emma Wells, Abi Boggs, Ally Gray, Megan Stowell, Tori Patton, Megan Ogden, MacKenzie Brooks, Hannah Carter and Miranda Wallace. The eighth-grade team (below) Samantha Clark, Krissy Bomkamp, Hannah Keller, Morgan Fischer, Brooke Lindsey, Keira Wright, MacKaela Fischer and manager Hope Jamison.
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Western senior Matt Corcoran recently signed a letter of intent to play football at the University of the Cumberlands next fall. Joining Matt at the signing were front row, lto-r, Lisa Corcoran (mother), Matt and Ricky Corcoran (brother). Back row, l-to-r, Heather Cooper (Western Assistant Athletic Administrator) and Evan Dreyer (Western Head Football Coach).
Amelia wins 2011 Western Freshmen Basketball Tournament
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The Amelia Barons won the 2011 Western Freshmen Tournament by defeating the Fairfield Lions last week.
Shawnee State defeated rival Rio Grande in a thriller Saturday afternoon, 84-68, giving the Lady Bears their 10th consecutive win over the Red Storm and 42nd victory in 45 meetings. The Bears end their regular season 22-8 overall and 13-5 in the Mid-South Conference. Rio Grande falls to 18-12 for the season and 9-9 in the MidSouth. In the first half of the game, Shawnee struggled to gain the upper hand. In the sixth minute of the game, freshman Tabitha McKinney came off the bench and set fire to the
Bears’ offense. She provided the aggressive playing style Shawnee needed to take the lead. The Bears ultimately finished the half up by four, 3733. Sophomore Alex Pohl gave Shawnee the momentum they needed to take control of the game in the second half. She totaled 21 points, two assists and one steal. McKinney finished with 12 points, three assists and one steal. Junior Abby Ballman added another 16 points, six assists and two steals. Defensively, the Bears were lead by senior Jill Cropper
with nine rebounds and a blocked shot. McKinney rounded out the top with seven rebounds as well as a blocked shot. Rio’s leading scorers were Leah Kendro, with 23 points, and Jenna Smith, with 16 points. Shawnee State’s Pohl and Rio Grande’s Kendro were named the Dick Hyland Players of the Game. Shawnee State's next game was set to be in the Mid-South Tournament on Thursday, March 3, 2011.
For more tournament coverage, check out next week’s Brown County Press
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SUNDAY 3/6
TUESDAY 3/8
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) 5151480.
Special Breakfast will be offered by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Ladies Auxillary, on Sunday, March 6 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at 265 Foundry Avenue in Batavia. Bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits/gravy, potatoes, toast, coffee and tea will be served. To learn more about the event call (513) 732-9035.
Russellville Village Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m. and all residents of the village are invited to attend.
CPR Classes, Healthcare Provider, will be offered at Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Road in Georgetown on Saturday, March 5, beginning at 9 a.m., lasting approximately 4 to 6 hours. Cost of the course is $50. For details call (937) 3786131, ext. 357.
MONDAY 3/7
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. 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. Western Brown Youth Soccer Spring Registration will take place at Mt. Orab Library on Saturday, March 5 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information contact Karey Dixon at (513) 262-6288 or Sandy McNutt at (513) 328-6917.
Aberdeen Village Council will meet in regular session on Monday, March 7 in council chambers. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. Spring Soccer Registration for SAY in Georgetown will begin at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday March 7 at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center on Hamer Road in Georgetown. Registration fee of $25 per play, uniform fee of $25. Eagle Township Trustees will meet in their regular scheduled meeting on Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in Fincastle. All residents of Eagle Township are invited to attend. TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 444-0404. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714 TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday,March 7 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, March 7, at 8 a.m. in their chambers located at 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. The public is invited to attend
COURT NEWS Property Sales James R. and Jennifer L. Bechtol to First Place Bank, 5.01 acres in Clark Twp., filed 2/24, 2011, $80,000 Thomas Carpenter to Raymond G. Ritt, .91 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 2/24/2011, $5,000 James F. and Nicole A. Nock to Rudy Lindy, Lot 3226 and Lot 3338 at Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 2/18/2011 Richard J. and Linda M. Bradburn to Richard J. and Linda M. Bradburn, .88 acres of land in Green Twp., filed 2/23/3011 William L. and Helen M. Clem to Helen M. Clem, Lot 5 and Lot 6 Homestead Acres Sub, Green Twp., filed 2/18/2011 James Young to Jacqueline C. Centers, .29 acres, Lot 36, Mt. Orab Estates, Green Twp., filed 2/24/2011, $82,000 Sean Neece to Rhonda Marcum, Lot 100 , Lot 101 and Lot 102 A & B, Wilhoit Addition in Green Twp., Mt. Orab, filed 2/24/2011 Waynoka Property Owners, Association to Schlabach Construction LLC, Lot 1062 in Lake Waynoka Sub, Jackson Twp., filed 2/22/2011, $1,500 Lorren K. and Tammy L. burns to Dale Short, Lot 1107 in Lake Waynoka Sub., jackson Twp., $500 James T. and Betty Jo Williams to James T. Williams, Lot 1439 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 2/18/2011 Donald W. Cornette et al to Shirley A. Cornette, 4.45 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 2/18/2011 James F. McCafferty et al to James F. McCafferty, Lot 1A in Lake Lorelei Sub, Perry Twp., filed 2/23/2011 William A. and Toni Brandhorst to Caroline Good, 3.23 acres of land (Lot 9) Victory Estates Sub, in Perry Twp., filed 2/22/2011, $35,600 Jeff and Carol Foster to Secretary of Housing and urban Development, 3.50 acres in Pike Twp., filed 2/23/2011 Gregory J and Lynda J. Weis to LSF7 NPL V Trust, Lot 10 in Georgetown Station Sub, Pleasant Twp., filed 2/23/2011, $76,667 Keith A. and marilyn J. Pattison to Marilyn J. Pattison, 1.52 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 2/22/2011 Thomas C. Whisman et al and Federal national mortgage Association to Ronald & Mindy Bulow, Lot 3 in Georgetown Village, Pleasant Twp., filed 2/23/2011, $20,250
Marriages Tara Miller, 22, Sardinia, dental assistant to James Smiley, 27, Seaman, farmer/bus driver, (2/24/2011) Rebecca Ann Holmes, 28, Sardinia, home manager to Donald Ray Cole, Jr., 31, Sardinia, labor (2/24/2011) Kimberly Jo Baker, 24, Maysville, KY, teacher to Kyle Purdy, 25, Sardinia, engineer, (2/24/2011) Stacey Dawn Smith, 37, Mt. Orab, manager to James Robert Watson, 33, Mt. Orab, laborer, (2/25/2011)
Probate Louis Bramel Jr., Aberdeen, case 20111035, DOD 10/2/2010, filed 2/23/2011 Alice Lorrane Daugherty,Williamsburg, case 20111034, DOD 1/8/2011, filed 2/23/2011 Ramona June Smith, Mt. Orab, case 20111036, DOD 5/4/2010, filed 2/23/2011
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Common Pleas CIVIL CASES U.S. Bank National Association vs. Leonard Kistler, filed 2/22/2011, Action: foreclosures Linda S. Dixon vs. Larry Gillman, filed 2/22/2011, Action: stalking order Midland Funding LLC vs. Julie Hoover, filed 2/24/2011, Action: other civil Citibank (South Dakota) NA, vs. Susan St Pierre, filed 2/24/2011, Action: other civil Capital One Bank vs. Shelia R. Peluso, filed 2/24/2011, Action: other civil FIS Card Services vs. Kenneth E. Sheets, filed 2/24/2011, Action: other civil Greater Cincinnati vs. Shannon Lemar, filed 2/25/2011, Action: foreclosures JPMorgan Mortgage vs. Danny W. Crowe, filed 2/25/2011, Action: foreclosures Capital One Bank (USA) NA, vs. Tabitha Ratliff, filed 2/25/2011, Action: other civil Midland funding LLC vs. Tom Wright, filed 2/25/2011, Action: other civil Ally financial Inc. vs. Travis W. Lang, filed 2/25/2011, Action: other civil GMAC Mortgage LLC vs. Paul Taylor, filed 2/25/2011, Action: foreclosures Citimortgage, Inc. vs. Deron Bolender, filed 2/25/2011, Action: foreclosures DOMESTIC CASES Barbara Jennings, Cincinnati, vs. Dennis Jennings, Georgetown, filed 2/22/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage Michael C. Patterson, Georgetown, vs. Ellen D. Patterson, Macon, GA, filed 2/22/2011, Action: termination of marriage Thomas W. Norton, Hamersville, vs. nancy M. Norton, Bethel, filed 2/22/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage Clinton Fitzpatrick, Williamsburg vs. Jessica Fitzpatrick, Russellville, filed 2/22/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage Jennifer L. Manning, Georgetown vs. Clinton R. Manning, Shaw AFB, SC, filed 2/22/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage Cristal D. Hillis, Lynchburg vs. Ashley M. Hillis, Williamsburg, filed 2/23/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage Ashley A. Bixler, Georgetown vs. John L. Sharp, Lake Waynoka, filed 2/23/2011, Action: domestic violence Keren R. Lung, Williamsburg vs. Joseph E. Lung, Georgetown, filed 2/24/2011, Action: termination of marriage Norma Cook, Bethel vs. Alfred Cook, Bethel, filed 2/24/2011, Action : termination of marriage Kendra D. Nave, Georgetown vs. Brian K. Nave, Sardinia, filed 2/24/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage Brianne E. Kirker, Georgetown, vs. Derrick McElroy, Georgetown, filed 2/28/2011, Action: domestic violence Mark D. Davis, Sardinia, vs. Lisa A. Garland-Davis, Sardinia, filed 2/28/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage Stacey Dowers, Williamsburg, vs. Gordon Dowers, Cincinnati, filed 2/28/2011, Action: termination of marriage
A Training Program for 5K run/walk will begin on March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Sardinia Church of Christ, in preparation of the June 11 2nd Annual PRC (Pregnancy Resource Center) 5K run/walk to benefit the center. For more information call (937) 205-1164. Introduction to Computers class begins on Tuesday, March 8 and be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. for three weeks. For more information call (937) 378-6131 ext. 357. 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. Mt. Orab Village Council will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8. The public is invited to attend. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 8 at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia. The Ripley Village Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Byrd Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on March 8 in Decatur. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting. Huntington Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. on March 8, at Aberdeen. The public is invited to attend. Genealogy Course at Southern Hills Adult Education will be offered on Tuesday, March 8, 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. Washington Township Trustees will meet in regular session beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8 at the firehouse. Residents of Washington Township are invited to attend. 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 8, 2011 from 6 to 7 p.m. the course is sponsored by the Adult Education Department For details call (937) 378-6131. Adams Brown Community Action Program will host bingo Tuesday, March 8, 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) 3786041, Ext. 257. 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. WEDNESDAY 3/9 Annual Women’s Tea, hosted by Southern State Community College will be held on March 9 at 2 p.m. at the Appalachian Gateway Center on south campus, near Sardinia on Rt. 62. Please RSVP by March 3 at 1800-628-7722, ext. 3681 or mayres@sscc.edu. The Fayetteville Village Council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, March 9 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Residents of the village are encouraged to attend. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m.. Wednesday, March 9 at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662. Yoga Classes will be held for all levels on Wednesday, March. 9, 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) 444- 3446. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, at the Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.
Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. The Brown County Public Library will host the Book Club for Adults at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, at the Sardinia Library,13309 Purdy Road. THURSDAY 3/10 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 10, 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. Union Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 in the Library. Residents of Union Township are encouraged to attend the meeting. The Brown County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services board meeting will be held on March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at 85 Banting Drive in the conference room, Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-3504 ext. 14. Georgetown Village Council members will meet in regular session on Thursday, March 10 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The community is invited to attend. Small Engine Repair Class begins at Southern Hills on March 10 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) 378-6131 ext. 357. Adams/Brown County Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver support group will meet Thursday, March 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590. Brown County Writers' Group will meet 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St., Mt. Orab. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. The Brown County Public Library Book Club for Adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 South High Street. FRIDAY 3/11 Ongoing series called Catholics Returning Home for six consecutive Friday evenings at 7 p.m. in St. George’s meeting room March 11. 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, March 11 at the church, 6515 Decatur Eckmansville Road. Also weekend lunch bags will be provided for elementary students. There is no charge for these events. Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, March 11. Anyone who would like information or a list of supplies or who wishes to register for the next group of classes may call Mary Kelch at (513) 734-2501 or (513) 543-3137. SATURDAY 3/12 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.” St. Patrick’s Day Party will be held from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. at the St. Michael Church Hall in Mt. Orab on March 12. The event is sponsored by the “Holden Out for a Cure” Relay for Life Team. Entry fee for (21 and older is only $10 per person. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Brown County. For more information call Dinise Holden at (937) 444-1343. Lenten Event at St. Patricks Church, featuring singer/songwriter Jim Cowan will take place on Saturday evening, March 12 beginning with a Mass at 5:15 p.m., a soupsupper (no charge) and the Lenten holy hour at 7 p.m.
Convention will sponsor a singing on March 18, beginning at 7 p.m. at the West Fork Baptist Church, 10127 West Fork Road in Georgetown. Anyone who would like to offer a special song, poem or any other God given talent is invited to attend. For more information contact Larry Downing at (937) 446-3259. The Western Brown Local Professional Development Commission will meet at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 28 in the Western Brown District office. The Brown County Regional Healthcare Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Wednesday, March 23, at 4:30 p.m., and will meet in the executive conference room. The Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session on Wednesday, March 16, beginning at 7 a.m. at the Brown SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. Parent’s Legacy Luncheon, hosted by Hospice of Hope will be held on Saturday, April 2 at 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 applications now available fro more than $100,000 for UC Clermont College students. For questions regarding the scholarship application contact Jessica Max at (513) 7325202. 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 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) of visit 724-5544 www.burgschools.org. 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) 8245650 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
UPCOMING EVENTS Rambler Weavers will meet 9:30noon Wednesday, March 9, at the Rambler Center (old RussellvilleJefferson 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 9, at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to learn is invited to attend and bring a current project. Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 3141656. TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at the Riverbend Apartments
The Eastern Local Schools “Core Construction” meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 14 for the purpose of hearing about construction related issues. A Book Sale will be held by The Friends of the Mt. Orab Library from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 19. Please save this date and stop by te sale. For detail call Mrs. Frye at (937) 4447237. A St. Patrick’s Green Dinner will be held at the Aberdeen United Methodist Church, at 6 p.m. on March 19 at 90 Main and Cross Streets in Aberdeen. Please bring your green dish for a potluck dinner and enjoy good food, the story of St. Patrick and Great Fellowship. The
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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) 378-4424.
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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 6week 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 1-877-644-6838 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 EHEAP 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 811 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled. We Can Help Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 (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.
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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 1-866-8676892. 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) 378-6131, 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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are welcome. If you have any questions, please call (937) 378-2526. Quit for Life is successful because it helps smokers understand why they smoke and why they need to quit. “Smoking is not only a habit; it is an addiction,” remarks Dr. McHenry. “In our class, we explain methods of behavior modification, medications, and alternative approaches to break the habit and addiction.” The sessions boast stories of success. “One woman shared with us that she quit smoking after attending one of our classes in 1998. Another said she was able to quit after smoking for 32 years,” Dr. McHenry explains.
Valore Salon helps Brown County foster families Valore Salon will be hosting a Foster Care Drive throughout the month of March. This drive will be for the families in Brown County who donate their time and their homes to Brown County's Children in Need. Valore Salon will be accepting items to be dispersed to local foster care families. Any new or gently used item for a child 0 to 4 years old is appreciated. Here are a few ideas for item donations: diapers, wipes, gently used or new clothing, new pacifiers, diaper bags, gently used or new shoes and socks, new or steralizable bottles and toys, sippy cups, bibs, etc.
Brown County is in need of 50 percent more foster families. Most children will arrive at their foster families doorstep with the clothes on their back and little else. By providing a helping hand to those foster parents, we enable them to be able to accommodate more children for longer periods of time. Join Valore Salon in celebrating Brown County's Children from March 1 - 31 all children's haircuts are only $5.99! Make your reservations today because appointments are going fast! Call (937) 378-4SPA
The Nancy Jewell Chili Supper and variety Show will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011. The chili supper will start at 5 p.m. and serving will continue until 7:30 p.m. in the Hamersville School cafeteria. The variety show will begin at 8 p.m. in the school cafetorium. Doug Green will be the emcee for this year’s show. Cost for the show is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for students or $10.00 for the family. Please come out and support this event. There is always a lot of interesting entertainment by students, staff and community members. Proceeds from this event will benefit the nancy Jewell Scholarship Fund. This fund provides a scholarship to a Western Brown graduating senior from Hamersville to pursue a degree in education.
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Historical Society selling book The Brown County Historical Society has published a book about one room schools of the past century. There were about 70 one room schools located in Brown County. This book has 264 pages full of pictures of students, the buildings and interviews. You may have relatives in the book with most students being identified. If you would like to purchase a book please call Joyce Wallace at (937) 378-4444 or any society member.
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kick the habit. The primary care physicians with Mercy Medical Associates – Georgetown Family Medicine both have a passion for helping people who want to stop smoking. “There are so many people looking for proven methods to help them quit smoking,” says Dr. Williams. “We realize it’s a challenge and it’s not something that can be accomplished in one day. So we created a program that offers help for both the addiction and the habit related to smoking.” The next Quit For Life class will be held Tuesday, March 22 from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Mercy Medical Associates – Georgetown Family Medicine offices (4881 State Route
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rainbow of colors. 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 to 7:30 p.m. The seminars include: March 17 – Bugs/Diseases/Animal Control, April 14 – Fall Cleanup, and May 19 – Freezing and Canning Your Produce. There is no fee for any of the seminars. On Thursday, March 10, the OSUE Brown County Mas ter Gardeners will be hosting a seminar on “Pruning Your Grapevines”. This will be a “hands-on” learning experience for all participants. The seminar is free! Bring your garden gloves and dress for the weather. The seminar will take place at the OARDC (Research Farm) located at 7283 Gardener Road in 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 weathe r conditions, there will be an announcement by 3 p.m. (March 10) on the local radio stations (99.5 Max FM, C103.1FM, Buckeye Country 105.5 FM, and WFTM). The “weather date for the pruning seminar will be March 14 at 5:30 p.m. We hope you can join us!
Mercy physicians offer free classes Nancy Jewell to help you quit smoking for life Chili Supper, For more than a decade now, 125/Pamida Center, Michael McHenry, MD, and Georgetown 45121). The class variety Show Todd Williams, MD, have been will include time at the end of conducting Quit for Life, a the session for questions. Quit planned at class the doctors developed to for Life is free and there is no help area residents who smoke registration required; walk-ins H’ville School
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It’s hard to believe that we need to be thinking about our “to do” list for the month of March! The countdown to spring is on! The stack of catalogs is getting taller and every day I carry more in from the mailbox. Let’s take a look at my favorite gardening almanac to see what tasks we need to consider. They include: Begin sowing those seeds that will need 8 to 10 weeks indoors before transplanting, Test and tune up gasoline-powered equipment, Continue pruning dormant trees, Continue inspecting houseplants and plants over wintered indoors for pests and diseases, Finish pruning fallbearing raspberries, Prune blueberries, currants, and fruit trees, and at the end of the month, or when the earth is “crumbly”, till the vegetable garden. March is the month th at begins the display of spring bulbs. To ensure a long and spectacular display next spring, start a list of what bulbs bloom in your garden this season. Note exactly when each plant blooms, its location in the garden, and what colors are springing up. In late summer and fall, when the bulb catalogs arrive, look for species and cultivars that will
add color when and where you need it most. I have to admit that at the end of the summer I am not excited about planting bulbs, but the following spring I always have regrets that I didn’t plant more spring blooming bulbs. If you didn’t do preventative maintenance last autumn, now is the time to check all your gasoline-powered equipment. Sharpen the blades, change the oil, and install clean fuel and air filters. We usually receive phone calls at the OSU Extension Office ab out whether or not to prune spring-blooming shrubs. Wait to do major pruning until after they have flowered, but cut back long shoots and remove dead wood anytime. To have good-sized transplants, sow pepper seeds indoors in late March or about 8 weeks before the last frost date. Seedlings of most peppers germinate in about 2 to 3 weeks at temperatures of 80 to 85 degrees F. Don’t start peppers too early, since old leggy transplants make weak garden plants. Short, stocky transplants do best outdoors. Because peppers are heat lovers, they benefit from a sunny location, plenty of water, and black plastic mulch to pre-warm the soil and keep weeds down. Is your mouth watering yet? I love watching the pepper plants bloom and then bear fruit that comes in a
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The Mount Orab Lions Club had Lion Jim Georges from the Wilmington Lion Club as a guest speaker at their last meeting. Lion Jim is involved in a project called P.E.T. which means Personal--Energy-Transportation. The PET is a hand-cranked wheelchair designed to provide THE GIFT OF MOBILITY to persons who have lost the use of their legs due to polio, land mine injury, amputation, disease, etc. We believe food and shelter are basic necessities of life. In addition, we believe everyone should have some means of mobility. There are 21 million people in the world in need of some kind of mobility. We are building these PETs to give to these persons who are most in need and where the PET would be best suited. PETs have been sent to some of 80 plus countries including Afghanistan, Angola, Benin, Costa Rica, Gaza, Haiti, Honduras, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Republic of Georgia, Ukraine, Vietnam, Zambia, and the West Bank. If you would like to help call Lion President Bob Richmond at 937-444-4791 and he will get you into contact with Lion Jim Georges. Also the Mount Orab Lions
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The Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship program will host a Brown County Tack Exchange on Sunday, April 3 at the Brown County Fair Grounds in Georgetown, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event’s proceeds will benefit Brown County’s first Therapeutic Riding Program, a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose classes will be held this May to September at Cherry Ridge Stables in Georgetown. Raffles, prizes, food, the usual tack exchange, and information on this program will be available. OTH will also sell your goods on consignment if you can’t make the date or don’t feel you have enough to support a booth. If you are involved in another community program an OTH representative will come to your next meeting to give a presentation on what this program is and how your organization can
help with volunteers, programs support and funding. For booth reservations, consignment, or other details on how you can help to support this program please contact
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Free training program offered for 5K Run/Walk The Sardinia Church of Christ Missions Committee will be sponsoring the 2nd Annual PRC 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center. The 5K will be held June 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the Sardinia Church of Christ. All proceeds from the race will be donated to the Pregnancy Resource Center in Georgetown. In preparation for the race the Missions Committee is
sponsoring a 5K training program led by Tom and Julia Glascock. The training program will start March 8 at 7 p.m.at the Sardinia Church of Christ. The program will be held every Tuesday until the race on June 11. This program is designed to prepare participants to run or walk a 5K. The program is free of charge and anyone is welcome. If you have questions please call (937) 205-1164.
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CLERICAL POSITION Part time - Potential for Full time Mon. - Fri. - 8a.m.-12 Noon Casual Dress Code Requirements: Excellent phone skills, 60 wpm typing speed, computer literate. Flat bed. H Preferred: Paralegal experience. Pay negotiable. Send resume to: PO Box 589 Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154-0589 Or Drop off at Phoenix Research Inc. 100 Liming Farm Rd. Mt. Orab
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200 - HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED COSMETOLOGIST needed immediately. Call Tammy at 937-213-3481.
WANTED Truck Driver, Tractor Dump trailer, regional, steady, year round work, good equipment & pay, must have Class A CDL, good record, pass drug test. Call 937-444-3717. ALL ABOUT Hair is accepting applications for an experienced Cosmetologist & a Manicurist. Call 937-444-6625 or stop by at 453 W. Main St., Mt. Orab. CNA’S NEEDED to touch the heart of those in need, in the coming seasons of giving, and all year round! We offer 12 hour shift. Call or stop by to fill out an application. 937-378-3727.
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LOUISO TRUCKING, INC. FULL-TIME CLASS A CDL driver for Regional driving. Tanker endorsement a plus, not required. Company match Simple IRA, Vacation & Holiday Pay. Call 513-724-7140. FULL-TIME POSITION available. Must have a flexible travel schedule and ability to perform general mechanical assembly. Machining and welding a plus. Call 937-378-2355 8:00am-4:00pm, Mon.-Fri. NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. OH-7268 PART-TIME EMT basic positions open w/immediate hire. Company is locally owned & operated. Must have Ohio EMT card, CPR card & drivers license. Call 937-205-6926 or 513-678-6195. SEMI DRIVER NEEDED 25 years old, clean CDL Class A with 2 years experience. OTR Flat bed. Home weekends. Call 937-446-1707.
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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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The Clermont Sun Publishing Company is seeking a sales/marketing representative to sell current web-based advertising and marketing solutions to business customers. Must be very creative and enthusiastic about web-based technology. Candidate would be responsible for creating own leads. Web design, graphic design, or copy editing skills welcome, but not necessary. People skills and positive attitude are required.
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SPORTS REPORTER Sports Reporter wanted for The Brown County Press. Ideal candidate needs to have writing experience and the ability to produce quality stories under deadline pressure. Photography skills, pagination a plus.
Email resume to: bcpress@frognet.net Attention: BCP SPORTS REPORTER 200 - HELP WANTED WANTED: 2 professional managing cosmetologist. ‘All About You’ Hair Salon & Day Spa, Fayetteville. Need independent contractor’s license. Call 513-8753000.
WANTED: 29 people to accept the Weight Loss Challenge. Win Cash and prizes & get registered. Call 937-444-6161 or e-mail at: wyliesjs@hotmail.com
205 - EDUCATION INSTRUCTION DO YOU want to learn a new & exciting career, a 12 week brick laying class & there will be an advanced 12 week brick laying class for those who want to process. Starting date the 1st week of April. For more information call 937-798-0733.
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1BR apartments, Williamsburg, $410/mo., all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802.
300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 1 OR 2br, equipped kitchen, rent discount, references & deposit. 513-876-3017. 2BR APARTMENTS w/attached garage in a 1-story tri-plex w/an equipped kitchen & laundry room, ample closet space, patio & a yard. No steps, private street. Darling apartments. Utilities not included. Small pets allowed. Located at the Sandstone Estates, a mature-living community in Mt. Orab. 513-625-4522. 2BR, BIG, has heat/a/c, washer/dryer hookup, nice property, call, it won’t last. 513-724-3951. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565. MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $575/mo., $575/dep. 513-616-6817 or 513-504-3368.
MORRISON PLACE APARTMENTS Now renting 2 bedroom apartment with a den, rent starting at $550.00 with attached garage, washer & dryer hookups. For 55 & older accepting applications
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BRICK DUPLEX apartment, 1.5 bedrooms, stove, refrigerator, central air, washer/dryer hookup, shed, NO PETS, $450/mo., $450/dep. Senior discount. Call 937-378-6827.
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.
EXCEPTIONAL WINTER SPECIAL Efficiency & 1 bedroom Nice Quiet Area Lots of Storage Energy Efficient Don’t Miss This Deal $$$ 513-724-3951
FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed
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LYTLE TRACE Senior Apartments. 62 & over, rent subsidized, secure building, free utilities, on-site laundry, pets allowed. Call 513-724-3358. TTY 800-750-0750.
1/2 PRICE SPECIAL GOING ON IN THE CLASSIFIEDS!! ALL CLASSIFIED ADS ARE 1/2 PRICE!!!!!!!!! FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH! CALL DARLENE AT 800-4043157.
HEALTHSOURCE OF OHIO, A network of community health centers offers quality care close to home, has many opportunities now available. MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST 40 hrs/wk - Eastgate Graduate from a Medical Assisting program required. At least one year medical office experience desired. We offer an excellent benefit package Apply online by visiting our website at: www.healthsourceofohio.com Email resumes to: resumes@healthsourceofohio.com Or fax to: 513-576-1018 M/F/D/V Equal Opportunity Employer
300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED MT. ORAB Candlelight Apartments 2br Townhouse Starts at $565.00 With discount. Visit our website: briarcreekproperties.com
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NOW RENTING One bedroom apartment, utilities included. Rent is income based. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and have a mental illness. For more information call Amanda 937-378-6041, Ext. 257
300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 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.
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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.
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FOR SALE - Straw, wire tied, $3.00/bale. Call 513-262-3674.
JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650
307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT SARDINIA, TWO mobile homes, 2br, $395; 3br, $425; 2br duplex, $400; plus deposits. No pets. 937-822-1366.
308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT 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. UPTOWN BUILDING, prime location, 2000sq. ft., great for retail or office space. Call 937-205-1678 for details.
310 - WANTED TO RENT WANTED TO Rent Farm ground. All rent up front. Call 513-262-3674
400 - HOUSES FOR SALE FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel. Asking $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres)
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.
405 - LOTS & ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming. More or less acreage available. Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.
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 For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.
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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. TOP DOLLAR PAID!! Furniture-AntiquesAppliances-Gold-SilverCoins-Toys-DVDsRecords-Games-SystemsHousehold-Collectibles”Almost Anything” 937-378-1819 513-348-5870
613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES FOR SALE - Australian Shepherd puppies, 8-wks. old, Blue Merles, shots/wormed, health guaranteed, POP, $250-$300, approved homes only. 937-444-7014 or 513-335-1900.
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.
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701 - LOST AND FOUND LOST DOG - Female small-medium Brindle short hair dog found at intersection of Beam Rd. & Appalachian Hwy. I am with Charles Holland, please call for my safe return home. 937-695-0947.
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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
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
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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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
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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
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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. $144,255
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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LAWN & POWER EQUIPMENT: Like new Toro Master 19 hp- 52” cut, zero turn mower. Proline 15 hp Kawasaki 48” cut walk behind mower w/sulky. John Deere 455 diesel mower w/60” deck and hydrostat trans. Several self propelled power mowers including John Deere & Toro. Good selection weed whackers, trimmers, back pack blowers etc. Lot of lawn & garden hand tools. 4 metal yard trailers. GARAGE- SHOP- POWER TOOLS- EQUIPMENT: Huge selection of quality hand tools of every kind and use; majority are Craftsman. Power tools including grinders, drills, drivers, sanders, routers, air tools, Craftsman double deck tool cabinets and other tool boxes. Miller md. SCP 200 welder. Woodworking equip., including band, table & scroll saws. Air compressors, floor jacks, like new TroyBilt 5000 generator w/push button start. 4000 watt generator, work benches & tables, metal shelving; 30” shop floor fan; commercial type extension ladders from 16ft. to 36ft. walk boards; channel conveyer w/gas engine. Assortment of fishing gear. 50-60 good name brand pocket & hunting knives. 14 fancy swords. FIRE ARMS: 16 shotguns & rifles incld. Winchesters, Mossberg, Ithaca, Marlin & J. Stevens. 1995 Ford F150 XLT pickup truck. Has V8 engine, auto trans, other options, new tires, matching bed cap. Clean, well cared for truck w/97,000 miles. 1997 Chevrolet 3/4 ton work van w/built in shelves and compartments. Two good low boy equipment trailers. Trucks & trailers sell at Noon.
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PUBLIC AUCTION LOCATION: 180 Flaugher Hill Rd., Aberdeen, OH 45101 behind the Town & Country Bowling Lanes on U.S. 52 East of Wm. Harsha Bridge. Signs posted.
SUNDAY MARCH 13, 2011, BEGINNING AT 9:30AM FURNITURE, TOOLS, 7FT. DISC, COLLECTIBLES, GUNS & MISC. TERMS: Cash day of sale or good check with proper ID. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising. NO BUYERS PREMIUM. AUCTIONEER NOTE: Sale will be held on SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2011. This will be a very interesting sale, many other items not listed. Check www.auctionzip #8276 for more info & pictures.
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Brown County Commissioners proclaim March as ‘Meals Awareness Month Denise neu of aBCaB joins Brown County Commissioners (from left) William Geschwind, Rick eagan and Ralph Jennings following a proclamation naming March as “Meals awareness Month” to honor the work of aBCaP Meals on Wheels. aBCaP delivers 34,000 meals annually to residents of Brown County.
Broncos to hold mulch sale
Gospel sing, dinner in Decatur on March 20 A gospel sing and dinner are scheduled for Sunday, March 20 in the Charles Moore Auditorium at the Decatur Community Center on State Route 125. Harriet Jackson, The Cantrell Family Gospel Band, Betty Tatman, Jason Cooper, Doug Green, and Rosie Young will perform on stage beginning at 1 p.m. A dinner will precede the singing event and begin at noon. The menu will include choice of oven fried chicken or baked steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, coleslaw, dinner roll, dessert and drink. Prices are $10 adults, $5 for children age 4 - 12 and children 3 and under are free. Serving will begin at 12 p.m. and will continue to be served throughout the music program. This annual event is spon-
sored by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee with all proceeds going to support and maintain the Decatur Community Center. The public is invited.
Eagles serving breakfast today The Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary will be serving breakfast on Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast will include bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits/gravy, potatoes, toast, coffee and tea. The FOE is located at 265 Foundry Avenue, Batavia, Oh. Call 513-732-9035 for more details and carry out.
The Western Brown Touchdown Club and the WBHS football team holding the Bronco Mulch Sale from March 5 - 19, 2011. Orders will be taken for Black Diamond and Cyprus Mulch. A bag is 2 cubic feet and is not dyed. Each bag is $4.00 and is being bought from a local lumber company. You can pick up your mulch at the high school from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. If you buy more than 25 bags delivery is free of charge. For a fee of $1.00 a bag our broncos will be willing to spread your mulch. All proceeds of this fund raising event will go directly to the high school football program. Delivery date is set for April 16, 2011, rain date will be the following weekend. For more information call Cindy Brumfield at (937) 4443551 or Kim Clark at (937) 4442198.
would like to thank everyone who took the time to sign up, and encourage them to contact the society if they would like more information on doing research or how to join genealogy societies on the state or local levels. In 2010 the Brown County Genealogy Society lost a number of members, the most notable being Delmer Watson. The society wishes to extend their deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Delmer was a great asset to the society, he was always there to lend support in all of their projects, to take on whatever handyman duties that needed done. Delmer could be counted on to open the library for out of town researchers, who could not make it during regular hours. he was a wonderful source of local history. He is dearly missed by all. The members of the society have been very generous over the past year, and this generosity seems to be continuing. Judith Busse gave a very nice donation in memory of
Delmer. Margaret Schaffer, Ora Lee Liming, Butch and Debbie Fite, and Mr. Mason have all been very generous. Donations not only of money but also library equipment, research materials which include Civil War pension records and old photos. The Brown County Genealogy Society would like to thank all of their members who have been so generous. A special thanks to Clint Neal and Ed Weeks who continue to support the society with their extremely generous financial gifts. It is members like these that have helped to make the library the wonderful resource that it is, for local history and genealogy. Anyone interested in local genealogy or history is invited to stop by the library located in the ‘Old Jail’ at the corner of Apple and Cherry Streets, Georgetown. They are open to the public on Thursdays and Saturdays from 12 - 5 p.m. You can also reach them at br.co.genealogy@gmail.com
The Brown County Genealogy Society had a great 2010. The Library was host to 300 researchers from 22 states ranging from Maine to California. The library is a very popular and busy place for researchers. The societies annual Fall festival was a great success, as the group celebrated their 34th year. Everyone in attendance was very impressed with the speakers. Harold George presented a view of the daily life of a Civil War Soldier. He had a wide array of items that the men carried with them into battle. The keynote speaker was Gary Knepp, local lawyer and Clermont County historian, gave an interesting and fascinating talk about the Underground Railroad and the important roles that Clermont and Brown Countians played in assisting the slaves to freedom. The society was very pleased with the interest showed at their booth at the county fair. Approximately 120 people signed up for the chance to win a one year free membership. The winning name was drawn at the fall Steve Maurer, the Ohio luncheon. Jeff Puckett, Farm Service Agency (FSA) Sardinia was the winner of the State Executive Director, membership. The society would like to remind producers that they have until Tuesday March 15, 2011 to sign-up for the 2011 Non-insured Assistance Program (NAP) coverage for spring planted crops. This deadline applies to Freedom Fellowship the following spring planted Church will be having month- crops: 2011 forage sorghum, ly Song Fests on the second oats, potatoes, soybeans, sunSaturday of each month at 6 flowers and all spring planted specialty crops grown for food. p.m. NAP covers losses caused Admission is free. On Saturday, March 12, The by damaging weather condiMaster Sounds from tions. Producers receive a paySpringfield, will be singing ment when the loss is in excess and on Saturday, April 9, of 50 percent. Losses are genJamie Tolley from Ripley, WV erally determined by the percentage of loss compared to will be singing. producer's Actual Everyone is welcome to the come join us for some good Production History (APH). Eligible production losses are singing and fellowship. Our goal is to glorify God paid at 55 percent of the established value for the crop. and to see souls saved. The service fee is $250 per Freedom Fellowship Church is located at 7451 crop per county or $750 per producer per county. The fee Pearidge Rd., Hillsboro.
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2011 spring planted crops must be insured by March 15 cannot exceed a total of $1875 per producer with farming interest in multiple counties. Limited resource producers may request a waiver of service fees. "Producers who currently have NAP coverage or who are interested in coverage are encouraged to keep accurate production records," said Maurer, State Executive Director for the Ohio Farm Service Agency. NAP coverage is only available for crops not covered under the Federal Crop Insurance program. Producers are reminded about the requirement for FCIC insurance or NAP coverage on all crops in order to remain eligible for the agency’s Disaster Assistance Programs such as SURE, LFP, TAP, and ELAP. Producers are encouraged to contact their local FSA office to obtain NAP coverage or for additional information on NAP prior to the March 15 deadline.
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