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Southwest Regional to close OB unit BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Obstetrics Unit at Southwest Regional Medical Center is closing. A specific date for the closure had not been announced at press time. The private rooms on the OB unit will be put to general use for other patients staying in the hospital. More details are available from Southwest Regional Medical Center in the following press release: “(SWRMC) is expanding the number of rooms available to medical and surgical patients as the number of admissions at the hospital continues to grow. This will be accomplished by closing the labor and delivery unit in the near future. “This difficult, but strategic de-
cision to close Southwest Regional Medical Center’s OB unit will help us better serve both the community and the hospital,” says Joan Phillips, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Southwest Regional Medical Center can best fulfill its mission – caring for our community through stewardship and excellence – by focusing on those services most needed by the population in our area.” Phillips said the change will have an immediate and positive effect on patient care. “The eight best, most modern rooms in the hospital are the OB rooms. But we average, at best, one patient per day in these beds. Because they are part of OB, no other patients can utilize these beds, and we feel it’s in the best interest of the community to change the classification of these beds and make them
available to the general public.” Phillips said the action will result in an immediate and dramatic upgrade in the quality of medical and surgical services that the hospital will be able to offer to the residents of Brown County. As the OB unit winds down, Southwest Regional Medical Center will assist mothers scheduled to deliver at the hospital after the closure and their physicians in making alternate arrangements. For any OB patients in immediate need in the future, Southwest Regional Medical Center’s trained emergency room staff is equipped to handle emergency births. Southwest Regional Medical Center also plans to continue to provide women’s services, inCONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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Southwest Regional Medical Center is opening more rooms for general patient use by closing its Obstetrics Department.
Disaster Recovery Loans are available from the Small Business Administration BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Brown County residents are now eligible to apply for disaster recovery loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The following information was released by the office of U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-
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Attorneys for the five Division of Wildlife defendants prepare for a pre-trial hearing on March 12 in Brown County Common Pleas Court.
Case against Division of Wildlife officials on hold until Supreme Court decides on appeal ttBY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Brown County case against five current and former employees of the Ohio Division of Wildlife is on hold. pending a decision from the Ohio Supreme Court whether to hear the case. Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler made that decision on March 12 during a pre-trial hearing. The five are Former Ohio Di-
vision of Wildlife Chief David Graham, Former ODOW Assistant Chief Randy Miller, ODOW Chief Law Enforcement Officer James Lehman, ODOW Human Resources Officer Michelle Ward-Tackett and ODOW Division Five Supervisor Todd Haines. Their case was appealed on Feb. 27 to the Ohio Supreme Court...and that court could take another three months just to decide if it will take the case.
If the court does decide to hear the matter, briefs will be required from both sides, oral arguments will be scheduled and then the court will deliberate before making a ruling. If this sequence of events happens, it could be well into 2013 before a ruling is made. If the state high court refuses to hear the case, the trial process for the five will proceed. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
Ohio): “Senator Portman said he welcomed the news that homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes affected by tornadoes and storms in southwest Ohio on March 2, 2012 will be able to apply for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) low-interest disaster
January jobless numbers take a leap upward
Appeals court denies a new trial to Joy Hoop BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Ohio 12th District Court of Appeals has denied Joy Hoop a new trial. Hoop asked Judge Alan Corbin for a new trial in January of 2011. He ruled against her in June of last year. Hoop was convicted of complicity and conspiracy to commit aggravated murder in the death of her husband, Donald “Whitey” Hoop in 1997. She was sentenced to 25 years to life in 1998. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
loans. The SBA declaration is applicable to Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties. “This is hopeful news for southwest Ohio residents whose communities were devastated by the recent storms and tornadoes,” said Portman. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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Joy Hoop listens to her attorney during her hearing for a new trial in January of 2011.
The unemployment rate in Brown County jumped .8 percent in January to 11.2 percent. There are a couple of pieces of good news in the jobless numbers, however. The increase was the lowest among the five counties surrounding Brown County...and the increase is the lowest jump from December to January since 1984. That year, the rate jumped from 11.2 percent to 11.4 percent. Since then, the increase
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By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press Thirty-five years ago, Gary Adkins and his wife Pam walked around a 12-acre plot of land in the Bethel area in Brown County and felt an instant love and appreciation for the piece of property. “This is God’s country, I told my husband,” said Pam with a big smile on her face. “We walked along the two streams on the property and knew it was just what we were looking for so
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we bought the property. We noticed right away that the streams were just thick with clay, really pretty clay.” But it wasn’t until after Gary retired in 2007, that one of the couple’s grandchildren asked if he could make something out of the clay in the streams. Gary dug up some of the clay and took it to a couple local pottery makers to find out if it was good enough to make pottery out of. He was told at that time that he could make anything out of the clay because it was the purest, cleanest clay they had ever seen. So Gary began a quest to learn as much as he could about the 6-feet deep strain of clay that ran across his property. He discovered at least one trick-of-the trade on identifying pure clay was to rub a tiny amount on your teeth and if it feels a smooth as toothpaste, it is pure. Nearly all clay is filled with tiny bits of rock, silt, iron, manganese and many other impurities. But the clay from his farm was deemed extremely unique in that it was absolutely pure. He learned this by taking
a sample of the clay to the University of Cincinnati where his clay was examined. Adkins also talked to Mark Wolfe, an Ohio Geological Survey geologist with ODNR. He told the couple that clay deposits can be found all over Ohio, which formed on the bottom of lakes and in streams. It is theorized that the clay on Adkins farm was formed by a glacier that pushed across Ohio and ended near his site. However, according to Adkins, he can pinpoint exactly where the clay ends on his property, which is exactly where the glacier ended. “The clay that we examined from the Adkins’ farm is the purest clay that we have ever seen,” explained Wolfe, “it doesn’t have any silt particles in it whatsoever. That makes it absolutely pure.” Adkins said the head of the University of Cincinnati Geology Department, Professor Paul Potter has visited his farm on three occasions and plans on bringing one of his classes to CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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Gary Adkins, A & K Clay Company in Bethel is shown here preparing to remove clay from one of his clay mines on his property. The clay has been deemed 100% pure.
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Sardinia residents Diane and Chuck Krainz approached members of the Sardinia Council at its regular meeting March 12 to invite them to their home. “I just wanted to introduce myself to anyone who might not have met me and my wife Diane,” Chuck Krainz began, “We come here tonight offering good news and a little bad news, and we just wanted to bring you all up to speed on what’s been going on at our residence.” The Krainz family purchased the old Don DeClaire building across from US Bank in Sardinia several years ago. “We are putting the finishing touches on our infrastructure of our newly remodeled home, which is going to be housing a gathering place for our friends,” Krainz said. “It’s an interesting concept.” He continued, “I’ve had the opportunity to talk to at least three people who are here tonight about our plans. We’ve been so busy working on the structure that we haven’t had a chance to do anything other than prepare in our minds how to present our concept to the public. In the next week or so, our website will be up and running which will be fully vested in the ‘Brown County version’ of “Practical Eloquence, the company that Diane and I are involved with.” Krainz currently owns a Practical Eloquence in Gatlinburg, TN and is excited to be opening one in his home town of Sardinia. “We invite you all to make a reservation to our home, by invitation only,” Krainz said. “Please consider yourselves invited for an extraordinarily inexpensive price.” Krainz went on to tell council about a long-standing chronic problem caused at his property about 11 years ago when the old Tri-County Highway was resurfaced. Krainz explained to council that there was an area in front of his home where the water dammed up causing problems. Because of a high spot in the pavement causing the problem. Village administrator Tim Mock said he understood what Mr. Krainz was trying to say and said the problem was because the sidewalk is lower than the road at that spot. Krainz also called council’s attention to ground wires that had been stolen and he was wondering if any other pole in town had missing copper ground wires. He added that he was installing surveillance cameras on his property. Mock said he would take a good look at the drainage problem and try to come up with a solution. Council continued discussion on other drainage problems in the village that they would be looking at. Also approaching council was Dan Kratzer, a resident who lives near the new school. Kratzer presented council with a copy of a petition with approximately 15 signatures from people living on the east side of the village who were opposed to being annexed into the Village of Sardinia. The annexation has been the topic of many conversations at
council. No action was taken. Kratzer expressed his concern that water rates would be raised if the area agreed to the annexation. Mayor Todd Bumbalough thanked Mr. Kratzer for his efforts but reminded him that eventually the EPA would solve all the problems and force everyone in the county to hook onto a sewer line. Mayor Bumbalough told council that he had received an estimated cost of running sewer lines under Route 32, of $170,000. Bumbalough stressed that this figure was a rough estimate which will be bid out and could include extension of sewer lines to Purdy and Brown Avenue in the village. The new lines will run all the way to the Highland County line. Bumbalough added that the village is seeking a 1% loan for the project which he feels will open up that end of the village to growth. Chris Schumacher, from the village fire department reported to council that other than a few lines and trees down, the village received very little damage from last week’s storm. He also told council that the mandated narrow banding for department radios was going to cost just under $7,000 for six units and one for the station. He added that the funds were already included in his budget because they knew the cost was coming. In other business, Mock told council that the owner of the Crestview Estates Mobile Home Park had called him about the problems they were having with their sewer. He said that the following week the owners did come in and fix the problems. Mock added that he had been checking the manholes in the village and found that 61 out of 91 manholes that are deteriorating to the point that they need repairs. He estimated the repairs to be in the neighborhood of $20,000 to $25,000. He added that those funds were ready to be used and are in the capital outlay fund. Karen Miller, fiscal officer for the village told council that AEP Electric Company had agreed to go back to January’s billing and credit the village account. “Our street light account, which is based on usage went up 21%,” Miller said. “That’s an increase from $837 to $1061. But because of some villages fighting the issue AEP has agreed to the credits. Unfortunately, my understanding is, in June 2012, the electric company will go up for auction. This is a case of supply and demand, and AEP doesn’t really know what their rate is going to be, it’s like gas prices, it’s based on speculation.” In other business, after suspending the three-reading rule, council approved the 2012 fiscal year budget unanimously. Mayor Bumbalough said he was very pleased with the outlook for 2012 and the budget seemed to be very solid.
The Clermont County Agricultural Society is proud to once again announce a contest to design the cover of the 2012 Fair Book. The theme for this year’s fair book is “The Clermont County Fair - Creating Memories.” Over 35,000 copies of the fair book displaying the winning design will be printed and distributed throughout the county and posted on our website. The winner will be awarded $50.00and will receive two complimentary fair passes. In addition, they will have their name and picture in the fair book and website as well as newspaper announcements. Finally, the winner will receive the first printed copy of the fair book. Rules for the contest are as follows: • Design must be on 8 ½ x 11 in. white paper. Design can be hand drawn, include photography, or be computer generated. • The theme is to be incorporated into the drawing. • The following information should be included in the cover design: • 163rd Annual Clermont Co. Fair • What the theme is. • Fair dates: Sunday through Saturday - July 22-28, 2012 • Location: Owensville, Ohio • Website: www.clermontcountyfair.org • Hours: 8 am – midnight each day • Fairgrounds phone number: 732-0522 • Cost of admission: $10 (includes most rides, grandstand, entertainment, shows, exhibits, and parking). Weekly passes available • Write your name, address, and phone number on the back of the drawing or include it with the design. • Any amateur artist who lives in Clermont County is eligible to enter. (No professional artists, please.) Previous winners are eligible. • The winning design becomes the property of the Clermont County Fair Board who reserves the right to use said design in additional publications and make any necessary alterations. • Entries must be submitted no later than Thursday, April 7, 2012. Send entries to: CCAS Fair Book Design, % Bea Faul, 5509 Betty Lane, Milford, OH 45150. Please phone 513-831-6089 if you have any questions. The winner will be selected on the basis of the drawing and/or design. Each entry will be numbered and the judges will not know who submitted the drawing until after the decision has been made. The judges’ decision is final. The winner will be notified by April 21st. The judges reserve the right to reject all entries.
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Taking A Trip Through Time Mrs. Doris Daugherty, Georgetown, wife of the late Bob Daugherty sent in the above picture. Her late father-inlaw, James Robert Daugherty is pictured from the left, 4th man up from the bottom and 4th man in. This picture was taken in 1917, during World War I by the old grandstand at the Brown County Fairgrounds before it was destroyed by fire. This is the US Army Buckeye Division and was put into active service on July 15, 1917. Mr. Daugherty was sent to Belgium, was wounded in the arm by gunfire and he also led the men after the company lost their leader. To the right is a presentation to Mr. Daugherty after he came home. The inscription at the top reads ‘Columbia gives to her son the accolade of the new chivalry of humanity.’ Then at the bottom it reads ‘Robert Daugherty, Pvt., Company M, 148th Inf. Served with honor in the World War and was wounded in action’ Then signed by Woodrow Wilson.‘Taking a Trip Through Time’ is a new 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. They will be returned to you if you supply us with an addressed envelope. You can also reach us at (937) 444-3441.
past – when today’s commuters, and tomorrow’s, deserve better roads with their taxpayer dollars. At a time when Washington has trillion-dollar deficits and $15 trillion in debt, Congress should prioritize core highway projects. Look no farther than a couple of construction projects in Clinton County near Wilmington, Ohio for a glimpse of how Washington affects transportation projects in Ohio. Todds Fork, a local stream, is crossed by two roads, Prairie Road and Starbuck Road. For each of the roads, Clinton County built a bridge over Todds Fork. The same firm designed both bridges. There was one big difference, however. The bridge for Prairie Road was built using federal money, while the bridge for Starbuck Road was built using funds from the Ohio Public Works Commission. According to Jeff Linkous, the Clinton County engineer, the federally funded bridge cost at least 20 percent more than the state-funded bridge, and took more time from design to bid. The federal project cost more in many areas, including the federal bureaucracy, environmental studies, historical and archaeological studies, right-of-way expenses, and design and review costs. That’s just one example of the time and money wasted, and inefficiencies created, by federal mandates on states like Ohio. Across the nation, according to the Government Accountability Office in 2008, 39 of 50 states and the District of Columbia CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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March is Developmental Disabilities Month
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Dear Editor, Nearly twenty-five years ago, President Ronald Reagan officially proclaimed March as Developmental Disabilities Month and the Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities and other related organizations invite you to consider the true meaning of this year’s theme, “Our Community is Better Together”. Statewide and across the nation, organiza-
tions devoted to serving individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) strive to raise public awareness of the many abilities people have, regardless of the disability. The phrase “Our Community is Better Together” is meant to encourage the public to understand that when people with disabilities are welcomed into local neighborhoods, workplaces, churches and schools; everyone wins.
Bread of Life Food Pantry is thankful for donations Dear Editor, Dear friends and neighbors - a big ‘shout out’ thank you to Beacon Hill subdivision for their generosity in donating to the Bread of Life Food Pantry located in Mt. Orab. We are now entering our 4th season. Just a reminder, if you would like to donate, we collect on the 21st of each month sometime after 3 p.m. If we are missing your donation or you would
like to begin giving, please contact us at 444-3972 or 444-3440. We continue to collect, because the need is still great in our community, You may continue to leave your food somewhere visible or we will come to the door. Gift cards to Kroger are also greatly appreciated. Again, thank you Beacon Hill subdivision for your generosity. Sue Bohrer Cookie Linskey
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Most individuals are outgoing, participative, enthusiastic, venturesome, social, and loyal to others. This is a time to focus on better understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities. During DD Awareness Month, we encourage people to learn more about the hundreds of adults and children in this community living with DD. Children who are just getting started in life will be greatly affected by public awareness and acceptance and are dependent on you to open doors to their future. Also during March, focus is on “Disable the Label”. In 2009 Ohio dropped ‘mental retardation’ from the name of its state department (now called the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities) and all 88 county boards. Through the work of self-advocates across Ohio, legislators agreed that the term has long been used in a negative and hurtful way. “Spread the Word to End the Word” is also an ongoing effort by Special Olympics to raise consciousness about
the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the word “retard(ed)” and encourages people to pledge to stop using the R-word by going to www.rword.org. Have you ever been told a joke that contained the word “retarded?” Did you laugh? This is the kind of hurt that everyone needs to learn to be sensitive to, by not participating, and by simply saying “your joke is offensive – not funny”. Be strong…END THE WORD! Additionally, March is also a time to thank our local Board of Directors. Our board consists of 7 board members; five members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, and two are appointed by the Senior Probate Judge. The board members serve without compensation. We wish to send a sincere THANK YOU! for your time and efforts by serving on the Brown County Developmental Disabilities Board of Directors. Lena Bradford, Superintendent Brown County Board of DD
YOUR LEGISLATORS U.S. Representative Jean Schmidt (R) 175 E. Main St Batavia,Oh 45103 or (800) 784-6366 State Senator Tom Niehaus (R) (614) 466-8082 State Representative Danny Bubp (R) (614) 644-6034
U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R) (202) 224-3353 Sherrod Brown (D) (202)224-2315
"The Five Sullivans" because it was both sad and happy and very true to life. Ellie Lindsey, Georgetown
"The Twilight Saga" because of all the action and the love story it tells. Brenda Rider, Georgetown
"Dirty Dancing" because I watched it with my mom growing up and I think Patrick Swayze was amazing. Stephanie Berlin, Mt. Orab
"Gone With the Wind" because I'm from the deep south and I love it there. Emma Hoskins, Mt. Orab
"Halloween", what can I say, I just love it! Sandra Roark, Mt. Orab
"The Twilight Saga" because I like the romantic story line. Katherine Robinson, New Hope
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Ohioans are looking for common sense from Washington. At a time when the economy is struggling and state dollars are stretched thin, it’s critical that Washington rise to the challenge by cutting red tape and bureaucracy and removing unnecessary -- and expensive -- federal mandates it imposes on the states. As Congress debates the highway bill, there is an opportunity to do just that. State and local governments could save money -- and build more roads and bridges -- if Washington were to let them. When Americans fill up their cars and trucks, they pay gas taxes that are sent to Washington. These taxes are funneled into the Highway Trust Fund, which was set up in 1956 to pay for the Interstate Highway System that was basically complete by the 1980s. Washington then has a bureaucracy determine how much of their own gas taxes the various states get back, and how the money gets spent for highway and mass transit projects. The catch is that once the money is returned to the states, states are required to comply with all sorts of federal mandates. Taxpayers are the ones who foot the bill for the added costs of this bureaucracy and these mandates. It costs states additional money, or existing funds that could go to better use elsewhere. It also costs states time and resources that could go elsewhere. This decades-old, one-sizefits-all federal approach waters down the hard-earned gas tax dollars of Ohioans. To take just one example, federal law forces states to spend a portion of their gas taxes on “enhancements.” In the past, some of this funding has gone to transportation museums. That’s right. Museums to honor the transportation of the
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Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit received information from the Pierce Township Police Department concerning a van that was seen on the security tapes from the Living Church of Five Mile during an attempted theft of their central air unit on January 13, 2012. The information led investigators to the suspect, Jamie D. Prokop, 41 years of age, of Amelia, Ohio. Prokop was arrested on March 7, 2012, and is currently incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on a $10,000.00 bond. Prokop has also been charged in the Breaking and
large at this time. Anyone with information as to her whereabouts are asked to contact the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit at 937378-4435 Ext. 130.
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Jamie D. Prokop
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Entering and Theft of another central air unit from the First Baptist Church of Fayetteville which occurred on October 16, 2011. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office has filed felony Break-
ing and Entering and Theft charges against Christina Laub, 25 years of age, of Amelia, Ohio, who was also involved in the Breaking & Entering and Thefts from the churches. Laub remains at
Aberdeen makes drug trafficking arrest On March 10, 2012 at 0109 hours, Aberdeen Police Department acting on an arrest warrant arrested Terry Stidham also known as ‘T’ at his residence 63 Elm Street in Aberdeen for Trafficking in prescription medications and marijuana. Terry Stidham is charged with two counts of
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Highway freedom will save taxpayer CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 have at times avoided certain federal transportation dollars so as not to be burdened by federal mandates. That’s why I’ve submitted commonsense legislation, as an amendment to the highway bill, which addresses the problem. It gives state transportation departments the opportunity to optout of the Highway Trust Fund’s Federal-Aid Highway and Mass Transit programs, along with the federal mandates that come with them. The states still have to rigorously maintain the Interstate System. Last summer, along with my colleague Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and other senators, I introduced similar legislation. At the time, Jerry Wray, the director of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), endorsed the idea, writing that “managing our own gas tax dollars on the state level without any federal interference would allow ODOT to make decisions without burdensome federal mandates or laws that come attached with the Highway Trust Fund.” In other words, this legislation will give ODOT the freedom to innovate and implement their transportation priorities as they see fit. We should trust them on that count. Rising gas prices already take a large enough bite out of the wallets of Ohioans. We don’t need unwise government policies to drive up the price to drive on our highways. Over the course of his presidency, President Obama has highlighted the importance of maintaining our nation’s transportation infrastructure. Let’s do it right by removing unnecessary bureaucracy and mandates on the states, allowing taxpayer dollars to go further and be used more efficiently. *** Statement on Federal Transportation Bill U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (ROhio) today issued the following statement on his vote against the surface transportation reauthorization bill: “At a time of trillion-dollar deficits and a record $15 trillion debt, Congress must at the very least live by the spending restraint rules just put in place.” “I believe our nation needs a transportation bill that addresses the inadequacies in the country’s and Ohio’s transportation infrastructure and gives states, municipalities and the private sector more certainty on funding. However, I cannot support this version of the bill because it violates the Budget Control Act Congress passed last August. At a time of trillion-dollar deficits and a record $15 trillion debt, Congress must at the very least live by the spending restraint rules just put in place. “I am hopeful that the bill can be changed in the deliberations in the U.S. House of Representatives to bring this bill into compliance with the budget rules Congress set for itself last year.”
Trafficking in Drugs being Felony 5 and one count of Trafficking in Drugs being Felony 4 due to the offense was conducted while a juvenile was present. Stidham was lodged in the Brown County Jail on a $10,000 bond.
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hospital closing OB unit CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cluding gynecological (GYN) care, in a manner that meets the changing needs of women in the community. The unit’s closure will affect eleven nurses. Staff members who want to stay with the hospital will be encouraged to apply for open positions. The hospital will also support OB nurses in finding employment elsewhere should they seek that option. Southwest Healthcare Executive Chairman Paul Tuft said that the change is being made so that SWRMC can be continue to serve the public in a proactive way. “Our number one goal from beginning has been to improve the quality of care and the inpatient healthcare experience of our patients. Making these modern and private rooms available to more patients is an important milestone towards achievement of this goal.” Tuft said that SWRMC will continue to analyze area health care needs and respond quickly and effectively as the needs of the community change. Southwest Regional Medical Center is an acute care , fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and a member of the Indiana Hospital and Health Association and the Indiana Rural Health Association.
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Chief Caudill of the Winchester Police Department reports that on March 8, 2012 the Adams County Prosecutors office presented to the Grand Jury 11 cases on 6 individuals on drug cases from the Winchester Police Department who return indictments on the following. Mark Koller, 47, of Winchester on 3 counts of Trafficking in Methamphetamine. Dylan J. Osborne, 29, of
On March 9, 2012, Winchester Police Chief Greg Caudill and Officers Brent James and Matthew Nickolas went to 2063 Tri County Road Winchester, to serve a warrant from indictment for the trafficking of Drugs through the Adams County Common Pleas Court on a male named Mark Koller. When the Winchester Police Department arrived to the residence officers knocked at the door where Mr. Koller was believed to be living which was a garage in the back of the residence at the
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location on Tri County Road. When contact was made with Mr. Koller by officers at the door, the odor emitting from the building was the indications of a Methamphetamine lab. Mr. Koller at the same time was placed under arrest for the warrant along with the detention of further investigation of the Methamphetamine lab. The structure was then secured for additional authorities to be dispatched for assistance. This was to include the Adams Count Sheriff’s Office and the Winchester Fire Department and Life Squad. Additionally, a search warrant was obtained by the Winchester Police Department through the Adams County Prosecutors Office so the location could be searched and the dangerous items could be secured properly and further use to complete the investigation. After four hours had passed after arriving at the location on Tri County Road the dangerous items were secured by Winchester Police Department and Adams County Sheriff’s for further analysis. Mr. Koller is currently at the Adams County Jail on Trafficking Drug charges and also will be following indictments through the Adams County Common Pleas Court by Winchester Police Department for the manufacturing of Methamphetamine. Winchester Police Department would like to thank the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Adams County Prosecutors Office, and Winchester Fire and EMS for their assistance.
Steak dinner set in Russellville The Russellville Church of Christ will host their annual spring Steak Dinner on Saturday, March 24 in the fellowship hall. Serving will be from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu includes baked steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, tossed salad, rolls & butter, selection of drinks and dessert bar. Cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12 with pre-school free. The church is located at 144 South Columbus Street Russellville.
Ox condone. Daryl K. Thompson, 48, of Peebles for 1 count of possession of Methamphetamines. The Winchester Police Department would like to thank the Adams County Sheriff’s office and the Adams County Prosecutors office for their assistance in these cases. The Winchester Police Department would appreciate anyone having any information regarding criminal activity in the village please contact the police department at (937) 695-5502.
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Village Fiscal Officer of the Village of Sardinia, Brown County, Ohio until 12:00 Noon on the 1st day of May, 2012 for the sale of the following described real estate: Sardinia Water Works Reservoir Situate in T. Warring’s Military Survey No. 3390, Village of Sardinia, Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio, identified as 43-900994-0000 conveyed to The Incorporated Village of Sardinia in Deed Book 53, page 465 and Deed Book 52, page 300 and Deed Book 57, page 144 and Deed Book 53, page 469 in the Brown County, Ohio Recorder’s Office and containing 11.463 Acres, more or less, and being located at the intersection of State Route No 32 and State Route No. 134, a full copy of the legal description and survey plat can be viewed at the Office of the Fiscal Officer of the Village of Sardinia, Ohio. Said real estate is to be sold “as is” and will be conveyed to the highest bidder by quitclaim deed on the following terms: cash at closing within thirty (30) days after acceptance of the bid by the Council of the Village of Sardinia. In addition to the bid price, purchaser shall also pay the costs of the new survey of said real estate in the amount of $700.00 and the costs of publication of the legal notice required to advertise the sale of said real estate. All bids shall be submitted to the Fiscal Officer of the Village on or before the date and time indicated above at 151 Maple Avenue, P.O. Box 27, Sardinia, Ohio 45171 with said bids to be opened and read aloud in open session of Village Council at 6;30 p.m. on the 14th day of May, 2012 at the council chambers of the Village Town Hall, 151 Maple Avenue, Sardinia, Ohio. The right is reserved to reject any bid of less than $350,000.00 to otherwise reject any and all bids; and to waive any irregularities in bidding. No bid may be withdrawn after opening pending acceptance by the Council of the Village of Sardinia. Karen Miller, Fiscal Officer Village of Sardinia 151 Maple Avenue P.O. Box 27 Sardinia, Ohio 45171 (937) 446-3807 BCP 3-4t5 ----------------------------------------
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Bessie L. (McCarty) Baldwin, 99, of Tiffin Township in Adams County, died Saturday, March 10, 2012. Mrs. Baldwin passed away from injuries sustained recently when the home she shared with her son was destroyed by the tornado that passed through West Union and Tiffin Township on the afternoon of Friday, March 2, 2012. She was born October 30, 1912, in West Union. She was preceded in death by parents; Elza C. and Louella (Rader) McCarty; husband, Jess Collins Baldwin; and son, Willard Baldwin. She is survived by son, Roy Collins Baldwin of Tiffin Township; nephew, Ronald L. Baldwin of Meigs Township; and two nieces, Donna Bella Vilvens of Blanchester and Virginia Ann Conley of Dunkinsville. She was a homemaker and dairy farmer. She had attended the former Compton School (one room house) in Tiffin Township. She was a lifetime member of Satterfield Chapel Christian Union Church in Tiffin Township. Services were Tuesday, March 13, 2012 where Reverend Cliff Stevens officiated. The interment was at West Union Cemetery in West Union. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.
Brenda Darlene Chance, 52 of Ripley, Oh., died Monday, March 12, 2012. She was a bartender for many years. Ms. Chance was born June 9, 1959 in Kentucky the daughter of the late Louis Hughes and Jean Turner Pollitt. Ms. Chance is survived by one daughter, Jessica Chance of Ripley, two sons Jamie Hughes of Ripley, and Steven Wood of Batavia, five grandchildren; one brother, Rick Hughes of Ripley,bthree nieces and her stepfather, Woody Pollitt of Higginsport. Following cremation, the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, Ohio. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
Anthonia Louise Sheldon, 77 of Mt.Orab, died Saturday, March 3, 2012. She was a homemaker. Louise was born December 17, 1934 in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Henry and Florence (Beck) O’Connor. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Sheldon, Sr., one son – Ervin Sheldon, one brother – William O’Connor, one sister – Marcella Wilson and her stepfather – Ervin Penny. Mrs. Sheldon is survived by five children – Raymond Sheldon, Jr. and wife Patty of Georgetown, Daryl Sheldon and wife Della of Manchester, Ramona Smith of Carrollton, Ky., Calvin Sheldon and wife Kim of Seaman, and Vivian Sheldon of Mt.Orab, sixteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; three sisters – Alice Wilson of Worthville, Ky., Jenny Kimberly of Sardinia, and Mary Etta Penny of Lake City, Penn.; one brother – Pat O’Connor of Osgood, Ind., and close friend - Helen Carter of Mt.Orab. Mrs. Sheldon was cremated. There were no services. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Mildred A. (nee Wolf) Myers, 89 Mildred A. (nee Wolf) Myers, 89, Bethel, died Thursday, March 8, 2012. Mrs. Myers was the widow of the late James E. Myers, beloved mother of Carol (Ed) Adams, Peggy (Fred) England, Edwin (Donna) and Keith (Amy) Myers, also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren . Services were Monday, March 12, 2012. Memorials may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church, 402 W. Plane St. Bethel, Ohio 45106. The EC Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
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David Patrick Towner, Sr. 63 David Patrick Towner, Sr., 63, Monroe Township in Adams County, died Monday, March 12, 2012. He was born May 3, 1948 in Maysville, Ky., to Frances (Hurley) and the late James Gordon Towner, Jr. Mr. Towner was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era, a member of the National Guard in Alaska and Ohio, a member of the VFW and a 1966 graduate of West Union HIgh School He is survived by son, David Patrick (Brandi) Towner, Jr., Loveland, daughter, Maria Diane May, Aberdeen, mother, Frances (Hurley) Towner, Monroe Township, 6 brothers, Dan (Lana) Towner, Maysville, Ky., Denis Towner, Sprigg Township, Joseph Towner, Monroe Township, Chris (Jonda) Towner, New Vienna, Mike (Lisa) Towner, Fayetteville, Pat (Diana) Towner, Navarre, Flor., 2 sisters, Elaine (Ray) DeColibus, Circleville, Angela (Rick) Moreno, Frankfort, Ky., 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 1 aunt, Marian Hurley, Monroe Township, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were Friday, March 17, 2012 where Father Tedd Kosse officiated. Interment was in Manchester Cemetery, Manchester where the Adams County Honor Guard performed a military service. Memorial contributions may be made to Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Department, 3555 Island Creek Road, Manchester, Oh. 45144. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.
Zola Hardin, 84 Zola Hardin, 84, died Monday, March 5, 2012. Zola was born March 20, 1927 to the late Leva Stevens and James Hopper in Summerset, Ky. She married Cecil Hardin, Sr. and to this union were born four sons: Cecil Jr., Clyde (Antenorda), Charles (Pat) and Craig and grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sons, Cecil Jr., and Craig. She worked in housekeeping at Brown County Hospital. After retiring she volunteered at the VA Home and Villa of Georgetown. She worked with the Happy Community Stitchers. Memorial Services will be Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Ohio Veterans Home, Georgetown.
William Haynes, 73 William Haynes, 73, died Monday, March 12, 2012. William was the beloved husband of 37 years to Betty Haynes (nee Hart), loving father of Andrew (Susan) Haynes, Cindy Haynes, William (Trish), Donald (Adela), Danny (Stacy), Darrell Haynes, step-father of Jonathan Boucher, dear brother of Ned, George, and John Haynes, Elaine Yelton, Betty Yelley, Patricia Haynes, and Connie Helton, also survived by several loving grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday, March 19 at Schmidt-Dhonau-Kucner Funeral Home, 10980 Reading Road Sharonville, OH 45241. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the funeral home. The Schmidt-DhonauKucner Funeral Home, Reading, Oh., served the family.
Lula (nee Marcum) Bishop, Lula (nee Marcum), Bethel, died Saturday, March 10, 2012. Bishop, devoted wife of Boyd Bishop, dear mother of Linda K. (Peter) Smith, Marilyn D. Smith, Connie E. Marcum, Donna A. Elack, Arlene R. (Ralph) Fithen, Susan E.(Chuck) Bailey, Oscar S. (Lorraine) Brown, Gregory A.(Sandy) Bishop and the late Virginia Robinson, sister of Rubin, Leslie and the late Julie Marcum, also survived by 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, March 15, 2012 followed by burial in Tate Township Cemetery Bethel, Ohio. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Emma Grace Bolender, infant daughter Emma Grace Bolender, infant daughter of Adam and Aubrey (Earhart) Bolender of Russellville, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012. She was born March 5, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Emma was preceded in death by her paternal great grandfathers – Louis Bolender and Joseph Holton. In addition to her parents, Emma is survived by her twin sister – Macy Louise Bolender; maternal grandparents – Mike and Anita Earhart of Hamersville, paternal grandparents – Randie and Jean Bolender of Russellville, maternal great grandparents – Estel “Jr.” and Charlotte Earhart and Connie McAfee and husband Cecil all of Hamersville, paternal great grandmothers – Roberta Bolender of Russellville, and Elizabeth Holton of Ripley, one uncle – Giles Earhart of Hamersville, and one aunt – Ashley Bolender of Leesburg. Services were held Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Hamersville Church of Christ in Hamersville, where Mike Starkey officiated. Interment was in the Red Oak Cemetery near Ripley, Ohio. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Jerry E. Craycraft, 75 Jerry E. Craycraft, 75, Mt. Orab, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Jerry was born April 5, 1936 to the late Zed and Clara Craycraft. He was the devoted husband of Paula M. (Guenther) Craycraft, dear father of Loxie E. (Gerald) Kistler and Nathan A. Craycraft, brother of Henrietta DeBoard, Roger and Ezra Craycraft, also survived by 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and preceded in death by several sisters and brothers. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Clermont County Cattlemans Association 470 St. Rt. 133 Felicity, Ohio 45120 The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
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“The Health-Care Crisis Hits Home” and “American Healthcare Crisis” are just some of the recent headlines decrying the financial crisis of America’s healthcare system. Although I don’t have a degree in economics or healthcare management, I do have a view on the subject, albeit a dim one. First, let’s look at a bit of history on America’s health insurance industry. Most histories of American medical insurance trace the roots back to the Franklin Health Assurance Company of Massachusetts, which in 1850, offered disability insurance for steamboat and railroad accidents. The beginning of what we would recognize as health insurance traces back to a group prepayment plan developed during the 1920s, by Baylor University Hospital in Dallas, TX. This plan was the forerunner of the Blue Cross plan. Health care insurance plans continued to proliferate, during World War II wages were frozen so employers offered better health plans in lieu of more money to attract workers. Later, part of almost every union negotiation was for better health care plans. This all worked out pretty well until sometime in the 1980s. As newer diagnostic tests like MRI and CT scans came on the market and were utilized, more and more costs began to spiral. Prescription drugs also have costs that are spiraling out of control, but patients aren’t paying for them, their insurance company is. Therein lies our problem: Patients are insulated from the actual costs of their health care because the insurance company pays the bills. Patients do see how much is taken out of their check each payday and feel like they need to get their money’s worth; therefore, they are entitled to have nothing but the best, after all they’re paying good money for it each week. The problem is the way the system is set up. There is no way for anyone to get $100 worth of health care if they put in $100. Insurance companies are giant corporations with thousands of employees who need to be paid out of that $100 you gave them - not to mention profit taken off the top. Wellpoint’s net annual income in 2010, was 2.88 billion dollars, according the annual report filed with the SEC, and their expense listed as “total selling, general and administrative expense” was 8.8 billion. Added together, that’s over 10 billion (with a “B”) that did not go to pay for medical bills, and that’s just one of the insurance companies. I’m sure the government is no more efficient at spending our money. It seems to me the answer is to go back to spending our own money. Go back to the major medical type policy where insurance covers 80 percent and you are responsible for 20, plus a catastrophic policy. If you go to the doctor you should be able to ask, “How much will that cost?” and know you will be responsible for 20 percent of that. If we know up front how much something will cost we can better decide whether that test is worth it or not, and if you really need that newest drug - or will the older generic work just fine. Think of the catastrophic plan as you, and everybody that you work with, are chipping in to help out the guy whose wife
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BCESC to meet The regular monthly board meeting of the governing board of the Brown County Educational Service Center will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in the offices of the Board to consider any business which may be necessary.
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BALAAM PART 1 The 22nd chapter of the book of Numbers takes place about 39 years after the children of Israel left Egypt. They had been wandering through the wilderness for years. Now at this point in time they had pitched on this side of Jordan in the plains of Moab close to the city of Jericho. Balak, who was king of the Moabites at that time, was distressed because of the multitude of the children of Israel. He really did not want to do battle with them because their reputation of victory had spread before them. Therefore, he devised a plan to defeat them without one instrument of war being employed. He was going to hire a preacher to bring a curse upon these people. He thought that once the curse was in place he would be able to defeat them. With this in mind he sent messengers, princes of Moab, to a prophet named Balaam to offer him rewards if he would only curse the children of Israel. However, verse 12 tells us: “And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed.” So, Balaam refused to go with them. Verses 15-17: “And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honourable than they. And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me: For I will promote thee unto very great honour, and I will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people.” This was Balak’s second offer to Balaam. The rewards were even greater than the first and the messengers were really impressive! Now you know the Bible tells us in I Timothy 6:10 that the love of money is the root of all evil. Do not get confused. There is nothing wrong with money but there is definitely something wrong with the love of money! The love of money is the root of all evil. Look at the following verses. “And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.” But because of the money offered Balaam tells them to wait around until he can check with the LORD again that night. God had already told him no. Should He have to say it again? But that money was
DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com terribly tempting to Balaam so he was hoping that God would change His mind. We do not want to take no for an answer. Verses 20-22: “And God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the men come to call thee, rise up, and go with them; but yet the word which I shall say unto thee, that shalt thou do. And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of Moab. And God’s anger was kindled because he went..” God had told him no but because of Balaam’s insistence God said go. Balaam already knew that God did not want him to go but because of his greed he went anyway. God was testing him and he failed! Balaam got his way and it proved to be his downfall! Listen to me; you go ahead and beg God to finally let you do what you selfishly want to do and you will wish that you never got your own way! “And God’s anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him...” When you read further you find that the donkey saw the angel with the sword but Balaam did not immediately see him. In the following verses the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam and he saw the angel of the LORD, which most of the time in the Old Testament was Jesus, and the angel said: “...because thy way is perverse before me... unless she” (the donkey) “had turned from me, surely now also I had slain thee, and saved her alive.” Balaam was completely ignorant of the fact that he was in danger of God’s wrath until it was almost too late! Then Balaam said: “I have sinned... now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again.” But it was too late, God would not allow him to retreat. Balaam had to pay the consequences of his actions. To be continued next week.
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For more than twenty-five years, Sheila Waterfield served the citizens of our community through her work at the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). To honor Sheila’s dedication to conservation and to the wonderful people of Brown County, we will be hosting a Retirement Open House on Friday, March 30 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Brown County SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. In 1987 Sheila was hired as the Secretary of the Conservation District. Sheila was responsible for coordinating the annual tree sale, 5th grade conservation field days, student poster contests, and much more. In 1998, she became the first District Program Administrator and supervised the conservation activities of staff. During her tenure Sheila has helped the District expand the scope of SWCD programs offered including educational
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outreach, water quality awareness, and wildlife assistance. Sheila’s passion and commitment deserve recognition. Please join us on Friday, March 30 and wish Sheila the best!
Couple to wed in April Frank and Janice Young of Mt. Orab, are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Janelle to Joshua Q. Fussnecker, son of Joseph and Brenda Fussnecker of Russellville. The couple plan to wed on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at St. Patrick Church in Maysville, Kentucky with a reception to follow. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Joshua and Janelle on their upcoming nuptials.
The District 16 Solo & Ensemble contest was held at Adena High School on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Carina Reeves is a junior and received a 1 rating on her solo, Alexis Merrik is a freshman and received a 1 rating on her solo and Jessica Cook is a Senior and received a 2 rating on her solo. The top rating you can receive is a 1. Left to right, Alexis Merrik, Carina Reeves, Jessica Cook.
MOE hosting family fitness, and math night Harlene Thompson awarded literacy On March 22 from 5:30 – 7 sources and ideas that can be p.m., Mt. Orab Elementary will used at home. MOE will be child care credential be hosting a “Family Fitness, holding a Basket Auction to
Harlene Thompson of Seaman, and Home Visitor for the Adams Brown Early Head Start, has been awarded a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in recognition of outstanding work with young children. The Council for Professional Recognition in Washington DC awards credentials to early childhood educators who demonstrate the ability to constructively work with young children in group settings. “It takes special knowledge, skills, and expertise to be an effective teacher of young children,” says Valora Washington, CEO of the Council. “It’s a great honor to earn a CDA and shows a commitment to quality early childhood education.” The CDA is a nationally recognized credential for excellence in early childhood education. Each CDA candidate is observed working with young children and is assessed on their ability to de-
Literacy and Math Night”. There will be activities for literacy and math that will help strengthen your child’s ability in the classroom. There will also be fitness activities to show your family ways to become more active. All of these activities will provide re-
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velop the physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities of young children. For more information, about Early Head Start, call (877) 582-2140 or (937) 3730106.
New Hope 4-H club elected their 2012 officers on January 20 during their first meeting. Officers elected: Gabrielle Barber, President; Sierra Bachman, Vice-President; Hannah Carter, Treasurer; Shelby Loebker, Secretary; Megan Cox, News Reporter; Sidney Sturgill, Historian; Lannah Lambert, Safety Officer; Rosie Dean, Environmental Officer; Angelann Cassnellie,
Southern State Community College will offer a threehour “Social Media for Real Estate” workshop from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at the Hi-TEC Center, 1575 N. High St., Hillsboro, as part of the college’s Workforce Development & Community Services division. The course fee is $39. The workshop will be led by facilitator James Goddard, author of “101 Ways to Use Social Media in Real Estate,” who says: “This workshop will not only benefit real estate, but the information can be applied to most any business.” Participants will learn how to communicate properly with Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and more; how to communicate privately and keep a record of interactions; how to use Facebook ads; how to use search features not widely known; and ways to get the buyers and sellers to contact your business. Secure web registration is available with credit card payment via www.sscc.edu/visi-
tors/ccs/enterprisecenter/workshops.html, or applicants can mail name, business name, address, phone, email, and choice of class (ENRC 606 Z01) to Kim Fitzpatrick, SSCC Workforce Development & Community Services, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, OH 45133. Checks should be made payable to SSCC. For more information, please contact Fitzpatrick at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 4684.
Walker on UF Dean’s List Jonathan Walker, Georgetown, Ohio, political science major was named to the Dean's list for fall semester at The University of Findlay by Daniel J. May, Ph.D., vice president of academic affairs. Students named must have attained a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
presentation from Grimes Traci Grimes, Business Development Representative from G&J Pepsi Cola in Ripley, Ohio, gave a presentation
County spelling bee this month The 71st annual Brown County Spelling Bee will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 7 p.m. The Bee will be held at the Brown County Educational Service Center on the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown, Ohio. Participating schools will be represented by the top two building spellers as established by school level competition. Parents, staff members and community members are cordially invited to attend this historic annual event. We hope to see a nice turnout to support these hard working students.
to Hamersville School second graders. Students were rewarded with this presentation for good behavior during January. Traci spoke to students about the history of Pepsi Cola. They learned that Pepsi was developed by a pharmacist from North Carolina who made it in his home in 1898. He called it Brad's Drink, and then later it was renamed Pepsi Cola. The pharmacist made it for medicinal purposes to relieve stomach pain. Traci exhibited different bottles and cans of Pepsi products such as juices, Lipton Tea, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, and Dr. Pepper. She said race car drivers, famous singers, and other celebrities have advertised for Pepsi. The Ripley plant is a distributing plant. It was established in 1955. Teachers and students at Hamersville School wish to thank Traci Grimes for taking time out of her busy schedule to be our January Community Resource Person.
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in Brown County and not have reached their fifth birthday. The child will receive a book each month until they are five yeas old. Registration forms are available at Brown County Libraries. Gifts to sponsor children ($30 per year, per child) may be sent to the Brown County Institute P.O. Box 103 Georgetown, Oh. 45121. For more information visit www.browncountyinstitute.net
Final enrollment meeting for New Hope 4-H was March 16 BY Megan Cox New Hope 4-H contributor
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Pittenger still instrumental with BCIEE, Imagination Library June Pittenger is well known for her leadership in Brown County civic, church, business and agricultural activities and for her poetry. What many may not know is that she is one of the founders of the Brown County Institute for the Enhancement of Education, the sponsoring agency Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Brown County. She, with others, visited communities outside the area to see how the book program for children worked and to talk with those involved. Her recommendation to start the program locally and her continued support has been important to the program’s great success. Almost 500 Brown County children below the age of five receive their own age appropriate books in the mail each month at no cost to their families. The cost of $30.00 per child per year is paid by generous people through their tax deductible gifts. In order for your child to participate the child must live
help classrooms raise money for extra expenses. Participants will earn free gifts and prizes will be awarded. Please come out and support the students of Mt. Orab Elementary. All are welcome. If you have any questions, please call (937) 444-2528.
Litter Officer; and Holly Gillham, Inspirational Officer. The club also met on February 17 at the Living Five Mile Church. The club heard from Kaitlyn Lehman, a Dressage and Jumping instructor/Advisor that has joined New Hope 4H and Cherry Ridge Stables. Candy Bar and Beef stick fundraisers are beginning in March. The next and final enrollment meeting was March 16, at 7 p.m. at Cherry Ridge Stables.
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Tyler Parcell (left) placed 2nd in Prepared Speaking and Quinn Moore (right) placed 1st in Extemporaneous Speaking at the District Contest.
The Agriculture Sales Team of (l to r) Kaitlin James, Steven Parcell, Ryan Koch and Marissa Vearil placed 2nd in the District Contest, while Parcell recorded a 3rd Place Finish as an individual.
F’ville FFA members qualify for state competition Fayetteville FFA Members of Fayetteville FFA Chapter competed in the District 9 Agriculture Sales and Public Speaking Contests held February 21st at Hillsboro High School. The Agriculture Sales Team of Steven Parcell, Marissa Vearil, Ryan Koch, and Kaitlin James placed 2nd Overall while Parcell recorded a 3rd Place Finish as an Individual. The team will compete at The Ohio State University on March 3rd for State Hon-
ors. The Chapter also competed in the District 9 Public Speaking Contest, where Quinn Moore placed 1st Overall in Extemporaneous Speaking while Tyler Parcell placed 2nd Overall in Prepared Speaking. In the Extemporaneous contest, speakers select a topic and use a limited number of resources to construct a 4-6 minute speech with a 30minute preparation time. In
the prepared contest, students write and memorize a 6-8 minute speech on an Agricultural Topic of their choice. Both Tyler and Quinn advance to speak at the State Contest to be held March 17th at The Ohio State University. Other Fayetteville students who competed in the District Speaking Contest included Makayla Barber for FFA Creed and Sarah Stahl for Beginning Prepared. Barber placed 2nd in the Brown and
Adams County Sub-District and was rated Gold. Stahl also placed 2nd in the SubDistrict with her 5-7 minute speech on Child Labor Laws in Agriculture. FFA strives to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Visit www.ffa.org for more information.
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Senior Information Technology II class pictured: Back Row Left to Right: Jon Cook, Kyle Jodrey, Elijah Peters, Michael Parton, Matt Sharp; Middle Row: Brandon Pack, Brandon Eickleberry, Reno Miller, Shawn Bourne, Brandon Ledford; Front Row: Courtney Sherman, Kayla Nesmith, Ashley Everhart. Not pictured, Ginger Ring, instructor.
Information technology students at SHCTC earn credits for college BY Julie Bryan Contributor The Information Technology program at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, taught by instructor Ginger Ring, recently received Career Technical Assurance Guides (CTAG) certification as approved by the Ohio Board of Regents for both A+ Essentials and Basic Computer Information Technology skills. CTAGs are credit transfer assurance guides that guarantee students the right to transfer applicable credits to any of
Ohio’s public colleges and universities, as well as receive equitable treatment in the application of credits to admissions and degree requirements. The transfer of credits described in CTAGS serve as advising tools for students moving from high school and adult-education programs to Ohio public institutions of higher education. This allows students in secondary careertech programs to transfer agreed upon technical courses that adhere to recognized industry standards to
any state institution of higher education. Career Transfer Assurance Guides are part of CT2 which is a collaborative effort among the Ohio Board of Regents, the Office of Career-Technical Education, the Ohio Department of Education, public secondary and adult-education technical education institutions, and state supported institutions of higher education. CT2 benefits high school and career tech students entering college and also benefits business and industry by validating technical skills.
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, Eastern Brown FFA Chapter had four people represent them in Public speaking. There are four different types of public speaking. There is creed speaking, beginning prepared, prepared, and extemporaneous. Breana Rowland was the representative for the creed speaking and received 3rd place and moves on to districts. Gage Dailey represented the beginning prepared who received 3rd place also. For prepared, they has Kristina Music represent the chapter receiving 2nd place and moves on to districts. The last competition is extemporaneous which Daniel Grayless represented while receiving 1st place and moving on to districts. Congratulations to all. Left to right in the picture is Gage Dailey, Breana Rowland, Kristina Music, and Daniel Grayless.
Ohio youth win in NCBA contests Young cattlemen and women participating in National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Annual Youth Contests were awarded for their successes at the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn., on Feb. 2. Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) BEST Junior Representatives represented Ohio well, bringing home honors. Winning third-place in the team marketing, senior division were Sarah Johnson, Pickaway County; Jessica Harsh, Delaware, County; and Sarah Simpson, Brown County. In ad-
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dition, Johnson brought home the second place title in youth public speaking, ages 15 to 19. “The girls worked very hard to prepare themselves for the contests,” said Stephanie Sindel, OCA BEST Program Coordinator. “Their drive to excel in whatever they participate in
is what truly takes them above and beyond.” Helping prepare young people for future leadership roles to move the needle on beef demand and protect the industry’s business environment is in alignment with the industry’s long range plan, said Jeffrey Mingus, an Arizona beef producer and co-chairman of the NCBA Youth Task Force. More than 220 young people participated in the annual youth program sponsored by Farm Credit. The OCA is an affiliate of the NCBA and is the state’s spokesperson and issues manager for all segments of the beef cattle industry including cattle breeders, producers and feeders. It is the grass roots policy development organization for the beef business. Through the OCA, cattle producers work to create a positive business environment, while providing consumers with a safe and wholesome product.
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Pictured: Business Professionals of America students from the Southern Hills CTC Information Technology program and the Business & Finance, Inc. program.
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Creech, Administrative Support Concepts- 6th Trevor Heery, Computer Network Technology- 2nd Brandon Nichols, 3rd Brandon Ledford, 6th Kyle Jodrey, Visual Basic Programming- 1st Brady Simpson, Fundamentals of Web Design- 1st Jarrod Stevens, 2nd Ben Drew, 3rd Michael Parton, 4th Reno Miller, PC Servicing and Troubleshooting -2nd Brady Simpson, 3rd Brandon Ledford, 5th Ryan Anderson, 6th Brandon Nichols, Computer Security3rd Tyler Meyer, 4th Trevor Heery, 5th Ben Wiechman, Video Production Team- 4th Cody Sue McLane and Tabby Smith, Information Technology Concepts- 3rd Brandon
Nichols, Entrepreneurship4th Hannah Newman, Small Business Management Team- 4th Marcus Smith and Megan Werring, Extemporaneous Speech- 2nd Kendra Creech, Prepared Speech4th Jessica Young, and Parliamentary Procedure Concepts- 2nd Megan Werring, 5th Kendra Creech. State Qualifiers are: Web Design - Den Drew and Jarrod Stevens, PC Servicing and Troubleshooting – Brandon Ledford, Networking Concepts - Brandon Nichols, Security Concepts - Ben Wiechman, and Visual Basic -Brady Simpson. Great Job Everyone and Good Luck at State!!
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Hamersville 8th graders earn sweet reward 8th graders at Hamersville Middle School enjoyed a treat in Ms. Furnas’ science class. Ms. Furnas has the incentive that if 75 percent of a class earns a score of 75 percent or better on a chapter test, the class receives a treat. Students were taught how to make caramel corn. This included how to measure as well as researching the science behind how baking soda reacts with salt. What a delicious way to reward ourselves for a job well done and learn science at the same time! Pictured from left to right are: AJ Leroy, Wayne Jones, Teri Furnas, and Brandi Oliver.
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The annual Region 13 Business Professionals of America (BPA) awards ceremony took place at Grant Career Center on February 3, 2012. All Business and Finance students as well as Information Technology students from Southern Hills Career and Technical Center competed in at least two categories. Eight Schools, some career-technical students and some traditional high school students, make up Region 13. SHCTC students placed in 18 competitions, sometimes more than one student placing in the same completion. Six
students are now eligible to compete at the State BPA Competition in Columbus on March 15 and 16 because they placed so high in completion. SHCTC winners and competitions are as follows: Spreadsheet applications- 3rd place Megan Werring, Banking and Finance- 3rd place Jessica Young, Insurance Concepts – 1st Miranda Brewer, 2nd Megan Werring, 3rd Jessica Young, 4th Kendra Creech, 5th Jazlin Asbury, and 6th Brittany Liming, Integrated Office Applications4th Jazlin Asbury, Administrative Support Team- 2nd Emily Kistler and Kourtney Riddell, 3rd Jazlin Asbury and Kendra
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Eastern sixth graders collect for St. Jude Sixth grade students at Eastern Middle School recently participated in the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Math-A-Thon program and raised $408.76 to help kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases. "We are so proud of our students for embracing Math-A-Thon and raising critical funds for St. Jude, " said Lisa Boling, math teacher and coordinator of the event. "Every dollar raised will help support the St. Jude mission of finding cures and saving children in communities worldwide." Math-A-Thon allows students to build and practice essential math skills while they raise funds for kids battling cancer at St. Jude. Pictured above are: Caitlyn Brown, Maggie Fultz, Makenzie Strole, Allison Day, Whitney Broughton, Lauren Lewis, Cassidy Staggs, Kayla Heath, Jarrett Lewis, Jasey Dufresne, Katie Hoover, Grace Woollard, Kayla Blount and Katy Alexander. Not pictured is Ryanna Shearer.
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Dragoo speaks to first graders The 1st graders at Hamersville School had a guest speaker. Melody Dragoo from the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District came and read THE LORAX by Dr. Seuss and talked about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling. This special presentation was a great conclusion to their unit on Nature's Resources.
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A comprehensive zoning plan for the Village of Georgetown was the topic of conversation at the March 8 council meeting.
A couple form Georgetown, Mike and Kim Hunter, approached members of council inquiring about recent actions taken to bring zoning to the village. “We just wanted to hear a little more about this zoning process,” Mike Hunter said.
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The Mt. Orab Renegades met on Monday, March 12, 2012. Pledges were led by Rachel Luti, with 21 members present. Dustin Piersall gave the Treasurers report followed by Travis Stacey’s Health & Safety report on Seasons of Safety. For recreation Trevor Stacey had peanut butter eggs word scramble and Dylan Piersall gave an inspiration speech on ‘Good Actions’. In old business, there was discussion on enrollemnt forms and county dues. In new business, there was discussion on the changes in the fair book that pertains to the Small Animal Department and possible an Open Rabbit Show on the Saturday of the fair at 10 a.m. Plus there was discussion about township road clean up and updating the club scrapbook. A request was made for each 4-H member to bring in a few pictures of past 4-H experiences to the next meeting of
Egg hunt in Aberdeen The Aberdeen Festival Committee is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7 at 11 a.m. at the Aberdeen Park for children age 1 - 10. Bring your own basket or bag and join in the fun! There will be lots of prizes given away.
Chargers to hold burger bash at Mt. Orab Wendys The Mt. Orab Chargers Baseball team will be having a fundraiser at the Mt. Orab Wendys on Tuesday, March 27. The burger bash will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. and 15 percent of all proceeds during these hours will help the team to purchase equipment and uniforms for the 212 baseball season.
the Mt. Orab Renegades. The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 26. Snacks will be provided by the Darnells, demonstrations will be done by Karissa Smith, Bri and Jon Michael Stacey and Tia Brewer.
Egg hunt to be held in Mt. Orab The Mt. Orab Women's Club will be holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt for the community children on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Registration is at 1 p.m. and the egg hunt starts at 2 p.m. It will be held at the Mt. Orab Village Park located next to the Police Department at 211 South High Street. It is free to all children ages 1 to 10. A coloring contest will also be held. Coloring sheets may be picked up at the Mt. Orab Library or several Mt. Orab banks. Children need to bring their completed pictures to the hunt for judging. Candy and prizes will be awarded. Bring your own basket or container to hunt your eggs and enjoy the fun. Any questions, please contact Betty Jo Miller, (937) 4444435.
Taste of Arnheim set Peace Lutheran Church of Arnheim is having their Third Annual "Taste of Arnheim"! There will be many delicious delicacies to try! Festivities will run from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24. There is no entry fee, but donations will be accepted for Agape', the local association of churches that help the poor. The church is located at 10581 Day Hill Arnheim Road, Georgetown, OH 45121. Thank you! And bring your friends and neighbors!
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY If you are unable to work or you have been denied Social Security we may be able to help. KELLY & WALLACE Attorneys at Law 108 S. High Street Mt. Orab, OH 45154 937-444-2563 or 1-800-364-5993
“We have a strategic planning committee that has been working on a new zoning process,” Mayor Dale Cahall replied. “We’ve been working on it for about three years.” Cahall continued, “We want to set the tone for future growth in our village and we want to have a zoning code that is not a harsh one. We want to make sure we have a zoning code that will allow for amendments and appeals to it if we choose to change it.” Cahall told the couple that the village wants to be careful not to have an overbearing zoning code, but that zoning is on the way. “We’ve taken some templates from other villages similar to ours that have been in place 20 or 30 years,” added Cahall. “We want to take them and either improve on them to make it fit our village, because there is no perfect template. So we have to pain-stakingly go through it line by line.” Cahall invited the couple to attend the next committee meeting set for Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. to offer their input and learn more about the zoning process. He added that the committee is just now at the point where they understand definitions of the codes. He told the couple that the committee was not just made up of council members but of several citizens at large offering their input. Cahall added that in a few months council would be hold-
Poetry contest open to Brown County writers The Brown County Writers Group, in celebration of April as poetry month, is seeking submissions for its 12th annual poetry contest. The contest is free to enter and open to all ages. Poems may be in any style, on any subject, 30 lines or less. You may submit 2 poems per entry. On the top of each poem please include, your name, age (or if over 18, adult), address, telephone number and/or e-mail. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, April 3. Send your entries to The Brown County Public Library in Mt. Orab, 613 S. High St., Mt. Orab, OH 45154 or online at bcplmo@oplin.org. If submitting online, please send your poems as an RTF attachment. The public is invited to join us for Poetry Night, Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at The Mt. Orab Library for the presentation of prizes and publication of our winners. A poetry reading showcasing our winners as well as other local poets will follow. For more information, please contact The Mt. Orab Library at (937) 444-1414 or Michelle Klosterman at (513) 659-8822. This contest is sponsored
by The Brown County Writers Group and The Mt. Orab Public Library.
victim’s life. Coburn also reported that the staff of the Brown County Department of Developmental Disabilities had requested to have a parade in the village. He said his department would be providing an escort for the parade to insure their safety. Village Administrator Kelly Jones submitted his report which included the following information: • a local contractor would be offering a quote on leveling the ball fields and adding new dirt; • designs have been re-
quested on fence lines for the park; • work should soon begin on installing a fence at the compost facility; • a notice for bids on banking services has been advertised and bids were due to be opened on March 9 for a five year contract; • 600 surveys requested from residents have been returned to his office which are needed to obtain CDBG grant funds; • contract negotiations with Rumpke have begun.
Sheriff’s investigation leads to arrest of suspect in multiple B & E’s Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on March 4, 2012, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office received a report of two businesses being broken into near Sardinia. Sheriff Wenninger said that the Five Points Animal Hospital near Sardinia, and Kendall Tire near Macon had both been broken into. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the audible alarm at the Five Points Animal Hospital evidentially scared away the suspect(s) prior to anything being stolen. It was also discovered that Kendall Tire had also been broken into a short time later and the suspect(s) had taken property and money from the business. Sheriff Wenninger stated that an ongoing investigation with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in one felony charge of Breaking and Entering being filed against Christopher Tolle, 23 years of
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age, of Peebles, Ohio. Tolle was arrested March 12, 2012 and taken to the Brown County Adult Detention Center where he remains in custody on a $5,000.00 bond. Sheriff Wenninger stated that additional felony charges are pending against Tolle and possibly other suspect(s) involved in the B&E/thefts.
ODOT seeking comment for proposed project As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation – District 9’s Planning & Engineering Department, the Environmental Office is seeking public input on the following proposed project. Brown County – BRO-7741.79/2.87 – The proposed project is to replace two metal culverts located at the 1.79 and the 2.87-mile markers, respectively, on state Route 774 in Clark Township in Brown County. Both new structures will have the same dimensions and skew as the existing cul-
verts, and no new right of way will be needed. In addition, no homes, businesses, trees or bushes will be removed as part of the project. The project will be constructed by ODOT county forces with state funding. Additional information regarding this project, including a complete project description, maps and plans sheets, is available online at http://www.dot.state.oh.us/districts/D09/Pages/Public-Involvement-Process.aspx Issues the public may wish
to comment on include the effect of the project on local residents, air quality, the local economy, and historic or cultural resources. Written comments should be submitted by March 23, 2012, or the deadline date that is posted on the web site, to: Greg Manson, Environmental Supervisor ODOT District 9 P.O. Box 467; 650 Eastern Avenue Chillicothe, Ohio 456701 E-Mail: greg.manson@dot.state.oh.us
Sardinia Teen Poetry Slam scheduled Sardinia Perk and the Sardinia Library are teaming up to hold a Poetry Slam for teens. All teens are invited to meet us at Sardinia Perk located at 107 Winchester St. in Downtown Sardinia on Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. to share a favorite poem – an original work or one of a favorite poet. Teens must register at the Sardinia Library prior to the Slam. Participants receive one free small drink at the event, compliments of the Sardinia Friends of the Library. Prizes will be awarded for the best original work, as well as best presentation. Call 937-4461565 for more information.
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ing open forums for the public to voice their concerns and ideas on zoning. In other business, council had its third reading of an ordinance designating a portion of West Alley Street to be established a one-way street. The alley is located next to the fairgrounds in Georgetown. Traffic will no longer be permitted to go south on the alley. The ordinance was adopted by council. It will take effect in 30 days. Georgetown Police Chief Forrest Coburn told council that his department had taken over 30 criminal reports in the past 14 days including two domestic incidents with injuries and 10 related to threats and harassment issues. “On February 29, K-9 Officer Shaun Inlow and Sgt. Bobby Gifford responded to Banting Drive for a report of a female screaming for help,” Chief Coburn told council. “Officer Inlow could see a victim laying on the floor and the suspect beating her when he arrived. “Officer Inlow entered the home and arrested Daniel J. Taylor and he was charged with felonious assault resulting in serious physical harm, felonious assault involving a deadly weapon and rape with force or threat of force.” Coburn said all the charges were felonies of the second degree. He then commended Officer Inlow for his quick actions and possible saving the
Free class for parents of MRDD children The NAMI Basics course is taught by trained teachers who are the parent or other caregivers of individuals who developed the symptoms of mental illness prior to the age of 13 years. Who should take the class? Anyone who is a parent or caregiver of a child under the age of 18 with a mental illness. For more information, please contact the NAMI Clermont County office at 513-528-5500.
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Pre-k students in Mrs. Arnett's class at Ripley Elementary participate in story time and learn about words beginning with the letter M.
Enrollment applications available for Pre-kindergarten program The Brown County PreKindergarten Program is currently accepting applications for fall enrollment. The program includes classrooms in local elementary schools serving children ages 3-5 who are not eligible for kindergarten. Children must be toilet trained and three years of age by September 30th in order to enroll in the program. Children attending the Georgetown pre-k program must be three by August 1st. The Pre-Kindergarten Program is funded in part through a grant from the Ohio Department of Education to serve students whose families meet the income guidelines for free and reduced tuition. Families whose income exceeds the guidelines pay tuition based on a sliding fee scale according to adjusted gross income and family size.
Participating children are provided with enriching experiences that enhance creative, language, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The pre-kindergarten curriculum includes activities to meet the early learning content standards adopted by the Ohio Department of Education. Additional services for speech and language, hearing/vision, cognitive development, adaptive behavior, or occupational/physical therapy are available for children with special needs. Clinics for play-based evaluations will be scheduled later this spring to determine children’s eligibility. The evaluations are conducted in the local pre-kindergarten classrooms by the special education coordinators, speech therapists, school psychologists, and pre-kinder-
garten teachers. For local testing information contact your district’s special education coordinator: Darci Newman for Eastern at 3786720, Brenda Reed for Fayetteville Perry at 513-875-2829, Jennifer Wilcox for Georgetown at 378-6235, Kathy Bright and Pam Sebastian for Ripley Union Lewis Huntington at 392-7036, and Jennifer Bohrer for Western Brown at 444-2044. Enrollment applications and tuition information is available online at www.brown.k12.oh.us or at your local elementary school office. Applications must be postmarked by May 15, 2012. For more information about the Pre-Kindergarten Program, contact Joan Garrett, Pre-K Supervisor, at (937)378-6118.
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by their fear of losing their jobs and that those statements should be suppressed as evidence against them. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little appealed the ruling. The Ohio 12th District Court of Appeals considered the case for 16 months before ruling in favor of Little and ordering that the case continue. The appeal to the Ohio State Supreme Court claims that the high court should take the case because of a “great public interest” and that it involves a “substantial constitutional question”, specifically the right of someone not to incriminate themselves. John Woliver, Attorney for Miller, said “This case could have public policy implications on what employees have to do when faced with an administrative investigation. There are significant questioned raised by the ruling and there is much to review.” Little said, “This deals with state agencies and could affect their policies, so I can easily see where this would be a case that the Ohio Supreme Court would take”. The next step in the legal process is for Little to file a response to the appeal. That is due to the Ohio Supreme Court by March 28. At that point, the court will review both submissions and decide whether to take the case on what is called a “full merit review”.
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2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 19 – Thursday, March 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed: Sunday, March 18, 2012 Closing: Thursday, March 22, 2012 at close of business Individuals and businesses unable to visit the Center in person may obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing), or by sending an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov . L oan applications can also be downloaded from www.sba.gov . Completed applications should be returned to the Center or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. Those affected by the disaster may also apply for disaster loans electronically from SBA’s website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ . The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is May 14, 2012 . The deadline to return economic injury applications is December 13, 2012 .
Mt. Orab Church of Christ to hold Easter Egg Hunt Mt. Orab Church of Christ will be holding their annual Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 31 for preschoolers to 4th graders. Registration and pictures begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by the egg hunt at 1 p.m.
Opry to perform on March 24 The Central Ohio Opry will again be performing at the Clay Township Park (The old Buford School) on Saturday March 24, 2012. Show time is from 7:30 9:30 p.m.. Concessions are available starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 (kids under 12 are free!) Come out and enjoy a good Classic Country music show.
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Disaster Recovery Loans are available from SBA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Having toured the area right after the severe weather occurred, I saw firsthand the toll this event has taken on families and business owners. They have continually been in my and Jane’s thoughts and prayers. ” Portman continued, “I wish FEMA would have responded favorably to the request to help, but I am pleased that people in those areas who lost so much will have access to SBA help to rebuild and recover,” he added. “I’m glad that SBA Administrator Karen Mills agreed to the request for assistance, an action that I supported. My office is available to help people in need learn more about the available SBA resources.” SBA’s customer service representatives are on hand at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center to answer questions about the disaster loan program, explain the process, issue and help individuals complete their applications. The center is located in the Washington Township Building in Clermont County. The address is 2238 State Route 756, Moscow, Ohio 45153. The office opens: Friday, March 16, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hours: Saturday, March 17,
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Donald Hoop was shot and killed in the parking lot of Slammers Bar on U.S. 68 near Five Mile Road on Feb. 10, 1997. Carl Lindsey of Sardinia was convicted of the murder in September of 1997 and now sits on Ohio’s death row in Chillicothe. Hoop was convicted of asking Lindsey to kill her husband and supplying him the gun used in the murder. She denies doing so and has been asking for a new trial in both state and federal courts since her conviction. The basis of Hoop’s appeal was that she had access to new facts after requesting all evidence against her from the Brown County Prosecutor’s Office. The appeals court disagreed, writing “The absence
There will be candy, crafts, prizes and pictures! Bring your baskets and bring your friends! The church is located at 400 Smith Avenue, Mt. Orab. For more information call 444-2721 or go to www.mtorabchurch.com
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out of a workforce of 21,800. Adams County saw its jobless rate jump 1.8 percent to 14.2 percent, the fifth highest rate in Ohio. Highland County saw a jump of 1.3 percent to 12.4 percent, Clinton County saw the rate jump by 1.0 percent to 12.5 percent and Clermont County saw a jump of .9 percent to 8.5 percent. The rates for the Cincinnati area and the state as a whole also rose. In the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Brown, Clermont, Hamilton, Butler and Warren counties, the jobless rate rose .8 percent to 8.6 percent in January. For the state of Ohio, the jobless rate went up one percentage point from December to 8.6 percent. Seven counties had an unemployment rate over 13 percent for the month of January. Pike County had the highest jobless rate in the state at 16.6 percent, followed by Ottawa County (15.0), Meigs County (14.6), Morgan County (14.3), Adams County (14.2), Huron County (13.8) and Noble County at 13.2 percent. Brown County had the 18th highest jobless rate in the state at 11.2 percent. Clinton and Highland counties, which traded the number one and two spots back and forth for much of last year, are ranked 9th (Clinton) and 10th (Highland) for the highest jobless rate in the state.
of this evidence (during her trial) did not deprive Hoop of a fair trial, and we cannot say that the result of her trial would have been different had the evidence been produced before trial.” Hoop also questioned the fact that some evidence had been destroyed, claiming that it would help clear her name. Again, the appeals court disagreed, writing “...absent a showing of bad faith on behalf of the state, the fact that the file is missing or has been destroyed has not violated Hoop's due process rights, nor does it entitle her to a new trial.” The file in question was the file on the Hoop investigation maintained by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office. At the hearing in January of 2011, Hoop and her attorney, Dennis McNamara of Columbus, claimed that there
was no physical evidence tying Hoop to the murder and that the two witnesses that testified against her had motive to lie. They further contend that Hoop never supplied the gun used to kill her husband to Lindsey. Instead, they said, Lindsey was given the gun by somebody else. That somebody else is named in a sealed deposition given to Judge Alan Corbin during the hearing on Jan. 25, 2011. The deposition came from Lawrence Handorff, an investigator hired by Lindsey’s defense team who claims to have been told by someone he talked to that they sold the murder weapon to Lindsey. McNamara also told Judge Corbin during the hearing that trial witness Kathy Kerr, who claims to have seen Hoop give Lind known by
investigators to be the “girlfriend” of Carl Lindsey. McNamara also said that witness Kenny Swinford, who claims to have heard Hoop discussing the murder, was also a suspect in the killing. He said neither of these facts were known to the defense at the time of Hoops’ trial. The new evidence raises “a strong possibility of a different result if a new trial is granted”, Montgomery told Corbin. “Had it been disclosed to the defense at trial there never would have been a conviction in the first place”, he concluded. Hoop’s defense team discovered the information used in the hearing from files given to them by the Brown County Prosecutors Office as Hoop pursues a federal appeal of her case.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 still employed by the Ohio Division of Wildlife, but remain on unpaid administrative leave since Jan. 27. They will revert to paid administrative leave on March 26 if still suspended. Lehman, Graham and Miller have retired from the Division of Wildlife. The five were originally placed on paid administrative leave in April of 2010 and returned to full employment status on Nov. 19, 2010. They were indicted in Brown County on Obstruction of Justice and Complicity of Obstruction of Justice charges in April of 2010. The charges stem from an administrative investigation into the actions of Wildlife Officer Allan Wright, who pleaded guilty Feb. 24 to federal charges of violating the Lacey Act, which regulates wildlife. The five were the direct supervisors of Wright. Wright admitted to allowing South Carolina Wildlife Officer Eric Vaughn to use his Ohio address to obtain a resident Ohio hunting license instead of having to pay for a more expensive out of state license. Doing so made Wright guilty of falsifying official state records. The five are accused of proceeding with an administrative investigation instead of turning the matter over to law enforcement. State policy requires any public employee to inform law enforcement if they become aware of the commission of a crime. A hearing was held on the case in September of 2010, where attorneys for the five claimed that their clients were forced to cooperate in an investigation by the Ohio Inspector General’s office and to incriminate themselves under fear of losing their jobs. The ability to avoid future self-incrimination during an administrative investigation is commonly known as a ‘Garrity’ right, based on a case in New Jersey. Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler ruled that “Garrity’ rights did apply to the defendants and that their statements to investigators were compelled
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the site in the near future. At least seven other geologists have also visited the location and examined Adkins mining area. “It’s kind of funny,” Gary Adkins said, “Potters love our clay and geologist love our clay, but for completely different reasons. Potters love it because there are no impurities in it and their products are smooth and easy to work with. Geologist are overwhelmed with our clay’s uniqueness.” Currently the Adkins do not sell their clay to the public. Instead their business, A.K Clay Company sell glaze made from the unique product. Pottery makers from across the country purchase the hand-made powdered glaze from the Adkins’. “We make our unique glaze right here on the premises with a machine I built myself,” Adkins
said. “I dig small blocks out of the mine then place them in a large greenhouse to dry for about 30 days. Then I place the blocks in the hammer machine which beats the blocks down into a fine powder. “The machine sifts the powder into a fine talc. And that powder is what we market to the public.” Adkins now sells his unique powdered glaze in 42 states. The Adkins do not anticipate ever running out of clay since he estimates more than 100 million pounds resting comfortably under his property. They do not advertise their business because they have found word-of-mouth to be their best media, and believe that good news travels fast. The business does, however, have a website. Visit www.akclay.com to learn mor
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Pam and Gary Adkins show off some of the pottery made by friends and local potters using clay and glaze from the families farm in Bethel.
The Village of Mt. Orab Income Tax Bureau is offering free assistance to residents who need help in completing their Mt. Orab Income Tax Return. The due date for 2011 Mt. Orab Income Tax returns is April 16, 2012. Forms are available from the Village Building at 211 South High Street, on the internet at www.mtoraboh.us/incometax.htm, or can be mailed or faxed by contacting the income tax bureau at (937) 4442945. All residents with earned income from employment, income received from rental property, business net profit, or who receive income reported on 1099 misc. forms are required to submit a tax return to the village of Mt. Orab. Residents who have income only from Social Security, retirement or similar income are not subject to the tax. The Income Tax Bureau is located at 211 South High Street and is open to assist taxpayers Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. No appointment is required for this free assistance. Residents can call (937) 444-2945 for mor information.
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This unit in the Adkins’ barn was built by Gary and is used to crush dried blocks of clay turning it into a fine powder and used to glaze finished pottery.
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Gary Adkins shows off a scoop of powdered clay, the finished product he manufactures from his property and sells across the nation. The powder is bought by potters and is mixed with liquids and used as a glaze.
March is Developmental Disabilities Month. The Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities has organized community parades including local school bands. This years theme is “Our Community is Better Together” A parade in Georgetown
will be held on Monday, March 19 at 11:30 a.m. The parade route will begin at North Street, travel south on Main Street and end at the Community Park, south of the Courthouse Square. A second parade in Ripley will be held on March 23 at
3:30 p.m. The Ripley parade route will be along Front Street, then east onto Main Street and will end at the Ripley Library. All are invited to join in the fun because ‘Our Community is Better Together!’ More parade dates will be announced at a later date.
ABCAP Senior Nutrition will be hosting a fundraiser for March for Meals “so no senior goes hungry…”® and the 40th Anniversary of the inclusion of Senior Nutrition Programs in the Older Americans Act (OAA). The Chili Dinner and Dessert Auction will take place on Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 4:30 – 7 p.m. The Dessert Auction begins at 6 p.m. There will also be Door Prizes! The fundraiser takes place at the ABCAP Building located at 406 W. Plum Street, Georgetown.
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Quick overtime start pushes Ironton over Warriors in back and forth district final BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press
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ATHENS-- There wasn’t much else the Eastern boys basketball team could have done in their Southeast District final against Ironton last Saturday night. The Warriors left it all on the Ohio University Convocation Center court as they played right with the talented Tigers by outrebounding the bigger and athletic squad while executing their game plan nearly flawlessly. Despite all that -- and despite battling back from a five point deficit with less than 50 seconds left in regulation to send the game to overtime -the Warriors couldn’t buy a basket in the opening minutes of the extra session and the Tigers took advantage by scoring the first nine points of overtime en route to a 66-61 win that ended Eastern’s season. “I’m pleased with the kids. I thought they gave a valiant effort,” Eastern coach Rob Beucler said after the game. “We want something else other than that but we’ll take the effort. The process was there. They played hard. Had we not done that I’d be more upset but they’ve got to be proud of what they accomplished this year. (Ironton) made some plays. In the game it’s a chess game, back and forth. You just hope you get a couple shots.” By executing their game plan, and attacking the glass, the Warriors were able to stay on top for much of the first three quarters. By the time Nathan Scott grabbed an offensive rebound, was fouled and hit both free throws with 5:18 left in the third quarter, the Warriors had built their biggest lead of the night, 28-23. Even with a decided size disadvantage, the Warriors grabbed 18 offensive rebounds. Scott led the way with six of his team-best 12 rebounds on the offensive glass. “We talked about that, you have to play bigger than what you are. We talked about being physical and getting after it,” Beucler said. The Tigers quickly got back into the game, just as they had all night in the back and forth affair, thanks to the play of forward Trevor White. White scored five points in the final three and a half minutes of the quarter and helped Ironton take a one point lead, 33-32, late in the third period before a Conner Purdin steal and fast break layup and a Scott jumper pushed Eastern back on top by three, 39-36, as the teams entered the final quarter. With the Eastern lead up to four, 40-36, after a Chase
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Chase Lawson shoots a free throw in the final minute of regulation in the Warriors Southeast District final against Ironton last Saturday night at the Ohio University Convocation Center. The Brown County Press/ANDREW WYDER
Eastern’s Conner Purdin makes a move around Ironton’s Trey Fletcher along the baseline in the second half of the teams Southeast District final last Saturday night.
Lawson free throw to start the quarter, Ironton star guard Zac Carter went to work. His 3-pointer got the Tigers within one the next trip down the floor before White converted a three point play to push Ironton on top 42-40 with 6:51 left in the final quarter. Eastern responded as Jordan Payne grabbed an offensive rebound on the next trip down the floor and layed it in to tie the game at 42. Lawson got the Warriors the lead back as he was fouled shooting a jumper and hit both free throws with 5:18 left. Again, the Tigers answered. A Carter three point play off an off balance layup and foul gave Ironton a 47-44 lead with 3:24 left before Lawson answered with two more free throws to cut the Eastern deficit to one. On the next trip down the floor, Aaron Stephens converted a layup and was fouled on a bang-bang play in the paint. As Stephens was rolling to the basket for a layup he collided with Lawson in the paint. The foul was called on Lawson for a block and Stephens hit the free throw to put Ironton on top 50-46 with 2:32 left. “We picked up some silly fouls and there were some that could have gone either way and didn’t go our way,” Beucler said. “But we got some, too, so it works out.” A Carter free throw increased the Tiger lead to five about a minute later, 51-46, and they looked to add to that
when Tiger big man Trey Fletcher was breaking ahead for an easy layup/dunk with a little over a minute left before a hustling Lawson caught up with him and blocked a piece of the ball. The big defensive play led to a Scott lay in with 1:06 left that got Eastern back within three, 51-48. Since they were within striking distance, the Warriors fouled to stay in the game. Carter was the Ironton player fouled and he knocked down two free throws to give the Tigers a 53-48 lead with 1:05 left. Eastern got within three, 53-50, with 41.3 seconds left on a Josh Boudreau offensive rebound and lay in. It was then that the fun started for the Warriors. On the ensuing inbounds, Carter was trapped by Lawson and Payne on the baseline. His errant pass found its way into Boudreau’s arms under the basket. Though he missed the shot, Lawson was fouled as he tried to put offensive rebound back up and in. After hitting the first free throw with 32.2 seconds left, Lawson missed the second. But Scott corralled the missed shot and eventually, with about 20 seconds left, Boudreau converted a driving layup to tie the game at 53. In the game because Purdin -- who played a very good game with 10 points -- fouled out with 1:34 left, Boudreau was an unexpected contributor. “We talked about some-
body has to step up when you get there. You don’t just do it with your regulars, they know them,” Beucler said of Boudreau’s eight point, two steal effort off the bench. “Somebody else has to have a big game.” With plenty of time left to win the game, Carter dribbled down the clock and looked to play hero as he shot a pull-up jumper at the buzzer. His shot bounced around the rim and off to send the game to overtime. Though Eastern won the tip, the first two and a half minutes of overtime did not go well for the Warriors. Lawson was called for a charge on the opening possession of overtime and, led by Carter’s six points during the run, the Tigers scored the first nine points to open up a 62-53 led with 1:26 left in the extra period. A Blake Doss 3-pointer and, after a Boudreau steal, two Lawson free throws got the Warriors within four, 62-58, with 54.8 seconds left but Carter would hit 4-4 free throws down the stretch to seal the win. Lawson paced the Warriors with 19 points and added seven rebound and two blocks. Scott scored 10 to go with his 12 rebounds while Doss added 10 points off the bench. The loss was a tough way to end what ended up being pretty darn good season considering the Warriors started 1-4. Eastern won 17 games in a
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Eastern’s Josh Boudreau guards Tigers guard Zac Carter during overtime of the two teams Southeast District final last Saturday night.
row -- a streak that started in late December and ended with the loss to Ironton -- won the Southern Hills League big school division and a sectional title. “We battled back,” Beucler said of the season. “Physically they got tougher, mentally they got tougher. They started to doing some of the things we wanted.” With the loss the very good careers of Eastern seniors Payne, Purdin, Doss, Brandon Belcher and Daniel Faul came to an end. “I know they raised the bar of excellence to win the league championship, sectional and district runner-up,” Beucler said of the group. ”They have worked hard to do what they have done this year, along with the 15 kids on the team, to accomplish these things.” While losing a big and talented group of seniors, the
Warriors return a talented group headed by Lawson, Scott and Boudreau. It is the hope of Beucler that they can take what learned playing this year and get better for another good season next year. “I think they’ve got to have some high expectations,” he said. “The kids have to decide how hard to they want to work. We talked about it, you’ve got to put some time in your game to develop it even more.” Ironton (18-5) 66 Johnson 1 0 2, Carter 6 13 28, Glover 2 1 5, White 6 3 15, Fletcher 5 0 11, Stephens 2 1 5. Totals: 22 18 66. Eastern (18-5) 61 Lawson 4 8 19, Payne 2 0 4, Purdin 5 0 10, Scott 4 2 10, Doss 3 1 10, Boudreau 3 2 8. Totals: 21 12 61. Halftime: E 19-18. 3-pointers: I 4 (Carter 3, Fletcher); E 6 (Lawson 3, Doss 3).
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BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press DAYTON-- Despite the fact that Dayton’s Jefferson Township had just ended their unlikely run through the postseason, the Fayetteville boys basketball team had nothing to hang their heads about last Friday night. After losing 76-44 in the Southwest District final at the University of the Dayton Arena, the Rockets focused on what they had already accomplished in the postseason rather than on their loss to a talented Broncos squad that used their size and athleticism to jump out on top quickly and never look back. Capturing just the school’s second-ever boys sectional title highlighted a strong rally at the end of their season that the Rockets hope to carry into next season. “I am real proud of the boys. They did a heck of a run,” Fayetteville coach Darryl
Iles said after game. “And I told them going into the end of the season there -- we were having a roller coaster ride and (we would) play well, not play well -- that we could make a good run in the tournament. I saw some of the teams and I said we could make a run and get somewhere. They did that. They stepped up. We had different guys step up each game. Hopefully we’ve got something to build on for next year.” Heading into their matchup with the Broncos, Iles knew that the keys for his team to try and pull out a win were being patient, taking care of the ball and playing good defense. Unfortunately for the Rockets, it didn’t take long for the Broncos to prove Iles correct. Against the Jefferson Twp. full court pressure, the Rockets turned the ball over seven times in the opening quarter. Most of those Rocket turnovers were turned into easy Bronco points.
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D.J. Iles looks to finish his shot at the basket after absorbing the contact from a Jefferson Twp. player during Fayetteville’s Southwest District final last Friday evening.
Fayetteville seniors, from left, Trevor Clark, Cody Stegman, Michael Kranz and Dave Kranz accept their trophy for finishing the season as Southwest District runner-up last Friday evening at the University of Dayton Arena.
Devin Foster got the Broncos on the board when he stole the ball and headed the other way for a dunk and 2-0 lead. The Broncos got their lead
to 8-0 with 4:50 left in the quarter before the Rockets finally got into the scoring column with a Corey Lykins 3-pointer about a minute and a half later.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Clark got Fayetteville within six, 14-8, with 1:12 left in the quarter. Two more Rocket turnovers in the final minute, however, allowed Jefferson Twp. to build their lead to 10, 18-8, after a quarter as T’Monte Watson and Foster each converted open opportunities as the basket. “They were getting layups and dunks,” Iles said. “I told them before the game that they’re gonna make 95% of their dunks and layups. We need to get them to shoot from outside and they didn’t shoot that great from outside (just 16 from 3-point land) but we just didn’t play the defense I thought we were capable of tonight.” A Toby Lykins free throw got the Rockets within nine, 18-9, as the second quarter began but then the Broncos started to pull away as the Rockets -who hit just 4-20 shots in the first half -- couldn’t get anything to through the net. Meanwhile, thanks to their size and athleticism, the Broncos dominated the offensive boards and in the paint. By the time Terry Blythe grabbed an offensive rebound and layed it back in just seconds before th half ended, the Rockets were in a 38-16 hole at the break. The Rockets tried to cut in to the deficit as the second half began as buckets from Clark, Dave Kranz and D.J. Iles got them within 20, 42-22, a little over a minute and a half in. But the Rockets just couldn’t hold them off in the paint. The Broncos scored 56 points in the lane, had 21 second chance points on 14 offensive rebounds and scored 28 fast break points in the district final win. “I wish we would have played the game on Tuesday or Wednesday. I think we were more ready,” Iles said. “The delay, the week off just kind of took our momentum away. But
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Fayetteville’s Corey Lykins looks to make a move as Jefferson Township’s Terry Blythe guards him in the Southwest District final last Friday evening.
we played hard. Give Jefferson credit, they were pretty good tonight.” The loss was the final game for Rockets seniors Clark, Dave Kranz, Cody Stegman and Michael Kranz. A captain and leader for the Rockets all season long, Clark scored seven points in his final game while Dave Kranz scored three points while, like he had all season long, battling against bigger players in the paint. Though both Stegman -who gave a ton of effort in practice and when he saw action -- and Michael Kranz -who played very little this season after he suffered a knee injury last summer and tweaked it in his first action this season against Peebles on Feb. 3 -didn’t see a lot of time, both gave all they could to the team. “I’m just real proud of my four seniors,” Iles said. “They did a great job.” Though they say goodbye to four seniors, the Rockets still have a talented group returning next year. Leading the group is sophomore point guard D.J. Iles, who scored 11 points against Jefferson Twp. He will be
joined by juniors Toby and Corey Lykins -- who also added 11 points -- Nick Durham and Austin Fowler. Darryl Iles hope is that the returning core can use their experiences from this postseason run and motivate themselves for next year. “I told them -- especially the juniors who are going to be seniors next year -- you’ve got another year. If you want to be back (in the districts) you’ve got to put some time in the summer, get in the weight room and work on your game,” he said. “The younger guys -- I had three freshman and they got in for a few minutes tonight and they didn’t do bad -- I said, you’ve got something to build on to get back here.” Jefferson (20-4) 76 Demmings 3 0 6, Thornton 1 0 3, Ware 4 0 8, Foster 10 3 23, Funny 1 3 5, Blythe 5 8 18, Watson 2 2 6, Johnson 1 1 3, Pace 1 0 2, Wright 1 0 2. Totals: 29 17 76. Fayetteville (9-15) 44 Iles 2 7 11, T. Lykins 1 1 3, Clark 3 1 7, C. Lykins 3 2 11, Stegman 1 0 2, Fowler 1 0 2, Koch 1 0 2, Talley 0 1 1. Totals 14 13 44. Halftime: J 38-16. 3-pointer: J 1 (Thornton); F 3 (C. Lykins).
Middle school girls basketball champions and runners-up Several local middle school girls basketball teams recently finished up their regular seasons and tournaments as champions or runners-up. In the Southern Hills League, three local squads finished their strong seasons in the top two of their respective divisions. The Ripley Middle School
girls eighth grade basketball team was the SHL Division II regular season champion with a 12-1 record. Finishing right behind the Lady Jays in the eighth grade Division II race was the Fayetteville girls eighth grade girls basketball team. The Lady Rockets finished with a 9-4 record. Ripley’s seventh grade
girls basketball team also was a champion as the Lady Jays went 7-3 en route to being a co-champion of the SHL Division II. Finally, the Hamersville eighth grade girls basketball team was champions of the Southern Buckeye Conference Tournament. The Lady Hornets beat host Bethel for the title.
With four teams advancing to their respective district finals, it isn’t very surprising that several local girls and boys basketball players were honored for their play on the court this past season. Despite battling with and in the tough Cincinnati and Dayton areas, Brown County student-athletes were bestowed with honors not only in the city but also in the district and state recently. Though student-athletes were honored from both the boys and girls squads, each of the five local girls basketball teams had at least one player earn postseason accolades in the district. All five local girls basketball teams reached their respective sectional finals and two played for district titles. In Southwest District 16 -which includes Brown, Clermont, Clinton and Hamilton counties -- each of the four girls teams who play there were well represented on the district teams. The Western Brown girls basketball team had four players and a coach earn District II All-District 16 from the Coaches Association. Junior Kylie Garrett and senior Morgan Wright were named First Team All-District 16 while junior Ty Henry and senior Elizabeth Carter were named Second Team All-District 16. Lady Broncos coach Kyle Fender was named Division II District 16 Coach of the Year. Meanwhile, the three local Division III District 16 girls teams also received several honors. Fayetteville guard Makayla Rosselot -- who averaged 21.7 points per game -- was honored as the District 16 Player of the Year by the coaches. This is the third straight year a Lady Rocket player has been named District 16 Player of the Year by the coaches as Shelby Sheets had been honored the previous two years. Her Lady Rocket teammate, sophomore guard Megan Eyre, was named First Team All-District 16 by the coaches and was joined by Georgetown senior guard Casey Carter and junior forward Jesse Kidwell on the team. Ripley junior teammates Niya Royal and Jessica Gar-
rison were named Second Team All-District 16 by the local coaches. Several girls were also honored for their play by the Associated Press by making their All-Southwest District teams. The Southwest District is made up of the four counties included in District 16 as well as 11 more that cover the areas north of Cincinnati and surrounding Dayton. Garrett was named Second Team All-Southwest District in Division II while Rosselot, who earned First Team honors, and Carter, who earned Second Team honors, were voted on to the Division III All-Southwest District teams. In addition, the trio earned All-Ohio honors from the AP. Garrett was honorable mention in DII while Rosselot was special mention and Carter was honorable mention in DIII. As the only local team that plays in the Southeast District, the Eastern girls team was honored for their play on both the Coaches Association District 14 teams and the AP’s All-Southeast District teams. Senior guard Allison Prine was named Second Team AllDistrict 14 by the coaches while classmate Andrea Tracy was named honorable mention District 14. Each was also named to the AP Southeast Division III District team as Prine was named to the Second Team All-Southeast District and Tracy was named to the honorable mention team. Two of the local boys basketball teams made it to their respective district finals after winning sectional titles and those teams led the way in postseason honors. The Eastern boys -- the only Southeast District team in the area and one of the two district qualifiers -- had several players honored by the Coaches Association in District 14 as well as by the AP for the All-Southeast team. Junior Chase Lawson was honored as Second Team AllDistrict 14 by the coaches while senior Jordan Payne was named honorable mention. Two teammates joined the duo on the AP All-Southeast Team as Payne and Lawson were named Second Team Division III All-Southeast District while Conner Purdin and Nathan Scott were each named All-Southeast special
mention. Meanwhile, fellow district qualifier Fayetteville had two players honored for their solid seasons. Since they play in the Southwest District, the Rockets players were voted onto the Coaches Association Division IV All-District 16 teams. Senior Trevor Clark and sophomore D.J. Iles were both named Second Team AllDistrict 16 by the coaches. Additionally, Clark was named Third Team All-Southwest District in Division IV by the AP. Ripley’s Logan Perkins was also honored by the District 16 coaches. The senior forward was named Second Team All-District 16. Several senior student-athletes were also selected to participate in various All-Star games in the coming month. At the girls District 16 Senior All Star game on March 21 at St. Bernard High School, several Brown County girls will be in action. Game time is 6:00 p.m. Western Brown’s Carter and Wright as well as Georgetown’s Carter and Hannah Jones will be participating along with Ripley’s Lydia Hamilton. Eastern senior girls Prine and Tracy will partake in the District 14 Senior All-Star game on March 29 at Eastern Pike High School in Beaver. For the boys, Western Brown guard Justin Nickell and Fayetteville’s Clark will be participating in the senior East-West All Star Game at Princeton High School in April. Finally, on Friday, March 30 at West Union High School, local radio station C103 will be hosting their Southern Hills League Senior All-Star game. The girls game will began at 6:00 p.m. with the boys following. After the games there will be a hot shot and dunk contest. The local participating are as follows: Girls: Prine, Tracy and Haley Neu (Eastern); Brianna Plapp (Fayetteville) and Lydia Hamilton (Ripley). Boys: Blake Doss, Brandon Belcher, Purdin and Payne (Eastern); David Kranz and Clark (Fayetteville); Gage Bradford, Jordan MItchell, Perkins and Riley Saelens (Ripley). Cheerleaders: Kaela King and Macie Cooper (Eastern); Olivia Vance (Ripley) and Taylor Mullis, Toni Caldwell and Tori Huber (Fayetteville).
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The Ripley Middle School eighth grade girls basketball team recently won the Southern Hills League Division II regular season title with a 12-1 record. The Lady Jays then was the SHL tournament runner-up. Team members pictured first row, l-r: Tommi Wright, Kristen Abbott, Breanna Bealer, Kari Davis and Alyssa Corneilus. Pictured second row, l-r: Paige Boone, Suzanna Dragoo, Julie Leonard, Haley Stalbosky, Alaina Jolley and coach Bob Polley.
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The Fayetteville Middle School eighth grade girls basketball team recently finished as the Southern Hills League Division II runner-up with a 9-4 record. Team managers pictured first row, l-r: Haley Moore, Kelley Johnson and Alexis Houk. Team members pictured second row, l-r: Coach Russ Ward, Kerrigan Meeker, Marin Cofrancesco, Hayley Wells, Ashley Jakeway, Corinne Strong, Kira Hood and coach Kevin Dutro. Team members pictured third row, l-r: Samantha Murphy, Abbi Balon, Kate Boler, Kimberly Luke and Nicole Jones.
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The Ripley Middle School seventh grade girls basketball team were co-champions of the Southern Hills League small school division with a 7-3 record. Team members pictured above, l-r: Coach Bob Polley, Kacy Gilkerson, Payton Whitt, Savannah Fussnecker, Kassey Arnett, Harley Bruce, Shelbie Cox and Bailey Adams. Team members not pictured: Nancy Flaugher, Allison Brooks and Summer Blank.
Congratulations to the eighth grade Hamersville basketball team for a championship win in the SBAAC Tournament at Bethel. The girls went into the championship games with a 12-3 record and defeated Bethel in the finals. They beat Felicity in the semi-finals. Congratulations on your second consecutive junior high basketball championship win! Team members picture above first row, l-r: Tori Patton and Maddie Comberger. Pictured second row, l-r: KK Massey, Megan Stowell, Megan Ogden, Mackenzie Brooks, Rachel Gibbons, Emma Wells and Miranda Wallace. PIctured third row: Coach Mindy Pride.
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Southern Hills CTC Biotechnology students Sandy Hughes and Zach Stamper analyzing their DNA project.
one of the most important breakthroughs in science. This new technology is being used in medicine, manufacturing and agriculture. One example of DNA transfer is found in the bacteria that were genetically altered to eat oil from the Deepwater Horizon BP oil well explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. The bacteria eat the oil and turn
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Chatfield student Brandy Balon, pictured with Shelby Foster at a Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Team Chandler, Inc. and the Foster family.
Chatfield College student receives Ursuline Service Award semester dance to benefit a 14year-old girl suffering from Osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer. The dance was held with a “prom-like” theme because it was feared that she might not make it to her own prom. “Brandy’s leadership has influenced the Chatfield College student community to support the work of Team Chandler by befriending those experiencing terminal illness and assisting the families in a variety of ways,” said Patricia Homan, OSU, Site Director at the St. Martin campus. “The collaboration has been enriching for the entire Chatfield community.” In addition to her volunteer work with Team Chandler, Brandy is secretary of the Chatfield College Student Government Association at the St. Martin campus. She resides in Blanchester, Ohio.
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it into organic matter that does not pollute the environment. “I’m always amazed to see what our kids are able to accomplish,” Fitzpatrick says. “Skills like this are invaluable in an emerging biotechnology marketplace.” For more information about Southern Hills visit http://www.shcc.k12.oh.us/
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Brandy Balon, a student at Chatfield College in St. Martin, Ohio, has been awarded an Ursuline Educational Services 2011 Service Award for her outstanding service to the community. Ursuline Educational Services fosters education based on the Gospel values and promotes the Ursuline mission in Ursuline-sponsored schools and educational settings. The Student Service Recognition Program recognizes students from Ursuline schools that have demonstrated the core value of service. Brandy was honored for her volunteer work as a member of Team Chandler, an organization that helps families, both financially and spiritually, with children fighting cancer or who have lost the battle with this disease. Brandy secured the support of Chatfield’s Student Government to hold an end-of-
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Students in Southern Hills Career Center’s Biotechnology program are working on a project to transform the DNA of a living organism using the latest technological advances. The project involves taking DNA from one organism, in this case a jellyfish, and inserting it into bacteria in the lab. “It is amazing to me that technology has reached this point,” says Brad Fitzpatrick, Southern Hills biotech instructor. “This is the definition of twentyfirst century skills.” Students must first grow bacteria in incubators in the classroom. Using a multi-step process, students then insert new DNA into the bacteria that permanently alters its genetic code. The gene that is inserted into the bacteria causes bioluminescence, or glowing. After inserting the DNA, bacteria will glow a bright blue-green when exposed to ultraviolet light. “It is not something temporary,” Fitzpatrick says. “The genes are permanently altered.” The ability to transplant DNA from one organism to another is
The Hamersville PTO would like to say thank you to the kids and parents for all their help with selling during the Choice Products fundraiser held earlier in the year. One of the rewards for participating in the fundraiser was a chance to put a pie in a teacher's face. The PTO would like to say congratulations to the following kids who were chosen to participate: Brianna Hathorn, Gracie Glover, Dylan Bruan, Phoenix Newland, Bobby Schulttenhofer, Skylar Niesen, Mary Jane Sult, Parker Lauders, Katie Verdin, Dalton Harman, Pierce Schadle, Blade Carrington, Thomas Hamilton, Alyssa Parvino, Brendon Ormes, Griffin Fite, Wesley O'Hara, Johnny Price, Jennifer Rogers, Drew Day, Bailey Brown, Jessica Bechtol, Brandon Seaman, Rebecca Spencer, and Brandi Oliver. Also, we'd like to say a big thank you to the teachers that volunteered: Ms. Glover, Mrs. Walters, Mr. Hauke, Mrs. Trumble, Mrs. Barr, Mrs. Pride, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. McKinney, Mrs. Young, Mr. Powell, and Mrs. Furnas. Thank you all for being such good sports and I hope you all are ready for next year!
Chatfield College is hosting a Library Tea on Monday, March 26, 2012 from 3 - 4 p.m. at the Saint Martin Campus, Mongan Building located at 20918 state Route 251, St. Martin. Homemade baked goods and refreshments will be provided. Marguerite Levy-Feibelman, the author of the memoir ‘Whisper Your Name into My Ear’, will be speaking about her amazing story of surviving during the Holocaust by disguising her Jewish heritage through false identity papers while living in the French Alps. To RSVP please contact Jessica Smith at (513) 8753344 ext. 140 or Jessica.smith@chatfield.edu Marguerite’s memoir will be available for purchase.
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Sardinia honors second graders Sardinia Elementary is proud to recognize second graders who were V.I.P. students for the months of January and February. Front, Nathan Sprague, Middle, Thomas Barrow, Macey Fisher, Dylan Fancher, Lily Martin, Back, Mary Litzinger, Kirsten Bellamy, Brianna Bellamy, Misti Bolin.
SHCTC first semester honor roll Agriculture Mechanics I: Jordan Adamson, Dillan Brown, Nicholas Carter, Douglas Osborn, Seth Roush Agriculture Mechanics II: Brandon Barber, Jon Baugus, Christopher Blank, Dusty Brandenburg, Eric Courts, Shawn Gillespie, Corey Reed, Tyler Smith Auto Mechanics I: Ryan Chandler, Kyle Jones, Devin Livengood, Anthony Seibert, Michaela Taylor, Nicholas Volk Auto Mechanics II: Ryan Bost, Andrew Brinson, Luke Hackney, Michael Habershaw, Anthony Patrick, Brandon Penny, Becca Roberts, Anthony Sharp, Andrew White Bio-Technology: Kasey Fitzpatrick, Cody Hacker, Jess Music, Brittany Rose, Hannah Roush, Rayna Shaffer Business Finance Inc. I: Kendra Creech, Hannah Newman, Marcus Smith, Aliza Tuttle, Megan Werring, Jessica Young Business Finance Inc. II: Emily Kistler, Brittany Liming, Kourtney Riddell, Brandy Rinehart, Carpentry I: Jimmy Bennington, Jeramie Jones Carpentry II: Michael Knight, Jacob Latham, JLee Nichols, Brian Traylor Clinical Health Care Services I: Jessica Carr, Samantha
Feck, Abigail Hoskins, Ginnifer Luck, Clinical Health Care Services II: Shelby DeLawder, Kaitlyn Feck, Mary Foreman, Hailee Lewis, Kaitlyn Meyer, Rebekah Rummel, Amanda Tull Cosmetology I: Clarissa Johnson, Ashley Robinson, Amanda Varney, Priscilla Wagner Cosmetology II: Caitlin Carter, Kierstin Clark, Bridget Reeves, Brittany Wisecup Criminal Justice I: Jesse Adamson, Danielle Banks, Logan Dennis, Brittany Hoffer, Jared Kaylor, Ron McMullen, Joseph Paul, Travis Smith, Roy Workman Criminal Justice II: Christopher Ball, Karen Burson, James Stoops Early Childhood I: Hayley Beusterien, Krystal Everhart, Megan Malott, Brooklyn Morris, ChrsAlyssa Quick, Katrina Watkins Early Childhood II: Kendra Boggs, Melissa Cook, Kayla Fawley, Amanda Lucas, Emily Williams Engineering: Zane Dixon Graphics I: Kasie Askren, Kyle Bowman, Erica Dabbs, Maggie Davis, Sarah Fuchs, Alisha Lang, Morgan Lehr, De-
siree Yarger Graphics II: Megan Burrier, Kathryn Fitzpatrick, Courtney Kattine, Haleigh Mitchell, Bryan Music, Colton Rackley, Caleb Rumsey, Angelene Russell, Jo Sholler, Dakota Sabotka, Elizabeth Stacey, Emily Ward, Megan Yates Information Technology I: Ryan Anderson, Kyle Crider, Trevor Heery, James Lingrosso, Brady Simpson Information Technology II: Robert Jodrey, Brandon Ledford, Tyler Meyer, Jesse McFarland, Reno Miller, Kayla Nesmith, Brandon Nichols, Michael Parton, Elijah Peters, Benjamin Wiechman Sports Medicine I: Desiray Barber, Jessica Brunk, Sierra Byus, Dani Frey, Hayli Richards, Mishelle Stephens, Megan Waltz, Anna Yockey Sports Medicine II: Chrisstine Carrington, Aleesha Covert, Tom Dyer, Dexter Fitzpatrick, Rachel Gauche, Haeley Hundley, Keshia McRoberts, Thomas Ramsey, Kayla Short Welding I: Dustin Canter, Christopher Denny, Kenneth Fisher, John Pierce, Cameron Walker Welding II: Andy Courts, Cory Parker, Andrew Stone
SHCTC perfect attendance Agriculture Mechanics I: Wyatt Blackburn, Dillian Brown, Seth Roush, Dylan Smith; Agriculture Mechanics II: Brandon Barber, Johnathon Baugus, Eric Courts, Corey Reed; Automotive Technology I: Steven Erkenbrecher, Kaleb Johnson, NicholasVolk, Nicholas, Andrew White; Automotive Technology II: Connor Adkins, Andrew Brinson,Michael Habershaw, Anthony Patrick, Anthony Sharp; Biotechnology I: Brittany Rose, Rayna Shaffer; Business & Finance, Inc. I: Marcus Smith; Business & Finance, Inc. II: Emily Kistler, Kourtney Riddle; Carpentry II: Jacob Basdon, Anthony Traylor; Clinical Health Services I: Jessica Carr, Ceirra Clifton, Kaylyn Eckler, Samantha Feck, Abigail Hoskins, Abigail, Nathan Jeffers, Ginnifer Luck, Kayla Senior, Katelyn Swartz; Clinical Health Services II: Kaitlyn Feck, Mary Foreman, Allyson Hile, Kaitlyn Meyer; Cosmetology I: Crystal McPhail, Priscilla Wagner; Criminal Justice I: Danielle Banks, Brittany Hoffer, Trenton Jones, Jared Kaylor, Dalton Lane, Ron McMullen, Joseph Paul; Criminal Justice II: Katelyn Jones, Darrin Stoops; Early Childhood Education I: Megan Malott, Alyssa Quick; Early Childhood Education II: Melissa Cook, Kayla Fawley, Amanda Lucas, Emily Spires, Emily Williams; Graphics I: Erica Dabbs, Sara Fuchs, Travis Hatfield, Chet Long, Kendra Parker; Graphics II: Zach Colwell, Courtney Kattine, Caleb Rumsey, Percilla Sholler, Dakota Sobotka, Megan Yates; Information Technology I: Ryan Anderson, Kyle Crider, Robin Hackney, Trevor Heery, Timothy Koon, James Lingrosso, Brady Simpson, Jerrod Stevens; Information Technology II: Brandon Eickleberry, Tyler Meyer,
Kayla Nesmith; Sports Medicine I: Desiray Barber, Hayli Richards; Sports Medicine II: Aleesha Covert; Welding I: Dustin Canter, Kenneth Fisher; Welding II: Edward Croswait, Jacob Taylor; Anthony Patrick, FIRST SEMESTER PERFECT ATTENDANCE Agriculture Mechanics I: Wyatt Blackburn, Dillan Brown, Seth Roush, Agriculture Mechanics II: Corey Reed; Automotive Technology I: Connor Adkins, Steven Erkenbrecher, Kaleb Johnson: Automotive Technology II: Andrew Brinson; Biotechnology I: Brittany Rose, Rayna Shaffer; Business & Finance, Inc. I: Marcus Smith; Carpentry II: Anthony Traylor; Clinical Health Services I: Ceirra Clifton, Kaylyn Eckler, Kaitlyn Feck, Nathan Jeffers, Ginnifer Luck, Kayla Senior, Katelyn Swartz, Clinical Health Services II: Kaitlyn Feck, Kaitlyn Meyer; Cosmetology I: Crystal McPhail; Criminal Justice I: Brittany Hoffer, Trenton Page 2 Southern Hills CTC Perfect Attendance Jones, Jared Kaylor, Dalton Lane, Joseph Paul, Darrin Stoops; Early Childhood Education II: Kayla Fawley, Amanda Lucas, Emily Spires, Emily Williams; Graphics I: Erica Dabbs, Travis Hatfield, Chet Long, Kendra Parker; Graphics II: Zach Colwell, Courtney Kattine, Percilla Sholler, Dakota Sobotka; Information Technology I: Ryan Anderson, Trevor Heery, Timothy Koon, James Lingrosso, Brady Simpson; Information Technology II: Brandon Eickleberry, Tyler Meyer; Sports Medicine I: Desiray Barber; Hayli Richards; Sorts Medicine II: Aleesha Covert; Welding I: Dustin Canter, Kenneth Fisher; Welding II: Jacob Taylor.
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H’ville students enjoy storyteller Second graders at Hamersville School listened as January's storyteller, Toni Blair, read two books to them. Toni read The Gruff Brothers by William H. Hooks and Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen Cronin. As Toni shared her love for reading, she requested student participation throughout the reading of Giggle, Giggle, Quack. Students had a fun time naming the colors each time they appeared in the story. At the conclusion of story time, Toni told second graders how important it is to learn how to read and how she uses reading at home and in her job. Hamersville School's second grade teachers and students appreciate Toni Blair taking time from her busy schedule to be Storyteller of the Month. Superb job, Toni.
Ripley Middle School FCCLA members excel at Regional Rally The FCCLA Star Events were held at Ripley High School on Saturday March 3, 2012. Ripley Middle School students Suzanne Dragoo, Kilee Brookbank, Courtney Germann, Brooke Maze and Tommi Wright participated and won gold medals. These girls will advance to the State Competition in April in Columbus. Suzanne and Kilee’s project focused on informing students and community members about the various types of cancer and how we can help patients of cancer. They made bracelets identifying the “colors of cancer” and sold them to school and community members. They were able to donate $200 to Cancer Fighters United, an organization who helps cancer patients in our area, from
Maysville, KY. Courtney and Brooke’s project “entrepreneurship” focused on starting a small business. They learned how to make survival bracelets and sold them. They came up with an advertisement campaign, and began selling the bracelets to students and community members. Tommi’s project is an Illustrated talk focusing on “Youth Violence”. She stresses the importance to preventing bullying and violence in schools and home. Her project also focuses on the importance of telling someone if you are being bullied or abused. Congratulations to these students for their excellent performance at Regionals and we wish them good luck at state competition.
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4-H Officer training held 4 - H officers from around Brown County met at S.H.C.T.C . to learn about the office in which their club elected them to serve on Thursday, March 8. Several volunteers attended to instruct the 4 - H officers how their office is an important part of each meeting. Pictured at right is Alicia Gifford an 8 year member of the Rising Stars 4 - H club instructing Inspirational Officers how important it is to read an inspiring quote to begin each meeting. Those 4-Her’s who attended the News Reporter’s session given by 4-H Committee member, Chris Neal, are pictured above L – R: First row: Rebekah Grayless, Allyson Daniels, Megan Cox, Kayla Cady, Rachel Luti and Brycelyn Short. 2nd row: Brandon Barger, Kasey Spires, Morgan Cowdrey, J.W. Curtis, Tristen Cahall and Tiffany Gilvin. These 4-Her’s will be serving as the News Reporters for their 4-H clubs. Anyone interested in joining 4-H call (937) 378 6716.
Moler Raceway opens 2012 season Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg will open its 2012 season this Friday, March 16 with the Mt. Orab Ford Late Models $1500 to win race. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30. For more information you can reach MRP by phone at (937) 444-6215 or online at www.molerracewaypark.com
Gardening for life without getting lost in the weeds
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BY Faye Mahaffey The Master Gardner One of best Christmas presents this year was a new gardening book written by Sydney Eddison. I have to admit that I had mix feelings when I read the title, Gardening for a Lifetime – How to Garden Wiser as You Grow Older. No one wants to admit that they have turned the corner as far as age goes – plain and simple. My friend has been asking what I thought about the book, and I finally explained that I just hadn’t had time to start reading a book since the seed catalogs had been rolling in. Now that I have started the book, I can’t put it down! The author explains that over the years she had extended her perennial border by a few feet every year until it measured a hundred feet in length and twenty feet in width! “Gardens and Gardeners age and change”, states Eddison, “and I realized suddenly that my garden and I needed help. I had created a garden that was impossible to maintain without assistance.” Step #1 of Eddison’s plan became “Re-thinking the Perennial Border”. She developed a standard of good garden behavior for each perennial that included: (a.) It must truly be a perennial and return faithfully every year. (b.) It must be healthy and exhibit fortitude to endure dry summers and cold winters. (c.) It must have superior foliage. (d.) It must maintain a tidy habit-no flopping or sprawling and must remain within reasonable bounds. (e.) It must not offer an invitation to predators, pests, or diseases. A list of Eddison’s perennials with highest marks: sedums, ornamental grasses, blue star (Amsonia), anise hyssop (Agastache), calamint, lily turf (Liriope), false aster (Kalimeris pinnatifida), and blue false indigo (Baptisia australis). The author then suggests substituting shrubs for perennials. The bonus? Shrubs need pruning only once or twice a year, instead of the regular deadheading and frequent division required by daylilies and many other perennials. Shrubs afford more value for less work and supply strong structural forms to break up the softness of blossom. Eddison then gives her readers a word of warning. “Do your research – it is more difficult to move a shrub than a perennial, so you need to be more careful in your selections. Be especially suspicious of sizes given in nursery catalogs. Beware of dwarf varieties, especially those that are smaller versions of shrubs and trees that eventually become large plants. Try to find out at least approximate sizes in five years, ten years, and fifteen years.” I will continue to share tips from Eddison’s book through the month of March. I am beginning to think that I might be re-thinking some of my flower beds, and making a wish list of shrubs. An apology is in order to all the interested gardeners that
hoped to attend the free seminar on February 23 at the Fincastle campus of Southern State College. I had been reporting the February date incorrectly for months and sincerely apologize to all of you that showed up for the workshop last week. Special thanks to Brown County Master Gardeners Linda Banyea and Nancy Pfeffer for stepping up and leading a discussion about starting seeds. Signs of Spring It’s hard to believe that we need to consider our “to do” list for the month of March! The countdown to spring is on! The stack of catalogs is getting taller and every day I carry more in from the mailbox. Let’s take a look at my favorite gardening almanac to see what tasks we need to consider. They include: Begin sowing those seeds that will need 8 to 10 weeks indoors before transplanting, Test and tune up gasoline-powered equipment, Continue pruning dormant trees, Continue inspecting houseplants and plants over wintered indoors for pests and diseases, Finish pruning fall-bearing raspberries, Prune blueberries, currants, and fruit trees, and at the end of the month, or when the earth is “crumbly”, till the vegetable garden. March is the month that begins the display of spring bulbs. To ensure a long and spectacular display next spring, start a list of what bulbs bloom in your garden this season. Note exactly when each plant blooms, its location in the garden, and what colors are springing up. In late summer and fall, when the bulb catalogs arrive, look for species and cultivars that will add color when and where you need it most. I have to admit that at the end of the summer I am not excited about planting bulbs, but the following spring I always have regrets that I didn’t plant more spring blooming bulbs. If you didn’t do preventative maintenance last autumn, now is the time to check all your gasoline-powered equipment. Sharpen the blades, change the oil, and install clean fuel and air filters. We usually receive phone calls at the OSU Extension Office about whether or not to prune spring-blooming shrubs. Wait to do major pruning until after they have flowered, but cut back long shoots and remove dead wood anytime. To have good-sized transplants, sow pepper seeds indoors in late March or about 8 weeks before the last frost date. Seedlings of most peppers germinate in about 2 to 3 weeks at temperatures of 80 to 85 degrees F. Don’t start peppers too early, since old leggy transplants make weak garden plants. Short, stocky transplants do best outdoors. Because peppers are heat lovers, they benefit from a sunny location, plenty of water, and black plastic mulch to pre-warm the soil and keep weeds down. My walk around the block has revealed many signs of spring. The skunk cabbage is up, my Hellebores are blooming,
the Magic lilies’ foliage is pushing up through the leaves. Even my husband has been getting the gardening “itch”. He ear-marked a couple of pages in a catalog and asked about the possibility of growing blueberries. Learning to make lists The daffodils are blooming down by the cabin, the garlic that over-wintered in the garden is greening up, and a few “volunteer” onions have even sprouted inside the rabbit fence. Earlier I shared a compilation of several March “to do lists” that I have collected through the years. My question to you is, did you add it to your gardening notebook? So many of us are guilty of clipping great ideas out of periodicals and then lumping them altogether in a file and then promptly stacking the file somewhere “out of sight and out of mind”. Sydney Eddison, author of Gardening for a Lifetime, explains that lists became a necessity for her after her husband’s death. She had been lucky enough to hire a born planner to help in the garden. The author was “gently” pushed into generating a list of what they needed to accomplish in the four hours her helper spent with her each week. They would begin each visit with a walkabout. Her helper would haul out a notebook and pencil and off they would go with a package of large white plastic plant markers in hand. Whichever perennial needed attention, Eddison would make a note on the stake and stick it into the ground next to the plant. Her helper would then do whatever needed to be done. The author attributes much of her helper’s efficiency to the listmaking habit. It is a technique frequently recommended by self-help books to establish order and reduce stress. Writing something down gets it on paper and off your mind. Soon the weekly list grew into the creation of a master list. The object is to include, literally, everything – tasks both great and small, from pruning the forsythia to mulching the flower beds. Eddison admits that compiling the master list in the first place is a tedious, time-consuming job, but it is well worth the effort. This master list helps to keep the gardener from being so overwhelmed by the enormity of what has to be done. A sampling of Eddison’s last season’s master list includes: Rake, blow, pick up sticks and twigs on lower lawn, Seed bare patches on upper lawn, Fix damage to driveway retaining wall, Prune forsythia hedge, Mend glue, and nail loose strips of lath on front gate, Cut back variegated weigela, Order tarp, Edge front of long border, and Patch hole in the lamb’s ears in front of long border. Eddison also learned about punch lists from her newly hired handyman. She now makes notes of jobs that will require either special expertise or additional man-power and adds them to her garden punch list. At the end of the chapter the
author shares her tips for list making. (1) Keep the daily list short because you probably have too many other obligations already. (2) If you are lucky enough to have help in the garden, a list for your helper will save time and therefore money. Both will be better spent. (3) Keep your Master List handy and use it to generate your daily lists. If you have a limited amount of time to spend in the garden, why not make it count? (4) In a large garden, it is important to practice a sort of horticultural “triage”. Some things are essential; others are not. Learn to prioritize! The March 19 gardening seminar on Landscape Design has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict at Southern State College. We hope to have a new date set as soon as possible. The Master Gardeners Series presented by the Brown County Master Gardeners has two remaining sessions this year that include: April 19 – Planting in Containers, and May 17 – Herbs. All sessions are free and are held in the library at the Fincastle campus of Southern State College. All sessions start at 6 p.m. There is also another opportunity to learn more about Herbs on March 28 at the Fayetteville/Perry Library. This workshop starts at 6 p.m. and is free to the public. Have you planted peas? Have you started seeds indoors? Have you ordered all those special seeds that were on your wish list? So many questions….so little time before we start digging in the dirt!
Legion offers scholarships The George A. Lambert American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 755, Sardinia, is pleased to announce the availability of funds to provide two (2) scholarships to the 2011 high school graduates (one male and one female) who are a descent of a Legionnaire of the George A. Lambert post. (They do not have to be graduating from Eastern High School.) Applications are due April 15. For more information or an application form please contact Bea Fryman at 937-4424704 or thefrymans@frontier.com.
Singing at West Fork Baptist Third Generation will be singing at West Fork Baptist Church on Sunday March 25 at 11 a.m. The church is located at 10127 West Fork Baptist Road, Georgetown. For more information call Kevin Johnson at (937) 5150675. For directions visit westforkbaptist.org.
DENNIS BROUGHTON and the Equipment Super Store in Georgetown are going to help sponsor the advertising of the July 6 and 7th tractor pull. Soon on Route 32 at Eastwood Rd. Look for our Billboard advertising the N.T.P.A. tractor pull. Write on your calendar the dates for this event. Bob Neal and Kyle Cahall have made this event where you want to be to see the Big Boys in tractor pulls. Last year I talked to people who came from Canada, New Mexico, and many other states to see the Tractor Pull. We have camping spots, our world famous Pork Tenderloin sandwiches, and other food venders for your enjoyment. Don’t forget to get your 2012 Brown Co. Fair Book covers entered into the contest. We will be selecting them at our May meeting and they must be at the Fair office by May 1. The prize money is $50.00 each in the Senior and Junior event. Celebrate our past; imagine our future is the theme for the 2012 Brown Co. Fair. One of our major sponsors at the fair is the Brown Co.
Pork Producers. Thanks to their and other sponsors Bob Hardyman is scheduling a great week of Musical Entertainment. Tuesday we have Chris Higbee and Aaron Tippin in the main show ring. Thursday and Saturday the third annual Talent Show and Friday we have Mr. Chris and the Cruisers. Of course this is only one of the Pork Producers many donations to the fair. Anyone who has visited our fair can see the buildings that they have helped build. Our Hog barn and show ring are quality facilities. Across the aisle from there is the world famous Pork Tenderloin Cook Shack. They sold over 50,000 lbs. of Pork the week of the fair. The Brown Co. Pork Producers are a major reason we are The Little State Fair. Please remember April 14 for a benefit dinner for Drew Baughey. It is being held at the Ripley Elementary Cafeteria from 4 to 7 p.m. Drew is going through radiation treatments from a brain tumor. There will be a silent auction and a live auction to help with medical expenses. The 2012 Brown Co. Fair is September 24th trough the 29th. Our Web Page is: www.littlestatefair.com Our E-Mail is: brcofair@hotmail.com Phone: 937-3783558 Fax: 937-378-1361. See you at the fair
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Becky Cropper has been around the Brown Co. Fair for over 30 years. She started here fresh out of Ohio State University as Becky Bailey. Married, raised her children, and helped put the motto of 4H into our children’s lives. Because of her retirement last year she couldn’t attend our Fair in 2011. This year she has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the 2012 Brown Co. Fair. Congratulation Becky and well deserved. Plans are coming right along for the Kentucky Whoopie Brown Co. Grand National Tractor Pull. Case IH
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Access and Success for Adults (ASA) is making a difference for local residents The next Access and Success for Adults (ASA) class will be offered at 406 West Plum Street (across from the HEAP Office) in Georgetown beginning March 26 and ending May 2, 2012. The 6week class will operate on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an hour lunch break. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion that can be used on updated resumes. The Program serves residents of Adams, Brown, Clermont, Highland, and surrounding counties. If you or someone you know that would benefit from this program, contact ASA or Sue Evans for more information. To register for a class or for further information, CALL 1-937-378-3564 or email Sue at evanssue7@gmail.com.Pictured above are the February 15, 2012 Class Participants: Back Row: Christina Lawson, Ripley, Sue Evans, Facilitator, Seaman, Carolyn Wardlow, Sardinia, Alice King, Hamersville, Front Row: Gayle Davis – The Lady with the Hattitude from Beavercreek, absent when picture was taken: Michael Chinn and Melinda Price, both of Georgetown.
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Stein Hospice memorial service open to community A Memorial Service open to all children, adults and families in the community who are grieving the loss of a loved one will be held Sunday, March 25, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown. Stein Hospice is conducting the memorial service but it is open to all, not just individuals affiliated with Stein Hospice or the Ohio Veterans Home. The event includes music, prayer and reflection followed by food and refreshments and an honoring activity facilitated by an art therapist. This year guests will make a memory
Ripley seeking logo entries for contest The Village of Ripley is seeking submissions for an Official Village Logo Contest. Interested participants may submit designs to Mayor Tom Leonard, Village of Ripley, P.O. Box 219, Ripley, Ohio 45167. Deadline for submissions is April 6, 2012. Grand prize for the winning submission is a $50 savings bond. Please call 382-4377 with any questions.
canvas celebrating the life of their loved one. All the supplies will be provided, but attendees are asked to bring 1 to 2 photographs (5x7 or smaller) of their loved one if they would like to participate in the project. To help us with planning for the service, please RSVP by March 19. Contact Hope Seavers, 1-800-625-5269, hseavers@steinhospice.org for reservations or with any questions.
Stallions to hold fundraiser at Country Inn The Mt Orab Stallions will be holding a fundraiser at Mt. Orab Country Inn from 4-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 22. The Stallion boys, Trenton, Scott, Jacob, Joseph, Ian, Cole, Chasten, Cameron, Daniel, Brian, and Layne, will be helping wait tables, to earn tips, to help pay for uniforms, gear, etc. for the upcoming season. Please come out and support the Stallions during their fundraiser and remember 100 percent of all tips go directly to the team.Thank you for your support. GO STALLIONS!!!
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Ohio Tobacco Festival, Inc., Farm Machinery Consignment Sale will be held on Saturday, March 17 at 9 a.m. in the lot next to Family Dollar in Ripley. For more information contact Greg Applegate at (937) 392-1590.
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Civil War Scholar, Edwin C. Bears to visit Georgetown on Saturday, March 17 at 1:30 p.m. The lecture is sponsored by the U.S. Grant Homestead Association. The cost is only $10 per person, proceeds will go to the association and the Civil War Preservation Trust. For more information call (937) 378-3087. The U.S. Grant Homestead and Grant Schoolhouse will also be open for tours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 17. Cabin Fever Arts Festival, sponsored by the Appalachian Artisans Guild will be held at Southern State Community College’s Fincastle campus on Saturday, March 17. Admission is free. For more information visit www.appartguild.com. Fifth Annual “Hearts of Gold” Club St. Patrick’s Day Party, will be held on Saturday, March 17 from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. at the St. Michael’s Church Hall in Mt. Orab. Adults, 21 and older entry fee is $10 per person without beer tickets and $15 with beer tickets. Admission includes appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages and one ticket for the grand prize drawing. Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information contact Denise Holden at (937) 444-1343. Brown County Tea Party will meet at 2 p.m., on Saturday, March 17 at the Best Western Hotel in Mt. Orab. Enjoy a showing of David Barton’s series, ‘American Heritage.’ For details visit www.teapartybrown.com. SUNDAY, March 18 Powerful Night of Praise, Worship and Intercession with Tim
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MONDAY March 19 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 444-0404. Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary Southwest Regional Medical Center in Georgetown, will meet for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 19 at 1 p.m. in the executive conference room at the hospital. Speaker will be Matt Rankin of Soul’d Out Singing Group. He will speak on his recent trip to Honduras. For more information contact Teri Baumann at (937) 378-7712 or Debbie Whisman at (513) 260-1171. Developmental Disabilities Month Parade will be held in Georgetown beginning at 11:30 p.m. on Monday, March 19 starting at North Street. The parade will travel south on Main Street and end at the community park, south of the courthouse. A second parade will be held in Ripley on Friday, March 23 at 3:30 p.m. along Front Street, east on to Main Street and dent at the Ripley Library. Revival at the Feesburg Worship Center, will take place beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 19 and run all week. Brother Orval Heisel will be preaching. Western Brown Local School District Board of Education will hold its regular scheduled meeting on Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at the district office. This meeting is open to the public. Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAPS) will meet for its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 19 at the Rambler Center, 203 East Main Street in Russellville. This meeting is open to everyone. For more information call (937) 377-5224. Western Brown LPDC (Licensure and Professional Development Commission) meeting will be held at 4 p.m. at the district office, 476 West main Street in Mt. Orab on Monday, March 19. This meeting is open to the public.
Book Sale and Silent Auction sponsored by the Sardinia Friends of the Library, auction will be held March 19 through March 31 during regular library hours. Items for the auction can be dropped off at the library before march 19. A Book sale at the library will be on Wednesday, March 21 from 4 to 8 p.m., on Thursday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 19 at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. TUESDAY, March 20 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. Pleasant Township Trustees will meet for business on Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public.
Mt. Orab Village Council will meet for business on Tuesday, March 20 at 8 p.m. This is an open meeting and the public is welcome to attend.
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Annual Nancy Jewell Chili Supper and Variety Show will be held on Saturday, March 17 beginning at 5 p.m. with chili supper until 7:30 p.m. in the Hamersville School cafeteria. Variety show begins at 8 p.m in school cafetorium Doug Green will emcee this event. Cost is only $3 for adults, $2 for students or $10 per family.
Sheets and his praise team from Middletown on Sunday evening, March 18 at 6 p.m. at the Faith in God Fellowship, 7736 US 62 in Russellville.
Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, March 20. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Eastern Local School District Board of Education will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20. This meeting is open to the public. “Introduction to Vegetarian Cooking Class, now being offered at Southern State Community College’s south campus on Tuesday, March 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. This course is being offered by Cynthia Brown. Cost for the two-hour course is $29. For more information contact Russ Brewer at (937) 695-9002. R-U-L-H School District will hold an open Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. 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. at the center on Tuesday, March 20. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details. WEDNESDAY, March 21
Brown County Educational Service Center Governing Board will meet on Tuesday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the center office at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown. All meetings are open to the public.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 21 at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 TriCounty Highway, Winchester. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 4464662.
Washington Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse. The public is welcome to attend.
Georgetown Exempted Village School District Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21. This meeting is open to the public.
Phileo Ministries Clothing Ministry 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia, will be open to people in the tri-county area 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 20. This ministry is of the Tri-County Baptist Church. For more information call (937) 446-1416.
Brown County Public Library board of trustees will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21 in the meeting room of the FayettevillePerry Library, 406 N. East Street in Fayetteville. This is an open meeting to the public.
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Paul P. Serdula and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Rick Kahrs, .35 acres of land in Byrd Township, filed 3/1/2012, $17,000 Edward and Joann Carrington trust to Janalee Lennartz and Julianne Hill, Lot 2624 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, 44.88 acres in Jackson Township, 142.34 acres and 98.94 acres in Jefferson Township, filed 3/1/2012 Lisa Copas and Charles E. Lawson III to Charles E. Lawson III, Lot 2408, Lot 2409, Lot 2410 and Lot 2411 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 3/1/2012 Herbert C. Smitherman Sr. trustee to Barbara J. Smitherman, trustee, Lot 3180 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 3/2/2012 William J. and Barbara Gundrum to Jerry E. and Lisa A. Jewell, Lot 2680 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 3/5/2012 Gordon C. Bodle y etal to Mary L. Bodley, 1 acre of land in Green Township, filed 3/5/2012 Eugene and Judith Hammons to Judith Hammons, 80.71 acres of land in Huntington Township, Aberdeen, filed 3/2/2012 Donald and Marjorie Eads to Michael B. Dearing, Lot 118A part in Aberdeen, Huntington Township, filed 3/2/2012, $14,500 Alvin A. and Sherry Gille to Rave Singh and Reena Rani, Lot 83 and Lot 82 in Dundee Valley III, Aberdeen and .18 acres of land (Lot 83A in Aberdeen, filed 3/5/2012, $128,000 Larry and Sandra Watson to Waynoka Property Owners Association, Inc., Lot 604 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 3/2/2012 Raymond L. and Blanch E. Ingram to Ronald F. Kaetzel, 57 acres of land in Jefferson Township, filed 3/2/2012, $55,000 Vicki L. Tolin to Brandon S. and Tara N. Clark, 7.81 acres of land in Lewis Township, filed 3/5/2012, $21,000 Mark Thole and Larry Crawford to Freddie R. Carson, Lot 288 in Lake Lorelei Sub, filed 3/5/2012, $4,000 Richard K. and Cheryl A. Smith to Dennis J. and Monica Charek, 30 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 3/2/2012, $110,250 Carl Lawrence to Carl and Candy R. Lawrence, 1.31 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 3/2/2012 Andrew W. and Kathryn J. Arn to Jordan C. Kattine, Lot 10 in Pride Sub., in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 3/2/2012, $497,500 Second Baptist Church of Georgetown to U.S. Grant Homestead Association, Incorporated, Lot 36 in Georgetown filed 3/1/2012 Murray D. Costello to Murray D. and Kimberly L. Costello, 40.04 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 3/1/2012 Green Tree Servicing LLC and Carol Howard to Daniel D. and Barbara Stephens, Lot 12 in Friendship Acres Sub., Sterling Township, filed 3/2/2012, $16,800 Shirley L Gleason and Benjamin Gleason to Shirley Faris Gleason, Lot 10 in Ripley, Union Township, filed 3/1/2012 Shirley F. Gleason and Benjamin Gleason to Shirley Faris Gleason, .80 acres of land in Ripley, Union Township, filed 3/1/2012 Ken Butts to Thomas Partin, Lot 6 in Greenview Acres Sub., Washington Township, filed 3/6/2012, $27,000 Melissa R . Hamilton to Delbert J and Marguerite A Ernst trust, .49 acres of land in Washington Township, filed 3/1/2012
Christa Kimberly Newberry, 18, Mt. Orab, STNA to marry Casey Alan McKibben, 19, Mt. Orab, laborer Carolyn Sue Collier, 69, Mt. Orab, retired to marry Ronald Kenneth Kortier, 69, MI, retired
Probate Gordon C. Bodley, Mt. Orab, case #20121041, DOD 3/21/2006, filed 3/6/2006 Charles W. Bostic, Hamersville, case #20121042, DOD 2/17/2011, filed 3/6/2012 Lawrence Burkhart, Mt. Orab, case #20121039, DOD 12/26/2011, filed 3/5/2012 Kristi Ann Keeton, Mt. Orab, case #20121038, DOD 2/15/2012, filed 3/5/2012 Garry R. Kidd, Sardinia, case #20121040, DOD 10/27/2011, filed 3/6/2012 Odessa Piper Lee, Georgetown, case #20121044, DOD 8/3/2011, filed 3/7/2012 Hiram Shearer, Jr., case #20121043, DOD 11/5/2011, filed 3/7/2012 Lavetta L. Stowell, Feesburg, case #20121037, filed 3/1/2012
Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Ohio Valley Federal Credit Union versus Randall L. Riggs, case #20120212, filed 3/1/2012, Action: other civil Discover Bank versus Renee Balas, case #20120213, filed 3/1/2012, Action: other civil United States of America Actin versus Gene B. Patton, case #20120214, filed 3/2/2012, Action: foreclosures Jeffrey Sparks versus Ford Motor Company, case #20120215, filed 3/2/2012, Action: other civil Wells Fargo Bank, NA versus Tracey L. Elliott, case #20120219, filed 3/5/2012, Action: foreclosures Ripley Federal Savings Bank versus Dorothy May Newberry, case #20120221, filed 3/5/2012, Action: foreclosures Tammac Holdings Corporation versus Lila Bromer, case #20120222, filed 3/5/2012, Action: foreclosures US Bank National Association versus Alberto Mondragon, case #20120223, filed 3/6/2012, Action: foreclosures Tammy Thomas versus Joellyn Waits, case #20120224, filed 3/7/2012, Action: civil stalking Capital One Bank (USA) NA versus Lisa Wells, case #20120225, filed 3/7/2012, Action: other civil Debbie Farris versus Covenant Care Ohio, Incorporated, case #20120226, filed 3/7/2012, Action: workers compensation DOMESTIC CASES Dellena Brose, Blanchester versus Harry Brose, Blanchester, case #034126, filed 3/6/2012, Action: termination of marriage Rena Nash, Georgetown versus David W. Nash, Georgetown, case #20120216, Action: dissolution of marriage Kimberly S. Layman, Georgetown versus Donald R. Layman II, Hamersville, case #20120217, filed 3/2/2012, Action: domestic violence Linda S. Jolley, Aberdeen versus Kevin Jolley, Ripley, case #20120218, filed 3/2/2012, Action: termination of marriage Jeffrey Martin, Georgetown versus Heather N. Martin, Georgetown, case #20120220, filed 3/5/2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Keela Fritz, Georgetown versus Robert Fritz, Georgetown, case #20120227, filed 3/7/2012, Action: dissolution of marriage
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Ripleys St. Michael School holds All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry The St. Michael School, Ripley, Ohio are now holding their annual Friday Lenten Fish Frys every Friday during March. The time is 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. The all you can eat menu this year includes baked or batter fried fish, macaroni and cheese or french fries, baked beans, and cole slaw. Your drinks are also included with lemonade, iced tea and coffee. Spectacular home made desserts will be available each week and are from the children at St. Michael and are by donation only. The money from the desserts will help fund each classes spring field trip. The costs of the meals are $9.00 for adult and $5.00 for children 12 and under. Not under the all you can eat menu, we are also offering shrimp and oyster dinners. They are $9.00 also and an oyster sandwich is $5.00. Call ahead for carry out (937) 392-1356. Lunch Fish-n-Chips and slaw will be served from 11:30-1:00pm each of the above mentioned Friday’s and the cost is $6.00. The lunch is carryout only and you must call ahead (937) 392-1356. The dinner is held in St. Michael Hall, 4th Street Ripley, Ohio. All proceeds go directly to St. Michael’s School. Please note there will be ~NO~ Fish Fry on April 6, Good Friday.
Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District meeting will be held at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21 at the SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. Meetings are always open to the public. Book Club for Adults Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 21 at 11 a.m. at the Sardinia Library, 13309 Purdy Road. The public is invited to attend. For more information call (937) 446-1565.
ments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. THURSDAY, March 22 Kickboxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on March 22, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as nonmembers. For details call 4445230.
Ethics Committee Meeting and Regular meeting of the Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be held on Wednesday, March 21 at 4:30 p.m. at Lake Manor Restaurant, 13143 U.S. 68 in Mt. Orab. The public is invited to attend this open meeting.
“Quarter Raffle” sponsored by the Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary, Southwest Regional Medical Center in Georgetown will be held on Thursday, March 22 beginning at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria of the hospital. Raffle begins at 7 p.m. For details call Teri Baumann at (937) 378-7712 or Debbie Whisman at (513) 260-1171.
Ohio Compost Operator Education Course will be held on Wednesday, March 21 in the Shisler Center, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Avenue in Wooster, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration deadline was March 13. The cost for registration is $174 for Organics Recycling Association of Ohio members and $225 for nonmembers. For more information call (330) 202-3533 or visit www.go.osu.edu/GcZ.
Kindergarten Registration at Ripley Elementary School Library will be held on Thursday, March 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. for children who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2012. Please bring birth certificate and an up to date immunization record, childs social security number, proof of residence, a parent/guardian photo identification and any custody papers.
Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Belly Dancing Classes will be offered Wednesday, March 21, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Book Club for Adults will meet at the Georgetown Library on Wednesday, March 21 at 1 p.m. The library is located at 200 West Grant Street in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 3783197. Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District board meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 21 at 7 a.m. at the SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 21, at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to learn, is invited to attend and bring a current project. Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656. TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at the River Bend Apart-
Mt. Orab Country Inn STALLIONS fundraiser will be held on Thursday, March 22 from 4 to 9 p.m. The STALLION boys, Trenton, Scott, Jacob, Joseph, Ian, Cole, Chasten, Cameron, Daniel, Brian and Layne will be waiting tables to earn tips to help pay for uniforms, gear, etc., for the upcoming season. 100% of the tips go directly to the team. Georgetown Village Council will meet in regular session on Thursday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. Grief Support Group, sponsored by Stein Hospice, will be held for adults who have lost an adult loved one. This support group is free and open to any adult. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown at 2003 Veterans Blvd. For more information contact Hope Seavers at (800) 625-5269 or email hseavers@steinhospice.org. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Book Club for Adults will meet on Thursday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. This meeting is open to all. For more information call (937) 444-1414. AlcoholicsAnonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
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ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Support Group will meet on Tuesday, March 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Western Brown High School Library. Everyone interested in learning more about ASD is encouraged to attend these meetings. For details contact Denise Holden at (937) 4441343.x Adams/Brown County Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet Thursday, March 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590. FRIDAY, March 23 Developmental Disabilities Month Parade will be held Ripley on Friday, March 23 at 3:30 p.m. along Front Street, east on to Main Street and dent at the Ripley Library. This parade is in honor of Developmental Disabilities Month. Fish Fry at the Fayetteville Fire Department will be held each Friday for six weeks, including Fridays, March 23 and 30 and on Friday, April 6. The fish fry will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the firehouse. Menu includes fried fish, shrimp, chicken nuggets, hushpuppies, macaroni and cheese, french fries, cottage cheese, apple sauce, cole slaw, beverage and homemade dessert. For more information contact Jenny Rosselot at (513) 875-3824. Arts and Crafts Sale will be held at the 32 Senior Banquet Center at Rt. 32 and Eastwood on March 23-24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All buyers/sellers/browsers welcome. For more information call (513) 306760. Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, March 23. Anyone who would like information or a list of supplies or who wishes to register for the next group of classes may call Mary Kelch at (513) 734-2501 or (513) 543-3137. SATURDAY, March 24 Third Annual “Taste of Arnheim” will be held on Saturday, March 24 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., sponsored by the Peace lutheran Church of Arnheim. Event will include delicious delicacies. No entry fee, but donations would be appreciated. The church is located at 10581 Day Hill Arnheim Road in Georgetown. Pastor Ken Severa would like to invite everyone to attend this fun event. CentralOhio Opry to perform on Saturday, March 24 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Clay Township Park (Old Buford School). Concessions available at 6 p.m. Tickets are only $8, children under 12 are free. Come out and enjoy a good classic country music show. Free Dinner hosted by the Mt. Orab United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome, please join us for food and fellowship. The church is located at the corner of US 68 (North High Street) and Elm Street in Mt. Orab.
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Phileo Ministries Clothing Ministry 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia, will be open to people in the tri-county area 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24. This ministry is of the Tri-County Baptist Church. For more information call (937) 446-1416. Annual Spring Steak Dinner, sponsored by the Russellville Church of Christ will be held on Saturday, March 24 in the fellowship hall from 5 to 7 p.m. Menu includes baked steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, tossed salad, rolls and butter, selection of drinks and dessert bar. Cost is only $410 for adults and $5 for children under 12, pre-school, free. The church is located at 144 South Columbus Street in Russellville. UPCOMING EVENTS Gospel Sing and Dinner in Decatur, hosted by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee will be held on Sunday, March 25 beginning at 1 p.m. Performances by The Bethlehem Church Choir, Emily Gist, Jessica
Jodrey, Maria Daniels, Doug Green, Betty Tatman and the Cantrell Family Band. For more information contact Kay Fry at (937) 373-3703, “AnnualEggstravaganza” sponsored by the Mt. Orab Church of Christ, 400 Smith Avenue will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 31. Registration and pictures begin at 12:30 p.m. The event will include candy, crafts, prizes and pictures and of course an Easter egg hunt. Visit www.mtorabchurch.com. 71st Annual Brown County Spelling Bee will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 29 at the Brown County Educational Service Center at the fairgrounds. Everyone from the community is invited to attend this event. Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Aberdeen Festival Committee will be held at the Aberdeen Park at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 7. This event is for children ages 1 to 10 years of age. Please come out and join in the fun. Library Tea at Chatfield College will be held on Monday, March 26 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the St. Martin Campus, Morgan Building, 20918 St. Rt. 25, featuring homemade baked goods and refreshments. Marguerite Levy-Feibelman, author of “Whisper Your Name into My Ear,”will be speaking about her amazing story of surviving during the Holocaust. To RSVP, please contact Jessica Smith at (513) 875-3344 ext. 140. “God’s Closet” hosted by the Russellville Church of Christ reopening for it’s second season on Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m. God’s Closet will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a free lunch provided in God’s Kitchen from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details call (937) 377-5505. “Lunch With The Easter Bunny” sponsored by SATH (Supplementary Assistance to the Handicapped) on Saturday March 31 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Patriot Center at Southern State Community College, central campus in Hillsboro. The cost is only $7 per child and $5 per adult and will include a lunch, craft making, egg decorating, pictures with the Easter bunny and an Easter egg hunt. For reservations contact Linda Allen at (937) 393-1904, ext. 131. Teen Poetry Slam, sponsored by the Sardinia Perk and the Sardinia Library will be held at the Sardinia Perk, 107 Winchester Street in Sardinia on Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. For all the details call (937) 446-1565.`` Scholarship Fundraising Spaghetti Dinner to honor SPC Seth Blevins, sponsored by the scholarship committee will be held at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown on Saturday, March 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $10-adults, $5children 4 to 12 and Children younger are free. Tickets are available from any First State Bank, at the door or by calling (937) 5150107 or (937)312-1551. Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by members of the Aberdeen Concerned Citizens events committee will be held on Saturday, April 21 at the Aberdeen Community Center. Adults cost is only $5, seniors are $4 and children are $3. Dinner will include spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and a drinks. Memorial Service for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one will be held on Sunday, March 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown. This event is sponsored by Stein Hospice and is open to all. Includes music, prayer and reflection, followed by food and refreshments and an honoring activity facilitated by an art therapist. For more information contact Hope Seavers at 1800-625-5269 or email hseavers@steinhospice.org. Please RSVP by March 19. Book Club for Adults will meet on Tuesday, March 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. This meeting is open to all. For more information call (937) 444-1414. Annual quilt and Craft Show, hosted by Chatfield College will be held on Saturday, April 28 at the St. Martin Campus. This show will highlight over 25 area artisans who will exhibit, demonstrate and sell their traditional crafts. Admission is only $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens and children 12 and under are free. To learn more about this event visit www.chatfield.edu or call (513) 875-3344, ext. 140. U.S. Grant Celebration in Historic Georgetown will be held Thursday, April 26 through 28. This event celebrates the life and legacy of Ulysses S. Grant. For more information contact Stan Purdy at (937)
378-4119 or (937) 378-3087, or email baileyho@frontier.com or visit www.usgrantboyhoodhome.org ABCAP Chili Dinner and Dessert Auction, sponsored by the ABCAP Senior Nutrition will be held on Thursday, March 29 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the ABCAP Building, 406 W. Plum Street in Georgetown. Everyone invited to attend. ABrown County Relay for Life Committee is looking for participants and teams to register for the big Relay coming up May 19. The theme this year is “You Don’t Have to be a Superhero to Fight Against Cancer,” Anyone wanting more information on participating in the Relay for Life, they can visit www.relayforlife.org/browncounty or contact Abbey Sullivan at 1-888227-6446. Pre Diabetes Classes will be offered by Mercy Health throughout the community. The classes will be taught by diabetes educators who are also registered dietitians. For a complete list of when and where these classes will be given, please visit www.e-mercy.com or call (513) 956-3729 or (513) 686-6820. Spring Craft Bazaar, sponsored by the Western Brown Touchdown Club will be held on Saturday, March 31 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Western Brown High School. Now taking applications for booth rentals, 10 X 10 for $35, first come first served. For more information contact Cindy Brumfield for more information at cindymbrumfield@gmail.com or call (513) 305-5481. Food Pantry in Fayetteville will be open to Perry Township residents on Friday, March 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fayetteville United Methodist Church, 61 East Humber Street. Williamsburg Presbyterian Preschool now enrolling, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 3 p.m., three to five year olds. Contact Gloria Wright at (513) 724-7985. ONGOING EVENTS Free Tax Help, through the AARP Foundation will begin in February and continue through March. This is a free tax help and preparation service, run by volunteers. It will be held at the Brown County, Adams County and Highland county Senior Centers. For more information call (Adams-937-544-7459), (Highland-937-393-4745) or (Brown-937-378-6603. “Bread of Life Food Pantry is currently accepting donations for it’s 4th season. The pantry opens for donations each 21st day of the month after 3 p.m. To make a contribution or donation at another time please contact us at (937) 444-3972 or (937) 444-3440. We continue to collect. Flu Clinics at the Brown County Health Department have been scheduled for each Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is $20. For more information call (937) 378-6892. Southern Hills Tea Party meets each 4th Thursday of the month at the Ripley Library. The public is invited to attend. Helping Hands Please come shop with us any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown. Order new book on one room schools now, from the Brown County Historical Society. The book discusses about 70 oneroom schools located in Brown County. Please call Joyce Wallace at (937) 378-4444 or any society member to purchase a book. Senior Bingo will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday at the Georgetown Nutrition Center. Please bring a $1 wrapped gift. A nutritional meal will be offered. HIV/Hepatitis C Testing is offered free by the Brown County Health Department by appointment only. The HIV test results are available within 15 minutes. To schedule an appointment call (937) 378-6892. Adams/Brown County Alzheimer/s/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room. For more information (937) 386-3590. Adams-Brown Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program income guidelines have been increased to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining EHEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action
Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-5537393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 8-11 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled. Crafting Classes will be offered the second Saturday of the month at the Mt. Orab Public Library, sessions from 1 to 2 p.m., at the library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. The classes are for adult patrons with the Care and Share program. We Can Help Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 is open 11 a.m-4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated. Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers adults an array of computer classes throughout the school year at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Anyone wanting further information or wishing to register for an Adult Education class may contact Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131, Ext. 357. The Brown County Senior Citizens Council, located at 505 N. Main Street in Georgetown offers transportation for medical appointments, shopping area, nutrition sites and other service providers. It also offers homemaker assistance, Respite Care, Passport which offers alternatives to nursing home placement and caregiver support. To contact a representative, call (937) 378-6603 or toll free at (877) 259-8598. Anyone involved with a governing body, an organization, or a regularly-scheduled activity that has a meeting date and/or time or location change should contact The Brown County Press two weeks in advance, if possible, about that change(s) so the correct date and/or time and location may be listed in the Weekly Calendar. Also, anyone who would like an activity listed in The Brown County Press' Weekly Calendar that currently is not listed should call the newspaper office during regular hours at (937) 444-3441.
Auxiliary plans Quarter Raffle The Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary will be holding a Quarter Raffle on Thursday, March 22, 2012 in the cafeteria of Southwest Regional Medical Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the raffle will begin at 7 p.m. Please plan to attend and join the Auxiliary in a fun evening. The hospital is located at 425 Home Street, Georgetown.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 St. Mary Catholic School and Patch of Heaven Preschool located in Hillsboro will have Kindergarten and preschool registration for the upcoming school year on Thursday, March 22 from 2:30 to 6 p.m. in the school hall, located at 119 E. Walnut Street. Papers needed for registration include, birth certificate, shot record and custody papers if applicable. All faiths are welcome. For more information call (937) 840-9932.
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Mt. Orab Womens’ Club elects new officers The Mt. Orab Womens’ Club elected new officers fot eh 2012 year. Pictured left to right, Missy Schneider, Treasurer, Betty Jo Miller, president, Jo Ann Jildebrant, Vice President, Norma Green, Secretary, Tammy Lind, Publicity. The club meets at the Depot the first Monday of each month. New members are welcome.
OVRDC’s full commission meeting and election of officers Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission’s (OVRDC) Annual Full Commission Meeting and Election of Officers will be held on Thursday, March 29th in Brown County at the Southern Hills Career & Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio. Registration and social time will be held at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. OVRDC Full Commission
members have received registration information and anyone planning to attend must RSVP by Friday, March 23. The banquet and meeting are open for others interested in attending. If you are interested in attending and do not receive information or if you have any questions, please call (800) 223-7491 or visit our website (www.ovrdc.org). The banquet cost is $25.00, which must be paid by Wednesday, March 28.
Vegetarian cooking offered at SSCC Southern State Community College’s continuing education offerings will include “Introduction to Vegetarian Cooking” from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, on the college’s South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, near Fincastle. The course will be offered by Cynthia Brown, executive director of Hope Springs Institute near Peebles. Brown was a reporter and page editor for several small weekly newspapers and also has worked as a chef. She has spent the last six years working as an outdoor market manager, addressing issues of sustainability and helping reform agricultural practices and laws to assist farmers in growing better, safer food and realizing better financial returns for their efforts. In addition to teaching English for Chatfield College, she is a potter, poet and singer/songwriter. Her workshop will cover the following topics: • Examining Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables: local, regional, national and international • Cooking for Optimal Nutrition & Flavor: slow roasting roots, braising, steaming, wilting and sautéing
• Time-Saving Advance Preparations: pre-cutting, precooking and marinating Cost for the two-hour course is $29 and the course code is ENRC 605 ZS1. To learn more about registering for this or any other continuing education course, please visit www.sscc.edu/visitors/ccs/enterprise-center/workshops.html. For more information, please contact Russ Brewer at 937695-9002.
Fish fry held in Decatur The Byrd Township Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a fish fry at 5 p.m. Friday March 23, and again at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 6 at the firehouse in Decatur. Fish, fries, hushpuppies, cole slaw, desserts and drinks will be served. Meals include drinks and are $8 for adults, $4 for kids. All proceeds benefit the Byrd Township Volunteer Fire Department.
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Civil War’s #1 voice to speak in G’town Ed Bearss is the greatest Civil War historian. He has again accepted the invitation to be the speaker at the Annual U.S. Grant Homestead Association Winter Lecture Series. To have a chance for our area to be able to hear Mr. Bearss speak and to be able meet him personally is an opportunity that no one even slightly interested in history should miss. His comparison of the Campaigns of Gettysburg and Vicksburg will bring up twists and turns in the plot that will make us all re-think which was the more important. Brown County had troops at both the battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg. By 1863 the regiments rarely had as many as 400 men fit for duty from their original 1000 but those that were left were battle hardened veterans. The 61st OVI was the infantry support for Dilger’s Battery I of the 1st Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery. After fighting the first day in the fields north of Gettysburg then defending Cemetery Hill on days two and three the 61st had less than 200 men answer roll call on the day after the battle. At Vicksburg, Brown County native Ulysses S. Grant was the mastermind behind what many call the finest campaign of the Civil War. In his Army were the Southern Ohio men of the 47th OVI, 48th OVI, 70th OVI, and the 4th Independent Ohio Volun-
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teer Cavalry Company. The 47th won 16 Medals of Honor in 14 days at Vicksburg and the 4th IOVCC rode with General Grant to accept the surrender of the fortified city and its 32,000 defenders. Our area is rich with stories of historic importance. The story of Ulysses S. Grant and the thousands of local men who made up an important part of his powerful western armies and General Meade’s Army of the Potomac with a few local men is a story that you should hear, and there is no one who can tell it better than Edwin C. Bearss. Edwin Bearss (born June
26, 1923), a United States Marine Corp veteran of World War II, is a military historian and author known for his work on the American Civil War and World War II eras and is the most popular tour guide of historic battlefields in the U.S. He served as Chief Historian of the National Park Service from 1981 to 1994. After his retirement in 1995, he received the title Chief Historian Emeritus which he holds to this day. Ed has correctly been called a national treasure by many people in the American historical community. Ed can tell the story of an event or of a historical character like no other. His style is his own, and if Ed Bearss can’t make you believe that history is a living thing, then no one can. Mr. Bearss is coming to Georgetown, Ohio to speak on Saturday, March 17, 2012. The U.S. Grant Homestead is proud to sponsor the event at the Gaslight Theater, 108 East State Street, at 1:30 PM. Mr. Bearss’ topic will be “Ebbing Tides: Gettysburg and Vicksburg - The Campaigns that changed the Civil War”. Civil War Period music by Deann Kelley starts at 1:00 PM. Admission is $10. Ed will tell it the way it is. You will hear about these two great campaigns and the men that fought them the way it really was. Don’t miss this rare chance to see and hear the one and only Ed Bearrs.
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1294564- Sardinia - Crown molding, granite counter tops, rich wood cabinets, great lighting package. 3BD, 2BA. Covered front porch. Six panel doors, 24x20 garage w/opener. Corner, private location. 1.95 acre level lot. Priced to Sell!! $64,900
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1265584 - Mt. Orab - OWNER FINANCING! Flexible Terms!! Former Cahall Apparel Store in the heart of Mt. Orab. >1100 sq ft of store front office area w/4 add'l rental apts. Full walkout bsmt. Low maintence. 15 space parking lot with mo. income. Public Utilities. $199,900
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1284677 - Georgetown - New England style living just outside of town. 4BD, 3.5 BA. Breathtaking property w/precision given to every detail. Newer flring thru-out, picture wind., possible 1st flr MBR. Bright, open kit w/island & butcher block countertops. 3 porches. $219,900
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1258238- Sardinia- 3BD, 2BA, Almost 1500 sq.ft. of open living area. Master BD suite. Dining Rm. & Equipped eat-in Kitchen. Large front deck & covered back porch. Affordable living seconds off St. Rt. 32. Back yard completely privacy & fenced. 2 car carport. $79,900
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1299786 - Hamersville - Move-in ready! Large home w/28x40 2 sty. barn/garage. Endless possibilities! Brand new hardwood flrs.in Great room. Nice eat-in kitchen. MBR suite. Brand new front & back decking & gutters plus downspouts. $74,900
1265188 - Georgetown - Western Brown Schools! Solidly built 2 bdrm. home which is move-in ready! Both house and 30x50 barn need exterior siding re-worked. All on 1.87 acre tract. Great location & affordable. $39,900
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1280451- Mt. Orab- Must See! 3BD, 2BA. Beautiful hardwood floors in Bath & Kitchen. Garden tub, stand-up shower & double vanity in master bdrm Bath. Move-in ready in the Kyle Lane sub-division. This property is located in the heart of Mt.Orab on 1.53 acres. $69,900
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Mt. Orab - Wonderful all brick story and a half home w/a full bsmt. Beautiful hardwood flrs. in kit. and BR. Hardwood under most carpets. Stone F/P, brand new ceramic backsplash and furnace. 20x16 back deck. Covered front porch. Circle Drive 3 BR 2 Ba. $109,900
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1290259- Mt. Orab - Excellent Investment Property! 4 bay and 4 vacuum cleaner carwash located in the heart of Mt. Orab, Brown Counties fastest growing area. One no touch bay and 3 self service all w/ heated concrete flrs. Contact Mgr. will consider staying. $300,000
1289196- Lake Waynoka- Simply Magnificent! 3BD, 2BA. This is a custom built Schlabach home. Open floor plan with soaring ceilings. Hardwood entry and kitchen flring. Beautiful kitchen cabinets w/crown molding. Kit. island. MBR suite w/stand up shower. Spacious laundry rm. $129,900
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1289593- Sardinia - FIRST OFFERING! Custom Blt Full Brick 5 BR 3 Ba home sitting atop a gently rolling knoll. Master BR suite on the 1st flr. Newer roof, furnace and HWH. Lrg. eat-in country kitchen w/refinished cabinets. 3 season room on rear. Stocked pond. $239,900
1243844 - Investment opportunity! Nothing to do but take over the rent roll!! Total renovation on all units. 4 different units! Elec & gas separately metered. Laundry facilities on site. Partial Bsmt. Fresh paint on exterior. $147,500
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The Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and administration of the business affairs of the Housing Authority, including the execution and implementation of policies and procedures established and approved by the Board of Commissioners. The Executive Director leads a staff of eighteen administering Public Housing and Section 8 activity, managing a portfolio of 223 public housing units and 891 Section 8 vouchers.
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MANUFACTURING POSITIONS Clopay is accepting applications for general labor positions at its plastic manufacturing facility in Augusta, KY. These are day/night rotating 12 Hour shift positions. Applications will be accepted for one day at the Maysville Community and Technical College in Room C106 Technical Bldg. on Friday, March 23rd between the hours of 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
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CAREGIVERS CARING individuals needed to provide non medical care for seniors living at home. All shifts including Sleepovers and Weekends Fayetteville Area Call 230-5111
AN ESTABLISHED East Side company is looking for a sales/service technician to compliment our Brown County based Industrial Process Heating Sales & Service Company. Please send resume, salary expectations and references to: P.O. Box 521, Winchester, Ohio 45697-9800.
• Learning all aspects of the plastics extrusion and lamination processes. • Understanding and meeting customer specifications through standard operating procedures and conditions, evaluation of finished product, and testing. • Assisting in the development of operating conditions for new or improved products. • Working cooperatively with others in a team environment. • Working safely. • Housekeeping and 5S
To Assist Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Daily Living Skills, Community Activities, Social Skills, Work Skills & Health / Safety Skills group home environment. H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. required Excellent hourly rate and health care benefits.
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BEST CHOICE Home Care: Mt. Orab, Ohio is seeking qualified persons for Full-time and Part-time home health aides. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age or older, must have a high school diploma, GED, or 2 years work experience working with the elderly; must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and auto insurance. Prefer STNA or HHA but will provide training if needed. Must be willing to travel to assignment and process a genuine love working with the elderly. Employment depends upon a clean fingerprinting record. Wage and benefit package is based upon experience. Please call for interview at: 1-877-656-8526 or 1-937-444-7053. CNA’S NEEDED to touch the heart of those in need, in the coming seasons of giving, and all year round! We offer 12 hour shift. Call or stop by to fill out an application. 937-378-3727.
A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, urban studies, or other related discipline is required. Four or more years of property management and/or public housing management experience or experience in public administration, business administration, or management is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in (1) strategic leadership, (2) management efficiency and effectiveness, (3) business acumen, (4) human resources management, (5) internal/external stakeholder relationships, (6) program integrity and compliance, (7) organizational culture adaptation, and (8) entrepreneurism. Candidates must possess certification or become certified as a Public Housing Manager within twelve (12) months of appointment. Both a resume with a minimum of three (3) professional references and an application must be submitted. Applications may be acquired at Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority, 65 South Market Street, Batavia, OH 45103. Also, please include a one-page summary that addresses any one or more of the above criteria listed that is not in the resume. Resumes and applications must be mailed or delivered to: Ms. Cynthia Gramke, Chair, Board of Commissioners Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority 65 South Market Street Batavia, OH 45103 And received no later than Friday, March 23, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. Equal Opportunity Housing Equal Opportunity Employer
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DRIVERS: CDL-A Great Hometime! Regional Dry Van No-Touch. Clean MVR. Holiday/Vacation Pay! 1yr. experience required. 513-761-9600.
PART-TIME POSITION for hire. The Village of Sardinia Public works is looking to fill a part-time position, as a water meter reader/labor. The pay is $8/hr. for 32hrs/week. Job starts in April and goes to October. Must be responsible and a background check will be needed for hire. Process will include interview and fundamental reading meters ability. You can pick up an application at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave. in Sardinia or call 937-446-3807. Village of Sardinia is an Equal Employment Opportunity work place.
ERNST CONCRETE Ready Mix Concrete Drivers for Batavia, Fairfield, & Lebanon locations. Class B CDL required, must be at least 21 years of age, 2 years CDL driving experience required. Hourly pay, paid vacations, paid holidays, excellent fleet, excellent benefits. Apply in person, allow 1-hour for application process, 4250 Columbia Rd., Lebanon, OH 45036. Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. EOE FULL-TIME SHOP mechanic w/tractor trailer experience. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-6pm. General mechanical ability required: Oil changes, brakes, & electrical. Tools a plus. Company match Simple IRA, Vacation & Holiday Pay. Call 513-724-7140. HELP WANTED: Looking for a 1st shift person to do Doctor’s appointments & outings. Must have a clear driving record, pass a drug test, physical background check, have a Diploma or GED. For more info call 937-446-2803. LANDSCAPE TECHNICIANS & tree climbers, must be experienced, must have valid driver’s license. Call between 10:00am-1:00pm. 513-876-3081.
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937-444-0820 LOUISO TRUCKING, Inc. Full-time Class A CDL driver for Regional driving. Tanker endorsement a plus, not required. Percentage Pay, Company match Simple IRA, Vacation & Holiday Pay. Call 513-724-7140.
PINE RIDGE Pine Village Residential Homes Inc. now accepting applications for full & part-time employment, weekends to be expected. Direct care aides needed for individuals w/developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Must have a clean valid driver’s license, clean background check & a high school diploma/GED. Experience preferred, but will train. Apply in person @ 146 North Third St., Williamsburg, Ohio 45176. NO PHONE CALLS. RN NEEDED - Residential facility in Williamsburg is seeking to hire a RN for 30 hours per week Monday-Friday. Please call for interview 513-724-3460. SEMI DRIVER NEEDED 25 years old, clean CDL Class A with 2 years experience. OTR Flat bed. Home weekends. Call 937-446-1707. SPRING SLIM Down! Wanted: People who want to get rid of those extra winter pounds. Join our Spring 12 week Weight Loss Challenge. Free Health Evaluation. Cash and prizes for top losers. Have fun, group support with weekly weigh-ins and prizes. Lots of good nutritional info. Classes starting soon at: IDEAL NUTRITION, 112 S. High, Mt. Orab. Call today at 937-515-8488.
203 - SITUATIONS WANTED STATE TESTED STNA over 25 years. Assistance with medication, light housekeeping, cooking, bathing, shopping, etc. Please call for more info 937-515-8583.
300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 1 & 2BR APARTMENTS, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802. 1BR APARTMENT in Russellville, $350/rent, $350/dep. Water, sewage included, no pets. 937-725-4270. 2ND STORY 2br, Sardinia, $350/mo, $350/dep. Electric efficient heat, water/sewer/trash included. 937-587-2230. 3BR, 2BA split level w/steps, $450/mo. plus deposit. 312 W. Grant, Georgetown, 513-876-3105. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR Hamant Villa Apartments, Mt. Orab, mature living, 1-story, W/D hookup, call for WINTER special. Starting at $550/mo. 513-724-2841 or 513-313-8262. BATAVIA - 2br, 1ba, $510/mo. plus deposit. 513-561-4014. FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed
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SARDINIA Efficiency, $350., 2br apartment, $450/mo., both some utilities paid. Also, 2br House $450, 3-4br house $600, no dogs, no smoking . 513-309-4349 or 513-309-4319.
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513-724-3951 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.
MT. ORAB - 1br apartment at $525/mo. You pay NO utilities. 513-739-5550. MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $575/mo., $575/dep. 513-504-8152. RIPLEY SCHOOLHOUSE Apartments, 1br units available, Move-in Rent Special, rent-$255 plus utilities, for Seniors 62 years old, disabled or handicapped. For questions call 937-392-9216 or 937-378-6603. Managed by Brown County Senior Citizens Council.
SARDINIA Efficiency, $350., both some utilities paid. Also, 2br House $500, 3-4br house $600, no dogs, no smoking. 513-309-4349 or 513-309-4319.
303 - HOUSES FOR RENT BETHEL - 2br, 1ba, 1-car garage, outside pets, $800/dep., $625/mo. 543-8001 - 734-2067. HOUSES FOR rent, 3br, 1ba house in Williamsburg, $575/mo., also 2 other houses located between Williamsburg & Mt. Orab, WBSD, 3br, 2ba, one rents for $650, other has outbuilding rents for $700/mo. plus deposit. 513-724-7802. NEAR RUSSELLVILLE: 2br, 2ba includes washer & dryer, frig. & stove. Also yard & plenty of parking. Propane heat. $535/mo., deposit same. 937-377-2135. SARDINIA - 4br, newly remodeled home w/4-car garage, $420/mo. w/seller assisted financing. MUST HAVE GOOD CREDIT. 513-624-7614 SMALL 3BR house in Georgetown, $500/mo. plus utilities, $400/dep. 937-378-1693. WILLIAMSBURG: 2BR TOWNHOUSE apartment, 1.5 bath w/A/C, W/D hookup, no pets, $575/mo. plus deposit. 513-724-7842.
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2BR TRAILER remodeled, located in Georgetown. W/D hookup, $425/mo. plus deposit. If interested call 937-213-2401 or 937-378-4706.. 2BR, 1BA, stove included, W/D hookup, 16x20 outbuilding, big yard, Decatur area, $375/mo. plus security deposit & utilities, available March 1st. 937-373-3111 or 937-515-9390. 3BR, 1-ACRE lot, storage shed, newly remodeled, no pets, good credit, $500/mo plus deposit. 937-444-3701. Georgetown, 2br. 1.5ba trailer, $425/mo. Please call 937-444-5223.
310 - WANTED TO RENT WANTED - Farm ground to rent for 2012 season & beyond. Call Jeff at 937-213-3909.
1ST TIME Buyer or Downsizing This is the place for you - motivated seller offers 3br, 2full bath home/barn/pond with fruit trees -- appliances plus washer & dryer. Bring your toothbrush and move in. $117,000.00 Huff Realty Office 513-474-3500 Cell 513-207-5609 cgriffith@Huff.com Cathy Griffith MLS #1269107
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) GEORGETOWN - 422 Lincoln Ave., 2br, all new energy efficient windows, almost completely redone. $47,000. 937-618-1852. RIPLEY - 2br, 2.5ba brick home, full walk-out basement, very private ridge top setting, Ohio River views, 43+ acres, mostly wooded, great for hunting, approx. 4acres cleared, 3-car attached garage, 2-large pole barns. Estimated monthly payment $719 P/I/only. Fadi Matti, Remax Advanced Real Estate 513-767-6999. SARDINIA - 2br, 1ba plus den w/FP, full basement, 2.09 fenced-in acres, 2-car detached garage, pole barn, estimated monthly payment $492. P/I only. Fadi Matti, Remax Advanced Real Estate. 513-767-6999.
401 - CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT 2BR, 1.5BA, balcony, equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, $650/mo. plus deposit. 513-237-3692 or 513-446-7255.
405 - LOTS & ACREAGE RECREATIONAL LAND, 21-acres in Western Brown area, level, all wooded, deer & squirrel. Asking $2,280/acre. Also, 15 acres in Clermont Co., wooded & rolling, ideal for 4Wheelers, asking $1,726/acre. John Johnson, Realtor. 513-734-7286.
506 - CLEANING BIG OR Small - We clean them all. Call Trish 513-431-9762 or Rhonda 513-417-6759. HOUSE/BUSINESS CLEANING jobs wanted. Call Jessica at 937-205-4201.
507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.
606 - FARM MERCHANDISE FOR SALE - 8 used tractors, some w/loaders & belly mowers, 2150HP, used disc, plows, bush hogs, blades, box blades, also new & used 3pt. tillers. 937-4020769.
TRADE-INS NEEDED! We buy & sell used mobile homes, top $$$ paid & quick cash! 859-371-2140.
405 - LOTS & ACREAGE
BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming. More or less acreage available. Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.
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2000 MERC Mountaineer, V8/Auto, AWD, sunroof, leather, tow-pkg., Am/Fm/Cass/CD, new brakes & exhaust, 125K/miles, $3,895. Also, 1969 Chevelle, 350 cuin, 350-turbo, new brake lines & exhaust, good brakes, Am/Fm/CD, many extras, asking $5,500. Call 513-300-3009.
901 - SALES “SELLING OR trading at 9012 Tri County Hwy., Sardinia, Ohio 45171. Open Rain or Shine from 9:00am to 6pm Daily. Too many items to list. STOP in or Call 937-446-2813 or email (denverayers@aol.com)”.
New Building Material Plus 600 Sheet of Metal Roofing- Thousands of Sq. Ft. of Hardwood FlooringLumber- Vinyl Siding- 15 VanitiesCeramic TileKitchen CabinetsLaminate- CarpetDoors- InsulationOSB Board- TrimLots of New Small Items- 05’ Victory Motorcycle- 54’ Army Jeep- 00’ Chevy S-10- 87’ Chevy Elcamino66’ Harley Davidson M50- 16’ Enclosed Trailer- J.D. Riding Mower & OthersFarm Gates- Aluim. Brake- Mac & Snap On Tools- Used Furniture- We Take Consignments Daily Call First-
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NEW LISTING - SARDINIA - 5BR, 3 1/2 BATH, CAPE COD ON 5+ ACRES, WITH SMALL STOCKED LAKE, LARGE 30X50 GARAGE, GREAT PLACE FOR AT HOME BUSINESS. PROPERTY HAS MANY POSSIBILITIES. COULD BE 2 FAMILY. ONLY 12 YRS. OLD. EXCELLENT CONDITION. CONTACT DAN SR. ASKING $224,500
614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK
HUNTER’S DREAM - WEST UNION - 3/4 ROOM LOG CABIN WITH ADDITION & LOFT. MUST SEE ON 25 ACRES, 2 LARGE BARNS, 40X50 & 32X32. ALSO 24X32 GARAGE. SOME WOODS WITH SMALL CREEK. 6 MILES TO SR 32 IN WEST UNION AREA. GREAT WEEKEND RETREAT OR FULL TIME LIVING. ASKING $89,900 CALL DAN
GOLDEN PALOMINO, female, 6yrs. old, $700. Call 513-720-6243.
BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:
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WOW! 7610 Ditch Witch Trencher, 442hrs., one-owner, new paint, no leaks, kept in barn, ready to work, asking $25,000. D3C Dozer, 2250hrs., new paint, lots of new parts, kept in barn, ready to work, Morrow area, asking $28,000. 937-727-7941.
804 - AUTOS WANTED
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“JUNK” CAR REMOVAL $$$$$$$$$$ PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR “JUNK” CARS TRUCKS & VANS
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Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available)
FOR SALE - 1993 Geo convertible, needs head rebuilt, $800.00. 1991 Geo convertible, needs head rebuilt, $1,000.00. Call 937-618-1110.
LAND FOR Sale - Mt. Orab, 7.5acres w/barn, plus electric. $70,000. Call 513-720-6243. Five minutes from high school.
JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650
808 - AUTOS FOR SALE
NEW LISTING -SARDINIA- CLEAN 2 BR, 1 BATH HOME ON SMALL LOT, CITY UTILITIES, NEAR CENTER OF TOWN. ASKING $55,000 CONTACT ROGER
FOR SALE: Nubian does/bucks. Pure blooded - no papers. Milk goats, born March, $90 OBO. 937-444-3983.
615 - MISC. FOR SALE
NEW LISTING - MINI FARM - MT. ORAB AREA- 19+ ACRES ON US 68 N. OF 32. MOSTLY TILLABLE. OLDER 2 BR HOME, NICE POLE BARN & GARAGE. WON’T LAST LONG. CONTACT DAN SR.
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AKC SHELTIE, sable, male, 1 1/2 yrs. old, neutered, house & crate trained. 937-444-4798.
POST & Beam Kit, 14ft.x16ft. Oak included frame, rafters, braces, etc. 6” thick wall over 9ft. high to top plate. Would make a fine shop, room, garage, etc. Other oak available 2”x8” tongue & groove pine flooring. Call 937-289-1040.
NEW 3BR/2BA mobile home, $24,798. $1500/dep., EZ Financing. 859-371-3386.
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ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDE w/land, take over payments. 859-371-3366.
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TOP DOLLAR PAID!! Cash for furniture, antiques, appliances, tools, fishing, jewelry, gold, silver, records, DVD’s, games, sports, pocket knives, more! ALMOST ANYTHING! 937-378-1819 or 937-378-2850
FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts. 937-289-1040.
3BR/2BA MOBILE home, ready to move in, $8900. 859-371-2140.
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MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774
611 - WANTED TO BUY
BATAVIA - 2br condo, 1ba, W/D hookup, A/C, walking distance from town, $650/mo. plus deposit. 513-724-7842.
3BR, 2BA older mobile home l& shaded lot w/outbuildings & deck. Needs a little TLC. Asking $24,900. Call 937-378-9007.
808 - AUTOS FOR SALE
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GEORGETOWN - 2 & 3br apartments available for immediate occupancy. 2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen appliances, w/d hookup, $560/mo & util., $560/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, 1-car att. garage, c/a, all kitchen appliances, laundry room, $675/mo & util. $675/dep., 513-253-8170 or 513-616-3504.
400 - HOUSES FOR SALE
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NEW LISTING - SARDINIA - 3 BR, 1 BATH IN TOWN, CITY UTILITIES, SMALL LOT, GREAT RENTAL OR STARTER HOME. ASKING $44,500 CALL DAN NEW LISTING - SARDINIA - 4 BR, 1 BATH WITH BASEMENT, IN TOWN, CITY UTILITIES, GREAT RENTAL OR STARTER HOME, OWNER OWNED PROPERTY NEXT DOOR. LIVE IN ONE, RENT THE OTHER OR RENT BOTH. ASKING $37,500 CALL DAN NEW LISTING - SARDINIA - 2 BR, 1 BATH NEAR CENTER OF TOWN ON LARGE LOT, GREAT STARTER HOME. ASKING $54,000 CONTACT ROGER
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NEW LISTING - SARDINIA - 3 BR, 1 BATH, EXCELLENT CONDITION, ON MAIN ST. NEAR 32. ASKING $74,000 CONTACT ROGER
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The staff at the Brown County Humane Society Animal Shelter is excited about breaking a long-standing record of 38 adoptions in one month. In the month of February, 52 dogs were placed in homes or relocated. “We have so many people right now, cross-posting our dogs,” explained humane society member Jan Staubach. “Thanks to these efforts, our dogs are being seen all over the world. And we’re sending them out as quickly as we can.” She continued, “Right now we have nine of the cutest black lab/mix puppies you’ve ever seen. Their mother is an AKC black lab and she is just beautiful. We also have a very nice selection of dogs available for adoption.” The shelter is also dealing with a unique situation in the midst of all this good news. In December, the dog warden picked up a wolf/hybrid in the Mt. Orab area. He has been residing at the shelter since that time, but all efforts to find sanctuary for him have failed and last week he was put down. “It was a very difficult decision for all of us,” Staubach said. “But because of the wolf in him he required special needs like a very high protein diet, three miles of running every day, just to thrive. But the real problem is, he has been neutered and all the sanctuaries we contacted said there is no longer a place for him in the pack, and they would probably kill him”. Staubach continued, “We did the best we could, but in the last couple of months he had just deteriorated to the point that we were afraid he was going to die. He had no quality of life left. So we had a staff meeting and decided it was inhumane to keep him here any longer.” Staubach said she recently received a call from local resident Dee Wallace, who was traveling to Southern State Community in Fincastle when she found a dog laying in the
‘Kian’ is a 9 pound MinPin mix, 2 years old, was found on Western Avenue in Mt. Orab. No one has called on him. He is a bit timid, but very friendly.
road that she thought had been hit by a car. She stopped and saw that the young dog was just so emaciated, thin and weak that he could not walk. According to Staubach the woman brought the 9-month old hound mix to the shelter. “He was so very thin, he couldn’t stand up,” Staubach said while shaking her head. “We immediately rushed him to our veterinarian. The report we got from our vet was a little unusual. The dogs toenails were clean, he didn’t have any fleas and there was evidence that he did have a collar on at one time. He had simply been starved nearly to death.” Staubach said, “Our vet seems to think he will make a full recovery, but it’s going to take quite a while. He gets fed four times a day. The vet named him “Lucky,” which is a very appropriate name. If Dee Wallace hadn’t picked him up out of the road, he most certainly would have died.” Staubach also said the microchipping program at the shelter has been very successful and is continuing. The cost of the micro-chipping is $15. The shelter is located on Veterans Blvd in Georgetown next to the Veteran’s Home and may be contacted at (937) 378-3457.
‘Archie’ is a Walker Coon Hound, male, about 4 years old. He was picked up as a stray on Rt. 131 near Fayetteville. He is great with children.
Ripley Village business owner, David Poole (right) shows pictures of an old wall next to his building that he would like to see removed. Shown from left, council members Daniel Dragoo, Scott Eagan, (standing) Mayor Tom Leonard and Charles Poole.
Ripley council discusses cleanup around village By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press
This beautiful Lab/mix was owner surrendered. She has been spayed and is 7 years old. She was a farm dog all her life and is very sweet natured.
God’s Closet and Kitchen open March 31 The Russellville Church of Christ is pleased to announce that God’s Closet will reopen for its second season on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 10 a.m. This is free shopping for any family or individual in the Russellville of surrounding areas featuring previously owned clothing, household items and toys. God’s Closet will be open from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and there will be a free lunch provided in God’s Kitchen from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the church fellowship hall on the same day.
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Join us at the Feesburg Worship Center for revival starting March 19 going through the week. Every night at 7 p.m. Brother Orval Heisel will be preaching. The church is located on state Route 505.
Tea Party to meet today Brown County Tea Party will be meeting on March 17 at 2 p.m. at the Best Western Hotel in Mt. Orab. We will beginning showing the David Barton series ‘American Heritage’ Please join us. Everyone is welcome. Please check our website: www:teaPartyBrown.com for additional information.
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God’s Closet and Kitchen will be open the last Saturday of each month, except for June, September and December when different dates will be announced. The Church of Christ is located on S. Columbus Street (Route 62), Russellville, come early and shop, then stay and have a free lunch. This is sponsored by the Russellville Church of Christ In-Reach Ministries. If you have any questions, please call (93) 377-5505.
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The Ohio Tobacco Festival, Inc. will be holding a Farm Machinery Consignment Sale on Saturday, March 17, 2012 beginning at 9 a.m. The sale will take place at the lot next to the Family Dollar in Ripley. For more information call Greg Applegate at (937) 3921590.
Ripley Village Council continues with its ongoing efforts for clean up unsightly or unsafe structures in the village. Village Administrator Charles Ashmore started the meeting out with a building inspection update. He told council that notices on needed repairs had been hand delivered to the parties involved. “On the Mayo property, you should have two letters in front of you,” Ashmore began, “one is from Shelby Mayo stating that he doesn’t understand why he has to make repairs to remove a wall between his property and building next to his. The building between David Poole’s shop and Mayo’s corner building, the back of it collapsed. They took a lot of it down by hand but did not finish the job.” Ashmore explained that the wall still on the existing building is still exposed and not secured and in danger of collapsing. He said Poole is unable to finish his side of the building repairs as long as the wall exists. The owner asked for a meeting to discuss the issue and ask to modify the time-frame of March 30. At that point in the meeting David Poole passed pictures around to council members showing the wall and how it was affecting his building. “That wall is not attached to my building,” David Poole said, “It’s free standing.” Ashmore added that the owner of the wall adjacent to Poole’s building should not have to be torn down. But Ashmore confirmed that the wall was not stable. Councilman Charles Poole commented that the owner of the wall has known all along that the work needed to be done and that he shouldn’t be granted more time. In other business, Ashmore asked council how they wanted to proceed on development of a new web site for the village. Web developer Bob Berinstein approached council at an earlier meeting about designing the
new website. He needed to know one way or another by the end of the week. However, Councilman Scott Eagan said although a rough design had been worked out he wanted to consult another web designer that could save the village money. “I just feel like Berinstein is a little pricey and too steep for just a basic website,” Eagan said. “I’d like to look at a few other places like the schools and find out what they would charge.” In other business Ashmore said the decorative banners for the upcoming bicentennial celebration in Ripley were done but the village was in need of it’s own unique village logo for the community. “We could keep the same logo on our new banners that are 16 by 25 inches in size,” Ashmore added. “We want to open a competition up and challenge artistic, creative people to design our new logo. “We’ll be using the logo not only on the banners but on our new website, on our village trucks, our letter head and other things.” It was recommended to offer a $50 savings bond for the person whose design is picked by council. Ashmore also reported that several filters at the water treatment plant were in bad shape and were no longer effective because the centers of the filters were like concrete. “There’s no danger to anyone drinking the water,” he said. “We just need to rectify the problem. Now that we are aware of the problem we can use better materials and the issue should be resolved.” He stressed that the job to replace the filters would be a oneday event. Ashmore confirmed that Township Clean-up Days in the village would take place on May 17-19 and the village yard sale is set for the week-end before, May 11-13. In other business, after reviewing the village fiscal budget for 2012, which was basically the same as last year, council accepted the budget.
Gospel Sing and Dinner in Decatur on March 25 The Bethlehem Church Choir will be one of the many performances at the annual Gospel Sing and Dinner set for Sunday, March 25 in the Decatur Community Center located on state Route 125. The singing program will begin at 1 p.m. Other performers will include Emily Gist, Jessica Jodrey, Maria Daniels, Doug Green, Betty Tatman and the Cantrell Family Band. “This is a wonderful line up of gospel singers and the program will be enjoyable for everyone attend-
ing” said Betty Tatman, music program coordinator. Dinner serving will begin at noon and continue throughout the music portion of the afternoon. Menu will include baked steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans,coleslaw, roll, desserts and refreshments. This event is being hosted by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee with proceeds going to preserve and maintain the community building. The public is invited to attend.
RULH kindergarten Rankin to speak registration begins March 22 to Auxiliary
The Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary will be conducting the regular monthly meeting on Monday, march 19, 2012 at 1 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room at Southwest Regional Medical Center. This months speaker is Matt Rankin of Soul’d Out singing group. He will be speaking about his recent trip to Honduras. Refreshments will be served by the Dietary Department. The hospital is located at 425 Home Street, Georgetown.
RULH will begin the process of registering children to enter kindergarten on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Ripley Elementary School Library from 4 - 7 p.m. Each child registered will receive a surprise. Registration is for children who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2012. You must bring your child’s original birth certificate (with raised seal), an up to date immunization record, your child’s social security number, proof of your residence, a parent. guardian photo id (driers license), and any custody papers
or court orders relevant to your child. Copies will be made and these documents will be returned. Immunizations required include: 5 Dtap’s, 4 polio, 3 Hepatitis B, 2 MMR, 2 Varicella. If your child is behind, they must be caught up before the beginning of school. Kindergarten teachers will be doing individual assessments of the incoming kindergarten class for the next school year on May 21, 22 and 23. Your child can be accompanied by a babysitter, parents need not be present during the assessment.
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By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press