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Sunday, September 18, 2011
185 more jobs coming to Mt. Orab Almost 200 more jobs are coming to the Village of Mt. Orab. Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford announced Wednesday, September 14, that American Trailer Works, Inc. will expand it’s powder coat paint line and facility in Mt. Orab. “We’ve been working on this project for eight or nine months,” Lunsford said. “It’s really exciting to be able to announce this so soon after our announcement a couple weeks ago that 50 jobs were coming to Mt. Orab. The building American Trailer Works (ATW) has purchased on Front Street in our industrial park has been there for several years and is
currently the HawkLine Company.” According to a letter sent to the village from ATW, preparations are on schedule to begin construction on the new powder coat paint line and facility upgrades this month. The company will spend more than $5 million for the expansion and the State of Ohio has granted the business tax incentives. “American Trailer Works has committed to 110 new jobs at an average wage of over $13 per hour,” Lunsford said. “Then 75 more jobs will be added when the facility upgrades are complete.” ATW is the largest trailer manufacturer in the world with nine plants in six states and Mexico. It has over 1,400 employees and manu-
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This building at 200 Front Street in Mt. Orab has been purchased by American Trailer Works. The company will eventually employ up to 185 new workers.
factures over 205,000 trailers per year. ATW brands include ‘Carry-On Trailer’,
PJ Trailers and Hawkline. “Carry-On Trailers are carried and sold at Lowe’s,”
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Bennett trial ends with plea bargain, she pleads guilty to trafficking heroin
Whisman sentenced to four years in prison, offers tearful apology to all
BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press
BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press
The drug trial of Kelly Bennett ended on the same day it began. Bennett took a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to one court of Trafficking in Heroin, a fourth degree felony. She will be sentenced October 3. The office of Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little is expected to recommend a sentence of four years of community control and time served for Bennett. She has been in the Brown County Jail since her indictment last May. Brown County Assistant Prosecutor Chris Erhardt called the proposed penalty for Bennett “an appropriate recommendation based on the conduct involved.” Bennett was originally indicted on a first degree felony charge of Trafficking in Heroin, a second degree felony charge of Conspiracy to Traffick in Drugs and a second degree felony of Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity. She was accused of assisting her husband, John Bennett, of running what Brown County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy John Schadle called “a large scale heroin ring”. John Bennett was also indicted last May on drug charges, but left the area before he could be arrested. He remained at large until he was captured in the Louisville, Kentucky area on June 17. He is now facing drug charges in the Maysville, Ky, area and will be brought to Brown County in approximately six months to face trial. Following his trial, he will return to Kentucky to serve any prison time he is given and then would return
Steve Whisman of Bethel was sentenced to four years in prison on Sept. 13. Whisman, 46, pleaded guilty last August to one count of Sexual Battery, a third degree felony. He was indicted in April on three counts of Sexual Battery and one count of Intimidation in relation to alleged illegal activity with a 13 year old girl. Brown County Assistant Prosecutor Chris Erhardt said “We were prepared to take Mr. Whisman to trial, but after consulting with the victim’s family, we elected to spare her the emotional difficulty that having to testify at a trial would bring.” In addition to four years in prison, Whisman must pay the cost of his prosecution and serve five years of postrelease control. Whisman is also now a registered Tier III sex offender, which means he must register in person with his local sheriff’s department every ninety days.
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Kelly Bennett (right) and her attorney Lisa Wells listen to the opening argument of Prosecutor Chris Erhardt during her trial.
to Ohio to serve any prison time that may result from his Brown County charges. Bennett’s attorney, Lisa Wells, said “Based on the totality of the evidence, we feel like this was a fair resolution. We’re hopeful that the judge will impose
Community Control” for Bennett. A jury had been selected and opening statements were given to the jury by both attorneys before the court broke for lunch on Wednesday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
Index Classifieds ..Pages 28, 29 Court News......Page 25 Death Notices.........Page 7 Education .....Pages 23, 24 Opinion ..............Page 4 Social................Page 24 Sports ........Pages 18-20
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Steve Whisman gives an emotional statement to Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Gusweiler during his sentencing Sept. 13.
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Ripley fire chief criticized by council By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press
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added Lunsford. “And according to everything I’ve heard, PJ Trailers are con-
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The roof on the Brown County Courthouse is undergoing a six month repair project. The project will cost approximately $750,000 dollars.
Brown County Courthouse to see roof repair, job to cost $750,000 BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Brown County Commissioners will be spending nearly three quarters of a million dollars to repair the roof of the Brown County courthouse. The project is expected to take about six months to complete and is already underway. The roof has been leaking for some time, with visible
water stains and other damage visible on nearly every ceiling, including the main courtroom. “The situation has become urgent and we have to deal with it”, said County Commission President Ralph Jennings. Two of the main issues are the deterioration of the cupola atop the building and of the gutters. The gutters are leaking,
allowing water to enter the building along the walls. The metal roof is also deteriorating. Jennings said the county would borrow the funds needed to repair the roof and pay them back over ten years. When questioned why the project would be so expensive, Jennings said the support structure of the roof does not meet current building codes. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
The Ripley Village Council was critical of Village Fire Chief Tony Pfeffer at the September 13 Ripley Village Council meeting. At the request of fiscal officer Lesley Myers, council voted 3-1 to transfer $5,000 from capital outlay into supplies and materials for the fire department. The vote followed a lengthy discussion by council over the fire departments budget. “The fire department actually has plenty of money in the its fund,” Myers told council, “The problem is with their budget. In their supplies and materials line item they only have $491 left, to carry them through the end of the year.” When asked if she had contacted Fire Chief Tony Pfeffer about the issue, Myers said that she had talked to him. “I did send him some of the paperwork I needed,” Myers said, “But I didn’t hear back from him so I called him on Monday and told him what was going on and he said ‘do what ever we have to do.’” Myers added that the only real problem she saw in transferring the money was that the funds would have to come out of capital outlay, which only has $12,000 left in it. “Like I said, their money situation is fine,” she said.
“Revenues have actually come in better than we anticipated, but it’s hard to anticipate. I wouldn’t think they would need that $12,000 to get to the end of the year, but I’m going to let council make that call. Right now, I recommend moving $5,000 into the fire departments supplies and materials account.” Myers told council that Chief Pfeffer sometimes fails to turn in bills and receipts to her office, while all the other firefighters do a good job of contacting her office to get approval for a purchase. “Some times Tony can’t help getting bills to me late,” she added, “For example, when they come and test his equipment, he doesn’t know how much it going to cost. “But last week he brought me bills that he has had since January and February that haven’t been paid, about $3,000 worth bills.” At least one council member asked Myers if the fire chief provided her office with itemized list of supplies his department needs and uses, to which Myers replied no. “Right now we have a bill for $375 for a fire fighter who has received his training, but I haven’t paid the bill yet because he has never been appointed or confirmed or anything else,” Myers explained. “He’s already CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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The Old West Festival located between Mt. Orab and Williamsburg at 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road kicked off Saturday, September 10
with a bang. Although the day saw intermitting rain, the events at the festival went on as planned. Events included enjoying visiting establishments in the permanent old west town, modeled after Dodge City.
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The kids especially enjoyed the gunfight at high noon after the local bank had been robbed. Visitors could listen to 1800’s-style music, go horseback riding, ride in a covered wagon, watch a magic show, a puppet show and even pan for gold. Shops of all kinds were on display at the the Old West Festival including some actual Indian tepees. The festival will run each Saturday and Sunday through October 9 daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is only $10, $6 for children ages 6 to 12, under age 5 are free. Parking is free. Please visit www.oldwestfestival.com or call1-866937-8337 for more information.
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Eric Tapp, dressed as a Union soldier, sits at the doors of one of the establishments at the Old West Festival. When not portraying a soldier, Tapp is an agent with American Family Insurance in Georgetown.
This family of actors portray typical family living in the 1800’s including cooking, playing period correct games, washing clothes on a wash board and broom making. This enactment is for 4H Living History. Shown from left Allison Starrett, Owensville, Lauriann, Amber and Mikaya Esz, all from Clermont County.
Fayetteville-Perry Board of Education meets to approve personnel matters By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press
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Fayetteville-Perry Local School District Superintendent, Raegan White stated that at last months regular board of education meeting there was some confusion over what percentage of insurance premiums is paid by teachers in the district. “It was reported that the teachers here at FayettevillePerry will begin paying a small percentage of their
insurance premiums,” White said in a phone interview. “In fact, our teachers have been paying 15 percent of their insurance for several years, which has been a big help to the district, and I just wanted to clarify that.” Twelve-month classified employees health care contribution will be adjusted over the next three years to 12.5 percent. During a recent special board of education meeting held August 31, the board entered into executive session for little over an hour. Those in attendance included board members Betty Rowlands, Kathleen Johnson, Garry Luke and Angela Murphy.
After exiting executive session the board took the following actions: • approved Memorandum of Understanding with the Fayetteville-Perry Classified Education Association to extend an aide position from 6.75 hours to 8 hours through 2014, certificated; • approve home instruction for an elementary student, instructor to be named at a later time; • approve Matt Kelly, volunteer for middle/high school football and Steve Large as volunteer for high school football, pending background checks; • approve staff members James Herron, Marcia Schaeffer and Elizabeth
Mount Orab Women’s Club busy beautifying "The Mt. Orab Beautification Committee" has partnered with leaders from the Mt. Orab Garden Club; The Mt. Orab Women's Club; The Village of Mt.Orab and Mt.Orab businesses in developing a strategy to ensure that we can accomplish our short term and long term goals for the "beautification" of Mt. Orab! One of our short term goals was to place flower boxes on the bridge at West Main (Old Tri- County Highway). Several community-minded citizens have already purchased some of
Shall We Gather at the River A Festival of Hymns Saturday, September 24th from 10am to 12:30pm at the Outdoor Amphitheater in New Richmond, Ohio Do you love Praising God in Song? Then grab a lawn chair, and come on out and join us in this beautiful setting along the Ohio River. We’ll provide the Hymnal, God will provide the Beauty of Creation and together we’ll join our voices and lift His Blessed Name. We were so excited to have almost 200 people in attendance last year. Lord Willing, may we see that Number Rise and Rise. God Bless!
these boxes. Plaques with their names will be in place soon. However, you are not too late - there are still boxes available. The flowers are planted in the boxes and maintained by the Mt. Orab Garden Club. Members of the Club will soon be switching the flowers to a beautiful Fall arrangement. One of our long term goals was to place "entrance signs" at the 32 East & 32 West ramps. All the regulations and requirements have been met and we are ready to go! These signs will welcome everyone to Mt. Orab This has been a long time coming and now with the help of donations from the community it will soon be a reality. Please remember, it is a community for all of us! " We appreciate your support in making our Mt. Orab a more beautiful and inviting village in which to live, work and play. If you would like to participate in "the beautification" of your village," please contact Bev at (937) 444 3283 for details on cost and availability for these two projects.
Reed to attend professional development; • approve to remove Garry Luke, board member, as Capital Conference Alternate and replace with Jim R. Holden, board member; • approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Fayetteville-Perry Education Association for late start/early release dates for the 2011-2012 school year in order for teachers to have independent time to utilize for record keeping, grade reporting and/or utilization of progress book.
Attempted auto theft Chief Greg Caudill of the Winchester Police Department reports that on Sept. 9, 2011 he observed a suspicious male in a truck in the parking lot near the 1st Stop. Upon approaching the male he fled on foot. The truck was found with the drivers window busted out and the steering column and ignition was torn out. The suspect was located a few moments later in a motel room where Chief Caudill assisted by the Adams County Sheriff ’s Office located numerous items in the room that had been stolen from the truck. The suspect was identified as Darrell Combs, 35, of West Union and is currently on parole through Kentucky. Mr. Combs has been arrested and is currently being housed at the Adams County Jail, the case has been forwarded to the Adams County Prosecutor’s Office for review. Chief Caudill would like to thank the Adams County Sheriff ’s Office for there assistance in the case. If anyone has any information regarding any criminal case in the Village of Winchester please call the Winchester Police Department at 937695-5502.
It is Well with My Soul When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Master The Tempest Is Raging Walk With Me The Greatest Commands Thomas’ Song Exalted Nearer My God to Thee Salvation Has Been Brought Down God Bless You Go With God
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Former Brown County Emergency Management Coordinator Jane Cahall is presented a framed picture in recognition of her years of service from 1996 until 2010. Helping her hold the picture is Kevin Clouse with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. The picture depicts animals getting into Noah’s Ark with the caption “The first emergency manager”.
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By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press The Village of Georgetown has applied for an ARC (Appalachian Regional Commission) Grant up to $500,000 to be used to build a new road connecting Camp Run Road and East State Street in Georgetown. “We’ve been looking at this project since 1998 but could never find the funds to build this road,” explained Kelly Jones, village administrator. “At that time the project would have cost approximately $500,000, but today, that same project is going to be around $835,000. So this ARC Grant which is a matching grant, 70/30 has come at a good time.” The village of Georgetown would have to come up with the remaining thirty percent of the funding. According to Jones, the access road will be 3,700 feet long and go through at least five properties. He said the village has applied for this ARC Grant several times in the past but has never qualified. “Ironically, because of the state of the economy,” Jones added, “We have moved up the ladder, and right now no one else has applied for the funds.” Jones said the road was originally planned to start next to the CVS Pharmacy on State Street, but now preliminary drawings have the road beginning next to the St. George
Catholic Church. “This new road will be a real benefit for Brown County General Hospital,” he said. “Now it will be a straight shot for ambulances and emergency vehicles to get to the hospital.” Following a brief conversation among council members about the matching funds the village would have to provide, council approved applying for the grant. Also during the September 8 meeting, after suspending the three-reading rule, council approved a new ordinance concerning parking violation costs. The ordinance establishes a fine schedule for certain parking infractions in the village of Georgetown. At least eight parking violations were itemized and deemed $25 fines including parking headed the wrong way, across a driveway, across an alley, on the highway, past the posted time limit, improper parking and parking where prohibited. A $100 fine will be enforced for parking in a handicapped space or parking in a fire lane, and a $50 fine will be enforced for parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. The ordinance also stated that if the fine is not paid within 48 hours, it will be automatically doubled. In other business at the meeting, council discussed issues concerning sidewalk repairs within the village and who is responsible for repairs, the resi-
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dent or the village. No action was taken. Jones read aloud, a letter from Stan Purdy, with the U.S. Grant Homestead Association, in regard to re-naming an alley ‘Judy Ruthven Way’ in honor of Ms. Ruthven’s contributions to the community. The alley is located between Grant Avenue and East State Street in Georgetown. Jay Cutrell, village solicitor, told council that before any action could take place, a petition for the request should be circulated. In other business, Georgetown Police Chief Forrest Coburn was advised by Cutrell to continue enforcing the law and making arrests in and around the Brown County Fairgrounds, even though jurisdiction over the fairgrounds has been debated for many years. During Chief Coburn’s report he told council that his department has made final preparations for the upcoming fair and officers will be present for the parade. He said his department would also be enforcing parking laws and encourages everyone to park where it is legal to avoid a costly tow bill and fine. “Anyone choosing not to park in the fair parking lot can use the shuttle service at Pamida Parking lot and the Catholic Church parking lot on East State Street and the old IGA parking lot at the end of Home Street,” Coburn added,
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“It’s a free service and convenient for fair-goers.” Coburn also told council that his department had indicted a 21- year-old man on one count of unlawful sexual contact with a minor and a 38-year-old on one count of unlawful sexual contact wit a minor. He reported that the 38-yearold was also indicted on one count of disseminating matter harmful to a minor and 19 counts of pandering obscenity. The children involved were between the ages of four and eight years old. He added that the department was currently investigating a third case involving the alleged rape of two children ages four and five. “We all really need to watch our kids closely and monitor their computer time and cell phone use,” Coburn added. Administrator Jones reported to council that contracts with Rumpke accepting leachate, and a contract with Horizon had both been signed and returned. He reported that 4-way stop signs had been placed at the intersection of North Water Street and Ohio Street and that line painting in the village began on September 1 and street patching was complete. Council also voted to allow one more village wide yard sale scheduled for October 7-9, and this years ‘Trick-or-Treat’ night was tentatively set for Halloween night, October 31 between the hours 6 to 7:30
Mt Orab United Methodist Church dinner The next Free Community Dinner will be held on Saturday, September 17, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The main dishes will be meat loaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, cooked vegetables and desserts. Everyone is welcome, so please feel free to join in the food and fellowship. While going through the Brown County Fair later this month, be sure to stop by our United Methodist Women’s Pepsi Booth. You’ll be sure to get pleasant smiles and conversations while also quenching your thirst.
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p.m. The village has contracted with Bonar Excavating to repair three storm drains, according to Jones, “We have two storm basins that are collapsing and we have a storm drain pipe that has already collapsed on Marshall Road, We will supply the materials and Bonar will supply the labor and equipment for $3,100.” Jones also reported that the
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St. Martin working with Auditor of State for audit Dear Editor: Several articles have recently appeared in this paper focusing on the Village of St. Martin. The St. Martin Village Council would like to comment on the articles and the Village’s current state of affairs. An article published on July 24, 2011 stated, “At a special meeting called by Brown County Prosecutor, Jessica Little on July 18, the future of the Village of St. Martin was discussed at great length.” The article stated that, “Missing from the meeting was …all but one single resident from the village who chose to attend the meeting,” and that Ms. Little said she was hoping that there would be some residents from the village at this important meeting. However, neither Ms. Little nor the county commissioners, nor anyone from the budget commission informed, much less invited, the St. Martin Village Council members (or as far as I know any residents) to the meeting. The Village Council members learned of the meeting just days before the meeting was to be held and then just from someone from another village. By that late date, no council members were available to attend the meeting. A representative of Ms.
Little’s office visited the St. Martin Council meeting in May 2011 seeking information from the council. I requested follow up information from that representative on June, 20th and was sent the following reply from Ms. Little, “Tell her it was sent to the State Auditor's Office.” My reply to that email sent on June 30th requesting more information and possible next steps went unanswered. Once we did hear about the meeting, I attempted to find out more in an email to Brown County Auditor, Doug Green on July 13 and received this reply, “It would be my recommendation that you contact Jay Cutrell, Solicitor of the Village of St. Martin regarding any scheduled of meetings involving the Village of St. Martin. I am confident he would be able to address any of questions or However, Mr. concerns.” Cuttrell was not notified of the meeting either. An article in the August 14, 2011 Brown County Press detailed plans to have an issue on the November 8 ballot asking residents to vote on the dissolution of the village. Mr. Cuttrell, the Village Solicitor, was correct when he said that, “Residents of St. Martin have a lot of pride in their village, but because it is just so small they
impose an income tax. Another option discussed was to consider dissolution. The most recent article in the paper outlined the fact that the Village was found un-auditable by the State of Ohio Auditor. The Village was to have had the 2009 and 2010 financial records audited this past spring. Council members knew that the Village was already operating in the red in two of four accounts and would be further devastated by a costly audit. Knowing that dissolution was likely, we requested that this audit be postponed to coincide with a final audit after dissolution. This was request was made to keep audit costs to a minimum, but was denied by the State Auditor’s office in an email dated June 24, 2011. We were notified by letter, dated August 9, 2011, that we were considered unauditable. I have been in communication with the Auditor’s office and will submit the reports and records to them as required to complete the audit within 90 days of that letter. Respectfully submitted, Sue Spradlin and the St. Martin Village Council Clerk Treasurer, Village of St. Martin
health agencies working together to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic. Parents have a huge influence over their kids’ lifestyle choices by the example they set and the decisions they make. By modeling healthy eating and physically active lifestyles, we can set our children on the road to a lifetime of good habits. A very helpful reminder/guide to parents and kids for healthier living is the 5-2-1-0 Model: 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily 2 hours or less of TV, computer or video games daily 1 hour or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily, and No (zero) sugar-sweetened drinks, or almost none! The fight against childhood obesity gains momentum in September and the results can last a lifetime. All children deserve a healthy start in life; it’s our responsibility to make that possible. Gay Hubbell, Brown County Coordinator Adams-Brown Creating Healthy Communities Program The Adams-Brown Creating Healthy Communities Program is administered by HEALTHUC and the University of Cincinnati AHEC Program. The project is funded by CDC Grant Number 2B01DP009042-10 from the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and administered by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, Creating Healthy Communities Program.)
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Reader says Moler’s haven’t taken checkered flag yet Dear Editor, The Moler Raceway claimed they won their court case in June of 2010 after the court placed restrictions on the facility. Yet they appealed the original court ruling. Once again the Molers are claiming victory, but in reality the appeals court did not uphold or reverse the restrictions but only sent them back to the lower court for clarification. In doing so the appeals court had to lift the existing restrictions and it will then be up to the original judge to clarify, modify, or cancel the previous restrictions. The original court ruled there was not enough evidence presented to rule the track a nuisance per se, but wrote the track could become
one if left unchecked, thereby allowing the judge to place restrictions on the track to allow it to coexist with the surrounding residents. The rulings were very basic – require mufflers as required by the State of Ohio and a 75db limit at 100 feet; point the lights and speakers at the track and turn them off by midnight; and racing should only occur on Fridays and be done by midnight. The Molers appealed these restrictions although they claimed to follow most of them from the beginning. The residents were willing to accept the courts restrictions and try to coexist with the raceway, even though we would still have to live with the raceways negative affects including the noise, traffic
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don’t have enough money in its general fund to pay for state mandated audits. Those audits can cost anywhere from $5 thousand to $8 thousand.” This expense is levied on the Village every two years. While there is a necessity for and value in such audits, they have been a tremendous burden on the Village and this expense is at the root of the Village’s financially perilous situation. That cost is then coupled with the huge costs of required sewer repairs on such a small customer base. St. Martin sewer customers currently pay a special tax assessment to cover the cost of the sewer plant upgrades, but as stated, the collection system repairs that are now needed could cost an additional $600,000. The Village has, until recently, also fought frequent and costly water line breaks. Early in 2011, we were counseled by a representative from the State Auditor’s Local Government Services office that we would have to cut expenses and/or increase revenue. The representative agreed that expenses were about as low as they could be, although we did eliminate street lighting as a cost-cutting measure. The most feasible way to increase revenue was to
lion per year in direct health care costs alone! The psychosocial consequences can hinder these kids academically and socially. Many sources of information are used to gather data to determine health risks for obesity. BMI (body mass index) is emerging as one of the most requested and needed types of data to determine obesity. In Ohio, childhood obesity is one of the most important public health issues with more than 30 percent— one out of every three children and adolescents-- classified as overweight or obese. Recognizing the severity of this public health issue, the Ohio Department of Health developed a surveillance program using BMI data (determined by measuring heights and weights) of 3rd grade children to gain a better understanding of the scope of childhood obesity within Ohio and its 88 counties. According to the study published this spring (The Body Mass Index of Ohio’s Third Graders: 2004-2010), while there was no significant change in the number of overweight/obese children in Ohio as a whole, the BMI for Brown County’s third graders did increase by half of a percent from the 2004-2005 study to the 2009-2010 study. Over one-third (38.1%), or more than one out of every three of our third graders are overweight/obese and at risk for serious health issues! You can help: join our community in observing National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month this September. Every student deserves an opportunity for success and the chance to fulfill his or her hopes and dreams. It will take families, community partners and local
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and the fact that some property values have been reduced by 50% and taxes lowered, causing a loss in county revenue; while still more residents are considering filing for tax reductions at the beginning of 2012. The Molers have claimed since opening they wish to be good neighbors and peacefully coexist with surrounding residents, yet they appealed the court’s very reasonable, basic restrictions they claim to have followed since opening. Once again by their actions they have proven they
are not willing to consider the feelings of the surrounding residents. The rumor of the potential sale of the track now has residents wondering if the future owner(s) may be as callous as the Molers have been to their neighbors or will they be willing to consider the effects on the surrounding area and work with the resident’s requests? Is there really a victory until a final resolution between owner and residents is achieved? William S Mountain Sterling Township
No, a flat out no! It's all just superstition. Emma Fetters, Sardinia
Probably not, I seldom read them anyhow. Carole Payne, Mt. Orab
No, I don't think so, I never read them, although other people read it to me sometimes. Leonard Wagner, Sardinia
Yes, I do believe in horoscopes because a few times they have really come true. Debi Malin, Georgetown
Yes, whenever I read mine they are usually accurate. Bonnie Krauz, Fayetteville
Yes, I do, they have come true for me before. Michael Williams, Williamsburg
Show your support for bike helmets on September 21 Dear Editor, On September 21, 2011, I'd like to invite everyone in our community to help me save children's lives by doing a simple thing: wear your bike helmet to work or school! In 2010, the number of people injured by not wearing a bike helmet was 51,000, enough people to fill Nationwide Arena in Columbus 2 times. Universal use of bicycle helmets by children ages 4 to 15 could prevent between 135 and 155 deaths, between 39,000 and 45,000 head injuries and between 18,000 and 55,000 scalp and face injuries annually. To help prevent injuries and save lives, the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP) will kick off a statewide campaign "Put a Lid on It! Protect Before You Pedal" to encourage chil-
dren to wear bike helmets on September 21 with "Wear Your Bike Helmet to Work or School Day." Parents who model wearing their bike helmet increase the likelihood of a child wearing their helmet, so this day is not only to get children to wear their helmets, but also to allow them to see adults in all walks of life wearing their helmets proudly. To learn more and show your support, visit OhioAAP.org, or the "Put A Lid On It" Facebook page. Let's wear our helmets on September 21st to ensure that kids in our community "Put a Lid on It!" and stay safe while biking. Stephanie Flynn MD Pediatrician HealthSource of Ohio: Georgetown Pediatrics
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Dear Editor, September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. As America battles daunting issues, no challenge is more urgent than protecting the health and wellbeing of our children – now, and as they grow. Over the past several decades, we have witnessed childhood obesity grow to epidemic proportions. More than 23 million children and teenagers are obese or overweight. That’s roughly one child in every three. Overweight/obese youngsters risk developing serious health problems in adulthood, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and several types of cancer. The financial impact is a sobering $14 bil-
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Bubp says congress must act to protect F-35 fighter On July 4, 2011, we marked the 235th birthday of our great nation. You may have celebrated by attending a fireworks display or perhaps barbequing with friends and family. During your celebrations, I hope you also took time to reflect on what makes America such a great nation. This greatness comes from the courageous men and women who protect our freedoms and the principles our nation was founded upon. Our military has been able to protect our nation because of the support of the best technology available, and it is our duty to ensure that our servicemen and women continue to be given this advantage. The F-35 Joint Strike
DANNY BUBP Fighter is a key component in protecting America’s air superiority. This fifth generation, multi-role, stealth fighter aircraft is built with technology so advanced that it cannot be retrofitted into our older aircraft, which have been flying for nearly three decades. Over a decade of investments in time and technology have led to this unprecedented aircraft. Congress needs to support
the full funding and production of the F-35. America cannot maintain our air superiority with an air fleet that is close to 30 years old while other nations are strengthening their air power capabilities. We do not have a monopoly on this technology, and we cannot risk the security of our nation or the safety of our soldiers. The F-35 is not only good for our military, but it will also strengthen our economy. In fact, forty-six Ohio manufacturers contribute to the production of parts for the Joint Strike Fighter. Nearly 4,400 skilled and experienced Ohioans are employed, producing the technology for the F-35. One cannot ignore the
economic impact this program has here in Ohio, which is currently around $400 million. These numbers will increase significantly when the F-35 reaches its full production rate of nearly one plane per day. Reducing the funding and/or production of the F-35 now would be a disaster. It would put our military and nation at risk while preventing us from reaping the full benefits of our long-term investment in this project. Representative Bubp is a joint sponsor on House Concurrent Resolution 10, which urges Congress to continue the full funding and production of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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Letters to the Editor Self-reliance is a skill that everyone should learn Dear Editor, Problems abound throughout the world at all levels of social and political influence and Western culture has been in serious decline for many decades. We grapple with any one of a large number of issues, all of which could mean our ultimate demise as a global community. Nuclear threats loom everywhere due to the fact that nuclear weapons can be easily concealed and what was recently demonstrated in Norway with the bombing in Oslo and the shootings in the youth camp only go to prove, even without a nuclear warhead or dirty bomb, terror can be found everywhere -- in the most unexpected places. Instability at the economic level largely reflects instability in other areas of the social structure and in the political arena; so what’s next...Armageddon?!!! Well ... maybe ... but, then again, God only knows ... I
mean it, God only knows! You see, preparation for the unexpected and the keeping of a cool head are essentials ... but so few are capable of keeping their wits about them. Why? Because people react instead of act. People need to know how to think critically and act rationally ... they need to know how to live simply and invest wisely ... they need to know how to make do on less and set things aside for use later on. If our parents, grandparents and great grandparents could do it, then we can learn how to do it as well. I can easily eat fish and game; I learned to enjoy that stuff growing up -- and I learned how to catch and shoot and clean my own stuff as I got older. We made a game out of it as children ... we thought it was fun to run a trot line for catfish! But, then again, we didn’t have many distractions like video games and we always had to enter-
tain ourselves ... so you might as well catch or shoot something and make dinner out of it! People canned fruits and vegetables and put stuff in the cellar to be used year round. People took care one another during bad times. Even if you didn’t have everything on hand, nobody went hungry and nobody missed what they didn’t have because nobody depended on it in the first place. People learned about the simple pleasures in life ... reading and talking and sitting on the porch, sipping sweet tea and lemonade and playing checkers and cards. Quite often people bartered with one another ... you’ve let be known you have a certain thing that you know I need or want ... and I’ve got something you’ve had your eye on
... so lets get to haggling about it! (Actually, it’s fun!!!) Bottom line: Can we learn to do with less or even without certain items and can we prepare for days ahead by setting things aside now? Can we learn to plan for an uncertain future by means of savings and investments? Can you plant a garden? Can you learn how to live simply? Can you fish? Can you hunt? Have you got a gun? (Actually, I enjoy the taste of venison, rabbit and squirrel ... and frog legs ... and snapping turtle ... and wild poke ... and dandelion greens ... and wild turnips. How about you?) We need to learn to rely upon ourselves better and to trust in God more if we intend on getting through the tough times. And we need to do this...NOW!!! Rev. Sam Talley
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Observing Constitution Reader says Herman Cain is his man for president in 2012 Week Dear Editor, Dear Editor, The American Dream is an ideal instilled in children across this great nation as they make their way through school. We have always been taught that hard work, persistence, and sacrifice are the keys to success and that, in America, the sky is the limit in regards to achieving that success. Today, though, our American dream is in jeopardy. We live in a society of over regulation, over taxation, and governmental favoritism in the business world. In 2012, we need a President in the White House who will lead the charge against these things and who will say “enough is enough!” I believe Herman Cain is just the right man for the job. After much research on Mr. Cain, I was very impressed to learn that he has decades of experience in the private sector, transforming failing corporations into thriving businesses. He has seen firsthand the damaging effect too much governmental intrusion can have. His
position is one in favor of less legislation and regulation, and lower taxes. He knows that job creation and economic growth happen in the private sector and that the government should be supporting businesses, not stifling their potential. Despite Mr. Cain’s impressive resume, the main stream media doesn’t seem to want to give him any attention, even though he’s already won multiple straw polls in several states. We need a leader in Washington to stand up for the American Dream and to ensure that the liberties and freedoms we enjoy today will exist for generations to come. I stand for the American Dream, and if Herman Cain is as impressive as he sounds, then I definitely stand with him. There are so many great reasons to support this candidate, I really encourage you to learn more about Herman Cain at http://www.hermancain.com/t he-issues. Alex Clausen
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Dear Editor, In a recent edition of The Brown County Press, we were once again treated to the information that the Moler Raceway has won its fight in our court system to continue its full operation without any restrictions. Amazing! According to the appeals court the practice of spewing dust into neighbors’ properties, keeping people awake who might have to get up in the morning for work or family reasons (the noise is more than noticeable even though we live 3 miles away), destroying property values of your neighbors, and keeping new taxpayers from moving
into the area is not enough that a public nuisance exists. We moved into the area 10 years ago with the idea of enjoying the peace of “country living”. Well, the Molers have a different idea. As Kim Moler herself has said, the Moler clan doesn’t think they need restrictions they should be able to do as they please as long as they can make some money (even if their operation seriously hurts others). Hey ... it’s all “OK” as long as Kim Moler can make some money. Joe Koch Bodman Road, Sterling Township
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“We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish Justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” This is just the Preamble or beginning of a great document written by the Constitutional delegates 224 years ago. We need to guard our rights, freedoms and duties as citizens as set forth in our Constitution. The basic rights we take for granted are still being fought for in many parts of the world. The Daughters of the American Revolution reminds you that we must be vigilant to protect the freedoms guaranteed to us by the Constitution of the United States of America. Lost rights may never be regained, so join us as we celebrate Constitution Week, September 17-23. The week President Eisenhower declared as the official observance in 1956. Joan Paeltz, DAR, Taliaferro Chapter, Georgetown
Correction for Letter to the Editor: Dear Editor, In last week’s Letter to the Editor: What can we do to save our post office? I misplaced my decimal point and it read .07 when it should have read 0.7. It was not my intention to minimize the already minimal amount all rural post offices would have on the budget of the Postal Service if they were to be closed. It would only be seven tenths of one percent. Kay Fry, Decatur
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Village of Sardinia Mayor Todd Bumbalough took a few minutes during the September 12 council meeting to apologize to council, village workers and the residents of Sardinia, for making a mistake on his petition for mayor, consequently, having it rejected by the Brown County Board of Elections. According to Bumbalough, he had entered the wrong date on the petition. “I feel like I have to say something,” Bumbalough began, “As you all know I made a big mistake when I turned in my petition and it was rejected. It was nobody’s fault but my own. “Those people at the board of elections have a job to do and they do a great job. They have been very nice to me though this ordeal. It was my own mistake, but I would like
Sardinia Mayor Todd Bumbalough to thank everyone in the village that has been so encouraging to me.” Bumbalough added that he will not be appealing the actions, because he did make the mistake and wanted to live up to it. “I immediately got signed up as a write-in for the November election,” he added, “And according to Jay (Jay Cutrell, Village Solicitor), there is an easy fix to it all the first of the year. “I have enjoyed being mayor and believe that we have made leaps and strides since I’ve been here. This has all been embarrassing to me and I apologize to everyone.” As a write-in, Bumbalough can be appointed president of council then move back into the mayors seat the first of the year, if council votes to do so.
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In other business, several council members questioned the high water bill for the village. Tim Mock, Village Administrator, told council that the increase was due to a 5-week billing, flushing hydrants and a leak found at the sewer plant which was repaired immediately. Fire Chief Lee Naylor told council that he was still working on rebanding his departments radios, and that he was not happy with all the mandates. He also reported that he was getting acquainted with the new web-based fire program. Police Chief Jim Lewis reported that charges had been filed against a man for trafficking in marijuana and there was a possibility that a seized 1988 Ford Ranger and $300 cash, would come to the village. The arrest was made by Officer Michael Dearing. “I talked to the prosecutors office,” Chief Lewis said, “And they said the case is filed as a felony but if it gets changed to a first degree misdemeanor, we would get the money and the truck.” Lewis said the owner of the vehicle gave the officer permission to search the truck, where he found 38 grams of marijuana, six baggies ready to sell.
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the South Main Street project. “We would really like to thank Kelly Cole, Tim and Doris Faris for all their hard work in getting this grant,” Bumbalough said. “We’ve been very fortunate in getting grant money. We have received a total of $590,000 total this year and I think that’s awesome.” Council also approved an ordinance to purchase a $10,000 bond from First State Bank for the purchase of a new police cruiser, to be paid back in three years. Bumbalough said he is looking into the possibility and cost of placing signs for Sardinia businesses on St. Rt. 32, to bring more traffic into the village.
Dixie Melody Boys to perform Ed O’Neil and the Dixie Melody Boys will be at West Fork Baptist Church on Sunday September 18, 2011 at 7:00pm. West Fork Baptist Church is located at 10127 West Fork Rd, Georgetown, OH 45121. For directions please visit the church website at westforkbaptist.org or call Kevin Johnson at (937) 515-0675.
Chief Greg Caudill of the Winchester Police Department reports that on September 10, 2011 Lt. David Benjamin initiated a traffic stop at SR 32 near SR 136. Upon approaching the vehicle the back seat passenger refused to show his hands. Lt. Benjamin ordered the driver and passenger out and a syringe fell on the ground as the passenger exited the vehicle. The Ohio State Highway Patrol and Adams County Sheriff’s Office units arrived and all 4 subjects were taken out of the vehicle. During a search there was found 3 caps of heroin and other items associated with injecting narcotics. The vehicle was seized and all occupants were released until the case can be reviewed by the Adams County Prosecutor’s Office. The driver was identified as Jason Gregory 31 of West Union and the back seat passenger was identified as Jeffrey Gregory 28 of Manchester. Chief Caudill would like to thank the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio State Highway Patrol for their assistance in the case. If anyone has any information regarding any criminal case in the Village of Winchester please call the Winchester Police Department at 937-695-5502.
September is Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Brown County and Ohio The Brown County Commissioners signed a proclamation September 7, 2011 observing September as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. The observance is an annual campaign which encourages those who have alcohol and drug addiction issues to seek help. Everyone knows someone struggling with an alcohol or other drug problem. Whether it’s alcoholism, prescription painkiller abuse or t een using marijuana, knowing who to talk to and where to turn for help can save a life. That’s why the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS) is pleased to join with Gov. John R. Kasich in observing September 2011 as “National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month” in Ohio. “Substance abuse and addiction exact a huge personal, societal and economic toll on Ohioans,” commented ODADA S Director Orman Hall. “Recovery Month reminds us that effective treatment is available
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Mayor Bumbalough commented that the village couldn’t ask for a better officer than Michael Dearing and added that the village was lucky to have him. Chief Lewis added that he would like to attend a seminar in Columbus in October for managing property in an evidence room. It is a two day conference at a cost of $250. “We’re in the process of trying to move our evidence room,” Lewis told council, “Right now its where the old police department was, which I don’t even have a key to that door. We need to move it upstairs or down in the basement.” Lewis said he felt like the seminar would be good for him to attend. Council agreed and voted unanimously to pay the $250. He added that the village Hog Roast was still being held at the park on Saturday, September 17 and the meal would be ready by 6 p.m. Mock asked council for permission to replot the corner of Fairview and Winchester in the village, which would include a name change. Council approved the action. During the mayors report, Bumbalough told council that the village had been approved for a Revitalization Grant for
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and offers hope for a brighter future for those struggling under the weight of this disease.” Now in its 22nd year, Recovery Month is a nationwide celebration sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In a resolution designa ting September as Recovery Month in Ohio, Governor Kasich urged all Ohioans to rally around this year’s theme: Join the Voices of Recovery: Recovery Benefits Everyone. In response, communities across the state are hosting local awareness events designed to eliminate stigma and other barriers to treatment, culminating with a statewide Rally for Recovery on Sept. 25 in Columbus. “Addiction can destroy families a nd negatively impact everything from business to Ohio’s criminal justice, health care, child welfare and education systems,” Director Hall noted. “The good news is everyone bene-
fits when we do something about it. At ODADAS, we are committed to healing individuals, reuniting families, empowering communities and building a strong, healthy Ohio.” Last year, more than 100,000 men, women and children ben efitted from publicly-funded alcohol and other drug addiction treatment and recovery support services in Ohio. Alcohol, marijuana, prescription painkillers and other opiates were the most commonly abused substances. While alcohol and marijuana rates have held relatively steady over the past decade, the number of Ohioans seeking help for an opiate-related problem continued to rise. In fact, treatment admissions for heroin and other opiates – including prescription painkillers – have steadily increased from a low of 3.7 percent of all clients in treatment in 1997 to 17.3 percent last year. In Scioto County, opiate addiction accounts for nearly 85 percent of clients seeking treatment. “Resolving Ohio’s opiate epidemic is priority number one,” Director Hall said. “Under Governor Kasich’s leadership, we have been mak ing significant progress this year in terms of public awareness, prevention education, treatment and enforcement,” he said, adding that the increases in
the number of individuals presenting for treatment for heroin and other opiates corresponds with a 900 percent increase in the number of prescription painkiller doses prescribed over the last decade. Passage of legislation that shuts down the illegal pill mi lls fueling Ohio’s opiate crisis and tightens prescriber regulations, the establishment of an Interstate Opiate Task Force and Cabinet-level Opiate Action Team along with an executive order authorizing the expansion of medication assisted treatment therapies available to Ohio treatment providers, are among the many accomplishments achieved since January. “Alcohol and other drug addiction remains one of the most significant public health threats in Ohio,” Director Hall said. “We must continue to raise awareness around the importance of Recovery Month and drive home the message that we can and do make a difference in the lives of those who need treatment, individuals in recovery and those affected by substance abuse and addiction.” For help locally call the Brown County ADAMHS Board at 378-3504 or Talbert House at 378-4811. For more information about Recovery Month visit: www.recoverymonth.gov.
The Brown County General Hospital Auxiliary will be holding it’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 1 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room at the Hospital. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served by the Dietary Department. Fair time will soon be here and the Auxiliary will be having a booth again this year for the purpose of selling memberships. Although help is needed in many areas and is very much appreciated, a $3.00 membership in the auxiliary does not in any
way obligate a person to come to the hospital and volunteer. You will not be asked to do anything unless you stipulate on the membership card that you would like to do so. The money that is raised through the sale of memberships is used, along with other fund raisers, to purchase much needed equipment for the hospital. Many thanks to those who have been so faithful through the years by purchasing memberships. Please plan to stop by the Auxiliary booth this year and support this worthy cause.
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Frances Mary Bickett, 85, of Williamsburg, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011. Frances was born Nov. 16, 1925 in Cincinnati to the late Frank and Theresa (Rusche) Vaughan. She was also preceded in death by her husband David W. Bickett and son Ricky Bickett. Survived by her sons David F., Gregory L. (Karin), Michael R., and Thomas E. Bickett; daughters Theresa (Bob) Fee, Frances (Jim) Pope; grandchildren, Crissy, Matt (Jeri), Jess (Gene), Allen, Steven (Aimee), Katie (Danny), Brandon, Austin (Hannah) and Lindsey; great grandchildren, Gabby, Franny, Kiley, Jesse, Josiah, Samuel, Owen, Payton & Parker. Funeral services were held Sept. 3, 2011 at St. Ann’s Church in Williamsburg. Interment followed at the Williamsburg Cemetery.
Tammy Lynn Garrison Driscoll, 53 of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Ripley, Oh., died Thursday, September 8, 2011. She was an Insurance Agent and homemaker and loved her family. Tammy never met a stranger. She was born May 4, 1958 in Brown County, the daughter of Jack and the late Carolynn Wilson of Ripley. Tammy is survived by her husband, David Driscoll; they had been together since February 2000 and were married on August 18, 2006; four children - Alex Garrison of Virginia Beach, Va., Ashley and fiancée Cazum of Virginia Beach, Va., Kristine Driscoll and fiancée Christian of Weeksville, NC., and Dillon Driscoll of Virginia Beach, Va., one grandson, Shane Driscoll; one sister Marla Wilson of Ripley, three brothers - John T. Wilson and wife Robin of Aberdeen, Ronald L. Wilson of Goshen, and Frank Wilson of Ripley. Services were held on Thursday, September 15, 2011 where John Neu officiated. Burial was in Shinkle’s Ridge Cemetery near Higginsport. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
Charles W. Frakes, 70, Winchester, died Sunday, September 11, 2011. He was a factory employee and he and his wife owned the Belfast Friendly Market. Mr. Frakes was born October 3, 1940 in Covington, Ky., the son of the late Charles and Lillian (Linville) Frakes. He was also preceded in death by his wife – Mary (Hahn) Frakes, two sisters – Mary Adamson and Carolyn Bridges, one brother – Bobby Frakes and his companion – Dora Mulligan. Mr. Frakes is survived by one daughter – Kimberly Kratzer of Bethel, one granddaughter – Jessica Kratzer of Bethel, one sister – Bonnie Beath of Ripley, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Thursday, September 15, 2011 where Rev. Charles Moore will officiated. Interment was in the Plain View Cemetery near Newtownsville, Oh. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Kenneth Earl Haley, 70 Kenneth Earl Haley, 70, Mt. Orab, died Sunday, September 4, 2011. He retired from Senco Fastening after 40 years. Mr. Haley is survived by his children, Jim (Kim) Haley of Bethel, Casey (Michael) Kummer of Anderson, grandchildren, Cassie Kummer and Katie Kummer, sister, Ina Trujillo of Texas, close friend, Donna Hults of Batavia. He is preceded in death by his father, James K. Haley, and mother, Beatrice N. Tackett Haley. Services were held Saturday, September 10, 2011 where Kevin Hamilton officiated. Interment was in the Mt. Orab Cemetery in Green Township, Oh. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Madeline McGinnis, 62 Madeline McGinnis, 62, Mt. Orab, Oh., died Friday, September 9, 2011. Loving mother of David (Julie) McGinnis and Scott (Tonya) McGinnis. Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Caring sister of Margaret Titus and the late Earl Weatherford. Cherished daughter of the late Earl and Dulcie (nee Duncan) Weatherford. Services were held Thursday, September 15, 2011. Memorial donations may be made to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, PO Box 5202, Cincinnati, OH 45201.
Laura Irene Felder, 84 Laura Irene Felder, 84, Georgetown, Oh., died Sunday, September 11, 2011. She was a retired monitor reader/ward clerk for the Brown County General Hospital ICU Department in Georgetown, for thirty years. Ms. Felder was born November 16, 1926 in Georgetown, the daughter of the late Harold and Blanche (Berry) Toler. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Ms. Felder is survived by two daughters - Druanna Toler and Jacqueline D. Felder both of Georgetown, one son - Steven L. Glenn of Georgetown, three grandchildren - Laura-Lyn Felder, Stephanie N. Felder and Isaiah T. Felder all of Georgetown; two great grandchildren - Maahlik T. Felder and Trestyn R. Jones; two sisters - Betty Kimbrew of Phoenix, Az., and Lois Jackson of Cincinnati, several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many friends. Services were held on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 where Rev. James Settles officiated. Following cremation, interment will be in Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
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Mary Lou Furnish, 80 Mary Lou Furnish, 80, Mt. Orab, died Thursday, September 8, 2011. She retired from Clydes Super Value in Maysville, KY and was a member of Plumbville Church of Christ and Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Furnish is survived by her husband, Donald Furnish of Mt. Orab, children, Donna (Cliff) Earls of Patriot, IN, Rodney (Joyce) Furnish of West Union, Sherri (Mickey) Dryden of Aberdeen, Kim (Marty) Furnish of Decatur, Shawn Furnish of Williamsburg, brother, Bill “Toddy” (Betty) Pitser of Delhi, also survived by 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 1 niece and 2 nephews. Mary is preceded in death by her father, Albert Pitser and mother, Amy Swearingen Pitser. Services were held Sunday, September 11, 2011. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Oh. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Linda L. Winder, 65 Linda L. Winder, 65, Batavia and formerly of Bethel, died Tuesday, September 6, 2011. She was the devoted mother of Cora Lynn (Tim) Young, Chad (Laura) Stewart, and Christian Stewart, dear sister of Ruth Erhardt, Mary Sue Kamphaus, and the late Richard O. Winder, also survived by 2 grandchildren. Services were Monday, September 12, 2011. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Levi James Dahlheimer, 6 months Levi James Dahlheimer, 6 months died Saturday, September 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather – Joseph Clarence Dahlheimer. Levi was born March 4, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Joseph Allen and Elizabeth Ann (Bailey) Dahlheimer of Georgetown. In addition to his parents, Levi is survived by one brother – Joseph Elliott Dahlheimer; paternal grandmother – Barbara Dahlheimer of Cincinnati, maternal grandparents – Grace and Charles Bailey of Owensville, paternal great grandmother – Laura Miller of Cincinnati, thirteen aunts and uncles – Julie Dahlheimer of Batavia, Alma Fath and husband Rob of Milford, John Bailey of Chicago, Ill., Mike Bailey and wife Maria of Mariemont, Patty Hall and husband Tom of Goshen, Joe Bailey and wife Carri of Owensville, Teresa Howard and husband Dan of Milford, Mary Gavey of West Chester, Charlie Bailey and wife Mary of Indianapolis, Ind., Charlotte Vonderstrasse and husband Dave of Owensville, Joan Bailey of Milford, Walter Bailey and wife Bobby of Owensville, and Grace Steiner of Amelia, and several cousins. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, September 16, 2011 at the St. George Catholic Church in Georgetown, where Rev. Dohrman Byers was the Celebrant. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Arnheim, Ohio. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Johnny Lee Higgins, 68 Johnny Lee Higgins, 68, Batavia, died Sunday, September 11, 2011. He was a member of Lerado Church of Christ. Mr. Higgins is survived by his wife, Joyce Higgins of Batavia, son, Johnny Ray Higgins of Batavia, grandchildren, Brandon, Alyssa, and Arianna, sister-in-laws, Jeannie Ordiway of Hamersville, Terrie Koeppe of Batavia. He is preceded in death by his father, Johnny Edward Higgins, mother, Zeprie Marie (nee Williams) Reed, daughter, Carrie Marie Higgins, Sister-in-law, Brenda Kinner. Services were held Thursday, September 15, 2011 at the Lerado Church of Christ. Interment was in the Batavia Union Cemetery in Batavia, Oh. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
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Hugh Ray Reed, 83, Hugh Ray Reed, 83, of Otway, Oh., died Monday, September 12, 2011. He was born February 23, 1928, in Blue Creek to the late John Henry and Laura Ellen (Hayslip) Reed. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Reed, Mack Reed, Paul Reed; sisters, Orlie Bandy and Stella Unger; daughter, Dotty Ann (Reed) Hodge; grandsons, Dennis Boldman, David Stephenson and Zhon Phipps; granddaughters, Debra Deskins and Rachel Reed; great grandson, Andrew Ramey; and son in law, Mike Taylor. Hugh is survived by his wife Betty Jane (McGowan) Reed of Otway; sons, John Reed of Stout, Tim Reed of Otway, Dan Reed of Otway, James Reed of Cambridge and Jeff Reed of Murfreesboro, Tenn., daughters, Cathy Bailey of Christiana, Tenn., Joyce Unger of Blue Creek, Diana Taylor of Blue Creek, and Brenda Jones of Cambridge; brother, Reverend Volley Reed of West Union and sister, Wilma Chamblin of Troy; twenty nine grandchildren, sixty two great-grandchildren, and thirteen great-greatgrandchildren. He was a farmer and a pastor at Mt. Unger Church. Services were Thursday, September 15, 2011 where Pastor Rick Ross officiated. The interment was at Mt. Unger Cemetery in Otway, Oh. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.
Debra Suzanne (nee Steed) Hartings, 33 Debra Suzanne (nee Steed) Hartings, 33, Loveland, died Friday, September 9, 2011. She was the devoted wife of Joshua Hartings, loving mother of Alexander Joshua and Nicholas Woodrow, beloved daughter of Donald Steed and Barbara (nee Marker) Mason, dear sister of Darren, Benjamin and Brian Steed. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, September 13, 2011 followed by interment in Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Arnheim, Oh. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Alexander and Nicholas's Educational Fund Care of any PNC Bank. The Tufts-Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Loveland, served the family.
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GOD’S CHURCH Sometimes people are guilty of not taking God seriously. Go to Genesis 12 where we will find that even the man Abram, later known as Abraham, did not take God seriously enough. Lets begin in verse 1: “Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee.” Consider what God told Abram to do. First He said: get out of your country; secondly He told him: do not take any relatives; and thirdly he said: leave your father’s house behind you. Abram only partially did what he was told to do. Look at verse 4; “So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him:...” Lot was part of Abraham’s kindred. He was his brother’s son. Abraham deliberately took his nephew against the command of God. At this time the great man Abraham had not fully learned to take God seriously. We have that same problem today. I personally think, and am convicted, that the preaching should not be to please the people but to please God. And when we gather together to hear the preaching it should be to please God not ourselves. People only want to hear good things. They don’t want to hear about chastisement or hell. And not only that but the music and the singing should be to please God not the people. Am I wrong? A lot of churches are going with music which will please the people in order to get and keep them in church. Forget God but please the people, right? We don’t really need God in a church service, do you think? We could conduct church just fine without Him. Well, hello! one man was telling me that he went to visit a church and when he sat down he looked up and there was a screen with a popular saying by someone famous on it. Then another saying come on and so on, so he leaned over to his neighbor and asked when they were going to get around to the Bible. The other man said: oh, we don’t use the Bible here. Needless to say my friend got up and left. However, that seems to be the going thing. Even some people who claim to be fundamental Bible believing Baptists do not take God seriously! We have no more excuse than Abram did when he went against God’s com-
DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com mand. Abram did not get away with it without causing himself trouble and neither will you or I. Anytime we get out of God’s will it will cause us problems somewhere down the road. We better do what God tells us to do and do it exactly the way He said to do it. God has a purpose in saying what He says. I want you to see that Lot was a problem to Abraham and to himself. Lot lost everything he had, including his wife, and he ended up in poverty. Then he got into incest with his daughters. He probably would have been better off staying behind instead of going with Abraham, don’t you think? But listen, God has more than one way to get His will. Look with me in chapter 13. He is going to separate Abraham and Lot. In verse 7 there was strife between the herdmen of Abram and Lot. In verse 9 Abram said: “Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me...” Lot ended up in Sodom and you know the rest of the story. You don’t have to listen to me but when you refuse to take God seriously and He knocks you in the head a few times you might begin to think that He really was serious. You also might remember that I warned you! When I got my hand in a combine back in 1951 I took God seriously but not as seriously as I did when my mother died. He really got my attention then. Don’t wait until God has to get your attention before you take what He says to heart. I can guarantee he means what he says. Think about it! Even when the grass looks greener on the other side, stay put if that is where He wants you to be! He did not tell Lot to go with Abraham. Not only that but by Abraham’s disobedience he delayed his own blessing by many years. Is that what you really want?
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Neal, Michael to wed Wendell and Sharon Neal of Sardinia, are happy to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Michelle Lynn Neal to Jordan Richard Michael, son of Dee Ann Davis and David and Melissa Michael of Seaman, Oh. Michelle is a 2004 graduate of Eastern Brown High School and a 2008 graduate of Shawnee State University with a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education. Jordan is a 2006 graduate of Eastern Brown High School, a 2008 graduate of Shawnee State University, and a 2010 graduate of Wright State University with a Masters degree in Special Education. Michelle is the granddaughter of Bennie "Red" and Lois Cloud and the late Raymond and Edna Neal of Sardinia. Jordan is the grandson of Gene and Alice Michael and Lucille and the late Richard "Pete" Grooms of Seaman. Michelle and Jordan's wedding will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2011. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Michelle and Jordan on their engagement and upcoming nuptials.
Brent and Betty (nee Beach) Donathan of Mt. Orab, Oh., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, September 23, 2011. They met when both were in high school, Brent graduating from Felicity and Betty graduating from New Richmond. They were blessed with four children. Suzan (David) Crawford, Mt. Orab, Blinda (Jason) Boothby, Mt. Orab, Wendel (Cindy) Donathan, Mt. Orab, and Brad (Crystal) Donathan, Mason. They have ten grandchildren. Candi (Byron) Oberschlake, Mathew and Michael Crawford; Joshua and Autumn Boothby; Lauren, Tanner and Ben Donathan; Zackary and Christopher Donathan. They also have two great-grandchildren, Lucas and J.J. Swope. There will be an open house on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pike Township Community Hall on State Route 774. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Donathan on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Chatfield appoints Financial Aid Director Chatfield College is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Lay as the Financial Aid Director. Lay will oversee the administration of the college’s student financial aid at both the St. Martin and Findlay Market campuses. Lay brings over 23 years of experience working as a financial aid director for several proprietary and private colleges in greater Cincinnati, including The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, The Art Institute of Greater Cincinnati, and Southwestern College in Franklin, Ohio. Lay earned two Associate degrees in business from Northwood University and Cincinnati State and a
Bachelor’s of Business Administration from Northwood University. “I’m excited to be at Chatfield College as the new Financial Aid Director. I have an open door policy. Everyone is welcome to come to me with any questions or concerns they may have about financial aid,” says Lay. Lay resides in Loveland, Ohio with his wife and three daughters. Lay is an antique car enthusiast and a member of the Eastgate Classics. For more information, visit the website, at www.chatfield.edu, call (513) 875-3344 or e-mail admissions@chatfield.edu.
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Couple shares vows Pamela and Harold Stemmerding wish to announce the marriage of their daughter Rachel to Michael Rock on Saturday, August 27, 2011. Michael is the son of Michael Rock, Sr. of Keystone Heights, Flor., and Sharon Rock of Chicago, Ill. The beautiful outdoor wedding and reception were held in the yard of the bride’s parents on Bethel-New Hope Road. The festivities were attended by family and friends. Photos were taken in the Bethel - New Hope covered bridge. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Rachel and Michael on their recent wedding.
You can help the Information Technology program at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center by donating any empty printer cartridges. They are participating in a fundraising-through-recycling program that helps them earn rewards by collecting empty printer cartridges and used cell phones. The IT students are trying to help keep the earth clean while earning new equipment and supplies for their lab.
The class is accepting ink cartridges, laser cartridges, and used cell phones for this fundraiser. You may drop off any of the above items at Student Services at the Career Center. Items will be accepted from now until May 25, 2012. Thanks from Information Technology at Southern Hills! If you have any questions contact Mrs. Ginger Ring, Instructor, at 937-378-6131 ext. 322.
Anthony Sharp Represents SHCTC at Buckeye Boys State In June 2011, Southern Hills Career and Technical Center was represented at Buckeye Boys State by Anthony Sharp, a senior in Automotive Technology program. Buckeye Boys State is a nine-day handson experience in the operation of the democratic form of government, the organization of political parties, and the relationship of one to the other in shaping Ohio government. Very high standards are set for the selection of students to attend Buckeye Boys State. The student must first be nominated by a teacher. Anthony was nominated by his Government teacher Mr. Greg Haitz. He then was interviewed by a panel that selected students from all local high schools to attend the event which is held at Bowling Green University. At the end of June, Anthony spent nine days with other boys learning our government system first hand. Boys State is divided into fictional counties, cities, and townships and the boys who attend are required to run for a government office. Although Anthony was unsuccessful in his race for the Board of Regents of a “university” that was established within his city,
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he was employed in the university. His department studied the future of fossil fuels. Anthony enjoyed the experience very much and he says, “I now understand how things work with our government system.” We know this summer was a pivotal one for all those in attendance. Southern Hills is very proud of Anthony and hopes his experience at Buckeye Boys State helps him to excel and succeed in his senior year and beyond.
Southern State students honored at pinning ceremony The 43rd graduating class of Southern State Community College’s practical nursing program was honored during a special pinning ceremony held Aug. 12 in the college’s Central Campus auditorium. Five students were recognized for completion of the college’s one-year certificate program. “The pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition to mark the passing from nursing school to the nursing profession,” explained Dr. Julianne Krebs, SSCC Director of Nursing, who opened the evening’s ceremony with introductions of the nursing faculty and SSCC President Dr. Kevin Boys. Dr. Krebs also presented the ceremony address on “The Nursing Connection.” Following the address to the graduates, Dr. Krebs recommended the graduates for certification and recognized cum laude graduate Brandi Dalton. Marilyn Jones, nursing faculty member, then presented the Licensed Practical Nursing
Association of Ohio’s free oneyear membership award to graduate Lisa Lucas. Two graduating students participated in the evening’s program. Beth Blair presented the opening remarks, while Emma Crager closed with the benediction. The most recent graduates, who join the ranks of 909 practical nursing graduates before them, include Beth Blair of Winchester in Highland County, Kristi Marie Bosko of Winchester in Adams County, Emma Ruth Crager of London in Madison County, Brandi Marie Dalton of Washington Court House in Fayette County, and Lisa R. Lucas of Hamersville in Brown County. To learn more about Southern State Community College’s nursing programs, please visit www.sscc.edu/academics/degree_programs.htm, or call Administrative Assistant Sue Leach at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 2640.
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Duncan/Kimberly share vows Darin Duncan and Katie Kimberly of Sardinia were married in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida on Monday, July 25, 2011. A small group of family were in attendance. Both are graduates of Eastern Brown High School. Darin is employed by Pullman Power through the Boilermakers Union. Katie is a 2011 nursing graduate from Cincinnati State. The couple are pictured with their daughter, Alissa. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Duncan on their recent wedding.
Duncanson, Morgan engaged The families of Nicholas Duncanson and Alyssa Morgan would like to announce their engagement. Plans are for a wedding in December with a honeymoon to follow. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Nicholas and Alyssa on their engagement.
These girls are ‘Wild About Girl Scouting’ ‘Wild About Girl Scouting” was this year’s theme for Brown County Girl Scout Day Camp held in July. The two day camp featured singing, making a bug jar, sign-language class, and a special visit from the Cincinnati Zoo. Scouts also collected donations for an animal shelter in the council wide community service project called ‘Big Hearts for Wet Noses’. Day Camp gave the scouts the chance to meet new friends,
learn new songs while reestablishing old friendships and singing old songs too. The Girl Scout tradition of exchanging SWAPS (Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere) was also honored as the scouts were given the opportunity to make and exchange these little mementos of camp. Camp ended with its annual presentation of skits and songs for the parents and lowering of the flag.
Special thanks to the following adults for their assistance in making camp great! Day Camp Director Tracey Staggs , Day Camp Head Cook Michelle Craddock, Assistant Day Camp Cook Chrissy Griffith, Krysti Adams, Robyn Cooper, Dawn Culver, Melissa Danner, Regina Dash, Tami Davis, Kacey Fowler, Michelle Frambes, Barbara Harbottle, Heather Hauke, April Jefferson, Angie Johnson,
Sarah Kohler, Amanda Lopez, Susan McKinnon, Amy Riggs, Dinah Shelle, Pam Strole, Shelly Sump, Carla Thompson and Kerri Young. Girl Scouts of USA will be celebrating its one hundredth birthday this year. If you have a daughter who would like to be a Girl Scout or if you would like to volunteer your time, please contact the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio at l 1-800-537-6241.
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Girls listed in alphabetic order - Audrey Adams, Allyson Adams, Cheyenne Adkins, Eleanor Arn, Noren Arn, Megan Arn, Kaitlyn Bentley, Alexys Brown, Anna Bryan, Hayley Burnett, Sarah Clark, Hannah Clark, Tabytha Cooper, Harley Craddock, Abigail Danner, Amberly Dash, Bailey Davis, Evy Dickerson, Macey Fisher, Claire Fisher, Harmony Fowler, Liberty Fowler, Olivia Frambes, Alex Fridel, Erica Gallant, Michaela Gates, Abigail Gillespie, Kylie Griffith, Paula Hauke, Hannah Hauke, Caila Jefferson, Emmalee Jimison, Kaitlyn Keller, Jasmine Kiser, Victoria Kohler, Kaydie Lopez, Emma Murrie, Caylee Noble, Olivia Phillips, Brianna Planck, Lily Powell, Christina Riggs, Kylee Shelley, Shenoah Shelley, Cassidy Staggs, Rebecca Stanley, Makenzie Strole, Sydney Sturgil, Shelby Sump, Makena Swearingen, Madison Swetnich, Kaitlyn Thompson, Olivia Young PA’s - Breana Rowland, Madison Burton, , Christian Culver, Karissa Hamblen, Jessika Kelch, Taylor McKinnon, Shelby Mullins, Tasha Noble, Megan Staggs, and Emily Werring
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Students from Eastern Middle School were treated to a luau on Friday September 9, 2011 at Lake Waynoka. The luau was hosted as a reward for those students who received passing scores on the Ohio Achievement Assessment taken last school year. 193 students were in attendance and enjoyed activities that included swimming, tennis, basketball, dancing and corn hole. Food and drinks were also provided for the students. The staff from EMS was also in attendance to show their support and appreciation for the student's hard work.
“Biloxi Blues” auditions Sept. 21 at Southern State SSCC Theatre will host open auditions for the upcoming production “Biloxi Blues” from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. “Biloxi Blues” was written by Neil Simon and will be directed by Rainee Angles with performance dates set for Nov. 11-13. Auditions are open to both students and to the general public. Please visit www.sscctheatre.com/auditions for more information, including tips on preparing for an audition. “Biloxi Blues” tell the story of 20-year-old Eugene Morris Jerome, a Brooklynite who is drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. As a young Army recruit, Eugene must go through basic training and learn about
Life and Love—with a capital L—along with some harsher lessons, while stationed at boot camp in Biloxi, Miss., in 1943. “Biloxi Blues” won playwright Neil Simon a Tony Award for Best Play in 1985. Those planning to audition should: • Prepare a one- to twominute monologue (similar in character to the desired role or from the actual script); • Be prepared to read from the script; and • Bring a resume and/or headshot if available. Those interested in working on the stage crew should also attend auditions to fill out paperwork and complete and interview. For more information about the theater program at Southern State, please call 1800-628-7722, ext. 2794, email rangles@sscc.edu, or visit www.sscc.edu.
SSCC choir begins rehearsals Sept. 19 at college’s Central Campus The Southern State Singers will begin rehearsals for the 2011-12 season 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, in Room 107 of Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. Under the direction of John M. Glaze, the Southern State Singers are preparing to begin their 13th season. “If you love to sing, please come to our first rehearsal and see if you feel at home in our group,” said Glaze. Rehearsals typically last two hours and the choral group is comprised of 80-85 percent from a core of dedicated community members, with Southern State students making up the remainder of the membership. “Southern State Community College has been very supportive of choral music and underwrites the cost of Southern State Singers as a for-credit class which can
be taken by Southern State students, as well as offering the group to the community at no charge,” said Glaze. “While fall quarter typically is spent working on music for a Christmas concert, winter and spring quarters will find the group learning a wide variety of music ranging from light classical to show tune to spirituals to everything in between.” For more information about the Southern State Singers, please contact Glaze at jglaze@hcf.com.
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Area students welcomed into honors program at SSU The following local students were welcomed into a new Honors Program at Shawnee State University. Zachary Burton, of Felicity, Allison Falgner, of Blanchester, and Ciara Nickol, of Bethel The new program includes an Honors Resident Hall where students will live on campus. A total of 80 students will be in the program fall semester with 35 new incoming students at SSU. To qualify for the program, students must maintain at least a 3.3 GPA while taking the specially designed Honors courses.
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Ripley Middle School FCCLA kids visit G’town Ohio Veterans Home Sixteen FCCLA members from the Ripley Middle School volunteered September 1, 2011 at the Ohio Veteran’s Home in Georgetown. Students enjoyed helping the Veterans play BINGO and distributing prizes to the winners. Members decorated doors for Fall with poems and crafts and gave each Veteran a “Great to be Back” message with candy. Members who volunteered this month were Devin Whaley, Suzanne Dragoo, Alexis Hesler, Abby Caudill, Kevin Kirk, Tyler Lawson, Charity York, Kassey Arnett, Scottie Ott, Olivia Reese, Savannah Shiveley, Michael Oberschlake, Joseph Vaughn, Leanna Kendrick, Ryan Mason and Timothy Mullikin. The chapter wishes to thank our administration for allowing us to participate in this community service project.
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Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Village Administrator, 151 Maple Avenue, Sardinia, Ohio until 2:00 p.m. local time on September 27, 2011 for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the project known as Kelly Street, Thompson Street, Pleasant Avenue Water Main Replacement, and at a said time and place, publicly open and read aloud. Contract documents, bid sheets, plan and specifications can be obtained at said office and also McCarty Associates, LLC at 213 North High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio at $40.00 per set, which money will be refunded to the unsuccessful bidders upon the return of the complete set in good condition no more than ten (10) days after bid date. Checks shall be made payable to the McCarty Associates. Specifications will also be on file in the plan room of the F.W. Dodge Corporation. Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal, a Bid Guaranty and Contact Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable use Ohio Products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor’s Executive Order of 1972, and Governor’s Executive order 84-9 shall be required. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Brown County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division, (614) 644-2239. The village reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids.
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taken the classes, and I don’t even know his name.” At that point in the conversation Jay Cutrell, village solicitor told council that he doubted $5,000 would be enough money for the department.
“If Chief Pfeffer keeps spending money the way he is,” Cutrell said, “He’s going to need about $49,000 to get to the end of the year. He’s going to have to slow down his spending because that kind of money isn’t there.” Mayor Tom Leonard, told council that he would call
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Brown County Agricultural Society Annual Election The annual election of directors of the Brown County Agricultural Society for the following townships: Clark, Lewis, Pike, Scott, Sterling and Washington will be held Friday, September 30, 2011 in the office of the Brown County Agricultural Society from 4 PM – 8 PM. Members of the society shall declare their candidacy for the office of a director of the Board of Directors by filing with the secretary of this Society a petition signed by ten or more members at least ten days before the annual election of directors is held. Only regularly nominated candidates who have met the filing requirements will be eligible for election of Directors. Petitions may be obtained from the Secretary of the Society. Membership tickets for the 2011 membership of the Brown County Agricultural Society may be purchased from now until September 20, 2011 from any fair board Director or at the fair board office. The hours of the fair board office are Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
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Chief Pfeffer into his office in the next few days and talk to him personally about the money issues. However, Leonard did recommend approving the transfer of $5,000 from capital outlays into supplies and materials for the fire department. Upon voting, Brooks voted no to the transfer while council members Nowana Bingaman, Roberta Sidwell and Scott Eagan voted yes. In other business at the meeting village administrator Charles Ashmore told council that he had met with a representative from “Experience Ripley” regarding the USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant, and found that they had some questions. “I think I need to invite the Experience Ripley group to our next meeting,” Ashmore stated. “They have some concerns over members of council being on their board and would like for council to consider appointing someone.” Ashmore said he didn’t feel right speaking on their behalf. In other business, Ashmore said the village was ready to go out for bids for the demolition of the McCann property at the corner of Market Street and East End Alley. The bids will run in the paper beginning September 21 and September 28. Bids will be opened at the October 11 council meeting. Another property is also scheduled for repairs, to be discussed at a later date. Myers told council that she needed council to authorize the creation of a new unclaimed funds line item in the village budget. “We have had outstanding checks in the village budget since before I came on board here,” Myers said. “We have $4,599.96 to go into unclaimed funds. Then after staying there for five years, the money can be disbursed back into the general fund. Council approved the creation of the new line item.
185 new jobs coming CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 will be produced right here in Mt. Orab. They could be in production by December or January. These trailers will be shipped all over the east coast and into Canada.” Lunsford praised Brown County Economic Development Director Kelly Cole for her help in getting the new business to Mt. Orab. “We have been in constant dialog with this company and helped them any way we could,” Lunsford said. “Even now, we’re assisting them in trying to get an Ohio Industry Revenue Bond approved which offers cheaper interest on loans.” Lunsford added that he and members of the Mt. Orab Village Council are also looking into at least two other businesses that could come to Mt. Orab.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Current code requires that we place wooden trusses between the steel support beams”, Jennings said. “When the roof was originally put on, those trusses were not required.” The roof was last replaced in 1982 following the reconstruction of the building after the fire that destroyed the original courthouse in 1977. Jennings said that the situation is becoming a health and safety issue, with concerns about debris falling from the ceiling and of the potential of mold growing in the building due to the excessive moisture. “If we don’t deal with it now, it’ll only get worse”, Jennings said. Jennings said the project is expected to take 22 weeks, but that he was hopeful that the majority of the work could be completed before the end of December. Jennings said the urgency of the situation led commissioners to declare an emergency before employing the contractor to do the work. Declaring an emergency suspends the need to request
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A closer look at the Cupola on the roof of the Brown County Courthouse reveals weather damage and rotting wood.
bids for the project and speeds up the pace of the repairs. The contractor is Mid-State Contractors out of Marion, Ohio. “We have seen some other work this company has done and they were able to get started for us right away”, Jennings said. Jennings added that com-
Counting the days till the 160th Brown County Fair We want to add our thoughts and prayers for Phil Hanes’s family who lost his dad the first of the month. My wife and I were at a restaurant the other day and our waitress was 6 weeks from having her first baby. She told us it was a little girl and her husband wouldn’t be there because he’s in Afghanistan. A friend, Kevin White, is getting home from Afghanistan today as I write this. I said all this to remind you to keep all these people in your thoughts and prayers. Thursday, September 29th at 6 p.m. in the center ring we have our POW-MIA service this year. Please thank the veterans you see each year for their help in keeping our country free. I don’t know what this weather does as far as our pumpkin contest goes. We hope to have our first 1000 pound pumpkin. Trupointe has sponsored our Second Annual Giant Pumpkin contest and we look forward to seeing them this year. As you come through the ticket booth at the main parking
DENNIS BROUGHTON area look to your left and you’ll see the giant pumpkins displayed. Look at your fair book or go to our Website to see the entertainment schedule for this year fair. Starting Tuesday we have Neal McCoy in the center ring. Cheer Leading Competition on Wednesday then Thursday thru Saturday we have a mixture of entertainment. Thursday we have our Second Annual Talent Show with finals on Saturday. Bob Hardyman has done a great job of our Entertainment and we have expanded the Danny Gray Activities Center for larger crowds. Friday we have a new act by Bobby Maverick. We saw him at the January Convention and Bob signed him up on the spot. Saturday beginning at noon our friend Beverly Grover starts a day
of singing with the finals of the Talent Show at 6 p.m. Junior Fair, horse shows, demolition derby, tractor pulls, and great food are all here at the fair. The list of prizes is growing for our membership drive and don’t forget to get your membership tickets before the fair. Without all the volunteers who work for nothing the fair would not be possible. We want to thank them here for all the hours they put in before, during, and after the 160th Brown Co. Fair. In 1951 the Pinkerton Detective Service was hired to man the gates at the Brown Co. Fair. They were paid $1.50 an hour plus travel and 2 meals a day. In 1954 R.B. Fissill was hired to provide what animal for celebrity races 3 times a day? Brown Co. Fair will be September 26, through October 1. Our Web Page is: www.littlestatefair.com Our E-Mail is: brcofair@hotmail.com Phone: 937-378-3558 Fax: 937-378-1361. See you at the fair
Veterans Recognition Night at the Brown County Fair Colonel Danny Bubp, United States Marine Reserves Retired and popular patriotic singer Doug Green will once again headline the 24th annual Veterans Recognition Night to be held at the Brown County Fair Thursday, September 29. All veterans, military personnel, auxiliaries, and JROTC units are cordially invited to participate in this important yearly event held since 1988. The lineup at the entrance to the main arena will begin at 5:30 pm; the program to commence at 6:00 pm. The 1st squad under the leadership of U.S. Air Force veteran Gary Bodley will form to the right of the gate and consist of the following units: The Ohio Marine Corps Veterans who will
serve as the color guard, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Amvets, Disabled Americans, Vietnam Vets Motor Cycle Club and the JROTC unit from the RULH High School in Ripley with a United States Marine Corps affiliation. The second squad commanded by Steve Barnhardt, who also served in the U.S. Air Force, will form to the left of the entrance. This squad will be made up from the various American Legion Posts and the U.S. Army JROTC students from Western Brown High School in Mt. Orab. All individual veterans and current members of the United States Armed Forces may join the squad of their choice. The veterans from the Ohio Veterans Home
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missioners had been aware of and concerned about the courthouse roof for a couple of years, but the roof repair was delayed because of difficult financial choices. Now, Jennings said, the leaks into the building have moved the project to the top of the priority list
We had a great turn out of 71 runners and walkers of all ages. Medallions were awarded for First, Second, and Third place for the following categories: Overall Male Runner, Overall Female Runner, Overall Female Walker, and Overall Male Walker. They were: Overall Male Runner: First Place: Nathan Landreth, Second Place: Matthew DiBartok, Third Place: Danny Bubp. Overall Male Walker: First Place: Darrel Grooms, Second Place: Bernie Cropper, Third Place: Dale
Thoroughman. Overall Female Runner: First Place: Savanna Proffitt, Second Place: Jean Schmidt, Third Place: Stephanie Miller. Overall Female Walker: First Place: Kristin Depenbrock, Second Place: Jennifer Johnson, Third Place: Michelle Poole. $2,000 Main Prize: Luke Berry; 42” TV: Michael Minnick; Pressure Washer: Allison Price; John Deere safe: Jerry Green; $500 savings bond: Betty Shinkle; John Deere toy tractor: James Adams; John Ward Print: Brandy Wallingford.
located in Georgetown will be bused into the arena and unloaded. Ample chairs will be provided for all of those who prefer to sit for the event. Colonel Danny Bubp, who is the Ohio State Representative of the 88th District, will once again be the featured speaker. Doug Green will entertain for the 24th consecutive year. Among his numbers will be the ever popular U.S. Armed Forces Melody. Bill Graybill, a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, will close the service with the playing of taps. In the case of inclement weather the program will be held in one of the buildings located on the fairgrounds.
Old Fashion Day set at Freedom Fellowship The Freedom Fellowship Church will be having an Old Fashion Day on Sunday, October 9, 2011. Music will be provided by Lonnie Cole. Come enjoy an afternoon of music, good food, fellowship and fun. Don’t forget to dress in your pioneer attire and bring your favorite foods to share! The church is located at 7451 Pea Ridge Rd., Hillsboro, OH 45133. Enjoy a variety of good foods and desserts, For more information call (937) 393-4223 Everyone welcome!
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 contact with minors. A large number of family members attended the sentencing in support of Whisman. Two of his brothers, a sister and a son all spoke about how Whisman’s actions were out of character and they asked Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler for leniency. Whisman himself then rose to speak.
In a voice wracked with sobs, Whisman tearfully told Gusweiler how sorry he was and said that God would forgive him. “I know what I did was wrong and I apologize to the court and everyone here”, Whisman said. Gusweiler commented that he had received many letters on Whisman’s behalf, including one from an inmate of the Brown County Jail.
Following Whisman’s remarks to the court, Gusweiler asked Erhardt if he had anything to present. Erhardt replied that the 13 year old victim has been negatively affected by Whisman’s actions, despite the assertions by his supporters that he was otherwise a good person. The mother of the victim was then allowed to address the court. “There is no excuse for
what he’s done”, she said. She added that the victim has been acting out since the relationship with Whisman took place and that she was continuing to have difficulty dealing with it. “She will forever be changed by this”, she said, referring to the victim. Whisman was in the Brown County Jail awaiting transport to the state prison system at press time.
Five honored by Safe Communities Program The Brown County Safe Communities Program honored five local organizations on Sept. 13. Event Organizer Sue Basta said the five honorees were being recognized for their contributions and support for the goals of the Safe Community Program. Southern Hills Career and Technical Center was the host of the event and also an honoree. The school was recognized for “its continued willingness to have two staff members actively participate on the Brown County Safe Communities Coalition” and for encouraging students to participate in annual safety events. Lake Waynoka was honored for its commitment to traffic safety for adding new stop and yeld signs within the community over the summer. Local media outlets Dreamcatcher Communications, The News Democrat and the Brown County Press were all rec-
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Recipients of the Friends of Brown County Safe Communities Award included (back row from left) Tim Chadwell, Kevin Kratzer and Gus Baumgartner of Southern Hills, Don Bowles of Dreamcatcher Communications, Jim Meyer of Lake Waynoka and Wayne Gates of the Brown County Press. In the Front Row (from left) are Steve Triplett of the News Democrat, Vicki Carrington of Southern Hills, Paul Cahall of Lake Waynoka, State Representative Danny Bubp and Sue Basta of the Brown County Safe Communities Program.
ognized for continuing to publish or broadcast traffic safety related information to the public.
State Representative Danny Bubp was also on hand to present Resolutions of Recognition from the
Ohio House and Senate to all the award recipients.
Bennett trial ends with guilty plea for trafficking CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The plea bargain developed during the lunch hour and the jury was dismissed. Before the jury was brought in for opening statements, Erhardt brought allegations of possible witness tampering to the attention of Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Gusweiler. Erhardt said that Bennett’s mother was overheard instructing other family members to “stare down” witnesses in the hallway before they they testified. After determining that the woman in question was in the courtroom, a visibly angry Gusweiler asked “Do you want to go to jail?” “No.”, she replied.
“Do you understand that I’m very serious?”, he continued. “Yes”, she answered. “If I hear of anything like that happening in or around my courtroom again, that’s exactly what will happen”, Gusweiler sternly replied. Gusweiler then left the courtroom. Following his exit, Wells instructed Bennett’s family to leave the courtroom and not return.
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Fayetteville Village Council discussed an ongoing problem in the village with semis and fuel trucks constantly turning around in the parking lot of the fire department. According to Mark Rosselot, assistant fire chief in the village, the apron in front of the fire department is concrete and the continuous weight of the heavy 18-wheelers is doing serious damage to it. “We called Lykins about this problem over a year ago and asked them to find an alternate way of entering the Marathon station,” Rosselot said. “And for a while, they did a good job of staying off our entrance way, but after a few months it was the same thing again and again.” He continued “I understand Lykin’s dilemma...their trucks have to enter one direction in order to unload the gas, and that direction is from our side of the street. But it is doing some real damage to our lot.” Rosselot said there are ‘no parking’ signs at the fire department, but he would like to have signs strategically placed saying ‘no turnarounds.’ to help with the problem. “Another problem we have,” he continued, ‘Is truck drivers actually parking their trucks in our lot while they run across the street to the Marathon station, blocking our doors. Now that’s a real problem.” Council discussed possible solutions including directing the trucks to turn at the next block, ask owners of the Marathon station to change the way they park their cars, change East Street from being a ‘no-through-trucks zone and send the trucks to the old school parking lot to turn around. Mayor Bernie Vilvins said
he wanted to first talk to the owners of the Marathon station before any action was taken. “I think it’s only fair to bring the Marathon station into this issue,” Vilvins said. “After all, this is their livelihood we’re affecting and I want them involved. And any street we open up to semi traffic is going to have an effect on the residents living there. So we want to do what’s best for everyone. But if we can do something, we will.” Chief of Police Randy Carson said he would get with Rosselot and design some signs which will then be brought to council for approval. In other business at the September 14 meeting, it was reported that all the picnic tables at the park had all been painted as well as a few other items and the gate. The issue of people allowing their dogs to defecate in the park and then not cleaning up after them was brought up and council said that at least four signs should be placed at the park reminding people that they have to clean up after their pets. Signs will be placed at the entrance, on the walk trail and by the building. Council said once the signs are erected, an ordinance will be passed to enforce it. Council discussed a dangerous area behind the firehouse that has been removed, leaving behind a hole where children could fall into. Mayor Vilvins said he would make sure the caution tape was replaced at the site until it gets fixed. Council also considered a request to place a crosswalk in front of the school which go over to the Dollar General Store. Following the discussion it was decided that putting a crosswalk at that spot would cause even more problems because students would think
Ben Houser memorial set for September 24 The Mount Orab Lions Club presents “ Ben Houser Memorial Golf Outing” at the White Oak Golf Course, 5510 Tri-County Highway, Sardinia, Ohio on Saturday, September 24, 2011. Registration time 12 p.m., with a Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost is $200.00 – for a four person team. There will be PRIZES – A $10.000 “Whole in one Contest” Food and Drink tickets on Course—Meal—Games--Raffle—Door Prizes— “It was Lion Ben Houser’s idea to hold our first ever Golf Outing and here we are seven
years later. We are sure Ben would want to see this event continue, so the Mount Orab Lions Club wanted to hold a scramble in this honor of Ben. He was a great member of our club with 25 years perfect attendance, held many offices and always worked our fund raisers.” Your contribution will help to support the Mount Orab Lions Club’s projects and services for the Mount Orab Community. Contact Lion Carroll Wallace at 937-378-4444 or any other Mount Orab Lions Member
they were safe from traffic if they were in the crosswalk. Carson said he felt like it was time to find a new mechanic for village vehicles and had been in touch with Southern Hills Career and Technical Center and found that because it is a training school, the labor is free. “The instructor at Southern Hills is a certified mechanic and really knows what he’s doing,” Chief Carson explained. “That school has more technology in it than most businesses today, and they really know what they’re doing.” Carson told council that he felt very comfortable working with the school in regard to the village vehicles and asked for approval to give it a try. Council told Carson that it was his decision and trusted his judgement. Council had the first of three readings of a new ordinance on dealing with unsafe structures in the village. A 10’ fence being constructed near the school was discussed at length by council. Bob Campbell, village administrator, told council that an ordinance was in place in the village which only allows construction of a sixfoot fence that is 75 percent open, and this fence in question does not meet the specifications. Mayor Vilvins advised Campbell to verbally inform the resident of the ordinance and wait to see if he disassembles the fence he has already built before any action is taken by council.
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Farm Bureau to hold ‘Dog Food Drive’ The Brown County Farm Bureau board of trustees is announcing their upcoming "Dog Food Drive". This event will be held during the Brown County Fair, September 26-29. Those wishing to participate with a donation of dog food and/or money may stop by the Farm Bureau booth which will be open Tuesday through Friday from 3:00-7:00 p.m. The booth will be located along the side of the Ag Administration Building which is behind the grandstand. All donations will benefit the Brown County Humane Society and the Brown County Animal Shelter. Please call the Farm Bureau office at 937-378-2212 if you have any questions. Office hours are 8-4, Monday through Thursday
John P. Parker Society initiates Civil War Sesquicentennial programs The John P. Parker Historical Society will begin its commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War with a Living History Presentation. Anthony Gibbs, will portray Soldier Of Honor: Milton M. Holland And The 5th Ohio Regiment, United States Colored Troops. This is an event for all age groups and it will take place on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Union Township Public Library 27 Main Street, Ripley, Ohio. The program is free and open to the public. Mr. Gibbs has traveled throughout Ohio as a teaching artist and living history performer. Anthony portrays John Parker, an Underground Railroad conductor from Ripley, OH; Milton Holland, a soldier of Medal of Honor recipient of the 5th U.S.C.T.; and other key figures in African American History. For almost ten years Mr. Gibbs has presented historical workshops and performances on the United States Colored Troops and their participation in the Civil War. A graduate of The Ohio State University,
he is founder and Creative Director of Black Historic Impressions, an organization dedicated to the remembrance, appreciation, and exhibition of African American contributions throughout history. The men who fought as United States Colored Troops led very different lives before becoming soldiers for the Union. Many were simply doing their best to meet the challenges of every day life, yet some came to be recognized for acts of valor on the battlefield. Milton M. Holland was destined to become a leader and to be awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry in the Battle of New Market Heights. Holland was born a slave, but his father was a wealthy Texan who became Secretary of State in Texas and fought for the Confederacy. Milton’s life was much different from his father’s. Hear from Milton himself as Mr. Gibbs uses living history to bring this story to life. This program was funded in part by a grant from the Ohio Humanities Council. For Additional
Hunter safety course offered The Ohio Division of Wildlife is offering a hunter safety course on October 10, 11, and 13 from 6 - 9 p.m. nightly at the American Legion Post 180 located at 1001 South main Street, Georgetown. To register for class call (800) WILDLIFE.
Information, Contact: Charles Nuckolls, John P. Parker Historical Society, 1237 Paddock Hills Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, 513-242-4521, cbnuckolls@aol.com
Cutie Pie and Pet Contest set SATH (Supplementary Assistance to the Handicapped) will be sponsoring a ‘Cutie Pie’ baby and ‘Cutie Pet’ contest again this year during the Brown County Fair (September 26 October 1). To enter submit a photograph of your child or pet along with a $2.00 registration fee to “Cutie Pie & Pet Contest” att.: Linda Allen, 325 West State Street, Suite 1 Georgetown, Oh. 45121. Please include their name, birth date, address and phone number with your entry. You can also bring your photo and register at the Cutie Pie Booth in the Merchants building during the fair. The registration fee will be credited with 200 votes. For more information contact Linda Allen at (937) 3931904, ext. 131
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Lynchburg strikes first but Warriors get last laugh wasn’t a league game.” The two teams will meet again in a game that will count as an SHL game on October 7 at Eastern. With the win, the Warriors moved to 8-0-1 on the season. The Warriors suffered the tie on Monday evening against New Richmond in a
By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press LYNCHBURG-Most times when you come into a game with high expectations, it fails to live up to the hype. With the undefeated Eastern boys soccer team going on the road to battle Southern Hills League rival - and defending SHL champions -- Lynchburg, expectations were certainly high for a physical, tightly contested game. Unlike most other games, the Warriors 2-1 win over Mustangs on Wednesday night lived up to the hype. It was physical. It was well played despite both teams having to battle a stiff wind and the loss of natural light as night quickly approached. And it had one heck of a finish. “It was a beautiful soccer game,” Eastern coach Dylan Fain said. “That was the best game we’ve played this season.” In the first half, the Warriors found themselves battling more than just the Mustangs. They had to fight the wind, which was sometimes quite stiff. It was such a factor because it would hold up some of their longer kicks downfield as they attacked as well as Warrior keeper Nathan Scott’s goal kicks. While the Warrior offense struggled some with the win, they also kept the Mustangs from finding the back of the net. The Warriors were the aggressors all night long and that began to show that about midway through the first half. They were able to get the ball into the Mustangs half and get some looks but weren’t able to get any goals. Fain said the wind played a part in why the Warriors weren’t able to get a goal in the half. “That wind was brutal,” he said. “Our keeper can normally easily throw the half line with a punt and a throw and couldn’t get there in that first half. I was just real happy when we made it to halftime 0-0 so we could turn around and put some shots on goal.” Though the wind did effect Scott’s goal kicks and throws, it didn’t effect how he played in the net. His play at the end of the half -- where he made at least three really big time saves to keep the Mustangs off the board -- was huge. “He makes dynamite saves all the time,” Fain said. “In the last three games, I can think of at least two
2-2 game. Fain was a little disappointed to settle for the tie. “They don’t give up a lot of goals,” he said. “We hit a lot of shots that weren’t on frame. We missed by four feet all night.” Even with his team undefeated and in good shape,
Fain still thinks they have a little room for improvement. “I still don’t feel like we’re as good as we’re going to be,” he said. “We’re going to get better. We’ve got lots of little tweaks to make that are going to make us better everyday.”
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instances where I haven’t seen better saves all year. And tonight, no difference. He makes good saves. He’s gonna be a great one.” Though his play helped get the Warriors to the break in a scoreless game, his one mistake proved costly about 13 minutes into the second half. While his Warrior teammates had kept the ball in the Mustangs half for a majority of the time to that point in the second half, Scott got caught a little out of position on a nice Mustang shot that made it in the top of the net. So after seemingly being the aggressor all night long to that point, the Warriors found themselves down 1-0 with a little less than 28 minutes to go in the game. However, from that point on it seemed like the Warriors took their game to another level. “It was the first time we’ve responded this year the way we need to respond immediately,” Fain said. They continued to make attacks and were rewarded for their effort with a little less than 17 minutes left. For the final 25 minutes of the game, play was very physical. So much so that five yellow cards -- two for Eastern and three for Lynchburg -- were given out. That physical play hit its peak with 17 minutes left. Eastern’s Landan Hauke was in the box in position to make a play when a Lynchburg defender nearly climbed over him. The Mustangs were hit with a penalty in the box,
which gave the Warriors a penalty kick. Eastern senior Jordan Payne took the penalty kick and nailed it to tie the score at one. “He’s done it for me twice now,” Fain said of Payne nailing the PK. As they continued to attack, the Warriors found the back of the net once again four and a half minutes later. Payne got the ball in the box and delivered a nice pass to Conner Purdin -- who took the pass and drilled it in to give the Warriors the lead 21. “It was beautiful pass to Jordan to begin with,” Fain said of the go-ahead goal. “Then Jordan fed Conner 10 yards out and he put it on frame. It’s a blast everytime he puts it on frame (and) it’s probably going to find some net.” For the final 12 and a half minutes the Warriors stayed aggressive and played excellent defense. Fain said senior defender Brandon Belcher played his best game in two years on the back line while defender Patrick Beckler and Purdin both did their jobs very well in helping out. After withstanding a Mustangs furious attack in the last minute, Fain was very pleased to get out with a win -- even if this wasn’t the teams actual conference game for the season. “I’m ecstatic,” he said. “We beat Lynchburg and they were league champs last year. They haven’t lost a league game (because) this
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By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press For the first time in the young history of the Fayetteville football program, the Rockets hosted a football game on their own gridiron. They had hoped to christen their new digs with a win in front of a big crowd. Unfortunately for the Rockets, visiting Williamsburg had other ideas. The Wildcats used their size advantage to dominate the line of scrimmage and sent the big Fayetteville crowd home disappointed after they ran over the Rockets 56-7 last Friday night. “This is probably the best football team we played all year,” Rockets coach Harley
McCullough said. “They had good size. They had talent.” Though there wasn’t much that did go the Rockets way, they were able to score the first home touchdown in the program’s history late in the game. After Williamsburg came out after half and continued to pound the ball -- which led to three more touchdowns and pushed their lead to 49-0 in the fourth quarter -- the Rockets ended their next drive with a score. After taking over on their own 47 yard line, the Rockets went to work. Fayetteville quarterback Tanner Williams completed a 13-yard pass to Trevor Koch to get the Rockets into Wildcats territory. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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Western Brown scores two wins, opens SBC tourney play The Broncos got two match victories in the past two weeks before opening league play on September 8. They beat Goshen 170-221 and Amelia 176-179. Mcree Kidwell was the medalist against the Barons as he shot a five over par 40 while Dakota Pack took medalist honors against Goshen with a three over 38. In the first round of Southern Buckeye Conference play at Deer Track
Williamsburg spoils Rockets first ever home football game CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Two Williams’ runs, along with runs by seniors Dave Kranz and Jarrod Lindsey, got the Rockets to the Wildcats seven yard line. On the next play, Williams dropped back and let the defense pressure him and at the last second threw the ball to Lindsey on a screen pass. Lindsey walked in for the touchdown. Despite being behind on the scoreboard, the crowd was excited for the first home touchdown in Fayetteville’s history. “We definitely wanted to score in that first game,” McCullough said. “We were excited about that.” From the very start, the Wildcats used their size to seize control of the game. On their first possession, the Wildcats Joey Clowery busted off a 55-yard run for a touchdown. That was just the beginning of what turned out to be a long night for the Rockets defense against the run. By the end of the first quarter the Wildcats had already jumped out to a 28-0 lead thanks to a Jacob Edmisten passing touchdown and rushing touchdown as well as another Clowery scamper. “They were very physical and big up front,” McCullough said. “They had a good running back. They were probably the biggest and strongest team we’ve played.” In the second quarter, the Rockets defense was able to
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Western Brown at Williamsburg Eastern at Northwest 9/20 Eastern vs Whiteoak Fayetteville at Peebles 9/21 Western Brown at Georgetown 9/22 Western Brown vs East Clinton Fayetteville vs Fairfield Eastern vs Lynchburg Georgetown at Amelia Ripley at North Adams 9/23 Ripley at Lynchburg Eastern vs Fairfield 9/24 Fayetteville at Georgetown Golf 9/19 Western Brown vs Glen Este Ripley vs Eastern Georgetown at St. Pats 9/20 Eastern, Ripley at SHL at Whiteoak Golf Course
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Lady Broncos beat East Clinton for tenth straight win on the courts By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press As a team with little returning experience, the Western Brown girls tennis team wasn’t sure what they might become as the season began to wear on. The Lady Broncos had just one returning singles player from a year ago and several newcomers to the team. Yet, with a little over two weeks left in the regular season, it is becoming quickly apparent the Lady Broncos have come together quite nicely. After beating East Clinton 5-0 on Monday evening, the Lady Broncos improved to 10-0 (5-0 Southern Buckeye Conference American Division) on the season. Against the visiting Lady Astros, the Lady Broncos came out a bit slow but turned up their play quickly to get the victory. “They played well,” Western Brown coach Max Vavilov said. “We started out a little sluggish (but) we only had one match last week and a couple practices because of the rain. Once they got it together they played real well.” In the singles matches against the Lady Astros, Western Brown swept all three in straight sets. No. 1 singles player Morgan Wright won 6-1, 6-1 to improve her record to 14-0 on the season. Second singles player Hannah Wiesenhahn won 6-1, 6-0 while third singles player Anna Yockey won 6-0, 6-0. In the doubles matches, the Lady Broncos No. 1 team of Taylor Hopkins and Jessica Young beat their East Clinton opponents 6-4, 6-2 while the No. 2 team of Hannah Keller and Morgan Fischer came back from a first set defeat to win 3-6, 6-0, 6-1. As the Lady Broncos have
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Western Brown’s No. 1 doubles team of Taylor Hopkins (left) and Jessica Young play during their match against East Clinton on Monday afternoon. gotten off to an undefeated start, Vavilov has ran out the same group in the three singles positions and the first doubles spot for each match. In the second doubles spot he has mixed it up with the team of Keller and Fischer and the team of Megan Puckett and Katie Young. Given the youth and inexperience of the team, Vavilov said he wants to give everyone a chance to play in an actual match. “It’s good for them to get experience and play under pressure,” he said. “It’s important to get all the girls some time.” To get to their current undefeated record, the Lady Broncos have had to get by their top SBC American competitors Amelia -- last season’s champ -- and Bethel. The Lady Broncos beat both -- back-to-back on August 30-31 -- by identical 3-2 scores on the road. And though they got past each of them once, for the Lady Broncos to continue their successful season they must get past each once more -- this time at home. “Even winning 3-2, it was
close,” Vavilov said. “I’m expecting Amelia and Bethel to play well. I’m going in expecting (the Lady Broncos) to play as they haven’t played them yet.” While everyone has played pretty consistent so far, Vavilov said the No. 1 doubles team had some early troubles. However, they have seemed to have worked through them. In fact, the duo came up big to help secure the Lady Broncos win at Amelia. “One of the reasons we won at Amelia was because of them,” Vavilov said. “They came back in both sets. They play well together. They just have to keep their physical and mental on the same level.” As the Lady Broncos head into the final stretch, Vavilov said he has been very happy with how his team has played. He is particularly pleased with how they’ve kept their collective eyes on the prize. “I’m very pleased with the girls,” he said. “I think they’re staying focused.” He continued, “It’s not about maintaining, it’s about elevating.”
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Luke Allen looks to return a kickoff during Fayetteville’s football game Friday night against Williamsburg. The game was the first home game in the program’s history.
slow down the Wildcats attack and hold them scoreless. However, the Rockets offense struggled to get on track all night long. McCullough said the Wildcats loaded up the box with extra defenders to stop the run. When the Rockets tried to switch to a short passing game, the Wildcats were able to get pressure on Williams and either sacked him or forced him to miss on some throws. Though they stand at 0-3, the Rockets do have plenty to look forward to. McCullough said he knew that the teams
first three games would be the hardest. Moving forward, the Rockets will start to take on some teams more similar to them than the first three teams -- Portsmouth Notre Dame, Southeastern and Williamsburg -- were. On Friday night they will welcome Bracken County (KY) to Fayetteville. It is a team that McCullough thinks the Rockets will match up better with. “I think they’re a pretty similar matchup, size wise,” he said.
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The Western Brown junior high football team opened up the 2011 season by taking both games from the Batavia Bulldogs. The seventh grade won 28-6 with while the eighth grade team won 24-14. In the seventh graders win, Tim Harvey scored all four Bronco touchdowns and converted two two-point conversions. The defense held the Bulldogs to just 98 yards of total offense and recovered two turnovers. Meanwhile, the eighth graders gave up a Bulldogs score on their first possession but did not allow another score again until late in the third quarter. The Broncos first score came late in the first half when linebacker Jacob Lynch returned a fumble 45 yards for a TD. Eean Hornung converted the twopoint conversion. The Broncos got on the board again early in the second half when Horung ran 40 yards for the touchdown while also converting his second twopoint conversion. After a late Bulldog score, Joe Hensley ran for a touchdown and converted the two-point conversion on a connection with CJ
Barkley. The eighth grader football team raised its record to 2-0 on the season with a 28-6 victory over Amelia. They were led by an outstanding defensive performance that limited the Barons to just one touchdown while also recording three turnovers. Malachi Marlow led the defense by intercepting two Baron pass attempts and recovering one fumble. Eean Hornung also recorded an interception while Steven Craddock recorded a sack. Offensively the team struggled in the first quarter while falling behind 6-0. However, the offense opened the second quarter with 14 unanswered points to take the lead for good. Joe Hensley and Hornung each ran for a touchdown. Hensley also connected with CJ Barkley for two touchdown passes. He also converted two 2-point conversions to both Hornung and Paul Music. The team will next play New Richmond on September 21. Both teams will enter the game undefeated.
sports passes for senior citizens at G’Town The Georgetown Exempted Village School District is offering lifetime passes to senior citizens of the district for all home athletic events. Anyone 60 years of age or older who is a resident of the Georgetown Exempted Village School District may receive a pass. Simply come to the Administration office at 1043 Mt. Orab Pike or call us at 378-3730 and give us your name, address and date of birth. The passes will be good for any home athletic event with the exception of some tournament events.
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Boys Golf Ripley-197 Eastern-246 The Blue Jays beat Southern Hills League rival Eastern last Thursday, September 8 at Whiteoak Golf Course. Ripley was led by co-medalists Jordan Mitchell and Dylan Arnett, who both shot 46 on the front nine. Justin Cluxton added a 53, Ryan Poole a 52, Bryce Hill a 57 and Jared Cluxton a 57 for the Blue Jays. The Warriors were led by Austin Williams. He shot a 50. Matt Poettker added a 52 while Blake Frye added a 60, Dylan Black an 84 and David Kieffer an 85. The win moved Ripley to 6-3 in the SHL.
League win over Manchester. They won Golf Course, the 25-17, 25-17 and 25Broncos stood third 11. They were led by after shooting a 182. Gabby Valentine, who They were behind dropped in 13 service Amelia and New Richmond. In the sec- aces. Seniors Kathryn Fitzpatrick and Lydia ond round at Friendly Meadows Golf Course, Tisandier were big at the net as they recordthe Broncos were once again third with a ed 10 and 7 kills, 179 as they trailed the respectively. The win same two teams. “The improved the Lady Rockets to 6-2 (3-1 kids have some good SHL). scores in them but they just have not Western Brown been able to get sweeps past Amelia there,” Broncos coach Dave Bickett said. “We The Lady Broncos went to Amelia would have to shoot lights out to catch New Tuesday night and came back with a 3-0 Richmond but we still have a shot at second victory over the Lady Barons. The Lady place.” Broncos won 25-20, 25-23 and 25-16. Volleyball Fayetteville splits Girls Soccer two non-league Eastern 1, New matches then Richmond 0 bounces back with SHL win on Tuesday The Lady Warriors traveled to New Last Saturday, Richmond on Monday September 10 the Lady Rockets traveled night and came away to Middletown to battle with a win in a tough, competitive game Middletown Christian. thanks to a late goal The Lady Rockets came away with a 3-1 by senior Allison Prine off an assist by freshvictory by scores of man Courtney 23-25, 26-24, 25-18 Belmont. Sophomore and 25-7. Last goalkeeper Alex Davis Monday, the Lady stopped 12 shots in Rockets hosted the shutout. “Alex Goshen. The Lady played amazing,” Rockets battled but Eastern coach Sarah came up short in a Koehler said. “We had tough 3-2 loss. They in the book that she lost 17-25, 22-25, 25had 12 saves but, I 14, 26-24 and 7-15. mean, they were aweThe next night the Lady Rockets bounced some saves that most people might not have back with a Southern got to. She was just Hills Conference everywhere.”
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Nobody had a real good day or a real bad day during Georgetown’s tri-match with Eastern and Western Latham last Saturday morning. Each team had some strong moments and each had a couple of disappointing moments as all three came away with one win and one loss in Georgetown. The host Lady G-Men got their morning off to a strong start with a 2-0 victory over the Eastern. They won 25-17 and 25-19. In the first game, the Lady Warriors jumped out on top early. Georgetown came back and took the lead but for most of the game the two teams were either within a couple of points of the other or tied. However, at the end of the game the Lady G-Men finally pulled away. Emily Pittman got the ball with her team up 21-17. She got the final four points of the game on her serves, which included three aces, to get the Lady G-Men the victory. Though the Lady G-Men played a strong game, the Lady Warriors struggled throughout. “We just weren’t doing anything,” Eastern coach Carmela Reeves said. “Georgetown did have some nice serving and some nice hitting. They did some nice things.” While the Lady Warriors still struggled some in the game two, Georgetown’s Jesse Kidwell was a big reason the Lady G-Men were able to finish off Eastern. Kidwell played a very strong overall match against the Lady Warriors but she was particularly big in the second game. She controlled the net and
was able to get the Lady GMen several points on both blocks at the net and on spikes. “For us to be successful we have to be aggressive,” Georgetown coach Donna Devries said. Led by Kidwell’s aggressiveness at the net, the Lady G-Men held off the Lady Warriors for the game and match victory. After the tough loss to Georgetown, the Lady Warriors were right back in action next against Western Latham. This time around, Eastern came to play. They held on for a tightly contested first game victory before cruising in the
second game en route to a 2-0 match victory over the Lady Indians. They won 25-21 and 25-12. “I think they finally woke up and got in gear,” Reeves said of her team’s performance. “(They) played their game.” It was evident right away that the Lady Warriors were playing their game as they used a strong service performance by Andrea Tracy to open up a lead in the first game. Tracy took the ball with the Lady Warriors up 12-11 and by the time she was done they were up 18-12. She got four of her points on service aces and her strong service helped the team get
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Eastern’s Emily Turner (6) and Shelby Cowdrey (2) team up to block a shot during the Lady Warriors win over Western Latham last Saturday morning in Georgetown.
WB rolls past Waverly, looks to Friday night at New Richmond
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back on track for the first game victory. “We had strong serving,” Reeves said. Another strong service performance helped the Lady Warriors burst open the second game. Taylor Doss scored six straight points to push the Eastern lead to 19-9 as they cruised to match victory. Though Doss was strong on the serve, she had some help. Some of that help came from teammate Shelby Cowdrey. Cowdrey had a strong performance in the match against Western Latham. She used her size to disrupt several Lady Indian hits and was able to get some points for the Lady Warriors at the net. “She stepped it up a little bit then,” Reeves said. “We (then) had some stronger defense and some blocking.” After ending their day with a win, the Lady Warriors record moved to 6-4 on the season. They currently sit at 5-0 in the Southern Hills Conference. The host Lady G-Men took the court for the third, and final, match of the day against Western Latham. Though they battled throughout, the Lady G-Men weren’t able to come up with the big hits and they lost to the Lady Indians 2-1 by scores of 22-25, 25-17 and 19-25. “We have a tendency to have to come back,” Devries said. “That hurt us in the second (match). We have to learn to come out stronger. We’ve got to come out stronger at the net.” Though they were the ones who was aggressive at the net against Eastern, the Lady GMen weren’t able to take advantage of that against Western Latham. The Lady Indians had the advantage at the net and used
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Georgetown’s Jesse Kidwell spikes a ball during the Lady G-Men’s win over Eastern last Saturday morning.
that throughout the match. However, in the first game the Lady G-Men just didn’t play that well overall and the Lady Indians took advantage to get the win. Once they were able to get ahead, the Lady G-Men weren’t able to come back because they didn’t hit the ball as well as they did in the first match against Eastern. “The problem is when we get behind we play careful,” Devries said. “We start tipping the ball.” Despite getting behind in the second game early, the Lady G-Men used some strong serving from Kaylin Jordan and Pittman to jump out to a 13-7 lead. Then they used strong teamwork and hitting to get the game win and to tie the
match at one. However, in the third game the Lady Indians jumped out to a lead early and the Lady G-Men were never able to recover. They would battle back to within three points several times but couldn’t get any closer as the Lady Indians took the game for the match victory. “We’ve had a long week,” Devries said. “We had Blanchester, New Richmond and Felicity. We won all three and I was really proud of the girls for that...I know they were probably tired today.” The loss moved the Lady G-Men to 5-4 on the season including a 2-2 record in the Southern Buckeye Conference National Division.
Western Brown boys and girls soccer teams struggle against good Batavia By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press
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Nick Woodyard (shown in the Broncos September 2 game against Franklin) led the Western Brown football team to a win over Waverly thanks in large part to his best passing game of the season.
one package,” Dreyer said. “We came out fast and scored. Our offense really came to play and play at the speed we really wanted to.” Meanwhile, the defense was posting a shutout until late in the game. They were able to come up with big plays when they needed to and get off the field. “I think the biggest thing was when their backs were against the wall in the redzone that the senior leadership -Spencer Howard, Jordan Haggerty, Kevin McCoy -came together and said they weren’t going to score in that first half,” Dreyer said. Having their offense and defense come together against Waverly was perfect timing. This Friday night the Broncos will travel to New Richmond to take on their Southern Buckeye Conference American Division foe the Lions. The game will be a big one for the Broncos for a couple reasons. Obviously, with the game being the conference opener, it would be a big boost for the Broncos conference title hopes
to get off to a good start. “If you can start 1-0 in our conference it gives you kind of an upper hand to win the title,” Dreyer said. “You go down 0-1 it kind of makes or breaks that you’re not in control of your own destiny.” The Broncos will look to break a two game losing streak to the Lions on Friday night. To get a win, Dreyer said they will need to avoid a slow start like they had in their loss to Franklin on September 2. But he said mostly it will come down to the play of the Broncos seniors. They are a group who has never had success against New Richmond and would badly like to change that before their high school career is over. “I’d say every game rides on our senior leadership but this game, kind of, I look at it as these seniors have lost to New Richmond by at least 30 points their middle school and freshman years,” he said, “so they just kind of have a chip on their shoulder that they’ve been overlooked. It’s one of those games that the seniors have kind of looked forward to.”
Coming into Tuesday night’s games with Batavia, the Western Brown boys and girls soccer teams had started to play better. The girls team came in having beat Bethel-Tate and Goshen with a tie in between the wins against Clermont Northeastern. Meanwhile, the boys team had came in off back to back wins over Clermont Northeastern and Goshen following a tie against defending league champion Amelia. In short, they were playing some good soccer. “We’ve been playing a lot of good soccer,” Western Brown boys coach Kyle Fender said. “We’ve been playing hard, connecting on a lot of passes (and) winning a lot of 1v1 battles.” However, against the visiting Bulldogs -- whose girls team came in with just one
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Western Brown’s Blake Silvis kicks the ball during the Broncos game with Batavia on Tuesday night.
loss while the boys team came in undefeated -- neither the boys or girls teams played very well. The night started with the Lady Broncos losing 4-0. Coach Dan Silvis was not happy with the effort of his team.
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Ty Henry looks to make a play during the Lady Broncos game against Batavia on Tuesday night.
“We came out flat,” he said. “We played like we were scared of them.” All four Lady Bulldog scores came in the first half. While Batavia was getting the looks it wanted and continually attacking the net, the Lady Broncos weren’t able to get much of anything going offensively. When they did get something going in the second half, a couple of their shots were knocked away on nice plays by the Lady Bulldogs keeper. In the second game, the Broncos boys team didn’t fare any better. Unfortunately for them, their game turned out to be a bit worse. By the time all was said and done, the Bulldogs had claimed a 10-0 win. Given how well his team was playing, Fender was disappointed by how the Broncos played. He felt his team could have played with the Bulldogs. “I’m really surprised by our effort tonight. Just nothing else,” he said. “There’s no gameplan that can fix the effort we put out today. Up until this point I thought we were really turning the corner and we will hopefully respond well.” Both Western Brown teams looked to bounce back on Thursday when they hosted Blanchester.
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NEW RICHMOND-- It wasn’t easy but the Western Brown volleyball team continued its winning ways last Thursday night against Southern Buckeye Conference foe New Richmond. The Lady Broncos struggled some early before finding their groove and rolling to a 3-1 victory over the host Lady Lions to extend their season opening winning streak to seven. They won 26-24, 20-25, 25-19 and 25-10. “We started off slow, picked it up and played the way they should,” Lady Broncos coach Carla Fite said of her team’s effort. “I’m pleased with the outcome.” Initially, the Lady Lions were the team who came out strong. They jumped out early on the Lady Broncos and found themselves up by as many as six points, 10-4, in the first game. The Lady Lions stayed ahead by that count for most of the game. Then the Lady Broncos roared back. Finding themselves just points away from a first game defeat, the Lady Broncos started to find their game. Down 19-14, the Lady Broncos hitters started to hit their groove. Right side hitter Hannah Nuhn hit two spikes in, the second of which gave the Lady Broncos their first lead of the match at 21-20. From there, the Lady Broncos were able stay ahead and snatch the first game victory. “I told them to play their game and be aggressive,” Fite said of the comeback, “I told them the importance of of this being an SBC match. I think that did it for them.” And the second game started off well. Elizabeth Carter started the game with the serve and helped the Lady Broncos jump out to a 5-1
lead. However, for the rest of the game the Lady Broncos struggled. So much so that the Lady Lions were able to stage a comeback of their own for a second game victory to even the match at one. “We had a few missed serves,” Fite said of the second game loss. “Our passing wasn’t there. We weren’t talking well.” By the third game, the entire Lady Broncos team started to find their groove and they began playing the way that had help them race out to their undefeated start to the season. They were able to set up their outside hitters Nuhn, Kylie Garrett and Alli Morgan for spikes to get points. Their two big middle hitters, Becca DeBord and Machaela Fischer, also helped out in the third game by getting a couple of key blocks to
stop Lady Lion attacks and put home a couple of big spikes for points. The combination of their play at the net and a couple of strong service performances by Leah Leist and Carter, the Lady Broncos got the third game victory. In the fourth and final game, the Lady Broncos dominated. Carter was strong with the serve once again but DeBord finished out a strong match performance by dominating the net in the final game. DeBord got back to back points early on blocks to set the tone and scored a couple of more points on spikes at the net to help the Lady Broncos cruise to victory. “We just picked up our game,” Fite said. In the fourth (game) they finally played their game.” With the win, the Lady Broncos moved to 7-0 (4-0).
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Western Brown’s Elizabeth Carter (7) sets the ball up for teammate Alli Morgan (far left) during the Lady Broncos conference win over New Richmond last Thursday night.
Another exciting night at Moler Raceway Park By Mike Goins Contributor While the heat returned to the thermometer, the racing action continued to be hot on the track at Moler Raceway Park. With the Holman Motors Special Event on tap there were 30 laps and $1,000 on the line. Twenty two cars were on hand when the events would get started with three heat races. Ronnie Choate Jr. of Cookeville, TN, Miles Tarvin of Georgetown and Rusty Yarger from Hillsboro took the wins a nd set the stage for the big event. In the feature event, it was Yarger out front with Choate all over his rear bumper. A couple of cautions within the first five laps slowed the action but on lap six it was Derick Davis out front with Choate still in pursuit. By lap 22, it was Tarvin up to second but he would have nothing for Davis as he would take his Holman Motors GMC machine back to victory lane for the second time in three weeks this time with the Hillbilly Nationals Trophy and $1,000 check. Tarvin would come home second followed by Jeff Watson, Choate Jr, and Sean Jones in the top five positions. In the Sunesis Construction Late Models, there were 19 cars on hand as Chad Stapleton and Bub McCool took the heat race wins in the matching #32 RiteWay Construction, Skeletor Core, Roger’s Bar sponsored orange and bla ck machines. In the feature it was McCool out front on the first start attempt but contact between Dillan White and Barry Doss would bring out a caution and cause a restart. On the restart it was Stapleton out front with McCool in pur-
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Derick Davis wins Holman Motors Hillbilly Nationals.
suit. The top three cars of Stapleton, McCool and Jason Jameson would put on a furious battle out front as they sliced and diced through traffic and amongst themselves. At the end it was Stapleton taking the win with McCool sliding by Jameson off of turn four on the final lap to take second position. Doss would recover for a fourth place finish while John Whitney Jr came home in fifth spot. In the Mt Orab Ford Modifieds there were 35 cars on hand trying to make the 20 car starting lineup for the feature event. To set the field there were four 10 lap heat races. Dave Jamison, Randy Wash, Derick Davis and Kelly Craddoch were victorious in the heat races. There was some interesting action in the heat races as in heat race number one rookie driver Taylor Lunsford would spin in turn two and roll over on his top (yet would return for the Bmain event) while in heat race number four Weasel Rhoades, Matt Colston and Travis Fleshman would all miss the corner in turn three and drive into the wall. In the 2 B-main events it was Jerry Lawson and Kevin Doyle taking the checkers to set the stage for the feature event. In the feature event it was the “Racing Farmer” Randy Wash out front in his
Feesburg Fertilizer, Seips Auto Parts, Wash Farms, Fast Shocks machine. While the record books will show he led all 20 laps, it wasn’t easy as Doug Adkins was on his tail from lap six all the way to the finish. Wash would take the checkers for the first time this season while Adkins was right on his bumper to claim second with Craddoch, Jameson and Davis rounding out the top five finisher's. The night would be rounded out by the Big Red Book Street Stocks as 15 cars were on hand vying for the top spot. In heat race action it was Brandon Reed and Bub Balsley taking the wins and starting the feature event from row one. At the drop of t he green there was no doubt that Balsley was the man to beat as he rocketed out front in his Detmer Race Engines machine. Throughout the race Jeremie Bretz ran second and tried to take the top spot to no avail as Balsley was able to lead all fifteen laps and claim yet another victory at MRP this season. Bretz would come home second followed by Jamey Adams, Reed and Bruce Gray Jr. On September 9th, MRP will hos t the Modifieds $1000 to Win plus all regular classes, makeup street stock race and mechanics races. www.molerracewaypark.com
By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press LYNCHBURG-- Not much went right for the Eastern girls soccer team Wednesday night against Lynchburg. Combined with some of their own mental lapses, the Lady Warriors didn’t get any kind bounces from the soccer ball whether they were on offense or defense as they fell to the host Lady Mustangs 40 in a non-league match of the two Southern Hills League teams. “Nothing bounced our way,” Eastern coach Sarah Koehler said. “I was a little disappointed with the outcome but the last part of the second half my girls played hard at the end. It was a little too late by then. We couldn’t put anything together (and) couldn’t get any good shots off.” It didn’t take long before the ball was bouncing in the Lady Mustangs favor. Less than 10 minutes in, off of a corner kick, the Lady Mustangs put their first goal in. It looked as if a Lady Mustangs player was able to get enough on the ball in front of the goal to get it to bounce past Lady Warriors keeper Alex Davis. Five and a half minutes later, the Lady Mustangs added another goal. After getting a cross from a teammate, (No. 9) corralled the ball and got off a nice shot that went in to make it 2-0. Though they were attacking, the Lady Warriors just weren’t able to find the back of the net. Their best shot at a goal came with about seven minutes left in the half. Courtney Belmont got pass from Lady Warrior teammate Allison Prine in front of the goal. Belmont let a shot go but it went just over the cross bar and sailed over. Meanwhile, Davis kept the Lady Warriors in the game with some great saves right
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Courtney Belmont looks to make a play during the Lady Warriors game against Lynchburg on Wednesday night.
before half. “She had a lot of saves that kept the score where it was,” Koehler said of Davis. “She’s been playing really well these last couple of games.” The Lady Mustangs added a goal about seven minutes out of halftime when Davis came up to play a ball but it deflected past her and (No. 9) was in the right spot. She tapped the ball in from a couple feet out to give the home team a 3-0 lead. They finished their scoring with five and a half minutes left in the game. On another corner, the Lady Mustangs sent the ball towards the goal. This time it deflected off of someone -- either an Eastern or Lynchburg player -- for the goal. After the game, Koehler was ready to move on from the game. She was looking forward to when the Lady Mustangs visit them for the SHL contest on October 5. “This game was frustrating, to say the least,” Koehler said. “As I said before, nothing
really fell our way. We had some mental errors. It just didn’t seem like we could get anything together. Hopefully we’ll make some adjustments and be ready for them the next time.” Up to the Lynchburg game, the Lady Warriors were starting to play better soccer. After starting with two losses in their first three games during a long five game first week, they had won six in a row. “We had some time to heal. We had a few weeks that we only had like one or two games, which was nice to get some time off and get our legs back,” Koehler said. “We’ve been playing pretty well. As long as we stick to our passing game we’re a great team but if we get out of that then we tend to struggle. Overall, I’m pleased with how the girls are playing. We just need to put the ball in the back of the net.” The loss dropped to Lady Warriors to 7-3 on the season.
Mt. Orab Ford Modified Special Event at Moler Raceway Park By Mike Goins Contributor With the Mt. Orab Ford Modifieds going for $1,000 to win in the feature event, it was their night to shine but Mother Nature would have other thoughts as rain and cold temperatures throughout the week resulted in a track that would be very fast but heavy and rough. Despite the hard work of the track crew throughout the event to try and keep the track in shape, there was no way to avoid the roughness and that became the talk of the night. In the modified preliminary events, it was Devin Gilpin, Randy Wash and Doug Adkins taking the wins while Jim O’Toole would claim his first Moler victory in the B-main event. In the feature it was Adkins out front on lap #1 but Wash would drive by on lap two and lead until breaking down during a caution on lap 16. On the restart Gilpin was up front but Maysville, KY’s Ji mmy Lennox Jr. would fly by on the outside to take the lead on lap l8 and set his sights on the checkered flag. Lennox would not be denied as he continued on to claim his first ever feature victory and the $1,000 in his Bowtie Tire Co, CYRP Racing Engine, H&S Excavating and Paving, BadFast Chassis. Greensburg, IN’s Kyle Herbert would come home second followed by Shaun Scott, Derrick Davis and Dave McWilliams. In the Sunesis Construction Late Models there were 13 cars on hand and Chad Stapleton and Tom Sheets would start the night by taking heat race wins. In the feature event, it was Sheets out front with both Stapleton and Doss in close pursuit. By lap seven
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Barry Doss won the Late Model Feature race at Moler Raceway Park on September 9.
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Jimmy Lennox Jr. won the Modified Feature race at MRP last Friday, September 9.
Doss would work his way to the lead and set sail in pursuit of his first victory of the season. Following a restart on lap 17, Stapleton would get next to Doss fo r the top position but there was no denying Doss’ first win of the year in his D&G Trucking, Mt Orab Ford, Howsers Discount, Doss Construction sponsored machine. Stapeton would come home second followed by Jason Jameson -who started on the tail after switching to the Chad Oberson's driven machine after blowing his engine. Sheets would come home in fourth and Brian Gray in fifth. In the Big Red Book Street Stoc ks it was Bruce Gray Jr. leading all 15 laps in his Rent 2 Own, Adams Chassis, CJ Taxi, Outlaw Race Products, Douglass Industries sponsored machine. It was Gray’s first feature win at Moler despite numerous close runs. Bretz would run second with Paul Baker Jim Helterbran, and Todd Anstaett completing the
top five positions. Bretz and Gray were heat race winners. The Holman Motors Chevettes would round out the e vening and it was a familiar ending as Derrick Davis would claim his third win in the last four weeks in his Holman Motors #12 machine. Miles Tarvin would claim second spot over Josh Francis, Rusty Yarger and Sean Jones. In heat race action, it was Tarvin and Davis claiming the wins and setting the 15 lap feature lineup. American Modified Series racing returns to Moler on September 16th with a $1500 to Win Mod ified Show. Moler Raceway Park would like to thank everyone for their support during these last five years -especially throughout this lawsuit. The Court of Appeals ruled in favor of us and overruled the judge's restrictions earlier last week.
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9th Annual Freshwater Shrimp Harvest will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 17. Bring your own cooler and ice, 9589 John Woods Road, Winchester. For more information or directions call (937) 695-0199 or (937) 725-4979. Walk for Life at St. Michaels Catholic Church, 220 S. High Street in Mt. Orab will be held on saturday, September 17 beginning with registration at 8:15 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-6853. SUNDAY 9/18 Dixie Melody Boys and Ed O’Neil will appear at the West Fork Baptist Church on Sunday, September 18 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 10127 West Fork Road in Georgetown. For details call Kevin Johnson at (937) 515-0675 or visit westforkbaptist.org. Revival at God’s Mission will be held at 7 p.m. each night Monday, September 12 through Sunday, September 18. God’s Mission is located at the corner of Sisterville Street and Walnut Street in Hamersville. For more information call Brother Wayne Johnson at (937) 378-4558. Big Beef Barbecue at the Bible Baptist Church in Mt. Orab will be held on Sunday, September 18. Featured entertainment will be the Dixie Melody Boys appearing at 8:30 a.m. and 11 p.m. The event will include something for everyone in the family. There is no charge. For details contact Dr. Charles H. Smith, pastor, at (937) 444-2493. 55th Anniversary Celebration First Baptist Church in Mt. Orab will be held on Sunday, September 18 beginning with a Bible study at 9:45 a.m. Featuring ‘Mercy’s Well’ gospel trio at 10:45 a.m. This event will include a free meal. the church
Chatfield College Cincinnati Reds Day at the Ballpark will be held at the ‘Great American Ball Park’ on Sunday, September 18 at 1:10 p.m. as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Tickets through Chatfield are only $5 for view level. For more information call Deb henderson at (513) 8753344, ext. 110.
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Kroger’s Cops and Cars, Car Show, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 17 at the Mt. Orab Kroger. The event will include door prizes, a live D.J. great food and fun for the whole family Proceeds will benefit the Mt. Orab Police Association. Early registration must be received by Sept. 9. For more information contact Pt. Hubbard at (937) 444-2281, ext. 209.
is located at 704 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. For more information visit www.fbcmtorab.org or call (937) 444-2712.
MONDAY 9/19 Western Brown Board of Education will meet in regular session on Monday, September 19 at 7 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Comprehensive Support Group sponsored by The Grief Recovery® Program, offered by Crossroads Hospice will be held on Monday, September 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bethel United Methodist Church, located at 402 West Plane Street in Bethel. This is a 13-week program. For more details contact bereavement coordinator, Mike Stirck at (513) 786-3743. Northern Brown Senior Center, St. Martin Hall, 20864 St. Rt. 251 will hold activities throughout the days as well as ‘Movie Day at the center. For more information on all the events at the center contact Nancy Stegbauer, activity director at (513) 875-2317. TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 19, 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, September 19, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on SardiniaMowrystown 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, September 19, at Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 N. Second St. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. TUESDAY 9/20 Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday,
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September 20. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 4445230 for more information.
Mt. Orab Village Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 20 at 8 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.
Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662.
Pleasant Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Georgetown. The meeting is open to the public.
Brown County Governing Board of Educational Service Center will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 20 at 10 a.m. This meeting is open to the public.
Georgetown Exempted Village School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21. The meeting is open to the public.
Brown County Agricultural Society Senior Fair Board meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20. The meeting is open to the public.
ABCAP Bingo will be held on Tuesday, September 20, at 406 West Plum Street in Georgetown. $200 monthly door prize, Weekly Hog Wild Jackpots. For more information call (937) 378-6041 ext. 223.
Sardinia Library Book Club for Adults will meet on Wednesday, September 21 at 11 a.m. The Library is located at 13309 Purdy Road in Sardinia and the public is invited to attend.
Eastern Local School District will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20 at 7 p.m. in Macon. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
Brown County Democratic Club will meet on Wednesday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 505 North Main Street in Georgetown. For more information (937) 239-8234.
Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington School District will meet on Tuesday, September 20 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. at the center on Tuesday, September 20. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details.
WEDNESDAY 9/21 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m.. Wednesday, September 21, at Winchester Church of Christ in
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Michael T. and Anita M. Earhart to Earhart Farms LLC, 40 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 9/6/2011 Lonnie and Carol Helton to Lonnie and Carol Helton, 35.04 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 9/2/2011 Roger L. Miller to Roger L. Miller, Lot 415 in Lake Waynoka Sub, Franklin Twp., filed 9/2/2011 Ruth A. Brown to Michael Zeisler, Lot 2550 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 9/7/2011, $250 David L. and Shirley Bell to Michael Zeisler, Lot 2551 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 9/7/2011, $250 Jeff McLemore and Ed E. Hunter, Jr., to Edward Earl Hunter Jr., Lot 3503 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 9/7/2011 Henry and Ida Lou Day to Lovell R. Meadows, Lot 3735 and Lot 3736 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 9/7/2011, $1,000 Thelma L. Berry, trustee to Randall D. and Laura Hanselman, 137.18 acres in Franklin Twp., filed 9/6/2011, $200,000 Roger O. and Loretta P. Ernst to Loretta Pearl Ernst, 73 acres of land in Franklin Twp., filed 9/7/2011 Robert Young to Rachel Clinton, 1.60 acres of land in Green Twp., filed 9/2/2011, $75,000 Gladys L. Stephan to Judy A. Davidson, Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Driskill Sub., Green Twp., filed 9/2/2011, $60,000 Louis Bramel to Louis and Clara Bramel LLC, 4.09 acres of land, 16.97 acres of land and 8.51 acres of land in Aberdeen, Huntington Twp., filed 9/7/2011 Mary Ella Moore and Waynoka Property Owners Association to Waynoka Property Owners Association, Inc., Lot 3673 in Lake Waynoka sub., Jackson Twp., filed 9/6/2011 Waynoka Property Owners Association to Dominic and Andrea Derose, Lot 1105 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 9/6/2011, $250 Vicki L. Liggett to Federal Home Loan Mortgage, .56 acres of land and 5.25 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 9/6/2011, $40,000 Donald P. Clements to RJK Partnership, 13.99 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 9/6/2011, $10,000 Scott D. and Julie Weston and Thomas and Jennifer Jackson to Thomas and Jennifer Jackson, Lot 1706A in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 9/2/2011, $256,500 Holiday Homes, Inc., to Gerald Schirmer, III, Lot 102 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 9/6/2011, $202,742 Traci Bushelman and Charles Isaacs to Nicholas W. Butler and Jeremiah Farmer, Lot 718, Lot 719 and Lot 720 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 9/6/2011 Nora F. Rains and American Financial Resources to Nicholas R. Rodgers, 1.23 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 9/2/2011, $68,500 Steven and Nancy Hall to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, .85 acres of land in Mt. Orab, Pike Twp., filed 9/8/2011, $140,000 Elizabeth Vaughn to Michelle D. and Jerry W. burke II, 41.97 acres of land in Pleasant Twp., filed 9/7/2011, $165,000 Mearle L. and Mary Jane Griffith and PFG Loans to James J. and Doreen M. Vaughn, .68 acres of land, Lot 2 and Stonybrook Sub., Pleasant Twp., filed 9/7/2011, $210,000 Jean McDaniel and David Schirtzinger to David Schirtzinger, .76 acres in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 9/7/2011, $38,000 Rita M. and Gale T. Meese to Wells Fargo Bank NA, Lot 9R in Anderson Sub., II, Sterling Twp., filed 9/2/2011, $15,000 Joseph A. and Rebecca S. Jacobs and Green Tree Servicing LLC to Milissa R. Burns, Lot 17 in The Promised Land Sub., Sterling Twp., filed 9/2/2011 John P. and Rebecca Miller to John P. Miller, 3.72 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 9/7/2011 John P. Miller to John P. Miller, 14.82 acres, Lot 9A , and .09 acres in Sterling Twp., filed 9/7/2011 Lillian McLain to Gene Linville, Lot 13 Mad Whole in Ripley, Union Twp., filed 9/7/2011, $18,000 Helen E. Mays and John and Dorleen J Relyea Krauss to Dustin and Bethanne Ritt, 9.10 acres of land in Washington Twp., filed 9/8/2011, $110,000
Cassandra Marie Berry, 23, Georgetown, STNA to marry Chase Wayne Weatherspoon, 27, Georgetown, cashier Tierany Nichole Bailey, 24, Mt. Orab, assistant manager to marry James Corbin Hamilton II, 28, Mt. Orab, sales manager Stacy Leigh Cluxton, 26, Aberdeen, registered dietitian to marry Jerod John Michael, 26, Aberdeen, teacher Taryn Nichole Lynch, 20, Batavia, homemaker to marry Joshua D. Elliott, 22, Felicity, cable tech Cailee McClanahan, 21, Winchester, student to marry Zachary Christman, 26, Winchester, plumber/pipe fitter Debra Laws, 43, Georgetown, warranty administrator to marry Denny Fultz, 39, Georgetown, engineer Tiffany Dawn Kidd, 24, Mt. Orab, social worker to marry John Edward Richards, 31, Mt. Orab, welder Shaun Marie Sheets, 33, Georgetown, homemaker to marry William Thomas Taylor III, carpenter
Probate Lawrence Kratz, Fayetteville, case 20111160, DOD 6/26/2011, filed 9/7/2011 Robert A. Sears, Sardinia, case 2011159, DOD 4/24/2011
Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Discover Bank c/o DB Servicing versus Brian T. Hicks, filed 9/2/2011, Action: other civil Egable Ascent Financial LLC versus Scott Brown, filed 9/2/2011, Action: other civil Capital One Bank (USA) NA versus Catherine T. Music, filed 9/2/2011, Action: other civil PNC Bank, NA versus Delana N. Hensley, filed 9/2/2011, Action: other civil Christine L. Bartley versus James B. Gilliam, filed 9/2/2011, Action: other torts (personal injury) David Beckelhymer versus Calvin Sharp, filed 9/2/2011, Action: other torts, (personal injury) JPMorgan Chase National Bank versus Ray Dickey, filed 9/6/2011, Action: foreclosures Kenneth R. Morlatt versus Jeremy D. Weaver, filed 9/6/2011, Action: other torts (personal injury) Everbank versus Tammy Healey, filed 9/6/2011, Action: foreclosures The Bank of New York Mellon Tr. versus Jon B. Gast, filed 9/6/2011, Action: foreclosures Wells Fargo Bank, National Association versus Thomas Michael Reifenberger, filed 9/6/2011, Action: foreclosures Ellisa L. Swart versus James Liso, filed 9/6/2011, Action: stalking order Bank of America, NA versus Pamela J. Kelley, filed 9/7/2011, Action: foreclosures Wells Fargo Bank, NA versus David J. Furnish, filed 9/7/2011, Action: foreclosures Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Karrine Purdin, filed 9/7/2011, Action: other civil Douglas Louden versus Brown County Commissioners, filed 9/7/2011, Action: other civil Incenta Federal Cred Union versus Larry W. Aldridge, filed 9/7/2011, Action: foreclosures Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Leonard Peters, filed 9/7/2011, Action: other civil Celina Mutual Insurance Company versus Michael D. Gibson, filed 9/7/2011, Action: other civil Capital One Bank (USA) NA versus Keith Derose, filed 9/7/2011, Action: other civil Discover Bank versus Susan Sharp, filed 9/7/2011, Action: other civil Bonnie Mullikin versus Lonnie Fizer, filed 9/7/2011, Action: stalking order Lisa Vaughn versus Jessica Woodruff, filed 9/7/2011, Action: stalking order Capital One Bank (USA) NA versus Dustin R. Beath, filed 9/9/2011, Action: other civil James Allen McElroy II, versus Larry Swearingen, filed 9/9/2011, Action: other civil DOMESTIC CASES Kimberly L. Flatt, Georgetown versus David E. Flatt, Jr., filed 9/2/2011, Action: termination of marriage Susan Dawson, Georgetown versus Joseph Dawson, Georgetown, filed 9/2/2011, Action: domestic violence Kelly Carrington, Georgetown versus Chris Carrington, Georgetown, filed 9/2/2011, Action: termination of marriage Sabra Soto, Georgetown versus Laurence Soto, Georgetown, filed 9/2/2011, Action: domestic violence Thomas S. Carns, Mason, versus Lynn M. Carns, Amelia, filed 9/6/2011, Action termination of marriage Lisa Vaughn, Ripley, versus Zachary White, Ripley, filed 9/7/2011, Action: domestic violence Thomas McKenzie, Ripley, versus Kathy McKenzie, Ripley, filed 9/8/2011, Action: domestic violence Carrie Rice, Covington, KY versus Eric Thompson, Ripley, filed 9/8/2011, Action U.R.E.S.A. Judith L. Howard, Hamersville, versus Frankie A. Howard, Hamersville, filed 9/8/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage
Book Club for Adults will meet on Wednesday, September 21 at 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Library, 200 West Grant Avenue in Georgetown. For detail call (937) 378-3197. Christianity and Islam Sessions, understanding the differences between the two, will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 21 and 28 at the First Baptist Church, 704 South High Street in Mt. Orab. There is no cost. For details call (937)444-2712 or visit www.fbcmtorab.org to register. Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 21 at the Brown SWCD office located at 706 S. Main Street in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-4424. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, at the Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, September 21, at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to learn, is invited to attend and bring a current project. Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656. Brown County Public Library Board of Trustees meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21 in the meeting room of the Mary P. Shelton Library, 200 West Grant Avenue in Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. For details call (937) 444-0181. TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, at the Riverbend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 3772501. THURSDAY 9/22 Georgetown Village Council will meet in regular session on Thursday, September 22 at 7:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. Northern Brown Senior Center, St. Martin Hall, 20864 St. Rt. 251 will have special arthritis exercises at 9:30 as well as volleyball practice. Lunch is out with a game @ Locust Ridge at 2 p.m. For more information on the center contact activity director Nancy Stegbauer at (513) 875-2317. Kickboxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 on September 22, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 N. Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as non members. For details call (937) 444-5230. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 22. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 444-
5230 for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, September 22, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. Adams/Brown County Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver support group will meet Thursday, September 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590. FRIDAY 9/23 Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.noon Friday, September 23. 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 9/24 Free Meal offered by the Russellville Church of Christ each last Saturday of the month, September 24, serving from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event is open to the public. Festival of Hymns (Shall We Gather at the River) will be held on Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Amphitheater in New Richmond, Ohio. Everyone is invited to come and sing praises to God in song. Alpacas-Tanglewood Farm Open House will be held on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 at the farm, from noon to 5 p.m., 19741 Victory Lane, in Fayetteville. For more information call (513) 875-2533 or email crudolf@tds.net.
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Tea Party Rally will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 24 at the Mt. Orab Park. This event will be a picnic with guest speakers Jean Schmidt, Danny Bubp and Doug Green. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information call Sandie at (937) 444-3673. Ben Houser Memorial Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, September 24 at 1 p.m. at the Whit Oak Golf Club located at 5510 TriCounty Highway, Sardinia. This event is sponsored by the Mt. Orab Lions Club. For more information call (937) 378-4444. UPCOMING EVENTS Dog-Jog Barktoberfest sponsored by ‘All Creatures Animal Hospital’ will be held at 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 2 at Lunken Airport at Beechmont Levy and Wilmer Avenue, at the Spirit of 76 Shelter, 4750 Playfield Lane in Cincinnati. Bring your dog and enjoy a 2-mile run/1-mile walk pet costumes parade. For details call (513) 7977387 or (513) 474-5700. Senior Citizens Day at the Brown County Fair will be on Thursday, September 29. Everyone come out and enjoy the fair. Northern Brown Senior Center will hold BINGO and other center activities as well as a visit from the library. For more information contact Nancy Stegbauer, activity director at (513) 875-2317. 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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Our Agency is constantly engaged in identifying opportunities that allow us to reach as many individuals as possible who are seeking longterm care services. Our mission is to assist them with maintaining independence and personal choice through resource options and services. One opportunity we are working diligently on involves patients who are being discharged from local hospitals. Currently, we are partnering with a number of our local hospitals and supporting their efforts in reducing avoidable re-admissions as part of the Affordable Care Act. Through the services our Agency provides, we work with social workers and discharge planners on education for patients prior to their discharge. We share with patients information surrounding the resources that are available to help support their health and well-being at home, as well as reduce their chances of unnecessary readmissions to the hospital. For instance, say a patient is discharged home after a hospital stay due to pneumonia – our Agency has trained staff who can meet with them while in the hospital, or at home shortly after discharge if they prefer, to discuss the options available that supports their recuperation at home. Area Agency on Aging District 7 licensed staff can assist with referrals to local providers or, if eligible, can authorize services which might include home care, personal care assistants, homedelivered meals, transporta-
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Highland Co. Fair Last week was a drastic change to the weather. We had near triple digits on the Saturday that the Highland Co. Fair opened, but by Monday many were wearing jackets, and I am normally one of the last to give in and where a jacket, but by Wednesday I had one on, too. The rain that came on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday was not good fair weather either. The gate suffered from the weather, but by the end of the week, the crowds were pretty good. The rain was not good for the fair, but it was good for several things on the farm. Pastures have improved already, and soybeans will most likely yield better
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Southern Hills JVSD Superintendent Kevin Kratzer announced that on Monday, August 22, Southern Hills Career and Technical Center welcomed incoming juniors and returning seniors to a new school year. The junior class has 206 students enrolled, a record number for SHCTC! Besides the many new junior students, there is also a new program at Southern Hills Bio-Technology. Under the leadership of Mr. Brad Fitzpatrick, this program has a solid start with 10 juniors. Southern Hills is very proud of the strong relationship it has with each of its six associate schools: Eastern, Fayetteville, Georgetown, Ripley, Whiteoak and Western Brown, as well as the many businesses in the community that assist in training students
for success in their chosen career path. Southern Hills is proud to announce the addition of Christie Bailey to the SHCTC staff. Christie is serving as a teacher’s aide, and helping the students of Southern Hills to be successful. Important Dates at Southern Hills for 2011-2012: • September 26 - October 1 – Look for us at the Brown County Fair! • November 4 – Annual Spaghetti Supper • November 22 – Sophomore Day at SHCTC • February – Career-Tech Education Month! • February 15 – Hair-aThon • February 16 – Safety Awareness Fair • April 3 - Business Advisory Meeting
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DAVID DUGAN depending on what stage they were in. Corn for the most part has done all that it will do yield wise, but now we need time for it to dry down before a real cold spell comes our way. The volunteers and businesses that helped support the youth in Highland County need a big THANK YOU!!! When you have the opportunity, thank them for their time and support throughout the week of the fair and all year long. Cattle Situation in US Last week I discussed the cattle situation and the record prices that we continue to see in the markets. One part that I mentioned, but did not explain in detail was the export market. The US is exporting much more beef than in the past year. Below is a portion of the Cattle Outlook from Ron Plain, Ag Economics at MU on September 9th. Beef exports during July totaled 272 million pounds, up 33.3% compared to a year ago and quite likely the largest monthly beef exports ever. It is the largest in my data series which begins in January 1989. For the third month this year, Canada was the largest foreign buyer of U.S. beef. July U.S. beef imports were down 16.9% compared to a year ago. The first month since August 2003, U.S. beef exports to Canada during July were larger than beef imports from Canada. During the first 7 months of 2011, U.S. beef exports were up 26.8% and beef imports were down 16.6% compared to a year ago. During January-July, we exported 10.6% of U.S. beef production and imported an amount equal to 8.3% of production. Compared to a year earlier, feeder cattle imports from Mexico were down 3.2% during July. Imports from Canada were down 48.1% compared to July 2010. I think that helps explain the continued high prices and high demand for US Beef.
So, where will it go from here? I wish I had that crystal ball so I could tell you, but it appears that the numbers of cows in this country indicate that prices should remain strong for some time to come. Fall Alfalfa Management With the rain that we had last week, alfalfa may have sufficient growth for another cutting. Remember you need to let it store some energy in the roots prior to a killing frost, so you may want to harvest it this week. Alfalfa stores energy in the roots and crowns. These energy reserves are used by the plant to survive over winter, to develop cold tolerance, and to initiate spring growth and growth after each cutting. When alfalfa initiates growth in the spring, plant reserves stored in the roots and crowns are used to start this new growth from crown buds. Depletion of stored reserves continues until the plants are at least six to eight inches tall. By this time energy products are being synthesized in the leaves more rapidly than is being used for growth and some storage begins. This storage continues and reaches its highest level at about full bloom. Make the last regular harvest by the calendar and that means for Southern Ohio September 5-15. This means that on those fields with an intensive cutting schedule, no harvest should be taken from early-mid September to midOctober. At least 30 days between the last regular harvest and killing frost are needed to adequately restore root and crown reserves. Research from Iowa indicates alfalfa yields were 0.61 tons per acre lower the following harvest year where a harvest was made during this period the previous fall. This trial included both the older adapted varieties and more recently developed varieties, with the carryover effect similar among all varieties. Raising of the alfalfa roots from the soil is called heaving. This is caused by fluctuating temperatures above and below freezing, thus raising the alfalfa root from the soil and destroying the plant. Several conditions are necessary for frost heaving to occur. These conditions include a highly frost susceptible soil such as a silt loam or
clay soil, high soil moisture content, and temperatures just below the soil surface registering 32 degrees F or lower. A lack of mulch or snow cover contributes to this frost formation within the soil. Suggestions to minimize the problems of late harvest include: Alfalfa stand should be well established - not a new seeding. Field should be well drained. Soil must have a high level of fertility, which is maintained with annual fertilization. Fall application of fertilizer, especially potassium, is very important. Cut four inches high for this late cut to provide some insulation against winter hazards and to assist in snow retention. If possible, also mulch with strong manure or other appropriate mulching material following the late harvest. This will provide winter protection and reduce heaving caused by alternate freezing and thawing. Snow cover acts as an insulator of the soil and plants. Thus this practice of late harvest may be more feasible in areas of northeast Ohio which historically receive larger, longer lasting quantities of snow. Farm Science Review The dates for the Farm Science Review in 2011 are September 20-22. The review is held just north of London, OH, which is located west of Columbus. For more information about the Farm Science Review, including exhibits, displays and golf cart rental information you can access the webpage at http://fsr.osu.edu Tickets and Farm Science Review information is also available at your local OSU Extension Office. You can call me in Adams Co. at 5442339, Brown Co. at 3786716, or in Highland Co. at 393-1918. The tickets will be mailed back to the Farm Science Review on Monday, so get them this week. Dates to Remember • Sept 17 - Shrimp Harvest at Ratliff Farm in Brown Co. • Sept. 17 & 24 Shrimp Harvest at Davis Farm in Adams Co. • Sept 20-22 - Farm Science Review • Sept 26- Oct 1 - Brown Co. Fair • Oct. 7 - Brown Co. 4-H Ox Roast back on the Fairgrounds in Rhonemus Hall.
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Mt. Orab FBC celebrates 55th anniversary The First Baptist Church (FBC) will be celebrating 55 years of service to the community on Sunday, September 18, 2011. The day begins with a Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. followed by a concert by the gospel trio, Mercy’s Well at 10:45 a.m., then a free meal will be served immediately after the concert. First Baptist Church is located at 704 S. High Street, Mt. Orab. For more information call (937) 444-2712 or go to www.fbcmtorab.org
important services have the opportunity to do so thanks to a partnership with the Area Agency on Aging District 7 and The Ohio State University School of Dentistry. Through the Appalachian Geriatric Dentistry Program Mobile Clinic, seniors age 60 and over can take advantage of important dental care such as cleanings, fillings, extractions and denture realignments when the Mobile Clinic visits Brown County on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 and Monday, Oct. 24, 2011. There is no income guidelines to receive the services, but those who are interested should call to reserve a place on the waiting list. To make a reservation at the Dental Clinic, that will be held at the Brown County Senior Center, please call at (937) 378-6603. Reservations will be taken in the order they
are received. There will be 15 appointments available for each day. if anyone needs transportation to the dental clinic they may call Mary Latham at (937) 378-6603,
Library board set to meet The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Brown County Library will be Wednesday, held on September 21, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the meeting room of the Mary P. Shelton Library, 200 W. Grant Avenue, Georgetown, for the purpose of conducting any business that may come before the Board at that time.
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NEAR HILLSBORO Move-in Ready Home $118,500.00 Everything on your want list! Barn/garage - Pond 2+acres - 3br, 2ba Landscaped Home Huff Realty Office 513-474-3500 Cell 513-207-5609 Cathy Griffith MLS #1269107
HOUSE FOR Rent: 4205 Old A&P Rd. Outside Georgetown in country setting, 3br, 2full baths, dining room, 2-car oversized garage, newly remodeled. $700/mo., $500/dep. & background check. Call for appointment, 937-375-9229, No Pets Please! MT. ORAB - 2+br, washer/dryer/stove/refrigerator, A/C, small yard, detached garage, $800/mo., $800/dep. 513-504-8152. NICE LARGE 3br, 2ba farmhouse, nice large yard, newly remodeled, Williamsburg area, utilities not included, $795/mo., $795/dep. Available Oct. 1st. 513-703-2430.
305 - RESORT/VACATION PROPERTY, RENT $700 2BR Sevierville, Tenn. 9-24/10-1; $700, 2br Chalet, Gatlinburg, 10-29/11-5; $300 1br deluxe, Pigeon Forge, 9-26/9-29. Call 937-515-9966.
308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT COMMERCIAL STORE front or office space located in Mt. Orab, close to the school, 1200sq. ft., $850/mo. Call 937-213-3849.
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) SARDINIA - 3br, 2ba, manufactured home on block foundation on 4 town lots, large 25x32 garage, close to 32. $79,900. Immediate occupancy. Owner financing available, call for details. Dennis Wright 937-2132060.
401 - CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES COMMONS OF Eastgate, 1024 Crisfield Dr. It’s about 1900 sq. ft., 2br (basement could be 3rd), 3.5ba. Close to Glen Este High School. Contact Patty at Cres Property Management 513-561-7368.
402 - APT.HOUSES FOR SALE MT. ORAB - 2-family apartment, zoned commercial, $149,000, possible financing. 937-444-2689. SARDINIA - 3-family $98K, rents $1350/mo., 2-family, $120K, rents $1300/mo. on acre in town, single families $55K, $68K, $73K. Land contract considered. E-mail deafoldman@hotmail.com
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Send resumes to: clermontsun@fuse.net DUMP TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED 2 Years experience CDL Clean driving record Local Hauling. Work available now! Call: Carl Ritter Trucking 513-625-7072 or 513-553-3060
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DOUBLEXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY 937-515-8340 & 513-823-1992 Our studio is located in The Rambler Center in Russellville, Room 207. IT’S SENIOR PORTRAIT TIME, and we want this experience to be stress free for you and your family. We know times are tough so we designed packages to fit every budget. Call us today to set up an appointment, mention this ad to receive $20.00 off any senior package.
HAY FOR Sale - Round bales - 937-515-1578.
506 - CLEANING RESIDENTIAL CLEANING Get ready for Fall Residential cleaning, 15 years experience, insured, references upon request. Call Kim 937-840-l8035 “We Shine Above The Rest”
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405 - LOTS & ACREAGE
BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming. More or less acreage available. Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.
Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available) LAKE LORELEI 2-lots together, security gate, sewer/water on property, $2,000/ea. or make offer. 513-753-7948.
RESIDENTIAL CLEANING or just needing some fall 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.
509 - HEALTH CARE DID YOU use the Osteoporosis Drug Fosamax (Alendronate)? If you experienced a femur fracture (upper leg), you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727.
602 - ANTIQUES ANTIQUE SHIFFEROBE, must see! Call for price. Will negotiate. 513-734-7524.
607 - FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD for sale. Also cash paid for cars running or not, & I do general clean up from barns to basements. Call Gary 937-515-4012.
LOCAL GROWN produce, corn, tomatoes, beans, potatoes, squash, cucumbers, cantaloupe & watermelon. Also honey, preserves & relish, located at Cox Firewood, 3600 St. Rt. 125, Georgetown, 937-378-4309. Open daily 9-7pm.
611 - WANTED TO BUY CASH PAID! Furniture - Antiques Appliances - Gold Silver - Coins - Jewelry DVDS - Records - CD’s Books - Sports - Tools Fishing Collections - More 937-378-2850 513-348-5870 937-378-1819
615 - MISC. FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:
937-515-2692 FOR SALE like new GE flat top electric range, $150 OBO. Call 513-262-9400.
FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts. 937-289-1040. FREE POOL - 24’ above ground w/all accessories & deck. YOU REMOVE! 937-4441486. Approx. 6yrs. old. POST & Beam Kit, 14ft.x16ft. Oak included frame, rafters, braces, etc. 6” thick wall over 9ft. high to top plate. Would make a fine shop, room, garage, etc. Other oak available 2”x8” tongue & groove pine flooring. Call 937-289-1040.
700 - PERSONALS
901 - SALES
I AM handicapped widower, I need a female for companionship. Please call for more information will explain. 937-544-4384
4-FAMILY YARD Sale! 1206 Leonard Rd., Hamersville, Sept. 24th & 25th. DVD’s kid’s toys, games, clothing women & girls (Aeropostle). Household & kitchen items, Christmas, fall & country decorations, much more!
701 - LOST AND FOUND FOUND - Walking cane, W. Upper Five Mile Rd., Monday afternoon (9-12-11). Call 937-444-5135.
804 - AUTOS WANTED
CALL 513-304-2280 BIG JIM’S
“JUNK” CAR REMOVAL $$$$$$$$$$ PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR “JUNK” CARS TRUCKS & VANS
513-304-2280
808 - AUTOS FOR SALE
GROW INC. yard sale, 9116 Hamer Rd., Georgetown, Sept. 19th-24th, 9am-3pm, support the developmentally disabled. 937-378-4891 ext. 34. SCOTT FAMILY Yard Sale, 7896 Jordan Rd., Sardinia. Lots of clothes, furniture, speakers, toys, vanity set, prom dresses, antique love seat, headboard. Thurs., Sept. 22nd & Fri., Sept. 23rd, 8am-6pm. YARD SALE - 3 different houses. Sept. 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 10am-? 120 Aaron Dr., Mt. Orab off Tri Co. Hwy (Old 74) between Brooks Malott & Bible Baptist Church. Furniture, misc., collectibles.
18FT. OX dump bed, good condition, hoist & all parts to install. Call 937-392-4690.
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MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774 JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650
Don’t Shell Out a Lot of Cash; Use the Classifieds. Smart shoppers know about the bargains hidden within the Classified pages. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from tickets to trailers. It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want, and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day.
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1280451- Mt. Orab- Must See! 3BD, 2BA. Beautiful hardwood floors in Bath & Kitchen. Garden tub, stand-up shower & double vanity in master bdrm Bath. Move-in ready in the Kyle Lane sub-division. This property is located in the heart of Mt.Orab on 1.53 acres. $79,500
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NEW 1272942- Winchester- Solid home on public water & sewer. 3BD, 1.5BA. Brand new roof. Home has been well cared for. Att. 1 car garage is finished w/opener. 20x34, 2 car garage oversized. Nicely landscaped. $89,900
1275452- Western Brown Schools Established neighborhood, no outlet street. Immaculate! 3BD, 2BA. Newer laminate. Brand new roof, carpet, paint, light fixtures & electric outlets throughout. 1600 sq. ft. living area. All brick. Fenced yard. Pool. Beautiful $119,900
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1273113- Georgetown- Great location & condition! 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath w/MBR suite. Breakfast nook right off of the Kitchen area. Large front deck. One of the best deals out there with a wonderful scenic view. $79,900
1256034- Lake Waynoka - Enjoy all of the amenities of the lake as you reside in this well built house situated on 2.5 acs. Spacious 4 BR, 3 BA! Absolutely ready to move-in. Full finished bsmt, lanai, Part fenced yard and fully equipped kit to name a few. $139,900
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1265188 - Georgetown - Western Brown Schools! Solidly built 2 bdrm. home which is move-in ready! Both house and 30x50 barn need exterior siding re-worked. All on 1.87 acre tract. Great location & affordable. $39,900
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1272235- Western Brown Schools!- This is that deal everyone has been looking for! 3BD, 2BA, 2.18 acre! Living room boasts beautiful hardwood floors & stone faced fireplace w/stone hearth. Wonderful solid oak cabinets & island in the bright/cheery kitchen. Carpet in bedrooms like new. $59,900
1258238- Sardinia- 3BD, 2BA, Almost 1500 sq.ft. of open living area. Master BD suite. Dining Rm. & Equipped eat-in Kitchen. Large front deck & covered back porch. Affordable living seconds off St. Rt. 32. Back yard completely privacy & fenced. 2 car carport. $79,900
1251916- Sardinia - 3.25 Acre Mini-Farm. Solidly built Ranch, well kept. 2BD, 1BA. 25x36 Log cabin w/stone FP & huge pot belly stove. 36x36 tobacco barn w/built in stall. Water outside barn. Fenced pasture. Hundreds of feet of road frontage. Close to SR32 on lightly traveled road. $115,000
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1270287- Beacon Hill Subdivision - First Offering! Location, location, location! Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in Beacon Hill. Well known local builder. Solid ranch 3BR 1.5BA/ 2 car att gar., seller had it blt. Lightly wooded .34 ac. lot, Located on a short cul-de sac. $99,900
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1260969- MAJOR PRICE CHANGE!! Georgetown- Are you looking for 100+ multi-purpose acres with 3 separate homes and all utilities metered separately? The newer home is wheelchair accessable. 3BD, 3.5BA. 30 acres currently farmed with 64 acres in the woods the remainder mainly pasture. MUST SEE!! $399,900
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1267673 - Mt. Orab - Beautiful brand new hardwood flooring in living room, kitchen, & Dining Rm. 3BD, 2BA. Brand new paint, carpet and fixtures. Covered front porch and a nice sized deck all on 2.87 ac. Shed with built in horse stall. Nice setting. Ready to move in. $74,900
1253803 - Higginsport- 2BR Apartment Rental! -County Bldg.1st. flr.currently used as the Higginsport Post Office. Corner location. 2nd. flr. apt. 2 bdrm, 2 Ba, Lr, Dr, & Kit. Ready to move in. Rental income will make your payment. Don’t miss out on this investment opportunity. $59,750
1273562- Eastern Schools - Stop Looking! You can own your own slice of heaven! Very unique 3BR home on 16+ lush acres. Your very own private retreat! Immaculate! Great room is enormous. Family rm has a walk out. Creeks, 3 ponds, woods, tranquility. Wraparound decking, upper deck & covered porch. $219,900
1243844 - Investment opportunity! Nothing to do but take over the rent roll!! Total renovation on all units. 4 different units! Elec & gas separately metered. Laundry facilities on site. Partial Bsmt. Fresh paint on exterior. $147,500
Mt. Orab- Two story all brick Gold Medallion home! 5BR! More than 3,000 sq. ft. living area, corner location. Seconds from SR 32, minutes from Eastgate. This home boasts Two walk-out balconies. Hardwood, ceramic, flooring. Floor to ceiling beautiful brick F/P Family living on a two acre tract. Must see to believe. Call today for a personal showing! $179,747 B&B
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Check off the items on this handy checklist to help you evaluate your home and decide what will need work. Remember when you are ready, our experienced sales specialists can help you locate prime prospects and get the price you’re looking for. • Fix and paint fences, house trim, and railings. • Mow the lawn, sweep the walk, and eliminate clutter. • Polish front-door brass, and make sure the bell and porch lights are working • A new door mat and flowering plants make a good first impression. • Bathrooms and kitchens should be in good working order, and be neat and clean. • All mechanical and electrical devices should function properly. Excellent Condition
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH - STARTS @ 10:00 AM INSPECTION - REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:30 AM Located in the Commercial building of the Clermont County Fairgrounds, Owensville, Oh. 45160. Take Locust St. off Main St. (U.S. Rt. 50) into main entrance. Will be selling for an estate the contents from a Deer Park home. Includes a nice selection of “as found” antiques and collectibles. 100+ pieces of Tea Leaf ironstone china; stoneware crocks & jugs; kitchen primitives; glass ware; 3 trunks; sev. Pieces of furniture, including a marble top Eastlake lamp table; very old violin in original wood case; copper bakery items; Seth Thomas wall clock; old school books & Life magazines; lg. 1886 family bible; metal advertising cans; several quilts; 1955 metal Gothan electromagnetic baseball game; plus other games & playthings; assortment of older costume jewelry; silver spoon collection and more. Modern furniture includes: corner glass front curio cabinet; china hutch; la-z-boy recliner; stands; tables; cabinets; chest; dresser; sm. Hide-a-bed sofa; late model refrigerator and a bunch of box lots full of goodies!! Estate of Anna S. Siemantel - HCPC#2011002908
From a Milford home: A very nice consignment of some quality kitchen primitives; several pieces of stoneware; oil lamps; lots of flat irons; all original, red Coca Cola cooler; 2 older Tonka trucks; selection of older beer steins; cast iron pitcher pump; Transoceanantic shortwave radio w/original books; few baskets; 2 Hummel powder boxes. Open the door to your own home. Hurry before these doors close! Check all our papers to locate the best deals on great homes all around town.
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utility farm tractor - shows @2700 hrs. Come join us for a good old fashioned style Auction at the fairgrounds. Plenty of parking - clean restrooms - food wagon. Simple Terms: Cash or checks w/full ID. No credit cards- Buyers premium or absentee-phone in bids! Lots of pictures on www.jtwilson.com
JOEL T. WILSON CO. LTD. AUCTIONEERS SINCE 1955 - BATAVIA, OH (513) 732-6300 Lisa Wilson Seyfried, App. Auctioneer
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G.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has awarded UC Clermont College the designation of ‘Military Friendly School.’ The 2012 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students. The 1,518 colleges, universities and trade schools on this year’s list prioritize the recruitment of students with military experience. These schools are making the grade by offering scholarships, stuSubmitted Photo
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Tom Raines and his daughter Emily were lucky enough to capture this picture of this bald eagle in their Sardinia back yard on Friday, September 2, 2011 at 7:30 a.m.
Self-therapy for the stutterer available at local library Self-Therapy for the Stutterer is the classic selfhelp guide by the founder of The Stuttering Foundation, Malcolm Fraser. It is written to and for the many adults and teens who stutter. The 192page book is available at most public libraries including the Brown County Public Library in Georgetown, Ohio. If you stutter, you do not need to surrender helplessly to your speech difficulty because you can change the way you talk. You can learn to communicate with ease rather than with effort. There is no quick and easy way to tackle the problem, but with the right approach, self-therapy can be effective. This book outlines a selftherapy program which describes what the person who stutters can do to work towards better communication. It is often used as a supplement to speech therapy. A timely feature on page 164 is information about King George VI and how inspira-
tional his speeches were during WWII as depicted in the new movie, The King’s Speech. Writes Charles Van Riper, Ph.D., about this book: “There are always some who stutter who are unable to get professional help and others who do not seem to be able to profit from it. There are some who prefer to be their own therapist. In this book, Malcolm Fraser has provided guidance for those who must help themselves. Knowing well from his own experience as a stutterer the difficulties of self-therapy, he outlines a series of objectives and challenges that should serve as a map for the person who is lost in the dismal swamp of stuttering and wants to find a way out.” The book is available free to all public libraries. If your library doesn’t have it, ask them to contact the Stuttering Foundation toll-free at 800992-9392 for a copy.
dent veterans’ clubs, dedicated staff, military credit and other services to those who served. The 2012 list of Military Friendly Schools ® was compiled through extensive research and a data driven survey of more than 8,000 schools nationwide. UC Clermont College’s Veteran Affairs advisor Jeff Bosworth is devoted to assisting military students. As a two tour Vietnam Veteran and a retired Navy Senior Chief (E8), Bosworth knows how to navigate the paperwork to ensure students get the VA education benefits that veterans earned. “Trying anything new is
always a little challenging at first. Leaving the military and going to college is no different. The best way to make new experiences easier is to talk to someone who knows the complexities of military education benefits and is also a military Veteran,” said Bosworth. “Military students have unique needs. Students need a unique school and picking one is a big decision. Making sure you find a program that’s right for your career goals is crucial since landing a rewarding job with a good salary is the ultimate goal of any educational endeavor.
Schools that earn a place on the list of 2011 Military Friendly Schools welcome military students and provide the best programs and policies to help you succeed, adds Bosworth. For more information about the program visit http://www.ucclermont.edu/S tudents/mil_vet.html. You can also reach Bosworth by email at jeffrey.bosworth@uc.edu or by phone at 513-558-5358. His office is located in room 24A of the Peters-Jones building on the UC Clermont campus, and is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.
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Q&A with the Amish Cook’s 51 - pound watermelon Editor 20th Anniversary Tour grown in Chasetown Kevin Williams will be visiting the Union Township Public Library, 27 Main Street, Ripley at 10:30 a.m. and the Aberdeen Branch Library 1730 US Route 52, Aberdeen at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20. He will give a brief introduction about himself, the column and an overview of Amish culture in general, and then any questions on Amish
culture, cooking, the column or newspapers. Kevin has worked with both Elizabeth Coblentz and current columnist Lovinia Eicher, and will bring paperback books of compilations of columns and recipes. Mr. Williams has recently delved into writing fiction, and will have his newly published ‘Rebecca at the Beach” to discuss.
Library board Southern Hills Tea Party set to meet The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Brown County Library will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the meeting room of the Mary P. Shelton Library, 200 W. Grant Avenue, Georgetown, for the purpose of conducting any business that may come before the Board at that time.
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The Southern Hills Tea Party will meet on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 P.M. at the Union Township Library in Ripley located on the corner of Second and Main Streets. We will be preparing for the booth at the Brown Co. Fair and encourage all to come and have input. If you can help during the fair but are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Carlos Day at daysvalWe leyangus@yahoo.com. will also be discussing topics for the next meeting on Issues 2 and 3. Everyone is welcome to come and participate.
The Brown County Press/MARTHA B. JACOB
Wayne Stevenson brought his 51 pound watermelon to the Brown County Press to have its picture taken. Stevenson said he was surprised to see just how big the melon would grow. “I didn’t use Miracle Grow or anything on my garden this year,” he said. “But everything in my garden did great this year.” Stevenson lives in Chasetown. Shown with Wayne is his grandson (left) Kingston Caudill, his son Donavan Meddock and friend August Holden.
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