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New Mutual Aid Contract discussed A new mutual aid agreement is circulating that spells out what powers law enforcement officers have outside of their own jurisdictions. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little drafted the agreement. She presented it to representatives of local law enforcement at two meetings last week. About 50 law officers and first responders attended the meeting held at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Post in Georgetown on Jan. 11. “This agreement spells out what powers officers have when they respond to a situation where they have not been requested”, Little said. The agreement must be approved by various village councils and by the Brown County Commissioners on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office before going into effect. When addressing when offi-

cers can respond to areas outside their villages without being requested, the agreement reads; “Whenever an on-duty law enforcement officer from one jurisdiction views a criminal offense or receives an emergency call, dispatch or other call to duty...the officer may make arrests according to law and take any measures necessary to preserve the crime scene.” State law gives any certified law enforcement officer the authority to intervene if they witness a felony in progress. One key part of the new agreement addresses the role of the Brown County Communications Center. The agreement reads that the Communications Center “shall not dispatch a law enforcement officer outside of his jurisdiction without a request from the cooperating agency with jurisdiction”. This measure gives the authority and responsibility of deciding whether to ask for help to the Brown County Sheriff’s Of-

fice and Ohio State Highway Patrol. The next sentence regarding the Communications Center is seen by many as a key part of the agreement. It reads; “In the event no officer in the area of jurisdiction can be reached expediently (quickly) to authorize or request mutual aid, the dispatcher shall dispatch any available officer from any available jurisdiction, who shall be cloaked with authority.” In other words, once the agreement is signed by all the agencies involved, dispatchers in the communications center will have the authority to send officers outside their villages if a representative of the Sheriff’s Office cannot be reached quickly. Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger said at the meeting that he would talk to Communications Director Rob Wilson to further clarify contact procedures. Wilson said that he was currently reviewing the agreement CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Brown County Prosecuting attorney Jessica Little (at computer) explains the new mutual aid agreement to local law enforcement officers and first responders on Jan. 11.

Brown County real estate taxes due by February 8, 2012

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Members of the appointing Board include (clockwise from left) Common Pleas Judge scott Gusweiler, and Probate/Juvenile Judge Margaret Clark. also attending were Brown County Prosecutor Jessica Little and Clerk Lisa spiller. Commissioners rick eagan, ralph Jennings and Bill Geschwind also serve on the appointing

Should Appointing Board for Hospital Trustees continue? BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press

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Does the Appointing Board for the Brown County General Hospital Board of Trustees still exist? That question will be answered by the office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. Ohio Revised Code calls for the senior probate and common pleas judges in the county, plus the three county commission-

ers, to make up the board. Judges Margaret Clark and Scott Gusweiler, along with Commissioners Rick Eagan, Ralph Jennings and Bill Geschwind, have the responsibility to appoint members to the hospital board when their terms expire. The terms of two members of the board, Donna Sutton, and Ralph Sininger, are set to expire in March of this year. State law requires that mem-

bers be appointed or re-appointed on the first Monday in March. The three commissioners and two judges met as the Appointing Board on Jan. 9. Clark opened the meeting, saying “The threshold question is, does this body pursuant to Ohio Revised Code, need to continue to exist?” Ohio Revised Code clearly spells out the procedures for CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

The first half Brown County real estate tax statements have been mailed. If anyone has not received their tax statement please contact the Brown County Treasurer’s office at (937) 378-6705, (937) 3786177 or toll free at (800) 2296177. As in the past, payments can be mailed on or before February 8, 2012, (US Postmark accepted), or visit Connie Patrick’s office at 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 171 in Georgetown. In addition payments may be made at the following regional locations during regular banking hours until February 8,

2012: • Citizens Deposit Bank in Ripley and Aberdeen; • Fifth Third Bank in Georgetown and Russellville; • First Safety Bank in Georgetown; • Merchants National Bank in Mt. Orab, Georgetown and Higginsport; • National Bank and Trust in Georgetown, Mt. Orab and Sardinia; • NCB in Fayetteville; • First State Bank in Georgetown, Mt. Orab and Ripley. Anyone choosing to pay at one of these locations, must

present their entire current real estate tax bill and pay with the correct amount due. Anyone mailing their payment to the office requesting a receipt, must return the entire bill with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Questions or problems can be taken up with the treasurer’s office as soon as possible or visit the website www.treasurerbrowncounty.com for more information. The office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Last day for payment without penalty is Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

Sardinia Mayor Todd Bumbalough anticipates huge growth for village BY Martha Jacob The Brown County Press With a vacant seat to fill on the Village of Sardinia council, four residents from the village attended the January 9 council meeting to vie for the seat. After hearing from the four candidates, council unanimously appointed John Hudepohl to the seat. The other candidates were Bruce Cremer, Dave Fender and Patrick Cahall.

“I am so pleased that four very qualified candidates stepped up to be part of council,” said Sardinia Mayor Todd Bumbalough. “I was hoping to have at least one good possibility and tonight we had four to choose from.” Following Hudepohl’s swearing-in by village solicitor Jay Cutrell, Hudepohl took his place with the rest of council which include newest member Bill North, Juanita Watson, Tom Reifenberger, Greg Cassidy,

and absent councilman Art Hoovler. “These are always tough decisions to make, especially with four good applicants,” added Bumbalough, “but it’s good to know we have citizens willing to help. “We have been working on getting zoning approved this past year, and when that happens we will need members to fill those positions on a zoning board. I hope Mr. Cremer, Mr. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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BY Kristin Bednarski The Brown County Press Peter Sung, left, and James Braun, of CKS Solution hold an LED light bulb. The company will soon be leasing and installing bulbs to local schools and businesses with no start-up costs. The bulbs have up to 60 percent energy savings when compared to a florescent bulb. Creative Knowledge Service Solution, a company that services high-tech video display products in Batavia, is launching a new service this January that could help many local schools, government offices and busi-

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Peter sung, left, and James Braun, of CKs solution hold an Led light bulb. The company will soon be leasing and installing bulbs to local schools and businesses with no start-up costs. The bulbs have up to 60 percent energy savings when compared to a florescent bulb.

nesses. The company has invested in LED (light emitting diode) lighting technology that saves users a significant amount of money on their electric bills. And instead of selling the technology, CKS

Solution will soon be offering a lease program to make it affordable with no up front costs. “We’ve always been environmentally responsible and technologically-oriented,” James CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Fifteen people were indicted by a Brown County Grand Jury on Jan. 11 on various charges. Joshua Covert faces one first degree count of Rape, five counts of Attempted Felonious Assault, and First Degree Misdemeanor counts of Assault, Aggravated Menacing and Menacing by Stalking. Covert is accused of committing these crimes against A.T. between December 1, 2010 and January 30, 2011. Randal Mullins faces two fourth degree felony counts of Assault on a Police Officer and a first degree Misdemeanor count of Resisting Arrest. Mullins is accused of causing or attempting to cause harm to Sgt. Shaun Inlow of the Georgetown Police Department on Dec. 18, 2011. Leon Thompson faces one fourth degree felony count of Assault on a Police Officer, and two first degree Misdemeanor counts of Aggravated Menacing and Assault.

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Thompson is accused of causing or attempting to cause harm to Ptl. Ryan Gregory of the Mt. Orab Police Department on Dec. 17, 2011. He is also accused of causing or attempting to cause harm to Alicen Lovell on Dec. 17, 2011. Paul Clevenger faces one fourth degree felony count of Domestic Violence. Clevenger is accused of

causing or attempting to cause harm to household member Jordan Swanger on Dec. 3, 2011. Marc Wachter faces one fourth degree felony count of Domestic Violence. Wachter is accused of causing or attempting to cause harm to household member Shiela Wachter on Dec. 14, 2011. Raydean Gulley faces two first degree felony counts of Illegal Manufacture of Drugs and Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity. Gulley is accused of manufacturing Methamphetamine in the vicinity of a juvenile and of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity or the collection of an unlawful debt including but not limited to trafficking in Mathamphetamine. Jayminkumar Patal faces seven counts of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs. He is accused of selling K2/Spice, Analogue and Bath Salts between Nov. 22, 2011 and December 5, 2011. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Returning Ripley Councilman Daniel Dragoo took his place at the table along with new council member Linda South, during the January 10 meeting. It was business as usual as Mayor Tom Leonard called the meeting to order and once again Dragoo was nominated for and named vice mayor. Mayor Leonard presented the ‘Rules of Order’ to council for approval for 2012. After looking over the document, councilman Scott Eagan said he would like to amend one of the rules. “I’d like to move that we can cancel the maximum of four meetings per year,” Eagan said. Dragoo responded with, “I don’t have any problem with that either, I think maybe we might have canceled meetings a little too often in the past. I know I’ve said I was fine with it, but I’ve been talking about it with Scott and we’re supposed to have two council meetings a month. Even if nothings going on, we should all show up.” Fiscal officer Lesley Myers said she wasn’t for sure but she believed council had only canceled four out of the 24 scheduled meetings in 2010. Jay Cutrell, village solicitor for Ripley, suggested making a policy change instead of a rule change that read, no more than four meetings be canceled. However, Eagan felt the rules should be amended to cancel that rule. He asked that it read, no more than four meetings per calendar year could be canceled unless of an emergency or extenuating circumstances. When the amendment was called for a vote to adopt, council members Dragoo, Eagan and Nowana Bingaman all voted yes while council members South, Charles Poole and Roberta Sidwell voted no, forcing a tiebreaker by the mayor who voted yes. Following the vote, full council voted unanimously to approve the amended rules of order for the village. Committees were then approved for 2012 after a brief discussion on why the village had so many committees to begin with, and why were they necessary. Charles Ashmore, village administrator updated council on the USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant. He had been authorized to enter into a contract with Achtermann Commercial Lending Group, LLC for the grant. “We’ve now entered into a contract with the USDA,” Ashmore began, “we were given quite a number of things we need to get accomplished before we submit our application some time in late February. The most important thing that involves council is selecting eight board members to oversee the grant process.” He continued, “On the board we need two council members, two business owners, the village fiscal officer, the village solicitor and two bankers from the village.” Council members Sidwell and Poole were named to serve on the board along with Cutrell and Myers. Ashmore plans on handling the rest of the requests. The grant is for $99,900 with a $10,000 match from the village. The funds will be used to promote business in Ripley. Ashmore asked for recommendation for council for the two bankers and two business owners needed to serve on the board.

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the Village of ripley council welcomes back Daniel Dragoo for another term and new member Linda South, shown here with Mayor tom Leonard.

In other business council approved a contract with the Brown County Adult Detention Center to house prisoners for the village at a cost of $50 per day. Ashmore reported to council that a test drill for a new water well for the village would be taking place behind the RULH High School. “This has been an ongoing project and we requested three bids to do the job,” Ashmore said, “We got back two bids, one from Moody’s of Dayton and one from Reynolds Incorporated, a company we’ve used in the past. Reynolds was the low bid of $7,752, which is a lot lower than we expected. If the test site turns out to be productive, which believe it will, it will be converted into a production well.” Ashmore added that he believed the village was operating on borrowed time and he was glad the project was finally underway. Ashmore also plans on inviting a web page designer to the next meeting to discuss upgrading the village site. Councilwoman Sidwell, who is also a member of the 2012 Bicentennial Committee addressed council in regard to getting a commitment to pay the expenses for the Mayor of Staunton, Virginia and his guest to visit Ripley and speak during the Bicentennial celebration set for August 3,4 and 5. Staunton is Ripley’s sister city “The mayor of Staunton has been invited by the committee,” Mayor Leonard said, “And he told me he would do anything to try and make it and he can’t wait to

get here.” Following a brief discussion, an amount of $700 was derived to pay the visitors gas, food and lodging during their visit. However, Councilman Eagan asked how much money was left in the bicentennial account. After being told the balance was approximately $3,500, he told council he wasn’t sure spending the $700 in this way was the best thing to do. “I believe $700 is a lot of money to spend on bringing two people here to Ripley who most likely won’t be spending any money here,” Eagan explained. “I just think $700 could go to a lot of places that would do the village more good.” He added that the $700 could be used to buy local media time or possibly purchase bicentennial flags to promote the celebration. After Eagan made the statement, there were several seconds of silence in the room. Then Sidwell responded, “You’re missing the point. The initial invitation has already been made, which was recommended by the bicentennial committee, and council agreed to this.” Eagan said he did not remember agreeing to the plan, which created another moment of silence from the rest of council. Mayor Leonard then asked for a motion from council to pay the $700 to bring the Staunton Mayor to Ripley during the bicentennial celebration. The motion received four yes votes and two no votes from council members Poole and Eagan.

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Pregnancy Resource Center wants change...your change Just throw your loose change into a baby bottle and donate it to the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC). That’s what the staff at the center are hoping residents will do. Change...Changes Lives,” is a very special event going on in Brown County and it’s an easy way to donate money to a very good organization. “It’s a painless way to give,” said Tamma Plymesser, executive director of the center. “Each time you get back a little change, just

throw it into a baby bottle provided by our center. We

operate through the kindness of others from donations. “The PRC doesn’t receive grant funds or federal funds or any public funding from state or county. But the work we do here is important to this community and to young women who find themselves in difficult situations. We are a Christian, life-affirming organization dedicated to providing parents the opportunity to choose life for their babies. And when they’ve made that choice, we’re here to help them.” Empty baby bottles have been distributed to churches across the county in hopes

that people will take them home and throw their change into them. According to Plymesser each filled baby bottle holds an average of $30 which goes a long way in helping the Pregnancy Resource Center located at 852 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. The center may be contacted by calling (937) 3786853. Hours of operation are Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday 2 to 6 p.m. and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Please stop by and pick up an empty baby bottle and be a part of something

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tends church on Sunday would just donate $10 a year to the PRC,” said Tamma Plymesser, executive director of the PRC, “it would help us make great strides in meeting our budget.” According to Plymesser in 1983, President Reagan issued a proclamation establishing a National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Since 1983, the SOHLS proclamation has also been issued by

Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush. “The event is held annually on the Sunday in January that falls closest to the day on which the Roe versus Wade and Doe versus Bolton decisions were handed down by the US Supreme Court on January 22, 1973,” Plymesser added. “We would like to thank everyone who has helped the PRC through the years. We

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Hamersville couple arrested by sheriff’s office for selling prescription drugs Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that as a result of the Sheriff’s Office ongoing undercover drug investigation, a Hamersville couple has been arrested for selling prescription drugs. Arrested were: Tabatha Lee Souder, 45 yrs. of age, from Yankeetown Rd., Hamersville, Ohio charged with 1 felony count of Trafficking Drugs. Donald Lee Souder, 43 yrs. of age, from Yankeetown Rd., Hamersville, Ohio charged with 2 felony counts of Trafficking Drugs. Tabatha Souder posted a $3,000 surety bond and was released from custody. Donald Souder remains incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on a

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Purtell declares candidacy for State Senate seat Steve Purtell, assistant prosecuting attorney in Brown County, from Batavia, Clermont County has announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for State Senator, 14th District. The primary will be on March 6, the same date Ohio Republicans have their say in selecting a presidential candidate. Purtell is telling voters in the four county district: “I hope you send me to Columbus and pick a strong conservative that will send Barack Obama back to Chicago!” Purtell is one of three candidates seeking the GOP nomination for the state senate seat held by Tom

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War and hunting tourisms. I want to consider bringing back gas station attendants. Last summer I visited a state where attendants pumped the gas and it cost less than gas in Ohio,” stated Purtell. Since 2009 Purtell has been a Brown County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. He is responsible for prosecuting environmental, animal cruelty and welfare fraud crimes. Prior employment includes private law practice in Adams County, a financial services representative at Fidelity Investments and nine years of active duty with the US Army JAG Corps. Purtell received his law degree from Valparaiso University in Indiana and college degree from Washington and Lee in Virginia. Inspired by Ronald Reagan, he became involved in politics in the 1970’s and has been active in campaigns ever since. He and his wife Justine, who is a teacher at Children’s Hospital, reside near Batavia. They have four children, two will be commissioned as Army officers this summer and two younger children living at home. The Purtell family enjoys serving their church, participating in sports and 4-H, and vacationing at the ocean.

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Suspects arrested on multiple drug charges tucky. The Ripley Police Department filed charges for two counts of felony trafficking drugs and the Brown County Sheriff’s Office filed charges for possession of heroin and drug abuse instruments. Apgar remains incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing on the charges. Amanda Hale was charged with two felony counts of Complicity to Trafficking in

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Drugs by the Ripley Police Department. Hale also remains in custody at the Brown County Adult Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing. Sheriff Wenninger would like to thank Chief Harvey Bowman and the Ripley Police Department for their joint efforts in the apprehension of these suspects.

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Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that Kaleb Apgar, 21 years of age and Amanda Hale, 18 years of age, both of State Route 41, Aberdeen, were arrested by the Sheriff’s Office on January 4, 2011 in Ripley for various drug trafficking charges. Kaleb Apgar had outstanding warrants for Trafficking Heroin in Brown and Adams Counties in Ohio and also from Mason County in Ken-

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Letters to the Editor Tea Party stands for fiscal restraint and responsibility Dear Editor, The Southern Hills Tea Party, which meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at the Ripley Library, is part of a growing political network that began a few years ago. Nationally, the Tea Party has amassed thousands of active members as a response to an increasing national debt, wasteful government spending, and a political establishment that is out of touch with the American people. The Tea Party is not, nor does it seek to become, a third political party. It does not address social issues. Instead, it is an association of independent groups focused on working within the current political party system to promote the following three core values: Fiscal Responsibility. This simply means that we need to stop spending money we don’t have. Our national debt is approaching $14 trillion. We are essentially stealing money

from future generations, money that will have to be paid back by our children, grandchildren, and possibly great-grandchildren. Limited Government. This is a reference to government as the founders intended in the Declaration of Independence and in the Constitution. There seems to be a law, rule, or regulation for just about everything nowadays. Our freedoms are always being taken away because of the socalled ‘good intentions’ of big government politicians. From how much salt you eat, to how you set your thermostat, to whether or not you choose to buy health insurance, the government reaches further into our personal lives. Free Markets. This means that we remember that government produces nothing. It is only through the private sector and free markets that our prosperity can grow to the maximum extent. Too frequently we see legislation en-

the candidates who will follow the three core values listed above. We frequently have speakers at our monthly meetings for this very purpose. At our November meeting, we invited Mr. Jeff Hardin, a member of the Ohio State School Board, to speak about present and future issues concerning education. This January 26, at 6:30 p.m., our speaker will be Mr. Eric LaMont Gregory, a former medical researcher under Ronald Reagan and a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Ohio. We would like to invite anyone who is interested in changing the direction of this country to attend our meetings. There are no membership dues and our members consist of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Check it out and help us to truly return this country back to the people. Barry Hauser Southern Hills Tea Party

Reader defends Paul Hall and Christian values Dear Editor, This is in regard to the letter written by a Mr. Bob Bryant, (January 8, 2012 issue of the Brown County Press) slandering Mr. Hall, car salesmen, Christianity and conservatives. The method is typical of flaming liberals. While they can’t substantiate their positions, they ‘throw rocks at others.’ First of all, Mr. Hall, while I do know of him, I do not know him, nor have I had any business with him. Obviously he is a successful business person. In other words, he operates within his means and balances his budget without asking for a bail-out. H also employees people who make a living and pay their taxes. I know...I know...the above comments are vague, abstract forms to many elected public servants; i.e. oxymorons. While I have never been a car salesman, which is what Mr. Bryant called Mr. Hall, I do know of many who are, and they are very decent. If the truth is relevant, I believe one

of Mr. Hall’s businesses is auto rental, not sales. Regardless, car salesmen don’t say, “Hi, vote for me and I’ll give you...” Regarding if the quote from James Madison is accurate or taken our of context, about a PERFECT SEPARATION, I don’t know, but I do know that Mr. Bryant’s take is a lot of bull. Until the flaming liberals can rewrite history, the facts are too innumerable to recite in a letter. However we can’t overlook our founding fathers or their previous and recent ancestors, the fact they fled Europe for religious freedom and to avoid persecution. For this reason this nation was founded under Christianity with tolerance for others.Isn’t it ironic how politically correct it is to slam Christians, but...oh no...don’t have the courage to do so with Muslims. I know...the same for over 2,000 years. By the way, we’ve heard the term separation between church and state. Couldn’t it mean the state will stay out of the church’s business instead

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acted that places stifling regulatory requirements on new and small businesses. Such legislation tends to protect the interests of larger, well-established businesses and tends to diminish the entry of new competitors into a given market. The cozy relationship between big business and big government must come to an end. According to the founders of our country, we cannot expect freedom to remain without the citizens embracing their responsibility to be informed and to do their part in holding government accountable. Just voting is not enough anymore. We have to educate ourselves and reach out to others. We have to work to build a large, knowledgeable coalition that can support candidates who will support our core values. The Southern Hills Tea Party is an independent group that seeks to educate ourselves so that we can support

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of vice-versa? Ol’ Tom himself first used this term in calming the fears of his VA constituents. As Governor Perry would say...OOPS! Regarding Christianity, I’m responding to your readers and not to Mr. Bryant. The reason is Matthew 7:6. While there is much more I need to do, I do try to be a

you to use your eyes, your hands, and your brain, it is by far the most dangerous driving distraction. Just using a cell phone while driving delays your reaction time as much as having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08, the legal limit for drunk driving. Drivers who use a hand-held device are 4 times more likely to get into an injury crash. And texting drivers are 23 times more likely to get involved in a crash! A lot of people text and drive, and I think one of the reasons why so many do it is because they don’t have a clue as to just how dangerous it can be. Even those folks who pride –More— themselves on being pretty good drivers don’t realize that just talking on a cell phone— even if it’s hands-free—saps the brain of nearly 40% of the energy it would ordinarily devote to safe driving! So if just talking on the cell phone while driving is this distracting, just imagine how much more dangerous texting is. Here’s a pretty alarming fact from NHTSA—sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for about 4.6 seconds. At 55 miles per hour, that’s like driving the length of an entire football field-- while blindfolded, no less! Of course, teens are no exception to the texting and driving problem. In a 2010 study, more than 4 out of every 5 teen drivers were aware that distracted-driving behaviors increase their risk of crashes. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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good Christian. But no way can I buy into the ‘church of happenstance,’ how life was formed by being on a planet with the right chemical composition, the correct orbit, rotation, tilt and distance from the sun. A planet that happens to have the correct atmospheric conditions and so forth. Yes, I know...it might have, could CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

Staples wraps up great year as Ohio Fair Queen A note from Dennis Broughton, Brown County Fairboard member: Over the last 4 days Lara turned her duties as Ohio Fair Queen over to the 2012 Queen at the Ohio Fair Managers Convention. Talking to many other county fair board directors, one comment was said over and over again. The best representative for Ohio in Years. Lara did her job with a smile on her face and a honest appreciation for every county in Ohio. We will always claim her as our Brown Co. Queen but she has won the whole state with her personality. Dennis Broughton Dear Editor, WOW what a year, 18,000+ miles + 95 fairs + 8 days at the state fair + 2 out-of-state fairs = 1 fantastic summer!! When I was crowned last January, my expectations of the summer were nothing compared to what it turned out to be. From meeting celebrities, such as Rodney Atkins, Blake Shelton, Kellie Pickler, Steel Magnolia, Lee Brice, Josh Thompson, and Confederate Railroad to meeting the wonderful fair board members and royalty of each county; from mud bogging, racing ducks, being flushed in the flush tank, and judging rooster crowing and bubble blowing

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contests to handing out ribbons at various shows, talking on the radio, touring each and every fairground, and watching demolition derbies, truck and tractor pulls, rough trucks, and combine derbies; from traveling with my family members and friends around the great buckeye state of Ohio to learning about the history behind our fairs and their agriculture; from the bottom of my heart to yours, I want to thank each and every one of you for making my year as the 2011 Ohio Fair's Queen an experience that I will never forget! Lara Staples

First thing I would probably do is cut out the new healthcare program. Mary Daniel, Williamsburg

Boy, that's a tough job, I really don't know what I would cut that would be fair to everyone. Rose Hurt, Greenbush

I'd cut all the money we give away to other countries. Sherri Campbell, Mt. Orab

I'd stop giving money away to other countries. Donna Murray, Ripley

I believe there should be mandatory drug testing for anyone receiving federal assistance. Philip Kidder, Mt. Orab

I think our leaders should cut their own huge salaries and lead the way. Tom Kursim, Mt. Orab

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Homecoming can be a real school highlight for teens, but it can also pose some real problems for teen drivers and their parents. Back in the fall during the football homecoming season, we talked about some of the general concerns and issues related to teen driving safety, because motor vehicle crashes are THE leading cause of death for teenagers in America. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), mile for mile, teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers. Now that the high school basketball season is in full swing, several local high schools are having their annual basketball homecoming events. So I’d like to talk here about one of the specific major issues affecting teen driving (and traffic safety in general, for that matter), namely, distracted driving. NHTSA statistics show that in 2009, nearly 5500 people were killed and almost a half million more were injured in distracted driving crashes. Almost one in every five injury crashes in 2009 involved distracted driving—that’s pretty significant in my book. Younger and inexperienced drivers under the age of 20 years old have the highest proportion of distracted-related fatal crashes. Distracted driving happens any time you take your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel, and your mind off of your primary task behind the wheel, which is driving safely. Common distractions include eating and drinking; adjusting a CD player, radio, or MP3 player; grooming; reading, including maps; using a GPS system; using a cell phone or smartphone; and texting. According to NHTSA, because text messaging requires

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Ohio law allows licensed people to carry concealed firearms into bars Senate Bill 17, which became effective on September 30, 2011, allows people who have permits to carry concealed firearms into business establishments, such as restaurants and bars, which sell alcoholic beverages. Previously, the law strictly prohibited the carrying of firearms into businesses selling alcoholic beverages. Q: I own a gun. Can I put it in the inside pocket of my jacket and walk into a bar with it? A: Assuming you are properly licensed, yes. You can now carry your licensed firearm into any business that has been issued a Class D liquor permit.

Defending Hall and Christians CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 conditions and so forth. Yes, I know...it might have, could have, should have...Whatever. Mr. Bryant doesn’t like Christian values. I assume the first four, but what is wrong with the last six? Honor thy father and mother (no, not big brother), do not murder, commit adultery, steal, lie or covet? Why have allegiance to a bunch of oxymorons and their Social Insecurity, Medicareless and Medican’t, control of debt and spending and support of countries that want to kill us? It’s easy to throw stones and hide behind pens and letters. Why not an open debate? It wouldn’t have to be in front of a tea party or church. Don’t worry about me...a nobody...my highest academic achievement is that of a high school graduate, way back in the dark ages of 1962, in the bottom half of my class. This should arouse you...bring it on! Ben Jeffery, Georgetown

Law You Can use OHIO STATE BAR “Class D” businesses may include carry-outs, restaurants, nightclubs, clubs, hotels, shopping malls, marinas, museums and other establishments. Q: Are there any restrictions on me if I want to carry a concealed firearm into a business that serves alcohol? A: Yes. If you are consuming alcohol or are under the

influence of alcohol, you are not allowed to carry a concealed firearm into any business, including a business that serves alcohol. The law, however, does not specify whether a business owner has either the right or the obligation to ask patrons if they are carrying concealed firearms before serving them alcohol. Q: What does the law say about carrying a concealed, loaded gun in a car? A: Although Senate Bill 17 is most widely known for allowing “concealed carry” in restaurants and bars, it also changes much of the law regulating the transport of firearms in

One text or call could wreck it all CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 That’s the good news. However, the bad news is that four in every 5 teen drivers still admit to having texted while driving. And in a study put out by the Pew Research Center, at least four out of every 10 teens say that they have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger. So what can parents and others in our community do to fight the cell phone/textingwhile-driving problem with teen drivers? First of all, we all have to set a good example for our kids, nieces, nephews, grandkids, etc., because kids watch what we do. Put down your phone while driving and only use it when you’ve safely pulled off the road. If it’s too much of a temptation, turn it off completely when you are driving. Secondly, talk with your teen, establish some ground rules for use of the car, and sign a no cell phone use/texting pledge with your teen. There is a parent-teen pledge/contract which you can download and print off

from the NHTSA www.distraction.gov/content/getinvolved/parents.html website link (this website also includes a special section for teens themselves about cell phones and texting). Finally, educate yourself more about the dangerous problem of distracted driving due to cell phone use and texting. See www.distraction.gov for more information and also check out www.ConsumerReports.org/dis tracted. Then spread the word to your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. The Brown County Safe Communities Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ohio Department of Public Safety/ Office of Criminal Justice Services-Traffic Safety. The Program is administered by the HEALTH-UC and the University of Cincinnati AHEC Program. HEALTH-UC is located at114 East State Street in Georgetown, Ohio.

a vehicle. Previously, a loaded firearm could only be transported in a vehicle if it was contained in a holster or a locked box, or was in plain sight. Senate Bill 17 lifted those requirements. Now, assuming you are properly licensed, you are allowed to transport a concealed, loaded firearm in a vehicle you are driving or riding in as a passenger without these restrictions. Q: If I am stopped by an officer, do I have to report that I have a loaded firearm in my car? A: Yes. A few procedures about carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle were unchanged by Senate Bill 17. If you are stopped for law enforcement purposes and you have a loaded firearm in your car, you must inform the officer that a loaded firearm is in the vehicle and you must tell the officer you have a “concealed carry” license. The officer may ask to see the license, at which time you should produce it. You must keep your hands in plain sight of the officer and you must not touch the firearm unless the offi-

cer directs you to do so. If you are carrying the gun in your own vehicle, the officer likely will know you have a concealed carry license as that information will be tied to your vehicle registration. Q: May private business owners restrict or prohibit persons from carrying concealed firearms onto their businesses premises? A: Yes. Private business owners still have the authority to prohibit concealed handguns at their business locations, but they must post a notice in a conspicuous place stating that con-

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OPINION cealed firearms are prohibited on the premises. This “Law You Can Use” column was provided by the Ohio State Bar Association. It was prepared by attorney Lisa A. Wafer, an attorney with the Columbus law firm, Saia & Piatt, Inc. Articles appearing in this column are intended to provide broad, general information about the law. Before applying this information to a specific legal problem, readers are urged to seek advice from an attorney.

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There will be a 25¢ Bid ‘N Buy at the Rambler Center in Russellville on Friday, January 20, 2012. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., bidding starts at 7 p.m. There are many items to be auctioned with other donated gifts and gift certificates from local merchants plus vendors include Tastefully Simple, Longaberger, Avon, Mi Kandles Mi Design, Kele & Co. Sterling Silver Jewelry, Donna Sharp Handbags, For Him and Her Specialty Items and Scentsy. Table sales will be from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. followed by 25¢ Auction from 7 - 9 p.m. All proceeds go toward Girl Scout Troop #44066 Trip to Girl Scouts 100th Year Celebration in Washington DC. Refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase.

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The Tyler estate is expected CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to release close to one million and that “any changes in comdollars to the hospital board munications center procedure within the next thirty days. will be run through Brown The hospital board of trustees County Prosecuting Attorney has passed a resolution requir- Jessica Little to ensure that they ing that all monetary gifts be held comply with the spirit of the new in an account until “at least May agreement.” 31, 2012 as a reserve for continLittle said the agreement also gent or unforeseen expenses.” spells out that officers may conAfter that time, the resolution duct investigations that originate calls for the money to be given in their home jurisdiction into the to “one or more of the following jurisdiction of any cooperating entities”: agency. • The Brown County Hospital If any enforcement action is Auxiliary anticipated, such as a warrant• The Brown County Health less arrest, the agreement reads and Wellness Foundation (for- “The location and nature of the merly known as the Brown investigation shall be reported to County Hospital Foundation) the appropriate cooperating • The Brown County Life agency prior to making contact.” Squad Association • Southwest Regional Medical Center through or by a nonprofit entity • Another non-profit entity that is dedicated to the purpose of improving the health, safety or general welfare of the community. In an interview last week with the Press, Sontag said that the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 change of the legal status of the and hospital from a non-profit to a for- December 5, 2011. Gilbert Hall faces one profit entity has complicated the procedure for accepting be- fourth degree felony count of quests and gifts that were made Aggravated Trafficking in to the hospital prior to the legal Drugs. Hall is accused of selling change. However, Sontag said “The Oxycodone on July 22, 2011. Tabath Souder faces one Board is determined to use the money to accomplish the intent fourth degree felony count of of those who entrusted us to use Trafficking in Drugs. Souder is accused of selling it to benefit the citizens of Brown Oxycotin on Nov. 7, 2011. County.” Donald Souder faces one fourth degree felony count of Trafficking in Drugs and one fourth degree felony count of Complicity to Trafficking in Drugs. 219 S. High Street, Souder is accused of selling Mt. Orab 45154 Opana on Nov. 1, 2011 and bcpress@frontier.com abetting Tabath Souder in sell-

public safety was his first priority as well, but he took issue with some aspects of the agreement. “It doesn’t address the original problem. It allows us to operate outside our jurisdiction...but what if we aren’t asked?” Black said he would like to see a mutual aid policy that gives initial dispatching authority to the communications center. Black added that it was his opinion that the Sheriff’s Department is reluctant to ask for help, even if another agency is closer to a scene. Wenninger denied that, saying “Our policy is that if life or limb is threatened and someone else is closer, we ask for help.”

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ing Oxycotin on Nov. 7, 2011. Freda Carnes faces one fourth degree felony count of Deception of Obtain a Dangerous Drug. Carnes is accused of forging a prescription on Sep. 24, 2009. Stacy Ertel faces two fourth degree felony counts of Complicity to Theft and Complicity to Forgery. Ertel is accused of aiding and abetting Jessica White between Nov. 1, 2011 and Dec. 15 2011 in commission of the offenses against an elderly person. Jessica White faces two fourth degree felony counts of Complicity to Theft and Complicity to Forgery. Ertel is accused of aiding

and abetting Stacy Ertel between Nov. 1, 2011 and Dec. 15 2011 in commission of the offenses against an elderly person. Jeffery Mack faces one fourth degree count of Burglary. Mack is accused of entering the home of Tabitha Davis without permission on Dec. 10, 2011. Noah Charles Hudson faces one third degree felony count of Failure to Register a Change of Address. Hudson is accused of failing to notify the Brown County Sheriff of a change in his status between Oct. 1 and Dec. 16, 2011.

Additional pheasants to be released in Southwest Ohio Approximately 500 additional ring-necked pheasants will be released on six southwest Ohio public hunting areas according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

The pheasants will be released on the evening of December 14 (after shooting hours) and will be available to hunt starting Thursday December 15. According to Wildlife Management Supervisor, David Kohler, “Birds

will be released on Indian Creek, Fallsville, Caesar Creek, Rush Run, Spring Valley and Darke Wildlife Areas, with each area receiving 90-100 birds. Darke will receive about 50 birds”. Pheasant hunting season

opened Friday, November 4 and remains open through January 8, 2012, with a daily bag limit of two rooster (male) birds. Statewide hunting hours are sunrise to sunset.

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The agreement also says that all search warrants must be executing by the agency with original jurisdiction. Following the meeting, Wenninger said he was pleased to see the various law enforcement agencies in the county working together to keep public safety as the top priority for everyone. Little echoed that sentiment as well. “We want to get law enforcement on the same page and working together. We want the public to feel confident that when they call for help, they are getting the help they deserve as quickly as possible.” Lieutenant Josh Black of the Mt. Orab Police Department said

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schools and 501(c)(3) community organizations throughout Appalachian Ohio for projects encouraging and supporting creative, local environmental education and stewardship activities that build on the unique assets and strengths of the region’s individual communities. A total of $23,500 was awarded in 20 grants across the region. Created by AEP Ohio in 2008, the AEP Access to Environmental Education Fund is a permanent grantmaking endowment for the purpose of supporting environmental education efforts benefiting youth who live in the thirty-two counties of Appalachian Ohio. Funded projects will provide opportunities for youth to participate in learning experiences tied to local natural resources while encouraging them to share lessons learned with the broader community. “These grants help provide focused learning opportunities for students,” said Joseph Hamrock, President and COO of AEP Ohio. “We are fortunate to benefit from FAO’s programs, which ensure environmental education opportunities are accessible throughout the region.” Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship’s $1,290 grant will bring children with disabilities, their siblings and their extended families and friends to the farm for a day of unique outdoor discovery and learning experiences. Traveling by hay wagon, children and their families will visit three educational stations located at different areas of the Cherry Ridge Farm campus: Stream Station at White Oak Creek, Prairie Station at the Bobwhite Quail habitat conservation area, and the Equine Station located at the barn and riding arena. At each station, trained staff and volunteers, including teenagers from 4-H, will lead families through hands-on activities to encourage exploration, new understanding, and a sense of shared discovery and accomplishment. “FAO is very lucky to have a partner like AEP Ohio. AEP has been a leader in philan-

thropic investments to create educational opportunities in Appalachian Ohio,” said Cara Dingus Brook, FAO’s President and CEO. “These minigrants focused on environmental education will allow our region’s youth to understand their role in the community as well as their

responsibility to the region’s natural treasures.” For a complete list of 2011 AEP Access to Environmental Education grant recipients across the region, and to learn how you can help support educators in Appalachian Ohio, visit FAO’s website at www.appalachianohio.org.

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creating a county hospital, a county hospital board of trustees and an appointing board. It does not address the procedure that must be followed to dissolve those boards when a county hospital moves into private hands. The hospital was sold to a Southwest Healthcare Services on June 2 of last year.

State Representative Danny Bubp said that he was not aware of any legislation being discussed that would spell out the procedures for closing out the business of the Appointing Board and the Brown County Hospital Board of Trustees. After discussing the matter, the Appointing Board agreed that an opinion on the matter should be sought from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office before they take action to appoint or re-appoint members to the hospital board. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little attended the meeting. She agreed to begin the process to seek the opinion. Little said it could be a number of weeks before an opinion is received. If the Appointing Board does not act before March 6, the terms of Sutton and Sininger will expire. Brown County General Hospital Board of Trustees Eric Sontag said his board needs to remain in business to wrap up matters following the sale of the hospital to Southwest. Two of those pieces of business are bequests that remained as assets of the hospital board when the Asset Purchase Agreement was signed with Southwest in June. They are a land donation from the estate of Doug Louden and a monetary gift from the estate of Dr. George and Junia Tyler.

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Garnet Edna McDaniel, 83 Garnet Edna McDaniel, 83 of Georgetown, Oh., died Thursday, January 5, 2012. She was a retired telephone operator for the General Telephone Company and a member of the Hamersville Church of Christ in Hamersville, Oh. and the Order of the Eastern Star. Garnet was born January 1, 1929 in Trinity, Ky., the daughter of the late Clyde and Ora (Cogan) Riggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband - Charles F. McDaniel in 2008, three sisters – Norma Polly, Helen Nelson and Sue Gardenhire and one brother - Wayne Riggs. Mrs. McDaniel is survived by one sister – Shirley Sininger of West Union, Ohio; five nieces – Joy Hanselman and husband Mike of Georgetown, Oh., Cindy Foster of Memphis, Tex., Tanya Johnson of West Union, Oh., Sue Ann Brodt of Waverly, Oh., and Terri Reese of Adams County, Oh., and one nephew – Denver Nelson, Jr. of Kentucky. Services were held on Saturday, January 7, 2012. There was no visitation. Interment was in the Maysville Cemetery. Rev. Thomas Friskney and Rev. Troy Braunstein officiated. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Hamersville Church of Christ, 203 East Main Street, Hamersville, Ohio 45130 or to the Brown County Humane Society, P.O. Box 228, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Abe Jefferson Driskill, 95 Abe Jefferson Driskill, 95, Mt. Orab died on Thursday, January 5, 2012. He was born in Buford, Ohio on August 5, 1916, the son of the late Charles and Mary (Warlaumont) Driskill. He was employed at National Cash Register as a machinist and was a veteran of the Army and member of the VFW 9772, Gideons, Cowboys for Christ, The NRA as well as a member of the Living Church of Five Mile. He is survived by his wife Joann Driskill (nee Moore) of Mt. Orab, one daughter, Amanda Bailey, Mt. Orab, three sons Zane Driskill of Mt. Orab, David Driskill of Mt. Orab and Jeremy Driskill of Mt. Orab, and nephew Willie Sanderson of Dayton and four grandchildren. Services were held on Monday, January 9, 2012. Burial followed in the Mt. Orab Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Living Church of five Mile, the Brown County Senior citizens or the VFW. The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

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Goldie Thornsbury Walter, 93 Goldie Thornsbury Walter, 93, Felicity, Oh., died on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Survived by her husband James Walter, 2 children: Genon (George) Weisert and Jerry Dale (Melanie) Thornsbury, step-children: Lee (Karla) Walter, Karen (Carl) Lykins, Sharon (David) Neace, Gwen Walter and the late Tom Walter, numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband: Gordon “Sam” Thornsbury, 3 Brothers and 5 Sisters. Services were held on Monday January 9, 2012. Burial was at the Sharon Cemetery, Augusta, Ky. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.

Mary (Duncanson) Lundborg, 78 Mary (Duncanson) Lundborg, 78, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Mary was born August 8, 1933 in Brown County, Oh., to the late Elery Lee and Ruth Mary Henize Duncanson, 3 brothers, Joe, Jeff and Wilford, and 1 sister, Virginia. Mary was united in marriage in 1980 to Paul Lundborg. They made their home near Ann Arbor, Mich. Mary is survived by 2 daughters, Karen Kerek of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Sandy (Scott) Brader of Lewis Center, Oh., and 2 step-daughters; one step-daughter preceeded her in death. She is also survived by one brother, Dave of Mt Orab, and 2 sisters, Delores Griffith and Annette Meeker, both of Florida. Services were held Sunday, January 8, 2012 in Hamburg, Mich., where Pastor Steve Bringardner officiated. The Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Hamburg, Mich., served the family.

Brenda Kay Dunaway, 58 Brenda Kay Dunaway, 58 of Higginsport, Oh., died Friday, January 6, 2012. She was a store clerk at Butternut Bread. Brenda was born June 16, 1953 in Maysville, Ky., the daughter of Mildred Habermehl Galbraith of Higginsport, Oh. In addition to her mother, Brenda is survived by her daughter, April Rachelle Dunaway of Batavia. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dyann Galbraith Fite. Services were held on Saturday January 14, 2012. Interment followed the funeral service in Shinkle’s Ridge Cemetery near Higginsport, Oh. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.

Walter N. Day, 90 Walter N. Day, 90, died January 5, 2012. Walter was born July 28, 1921 in Feesburg, Oh., and at age 20 Walter entered the Army and spent 3 years in the South Pacific island of New Caledonia. Walter married Lorena Day on June 11, 1949 and they enjoyed raising 3 children. Walter was also active in the Hamersville Church of Christ as an elder, member of the IOOF Odd Fellows and an active member of the Brown County Republican Party. He retired from Siemens-Allis in Norwood in 1986. He was the devoted husband of Lorena Day, dear father of Barbara Jane Day, Wendell C. (Mary Gontero) Day and the late Linda Armitage (Stan), grandfather of Adrienne and Lauren Day and Laura, Amanda, Nathanael, Catherine, Ethan and Renee Armitage. Services were held on Monday January 9, 2012. Memorials may be made to the Hamersville Church of Christ P.O. Box 126 Hamersville, Ohio 45130. The E.C.Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

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Lance Hunter Cates, 33 Lance Hunter Cates, 33, of Batavia, Oh., passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012. Lance was born November 20, 1978 in Cape Girardeau, Mo., to Joe and Clara Cates of Batavia. In addition to his parents he is also survived by brothers, Larry Joe "Joey" (Charity) Cates, Jr. of Milford, Rob (Lori) Jackson of Amelia, sisters, Sabrina Marie (Russell) Franklin of Perryville, Mo., Summer Dawn (Eric) May of Cincinnati Callie Jo (Matt Yeager) of Batavia, maternal grandmother, Mabel Jackson of Flat Lick, Ky., paternal grandmother, Shirley Cates of Charleston, Mo., nieces and nephews, Hunter Harris of Perryville, Mo., Caleb Harris of Perryville, Mo., Brayden May of Cincinnati, Grayson May of Cincinnati, Arliegh May of Cincinnati, Justin Keller of Amelia, Gracie Jackson of Amelia, Jordan Jackson of Amelia, Anna Jackson of Amelia. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jearl Cates, Frank Jackson, Doyle Sander. Services were held on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Burial was Friday, January 13, 2012, Farley Cemetery, Himyar, Ky. Memorial donations in Lance's memory may be made to the Fayetteville Church of Christ, 3068 US Highway 50, Fayetteville, OH 45118. The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Grief support group offered Stein Hospice is offering a six-week grief support group for those who have lost an adult loved one. The group, free and open to any adult, begins Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Georgetown Ohio Veterans Home, 2003 Veterans Blvd., Georgetown. The group meets from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on consecutive Thursdays through March 1. For registration or questions contact Hope Seavers, 800-625-5269, or hseavers@steinhospice.org.

Donald L. Barr, 52 Donald L. Barr, 52, Hillsboro, died Monday, January 9, 2012. He was born on February 20, 1959 in Clinton County the son of Richard Barr and the late Mary Lou (Allen) Barr. He was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Hillsboro, OH. and was employed at R&L Transport in Wilmington. Beside his father, he is survived by one brother, John Barr of Hillsboro, three aunts, Boots Graybill of Medway, Betty Bracken of Peebles, Nancy Evans of West Union, two nieces, Latisha Barr of Hillsboro, Nikki Barr of Hillsboro, two nephews, Eric Barr of Wilmington, Ryan Barr of Hillsboro, five great nieces & nephews, Damien Frye, Austin Doll, Caleb Barr, Kaylie Barr, Mia Barr. Services were held on Friday, January, 13, 2012 where John Dobbins officiated. Memorials may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 5241 State Rte. 247, Hillsboro, Oh. The Thompson Funeral Home, Hillsboro, served the family.

Carl E. Combs, 79 Carl E. Combs, 79, Bethel, Oh., died on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Survived by his wife Betty Cornwell Combs, 6 children: Teresa Chisenhall, Brenda Griffin, Carl D. (Ruth) Combs, Gloria Troxell and the late Gene Allen Combs and Carol Ann Combs, 13 grandchildren, 14 great-Grandchildren, 1 sister, Juantia Sentney, 1 brother, Donald K Combs, numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held on Friday, January 6, 2012. Burial was at the Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel, Ohio. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.

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Bennington on board at Advanced Regional Therapy and both are looking forward to the future. “Bennington is an asset to our therapy team and will help promote faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments, reduce

pain and swelling, and help reduce formation of excessive scar tissue,” said Turner. “The benefits of massage therapy are abundant, ranging from helping to relieve tension headaches to improving athletic performance and treating injuries.” Bennington is open for massage appointments at Advanced Regional Therapy on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Call 937392-4318 ext. 234 to make your appointment today! Advanced Regional Therapy is a service offered by Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located north of Ripley, OH on U.S. Highway 62 & 68. Focused on you and your recovery, ART offers physical, occupational, speech and medical massage therapy services to both inpatients and outpatients, from pediatrics to geriatrics.

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Free dinner in Mt. Orab The Mt. Orab United Methodist Church is hosting their Free Community Dinner on Saturday, January 28 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.. Everyone is welcome. The church is located at the corner of Elm Street and state Route 68, Mt. Orab.

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pital. This month's speaker will be Gina Spiller from the Brown County Health Department. The meeting is open to the public and would be a great opportunity to hear a very interesting speaker and to see all of the new changes that have been made to the décor of the hospital and to the Mary Crawford Gift Shop as well. Please mark you calendars to attend this meeting. Refreshments will be served by the Dietary Department.

Fundraising brunch at Mt. Orab UMC The Mt. Orab United Methodist women will be introducing 2012 officers on Sunday, January 29 while the Southeast Asia Initiative fundraising brunch in the fellowship hall from 9:30 - 10 a.m. The church is located at the corner of Elm Street and state Route 68, Mt. Orab. "Like us on Facebook."

NO NO NO Look with me in Romans 8. There we will find three no’s that I want you to consider. Verse one states: “THERE is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” There is “no” condemning judgment which will send you to hell for those who are in Christ Jesus! You will have a different walk when you are in Christ. Any man who is in Christ is a new creature. But the thing which makes a difference is not how you walk. It is Christ who makes the difference. Now consider, ladies and gentlemen, that God is absolutely holy. He is total perfection personified! But we come so far short of perfection that people have given themselves a rationalization which goes: well nobody is perfect. That is just an excuse which is often made when people mess up. But God is perfect in every way and He will not allow anything but perfection to remain in His presence. Therefore you and I could not go to an eternal heaven and stay in His presence in our sinful condition. It does not matter how much money, education, or elite family ties you may have without perfection, heaven will not be your home period. I repeat, no one without total perfection will have a home in heaven; that perfection was provided by Jesus Christ when He died on the cross. II Corinthians 5:21: “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” In Jesus Christ you are perfect! When God the Father looks down from heaven He sees nothing but the righteousness of Jesus in you. Our own righteousness is as filthy rags before God. Isaiah 64:6: “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags...” There goes the reasoning of an unsaved person: I think I’m good enough, I am not a bad person, right out the window! However, Christians, there is going to be a judgment for you; you will have to give an account of your deeds and perhaps give up rewards, but is not a condemning judgment which will send you to hell! All the same we should start living like we are what we got. Now look at the second no. It concerns hope. Verse 15: “For ye

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REV. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption...” Your soul is saved; your spirit is quick new; but your body is still unsaved. If you caught your hand in a combine and lost a few fingers, they did not grow back on because you got saved. We are a saved soul in an unsaved body. But it won’t remain that way. Verse 23: “...even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.” We will receive a glorious new body. Verse 21: “Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.” Remember Enoch? Genesis 5:24 tells us: “And Enoch walked with God: and he was not for God took him.” In other words, he did not die and there was no body to bury! This is a picture of the coming Rapture. Someday Jesus is coming in the sky in the clouds. He will call, the trumpet will sound, and we will receive a brand new body. Like Enoch, if Christ comes in our lifetime, we will not die but be taken up to meet the Lord in the air! (I Thessalonians 4:13-17) Jesus is coming back; thus there is no loss of hope. The third no is that there will be no separation. Verse 35: “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?...” Verses 38-39: “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” There is now no condemnation, no loss of hope, and no separation from God, for those who are in Christ Jesus! Amen, Amen, and Amen!

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Cahall and Mr. Fender will consider coming back and serving on that board.” In other business at the meeting, Bumbalough passed out a three page business plan for the Village of Sardinia for 2012 through 2015. The plan was drawn up by the mayor as an outline of what he Brown County Press/Martha Jacob would like to see accomplished in the village during his next four bill North was recently years. sworn in as Sardinia “I have seen all that we have council member. accomplished here in Sardinia that last two years,” Bumbalough Chief began, “I believe we’ve done a Lewis said he appreciated all the fabulous job on doing business, help from everyone for making and I think we are on the verge the ‘Shop With a Cop’ event a of big things.” huge success. He also reported Eight projects were men- that he would be attending a tioned in the mayor’s plan which training seminar on the new maneed to be accomplished by the trix system offered by the Brown village to ensure growth, includ- County Prosecutor’s office. ing: “This new system should • obtaining a grant to run the make it easier for us to get inforvillage sewer under SR 32 to mation to the prosecutors office,” open up the north side of the vil- Lewis said. “We will also be getlage; ting the most updated information • obtain grants that will con- on the mutual aid policy.” tinue to improve the village infraVillage administrator Tim structure including revitalization Mock reported to council that he grants, street repair grants to was concerned that someone eliminate old houses and grants to buy up to date equipment; • continue to try to annex more properties into the village which would lower water and sewer rates; • continue to upgrade the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sewer system; Braun, vice president of sales • continue to push forward and bring in new business by being and marketing said about CKS proactive and going after busi- Solution. “We thought it would be nesses, not waiting for them to a great thing for the environment and saw it as an emerging prodcome to the village; • continue watching what the uct.” Braun said they have been village spends, and spending planning to offer the program for funds wisely; • look for ways to cut the cost about three years, and now that they have been able to invest in of living in Sardinia; • complete zoning for the vil- a reputable product, they are lage which will assist in bringing ready to help educate the combusiness in and protecting the munity about the benefits of LED lighting both environmentally and resident’s properties. “This is the plan I came up financially. “(Florescent) bulbs only last with,” Bumbalough said, “but I welcome everyone’s ideas for 8,000 hours and then they have to be replaced.” Braun said. this four year plan.” Sardinia Chief of Police Jim “LED bulbs last 50,000 hours.” Braun said for a normal 8 Lewis reported to council that Ofa.m. – 5 p.m. school or business ficer Mike Dearing had filed felony charges for drugs on a this translates in to replacing a couple of men caught with meth florescent bulb about every four and Percoset a week earlier. He years and only having to replace said the case would be going to an LED bulb every 25 years. In addition, Braun said CKS grand jury.

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Village of Sardinia Solicitor Jay cutrell swears-in newly appointed member of council, John hudepohl, owner of local business hudepohl heating and air.

was going to get hurt at the old water treatment plant which he considers a safety hazard. Council agreed for Mock to get three bids for the demolition of the old brick structure. Mock also said that because of ongoing problems with infiltrating water getting into sewer col-

lection in the village he had received a letter from the EPA, and needed approval from council to make some changes. “On November 1 and November 2, we had a lot of rain which caused a lot of problems,” Mock said. “The village hired a company in 2007, Severn Trent Serv-

ices, which did a study to tell us what we needed to do with our new sewer plant. It cost the village $37,000, but it was well worth it.” Mock said the company did dye testing, smoke testing and other tests and told the village exactly what they needed to do to handle infiltrating water. “I need to go back and study that analysis,” he added, “then get this work done. Right now, it’s too much for just two people. So we need a figure on costs then we need to start making these changes before the EPA comes down on us.” Mock plans on reporting back to council on what he finds out. Mock added that he had narrowed one problem with the sewer system to a trailer park in the village. He said he has been working with the park owner for over two years who promises to make improvements. Mayor Bumbalough recommended giving the owner until the first of June to fix the problem. Another issue addressed by Mock was the cost of transferring sewer sludge to Rumpke. He would like to work with the EPA on a program where the sludge could be spread on local farms at

no cost. Karen Miller, fiscal officer for the village told council that she and the mayor were very pleased at the village’s final revenue status. “We received 98.253 percent of our anticipated revenues,” Miller said. Council also approved the following: • hire Officer Mike Dearing for 32 hours a week, up from 24 hours a week; • appointed various committee members; • raise water rates from $16.54 to $17.04 for 2,000 gallons and from $7.72 to $7.95 per gallon over 2,000 gallons; • leave the sewer rates at what they currently are, $51 per 2,000 gallons; • approve employee pay scale increase by 3%; • approve annexation of .201 acres of land, Lot 16 from Brookfield Place Sub; • approve work to be done by ODOT on SR 32 including removing the old railroad crossing; • approve a contract with Brown County to house prisoners.

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Batavia company offers money saving option Solution’s bulbs uses 18 watts of energy while the average florescent bulb uses around 40 watts. He said this amounts to almost 60 percent in energy savings. Finally, he said the florescent bulbs contain mercury and when they are disposed of, the mercury can leak into the environment. Braun said LED bulbs are made out of small pieces of quartz. “There is no environmental impact at all to simply disposing of this,” he said about the LED bulb. The benefits of LED lighting are what Braun would like to offer local customers. He is especially targeting schools and small governments because he knows that many are struggling financially. “The first thing I tell businesses and schools is I am not selling anything,” Braun said. “It’s a simple concept, to explain it is

the difficult part.” Braun said their LED lighting program will work similar to a lease. He said one a school or business agrees to the program they will provide the LED lights and install the lights for free. Once energy bills come in and savings are realized, customers will begin paying a percentage of those savings back to CKS Solution over a period of five years to eventually pay for the bulbs. “Once that is met, they keep the bulbs and they keep all the savings,” Braun said. He said CKS Solution allows the customer to keep a minimum of 10 percent of the energy savings, but breaking down pricing depends on how many bulbs will be used and how much energy customers save. CKS Solution will provide repair services should anything happen to the bulbs and each

bulb has a warranty. The company will also have a representative speak with customers about the federal tax credit, called a Carbon Credit, they could receive for installing the environmentally-friendly bulbs. Braun said credits can amount to $8,000. “Very few companies in the world can give you something and let you pay for it gradually,” Braun said. He said CKS Solution is different because they are confident about the product they invested in, and they have a desire to share the technology. “I am trying to help the community,” Braun said. “One reason I want to get the word out is Ohio schools and governments continue to suffer more and more. I have not offered this to a single customer that has not agreed.” For more information about

the LED program, contact Braun at (513) 947-1277 or James.Braun@CKSsolution.co m.

Free clothing available in Sardinia Phileo Ministries is the clothing ministry at Tri-County Baptist Church. This is to meet the physical needs of people in the Tri-County area. They are open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. This is located at 110 Winchester St., Sardinia, Oh., and call (937) 446-1416 for more information.

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Royal’s late basket helps Ripley sink North Adams By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press

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ripley’s niya royal sets up the Lady Jays offense last Thursday night at north Adams. royal would go on to make the game winning layup with six seconds left.

“I think we got worn out,” he said. “We only go seven deep and the seventh girl only played two or three minutes.” While the Lady Devils had fought back in the third quarter to take a one point lead, the Lady Jays responded and took the two point lead into the final period thanks to a short jumper by Lydia Hamilton right before the third quarter ended. The basket set up what would become an exciting final quarter of play. Ripley was able to extend their lead as the quarter started as Royal nailed a step back jumper from the free throw line to put the Lady Jays up 39-35. After Hamilton put the Lady Jays up 41-37 on an offensive rebound and putback, North Adams mounted a run to retake the lead. Emily Fite answered Hamilton’s basket for the Lady Devils, much as she had done all night long, with a bucket in the post while she was fouled. Her free throw cut the Ripley lead

to 41-40 with 5:48 left. The play was a microcosm of Fite’s night. She was nearly unstoppable all night long because her strength and quickness was just too much for the Lady Jay post players. She scored 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds. “She’s a tremendous player,” Coleman said of Fite. On the following possession, Laynee Davis put the Lady Devils on top as she nailed a 3-pointer. The basket gave North Adams a 43-41 lead with 4:39 left. But the Lady Jays wasted no time pushing themselves back out in front. Tori Boone tied the game at 43 as she finished a baseline drive with a layup. Hamilton then beat the Lady Devil defense back for a layup to push Ripley out in front 45-43. After another defensive stop, Jessica Garrison increased the Lady Jay lead with a 3-pointer off of an inbounds. The basket increased the Ripley lead to 48-43 with 2:52 left.

This time, off the inbounds, the Lady Jays got the ball to Royal but the play set up during the timeout wasn’t going to work. So Royal tried to dribble around the Lady Devil defenders at the top of the key. Once she found an opening she attacked the rim and her driving layup went off the top of the box and in to give the Lady Jays a 51-49 lead with six seconds left. North Adams called two timeouts in the final seconds as they tried to set up a play for the tying or game winning shot but they had to settle for a Davis 3-pointer that was well short. “I feel pretty good to come out with a win at North Adams, a tough place to play,” Royal said. “(They’re) a very talented team.” While his team had some tough stretches throughout the night, Coleman was pleased with how they executed in crunch time. “I thought the last minute

and a half, on both ends of the floor, we did,” he said. At the outset, Fite was on top of her game. She scored the first 10 Lady Devil points as the hosts jumped out to a 10-2 lead. The Lady Jays bounced back thanks to a balanced attack. Despite the early deficit, the Lady Jays came back to hold a lead at the end of the first quarter thanks to back-to-back 3-pointers from Garrison and Jaden Royal that pushed the visitors to a 14-13 lead at the end of one. Four straight points from Hamilton, both offensive rebound and putback baskets, helped Ripley to a 26-21 halftime lead. Royal and Hamilton, who also grabbed eight rebounds, that led the way with 13 points apiece. Garrison added eight, Boone six, Jaden Royal five and Kody Gilkerson and Brianna Payne scored three each.

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Jessica Garrison looks to make a pass during ripley’s win over north Adams last Thursday night.

Broncos strong effort pushes them past Georgetown By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press If there is one thing that Western Brown boys basketball coach Greg Foster had been looking for from his strong Bronco squad all season, it is a little more consistency in all four quarters each game. Though they had opened the season with seven wins against just two defeats, the Broncos had struggled at times with a consistent effort for an entire game. That wasn’t the case last Saturday night in Georgetown. While there were a couple of hiccups -- thanks in large part to a scrappy effort from a young Georgetown squad -Foster saw a very good performance from his Broncos in a 64-44 win over the G-Men. Thanks to a solid effort from all 13 players who saw action, the Broncos (8-2) were able to

jump out on the G-Men late in the first half and never looked back as they withstood an early second half comeback from Georgetown for the win. “That was a good effort from everybody,” Western Brown coach Greg Foster said. “Everybody played well. It’s better to have just a couple moments where we played bad instead of having a couple minutes where we played good. Very satisfied with how we played tonight.” Even with the loss, Georgetown coach Jerry Underwood was pleased with how his young team competed against the bigger, stronger and faster Broncos. But with that youth comes inexperience. He felt had they played with the same effort the night before against Blanchester they would have earned a win instead of a loss. “It’s still learning for them that they’ve got to come every

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Cory Kuttler looks to pass to a teammate in the Broncos win over Georgetown last Saturday night.

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your wins when you can,” Underwood said. “(But) I was proud of them. They at least showed a little fight and gumption.” As the game entered the second quarter it looked as if it would end up being a tight contest. By the time Georgetown’s Bruce-Derrick Williams grabbed teammate Gage Bradley’s miss and completed an old fashioned three point play, the G-Men trailed the Broncos by just two, 21-19, with 4:17 left in the first half. It was at that point, however, when the Broncos began to take over. With a roster dominated by guards, the Broncos like to get out and run the floor. While they used that transition game quite a bit against the G-Men, the Broncos big men’s solid play kept the GMen honest. Two of Broncos forward

Zack Siemer’s baskets sandwiched around fellow forward Spencer Howard’s layup quickly put the Broncos out on top 27-19. Teammate Caden Piatt’s 3pointer pushed that lead to 11, 30-19, the next time down the floor. Tommy Stenger finally ended the Broncos quick nine point outburst with a layup off a back cut. His basket cut the Bronco lead to 30-21 with 1:58 left in the half. But once again Siemer -who scored six of his eight points during the Broncos end of the half run -- put Western Brown up 11, 32-21, at halftime with a baby hook on the block. “One of our keys to win is to get turnovers, get the ball up court, get rebounds, get outlet passes and run the floor,” Foster said. “When the big guys played as well as they did CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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SEAMAN-- There was no doubt whose hands Ripley girls basketball coach Chris Coleman wanted the ball in as the last minute of the Lady Jays game with Southern Hills League foe North Adams quickly wound down last Thursday night. Despite setting up a play to get her the ball, the Lady Jays could not get point guard Niya Royal open. Finally, after the Lady Devils denied Royal the ball for nearly 30 seconds, they fouled. It gave the Lady Jays another chance to regroup and find a way to get the ball to Royal. This time the Lady Jays found their point guard and she made the Lady Devils pay. With the clock nearing zero, Royal took charge as she dribbled around a Lady Devil defender and found an opening that she attacked for the game winning layup with just six seconds remaining to give the Lady Jays a hard fought 51-49 league win. “Our play didn’t exactly work out as planned,” Royal said. “(I was) just thinking how to get the ball in the basket without giving them enough time to go down there, score a shot and beat us at the buzzer...Once I turned the corner and saw the lane I just went at it.” Entering the final quarter, the Lady Jays held just a two point lead, 37-35, after a bit of a tough third quarter. The Lady Jays had stretched their lead to five at halftime after overcoming an early deficit but had quickly lost that lead in the third quarter thanks to their six turnovers. Though the third quarter hasn’t been the favorite for the Lady Jays this season, Coleman wasn’t exactly sure why they struggled right out of halftime but he had a hunch.

While the Lady Jays didn’t have an answer for Fite, they did do a pretty good job on her teammates thanks to a 2-3 zone they hadn’t played much before last Thursday night. “I thought that helped out with cutting down the penetration,” Coleman said of the zone. “(Fite) beat us on the block starting out but, I don’t know, they kind of got away from it. They started jacking up three’s, which we didn’t really want because we know how good their shooters are, but it worked out.” However, despite the tough Ripley defense, the Lady Devils had one more run left in them. Off of her own missed 3pointer, Alisan Sparks grabbed the long offensive board and went in for a layup to bring the Lady Devils within three, 4845. Then Fite and Sparks stepped to the free throw line on consecutive possessions and each hit two free throws as the Lady Devils were in the bonus. Sparks free throws gave North Adams a 49-48 lead with 1:34 left. That was when the Lady Jays got down to business. Hamilton was fouled as she grabbed an offensive rebound and tried to go back up with 1:09 left. She hit one of the two free throws to tie the game at 49. Then as the Lady Devils tried to run offense for the goahead bucket on their next possession, they turned the ball over as they stepped on the out of bounds line to give the Lady Jays another shot at the win. At first the Lady Jays weren’t able to take advantage of it as Taylor Gast blanketed Royal as her teammates tried to get her the ball to set up their offense. A Lady Devil foul stopped the clock with 26.8 seconds left and allowed Ripley to regroup.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 tonight we can do that.” As the second half got underway, the Broncos were able to take advantage of their post players solid play and get out in transition. Nick Woodyard -- who scored 17 points while hitting five 3-pointers -- opened the half with a trey to push the Broncos out to a 35-21 lead. Williams answered with a layup for the G-Men before the Broncos tried to put the game out of reach. A Cory Kuttler cutting layup jump-started a quick 7-0 run that included another Woodyard 3-pointer and a transition Kuttler layup. By the time the dust had settled the Broncos found themselves with a comfortable 42-23 lead with 4:55 left in the third quarter. “We were hoping they wouldn’t shoot as well from the field as they did,” Underwood said. “They didn’t there for a little bit early and that kind of kept us going and in the game but then they heated up.” As well as the Broncos were shooting and getting out in transition, they G-Men didn’t give up despite the deficit. After Kuttler put the Broncos up 19 with his fast break layup, Jacob Miller answered for Georgetown with a 3-pointer to close the gap to 16 before Siemer came up with another layup as he got behind the GMen defense. Down by 18 points, the GMen made their run. Once again it was Williams who kick-started the G-Men when he converted on a baseline drive and was fouled. His foul shot brought the home team within 15. Miller then hit his second 3pointer, this one off of a Western Brown turnover, to bring Georgetown within 12, 44-32, with plenty of time left in the game. After a Justin Nickell driving layup momentarily stalled the G-Men comeback, Nathan Lewis’ layup put Georgetown right back on their way. By the time Williams had converted in the post and Bradley had grabbed his own miss and put it back in, the G-

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Georgetown’s Jacob Miller goes up for a jump shot during the G-Men’s game against western Brown last Saturday night.

Men trailed by just eight points, 46-38. With momentum seemingly on the home team’s side, Howard made what Underwood believed to be a game changing play. After the G-Men missed at the rim on their end, Howard came and drove down the lane. As he converted the layup he ran into a G-Men defender. It was ruled a blocking foul, giving Howard the basket and a foul shot. “We missed a layup and then on the very next end, what I thought was a charge wasn’t,” Underwood said. “That just kind of changed the momentum of the game.” Though Howard missed the foul shot, the Broncos quickly opened their lead up as the quarter ran down. Another Howard basket on a putback increased the lead back to 12 before Kuttler stole

the ball and went in for the fast break layup to give the Broncos a 52-38 lead at the end of three quarters. As the final quarter got underway, a Bradley free throw and a Quin Sandlin 3-pointer tried to keep Georgetown in the game but it wasn’t enough as the Broncos put them away. Corey Carroll pushed the Bronco lead to 59-42 on a layup before Howard and Hiro Purdon combined to hit 3-5 free throws to push the visitors up 20. Kuttler also had 17 points for the Broncos while Howard added 11 points, Piatt three, Purdon two, Carroll two and Nickell two points and eight assists. Bradley paced the G-Men with 13 points while Williams and Miller added 12. Sandlin scored three while Lewis and Stenger scored two each.

Lady Warriors jump out early on Peebles and never look back By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press PEEBLES-- For a team light on experience and heavy on youth, the Eastern girls basketball team is right back where it seems to always be - right in the thick of the Southern Hills League title race. The Lady Warriors put themselves in that position thanks to what was their most dominant performance of the season on Monday night when they traveled to battle a solid Lady Indians squad and came home with a 56-31 win. It was a true team win for the Lady Warriors because everyone who stepped on the floor contributed. “For the first time all year everybody got involved,” Eastern coach John Burrows said. “I thought every single player played pretty good.” Right from the tip the Lady Warriors came out firing. With their shots falling, Eastern had jumped out to a 26-10 midway through the second quarter. A big reason for the large early advantage was that the Lady Warriors were able to hit their three point shots. “We shot 60 some percent the first quarter. We hit threes,” Burrows said. “That’s our game. We’ve got to hit the threes. We moved the ball around to get the open three.” And the visitors continued to add to their lead as the game moved towards the halftime break. After Sidney Pell converted a layup for Peebles to bring them within 12, 26-14, with 4:48 left before half, Kayla Seigla hit a 3-pointer and Andrea Tracy converted on a break to put the Lady Warriors back up 17, 31-14. Two Peebles free throws were answered by a Tracy 3pointer as the Lady Warriors continued to keep the pressure on the Lady Indians. While it was a very balanced scoring attack for the Lady Warriors, Tracy led the way with 16 points in a very strong performance. “She just played phenomenal tonight,” Burrows said of Tracy. “That’s what we hoped we could get out of her. We’ve

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Andrea Tracy tries to drive around her Peebles defender in the Lady warriors win on Monday night.

been talking to her and trying to get her to go on and be a little more aggressive and I thought she was tonight.” Coming out to start the second half down 36-19 to the Lady Warriors, Peebles tried to rally. Taylor Brown hit an open jumper to bring the hosts within 15, 36-21, to start the half. The Lady Indians defense picked up its play at the beginning of the third quarter as they quickly forced two Eastern turnovers. Peebles took advantage of the Eastern sloppiness when Lexie Doddridge got behind the Lady Warrior defense for an open layup off a missed Lady Warrior shot. It brought the Lady Indians within 36-23 and forced an Eastern timeout. Out of the timeout, however, the Lady Warriors reverted back to their strong first half play. Leading the way was the strong Eastern defense. After giving up 4 points to start the half, the Lady Warriors shut out Peebles over the final 4:56 of the quarter. Eastern was able to do a good job defending the Lady Indian guards while also slowing down their 6-foot-1 center

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By Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press It was an up and down night on the mats for the Western Brown wrestling team on Wednesday night. The young and inexperienced Broncos, a Division II school, battled all night long against Division I schools Hamilton and Anderson but in both instances came up a bit short. Western Brown lost 43-27 to Hamilton and 44-36 to Anderson in the nightcap. Hamilton beat Anderson in the first dual of the evening. While he was disappointed they weren’t able to take advantage of some opportunities that could have helped them pull out at least one win, Broncos coach Wendel Donathan was pleased with how his team competed all night long. “We wrestled tough,” Donathan said. “It’s the experience. We’ve got guys out there, that last kid (Nick Wells) there (is) a first year freshman (and) never wrestled before. We’re battling but we have shots and that frustrates me.” As a tri-meet each school wrestled one another. After Hamilton and Ander-

Allison Prine splits a pair of Peebles defenders as she attacks the basket in eastern’s win over Peebles on Monday night.

Baylee Wallace, who scored just five points thanks to a strong defensive performance from Tressie Lewis and Kayla Seigla. “We tried to guard the ball, which we did. We did a pretty good job guarding the ball,” Burrows said. “We, sort of, just packed it back in there a little bit. We got good weak side help. When they play defense like that, it’s pretty fun to watch them play.” As the Lady Warriors were shutting down the Lady Indians on the defensive end of the floor, they began to execute their offense once again to put the game out of reach. Tracy converted a layup out of the Eastern timeout to answer the Lady Indians. The basket kicked off 10 straight, unanswered Lady Warrior points to end the quarter. After Lewis was fouled on a move in the post and hit one of two free throws, teammate Maria Johnson hit a 3-pointer. The four points pushed the visitors out to a 42-23 lead. The Lady Warriors were able to score so consistently against Peebles because they patiently executed their offense. “We were moving pretty well tonight,” Burrows said. “We passed the ball well. We were patient.” Finally, it was point guard Allison Prine who delivered the knockout punch late in the fourth quarter. As the Lady Indians were inbounding the ball with just seconds left in the quarter, Prine stole the ball from Alex Carson and shot a 3-pointer that found nothing but net as the buzzer sounded. It pushed the Lady Warriors out to a 4623 lead and on to the win. “(Peebles has) had their problems this year but they’ve still got the main cogs out there,” Burrows said of the win. “It has to be our best effort.” Prine chipped in with 15 points for the Lady Warriors while Emile Turner added nine. Johnson scored six and grabbed eight rebounds while Seigla, who grabbed seven boards, and Lewis scored five apiece.

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western Brown’s Andy wallace looks to gain control in his match against Hamilton’s Josh eversole on wednesday night.

son battled on the mats in the first dual of the evening, the Broncos came out to battle the Big Blue. And it got off to a good start as Wells battled Hamilton’s Matt Hinkel in the 132 lb. weight class. Despite falling behind early, Wells came back to tie the match at six at the end of the third period. He came up with the win after he secured a take down and got control for an 86 win in overtime. It was Wells

first varsity win. Despite the strong start, there was not much else that went very well for the Broncos against the Big Blue. Two bright spots in the dual were pins from Kenon Bowling and Andy Wallace. Bowling battled for nearly three periods against Abel Ramirez but with 1.7 seconds left he found an opening and pinned him in the 145 lb. weight class. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

The Western Brown Jr. high wrestling team recently competed at the Franklin Invitational and came home with a third place finish. Thanks to nine wrestlers placing, the Broncos amassed 140 points to finish third out of eight teams. Ross won the tournament with 186 points.

Three Western Brown wrestlers came home as champions of their weight class. Brandon Lucas won the 80 lb. weight class while Austin Brooks took home the title in the 86 lb. class and Corey Meyer was the champion of the 134 lb. weight class. Several other Bronco wrestlers also finished in

the top four of their respective weight classes. Malachai Marlow (110 lbs.) and Noah Keith (205 lbs.) finished in second place while Jake Henderson (104 lbs.), Cody Hanson (128 lbs.) and Noah Hill (160 lbs.) came home in third. Dustin Dornbach finished fourth in the 245 lb. weight class.

COrreCTIOn In last week’s edition of the Brown County Press, a story regarding Spencer Howard becoming a finalist for the ‘That’s My Boy Award’ incorrectly stated that

Howard was the first Western Brown football player to be a finalist for the award. Howard is the second Bronco football player to a finalist for the award. The first

was Patrick Schneider, a 2007 graduate of Western Brown, who was a finalist for the award his senior season. We apologize for the mistake.

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PEEBLES-- As they were nearing the halfway point of their season heading into a Southern Hills League battle with Peebles last Friday night, the Ripley boys basketball team could look back at plenty of positives. They won seven of their first eight games and had yet to drop a SHL game thanks to solid team basketball. However, the one area of concern for the Blue Jays was that they struggled to play a strong four quarters each time out. Yet that hadn’t really affected the Blue Jays because more often than not they had been The Brown County Press/Andrew wyder able to come up with the plays they needed to win a game. That changed last Friday ripley’s riley Saelens (30), Jordan Mitchell (14) and Gage Bradford set up their full court pressure against Peenight against the host Indians as bles last Friday night. The defense would help the Blue Jays recover from a seven point deficit in the last minute. the Blue Jays built an 11 point Jays a one point lead, 56-55, halftime lead that quickly disap- in the first half, and Perkins, who what would be a 11-0 run that in the quarter. Arey, then, hit a pull-up when he hit one of two free peared after a third quarter that scored 11 of his 16 points in the got them back in the game. Peebles guard Beau Justice jumper to tie the game at 43 with throws, Daniels went back to saw them score only four points half, had combined for 28 of the work. kicked off the scoring outburst 1:44 left in the quarter. teams 41 first half points. highlighted a tough second half The Peebles 6-foot-6 center Finally, with 20 seconds left in But early on in the second with a mid range jumper to bring they nearly overcame before ultimately coming up short in their half, it became apparent the In- the hosts within single digits at the quarter, Perkins -- who had scored in the post off an Arey just checked back into the game drive before Justice hit two free comeback bid by losing 66-64 at dians were going to put their ef- 43-34. Then the Indians own duo of with Mitchell after they had sat throws. fort into stopping the duo and Peebles High School. Daniels then converted anbig man Jacob Daniels and out most of the quarter -- ended “We’ve got to play four quar- forcing others to beat them. the Blue Jays seven minute, 11 other layup as the Blue Jays The Indians plan seemed to guard Trent Arey went to work. ters,” Ripley coach Marty Adams Daniels converted a fast second scoring drought with a tried to trap the Indian guards at said. “I don’t think we’ve done work as the two combined for break layup to bring the Indians short bank shot to give Ripley a halfcourt but left the big man just two points and the Blue Jays that yet so we just have to play open. four quarters. We’re playing two scored just four points in the within seven. The basket 45-43 lead. A Saelens layup brought the Peebles quickly took back prompted a timeout from Adams or three at a time but we’ve just quarter. “Those two guys should as he tried to calm his group the lead as the final quarter got Blue Jays back within three, 61got to make sure we get more underway when Chandler got 58, with 1:36 left. consistency through the whole know that the guys are going to down. But Daniels -- who scored a an offensive rebound putback “I called a timeout at, I think be looking for them. They’re our game.” game high 26 points -- hit four Coming off a second quarter top two scorers. It’s no secret,” seven points, trying to settle and Arey nailed a 3-pointer. But two Michael Haley free straight free throws to give the that saw them break open the Adams said. “Those guys have them down and get back in to it,” throws and a Mitchell 3-pointer Indians 65-58 lead with 1:01 left. Adams said. “But we came back to handle that pressure and our game, it looked as if the Blue “He’s hard to stop down Jays might be able to put the other guys have to step up, too.” out and just had no flow on ei- quickly tied the game back up at there,” Adams said of Daniels. 50 for the Blue Jays. As the Blue Jays offense ther end of the floor.” game away in the third quarter. The teams then traded bas- “He can go right, go left. He’s a A short bank shot from Josh The key for that to happen started to slow down after a would be the Blue Jays duo of strong first half, the Indians of- Chandler and a steal and layup kets to keep the score tied until good post player.” Despite the deficit and time by Arey brought Peebles within Peebles opened up their lead Jordan Mitchell and Logan fense did the opposite. After Gage Bradford scored three, 43-40, out of the Ripley with just over two and a half min- left, the Blue Jays rallied. Perkins. Mitchell got it going when he The combination of Mitchell, on a fast break layup early in the timeout before a Mason John- utes left. was fouled taking a jumper. Just 15 seconds after Riley son free throw made it a two half to increase the Ripley lead who scored 17 of his 22 points to 43-32, the Indians kicked off point game, 43-41, with 2:32 left Saelens had given the Blue Though it looked like he was

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High school basketball roundup Girls Basketball Lady Rockets get back on track with three wins Coming off a tough loss to Georgetown in the Brown County Tournament, Fayetteville (12-1, 7-0 SHL) bounced back with a non-conference win over Hillsboro and two Southern Hills League wins over Fairfield and Manchester in the past week and a half. Against Hillsboro last Tuesday night, the Rockets won 5921 thanks to a career high 16 points from senior Brianna Plapp. She added 11 rebounds. “Brianna is the type of player that great programs are made of,” Fayetteville coach Toby Sheets said. “She plays great defense (and) is always the first player diving on the floor for a loose ball.” Makayla Rosselot led the way with 21 points. The Lady Rockets followed that up with a win over Fairfield last Thursday night. They won 72-17. Rosselot led the way with 23 points while Lincoln Smyth added 16 points on a career high four 3-pointers. Finally, on Monday night, the Lady Rockets finished up the three game road stretch with a 59-27 win over Manchester. Strong defense and rebounding led the Lady Rockets to the win. They corralled a season high 52 rebounds. Rosselot once again led the way with 28 points while Megan Eyre added 10 points. Plapp grabbed 13 rebounds while Smyth grabbed 11. Western Brown earns two more wins The Lady Broncos kicked off the new year with wins over two solid teams last week before falling to Clinton Massie on Tuesday night. Last Thursday night, the Lady Broncos (9-3, 3-1 SBCAmerican) handed Southern Buckeye Conference American Division rival New Richmond its first loss of the season, 44-43. Ty Henry and Morgan Wright’s 12 points led the way in a balanced effort. “A great team effort from start to finish,” Lady Broncos coach Kyle Fender said. Then, on Saturday, the Lady Broncos hosted Ripley and came away with a 54-41 win. The Lady Broncos outscored the Lady Jays 18-6 in the final quarter for the win. Kylie Garrett paced West-

ern Brown with 13 points while Elizabeth Carter added 11. “(We) displayed poise and toughness to pull away at the end,” Fender said of the win over Ripley. Finally, on Tuesday evening, the Lady Broncos traveled to Clinton County and came back home with a 48-42 loss to a talented Clinton Massie team. “We played well at times but not consistently enough to beat a team of that caliber and size,” Fender said. Garrett, once again, led the way with 17 points. Henry, who also grabbed 11 rebounds, and Wright added eight apiece. Georgetown wins 10th straight to start season The Lady G-Men improved to 10-0 on the season with a 69-27 win over Felicity last Thursday night. The Lady G-Men got off to a good start thanks to a strong transition game but their defense wasn’t as strong as coach Bernie Cropper would have liked and held just a 2010 lead after a quarter. However, after the sluggish start defensively, the Lady GMen picked it up defensively and allowed just 17 points over the final three quarters. Jesse Kidwell led the way with 19 points while Casey Carter scored 16 points. Madison Pack scored all eight of her points in the second quarter. “It was nice win because everyone got to play,” Cropper said. “I thought everyone played well.” Ripley girls split pair After earning a tough win over Southern Hills League foe North Adams last Thursday night, the Lady Jays split a pair of games against tough local squads. On Saturday the Lady Jays (10-4) traveled to Mt. Orab to battle Western Brown and fell 54-41 as they struggled shooting the ball. “Their 1-2-2 zone gave us fits,” Ripley coach Chris Coleman said. “They’re a pretty good team.” Then on Monday night the Lady Jays hosted Western Brown’s fellow Southern Buckeye Conference team New Richmond and came away with a 48-41 win. The Lady Jays used their speed to their advantage in the win. “We tried to press as much as we could and speed it up,” Coleman said. Lydia Hamilton played very

well, particularly defensively against the 6-foot-5 New Richmond center Josie Buckingham. Lady Warriors earn SHL win The Eastern Lady Warriors (6-5) jumped on Southern Hills League foe West Union early last Thursday night and came away with a 56-29 win. “We played okay,” Eastern coach John Burrows said. “We played really, really good (and) we shot the ball really well in the first half and we, sort of, cooled off.” Andrea Tracy led the way with 14 points while Kayla Seigla added 12 points and 13 rebounds. Boys Basketball Western Brown wins SBC game The Broncos ground through a tough game with Southern Buckeye Conference foe Goshen last Friday night and came away with a 49-42 win. Thanks to Goshen’s 1-3-1 zone the Broncos struggled offensively all night long and didn’t hit many shots. But it was the Broncos (8-2, 3-0 SBC-American) solid defensive effort that made the difference. “Defensively we played okay,” Broncos coach Greg Foster said. “(It was) mainly why we won the game.” Spencer Allen and Cory Kuttler led the way with 10 points each while Zack Siemer added nine points and 11 rebounds. Georgetown youth comes through in loss When a team is dominated by youth and inexperience, there can be games where it just doesn’t ever come together. That was the case last Friday night as the G-Men struggled to execute and lost to Blanchester 48-38. “We let one get away that we should have had,” G-Men coach Jerry Underwood said. Gage Bradley led the GMen with 12 points. Eastern continues hot streak The Warriors have continued to ride the momentum from their Brown County Tournament title as they picked up two Southern Hills League wins last week to move over .500 for the first time this season. Last Tuesday night the Warriors (5-4, 3-2 SHL) traveled to Peebles and came back with a 59-57 win. The Warriors used a big

comeback to get back into the game late and won with a reverse layup with about 30 seconds remaining before their defense held up to secure the victory. After scoring just 33 points the first three quarters, the Warriors exploded for 26 in the decisive fourth quarter for the win. Then last Friday night the Warriors hosted Whiteoak and came away with a 52-40 SHL win. The game was back and forth for much of the night but the Warriors used patient offense and good free throw shooting to get the win. “They didn’t go away but we played straight up,” Eastern coach Rob Beucler said of the Whiteoak win. “Our defense was pretty solid.” Fayetteville earns first SHL win After losing several close games early in the season, the Rockets finally were able to hold on and earn their first Southern Hills League victory last Friday night when they beat Lynchburg-Clay 63-53. The Rockets (2-8, 1-5 SHL) went up early and were able to keep a sizable lead for much of the night until Lynchburg made a run to get within one in the final quarter. However, D.J. Iles, who scored a team high 31 points, finished off the Mustangs with 16 points in the final quarter. Trevor Clark added 19 points and eight rebounds in the win. “We rebounded, played defense and executed on offense a lot better,” Fayetteville coach Darryl Iles said of the win. On Tuesday night the Rockets nearly pulled out another win as they battled county SHL rival Ripley all night long before coming up just short 8177. The teams traded leads all night long -- Fayetteville held six leads while Ripley had five -- before the Blue Jays hit free throws down the stretch to seal the win. Fayetteville nearly tied the game with 25 seconds left but a 3-pointer went in and out before Ripley hit a free throw to seal the win. Iles led the way with 19 points while Clark added 16 points and 11 rebounds. Nick Durham scored 14 points and Corey Lykins 11 for the Rockets. Jordan Mitchell led Ripley with 30 points while Logan Perkins and Riley Saelens scored 12 each.

shooting a 3-pointer -- Adams, who was just feet away, felt he was clearly behind the three point arc -- Mitchell was awarded just two after the official on the far side of the court said he was inside the arc. Despite the disagreement, Mitchell knocked down both to bring the Blue Jays within five, 65-60, with 45.1 seconds left. On the ensuing inbounds play, the Blue Jays used some full court pressure that quickly got results as Peebles began to turn the ball over. Saelens cashed in when he hit two free throws with 29 seconds left to bring Ripley back within three, 65-62. Then, as the Indians tried to pass the ball up court, Haley stole the ball. Bradford eventually ended up with the ball and converted a layup to cut the Peebles lead to one, 65-64, with 16.7 seconds left. “You can’t fault the battle back,” Adams said. “I don’t know what the farthest deficit was but they battled back. They always think their offense can get them back in the game, which it can, but my thing it if we’re cold but stop them from shooting were in the game all the time,” It looked as if the Blue Jays were going to get another turnover when they trapped Arey in the corner off the inbounds but the Indians called timeout. They finally beat the Blue Jay pressure out of the timeout and were fouled. Johnson hit one of two free throws to give the Blue Jays a chance down 66-64. But after Mitchell wasn’t able to find a shot, Perkins was forced to shoot with about a second left. His shot hit the side of the rim and bounced away as the buzzer sounded. Saelens chipped in with 10 points and nine rebounds while Bradford and Haley added eight points each.

Bronco wrestlers come up short CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 In the 182 lb. class, Wallace battled with Josh Eversole before he earned the pin at the start of the final period. Beyond forfeit wins picked up by Coty Weiss and Josh Kollman, the Broncos weren’t able to secure any more wins against the Big Blue despite battling in nearly every match. While he liked the way most of his team battled throughout the matches, Donathan wasn’t completely pleased. “We brought two DI teams in, and were DII they’re DI, and battled them both match by match,” Donathan said. “But giving up the pins, that’s no heart. Sometimes their kids are better than you and I can accept that but when you don’t battle with some heart, that’s unacceptable.” In the nightcap, the Broncos battled Anderson and jumped on the Redskins from the start. After a first match loss, Bowling got the Broncos back on the right path as he picked up his second pin of the night. “Kenon Bowling wrestled well. That was two good wins for him,” Donathan said. “He had to battle to get there and his battle paid off.” Teammate Josh Boothby, who wrestled in the 160 lb. weight class, added another victory for the Broncos when he pinned his Redskin opponent with less than a minute left in the match. In the following match, Daniel Lewis, in the 170 lb. weight class, also picked up a win with a pin early in the second period. It looked as if the Broncos

might roll to an easy win as Bryon Whitaker picked up a forfeit win in the 182 lb. weight class before Wallace, who moved up to the 195 lb. weight class, picked up his second pin in the first period of his match against Anderson’s Kyle Loseff. His win put the Broncos out ahead of the Redskins 30-10. “Andy Wallace finally had a real good night. That was something he needed,” Donathan said. “Senior at home, his last match here other than the Hammer next week. He’s been struggling a little bit but he battled and got two good wins.” Tyler Adkins then picked up his first win of the night in the 106 lb. weight class after the Broncos had suffered two setbacks in a row with a first round pin. But the Redskins would go on to sweep the final four matches of the night as they battled back for a comeback win. As a young team that has picked up a win over Southern Buckeye Conference foe Batavia and battled SBC co-favorite Bethel, the Broncos are improving. “They’re getting there,” Donathan said. “You preach to them -- I don’t care what sport it is -- it’s what we’re doing in the room. If we don’t fix the things in the room, they’re not going to translate out here. “We haven’t found that yet and that’s on me.” The loss dropped the Broncos -- who were, and will be, without senior Payton Bailey due to a shoulder injury -- to 7-6 in duals.

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nick wells looks to make a move against Hamilton’s Matt Hinkel in their match on wednesday night.

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SHCTC Bio-Technology is off to a GREAT start!

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Pictured left to right: Top row: Jess Music, Brittany rose, Kasey Fitzpatrick, Brandon Kaylor, Mr. Brad Fitzpatrick (Instructor) Bottom row: rayna shaffer, Zach stamper, sandra hughes.

SHCTC plans to add new equipment for the Bio-tech department for the 12-13 schoolyear. The additions will include a greenhouse to allow the students to work with and manipulate many different types and species of plants. SHCTC will also add an aquaculture tank which is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, and aquatic plants.

Aquaculture involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions. These two additions will allow the students to investigate further into bio-tech related projects. Instructor Brad Fitzpatrick says, “It’s truly amazing to see how much these students can accomplish. The technology they are using very rarely finds

its way into a high school classroom. As juniors in high school, this year’s biotech students are completing labs on DNA and cell culturing that I never did as an undergraduate biology major in college.” SHCTC is providing a great background and the advantage of an introduction to an industry that has almost 1,300 biotech companies in Ohio.

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Second graders study geometry Mrs. Donathan's 2nd grade class from Mt. orab elementary recently wrapped up a unit in math on geometry. To show what they have learned about 2-D and 3-D shapes, students designed and built gingerbread houses using many types of candy to represent math shapes. Throughout this unit students discovered that there are many real life examples of shapes that exist. The student in the photo is haven holsinger.

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Georgetown elementary school’s ‘Christmas in the Community’ was deemed a huge success. several community organizations came together to supply students with an educational fun filled day. Georgetown firefighter steve Gilliam is shown here talking to students about fire and pedestrian safety.

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Santa visits SHCTC on December 19, santa Claus (Gus Baumgartner) visited southern hills Career and Technical Center to hear the Christmas wishes of the approximately twenty-five pre-school children who attended the Breakfast with santa activity sponsored by the early Childhood education program. Amid squeals of delight (or sometimes fright!), one by one the children sat on santa’s lap and updated him on their latest wants. with food, fun, and merriment, everyone had a good time. The event was coordinated by Megan Moore, eCe aide Christina Little, and the eCe students. Pictured: eCe student emily spires, santa, and Peyton McAllister sharing secrets with santa. Peyton is the son of Amber and J.D. McAllister of Mt. orab.

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WB Spanish Club awards piñata western Brown high school spanish Club held their annual Piñata sale this season selling over 1900 tickets, a new record for the club. spanish Club members worked together to create the Angry Bird Piñata that was given to the winner of the raffle draw. The winner received a plush Angry Bird doll along with the piñata filled with over twenty dollars worth of candy. The raffle draw took place on December 21, 2011 during the half time of our senior/Faculty Basketball Game. Pictured L-r: spanish Club President: Logan “Tonto” sutherland, Public relations: Ashlee “estrella” henize, Public relations: Catie “Tostito” Lawrence, and winner of the Piñata Logan nuhn.

Ratcliff on the Dean's List Danika Ratcliff, from Mt Orab, was named to the Dean's List for the 2011 fall semester at Urbana University. In order to qualify for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled in an undergraduate program for at least 12 credit hours and achieve a grade point average of 3.6 or higher, with no grade lower than a "C".

As part of the Georgetown elementary school’s ‘Christmas in the Community’ students are shown here enjoying a donated breakfast from the Georgetown McDonalds. students shown here include Alex Bolington, Bretton hutchison, michael Black, Mark smith, Torrie utter, ethan hardy, David Bilbrey, Cadence Ishmael, Madison young, Chloe Faust, Megan young and Dillon Glaser. Additional organization helping with the event include the Felicity VFw Ladies Auxiliary, The Veteran’s home, Child-Focus, Georgetown elementary PTo, Georgetown Public Library and many other volunteers.

Small engine repair class offered The Small Engine Repair class at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center is a fun way to spend your Thursday night. Come and learn how to repair the small horsepower gasoline engines in snow blowers, lawn mowers, chain saws, and other equipment of this type. The next Small Engine Repair Class starts January 19, 2012, and will meet on Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. for five weeks at the Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. For more information or registration please call Southern Hills Adult Education office at (937) 378-6131, ext. 357.

Southern Hills Career Center to offer CAD class

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Have you ever wanted to learn CAD (Computer Aided Design)? CAD is the art of expressing thoughts and ideas in a technical manner. Learn the basics of CAD using the latest version of AutoCAD for part generation and construction drawing. Drawings are provided to develop student skills. Areas of instruction include inputting lines, circles, arcs, windowing, inserting and changing drawings and entities. CAD classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for ten weeks at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. The next class will begin on January 24, 2012. For more information or registration, please call Southern Hills Adult Education office at (937) 378-6131 Ext. 357.

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Sardinia second graders write about VIP’s

sardinia elementary second grades had several "Very Important People" to write about during the months of november and December. The students' work was displayed in the hallway. santa is peeking over the students in the picture above because he was their last December V.I.P.! Pictured are front: Madison sams, second row (L-r): Jazzmine Page, Madison Baldwin, emma Prine, noah Bellamy, third row (L-r): Christian Amburgey, Cameron Darnall, Drew Minton, Mason Malott, Ian Munro, back: santa!

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Post Vice Commander, George Kinney, of Carey Bavis Post 180 American Legion, Georgetown, ohio presented a $650.00 donation to the Cincinnati Joseph house, Friday, December 16, 2011. Accompanying was Gary Tarvin, second Vice Commander of Fourth District. Joseph house provides housing and social rehabilitation for homeless veterans of the tri-state area.

The 2011-2012 school-year is the first year for the new BioTechnology Program at Southern Hills Career Technical Center. The nine students enrolled in this program are working closely with companies like NeoCytex, which is developing novel therapeutics to promote the repair and rejuvenation of damaged tissues. They also have worked with groups like the Cincinnati Zoo to learn more about the field of biotech as it applies to industry and science. Students have completed many different labs in class, but the students especially enjoy collecting and examining different DNA. They collect DNA from organisms including plants and bacteria and study the DNA to learn more about the organism such as whether or not the plants are GMO’s (genetically modified organisms). In addition, the students learn to run PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests and perform tissue culturing to clone different types of plants.

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FFA gets involved in Community earlier this year, washington Township asked the eastern Brown FFA Chapter to build picnic tables for the park they were starting across the road from sardinia elementary school. They supplied all the wood needed and the Ag 3 class of eastern Brown FFA supplied all the labor. In the process, this class has learned skills in woodworking and team work. The picnic tables are now at the park open for all public to sit and have a nice meal or enjoy a nice, sunny day. Pictured are the eastern Brown FFA officer Team and the washington Township Trustees.

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Clothing Ministry sponsored by the Tri-County Baptist Church to meet clothing and other physical needs of the people in the TriCounty area will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 14. The ministry is located at 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia and may be contacted by calling (937) 446-1416. SUNDAY 1/15 New teaching series, Soul Shift, will run through February 25, at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. This national campaign, Soul Shift, will be the focus of the Mt. Orab Wesleyan Church. Each week will feature a coordinated lesson. Series schedule includes January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 and 25. For details call (937) 444-3370. Cornhole Tournament will be held on Sunday, January 15 beginning with registration at 12 noon. Tournament begins at 2 p.m. held at the American Legion Post 72 on 497B Old State Rt. 74 in Cincinnati. The cost is $30/team entry fee with payouts for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. For more information call Theo at (513) 8244659 or Brian at (513) 543-0785.

TUESDAY 1/17 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. Phileo Ministries will be open on Tuesday, January 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a clothing ministry of Tri-County Baptist Church and is located at 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia. For more information call (937) 446-1416. Pleasant Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17 in Georgetown, and this meeting is open to the public. Eastern Local School District Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, January 17 at 7 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, January 17. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Brown County Educational Service Center will hold its regular meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17 and the public is invited to attend.

MONDAY 1/16 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 16 at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 444-0404. RCAPS (Russellville Community Action Planners) will meet in its regular meeting on Monday, January 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rambler Center, 203 E. Main Street in Russellville. This group meets every third Monday of each month. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 16, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 16, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Brown County Sugar Helpers Group, diabetic support will be offered on Monday, January 16 at the Georgetown Methodist Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There will be guest speakers, educational material, diabetic recipes and more at these meetings. Please come and bring a friend. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 16, at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at

Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, January 17 at 7 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged 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, January 10. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details.

ter, 11385 County Highway 4, Carey. Details on alternative, cost-effective, environmentally friendly ways to dispose of dead livestock. Registration fee $15. For more information visit http://go.osu.edu/GcY or call (419) 447-7073. Pilates Class will be offered Wednesday, January 18 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. Book Club for Adults will meet on Wednesday, January 18 at 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Library, 200 West Grant Avenue. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 18 at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Certified Crop Adviser Exam Training Session will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, January 18-19 at the Shelby County office of the Ohio State University Extension, 810 Fair Road in Sidney. Deadline for registration is Tuesday, January 10. The cost is only $225. For more information call (937) 484-1526 or visit watters.35@cfaes.osu.edu. Community Night at RULH Schools will be held on Wednesday, January 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ripley High School Lecture Hall. Becky Cropper will present ‘Volunteers Helping Students Achieve: Understanding learning styles and student developmental needs.’ For more information call Pam Sebastian at (937) 392-7036. Book Club for Adults will meet on Wednesday, January 18 at 11 a.m. at the Sardinia Library, 13309 Purdy Road in Sardinia. For more information on joining this group call (937) 446-1565.

WEDNESDAY 1/18 Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, January 18 at 7 a.m. at the Brown SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 TriCounty Highway, Winchester. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 4464662. Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Livestock Mortality Composting Workshop will be held on Wednesday, January 18 at Wyandot County Recycling Cen-

Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, January 18, at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to learn, is invited to attend and bring a current project. Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 3141656. Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold an organizational meeting followed by an ethics committee meeting and regular scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, January 18 at 4:40 p.m. All meetings are held at the Habilitation Center, 9116 Hamer Road in Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 18 at the Riverbend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 3772501. THURSDAY 1/19

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Local program promotes farmers’ markets on sunday, January 29, 2012, the Catholic rural Life Conference and the oK river Valley Chapter of oeFFA (ohio ecological Food and Farm Ass'n) will sponsor their Fifth Annual Buy Local Foods seminar. Mary hutten will give the keynote speech about the formation of farmers' markets, and that will be followed up by sessions about the ingredients for a successful farmers' market and starting a farmers' market cooperative . Between sessions, producers will participate in a "Produce Fair" showcasing local produce. In addition, there will be other workshops and discussions of interest to consumers and producers. Topics: Community Gardens, Maple syruping, Genetically Modified Foods, school Gardens and Composting. The seminar will be held at st. George Parish hall, 509 east state street (state route 125) Georgetown, ohio 45121 from 1:45 to 5 p.m. For more information, call Julie Kline (937) 392-1543 or Pat hornschemeier (937) 378-4769 (day); (937) 378-4560 evening. no charge. everyone welcome. For further information call Patrick hornschemeier (937) 378-4769. Pictured above is a past conference.

Kickboxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on January 19, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as nonmembers. For details call (937) 444-5230. Brown Metropolitan Housing Authority will meet on Thursday, January 19 at 1 p.m. This meeting will be held at the ABCEOI Building located at 406 W. Plum Street, room 102, in Georgetown. Scott Township Trustees will meet for their January meeting on Thursday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. in New Hope. This meeting is open to the public. Fayetteville-Perry Local School District Board of Education will meet on Thursday, January 19 at 6 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. Pike Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Rt. 774. on Thursday, January 19 and 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, January 19. These classes are open to both members and nonmembers. Call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Clark Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Thursday, January 19 at 8:30 p.m. at the Hamersville Firehouse. This meeting is open to the public. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, January 19, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. Franklin Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Thursday, January 19 beginning at 7 p.m. in Arnheim. This meeting is open to the public. Brown County Master Garden-

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Property Sales Ronald R. and Patricia C. Ryerson, 2.65 acres and .92 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 1/4/2012, James V. and Pamela Norris to David L. Bright and Miles Harrigan, Lot 362 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 12/30/2011 Wells Fargo Bank NA to George Watson, .38 acres of land in Mt. Orab, Green Township, filed 12/30/2011 Wells Fargo Bank NA to James Racer, Lot 2047 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 12/20/2011, $125,000 Ronald E. and Darlene Bolender to Ronald E. Bolender, .74 acres of land in Lewis Township, filed 12/30/2011 Federal National Mortgage Association to Judith C. Henry, 4.90 acres of land in Lewis Township, filed 12/30/2011 James A. and Olivia B. Kagrise to Jeffrey and Anna Clark, Lot 1204 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Township, filed 1/4/2012, $72,000 Fannie Mae to Alfred J. Nagel, Lot 936, Lot 938 and Lot 939 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Township, filed 12/20/201l, $9,000 Ambrosia Simington to U.S. Bank National Association, 1 acre of land in Perry Township, filed 12/30/2011, $23,334 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Scott Pangallo, Lot 3, Lot 4 and Lot 5 in Cooper Estates, Pike Township. filed 12/20/2011, $60,000 Clint and John Stahl and Bryon Nichols to Ava Jo Bohl, 154.52 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 12/20/2011 Steven and Chantal Weisberger to Donna Ernst, Lot 41 and Lot 42 in McCloughen Addition, Mt. Orab, Pike Township, filed 1/4/2012, $57,500 Gary D. and Lathrop Seesholtz to Evelyn P. Seesholtz, trustee, 60 acres of land in Pleasant Township, Georgetown, filed 1/4/2012 Federal National Mortgage Association to Debra A. and Stanley Taylor, 12.67 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 1/3/2012 Jeremey Madison to Jeremey Madison, 1.11 acres of land in Union Township, filed 1/4/2012, $110,000 Tammy Laura Susan Hendrickson to Herman and Susan T. Hendrickson, .71 acres of land, Lot 41 in Heritage Sub., Section 2, in Mt. Orab, Sterling Township, filed 12/30/2011 Citimortgage Incorporated to Joseph R. Dutrell and Char Kingsley, Lot 27 in Heritage Sub., Section 3 in Mt. Orab, Sterling Town-

ship, filed 12/30/2011

Marriages Crystal Dawn Collett, 29, Sardinia, homemaker to marry Shay Gerald Vogel, 28, Sardinia, landscape

Probate Thomas P. Hussey, Williamsburg, case 20121002, DOD 12/11/2011, filed 1/3/2012 Charles Linebaugh, Mt. Orab, case 20121001, DOD 2/24/2011, filed 1/3/2012 Danny W. Pollitt, Georgetown, case 20121003, DOD, 12/3/2011

Common Pleas CIVIL CASES EverBank versus Nicole Calderone, case 20120001, filed 1/3/2012, Action: foreclosures Randy L. Gregory versus Milacron, LLC, case 20120002, filed 1/3/2012, Action: workers compensation Stephen A. Young versus Rumpke Waste Inc. case 20120003, filed 1/3/2012, Action: workers compensation GMAC Mortgage, LLC Successor B versus Beverly A. Lindsey, case 20120004, filed 1/3/2012, Action: foreclosures Wells Fargo Bank, NA versus Gayle L. Bingaman, case 20120005, filed 1/3/2012, Action: foreclosures Shirley Nicodemus versus David Eckler, case 20120006, filed 1/3/2012, Action: civil stalking Ronald E. Smallwood versus Billy Benson, case 20120007, filed 1/3/2012, Action: civil stalking Brown County Board of Health versus James Phillips, case 20120008, filed 1/3/2012, Action: other civil Connie Patrick, Treasurer of Brown County, versus Barbara L. Schwebke, case 20120009, filed 1/3/2012, Action: foreclosures The Bank of New York Mellon versus Thomas W. Patten, case 20120011, filed 12/30/2011, Action: foreclosures

ers Free Workshop “Meditation Gardens” will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 19 at the Learning Resources Center of Southern State Community College’s South Campus near Sardinia, 12681 U.S. Rt. 62. Refreshments will be served. Adams/Brown County Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet Thursday, January 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590. FRIDAY 1/20 Catholics Returning Home, an ongoing series for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the church, will run consecutively from 7 to 8:30 p.m. through January 20, 27, February 3, 10 and 17. The evening will include an informal sharing and an update of the Catholic faith. The first session will take place at St. George in Georgetown. To register or for more details call Marilyn Fryer at (937) 378-4583 or mmmrf1989@frontier.com.

begin at 3 p.m. For more information contact Doug or Candace at (937) 378-6830 or visit crtourstravel.com/bridalshow. Fifth Annual Buy Local Foods Seminar sponsored by the Catholic Rural Life Conference and the OK river Valley Chapter of the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association will be held from 1:45 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 29 at St. George Parish Hall, 509 East State Street in Georgetown. For more information call Julie Kline at (937) 3921543 or Pat Hornschemeier at (937) 378-4769 (day) or (937) 378-4560 evenings. There is no charge and everyone is welcome. Grief Support Series, for adults who have lost adult loved ones, sponsored by Stein Hospice will begin on Thursday, January 26 and continue each consecutive Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ending on Thursday, March 1. The meetings will be held at the Ohio Veterans Home, 2003 Veteran Blvd in Georgetown. For more information contact Hope Seavers at (800) 625-5269 or at hseavers@steinhospice.org.

25¢ Bid ‘N Buy at the Rambler Center in Russellville on Friday, January 20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., bidding begins at 7 p.m. Many, many vendors, table sales from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. All proceeds go to Girl Scout Troop 44066. Refreshments and snacks available.

Brown County Singing Convention will meet for its January Singing on Friday, January 20 at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Orab United Methodist Church located at North High and Elm Street. For more information on this event contact Larry Downing at (937) 446-3259.

FOE 2289 Fish Fry, will be held on Friday, January 20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Batavia Fraternal Order of Eagles 2289, 265 Foundry Street. Fish, fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, dessert and coffee available at $8 per meal or $3.50 for a sandwich. Please call (513) 732-9035 for carry out and more information.

ASD Support Group of Brown County will meet on Tuesday, January 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Western Brown High School Library. The group will meet monthly. For more information contact Denise Holden at (937) 444-1343.

R-U-L-H FFAAlumni Basketball Dinner will be held on Friday, January 20 and 27. Dinner will be served prior to the home boy’s basketball games versus Eastern Brown and North Adams. All proceeds from these events benefits the college scholarship fund of the RULH FFA Alumni. Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, January 20. 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 1/21 Open House at Snap Fitness will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 21 at it’s Mt. Orab location, 127 North Point Drive. The event will include a tour of the facility and free trial fitness classes. To learn more about this open house call (937) 444-5230. Soup and Sandwich Luncheon, sponsored by the American Legion Post 367 in Ripley will be held on Saturday, January 21 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the post, 2944 Elk River Road. This event is open to the public and anyone who would like to attend is welcome. Proceeds from this event will be used for building repairs. UPCOMING EVENTS 7th Annual Bridal Show in Brown County, will be held on Sunday, January 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The fashion show will

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Williamsburg Presbyterian Preschool now enrolling, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 3 p.m., three to five year olds. Contact Gloria Wright at (513) 7247985. Hamersville Spring Sports Sign-ups, including baseball, softball and soccer is now taking place. Registration can be done online at www.HJSASPORTS.com or by calling Matt Ernst at (513) 3178430. Fees are $65 for one Child, $85 for two and $105 for three or more. A late fee of $10 will apply after January 22. Parenting Teens Class will be offered by the First Baptist Church in Mt. Orab from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday January 23 and run for 6 weeks. The class is free but there is an $8 fee for the book used in the class. The church is located at 704 South High Street in Mt. Orab. For more information or to register for the class (by January 16) contact Chuck Engle at chuck@fbcmtorab.org or call (937) 444-2712. 15th Annual Consignment Auction, sponsored by the Hillsboro FFA Alumni will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 11 at Hillsboro United Producers, at the edge of Hillsboro on West Main Street (US 50) For more information call Rick Williams or Brad Williams at (937) 393-9447 or the Hillsboro FFA at (937) 3934418. Book Club for Adults will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24 at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 South High Street. The number to call for more information is (937) 444-1414. Agape Food Pantry Hours will

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that explains Annie’s Project. The mission of Annie’s Project is to empower farm women to be better business partners through networks and by managing and organizing critical information. Annie’s Project is based on the life a of farm woman who grew up in a small town in northern Illinois. Her goal was to marry a farmer and she did. Annie spent her lifetime learning how to be an involved business partner with her farm husband. Together they did great things, but it wasn’t easy. Annie kept records. She kept the farm business running, she kept the family running, and she kept her marriage. Annie knew deadlines, reporting requirements, and tax issues. She did the little management jobs that supported big management decisions. Farm women have diverse backgrounds, some which prepare women well for the responsibilities of running a farm business. Other women come into farming operations by way of marrying men who happen to be farmers, or by means of their spouse or family members dying and leaving them in charge. Being married to a farmer or being a woman in a male dominated business has its challenges. Some women

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have learned to handle this responsibility very well and are valuable mentors to women who have not had it so easy. Through Annie’s Project, Ruth takes the skills instilled in her by her mother, and mentors and educates farm women. They find answers, strength, and friendship, in Annie’s Project. Farm women grow in confidence, business skills, and community prestige. To read the entire story of how the program was developed and more details, you can log onto the web at the following address: http://www.extension.iastate.e du/annie/index.html We are planning to offer this program starting on February 29 in Mt. Orab, in the Community Room at Western Brown HS. The class will begin at 5:30 p.m. The program is being offered through OSU Extension in Clermont, Adams, Brown and Highland Counties. There will be more details in coming weeks. For more information you can call your local OSU Extension Office or e-mail Gi Gi Neal at neal.331@osu.edu or David Dugan at dugan.46@osu.edu Dates to Remember • Small Farm College - First date is January 17. That is a correction from earlier. The location is at OSU South Centers near Piketon, located on SR 32 and Shyville Road. For more information log onto http://brown.osu.edu for registration or call Tony Nye at (937)382-0901. • Ohio Cattlemen Dist. Meeting - Southern State Community College in Fincastle, meal starts at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18. Please call the Adams Co. Ext. Office to register so we can properly plan for the meal. The office number is (937) 544-2339. • Pesticide Re-certification Pre-registration is required and will save you $10 on registration. The fee for re-certification is different from the fee to ODA. This fee is paid to OSU Extension for the class which includes publications and a meal. Pre-register, with payment at least 5 days prior to the class to save $10. The

dates are January 18, 2012 at noon and January 23, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. Both classes are at Southern State Comm. College in Fincastle. To register call OSU Extension at (937) 378-6716. Mailing address is 325 W. State St. Bldg. B, Georgetown, OH 45121. Our surrounding counties offer Pesticide Re-cert on: January 30 at 6 p.m. in Ross; February 8 at 5:30 p.m. in Pike; February 15 in Fayette at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in Clinton; and February 29 in Clermont at 6:30 p.m. For other locations and dates you can go to http://pested.osu.edu . • Gardening Educational Classes - These are open to the public: January 19 - Meditation Gardens; February 23 Starting Seeds; March 15 Flowers; April 18 - Container Gardening; and May 17 Herbs. Classes taught by OSU Extension Master Gardeners. • Master Gardener Meeting/Class - The Master Gardener Meetings for Adams, Brown, and Highland Counties for January will be held at Southern State Community College in Fincastle on January 23. The meetings will be held separately for each county group following the educational session which begins at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. January session will feature Brad Bergefurd discussing Garden Lay-out, Pruning, and Spraying Options. Similar meetings will be held in March and May with different subjects. • Beef School - These sessions are offered statewide, and locally, starting January 26 at North Adams HS in Seaman, in the round room. The class will also be at North Adams on February 16. The class will meet at Hillsboro HS in the Voc. Ag classroom on February 9 and March 1. Each class begins at 7 p.m. Please call the OSU Ext. in Highland Co. (937) 393-1918 to register for the program so we can make arrangements for space, no charge. • Ohio River Valley Agronomy Day - The day is February 1, 2012 at the Mason Co.

Extension Office in Maysville, Ky. There is no charge, but please RSVP at (606) 5646808 for meal count. • Sheep and Goat School First session is scheduled for this regional type meeting on February 6, and will run for 4 sessions on the next 3 Mondays. The program starts at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. The program will be offered in Wilmington at the OSU Extension Office (937) 382-0901 and in Athens at the OSU Ext. Office (740) 593-8555.

Conference held for farm bureau members The 2012 Young Agricultural Professionals Leadership Experience will be held March 9-10 at the Marriott Northwest in Dublin, Ohio. Farm Bureau members ages 18-35 who are an agricultural professional are invited to attend. Workshops will include: Government Grants, Telling Your Story, Financial Puzzles, Digital Video and Photography, Interviewing/Resume Building and Farming with Family. The cost is $130 per person if reservation is made by February 3. After February 3, the cost is $150 per person. Scholarships are available! All reservations must be made by February 17. Please contact your Farm Bureau office at 937-378-2212 or 888-3782212 for more information.

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Creature Feature Pets are getting older DR. DAN MEAKIN, DVM Pets are living longer than ever, but you probably already knew that. Just look at the dogs and cats you know. Chances are they're staying active longer, aging slower, and enjoying more years than the pets you had as a child. Why the difference? Advances in veterinary medicine have a lot to with it, but the best technology in the world is useless without responsible and caring owners. Bringing your pet in for regular wellness visits is the single most important thing you can do to ensure a long and active life. Preventive care and screening are especially critical once your dog or cat reaches the age of 7. That's when many life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer begin to develop. These diseases may not produce any symptoms in their early stages (when they're most treatable), so you may not suspect there's problem until your pet is already seriously ill. As with human health, early detection is the key to a lifetime of good health. Here are the most common diseases associated with aging: • Periodontal (tooth and gum) disease • Liver inflammation and degeneration • Kidney failure, stones, and insufficiency • Heart disease • Lung diseases (pneumonia,bronchitis,emphysema) • Arthritis and hip dysplasia • Diabetes • Thyroid problems • Cancer • Ocular (eye) diseases • Digestive disorders Many people mistake disease symptoms for normal signs of aging. Please do not fall into this trap. Aging itself is not a disease and does not have any specific symptoms. Even if your pet just seems to be slowing down, there is

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1 & 2br apartment for rent in Ripley, utilities not included, no pets. 1br $225 & 2br $350. 937-618-0063. 2BR APARTMENT, 2nd floor, newly remodeled, partially furnished. $650/mo. includes utilities. No pets, no smoking, $600/dep., Fayetteville area. Call 513-875-2577. 2ND STORY 2br, Sardinia, $300/mo, $350/dep. Electric efficient heat, no pets allowed. 937-587-2230

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300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565. BATAVIA - 2br, 1ba, balcony, $520/mo. plus deposit. 513-561-4014. BETHEL - 2br, 1ba duplex, washer & dryer, frig., stove & microwave, water & sewer, A/C. No dogs. $570/mo., $570/dep. 937-377-2135.

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FAYETTEVILLE - 2br, equipped kitchen, washer/dryer hookup, no pets allowed, $525/mo. plus water, trash & deposit. 513-875-3308.

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RIPLEY SCHOOLHOUSE Apartments, 1br units available, Move-in Rent Special, rent-$255 plus utilities, for Seniors 62 years old, disabled or handicapped. For questions call 937-392-9216 or 937-378-6603. Managed by Brown County Senior Citizens Council.

513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750 GEORGETOWN - 2 & 3br apartments available for immediate occupancy. 2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen appliances, w/d hookup, $560/mo & util., $560/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, 1-car att. garage, c/a, all kitchen appliances, laundry room, $675/mo & util. $675/dep., 513-253-8170 or 513-616-3504. GEORGETOWN, 1BR, LIVING, kitchen, bathroom, $399/mo., all heat & utilities included for $100, no pets. Call 937-483-4102 leave message. GEORGETOWN, 2BR, 1ba, 1-car attached garage in the country for $475/mo., new carpet & paint, no pets, call 937-515-9758.

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MT. ORAB - Taking applications for 2br, 1ba duplex apartment, kitchen appliances, W/D hookup, $550/mo. plus deposit, no pets, senior discount. 513-313-5553.

SARDINIA - 2br apartment, $450/mo., some utilities paid. Houses $450, 2br, $575, 3br, no dogs, outside smoking only. 513-309-4349.

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 2 OR 3br, Mt. Orab area, gas heat, $600/mo., deposit plus 1st & last months rent. 937-213-1266. 3BR HOME, 1ba, living room, kitchen w/a 2-car garage, large yard in Sardinia. Eastern Local School District. $600/mo. plus $600/security deposit & last month rent required w/1-year lease. No pets in home. 937-515-1918. 3BR, 1.5BA, equipped kitchen, garage, 1-acre, between Sardinia & Mt. Orab, $700/mo. plus security deposit, no pets. 937-446-9371. 3BR, 2BA home outside of Fayetteville. $600/mo. plus utilities, $600/dep. required. Call 513-646-3597. 3BR, 2BA newer home, Lake Waynoka, $700/mo. plus deposit, no pets, no smoking. Call 513-875-2577.

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303 - HOUSES FOR RENT FAYETTEVILLE, 3BR, 1.5ba home sits on approx. 2-acres, 2-car garage, appliances & furnishing optional. 513-309-7991. FOR RENT - 2br ranch, nice yard, electric utilities, central air, deposit required, call for more information. 513-752-4472. GEORGETOWN - 3br, 1ba, electric heat, garage, on dead-end street. Close to schools, $600/rent/$600/deposit. 513-508-0915. GEORGETOWN: 3BR home w/detached garage & basement. Newly remodeled thru-out. Nice kitchen w/appliances, washer/dryer hook-ups. $695/mo+utilities & deposit. 513-335-1870. HAMERSVILLE, 3BR, 1ba, all appliances furnished. Absolutely no pets. Credit references, $695/mo. plus deposit and utilities. 937-3926052 or 513-734-4460. MT. ORAB - 2br, 1ba, nice brick home for rent w/fireplace & nice yard. $700/mo. plus deposit. Call Ann 513-265-4165.

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 14X70 MOBILE home, 3608 Howard Hill Rd., Ripley, a large country lot, all electric, central heat & air, 2br, 2ba, living room, kitchen appliances provided, washer & dryer hook-ups, $450/rent & security deposit, No Pets, 937-392-1593. 3BR DOUBLEWIDE mobile, 2-full baths, all electric, refrigerator & stove, finished detached garage, $725/mo. & deposit, 937-446-4677. Renter is responsible for all utilities. 3BR SECLUDED mobile home for rent located between Mt. Orab & Georgetown. Minutes from 68, WBSD, $550/mo. plus deposit. Call 513-724-7802. 3BR, 1-ACRE lot, storage shed, newly remodeled, no pets, good credit, $500/mo plus deposit. 937-444-3701. SARDINIA - 3br mobile home, $425, 2br $395 + deposits. Close to Library & Park. 937-822-1366.

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT BETHEL - 2BR, 1BA in the country, new carpet, on private lot, $500/mo.; Also, 2br, 1ba apartment, Georgetown, $395/mo. Call 937-515-9758. MOBILE HOME - 3br, 2ba, Mt. Orab, $650/mo. 513-509-0585.

308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT 4,000 SQ. ft. Commercial space for lease on Main St. in Williamsburg. Has kitchen and restrooms in basement area. Has been previously used as a church. Would be good for office space or daycare. Call 513-616-8851. GEORGETOWN - For lease - two 1800 sq. ft. commercial retail spaces in Historic Downtown Commercial Row. Spaces maybe combined into single retail space. Monthly lease ranges from $400 to $500 per month plus utilities depending on space. Must see!!! Call 937-378-6200.

310 - WANTED TO RENT WANTED CROPLAND 25 or more acres 2012 Beyond Have good references No calls after 9:00 p.m. Please call 937-444-3217

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400 - HOUSES FOR SALE FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel. Asking $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres)

GREAT LOCATION 3br, 2ba nice home, nice lot. P/I only $440/mo. apWANTED Farm prox.. Bank financing reground to rent for 2012 quired. Viji Grant, season & beyond. Call Remax Advanced 937Jeff at 937-213-3909. 213-1548.

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401 - CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT 2BR, 1.5BA, balcony, equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, move in depossit $100 plus rent. 513-237-3692 or 513-831-5959.

403- MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE MT. ORAB - 3br mobile homes for sale, fixer-uppers & move-in ready, priced for quick cash sale. 513-313-5553.

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)

506 - CLEANING RESIDENTIAL CLEANING or just needing some spring cleaning, great rates, and even better references. Call for a quote, or for more information. 513-255-4342.

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This new custom built For all your sewing needs home offers a flowing for you, your family and 402 APT.HOUSES FOR floor plan of space & deyour home. Call 937-444SALE 4276. Reasonable rates, sign, 2000+sq. ft. Kitchen w/upgraded oak cabinets, SARDINIA - 3-family expert service. rents $1350/mo., pantry & counterbar. $98K, 2-family, $120K, rents 607 - FIREWOOD Master suite w/double $1300/mo. on acre in FIREsinks & His/Her closets. town, single families SEASONED $68K, $73K. Land WOOD for sale. Also Oversized garage for ex- $55K, contract considered. cash paid for cars running tra storage w/side entry E-mail or not, & I do general door. LP$ 179,000. deafoldman@hotmail.com clean up from barns to or call 513-309-4319 basements. Call Gary 513-616-6817. for details. 937-515-4012.

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937-515-2692 FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts. 937-289-1040. POST & Beam Kit, 14ft.x16ft. Oak included frame, rafters, braces, etc. 6” thick wall over 9ft. high to top plate. Would make a fine shop, room, garage, etc. Other oak available 2”x8” tongue & groove pine flooring. Call 937-289-1040.

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1265188 Georgetown Western Brown Schools! Solidly built 2 bdrm. home which is move-in ready! Both house and 30x50 barn need exterior siding re-worked. All on 1.87 acre tract. Great location & affordable. $39,900

1272942- Winchester- Solid home on public water & sewer. 3BD, 1.5BA. Brand new roof. Home has been well cared for. Att. 1 car garage is finished w/opener. 20x34, 2 car garage oversized. Nicely landscaped. $89,900

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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Western Brown Local Schools - Looking for a turn key home? Look no further! Brand new furnace w/AC, gutters, HWH, paint, carpet & vinyl. Lots of Oak cabinets in kitchen with a huge lazy susan built into the pantry. Great study. Beautiful picture window. Good location.

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1284677 Georgetown New England style living just outside of town. 4BD, 3.5 BA. Breathtaking property w/precision given to every detail. Newer flring thru-out, picture wind., possible 1st flr MBR. Bright, open kit w/island & butcher block countertops. 3 porches. $219,900

1251916- Sardinia - 3.25 Acre Mini-Farm. Solidly built Ranch, well kept. 2BD, 1BA. 25x36 Log cabin w/stone FP & huge pot belly stove. 36x36 tobacco barn w/built in stall. Water outside barn. Fenced pasture. Hundreds of feet of road frontage. Close to SR32 on lightly traveled road. $115,000

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1267673 - Mt. Orab - Brand New Fall Landscaping! Great curb appeal. Beautiful brand new hardwood flooring in living room, kitchen, & Dining Rm. 3BD, 2BA. Brand new paint, carpet and fixtures. Covered front porch and a nice sized deck all on 2.87 ac. Shed with built in horse stall. Nice setting. Ready to move in. $69,900

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1281262- Mt. Orab - Must see inside of this home to believe! 3BD, 2BA. Totally transformed. Brand new flring, fixtures, hwh. All new drywall! Newer furnace & compact pellet stove. Gar. has it's own heating system. All on 4.17 acres. $89,900

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

1253803 - Higginsport- 2BR Apartment Rental! -County Bldg.1st. flr.currently used as the Higginsport Post Office. Corner location. 2nd. flr. apt. 2 bdrm, 2 Ba, Lr, Dr, & Kit. Ready to move in. Rental income will make your payment. Don’t miss out on this investment opportunity. $59,750

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1289593- Sardinia - FIRST OFFERING! Custom Blt Full Brick 5 BR 3 Ba home sitting atop a gently rolling knoll. Master BR suite on the 1st flr. Newer roof, furnace and HWH. Lrg. eat-in country kitchen w/re-finished cabinets. 3 season room on rear. Stocked pond. $249,900

1290259- Mt. Orab - Excellent Investment Property! 4 bay and 4 vacuum cleaner carwash located in the heart of Mt. Orab, Brown Counties fastest growing area. One no touch bay and 3 self service all w/ heated concrete flrs. Contact Mgr. will consider staying. $300,000

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Waynoka- Simply Magnificent! 3BD, 2BA. This is a custom built Schlabach home. Open floor plan with soaring ceilings. Hardwood entry and kitchen flring. Beautiful kitchen cabinets w/crown molding. Kit. island. MBR suite w/stand up shower. Spacious laundry rm. $129,900

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1273562- Eastern Schools - Stop Looking! You can own your own slice of heaven! Very unique 2BR home on 16+ lush acres. Your very own private retreat! Immaculate! Great room is enormous. Family rm has a walk out. Creeks, 3 ponds, woods, tranquility. Wraparound decking, upper deck & covered porch. $189,900

Mt. Orab- Two story all brick Gold Medallion home! 5BR! More than 3,000 sq. ft. living area, corner location. Seconds from SR 32, minutes from Eastgate. This home boasts Two walkout balconies. Hardwood, ceramic, flooring. Floor to ceiling beautiful brick F/P Family living on a two acre tract. Must see to believe. Call today for a personal showing! $179,747

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Tossit, SELLIT. Why send that lamp to the curb? Find a new home for it through the Classifieds. Area buyers and sellers use the Classifieds every day. Besides, someone out there needs to see the light.

2004 DODGE Durango, well maintained, looks & runs great, 152K/miles, bought new car, must sell. $7,000. Serious inquiries call 513-5195361. JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

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NORTHWEST BROWN COUNTY - Nice doublewide w/3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms on 1 acre lot. WBFP. Front & side porches. Electric FA heat w/AC. 2 Car detached garage. Blacktop drive. Chainlink fenced backyard. Mature shade. Easy access to SR 32 & Clermont Cty. $64,900. IMMACULATE brick ranch with 2058 SF (Per CH) 7 Rooms. 2 Bathrooms. Large master bedroom w/walkin closet. All appliances stay. 2 Car detached insulated garage. Immediate possession. Easy access to SR 32. Reduced to $105,000.

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RUSSELLVILLE COUNTRY - Very nice 3 BR, 2 Bath doublewide on 1.30 acres. Electric heat pump w/AC. Recently remodeled w/new roof, carpet & new windows. Blacktop drive. 2 Car detached garage. Situated on dead end road. Asking $90,000.

HIGHLAND COUNTY - Private country setting on 1.50 acre lot. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath doublewide 8x26 covered deck on end of home. Great starter home or possible retirement home for someone seeking a quiet, peaceful location. Asking $44,900. RIPLEY VILLAGE - 1840’s Victorian home. 4 Bedrooms. 1.5 Bathrooms. 2 Parlors. DR & Kitchen. Original flooring & woodwork. Original chandeliers. Floating staircase. 6 working fireplaces. Asking $169,900. SOUTHERN BROWN COUNTY Hunting & Recreational Acreage. 28.521 Vacant land that is heavily wooded. Small creek. This type of acreage is hard to find, so call today for more details! Asking $57,500.

SAT. JAN. 28TH 2012 STARTS @10:00AM Directions: 1000 Locust Street Owensville, Ohio 45160,From I-275 take the Owensville/Hillsboro/St. Rt.50 ext. head east on St. Rt. 50, approx. 10mi. to Owensville. Turn left onto Locust Street follow the auction signs. There is plenty of in-field parking for trucks and trailers. We will have help loading. Dress for the weather as the entire auction will be conducted outside, and the auction will take place regardless of the weather conditions. (Come Early & Enjoy “The Farmers Share Breakfast” in the Blue Ribbon Café on the fair grounds, provided by the Clermont County Farm Bureau, for just a minimal charge) TRACTORS: 1972 John Deere 4320; New Holland TC25 w/fr.loader; Massey Ferguson 150.; John Deere 3010; Deutz 8006D (MFWA); Massey Ferguson Industrial 35; Kubota M6950; Massey Ferguson 50 gas; International Cub ANTIQUE TRACTORS: 1953 Oliver OC3-42 Dozer (completely restored); 1941 John Deere LA (completely Restored); John Deere 40 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP.; Case 580 Backhoe; FMC Sidewinder Ditcher. LAWN & GARDEN: Gravely 460 diesel front mount mower (810hrs); Gravely Snow blower; (2) Gravely walk behinds; Gravely blade; Power King Economy Tractor; Power King Front Blade; Weed Eaters; Chain Saws; Push Mowers; Push Plow; Case 446 Hyd. Drive mower; Cub Cadet 1000 mower EQUIPMENT: John Deere 643 6row corn head; Hyster forklift;3pt. Buckeye Tractor Fabric Layer; Water Tanks; 3pt. Hitch Finish Mower; PTO Manure Spreader N-R; Gravity Bed Wagon; wheel & Suit Case Weights; Massey Ferguson 3pt. Blade; 3pt. Post Hole Digger; Ford 3pt. 2bottom plow; Antique John Deere Wheat Drill; John Deere 8row cultivators; Wheel Lift harrow; 3pt PTO Kubota log splitter; 3pt. disc; Hay wagons; 3pt. Roto-hoe; 2bottom AC plow; lime spreader; 7’ 3pt. Grader blade; boom pole; John Deere LA single bottom plow complete, front & rear wheel weights & rear cultivators; International 510 drill HAND TOOLS: Log chains; Woodworking Lathe; Rolling Metal cart; Engine stand; Rolling metal cart w/vise; Tig Welder; (2) Hobart & Lincoln Welder/Generators; RR jacks; 80gal. shop air compressor; TRAILERS: John Deere Planter Trailer; 6x12 single axle trailer; 4x6 utility trailer; still adding MISC.: Challenger 9000lb. 2post car lift; Truck tool boxes; Rear Truck bumper; turn buckles; Calsun Heater; Go-cart; TERMS & NOTE: Cash & Checks w/photo ID; NO BUYERS PREMIUM; Every thing sold as is/where is with no guarantee. This is going to be a LARGE auction, we are excepting consignments until 5:30pm 1/27/2012, so check www.auctionzip.com (user #7414) often to see what is added. DAVID P. & DAVID S. LEWIS AUCTIONEERS

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Food pantries receive donation from local NAPA Auto Care stores

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our local NaPa auto care centers have been hard at work for the 2nd annual food drive. this year was a huge success and together, with the help of our generous customers, we helped feed many families through the holiday season. Participating shops include: Malott automotive of Sardinia, Dave’s auto care of hamersville, Mowen’s auto Services of aberdeen, JD’s auto repair of west union, hillsboro tire of hillsboro, Ky., and hauke’s autocare of Maysville, Ky. and of Georgetown, oh. Local organizations contributed to were Inter-Faith house, Sardinia Methodist Food Pantry, aberdeen Baptist Food Bank, helping hands, Maysville women’s crisis center, and Georgetown united Methodist Food Pantry.

Rabbits and your landscape BY Faye Mahaffey The Master Gardner

reach. In places where snow drifts can reach 4-5 feet high, it’s not uncommon to see rabbit damage to woody stems reaching that high. I usually blame my good “friends” (deer) for this higher damage. Protect your woody plants this winter by surrounding them with a protective cylinder of hardware cloth or chicken wire. This barrier between your plant and hungry rabbits should be as tall as the rabbit’s reach (about 2 feet) while standing on the expected snow depth (perhaps another foot depending on where you live in Ohio). A mesh size of ? inches is ideal but can be more expensive than large mesh sizes. Leave enough space between the plant and cylinder to prevent a rabbit from reaching tasty twigs through the wire if you use mesh larger than ? inches. Commercial tree shelters are also an option, and serve the same purpose, if you do not want to make your own. A dome or cage of chicken wire or hardware cloth can also be used to protect your early blooming flowers in the spring. Creating a barrier between the plants and rabbits is often a successful tool against rabbit damage throughout the year if other attempts, such as repellents, have failed. I have a special section of my garden that is enclosed with rabbit fence. I truly believe that rabbits would hide under the Spruce trees and watch me plant cabbage plants and then fill their tum-

Have you taken advantage of this warm weather and taken a stroll around your property? In the most recent Ohio Woodlands, Water and Wildlife Newsletter Marne Titchenell, OSU Extension, Wildlife Specialist explains how the eastern cottontail rabbit can be responsible for a considerable amount of damage no matter the season. In the spring they are feasting on greening vegetation such as clover, herbs, and flowering plants, leaving plenty of time for crops to ripen (fruits, vegetables, legumes), which are preferred summer foods. Once fall and winter roll around, rabbits will turn their attention to woody plants for sustenance. They will eat the bark, buds, stems, and tender twigs of a variety of shrubs, vines and young trees. Winter damage by rabbits is fairly easy to identify. Older woody growth will have evidence of gnawing, with marks from the rabbit’s two front incisors usually evident. Twigs, vines, and stems will be neatly clipped off at a characteristic 45 degree angle. Round droppings in the area can also be used to identify rabbit damage. Keep in mind that rabbits are light enough to traverse on top of snow cover. Once the snow melts, the damage can be deceiving as it will appear to be much higher than a rabbit can

mies before the night was over! So far the deer in my neck of the woods haven’t realized that all they have to do is step over the fence to graze on my tender, juicy veggie plants. For more information on managing rabbit damage visit www.icwdm.org. You can also read Fact Sheet HYG-1409-94 (Injury to Tree and Small Fruit Plants) at www.ohioline.osu.edu. Mark your calendars for the two free seminars taking place in January. January 19 – Meditation Gardens – 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the library at the Fincastle campus of Southern State College January 23 – Garden Layout and Spraying – 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Room 110 at the Fincastle campus of Southern State College.

Legion to host luncheon American Legion Post 367 Ripley, Ohio will have a Soup and Sandwich Luncheon Saturday January 21 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Legion Post located at 2944 Elk River RD. Ripley, Ohio. This event is open to the Public and hope to see people from the surrounding area as this is a fund raiser to get needed repairs for the building.

Dr. J. W. Lee, a prominent Georgetown physician, in cooperation with the Brown County Educational Service Center, is sponsoring the 21st Annual “Leadership in Educational Excellence” Award. The LEE Award recognizes the most outstanding teachers in Brown County Schools. Parents, students, professional colleagues, and residents of the school district in which the teacher is employed are encouraged to nominate deserving teachers. Nominated teachers are to exhibit the following qualifica-

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More than 97 percent of these unclaimed funds are federal dollars. Claiming these dollars will bring more federal money to Ohio, therefore helping to boost the state’s economy. Through The Ohio Benefit Bank, more than 273,000 Ohioans have gained access to potential tax credits and work supports valued at more than $577 million. To locate an OBB site or to access the online self-service program, visit www.ohiobenefits.org or call 1-800-648-1176. To stay connected online, follow The Ohio Benefit Bank on Twitter at @OhioBenefitBank or like The Ohio Benefit Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ohiobenefitbank, both being great ways you can get updates and information throughout tax season about tax filing events throughout Ohio, savings tips and helpful tax information!

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Congresswoman Schmidt swears in new Hamersville Village Council member John Kirby John Kirby, hamersville is shown being sworn in as the newest member of the Village of hamersville council. Kirby was recently sworn in by his friend, congresswoman of the 2nd District, Jean Schmidt. Kirby was elected to the office in November and took his seat in January.

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In addition, more than 3,500 trained OBB counselors, located at more than 1,100 locations across the state, are available to help Ohioans file their tax returns at no cost. Tax returns in many instances are a great way for working families and individuals to put thousands of dollars in their pockets and infuse money into their local economies. “At least one in every four taxpayers eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit fails to claim the credit,” said Elchert. “The EITC could put more than $5,800 into the pockets of eligible Ohio taxpayers. This is money that taxpayers can use now to make their lives a little easier or money they can put away for a rainy day.” Each year, more than $2.24 billion dollars in tax credits and other supports go unclaimed by eligible Ohioans.

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Tax season is quickly approaching and thousands of Ohioans will soon begin filing to ensure they receive their refunds quickly. To help taxpayers save a little extra money this year, the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks (OASHF) is once again helping moderate- and low-income Ohioans obtain free federal and state income tax assistance, while also identifying if they are eligible for other benefit programs. Beginning January 17, 2012, Ohioans with an annual household income of $60,000 or less can file their federal and state taxes for free using The Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB™), an online service that connects Ohioans to benefit programs, such as health care coverage, home energy assistance, child care subsidies and food assistance. “Too many Ohio taxpayers miss out on receiving free tax assistance each year because either they don’t know it’s available or they don’t know where to get this valuable service,” said Jason Elchert, OASHF deputy director. “At a time when many Ohioans are stretching every penny in their pocket as far as possible, the OBB can help working individuals and families maximize their full tax refund.” Individuals can obtain free tax assistance by visiting The OBB’s free online, self-service program at www.ohiobenefits.org or by calling 1-800648-1176 to talk to a live operator for assistance. The website is designed to help individuals and families prepare and electronically file their taxes as well as enable Ohioans to claim all the tax credits for which they are eligible at no cost while reviewing potential eligibility for other benefit programs. If clients choose to use direct deposit, they can receive their refunds in as few as seven to 10 days.

tions for the award: be employed through a Brown County School District (Eastern Local, Fayetteville-Perry Local, Georgetown Exempted Village, Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Local, Southern Hills Career Center, Western Brown Local and Brown County ESC); serve as a fulltime classroom teacher (PreK12) in one of the Brown County School Districts during the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years; set high expectations for him or herself and their students; inspire students, colleagues and the community; maintain a high level of professional growth; and demonstrate concern and respect for students.

Fundraiser to be held at Wendy’s Brown County Relay For Life team, Riz Against Cancer, and Mt. Orab Wendy's team up to BASH out cancer. On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, between the hours of 5 and 9 p.m. Mt. Orab Wendy's will donate a portion of all sales to the American Cancer Society. Gather all your family, friends and neighbors and dine-in, carryout or go thru the drive-thru and enjoy some great food for a great cause!

SATH to hold 3rd annual chili cook-off S.A.T.H. (Supplementary Assistance to the Handicapped), is having their 3rd Annual “Souper Bowl” Chili Cook-Off and Cake Walk this Saturday, January 28 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Hillsboro Elementary School Cafeteria. All are welcome to come and taste the chili and judge the winners. Bring your change and vote for your favorites, 25 cents per vote. There will be chili tasting, face painting, games, cake walk, raffles and

Uniform sale at Southwest Regional The Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary of the Southwest Regional Medical Center (previously Brown County General Hospital) will be conducting a Uniform Sale in the hospital’s Main Hallway on Thursday, January 19, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be lots of great styles and colors and some great sale prices provided by Life Uniform. Cash, checks and major credit cards will be accepted. The public is invited to attend. A percentage from the sale will assist the Auxiliary in its fundraising efforts.

food to buy. We will have chicken and noodles, hotdogs, peanut butter and jelly and lots more goodies. All proceeds go to support S.A.T.H. and KAMP DOVETAIL. Prizes for chili winners: 1st place $100, 2nd place $50 and 3rd place $25. All contestants should bring 6 quarts of chili to be judged, along with a $15 entry fee. To enter and make your chili famous, call Jill Kelch at 937-840-0216.

Singing Convention to be in Mt. Orab The Brown County Singing Convention will meet at the Mt. Orab United Methodist Church on Friday, January 20 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The church is located at the corner of Elm Street and state Route 68, Mt. Orab.

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