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3 resign in Aberdeen, Mayor Foxworthy cancels council meeting after internet threat published BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The village of Aberdeen is dealing with three resignations and the Aug. 6 village council meeting being cancelled because of an internet threat. Police Chief Clark Gast, Village Council Member Joe Sprague and Village Clerk Bernice Jones have all submitted resignation letters to Mayor Harry Foxworthy. The mayor has not had the opportunity to present the letters to council because of the cancelled meeting, and has chosen to not release the reasons for the resignations of Gast and Jones until their letters are officially presented.

Sprague submitted an email statement to the Press which read; “I had to vacate my office as councilman for the Village of Aberdeen as it became necessary for me to relocate my residence to another part of the state for my employment. I appreciate all the support and encouragement of my constituents and wish the village my very best for the future.” The Aug. 6 village council meeting was cancelled by Foxworthy after a threat to council members Billie Eitel and Jason Phillips was posted on the topix.com website. The threat has since been removed, but it was provided to the Press by Eitel. Spelling errors in the post

have not been corrected. It read; “I wish someone wearing an orange wig would go to the Aberdine council meeting with an AR-15 ands Billy Idol should be first then stupid Jason Phillips next. With those 2 out, things might improve.” The reference to the orange wig brings to mind James Homes, who was seen in court in Aurora, CO, with orange hair. Holmes is charged with multiple murders after allegedly opening fire in a movie theater on July 20. An AR-15 is a semi-automatic rifle similar to a military M-16. Foxworthy said he contacted the Department of Homeland Security when

notified about the threat, and was advised to take it seriously and cancel the meeting. Foxworthy asked the Brown County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the threat, and Brown County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy John Schadle confirmed that the Sheriff’s Office was investigating the issue. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little said she had “grave concern over threats of this nature made on a public forum.” Eitel said that the threat was first found online by the wife of Jason Phillips, and that she was contacted about it. “I’m very upset by this”,

Eitel said. “I’ve been harassed before on that stupid site, but to bring in a threat and talk about people being shot is obscene and wrong.” She continued, “It’s frustrating that there are people who think they can intimidate Jason and I into changing our opinion or quitting. This is not going to change what I feel is my duty as a council member. They are not going to stop me from doing what’s right in my heart.” Eitel was referring to the heated discussions in the community and council over the decision to stop work on a new water treatment plant in the village. Phillips was equally upset at the threat.

“This is the third threat against me that I’ve seen. It’s scaring my family and that upsets me”, he said. “It’s a shame and childish to make threats like that. I just want people to realize that I’m trying to do my best for the village.” Phillips added “I think it comes down to the water issue”. Village Council Member Jay Castle agrees. “I think this threat was a ruse to cancel the meeting”, Castle said. “I know that there were some questions that were going to be asked at the meeting that some people don’t want to answer.” Castle said that Aberdeen resident Phyliss CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Matthew Roberts exits the Brown County Courthouse in Georgetown following his arraignment on Aug. 6.

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Another Ohio Department of Natural Resources employees facing recent charges in Brown County has pleaded not guilty. Matthew Roberts entered the plea before Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Gusweiler on Aug. 6. He was released on his own recognizance and will return for a pre-trial hearing later this month.

Roberts is a Wildlife Officer assigned to Clinton County. He is charged with Theft in Office, a fifth degree felony and Tampering with Records, a third degree felony. His indictment of the two men follow the public release of an investigation by the Ohio Inspector General. The investigation began as the result of a complaint on Feb. 1. The complaintant told CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Thomas Dick (left) and his father Steven Dick of Peebles operate their 1917 Case Steam Engine at the Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show in Georgetown. The show runs through Aug. 12 and features plowing with steam engines and a kiddie tractor pull on Sunday. Organizers also say the steam shovel will be operational at the show for the first time in 15 years.

Fifteen indicted by Grand Jury BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Fifteen people were indicted by a Brown County Grand Jury on Aug. 8 for a variety of offenses. Michelle Schuster, 41 of Aberdeen, faces one fourth degree felony count of Assault, one second degree misdemeanor count of Re-

WB changes traffic plan

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BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The traffic pattern around the Western Brown campus have changed this year. Superintendent Christopher Burrows said the

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changes are an effort to improve student safety and traffic flow. The biggest change will surround the middle school. Parents will now be asked to enter on Western Avenue on the eastern side of the building instead of on Campus Way. Vehicles will turn left into the parking lot behind the building, drop off children, and then continue to Campus Way. Buses will also enter on Western Avenue, but will exit on a service road out of the parking lot onto West Main Street. The modular buildings on that side of the school have been removed to make more room for that process. To assist in smoother

traffic flow, the Village of Mt. Orab has extended a dedicated lane on West Main Street between the middle school and Campus Drive that will allow drivers to turn left without having to wait for a break in oncoming traffic. More traffic is expected this year because the Western Brown School Board has ended bus service to high school students who live less than five miles from school. Burrows said that even without those extra cars, the traffic pattern had to change. “If you’ve been involved in that traffic pattern with the middle school, it was a pain for parents to try to pull in, snake around, drop CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

sisting Arrest and one first degree misdemeanor count of Domestic Violence. Schuster is accused of causing or attempting to cause harm to a household member, resisting her lawful arrest and causing or attempting to cause harm to Detective Goodwin of the Aberdeen Police Department. Toni Kirby, 24 of Wilmington, faces one count of fourth degree felony As-

sault. Kirby is accused of causing or attempting to cause harm to Deputy Larry Hollingsworth while he was in performance of his official duties. Danny Ofarrell, 20 of Mt. Orab, faces one count of fourth degree felony Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor. Ofarrell is accused of engaging in sexual contact with a person less than six-

teen years of age. James Rebensdorf, 31 of Owensville, faces one count of second degree felony Robbery. Rebensdorf is accused of fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit a theft and inflicting or attempting to inflict physical harm to Tricia Campbell. Nathan Arthur, 41 of Sardinia, is accused of CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

Ripley marks 200 years of history

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Following a four day 2012 Ripley Bicentennial Celebration, the grand finale was one of the highlights of the entire event with the opening of the centennial time capsule. In June this year Ripley Village officials dug the 1912 capsule up from it’s resting place at the Liberty CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Eliese Kendrick, the Ripley Bicentennial Queen assists with showing off all the items that were removed from the 100 year old time capsuled, opened during the closing ceremony of the Bicentennial celebration. All the items that came out of the capsule are now on display at the Union Township Public Library in Ripley.


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railroad trestle gone, resurfacing sr 32 begins

Western to hold levy info meeting

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Western Brown Local Schools will be having a Levy Campaign Meeting. The schools would like to attend the Monday, August 13, 2012 meeting at 5 p.m. at the WBHS Community Room. The Western Brown Local School Board of Education has opted to place an emergency levy of $1.45 million on the ballot for the election to be held in November of 2012. Passage of the emergency levy will allow our district an opportunity to continue to offer a balanced quality education to all of our students. Agenda / Potential Topics: • Discussion of need for the emergency six year levy, why an emergency levy was chosen, and what advantages we have by going in that direction. • Cost savings measures implemented by the district. • Strategies to run a successful campaign; leadership needed from the community; how you can help; getting others involved and knowledgeable; and committee formation. • Questions/Concerns from the public about the levy. If you need additional information please call (937) 213-0555 or email chris.burrows@wb.k12.oh. us It’s About Our Kids, So It Makes Sense!

Drug Abuse Community Team meetings set Georgetown Drug Abuse Community Team meeting Tuesday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Church of Christ Then the Mt. Orab Drug Abuse Community Team meeting will take plaace on Thursday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. at JC’s Place.

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The old Norfolk and Western Railroad trestle that crossed over State Route 32 at MowrystownSardinia Road is now but a memory. Construction on dismantling the old trestle began in early June. The structure itself was removed last week according to Kathleen Fuller, public information officer for the Ohio Department of Transportation, District 9. “The intersection there at 32 and Mowrystown-Sardinia Road has been the site of quite a few accidents and near misses,” Fuller said. “It was hard to see the traffic coming from either direction on 32 because of that trestle as well as the walls holding it up. “It was a sight-distance issue, and with planned resurfacing for that part of Highway 32 scheduled anyhow, ODOT decided to add this project into their plans in early 2011.” The walls began coming down on August 6. The ground where the wall once stood will be leveled down eliminating all visual obstacles which will make the intersection much safer. “The resurfacing project on St. Rt. 32 will begin at Freeh Road in Eagle Township and run up to Purdy Road (St. Rt. 134) in Sardinia,” Fuller added. Fuller said the John R. Jergenson Company is doing the work at the site which is a $3.1 million job, to resurface all four lanes, do some bridge touch-ups and build parapet walls. “The project should be complete by the end of November,” she added.

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The old norfolk and western railroad trestle crossing over sr 32 at Mowrystown-sardinia road has been out of commission for many years. The ohio Department of Transportation began removing in July.

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every part of the old railroad trestle crossing over st. rt. 32 at Mowrystown-sardinia road will be gone in just a few weeks.

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BRAIN VERSUS HEART

Walter E Williams wrote a short article about thinking with the brain (objective) versus the heart (subjective). (WND.COM) Dr. Williams is an economist. His article concludes: “In other words, we need to think with our brains, not with our hearts.” This is also true with Christianity. We need to think objectively and not subjectively. Christianity is a taught religion. It is a reasoned religion. Isaiah starts with: ““Come now, let us reason together”, says the Lord.” (Verse 1:18) Jesus says we are to teach and baptize and teach the convert. (See Matthew 28:19-20) When Philip came across the Ethiopian eunuch he asked: “Do you understand what you are reading?” We could list many more examples of how Christianity is to speak to the mind and be reasoned. Does that mean we don’t get heart-broken or tenderhearted about things? Of course not. For instance, to see ones child be immersed into Christ is heart-lifting! To see the prodigal son return raises our heart beat for sure! Emotions exist. Tears come. The big deal? When we think subjectively (heart/emotions) and not objectively (brain) then we can easily fall into the temptation to change God’s words. The objective words of God (the Bible) are to be taught and followed. When I throw my heart in the teaching, I may be tempted to change the objective words of God. For instance, God is clear when he says that he hates (even detests) ‘hands that shed innocent blood’. Proverbs 6:17. Yet, some Christians thinking with their heart will justify abortion. I cannot be burdened with a child right now. The world is too overcrowded anyway. See, the objective words of God say

we do not murder the unborn. But the heart will change God’s words. How about this: God says that a man does not lay with another man as he would a woman. (Leviticus 18:22) The subjective heart speaks up and says, “But they are in love and devoted to one another.” The objective words of God often get overruled – by Christians! How about this: God says to be repentant and be immersed into Christ for the remission of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38) But then the heart comes in and says, but Aunt Effie was only sprinkled or Grandma Jones said a ‘sinner’s prayer’. They were good people and they are surely in Heaven! Even within the Churches of Christ the subjective wording comes out. We think that a person should/ought to be immersed to be saved. Should/ought are not Biblical words. Dr. Williams writes, “’Some might say, “Williams this thinking of yours is not very compassionate!’” You might be thinking the same of this article. He writes on, “I believe that being compassionate toward one’s fellow man requires dispassionate thinking.” Listen, eternal salvation is at stake! The words of God are clear. The heart and emotions are often unclear. They will change with time and circumstances. God’s words never change. There is life in them! The truth is in them! Salvation is found in them! “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17 Amen, Lord Jesus! “All the churches of Christ send greetings.” Romans 16:16

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Rep. Bubp appointed to RECLAIM Ohio State Advisory Committee

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Provided/THE BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Taking A Trip Through Time The Brown County Children’s Home was built in 1884 to house the county’s orphans. It contained its own medical facilities and school from 1st to 8th grade. It closed in 1939 and was turned into an apartment building until it was razed in 1950 so the Brown County Hospital could be built on the site. If you have more information about this photo or would like more information about the Brown County Historical Society please call Ned S. Lodwick at (937) 378-6334. ‘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. You can also reach us at (937) 444-3441.

Helping farmers, our favorite entrepreneurs Farming is never an easy way of life, with some years more trying than others. Each year represents a roll of the dice and the uncertain possibility of a boon or a bust. This year is no different as weather challenges once again plague farmers. Mathematically, this year’s agricultural drought is the worst we’ve seen in 50 years. To the non-farmer, drought means brown grass and the inconvenience of having to water gardens and flowers. To the farmer, it means thousands of dollars invested in the season’s crops are literally hanging in the balance. This hot and dry weather is wreaking havoc on crop production right now. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Office, 50 percent of the state’s corn crop is currently rated ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’. That means half of the 3.9 million acres of corn planted in the state this year may be barely usable. Soybeans are also taking a hit, with 37 percent of the crop in less than fair condition. Things have gone downhill quickly. Those figures for corn have doubled in the last five weeks. Around 81 percent of the topsoil in the state has an inadequate amount of moisture to grow crops well. That means, even if it starts raining today, much of the corn in the state is beyond help. There will be farmers in Ohio who planted fields that may produce almost nothing. Imagine that for a moment. This is the equivalent of working hard at your job and then not receiving a paycheck. The effects of this drought are far and wide-reaching. The livestock producers in the state are going to be hit hard this fall. Drought conditions are not conducive to good hay, and if livestock aren’t eating hay, they’re eat-

DAVID T. DANIELS, Director of the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture

ing corn or grain. With yields for those crops shrinking, the cost of feed come harvest time will be very high. Across the nation, farming is still an industry of family businesses. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 98 percent of farms are family owned and account for 82 percent of farm production. In Ohio, the food and agriculture industry is of critical importance to the overall business climate of the state. It adds $105 billion each year to the economy and employs 1 in 7

hold meetings around the state to help connect Ohio farmers to those federal resources, if or when they become available. The Department of Agriculture will come up with a website to connect farmers who may have grown more hay than they need, to farmers who don’t have enough to feed their herds. In addition, it will direct the Ohio Department of Transportation to waive oversize load limit permits for hay haulers so that we can transport more hay, faster, to farmers who need it. We can’t make it rain but we can help farmers, our favorite entrepreneurs. These initiatives will at least bring a little relief to Ohio’s farmers in the midst of the most widespread drought in more than 50 years.

DANNY BUBP knowledge and experience as an attorney, legislator and former juvenile judge will certainly be a valuable asset to our committee moving forward”, said Clermont County Commissioner Bob Proud. “I am honored to be appointed by the Speaker to the RECLAIM Ohio State Advisory Committee,” said Rep. Bubp. “We have a number of challenges facing our young people today and I look forward to partnering with RECLAIM Ohio and the Clermont County commissioner to provide topnotch community rehabilitation services to our youth.”

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Letters to the Editor Adams-Brown WIC celebrates national breastfeeding month Dear Editor, Imagine that someone had invented a new wonder product to feed and immunize everyone on earth. Imagine also that it was readily available everywhere, needed no storage or delivery and even reduced the risk of cancer and obesity. Next, imagine that the world refused to use it – crazy huh? The wonder product is human breast milk, available to all of us at birth, and sadly many babies are not getting it. Breastfeeding is normal, natural, safe, and the only food that promotes optimal health in infants. In this time of economic crisis, it is important to realize that breastfeeding also saves money. According to the

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people with jobs. Governor Kasich is fond of saying farmers are his favorite entrepreneurs. He understands the importance of agriculture to our economy, and that Ohio farmers could use some help. That’s why the governor just signed an Executive Order that will provide much-needed assistance, to make sure they are not forced to abandon their fields or herds. The Executive Order asks the U.S. Department of Agriculture to designate Ohio as an agricultural drought disaster area, so that Ohio farmers can access much-needed resources from the Farm Service Agency to help them feed their animals and purchase seed so they can plant next year. It directs the Ohio Department of Agriculture to

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Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding, if 90 percent of families followed the recommended guidelines to exclusively breastfeed their infants for six months, the United States would save $13 billion dollars per year on reduced medical expenses and other costs. Individual families can save $1,200-$1,500 per year by following recommended breastfeeding practices and not purchasing infant formula. According to the Center for Disease Control’s Breastfeeding Report Card in 2011, 66.8 percent of women in Ohio initiate breastfeeding, which makes us 40th in the nation. Only 8.6 percent of those women

are exclusively breastfeeding at six months. We can do better! Mothers encounter many obstacles when attempting to breastfeed, including lack of societal encouragement and approval and lack of support and instruction from health care professionals, hospitals, and workplaces. Everyone can show support for breastfeeding moms! Please call your local WIC clinic for more information about how you can support breastfeeding! (In Adams County, call 937-544-3796 and in Brown County, call 937-378-6030. We have health professionals ready to offer assistance and answer your questions. Vicki Fritz, RN Director Adams/Brown WIC Program

Father proud of his son who is fighting overseas Dear Editor, I’m writing to inform you that Andy Langefield shipped to Afghanistan. He’s with the 29th Infantry out of Ft. Lewis, Tacoma, Washington. He is currently at Forward Operating Base, Walton, in the argon Valley. He is a 240 machine gunner doing convoy security. He was born in Pleasant Ridge, Oh., and moved to Albuquerque, NM with his mother Sherry Harrison and step dad, Dave Harri-

son. His father Gregory Langefield lives in Mt. Orab. His deployment is from April 16, 2012 to January 10, 2013. He graduated from Cibolla High School in New Mexico and worked at the Vineyard Golf Course in Anderson Township before leaving for the Army. His brother Greg has been in the Army for 2 years and has done two tours in Iraq. He’s in the 25th ID out of HI. Greg Langefield, Mt. Orab

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State Representative Danny Bubp (R-West Union) was recently appointed by Speaker William G. Batchelder to serve on the Reasoned and Equitable Community and Local Alternatives to Incarceration of Minors (RECLAIM) Ohio State Advisory Committee. RECLAIM Ohio partners with the juvenile court systems to develop a range of community-based options for juvenile offenders. The aim of this advisory committee is to divert youth from the Ohio Department of Youth Services’ institutions, and encourage community programs that enable families to participate more fully in the treatment and rehabilitation process. “As Chairman of the State Advisory Committee for RECLAIM Ohio, I welcome Representative Danny Bubp to our committee. Danny Bubp’s

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12 local young bands to perform in Ripley on Aug. 18

Dedication ceremony for Historical Bell in Mt. Orab

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The Mt. Orab Women's Club will be hosting a dedication ceremony for the Historical Bell located at the Village Park in Mt. Orab. This bell was originally located in one of the oldest churches in Mt. Orab (The Pilgrim Holiness Church). The bell was given to the Club by William Martin in memory of his father William O. Martin. It took a lot of help to restore the bell and mount it in its new home. We greatly appreciate all who contributed to this project. The dedication will be held Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 2 p.m. Those in attendance will be William Martin and Family, Representatives from Milacron LLC of Mt. Orab , responsible for sand blasting of the bell, members of the Mt. Orab Women's Club, and Mayor Bruce Lunsford and Village personnel who made the stand for the Bell in the park. We welcome the community to attend this event.

form are “Blizzard of Ozz” and “Stoning Mary,” both very impressive musicians, according to Robinson. “This 12 band event will rock this village,” Robin-

son said, “And we are hoping for a big turnout. Any one of these young bands could make it all the way to the top. Bands playing are: Thin

Blood, Suicide on a Holiday, Ridge Merrit, Prey like Wolves, DC Project, 513, Stoning Mary, Blizzard of Ozz, Black Snake Epitaph, Remnant Saints., Ransom and the Nameless. Not nec-

essarily in that order. “We look forward to this show and hope it will become an annual event.” For more information on this upcoming event call (937) 392-3104.

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Sponsored by ROCKS in Ripley, 12 local bands will be performing a free concert from noon until 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 18 in the Ripley Park. Ripley Village Council approved the event during a recent council meeting. ROCKS, located at 14 North Third Street in Ripley, is owned by Bill Robinson and managed by Stephen Strunk. It was founded in 2012 as the Red Oak Creek Kollaborative Studio. Today, ROCKS serves as both a music store and professional recording studio. It offers lessons and live sound solutions. Starting in 2011, ROCKS Studio was split into one part shop, one part studio. “Our goal at ROCKS is to give area musicians a previously unavailable resource for all their musical needs and aspirations,” Robinson said. “We are very excited about this upcoming event. These bands are made up of young people ages 14 to 30. They are from Manchester, Maysville, Ripley, Milford, Bethel and Felicity. And they are all good bands. “This is going to be an

all day show, and we hope the county and the local communities will come out and enjoy all this local talent.” Among the bands to per-

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Paddle boat owners enjoy week in Ripley Two families parked their beautiful boats on the docks of Ripley during the weeklong Bicentennial Celebration, August 2-5. Each of their boats are hand made. Connie Hines and Carl Deaton, owners of the Dresden Belle was tied up next to the Sunshine, owned by Butch and Shoba (Sunshine) Williams of Springfield, Illinois. The couples said they were excited about being invited to the big event in Ripley. Shown from left, Shoba, Butch, Carl and Connie. After leaving Ripley, the boats will travel to West Virginia, Marrietta and Wheeling.

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The Village of Aberdeen is currently facing two lawsuits as a result of the decision by council to halt construction on a new water treatment plant.

Fifteen indicted by Grand Jury CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 third degree felony Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used for the Manufacture of Drugs and second degree felony Complicity in the Commission of an Offense. Arthur is accused of assembling or possessing the chemicals necessary to make Methamphetamine and aiding or abetting another in the manufacture of Methamphetamine. Michael Wisby, 26, is accused of third degree felony Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used for the Manufacture of Drugs and second degree felony Complicity in the Commission of an Offense. Wisby is accused of assembling or possessing the chemicals necessary to make Methamphetamine and aiding or abetting another in the manufacture of Methamphetamine. Christine Wisby, 27 is accused of third degree felony Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used for the Manufacture of Drugs and second degree felony Complicity in the Commission of an Offense. Wisby is accused of assembling or possessing the chemicals necessary to make Methamphetamine and aiding or abetting another in the manufacture of Methamphetamine. Larry Mastin, 50 of Fayetteville, is accused of fifth degree felony Trafficking in Drugs. Mastin is accused of selling or offering to sell Hydrocodone. Ruth Duffey, 32 of Winchester, faces one count of fifth degree Aggravated Possession. Duffey is accused of obtaining, possessing or using Ritalin. Justin Young, 44 of Ripley, faces two fourth degree felony charges of receiving stolen property and one second degree misdemeanor charge of Criminal Damaging or Endangering. He is accused of receiving a motorhome belonging to Deanna Collier while knowing it had been obtained through a theft offense, receiving a Jeep Wrangler belonging to Chris McHugh knowing it had been obtained through a theft offense and damaging the carport of Joann Kattine while driving the motorhome. Shannon Watson, 38 of Bethel, faces one count of fourth degree felony Passing Bad Checks. Watson is accused of attempting to pass a check for $8000 dollars to Charles Keith, knowing it would be dishonored. RayJean Spenser, 46 faces one count of second degree Complicity in the Commission of an Offense in connection to a Burglary. Spenser is accused of aiding others in the commission of a Burglary on July 15. Gregory Gardiner, Jr., 36 of Felicity, faces one count of second degree Complicity in the Commission of an Offense in connection to a Burglary.

Gardiner, Jr. is accused of aiding others in the commission of a Burglary on July 15. Derrick McElroy, 32 of Georgetown, faces one count of second degree Complicity in the Commission of an Offense in connection to a Burglary.

McElroy is accused of aiding others in the commission of a Burglary on July 15. An indictment means that an individual has been charged with a crime. It is not an indication or admission of guilt.

Ripley starts planning the 2012 River Village Weekend Fred Dengler, the cochairperson for the Ripley River Village Christmas committee has announced that there will be meeting Saturday August 18th at 10:00 am in the First State Bank meeting room. The RVC weekend is always the second full weekend in December. At the organizational meeting there will be discussion of the events, new ideas, and a recap of the events last year. December 7-9 2012 is set for the weekend of fun and festivities. Already in the planning stage is the next Taste of Ripley River Vil-

lage Christmas, Tree lighting event with the Hote Chocolate social, the Vendor evening event and more. Fred Dengler reports that due to the generous donations and participation on the raffle last year the committee is starting with a positive cash balance. Full reporting will be made at the meeting. All are invited to attend the meeting and participate in this wonderful village weekend. To find out more or get on the RVC newsletter list e-mail Fred Dengler at fredd@mikal.com

Brown County retired teachers to meet The meeting of the Brown County Retired Teachers Association on June 28 was a very good one. We had 30 in attendance. Several new retirees joined us at this meeting. Beth Nevel of the EMS was our featured speaker. It was very informative and valuable. June Gilmore, 4th District President of ORTA and her husband John from Middletown, Oh., were also in attendance The officers met on July 11 at Lake Manor to set the agenda. Our speaker for August 23 will be Becky Frazier from STRS. We also will have a visitor from ORTA. We hope to see you on August 23 in the Educa-

tional Building at the Fairgrounds for the next meeting. The meal will start at noon. Please have your reservations in to Phyllis Paeltz, (937) 392-1146 or Carolyn Carr at (937) 4463191 or e-mail her at jceancarr@frontier.com by Tuesday, August 21. Please read your STRS Newsletters when they arrive in your mail. To keep up with changes to your medical and pension plans. Remember most schools will begin on August 22. Remember to watch for the students as you drive through school zones Contact information for Pres. Barry Daulton, bdaulton1@dishmail.net, (937) 392-4295 or (513) 403-7832.

Stein Hospice recruiting volunteers for veteran patients On an average day Stein Hospice cares for as many as 130 Veterans, many who are searching for understanding, acceptance and peace as they near the end of life. To help them on their journey, Stein Hospice is looking for Veterans along with non-Veteran caring men and women who would be willing to visit a Veteran. The visits are made at private homes, nursing facilities and the Ohio Veterans Homes in Sandusky and Georgetown. All volunteers must

complete a 12-hour training class, which covers such topics as communication skills and Veteran endof-life issues. The next class will be held during September at the Ohio Veterans Homes in Sandusky and Georgetown. Classes are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sept. 11, Sept, 13, Sept. 18 and Sept 20. To register for the September class or inquire about a future one contact Gail Shatzer, 800-6255269, gshatzer@steinhospice.org.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Bishop had prepared a presentation for council that would show that the village could afford the water plant and should continue the project to build it. “(Bishop) talked to Billie Eitel on Friday, and all of a sudden this threat appears on Saturday”, Castle said. “I would hope that someone wouldn’t make a threat like that, but it was an awfully convenient threat at an awfully convenient time.” State law requires that village councils meet at least once every 30 days, and the last Aberdeen council meeting was July 2. At press time, Foxworthy had not rescheduled a meeting.

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Workers unearth the time capsule from 1912 at the Liberty Monument on Front Street.

Ripley marks 200 years CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Monument on Front Street near the river, according to Carol Stivers, chairman of the time capsule project. “When the backhoes located the time capsule we found out it was actually inside a vault that was made of iron,” Stivers explained. “We weren’t at all sure what we would find, because there have been several Ohio River floods since it was placed there in 1912.” It took over three hours to unearth the 1912 time capsule. copper box that was removed had a small hole in it where water was leaking out. It was immediately enclosed in a plastic container and taken to a vault at First State Bank. After discussing the water issue with Art Recovery Technologies (ART) in Columbus, the box was taken to the elementary school and placed in the freezer. After being rock-solidly frozen the capsule was taken to ART, where it was slowly thawed out. ART took over 100 photographs during the process in order to document her discoveries. “The restoration company are experts at restoring items that have been damaged by fire, blood or water,” Stivers said, “So we were all crossing our fingers and hoping for the best.” ART experts found that there was no sealant residue around the top closure of the container, but felt that time could have caused it and there might have been sealant at one time. On Sunday evening during the closing ceremonies, the 1912 time capsule was opened in front of a large, anxious crowd. People had come as far away as Texas and Tennessee for the official opening of the capsule. Some of the items in the capsule were unable to be saved or restored but the items that were still in tack were wonderful to look through, according to Stivers. The following items were among the items that were saved: • 3 unique medallions, featuring a picture of James Polk, founder of Ripley on one side and information about the centennial on the other side; • many relics of the times, papers, newspapers, photographs; • approximately 30 pennies from the time period, donated by school children which helped pay for the capsule; • a scrapbook that was virtually destroyed, all but the leather cover; • a framed picture of someone yet to be identified. “According to the recently released book, Ripley, Ohio History, The Last 50 years,” Stivers continued, “Many families were there for the opening of the capsule because their family members were among those who placed pennies in the capsule in 1912. “Ironically, my relatives, Zua and Frank Stivers were the coordinators of the time capsule

buried in 1912. They decided what went into it.” She said all the papers and other information from the old time capsule was placed on 10 different large panels and is now on display at the Union Township Public Library in Ripley for everyone to see and enjoy. Stivers said that a great deal of thought has been put in to what will go in the 2012 time capsule which will be buried in the exact same spot, to be opened in 2112. “We will be burying the new capsule in a few days,” Stivers said. “It will contain newspapers of course, a phone book, year books from the school, graduation announcements, a cap and gown, business cards from all over town, church bulletins and directories. “Pepsi has donated one of their newest pop cans, empty of course and an

empty, but new, Mountain Dew can. The banks have all donated calendars, and some of their give-away items that identify them. “The artist John Ward donated a picture and the fire department and the legions have all made donations.” Stivers plans on cataloging every item that goes into the new time capsule which will be preserved by the historical society. She added that the time capsule will be placed inside a 14 inch by 22 inch vault which will be welded shut. “Hopefully the new 2012 stainless steel time capsule will maintain a water-tight seal which will protect the contents for the next 100 years,” Stivers said, “The unveiling of this 2012 time capsule is estimated to be on Sunday, August 7, 2112.”

Roberts indicted on theft charges CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the Inspector General’s office that he found a photograph of Roberts and others posing with harvested deer while wearing their uniform pants. Following an investigation, Roberts was found to be hunting on state time and falsifying records by claiming work hours for when he was actually hunting. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little issued indictments based on

the findings of the investigation. “After reviewing the Inspector Generals report, I felt that the facts should be presented to the Grand Jury. They felt, as I do, that these two men took public money and betrayed the public trust because they chose to hunt while being paid by taxpayers”, Little said. Roberts was placed on restricted duty on July 19 by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

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Phone: (800) 404-3157 • Fax: (937) 444-2652 E-mail: bcpress@frontier.com NOTICE FOR THE SALE OF THE VILLAGE OF ABERDEEN’S WATER SYSTEM Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the sale of the Village of Aberdeen’s Water System will be received at the office of the Village of Aberdeen, Brown County Ohio, 99 Main Cross St., Aberdeen, Ohio 45101 until 4:00 PM on September 4, 2012, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 7:00 PM on September 4, 2012. The property is to be sold by the Village to the highest or best bidder. Said property is located in the Village of Aberdeen. The specifications of the sale may be examined by contacting the Village Administrator. Each bid shall be sealed, endorsed “Village of Aberdeen – Water System” and filed within the time specified. Each bid shall contain the full name of every person or company interested in the same, and state the bidders intended use for the system The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waiver any information and irregularities in bids or to accept any bid proposal which is deemed most favorable to the Village of Aberdeen. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the actual date of opening thereof. Dated July 10, 2012 Village of Aberdeen Attn: Emily Henderson, Administrator 99 Main Cross St BCP 7-15t5 ----------------------------------------

NOTICE - ZONING HEARING The Perry Township Trustees will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Perry Township Community Building at 3854 U.S. 50, Fayetteville, to hear the request filed by Shawn M. Schoellman to change 1.237 acres located at 18022 Gauche Road, Fayetteville, Ohio from Agricultural Zoning to Residential Zoning to be in compliance with the Perry Township Zoning regulations. Perry Township Trustees: David Brinkman Lou Johnson William Pritchard BCP 8-12t1 ----------------------------------------

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Norma A. Cohorn, 86 Norma A. Cohorn, 86 of Hamersville, Oh., died Saturday, August 4, 2012. She was a seamstress for over fifty years. She worked for the Bethel Dry Cleaners in Bethel, Ohio for over twenty years and then started her own business, Norma’s Sew and Save, out of her home. Norma was born May 19, 1926 in Clermont County, Oh., the daughter of the Ernest Lee and Mary Agnes (Riley) Hays. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Richard Cohorn in 1998, whom she married August 30, 1946, one granddaughter – Hannah Martin, one infant granddaughter, one brother – Wilford Lee Hays and one half sister – Rosemary Penny. Mrs. Cohorn is survived by one son – Rick Cohorn and wife Rosemary of Hamersville, two daughters – Karen Martin and husband Jack of Seaman, and Kathleen Miller of Hamersville, nine grandchildren – Jason Cohorn and wife Laura of Cridersville, Oh., Nathan Cohorn and wife Diane of Hamersville, Michele Henson of Georgia, Stacie Martin and Roger Campbell of Hillsboro, Matt Martin and wife Danette of Winchester, Emily Thompson and husband Shane of Ocean Isle Beach North Carolina, Kristan Cover and husband Cory of Georgetown, Ben Miller and Rachel Kittredge of Columbus, and Elizabeth Creech and husband Joshua of Williamsburg, seventeen great grandchildren and one half brother – Alan Hays of Ripley. Services were held Friday, August 10, 2012. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to your local Humane Society. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

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Elizabeth Klazina (Betsy) Crocker, 70 of Georgetown, Oh., died Thursday, August 2, 2012. She was an active member and shared the secretarial duties at the Bible Baptist Church in Mt. Orab, and was a member of the Farm Bureau Odd Couples Council of Brown County, Oh. Mrs. Crocker was born September 19, 1941 in Vleuten, Netherlands the daughter of the late Anton T. and Elizabeth K. (DeHoog) Smeenk. She immigrated to the United States August 28, 1955 with her family. Mrs. Crocker is survived by her husband - Jim Crocker, four children Kimberly (Ubaldo), Anthony (Karen), Christopher (Melanie) and Aaron (Randi), eight grandchildren – Andrew, Nicholas, Corbin, Dakotah, Nicklus, Ciara, Marciel and Nolan, five siblings – Gerri, Bernard, Rika, Herman and Toni and many cousins in Holland. Services were held Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the Bible Baptist Church in Mt. Orab, where Rev. Charles Smith officiated. Interment was in the Mt. Orab Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Bible Baptist Church, 990 West Main Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Eugene Joseph ‘Gene’ Daley, 84 Eugene Joseph ‘Gene’ Daley, 84, died Sunday, August 5, 2012. Gene served in the Marines during the Korean War. After the war, Gene’s vocation was in screen printing. He was president of the Cincinnati Sign Co., and had 5 patents on screen printing equipment. Gene was a member of St. George Church, Georgetown, Oh. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn Daley, loving father of Michelle (Fred Sr.) Schoolfield, stepfather of 3 sons, Mark (Debbie) Garbett, Timothy (Sonnie) Garbett, Gary (Kim) Garbett, and devoted grandfather of 12. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Daley. Visitation will take place on Sunday, August 12 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Witt, Good, Kelsch Funeral Home, 3026 Madison Road at Oakley Square. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, August 13, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Church, Oakley. Burial will be at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Withamsville, Oh. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be delivered to the Right to Life. The Witt, Good, Kelsch Funeral Home, Oakley Square, served the family.

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Mary Frances Neal, 70, of Liberty Township in Adams County, Oh., died Tuesday, July 31, 2012. She was born August 24, 1941 in Sullivan County, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Ethel (Barnes) Crawford and son, Timothy Mark Neal. She is survived by husband, Clyde Neal, Jr. of Liberty Township; two brothers, Hugh Crawford, Jr. and Howard Leonard, both of Kingsport Tenn., and two nieces. She was a former assembly worker for the Copeland Corporation formerly of West Union for 10 years. Mrs. Neal will be cremated and there will be no services. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.

Norma Lee Jones, 67, Georgetown, Oh., died Sunday, August 5, 2012. She was a storage manager. Mrs. Jones was born May 26, 1945 in Georgetown, the daughter of Edna (Combs) Sparks of Georgetown, and the late Charles Sparks. Besides her father, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Jones. Mrs. Jones is survived by four children – Lisa (Kevin) Ruschman of Georgetown, Ky., Kevin (Julie) Jones of Independence, Ky., Lori (Ron) Robinson of Blanchester, and Stacey (Jeff) Alford of Independence, Ky., sixteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren, her mother – Edna E. Sparks of Georgetown, one sister – Karen Rae Conway of Venice, Flor., three brothers – Jeffrey A. Sparks of Fairborn, Oh., Charles Steven Sparks of Murphysboro, Tenn., and Mark Dwayne Sparks of Georgetown, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held Friday, August 10, 2012 at the Georgetown Church of the Nazarene, 4884 SR 125, Georgetown, where Rev. Herb Norris officiated. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Southgate, Ky. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Martha R Irwin, 77 of Winchester, Ohio passed away Monday, August 6, 2012. She was born March 16, 1935 in Brown County, the daughter of the late William L. and Bessie Ann (Fulton) Holten. She was a Sales Representative for Miracle Ear. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Bob Irwin. Surviving her are 3 sons; John Paeltz and wife Pam of Sardinia, Paul A Paeltz of Winchester, and Philip L. Paeltz of Winchester, 1 daughter; Krista White of Winchester, 1 brother; Billy Holten and wife Joyce of Ripley, 1 sister; Shirley Ruggles and husband Bob of Decatur, 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Following cremation, there will be a private memorial service at the convenience of the family. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

Paula Ann Terry, 58 Paula Ann Terry, 58, Cincinnati, died on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Paula was the wife of Errol D. Terry of Cincinnati, mother of Rebecca Terry of Cincinnati and Tamara Terry of Mt. Carmel and the late Silisa, Jason, Steven and Errol Terry, daughter of Pauline (Hargett) Zink of Mt. Carmel and the late William Zink, sister of Ruth Fitzgerald of Milford, Rhonda Morlin of Indiana, Lelola Swingar of Anderson Township, Raymond Zink of Cincinnati and Chuck Zink of Kentucky and the late Julie and Levi Zink, also survived by 4 grandchildren. Services were Friday, August 10, 2012. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

Alvin Smith, 69 Alvin Smith, 69, Felicity, Oh., died on Monday, August 6, 2012. He is survived by 2 daughters: Melinda (Tom) Worsham and Melissa Smith, 2 granddaughters: Brittany and Bryanna, numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Services were held on Friday, August 10, 2012. Burial was at the Chilo Hill Cemetery, Chilo, Oh. The Charles H McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.

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Each of the 4 Gospels begin a little differently. John begins with: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Luke begins: “Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us”. Matthew begins with: “The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” But Mark begins: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the son of God”. The book of John revels Jesus as God and Mark revels Him as a servant. He does not mention the birth of Christ or His position as king; he simply states the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ. New versions tells us that the Gospel is the good news. They try to over simplify the Bible because they think we are to dumb to understand the King James Version. I am insulted by that and you should be too. The Gospel is not just simply good news! Good news is when a young couple gets married or a baby is born, or any other happy event that takes place. The Gospel is the specific good news that Jesus Christ died, was buried, and resurrected. That is the good news that the Gospel describes. There is no other Gospel. Paul said in Galatians 1:8: “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” Therefore, it is belittling to say that it is nothing but the good news because it is so much more than just ordinary good news! It is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God! What a wonderful message that you and I have to tell to other people! It is not the death, burial, and resurrection of just anyone. It is the death, burial, and resurrection of a sinless human being. He was the only human being that had never committed one single solitary sin throughout His entire life. The Bible tells us that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Jesus is God! He never sinned! We have inherited a sinful nature from Adam after he had committed sin. Adam and Eve were created sinless but that perfection did not last long. As a result sin was passed to all

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Robert "Bobby" Bullock, Jr., 38, New Richmond, Oh., died Sunday, August 5, 2012. Bobby was born on October 25, 1973 the cherished son of Robert & Betty Bullock, Sr. Beloved father of Angel Toal of Batavia, Robert Bullock III of Amelia, Thomas Bullock of New Richmond, Christopher Bullock of New Richmond, Zachary Bullock of New Richmond, Tyler Bullock of New Richmond, and Nathan Bullock of New Richmond, loving grandfather of James Gregory Jr.; dear husband of Marie Toal of New Richmond, caring grandson of Charles William Windsor of New Richmond, affectionate brother of Marsha (Joe) Riley of Amelia, Charles William "Red" Bullock of Bethel, David (Angie) Bullock of Williamsburg, Tracy Bullock of Amelia, Carolyn (Ricky) Kabler of Felicity, and Loretta Bullock of Bethel, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Gene Bullock. Services were Friday, August 10, 2012 at First Baptist Church of New Richmond, 213 Western Avenue, New Richmond. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery, Washington Township, Oh. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

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mankind and we are born with that sinful nature. Although babies are born sinners they are under the age of innocence until they are old enough to know and understand that they are sinners. Therefore when a baby dies it goes directly to heaven. But if you are old enough to read this you are old enough to know that you are a sinner and do have to be saved in order to go to heaven! You are no longer under the age of innocence. In I Timothy 1:15 the apostle Paul considered himself the chiefest of sinners. He felt that way because he had persecuted the church. In those days the Christians thought the church of great importance. But now church appreciation has deteriorated drastically among Christians and they no longer consider the holiness of the church. Jesus said: “...upon this rock I will build my church...”. There are a lot of verbal attacks upon the church and upon men of God. Cults have targeted the Protestant churches and infiltrated them until the people can not tell the difference between sound doctrine and allegories. Where are the strong churches of yesteryear? Today they talk about social issues, the weather, don’t cut down the trees, and keep the planet green! There is nothing wrong with those topics but that is not the purpose of church! The purpose of the church is the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!! Whatever happened to the preachers like John and Charles Wesley or Billy Sunday? We need to get back to that type of old fashion preaching of the Gospel of Christ! There are souls dying and going to Hell every second of every day! Wake up church and realize that Satan has focused all his guns against the church because it is responsible for the Gospel of Christ. Therefore, spread the Gospel!!!

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Couple to wed Brayden Dane Shaw is pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of his parents, Nichole Rachelle Malicote and Brandon Martin Shaw. The bride is the daughter of Scott and Rhonda Malicote, Hamersville. The groom is the son of Jay and Marie Shaw, Mt. Orab. Bride and groom are both graduates of Western Brown. The groom is also a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, and the bride is completing her degree at Cincinnati State University. An elegant outdoor wedding, complete with horse-drawn carriage will take place on Friday, August 24, 2012. The new family will be residing in Mt. Orab. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Brandon and Nichole on their upcoming nuptials.

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Couple to share vows Tom and Debbie Kelley, Georgetown would like to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Shelby Rae to Jeffrey Mardis Jr. on September 1, 2012. Shelby is a 2009 graduate of Western Brown High School and a 2011 graduate of Southern State Community College. She is currently employed at the Villa Georgetown as a registered nurse. Jeffrey is a 2008 graduate of Western Brown High School. He is currently employed as an iron worker, local union 372. Shelby is the granddaughter of John and Genevieve Dickson, Mt. Orab and the late Lawrence and Jennabee Kelley, Hamersville. Jeffrey is the son of Jeff and Donna Mardis, Mt. Orab and Kathy Mardis, Felicity. Jeffrey is the grandson of Arthur and Madge Mardis, the late Jerlene and Pete Stewart, Harold and the late Marilyn Snyder, Sylvia and the late Lonnie Rice. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Shelby and Jeffrey on their upcoming nuptials.

A new Women’s Support Group will be offered in Ripley. All women, ages 18 and up are invited to take part in the group. The group is being created for women to come together to share life experiences and encourage one another. Meetings will include: a pledge, introductions, an icebreaker, group discussion, presenter (guest speaker or make and take craft) and closing prayer. The first meeting will be on Sunday, August 12 at 7 p.m. During this initial meeting, participants will be encouraged to brainstorm and give ideas on topics for discussions and presenters for future meetings. Regular meetings will take place on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, at 7 p.m. The group will meet at Ripley Assembly of God (across from Dairy Yum Yum in Ripley). At this time, childcare will not be offered. If there is a need for childcare, arrangements will be made for future meetings. If you have any questions, please call 937-618-2061.

Georgetown Baptist celebrate 50th anniversary Georgetown Baptist Church invites you to join a celebration of serving God for 50 years in the present location. We will gather Saturday, August 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the shelter located approximately 1 mile on the right on old U.S. 68 for a pot luck supper. After the supper then everyone will move to the church sanctuary at 7 p.m. for the music and guest speaker. In case of rain the potluck supper will be held at the Nazarene Wee Care Center across from McDonalds. The celebration will continue at 11 a.m. Sunday morning August 19 and will include special music and former pastor Dan Johnson will be delivering the sermon. Please plan to join us as we celebrate 50 years of serving God at Georgetown Baptist Church. The church is located at 794 South Main Street at the corner of Free Soil Road and South Main Street. For more information call the church (937) 3783587 and leave a message.

Blessing of the Backpacks and Inaugural the students that wear them! Blue Jean

Come join us at Peace Lutheran Church, Arnheim, on Sunday August 19 for our Annual “Blessing of our Students and their Backpacks”. We will be doing the Blessing at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. After each there will be free School Supplies for all the students to help fill the backpacks. Between the services at 9:30

a.m. we will be starting our new “Vacation Bible School every Sunday” Program. If you enjoyed VBS then come join us every Sunday morning! Our address is 10581 Day Hill Arnheim Road, Georgetown. For more information call (937) 446-2747. Bring all your friends and neighbors! Thanks!

Daggett to speak to Brown County educators On Monday, August 20 world renowned educational speaker, Dr. William Daggett will present to Brown County Educators. The annual back-to-school teacher in-service is sponsored by the Brown County Educational Service Center. It begins at 8 a.m. at Western Brown High School. Daggett is the founder and chair of the International Center for Leadership in Education. He will also meet with school administrators on the afternoon of the 20th

to discuss Leadership in Literacy. Brown County Educational Service Center Superintendent, James Frazier stated, “To have a speaker of the quality and world class status of Dr. Daggett will be an inspiring and motivating opening to the 2012-2013 school year.” Frazier added, “Only through the collaboration and cooperation of the various individual school districts and the Hopewell Center could this event be possible.”

Ball date announced The Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship organization would like to cordially invite the public to its first Blue Jean Ball! The formal western evening will be held on August 18, 2012 from 7 11 p.m. Admission includes a delicious meal, beer, wine, soft drinks, and live music. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction, raffle, and split the pot. OTH is operated out of Cherry Ridge Farm in Georgetown, Ohio. Information about the program can be found at Cherryridgefarms.org

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Georgetown United Methodist Church choir includes l-r, row 1: Staci Hatten, Helen Smith, Ashlee Berry, Eleanor Sininger, Carol Cropper, Brenda McDonald. row 2: Glenna Smith, Director, Zedda Myers, Mildred Tracy, Nancy Miller, Nancy Purdy, Kim Ellison, Jane Sininger. row 3: Stan Purdy, Steve Smith, Gary Steele, John Stuhlreyer, Mike Smith, Dale Dyer. Not in picture: Tyler Newberry, Tasha Newberry

G’town UMC to hold Christian concert The choir of the Georgetown United Methodist Church will present a concert of Christian and Gospel music “We Can’t Stop Singing” on Sunday evening, August 19 at 7 p.m. The Concert will be at the Methodist church at South Main and State Street in Georgetown. The concert selections are popular tunes that the choir sang at services throughout the past season. They are upbeat with melodies that will have the audience humming as they leave the church. Jane Sininger will provide a flute accompaniment on two numbers. One familiar number is “Down to the River to Pray” from the Movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” Methodists in Georgetown have always been singing. Back in 1820’s when the first Methodist Church was built; it was a log house across from the

Grant Boyhood Home. They had only one hymnal so the congregation did “line singing” by rote. They did not have an organ or piano. Then in 1847 the First Methodist Church was built in the present location. The members began purchasing individual hymn books for their families. Then in the 1860’s the lining of hymns was on the way out and the term choir was used for the “best” singers who sat in the first 2 rows of the church and led the hymns. It was then determined that the choir needed an organ so a melodian type organ was purchased in 1868. A pipe organ was purchased in 1911 and was such a wonderful addition to the church. A fire destroyed the organ and everything else in 1926. Only the walls were left standing but the members gathered together and re-

built the church using the walls left from the fire. A dedication was held during the entire week of May, 1929 with much music by the choir every night accompanied by a small organ. Ada Sharp and Nell Brown were both in the choir at that time. A fine new electronic organ was purchased in the early 1950’s and is still used today. Jane Sininger and Glenna Smith both began accompanying the choir in 1964. Several other members of the present choir began singing in the children’s choir in the 1940’s and continued to sing in the adult choir for more than 40 years. Glenna Smith has directed the choir for over 35 years. Members of the current choir range from ages 12 to 90. Refreshments will be served after the concert in the fellowship hall.

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Local Girl Scouts participate in ‘Rock the Mall’ The Brown County Girl Scouts recently went to Washington DC to attend the “Rock the Mall” celebration. This year the Girl Scouts celebrated their 100th year anniversary. While in Washington DC the Brown County Girl Scouts got to see sights like the Ford’s Theater, The Capital Building with inside tour of the House Chambers, the Old Post Office, the Pentagon 9-11 Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, the National Cathedral, and the evening parade on the Marine Corp Barracks at 8th and I; just to name a few. While touring the Arlington National Cemetery, the Brown County Girl Scouts, laid flowers on the grave of a Brown County Female Soldier and sang Taps at her grave site. Some of the highlighted restaurants were Hard Rock Café, Buca Di Beppo and the Phillips Flagship Restaurant ; again just to name a few. This trip was arranged and escorted by Doug and Candace Farst of C R Tours & Travel, Georgetown.

Cahall on dean’s list at UD Kristine Cahall, Georgetown was named among more than 2,500 students to the dean's list for the spring semester of the 2011-2012 academic year at The University of Dayton. To be named to the dean's list at UD, a student must achieve a superior academic record, which is a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

University of Findlay Dean’s List The Dean's list for spring semester at The University of Findlay has been announced by Daniel J. May, Ph.D., vice president of academic affairs and Jonathan Walker, Georgetown, political science major was named to it. To have ben named to the Dean’s List students must have attained a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

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Rising Stars officers meet BY Alicia Gifford Rising Stars News Reporter The Rising Stars Officer team met at the Georgetown Jr. Sr. High school, on May 24, 2012. During this meeting officers had the opportunity to give demonstrations pertaining to their office. Jenna Griffith Inspirational and Recreational officer gave an inspirational reading. and had a word search for the officers to complete Safety and Health officer Shelby Griffith offered healthy snacks to those who attended. President Alicia Gifford informed of important dates that were coming up soon.

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EDUCATION BY Pat Kimble RULH Superintendent The month of August is here, and the days of summer break 2012 are winding down. I hope that all of you have enjoyed our beautiful summer weather. I know that I certainly have tried to enjoy and make the most of it. At the end of this article, you will see the 2012-13 school calendar. It can also be found on our District website by going to www.ripley.k12.oh.us. You can also find on the District website the new Pay to Participate (P2P) plan for the RULH School District. For the most part, the P2P plan affects students mostly in grades 7-12. At its June meeting, the RULH Board of Education approved the student fee schedule for 2012-13. I have also included the student fee schedule to the end of this article. This information is also available in the school offices and on the District website. Student fees need to be paid up-to-date as one requirement for participation in field trips, dances, and other extra-curricular activities. If you are reading this article and are new to our school district, WELCOME! If you have children to enroll in one or more of our schools, please do so prior to August 20. If you are open enrolling your child(ren) in the Ripley Schools from another school district, please complete the

open enrollment form as soon as possible. It can be found on our District website at www.ripley.k12.oh.us. Please bring to the school your child’s birth certificate, shot record, a copy of the last report card (if applicable), and a copy of custody papers for your child (if applicable). Being prepared will help save time and possible frustration when enrolling your child in a new school district. We are so happy to have you and your child with us as a part of our school community, and we thank you for choosing the RULH Schools. If you are not new to the Ripley Union Lewis Huntington School District, but know of someone who is, please share this information with our newcomers. Please keep in mind that RULH School District offers an all-day every day kindergarten program. If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 30, then he or she is eligible to enroll in kindergarten for 2012-13. If you haven’t already enrolled your child for kindergarten, please do so very soon. Call the elementary school at 392-1141 for more information. Also, RULH Elementary School offers an all-day/four days a week pre-school program staffed with excellent teachers. If your child is between the ages of 3-5 he/she may qualify. I urge you to contact the elementary office at 3921141 for more information regarding our pre-school

program, fees, etc., as there may already be a waiting list for our wonderful pre-school program. Students will be returning to buildings that have been cleaned and polished over the summer. Painting has been done where needed. A science lab at the high school has been updated to working order. The water damage at the high school has been repaired. The gym floors at the middle and high school buildings have been repainted and resealed. The parking lots at the elementary and middle schools have been resealed and restriped. I may have left out some other minor improvements, but I do want to point out once again that these improvements were paid for from our half mil maintenance levy fund and not from the general fund. I would also like to point out how fortunate we are to have the great school facilities that we have here at RULH. Being as new as they are, they will be here for a long time. As such, we must respect and care for our facilities on a daily basis. Again, I want to thank all of our parents for allowing the RULH School District the opportunity and privilege to educate your children. I hope that your child(ren) will have a great school year and will learn much from our wonderful staff. Our buses will be rolling on Wednesday morning, August 22, 2012 for the first day of classes. Take up and

GEVS new student registration Mr. Jerry Underwood, Principal of Georgetown Jr.Sr. High School, announces that new students entering grades 7-12 may register any weekday beginning August 6, 2012 from the hours of 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Parents/Guardians should accompany their children to registration. New students will need to bring the following items to register: birth certificate, immunization record, last report card from previous school and other available school records, and custody papers (if applicable).

Dr. Jennifer Wilcox, Principal of Georgetown Elementary School, has scheduled new student registration for grades Pre-K-6 beginning August 6, 2012 from the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 3: p.m. Parents will need to bring the following items to register their child: birth certificate, immunization record, last report card from previous school and other available school records, and custody papers (if applicable). Mr. Underwood and Dr. Wilcox have scheduled an Open House in each school

on Monday, August 27, 2012, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for grades Pre-K-12. The first day of school for students is Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Students in grades Pre-K-6 attending the Elementary school should arrive at 8:30 a.m. daily; dismissal for walkers and car riders will be 3:10 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. for bus riders. Students attending the Jr.-Sr. High school may enter the building at 7:35 a.m. and classes begin at 7:45 a.m. daily; dismissal for all students will be 2:27 p.m.

dismissal times will remain the same as last year (Elementary School – 8:10 a.m./3 p.m.; Middle School – 8:05 a.m./2:49 p.m.; High School – 8:05 a.m./3:08 p.m.). Bus routes have changed somewhat from last year. Bus drivers will be in touch with the parents prior to August 22 to let you know the appropriate pick-up and drop off times for your child(ren). Mr. Alan Lindner is our transportation supervisor. If you have questions or concerns, you can reach him at (937) 392-4396. The RULH Schools will again be offering the universal breakfast program this year to all students at no charge. There is no reason for any student to begin the school day hungry. Lunch prices will be the same as last year; high school $2.00, middle school $2.00. At the Elementary School, RULH will be offering a free universal lunch this school year. This is something new for our school district, and a break for our parents. A-la-carte prices at the middle and high schools will remain the same as last year. Applications for free/reduced lunch are available at your child’s school, at the District office, and online at www.ripley.k12.oh.us. All forms, including free/reduced lunch applications, should be returned to the school completed by Thursday, August 30. A great way to start the new school year is by planning to attend our Open House/Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 15, from 4 – 8 p.m. at all three of our buildings. We hope to see our students and parents at the Open House! (If you have a question about the contents of this article, please either contact your child’s school or me.) Thank you.

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L-r, Alicia Gifford, Jenna Griffith, Sierra Colliver, and Shelby Griffith.

Brown Countians work OSF FCCLA booth BY Sierra Colliver and Alicia Gifford Georgetown FCCLA Sierra Colliver, Alicia Gifford, Shelby Griffith and Jenna Griffith along with their Adviser, Brenda Dixon and parent chaperon, Charlotte Gifford and Tanja Griffith attended the Ohio State Fair. The group worked the Ohio FCCLA fair booth engaging fair goers in a demonstration on the danger of drunk driving and distractions while driving. Using materials from Health UC Georgetown office they were able to show fair goers the danger of distractive driving by having them complete and activity by counting backward from 100 and trying to match different shapes to a mat in 30 seconds. Then the fair goer would put on

drunk driving goggles (these goggles simulates how a person would feel and what they would see when they were over the drinking limits of .08 to over .2) Fair goers found they could not do this simple task in the 30 seconds showing how a simple thing as counting backwards is a distraction just like talking on a cell phone or adjusting the radio are all distractions. Their second activity was a DUI Mario Kart race. Using a Wii and the Mario Kart game, fair goers were instructed to put on the drunken driving goggles and walk a straight line and then try to do the video course. Many found it impossible to do. The group enjoyed visiting the fair, eating fair food, riding the sky lift and visiting other fair booths and activities.

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WB announces important info WBHS $70 student activity fee, WBHS lunch price $2.50. Classroom Supply Lists are located on school websites. Extra Milk is .35¢ Athletics HEMS/MOMS $30 one time transportation fee, WBHS $65 one time transportation fee, K-8 - Voluntary $25 activity fee. This will allow the student to have free admission to any athletic contest in the district for the entire school year. This is payable at the child’s school office. School Dress Code We ask all parents and students to read our school’s dress code before school starts. You can see

the dress code on the district website, wb.k12.oh.us or in the student handbook. High School Transportation There will be no transportation services for any WBHS student that lives within 5 miles of the high school. All affected students should have received a letter stating that they will not have access to transportation. If you have questions please call the transportation office at 444-2044 ext. 15012 New Student Registration Any student wishing to register, please see Genda Pope at the MOMS office or call 444-2044 ext. 12103

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Eastern students visit Washington DC The Eastern Local School Elementary recently went to Washington DC. This year the Eastern Local School Elementary got to see sights like the Ford’s Theater, The Capital Building with inside tour of the House Chambers, the Old Post Office, Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, and the sunset parade with the Marine Corps silent drill team at the Iwo Jima Memorial; just to name a few. Some of the highlighted restaurants were Hard Rock Café, Medieval Times and Union Station ; again just to name a few. This trip was arranged and escorted by Doug and Candace Farst of C R Tours & Travel, Georgetown.

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Back-to-school Open House at Ripley Ripley Elementary School will be hosting a ‘Back to School Open House’ on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from 4 - 8 p.m. This RULH Elementary event has been a great way to kickoff a new school year since 2000. This event showcases community resources for ‘goods’ or ‘services’ oriented to students and families. Fore moreinformation call Aric Fiscus, principal at (937) 392-1141.

three Ohio students recognized in the annual state severe weather awareness poster contest. Named among this year’s winners were first grader, Shannon Nuernberg, and second grader, Caroline Day, both from Brown County, Adams County 5th grader Gracie Roades and Clermont County 4th grader, Logan Curtis. This year, a total of 53 students from 33 Ohio counties were honored as regional winners. The students represented grades 1-6 from 36 schools. As regional winners, every student artist received a certificate from the National Weather Service and

sling backpacks full of prizes from the offices and their partners that make up the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness. Since 1978, the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness has conducted its annual poster contest. Since its inception, students have designed informative posters on severe weather safety and preparedness. The efforts of these students have helped the committee meet its overall goal – to educate Ohioans about the actions they can take to protect themselves and others before, during and after severe weather occurs.

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Cody Pack of Georgetown has been named to the dean's list for the winter/spring term at Centre College, an honor reserved for students who maintain at least a 3.60 grade point average. Pack is the son of John and Gigi Pack of Georgetown and is a graduate of Georgetown Jr-Sr High School.

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Mezger graduates Julia Mezger, daughter of Frank and Patricia Mezger, Fayetteville, received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree from the Ohio State University at the spring quarter commencement on June 10, 2012. She specialized in Animal Sciences with a joint degree from Columbus State Community College in Veterinary Technology. During her time at OSU, she spent six weeks abroad in Piraciaba, Brazil, studying Brazilian agriculture and economy as a member of the agriculture honorary society, Alpha Zeta Partners. She recently passed her state certification examination and is currently employed as a Registered Veterinary Technician in the Emergency Room and Nursing

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Western Brown Local Schools have released the following important information for parents and students. School Start and Stop Times MOES 8:55 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., HEMS 8:55 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., MOMS 7:45 a.m. - 2:20 p.m., WBHS 7:55 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. If you drive your child to school, there have been some changes in the drop off routes. Please check our website for maps and directions. Student Fees and Lunch Prices K-8 $40 school supply fee, K-8 lunch price $2.25;

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Community rallies, raises over $9,600 in five hours

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When 48 year old Beverly Ogden of Sardinia passed away quietly in her sleep July 30 this year, her husband Troy and his family were devastated. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 31, Beverly managed to raise a blended family of seven children. Like many families across America, the Ogden’s were unable to obtain any kind of life insurance for Beverly because of her pre-existing illness. Faced with growing funeral expenses that the family had no way of raising, one of the couple’s children suggested the family turn to their community and friends for help. “I knew we didn’t have the $7,200 for mom’s funeral,” Brandon Pendergrass said, “So we organized a fundraiser in about two days. We decided to have a spaghetti dinner at the Sardinia Life Squad building and charge $8 for adults and $4 for children. We had to try.” Brandon invited everyone he knew to come out and enjoy a spaghetti dinner and even placed it on his facebook account and had it announced on the

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radio. He and the other family members also invited everyone they knew. Beverly was buried on Friday, August 3, and the fundraiser was set for the next day from 4 to 9 p.m. “There is absolutely no way we could have anticipated the support and encouragement we received from our little Sardinia community,” said Tiffany Roush, one of Beverly’s daughters. Struggling to talk about the event, a very emotional Roush said that close to 400 people visited the life squad that day. Not all of them took part in the spaghetti dinner, but all of them made some kind of donation.

She said that even a Kentucky motorcycle group, just passing through the village, stopped in and took up a collection in their group for a donation. A couple of days before the event, Tiffany contacted the Multiple Sclerosis Society for information on the disease. The society overnighted the family some posters and other items to pass out to visitors to the fundraiser. “In five hours, we raised $9,600,” Tiffany said. “We only needed $7,200.” Tiffany said firefighters from the Mt. Orab Fire Department made a donation along with Martin’s Grocery, Kroger in Mt. Orab and the Kroger in Amelia,

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Sardinia residents step up and show support for a grieving family, raising over $9,000 by participating in spaghetti fundraiser.Shown from left, front row, Olivia Wunsch, Ryder Ogden, Rhianna Ogden, Troy Ogden, Tiffany Roush, Alisha Martin and Justin Hilderbrand. Back row standing, Jaime Ogden holding Lilly Kate, Taban Flores, Brandon Pendergrass, Jeremy Wunsch, Tyler Ogden and Kelly Hilderbrand. Missing from photo are Trent and Vanessa Ogden.

where Beverly once worked. Even the wife of the Sardinia mayor, Judy Bumbalough, made a large variety of desserts and donated them to be sold at the event according to Tiffany. “The Sardinia United Methodist Church held a huge dinner after the funeral and fed everyone,” she said. “ What a wonderful thing to do.”

She continued, “How do we even begin to thank all these people who opened their hearts and opened their pockets for our family?” Tiffany asked. “The rest of the money we raised will be donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.” Tiffany said her family will forever be grateful to everyone for helping in their time of need.

Operation Christmas Child to break shoe box milestone BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press

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Sheriff’s Office confiscates marijuana plants Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on August 2 and August 3, 2012, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office in a joint effort with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification conducted marijuana eradications in Brown County. Sheriff Wenninger stated that a total of 170 marijuana plants were located over the two day period. The plants were located in fields in various locations throughout Brown County. When mature, the marijuana plants would have been worth approximately $170,000.00. Sheriff Wenninger encourages anyone with information on illegal drug activity to contact the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Drug Information Hotline at 937-378-4435 #Ext. 275 or you may send an anonymous tip via the Sheriff’s Website at www.browncountyohiosheriff.us .

to Fred & Donna Miller of Mt. Orab for celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, August 16th, 2012. They are the loving parents of four children: David, Greg, Lorie & Teresa; the loving grandparents of 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. May they have many more wonderful years together.

Across America children receive gifts for their birthday’s, Christmas, graduations, good grades, sometimes just for doing a chore. But in many countries, some children never receive any gift of any kind in their lifetime. Samaritan’s Purse, a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization has worked hard over the past 40 years to change that statistic and through the “Operation Christmas Child’ program they are succeeding. Since 1993, more than 94 million boys and girls from over 130 countries have been the joyful recipients of shoe box gifts. Each shoe box is packed with items such as school supplies, pens, pencils, sharpeners, crayons stamps and ink pad sets paper, solar calculators or coloring books. Other items include all kinds of small toys, like kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, slinky toys and stuffed animals. Personal hygiene items are also very popular, things like toothbrushes, toothpaste, mild bar soap, combs and washcloths.

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The Operation Christmas Child program hopes to break the 100 million gift-filled shoe box milestone this year. The program began in 1993. Shown here are just a few of the children from Uganda that received a shoe box earlier this year.

This year’s South Central Ohio Area Coordinators of the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) program are Ed and Helen Hiestand. Brown County is part of their district. “As Brown County schools prepare to open their doors for another year of learning,” said Helen Hiestand, “most parents and children will begin shopping for back-to-school bargains using a school-issued supply list as their guide. “We would like to encourage parents and children to think beyond their own backpacks and buy extra school supplies for children they have never met.” OCC will reach some 8.5 million children who are suffering because of natural disaster, disease, war, terrorism, famine and poverty. “As coordinators of the South Central Ohio area, Joe and I were privileged to hand deliver many of the shoe boxes from our area to children during a recent trip

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“This is a wonderful community,” she said tearfully, “and we plan on having a fundraiser each year from now on, to honor our mother, and donate the proceeds to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Brandon commented that he wishes he could just hug everyone in Sardinia that supported the spaghetti dinner and hopes to see everyone again next year.

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to Uganda,” Hiestand said. “At our first stop we delivered 108 boxes to children who had been chosen by area Uganda churches to receive one of the gift boxes. “I just can’t explain to anyone what it was like to see these children open their gift box and study each little thing as they pulled it out. There are just no words to describe the look on their faces. The whole experience was simply overwhelming. Things we in America see every day, like a pair of plastic sunglasses or a piece of toy jewelry or a doll baby, were magical to those children, and being a small part of those smiles has changed our lives forever.” Hiestand said over 300 churches in Uganda signed up children to receive the shoe boxes, but hundreds and hundreds of other children looked on as the chosen few opened their gifts. “By purchasing extra school supplies this year and becoming a part of Operation Christmas Child,” she added, “the people of Brown County can help us break the 100 million giftfilled shoe box milestone we are trying to reach this year. “The Sardinia Church of Christ has long been a relay/drop off site for the OCC shoe boxes, but we are looking for other churches in the Brown County area to also serve as relay/drop-off sites. “It seems like such a small thing to do, fill a shoe box with gifts, but it’s something anyone and everyone can do to make a difference in the life of a child. For more information on how to pack a shoe box or about how your church or organization can become a part of Operation Christmas child please call the Hiestand’s at (937) 3932790 or visit www.samaritanpurse.org.

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press The first of its kind Brown County Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo and Job Fair was held August 2. Organizers said the event was more successful than even they imagined it could be. Teresa Pfeffer, chamber member and chairperson of the business expo com-

mented that everyone on the chamber was very happy with the huge crowds of people who participated in and visited the event. “We never imagined this event would be this big,” Pfeffer said. “But when you think about it, where else could you find representatives from 60 Brown County businesses all in one place? “Out of the 60 vendors, all but one was a Brown

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Taryn Manning, a bank teller at US Bank is shown organizing her booth where she talked about the bank and passed out information about the business.

County business. And the exciting part about that is 40 percent of those vendors were actually looking for new employees, accepting applications and resumes and were hiring.” Pfeffer said it was a very rewarding experience for everyone and the chamber has already begun discussion on how the event can be made even more popular for next year. Tim McKeown, chairman of the Brown County Chamber of Commerce said that more than 600 people visited or took part in the event held on August 2. “So far we have heard nothing but positive feedback about the expo,” McKeown said. “I’ve even had calls at home thanking the chamber for helping them find a job.” McKeown added that the chamber never thought the first year for the expo would have been so big. “Who would have thought we would outgrow the facility at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in our first year,” he said. “Other businesses have already asked about participating next

year. “We were filled to capacity at Southern Hills, but that’s a real good problem to have.” McKeown added that he was told by one of the local realtors, who had a booth at

the expo, that he had several buyers at the event as well as several people who wanted to become realtors Both McKeown and Pfeffer said they were very grateful to Kevin Kratzer, superintendent at Southern

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Chamber’s first ever Business and Community Expo huge success Hills and his custodial staff for all their encouragement and help in making the event the best it could be. The Chamber would also to thank everyone who took part in or visited the event.

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Mt. Orab’s Butterbee’s Restaurant co-owner Imad Daoud and server Aisha Griffith graciously hand out free food samples during the August 2 Business and Community Expo and Job Fair held at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown.

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More than 600 people took part in the August 2 Brown County Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo and Job Fair held at the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown.

The Home Place was one of 60 vendors set up at the first ever, Brown County Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo and Job Fair. Shown left is The Home Place Owner Delbert Schlabach and his daughter Lucinda.

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The Ripley Bicentennial Celebration Parade went off without a hitch and included over 100 entries. The parade lasted more than an hour and even in the extreme heat, it was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in attendance. Top three winners in the parade included: • 1st-American Legion Post Auxiliary; • 2nd place-Beebe Chapel; • 3rd place-Ripley Heritage.

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The Ripley Cheerleaders were a big hit with everyone as they cheered atop a Ripley Fire Department truck. during the Bicentennial Parade.

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The Ripley Bicentennial Queen was Eliese Kendrick, 19, of Ripley. Eliese is currently attending Ohio State University. First runner up for queen was McKenna Koewler.

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The 1st Place Float winner was the American Legion Post Auxiliary. Their beautiful float wished the Village of Ripley a happy 200th birthday.

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Congratulations to the Beebe Chapel for placing 2nd in the Ripley Bicentennial Parade. The members sang songs and waved as they rolled through downtown Ripley during the parade.

Ripley Heritage organization placed 3rd at the Ripley Bicentennial Parade held August 4 all decked out in red, white and blue.

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For high school soccer officials, it’s a labor of love BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press Bob Krauss is the epitome of a busy young man. The 23-year-old Winchester resident and teacher is working through his masters program while he prepares his classroom and curriculum for the rapidly approaching school year at Whiteoak Jr./Sr. High School. Despite all that, however, Krauss has spent a fairly significant portion of his remaining free time the past month learning the ins and outs of becoming an Ohio high school soccer official. Between the two and a half hour classroom sessions he has twice a week at the Trinity Christian Church in Williamsburg and multiple scrimmages between local boys and girl high school soccer teams, Krauss will have spent at least 25 hours learning everything he needs to know to be a successful soccer official by the time his training ends on Aug. 16, just as the fall sports season begins for local soccer teams. And while some shy away from becoming officials for a multitude of reasons, Krauss and his five fellow recruits to the Southern Ohio Soccer Officials Association (SOSOA) do it for one main reason -a passion for the game and officiating. “I just missed the game so much, you know,” Krauss said before a recent classroom session. “I was like, ‘Well, let's do officiating.’ I've done it before. I love it. It's not about the money for me. It's about enjoying it, you know?” Being an official for a sporting event -- soccer or otherwise -- is not exactly the most fun-filled occupation or hobby. With officials and umpires in professional leagues generating news so often when they miss calls that spectators get to see over and over on slow motion replays, it seems that their counterparts on the youth and high school levels are held to the same esteem despite working in very different conditions. A big reason for that, according to longtime local

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Eastern to host Red and White Night

Eastern will host its annual Red and White Night for fall sports on Friday, August 17. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a carry-in picnic for all the athletes, marching band members and their families. Then, at 7 p.m., the public is invited to come out to the Eastern Athletic Complex for the introductions of the fall Jr. High and High School teams, coaches and marching band members. During the introductions there will be performances by the cheerleaders and our award winning Eastern Warrior Guard Marching Band. Capping off the evening will be a live performance from the Barcodes. They will play from 8-10 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and celebrate the beginning of another successful fall sports season. There is no charge for this event so bring your friends and family to help support our teams. For your convenience sports passes will be on sale throughout the night, and you may purchase them at the information table. For more information email Eastern athletic director Eric Purdy at eric.purdy@eb.k12.oh.us.

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New official recruit Bob Krauss gets himself in position during a girls soccer scrimmage at Western Brown on July 28.

Ohio high school official Bob Young, is that people have become more knowledgeable about the game. “The biggest thing I've seen, in really any sport, is the fans are more knowledgeable,” said Young, an instructor for the SOSOA classes, of the biggest change he’s seen in officiating. “They watch more sports now because of TV.” He went on to say that with fans being more knowledgeable, their differences in opinion with officials has gotten a little louder, to put it mildly. Even though Krauss knew what he was getting himself in to, there was some reservation on his part in deciding to become an official for just that reason but it wasn’t enough to stop him from signing up. “I did have some reservations but at the same time I'm confident enough knowing that I can block out what they say and I enjoy it too much to let people discourage me from doing it,” Krauss said. So after talking to a local referee at his church, Krauss signed up for the soccer officiating classes with SOSOA. Starting on July 10 and continuing on through next Thursday, Aug. 16, the six men who signed up for the class have shown up for classes twice a week taught by officials from the SOSOA. Including the six new members, the SOSOA, which is entering its fourth year of existence, has 48

members that serve the Southern Buckeye Conference, the South Central Ohio League and the Southern Hills League. Leading the classes is Young, who was an baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, track and swimming official for 47 years. He was thought of highly enough to have officiated over 40 state tournament games throughout his time as an official. One of the first soccer officials in the city of Cincinnati, Young has been involved with officiating the sport since it first began sprouting up in the area after he took a class at Berea College in Kentucky on a whim. Though he knew nothing of the sport when he went to the class, he has went on to officiate college soccer in seven states and become a vital member of the local soccer officials associations in Cincinnati. But after spending 40 years as secretary of an officials association in the city, Young decided to start up SOSOA when he felt there needed to be a presence in this area. And though he is unable to officiate games anymore because of illness, Young stays active by continuing to teach and evaluate officials. Considering he instructs the SOSOA classes and evaluates officials in nine counties for free as a volunteer, it isn’t much of a stretch to say that Young truly enjoys what he does.

“Meeting referees and most of them are pretty nice,” Young said of his favorite part of officiating. “You don't have a lot of problems with them. Just meeting and training them. I've trained referees in all the sports. I think that's the big thing. You make some money out of it but like last year, last year and this year and as long as I can, I go out and evaluate officials.” Using his wealth of experience and knowledge, Young is a big part of each of the classroom sessions. A typical classroom session starts at 6:00 p.m. with a review of what the group had talked about in previous sessions. Then, over the course of the next two and a half hours, Young and the other visiting instructors -- veteran officials in SOSOA -go over different rules and parts of the game that officials need to know. The new guys are encouraged to ask questions about any rules or possible situations so they are prepared for anything that might arise. “It's like a laid back college class,” said Dennis Sandker, one of the new recruits, of the classes. “Everybody can put in their input. You don't speak over people but, you know, you listen. Everybody learns from each other. It's nice. It's a good way to learn, I'll say that much.” In addition to the classes, the new officials have, or will in the immediate future, work several preseason scrimmages for local high school teams. During their first scrimmages on July 28 at Western Brown High School, each of the four new officials who were able to attend worked a game with a veteran official shadowing them before getting a chance to go at it alone. Though most of the six new officials taking the class have officiating experience in youth soccer, calling a high school game for the first time made for an anxious experience. But, at the same time, they realized that this was still a period of learning for them. “I will admit my first whistle blast was weak be CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Near record crowd takes part in Eighth Annual Bronco 5K BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press The second biggest turnout in the history of the Bronco 5K came out last Saturday morning to take part in the Eighth Annual race that benefits the Western Brown cross country program. A group of 111 runners and walkers participated in the 5K (3.1 miles) race that started and ended in front of Western Brown High School. The 111 participants was second only to the 2010 race that featured 115 participants. As for the race, the top overall finisher was Western Brown graduate Darryll Patrick. He completed the

course in 17:01. Another Western Brown grad, Bri Tudor, was the top female finisher. She crossed the finish line in a time of 20:00. The top male and female walker honors went to Steve Morehouse (29:42) and Nancy Zadek (36:49), respectively. The top three male and female runners and walkers were each presented with a plaque for their finishes. The top three male runners, in order, were: Patrick, Nick McAfee and Jordan Kattine. The trio were the top three overall finishers as well. The top three female runners, in order, were: Tudor, Kylie Watson and CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Darryll Patrick, a Western Brown alum, came across the finish line first as the top overall finisher in Bronco 5K last Saturday morning.

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Bri Tudor, a Western Brown alum, crosses the finish line as the top female runner at the Bronco 5K on Saturday morning at Western Brown High School.

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The participants in the Eighth Annual Bronco 5K take off from the starting line in front of Western Brown High School last Saturday morning.

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and female divisions. Several door prizes were also raffled off after the race to those who participated in so many who ran or walked in the 5K went home with some kind of prize. Proceeds raised by the race not only helped the Western Brown cross country program but former Bronco and Lady Bronco runners.

Scholarships will be given out to a certain number of former Western Brown runners who run for a college team but are not on a full scholarship. Patrick, this year’s top overall finisher, was awarded a scholarship after last year’s Bronco 5K to help him as he runs for Berea College in Kentucky.

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Officials: Despite busy lives, they get involved because they love game CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 cause I was lacking in a little confidence,” said Sandker, who has officiated SAY soccer in Bethel for six years. “But I'm like... I thought about it and what helped me was I saw a girl that was in SAY that I officiated last year and am like, 'Why am I nervous?' After that it was I know the rules, I know what I'm doing. (The veteran officials are) right behind me. This is the time to learn. This is the time to make mistakes.” The new recruits were not only able to learn during their scrimmage but afterwards as well. During the next class session on July 30, a good chunk of time was spent going over what happened at the scrimmage. The veteran officials who instructed that night’s class were able to use the new recruits first experience as a learning tool to explain how certain events should be called. For instance, a call that Sandker made during the scrimmage was discussed for some time early in the evening.

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Dennis Sandker, a new official recruit, makes a call during a girls soccer scrimmage at Western Brown on July 28.

He felt, from his perspective, that he had made the right call. The veteran officials didn’t dispute that but explained in detail the reasons why the call could be viewed as correct and why it could be viewed as incorrect. That example is just one of the many instances that show how the classes give the new recruits -- most of whom, like Krauss and Sandker, played the game - a chance to understand the game from an officials point of view. “A lot of it for me, because I have soccer background, is more of the technical stuff,” Krauss said of the classes. “How to position myself as a ref. Making sure I don't ball watch, which I'm used to as a player. Trying to make sure that I'm in the best position to make the right call and make sure I do my best.” Needless to say, the classes are not quick and easy. By Aug. 16 the group will have met 10 times in the classroom to go over the intricacies of the game with a fine tooth comb. And the new officials need to be able to soak in all the knowledge from the classes and scrimmages because they have to pass a 200 question online test at the end of the 25 hours to become certified. Considering all that, it isn’t much of a stretch to say this is a labor of love. It isn’t a hobby you’re going to get rich off of. Though they are paid for

each game they officiate, officials don’t make a lot of money doing this. Depending on the conferences, a soccer official can expect to bring hom e anywhere from $40 to $55 per game. While that is a pretty good chunk of change for a couple hours of work, there is more to the story. Just to become a certified high school soccer official in Ohio, an interested individual would spend $240 before they ever officiated an actual game. It costs $100 for the classes, $65 of which goes to their state dues, and another $140 for the basic gear kit an official needs. Additionally, every year the officials have to pay the $65 state dues plus a $25 association fee to SOSOA. And to top it all off, new officials like Krauss and Sandker (a 2011 BethelTate graduate), will likely get just three or four scheduled games their first year. Most of those will likely be junior varsity matches. So it really isn’t a reach to say that for the men and women who take time out of their daily lives to call fouls or balls and strikes or penalties, officiating isn’t just a hobby to make a little extra money. It’s a passion. “The supplemental income is nice but I'm just... I love the game,” Krauss said. “I want other people to love the game. I know how other people love the game. That's my passion to keep the game pure and do the best I can.”

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Despite mother nature’s efforts, Lady Bronco Soccer Camp wraps up

The Western Brown girls soccer team’s Lady Bronco Soccer Camp didn’t get much cooperation from mother nature during its scheduled July 24-26 camp. After getting the first day of camp in as scheduled, storms washed away the following two days as well as a makeup date on July 27. Though some of the 87 campers who signed up for the camp weren’t able to make it back, the camp was able to make up one day of camp last Thursday evening, Aug. 2, at Kibler Stadium. The amount of campers signed up for the camp surprised Western Brown girls soccer coach Dan Silvis. He had expected about 40 but double that many signed up for the camp. But with the weather causing havoc, and local youth teams beginning practice, a fairly big portion of the campers who had signed up weren’t able to make it back to the makeup date.

Broncos host CHCA for scrimmage BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press

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Chad Stapleton took home the victory in the Mt. Orab Ford Late Model Special last Friday night at Moler Raceway Park.

Stapleton claims win in Late Model Special BY Mike Goins Contributor

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A Bronco defender prepares to run through the CHCA quarterback for a sack during Tuesday morning’s scrimmage at Kibler Stadium.

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Bronco running back Ean Hornung runs away from a CHCA defensive player during is 80-yard touchdown run.

receiver Caden Piatt. But the biggest highlight of the morning may have been an 80-yard touchdown run by Broncos freshman running back Ean Hornung during the junior varsity session. Hornung

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32 Motorsports Western helps sponsor Brown HS to host ‘Meet the benefit ride On August 11, 32 MotorTeam Night’ sports -- a new business The Western Brown High School Athletic Department will be hosting the 2012 Fall Sports ‘Meet the Team Night’ and a mandatory parent meeting on Wednesday, August 15th at 6:00 p.m. in the main gym. You will get a chance to preview the football, boys and girls soccer, volleyball, cheerleading, boys and girls cross country, golf and girls tennis teams as well as review the OHSAA rules and regulations and WB Athletic policies. We are asking everyone to wear their Brown and Gold and bring in a canned good or two for the local foodbank in Mt. Orab.

opened in Sardinia by Jason Diekmeyer -- is partnering with HAWGS for DAWGS to have a benefit ride for the Brown County Animal Shelter. Village Pizza will be serving breakfast and lunch while the Brown County Animal Shelter will be on hand will animals available for adoption. The Benefit will provide Purina Dog Food for Animals in need. There will be live music, raffle drawings and 150 bikes from Shadowmen Motorcycle Club are scheduled for the ride. The ride is set for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 32 Motorsports is located at 7680 Tri-County Hwy., Sardinia in the former IGA building.

broke through a hole on the edge and simply outran the Eagles defense. He had breezed past the entire Eagles defense before he got to midfield. The Broncos defense was strong much of the

morning but did give up two long plays for touchdowns to the visiting Eagles late in the morning. Outside of those few plays, Dreyer was pleased with how the defense performed on the morning.

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The Western Brown Touchdown Club is hosting a Tailgate Party at the Middle School parking lot on Friday, August 24 beginning at 5 p.m. Admission is a donation item for one of our adopted Ohio Buckeye Guard troop. There will be a DJ, food and games. Come out and support our Broncos!

Western Brown Jr. High and High School football players are currently going door-to-door selling Bronco Blitz Cards and will continue to do so for the next two weeks. The cost is $20.00 and checks can be made payable to The Western Brown Touchdown Club. All proceeds go directly to the football players and equipment.

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Last Friday night at Moler Raceway Park, the Mt. Orab Ford Late Models the night started out looking like Greg Johnson was going to roll to yet another win. However, just past the halfway mark of the race, Johnson’s engine started smoking heavily as he slowed to a stop while trying to get off the racetrack. On the ensuing restart, Chad Stapleton burst out front. With numerous challenges from Sardinia’s Barry Doss and a brush against the wall with two laps to go making things interesting, Stapleton would cruise to his fifth feature win on the season at MRP. Doss would hold on to second spot with Chad Smith, John ‘Weasel’ Rhoades and Roger Ruark rounding out the top five spots. At the green of the 20-lap feature Holman Motors UMP Modified Division race, it was Dustin Webber, of Goshen, out front. However, the race would get off to a sluggish start for numerous incidents in the first few laps. Once the field finally got going, it looked as if Webber would finally put his Coyote Racecar in victory lane but engine problems would take him out of the top spot on lap five. On the restart, Rhodes, of Winchester, jumped out front and, despite numerous challenges from Keith Smith, he was able to hold the field off and claim his first victory of the season. Doug Adkins was able to get past Smith for the second position but it was a little too late as Rhodes had put some distance on the rest of the pack. Adkins would come home second with Smith, Jimmy Lennex, Jr. and Jeremie Bretz rounding out the top five positions. The Holman Motors Chevettes were also on the card last Friday night, with Rusty Yarger and Miles Tarvin on the front row. Yarger was able to get the jump, and lead, at the start and despite a scary incident on lap nine in which Mike Clark would hit the wall and roll over in turn two, Yarger would be able to hold off Tarvin to claim his seventh feature win of the season. Tarvin would finish second with Josh Francis, Boog Verdon and Michael Bowling rounding out the top five spots. Finally, in the final tuneup event before the ‘King of the Compacts’ race on Aug. 24,

there were a couple of newcomers on hand to try out MRP before the big DRC promoted event on the 24th. The feature event saw Michael Skeens out front for the first couple of laps before Rex Smith, Jr. would take over the top spot on lap three. A great battle between Smith and Lucas Jackson ensued with Jackson finally taking the lead on lap six. By lap eight Willie Butler was in close pursuit of Jackson but could not make the pass and the youngster Jackson would claim his second victory in the Crazy Compact Division this season. Butler would come home second with Skeens, Rodney Foltz and Trevor Landrum rounding out the top spots. Moler will be closed on Aug. 10 as they prepare for their biggest race of the year, the Sixth Annual Victor ‘Ike’ Moler Memorial Race with Mt. Orab Ford Late Models having a chance to Win $5,000 on Aug. 17! Ike Moler, known as ‘The Man with the Dream’ and the grandfather of Kevin Moler, owned the first race track in Mt. Orab along with his wife Rosemont back in the 1950’s. Jerry Moler, father of Kevin, helped in the building of the track back in the 50’s as well as the building of the current Moler Raceway. He is still today running the operations of the race track. The Moler Family dedicates their biggest race of the year to the man who started the dream. It should be a very exciting night of racing action as it always brings in some of the biggest names in racing.

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A little over a week into two-a-day practices, the Western Brown football team finally got to hit somebody in a different colored jersey. On Tuesday morning the Broncos hosted Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (CHCA) for a preseason scrimmage at Kibler Stadium. With it still being fairly early in the preseason, both teams made several nice plays throughout the nearly two hour scrimmage. It was a good litmus test for a team with several young and inexperienced players. “It was a great scrimmage for us,” Western Brown coach Evan Dreyer said. “I thought we really played well.” Among the groups that Dreyer singled out as having the best day was the offensive and defensive lines. With a lot of youth and inexperience on both lines, he was happy to see that they played pretty well for the most part. Defense, however, was the name of the game for much of the morning. Each team’s starting varsity group had three sets of 10 plays on offense and defense to work on things before the junior varsity players got their chance for two series. The scrimmage ended with the varsity groups coming back out for two possessions of game play where teams had the usual four downs to get a 10 yards. Touchdowns were few and far between on Tuesday morning but each team did find pay dirt a couple of times. The best of the Broncos offense came through on their first drive of the game play. Led by quarterback Devyn Wood -- who Dreyer said improved from the intrasquad scrimmage - the Broncos marched down the field on an 11 play, 70 yard drive that finished on a 20-yard touchdown pass from Wood to

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is much cheaper than treating a disease. 8. Use heartworm prevention in dogs and cats. Preventing heartworm disease and other parasites in your dogs and cats will eliminate chance of a big vet bill for these parasites. Heartworms are a devastating disease that can easily be avoided by monthly preventative medications. Intestinal parasites can easily infect pets not on preventative medications. 9. Prevent Fleas early in spring! Again, prevention is much cheaper than treatment. Flea prevention early in year in all your pets will eliminate the emergence of fleas later in the year. Flea prevention also saves your pet from the unnecessary stress due to itching and many medical problems such as dermatitis. All Creatures recommends Revolution, Advantage, or Frontline for flea prevention. 10. Buy pet insurance. Pet insurance helps you budget for both preventative and unexpected veterinary care. By getting a plan together you can afford the costs, for pet ownership can be spread out over a monthly fee you can expect and afford. Most carriers of pet insurance offer plans that cover preventative care such as vaccines, dental work, heartworm preventatives, and flea prevention. Ask your veterinarian who he recommends. Bonus Tip Saving Money on Heartworm and Flea prevention – Big dogs don’t have to cost more! If you have a monstrous dog or your family has multiple big dogs, you can understand how expensive flea and heartworm preventative can be for these big pets for an annual basis. This summer, consider trying prescription heartworm and flea preventive from All Creatures. Custom made for your dogs body weight, no matter what size, this product has the same ingredients the brand name products use for half the cost and custom made for your dogs body weight. Any size dog - $99 per year – 12 month supply. (Includes heartworm, flea, hookworms, whipworms, and roundworms prevention) Tapeworm prevention can be included for additional $19 per year. Custom made and guaranteed to prevent all the above mentioned parasites. Must be heartworm negative or show proof for heartworm testing at least within last 12 months before prescribing. Dr. Dan Meakin is the owner of All Creatures Animal Hospital, 1894 Ohio Pike in Amelia. Call (513) 797-PETS.

website. Troopers also are expected to live by core moral values, Hughes said. The core values of the Highway Patrol are: • Honesty – The single most reliable mark of a trooper's value is to be able to admit when he/she is wrong and go forward. • Sense of Urgency – Troopers realize the importance of prompt response to crashes and calls for service. • Attention to Detail – If it is worth doing, it's worth doing thoroughly. Attention to detail is the mark of a good public servant. • Team Oriented – Members of the Patrol and members of the law enforcement community in general are a team, of which the individual components are not as valuable as the whole. • Professionalism – Being professional means being punctual, courteous, prepared, and wellgroomed. It also means having and showing respect for every person a trooper encounters. • Adaptability – Troopers must maintain flexibility with a high degree of performance. A trooper's job is never the same from one day to the next – a trooper must be able to make changes and still perform the job to the highest degree. • Self-Discipline – or stated another way, Accountability. Every trooper must recognize what job needs to be done, and then do that job well. Law enforcement officers have a responsibility to those they serve to be accountable for their actions. • Performance Driven – Being performance driven means working hard. Troopers are driven to perform because success is measured in both quantity and quality. We are constantly reminded of our department mission...to save lives, reduce injuries and economic losses on the streets and highways of Ohio. • Officer Safety – It is imperative this core value be instilled in our troopers. They must maintain a high level of awareness in every situation. "This isn't just a job, it's a career," Hughes said. "The pay is good, there are excellent benefits, and the State Patrol is like a family." Hughes pointed out that the OSHP employs more than highway patrol troopers. The Patrol trains and maintains a number of officers in specialized law enforcement positions. Among these are: plainclothes investigators, traffic and drug interdiction teams and canine officers, commercial enforcement coordinators, inspectors, and crash reconstructionists. The Patrol also maintains a special response team, comprised of troopers who are specially trained in weapons and chemical agent use, extraction techniques, and rapid response methods. For more information, go to http://statepatrol.ohio.gov or contact Officer Hughes at rdhughes@dps.state.oh.us or (614) 800-7246.

Motorcycle benefit run for St. Jude Shamans Family Social Club will be holding a motorcycle run for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Sign in will begin at 10 a.m., the St. Jude Run will begin at 12 p.m. Cost is $10.00 a bike, $15.00 a couple. There will also be a 50/50, door prizes, bike show and food after the run. For more information call Chris Hanson at (937) 378-9900.

The HEAP Summer Crisis Program (SCP) funded by the Office of Community Assistance and administered locally by Adams-Brown Counties Economic Opportunities, Inc., will end August 31, 2012. The SCP can provide assistance (not to exceed a total of $250.00) to households who meet the 2012 Poverty Income Guidelines AND one of the following criteria: 1) have a household member who has an illness that would be nefit from assistance, verified by physician documentation OR 2) have a household member who is sixty (60) years of age or older; OR 3) a household that has a disconnection notice (this summer’s guidelines have been expanded to include those applicants who are under sixty years of age WHO DO NOT HAVE PHYSICIAN/ILLNESS DOCUMENTATION for assistance on a disconnection notice only). REMINDER: To apply for an air conditioner, the household must NOT have received an air conditioner in 2009, 2010, or 2011. Applicants for air conditioners will be seen by appointment only, on a first come, first serve basis. You will need to provide the following: Proof of citizenship (i.e. birth certificate; current medical card; voter registration card); social security cards for all members of

the household; proof of income for the household; birth dates; proof of disability if disabled; bills for both the main heating and electric utility sources. As noted above, applicants under the age of 60 also need their physician’s documentation unless applying for assistance with an electric disconnection. Income guidelines are at 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines: HouseholdYearly 13 Size Income Weeks Income 1 $22,340 $ 5,585 2 $30,260 $7,565 3 $38,180 $9,545 4 $46,100 $11,525 Households with more than four members add $7,920 per member to the annual income and $1,980 per member to the quarterly income. Outreach is available for the elderly and/or disabled. Please contact the HEAP Office as follows to schedule an appointment. Adams County - 1-800233-7891 or 937-6950316, Ext. 252, 235, or 236. Hours: Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; walk-ins accepted daily, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Brown County - 1-800553-7393 or 937-3786041, Ext. 305, 253 or 254. Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Walk-ins daily, 8 to 10:30 a.m.

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The "Help Wanted" sign is on at the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Trooper and OSHP Recruiter Rick Hughes told The Highland County Press this week the patrol is looking for as many as 200 new recruits in southern Ohio. Hughes represents a 20county district that includes Highland County, as well as Darke, Shelby, Champaign, Miami, Clark, Preble, Montgomery, Fayette, Greene, Butler, Warren, Clinton, Clermont, Brown, Adams, Pike, Scioto, Jackson and Lawrence counties. The recruitment process, leading to acceptance into the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy, takes 61 days. The academy is a 20week program, with a starting pay of $18.66. Ohio state troopers earn approximately $50,000 a year to start. Founded in 1933, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is a statewide law enforcement agency charged with

Wilmington Patrol Post investigates fatal pedestrian crash The Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal pedestrian crash on US 22, at milepost 7 just west of Mitchell Road in Clinton County. The crash occurred at approximately 10:19 P.M. Monday night. Brooke D. Morris, age 19 of Wilmington, was traveling westbound on US 22 in a 2005 Saturn Ion. David W. Tuggle, age 45 of Blanchester, was walking westbound on US 22. Mr. Tuggle was walking on the road-

way and was struck by the Saturn. Mr. Tuggle was pronounced deceased at the scene. Miss Morris was wearing her seat belt and was not injured. Speed is not considered a factor in this crash. The crash is currently under investigation. Troopers at the Wilmington Patrol Post were assisted on the scene by the Wilmington Police Department, Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, Wilmington Fire & EMS, and the Clinton Country Coroner’s Office.

Free financial aid workshops on Fridays at 11 a.m. Fall semester begins August 27 UC Clermont College is holding free financial aid workshops Fridays at 11 a.m. in the Student Services Building, Room 100. Nearly all students are eligible for some form of financial assistance. Every effort is made to assist students in obtaining the resources necessary to meet the difference between the total cost of attending UC Clermont College and your ability to contribute toward your education. The only financial aid application needed at the UC Clermont College is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA). This single application is used for grants, work-study and loans at the federal, state and institutional level. Bring the following items with you to the free workshop: 1. 1040’s and W2’s for yours and your parents if your under 25 years old. 2. FAFSA person identification number: Go to www.pin.ed.gov and get a PIN before the workshop if you do not have one already. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at UC Clermont at 732-5202.

G’town outdoor market coincides with free concert on August 16 It was previously stated that the Barcodes would appear in Georgetown on August 9. They will actually appear on August 16. Fresh locally grown vegetables are available from 3 to 7 p.m. on South Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio, 2 doors north of Route 125 every Thursday, rain or shine, from now through November. Look for the tents! Also featured are home canned jams, jellies, relishes and pickles as well as homemade blackberry, apple and peach pies, zucchini and friendship breads

and fudge and other sweets. This market ends at seven, just in time for the free concert in front of the Brown County Courthouse to begin. The Barcodes will be starring. Merchants National Bank is sponsoring the event and will provide free refreshments. If the weather is inclement, the concert will be inside the historic Gaslight Theater on State Street. If the weather is fine, concert goers are reminded to bring a chair or blanket.

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‘Burg Legion to host car, motorcycle show Williamsburg American Legion Post 288 will be holding their 16th Annual Car and Motorcycle Show on Sunday, August 19 at Williamsburg Park. Rain date is Sunday, August 26. Registration runs from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and cost is $15.00. Rods, Customs, Classics, Motorcycles and Corvettes are all welcomed. T-Shirts and dash plaques to the first 100 entrants, plus door prizes and food and beverages will be available. There will be trophies for the Top 40, Oldest Antique Car, Best GM, Best Ford, Best Mopar, Best Corvette, Best Pick Up, Best Street Rod, Best Foreign Car, Best Motorcycle, Best of Show. There will also be awards for Commanders Choice, Auxiliary’s Choice, SAL Choice, Club Participation and Longest Distance Traveled. For more information call (513) 724-9915.

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All invited to Brown County Tea Party picnic The Brown County Tea Party would like to announce their annual picnic on Saturday, August 18 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Municipal Park shelter. You will have the opportunity to hear and meet many of the local candidates as well as those running for State and Federal office. Our hope is that everyone will get involved in our political process. Democracy is not a spectator sport. Our goal is to educate and inform the public. Following the speakers, a free picnic lunch will be available. The event is open to the public. If attending, you may wish to bring a lawn chair. For more information call Sandra at (937) 4443673.

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Peggy Berry, Williamsburg, Ohio, ASA Office Manager, is waiting to assist you with your goals.

teaching the ABCs: Attitude, Belief system, and Choices. She has volun-

teered as a motivational speaker for the classes for over 20 years. Individuals are presented with a Certificate of Completion on the last day of class. The next class will be offered at the ABCAP Building in Georgetown beginning August 20, 2012 and ending September 26, 2012. The 6-week class will operate on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Should a participant decide to continue in higher education, college semester hours will be awarded. If you or someone you know that would benefit from a class that will help with transitional, college, and workplace skills, contact Peggy Berry or Sue Evans. To register for a class or for further information, CALL (937) 3783564 or E-mail Peggy at paberry47@gmail.com

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Access and Success for Adults (ASA) is celebrating a new Partnership with Sally Orlando of Mature Services, Inc. as they enter a new phase of providing a part-time staff to help serve local residents. ASA is entering the third year of offering classes at the Adams/Brown Community Action Program (ABCAP) Building in Georgetown and are very thankful for the funding made available from United Way of Greater Cincinnati and General Electric’s Community Service Agency to assist in serving low income, under-represented individuals. Student retention services are provided at $7 a day for a gasoline allowance while attending the “Your Place” for the Adult Learner classes. The Director, Sue Evans, provides essential training by assisting individualsin-transition in achieving their goals of entering into higher education and/or finding employment for the betterment of their families and society as a whole. Various speakers from the area agencies, businesses, and colleges share available resources with participants. If you would like to explore career options, colleges, or your strengths and values, this is a great place to begin. Gayle Davis, The Lady with the Hattitude, brings the lessons of life home by

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RCAP to hold benefit dinner The Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAP) will sponsor a ‘Fix the Roof’ Fried Chicken and Ham Dinner on Saturday, August 25, 2012. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. at the Rambler Center’s air conditioned gym. All proceeds will once again go to the expense of repair to the roof of the center. Come join friends and neighbors for an evening of good food and fellowship on August 25. RCAP seeks to preserve the best of the past, enhaqnce the present and prepare for the future. When the Bell Tower at the center was badly in need of repairs it was decided to remove the old School Bell. The bell was restored and has been placed on the lawn at the center. As in our Mission Statement we feel that ‘Positive planning seeks to build a community spirit as well as to improve the community...’

Recent heat seems to have slowed crop diseases Tobacco Disease and Insect Update The drought like conditions that we have dealt with, for most of the growing season, has kept the disease pressure pretty low for most crops, including tobacco. There has been an increase in the disease possibility with the recent rains that most of the Tri-County area has had during the last two weeks of July and the beginning of August. There has been no report of blue mold in any fields in the United States to my knowledge. At this point, most of the crop is beyond the stage of growth where blue mold would be a concern. Black Shank did show up in some patches during the peak of the heat and dry period. Measures should be taken to reduce this soil borne problem from getting to other parts of the farm with this crop including equipment and stalks. Using a 10% bleach solution to clean equipment is recommended. At this point the biggest disease concern is most likely to be damage from target spot. Target spot is often confused with blue mold, however this disease seems to be found much more often and can result in significant yield loss. Target spot often shows up in the lower leaves once the crop gets some size and reduces air flow. The name target spot should help identify this disease. The round like spots that turn brown do resemble a target, you should be able to see rings. With the reduced airflow, and now plenty of moisture in some areas, this could become an issue. The fungicide Quadris does a good job on preventing this problem. The best time to use Quadris is at layby, but a later application may be necessary. In most plots that I have seen in Kentucky and that we have done here locally, 8 fl. Oz, /A at lay-by has been all that is needed. If you have not applied Quadris, and the tobacco is at or even beyond topping stage, drop nozzles would provide much better coverage. If Quadris was used at lay-by, and another application is needed, remember you are required by the label to use another product before using Quadris again. Some things to keep in mind, Quadris should be used in the morning or late evening. Applications made during the heat of the day will increase the risk of burn to the crop. Also, tank mixes are not recommended. Never mix Quadris with foliar fertilizers, sucker control materials, surfactants, liquid

DAVID DUGAN Dipel, or pesticides formulated as emulsifiable concentrates. These mixes will cause crop damage. Other products like Orthene and Warrior have been used, but there have been instances where crop damage has occurred with these mixes, too. Follow the label and use caution. As far as insects, I have talked to producers who have used systemic products for both aphid and worm control that have reported very good control. Some producers have reported minimal damage to severe damage that has warranted rescue spraying where systemic products were not used at the time the crop was set in the field with a barrel application. Watch for information about a Tobacco Field Day in the next couple of weeks. A date has not been set at this time. Chance to Scrap Old Tires Adams/Brown Recycling is offering Scrap Tire Amnesty days in Ripley on August 11, in Georgetown on August 18 and in Fayetteville on August 25. The times are from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. each day. Call for details at (937) 378-3431 or (513) 403-2495. There is a limit of 10 tires per household. Options for Drought Stressed Corn The entire area has crops that have been stressed by the extreme heat or lack of rain fall at critical times this year. In some cases crops were hit with both at that critical time and the results are not good. Most producers that I have talked to recently are all over the place with expected yields as a result of yield checks. Planting time and spotty showers have resulted in producers have yields in corn that will not reach 50 bushel to the acre on one farm and just a couple miles away the same producer may be looking at 150 bushel plus. Soybeans seem to have come through this much better than the corn. There will be some loss in soybeans, but not as much as some of the corn. I have talked to farmers from all three counties that say their soybeans are looking better and better. They are continuing to grow, and some have set a good number of pods and are still flowering. This is not the case everywhere, depends on the amount of rainfall for the most part.

For those with corn that may not able to reach 50 bushel per acre, this may help give you some insight when it comes to your options. The question came to someone in extension and the answer was pretty complete, so I thought it was worth sharing. This appeared in the Beef Blog last week. You can get this information, and more like it on the OSU Beef Team page at http://beef.osu.edu or send me an e-mail and I will add you to the mailing lists that I send information to on a regular basis. My e-mail is dugan.46@osu.edu The first issue for most corn producers may be protecting farm program and crop insurance benefits. It is our understanding that regular farm program payments will be received regardless of how the corn is used. But silage has been eligible for LDP in the past, while grazing has not been eligible. Of course, not much LDP is available for a 0 bushel grain crop! Federal disaster eligibility still is a totally different question that you need to check into before you do anything. Corn can be harvested as hay (much like cane hay, with a thick, slow-drying stalk), as silage, or grazed. It has the potential to solve some of the forage/feed shortage caused by drought, although getting corn forage to the animals or bringing animals to the forage remains a logistics challenge. Challenges for hay include: • Mechanics of harvest (especially cutting): Bale integrity often is less desirable than for other forages (especially in round bales). • Nitrates: Testing is a must, and cutting at taller stubble heights will help. • Feed value/feeding: Grinding may be needed to limit refusal and waste of stems. Silage is an excellent choice for reducing nitrate problems; an average of one-third to one-half of nitrates are neutralized during fermentation. Standing corn will remain too wet for a long time due to stalk retention of moisture. Waiting until crop dries to desired 65% moisture, windrowing and field wilting to reduce moisture, or mixing wet chop with dry feeds like corn grain or chopped hay can overcome the moisture problem. Silage does not transport well, so it makes for a poor cash crop unless livestock are near. If you consider grazing as an option for using your drought corn field, make sure you fill the cattle up on hay before you turn them out. Most deaths to cattle because of nitrates are of cattle that are hungry and are al-

lowed access to a feed that has nitrates. Grazing will have some nitrate concerns, depending on how completely animals are forced to eat the lower stalks. Bigger challenges are fencing and water because most fields do not have these resources. But many are winter grazed using temporary fencing and hauled water, so this problem can be overcome. Grazing management, such as strip grazing, will be needed if efficient use is desired; otherwise cattle will trample and waste a huge portion of the crop. Again, do not force cattle to graze the lower 8 inches of the stalk where most of the nitrates will accumulate. If animals are given the opportunity to selective graze, they will select the leaves first, followed by the upper portion of the

stalk, and these parts of the plant typically do not pose nitrate concerns. Nutritionally, drought-damaged corn easily should be close to adequate for beef cows, dry or with suckling calves, and replacement heifers. Salt should be supplemented, and a mineral containing some phosphorus is likely needed through the breeding season. Dates to Remember Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show - August 9 – 12 just west of Georgetown, Ohio on SR 125 Southwest Ohio Corn Grower Field Day - August 14 just northwest of Washington C.H. on SR 38 Ohio Tobacco Festival August 23 – 26 in Ripley, Ohio

Fair books are out as 2012 fair gets closer Well its official the 161st Brown County Fair is September 24 - 29. This means that the fair books are out for this year. The first fair book to say, “The Little State Fair “was printed in 1939. We have an obligation to keep this slogan correct. During my 3 years on the Fair Board, I have got to see all the parts that have to come together to give you the entertainment value of our fair. The thing that I am so impressed with is the local involvement of businesses, volunteers, and the pride of Junior Fair members representing “The Little State Fair”. www.littlestatefair.co m is another way you can get the newest information about the fair. I like the facts about the Brown County Fair that runs at the bottom of any information you look for when on the website. Between the Fair Book and the website you have a wealth of information to keep you updated about the last week of September in Brown County. I’m looking forward to see our local newspapers coverage of the Ohio State Fair. Many Junior Fair members have shown and been judged for their projects at State Fair level. The pride and ability they show presents Brown County as a county for the future leaders in the State of Ohio. Many times I have mentioned the strength of Brown County 4-H and F.F.A. in public speaking and being able to present their views to the public. I wish to apologize for

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DENNIS BROUGHTON forgetting two sponsors at the Summer Tractor Pull. R.M. Armstrong Insurance and Seips Auto Supply. If your business would be interested in helping sponsor the tractor pull in July or at the Brown County Fair please get in touch with me at the fairgrounds and I will be pleased to show you what we have for you advertising dollar. Harold Manning, Kyle Cahall, and Tom Cluxton are in charge of the parade on Monday September 24. Please get the application for your parade entry in by September 1 this year. Starting with Grand Marshall Becky Cropper the parade will open the 161st Brown County Fair. I wonder if there was a parade through Russellville in 1850 at the first Brown County Fair. This thought fits in with our theme this year “Celebrate the Past, Imagine the Future”. Parade entries this year can help by getting your entry in early, being at the school on time, and go to the parking lot before unloading or taking down your entry. The 2012 Brown County Fair is September 24 - 29. Our Web Page is: www.littlestatefair.com Our E-Mail is: brcofair@hotmail.com Phone: (937) 378-3558 Fax: (937) 378-1361. See you at the fair.

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32 Motorsports Grand Opening and Hawgs and Dawgs 2012 Benefit Ride all to benefit the Brown County Animal Shelter will be held on Saturday, August 11 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This event will be held at 7680 TriCounty Highway in Sardinia. For more information on this event call (937) 245-1517.

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42nd Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show will be held August 9-12 at the OVAM Showground in Georgetown. This event features John Deere tractors, garden tractors, gas engines and equipment. Grand Marshals are Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Cahall and family. Entertainment to include The Grasstains, The Living Statue, Anna & Milovan, Lonesome Meadow and Rick K. & the Allnighters. For more information call (937) 378-4480 or visit www.ovams.org. Free Backpacks to be Given Away at the Rent-2-Own parking lot in Georgetown, on Saturday, August 11 between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids will be treated to inflatable rides, water slide and other entertainment. This event is sponsored by Rent-2-Own, Cashland and Goesslings Georgetown IGA. To make a donation or hear more about this event contact Shona at (937) 3789017 or Kim at (937) 378-5626. Phileo Ministries Clothing Ministry will be open on Saturday August 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event is a ministry of Tri-County Baptist Church, 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia. For more information call (937) 446-1416. SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Homecoming at Freedom Fellowship Church, 7451 Pea Ridge Road in Hillsboro will be held on Sunday, August 12 beginning with a 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 10:45 Sunday morning worship. Please come and join us for an afternoon of music, food fellowship and fun. Enjoy a variety of good foods and desserts. Everyone welcome. For more information call Pastor Jerry Fyffe at (937) 584-4531. Ladies Day Event at Mt. Orab Park to be held on Sunday, August 12 from 12 to 5 p.m. Proceeds will go to Anna’s Army to help raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. For more information on how to support these efforts contact Samantha at (513) 716-2175. (Must provide own table). MONDAY, AUGUST 13 Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 13 at the New Harmony Lodge, 110 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. Evening includes a meal. For more information contact Bob Richmond at (937) 444-4791.

Jackson Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Monday, August 13 beginning at 8 p.m. in Ashridge. All residents of the township are invited to attend this open meeting. Western Brown Local School District Board of Education Meeting will be held on Monday, August 13 at 7 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. Brown County Sugar Helpers Group Meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 13 at the Georgetown Methodist Church. The meeting will include speakers, educational material, diabetic recipes and more. Please join us, and bring a friend. Hamersville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 13. This meeting is open to the public. Diabetes Support Group, Brown County Diabetes Coalition will meet on Monday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Georgetown Methodist Church. Different topics will be discussed at this meeting. For more information contact the Brown County Health Department at (937) 378-6892. Higginsport Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 13. This meeting is open to the public. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 13, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. Sardinia Village Council will meet in regular session on Monday, August 13 and this is an open meeting, everyone is welcome to attend. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 13, 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, August 13, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public.

Byrd Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14 in Decatur. The public is welcome to attend this open meeting. Huntington Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14 at Aberdeen. The public is invited to attend. Pesticide Disposal Collection, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Agriculture will be held on Tuesday, August 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Airport, 2770 St. Rt. 38 in Washington Courthouse. For more details call (614) 728-6987. Pleasant Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14 in Georgetown. this meeting is open to the public. CART Training through the Tri-State County Animal Response Teams, featuring a hands-on training at New Richmond Alpaca Farm will be held on Tuesday, August 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event is open to the public and is a free service. For more information (513) 702-8373. Ripley Village Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m. This is an open meeting and the public is welcome to attend. Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. at the center on Tuesday, August 14. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 4445230 for details. Russellville Village Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, August 14 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend this open meeting. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 15 at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662. Book Club for Adults will meet at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15 at the Sardinia Library, 13309 Purdy Road. This meeting is open to anyone wishing to join. For more information call (937) 446-1565.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 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.

Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington School District will have a parent/teacher conference/open house on Wednesday, August 15 between 4 and 8 p.m. The first day of school for the students is Wednesday, August 22.

Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, August 14. These classes are for members of

Meet The Team Night at Western Brown High School Athletic Department will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15 in the main gym. Come

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Parker Society plans to expand Summer History Day Camp The John P. Parker Historical Society would like to invite middle school students to join the Summer History Day Camp, the popular educational program the Society has sponsored for the past several years. Some twenty five elementary pupils enrolled in the camp this year and took tours of historical sites, engaged in creative instructional exercises and participated in a book discussion session around themes connected with the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War. Peggy Mills Warner and Patricia Myers, veteran camp directors, developed a week full of a variety of activities and said they were extremely pleased with the interest and overall conduct of the campers, which prompted their concern about involving more boys and girls in next year’s camp. But they noted expanding the summer project to accommodate the middle grades will depend on available resources, which could come from the 2012 Appeal chaired by Brian Grant. He made special mention of the educational value of summer learning opportunities in his letter to friends in Brown County, and urged everyone to pitch in with a donation, large or small, to help the Parker house continue and enlarge its educational programs. Gifts payable to the John P. Parker Historical Society, Post Office Box 246, Ripley, Ohio, 45167 are tax deductible. out and join in previews of the football program, boys and girls soccer, volleyball, cheerleading. boys and girls cross country, golf and girls tennis teams as well as review the OHSSA rules and WB athletic policies. Georgetown Exempted Village School District Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, and the meeting is open to the public. Brown County Public Library Committee Meeting and Board Meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on August 15 at the Sardinia Library, 406 North East Street, in Fayetteville. The committee meeting will be held first followed by the regular monthly board meeting. Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Belly Dancing Classes will be offered Wednesday, August 15, 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.

COURT NEWS Property Sales Leonard J. Brown, Jr. to Fifth Third Bank, 2 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 7-27-2012 John and Barbara J. Valentour to Kimberly L. Osborne, 5 acres of land in Huntington Township, filed 7-312012, $63,500 Charles W. Elron to Randy L. and Sandra L. Ginn, In-Lot 116 and In-Lot 117 in Aberdeen, Huntington Township, filed 7-27-2012, $16,000 Philip A. and S. Jennifer Price to Philip Allen Price, 12 acres of land, Lot 3 in Clermont Estate Sub., and 14.40 acres of land in Jackson Township, filed 7-26-2012 James and Tonya Lewis to Taylor Scott and Kelsey Elliott, 1.30 acres of land in Jefferson Township, filed 7-30-2012, $85,000 Donald J. and Pauline B. Cantrell to Pauline B. Cantrell, 4.22 acres, Lot 4 in Pin Oak Farm Sub., Jefferson Township, filed 8-1-2012 Thea S. Christopher and US Bank NA trustee to Carol A. Zimmerman and Larry Martin, Lot 9 in Lyons Lair Estates in Lewis Township, filed 7-26-2012, $36,000 Edward W. Moore to Edward W. and Virginia F. Moore, In-lot 477 and In-Lot 488 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Township, filed 7-26-2012 Betty J. and Allen Elam to Ellen and Edward Ryan, In-Lot 306 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Township,

filed 8-1-2012, $1,300 Alfred J. Nagel and Fannie Mae to R & R Quality Restored Homes, In-Lots 939, 936 and 938 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Township, filed 7-27-2012, $50,000 April M. Doll to Lilly Cox, Out-Lot 5, l96 acres of land in Doll Sub., Perry Township, filed 8-1-2012 William H. and Betty J Haynes to Betty Haynes, 2 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 8-1-2012 Richard Wardlow to HSBC Bank (USA) NA, .99 acres and .10 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 8-12012 DGS Development LTD to Schlee Enterprises LTD, 12.72 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 7-27-2012, $65,000 Jackie Tombaugh to Fannie Mae, In-Lot 3 in Stephen Manor Sub., in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 7-26-2012, $50,000 Gloria T. Redmond to Linda L. Tansey, 21.16 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 7-27-2012, $159,000 Farmers Chapel, The Churches of Christ to James E. Brock, .50 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 7-30-2012, $13,000 Claude and Lillian Freeman to Bill J. Hart, Lot 34 in Pine Valley Sub., Sterling Township, filed 8-12012, $30,000

Glenn D. Allen, Jr., Lynchburg, case #20121145, DOD 6-14-2012, filed 8-1-2012 Robert Earl Arthur, Mt. Orab, case #20121140, DOD 6-15-2012, filed 7/31/2012 Hugh D. Bollinger, Ripley, case #2-121140, DOD 1-6-2012, filed 730-2012 Donald J. Cantrell, case #20121147, DOD 4-9-2012, filed 81-2012 Carl F. Carpenter, Williamsburg, case #20121144, DOD 7-9-2012, filed 7-31-2012

Cecil Wiley Cox, Georgetown, case #20121139, DOD 8-10-2012, filed 7-30-2012 Mary E. Dunaway, Ripley, case #20121138, DOD 7-9-2012, filed 730-2012 Gladys M. Kelch, Sardinia, case #20121141, DOD 5-13-2012, filed 7-30-2012 Dorothy G. Purdon, Aberdeen, case #20121142, DOD 12-19-2011, filed 7-30-2012 Ricky Wilson, Lynchburg, case #20121146, DOD 2-23-2011, filed 81-2012

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CIVIL CASES LVNV Funding LLC versus Ken R. Boles, case #20120731, filed 7/26/2012, Action: other civil Discover Bank versus Roy Swearingen, case #20120732, filed 7/26/2012, Action: other civil LVNV Funding LLC versus Steve Seibert, case #20120733, filed 7/26/2012, Action: other civil State, Ex Rel. Louis & Clara Bramel versus Hon. Harry Foxworthy, case #20120734, filed 7/26/2012, Action: other civil Capital One Bank (USA) NA versus Janet Whaley, case #20120737, filed 7/27/2012, Action: other civil LVNV Funding LLC versus Kristi Hoop-Crabtree, case #20120738, filed 7/27/2012, Action: other civil Discover Bank versus Diann Graham Barthel, case #20120739, filed 7/27/2012, Action: other civil Green Tree Servicing LLC versus Thomas Crawford, case #20120740, filed 7/27/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Johnnie Wilson, case #20120742, filed 7/30/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Jennifer Dotzauer, case #20120743, filed 7/30/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Pat E. Aleshire, case #20120744, filed 7/30/2012, Action: other civil Midland Funding De LLC versus Tammy Cramer, case #20120745, filed 7/31/2012, Action: other civil Bank of America, NA versus Polly C. Shafer, case #20120747, filed 7/31/2012, Action: foreclosures Liberty Savings Bank, FSB versus Yancey B. Jones, case #20120748, filed 7/31/2012, Action: foreclosures Capital One Bank (USA) NA ver-

sus Donna Jackson, case #20120750, filed 8/1/2012, Action: other civil Capital One Bank (USA), NA versus Jesse L. McCleese, case #20120751, filed 8/1/2012, Action: other civil State Farm Mutual Automobile versus Kelly Michelle Showalter, case #20120752, filed 8/1/2012, Action: other civil Bank of America, NA successor versus Tony Lung, case #20120753, filed 8/1/2012, Action: foreclosures DOMESTIC CASES Tracy Green, Georgetown versus Robert Green, Hamersville, case #20120735, filed 7/26/2012, Action: termination of marriage Brenda A. Murray, Mt. Orab versus Timothy C. Murray, Mt. Orab, case #20120736, filed 7/27/2012, Action: termination of marriage Robert Green, Hamersville versus Tracy Green, Georgetown case #20120741, filed 7/27/2012, filed 7/27/2012, Action: termination of marriage Bonnie D. Kranz, Fayetteville versus Anthony T. Kranz, Fayetteville, case #20120746, filed 7/31/2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Alyssa C. Paul, Williamsburg versus Joshua L. Whitacre, Mt. Orab, case #20120749, filed 7/31/2012, Action: domestic violence Robert A. Kimball, Sardinia versus Lori I. Kimball, Sardinia, case #20120754, filed 8/1/2012, Action: dissolution of marriage April Bentley, Hamersville versus Jeane P. Bentley, Jr. Hamersville, case #20120755, filed 8/1/2012, Action: domestic violence

Marriages Jeannie Michelle Mitchell, 34, Georgetown, cleaning to marry Terry Clint Taylor, 38, Georgetown, STNA, filed 7/27/2012 Paula Kay Daulton, 38, Russellville, bus driver to marry Jerry Lee England Jr., 45, Hamersville rwi operations, filed 7/30/2012 Jennifer Lynn Spiker, 31, Bethel, STNA, to marry Daryl Lee Fetters,

Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Book Club for Adults sill meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15 at the Georgetown Library, 200 West Grant Street in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-3197. Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, August 15 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. Georgetown Exempted Village Schools Board of Education meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 15 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the administrative offices, 1043 Mt. Orab Pike and is open to the public. The Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15 at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. Meetings are open to the public. For more information on this meeting call (937) 3784424 ext. 4. TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, at the River Bend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

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44, Georgetown, sales, filed 7/30/2012 Jessica louise Perkins, 27, Sardinia to marry Justin Lee Kritzwiser, 26, Sardinia, assembly, filed 7/30/2012 Kara Blum, 23, Georgetown, student to marry Joshua Dalton, 24, Georgetown, Freeman fab work, filed 7/26/2012

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on August 16, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as non-members. For details call 4445230. Fayetteville-Perry Local School District Board of Education Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 16. This meeting is open to the public. Legion Hall Bingo held each Thursday (including August 16) at 5 p.m. with the kitchen opening at 5:30 p.m. Ripoffs/Instants start selling at 6 p.m., the early bird bingo is at 7:15 and regular bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. Call Ed Fryman for more information at (937) 442-4704. Clark Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 16 at the firehouse. This meeting is open to the public. Concert on the Square in Georgetown, featuring the ‘Barcodes’ will begin at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday evening, August 16. This concert is sponsored by the Courthouse Square Association, Inc. and brought to the community free thanks to the sponsorship of Merchants National Bank. Franklin Township Trustees meeting will be held on Thursday, August 16 beginning at 7 p.m. at Arnheim. This meeting is open to the public. Free Dinners will be served from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Thursday, including August 16 at the Decatur Park. Dinner in the Decatur Park is sponsored by the “We Can Help Food Bank” and members of the community. Pike Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 16 at 7 p.m. on Rt. 774. This meeting is open to the public. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30

p.m. Thursday, August 16. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 4445230 for more information. Scott Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 16 at New Hope. This is an open-to-the-public meeting. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, August 16 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. County Adams/Brown Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet Thursday, August 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590. FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 Brown County Singing Convention will meet on Friday, August 17 at Faith and God Fellowship Church at 7736 St. Rt. 62 in Russellville. Anyone who would like to share a special song, poem or any other God-given talents please come and share them at this event, which begins at 7 p.m. For directions or more information please contact Larry Downing at (937) 4463259. Free Knitting and Crocheting Classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, August 17. 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, AUGUST 18 50thAnniversary Homecoming Celebration at the Georgetown Baptist Church will be held on Saturday, August 18 at 5:30 beginning with a pot luck supper. Then at 7 p.m. there will be music and a guest speaker. The celebration will continue at 11 a.m. on Sunday Morning, August 19. The church is located at 794 South Main Street at the corner of Free Soil Road and S. Main. For more information (937) 378-3587. Inaugural Blue Jean Ball sponsored by the Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship organization will be held on Saturday, August 18 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Cherry Ridge Farm in Georgetown. St. Jude Run by the Shamans Family Social Club, for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be held on Saturday, August 18, sign in at 10 a.m., pull out begins at noon. This event will be held at the Agusta Boat Dock in Augusta, KY. Cost for bikes is only $10 and $15 per couple. There will also be a 50/50, door prizes, bike show and food after the run. For more information call Chris Hanson at (937) 378-9900. Ripley ROCKS Band Slam will take place on Saturday, August 18 from 12 noon until 10 p.m. or later at 3rd Street Community Park in Ripley. This event will feature 12 local area bands playing that day. For more information call the ROCKS Music Store and Recording Studio at (937) 392-3104 or visit www.ripleyrocks.com. UPCOMING EVENTS 16th Annual Car and Motorcycle Show, sponsored by the Williamsburg American Legion Post 288 will be held on Sunday, August 19 with registration from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is only $15. The event will feature rods, customs, classics, motorcycles an corvettes. It will include T-shirts and dash plaques to the first 100 to enter, door prizes, food and beverages. For more information call (5513) 7249915.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Mt. Orab Music in the Park Concert featuring Robin Lacy and Dezydeco, will take place on Saturday, August 11 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the park. Everyone is welcome to attend this free concert. All dates pending weather, no alcohol allowed. For more information contact Woody Whittington at (937) 444-2916.


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BY Faye Mahaffey Master Gardner Volunteer One of my favorite routes to walk in my neighborhood is along Todds Fork Creek. This three mile stroll allows me to look at crops, birds, insects, weeds, flowers and an occasional frog, turtle, or snake. I even have a chance to visit with several horses that race to the fence when I walk by. I have also tried to find out the names of all the dogs along my walk so that I can encourage them to stay in their own yard and not try to accompany me on my walk. There are several items that I carry with me when I walk around the blockwater, bug spray, sunglasses and my cell phone. I never listen to music when I walk. The sounds of nature are enough music for me! This past week I stopped along the way and took photographs of

weeds, flowers and a few “mystery” plants. My Identification list so far includes: Pokeweed, Elderberries, Jewel Weed, Stinging Nettles, Goldenrod, Johnson grass, Ironweed, Wingstem, Common Mullein and Queen Anne’s lace. One of my favorite reference books, Wildflowers of Ohio, authored by Stan Tekiela, shares the following facts about Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota): Family: Carrot (Apiaceae), Height: 1-3 feet, Flower: flat cluster, 3-5 inches wide, of tiny white flowers, each ¼ inch wide; a single purple-to-black floret sits near the cluster’s center, with 3 thin, forked green bracts beneath the cluster, Leaf: fern-like, with many divisions, up to 8 inches long, Bloom: summer, fall, Cycle/Origin: biennial (which means it lives for 2 years – spending the first year growing bigger, and then blooming the second year), non-native, Habitat: dry, sun, fields,

along roads disturbed soils, Range: throughout. Also called Wild Carrot, Queen Anne’s Lace is tall with tiny hairs covering its stems. Once a European garden plant, it has escaped to the wild and is considered a weed because of its aggressive growth. Flower clusters dry and curl, forming the bird’s nest shape often used in dried flower arrangements. Its long taproot can be dug, roasted and ground as coffee substitute. During its’ first year, the roots are soft enough to eat. It is thought to be the ancestor of the common garden carrot. Do not attempt to eat Queen Anne’s Lace unless you have a positive identification from an expert !!!!! Queen Anne’s Lace is sometimes confused with deadly Poison Hemlock. Some animals have benefited from the arrival of this wildflower. Caterpillars of the Eastern Black Swallowtail butterfly eat the leaves, bees

Black plague is still around and has a long history HEALTH MATTERS TOM CALLAHAN, RPH ach. Since the plague bacteria has blocked the opening to the stomach, when the flea bites a rat, it ends up regurgitating plague-infected blood back into the rat. The flea is unable to successfully feed since its stomach is blocked and continues to bite trying to feed itself. Eventually the flea dies of starvation. Any other fleas living on the rat become infected and once the rat dies, these fleas go off looking for another host and the disease spreads. In people there are three types of plague: septicemic, bubonic, and pneumonic. These names describe where the infection has occurred. Septicemic means the plague has entere d the blood stream. If not treated, people with this form of plague often die the same day symptoms appear. Most cases of plague are of the bubonic form. The plague bacteria start in the lymph nodes, as the bacteria multiply the lymph nodes swell until they look like bubbles under the skin, which are called buboes. If untreated, this form has a mortality rate of 50 to 90 percent. Bubonic plague can progress to either septicemic as the bacteria leave the lymph system and enter the blood stream, or pneumonic if they enter the lungs.

Pneumonic plague is where the plague bacteria have entered the lungs. This form is not only highly contagious, as the infected person coughs out millions of tiny plague infected droplets, but it is also nearly always fatal. Until June 2007, all plague cases were reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2003, nine countries reported a total of 2118 plague cases with 182 deaths, according to WHO reports. In the United States, on average, there are 10-15 cases of plague reported each year — most cases occurring in the southwestern states. Most cases in the US are not from fleas on rats, but from fleas on other animals. The most common animals to case plague in humans include squi rrels, rabbits, and prairie dogs. The last major outbreak of plague was in 1994 in Surat, India. It followed extensive flooding from monsoon rains. Although over 300,000 people fled the area, public health officials contained the outbreak and only 52 people died. Luckily, even though plague is still around, public health officials around the world are vigilant in trying to prevent another pandemic. Tom Cal lahan is a pharmacist, he lives in the Milford area. Any question or comments can be sent to TomHealthMatters@gmail .com. You can find archives of previous Health Matters at TomHealthMatters.blogspot.com.

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Eastern High Class of 2012 shows Warrior Pride The Eastern High Class of 2012 used their class funds to make a welcoming statement at EHS. The senior class purchased an engraved boulder for the back entrance of the high school. Students who drive or ride with someone each day and community members attending sporting events will now be welcomed by a boulder that reads, “Welcome to Eastern High School, Warrior Pride, Class of 2012”. The senior class has shown great Warrior PRIDE with this gift that will be on display for many years to come. Pictured are: Janie Day, Senior Class Advisor, Kayla Ratliff – Vice President, Emily Meese – Secretary, and Haylee Neu – President. We would like to thank Jacob and Brian Garrett for donating their time and talent to install the new addition to our landscape. The Eastern class of 2012 is proud of their accomplishments while attending the Eastern District and they encourage all students to always show their WARRIOR PRIDE.

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The third installment of old diseases is about plague. This plague is not related to the ten plagues Moses brought down on Egypt — none of those were caused by Yersinia Pestis. Yersinia Pestis is the bacteria that causes plague: as in the same plague that is referred to the Black Death of the middle ages. The Black Death was a pandemic that swept across Asia, Europe and parts of Africa in the middle of the 14th century. A pandemic is an epidemic that spreads across the world (or covers a large portion of the world’s population). In this case, the Black Death started in China and spread with trade caravans along the Silk Road across China and into Northern Africa and throughout Europe. The death toll from this pandemic was almost unimaginable. Europe’s population was reduced by about one-third and China lost nearly half of its population. There were so many people dying that bodies had to be buried in mass graves. Plague is a zoonotic disease, which means it is a disease common in animals, however can also affect humans. Other examples of zoonotic diseases are rabies and lyme disease. These diseases depend on the animal hosts to exist. In the case of plague, the disease affects both the flea and the rodent host. The story of plague starts with an infected flea. The bacteria multiply inside the flea until they form a plug that blocks the stom-

and other insects drink the nectar, and predatory insects, such as the Green Lacewing, come to Queen Anne’s Lace to attack prey, such as aphids. Queen Anne’s Lace has been identified as a noxious weed in Ohio. OSU Extension Bulletin 86698 (available on ohioline.osu.edu) explains that control is difficult because of the large taproot (difficult to pull) and prolific seed production. Weed Control Guide for Ohio Field Crops (Bulletin 789) suggests possible methods of control for this problem weed. Queen Anne’s Lace is a great example of a wildflower that has turned into a “bully” in nature and is aggressively squeezing out our native plants. Are you taking time to walk around your landscape and check for pests and disease? My cucumber and zucchini vines bit the dust this week. The tomatoes are coming on and the platter on the kitchen counter is a virtual rainbow of colorful fruit. Green Zebra, Yellow pear, Roma, Zomok, Wapsipinicon Peach and Black Krim have all taken the lead to produce the first tomatoes. Tomatoes and cottage cheese is featured for lunch each day at our

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Eastern art and photography students tour New York City The Eastern Local High School Art and Photography classes recently toured New York City. This year the Eastern Local High School students and chaperone’s got to see sights like Gettysburg National Battlefield Park, Liberty State Park and Ellis Island, Central Park, Time Square, Ground Zero and MetLife Stadium (home of the New York Giants and New York Jets); just to name a few. Some of the highlighted restaurants were General Picket’s Buffet, Hard Rock Café, lunch at Trump Tower, and Puglia’s authentic Italian food ; again just to name a few. Also, while touring New York City the students also got to see the off Broadway show “Stomp”, tour the NBC Studio’s and eat ice cream at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge. This trip was arranged and escorted by Doug and Candace Farst of C R Tours & Travel, Georgetown.


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DR. MICHELLE HECK gether, in the middle. This fissure line is often imperfect, and sugar and bacteria slowly leak in causing decay to start. Once a tiny opening in enamel is made, the substances keep leaking in and cause acidic by-products which eat away at the softer, inner layer of the tooth called dentin. So even though there might be an opening not even visible to the eye, the decay can be growing underneath. By the time pit and fissure decay shows up on an x-ray, it is very large and more difficult to restore. Sealants help prevent pit and fissure decay. Sealants are recommended for a child’s permanent molars, which erupt at about year 6 and year 12. A sealant is a clear or white plastic layer that seals closed the natural fissure line on the biting surface. These sealants can last for years and may help eliminate this type of decay. In today’s world, most decay is preventable. With fluoride, sealants, good home care, and regular checkups, there is a good chance your kids can be decay free. With proper care, almost anyone can keep his or her own teeth to the golden years and beyond.

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Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Columbiana, Coshocton, Crawford, Darke, Defiance, Delaware, Erie, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Highland, Holmes, Huron, Knox, Licking, Logan, Lorain, Lucas, Madison, Mahoning, Marion, Medina, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Morrow, Ottawa, Paulding, Perry, Pickaway, Portage, Preble, Putnam, Richland, Ross, Sandusky, Seneca, Shelby, Stark, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Union, Van Wert, Warren, Wayne, Williams, Wood and Wyandot. America’s Farmers Grow Communities is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund to

faced due to the drought. To date, nearly 700 counties have been declared disasters areas within the 1,271 eligible Grow Communities counties. “We are committed to supporting farmers and the rural communities in which they live and work,” said Deborah Patterson, Monsanto Fund president. “Through Grow Communities and the additional disaster relief funding, we hope to positively impact the people and places that are affected by this devastating drought.” Communities Can Plant Their Ideas with Farmers Since the inception of America’s Farmers Grow Communities, thousands of farmers have nominated their favorite local nonprofit groups, such as FFA chapters, schools, fire departments, local food pantries or other civic groups. This year, rural community members can suggest an idea or initiative that needs funding in their local community. Eligible farmers may review the ideas and consider them in their application. Community members who wish to plant an idea and encourage farmers to support their cause can do so at www.growcommunities.co m. Now through November 30, 2012, eligible farmers can apply online, and rural community members can submit their ideas at www.growcommunities.co m or by calling 1-877-2673332. The Monsanto Fund will select one winner at random from each of the eligible counties and announce winning farmers and recipient nonprofits in January 2013. Eligible counties in Ohio include: Adams, Allen, Ashland, Ashtabula, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign,

highlight the important contributions farmers make everyday to our society and to help them positively impact their communities. This program is part of the Monsanto Fund’s overall effort to support rural America. Another program that is part of this effort is America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, giving farmers the opportunity to nominate their local public school district to apply for a grant up to $25,000. Winners of the first annual Grow Rural Education program will be announced on August 28. For more information about these programs and to view the official rules, visit www.americasfarmers.com.

U.S. Grant Statue to be dedicated in G’town Dedication of the U.S. Grant statue on the Georgetown Square will take place Saturday, August 25 at 12 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend the ceremony. It is suggested that those attending bring your own seating. The program will include: remarks on Grant’s learning experiences in Georgetown, his leadership

and lasting impact on U.S. Military practice. The remarks will be recorded in a commemorative program. Also participating will be singer Doug Green, The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Bag Pipers, the 70th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and the Cary Bevis Post of the America Legion.

Homecoming service set at Freedom Fellowship Freedom Fellowship Church will be holding a Homecoming Service on Sunday, August 12. The service will include music by The Hughes Family. Come enjoy an afternoon of music, food, fellowship and fun. Enjoy a variety of good foods and desserts, and bring your favorite foods to share.

The church is located at 7451 Pea Ridge Rd., Hillsboro. Everyone is welcome! Service times are as follows: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 12:15 p.m. Homecoming activities begin. For more information call Pastor Jerry M. Fyffe, at (937) 584-4531.

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MEDICAL CALL CENTER AGENT - FT/PT Eastgate * High School Graduate or Equivalent * Completion of a Medical Assistant Program Preferred. * Certification or Registry preferred. * Experience with medical terminology preferred. DENTAL ASSISTANT Eastgate Dental 8 and 10 hour days * High School Graduate or Equivalent. * Ohio general operator’s license in radiology required. * Certification in dental assisting.

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Are you a person that • Is civic minded and likes being involved? • Believes in the right to free, fair, open and honest elections? • Would like to make some extra money (Approximately $110.00)? • Meeting and making new friends? If you answered “yes” to these questions, the Brown County Board of Elections would like to recruit you as a poll worker.

Qualifications We offer an excellent benefit package Please visit our website at: www.healthsourceofohio.com Email resumes to: resumes@healthsourceofohio.com Or fax to: 513-576-1018 M/F/D/V Equal Opportunity Employer

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE

3BR, 2ba, liv rm, kit, Cent Air/heat pump, attached garage, large yard, hardwood/carpet, 3mi east of Sardinia off S.R. 32, ELSD, $750 per month, deposit & last mo. rent required with a 2yr contract, Ph. 937-446-2917 8am-5pm or 937-213-2131 after 5pm and on weekends.

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

HAMERSVILLE, 3BR, 1ba, all appliances furnished. Absolutely no pets. Credit references, $695/mo. plus deposit and utilities. 937-392-6052 or 513-734-4460. HOUSE FOR rent Ripley, 2br, 2ba, equipped kitchen, great view! Call 513-228-0678. HOUSE FOR RENT, 3br, 1ba, LR, DR, kitchen, utility room, garage, natural gas, C/A, near Georgetown Schools. Non-smokers, no pets. $650/mo. plus utilities, security deposit $500 plus last month required. References required. 937-378-3151. NICE 2BR house Russellville, all electric, no pets, references required, $550/mo., $550/dep. 937-378-6827.

513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres)

• A registered resident of Brown County • You must not have been convicted of a felony • Must be able to attend a training session You cannot serve as a poll worker if you are a candidate, related to or employed by a candidate whose name will appear on the November 6, 2012 Presidential General Election Ballot. Please mail your name, address, phone number and party affiliation to:

Brown County Board of Elections 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 111 Georgetown, OH 45121

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED Two Years CDL Experience Required

Jerry Ritter Trucking (513) 625-6495 405 - LOTS & ACREAGE

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GOT LAND? $300-$1000 down gets 1-45 acres, Fleming Co. Kentucky. Pays start $74. Building, hunting, nature. Cheap water, ceptic. 937-695-9997.

AKC LAB puppies, 4 yellow (white) males, vet checked, 1st shots, dew claws removed, POP, $300/ea. 937-205-0275.

MT. ORAB, Beacon Hill, 3 bedroom ranch, 2 full baths, two car attached garage, on .7 acre, $149,000. Call 501 - CHILD CARE 513-777-2856 or DAY CARE/BABYSITTING stay at home 937-515-0036. mother/nurse Lake

401 - CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT

AKC REGISTERED, POMERANIAN PUPPIES, 3-male, 2-female. Little bundles of fur. Vet checked, POP. $350/ea. Cash only. Ask for Waynoka resident. Cindy. 513-724-3003. 5am-6pm, flexible, reasonable rates. 937-829-9099. DAYCARE: HUGS & BEAGLE PUPS KIDS, LLC, 662 Willow 12/wks. old, first shots, POP, full blooded, $75, St., Williamsburg, Dorothy & Stephanie 3-males (1 lemon/white), Lewis, Managers - call (1-black/white), (1-multi-color). 513-218-7471, 859-801-0125; OPEN- 513-502-5530.

BATAVIA - 2br condo, 1ba, W/D hookup, A/C, walking distance from town, $650/mo. plus de- ING August 2012, two SMALL 2BR home in No Pets! blocks from elementary FREE TO good homes, Georgetown, large yard, posit. school. washer/dryer hookup, 513-724-7842. rat terrier puppies, black $425/mo. plus deposit. 937-213-2401 or 937-378-4706.

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 2BDRM, 2 BATH, very nice on large yard in country, 3 miles E. Sardinia, off S.R. 32, $550/mo, deposit & last month rent required w/1yr contract, call for info, ph# 937-213-2131. 2BR TRAILER remodeled, located in Georgetown. W/D hookup, $425/mo. plus deposit. If interested call 937-213-2401 or 937-378-4706..

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE BUFORD - 6-rooms, 2br, 1ba, furnace & fireplace, 2-car garage & 2-out buildings on 0.312 acres, stove & refrigerator included, $38,000 OBO. Call 937-446-4275 or 937-382-2293 after 4pm.

405 - LOTS & ACREAGE

BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming. More or less acreage available. Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.

Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available) FOR RENT - mobile home lots, country setting, Eden Rd. or Owens Rd., $250/mo. 937-515-0702

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 JOHN DEERE 1530 diesel tractor, 48HP w/bush hog & Woods blade. Asking $3500. 937-379-1227.

611 - WANTED TO BUY

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

& white w/some brown, just weaned, 937-442-2470. HAMERSVILLE FREE KITTENS to good home, black/gray tigers, 1-w/white paws or their momma which has been spayed, also has white paws. 937-379-1023. MALAMUTE-WOLF DOG, 2 year old fixed male, all shots, free to the RIGHT HOME, call 513-544-3854.

614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK FREE BANTIE chickens & 2-female Bronze turkeys. All less than a year old. 513-532-5292. 615 - MISC. FOR SALE ALL KINDS of tools, mostly older, for sale. 937-444-6293. Brace & bits, some plumbers, miter boxes, other misc., mostly flea market items.

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Look no further! - 1320705 - Mt. Orab Completely torn down to studs! Brand new interior everything, HVAC & windows. Beautiful renovation. 3 Bdrms, 2 bull baths, covered front & back porch. Public water & sewer. Corner location. Circular drive. 3 BR's 2 Ba. $72,500

1315255 - Mt. Orab 1500 sq.ft. open floor plan Ranch located in the Heritage sub-division. 3BD, 2BA. Open flr plan. Eat-in kitchen w/a huge kitchen island. MBR suite. Covered front porch. Fenced backyard w/2 gates. Play set is incl. in sale. 24x24 gar & a shed. $103,000

MLS#1318272 - 7 ACRE LOT in Sardinia Must See! Beautiful 7acre lot. Motivated Seller. Don't Miss Out! $56,000

1308592- Sardinia - Starter Home/Investor Property. 2 bedroom, bath Ranch with great access to St.Rt.32. $43,500

1311912- Western Brown Schools! Tucked away on a private creek lined 6+ acre lot. 4BD, 2.5 BA. Ready to move in! Full walkout bsmt, 30x30 det.garage. 30x15 back deck. Get ready to move!! $249,900

1301943 - Pike Twp - 3BD, 2BA. Enormous home situated on a 5+ acre tract. Newer furnace, flooring & vinyl siding. Great Eat-In Kitchen w/lots of storage. Family room w/wbfp. Beautiful vinyl flooring. Huge deck on rear. woods in the back yard. $79,900

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1301927 - Pike Twp - 3BD, 1BA. Totally renovated stick build home on 5 plus rolling acres. Must see to believe! Ready to move right in. Large side deck overlooking stocked pond. Beautiful setting! $84,500

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1243844 - Investment opportunity! Nothing to do but take over the rent roll!! Total renovation on all units. 4 different units! Elec & gas separately metered. Laundry facilities on site. Partial Bsmt. Fresh paint on exterior. $147,500

1289196 - Lake Waynoka - Simply Magnificent! 3BD, 2BA. This is a custom built Schlabach home. Open floor plan with soaring ceilings. Hardwood entry & kitchen flring. Beautiful kitchen cabinets w/crown molding. Kit. island. MBR suite w/stand up shower. Spacious laundry rm. $115,000

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1312624 Georgetown - Walk back in time as you enter the front door of this magnificent home! 3BD, 1.5 BA. Double parlor, fluted wdwk w/rosettes. Wide baseboards & a cherry bannister. A dry cellar underneath. This homs has a secure, local alarm system which can be transferred to the new owner. $89,900

1299751- Sardinia - 3.25 Acre Mini-Farm. Solidly built Ranch, well kept. 2BD, 1BA. 25x36 Log cabin w/stone FP & huge pot belly stove. 36x36 tobacco barn w/built in stall. Water outside barn. Fenced pasture. Hundreds of feet of road frontage. Close to SR32 on lightly traveled road. $99,900

Exclusive Beacon Hill Sub-division this brand new custom built home boasts Hardwood flring on the entire first floor. California berber and ceramic tile on 2nd flr. Master BR suite has walk-in closet and a dbl. vanity. Zoned HVAC. Full bsmt. underneath. 20x18 back deck. Tree-lined back yard. 3 poss. 4 BR's 2.5 Ba. Beautiful! $169,900

1307706 - Zoned Residential/Commercial! Located at the corner of St Rt 131 & SR 50, one minute from Fayetteville. Mins. to Blanchester, Milford, Mt. Orab. 24x60 Multi-purpose bldg. included. This home must be viewed inside & out. Picturesque location $124,500

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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1302846 - Mt. Orab - 2BD, 1BA. Situated on a rolling bank, this town prop. is ready to move into. Hardwood flooring is underneath all brand new carpets. Formal Dining Rm. walkout bsmt, mature shade trees, 1 car gar. Public water & sewer. $69,900

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1316712 - Williamsburg - Immaculate Brick Ranch w/master suite addition. 4BD, 2BA. $133,000

1265584 - Mt. Orab - OWNER F I T FINANCING! MUL 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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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. $65,900

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1304208 - Must see inside of this home to believe! Totally transformed. Brand new flooring, fixtures, HWH. All new dry wall!! . $83,000

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CLASSIFIEDS 615 - MISC. FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:

901 - SALES 32-SENIOR COMMUNITY Complex next to Marathon off Eastwood Rd. Labor Day Weekend, Lots of Sat., Sept. 1st, 9am. i Books, wood crafts, hand made jewelry, treasures, collectibles, air conditioner, lawn tractor, coins, glassware, toys, children’s clothes, lots of other misc. items. SEE YOU THEN!!

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937-515-2692 ANNUAL 7-FAMILY Ginormous Yard Sale, Aug. 17th & 18th, 9am-6pm, rain or shine, 830 Greenbush East (In Buford). Antiques, collectibles, Budweiser Umbrella, 3-large Arcade Games (Bonanza, Baseball, Buck Rogers), large antique sign (lights up), toolboxes, tools, stainless 702 - MISC. NOTICES steel grill, produce boxes CONCEALED CARRY & baskets, card tables, classes taught by NRA chairs, pedestal sink, Certified Instructors shelving units, household 513-614-5165. organizational items, curtain rods, Kirby vacuum 804 - AUTOS WANTED w/attachments, surround sound, lamps, window CALL blinds, light fixtures, 513-304-2280 medicine cabinet, office BIG JIM’S hot/cold water cooler, pic tures, kitchen items, “JUNK” household decor, CAR bedding, Disney Princess REMOVAL bedroom decor, VHS $$$$$$$$$$ tapes, automotive, electric scooter, PAYING baseball & softball cleats TOP DOLLAR FOR & helmets, books, name “JUNK” CARS brand clothes of all sizes neatly hung & organized, TRUCKS & VANS Aero, Hollister, Justice, 513-304-2280 Children’s Place, Nike, Levi’s, lots new w/tags, priced to go! PAYING FROM $150 UP TO $1,000 CASH FOR SALE: 50 inch Mit subishi projection TV, ex cellent picture & sound, $300; blonde bedroom suite includes triple dresser & mirror, chest of drawers, 2 night stands, 1960’s vintage era, $350, 937-618-1110.

Property includes 2,200 Sq. Ft. Victorian Home located in Mowrystown with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Home has been completely renovated to Old World Charm, original woodwork, hardwood floors, and 9 ft. tall Butler’s Pantry! Also includes new furnace/AC unit, new carpet, lg. wraparound porch, plus much more! Property also includes a 24x36 pole barn, workshop, chicken barn, plus 6 acre pasture with fishing pond! The feeling of country, but the convenience of town, this property will not disappoint! Agent Owned. PRICE REDUCED! $129,900

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MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying f - $400/cash $150 for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774 2012 FORD Focus SE for sale. Nothing wrong with it, just need to get rid of it. 513-313-2952. JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, J trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

AUGUST 9, 10, 11, 9AM-??, 513-490-2398, 2775 Watson Rd., Hamersville. First yard sale in four years!

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

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 their kids off and then loop back out. That created a lot of congestion out on West Main.” Burrows said that Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford, Police Chief Bryan Mount and the village council were of tremendous help last year in changing the traffic pattern on West Main by adding

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extra lanes to smooth traffic flow. He said these new changes are designed to make the most of those changes. In another change for Western Brown this year, Burrows said that the start and stop times for the middle school and high school were being reversed. He said the idea was to

allow high school students to drop off their younger siblings in the morning without fear of being late for school, and to be able to pick them up without having traffic building up outside waiting for the middle school to dismiss students. High School students who drive to school are also being asked to enter and exit on Bronco Blvd. on the

western edge of the campus to take some of the traffic pressure off Campus Way. Burrows said another benefit of the changes will be that they will cost the district very little money. “We’re going to spend about 23 thousand dollars to pave where the modular buildings were”, Burrows said. “But that’s really all the

money that these changes are going to cost us. The generosity of the Village of Mt. Orab for these changes has been a tremendous help to the district and we’re very grateful to them for that.” As the beginning of school approaches later this month, Burrows has a request for anyone who is driving students to school.

“Please be patient and leave a little early. We won’t know for sure how our new plan will work until we run it live that first day.” Burrows said that if anyone has any questions or comments about the changes or any other matters of concern, he can be reached at (937) 444-2044 or (937) 213-0555.

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WB changes traffic plan for 2012-2013 school year

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This is the projected traffic flow of parents dropping off students at Mt. Orab Middle School.

This is the projected bus traffic flow for the Western Brown campus complex.

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This is the route parents who pick up or drop off students at Western Brown High School are being asked to follow.

This is the route that students at Western Brown High School who drive to school are being asked to take.

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Eaglet returns home to Brown County

Brown County Air Evacuation Helicopter visits Grow, Inc. June 26, 2012 was an exciting day at Grow, Inc. The Brown County Air Evacuation Helicopter visProvided/THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS ited Grow, Inc. to share information about their services, answer questions, and provide a tour of the helicopter. The developmentally disabled adults and staff at Grow, Inc. were very excited and thrilled to have the Air Evacuation personnel provide such a wonderful learning opportunity. The Helicopter landed in the parking lot of Grow, Inc. at approximately 11 a.m. Individuals and staff were permitted to explore the helicopter and sit in the rear seating area. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity for several of the individuals at Grow, Inc. and everyone enjoyed the experience. One elderly individual broke down in tears of joy at getting to see her first helicopter up close. Individuals and staff alike learned a lot about the helicopter and the services the Air Evacuation unit provides. Everyone at Grow, Inc. would like to thank the Brown County Air Evacuation Unit for this experience and for all they do for our county.

Photo By Jeff Kirkbride Photography

Heather McKeown is shown here with her champion palomino, Jz TwoEyed Patriot, after winning in both the champion aged and amateur aged stallion class at the Palomino World Championship Show held recently in Tulsa, OK.

McKeown wins world title A local 4-H leader has won a world championship. Heather McKeown of Feesburg won two titles at the recently concluded Palomino World Championship Show in Tulsa, Ok. She showed the stallion Jz Two Eyed Patriot to victory in both open and amateur aged stallions. “It’s been a lot of hard work, but it paid off.” McKeown said. “Jack is my parents’ stallion and I couldn’t have done it without their help and support. It’s also cool that a 4-H’r showed his mother at the fair last year.” McKeown is an advisor with the Brown County Rangers 4-H Club and is an assistant superintendent of the Junior Fair Horse department.

She was a director of this year’s 4-H Horse Camp. She is a 2003 graduate of Georgetown Junior Senior High School and a 2007 graduate of Wilmington College. She won a scholarship from the American Quarter Horse Association and was a candidate for Queen of the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus. She has won several championships was also the Equine Industry representative at the Brown County Fair. In addition to her individual showing, McKeown was a member of the Ohio Top Hands Rodeo Drill Team and represented the United States of America at the CanAm Equine Extravaganza in London, On-

tario, Canada. She was recruited to the Canadian Cowgirls and was on the team that won best mounted unit awards in the Kentucky Derby Parade, Indy 500 Parade and the Calgary Stampede Parade, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Along with her parents, Tim and Ginny, she runs the family horse farm, Castlebar Quarter Horses, in Feesburg. Jz Two Eyed Patriot is a Brown County born and bred horse. He was raised at the McKeown family farm, sired by their first stallion JJ Flash and out of their mare Sonny’s Shalimar. He is a double registered with both the American Quarter Horse Association and the Palomino Horse Breeders of America.

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The eaglet that has been recovering from a fractured bone in its wing at the Glen Helen Raptor Center in Yellow Springs, Oh., was returned to be released at the Brown County Rural Water nesting site on Monday August 6, 2012. The eaglet was brought to the site in a large pet carrier by Betty Ross and Dexter from Glen Helen. When the door was opened it moved out of the carrier and began flying and landed within 30 feet of where the nest was and climbed up on a broken limb. The eaglet began picking at leaves and vines. It didn't have the leaves and vines in its pen while at the raptor center. The adults were not present in the area as far as we could tell so we were concerned whether the adults would find the eaglet and feed it. On Tuesday August 7 the eaglet had moved near a tree where the adult was sitting so they will feed and care for it. We had three eaglets hatch this season with two surviving and one with injuries so severe that it was euthanized. If everything goes well and this eaglet survives the Brown County Eagles will have had thirteen eaglets that have fledged successfully since they began nesting at BCRW in 2005.


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