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Hamersville man killed in shooting BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press A Brown County man is dead after being shot in a home on Colthar Road near Hamersville on Tuesday, February 4. The name of the victim is Samuel Wise, Sr. In e-mail correspondence with the Brown County Press, Brown County Coroner Dr. Judith Varnau wrote “From the evidence at the scene, cause appears to be an apparent death by gunshots.” Varnau did not specify how many times Wise was shot or where his body sustained gunshot wounds, writing, “Number of wounds will not be determined until autopsy is re-

ported. And that kind of information will not necessarily be released as part of an investigation.” Wise’s body was sent to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office for the autopsy. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification is handling the investigation, including processing the scene for evidence. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little said that she asked BCI to be the lead investigating agency because of “unique circumstances with the case”. She added that her decision was not based on any lack of confidence in the ability of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the case.

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The body of Samuel Wise, Sr. was discovered in this home on Colthar Road on February 4.

Brown County mother and daughter killed in car crash

Little, County sued for two million dollars in federal court

Car crashed into tree on SR 133

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Staff report The Brown County Press A mother and daughter were killed in a car crash on state Route 133 in Williamsburg Township Feb. 3. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Batavia Post, the crash occurred around 8:51 a.m. Preliminary investigation revealed that Crystal Rump, 18, of Williamsburg, was driving a Pontiac Grand Am south on SR 133 when she lost control in a curve. The car slid off the right side of the road and struck a tree. Crystal Rump was pronounced dead at the scene. Cindy Rump, 42, of Williamsburg, was a passenger in the car and

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also died at the scene. Neither Crystal nor Cindy were wearing seat belts during the time of the crash. Alcohol or drug impairment is not be-

lieved to be a factor. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

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The group known as the “Brown County Five” Division of Wildlife employees have filed a two million dollar federal lawsuit against Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little and the Brown County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. David Graham, Randy Miller, James Lehman, Michelle Ward-Tackett and Todd Haines have also named the Ohio Inspector General’s Office and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as defendants. Current Ohio Inspector General Randall Miller and current ODNR Director James Zehringer are also named as individual defendants. Former ODNR Director Sean Logan is also named, as well as former Ohio IG

Thomas Charles. Former ODNR employee Anthony Celebrezze and Ohio IG employee Ron Nichols were also named as individual defendants. Attorney Erica Ann Probst told The Brown County Press that “My clients were victims of a witch hunt for really no reason at all. The witch hunt caused them irreparable harm in their careers, in their public and personal lives, in their ability to vote and to get another job.” Little and her office are represented by Columbus Attorney Frank Hatfield. Hatfield provided the following e-mail response to a request for comment. “The Brown County Prosecutor is named as one of numerous defendants in a

lawsuit filed in federal court on January 28, 2014. The Complaint was filed by current and former employees of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Recently, Prosecutor Little was served a copy of the Complaint and retained legal counsel. Prosecutor Little cannot comment on this case on the advice of counsel other than to state she has complied with all professional obligations and looks forward to vigorously defending this case.” The Ohio Inspector General’s Office and the ODNR will be represented by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Regarding the lawsuit, the Ohio AG’s office would only say that their office CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Steddom to run for Primary ballot set, many unopposed Juvenile Judge BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler, Brown County Commissioner Tony Applegate and Brown County Auditor Jill Hall all appear to have a

smooth road to re-election this November. All are unopposed on the GOP primary ballot, with no competition from a Democrat candidate. Two local attorneys will be competing for Probate/Juvenile Judge in No-

vember; Former state representative Danny Bubp for the GOP and Julie Steddom for the Democrats. The petitions of the candidates still must be certified by the Board of Election for official inclusion on the ballot.

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BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Brown County Auditor Jill Hall has filed her petitions with the Brown County Board of Elections to run for a full term as Auditor in 2014 Hall was appointed to the office on January 1, 2013 to fill out the term of former auditor and current State Representative Doug Green. She described her first few months in office as a “learning experience.” “It was a big hill to climb, but after accomplishing things that I think CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Brown County Auditor Jill Hall hands her signed petitions over to Brown County Board of Elections Director Kathy Jones on February 3. Hall is running for her first full term of office.

Ripley attorney Julie Steddom filed a petition on February 3 to run for Brown County Probate/Juvenile Judge with the Brown County Board of Elections. If Steddom goes unchallenged in the May primary election, she will take on local attorney Danny Bubp for the seat this fall. Current Probate/Juvenile Judge Margaret Clark is retiring. Steddom granted the Brown County Press an interview and also provided a written statement about her candidacy. Steddom pointed to her experience in the local court system as one of the qualifications to wield the gavel. “What I have to offer voters is someone who works in the Brown County Juvenile and Probate Court several times a week”, Steddom said. “I don’t think you can be a good Probate and Juvenile judge unless you’ve operated there and have seen how the court works

and understand what resources are available for kids.” Steddom worked full time in the Brown County Juvenile Court from 2005 to 2007 and continues to practice regularly in the court as a private attorney. Steddom also said that she would like to serve more than one term if elected. “For me, this job would not be a stepping stone. I’d be staying here. If the voters choose me, I’ll be asking them to re-elect me six years from now. I think continuity is important.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Former BC resident engineers new safety lock for handguns

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Former Brown County resident Rod Herdman has invented a trigger guard lock for hand guns that is designed to save lives, especially those of children. In 1998 Herdman got a patent on SmartLOCTM, a product which allows owners to replace a key instead of having to purchase a whole new lock system. “We call it a re-keyable lock,” Herdman said, “It has become very popular with business owners such as housings authorities, apartment owners and schools. Each time someone moves out, the SmartLOCTM is reprogramed to change the key. I’ve just received my 10th patent.”

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Stamper named to Dean’s List Ian C. Stamper, Bethel, was named to the University of Northwestern Ohio 2013 Fall Dean’s List in the College of Applies Technologies. Fulltime students must receive a grade point average of 3.5 or better to be named to the Dean’s List. Ian is the son of Bruce and Angela Stamper.

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These two pictures show just how the GunPuck works. The lock can only be removed by activating a code that only the owner knows. The GunPuckTM can be mounted on the wall. The product is available in three states including at Applegates Hardware Store in Georgetown.

After reading about the unnecessary death of a Russellville child about a year and a half ago, Herdman decided to construct a means of protecting other children from a similar fate. “The death of that child never should have happened,” Herdman said. “I’ve been an entrepreneur and inventor for the last 15 years and I knew I could engineer an effective way to keep handguns safer. So in March of last year, I came up with my first prototype. The next couple of months I made several design changes and perfected the WallHolster TM, which is the products official name. The actual company name is GunPuckTM. It is aimed to provide superior security, highly resistant to forced attack and manipulation.” According to Herdman, the GunPuckTM is assembled in West Chester and made out of 100% American made parts. The GunPuckTM operates like a combination lock. Each one has a possible 3,600 combinations. A threenumber combination is pressed to release the gun within a few seconds. WallHolstersTM can also keep handguns secure by mounting them on a wall, in car trunks, trucks, RVs, campers or on motorcycles. “My father, Bill Herdman is my sales and marketing representative,” Herdman said, “A WWII veteran and a Marine, Dad brings a vast

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wealth of sales knowledge and experience to the team.” Locally, the GunPuckTM can be purchased at Applegate Hardware in Georgetown at a cost of about $120. “We are now supplying gun companies throughout three states,” Herdman said, “adding more daily. With gun ownership comes gun responsibility. We need to keep our loaded guns locked up and safe from children, distraught family members or intruders. And we have to secure our loaded guns in a way that intruders can’t easily use them against us or steal them for use in a violent street crime.” Herdman said his company is currently in the process of developing a complete line of GunPucksTM for virtually any application. To learn more about the gun locking system visit www.gunpuck.com.

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Valentine Open House at BC animal shelter Feb. 15

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Saturday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can enjoy a special Valentine Open House at the Brown County Animal Shelter in Georgetown. The event will include photographs of visitors and their dogs taken by professional pet photographer Michelle Wilson. Call the shelter for details at (937) 378-3457.

the facility. “We’d like to raise as much awareness of what’s going on at the animal shelter that we possibly can,” Misch said. “We struggle every day to find homes for these animals. They all deserve a chance to be loved.” The event is also being

used as a forum to promote a special fundraiser called “”Have a Heart for Hugo,’ to ask the community for help. Hugo is a special four year old French bulldog that has been extremely sick with one ailment after the other. Hugo collapsed Jan. 17 at his home with the Becraft-Hohnan

Most people in Brown County are familiar with the services provided by Grow, Inc. which employs citizens with developmental disabilities. But what many people do not know about Grow, Inc. is that it now offers a year round car wash and detailing service. According to Todd Cribbet, director of the facility, the individuals who work at Grow Inc., are extremely conscientious about their jobs and do excellent work. “With the way the weather has been this winter, nearly every car you see on the road needs washed,” Cribbet said. “Our employees do an amazing job of cleaning these cars inside and out. It’s important to them to do a good job.

“We just started this service the end of August last year and are excited about being able to offer it year round. They do the tires as well and clean and detail everything inside a vehicle. And they do the job for only $35. Larger vans and trucks are just a little more because they take longer to detail. But believe me when I say our customers are quite satisfied with the results they get.” The car wash is open daily Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and appointments are appreciated. Besides the car wash, Grow, Inc. also offers the following services including: • Trophies, ribbons, medals and more, (Grow, Inc. can also supply plaques, badges, dash plaques, rosettes, dog tags, engraving, T-shirts and buttons. The facility can also

supply special engraving needs, repair/replace trophies, awards plaques, etc. Custom T-shirts are also available); • Lawn Services (includes mowing to both residential and business customers in and around Georgetown. Besides mowing the individuals can trim, clean up, raking, leaf blowing and other light lawn care duties); • Shredding and Recycling Services (for businesses and residential shredding through the facility at a flat rate charge of only twelve cents per pound and can assure security on all documents. For larger businesses pick-up is available. The service also pallet and wrap document boxes if needed or desired); • Janitorial Services (our individuals are well trained and offer janitorial services

2014 Relay for Life campaign kicks off, relay set for May 10

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Alex’s Armor Team was just one of many teams that participated in the Relay for Life last year raising money to help in the research of cancer through the American Cancer Society.

and diagnose and find the help they need • Help smokers to quit • Provide valuable cancer information and connect them to the resources they need • Four million people come together at Relay for Life events • Help pay lodging costs for cancer patients • Since 1946 more than $3.9 billion has gone for cancer research • Provides cancer information and support on web site www.cancer.org “The people who take part in Relay for Life have a

reason for walking,” Bedell added. “Every person has been touched by cancer in some way or another and each of them has a story to tell. “As participants in the Relay for Life, it allows us to honor cancer survivors and raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our cancer risk and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease.” To learn more about the 2014 Brown County Relay for life visit www.relayforlife.org or email jillpharo@gmail.com or maureen.bedell@cancer.org.

Weather spotter training set Meteorologists from the National Weather Service will provide severe weather awareness training on Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the U.S. Grant Joint Vocational School located at 718 West Plane StreetBethel. Storm spotters play an important role in identifying and relaying storm related information to the County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), local public safety officials, and the National

Weather Service. Topics Include:  How to safely observe storms  How to identify important features of storms  Visual clues that may precede tornado development  How to make accurate and timely reports Cost is FREE. To register call (513) 732-7661 or email clermontema@ clermontcountyohio.gov This training course is offered by the Clermont County Emergency Management Agency, Batavia.

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What is the Clermont County Convention & Visitors Bureau? We are a destination marketing organization located on Main Street in the Village of Batavia, Clermont’s county seat. The CVB helps to facilitate visitor and business travel into our county. If you are involved in a business, a church, a hobby, a sport, or a group of any kind, we at the CVB are here to help you.

BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Relay for Life in Brown County has officially kicked off with a special organizational meeting held last week, Feb. 5 at Russellville Church of Christ, according to Maureen Bedell of the American Cancer Society. “There is a lot to do to have a successful Relay for Life, and I know Brown County is up to the challenge,” Bedell said. “Our kick-off last week was a good start when we heard from William Hetzel, a five-year cancer survivor. His son Chris and daughterin-law Jill Hetzel are this year’s co chairs for this years Relay for Life.” Bedell continued, “We already have six teams signed up. Our goal is for 10 teams to take part in this year’s relay. Teams can have up to 15 members and we’re hoping to beat last year’s numbers.” Relay for Life is an community fundraising walk where teams of people camp out around a track. Food, games and entertainment builds camaraderie in a family friendly environment. The success of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life depends on individuals, teams and the generous support of sponsors. Organizers say participation in the Relay for Life sends a message to people that they care about the well-being of their community and are committed to saving lives by partnering with the world’s largest fight against cancer. This year’s Brown County Relay for Life is scheduled for Saturday, May 10 at the Brown County Fairgrounds beginning at 2 p.m. The day will be filled with special event ceremonies and activities. Funds raised from the Relay for Life are used for: • Cancer survivors rides to treatment; • Training cancer patients to understand their cancer

on both a small and large scale. Individuals earn minimum wage and are accompanied by an on-site supervisor); • Greenhouse (fun and exciting means by which individuals and staff experience the wonder of growing plants. The greenhouse runs all year and contains seasonal flowers and vegetables and is for sale to the public); “We are committed to the belief that people with disabilities have the same rights and responsibilities as everyone else,” Cribbet said, “We hope businesses and community members will take advantage of all these great services offered by individuals with a disability.” For more information on all these services or to schedule an appointment for a car wash, please visit www.growincohio.org or call (937) 378-2786.

by calling Med Vet Columbus at (614) 846-5800. “We hope everyone will come out and join us at the Shelter for our Valentine Open House Feb. 15,” Misch said. “It will be a rewarding event for everyone.” The shelter can be reached at (937) 378-3457.

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joined the shelter volunteering and trying to find homes for other dogs at the shelter. To learn more about Hugo and all his challenges please visit www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/hugo-s-vetbill118439. Donations to Hugo’s medical bill can be made at the animal shelter or

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February 15 will be a fun day at the Brown County Animal Shelter in Georgetown as it celebrates a very special Valentine Open House/Adoption event, according to shelter director Marion Misch. The event is set for Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the shelter and from noon to 3 p.m. at Jacks Pets in Eastgate. “We had a nice open house last year,” Misch said, “but this year we’re going all out. We plan on having Michelle Wilson, a well known pet photographer, taking pictures of everyone’s furry valentine as well as a doggie treat bake sale. Adoptions that day will be $10 off the regular price not only at the animal shelter but also at Jacks Pets in Eastgate.” Misch said that a special “Pooch Smooch” (kissing booth) will be set up and photographed. The open house will include tours of the facility including the new dog runs and play areas behind

family in Brown County. He began having neurological distress and was rushed to his vet where the neurological symptoms were recognized immediately. Hugo was then taken to a vet in Columbus. By this time Hugo had developed a nervous ticking, a fever, lethargy, a tilted head and partial paralysis of his head, neck and face. The inside of his throat wasn’t working properly because of the paralysis so he hadn’t been eating. He developed Horner’s Syndrome where he couldn’t blink and his eyes were not dilating correctly which caused an ulcer. Problems have continued to arise for Hugo including having an MRI and a spinal tap. He was eventually diagnosed with a severe middle ear infection and a brainstem infection and underwent brain surgery. It was eventually determined that Hugo also had a rare birth defect which was fixed during surgery but the cost of all Hugo’s procedures through the past few month has exceeded $6,500. The family has since

Did you know your CVB presents the features, benefits, attributes and venues of our county in many different ways...through media, trade association marketplaces, advertising, and promotional material. We market, promote, and facilitate meetings, events, group tours, sports tournaments, festivals, and other community initiatives. We partner, convene and coordinate these groups with our hotels, restaurants, retailers, and venues throughout our county. Tourism in Clermont County supports many jobs. Visitors spend discretionary dollars supporting our hotels, restaurants, and retail establishments. They generate income to support governmental services through sales tax and gasoline tax. This in turn generates a sizable economic impact.

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Many of you belong to a professional or hobby organization. Here is where your direct involvement and participation can assist your community. Your CVB would like to assist you in arranging your next meeting of this group in our community. We pledge to provide you and your organization our full support and services in order to ensure your group has a successful event! Funding for our CVB comes from the transient lodging tax each hotel guest pays when staying at one of our Clermont County hotels. The CVB budget is dependent upon the number of hotel room nights generated. These proceeds are used for marketing, promotion, and coordination of events and activities that will ensure each group coming to Clermont County has a successful experience and to also generate new leads, new business, and new bookings for our community and hotel partners. The Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau is working hard on behalf of Clermont County. We are making sure everyone knows what a wonderful and attractive place Clermont County is and that it is a great place to bring your next meeting, event, tour, festival, tournament, or reunion event. CVB Board members who work for you: Jim Comodeca - Dinsmore & Shohl Linda Fraley - Clermont County Auditor Phil Gatch - Edward Jones Investments Andrew Kuchta - Office of Economic Development Jeff Lykins - Lykins Oil Company Paul Schmid - Attorney David Uible - Clermont County Commissioner 410 East Main Street, Batavia, OH 513-732-3600 Warren Walker - Duke Energy Mark Calitri, Executive Director Brian Wipprecht - Holiday Inn & Suites

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Taking A Trip Through Time Here is a sight we’re all anxious to see right now...summer and baseball! Eulalia Thompson, Georgetown shared this photo of the ‘Boys of Summer’ taken in the 1940’s. Almost every small town (or wide spot in the road) had a baseball team and Sunday afternoons were given over to the game of baseball. Pictured above are the Stony Hollow Indians comprised of front, l-r, Johnnie Bohl, Harold Patton, Everett Bohl and Carl Waston. Back row, l-r, Pete Bohl, Roland Shaw, Harry Bohl, Harold “Kate” Martin, and Elmo Durbin. Thanks Ms. Thompson, we needed this! ‘Taking a Trip Through Time’ is a feature of the Brown County Press that is supplied by our readers. If you have photos of places within Brown County that are at least 30 years old please feel free to submit them along with some information about the photo to The Brown County Press by email to bcpress@frontier.com or mail them to or drop them off at The Brown County Press 219 South High Street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. You will get your picture back. You can also reach us at (937) 444-3441.

Working together, fighting for the middle class Middle-class Ohioans have always worked hard and taken responsibility. But for too long, Ohioans have been working harder than ever and barely getting by. In last week’s State of the Union address, the President laid out a plan to grow our economy by growing the middle class. By calling on Congress to raise the federal minimum wage, extend emergency unemployment insurance, train workers for high-growth industries, and pass my bipartisan bill to create a network of manufacturing innovation hubs, the State of the Union address helped focus our attention on what matters: keeping America strong and vibrant for the next generation. And that starts with shoring up the middle class, the foundation on which America’s economic might stands. In his address, the President called on Congress to, “Give America a raise.” I’m fighting to make sure that happens. Ohioans who work hard should be able to take care of their families. But in our state, working full-time in a minimum wage job pays about $16,000 per year – which isn’t much to live on when you’re trying to put food on the table, fill your gas tank, send your children to school, and provide a safe place for them to live. Congress can strengthen the President’s Executive Order to raise the minimum wage for employees of new federal contracts by passing The Fair Minimum Wage Act, which would raise the minimum wage for all Americans. This legislation, which I cosponsored, would give nearly 1.3 million Ohioans a raise by increasing the mini-

SENATOR SHERROD BROWN mum wage to $10.10 an hour from its current $7.25—in three steps of 95 cents—then provide for automatic annual increases linked to changes in the cost of living. The bill would also gradually raise the minimum wage for tipped workers—which currently stands at just $2.13 an hour—for the first time in more than 20 years, to 70 percent of the regular minimum wage. Ensuring a fair wage is good for middle class families and good for our economy. Ohioans of all backgrounds, from small towns and major cities, are responsible and want to succeed. But many are still struggling after the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. At a time when our economy is still recovering, extending emergency unemployment insurance would help 128,000 hardworking Ohioans pay the bills, heat their homes, and put food on the table while they search for new jobs. It’s unacceptable to leave tens of thousands of Ohioans with no economic lifeboat. Extending unemployment benefits is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. With too many Ohioans unable to find work, we should also be doing all that we can to ensure that our workers are qualified to fill Ohio jobs. Since 2007, I’ve convened more than 215 roundtables across Ohio’s 88

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counties, listening to community and business leaders, workers, and entrepreneurs on ways to strengthen our economy. A theme that developed early on was that despite high unemployment, employers are having a hard time finding workers with the skills necessary to fill the available jobs. As a result, job openings in high-growth industries, like healthcare, clean energy, and biosciences, and even the manufacturing sector, are going unfilled. That’s why I introduced the Strengthening Employment Clusters to Organize Regional Success (SECTORS) Act, which would create partnerships between educators, industry, and workforce training boards to ensure that workers have the right skills to get hired in high-tech, emerging industries with good-paying jobs. If we’re going to attract new employers, we need to ensure that local workforce development efforts support the needs of local industries. That’s what this bill does. We can close the skills gap by going directly to the source of Ohio’s economic might: our skilled workers and innovative businesses. Many of you may have heard the President call out one of our great cities— Youngstown—in his speech last week. That’s because Youngstown has a first-of-itskind manufacturing innovation institute, and is being used as a model for the creation of a National Network of Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI). Recently, I urged my colleagues to pass the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act (RAMI). This bipartisan leg-

islation—which was endorsed by the Senate manufacturing Caucus —would establish a Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NMI) and create thousands of high paying, high-tech manufacturing jobs. This network will retain U.S. leadership in a range of next-generation technologies, capitalize on our investment in basic research, and create thousands of high pay, high tech manufacturing jobs. By leveraging existing infrastructure and pockets of innovation across the country, NNMI provides small businesses with access to the tools and expertise needed to compete in the global economy. This will create regional magnets for cutting-edge research, talented students, and additional investments. Collaboration is critical for our success – and an NNMI would provide small businesses and research institutions access to the tools and expertise needed to compete in the global economy. And it can also spur the creation of regional hubs of advanced manufacturing throughout the U.S. The President’s State of the Union address laid groundwork for opportunities Congress can take to work together on commonsense efforts that create jobs, promote economic development, and improve the lives of all Americans. Democrats and Republicans shouldn’t be fighting each other; we should be fighting for the middle class. We have a chance to set aside partisan differences and remember who we’re fighting for. And if we do that, we might even see bipartisanship emerge as an unintended – but certainly welcome – side effect.

LIEUTENANT RANDY MCELFRESH weapon arrests occurred in 75 of Ohio’s 88 counties in 2013. These arrests happened most frequently in Cuyahoga (49), Franklin (34), Warren (31), Lucas (20) and Summit (20) counties. These five counties accounted for 28 percent of all the Patrol’s illegal weapons arrests. Additionally, in 36 percent of the Patrol’s illegal weapon arrests in 2013, the offender was also charged with OVI. In 31 percent of the weapons arrests the offender was also charged with a drug offense. Motorists are reminded that public participation is critical to highway safety. Call # 677 to report impaired drivers or drug activity. For a complete statistical analysis please visit www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/ doc/Weapons_Bulletin_2014.pdf

What Do You Think? Do you think Ohio will eventually legalize marijuana?

Oh no, Ohio is too conservative, as a rule we will be one of the last to legalize it. Shayna Hansel, Fayetteville

I hope it doesn’t, it wouldn’t be good, I just lost a 20 year old friend from an overdose. Vicki Bixler, Russellville

Only if Ohio gets enough NUTS up there in Columbus. Rufus Waugh, Williamsburg

I hope and I pray not, it would be bad for people, young and old. Nancy Arn, Bethel

I’m right on the fence, but I think they will eventually legalize it. Michelle Gilkerson, Georgetown

I really hope not, but it’s possible. Anna Marie Gilkerson, Georgetown

Letters to the Editor

Reader praises BC Engineer, Pike Twp. Dear Editor, I would like to congratulate the Brown County Engineer and Pike Township Trustees. They had the roads in pretty good shape on Wednesday February 5th. We had to go to a doctor in the Mt. Washington area. The roads in Brown County and Pike Township were in very good shape. Clermont County was ter-

rible. I have driven all over this country in tractor trailer and by car, in winter and summer, but I can say that Clermont County was the worst I have ever seen. Thank you Brown County engineer and Pike Township Trustees. I believe they are Democrat. Lets remember that. Danny Books Sr.

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Through effective traffic enforcement the Ohio State Highway Patrol is significantly impacting the criminal element on our public roadways and in our communities. By taking extra time during each traffic stop, and paying close attention to possible indicators of criminal activity, what on the surface may appear to be a rather routine traffic stop can turn into something much more significant. In 2013, troopers made 550 arrests for possession of illegal weapons. This represents a 39 percent increase when compared to 2012. Illegal weapon arrests have risen each of the last five years, climbing 75 percent over this period. “Every day our troopers are out on the roadways taking felons out of your communities,” said Lt. Randy McElfresh, Commander of the Georgetown Post. “By being observant and spotting criminal indicators – drugs, illegal weapons and dangerous drivers are removed from the roadways.” The Patrol’s illegal

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Gov. Kasich to be keynote speaker at Republican dinner The Brown County Republican Party would like to invite you to the Annual Lincoln/Reagan Celebration Dinner. The event will be held on Monday, March 3rd Social will begin at 6:00 pm at the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center located at 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Cost per person is $35.00. We are excited to announce that our keynote

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speaker for the evening is Governor Kasich. The Governor has done much to improve our state and we invite you to come and hear how he plans to move forward. You will also have the opportunity to hear from Congressman Brad Wenstrup, State Senator Joe Uecker, State Representative Doug Green and our local candidates.

Dinner entertainment will be provided by the music styling of Mike Hopkins and evening will end with a magic show by the Magician with a Mission, David Hennig. This is an event you will not want to miss. Please call (937) 4442988 to make reservations for the event and pay at the door.

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$34,177.50 $8,544.38 $41,212.50 $10,303.13 For households with more than 4 members add $7,035 for yearly income per member and $1,758.75 for 13week income per member. YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: Proof of citizenship (i.e. birth certificate, current medical card, voter registration card) and social security cards for all household members; proof of all income received for the household for the past 13 weeks (or 12

months); proof of disability if disabled; bills for both the main heating and electric utility sources. If you heat with bulk fuel, a ten day supply or less is required in order to receive assistance. A metered utility, electric or natural gas, must have a disconnect notice or be disconnected in order to receive assistance. To schedule an appointment, contact your local HEAP office at: Adams County - (800) 233-7891 or (937) 695-0316, Ext. 252, 235, or 236.

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Timothy McRoberts sentenced to prison In October 2013, a five count indictment was filed against Timothy McRoberts. The indictment charged Count One, Sexual Battery, a felony of the third degree, with a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison; Count Two, Sexual Battery, a felony of the third degree, with a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison; Count Three, Sexual Battery, a felony of the third degree, with a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison; Count Four, Sexual Battery, a felony of the third degree,

with a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison and Count Five, Sexual Battery, a felony of the third degree, with a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison; Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Scott T. Gusweiler accepted a plea of guilty to Count Four and Count Five. Upon a motion by the State of Ohio, the remaining counts were dismissed. On January 28, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. McRoberts to prison for 4 years on Count Four and 4

years on Count Five, running consecutive to each other giving him a total of 8 years to serve in the Ohio Department of Corrections. Judge Gusweiler further advised Mr. McRoberts of his duties to register as a Tier III Sex Offender, in which upon his release from prison he will have to register for a lifetime with in-person verification to the County Sheriff where he resides every 90 days. Judge Gusweiler also advised Mr. McRoberts of the mandatory five years of

Widmeyer sentenced to prison In December 2013, a seven count indictment was filed against Eric Daniel Widmeyer. The indictment charged Count One, Aggravated Robbery, a felony of the first degree, having a maximum penalty of 11 years in prison; Count Two, Aggravated Burglary, a felony of the first degree, having a maximum penalty of 11 years in prison; Count Three, Kidnapping, a felony of the first degree, having a maximum penalty of 11 years in prison; Count Four, Kidnapping, a felony of the first degree, having a maximum penalty of 11 years in prison; Count Five; Kidnapping, a felony of the first degree, having a maximum penalty of 11 years in prison;

Count Six; Felonious Assault, a felony of the second degree, having a maximum penalty of 8 years in prison and Count Seven, Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree, having a maximum penalty of 36 months in prison. Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Scott T. Gusweiler, accepted a plea of guilty to Count One. Upon a motion by the State, the remaining counts were dismissed. On January 29, 2014, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Widmeyer to serve 7 years in prison. Judge Gusweiler ordered Mr. Widmeyer to have no contact with his victim, to pay restitution and court costs. Judge

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partment. As of January 13, 2014, Ms. Miller had violated her community control when she failed to comply with the rules and regulations of Community Control (Probation), in the following respects. 1. On January 13, 2014, the Defendant stayed overnight at a residence undisclosed to the Probation Department. 2. Ms. Miller was found by the Probation Department intoxicated, at the aforementioned residence. The Defendant blew a .241 on the Breathalyzer test and admitted to drinking that day and night before. Judge Gusweiler sentenced Ms. Miller to 14 months in the Ohio Department of Corrections. Judge

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Gusweiler further advised the Defendant of the mandatory 5 years of post-release control through the Adult Parole Authority upon his release from prison.

2010 FORD FUSION SE V6, Nice Car, Sharp Looking . . . . . . . $13,500 2006 FORD MUSTANG V6 PREMIUM, Leather, Pony Package. . . $13,500 2008 MERCURY MARINER PREMIER, V6, Chrome Wheels . . . . . . . . $13,900 2006 FORD F150 4X4 SUPERCREW XLT, Tow, Linex . . . . . . . $13,995 2010 FORD FOCUS SEL, Leather, Premium Sound . . . . . . . . . $13,995 2009 FORD MUSTANG PREMIUM COUPE, V6, Leather . . . . . . $13,995 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA SL, 1 Owner, Heated Black Leather . . . . $14,900 2011 FORD FIESTA SES HATCHBACK, 4 Door Hatchback. . . $15,500 2010 MERCURY MARINER LUXURY, REDUCED!!! . . . . . . . . . $15,895 2008 LAND ROVER LR2 SE, Power Roof, All Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . $15,995 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY SE, REDUCED!!! Power Roof. . . . . . . . $16,500 2006 HUMMER H3, Moon Roof, Steps, Brush Guard . . . . . . . . $16,900 2012 FORD FOCUS SEL SEDAN, Heated Leather . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500

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Gusweiler further advised the Defendant of the optional three years of post-release control at the discretion of the Adult Parole Authority upon her release from prison.

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Donations needed at local food bank food recipients have almost doubled. With the cold winter, high heating bills and the high price of food many more families are finding it difficult to make ends meet.” The ‘We Can Help’

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Heather Miller sentenced to jail In March 2013, a two count indictment was filed against Heather Miller. The indictment charged Count One, Trafficking in Counterfeit Controlled Substances, a felony of the fourth degree, having a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison and Count Two, Trafficking in Heroin, a felony of the fourth degree, having a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison. On April 25, 2013, Ms. Miller, plead guilty to Count One. Upon a motion by the State of Ohio, Count Two was dismissed. Judge Gusweiler placed Ms. Miller under Community Control Sanctions for a period of 2 years under the supervision of the Brown County Adult Probation De-

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The E-HEAP/Winter Crisis Program administered locally by Adams-Brown Counties Economic Opportunities, Inc., began November 1st, 2013 and will continue thru March 31st, 2014 for the 2013-2014 Winter heating season. Eligible applicants must be at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines as follows: Household Yearly 13 Size Income Weeks Income 1 $20,107.50 $5,026.88 2 $27,142.50 $6,785.63

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Gary M. Billow, 58, Hamersville, Oh., passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014. He was born March 17, 1955. He was the beloved husband of Melissa (née Noel) Billow of Hamersville, loving father of Rory D. Billow of Amelia, Cody L. Billow of Amelia, Gary D. Billow of Amelia, Courtney N. Williams of Florida and Danielle N. Garcia of Florida, caring grandfather of Bria, Aidan, Elijah and Savannah; cherished son of Ginny (née Coombs) Billow of Hyde Park, Oh., dear brother of Gail Brown of Blue Ash, Oh. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley L. Billow. Services were held Saturday, February 1, 2014. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Linda Kathrine Bridges, 66 of Hillsboro, Oh., died Monday, February 3, 2014. She was born February 15, 1947 in Bethel, Oh., the daughter of the late Robert and Kathrine (Black) Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers – Jack, Bobby and Ray Young. She was retired from Hydro Systems, Inc. Mrs. Bridges is survived by her husband of 48 years, William A. Bridges, Jr.; three children - Amy (Jim) Setty, New Richmond, Michele (Doug Threet) Luschek, Hillsboro, and Scott (Karen) Bridges, Sardinia, seven grandchildren – Nick Kerr, Hillsboro, Amanda Kerr, Cincinnati, Kayla Luscheck, Jerrad Luschek and Tilley Luschek all of Hillsboro, MacKenzie and Rylie Bridges both of Sardinia, two step-grandchildren – Jimmy and Carli Setty of New Richmond, three brothers – Tom (Darlene) Young, Batavia, Tim (Mary) Young, Newtonsville, Mike (Sharon) Young, Batavia, one sister – Norma Sydnor of Newtonsville, one brother-inlaw – Jerry (Debbie) Bridges, Williamsburg, loved dog Gracie and many nieces and nephews. Services have been set for 1 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2014 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Mike Starkey will officiate. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Mt. Orab Cemetery, Mt. Orab. The Cahall Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Betty N. Lung, 70, Hamersville, Oh., passed away Thursday January 30, 2014. She was born August 25, 1943, in McDowell County, WV the daughter of the late Harland Puckett and Mae (Hess) Waring. She was a nurse aid at the Locust Ridge Nursing Home. Besides her father, she was preceded in death by 1 son Wesley Neal Graves. She is survived by her mother Mae Waring of Hamersville, 4 sons; Greg (Cheryl) Morland, Winthrop, Arkansas, Eric (Connie) Morland, Winthrop, Arkansas, Johnny Lung and Tonya Verne of Aberdeen, Kenneth (Suzy) Graves, Amelia, 1 brother; David Daniel Puckett of Hamersville, 1 sister; Maxine Stires of Hamersville, 17 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Funeral services have been set for Tuesday February 4, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Meeker Funeral Home in Russellville with Clarence Abbott officiating. Burial will follow at the Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 - 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Brown County Animal Shelter, 100 Veterans Way, Georgetown, OH 45121. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

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Joann H. Bolender, 80, a lifetime resident of Mt. Orab, Oh., passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. Beloved mother of Danny L. (Monica) Bolender of Sardinia, and Terry (Bunnie) Bolender of Mt. Orab, loving grandmother of Deron (Angela) Bolender of Virginia Beach, VA, Danielle (Benjamin) Kirk of Winchester, Blair Jones of Miami, FL and Blain Jones of Mt. Orab, caring great-grandmother of Jordan Bolender, Hannah Bolender, Sydney Bolender, Caden Bolender, Samuel Kirk and Danica Kirk; dear sister of Lennie Garrison of Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bolender; her parents, Howard and Thelma Foreman; and a brother, Ray Foreman. Mrs. Bolender was a member of Crosspoint Wesleyan Church. She retired from the IRS and was a graduate of Mt. Orab High School Class of '51. Friends will be received 6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Crosspoint Wesleyan Church, 300 W Main Street, Mt. Orab. Funeral service have been set for 11 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2014 at the church. Burial Mt. Orab Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Crosspoint Wesleyan Church. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Thelma Jean Neal, 71 Thelma Jean Neal, 71, Felicity, Oh., died on Thursday, January 30, 2014. She is survived by her husband: Chester Neal, 4 Children: James R. (The late Rebecca Cook) Neal, Phyllis Carol (Jason) Armacost, Dawyne Daniel Neal and the late Chester Ray Neal, 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren. Buttercup, Numerous Brothers, Sisters, Nephews and Nieces. Funeral services have been set at the Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, 323 N. Union St., Felicity, Ohio, 45120, on Monday, February 3, 2014 at 1 p.m. Visitation will also be on Monday, February 3, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., also at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Felicity Cemetery, Felicity, Ohio. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.

THE BIBLE Romans 3:4: “God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.” There is a day when judgment will come and judgment will always center around the word of God. Even in the White Throne Judgment when the unsaved people will be cast into Hell, they will be judged according to the books (Revelation 20:1115), one of which will be the Bible. Therefore, I want to talk about the Bible today because it is the very source of truth. In Matthew 24:35 Jesus said: “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” This earth and this heaven, the atmosphere around this earth, will pass away. It will not go on forever in this location. It will pass away out into outer darkness (Jude 13). The Bible says in II Peter 3:10 that: “...the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.” This earth will pass away but Jesus said that His words will not pass away! There are two ways of looking at this. If you have a red letter edition of the Bible, in the New Testament you will find the words which Jesus spoke in red. So you might think that only those words will be preserved. But, consider this; Jesus is God and the whole Bible is His word! John 1:1-3 states: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him...” Who is the one who called the Word? Verse 14 says: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” It is Jesus who was born in a manger and He is called the Word of God. Every thing is made by Him and don’t you know that He has to do with every word in the whole Bible and not just the words spoken by Him in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John while He was in the flesh? He was eternal God before He came in the flesh and the entire Bible is His word! Therefore when he said: “...my words will not pass away” this

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entire Bible will never pass away! It is one of the 3 books mentioned in Revelation 20:12 and it is in heaven! If you disconnect the words spoken by Jesus in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John from the rest of the Bible you have a disconnect in your faith! The Bible says that the scripture cannot be broken. That is, it is all coupled together! The Old Testament and the New Testament make up one complete book! We hear a lot of new voices today criticizing, condemning, and questioning why the Old and New Testaments are together in one book. Well, it is because they are one book! Jesus said in Matthew 5:18: “For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.” Now we all know that heaven and earth have not yet passed and this is not talking about whole words or complete verses that are being left out of these modern versions. It is talking about dotting the i and crossing the t! People have tried in the past to destroy the Bible by burning all they could find but didn’t succeed and they never will. However, these modern versions are doing the same thing; they are trying to destroy God’s word. They leave out and they change but they will not succeed in destroying it. The Authorized King James Bible has been around for 400+ years and has proved to be reliable. God has prospered and blessed the use of this Holy Book. I believe it is the closest one we have to the one recorded in heaven and judgment will come according to the book in heaven! Let me ask you this. Do you think Christianity is getting stronger since we have had all these new versions or is it getting weaker? I will tell you what it is doing; it is dividing! It is not gathering; it is scattering. What more proof do you need?

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Loretta “Cricket” Darlington, 79 Loretta “Cricket” Darlington, 79 of Georgetown, Oh., died Sunday, February 2, 2014. She was a homemaker and spent her life being a partner to her husband in their farming and dairy operation while raising their family. Cricket was born February 28, 1934 in Flemingsburg, Ky., the daughter of the late Harry and Iola (Doyle) Helphenstine. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandsons – Kevin Darlington and Brian Glover, four brothers – Thomas, Charles, Jess D. and Leo Helphenstine, two sisters – Helen Newdigate and Opal Helphenstine and three brothers-in-law – G.E. “Jack” Darlington, Estel Newdigate and C.P. Bumgardner. Mrs. Darlington is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Kenneth R. Darlington, whom she married January 4, 1951; one son – Kenneth Dale (Karen) Darlington, Bethel, two daughters – Patty (Greg) Gray, Georgetown, and Sandy (Ronnie) Glover, Mt. Orab, five grandchildren – Kyle (Terri) Darlington, Georgetown, Mindi Czarnecki, Milford, Bethany Glover and fiancée Andy Bauer, Amelia, Amy Jo (Andy) Tolle, Georgetown, and Tracy Glover, Mt. Orab, seven great grandchildren – Sierra and Kristopher Darlington, Ava and Luke Czarnecki and Blake, Brooklynn and Allie Jo Tolle; two sisters – Betty Ann Bumgardner, Miamisburg, Oh., and Wanda (Harold) Martin, Hobe Sound, Flor., one sister-in-law – Julie Darlington and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 4, 2014 where Troy Braunstein officiated. Interment was in the Sanders Cemetery near Georgetown. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

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Scott A. Mulkey, 20 Scott A. Mulkey, 20 of Ripley, Oh., passed away Friday January 31, 2014. He was born June 21, 1993 at Fort Bliss, Texas the son of Ron and Tamala (Neu) Mulkey. Scott was a student at Southern State Community College and worked at the First Stop in Russellville. He graduated from Eastern High School and completed the business and finance program at the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in 2011. Scott was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Delpha Neu of Ripley, Ronald L. Mulkey of Toledo and Joan Blevins of Franklin Furnace, Oh., his great grandparents James W. and Cerina Mulkey of Hanging Rock, Oh., aunt Donna Lynn Neu and his uncle Scott Carpenter Neu, for whom he was named. He is survived by his parents Ron and Tamala Mulkey of Ripley, 2 brothers; Grant Mulkey of Morehead, Ky., and Sean Mulkey of Ripley, many aunts, uncles and extended family. He also leaves behind a loving girlfriend, Courtney Jean Kattine, formerly of Mt. Orab. Scott was a well traveled young man living many places with his military family. He lived in El Paso, TX, Zanesville, OH, St. Louis, MO, Fort Leavenworth, KS, Fairbanks, AK and Huntsville, AL before settling in the Ripley area with his family. Scott easily made friends wherever he lived. Funeral Services have been set for Thursday February 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Russellville Church of Christ with Drew Lane officiating. Burial will follow at the Linwood Cemetery. Visitation has been set for Wednesday February 5, 2014 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Meeker Funeral Home in Russellville. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

Roselin Edna (Rose) Puckett, 78 Thomas Edwin Friskney, 85 Thomas Edwin Friskney, 85, Hamersville, Oh., passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth, sons Steve (Debbie) and Paul (Ann) Friskney, daughters Elizabeth (David) Love, Esther (late C.M.) Fike, Lois (Bob) Santel, and Sara (Jason) Jones, sisters Dorothy Hake and Donna Oberlin, as well as a dozen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Tom Friskney was born in Edon, Oh., on February 6, 1928, the fifth of seven children of Frank and Iva Mae (Sinderson) Friskney. Besides his parents, Tom was preceded in death by brothers Frank, Victor and Raymond Friskney, and sister Phyllis Disbro. Immediately after graduation from high school in 1945, he enlisted in the army and served in the occupation forces in Japan. In 1948, Tom and Ruth were married, and Tom began a long association with Cincinnati Bible Seminary (now Cincinnati Christian University). A Celebration of Tom's life will be held at the Hamersville Church of Christ at a date yet to be determined. If desired, memorials can be sent to International Disaster Emergency Service, PO Box 379, Noblesville, IN 46061, (317) 773-4111 (www.ides.org), the Alumni Scholarship Fund at Cincinnati Christian University, 2700 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45204, (800) 949-4CCU (www.ccuniversity.edu), or a ministry of the donor’s choice. The E. C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

Roselin Edna (Rose) Puckett, 78 of Sardinia, Oh., died Thursday, January 30, 2014. She was a retired employee of Kroger after thirty-three years of service, a homemaker, a member of the Fairview church and treasurer of the Women’s Guild and a cub scout den leader. Mrs. Puckett was born March 6, 1935 in Franklin, Oh., the daughter of the late Donald R. and Stella M. (Bowman) Florea. She was also preceded in death by one son – Greg Lawson, one grandson- Joshua Yearout, one sister – Martha Florea and one brother – Henry Florea. Mrs. Puckett is survived by her husband – Larry Puckett, whom she married May 13, 1989; four children – Debbie O’Briant of Wilmington, Cliff (Karen) Lawson, Midland, Rick ( Jackie) Lawson, Milford, and Cheri (Mike) Edwards, Weston, Mo., two stepsons – David J. Puckett and wife Michelle of Camden, Oh., and Dusty Puckett of Sardinia, many grandchildren and great grandchildren; six sisters – Nora Meredith of Coldwater, Mich., Bea Hill, Phyllis Kidd and Jo Slocum all of Blanchester, Carolyn Snyder of Pennsylvania and Donna Bates of Vermont; three brothers – Wayne Florea of Milford, Jim Florea of Ft. Myers, Flor., and Floyd Florea of Blanchester, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, February 3, 2014 where Jerry Hammons and Lee Shafer officiated. Interment was in the Linwood Cemetery in Russellville. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Fairview Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 146, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

John R. “Bob” Rainwater, 89 Michael Edward Salcedo, 64 John R. “Bob” Rainwater, 89, of West Union, Oh., died Thursday, January 30, 2014. He was born February 13, 1924 in Cincinnati, Oh. He was preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Rose Artie (Sapp) Rainwater; son, Kenneth Rainwater; brothers: Charles and Buell Rainwater and a sister, Bernice Helm. He is survived by his wife, Marie Rainwater of West Union; three daughters: Carol (Mark) Hendrix of West Union, Ruth Helton of West Union and Dorothy (Bill) Winget of Peebles; three sisters: Alma (Neil) Grooms of Clarksville, Myrtle Helm of Tucson, Az., Norma (Jack) Reed of Owensboro, Ky.; three brothers: Russell Rainwater of Sardinia, Herschel (Helen) Rainwater of Fair Oaks, California and Otis (Gail) Rainwater of Decatur, Alabama; four grandchildren:, Jason (Chris) Young, Derek Helton and Bradley Helton, all of West Union and Matthew Boldman of Peebles; two great grandchildren: Brayden Young of West Union and Elizabeth Boldman of Peebles; and several nieces and nephews. He was a lifetime farmer in Seaman and Cedar Mills. The funeral service was held on Sunday, February 2, 2014. The interment was at West Union Cemetery. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.

Michael Edward Salcedo, 64, Williamsburg, Oh., passed away Monday, January 27, 2014. He was born February 17, 1949 He was the beloved husband of Joyce Salcedo of Williamsburg, loving father of David (Vicky) Salcedo of Eastgate, Mike Salcedo of Sharonville, Barb (George) Leever of Williamsburg, and Elvin (Lisa) Hilton of Norwood, caring grandfather of Nathan, Justin, Clay, Geoff, Sandy, Sarah, Ronnie, numerous additional grandchildren and great-grandchildren; dear brother of Dorothy Reynolds of Loveland, Connie Macke of Mt. Orab, Debbie Ellis of Kentucky and Delbert Ellis of Goshen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Clara Salcedo and two children, Ronald Hilton and Connie Anderson. Mr. Salcedo retired from Ford Motor Company. Services were held on Saturday, February 1, 2014. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Brenda (nee Ball) Stephens, 60 Martha M. (nee Brown) Parlier, 80 Martha M. (nee Brown) Parlier, 80, Bethel, passed away February 4, 2014. Martha was the devoted wife of Paul D. Parlier, dear mother of Beverly E. Hodge and Bob Parlier, sister of Diana Masosko, Jim and Larry Brown, also survived by 6 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday, February 7, 2014 from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12 p.m. Friday at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

Brenda (nee Ball) Stephens, 60, a resident of Union Township, passed away February 1, 2014. She was the devoted wife of the late Danny Stephens, dear mother of Vicky (Colin) Murphy and Donnie (Molli) Stephens, grandmother of Riley Murphy, Kylie and Emme Stephens, sister of Judy Day, Jeanie Mobley, Rhonda Colyer and the late Michael Ball. Funeral Service have been set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Faith Center Church of God 3112 S. Bantam Road Bethel. Visitation has been set for 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday also at the church. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

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Brad Barber, a local farmer from Mt. Orab, will be sharing his 7+ years of experience planting winter cover crops at the USDA sponsored Cover Crop & Soil Health Forum on Feb. 18th. Local farmers are invited to attend the free event to be held at the Clermont County Agricultural Services Center in Owensville from 9 a.m.-noon. The forum will take place following a live broadcast of the National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health, which will facilitate discussions with farmers, educators, researchers and agency representatives across the country. “This is an exciting opportunity for

farmers to meet up with likeminded people and take part in national discussions on cover crops and soil health,” states Barber. Farmers have traditionally planted cover crops between the growing seasons to help manage the soil on their fields. A renewed interest in the practice is growing amongst local farmers as a means to reduce fertilizer and pesticide costs. “Cover crops keep soil and nutrients on the field, improve water infiltration, add organic matter to the soil and can minimize problems with pests,” states Barber. Conservation programs, offered through the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), provide financial and technical assistance to farmers to implement such practices. “The NRCS cost-share programs can help farmers just starting out with cover crops,” says Barber. NRCS

You’re invited to join Sardinia Historical Group The Sardinia Historical Group hold their meetings each Monday at 10 a.m. We meet at The Perks the first, second and third Monday of the month. On the fourth Monday of the month we meet at 10:30 a.m. at Maddy's in Sardinia. If you would like to join us on any Monday, you are welcome. If you have questions you may call Mary Smith at (937) 446-2456. The group is planning on giving a public presentation at The Sardinia United Methodist Church on History of Sardinia. We are in the process of obtaining an ID# for nonprofit organization and hope to have that soon. We will be selling T-shirts with Logo --- I Helped Save the Fence Sardinia Historical Group. We hope to have these for sale very soon and will let you know when they are available. If you would like to help with donations to help save Sardinia Cemetery Fence you can send donations to Mrs. Shirley Guillermin, 553 Gells Run Rd. Sardinia, Ohio 45171 or Mrs. Mary Alice

Ellis, 7567 Tri-County Hwy., Sardinia, Ohio 45171. Please make checks payable to Sardinia Historical Group. We invite anyone of Sardinia who would like to come to our meetings to join us and bring any ideas and incites about Sardinia History.

at the Mt. Orab Public Library at 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab on Saturday, February 15 at 2 p.m. The topic of discussion will be home schooling with guest speaker Jo DeFosse. Everyone is welcome. Please join us to learn more about this subject and many other issues currently facing our nation. If you would like more information, please call (937) 4443673.

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The Ohio State University College of Public Health is looking still for men age 18 and older who use tobacco products to participate in an advertising study. Participants must live in Brown, Clermont and Adams counties. They are still in need of several hundred male tobacco users. If you are interested, you will be given a 2 minute phone interview to see if you are eligible. If eligible you will need to schedule an appointment at either the Brown or Clermont County fairgrounds. The study will take about 30-40 minutes, and you will be asked to view advertise-

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iff where he resides every 90 days. Judge Gusweiler also advised Mr. Hurst of the mandatory five years of post-release control through the Adult Parole Authority upon his release from prison.

Frankie Brock sentenced to prison In June 2013, a one count indictment was filed against Frankie Brock. The indictment charged Count One, Failure to Provide Notice of Change of Address, a felony of the second degree, having a maximum penalty of 8 years in prison, with a Notice of Prior Conviction Specification. Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Scott T. Gusweiler, accepted a plea of guilty to Count One. Upon a motion by the State, the specification was dismissed. On January 28, 2014, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Brock to serve 2 years in the Ohio Department of Corrections. Judge Gusweiler ordered Mr. Brock to pay court cost. Judge Gusweiler

It's been so cold that my grandkids snowman has slept on the couch for 2 days. I remember 1978 and how cold and snowy it was that week. I missed 3 days of work because Purdy Road was closed. Buck Rhoades was my neighbor and he came to Sardinia to get me in his wrecker. Jerome (Romy) Ernst had been in Sardinia trying to clean roads with his tractor and couldn't get back home because of snow drifts. I ran a snowmobile getting food and supplies to people and helping where we could to check on our Seniors. Memories; 36 years later I sit in the house and watch my grandkids ride a sled pulled by our 4-wheeler. Bob Hardyman has signed Chris Higbee again as the opening act for the 2014 Brown County Fair. If you have been to the fair the last couple of years on Tuesday night, Chris and his family are no strangers to you. All this fellow needs is a song like ‘The Devil Went Down To Georgia’ and he would be on his way to a top

ing, figure skating, a snowflake cutting contest, and more! Fun and light refreshments will be provided. Bring the whole family. For more information contact the library at 937-444-1414.

Tea Party to meet $50 gift card offered The Brown County Tea Party announces their next to male tobacco users regular meeting will be held

Robert Hurst sentenced to prison In November 2013, a Bill of Information was filed against Robert Hurst. The Bill of Information charged Count One, Sexual Battery, a felony of the third degree, with a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison. Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Scott T. Gusweiler accepted a plea of guilty to Count One. On January 28, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Hurst to a prison term of 3 years and to receive sex offender counseling while incarcerated. Judge Gusweiler further advised Mr. Hurst of his duties to register as a Tier III Sex Offender, which upon his release from prison he will have to register for a lifetime with in-person verification to the County Sher-

is currently accepting applications through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which offers cost-share to implement cover crops and other practices. Payment rates vary from$41-$72/acre for cover crops; the deadline to apply is February 21, 2014. “Cover crops are key to improving soil quality and crop yields,” states Barber. Local farmers who are interested in cover crops are encouraged to attend the Cover Crop Forum on Feb.18 and to sign-up for the EQIP program before the Feb. 21 deadline. The Clermont County Farm Bureau will provide a free catered lunch for attendees at the Cover Crop Forum. Online registration is available online for the Cover Crop Forum at: clermontswcd.org/event.aspx You may also call Clermont SWCD at 513-732-7075 x2. Those interested in EQIP applications in Brown County, contact NRCS District Conservation Larry Whitaker at: (937)378-4424 Ext. 3.

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ments on a computer and answer questions. To thank you for your time, you will receive a $50.00 gift card to either Walmart or Marathon Gas stations at the completion of the study. Appointment times will be available on certain days and evenings in each county. To see if you are eligible or for more information call (937) 515-6425.

Nashville act. He is a young Charley Daniels type high energy show. Just to keep things rolling on a fast country music style Tuesday night, Bob has signed the Kentucky Head Hunters for the feature act. Dumas Walker, Walk Softly on this Heart of Mine, Oh Lonesome Me, Spirit in the Sky, and The Ballad of Davey Crocket, are some of their hit songs. Mark your calendar on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 to attend a live concert at the Little State Fair. We want to thank the many sponsors who help the Agricultural Society make Tuesday night's show possible. A quick reminder for kids and adults: The Fair Book Cover Contest will be judged at our May meeting again this year. We will try to get the rules published again but they are the same as last year. Memories for Everyone at the Brown County Fair is our theme this year. If you’re snowed in and nothing else to do, work on a drawing for this year's fair. The prize money is $50.00 for a Senior and Junior entry.

Free dinner scheduled The Mt. Orab United Methodist Church will be holding their free Community Dinner on Saturday, February 15 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. All are invited to attend. The church is located at the corner of Elm Street and U.S. Route 68, Mt. Orab.

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Varney sentenced to prison for robbery In December 2013, a four count indictment was filed against Stephanie Varney. The indictment charged Count One, Aggravated Robbery, a felony of the first degree, having a maximum penalty of 11 years in prison, with a Firearm Specification, which has a penalty of an additional 3 years in prison; Count Two, Aggravated Burglary, a felony of the first degree, having a maximum penalty of 11 years in prison, with a Firearm Specification, which has a penalty of an additional 3 years in prison; Count Three, Kidnapping, a felony of the first degree, having a maximum penalty of 11 years in prison, with a Firearm Specification, which has a penalty of an additional 3 years in prison and Count Four, Theft from an Elderly Person or Disabled Adult, a felony of the fifth degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison, with a Firearm Specification, which has a penalty of an additional 3 years in prison. Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Scott T. Gusweiler, accepted a plea

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Contact me or the office if you are interested in sponsoring any events at the fair this year. I have a list of advertising opportunities for businesses that include the Brown County Summer Nationals Tractor Pull. This N.T.P.A. sanction event will be held at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the fairgrounds. One of the classes that we had in Columbus this year was dealing with Social Media. Facebook, Twitter, E-Mail, and others that are used today. You can pay your bills, play online poker, talk to your family, and text. I'm having problems with texting because my thumbs don't hit the right buttons. If you are into facebook we are trying to get the word out to ‘like’ or ‘share’ Little State Fair. In the future we will add information on it. We still have our Website and you can E-Mail us with a question. It is just another way for us to keep you informed through the year. If you have any questions about the fair, look on our website at www.little statefair.com. Our E-Mail address is: brcofair@hot mail.com. Telephone number: (937) 378-3558 and fax number is: (937) 378-1361. The 163nd Brown County Fair will be held on September 22 - 27, 2014. Your memories start when we see you at the fair.

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of guilty to Count One. Upon a motion by the State, the remaining counts and specifications were dismissed. On January 29, 2014, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Ms. Varney to serve 3 years in prison. Judge Gusweiler ordered Ms. Varney to have no contact with her victim, to pay restitution and court cost. Judge Gusweiler further advised the Defendant of the mandatory 5 years of post-release control through the Adult Parole Authority upon her release from prison.

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Grace and Mercy Outreach, a thrift store and food bank in Amelia, has been helping people who are struggling for 13 years. Rick and Victoria McCarty had a vision for the outreach years ago and now they hoping they can continue to serve people in the community. The outreach began after Richard McCarty began helping people in need in Cincinnati and had a dream that there was also a need in Clermont County. “A year later this opened,” McCarty said about the Amelia location. “We are in our 13th year.” McCarty said they have estimated that they serve roughly 1,200 people each year at the outreach by pro-

viding them with food, shelter, clothing and other assistance. The outreach includes a soup kitchen, a food bank, and a thrift store where residents can find anything from clothing to household items. McCarty said they also help people find shelter, and would like to expand that service in the future. McCarty said they feel that if they give people the help they need and some of the tools they need, they will work hard to improve themselves. Jerry Spurlock is a community member who has used the services at Grace and Mercy Outreach. “If it weren’t for this place, I don’t know where I would be,” Spurlock said. “It helped me a lot.” Spurlock said the out-

reach provides him a place to come and eat. He also helps serve others while he is at the outreach. “There are a lot of homeless people,” Spurlock said. “This does help out.” McCarty said many people who they serve at the outreach turn around and serve others. He said his goal is to give individuals tools they need to improve their lives and let them make the changes. “Everyone can relate to being left alone,” McCarty said. “Everyone is in the same boat.” McCarty said they would like to be able to reach everyone who is homeless and struggling in the community. He said they are reaching out to local businesses, organizations and individuals to help with this mission.

partment. Friend said the price they received from Motorola for the radios was Chief Friend $19,000. At the Jan. 14 council meeting Friend said the radios are currently being programmed before they arrive. “I can't wait,” Friend said. “We should have them soon.” Also at the Jan. 14 council meeting, Friend requested the purchase of new flashlights for the officers. “We have always had a problem with the flashlights with our cars,” Friend told council members during their meeting. Friend said the department's current flashlights are in poor condition and

are having trouble keeping a charge. Friend said officers have been sharing flashlights and sometimes do not have an effective flashlight when they are out in the field. He said he has looked into new flashlights that he could issue to each of the officers. “I would recommend we issue our guys flashlights,” Friend said. “There are holders so they can carry them.” Friend said the flashlights would belong to the department and each officer would be responsible for taking care of, and returning his or her flashlight. He said he researched Pelican brand flashlights, which come with a warranty. “They are $1,500 for 10 with holders,” Friend said. “These are really high quality.”

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Rewriting the New Richmond boys’ basketball record books isn’t going to be enough for the 2013-14 Lions. Already guaranteed a winning season — their first since 2005-06 — and in control of the Southern Buckeye Conference American Division — it would be their first league title since 1995 and second in 38 years — head coach Brian McMonigle said his team isn’t ready to sit on what they’ve already accomplished. “The season’s gone well and we’re very pleased with our record, but we’re still not satisfied,” McMonigle said. “We feel like we’ve lost a few games that we felt we shouldn’t have. That’s part of it, but we’re staying positive. We have four regular season games left and we feel like those are games we can win to get on a roll before our sectional tournament starts.” At 13-5 overall and 7-1 in the conference, the Lions are a half game ahead of Amelia with both teams in control of their own destinies. New Richmond was scheduled to play Norwood on Tuesday, Feb. 4 and will go on the road to face Western Brown in their divisional finale on Friday, Feb. 7 in hopes of putting a bow on at least a share of their first league title in 19 years. “We have an opportunity to get to 9-1 in the league and clinch a share of the title,” McMonigle said. “That’s our goal this week, to become conference champions.” The coach said that the team is still treating their short-term goals the way they have all season: go undefeated every night; what has happened in the past and what is on the

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The Lions’ John Ernst goes up and gets fouled during New Richmond’s 49-43 loss to Amelia on Friday, Jan. 31.

horizon has no bearing on the game at hand. Part of the team’s maturity comes from its senior leadership. John Ernst and Josh Heiden, two fourth year players for the Lions, are the top two offensive threats for McMonigle’s squad. Ernst, a 6-foot-3 forward, leads the way with 14.7 points and 9.4 rebounds a night while Heiden is just behind him in the scoring column, good for 13.9 a night to go along with 2.8 assists and 2.4 steals, both team bests. “Both are outstanding students and provide great leadership value,” McMonigle said. “They take the game very seriously and try to learn everything they can and they pass it on to the younger guys. They’re two of the best leaders I’ve had since I’ve been here not only because of their play on the court, but how they carry themselves as leaders.” While the two seniors carry the lion’s share of the offensive load, they’re not on an island on the offensive end. New Richmond goes 10 players deep, seven of whom average more than five points per game. “We have kids that are very unselfish and know

how to move the ball around and get good shots,” McMonigle said. “We have to get on the kids sometimes for being too unselfish. They’ll pass up good shot opportunities to pass to a teammate, but that’s a good problem to have.” Unselfish and well balanced, the Lions go into their last two weeks of the regular season looking to play their best basketball in three weeks when the sectional tournament gets under way. “Our sectional is very tough. We’re going to have to play very good teams to get out of the sectional,” McMonigle said, referencing a Division II section that will play at Mason High School from Feb. 21 through March 1. “We know we can win those games, but we also know we’re going to have to play our best to do it.” After wrapping up their conference season this week, New Richmond will find out what their road to a sectional championship will entail at the draw meeting on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at Lakota West High School. The full bracket will be posted by Sunday evening on www.swdab.org.

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Attorney Julie Steddom turns her petitions into Board of Elections Director Kathy Jones on February 3. Steddom will face Attorney Danny Bubp for Juvenile/Probate Judge in the November 2014 election.

Steddom to run for Juvenile Judge In her written statement, Steddom pointed out some of the changes she would like to implement if chosen for the office. She mentioned extending weekday and weekend hours of the court to be more accommodating to working parents and students in school.

Steddom also pointed out the need for drug and alcohol intervention and counseling programs specifically targeted at atrisk children. Steddom also vowed to speed up the court process by making more forms available to the public and to creating a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program

to help the legal guardians of at-risk children. Steddom writes that she works closely with children, taking on an average of fifty cases a year in which she serves a legal guardian assigned by the court. She also teaches a continuing education class for legal guardians for the Ohio Supreme Court.

Hall files to run for County Auditor CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 are good, why would I want to stop? I’ve done the hard part, and I want to keep moving forward.” Hall added that she already has a project in mind if she’s retained by voters. “The budgetary computer system we are using is broken. It’s antiquated and inefficient. That’s something that’s going to be on the front burner if I’m re-elected”, Hall said. “It has to be fixed. There was a time when we had to hand-write over

400 checks because the system was down.” Hall said that the current system requires other county officials to call or come by the auditors office every time an account gets low to make sure they can pay a bill. A new system would allow those offices to access the information with the click of a mouse. “We are all under a budget crunch. It’s more important than ever for all of these other offices to be able to keep close track of their funds.” She also said that her

office has saved $15 thousand taxpayer dollars by making one change. “I contracted out with Clermont County for weights and measures. We’re able to do things with weights and measures that have not been done before. For example, they are going to be doing package weighing at local stores to ensure customers are getting the right amount of product.” She said contracting with larger counties for services is something that she and other offices can continue to explore.

“As a small county, we can’t afford to do some of the things that large counties can. As we’ve seen, local governments are starting to look at working together to save money.” Hall said that she sees the auditors position more as a job that needs to be done, rather than a political office. “I’m not a politician. But I am trying to do what’s right for the county. If I have a job, it’s important to me to do it right. If anyone wants to come to the office and talk to me, I am willing to listen.”

Questions & Issues for the May 6, 2014 Primary Election • Brown County – Renewal - (Incorporated & unincorporated area) – Providing public library services – 1 mill – 5 years – commencing 2014 • Higginsport Village – Additional – Current Expenses – 5 mills – 5 years – Commencing 2015 • Perry Township – Renewal – (Incorporated & unincorporated area) – Fire protection – 2.5 mills – 5 years – Commencing 2016 • Scott Township – To build a Township Hall at a cost greater than $50,0000 for the benefit of Scott Township • RULH – Additional – General permanent improvements - 2.6 mills – 5 years – Commencing 2014 COUNTY OFFICES CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS (REPUBLICAN) PRECINCT • 10 BYRD TWP Gregory A. Himes • 20 CLARK/ HAMERSVILLE Mariah Votel • 40 CLARK TWP WEST • 50 EAGLE TWP Robert E. Hare • 60 FRANKLIN TWP Dennis A. Lieske John Charles Staker • 70 MT ORAB VILLAGE NORTH Greg T. Lang Chadwick E. Bohl • 80 MT ORAB VILLAGE SOUTH Jimmie D. Hile

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 does not comment on pending litigation. The case stems from a situation where former Division of Wildlife employee Allan Wright allowed an out-of-state friend to use his home address to purchase an in-state hunting license in 2006. That action saved the friend $109 dollars, but following a 2009 investigation, the OIG deemed the action to be a violation of ODNR procedure and state law. The OIG found, in part that the five defendants, as part of Wrights chain of command within the Division of Wildlife, did not report his actions to outside authorities and handled it administratively within the DOW. Because state law requires employees to report any violation of the law that they become aware of, Little charged Graham, Miller, Lehman, Ward-Tackett and Haines with Obstruction of Justice and Complicity to Obstruct Justice. They were indicted by a Grand Jury in April of 2010. Little received a copy of the OIG report because the alleged violation of law by Wright occurred in Brown County. The lawsuit alleges a political motivation by Little for filing the charges. Paragraph 36 of the complaint reads in part “After the indictment and the election of Governor Kasich, rumors were swirling that with Kasich elected, State Representative Danny Bubp would be appointed as the next director of ODNR. Bubp is a colleague and law partner of Defendant Jessica Little.” Bubp disputes those facts. “I spent all of 2008 in Iraq. She ran for prosecutor in 2008 while I was out of the country. She was never a partner of mine. She worked for me for a little over three years, but she left my office when she was elected prosecutor and was

going out the door as I was coming back from Iraq. Clearly it’s a bunch of nonsense.” The suit goes on to claim that Bubp was actually “appointed Director of ODNR but it was not publically announced. Bubp held a conversation with a high level official, wherein he told the official he wanted have all five plaintiffs fired. Bubp later withdrew from the ODNR director position.” Bubp said this allegation is completely untrue. “I don’t know where they’re getting this stuff. I was in the legislature until 2012. I was never the Director of ODNR for any period of time. That’s absolutely ridiculous”, Bubp said. Bubp then proceeded to question the political motivation brought forward by the suit. “You can’t get a Grand Jury to indict without evidence. And they were indicted in April of 2010 and Kasich wasn’t elected until November. If this is some

grand conspiracy, how did anyone know that Kasich was going to win? They are really stretching to find something”, Bubp said. The five defendants eventually had the charges against them dropped by Little after the case went all the way to the Ohio Supreme Court. The statements the five gave OIG investigators were ruled inadmissible because of the “Garrity” rule against involuntary self-incrimination during an investigation by an employer. Probst said that her clients want their lives to be restored as much as possible to what the were before the charges were filed against them. “The hope is that my clients can be restored with their compensatory and personal losses that resulted from a meritless prosecution”, she said. Probst said she does not expect the case to go before the federal court in Columbus before the Fall of 2015.

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stead Senior Care office serving Clermont and Brown counties. “Senior volunteerism not only benefits others, but also helps seniors stay active and socially engaged in their communities – important elements of healthy aging.” Members of the community are asked to nominate and vote for these everyday heroes between Jan. 15 and March 1, 2014, at SalutetoSeniorService.com. State winners will be determined by popular vote. A panel of senior care experts will then select a national Salute to Senior Service winner from among the state honorees. Home Instead, Inc. will donate $500 to each of the state winners’ designated and approved nonprofit organizations, and their per-

sonal stories will be shared online on the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s designated and approved nonprofit charity. To complete and submit an online nomination form for a senior age 65 or older who volunteers at least 15 hours a month, and to view the contest’s official rules, visit SalutetoSeniorService.com. Completed nomination forms can alternatively be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005. For more information about Salute to Senior Service or the Home Instead Senior Care network’s services, call your local Home Instead Senior Care at 513-576-1250.

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Kasich announces public lottery for State of the State tickets Gov. John R. Kasich invited Ohioans interested in attending the 2014 State of the State address in Medina on Monday, February 24, to submit their names online at http://governor.ohio.gov/ti ckets/ to be eligible for a random ticket drawing. This is the third year that tickets have been made available to the public via the lottery. Ohioans seeking tickets can sign up beginning today until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, and request a maximum of two tickets. Individuals selected for tickets by ran-

dom lottery will be notified via e-mail by 12:00 pm on Wednesday, February 19. Since coming into office, Kasich has broken with the practice of previous governors who delivered their State of the State addresses at the Statehouse in Columbus. After his first address there in 2011, Kasich decided to take state government to Ohioans and since then has delivered the address at Wells Academy, a public elementary school in Steubenville, and the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima.

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H’port Fire, EMS receives ambulance from Central Joint Fire & EMS An ambulance donated to Higginsport in late 2013 is now in service. The ambulance replaced a much older unit that needed costly repairs. It is through the generosity of our neighboring departments that enable smaller departments with minimal budgets, such as Higginsport, to replace older equipment. Chief Starrett and the volunteers of Higginsport Fire and EMS would like to thank Chief Riley and his staff, and retired chief Paul Tieman and the CJFED trustees in Clermont County for this very generous donation. This unit went into service for Higginsport on September 2, 2013. Pictured in the photo, from left to right: CJFED Assistant Chief Roy Short, retired Chief Paul Tieman, Higginsport Chief Rob Starrett, and CJFED Chief Kevin Riley.

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the primary ballot. That deadline is February 24. The deadline for a write-in candidate in one of the major parties to file for inclusion in the November general election ballot is August 25. An individual wishing to file for inclusion in the general election as an independent must file by May 5. There are a number of questions and issues on the primary ballot as well. Among them are another try by the Village of Higginsport to raise money for operating expenses with a five mill levy and the RULH School District trying once again to pass a 2.5 mill permanent improvement levy. The complete list of races, questions and issues are as follows: COUNTY OFFICES JUDGE - COURT OF COMMON PLEAS • REPUBLICAN – Scott T. Gusweiler JUDGE – PROBATE/ JUVENILE • DEMOCRAT – Julie D. Steddom

• REPUBLICAN – Danny R. Bubp COUNTY COMMISSIONER (1/1/2015) • REPUBLICAN – Tony Applegate COUNTY AUDITOR • REPUBLICAN - Jill A. Hall

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Dental disease prevention and causes

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Pets have become an integral part of our family, and most pet owners are very concerned about the health of their pets. We treat them as our children, taking our pets to the vet for regular checkups just as we take our children to the doctor. We get their shots, keep them on heartworm and flea prevention, and take them to the hospital when they are sick or injured. And as a result, our pets are living longer. Regardless, still one of the most common preventable problems that we see at All Creatures is dental disease. Have you ever looked in your pet’s mouth? Have you ever brushed their teeth? Most people respond to these questions with “say what?” Most owners never consider the health of their pet’s mouth until their pet’s breath gets noticeably stinky. However, periodontal disease is the number one disease affecting pet health. Periodontal disease is the most common infectious disease in the world. Eighty percent of our pets 2-5 years old suffer some level of periodontal disease. It has been called the “silent killer.” Periodontal disease is a progressive disease that starts out as gingivitis or “red gums.” Pets get a thin film on their teeth just as we do. This thin film is called plaque.

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Plaque can easily be removed with daily brushing. If left untreated, the plaque mixes with the saliva and hardens to form a dark brown film. This film is called tarter and can become quite thick. I have seen teeth twice their normal size due to the buildup of tarter. Tarter cannot be removed by brushing. It is like cement and provides the perfect matrix for bacteria to form. Tarter alone is harmful to the gums as it pushes the gum line away from the teeth. Tarter is referred to as a bio film because it contains millions of bacteria. The bacteria are anaerobic (do not require or like oxygen) for the most part. The byproducts of these bacteria are toxins. As the tarter gets thicker and pushes the gum line further away from the teeth, an even larger area is provided for bacteria to grow. As the bacteria gets deeper in the gum line, the toxins they release gain entry to blood vessels and bones in the jaw where it can spread to other parts of the body. Bacteria from tarter can affect the heart, liver and kidney function, just to name a few. This entire process can be prevented. Daily brushing is the gold standard for dental care. As humans, we brush our teeth every day; our pets need their teeth brushed too. The plaque that forms daily is easily removed by this method. Many owners tell me that they simply do not have the time to brush daily. This is especially common in multi-pet households. Owners only brush their pet’s teeth when they get a chance. Unless the plaque is removed before it forms tarter, brushing is a waste of time. Brushing our pet’s teeth once a month or even once a week is not enough. There are other methods to help owners keep their pet’s mouths clean. The most effective is routine dental cleanings performed under general anesthesia. All Creatures has made this even easier with allowing dental cleanings to be put into your pet’s wellness plan, allowing pet owners to pay monthly for their pet’s health needs. Yearly cleanings provide vets with a chance to examine the mouth close up while the pet is under anesthesia. This is impor-

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tant to allow the detection of any problem areas early on before they get worse. It also allows the plaque and tarter that form under the gum line to be removed, just as they are removed at your twiceannual dentist appointments. With daily brushing and using food and water additives, your pet’s biannual/annual cleaning will be much less expensive and traumatic since the chance of extraction is much less. Some other methods to help prevent tarter build up are using dental treats such as chew-eez and greenies. It is a common misconception that hard food will clean the teeth. The truth is that soft food sticks to teeth, gets under the gum

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Diabetic Foot Care - Why is it important? Diabetics are at risk for foot problems including sores that don't heal called diabetic foot ulcers, nerve damage causing numbness or pain, decreased circulation, deformity, infections, and amputations. What is the best way to prevent these potentially devastating complications? See a podiatrist! Your podiatrist can make recommendations to help you avoid these problems. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, 6070% of diabetics will develop neuropathy, or nerve damage from diabetes that could result in ulceration, infection, or amputation. Here are some recommendations from the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons: • Inspect your feet daily. If you see any cuts, sores, or anything unusual, call your podiatrist. • Don't soak your feet in hot water. Instead, wash your feet in lukewarm water. • Moisturize your feet daily to prevent cracking of the skin, but do NOT moisturize between the toes. This could encourage fungal growth. • Never treat corns or calluses by yourself. If you have concerns about your nails or how to cut them, consult your podiatrist. • Wear clean, dry socks and change them daily. Avoid tight elastic bands that can reduce circulation. • Shake out your shoes and feel the inside of them before putting them on. Your feet may not be able to feel a pebble or foreign object in the shoe. • Never walk barefoot, not even at home. You could step on something or

get scratched or cut. This could lead to infection. • Keeping your blood sugars under good control will help minimize the risk of diabetic foot problems. • Don't smoke. This reduces circulation to your feet.

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• Get periodic foot exams. Drs. Patel, Mirkos, & Rahn can answer any questions or concerns you may have about your feet. Please call (513) 831-7503 for an appointment at one of our offices.

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Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, ischaemic heart disease, in which blood supply to the heart is reduced, is the leading cause of death in middle- and high-income countries and the fourthleading cause of death in low-income countries. Perhaps the most troubling fact about the prevalence of heart disease is that it can be largely preventable. The American Heart Association notes that there are several ways to easily improve heart health and avoid becoming one of the millions of people to succumb to heart disease.

• Embrace aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise is essential to cardiovascular health. Daily aerobic exercise, which can be as simple as walking around the neighborhood, can help men and women lower their blood pressure, maintain a healthy weight and lower their bad cholesterol, which can circulate in the blood and cause blockages that can lead to heart attack. • Adopt a low-sodium diet that's also low in cholesterol. Diet can be a friend or foe with regards to heart disease. A heartfriendly diet that's low in sodium and cholesterol can help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels as well as a healthy blood

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pressure. • Monitor your blood pressure. A blood pressure reading is a staple of many doctor visits, but men and women should monitor their blood pressure even when they aren't visiting their physicians. High blood pressure does not always produce symptoms, but that doesn't mean it isn't potentially deadly. High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke and can contribute to heart and kidney disease. So be sure to monitor your blood pressure and discuss with your physician ways to lower high blood pressure.

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Broncos are SBAAC American Div. champs Five Western Brown wrestlers capture SBAAC titles BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press The Western Brown Broncos are Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference American Division champions after topping all of the wrestling teams in the conference's big school division. Five wrestlers claimed league titles to earn spots on the SBAAC American Division First Team while competing in the SBAAC championship meet held at Western Brown High School, Feb. 1. It was Western Brown junior Tyler Adkins capturing the league crown in the

106-pound weight class. Adkins pinned Amelia's Tyler Hartness for a win in the quarterfinals, and then advanced to the finals after pinning Goshen's Morgan Huff to win the semifinal round. Adkins faced Blanchester's Kyle Denier in the finals, and it was the Western Brown junior winning by pin in an impressive performance to claim the SBAAC American Division title in the 106-pound weight class. Western Brown freshman Jake Henderson grappled his way to a league title in the 126-pound weight class.

Lady G-Men make it 14 straight in SBAAC National Division Georgetown girls clinch league title BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press Georgetown High School's varsity girls' basketball coach Bernie Cropper and his Lady G-Men clinched yet another Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference National Division Title over the weekend, as they came off a commanding 85-24 victory at home over the Williamsburg Lady Wildcats on Jan.

30 to defeat the FelicityFranklin Lady Cardinals 53-37 in a league bout held Feb. 1. With the win over the Cardinals in their final home game of the season, the Lady G-Men this year's Lady G-Men staked claim to the program's 14th consecutive SBAAC National Division title. Of the 18 years Bernie Cropper has headed the Georgetown varsity girls basketball program his teams have claimed 16 league titles. “You have to take it one CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

It was Henderson pinning Bethel-Tate's Nate Closser in the quarterfinals. Henderson returned to the mat in the semifinal round to defeat Blanchester's Tristan Greene by a pin in 3:53. Henderson advanced to the finals, where he defeated New Richmond's A.J. Rostetter to capture the SBAAC American Division title in the 126-pound class. In the 132-pound weight class, it was Western Brown sophomore Malachi Marlow wrestling his way to a league title. Marlow captured a 7-2 decision win CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Western Brown’s Malachi Marlow, left, takes on Clermont Northeastern’s Logan Krebs during the SBAAC wrestling championships held Feb. 1.

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Western Brown’s Malachi Marlow claims a victory over Clermont Northeastern’s Logan Krebs on his path to an SBAAC wrestling title on Feb. 1.

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Western Brown’s Jake Henderson claims a victory over Blanchester’s Tristan Greene en route to an SBAAC title during the SBAAC championships held at Western Brown High School, Feb. 1.

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Western Brown’s Blake Silvis, top, wrestles his way to an SBAAC title in the 145pound weight class on Feb. 1.

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Western Brown’s Tyler Adkins wrestles his way to an SBAAC title in the 106-pound weight class during the SBAAC championships held Feb. 1 at Western Brown High School.

Brown County Athletes of the Week BLAKE SILVIS, WESTERN BROWN

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MEGAN EYRE, FAYETTEVILLE Fayetteville-Perry senior Megan Eyre recorded a triple-double in the win over the Lady Dragons, shooting for 14 points while dishing for 11 assists and grabbing 11 steals in an all-around impressive performance. Eyre has played a huge role in the Lady Rockets’ success on the court this season, aiding her squad to a flawless record of 180, which marks the best start for a FayettevillePerry varsity girls’ team in school history.

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Western Brown’s Kenon Bowling wrestled his way to an SBAAC title in the 152-pound weight class on Feb. 1.

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Western Brown’s Michael Marlow, top, battles against New Richmond’s Nathan Rostetter during the SBAAC wrestling championships held at Western Brown High School, Feb. 1.

WBHS: The Broncos’ path to victory CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 over Goshen's Tanner Rahm in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, it was Marlow taking a 7-2 decision over Clermont Northeastern's Logan Krebs. Marlow faced off against Batavia's Sam Humbert in the championship bout, and it was the Western Brown sophomore winning by a 6-0 decision. Bronco senior Blake Silvis topped all competitors in the 145-pound weight class to capture a league title and earn a spot on the SBAAC American Division First Team. Silvis pinned Norwood's Trevor Ward for a win in the quarterfinals, and moved on to defeat Batavia's Tony Gatto by technical fall in the semifinals. Silvis faced Blanchester's Dan Peters in the finals, and the Western Brown senior would defeat Peters by a narrow 9-7 decision.

Western Brown senior Kenon Bowling staked claim to the SBAAC title in the 152-pound weight class. Bowling pinned Norwood's Darius Carter in the quarterfinals (0:38), and advanced to the semifinals where he pinned Williamsburg's Dylan Bailey (2:30). Bowling captured a narrow 6-4 victory by decision over Blanchester's Robert Huston in the finals. Other exceptional performances by the Broncos included Ryan Fulmer's third place finish in the 195pound weight class, and Cody Wilson's third place finish in the 220-pound weight class. Fulmer topped Clermont Northeastern's Brandon Stahl by pin to capture third place in Saturday's SBAAC championships, while Wilson pinned Blanchester's Jed Turpin in his final match of the day. Of all the SBAAC

wrestling teams, including those in the SBAAC National Division, the Broncos finished second behind the Blanchester Wildcats who racked up a team score of 175.5 to top all teams. Western Brown's Nick Osborne finished fourth in the 182-pound weight class, while Michael Marlow finished fourth in the 138pound class. By coaching his team to an SBAAC American Division title, Western Brown head coach Wendel Donathan earned honors as the SBAAC big school division's Wrestling Coach of the Year. “I felt like we performed as was expected, but we left a lot of points out there that could have given us the overall championship,” said Donathan. “We had five champions, a new school record for Western Brown, which was more than any other team; but we had

some other kids who should have been in there battling for titles as well. Malachi Marlow won his second title, and Adkins and Henderson dominated their weight classes by pinning their way to titles. Silvis helped the team by moving up a weight class so that we could slide another wrestler in, and that turned out to be huge for us. He, along with Bowling, each won their second league title, but they struggled a bit in the finals.” SBAAC TEAM RESULTS 1. Blanchester 175.5 2. Western Brown 162.5 3. Bethel-Tate 116 4. Amelia 103 5. Batavia 98 6. CNE 69 7. Williamsburg 66.5 8. New Richmond 60 9. Goshen 52 10. Norwood 38

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Bronco senior Blake Silvis topped all competitors in the 145-pound weight class to capture a league title and earn a spot on the SBAAC American Division First Team. Silvis pinned Norwood's Trevor Ward for a win in the quarterfinals, and moved on to defeat Batavia's Tony Gatto by technical fall in the semifinals. Silvis faced Blanchester's Dan Peters in the finals, and the Western Brown senior would defeat Peters by a narrow 9-7 decision.

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The Georgetown Lady G-Men clinched the school’s 14th straight SBAAC National Division title by defeating the Felicity-Franklin Lady Cardinals in their final home game of the season, Feb. 1. Front row, from left, Sydney Fussnecker, Ally Dowd, Rebeca Whitaker, Morgan Gast, Kassidy Seigla, and Bayley Johnson; back row, assistant coach Mike Hanselman, Megan Hatfield, Mackenzie Carrington, Rachel Gibbons, head coach Bernie Cropper, Sydney Carrington, Kayla Seigla, and assistant coach Chelsea Drake.

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Eastern’s Nathan Scott is awarded the game ball by Eastern varsity boys basketball coach, Rob Beucler, after Scott recorded his 1,000th career point during the first half of the Warriors’ Jan. 31 win over Ripley.

Scott scores 1,000th in Eastern’s win over Ripley BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press The Eastern Warriors continued to find success on the hardwood as they faced the Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Blue Jays on their home court Jan. 31 to come away with a 51-33 victory. After leading by just four, 20-16, at the end of the first half, the Warriors outscored the Jays 3117 in the second half of play to pull off a comfortable victory. Not only did Eastern fans

celebrate another Warrior victory, but there was also one individual accomplishment that drew applause from the crowd of fans. With five seconds to go in the first half, Eastern senior Nathan Scott knocked down a bucket to score his 1,000th career point. Play stopped briefly while Scott was awarded the game ball by Eastern head coach Rob Beucler, and this hugged his parents who ventured to the court after he reached the 1,000point milestone.

The Warriors upped their overall record to 13-3 with the win over Ripley, while the Jays dropped to an overall record of 7-8. “I think the kids are playing harder,” Beucler said following the win over Ripley. “We are starting to put more effort into the things that make us a better team - better shot selection, more patience on offense, and scoring out of the post. Different players are stepping up, and this gives us more weapons.”

Lady Broncos top the Tigers BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press The Western Brown Lady Broncos upped their overall record to 11-7 by topping the Bethel-Tate Lady Tigers 59-48 in a Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference American Division contest on Feb. 1. Leading the Lady Broncos in the win was Hannah Sininger, who buried fiveof-seven shots from the

field and connected on sixof-six attempts from the foul line to finish with 17 points. Western Brown's Mackaela Fischer also fired for double figures, sinking four-of-nine shots from the field to finish with 11 points. Western Brown's Brooke Lindsey contributed with nine points. Lindsey Harvey and Morgan Nickell aided the Lady Broncos with six

points apiece, while teammates Samantha Clark and Morgan Fischer ended the game with four points each. The Lady Broncos returned to the court Feb. 3 to suffer a 47-41 loss at Harrison, bringing them to an 118 overall record. With a 6-3 league record, the Lady Broncos ranked second in SBAAC American Division standings behind the 8-1 New Richmond Lady Lions.

season at a time, and one game at a time,” Cropper said of his teams' successes over the years. “This year's team won the league championship, so obviously we are very happy for them. Over the year's we have been blessed with many committed, dedicated, and hard working players. It's been an honor to coach these kids over the past 18 years.” The win over Felicity also upped the Lady GMen's win streak to seven games, and they haven't suffered a loss since falling to the Western Brown Lady Broncos in a non-league contest held Jan. 9. In the Jan. 30 win over Williamsburg, the Lady GMen jumped out to a 22-9 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. The Lady G-Men then went on to outscore the Lady Wildcats 20-5 in the second quarter to hold a 42-14 lead at halftime. A set of hit free throws by sophomore Rachel Gibbons lifted the Lady GMen to a 37-11 lead over the Wildcats with 1:43 to go in the first half. What followed was an assist by Georgetown junior Morgan Gast for an easy field goal by Gibbons to up the Lady G-Men's lead to 39-11. Georgetown's senior guard Rebecca Whitaker rifled in a three-pointer just before the buzzer to end the second quarter, expanding the Lady G-Men's lead to 28 points by halftime break. The Lady G-Men remained hot for the second half, utilizing their aggressive defense and defensive rebounding to help fuel their transition game. An assist by Whitaker for a

bucket by junior Kayla Seigla on transition boosted the Lady G-Men to a 49-14 lead, and then it was senior Megan Hatfield firing for a score after a steal and finishing off an old fashioned three-point play to up the Georgetown lead to 52-14. The Lady G-Men went on a 30-4 run in the third frame, and with three quarters in the books it was Georgetown leading 72-18. Cropper was able to get some players off the bench to gather some additional varsity experience in the fourth period, and the Lady G-Men were still able to outscore the Wildcats 13-6 in the frame. There were five Lady GMen to score in double figures against the Lady Wildcats. Hatfield led the way in scoring with 18 points, burying six-of-10 shots from the field, which included three three-pointers, and draining a perfect three-of-three attempts from the foul line. Hatfield also passed for two assists, pulled down two rebounds, and grabbed three steals. Georgetown junior Ally Dowd fired for 16 points against the Wildcats, sinking six-of-12 shots from the field, including three three-pointers, and connecting on one-of-two attempts from the foul line. Georgetown sophomore Bayley Johnson shot for 12 points with five-of-11 shooting from the field and two-of-two shooting from the charity stripe. Whitaker contributed with 10 points, five assists, five steals and three rebounds. Georgetown senior Mackenzi Carrington finished with 10 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Gast ended the night with seven points to go

along with four assists and three rebounds. Gibbons shot for six points and pulled down eight rebounds. Seigla led the Lady GMen on the boards with 11 rebounds. She also grabbed five steals and shot for five points. The Lady G-Men were back in action Feb. 1 on their home court, outscoring the skilled Felicity squad in every quarter of play to clinch the league title and remain unbeaten in SBAAC National Division play with only one league game remaining. Carrington led the way in scoring in the win over the Cardinals, firing for 18 points. She also pulled down nine rebounds, grabbed one steal, and rose for one block. Hatfield shot for 14 points against the Cardinals while pulling down five rebounds. Whitaker contributed with 12 points, six steals, four assists, and three rebounds. Gibbons didn't manage a field goal against the Cardinals, but led the Lady G-Men on the boards with 10 rebounds. Saturday, Feb. 8 marked the SBAAC tournament at New Richmond High School. WHS 9 5 4 6 – 24 GHS 22 20 30 13 – 85 Georgetown (85): Hatfield 6 3-3 18, Dowd 6 1-2 16, Johnson 5 2-2 12, Whitaker 3 3-3 10, Carrington 4 1-2 10, Gast 3 00 7, Gibbons 1 4-6 6, Kayla Seigla 2 1-2 5, Kassidy Seigla 0 1-2 1. Team: 30 16-22 85. Three-pointers: Hatfield 3, Dowd 3, Whitaker 1, Carrington 1, Gast 1.

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BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press This year's FayettevillePerry Lady Rockets have made school history by cruising to a perfect 16-0 record with a 96-31 victory over the West Union Lady Dragons on Jan. 30. The 16th straight win marks the best start in history for a Fayetteville-Perry varsity girls basketball team, topping the mark of the 1996 Lady Rockets who went 150 before losing their first game of the season to the Georgetown Lady G-Men. Fayetteville varsity girls basketball coach, Toby Sheets, reflected on his fierce battles with the Lady G-Men. “I still remember those battles like it was yesterday,” said Sheets. “We were led by the 'Holden Clan' (Becky, Chandra, Ruthie, and Dianna), all four

starters with the 'Holden' last name. For the GLadies, Rob Dement was the coach and they were led by Heather Miranda and Heidi Daulton. The games were always awesome with sold out crowds.” The Lady Rockets, as they have in many games this season, came out firing against the Lady Dragons, rising to a 33-12 lead to end the first quarter. There were seven Lady Rockets to fire for scores in the second frame, and at halftime break it was Fayetteville leading 58-18. The Lady Rockets never let up, outscoring the Lady Dragons 21-5 in the third period and 17-8 in the fourth period to come away with an easy victory. Leading the way in the win over the Dragons was Fayetteville's senior guard Makayla Rosselot with 29 points.

Fayetteville senior Megan Eyre recorded a triple-double in the win over the Lady Dragons, shooting for 14 points while dishing for 11 assists and grabbing 11 steals in an allaround impressive performance. Fayetteville senior Alex Carson finished with 19 points, junior Carly Burroughs ended the game with 12 points, and junior Lincoln Smyth contributed with 10 points. Eyre and Rosselot combined for 47 points to aid the Lady Rockets in a 69-49 victory over the visiting Mason County Lady Royals of Kentucky on Jan. 31. The Lady Rockets were back in action Feb. 3, claiming a 65-51 victory over the Bethel-Tate Lady Tigers to up their overall record to 18-0 on the season.

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Georgetown’s Kayla Seigla earns possession of a loose ball during the Lady G-Men’s recent win over Williamsburg.

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Girl Scout Ambassador Shelby Caudill, daughter of Paul & Mary Caudill, has been named a 2014 Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. The Gold Award is the highest award that may be earned in Girl Scouting. To obtain it the Scout must assess her community to identify a specific need for a service or program. Then the Scout creates a plan for the service or project to be accomplished. The Scout then must present a proposal of their project idea to their Girl Scout Council. Upon approval, the Scout must then put a minimum of 80 hours in the actual service or project. The most difficult part of the project is that it is not a ‘one-shot deal’ but continues to serve the community in a genuine capacity for years to come. After completing the program, the Scout must once again present their accomplishment to their Council and if all criteria have been met, they are awarded the Gold. This past summer Shelby, a senior at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, earned her Girl Scout Gold Award by

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creating 10 Canine Calamity Kits. A Canine Calamity Kit is a disaster kit for your dog. It has all the essentials for survival for a dog in it such as food, water, blankets, and much more. She reached out to many different companies like Lowes and 21st Century Pet, who were glad to donate materials for her project. After she assembled

all of the kits she contacted local animal shelters in the surrounding counties and donated two of her kits to each, one to be given away to someone adopting a dog and another to be used as an educational tool for all future visitors in the shelter. It was greatly satisfying experiences for her to see almost two years of work come to fruition in the smiles her donations put on the people’s faces that she came into contact with at the shelters. It is an experience she will never forget. For more information on how to create your own Canine Calamity Kit you can like the Canine Calamity Kit Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/CanineCalamity-Kit/4295129037 63967 Shelby has been a Girl Scout for 13 years and upon high school graduation is planning on attending Northern Kentucky University majoring in Biology on the pre-med track. Shelby will be honored at the Girl Scout of Western Ohio Gold Award recognition ceremony in early March.

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completion of college courses. The program, in existence since the early 1990s, has undergone numerous policy changes at the state and local level, and continues to transform to better meet the needs of Ohio’s students. High school students and their parents or guardians are invited to the Feb. 11 information session at Southern State to learn about the PSEO program and the specifics of SSCC’s criteria for application and enrollment. They also are encouraged to attend the information sessions at their respective high schools where a Southern State representative will be in attendance to answer questions. The high school presentation schedule is as follows (dates and times are subject to change; please contact your local high school to confirm): • 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington H.S. • 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Fairfield Local H.S. • Time TBA, Thursday, Feb. 13, at SHCTC

• 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, at Western Brown H.S. • 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Manchester H.S. • 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Blanchester H.S. • 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Bethel-Tate H.S. • 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at Georgetown Exempted H.S. • 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Lynchburg-Clay H.S. • 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Wilmington H.S. • 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Greenfield McClain H.S. • 6 p.m., Thursday, March 6, at Western Brown H.S. • High schools that have already hosted their presentations include Eastern Brown H.S., East Clinton H.S., Clinton Massie H.S., and Hillsboro H.S. For more information about the high school presentations, please contact your respective guidance counselors. To learn more about the Feb. 11 event at Southern State, contact SSCC Director of Recruitment Lisa Copas at 1-800628-7722, ext. 2677, or lcopas@sscc.edu.

Students encouraged to apply for 2014 Legislative Scholarship Program State Representative Doug Green (R-Mt. Orab), in conjunction with the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools, is pleased to promote the 2014 Legislative Scholarship Program. The program offers more than 280 scholarship opportunities worth more than $1 million to graduating high school seniors in Ohio. The primary objective of these scholarships is to provide students with the education and training necessary to obtain a job in an Ohio business or industry. Available scholarships may cover full, one-half tuition, or specific amounts that would assist the recipient in obtaining a certificate, diploma, an associate degree

or a bachelor’s degree. The costs of the scholarships are borne by the 34 participating member schools and colleges. No state funds are involved. “I am encouraging high school seniors to take advantage of the OACCS Legislative Scholarship program,” said Green. “This is a wonderful opportunity for students who need financial help to succeed in higher education, and I am happy to support their dreams.” Each applicant must obtain the signature of a member of the Ohio House of Representatives or the Ohio Senate on the Legislative Nomination Form. Representative Green would like to assist any students in the

66th House District who are interested in applying for the Legislative Scholarship Program. Scholarship packets have been distributed to local high schools in the district. Additional forms can be retrieved from the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools’ website at www.Ohiocareercolleges.or g. Please note the scholarship application deadline is Friday, April 11, 2014. The scholarship winners will be notified no later than May 9, 2014. Interested students are welcome to contact Representative Green’s office with any questions. Please call (614) 644-6034 or email Rep66@Ohiohouse.gov.

Fayetteville Troop 456 is pleased to announce their first Star Scout since reforming. Samuel Hubbard, 16, earned his Star Rank after only joining scouts 1 year and 5 months ago. He is now one step closer to becoming an Eagle. Congratulations Sam. On the same night his little brother, Gabriel Hubbard earned his Second Class Rank. If your interested in becoming a Boy Scout contact Tim Hubbard at (513) 5040683.

Gun safety class to be offered The Pregnancy Resource Center A Place of Hope announces a Gun Safety Class to be held on Tuesday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m. at 852 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown, Ohio. In keeping with the PRC’s commitment to protect children, the purpose of the class is to promote the protection and safety of the children of Brown County. The PRC hopes to prevent another tragedy such as the one that occurred last year when a young boy died here in Brown County when a loaded gun he found in his

home went off. The class is especially designed for preschool and elementary aged children. As available, gun locks will be handed out to those in attendance. The class will be taught by Brown County Sheriff Deputy Dave Stamper. Accompanying him will be Deputy Johnson, who will offer parents the opportunity to have their children fingerprinted. All parents are welcome to bring their child to this class, even if they are not currently PRC clients. Those interested are asked

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An information session on Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the auditorium on the Central Campus of Southern State Community College, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. PSEO is an academic option open to qualified students in grades 9-12, allowing them to take free college courses while still in high school. Each year, local high schools are required to offer students and their families information related to early college options afforded to them through Ohio Senate Bill 140. Many schools have already hosted informational sessions, and many more are scheduled. Because of the inclement weather and subsequent schedule changes, Southern State is offering a session in addition to those offered by the local high schools. The purpose of the PSEO program is to provide high school students, who are intellectually and socially capable, the opportunity to simultaneously earn college and high school graduation credit through successful

The Mt. Orab Garden Club will hold their next meeting Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Orab Food Court Agenda items include: *Guest speaker Faye Mahaffey will speak and show a movie of her trip to England's Gardens *We will finalize plans to visit Krohn's Conservatory "Butterflies of Costa Rica" *Carol will report on status of embroidered shirts, if you haven't turned yours in, please bring. *We have a Master Gardener's disc to view. *Start up plans for the plant sale in May. This meeting is weather permitting. All are welcome to join

us. We have exciting plans for trips and projects in 2014. For any information please call Carol at 937444-3407

to call and register (937378-6853). Refreshments will be served. The class will use materials from the NRA that will focus on teaching children what to do in the event they find a gun. Even if a parent is very responsible about gun safety in their own home, a child could come in contact with a gun at a neighbor’s house, when playing with friends, or under other circumstances outside the family home. It is critical for a child to know what to do if he or she encounters a firearm anywhere. The PRC is located at 852 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown, Ohio. It is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Appointments are recommended, but not required. Walk-ins are accepted, but those with appointments take priority. Appointments may be made by calling 937-3786853.

Charity event to be held for ABCAP Cabin Fever is holding a charity event for ABCAP Georgetown and they are looking for vendors and crafters for the event taking place on Saturday, February 22 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. If you are interested in participating please contact Samantha Jones (513) 716-

2175. There is a $15.00 vendor fee plus a donated item to be raffled off. All proceeds will go to ABCAP which helps programs like: WIC, HEAP, Headstart, Adult Daycare, Brown County Recycling and more!

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Join Chatfield College for a Night at the Cyclones game Chatfield College, in partnership with U.S. Bank Arena, will host Chatfield College Night at the Cyclones on Friday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. as the Cyclones take on the Elmira Jackals. Chatfield is offering discounted tickets to the general community at just $3.00 each and there is no minimum or limit on the amount purchased. Chatfield College/Cincinnati Cyclones T-shirts are also available to purchase for just $7.00. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Brianna Cecil at 513875-3344 ext.140 or brianna.cecil@chatfield.edu

Farm Credit Mid-America offers scholarships Farm Credit Mid-America offers three scholarship programs: 1. Scholarships are awarded to students who are enrolled in college of agriculture at universities throughout Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. 2. The 4-H and FFA offer scholarships to youth members of their programs through Farm Credit.

3. Farm Credit offers a scholarship program for our customers. Called the Farm Credit Scholarship, customers, grandchildren or children of customers who study at any four-year or two-year university can apply for this scholarship. The application deadline for Farm Credit’s scholarship is February 28th. Applications for the Farm Credit

scholarship can be downloaded off our website at www.e-farmcredit.com or you can pick up an application at the office at 100 Grieshop St, Mt Orab. Mail the completed application to your local office. Scholarship recipients will be notified in April. For more information call (937) 444-0905.

Your child is invited to join G’town Happy Hustlers The Georgetown Happy Hustlers 4-H Club will be conducting meetings on February 10 and February 24 both at 7 p.m. The meetings will take place at Southern Hills Career Technical Center in Georgetown. We will be accepting new

members at both of these meetings. 4-H is a non-formal educational, youth development program offered to individuals age 5 and in Kindergarten to age 18 as of January 1. There are a variety of projects suited to your

child’s interests. You may call the County Extension office for more information regarding 4-H at (937) 378-6716 or contact Tosha Newberry for information about Georgetown Happy Hustlers at (937) 690-6102.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Jackson Township Trustees will meet at 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb 10 at Ashridge. The public is welcome to attend this meeting. TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab meets at 5:30 p.m. every Monday, including Feb. 10, at Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. in Mt. Orab. Further information is available by calling Nancy at (937) 444-3437. Perry Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10 in Fayetteville. The public is invited to attend. Sugar Helpers Diabetes Support Group will meet between 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10 at the Georgetown Baptist Church 784 S. Main Street in Georgetown. For more information call the Brown County Health Department at (937) 378-6892. Hamersville Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10. This meeting is open to the public. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Higginsport Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10 and the public is invited to attend this open meeting. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday, including Feb. 10, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 10 and Monday Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the New Harmony Lodge, 110 S. High Street. For more information please contact Bob Richmond at (937) 444-4791. Sardinia Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10 and the public is welcome to attend. TOPS Chapter in Ripley meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday including Feb. 10 at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Alcoholics Anonymous in Sardinia meets from 11 a.m. until noon each Tuesday morning at the Sardinia Town Hall. Please enter the back door. For more information call (937) 444-3877. Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab.

These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Byrd Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Decatur. The public is welcome to attend this meeting. Huntington Township Trustees will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in Aberdeen. The public is invited to attend. Brown County Beekeepers will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Western Brown High School Library. For all the details please call (937)393-6586 or (937) 618-1332. Ripley Village Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11. This meeting is open to the public. Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the center. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details and new hours. Russellville Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. Flu Shots will be Available every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Brown County Health Department in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-6892 or toll free at (866-867-6892. Al-Anon Family Group Sessions will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Methodist Church on Church Street, off N. High Street. This group can provide support and information to families and individuals who know someone who suffers from substance abuse. For more information call Jean at (937) 444-3877. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Free Weaving Classes will resume every Wednesday, at 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) at the Rambler Center (the old Russellville-Jefferson High School) on St. Rt. 125 in Russellville. Anyone interested in learning how to weave are asked to call Geri at (937) 378-3426 Fayetteville Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12 and this meeting is open to the public. Book Club for Adults Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Fayetteville-Perry Library, 406 N. East Street in Fayetteville. To learn more please call (513) 875-2665. Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772 will meet in regular session on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Pike Township Building on SR 774 .

Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. Sit and Stitch will meet at 10 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road in Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter of 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 13, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as non-members. For details call (937) 444-5230. Yoga Classes will be offered on Thursdays including Feb. 13 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (513) 535-7507. Union Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. at the Library on Thursday, Feb. 13 and the public is invited. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 4445230 for more information.d. Career and Technical Center on Hamer Road in Georgetown. For more information contact Dr. Ned Lodwick at (937) 378-6334. Book Club for Adults Group will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Fayetteville-Perry Library, 406 N. East Street in Fayetteville. For more information call (513) 875-2665. Georgetown Village Council will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13. The public is welcome to attend. Brown County Public Library Special Meeting will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Mary P. Shelton Library, 200 W. Grant Street in Georgetown for the purpose of opening bids for the re-roofing and improvements for the Mary P. Shelton Library. For details call (937) 4440181. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Brown County Tea Party meeting will

OSHP to offer Community Shield & Truck Shield Training The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be offering Community Shield & Truck Shield training to any interested citizen of Ohio on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 11 a.m. – Community Shield and 12 p.m. – Truck Shield The training will take place at Caesar Creek Lake - Visitor Center, 4020 North Clarksville Road, Waynesville, Oh., and will be taught by Troopers from the Wilmington District Community Shield & Truck Shield training, which will be delivered by Patrol Troopers in a onehour training block for each session, consists of in-

struction in impaired driver detection, criminal patrol, homeland security and human trafficking. This training is geared towards community members and truck drivers to assist local law enforcement and troopers while they are on the road as extra sets of eyes and ears. Attendees will be provided with a certificate at the conclusion of the training. To attend a training session, please call the Lebanon Post at (513) 9324444. Space is limited and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High Street. The topic of discussion will be home schooling with guest speaker Jo DeFosse. Everyone is welcome. Please join us in learning more about this subject and many other issues currently facing our nation. For more information please call (937) 444-3673.

tact Denise Holden at (937) 444-1343.

Valentine’s Dance at American Legion Post 180 in Georgetown will be held from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 15. Music will be provided by Chuck Robinson and the Bango. Cost is only $8 per person or $15 per couple. This event will fund the Boy’s State and Girl’s State trips. UPCOMING EVENTS National Alliance on Mental Illness in Clermont County will offer a program at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17 on relationships and marriage at the Union Township Civic Center, Queen City Room A, 4350 Aicholtz Road in Cincinnati. A Caring and Sharing Support Group will also meet at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit www.namicc.org. Russellville Community Action Planners will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17 in the Arts Council room. All are urged to attend. Phileo Ministries-Clothing Ministry will be open for operation on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location is at 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia. This is a ministry of the County Baptist Church. For more information call (937) 446-1416. ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Support Group of Brown County will meet between 6:30 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Western Brown High School Library. For more information on this group please con-

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Property Sales Daniel B and Cheryl L. Edmisten to John E. Wills, 1.88 acres of land in Byrd Twp., filed 1-27-2014, $86,000 Fifth Third Ban and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Fifth Third Mortgage Bank, .38 acres of land in Byrd Twp., filed 1-24-2014 Ramona Basford to Dorothy Latham, 1 acre and 66 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 1-28-2014 Rob Beucler to Robbie G, Veronica and Cody Beucler, 7.84 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 1-24-2014 Richard W. Fields and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Thomas Lee Mayes, In-Lot 35 and In-Lot 36 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 1-23-2014 Timothy C. and Brenda A. Murray to Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.65 acres of land in Green Twp., filed 1-24-2014 Issy Frye and Joseph J. Ernst to Issy Frye, 1.24 acres of land in Green Twp., filed 1-29-2014 Sterling Group Association, LLC to TriState Rental management Company, LLC , Lot 4, Lot 6, Lot 18 and Lot 20 in Grant’s Crossing Sub., in Mt. Orab, Green Twp., filed 1-272014 Gregory P. Naylor and Daryl Phillips to Patrick and Sarah Swan and Sean and Rebecca Swan, 54.57 acres of land in Huntington Twp., filed 1-23-2014, $62,500 Carol Strong to Joshua and Stacy Rouch, In-Lot 3962 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 1-28-2014 Betty Meinzen etal trustee to Donald E Meinzen, In-Lot 4017 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 1-27-2014 Matthew Cook to Teresa D. Pfeffer, In-Lot 589 and In-Lot 590 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 1-28-2014, $150,000 William and Cynthia Brown to William Brown, In-Lot 1164 and InLot 1165 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 1-24-2014 Gary L. and Diana Cravens to Bryan D. and Amanda J. Poole, 21.51 acres of land in Jefferson Twp., filed 1-28-2014, $85,000 Ronald L. Cross etal to Penny Dee Cross, Lot 106 in Russellville, Jefferson Twp., filed 1-24-2014 Dorothy Jane Kilgore and Fifth Third Bank, Ohio Bank Corporation to Sheperd Grover, In-Lot 16 whole in Russellville, Jefferson Twp., filed 1-27-2014, $10,000 Sandra Branham and GMAC Mortgage, LLC to Secretary of

Housing and Urban Development, Lot60 in Clearview Acres Sub., Perry Twp., filed 1-24-2014 Gary N. and Irene Irvin to Clayton G. Irvin, 62.01 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 1-27-2014 Gary N. Irvin to Clayton G. Irvin, 224.91 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 1-27-2014 Todd B. and Stacy S. Blankenship to Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.95 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 1-23-2014 Stephanie M. Siler to The Bank of New York Mellon, Lot 4 in Siler Sub., Perry Twp., filed 1-23-2014, $20,000 Jeff L. Roades to John W. and Lynda K. Roades, 3.48 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 1-23-2014 Ray and Darlene L. Miller to Darlene L. Miller 3.18 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 1-27-2014 Roy K. and Loreen S. Collins to US Bank National Association, 1.58 acres of land in Pleasant Twp., filed 1-24-2014, $18,334 Erin M. Ratliff and Federal National Mortgage Association to Jeremy and Erin M. Meranda, Lot 22 in Stephen Manor Sub., in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 1-29-2014 Thomas E. Bolton etal to Thomas Bolton 1 acre and 1 acre of land in Sterling Twp., filed 1-27-2014 Herbert A. Morgan to Robert Morgan, 3.91 acres and 4.91 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 1-272014, $81,500 Charles Clem to Tiffiney R. and Jeremy M. Wunsch, Lot #6 in New Harmony Salem Estates, Sterling Twp., filed 1-28-2014, $96,500 Robert E. Watkins etal to Deborah Howsmon and Robert Morgan, 3.50 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 1-27-2014 Edward N. Fath trustee to Gary and Sylvia Sowers, 178 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 1-24-2014, $375,000 David and Brena Reveal and National Home Investors to Stanley R. and Sandra D. Roden, 6.86 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 1-24-2014, $22,900 Betty M. King and Roy W. Lucius to Betty M. King and Roy W. Lucius, .34 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 1-24-2014 US Bank National Association and Secretary Housing and Urban Development to Michael A. Resing, 3.66 acres of lands in Union Twp., filed 1-24-2014 Barbara J. and Elwood Patrick to Barbara J. Patrick, .44 acres and .06 acres of land in Sardinia, Washington Twp., filed 1-29-2014

Edna Baldwin and Lonnie R. McKinzie to Edna and David R. Baldwin, In-Lot 42A whole in Kennedy Addition in Sardinia, Washington Twp., filed 1-24-2014

Marriages Jessica Ann Young, 19, Mt. Orab, receptionist to marry Bryan Matthew Noble, 26, Mt. Orab, sales clerk filed 1-24-2014 Christen Nicole Ayers, 36, Williamsburg, X-ray tech to marry Preston Lee Thomas, Jr., 38, Williamsburg, teacher, filed 1-292014 Tricha Dawn Curtsinger, 29, Mt. Orab, homemaker to marry Jason Edward Davis, 32, Mt. Orab, subcontractor, filed 1-27-2014

Probate Zachary D. Adamson, Georgetown, case #20141014, DOD 1-92014, filed 1-29-2014 Joyce Lynn Bennett, Georgetown, case #20141010, DOD 1-122014, filed 1-28-2014 Gary J. Gillespie, Sardinia, case #20141009, DOD 22-28-2013, filed 1-27-2014 Ethel Kellum, Georgetown, case #20141008, DOD 1-17-2014, filed 1-27-2014 Robert L. Martin, Sardinia, case #20141012, DOD 4-24-2009, filed 1-29-2014 Ishmael Reed, Hamersville, case #20141011, DOD 1-18-2014, filed 128-2014 Karen L. Reed, Hamersville, case #20141013, DOD 8-13-2013, filed 1-29-2014

Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Ripley Federal Savings Bank versus George R. Courts, case #20140050, filed 1-23-2014, Action: other civil Chris Clark versus Saxon Mortgage, Inc., case #20140053, filed 124-2014, Action: other civil Citimortgage, Inc., versus Dwayne A. Hundley, case #20140054, filed 1-24-2014, Action: foreclosures Midland Funding LLC versus Priscilla Mullis, case #20140055, filed 1-27-2014, Action: other civil Holly L. Watson Versus Village of

Sardinia, case #20140056, filed 127-2014, Action: other civil LVNV Funding, LLC versus Tony Bellamy, case #20140057, filed 127-2014, Action: other civil The National Bank and Trust Company versus Backstreets Deli and Pizza, LLC, case #20140058, filed 1-27-2014, Action: foreclosures Household Realty Corporation versus Sue Ann Bayer, case #20140059, filed 1-28-2014, Action: foreclosures Connie Patrick, Brown County Treasurer versus Marc Wachter, case #20140061, filed 1-27-2014 DOMESTIC CASES Laura L. Standring, Fayetteville versus Kevin C. Standring, Fayetteville, case #20140051, filed 1-232014, Action: domestic violence Kenneth D. Wedmore, Mt. Orab versus Michelle Wedmore, Cincinnati, case #20140052, filed 1-242014, Action: dissolution of marriage Steven C. Lindsey, Williamsburg versus Tera A. Nelson, Norfolk, VA, case #20140060, filed 1-27-2014, Action: termination of marriage Tonya M. Anderson Glenn, Ripley versus Charles D. Glenn, Manchester, case #20140063, filed 1-28-2014, Action: termination of marriage Crystal D. Freeman, Fayetteville versus Ronald G. Freeman, Fayetteville, case #20140064, filed 1-282014, Action: termination of marriage Phyllis Brown, Mt. Orab versus Dewayne Brown, Albany, NY, case #20140065, filed 1-28-2014, Action: termination of marriage Mary Justice, Georgetown versus Domie Justice, Lisbon, OH, case #20140066, filed 1-28-2014, Action: termination of marriage Audra Stamm, Williamsburg versus Ronald Stamm, New Richmond, case #20140067, filed 1-28-2014, Action: termination of marriage Melissa Ormes, Sardinia versus Jack D. Ormes, Sardinia, case #20140068, filed 1-29-2014, Action: termination of marriage Melinda Arbaugh, Mt. Orab versus Brian Arbaugh, Mt. Orab, case #20140069, filed 1-29-2014, Action: termination of marriage Monica L. Green, Sardinia versus Clayton E. Beaver, Georgetown, case #20140070, filed 1-29-2014, Action: domestic violence Monica L. Green, Sardinia versus Lisa Beaver, Mt. Orab, case #20140071, filed 1-29-2014, Action: domestic violence

Brown County Public Library regular meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Mary P. Shelton Library, 200 W. Grant Avenue in Georgetown. At 5:30 p.m. the same day, a personnel committee meeting will be held. For more information call (937) 444-0181. Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Brown SWCD office located at 706 S. Main Street in Georgetown. Meetings are open to the public. For more information please call (937) 378-4424.

The deadline for registration is March 10, 2014.

BCBDD toThe meet Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold their regular scheduled board meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. This meeting will be held at the Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities Center, 9116 Hamer Road, Suite A, Georgetown, Oh. The public is invited to attend. are offered daily by Ideal Nutrition in Mt. Orab Village Park. Tee shirts are also provided to anyone who walks and registers their dates and distances at Ideal Nutrition. For more information contact Sue at (937) 515-8488. Program for those struggling with Addiction in Narcotics and Alcohol has now formed in Russellville at the Faith in God Fellowship Church. Pastor Scott Von Lanken hopes to reach and help those who are fighting addiction. Meetings will be held every Monday and Friday night at the church beginning at 7 p.m. Dave Houghton will serve as program coordinator for the event. For more information please call (937) 377-0101.

Book Club for Adults Meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Sardinia Library, 13309 Purdy Road. For more information call (937) 446-1565.

Helping Hands Please come shop with us any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown.

Book Club for Adults meeting will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Georgetown Library, 200 W. Grant Street in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-3197.

Senior Bingo will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday at the Georgetown Nutrition Center. Please bring a $1 wrapped gift. A nutritional meal will be offered.

Book Club for Adults Meeting will be held at ^:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 South High Street. For more information call (937) 444-1414.

HIV/Hepatitis C Testing is offered free by the Brown County Health Department by appointment only. The HIV test results are available within 15 minutes. To schedule an appointment call (937) 378-6892.

Brown County Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting will be held at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Gaslight Theater in Georgetown, sponsored by the Gaslight Theater Association. All members are encouraged to attend. For more information call the chamber at (937) 378-4784. Brown County Singing Convention will be at the Georgetown Church of the Nazarene on Friday, Feb. 21 beginning at 7 p.m. Please come join us and share any Gog-given talents and enjoy a fun time of fellowship. The church is located at 4884 St. Rt. 125 in Georgetown. For directions or more information contact Larry Downing at (937) 446-3259. Phileo Ministries-Clothing Ministry will be open for operation on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location is at 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia. This is a ministry of the County Baptist Church. For more information call (937) 446-1416. 30th Annual Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Aladdin Shrine Center located at 3850 Stelzer Road in Columbus. Doors open for registration at 8 a.m. This event is being sponsored by ODNR Division of wildlife. for more information visit www.wildohio.com or cal (800) 945-3543. Harlem Wizards at Western Brown High School on Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more information call Cindy at (513) 305-5481, Kaci at (513) 3128778, Lori at (937) 232-6315 or Julie at (937) 232-4079. Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20 at Hilltop Designs, 9764 Tri-County Road in Winchester. Topics wil include defining challenging behaviors to using strategies that may help decrease difficult behaviors. For more information visit www.ocecd.org or call Jane at (800) 374-2806. Chatfield College at Cyclones Game will be held on Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are only $3. Call Brianna Cecil for more information at (513) 875-3344. 2014 Leadercast will be held on Friday, May 9 at Southern State Community College in Fincastle. Speakers will include Andy Stanley, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Malcolm Gladwell, Randall Wallace and Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States vis exclusive video interview. Tickets available at www.leadershipadams.org. Order by Feb. 15 ($49) regular price ($59). Call (937) 544-5454 for details. ONGOING EVENTS Miracles Happen Group, (Narcotics Anonymous) meets at 7 p.m. every Sunday at the Brown County Community Board of ADAMHS, 85 Banting Drive (around the back), in Georgetown. For more information on this group please call1-800-587-4232. Southern Hills Tea Party meets each 4th Thursday of the month at the Ripley Library. The public is invited to attend. “Walk in the Park” free to the public

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In the Matter of Foreclosure of Liens for delinquent land taxes County Treasurer of Brown County, Ohio Brown County Treasurer Connie Patrick Plaintiff -vsParcels of land encumbered with delinquent tax liens James W. Graham Defendants Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, costs and charges as follows: (1) Parcel No. 30-058372-0000 & 30-058376-0000. Judgement $5,803.53 plus interest & accuring costs to date of sale. Said premises located at 102 2nd Street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. Prior Instrument Ref: Official Record Book 242, Page 1583, Brown County Recorder’s Office, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of said judgement; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Dwayne Wenninger, Sheriff of Brown County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgement against each parcel at 1:00 p.m., at the west door of the courthouse on the square in Georgetown, Ohio, on Monday, the 10th day of March, 2014, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on the 24th day of March, 2014, (2) for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgement against the parcel. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff of Brown County, Ohio Steven W. Purtell #0062624, Attorney Publication Dates; January 26, February 2 & 9, 2014 BCP ---------------------------------------SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20121254CVE BMO Harris Bank Plaintiff -vsMelissa L. Boling-Maggard, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 10th day of March, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Sterling to-wit: Exhibit A Situated in the Village of Mt. Orab, Township of Sterling, County of Brown, and State of Ohio, being all of Lot Number 40 of The Heritage Subdivision, Section 2, as the same is designated, numbered and known on the recorded plat thereof, Plat Cabinet 2, Slide 154 of the Plat Records of Brown County Recorder’s Office, but subject to all legal highways, easements, rights of way and restrictions of record. Property Address: 108 Pine Ridge Avenue, Mount Orab, OH 45154 Parcel Number: 44071768.0504 Prior Instrument Number: OR 182, Page 259 Said Premises Located at 108 Pine Ridge Ave Mount Orab, Ohio 45154 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $92,500.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 26, 2014, February 2, 2014 and February 9, 2014 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Craig A. Thomas #0037667 Attorney ----------------------------------------

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20090561CVE U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor Trustee to Bank of America, National Association, as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2006-HE6 -vsSonya Dee Stevens, AKA Dee Stevens, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 10th day of March, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Byrd to-wit: EXHIBIT A Legal Description: Situated in the County of Brown, in the State of Ohio and in the Township of Byrd: A tract of land situated in Byrd Township of Brown County, State of Ohio in S. Hopkins Military Survey No. 999, Lying West of and adjacent to Decatur-Eckmansville Road and North of and Adjacent to Hughes Road and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a spike found at the intersection of the centerline of Decatur-Eckmansville Road with the centerline of Hughes Road; Thence along the centerline of Hughes Road N. 56 Deg. 21’ 07” W., 136.82 feet to a spike set; N. 52 Deg. 41’ 16” W., 217.36 feet to a spike set; N. 50 Deg. 07’ 18” W., 236.91 feet to a spike set and N. 49 Deg. 43’ 48” W., 502.43 feet to a spike set at a corner to the land of Danny & Margaret Gray; Thence with Danny & Margaret Gray S. 86 Deg. 43’ 50” E., 427.28 feet to a 1/2” iron pin set at a corner to the land of Dean Long; Thence with Dean Long S. 86 Deg. 43’ 50” E., 593.08 feet to a 1/2” iron pin set; Thence with a severance line S. 24 Deg. 56’ 31” W., 170.60 feet to a 1/2” iron pin set, and S. 63 Deg. 13’ 09” E., 141.74 feet to a spike set in the centerline of DecaturEckmansville Road; Thence along Decatur-Eckmansville Road S. 28 Deg. 05’ 13” W., 327.16 feet to a spike found, and S. 29 Deg. 31’ 43” W., 136.60 feet to the place of beginning and containing 8.231 acres. Being part of the land conveyed to Grant Sowers by Deed Recorded in Deed Book 242, Page 559 in the Office of the Recorder of Brown County, Ohio. A survey of this property was made by James B. Mitchell, registered surveyor No. 6692 in June, 1992. Save and except the following described conveyance: A tract of land situated in Byrd Township of Brown County, State of Ohio and is S. Hopkins Military Survey No. 999, lying Northeast of and adjacent to Hughes Road and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a spike found in the centerline of Hughes Road at a corner to the 123.00 acres conveyed to Danny & Margaret Gray, D.B. 114, Page 48; Thence with the line of Danny & Margaret Gray S. 86 Deg. 43’ 50” E., 427.28 feet to a 1/2” iron pin found at a corner to the 32.8283 acres conveyed to Danny & Margaret Jo Gray, O.R. 152, Pg. 787; Thence with the line of Danny & Margaret Jo Gray S. 86 deg. 43’ 50” E, 41.03 feet to a 1/2” iron pin set; Thence with a severance line S. 25 Deg. 50’ 47” W., 291.01 feet, passing a 1/2” iron pin set at 271.01 feet, to a spike set in the centerline of Hughes Road; Thence along Hughes Road N. 49 Deg. 43’ 48” W, 446.50 feet to the place of beginning and containing 1.444 Acres. Bearings are magnetic and based upon the record bearing (N. 49 Deg. 43’ 48” W.) Being the centerline of Hughes Road. Being part of the 8.231 Acres conveyed to James E. & Sonya Dee Stevens by Deed Recorded in D.B. 263, Page 463 in the Office of the Recorder of Brown County, Ohio. This description was prepared by James B. Mitchell, registered surveyor No. 6692 on June 7, 2005 based on a field survey. Parcel Number(s): 010004480100 Property Address: 6708 Hughes Road, Decatur, OH 45115 Deed Reference Number: dated July 13, 1992, filed July 23, 1992, recorded in Deed Book Volume 263, Page 463, Recorder’s Office, Brown County, Ohio Case Number: CVE 09 0561 Said Premises Located at 6708 Hughes Road, Decatur, Ohio 45115 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $229,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that

amount. Publication Dates: January 26, 2014, February 2, 2014, February 9, 2014 Terms of Sale: To be sold for not less than two-thirds of the appraised value. A deposit equal to 10% of the appraised value of the property must be made in the form of a cashier’s check at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashiers check within thirty days of the sale. If the purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price within thirty days of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited to Plaintiff for the costs associated with the advertisement and resale of the property and for interest charges. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Kyle E. Timken #0071381 Attorney ---------------------------------------SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20120764CVE Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P. Plaintiff -vsDouglas E. Loudermilk, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Pluries Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 10th day of March, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Pike to-wit: Situate in the Township of Pike, County of Brown and the State of Ohio: Situate in G. Light’s Military Survey No. 12754 and in M. Day’s Military Survey No. 14564, Pike Township, Brown County, Ohio and being all of Lot 8 of Grant’s Landing Subdivision, Section Two as recorded in Plat Cabinet 2, Slide 41 in the Office of the Recorder of Brown County, Ohio. Surveyed by Gerald S. Renshaw, Professional Surveyor No. 4872 on September, 1994. Subject to plat restrictions of record. Premises commonly known as: 3462 Kyle Lane Mount Orab, OH 45154 Permanent Parcel No(s): 29-056672.1000 Prior Deed Reference: OR Vol. 135, Page 399 Said Premises Located at 3462 Kyle Lane, Mt Orab, Ohio 45154 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $62,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 26, 2014, February 2, 2014, February 9, 2014 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Any sum not paid within thirty days shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10.00%) per annum from the date of sale. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio George J. Annos #0060075 Attorney ---------------------------------------SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20120167CVE Merchants National Bank Plaintiff -vsCarol S. Hines, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 10th day of March, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Lewis to-wit: “Exhibit A” Carol S. Hines Situated in the Village of Higginsport, Lewis Township, Brown County, Ohio, and being In-Lot Seventy (70) as known and described on the recorded plat of said Village, Clermont County Transcribed Record Book 2, Page 167, Brown County Plat Records. Parcel Number: 22042288.0000 Property Address: 410 Columbia Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Prior Deed Reference: Book 326, Page 66 of the Official Records of Brown County, Ohio. Said Premises Located at 410 Columbia St Higginsport, Ohio 45131 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the con-

dition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $50,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 26, 2014, February 2, 2014 and February 9, 2014 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Lee D. Koogler #0073327 Attorney ---------------------------------------SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20111051CVE Deutsche Bank National Plaintiff -vsJoseph A. Dawson, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 10th day of March, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Pleasant to-wit: 135 Hamer Rd., Georgetown, OH 45121-9497 Legal Description: The land referred to in this commitment, situated in the Village of Georgetown, Township of Pleasant, County of Brown, State of Ohio, is described as follows: Situate in Village of Georgetown, Pleasant Township, Brown County, Ohio, and bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the center of the Hamer Road, which point is North 71 deg. E. 1313.53 feet from the intersection of U.S. Route 68 with Hamer Road; Thence N. 19 deg. W. 184.8 feet to a stake in the line of Roy Workman and Ruth Workman, Thence N. 71 deg. E. 75 feet to a stake in the line of Roy and Ruth Workman; Thence S. 19 deg. E. 184.8 feet to the center of Hamer Road; Thence S. 71 deg. W. 75 feet, with the center of Hamer Road to the place of beginning, containing approximately 27/100 of an acre, more or less and being Lot Number Sixteen (16), of the lot plan prepared for Roy and Ruth Workman by Clarke Bros. Co., Surveyors of Maysville, Kentucky. Annexed Plat Cabinet 3, Slide 150. Parcel No. 33-058956-0000 Property Commonly Known As: 135 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 Parcel Number(s): 33058956-0000 Prior Deed Info.: Survivorship Deed, OR Book 316 Page 61, Instrument #200400007893, recorded on 9/16/2004 Said Premises Located at 135 Hamer Rd. Georgetown, Ohio 45121 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $50,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 26, 2014, February 2, 2014, and February 9, 2014 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Charles V. Gasior #0075946 Attorney ---------------------------------------SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20120695CVE Bank of America, N.A. Successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Plaintiff -vsMary M. Barnett aka Mary Barnett, Mark Morris and Charlene Morris aka Sharlene Morris, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 10th day of March, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Huntington to-wit: Property at: 4180 State Route 763, Ripley, Ohio PP#: 120214960001/Mobile Home Tax No#: 33-0051 Prior Deed Reference: OR Book 374, Page 2363 Legal description can be found at the Brown County Recorder’s Office Said Premises Located at 4180 State Rt 763 Ripley, Ohio 45167 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the

Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $40,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 26, 2014, February 2, 2014, February 9, 2014 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio F. Peter Costello #0076112 Attorney ---------------------------------------SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20130181CVE US Bank National Association Plaintiff -vsEric E. Bloom aka Eric Bloom, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 10th day of March, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Washington to-wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Situated in Washington Township, Village of Sardinia, County of Brown and State of Ohio and known as Lot Numbers Two (2) and Four (4) of Livmore Lane Subdivision, located on N/S of State Route 32, as the same are known as designated on the recorded plat thereof, in Plat Book C3, Page 183, Slide 192, Plat Records of Brown County, Ohio. Parcel Numbers: 430826840000 & 430826880000 Property Address: 13238 Livemore Lane, Sardinia, OH 45171 Prior Deed Reference: O.R. Book 332, Page 700 Property Owner: Eric E. Bloom and Shannon M. Parsons Case Number: CV 20130181 Said Premises Located at 13238 Livmore Lane Sardinia, Ohio 45171 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $60,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 26, 2014, February 2, 2014 and February 9, 2014 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Kriss D. Felty #0002338 Attorney ---------------------------------------SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20060062CV HSBC Bank, USA Plaintiff -vsRandall G. Dumford and Tonya C. Dumford, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 10th day of March, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Perry to-wit: 944 Brunswick Drive, Fayetteville, OH 45118-9489 Legal Description: Being situated in the Township of Perry, Brown County, Ohio: Being Lot 944A, a replat of 944 and 945 of Lake Lorelei, Map 5, Volume 4, Pages 72-78, replat recorded in Plat Cabinet 2, Slide 468. Parcel Number(s): 230450680000 Prior Deed Info.: General Warranty Deed, Recorded in OR Book 337, Page 451, Filed on 11/22/2005 Said Premises Located at 944 Brunswick Dr. Fayetteville, Ohio 45118 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $30,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 26, 2014, February 2, 2014 And February 9, 2014 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Charles V. Gasior #0075946 Attorney ----------------------------------------

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20130390CVE Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff -vsRachel L. Henderson, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 10th day of March, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Perry to-wit: Property Description: Situated in the Village of Fayetteville, County of Brown, State of Ohio, is described as follows: Being situated in Hull’s Military Survey No. 2659, in the Village of Fayetteville, in the Township of Perry, in the County of Brown, in the State of Ohio and bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a 5/8 inch iron pin set in the north line of Main Street (U.S. Route No. 50) at its intersection with the east line of Fayette Avenue and at the southwest corner of Lot No. 1 of Block C of Boyle Park as recorded in Plat Book C-3, Page 88, Slide 96; Thence with the east line of said Fayette Avenue and the west line of Lot No. 1, North 0 deg. 00’ 53” East a distance of 125.00 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pin set in the said line and at the northwest corner of Lot No. 1 and in the south line of a 12 foot wide alley; Thence with the south line of said alley and with the north line of Lot Nos. 1, 2 and 3, North 87 deg. 05’ 10” East a distance of 70.12 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pin set in the north line of Lot No. 3; Thence with a division line through Lot No. 3 and Lot No. 4, South 3 deg. 20’ 00” East a distance of 124.84 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pin set in the south line of Lot No. 4 and in the north line of aforementioned Main Street; Thence with the north line of said Main Street and with the south line of Lot Nos. 4, 3, 2 and 1, South 87 deg. 05’ 10” West a distance of 77.42 feet to the beginning. Containing 0.211 acres, more or less, and being all of Lots Nos. 1 and 2 and 0.068 acre, more or less, out of Lot No. 3 and 0.004 acre, more or less, out of Lot No. 4 of Block C of Boyle Park as recorded in Plat Book C-3, Page 88, Slide 96 and part of the premises transferred to Janet Sutherland in Official Record Book 116, Page 823. Bearings are magnetic and based upon the south 87 deg. 05’ 10” West line along the north line of Main Street. Surveyed by Robert E. Satterfield #4238, January 23, 1998. Property Address: 351 East Pike Street, Fayetteville, Ohio 45118 PPN#: 27-053916.0000 Prior Deed Reference: O.R. Book 385 Page 1916 Said Premises Located at 351 East Pike Street Fayetteville, Ohio 45118 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $50,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 26, 2014, February 2, 2014 And February 9, 2014 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Douglas A. Haessig #0079200 Attorney ----------------------------------------

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20132099CVE State of Ohio Plaintiff -vsDonna M. Covert, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 10th day of March, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Green to-wit: Situate in H. Lee’s Military Survey No. 11082, Green Township, Brown County, Ohio and being bounded and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a railroad spike on the centerline of Hillcrest Road, said beginning point being S. 35 deg. 00’ 00” W. a distance of 425.00 feet from the northwesterly corner of Phillip R. and Nancy L. Barnhill’s 10.298 Acre tract as recorded in Deed Book 174, Page 499 of the Deed Records of Brown County, Ohio; thence from said beginning point and with a new division line through the land of Marguerite Feibelman S. 34 deg. 05’ 00” E. a distance of 700.00 feet to an iron pin set; thence continuing on a new division line through the land of said Feibelman S. 35 deg. 00’ 00” W. a distance of 100.00 feet to an iron pin set; thence continuing on a new division line through the land of said Feibelman N. 34 deg. 05’ 00” W. a distance of 700.00 feet to a railroad spike set on the centerline of Hillcrest Road; thence with the centerline of said road N. 35 deg. 00’ 00” E. a distance of 100.00 feet to the place of beginning CONTAINING 1.501 Acres more or less subject, however, to all legal highways and easements of record and being a part of the land conveyed to Marguerite Feibelman as recorded in Deed Book 180, Page 247 of the Deed Records of Brown County, Ohio. Surveyed by Gerald S. Renshaw, Registered Surveyor #4872 on March 23, 1988. SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING COVENANTS WHICH SHALL RUN WITH THE LAND: 1. One mobile home per lot. 2. All automobiles and vehicles must have current license numbers. 3. No working on or storage of vehicles on premises, other than those in regular use with current license numbers; unless in an enclosed garage. 4. No occupied camper on premises. 5. All mobile homes must have underpinnings (skirting). 6. No junk allowed in yard. Any storage or garage type building erected on the premises must look neat. No eyesores are permitted. 7. No mobile homes older than 1976 to be erected on premises as of 1985. And thereafter same 9 year differential between year of improvement and age of mobile home. 8. In case of infraction, owner agrees to rectify situation within 60 days of initial complaint or bear the cost if someone has to do it for him/her. 9. All sites to be grass seeded (landscaped) within one year. 10. Each property owner agrees to respect the rights and the property of other residents of Hillcrest Knolls. 11. No mobile home rental property on lot. Being the property conveyed by deed found of record in Volume 257, page 904 of the Brown County Deed Records. See also, deed to Holiday Homes, Inc. found of record in Volume 62, page 795, Brown County Deed Records. Last Deed Reference: OR Book 151, Page 415. Said Premises Located at 15398 Hillcrest Rd. Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $5,334.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 26, 2014, February 2, 2014 And February 9, 2014 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Steven W. Purtell #0062624 Attorney ----------------------------------------

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20130416CVE Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff -vsJoel R. Herrmann, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 10th day of March, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Lewis to-wit: EXHIBIT A Legal Description: Situated in the Village of Higginsport, Township of Lewis, County of Brown and State of Ohio and being described as follows, to wit: Being all of Lot No. One Hundred Forty (140) of the BentleyOverdurf Addition to the Village of Higginsport as the same is known and numbered on the recorded plat thereof, Plat Book A-1, Page 69, Plat Records of Brown County, Ohio. Also the following described real estate: Situated in the Village of Higginsport, Township of Lewis, County of Brown and State of Ohio and being described as follows, to wit: Being a part of Lot No. One Hundred Thirty-nine (139), being the North part of said lot consisting of fifty-one (51) feet in depth and eighty-two and onehalf (82 1/2) feet or the entire front part of said lot as the same is known and numbered on the recorded plat of the BentleyOverdurf Addition to the Village of Higginsport, Plat Book A-1, Page 69, Plat Records of Brown County, Ohio. Parcel Number(s): 220419560000 and 220419520000 Property Address: 210 John Street, Higginsport, OH 45131 Deed Reference Number: dated February 18, 2001, filed March 7, 2001, recorded as Official Records Volume 233, Page 2582, Brown County, Ohio records. Case Number: CV 20130416 Said Premises Located at 210 John Street Higginsport, Ohio 45131 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $60,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 26, 2014, February 2, 2014 And February 9, 2014 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio David Hanson #0059580 Attorney ---------------------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Education of the Western Brown Local School District hereby gives notice that it will hold a public meeting pursuant to the provisions of Ohio Revised Code Sections 3309.345 and 3307.353 to consider the reemployment of Denny Dunlap, Treasurer; Tim Cook, Assistant Principal; and Lilly Cook, Assistant Principal, as superannuates to the same positions from which they will retire effective February 27, 2014. The public meeting will occur on February 10, 2014 at 6:45 p.m. at the Board Offices located at 524 West Main Street, Mt. Orab, OH 45154. The Board provides this notice at least 60 days prior to the date of re-employment and certifies that the public meeting required pursuant to Ohio law shall take place between fifteen (15) and thirty (30) days before the re-employment of Mr. Dunlap, Mr. Cook, and Ms. Cook as superannuates. All interested persons are invited to attend. BCP 2-9-14 ----------------------------------------

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20130079CVE Flagstar Bank, FSB Plaintiff -vsCharles Broshears, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 10th day of March, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Scott to-wit: EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION File Number: J130058 Situated in the Township of Scott, County of Brown, State of Ohio, being a part of Albert Gallatin’s Military Survey No. 3859, being a part of the 100.350 acre tract as conveyed to Countrytyme Lebanon Ltd. and recorded in Official Record Volume 188, Page 503 of the Brown County Recorder’s Office, and being further bounded and described as follows: Commencing at a P.K. nail (found) marking the centerline intersection of Lucas Road (County Road No. 41) and White Oak Valley Road (County Road No. 21); thence with the centerline of White Oak Valley Road for the next four calls: 1. S. 75 deg. 55’ 08” E., a distance of 839.50 feet to a P.K. nail (found); 2. S. 82 deg. 19’ 21” E., a distance of 306.80 feet to a P.K. nail (found); 3. S. 82 deg. 08’ 31” E., a distance of 79.58 feet to a P.K. nail (found); 4. S. 81 deg. 23’ 27” E., a distance of 134.99 feet to a Mag nail (set) marking the true point of beginning of the tract of land herein described; thence continuing with the centerline of White Oak Valley Road S. 81 deg. 23’ 27” E., a distance of 30.02 feet to a Mag nail (set); thence with a new direction line for the next ten calls: 1. S. 06 deg. 29’ 26” W., passing a 5/8” iron pin (set) at 25.00 feet, a total distance of 583.05 feet to a 5/8” iron pin (set); 2. S. 18 deg. 13’ 19” E., a distance of 626.65 feet to a 5/8” iron pin (set); 3. S. 55 deg. 53’ 47” W., a distance of 552.52 feet to a 5/8” iron pin (found), said iron pin being a corner to a 6.296 acre tract as conveyed to James R. McKinzie, et ux (D.B. 231, Page 380); 4. N. 05 deg. 19’ 00” E., a distance of 120.54 feet to a 5/8” iron pin (set); 5. N. 02 deg. 41’ 29” E., a distance of 193.50 feet to a 5/8” iron pin (set); 6. N. 02 deg. 54’ 02” E., a distance of 196.15 feet to a 5/8” iron pin (set); 7. N. 02 deg. 55’ 06” E., a distance of 201.57 feet to a 5/8” iron pin (set); 8. N. 03 deg. 03’ 18” E., a distance of 199.03 feet to a 5/8” iron pin (set); 9. S. 88 deg. 55’ 04” E., a distance of 180.44 feet to a 5/8” iron pin (set); 10. N. 06 deg. 29’ 26” E., passing a 5/8” iron pin (set) at 561.72 feet, a total distance of 586.72 feet to the true point of beginning, containing 6.388 acres of land, more or less. The above description is subject to a 20 foot wide right-ofway and waterline easement conveyed to the Brown County Rural Water Association, Inc. and recorded in Deed Book 188, Page 118. Subject to all other legal easements and rights of way of record. Bearings are based upon the record bearing (S 88 deg. 50’ 40” E.) of the southerly line of the 5.961 acre tract found in Deed Book 249, Page 675. Land surveyed in June and July 1999, under the direction of Eric N. Lutz, Registered Professional Surveyor No. 7232, the survey plat of which is referred to as Drawing No. S99-200 on file in the office of McCarty Associates, Hillsboro, Ohio. There are excepted from the warranty covenants set forth herein, matters of zoning, conditions and restrictions and easements of record. Prior Deed Reference: OR Volume 359, Page 675. Premises commonly known as: 3254 WHITE OAK VALLEY RD. GEORGETOWN, OH 45121 Permanent Parcel No(s): 34070172.0305 Said Premises Located at 3254 White Oak Valley Rd. Georgetown, Ohio 45121 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $100,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 26, 2014, February 2, 2014 And February 9, 2014 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff THE BROWN COUNTY Brown County, Ohio Manbir S. Sandhu #0074680 Attorney ---------------------------------------Sun Group

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United States of America, acting through the Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture vs. Kyle R. Lewis, et al Case No. CV 20130800 Vanessa D. Lewis, whose last known address is 80 Douglas Lane, Georgetown OH 45121, and if deceased, all heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, executrixes, administrators, administratrixes, assignees, Unknown Spouse(s) of all heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, executrixes, administrators, administratrixes, assignees, and John Doe, Unknown Spouse of Vanessa D. Lewis, whose addresses are unknown, will hereby take notice that on November 12, 2013, United States of America, acting through the Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture, filed its complaint in Foreclosure and Marshalling of Liens in the Common Pleas Court of Brown County, Ohio, 101 South Main St., Georgetown OH 45121 being Case No. CV 20130800 against Kyle R. Lewis, et al praying for judgement in the amount of $161,253.62 with interest thereon according to the terms of the note from September 3, 2013 until paid and for foreclosure of said Mortgage Deed on the following described real estate, of which said Defendants, Kyle R. Lewis and Vanessa D. Lewis nka, Vanessa D. Seipelt are the owners of: Real estate located at 80 Douglas Lane, Georgetown, OH 45121 as further described in Plaintiff’s mortgage recorded on March 27, 2001 in OR Book 234 pg 2642 of the Mortgage Records of Brown County, Ohio. and that Defendants, Vanessa D. Lewis, and if deceased, all heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, executrixes, administrators, administratrixes, assignees, Unknown Spouse(s) of all heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, executrixes, administrators, administratrixes, assignees and John Doe, Unknown Spouse of Vanessa D. Lewis, be required to set up any interest they may have in said premises or be forever barred, that upon failure of said Defendants to pay or to cause to be paid said judgement within three days from its rendition that an Order of Sale be issued to the Sheriff of Brown County, Ohio, to appraise, advertise in The Brown County Press and sell said real estate, that the premises be sold free and clear of all claims, liens and interest of any of the parties herein, that the proceeds from the sale of said premises be applied to the Plaintiff’s judgment and for such other relief to which United States of America, acting through the Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture is entitled. Said Defendants are directed to the Complaint wherein notice under the fair debt collection practice act is given. Said Defendants are required to answer within twenty-eight days after the publication. Said Defendants will take notice that you are required to answer said Complaint on or before the 9th day of March, 2014 or judgment will be rendered accordingly. United States of America Stephen D. Miles Vincent A. Lewis Attorneys for Plaintiff 18 W. Monument Avenue Dayton, Ohio 45402 BCP 1-26-14, 2-2-14, 2-9-14 ----------------------------------------

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20120999CVE Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff -vsBeverly Arthur aka Beverly K. Arthur and Gary L. Arthur (now deceased), et al Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 10th day of March, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Lewis to-wit: EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION A tract of land situated in Lewis Township of Brown County, State of Ohio and in F. Taylor’s Military Survey No. 1657, lying southeast of Richey Road and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a 1/2” iron pin set in the centerline of a 50 foot wide easement, said iron being located South 44 degrees 38’ 50” East, 126.40 feet; South 45 degrees 20’ 09” West, 607.14 feet; South 45 degrees 53’ 00” West, 1023.65 feet and South 44 degrees 08’ 11” East, 1515.00 feet from a 3/4” iron pin found at the intersection of the centerline of Richey Road with the centerline of Robertson Road; thence with a severance line North 45 degrees 53’ 00” East, 1021.73 feet to an iron pin set in the line of the land of Shady Lane Farms; thence with Shady Lane Farms line South 44 degrees 01’ 52” East, 215.00 feet to a 1/2” iron pin set; thence with a severance line South 45 degrees 53’ 00” West, 1021.33 feet to a 1/2” iron pin set in the centerline of a 50 foot wide easement; thence along the centerline of a 50 foot wide easement with a severance line North 44 degrees 08’ 11” West, 215.00 feet to the place of beginning and containing 5.042 acres, subject to all existing easements of record. Being part of the land conveyed to Wooded Run Farms, an Ohio Partnership by deed recorded in Deed Book 251, page 571 in the Office of the Recorder of Brown County, Ohio. A survey of this property was made by William R. Ellis, Registered Surveyor No. 3229 in October 1990. Titleholders: Beverly Arthur aka Beverly K. Arthur and Gary L. Arthur (now deceased) Property Address: 491 Wooded Run Lane, Felicity, OH 45120 Parcel number: 190391680900 Prior Deed Reference: OR Book 310, Page 2020 Recorded: 06/04/2004 Said Premises Located at 491 Wooded Run Lane Felicity, Ohio 45120 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $70,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 26, 2014, February 2, 2014 And February 9, 2014 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Ryan F. Hemmerle #0079721 Attorney ----------------------------------------

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VILLAGE OF ABERDEEN, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 2014-01 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 OF NOTES, BY THE VILLAGE OF ABERDEEN, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING A FINAL JUDGMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the fiscal officer of this Village has heretofore estimated that the life of the project hereinafter described is at least five (5) years, and certified that the maximum maturity of the bonds issued therefor is twenty-five (25) years, and of the notes to be issued in anticipation thereof is twenty (20) years; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Aberdeen (hereinafter called the “Village”), County of Brown, Ohio: SECTION 1. That it is necessary to issue bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $200,000 for the purpose of paying a final judgment, evidenced by a settlement approved by the Brown County Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division on January 8, 2014, in the matter of Shinn Brothers, Inc. (Plaintiff) v. Village of Aberdeen, Ohio (Defendant). Said bonds shall be dated approximately January 10, 2015, shall bear interest at an approximate rate of six per centum (6%) per annum, and shall mature in substantially equal annual or semiannual installments over a period not exceeding twenty-five (25) years after their issuance. SECTION 2. That it is hereby determined that notes (hereinafter called the “Notes”) in the principal amount of not to exceed $200,000 shall be issued in anticipation of the issuance of said bonds. SECTION 3. That the Notes shall be dated their date of issuance, shall bear interest at a rate not in excess of four percent (4.00%) per annum, as determined by the Mayor and set forth in the Certificate of Award, setting forth the terms of the Notes, which is hereby authorized to be executed by the Mayor without further action by this Council, shall be payable at maturity, shall mature not more than one year from the dated date and shall be of such number and denomination as may be requested by the purchaser. The signature of the Mayor and Fiscal Officer on the Certificate of Award shall be conclusive evidence that the terms of the Notes are acceptable to the Village. Said notes shall only be issued in Authorized Denominations, which shall be $200,000. SECTION 4. That the Notes shall be executed by the Mayor and Treasurer and may but shall not be required to bear the seal of the corporation, provided that either (but not both) of such officers’ signatures and the seal may be facsimiles. The Notes shall be designated “Judgment Bond Anticipation Notes” shall be payable at the office of the Fiscal Officer, Aberdeen, Ohio, or a principal office of such bank or financial institution as is selected by the Fiscal Officer and Mayor to serve as paying agent, registrar and transfer agent (the “Paying Agent and Registrar”) for the Notes and shall express upon their faces the purpose for which they are issued and that they are issued in pursuance of this ordinance. SECTION 5. That the Notes shall be sold at public or private sale to such purchaser as is selected by the Mayor at a price of not less than par and the proceeds from such sale, except any premium or accrued interest thereon, shall be paid into the proper fund and used for the purpose aforesaid and for no other purpose. SECTION 6. That the Notes shall be the full general obligations of the Village, and the full faith, credit and revenue of the Village are hereby pledged for the prompt payment of the same. The par value received from the sale of bonds anticipated by the Notes, and any excess fund resulting from the issue of the Notes, shall to the extent necessary be used only for the retirement of the Notes at maturity, together with interest thereon and is hereby pledged for such purpose. SECTION 7. That during the period while the Notes run there shall be levied upon all of the taxable property in the Village within applicable limitations, in addition to all other taxes, a direct tax annually, not less than that which would have been levied if bonds had been issued without the prior issue of the Notes; said tax shall be and is hereby ordered computed, certified, levied and extended upon the tax duplicate and collected by the same officers in the same manner and at the same time that taxes for general purposes for each of said years are certified, extended and collected. Said tax shall be placed before and in preference to all other

items and for the full amount thereof. The funds derived from said tax levy hereby required shall be placed in a separate and distinct fund and, together with interest collected on the same, shall be irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal and interest of the Notes, or the bonds in anticipation of which they are issued, when and as the same fall due; provided however, to the extent that debt service on said obligations is appropriated and paid from other municipal sources said tax shall not be collected for the purposes thereof. SECTION 8. All appropriate officers of the Village are further authorized to make, execute, acknowledge and deliver such closing documents, certificates, financing statements and other instruments or agreements as are, in the opinion of bond counsel, necessary to carry out the purposes of this ordinance. SECTION 9. That the firm of Peck, Shaffer & Williams LLP (“PSW”) is hereby engaged as the Village’s “bond counsel” and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the engagement letter of PSW in the form on file with the Village. SECTION 10. That the Clerk of Council is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this ordinance to the county auditor. SECTION 11. That it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the adoption of this ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. SECTION 12. That this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the reason that the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Village require the immediate issuance of the Notes to provide for the orderly and timely payment of a final judgment as evidenced by a settlement, which was approved by the court on January 8, 2014, to which the Notes relate and shall take effect immediately upon adoption. ADOPTED: 1/9, 2014. Harry Foxworthy Mayor Attest: Nathan Pfeffer Clerk of Council BCP 2-9-14, 2-16-14 ---------------------------------------NOTICE Scott Township Annual Financial report for the year 2013 has been submitted to the Office of the Ohio State Auditor. A copy of the report is available for examination at the Office of the Fiscal Officer. Joni Wallace Fiscal Officer Scott Township BCP 2-9-14 ----------------------------------------

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Rep. Green receives the 2013 Legislator of the Year award from ABATE On February 1st, Representative Doug Green (RMt. Orab) received the 2013 Legislator of the Year Award from the American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) of Ohio’s Annual State Seminar and Awards Banquet. ABATE is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rights, improving the image, and promoting safe operating practice’s of Ohio motorcyclists. Denny Wichert, a Clermont County resident and the Regional 5 Deputy Director of Abate, brought a safety concern which was the impetus for House Bill 406. “As a legislator, one of the best parts of my job is the opportunity it gives me to work with my constituents and with organizations like ABATE,” said Green. “It is an honor and a privilege to receive this recognition by ABATE.” Green, who introduced HB 406, is meticulously working with ABATE and Representative Al Landis (R-Dover) to create the motorcycle road guard certification program and training program to allow

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,Scott “Scotty” Wood, Government Relations Director of ABATE, Rep. Doug Green receiving a jacket and award and Denny Wichert, a Clermont County resident and the Regional 5 Deputy Director of Abate

certified individuals to function as traffic controllers. It will permit a person who holds a motorcycle road guard certificate to stop and hold vehicles in place until it is safe for the vehicles to proceed, when certain requirements are met. “We as an organization support HB 406 because we believe this legislation will provide training that

will promote safe operating practices in Ohio,” said Scott Wood, the Government Relations Director of ABATE of Ohio, Inc. “This bill is also beneficial to Ohio motorcyclists because it ensures that we can be financially responsible while preforming road guarding tasks. “ In addition to Representative Green being recognized as the 2013

Legislator of the Year, Landis was also recognized for his work on HB 406. The bill is assigned to the Transportation, Public Safety, and Homeland Security Committee and will hear sponsor testimony in the near future. Green represents the 66th House District which includes Brown County and parts of Clermont County.

Comprehensive Grief Support Group helps many move beyond loss There are 43 losses – from the death of a loved one to major financial changes – that produce the range of emotions known as grief. The Grief Recovery Method® Outreach Program, offered by the Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation, helps people move beyond the pain of any loss and achieve healing. This comprehensive program starts on Monday, February 17, from 1 - 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church at 704 S. High St., Mt. Orab, OH 45154. Sessions are every Monday afternoon for 12 weeks. There is no charge for materials. To register for The Grief Recovery Method® Outreach Program, please contact Bereavement Coordinator Mike Strick at (513) 786-3743 or mike.strick@crossroadshospice.com. Developed by the Grief Recovery Institute®, the program creates a safe environment to learn how losses affect us, and how to move past the grief and pain through new actions. A trained and certified moderator leads each session. Crossroads Hospice is committed to being at the forefront of the hospice care industry, to continually shape the way palliative care is viewed and administered. The mission of Crossroads Hospice is to provide highly unique, comprehensive, and compassionate hospice services to persons experiencing a life-limiting illness and to their caregivers.

Beekeepers to meet The Brown County Beekeepers will hold their first meeting of 2014 on February 11th. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Western Brown High School. Anyone interested in becoming a new beekeeper is urged to attend. This would be a good time to get started before Spring arrives. We hope to see everyone there on Tuesday.

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Kristin Gangwer, Manager of Our Harvest Food Hub, talks with attendees at Buy Local Foods Seminar on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Buy local foods seminar held As part of their ongoing effort to link local agricultural producers with consumers, Catholic Rural Life and the OK River Valley Chapter of the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) held their 7th Annual Buy Local Foods Seminar on January 26 at St. George Church Hall in Georgetown. Several dozen people gathered to hear Kristin Gangwer, manager of the Our Harvest Food Hub in Cincinnati tell about their work of creating jobs, train-

ing farmers and getting more local produce into area institutions, grocery stores and restaurants. There were also discussions of gardening, raising sheep, maple syrup production and the farm-toschool program. There was opportunity for networking and exchange of information among those who were there, including producers from several counties and representatives of consumer groups and institutions in Cincinnati. OEFFA is a group promoting and supporting or-

ganic and sustainable agriculture in our area. For more information about OEFFA call Julie Kline at 937-3921543. Catholic Rural Life is a group trying to bring a Christian perspective to life in rural areas and meets on the 2nd Thursday of the even months at St. Mary's Hall in Arnheim. Their next meeting is on February 13, 2012 at 7 p.m. For more information on CRL, call Patrick Hornschemeier at 937-3784769 day and 937-378-4560 evening.

National Girl Scout cookie weekend celebration The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girlled business in the world, which teaches girls five essential life skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, business ethics, and people skills. To celebrate such a monumental program, this year Girl Scouts has named February 7−8 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend. Roni Luckenbill, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio CEO states, “We’re excited to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend and share with the community the benefits of Girl Scout Cookie Program, which teaches five essential life skills.” When it comes to skill building, statistics show the Girl Scout Cookie Program works. According to a survey from the Girl Scout Research Institute, 85 percent of Girl Scout “cookie entrepreneurs” learn money management by developing budgets, taking cookie orders, and handling customers’ money. Eighty-three percent build business ethics; 80 percent learn goal setting; 77 percent improve decision making and 75 percent develop people skills. Farah Desai, a Girl

Scout Cadette and sixth grader from Cincinnati agrees that the cookie program teaches essential life skills. She says, “Selling cookies is not only fun, but helpful. I have learned so many things, such as managing money, setting goals and communicating with people, all from the Girl Scout Cookie Program. It's one of my favorite times of the year!” Sydney Foss, a Girl Scout Cadette and sixth grader from the Cincinnati also agrees, “I've learned how to be assertive and talk to people through asking them about Girl Scout Cookies. The cookie program has taught our troop how to work together to achieve goals we've set as a group.” All the revenue earned from cookie activities— every penny after paying the baker—stays with the local Girl Scout council that sponsors the sale. Councils use cookie revenue to supply essential services to troops, groups and individual girls, such as providing program resources and communication support, recruiting and training adult volunteers and maintaining camp facilities. As part of their experience in any Girl

Scout product activity, girls can earn official Girl Scout awards at every level of Girl Scouting, including cookie and financial literacy badges and the annual Cookie Activity pin. “The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the premier entrepreneurship opportunity for girls, but it is just one part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience,” says Roni Luckenbill. “Girl Scouts participate in many activities throughout the year and work on many projects. Cookies are just one of those activities. It’s not too late for girls to join Girl Scouting—we want all girls who wish to be a Girl Scout to be able to join. We also welcome adults who wish to make a difference in girls’ lives to volunteer with Girl Scouts.” A new Girl Scouts of USA marketing campaign reinforces a more contemporary message with the theme, “This Is What a Girl Can Do.” And, for ease of purchase, customers can now find their Girl Scout Cookies using a free app available for iPhone or Android at www.girlscoutcookies.org or can visit www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org and click on the Cookie Locator banner.

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Grace’s Way Apartments

Applications for low-income senior housing will be accepted at ADAMS COUNTY APARTMENTS 230 Spruce Lane #7, West Union, Ohio 45693, Wednesday 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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HORSE FARM Needed weekend barn help. Experience with horses helpful. Must be dependable. Williamsburg area. Phone 513-724-2376. OFFICE HELP. Must have experience and references. Auto title work, basic office practices. Part time. 513-797-7278.

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206 - BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS RENTAL on US 68, south of Mt. Orab. Utilities paid. $700 month, $500 deposit. 937-444-4090.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 1 & 2BR APARTMENTS, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802.

ABERDEEN, NICE area, like new, 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup. $450.00 plus utilities & deposit. 937-378-2684.

DIRECT CARE PERSONNEL For Adult Day Program 1st Shift Full Time Position To Assist Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Daily Living Skills, Community Activities, Social Skills, Work Skills & Health/Safety Skills. H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. required Excellent hourly rate, health care benefits, and retirement plan.

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HIRING DRIVERS! is looking for company drivers and owner operators to run 1200 mile radius of Cincinnati, pulling 53 ft. vans. Must have a Class A CDL, two years of current tractor trailer experience and clean MVR. HOME EVERY WEEKEND! Call (513) 734-6696 and ask for Ron

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565.

LYTLE TRACE Senior Apartments. 62 & over, rent subsidized, secure building, free utilities, on-site laundry, pets allowed. Call 513-724-3358. TTY 800-750-0750.

BATAVIA - Two and three bedroom apartments available with open waiting list. Accepting applications M-F, 9am-4pm. Apartments are income based. 513-732-3804. BATAVIA: 2BR, $525/mo., balcony, quiet family friendly, central a/c, eat-in equipped kitchen, laundry. Off-street parking. 513-561-4014. FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed

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MT. ORAB, 2br, 1.5ba townhouse, Mill St. equipped kitchen, 1/yr. lease, $470 plus utilities, $470 deposit, no pets, good credit, reference check required. February vacancies, 937-442-3275.

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RIPLEY 2-BED, 2bath, HUGE apartment approximately 1600 sq. ft., C/A, private large deck, dishwasher, fridge, stove, W/D hookup, attic storage and tons of closet space. Clean! Deposit required. $525/mo. plus gas and electric. 513-266-1926. RIPLEY EFFICIENCY, 1 & 2BR apartments for rent, utilities not included, no pets. $200$350/mo. Background check required. 419-490-3540.

Leslie’s Haven Apartments

Applications for low-income senior housing will be accepted at ADAMS COUNTY APARTMENTS 230 Spruce Lane #7, West Union, Ohio 45693, Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To qualify you must be income eligible and be 62 years of age or older. For more information contact Joan Waldbillig at 1-800-553-7393 ext. 262. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED WAITING LIST NOW OPEN

Owensville Commons Apartments is currently accepting applications for 1br apartments for 62 years of age or older, handicapped/disabled regardless of age. Applications taken M-F 9:30a.m.-3:30p.m. 513-732-6935 TDD #1-800-750-0750 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.” Equal Housing Opportunity

WILLIAMSBURG, SPACIOUS 1 & 2br apartments available, off street parking, heat & water included. 513-732-5771. WILLIAMSBURG/ GEORGETOWN - Efficiency or 3br. Trash paid. Beautiful setting, spacious apartment homes. Rents $319-$750. Call to view 513-365-4000.

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 4 BEDROOM house for rent in Mt. Orab. 2 bath, 2 car garage, new construction. Available immediately. No Pets. 937-213-1548. EASTGATE, HOUSE/ STUDIO for rent, 1-bedroom, $100 per week with $700 deposit. 513-752-2277.

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

1998 16’X80’ Fleetwood Mobile Home with Lease/Option to buy, 3br, 2ba, $18,500 @ $400 month. Just renting 2-acres for additional $250. $1000 deposit plus 1st month rent. WBSD. Call 513-724-1315. RIPLEY RENT TO OWN MOBILE HOME. 2 Pond Drive, $350/month for 15 months, then signed over to renter. Needs minor TLC. 606-584-8881. SARDINIA FOR Rent, 2 & 3BR mobiles homes. $375. - $425. + Deposit. No Pets. 937-822-1366. Did you know you can also call our Mt. Orab office at (937) 444-3441 to place your ad?

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400 - HOUSES FOR SALE 400 - HOUSES FOR SALE 405 - LOTS & ACREAGE 501 - CHILD CARE BEAUTIFUL 3BR, 2.5ba home located at Lake Waynoka. 2240 sq. ft. of living space including a finished basement. Home located on a 1-acre private park-like wooded lot. Newly renovated, including a dimensional shingle roof, siding, gutters & carpet. Nice spacious outbuilding, large deck across back of home. $147,500. Call 513-659-3569 for inquiries or to schedule a showing or go to: thepenningtons@ymail.com

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) RIVERFRONT PROPERTY for sale by owner, 1.35 acres w/one story brick home w/full basement. Must sell. Asking $140,000. Call for more information 937-373-4883.

FOR SALE 1214 YANKEETOWN, Hamersville. 3br, 2ba brick ranch. Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings. WB insert FB, 5.7 acres, fenced w/600 SF stone outbuilding, horse barn w/stalls. Assumable 4.25% FHA loan PITI $810 month. 513-429-5504. FSBO-RIPLEY, 4-BEDROOM, 2-bath, family room w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen, large heated garage, $74,000. Owner eager for offer. Call 513-720-4495. GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME Completely remodeled! 3 bed, 2 bath, fireplace, includes 2 acres, 4 lots at Lake Lorelei 2+ car garage. 1029 Krupp Cove 45118. $159,900 owner/agent. Right Time Realty Call 513-304-1671.

403 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

2005 GAIL Legacy 14x60, shingle on metal, 2br, 1ba, $1500 down, $500 month. 513-505-8311, 859-466-3554, 513-724-7233. ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDE with land, PLEASE TAKE OVER, $3500 deposit. 888-221-4503.

1.6 ACRES, West Clermont SD, flat, buildable, all utilities on property. 1227 Shayler Rd. 937-205-6926.

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) LAND FOR Sale, 37 wooded acres excellent for hunting or new home site, Maysville area, $52,900, 937-378-2684.

408 - FOR RENT OR SALE FOR RENT OR SALE ABERDEEN 1BR apt. upstairs with down stairs space available for business or storage. Has 25x40 garage behind property. 2-acres total. Will consider land contract. Across from BP station. 606-584-8881 or 937-618-0391.

DAYCARE HUGS & KIDS, LLC. 6th & Willow St., Williamsburg Call Dorothy Lewis 513-218-7471 or Stephanie Lewis 859-801-0125

506 - CLEANING

SPRING IS COMING! Time to think about a good spring cleaning. I have great references & great rates! I also clean, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Call Sandy at 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.

607 - FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD FOR Sale - $100 pickup truck load. For details call Drew Howser 937-444-4787 or Corey Spitznagel at 937-444-4525. FIREWOOD- SPLIT, seasoned mixed hardwood for sale. Pickup or can deliver. For more information call 937-515-4012.

607 - FIREWOOD FOR SALE Firewood, sold by State Regulations, u-pick up or we deliver. For fast friendly service call Cox Firewood at: 937-378-4309 No answer, leave message Located 3600 SR 125 Georgetown, OH State & County Voucher welcome Credit Cards Accepted

608 - FARM PRODUCE HAY FOR SALE, square bales mixed grass hay, 1st cutting $3.50; 2nd cutting $4.00. Call 937-373-3480. WILLIAMSBURG, HAY for sale, square bales, orchard grass, $3.50 bale. 859-240-9107.

611 - WANTED TO BUY CASH PAID TODAY! Antiques • Jewelry • Furniture • Appliances • Gold • Silver • Records • Tools • All Collectibles • Household • Estates • Used Cars • 30 Year Buyer

Almost Anything! 937-378-2850 937-378-1819

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613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES DOG TRAINING All Creatures Animal Hospital Sign up now for 4 week $49 classes. From puppy training to obedience and agility training. Upstairs training room at our Amelia location. Call 513-797-7387 ext. 120 with inquiries or to sign up.

Free Puppy Social All Creatures Animal Hospital Upcoming dates February 1st & 15th 12-1pm Upstairs training room at our Amelia location. 513-797-7387.

613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES 807 - TRUCKS FOR SALE FREE TO good home. 7 puppies, half Great Pyrenees/half unknown. Absolutely beautiful, available Jan. 18. Must see, please call 937-403-4392.

614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK 2-YEAR OLD Pinto Mare. Needs lots of work. FREE. 937-377-2084.

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 POWERCHAIR JAZZY Select, always used inside. Call for details & price. 937-515-3262.

FORD 2002 F-250, 7.3 diesel, 64k miles, excellent condition. Asking $12,000. 2WD. Call 937-378-2234.

808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT

MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774 JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

901 - SALES

703 - SELF IMPROVEMENT

HUGE FAMILY Yard Sale every Fri., Sat. & Sun. from 9am-7pm at Holly Lanes on St. Rt. 125, Amelia. Lots of items for home, clothes for kids & adults, great prices.

ZUMBA CLASSES Every Friday night at 7pm. Upstairs training room at All Creatures Animal Hospital in Amelia. Call 513-797-7387 ext. 139 with any questions.

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Winter sowing can help with the winter blues BY Faye Mahaffey Master Gardner Volunteer For most gardeners the winter months offer a time of rest before the spring planting season. But for those of us that winter sow seeds, we’re already getting started! The benefits of this method of seed starting are that it doesn’t require a grow light set-up and doesn’t take up room inside your house. Another important benefit is that it helps you get through that time in the winter between the holidays and spring. We’ve all probably experienced the winter blues at least once in our life. Getting your hands in the dirt is the best way for gardeners to get past the blues and look onward to

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the warm days of spring. What type of containers should be used for winter

sowing? Gallon milk jugs or food containers with clear lids can be recycled

for this use. If using jugs, cut open horizontally around jug, but leave hinged just under the handle. Punch several holes in the bottom for drainage and several holes around the neck on in the container lid for air/evaporation. Punch two holes in each side if using a jug. Fill with 3-4 inches of regular potting soil. Water the soil and let it drain. Sow your seeds and pat them down or cover them, whichever is required (read the seed packet). Don’t forget to label each container with some sort of weatherproof label that won’t wash off or fade in the elements. Tape jug around cut and place on patio next to house. If using a container with a clear lid,

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secure it with some tape (freezer tape or duct tape). Last winter I had some issues with the wind and critters and lost some of my lids. Here comes the most important part – check occasionally for condensation and water when sunny if needed. Just let Mother Nature do her work. Over the winter, your containers will freeze, and thaw, and then freeze again, etc. This action of freezing and thawing helps loosen the seed coat and breaks seed dormancy. The magic is the seeds know when it’s safe to come up! Seed packets will usually list stratification/scarification requirements. Check your seed catalogs for terms like: Needs pre-

chilling, freeze seeds, refrigerate seeds, needs scarification, etc. Not ready to tackle winter seed sowing? Then chase the winter blues away by attending the February 20th garden seminar, “Using Native Plants in the Landscape”, at the Fincastle campus of Southern State Community College. All seminars are free and open to the public and are held in the library from 6 7:30 p.m. The snowshoes are hung up outside and we hiked in the mud today. Ohio weather is something else! Rain, snow, ice, wind….and the groundhog saw his shadow! Don’t put your winter coats and boots away yet.

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Dental Disease – prevention and causes Sales closing date for Spring Crops Pets have become an integral part of our family, and most pet owners are very concerned about the health of their pets. We treat them as our children, taking our pets to the vet for regular checkups just as we take our children to the doctor. We get their shots, keep them on heartworm and flea prevention, and take them to the hospital when they are sick or injured. And as a result, our pets are living longer. Regardless, still one of the most common preventable problems that we see at All Creatures is dental disease. Have you ever looked in your pet’s mouth? Have you ever brushed their teeth? Most people respond to these questions with “say what?” Most owners never consider the health of their pet’s mouth until their pet’s breath gets noticeably stinky. However, periodontal disease is the number one disease affecting pet health. Periodontal disease is the most common infectious disease in the world. Eighty percent of our pets 2-5 years old suffer some level of periodontal disease. It has been called the “silent killer.” Periodontal

disease is a progressive disease that starts out as gingivitis or “red gums.” Pets get a thin film on their teeth just as we do. This thin film is called plaque. Plaque can easily be removed with daily brushing. If left untreated, the plaque mixes with the saliva and hardens to form a dark brown film. This film is called tarter and can become quite thick. I have seen teeth twice their normal size due to the build-up of tarter. Tarter cannot be removed by brushing. It is like cement and provides the perfect matrix for bacteria to form. Tarter alone is harmful to the gums as it pushes the gum line away from the teeth. Tarter is referred to as a bio film because it contains millions of bacteria. The bacteria are anaerobic (do not require or like oxygen) for the most part. The byproducts of these bacteria are toxins. As the tarter gets thicker and pushes the gum line further away from the teeth, an even larger area is provided for bacteria to grow. As the bacteria gets deeper in the gum line, the toxins they release gain entry to blood vessels and bones in the jaw where it can spread to other parts of the body. Bacteria from tarter can affect the heart, liver and kidney function, just

to name a few. This entire process can be prevented. Daily brushing is the gold standard for dental care. As humans, we brush our teeth every day; our pets need their teeth brushed too. The plaque that forms daily is easily removed by this method. Many owners tell me that they simply do not have the time to brush daily. This is especially common in multi-pet households. Owners only brush their pet’s teeth when they get a chance. Unless the plaque is removed before it forms tarter, brushing is a waste of time. Brushing our pet’s teeth once a month or even once a week is not enough. There are other methods to help owners keep their pet’s mouths clean. The most effective is routine dental cleanings performed under general anesthesia. All Creatures has made this even easier with allowing dental cleanings to be put into your pet’s wellness plan, allowing pet owners to pay monthly for their pet’s health needs.

Yearly cleanings provide vets with a chance to examine the mouth close up while the pet is under anesthesia. This is important to allow the detection of any problem areas early on before they get worse. It also allows the plaque

and tarter that form under the gum line to be removed, just as they are removed at your twice-annual dentist appointments. With daily brushing and using food and water additives, your pet’s bi-annual/annual cleaning will be much less expensive and traumatic since the chance of extraction is much less. Some other methods to help prevent tarter build up are using dental treats such as chew-eez and greenies. It is a common misconception that hard food will clean the teeth. The truth is that soft food sticks to teeth, gets under the gum line and provides a much better surface for bacteria to grow than hard food and thus hard food is a much better choice for your dog’s health, but it doesn’t actually “clean the teeth”. There are very few hard foods that have been scientifically proven to actually help clean the teeth. Dental disease is the most common infectious disease in the world. This is mostly due to owners not being aware of it and not being informed on how to prevent it. Daily brushing, bi-annual/ yearly cleanings can help keep your pet healthy for years to come. See your veterinarian if you have any questions on the health of your pet’s mouth.

Producers of springplanted crops in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio that are interested in buying crop insurance, or making a change to an existing policy, can do so until the March 15 sales closing date. Crop insurance can protect producers from natural disasters which affected crop yields and revenues. Producers have a number of coverage choices, including yield coverage, revenue protection and area risk policies. Revenue protection safeguards a producer from yield losses and price movement. Area risk plans replace the group plans of insurance (GRP/GRIP) and offer coverage based on county yield data, where available. Brian Frieden, Director of USDA Risk Management Agency’s Springfield Regional Office, urges producers to contact a crop insurance agent for details. Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. Agents can help producers determine what policy works best for their operation and review current policyholders’ existing coverage to ensure the policy meets their needs. A list

of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers or on the RMA website at: www.rma.usda.gov/tools/a gents/.

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Johnson graduates from Univ. of Miami Kevin and Peggy Johnson are proud to announce the graduation of their son Kevin Tyler Johnson from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Latin American Studies. He studied in Sao Paolo, Brazil for six months in 2012.

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would probably be the older cows and the 2 and 3 year olds. With the weather we have experienced over the last month or two the hay pile sure seems to be shrinking quickly. Cows seem to stand and eat all day. As I have said in previous weeks, their energy needs are much greater when temperatures are where they have been recently here in Southern Ohio. When you consider nights like Super Bowl Sunday, the cattle were wet with the snow, plus the ground has thawed, so walking takes more energy and their wet

the coming calf. Consider this for the 2 and sometimes 3 year olds in the herd. They are the most difficult group to get re-bred in most cases. You have made a pretty good investment in keeping this animal as a replacement (or bought her to be a replacement) only to have her be open after the first calf. Her ability to stay in the herd and eventually do what you planned for her to do might depend on how she is managed. Even though it might take more effort and more time to do the daily feeding, giving this group a little extra care might be your best bet. Making sure these young cows get some extra feed will give them a better chance to perform. Just think, they are still growing, they may have had a calf nursing on them longer than you would have liked,

and they are carrying another calf (we hope). The hope is that those young cows will calve again about 365 days after the one they have most recently had. For this to happen, she will need to cycle and rebreed about 80 to 90 days after calving, which is also about the same time that she will reach her peak for milk production. That is quite a bit to put on a young cow that is getting rooted away from any extra feed or maybe even the hay ring until the some of the others have eaten. If space is limited, putting the older cows and young cows in a group together, away from the rest of the herd, would be better than leaving them all in one big group. The drawback to this is the cost of feed. If they are all left in one big group, chances are you are wasting

feed dollars. You are probably over feeding some cows and under feeding others. Those healthy, middle aged cows probably need less attention and feed when comparing them to the young and old. Of course this does depend somewhat on the quality of your hay. Testing your forages is still a good investment. Dates to Remember Feb. 10 - Pesticide Testing opportunity for anyone wanting a Private or Commercial Applicator license for Ohio. Testing requires pre-registration with the Ohio Department of Agriculture. This can be done online at http://pested.osu.edu or call toll free at 800-2821955. Other test dates include March 10, April 14 and May 12 at this time. Others may be scheduled if needed.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014 - 10:00 A.M. Located: 3 miles west of Dodsonville, OH; 6 miles east of Fayetteville, OH at 550 Boyle Road, Lynchburg, OH. Watch for signs at US 50 at Spilker Road just east of the Brown-Highland Co. line on US 50 and at Boyle Road and Spilker Road.

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3068 Clemons Lane, Batavia, OH 45103 Come see this spacious ranch on private wooded 2.5ac level lot! 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, eat in kitchen w/ walk out, dining room w/ walk out, master w/ adjoining bath and walk in closet, 2 fireplaces, large part finished basement, 3 car garage, patio, porch (w/ overhang), new roof (11'), lots of storage/closet space & more! $189,900 motivated & ready for sold sign! Come see it today!

TRACTORS: AC D17IV gas, WF with loader, 4,210 hrs.; JD 1520 gas, WF with NI loader, 4,871 hrs.; Ford 600; Farmall H; AC WC. TRUCKS: 2001 Ford F350, 7.3 diesel engine, 4WD, 5 speed, 130,043 miles, 14 ft. flat bed, red in color, power windows, air; Ford F600 truck for parts only. FARM EQUIPMENT: Killbros 1150 grain cart, like new; Case IH 415 culti-mulcher, 15 ft.; NH 513 manure spreader; IH 101 manure spreader pull-type, this is hard to find; Arts Way 8 in.-62 ft. grain auger, nice; Hutchinson 10 in.62 ft. grain auger; 5 Gravity beds 275-350 bu. on Killbros, JD, or Korey 8 or 10 ton gears, 1 has an auger; Shaver post driver; JD 400 rotary hoe; JD 2 bottom plow; 3 pt., 6 ft. finishing mower; 16.4-34 snap-on duals; American 10 in. x 30 ft. seed auger; 2 pull-type field sprayer with booms 250-300 gal.; Oliver 10 ft. wheel disc; 2 JD 494 corn planters; IH & Oliver 3 bottom pull-type plows; Woods rotary cutters 5 & 6 ft.; JD 8 ft. end transport field cultivator; JD 37 sickle bar mower; 2 JD pull-type manure spreaders; DMI tool bar applicator; 1000 gal. fuel tank; 2 older elevators; 500 gal. saddle tanks; Oliver walking plow; Clipper seed cleaner; 12 ft. seed auger with motor; Older JD plows; Wood lathe with motor; Clay field tile; Scrap iron; Baling wire, new in box; 800 lbs. of Weed and Feed winterizer lawn fertilizer; Hog feeder & waters; Homemade trailer; Scraper blades; Dirt scoop; Cement mixer; Post hole digger; Acetylene torches; 300 gal. Fuel tank on trailer. HAY EQUIPMENT: NI 5209 Haybine; Frontier TD 1316 Tedder, like new; JD 348 Wire baler, nice; Case IH 3309 disc bine; JD 1219 Haybine; MC Rotary scythe; JD 662 dolly rake, very good; 3 hay wagons on JD 953 & 1065 gears; Farm Way 8 bale hauler; and other items. We will also have a lot of hand tools, garden tools, and misc. items. AUCTION NOTE: Jerry Christophel attended thousands of auctions in his lifetime. You will want to attend this auction as there will be something for everyone. TERMS: Cash or check with proper ID. Lunch Available AUCTIONEERS: Rick Williams, Chip Yochum, Brad Williams

112 Green Acres Georgetown

MLS 1373366

THEY ARE PRACTICALLY GIVING THIS AWAY NO MONEY DOWN! AWESOME VALUE • Brick home, open concept, 4 bed 2 bath • Upgrades & improvements totaling over $46k • New paint, roof, windows, flooring + lots more! • Beautiful 1.4 acres w/woods & stream, • In-ground pool - THINK SUMMER! * P/I only, USDA loan; not all credit profiles will qualify

APPROX. 115.206 ACRE FARM

Located 12822 Hamilton Rd., Greenfield, Ohio, 45123. Follow Blazer Rd. or Deer Park Rd. to Blazer Rd. off SR 753 in Petersburg area to Hamilton Rd. AUCTION SITE: Grange Building Highland County Fairgrounds at 604 John St., Hillsboro, Ohio, 45133.

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115.206 ACRES (MORE OR LESS) VACANT LAND & BARNS Farm located in northeastern part of Highland County w/ approx. 75 ac. tillable & remaining ground being pasture with some that could be tilled. Improvements include bank barn with lean-to sheds, machinery pole shed. Farm has approx. 1300’ road frontage on Blazer Rd. & approx. 1150’ on Hamilton Rd., drilled well & creek. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This farm is well located in Highland County offering many possibilities to use as investment, farming or plenty of nice spots to build your home. Check web for terms, announcements made by auctioneer on day of sale will take precedence over this ad. Disclaimer: All information contained herein is believed to be accurate but not warranted. Auctioneers will be at property February 24, 2014 4-5:00 PM

513-461-3899

OWNER: WILAMACK FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; JUDGE DAVID & DR. LESIA LANGSTON McKENNA

The Estate of Jerry Dale Christophel, Marcy Christophel, Administrator H.C.P.C. No. 20121214 : Auction Conducted By

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1385723 - Attn: Everyone! Are You looking for a clean immaculate home w/fully equipped Kit. & laundry? 3 bdrm, 2 bath, covered back porch & shed. All on 0.72 acre wooded lot. Move in ready! Call today for your personal tour! $74,500 S

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1376435 - Mt. Orab - Move-in Beauty! 3BD, 2BA. This corner location is ready to accept your growing family. Open floor plan, fully equipped kit w/island, neutral wall colors, study, MBR suite w/walk-in clst, French door walk-out to fully fenced back yard. Prof. landscaped. Immac!! $135,000

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hair provides less protection from the cold. THEY NEED CALORIES!!! This is a true statement for the entire herd and just a little supplemented, high energy feed will help. Last week in the first session of the Beef School we were told by OSU Extension Animal Nutrition Specialist, Francis Fluharty about some of the other advantages to supplementing energy. Francis discussed the gain in the animal’s ability to digest hay better with the addition or supplementation of feeds like Soybean Hull Pellets and/or Corn Gluten Pellets. While this is true for the entire herd, this is even more important for the old cows and the 2 and 3 year olds. A loss in body condition will not only add to the stress, but it could reduce the ability to breed back, not to mention

1379088 - Bethel - IMMACULATE! Unbelievably constructed. Inside walls insulated, 2 full kit, Formal DR w/crown molded tray ceiling, Deluxe MBR suite, Full brick w/ coined corners, Decking & patio, 40x60 Tecumseh bldg. w/ water. Elec to bldg. Rolling ac w/a creek, shed. $325,000

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1387700 - Georgetown - Great investment opportunity or clean home to raise your family. Ready to move-in as it could function as a one or two family. Brand new carpet & paint. Oversized garage w/office & lots of storage. 1+ acres w/2 public water & sewer taps. $59,900

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1388534 - S.E. corner of SR 32 & Klein Rd. 51.49 acs avail which would house 2200 ft. of frontage on (limited access) SR 32 & 1585 ft. of frontage on KleinRoad available. Multi-purpose ground. Water at the road. An Absolute Deal!! $310,000 L NEW

Beacon Hill Subdivision - Gorgeous 4BR 3.5 Ba One story and a half 3/4 wrap brick home. Freshly painted. 1st flr MBR suite, Formal DR, Family Rm, Chair rail, Gas Log F/P, Fully Equipped Kit w/island. Beautiful wooded rolling corner lot.

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1389051 - Georgetown - Beautiful 3 bdrm 2 bath home w/2 car att. gar.*Great room w/soaring cathedral ceilings and stone F/P 1389049 - *Formal Din R.*Bay Win in Kit*Master ING 2005 Ann- bdrmsuite has tray ceiling, walk-in closet LIST W E N iversary Jacuzi tub & shower*Back deck*0.92 wood lined ac*Pool does not stay $110,000 Model. Brand new G 1387554 TIN laminate, carpet, paint, faucets plus pot & pan LIS Hamersville W rack. Huge kitchen. This model has most of late NE - Fred White year upgrades all in this home. Side deck. 3 is our builder. acre lot. Approx 1.5 acres in woods. Creek Wonderful lined. Large shed. Move in ready $92,000 home-movein ready. Western Brown schools. 3 BD, 1.5 BA. Georgetown WOW! G N Clean home w/updated flring, concrete walled DI Total remodel! PEN storm shelter blt. in homes interior. Fruit trees, SOLD Refinished hardwood creek lined backyard, huge dog house, 24x24, floors throughout! det. heated gar. Home Warranty. $112,500 The Kitchen is amazingly updated. 1.5 story. 3BD, 1BA. Rolling G TIN 0.62 acre lot, detached garage, potting shed, LIS W E full basement. Quaint quiet neighborhood. N Walk to the Brown County Fair! WOW! $69,900 1387032 - Mt. Orab - Immaculate! One owner, no smoking or pets, ever! 3BD, 2BA. Roomy, open, comfortable. MBR suite w/custom shelving in walk-in clst. Fully equipped 1355240 - Mt. Orab- Total renovation* Modules have kitchen & laundry. Home has laun tub, linen movable walls to set office space up to suit your clst, drapery headers and a gar dr switch at needs*Newer HVAC, elec service, wndws (on tanning both drs. Get ready to move! $131,500

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1355243Lake LoreleiPark-like setting for this well built cedar sided home w/separate mother-in-law suite. 2BD, 2BA. *Huge family/florida rm*Brick wall fireplace*Counter bar in kit*3 car gar. all together.* 4 wooded lots* Horseshoe pit & fountain* Short walk to lake. $119,900 1374087 Ripley - Get ready to move! 3BR, 2 full Ba. Quaint & Spacious 2 story village home (Public water & sewer) w/partially finished walkout bsmt. Hdwd floors thru-out. Updated Kitchen,lighting, electric, patio & front door. Beautiful rock wall perinnial garden. $95,000

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Management of Young Cows The average cow herd in Ohio is just under 20 cows. With small herds, the management of different aged cows is possibly more of a challenge than for larger herds. This in part is because it may be hard to justify having multiple groups to feed each day when the numbers are small. Older cows that are not as aggressive as they may have been a few years ago can be rooted out at feeding time. Even the old boss cow will eventually become one that is rooted out by middle age cows. The old cows are not the only ones, the younger cows are also likely to be less likely to get in there and fight for that last bite of feed. With that said which groups need the most nutrients in your herd? In most cases it

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Small herds of cows can be more of a challenge