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Meadow Wood sold, to reopen

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press

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The Meadow Wood nursing home in Georgetown was purchased by Dr. Krishna Surapaneni, the owner of Southwest Regional Medical Center, for $605,000 on January 15.

Radio fees discussed at Georgetown Council Brown County Commissioner Daryll Gray attended the Jan. 9 meeting of the Georgetown Village Council to discuss his concerns over the user fees on MARC (Multi-Agency Radio Communications System) radios.

Gray told council that the county has been paying the fees for the past three years, which added up to $8,400 since 2010.

“I am speaking for the commissioners,” Gray began, “Your police department is setting on 10 MARCS radios that are still in the boxes, the way I understand it. The commissioners have been paying user fees on them for three and a half years. I have an email here from Ohio MARCS Radio and I would like to know why the police chief is trying to de-activate them?”

During a July 22, 2010 council meeting the county commissioners gave 24 new MARCS radios to the Georgetown Police Department. They also gave the radio’s to other Brown County village police departments including Mt. Orab, Sardinia, Hamersville and Russellville.

The purchase was made possible through federal stimulus money Recovery Bonds.

“Our department originally asked for 24 or 25 radios,” Chief Rob Freeland re-

sponded. “Three of those went to Mt. Orab and they are paying the user fees on those.

Five of ours were active, but due to our obvious financial restraints, our part-time radios were recalled and deactivated.”

Chief Freeland went on to say that only full-time officers now used the MARCS radios and four additional radios were used in the office. He added that the extra 10, which are now de-activated, were for back up use.

“This email I have says that 11 radios are being deactivated,” Gray said. “Now, you guys have 21 radios. I don’t care if you keep the radios if you give them to the life squad. All we want is for the user fees taken off of the county. If you de-activate them it will cost you later to re-activate them.”

Mayor Dale Cahall commented that he believed that the village had begun paying back the activation (monthly fee) this month.

“Thats for the radios that the police department has,” Gray responded. “It does not cover the additional 10 radios.”

Chief Freeland said the radios belong to his department but there is no reason to be using them at this point since there are only eight full time officers.

Administrator Jeremy Germann told Gray that the radios belong to the village which

Ripley Council recommends water rate increase

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press An ordinance to increase water rates in the Village of Ripley had its first reading Jan. 14 during the first council meeting of the year.

According to village administrator Charles Ashmore, the village has 877 water taps, excluding anything produced

by Ripley-Union Rural Water.

“The annual gallons that we are producing is approximately 42 million,” Ashmore said. “And right now, for every tap, they pay a minimum charge that gives them

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1,000 gallons of usage.

“Subtract out the minimum usage and the billable gallons or anything in excess of that the minimum will be 31,429,267 million.”

Ashmore said the current rates have been in effect since July 2007. The in-town rates for the first 1,000 gallons is $11.70 and for each additional thousand gallons it’s $3.51.

For out-of-town customers the rate is $14.04 for the first 1,000 gallons and $4.24 for each additional thousand gallons.

“If we look at increasing the minimum amount by $1 and the thousand gallons by $1, we’ll go to $12.70 and $4.51,” Ashmore explained.

“Out-of-town customers would increase by $1.20 to $15.24 and $5.41. This would generate $42,000 in revenue.”

Ashmore told council that it was his opinion that at this rate the village could hold things together with generating the $42,000 even though the village was showing a need for $47,000 to get out of the red. He added that he would be shopping around to find the best possible prices on

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should be free to do with them what they pleased and any decisions about their use would be made by council.

Gray added that there was no problem with the police department having the radios but that they need to take over the user fees. He also stressed that the radios were initially for the entire county and if Georgetown wasn’t going to use them they should be distributed throughout the other county villages.

Mayor Cahall said if that’s what council decides to do they would let the commissioners know.

In other business, Mayor Cahall took a couple minutes to swear-in the four newly elected members of council including Sarah Eagan, Susan Bean, RaeLena Morrison and Kelly Cornette. He congratulated each of the ladies and welcomed them to the council.

Also at the meeting, village administrator Germann reported to council that the preliminary general fund budget numbers for 2013 were complete and show the Village of Georgetown generated $975,105 in revenue while generating $1,009,118 in expenditures over the previous year.

“The net loss in the 2013 general fund was $34,000 that we were in the red,” Germann explained. “That’s not good,

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partment of Health and the federal Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services. No timetable was announced for when those approvals would be expected.

Surapaneni needs the approvals to be able to operate the nursing home beds and to be able to submit bills to the State of Ohio and the federal government.

Meadow Wood was cited for four violations in August of 2012 which were not corrected within a six month deadline.

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‘Outdoorsman’ visits Brown County

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This picture of Josh Seehorn was taken while he was standing on a ridge while hiking through Crested Butte, Colorado. He has traveled well over 4,000 miles in his quest to walk/run the 4,800 mile American Discovery Trail from California to Delaware. He passed through Mt. Orab, Jan. 9 and enjoyed a meal at the Lake Manor Restaurant. He hopes to raise awareness for the North American Envirothon. See page 2 for his story.

Sardinia council Pharmacy robbed, discusses fence suspect sought

BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Nearly 25 Sardinia residents attended the Jan. 13 Village of Sardinia Council meeting to express their ideas on what should be done with the old wrought iron fence which currently runs across the front of the Sardinia Cemetery.

At a November, 2013 council meeting, Mayor Todd Bumbalough told council that something needed to be done about the fence. He made several suggestions to council but stressed he and council would like to hear from the community before any decision was made on its future.

Several members of the Sardinia History Group spoke up during the meeting and said their big concern was being granted enough time to come up with a solution that would allow the group time to get the 100 year old fence restored/repaired rather than be removed.

Speaking for the history group was Mary Smith, “We are here because we are concerned about the cemetery fence. We feel that it should not be taken down and we believe it can be repaired, we just need some time to get more estimates on repairs. We have sev-

eral people looking into fixing the fence which would be a lot cheaper than having it torn down, or removed or taken to another state, fixed, brought back and put back up.”

Smith told council that the old wrought iron fence is part of village history. She said their forefathers were buried in the Sardinia Cemetery and it is part of who the people are.

“I also want to say that once the fence is repaired and back where it belongs,” Smith said, “Our group will maintain the fence.”

Councilman Art Hoovler assured Smith that council never at any time planned on making a decision on the fence until they heard from the community.

Councilwoman Juanita Watson added to Hoovler’s comment that it could be a year or more before any action on the fence would be taken.

Sardinia resident Lee McRoberts also spoke briefly to council about what could be done with the fence.

“I own a business that does fencing,” McRoberts said.

“We do the wrought iron fence and ornamental fencing and I believe we can repair that fence. I’ve looked at it and

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BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Mt. Orab Pharmacy was robbed of $11, 430 in Oxycodone pills on Monday, January 13.

According to an incident report from the Mt. Orab Police Department, a man walked into the pharmacy about 10:30 a.m. and told the store clerk “that he

needed all their Oxy 30’s, stated this was a robbery and told the clerk that he had a gun.”

The clerk gave the man four bottles of pills and he left the store in a Maroon four door Ford Focus with temporary tags.

The report states that the car was last seen heading east on State Route 32.

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Dunkin to parents: ‘Start Talking’

BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Ohio Governor John Kasich has kicked off a new anti-drug initiative asking parents to talk with their children about the dangers of substance abuse.

The new initiative is called “Start Talking”.

According to Steve Dunkin, Executive Director of the Brown County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental health Services,

drug abuse is a public health epidemic. He said that the use of illegal substances and misuse of prescription medications are both to blame for disability and/or early death among young people.

“There has probably never before been a more important time for parents to learn the facts,” Dunkin said.

“Parents need to learn that there family is not immune to having drug issues.

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press

The Meadow Wood nursing home has been purchased and will reopen, bringing around sixty jobs back to Georgetown.

The facility was sold at auction on Jan. 15 to Dr. Krishna Surapaneni for $605,000.

Surapaneni is also the owner of Southwest Regional Medical Center.

An e-mail regarding the sale that was sent to SWRMC staff on Jan. 15 reads “I am happy to inform you that Meadow Wood nursing home has

been acquired by Dr. Krishna and will be opened after repairs and completion of regulatory requirements have been satisfied.

It is licensed for 86 beds and will ultimately employ approximately 60 individuals to meet the needs of patient care.”

The e-mail was from SWRMC Administrative Assistant Frieda Myers.

According to the Asset Purchase Agreement, the closing of the deal is expected to happen within seven days.

To begin operating again, the facility requires approval from the Ohio De-

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press

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Josh Seehorn, better known as the Outdoorsman, arrived in Mt. Orab on Thursday, Jan. 9. He has been running/walking across the United States from Point Reyes, California on his way to Henlopen Delaware, more that 4,800 miles, traveling the American Discovery Trail (ADT).

Seehorn reached Ohio in early December. He spent New Year’s with a family in Batavia.

The ADT enters Ohio near I-70 and the Indiana border, where it begins fol-

lowing the Buckeye Trail.

The Buckeye Trail follows Rt. 774, in Mt. Orab, running right next to Lake Manor Restaurant which was a stopping place for Seehorn.

That’s where the Brown County Press caught up with him.

He is making the trip to help raise awareness and financial backing for the 2014 Envirothon, the largest North American natural resource competition for high school students.

“My hope is to help raise a serious awareness for this year’s North American Envirothon,” Seehorn said while enjoying his lunch at Lake

Manor. “Teaching our young people about the importance of taking care of our environment is one of the most valuable things we can give them. I took part in my first Envirothon when I was in high school in 2001. I sort of fell into it because by father was the environthon teacher and one of his team mem-

bers was unable to make the competition, so I stepped in.

That was the beginning for me in developing a passion for our environment.”

When asked what the scariest experience he has had on his journey so far, Seehorn said while crossing Nevada on his bike, it was a very long, lonely eight days.

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Josh Seehorn has traveled over 4000 mile so far on his trip across the American Discovery Trail. Check out the ice forming on his beard during his time passing through Mt. Jefferson, Nevada.

“I only saw three people for those eight days and no one really knew where I was at that point,” Seehorn said.

“I had no cell service at all and I became dehydrated.

“That was really frightening. My mouth was so dry and painful and I felt pain and pressure in my chest. I really thought I wasn’t going to make it. I held back the little amount of water I had left as long as I could. Fortunately I finally came across a cattle trough that had some water in it.”

Seehorn tries to walk/run 20 to 25 miles each day. His close friend Brittani Stanga drives a support vehicle and usually goes ahead of Seehorn making arrangements where he can spend the night, eat his meals and stock up on supplies. She also coordinates his site on Facebook where people continue to offer their help and encouragement. He speaks to everyone he meets along the way about the importance of the Envirothon program.

According to Danielle Thompson, education coor-

dinator/wildlife specialist with the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District, Seehorn is making a difference in making people more aware of the environmental education competition, the Envirothon.

“In the past 10 years we here in Brown County have had a range of two to four high schools participate in this program,” Thompson said. “We’ve sent four to eight teams to the area competition. The area competition includes high school teams from 17 different counties. In 2013 we had a total of 47 teams compete at the area level with local representation from Fayetteville and Western Brown with the top Brown County finisher coming in at 19th.”

Thompson explained that this year the area competition will be held at Tar Hollow State Park on April 29.

From the area competitions (a total of 5 are held across the state) the top four winners compete at the Ohio Envirothon in June.

“This year the state event takes place June 9th and 10th,” she said. “It will be at Salt Fork State Park in Guernsey County. The overall winner will proceed to represent Ohio at the North American Envirothon.”

Thompson said she feels the Envirothon provides students with an opportunity to

explore the world of natural resources more in depth.

“This program is handson and provides students with the chance to interact with professionals in the field. As a former Envirothon participant at my own high school, it is awesome to be able to influence the participation of our youth through my profession.”

Thompson added that the North American Envirothon is a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit organization. It is designed to stimulate interest to high school students in the environment and natural resources.

Students are tested on their knowledge of soils, forestry, wildlife, aquatic ecology and current environmental issues.

“The Envirothon encourages cooperative decisionmaking and team building,” Thompson said. “Students are challenged to do their very best.”

Teams consists of five students, all from the same high school. An adult advisor (or advisors) must accompany the team, but is not permitted to assist the team during the competition.

The Ohio Envirothon is sponsored by the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation District in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

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‘Outdoorsman’ on cross county walking tour

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Josh Seehorn poses for a picture for the Brown County Press, with his support coordinator Brittani Stanga (left) and Danielle Thompson, education coordinator/ wildlife specialist with the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District.

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Eastern School Board to appoint student board of education liaison The Eastern Local School District Board of Education wasted no time Jan. 13 swearing in newly elected members Mike Hoskins and Brian Garrett.

Garrett was later voted in as board president while Vern Creighton stepped into the role of vice president.

Martin Yockey took over as legislative liaison for the board and Hoskins remained at student achievement liaison for the district.

“It’s been a rough beginning of the year with all the bad weather,” explained Superintendent Michelle Filon. “We are striving to get at least two candidates before the board by our February meeting who will be our Senior Board of Education Student Liaison.

This student will be directly involved with all ac-

tions taken by our board.

They will attend meetings, offer their input on subjects and be the voice for our students. We are very excited about getting this program off the ground.”

Filon said the student liaison would not enter into executive sessions unless the board feels their input would be helpful.

“We’ve had about seven students apply for this position,” Filon said, “and we will narrow it to the two best qualified candidates who will come before the board to answer questions.

We believe this student will have a lot to offer regarding how decisions will effect students.”

The board approved keeping its meeting date and time as the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

In her capacity as legislative liaison, Filon spoke briefly to the board regarding the fiscal year 2014-

Amnesty program to be offered by G’town The Georgetown Mayor’s Court in Georgetown, is offering an Amnesty Program once again to offenders who have outstanding warrants, fines and costs owed to the Village of Georgetown.

This program will be offered only to those who were charged with violation prior to January 1, 2012.

This program will run from January 20, 2014 and end at midnight on April 30, 2014.

The Amnesty Program will offer a fifty (50%) percent payout on the amount owed to the Village. Again this is a one-time only offer until April 30, 2014.

Contact the Village of Georgetown at (937) 378-

6395, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. to confirm the amount that you will need to pay. Payments can be made by cash, money order, check or credit card if paid during those hours listed above. Credit card payments can also be made online at geopd.com or over the phone. After 4 p.m. only payments of cash, money order, or checks can be accepted through the Georgetown Police Department.

By paying your outstanding debt to the Village, if a warrant or license suspension has been issued, they will be recalled and your suspension and warrant will be removed through the Village.

2015 budget.

“December revenues were a repeat of November revenues,” she said.

“Ohio’s year-to-date tax revenues continue to run above estimates for the first half of fiscal year-14, but barely. The year-to-date total is now nearly $6.4 million or 0.1 percent above estimates, with December revenues totaling below estimates for the month.”

Filon reported to the board that on Wednesday, Governor John Kasich and first lady Karen Kasich launched “Start Talking,” a new state drug abuse prevention initiative focused on ways to reduce the likelihood of youth drug use before it starts.

“Start Talking” is based

on research that shows youth are up to 50 percent less likely to use drugs when parents and adults, including teachers, doctors, pharmacists, and others, talk openly with them about substance use and abuse.

Filon also reported that regarding gaming in Ohio, Ohioans spent less in Ohio’s four casinos in December showing a drop in revenue over the month.

“The state tax revenues for all four casinos combined totaled $63.2 million for the month, a drop from the $70.1 million in November,” she said.

In other business at the meeting, board treasurer Kevin Kendall gave his report to the board touching on the following subjects:

Brown Co. Chamber awards announced

BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press The Brown County Chamber of Commerce has announced the winner of the prestigious Drucker Award of Distinction and the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Southern State Community College is the recipient of the Drucker Award and Ray Becraft will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Chamber has planned its annual 2014 Business Breakfast sched-

uled for Monday, January 27 at the Georgetown Church of Christ Fellowship Hall where the award recipients will be honored.

Doors open at 7 a.m., breakfast served at 8 a.m.

Reservations can be made and sponsorships/advertisements can be purchased by contacting the Brown County Chamber of Commerce office in Georgetown.

Visit brchcom@gmail.com for more information or call (937) 378-4784.

Brown County Health Department offering free mammograms The Brown County Health Department and St.

Elizabeth Hospital has teamed up to provide no cost mammograms to anyone age 35 - 40 for Baseline Screening or for those over 40 for annual screenings.

Screenings will take place on Friday, January 24 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Brown County Health Department located at 826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Private insurance will be billed and all co-payments and other out-of-pocket expenses will be paid for thanks to a generous grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to receive this important health test in the comfort and privacy of the St. Elizabeth mobile van.

To schedule an appointment call (937) 378-6892 or toll free (866) 867-6892.

• the treasurer was given authority by the board to invest all board funds for 2014; • he was authorized to secure tax advances from the Brown County Auditor for 2014; • he was authorized to pay bills within the limitations of appropriations; • the board authorized him to make fund-to-fund advances, advance returns and transfers as needed; • received approval for the 2014-2015 tax budget and authorized to pay for the 2014 Ohio School Board Association membership.

Other actions taken by the board included designating the superintendent as the purchasing agent for 2014. The superintendent was also authorized to employ personnel in emergencies.

The board approved one request for facility use for Still Waters Mennonite Church for Jan. 18. Several requests to attend conferences and field trips were also approved.

Following an executive session the board approved a list of supplemental contracts and Tracy Staggs was approved as yearbook advisor.

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Taking A Trip Through Time Very old photo!! This is the band of the 89th Ohio Volunteer Infantry taken in Chattanooga, TN. in 1863 after the Battle of Chickamauga. The men of the 89th were from Clermont, Brown, and a few other Ohio Counties. If you have more information about this photo or would like more information about the Brown County Historical Society please call Ned S. Lodwick at (937) 378-6334. ‘Taking a Trip Through Time’ is a feature of the Brown County Press that is supplied by our readers. If you have photos of places within Brown County that are at least 30 years old please feel free to submit them along with some information about the photo to The Brown County Press by email to bcpress@frontier.com or mail them to or drop them off at The Brown County Press 219 South High Street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. You will get your picture back. You can also reach us at (937) 444-3441.

Fighting the war on poverty fifty years later Fifty years ago, President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty in his State of the Union Address, saying “Many Americans live on the outskirts of hope – some because of their poverty, and our task is to help replace their despair with opportunity.” He later echoed those statements in May of 1964 while visiting Ohio University in Athens.

Today, we’re still fighting the war on poverty, but our country took a small step toward progress last week, as my Democratic and Republican Senate colleagues voted to open debate on a bill that would renew unemployment benefits.

We’ve still got a long way to go. We know that if no compromise is reached, 1.3 million Americans – including more than 52,000 Ohioans who have lost benefits, this year already, and another 76,000 Ohioans who will lose them by the end of this year – will not regain the assistance that they’ve been depending on to make ends meet while they look for work.

Far too many Americans are still hurting. We are still emerging from the worst recession since the Great Depression.

We’ve made progress, but there are still nearly 11 million Americans unemployed, and more than 4 million of them have been employed for 27 weeks or more.

When President Bush signed the latest round of emergency assistance into effect, the unemployment rate was 5.6 percent – almost a point-and-a-half lower than it is today.

And the long-term unemployment rate is more than double what it’s been

SENATOR SHERROD BROWN at any other time Congress has let emergency jobless assistance expire.

We must renew unemployment insurance and provide families the resources they need to continue making ends meet.

Helping them to get on their feet will also help the economy grow and create jobs.

These people should be able to focus on finding work – without the added stress of whether they can pay the rent and put food on the table. That’s what unemployment benefits do, and that’s why I’m calling on my colleagues in the House to bring this legislation up for a vote.

But that’s just the first step in bringing our economy back on track. There are three more steps we can take to reduce unemployment by creating jobs, and improve our economy without adding to the budget.

First, with too many Ohioans still unable to find work, we should be doing all that we can to ensure that our workers are qualified to fill Ohio jobs. I’ve held more than 200 roundtables across Ohio’s 88 counties, and many employers have told me that they are having a hard time finding skilled workers.

The Strengthening Employment Clusters to Organize Regional Success or SECTORS Act would help close the skills gap by creating partnerships between educators, industry and workforce training boards to ensure that

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workers have the right skills to get hired in local, high-tech, good-paying jobs.

It means community colleges – whether it’s Cincinnati State, Tri-C, and Zane State – and workforce investment boards, business, and labor are working together to fill local jobs and attract new ones.

Second, we know Ohio workers and business can compete with anyone in the world. But when countries manipulate their currency – to give their exports an unfair price advantage over Americanmade products – that’s not competing; it’s cheating.

That’s why Congress must pass my bipartisan jobs bill to stand up to Chinese cheating by treating currency manipulation as an illegal trade subsidy.

An Economic Policy Institute report found that addressing currency manipulation could create more than 2 million jobs – including between about 95,000 and 200,000 in Ohio alone. The report also found that the U.S. GDP would increase by as much as $285.7 billion or 1.9 percent, and the U.S. budget deficit would decrease by up to $71.4 billion per year. And, our bipartisan jobs bill has no cost to taxpayers.

Finally, we can improve our economy by passing the Farm Bill.

Agriculture – and related business, like food processing – is Ohio’s leading industry, representing one in seven jobs. As Ohio’s first senator to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee in more than 40 years, I’m honored to be a farm bill conferee. My goal – and that of my Senate colleagues – is to send a bill that earns broad, bipartisan support to the President.

Ohio is home to approximately 130 companies that use agricultural crops to make new products ranging from natural pet foods, bio-based paint, to soy ink, and toner. These companies create jobs – and new markets for our farmers and our manufacturers.

The Senate’s Farm Bill strengthens bio-based manufacturers and spurs new agricultural innovations. And, the centerpiece of the bill’s deficit reduction is based on legislation I introduced with Senator John Thune, my Republican colleague from South Dakota.

As I’ve met with Ohio farmers, they’ve told me they don’t need or want

direct payments. This program, the Ag Risk Coverage or ARC, streamlines the farm safety net, eliminates direct payments and makes farm programs more market oriented. It ensures that production and planting decisions are determined by the market, not the program. The Senate bill would save $24 billion over 10 years, compared to reauthorizing current farm programs.

And I hope that we can pass this bill into law in the next couple of weeks.

There are a number of ways to ensure we can live up to LBJ’s words of “replacing despair with opportunity.” Renewing unemployment benefits, and this three-point plan, will help us to move our economy in the right direction.

DR. BRAD WENSTRUP US CONGRESS ing to the law.

Don't get me wrong. I support repealing the ACA and replacing it with patient-centered, free market solutions that increase access to care, lower costs, and help and protect those with pre-existing conditions. Just one example is the American Health Care Reform Act, currently cosponsored by a majority of Republicans.

Off-the-cuff changes and delays to the ACA, decided by the President without proper legislative authority, confuse and confound American individuals and businesses alike. More so, these actions by the administration trample the Constitution and upend the vital balance of power the framers intended.

We’re taking action in the House. Legislation that I have cosponsored seeks to stop these abuses; the Stop This Overreaching Presidency Resolution (H.Res. 442) seeks a civil injunction as the rampant abuses by President Obama are challenged in the courts President Obama has said, "We're going to do everything we can, wherever we can, with or without Congress." Members of Congress were elected to represent "We the People" as well.

We were formed as a nation of laws - laws crafted by representatives of the people. America has achieved great things by adhering to the principles of our legal framework. The fundamental genius of the American Republic came from the simple, yet absolute, affirmation that we as a nation operate by rule of law, law crafted by the many, not the one.

What Do You Think?

Are you optimistic about the state of our economy?

Yes, actually I am, but I think it could go either way with this Obama Care.

Mike Richey, Fayetteville

I would say yes, but businesses still aren't raising salaries for their employees fast enough.

Tiffany Baird, Greenbush

No, and it won't, not the way this government is being operated.

Larry Gaskin, Hamersville

No, it's not as well off as it should be.

Eric Brewer, Mt. Orab

No, to me it just doesn't seem to be improving.

George Kaylor, Mt. Orab

I guess so.

Suzetta Fields, Mt. Orab

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The Supreme Court is hearing a case concerning President Obama’s improper – and as a lower court ruled, unconstitutional – appointment of members to the National Labor Relations Board.

These appointments are just one example of the precarious drift that our government is taking - moving away from the rule of law and toward governing by executive decree.

In a manner that I feel would sadden our founding fathers, President Obama's administration has engaged in contemptible abuse of our constitutional system.

We see draconian regulations from bureaucrats that have the power of law without representation. Workseeking requirements written in the law have been eliminated from welfare programs without any vote to change the law. Presidential orders have been given to ignore existing immigration laws. Requirements under the Affordable Care Act (aka the ACA, or Obamacare) have been waived for special interest groups.

Manipulation of the health care law has been the most blatant example of executive abuses. The President has redrafted, reinterpreted, and delayed large portions of the law, without a single vote by the lawmaking branch of the federal government: the United States Congress.

The Constitution gives a president the authority to sign or veto legislation passed by Congress, and tasks him to “faithfully execute” and enforce the law. A president cannot write, pass, or rewrite legislation.

Our nation's laws are not options on a menu, where politicians and presidents can pick and choose what will be enforced and what will be ignored. Defenders of the ACA are quick to say, "It's the law, upheld by the Supreme Court," yet they are silent about the administration not actually adher-

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In January 2014, a two count indictment was filed against Nathan Blevins. The indictment charged Count One, Burglary, a felony of the second degree, with a maximum penalty of eight 8 years in prison and Count Two, Theft, a felony of the fifth degree, having a maximum penalty of twelve 12 months in prison. Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Scott T. Gusweiler accepted a plea of guilty to an amended Count One, Burglary, a felony of the third degree, having a maximum of 36 months in prison. Upon a motion by the State of Ohio, Count Two in the indictment was dismissed.

In December 2013, a three count indictment was filed against Nathan Blevins.

The indictment charged Count One, Burglary, a felony of the second degree, with a maximum penalty of 8 years in prison; Count Two, Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree, having a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison and Count Three, Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison.

Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Scott T. Gusweiler accepted a plea of guilty to an amended Count One, Burglary, a felony of the third degree, having a maximum penalty of 36 months in prison. Upon a motion by

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the State of Ohio, Count Two and Three in the indictment was dismissed.

In December 2013, another three count indictment was filed against Nathan Blevins. The indictment charged Count One, Attempted Burglary, a felony of the third degree, with a maximum penalty of 36 months in prison; Count Two, Burglary, a felony of the second degree, having a maximum penalty of 8 years in prison and Count Three, Theft, a felony of the fifth degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison.

Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Scott T. Gusweiler accepted a plea of guilty to Count One, Attempted Burglary and Count Two as amended Burglary, a felony of the third degree, having a maximum penalty of 36 months in prison. Upon a motion by the State of Ohio, Count Three in the indictment was dismissed.

On January 10, 2014,

Duffy sentenced to Community Control In June 2013, a Two Count indictment was filed against Timothy Duffy.

The indictment charged Count One, Theft from an Elderly Person or Disabled Adult, a felony of the fifth degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months and Count Two, Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison. Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Scott T. Gusweiler, accepted a plea of guilty to Count Two. Upon a motion by the State, Count One was dismissed.

On January 9, 2013, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Duffy to serve 8 months in prison. Judge Gusweiler ordered Mr. Duffy to pay restitution, court cost and public defender fees.

Judge Gusweiler further advised

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the Defendant of the optional three years of postrelease control at the discretion of the Adult Parole Authority upon his release from prison.

Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Blevins to 24 months in the Ohio Department of Corrections on the case filed in January. Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Blevins to 24 months in prison on the case filed in December. Judge Gusweiler, sentenced Mr. Blevins to 24 months in prison on the second indictment filed in December, giving Mr. Blevins a total of 6 years to serve in the Ohio Department of Corrections.

Judge Gusweiler ordered Mr. Blevins to receive Substance Abuse Counseling and job training.

Mr. Blevins is ordered to pay restitution and court cost.

Judge Gusweiler further advised Mr. Blevins of the optional three (3) years of post-release control at the discretion of the Adult Parole Authority upon his release from prison.

In February 2013, a two count indictment was filed against Courtney P. Hafer.

The indictment charged Count One, Burglary, being a felony of the third degree, having a maximum penalty of 36 months in prison and Count Two, Petty Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree, having a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail.

On May 8, 2013, Ms. Hafer, plead guilty to Count One. Upon a motion by the State of Ohio, Count Two was dismissed.

Judge Gusweiler placed Ms. Hafer under Community Control Sanctions for a period of 2 years under the supervision of the Brown County Adult Probation Department. As of May 30, 2013, Ms. Hafer had violated her community control when she failed to comply with the rules and regulations of Community Control

Jack E. Niesen sentenced to prison In December 2013, a two count indictment was filed against Jack E. Niesen. The indictment charged Count One, Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, a drug of Abuse or a Combination of Them, a felony of the fourth degree, having a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison; Count Two, Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, a drug of Abuse or a Combination of Them, a felony of the fourth degree, having a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison.

Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Scott T. Gusweiler accepted a plea of guilty to Count One. Upon a motion by the State of Ohio, the remaining count in the indictment is dismissed.

On January 10, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr.Niesen to 24 months in

Seniors to meet The Brown County Senior Citizens Club will meet on Wednesday, January 22 at the ABCAP Building in Georgetown.

Potluck luncheon at l2 noon will be followed by Bingo. Please bring those Christmas White Elephant gifts as prizes.

All are welcome to attend.

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the Ohio Department of Corrections.

Judge Gusweiler, suspended Mr. Niesen’s Ohio Driver’s License for Life, with 3 years being mandatory. Judge Gusweiler further advised Mr. Niesen of the optional 3 years of post-release control at the discretion of the Adult Parole Authority upon his release from prison.

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(Probation), in the following respects.

1. The Defendant was staying overnight at a convicted felon’s address that she failed to disclose to the Probation Department in a timely manner. She was found in the company of two

convicted felons at said address.

2. The Defendant failed to follow the instructions of the Probation Department in that she would not make her presence known during a home search where she was found hiding in a closet.

3. On November 21, 2013, the Defendant voluntarily admitted to snorting heroin the night prior and tested positive to the same.

Judge Gusweiler sentenced Ms. Hafer to 24 months in prison for violating her Community Control Sanctions. She was also ordered to pay court costs and public defender fees. Judge Gusweiler further advised her of the optional three years of post-release control at the discretion of the Adult Parole Authority upon her release from prison.

Donna K. Clancy sentenced to prison In November 2013, a four count indictment was filed against Donna K. Clancy. The indictment charged Count One, Trafficking in Heroin, a felony of the fifth degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison; Count Two, Aggravated Trafficking, a felony of the fourth degree, having a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison; Count Three, Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto the Grounds of a Specified Governmental Facility, a felony of the third degree, having a maximum penalty of 36 months in prison and Count Four, Possession of Heroin, a felony of the fifth degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison. Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Scott T. Gusweiler accepted a plea of guilty to Count One and Count Three. Upon a motion by the State of Ohio, the remaining counts in the in-

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dictment were dismissed.

On December 31, 2013, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Ms. Clancy to prison for 8 months on Count One and 18 months on Count Three to run consecutively, giving her a total of 26 months in prison.

Judge Gusweiler further advised Ms. Clancy of the optional 3 years of post-release control through the Adult Parole Authority upon her release from prison.

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On Monday, January 27, crews from DGM Incorporated of Beaver, Ohio, will start construction to correct the slope along the south (eastbound) side of U.S. 52 at the route’s 3.58-mile marker, which is situated between the Brown-Clermont County line and the village of Higginsport.

Construction includes placing rock to build the embankment, as well as leveling and resurfacing portions of the roadway.

During construction, two lanes of traffic will be shifted to the north (westbound) side and shoulder of the route, and traffic will be maintained in two lanes with both temporary pavement and flaggers.

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Zachary Daniel Adamson, 24

Joyce Lynn Bennett, 56

Kenneth Hall, 86

Zachary Daniel Adamson, 24 of Georgetown, Oh., died Thursday, January 9, 2014.

He was a salesman for Adamson Fire Protection in Mt. Orab, and a United States Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom War Veteran where he earned several medals, including the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, Army Service Ribbon. He unselfishly served four years and ten months with distinction as an Airborne Ranger in the United States Army, including one tour in Iraq and three tours in Afghanistan.

Zach “Shady” had incredible drive which helped him to recently complete the Appalachian Trail. He was an energetic and fun-loving young man with a big heart that didn’t know a stranger and would do anything to help someone. He made lasting impacts on people and on this world. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was born March 21, 1989 in Cincinnati, the son of Steve and Rebecca (McNutt) Adamson of Mt.Orab, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Adamson is survived by one brother, Jesse Adamson and fiancé Brianna Householder of Highland Heights, Ky; one sister, Ashley Massie and husband James of Georgetown, two nieces, Katherine and Brooke Massie; maternal grandparents, Dwayne and Janice McNutt of Gibson City, Ill., paternal grandparents, Danny and Minnie Adamson and Roland and Fonda Barr all of Georgetown, and many other family members and friends.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 13, 2014 at the Georgetown Church of Christ, 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Scott Hennig will officiated. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, with military services by the Carey-Bavis American Legion Post#180 of Georgetown, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, P.O. Box 807, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Joyce Lynn Bennett, 56 of Georgetown, Oh., died Sunday January 12, 2014.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ripley, and was employed at the Brown Co. Habilitation Center in Georgetown. Ms. Bennett was born March 10, 1957 in Georgetown, the daughter of the late Albert and Minnie Bennett. She was also preceded in death by one sister – Audrey Stratford and one brother – Leroy Stout.

Ms. Bennett is survived by three sisters – Beverly Lipps of Dayton, Ohio, Penny Bennett of Peebles, Ohio and Dawn Platt of Ripley, Ohio; one brother – Calvin Bennett of Georgetown, Ohio.

Funeral services have been set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service on Saturday. Interment will follow the funeral service in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to: The Brown Co. Habilitation Center 9116 Hamer Rd. Georgetown, Ohio 45121 or The First Baptist Church 32 N. 3rd St. Ripley, Ohio 45167 The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.

Kenneth Hall, 86 of Georgetown, Oh., passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014.

He was born Sept 28, 1927 in McDowell, Ky., the son of the late Butler and Cuzzie Hall. He worked at Cincinnati Milacron and was a WWII Army veteran.

He also attended the Georgetown Nazarene Church.

Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by daughter Sharon Lynn Hall, and 3 brothers; Wendell, Don and J.E. Hall.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Virble Hall of Georgetown, 2 sons; Larry Hall and wife Sharon of Georgetown, Michael Kent Hall and wife Rebecca of Harrison, 3 sisters, Chancie Hall of Cincinnati, Ruby B. Tassie of Mt. Orab, Sue McAfee of Lexington, Ky., 5 grandchildren, Mike Tipton, Greg Tidwell, Rusty Hall, Carson Hall and Brittney Hall, and 5 great grandchildren, Zack Tipton, Jacob Tipton, Courtney Tidwell, Chase Tidwell and Aubrey Hall.

Services have been set for Tuesday January 14, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Meeker Funeral Home in Russellville with Rev Bill Kirby officiating. Burial will follow at the Linwood Cemetery. Visitation has been set for Monday January 13, 2014 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donors choice.

The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

Clara J. Berger, 93 Clara J. Berger, 93, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014.

She was born February 17, 1920.

The beloved wife of Earl Berger; loving mother of Doris (Floyd) Brate and the late Harry Donald McCoppin and the late Earl Berger, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Michael (Tracy) Brate, Amy (Fred) Brate-Tipton, Candi (Tony) Thorton, Christopher McCoppin, Jennifer McCoppin, Jason McCoppin and many greatgrandchildren.

Mrs. Berger retired from the Village of Fayetteville after 30 years and was a member of St. Angela Merici Parish.

Graveside services were held Saturday, January 11, 2014 at St. Patrick Cemetery, Fayetteville.

Memorial donations may be directed to St. Angela Merici Parish St. Patrick Chapel, 130 Stone Alley, PO Box 279, Fayetteville, OH 45118.

The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Margaret Ann Daugherty, 63 Mills Elton ‘Bud’ Brooks, 84 Margaret Ann Daugherty, 63, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013.

She was a resident of Bethel.

Preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Ollie Ward and sister Thelma Collett.

She was the loving wife of Ronald Daugherty, mother of Shelley Tumbleson, Donald Tumbleson, Elizabeth Jarvis, Gerald Daugherty, Bobby Daugherty, Joseph Hinkle, Beverly Daugherty and Alicia Justice, grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, sister of Marilyn Wuebold, Ricky Ward (Connie), Junior Ward and Beulah Bloomfield.

Services were held at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home on Saturday January 4, 2014. Interment Pierce Twp. Cemetery.

The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia, served the family.

GOD HEARS

Look with me in Malachi chapter 3. The people in the days of Malachi were just as human as we are today. They were complaining about the things of God. In fact, they were complaining about God and God heard them. I hear people today complaining about His church. I am thinking that God just might take that as a personal insult because the Bible says that He loves the church and gave Himself for it. Therefore, don’t you think that you better be careful what you say; God does hear you! Notice in verse 14: “Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the Lord of hosts?” God was not just talking about one person. It was people in general and they were saying: What good has it done us to serve God? What have we gotten out of it? We haven’t gained anything so why bother? I suppose in America we have literally millions of Baptist, not counting the rest of the denominations, that are out of church that used to be in church at one time. But they have come to the place where they say: What profit is in it for me to serve God? And they quit going to church. Do they think that God does not know about their thoughts and actions? I have news for them; He knows all their thoughts and actions and words! They are saying the same thing that the people in the days of Malachi said: It is vain to serve God. Look up the word vain. It means useless, futile, without real significance, value, or importance. They are saying it is useless to pray, to read God’s word, and to go to church, but, let something real serious come up and they are usually the first ones to ask you to pray for them! Meanwhile, while things are good, it is vain to serve God. I want you to really pay attention to the word “profit”. Most people think of the word profit in connection with their billfold, their bank account, or their personal property. Apparently their idea of serving God is strictly to gain something for themselves here on earth. Don’t forget that Jesus said in Matthew 6:19-21: “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves

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break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” They want God to give them everything but do not want to give Him anything in return, not service, not time, and definitely not money. You step on their wallet, you step on their heart! The Bible states that the love of money is the root of all evil. And we do love money!

Look at the lotteries and the gambling houses. People don’t go there looking to get poor; no, they think they are going to get rich! But sometimes money is just like water, it comes in and gets on your hand and then the next thing you know it is all gone and your hand is as dry as a bone! It comes and goes. A lot of times, you know and I know, when it comes easily it goes easily. We need a certain amount of money to get along on. It is a necessity; God knows that, don’t you think? Maybe that is why He only requires 10% back of what He gives us.

He allows us to keep 90%!

Anything over and above that, we give as an offering because we love Him and want to help further His work. It takes money for missionaries to go to the uttermost parts of the earth, to build church buildings, to pay the expenses and maintenance, and to start new churches.

Everyone knows that, but not everyone is willing to let go of a little of their money, not even for God. He has promised to supply all your needs, so why are you so tightfisted with Him? Most of us can say that we have a home, clothes, a car, and food to eat. Not everyone can say that, so when the offering plate is passed around in your church, why don’t you try showing Him you are grateful for what He has given you?

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Mills Elton ‘Bud’ Brooks, 84 of Mt. Orab, Oh., died Saturday, January 11, 2014.

He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Borden Chemical, a member of the New Harmony Masonic Lodge F & AM #435, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, the Order of the Eastern Star, a United States Korean War Navy veteran, former Pike Township Trustee, farmer, fisherman and trapper.

He was born August 20, 1929 in Locust Ridge, Oh., the son of the late Mills Ernest and Magnolia “Nola” Pearl (Ogden) Brooks. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lenore Hayes and Helen Ware, one brother, Ernest Brooks, one granddaughter and one great granddaughter.

Mr. Brooks is survived by his wife of 50 years, Deloris Brooks; five daughters, Becky Malott and husband Tim of Mt. Orab, Patricia Lucas and husband Gaylord of Yucca, Az., Sue Lang and husband Ronnie of Georgetown, Karen Chaney and husband Jim of Douglasville, Ga., and Donna Marsh (Joe Greico) of Paxton, Ill., two sisters,Wanetta Dunn of Mt. Orab, and Janet Casada and husband Frank of Mt. Orab, one brother, Charles Brooks of Georgetown, beloved dog, Moses; eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

Funeral services have been set for 11 a.m. Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, where Mike Starkey will officiate. Visitation has been set from 5 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the New Harmony Cemetery, Williamsburg, with military services by the Carey-Bavis American Legion Post#180 of Georgetown.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Zona A. Chism, 90 Zona A. Chism, 90, of Dayton, Oh., formerly of the Fincastle community died Saturday, January 4, 2014.

Mrs Chism was preceded in death by her husband Sydney, her parents Shelvy and Mae Taulbee, 5 brothers, 1 sister, and 1 granddaughter.

She is survived 2 sons, Don Cooper, and Don (Mary) Chism, 3 daughters, Debbie (Walt) Richards, Linda (Paul) Kimberly and Debraanne Henderson, 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday Jan 10 2014. Burial was in Sardinia Cemetery.

The at the Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.

Stephen Ralph “Stevie” Griffith, 58 Stephen Ralph “Stevie” Griffith, 58 of Feesburg, Oh., died Tuesday, January 7, 2014.

He was a farmer and a member of the Farm Bureau.

Stevie was born March 22, 1955 in Cincinnati, the son of the late John W. and Viola (Froehlich) Griffith. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, John W. Griffith, Jr..

Mr. Griffith is survived by seven cousins, Kay (Jim) McElroy and family of Georgetown, Judy Jones of Houston, Tex., Frankie Myers of Miami, Flor., John Myers and family of Mt. Orab, Jann Miller and family of Chicago, Ill., Marilyn (George) Flaugher and family of Felicity, and Richard Shafer, Jr. of Georgetown, three very dear friends, Ronnie Bolender and wife Darlene of Feesburg, Johnny Gray of Felicity, and Derek Kidwell and wife Traci of Georgetown, and a host of loving friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the Georgetown Church of Christ. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may made to the Hamersville Fire Department and EMT, P.O. Box 216, Hamersville, Ohio 45130.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

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Ron “Biggin” Davis, 56 Ron “Biggin” Davis, 56, Felicity, Oh., died on Saturday, January 11, 2014.

He was the husband of the late Kathy Davis.

He is survived by 2 sons, Zach (Meghan) Davis and Josh (Brittany) Davis, 4 grandchildren, Zoe Davis, Rowen Davis, Eli Davis and Mason Davis, 1 brother, Randy Spurlock, 5 sisters, Lisa Mundy, Debbie Wayman, Gayle Conley, Mary McAllister and Missy Hall, numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services have been set at the Felicity Cemetery on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 11 a.m.

The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.

Joy Keller, 82 Joy Keller, 82, Mt. Orab, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014.

She was born November 19, 1931.

Mrs. Keller was a member of St. Michael Church and retired from Milacron.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Keller; her parents, Otis and Esther Haley; and a brother, Kenneth "Sonny" Haley.

She was the beloved mother of Larry (Peggy) Keller of Williamsburg, Mike (Angie) Keller of Mt Orab, Gary (Judy) Keller of Mt. Orab, Shawna (Joe) Howser of Mt. Orab, Tonja (Ralph) Kissick of Hamersville, and Christina Keller of Mt. Orab, loving grandmother of Joey, Keith, Darren, Amy, Shawn, Gary Jr., Joey, Amanda, Chelsea, Kyle, Josh, Kaitlyn and 8 great-grandchildren; caring sister of Richard Haley of Owensville, Marian "Sissy" Conn of Cincinnati, Jean Butts of Cincinnati, and Pat Stricker of Cleves, Oh. Friends were received 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Megie Funeral Home, 104 Spice Street, Mt. Orab.

Mass of Christian Burial has been set for 10 a.m. Thursday, January 16, 2014 at St. Michael Church, 220 S High Street, Mt. Orab. Burial has been set for Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Township.

Memorial donations may be directed to St. Michael Church or Hospice of Hope.

The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Frank William Miller, 67 Frank William Miller, 67, Mt. Orab, passed away January 7, 2014.

He was the beloved father of Frank Miller (Rachel), James Miller (Claudia), Amy Miller, and Melissa Miller, devoted grandfather of Jessica, Jacob, Greyson, Ashlee, Jimmy Jr., Sophie, Josh, Allison and great-grandfather of Blake and Haven, dear brother of Dan and Steve Miller and the late Jack Miller.

Preceded in death by his parents, John and Elsie (nee Miner) Miller. Also survived by his former wife, Barbara Wickersham.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 13, 2014 from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, 177 W. Main St. Amelia, OH 45102.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax VA 22030.

The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

Molly McNown, 71 Molly McNown, 71 of Winchester, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014.

She was born in Vanceburg, Ky., on January 1, 1943.

Molly was preceded in death by her father Herbert R. Kennedy and is survived by her mother Norma Kennedy of Vanceburg, Ky. Molly attended Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union.

Besides her late father, she was preceded in death by infant son Jeffrey Brent Ruckel and her first husband Brent Ruckel.

She is survived by her husband Eddie McNown of Winchester; sons and daughter-in-laws Gregory Brent and Rebecca Ruckel, Brian Robert and Bonnie Ruckel of Winchester; four grandchildren, Jennifer Clark, Kaylie, Hunter, and Dalaney Ruckel; two great grandchildren Aubrey and Crew Clark; and four sisters Bea Liles of Maysville, Kentucky, Nancy Dillow of Vanceburg, Kentucky, Barbara Kennedy of Lexington, Kentucky, and Anita Bertram of Charters, Kentucky.

Funeral services have been set for Friday, January 17, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union with Rev. Dan Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in Buford Cemetery.

Visitation has been set for Friday from 11 a.m.. till 1 p.m. at the Church.

Memorials may be made to Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union.

The Wallace-Thompson Funeral Homes, Bradford-Sullivan Chapel, Winchester, served the family.

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history of providing and supporting educational efforts within the community. “It is an honor for the Brown County Public Library to once again be involved in the essay contest as reading and writing are inseparable,” said judge Lynn Harden.

The winning entry of the essay contest will be published in the News Democrat Newspaper during the month of March.

Other prizes include: a gift basket filled with beauty products from Valore Salon, Georgetown; a $25.00 cash prize from Environmental Partners HVAC&R and a lia sophia necklace donated

by Judy Martin.

RaeLena Morrison, owner of Valore Salon in Georgetown, said, "I am very happy to provide a gift basket for the winner of the contest. Valore Salon is always ready to support our local organizations and charities."

Contest submissions should be an essay of 500 words or less on a favorite historical female role model whose struggles and/or achievements with whom you can identify.

One entry per person. The essays should be typed, double-spaced on a single side of 8 ½ x 11 white paper using 1” margins and a font size of 12. The essay title should appear at the top of each page of the entry. The completed entry form should be stapled to the front of the entry. Entry forms are available online on the Brown County Chamber

of Commerce’s website at www.browncountyohiochamber.com. Do not include a name or other identifying information on the essay. Entries can be submitted in person to The Brown County Chamber of Commerce, 103 North Main Street, Georgetown, or by regular mail to: The Brown County Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 21606, Georgetown, Ohio, 45121.

All entries must be received by February 1, 2014.

The winner will be notified by phone in early March.

For more information about the essay contest or joining the Women’s Committee, contact the Brown County Chamber at 937-378-4784 or Summer Tyler at summer@wemoveheat.co m.

The Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) A Place of Hope would like to announce their new Client Service Director, Rose Ann Townley. Rose started volunteering with the PRC A Place of Hope in January of 2009. Rose had previously volunteered at the Pregnancy Center in Hillsboro, Ohio until her job brought her and her family to Georgetown in 2009. That is when Rose decided to stop in to our PRC to volunteer.

When the PRC asked Rose why she wanted to volunteer at our PRC she stated “I have always been against abortion. I felt that even though I was strongly opposed to abortion I wanted a positive way to express it.”

Rose has four grown children, eleven grandchildren (parenting 3 of those grandchildren), and one great

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grandchild.

Rose is currently attending Liberty University where she plans on obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 2014. Rose is majoring in Christian Coun-

seling, Crisis Counseling as well as Life Coaching. Rose stated that she plans on furthering her education for her Master’s Degree.

Rose has been a tremendous asset to this ministry helping women in need, whether it has been with helping client obtain material goods for their children, teaching our award programs, or just giving a listening ear to those women who need it. Rose stated “my work here has made the women real to me, I have felt their pain and desperation, I have laughed and cried with our clients and I have learned to love them.”

Rose also went on to say that “I am honored to think that God has been preparing me for this new role in my life as Client Service Director and I am honored that I would be called.” The PRC looks forward to working with Rose in her new position as we know she will continue to do great work in this ministry.

Comment period available for bridge projects As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation – District 9’s Planning & Engineering Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input on the following proposed projects in Brown County.

Brown County – BRO505-7.25 (PID: 86580) –The proposed project is the replacement of the existing structure at the 7.25-mile marker on state Route 505, between S.R. 756 and County Road 84 (FeesburgPoetown Road) in Lewis Township. Three (3) trees

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that have suitable habitat for the federally endangered Indiana Bat will be removed as part of the project, and approximately 0.229 acres of permanent right of way will be required; however, no homes or businesses will be removed by the project.

Brown County – BRO41-0.89 (PID: 86586) – The proposed project is a bridge rehabilitation on S.R. 41 at the 0.89-mile marker, between Township Road 60 (Fishing Gut Road) and S.R. 763, just north of Aberdeen in Huntington Township.

Some small trees and bushes will be removed as part of the project; however, none of the trees have habitat for Indiana Bat. No new right of way will be required for the project, and no homes or businesses will be removed as a result of the project.

Additional information regarding this project, including a complete description, maps and plans sheets, is available online at http://www.dot.state.oh.us/di stricts/D09/Pages/Public-Involvement-Process.aspx. Issues the public may wish to

comment on include the effect on local residents, air quality, the local economy, and historic or cultural resources.

Written comments should be submitted by January 27, 2014 or the deadline date that is posted on the web site, to: Greg Manson, ODOT District 9 Environmental Supervisor P.O. Box 467; 650 Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 E-Mail: reg.manson@ dot.state.oh.us

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Hillis Parks, 85

Betty Ione (Roush) Purdin, 89

Ellora Bell “Ellie” Griffith, 86

Hillis Parks, 85, Monroe Township, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014.

He retired from Hilton Davis Chemical Company and proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was the devoted husband of Jearldean "Jewell" (nee Clark) Parks for 60 years, loving father of Eddie, Pamela, Glen (Kimberly) and the late Dallas and Dewayne, proud grandfather of Sharon (Joe) Reed, Jeremy (Jacqie) Parks, Jason (Auree) Senior, Justin (Crisjin) Senior, Emily Senior and Nate Parks, great-grandfather of Hannah Stappe, Caleb Reed, Jordyn Parks, Jaxson Parks, Justin Parks and Lyndon Senior, brother of Mizie Parks (Shirley), Fern Collett, Diane Mann (Darrell), Ruth Riley (Don), Manuel Parks (Charlotte) and the late Jessie Parks, Donald Parks, Rogers Parks and Flossie Banks.

Visitation has been set at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home 315 West Plane St. (St. Rt. 125) Bethel, Tuesday January 14, from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral at 12 p.m. Interment, Laurel Cemetery.

The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

Betty Ione (Roush) Purdin, 89, of Fairfield, Oh., died Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was born May 20, 1924 in Tiffin Township in Adams County.

She was preceded in death by husband, Floyd Grant Purdin; parents, George Close and Mary Edith (Redmon) Roush; son, Ronald Kent Purdin and step-son, John Nolan Purdin.

She is survived by daughter, Sharon A. (Purdin) Riley of Savannah, Georgia; grandson, Troy Kent (Tasha) Purdin of Hamilton; former daughter-in-law, Beverly Braun Purdin Williams; six step-grandchildren; many great grandchildren; five nieces and four nephews.

She retired from Prudential Life Insurance Company in Cincinnati.

She was a 1942 graduate of West Union High School.

She was a member of the Immanuel at Lakewood Baptist Church in Cincinnati. She was a Sunday School Teacher and Sunday School Superintendent at the former Immanuel Baptist Church on Hamilton Avenue in Cincinnati.

She attended services and Bible Studies at the Waterford in Fairfield.

Visitation has been set for Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 1 until the time of service at 2 p.m. at the Lafferty Funeral Home, 205 S. Cherry St., West Union, Ohio 45693.

Reverend Charles Russell will officiate.

The interment will be at Decatur Cemetery in Decatur.

The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.

Ellora Bell “Ellie” Griffith, 86 of Georgetown, Oh., died Monday, January 13, 2014.

She worked in dietary for the Brown County General Hospital and was a member of the Georgetown Church of Christ in Georgetown.

Ellie was a born October 1, 1927 in Muses Mills, Ky., the daughter of the late James Allen and Dora Mae (McKee) Daulton. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Griffith in 1976 and Henry Calvin Padgett in 1999, one grandson, Justin Kattine in 2006, six sisters, Jessie Shafer, Effie Lemon, Rebecca Bolender, Anna Boone, Eileen Stephens and Della Meenach and three brothers, Alvin, Hobart and Wayne Daulton.

Mrs. Griffith is survived by seven children, Ronald Griffith and wife Wanda of Georgetown, James Griffith and wife Gloria of Harlan, Ky., Cheryl Bailey and husband Eddie, Janet Jimison and husband Sam, Joyce Kattine and husband Roger, Glen Griffith and wife Sherri and Tammy Dempsey and husband Jim all of Georgetown, fifteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, one brother, Fred Daulton of Russellville, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services have been set for 2 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the Georgetown Church of Christ, 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Kevin Whitsett and Scott Hennig will officiate. Visitation has been set for 12 - 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Georgetown Church of Christ, 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio 45154.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Blaine King, Sr., 72

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Blaine King, Sr., 72, of Mt. Orab, Oh., died on January 12, 2014.

He was born on March 30, 1941 in Clay County, Ky. He was the loving father of the late Blaine King Jr., caring grandfather of Ben King, dear brother of Dennis King, Denver King, Leonard King, Darrell King, James King, Ruth Tincher and the late Isaac King, Hubert King, Earl King, Paul King, Lola Miles and Lydia Boggs. Cherished son of the late Ben and Rosa (Barrett) King. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

Friends will be received on Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28, Goshen, where services will be held on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Myers Cemetery, Goshen.

The Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, Goshen, served the family.

Beverley Joan (nee Walker) Martin, 59 of Georgetown, Oh., died Saturday, January 11, 2014.

She was a homemaker. She was born January 17, 1954 in Syracuse, NY., the daughter of Beverley (Lumley) Walker of Indiana and the late Lowell Alton Walker.

In addition to her mother Mrs. Martin is survived by her husband, Jerome E. Martin; three brothers, Harold Walker of Union Mills, Ind., Jeff Walker of Asheville, North Carolina and Scott Walker of Dexter, NY., and one brother-in-law, James Martin and wife Ruth C. Day of Jacksonville Beach, FL. Following cremation there will be no services.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Brown County Humane Society, 100 Veterans Blvd., Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Jeffrey Smith, 23

Linda L. (Nichols) Thatcher, 66

Jeffrey Smith, 23, Mt. Orab, Oh., passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014.

Jeff was born January 23, 1990.

Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Danny and Ann Smith.

Mr. Smith was a graduate of Western Brown High School, was an employee of PJ Trailers and was a member of The Crossing.

Beloved father of Mason Smith of Mt. Orab, loving son of Andy and Stephanie Smith of Mt. Orab, cherished grandson of John and Kathy Leppla of Mt. Orab, caring brother of Nicole Smith of Eastgate, Kara Smith of Eastgate, and Andrea Smith of Mt. Orab, dear nephew of Greg (Julie) Leppla of Mt. Orab, Chad (Angela) Leppla of Mt. Orab, Mindy (Chad) Balser of Batavia, and Rodney (Renate) Smith of Felicity.

Services were held Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Mt. Orab Church of Christ, 400 Smith Avenue, Mt. Orab.

Burial was in Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Township.

The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Linda L. (Nichols) Thatcher, 66, of West Union, Oh., died Wednesday, January 8, 2014.

Ms. Thatcher was born May 16, 1947 in Tiffin Township in Adams County. She was preceded in death by parents, Estel Edward and Stella Faye (Barnes) Nichols; brother, Rodney Nichols and a twin sister, Leah Nichols.

She is survived by two daughters: Kim Harper of West Union and Melissa (Wes) Grooms of West Union; son, Gerry “G.G.” (Della) Grooms; sister, Donna (George) Young of Cherry Fork; two brothers: Ronald (Wanda) Nichols of Liberty Township and Carl Nichols of West Union; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins; and a sister-inlaw, Rosalie Nichols of West Union.

She was a retired self-employed housekeeper for several people in West Union.

She attended West Union Schools.

A memorial service and dinner was held Monday, January 13, 2014. Ms. Thatcher was cremated.

The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.

Beverley Joan (nee Walker) Martin, 59

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The Brown County Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Committee announced an essay contest open to Brown County High School and home schooled junior and senior women.

Summer Tyler, CEO, Environmental Partners HVAC&R, and chairwoman of the committee, said, “The essay contest is one event of the Women’s Committee’s activities for National Women's History Month during the month of March. We are also planning a networking luncheon as well as activity sheets for grade school students to learn more about women’s history.”

“The winning essay will focus less on biographical information and more on how the historical female relates to a modern, young woman,” said Tyler.

"The essays will be judged on content, organization and style,” said judge, Dolores Berish.

“We look forward to reading which historical women are role models to today's young women."

Last year’s judges for the essay contest are returning to judge this year’s essays. Judges include: Lynn A. Harden, Executive Director, Brown County Public Library; Dolores Berish, Director of Library Service, Chatfield College and Ronda Hughes, Assistant Librarian, Chatfield College.

The Brown County Public Library and Chatfield College both have a

Townley named as new Client Services Director at PRC

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Kevin J. Mullins, 49 Kevin J. Mullins, 49, Bethel, passed away January 8, 2014.

He was the devoted husband of Eva M. (Rummer) Mullins, dear father of Zach S. Mullins and Robby (Ginger) Bullock, grandfather of Nathan Hite, brother of Molly Kemper, Diana Collins, Valerie Benjamin and Kenneth Mullins Jr. Visitation has been set for Friday, January 10, 2014, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home. Funeral service has been set for 10 a.m. Saturday January 11, 2014 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home Bethel. Burial Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel.

The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

Mary J. Dawson, 61 Mary J. Dawson, 61 of Georgetown, Oh., passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014.

She was born January 2, 1953 in Brown County, the daughter of the late Harold F. and Stella Mae (Bills) Cox. She was a dietary cook at Sunrise Manor and a member of the Faith in God Fellowship Church in Russellville.

She is survived by her husband James Dawson of Georgetown, 6 children, 2 sisters; Frances Borden and Ruby Watson both of Georgetown, and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Following cremation, there will be a Memorial Service Saturday January 18, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the Faith in God Fellowship in Russellville with Scott Von Lanken officiating.

The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

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Chief Justice speaks in Eastgate about judicial reform

Justice O’Connor discussed judge selection process

BY KRISTIN ROVER Sun staff

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Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor spoke about the importance of judicial reform during a luncheon with the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce Jan. 10.

“I am excited to go out and speak to organizations not necessarily in the legal profession,” O’Connor said.

“And make you aware of issues including how we choose members of the judiciary.”

O’Connor said she believes it is important to have an impartial judiciary that is not influenced by politics or any other information.

O’Connor said individuals should select their judges by researching them and looking at the experi-

ence they have as well as the decisions they have made.

She said that unfortunately, many voters do not research judges nor do they vote for judges.

“When you ask how people want to select their judges, they say vote,” O’Connor said. “But yet when they have the option, they don’t vote.”

O’Connor said 25 to 30 percent of voters don’t pass a ballot for members of the judiciary. She said voter drop off is big a problem.

“We have to combat that,” O’Connor said. “We need to bolster the presence of the judiciary in the minds of electors.”

O’Connor said some of the solutions she has come up with include moving the placement of judges on the ballot. She said they are

currently at the end of the ballot, which may contribute to voters not making a selection.

“Let’s see how we can maybe rotate it,” O’Connor said.

She said another solution she believes in is putting judges on the ballot in odd number years.

“In even years we are combating gubernatorial, presidential and other races,” O’Connor said.

She said that the attention is often on these candidates, which leaves less media coverage and other information outlets for judges to utilize.

“Dollars can be better spent because you won’t be competing with the media frenzy of other office holders,” O’Connor said.

School planning continues

Milford board

BY KRISTIN ROVER Sun staff

selects architect

Milford Exempted Village School District is moving forward with plans to build two new elementary schools in the district.

District officials have selected the architect, construction manager and commissioning agent that will be working together on the new buildings.

“We have selected all three key players in the building process,” Andrea Brady, school board member, said about the process.

Brady said the architect selected is SHP Leading Design, the construction manager is Turner Construction, and the commissioning agent is Four Seasons Environmental.

Brady said the process they used to select the com-

panies was a joint decision process with the state.

“The state and Milford chose the top choices and came together and jointly agreed on a company,” Brady said.

The district is working with the Ohio School Facilities Construction Commission on the project because the funding for the new buildings is coming from the commission.

The district was notified in May 2013 that they had been selected to receive funding for the buildings.

Superintendent Dr. Robert Farrell at the time said they had been working toward receiving funds for new projects for several years by earning credit for projects the district completed.

“We applied and began to build as we could,” Farrell

said previously about the process. “And we got credit for the buildings we did.”

Farrell said previously that the credit the district received to build the new schools amounts to $25 million.

Brady said they have to use the funds to complete a project.

“We can’t partially renovate a building,” Brady said. “We couldn’t renovate the junior high.”

Brady said they could complete two new elementary buildings with the funds, and decided to replace Boyd E. Smith and Seipelt elementary schools.

“Both of these schools desperately need to be replaced,” Brady said.

“Seipelt is very old, to renovate it would cost just as much as building. With Boyd it is the same thing.”

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Cold weather freezes the Trojans’ early momentum

BY CHRIS CHANEY Sun staff

Reversing their fate on Jan. 13 at Little Miami, the Glen Este Trojans have thawed out from the polar vortex and got back to winning basketball games after a weather-induced losing streak derailed a promising start to the season.

“We got off to a good start. We were 4-1 and one of the games that was postponed (due to weather) was Walnut Hills,” head coach Dave Caldwell explained.

“That was supposed to be our second or third game and I was really hoping that we would play that game.

“Walnut Hills has come around a little bit right now.

They got some of their transfers in the mix and feeling part of the group, so I was disappointed we didn’t get to play them (as originally scheduled) and they ended up beating us pretty handily at home (67-49 on Dec. 27).”

That loss to Walnut at the end of 2013 cascaded into a four-game losing streak in which the Trojans dropped Eastern Cincinnati Conference games at Milford and at home to Kings.

“We had another freeze out against Little Miami (originally scheduled for Jan. 7) last week and would have had a chance to beat them when we were still above .500 to get a good feeling going into some tough games at the end of the week,” Caldwell said.

“Instead, we played some tough teams in Northwest and Kings (consecutively).

So I guess what (the weather) did was force us to play a lot of really good teams in a row with really good players and really good coaches that have turned it into a tough string of games for us.”

The Little Miami game that was initially seen as a winnable game and potential momentum builder has

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Glen Este senior Tyler Burdick eyes a 3-pointer in a game against Northwest last week.

turned out to be just that, only it’s coming a week after it was originally scheduled.

The Trojans traveled to the home of the Panthers and cashed in on a 60-54 win on the strength of a 25point performance by senior guard Tyler Flanigan. Glen Este doubled up the Panthers in the first half, 36-18, and hung on for the sixpoint win.

“Tyler Flanigan, Logan Harris and Kyle Keszei are our three leading scorers and opponents have identified them,” Caldwell said.

“We’ve been struggling with getting them some looks, so we’ve tinkered with some things to get them some opportunities to score.

“Pretty much as they go we go, but we need some other guys to step up.”

Caldwell said scoring 45 points is fine so long as the Trojan defense holds up their end of the bargain and keeps opponents under that 45-point mark. While that

much seems obvious, the coach said the key to making that happen is taking care of the ball and not being so free-wheeling with it, which can turn into easy transition points for Glen Este’s opponents.

Aside from the trio of leading scorers, Caldwell has stout junior class that he hopes can step into some bigger roles in the second half of the season as they get more varsity experience.

“We have about six or seven guys getting minutes playing in the post and we’re looking for some of those guys to come through,” Caldwell said.

“Our seniors, Gage Rowan, Colin Couch and Tyler Burdick, two of those three guys are coming off of injuries, and there are some other guys who are all capable, but with the exception of Tyler Burdick, they need to get used to the physicality of playing varsity basketball, which is new for those guys.”

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Dunkin to parents: ‘Start Talking’ to kids about drugs

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Steve Dunkin, Executive Director of the Brown County Community Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services encourages all parents to talk to their kids about drug abuse. It could save their lives.

interested in what they’re doing.”

Dunkin said it is his personal opinion that some times parents want to be the ‘popular parent’ and some times they need to show their kids they care by offering them structure and rules to live by.

“Not that it’s not nice for kids to have some freedom,” Dunkin said, “but parents need to be in charge. Parents have to keep communication open with their kids, and not just with criticism. I think

when parents let their kids go to do whatever they want, kids begin to believe that the parent doesn’t care.”

Dunkin continued, “A friend of mine always said that parents shouldn’t let their kids go to party’s unless they know something about the people having the party. I know that takes up a little time for parents to make phone calls or call around, but I think that’s pretty important.”

The “Start Talking” initiative was developed to help

empowering parents to raise their children to be substance-free. It contains lots of information on issues to talk about with kids.”

To learn more about the

“Start Talking” initiative please visit www.starttalking.ohio.gov or call Dunkin at (937) 378-3504. His office is located at 85 Banting Drive in Georgetown.

Pharmacy robbed, suspect sought CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Cincinnati Crimestoppers is featuring the crime on its website, describing the robber as “a white male wearing sunglasses, orange ball cap, black jacket and pants. The subject was also

said to have a blonde goatee and the top of his ears appeared to be abnormal (bent over).”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers or the Mt. Orab Police Department at (937) 444-4141.

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the living environment within the facility.

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FAYETTEVILLE PASSES WATER RATE INCREASE On January 15th Fayetteville Village Council passed an ordinance (3rd Reading) to increase water rates as follows: 5/8” meter 2,000 gallons minimum from $26.20 to $26.98 3/4” meter 3,000 gallons minimum from $39.30 to $40.47 1” meter 4,000 gallons minimum from $52.41 to $53.96 2” meter 40,000 gallons minimum from $524.08 to $539.60 Rates over minimum at $10.41 per 1000 gallons out of village rates are 25% higher. Rates are effective January 1, 2014.

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It doesn’t take long for parents to get on the internet and learn the facts about drugs.”

Dunkin said the best way a parent can help their child is to know the facts. He said parents need to have short discussions with them about the dangers of drugs.

“Statistics show that the best ways to prevent a kid from getting involved in drugs, believe it or not, is to just talk to them,” he added.

According to information supplied by the governor’s office, the “Start Talking” program was inspired by research that shows children are up to 50 percent less likely to use drugs when parents and adults talk openly with them about these substances.

One big problem facing the “Start Talking” program is getting the word out, making sure the Ohio children get the message.

“One good plan for parents is to sit down with their kids at the dinner table and just talk to them about what’s going on in their lives,” Dunkin said. “It’s never too early to start a conversation with your kids. Talk, talk, talk, it’s such a simple thing.

Our kids need to know we’re

parents understand the risks to their children and empower them with simple, effective strategies to act.

“It’s not rocket science here that we’re talking about,” Dunkin said with a chuckle. “All children go through developmental stages. They are going to be open to peer pressure more in their teenage years, and there are a lot of people telling them different things. As a parent we have to be there to be one of those sources that kids listen to. All this is nothing new to us, we’ve been trying hard to get that message out for the last couple of years. Apparently now there will be some dollars from grants that we can apply for so we’re looking into that.”

Dunkin said he is just now finding out everything about the “Start Talking” program but plans on following it closely.

“Here at our office,” Dunkin said, “we have a really good workbook for parents called ‘Know’

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there are 13 pieces of the fence that can not be repaired but can be salvaged, pieces off of it, which can be made to look exactly like the rest of it.

The other 62 pieces out there are all eight feet long, and can be fixed with some cost involved.”

McRoberts said the end product will depend on how much money the village wants to put into it. He told council that by the February 10 council meeting he would have an estimate prepared to be submitted to council.

He added that all the fence would have to come down, be sandblasted and power coated, then set back up in concrete which would prevent it from leaning over like it does now.

He said volunteers would be needed to help with the work on the fence which would hold down costs. Smith assured him that there would be more than enough volunteers for the project.

Hoovler told the group that the village could not incur the expense of the repairs and that it might become necessary for the village to place a cemetery levy on the ballot to raise enough money to pay for the repairs.

Smith told council that the Sardinia History Group was a non-profit organization but was considering holding fundraisers to help pay for the fence project.

Mayor Bumbalough told the group that he had received an estimate from a fence company in Hillsboro for $12,000.

He said the village did not have that kind of money.

Also during the meeting, Village Solicitor Jay Cutrell held a swearing in of council members Greg Cassidy, Art Hoovler and Juanita Watson.

Tom Reifenberger was then voted in to fill the vacant seat on council. Mayor Bumbalough was also officially sworn in as Mayor of Sardinia.

Greg Cassidy was voted vice mayor for the village.

Village Administrator Tim Mock told council that the village would begin delivering large scoops of gravel to residents living within the village at a cost of $35. Deliveries would only be made on Fridays. A scoop is approximately 3/4 of a ton. Call the village for more information.

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Georgetown Mayor Dale Cahall swears-in newly elected council members (from left) Sarah Eagan, Susan Bean, RaeLena Morrison and Kelly Cornette.

Georgetown Council discusses radios CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 but in comparison, the general fund in 2012 only brought in $773,652 in revenue while creating $1,113,646 for an operating loss of $339,994.

“This means that over the last 12 months, we’ve been able to cut our operating debt by $305,879. We’re still operating in the red, but with the new budget we have cut 30% percent out of the general fund moving us closer to operating in the black.”

German went on to praise council for making tough decisions and the employees for all their hard work.

“The staff did an outstanding job in 2013 being able to

provide a similar level of services despite state cutbacks in local funding,” Germann said.

“It doesn’t look like we’ll have to lay anyone else off and we won’t be making any cuts to our police department.

We will continue to work toward our goal of balancing the budget.”

Germann said that the village should soon be able to begin making improvements to roads in the village.

“We are making strides in the right direction” Germann said, “If these cuts and changes hadn’t been made we were looking at a fiscal emergency in about 15 months so these were steps that we really

had to take before the state could step in and take over.”

He also updated council on the Community Reinvestment Area Project (CRA). He told council that the petition for area certification will soon be completed and mailed to the Ohio Development Services Agency for approval.

He also gave a brief update on the tax increment financing (TIF) district completion. He said an individual application needed to be filled out for each of the 402 parcels and he was working on it.

The next scheduled meeting of the Georgetown Village Council will be Jan. 23.

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Ripley council members (from left) Roberta Sidwell, Nowana Bingaman, Dave Otis and Charles Poole take their oath to serve on the Ripley Village Council from village solicitor Jay Cutrell.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 all supplies for the water plant and look for every way possible to save money.

Councilman Daniel Dragoo commented that council has put off and put off increasing the water rates but it was now time to raise them.

Council approved an ordinance to raise the water rates which had its first reading.

However, Ashmore assured council that if they decided to make changes to the ordinance, they had plenty of time.

Later in the meeting council approved hiring Corey Herren as a full time police officer in the village bringing the count to three full time officers including Police Chief Harvey Bowman.

Ripley Village Solicitor Jay Cutrell swore in council’s newest member as well as three returning council members Jan. 14. Those taking the oath included Roberta Sidwell, Nowana Bingaman, Dave Otis and Charles Poole.

Councilman Dragoo was voted in as vice mayor for council.

Mayor Tom Leonard handed out sheets to council members stating committees that each would be serving on in 2014. He advised that anyone who wanted to make any changes to bring it up at the next meeting.

In other actions, council adopted the Ripley Village Council ‘Rules of Order’, and after suspending the threereading rule, council passed an ordinance accepting the Ohio Basic Revised Code for 2014.

Ashmore reported to council that the village’s 2014 draft budget was provided for them in their packets. He reviewed the budget step by step with council.

“Everything in this budget is the same except a few highlighted portions which I will go over with you,” Ashmore told council. “You will see that in the general fund category, the police area, we had

separated, in the past, parttime and full-time, but we’re not doing that this year. We’ve rolled that together into one personal service.”

Ashmore also mentioned the following changes to the budget including: • salary raise for council members, PERS change, Medicare change; • the village won’t face another audit for two years; • any leftover money generally placed in capital outlay, which has decreased by $17,000; • contractual services in the fire line items, the budget will continue to go up because the village truck is paid for but the levy will continue to run; • under contractual services for the water fund the budget is based on a water rate increase. The water fund has been running in the red for four years; • water softening supplies, salt for the softening cost the village $17,817 last year and continues to go up.

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G-Men claim homecoming win

BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press After seniors Bruce Derrick-Williams and Lauren

Ring were crowned this year's Homecoming King and Queen of Georgetown Jr./Sr. High School Jan. 10, the Georgetown G-Men hit

Brown County Athletes of the Week MACKENZI CARRINGTON, G’TOWN Georgetown’s senior hoop standout, Mackenzi Carrington, led the Lady G-Men with 21 points in the Jan. 13 victory over Glen Este.

Carrington buried seven-of-10 shots from the field, including twoof-four attempts from beyond the arc, while connecting on five-of-five attempts from the foul line in an impressive offensive performance. She also pulled down three rebounds in the Lady GMen win.

TANNER FOWLER, FAYETTEVILLE Fayetteville-Perry’s senior guard, Tanner Fowler, put together an outstanding offensive performance to aid the Rockets to a victory over the Bethel-Tate Tigers, Jan. 14. Fowler led the Rockets in the win with 18 points. He drained an impressive eight-of-nine shots from the field, including one-of-two from beyond the arc, and knocked down one-oftwo attempts from the foul line. He also had one steal and one rebound.

the hardwood to capture a 66-44 victory over the visiting Western Brown Broncos.

The G-Men led by just two points, 27-25, at halftime of their homecoming bout against the Broncos, but they would dominate the second half of play to bring home a 22-point victory in front of their large crowd of fans.

The G-Men struggled to put a stop on Western Brown's sophomore standout Eli Fulton, who would go on to take the game high in scoring with 24 points.

Fulton also pulled down nine rebounds while facing the G-Men. Leading the G-Men in scoring was junior guard Jake Cropper, who connected on seven-of-15 shots from the field, including two three-pointers, and connected on four-of-four attempts from the foul line to finish with 20 points.

Georgetown junior Tanner Pack also shot for double figures against the Broncos, ending the night with 12 points.

Georgetown's junior guards Jake Miller and Jonathon Staggs both shot for nine points apiece.

Miller also recorded 10 assists and six steals.

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Bruce Derrick-Williams, left, and Lauren Ring, right, were crowned Georgetown’s Homecoming King and Queen on Jan. 10 at Georgetown Jr./Sr. High School.

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Sheets records BASEBALL AND 400th career win SOFTBALL CLINIC Lady Rockets win at Ripley

BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press Fayetteville-Perry High School's head varsity basketball coach, Toby Sheets, recorded his 400th career

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ing king, shot for seven points in the win over the Broncos.

Coming off the Jan. 10 homecoming victory, the GMen ventured to Eastern Brown High School on Tuesday, Jan. 14 to face the home-standing Warriors.

The Eastern Warriors defeated the G-Men by two points in the Brown County Holiday Classic championship game, so the G-Men were in search of revenge in their second match-up of the season.

As always, it was another exciting bout between two very skilled, well coached teams on Tuesday night at Eastern. The Warriors jumped ahead 14-6 to end the first quarter, but in a game of dazzling scoring runs it was the G-Men rallying back in the second period to outscore the Warriors 14-8. At halftime break, it was the Warriors with a narrow 22-20 lead.

The G-Men picked up the intensity on the defensive end while knocking down some key shots in the second half to pull away for the win at Eastern.

The G-Men jumped out to a 26-22 lead early on in the third quarter, and with 5:37 to go in the third it was Cropper taking a pass from Williams for a score on a cut to the basket that lifted

win in dominating fashion on Wednesday night, as his Lady Rockets strolled to an 84-35 victory over the Lady Jays at Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington High School.

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Georgetown’s Jake Cropper launches a shot in the G-Men’s Jan. 14 victory over the Eastern Warriors.

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The Warriors then kicked off a run of their own, as Marcus Day drained a shot, followed by an assist by Curtis Burns for a score by Nathan Scott to cut the Georgetown lead to 28-26.

As the third quarter continued, a bucket by Pack on a fast-break put the G-Men up by four, but the Warriors answered quick with a bucket by Riley Prine to leave the Warriors trailing 30-28.

With 2:14 to go in the third quarter, it was Georgetown's Gage Bradley rising for a score in the paint to expand the Georgetown lead to 32-28.

An offensive rebound and put-back by Bradley later in the frame expanded the Georgetown lead to six.

With three quarters in the books, it was the GMen leading 34-28.

Bradley kicked off scoring in the fourth quarter, taking a pass from Williams and knocking down a bucket from close range to lift the G-Men to a 36-28 lead.

Prine snapped the Georgetown run by draining a shot with 6:44 to go in the fourth period to reduce the Georgetown lead to six points.

The Georgetown lead hit double figures after a field goal by Williams followed by a set of free throws by junior G-Man Clinton McElroy.

An offensive rebound and put-back by Scott sliced the Georgetown lead to eight points with six minutes to go in regulation play, but it was Bradley rising for another score from close range to restore a 10point Georgetown lead with just under five minutes left on the clock.

Field goals by Scott and Prine left the Warriors trailing by six, 42-36, but the G-Men continued to look to Bradley in the paint, and the Georgetown junior delivered. A field goal by Bradley with 2:47 to go put the G-Men up 4436 to help ward off the Warriors' late-game rally.

The G-Men struggled with turnovers in the final minutes while facing aggressive defensive pressure by the Warriors. With 1:11 left on the clock, a bucket

by Prine left the Warriors trailing 44-38.

After Eastern's Mickey Hundley grabbed an offensive rebound and hit the put-back to cut the Georgetown lead to 44-40 with 39.7 seconds to go in the fourth quarter, the G-Men would cap off the win at the charity stripe.

Miller was fouled in the bonus with just over 36

seconds left on the clock and went to the stripe to sink both attempts, expanding the Georgetown lead to 46-40. Rounding out scoring for the night was Williams, as he buried one-of-two attempts from the foul line with 3.6 seconds remaining to secure a 47-40 Georgetown victory.

Bradley and Pack fired for 12 points apiece to lead the G-Men in scoring at Eastern, while Williams ended the night with 11 points.

“I've said it for years...it doesn't matter what your record is (when we face Eastern). All you're guaranteed is that it will be a tough game,” said Georgetown head coach Jerry Underwood during a post-game interview.

According to Underwood, it was an intense Georgetown defense that helped the G-Men claim their ninth victory of the season.

“We've been waiting for a good defensive game for awhile, and tonight they did a good job,” Underwood said of his crew's effort. “I thought, overall, our effort as a team was there tonight.”

“I think this will give us some confidence going into Friday night, and that's what we need,” said Un-

derwood, as his G-Men prepared for their next road game at New Richmond High School.

Leading the Warriors in scoring was Prine with 14 points, while Scott ended the night with 12 points.

The victory over Eastern marked the third win in row for the G-Men, upping their record to 9-3 on the season. The G-Men remained unbeaten in Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference National Division play at 4-0.

The loss to Georgetown marked the second in a row for the Warriors, as they fell to Coal Grove 51-43 in a Jan. 11 non-league road game.

so many good people, all working in the same direction for the good of all. A special thanks to Jim Frazier, Bill Garrett, and Mike Wells for giving the chance of a lifetime to coach and teach here at Fayetteville.

Also, special thanks to coach Tory Rummel, coach Russ Ward, coach Lindsay Tussey, and Jerri.Alley (scorekeeper) for all their time and advice, as well as my wife, Sharon, and to daughters, Shelby and Sydney, for allowing me to do the job I love."

Leading the Lady Rockets in scoring against the Lady Jays was Rosselot with 31 points.

Eyre ended the night with 19 points, while Carly Burroughs finished with 12 points to mark the third Lady Rocket to score in double figures.

Leading the Lady Jays was Cornelius with 12 points.

The Lady Rockets stood at an 8-0 record in Southern Hills Athletic Conference play following the win over Ripley, remaining on top in SHAC Division II standings.

FPHS 31 18 17 18 - 84 RULH 9 6 3 17 – 35 Fayetteville (84): Rosselot 12 4-4 31, Eyre 7 2-2 19, C. Burroughs 5 2-2 12, E. Burroughs 1 0-0 2, C. Carson 1 0-0 2, Smyth 3 0-0 7, A. Carson 4 0-0 9, Murphy 1 0-0 2. Team: 34 8-8 84.

Three-pointers: Rosselot 3, Eyre 3, Smyth 1, A. Carson 1.

Ripley (35): Cornelius 5 00 12, Royal 1 1-2 4, Blackburn 1 0-0 3, Pfeffer 2 2-5 6, Abbott 1 0-0 2, Gilkerson 2 0-0 6, Haitz 1 0-0 2.

Team: 13 3-7 35. Threepointers: Cornelius 2, Gilkerson 2, Royal 1, Blackburn 1.

GHS 6 14 14 13 – 47 EHS 14 8 6 12 – 40 Georgetown (47): Bradley 6 0-1 12, Cropper 4 0-0 8, McElroy 0 2-2 2, Pack 5 0-0 12, Williams 5 1-2 11, Miller 0 2-2 2.

Team: 20 5-7 47.

Three-pointers: Pack 2.

Eastern (40): Prine 7 0-0 14, Scott 6 0-0 12, McIntosh 1 0-0 3, Day 3 0-0 7, Stivers 1 0-0 2, Hundley 1 0-0 2, Pickerill 0 0-2 0.

Team: 19 0-2 40.

Three-pointers: Burns 1, Day 1.

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Fayetteville-Perry High School’s varsity girls’ basketball coach, Toby Sheets, celebrated his 400th win as his Lady Rockets topped Ripley on Wednesday night. Sheets, covered in silly string, poses with his Lady Rockets while holding the game ball awarded to him by Ripley varsity girls basketball coach, Kent Caudill, after Wednesday’s game. Front row, from left, are Emily Burroughs, Carly Burroughs, Megan Eyre, and Alex Carson; back row, assistant coaches Tory Rummel and Lindsay Tussey, Mariah Hazelbaker, Lincoln Smyth, Makayla Rosselot, Claire Carson, head coach Toby Sheets, and Samantha Murphy.

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and is in his 26th year as a head coach.

Sheets claimed his 100th career victory on Dec. 18 of 1994 with his Lady Rockets cruising to a 103-34 victory at Western Latham. His 200th career victory came on Nov. 28, 2000 when his Lady Rockets captured a 62-38 win at Clermont Northeastern. His 300th career win came on Feb. 2, 2009 when his Lady Rockets captured a 62-44 win at Williamsburg High School.

This year's Lady Rockets had no trouble at all staking claim to a victory over the Lady Jays on Wednesday night, jumping to a 31-9 lead in the first quarter. The Lady Rockets kicked off the game on a 14-0 run, en route to an impressive 49point victory.

Fayetteville forward Carly Burroughs kicked off scoring for the night, grabbing an offensive rebound and burying the put-back to give the Lady Rockets a 2-0 lead. Then it was Fayetteville's leading scorer, senior Makayla Rosselot, getting in on the scoring action by draining her first of three three-pointers to put the Lady Rockets up 5-0.

With 6:24 to go in the first quarter, it was Fayetteville's Lincoln Smyth dialing from long distance and connecting to expand the Lady Rockets' lead to eight points.

A set of hit free throws by Carly Burroughs put the Lady Rockets up by 10 just over three minutes into the game.

A steal by Rosselot led to a bucket on transition by Fayetteville's senior guard Megan Eyre to put the Lady Rockets up 12-0.

The Lady Rocket lead hit 14-0 as Rosselot buried a set of free throws after she was fouled on a shot with

4:27 to go in the first quarter.

The Lady Jays were finally able to light up their side of the scoreboard as Alyssa Cornelius drained a jump shot with just over four minutes to go in the first quarter to cut the Fayetteville lead to 12.

After outscoring the Lady Jays 31-9 in the first period, the Lady Rockets racked up 18 points in the second quarter while holding the Lady Jays to just six point in the frame. At halftime break, it was the Lady Rockets with a comfortable 49-15 lead.

Coming off halftime break, struggles continued for the Lady Jays with a three-pointer by Cornelius accounting for all of their points in the third period.

On the other end of the court, the Lady Rockets kept up their offensive strike to score 17 points, expanding their lead to 66-18 before entering the final quarter of play. Carly Burroughs knocked down three buckets from close range for six third-quarter points.

Eyre buried a three-pointer and a field goal inside the arc for five points in the third frame. Smyth drained two field goals in the third quarter to add four points to her total for the night, and Rosselot contributed one field goal for two points in the third period.

Scores came more often for the Lady Jays in the fourth quarter, but they were still outscored by the Lady Rockets 18-17 in the final frame.

"The 400 wins is a true reflection of all the fine players I've had the past 26 years,” said Sheets. “I have not done it by myself...the administrators, teachers, custodians, cooks, bus drivers, and other coaches have been there with me all the way. We are truly blessed here at Fayetteville to have

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Western Brown’s Eli Fulton rises for a score during the Broncos’ Jan. 10 game at Georgetown.

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Fayetteville’s Makayla Rosselot drives to the hoop for a score in the Lady Rockets Jan. 15 win at Ripley. Defending is Ripley’s Haley Payne.

Ripley’s Alyssa Cornelius fires off a shot from beyond the arc during the Jan. 15 bout against the FayettevillePerry Lady Rockets.

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BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press It was a fourth quarter rally by the Georgetown Lady G-Men on Monday night that would lift them to a 56-44 win over the visiting squad from Glen Este at Georgetown High School on Monday, Jan. 13.

The Lady G-Men trailed 37-30 with seven minutes to go in the fourth quarter, but on-target free throw shooting along with exceptional defense and rebounding would help them rally for a hard-fought victory in one of their best performances on the court his season.

“That was our best effort all year,” Georgetown coach Bernie Cropper said of his crew’s win over Glen Este. “We have not played as well as we are capable of until this week.”

The Lady G-Men performed well to win at Goshen (47-30) on Satur-

day the game prior to Monday’s win over Glen Este.

Monday’s non-league victory upped the Lady GMen’s overall record to 113 on the season.

A set of hit free throws

by Georgetown’s Mackenzie Carrington sliced the Glen Este lead to 37-32 with 6:24 to go in the fourth period. Then it was a defensive rebound by Georgetown’s Kayla Seigla that led to a three-pointer by Carrington that would leave the Lady G-Men trailing by just two points.

With just over five minutes to go in the fourth frame, it was Seigla powering up for a score in the paint to tie the game at 37.

The Lady G-Men rose to a 40-37 lead with 3:58 left on the clock, as Carrington buried a shot, was fouled, and finished off the old fashioned three-point play at the charity stripe.

What followed was a steal by Georgetown guard

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Georgetown’s Mackenzi Carrington fires for a score during the Lady G-Men’s win over Glen Este.

Rebecca Whitaker, who cruised down the court and buried a shot on transition to lift the Lady G-Men to a 42-37 advantage.

After Glen Este snapped the Georgetown run by sinking a shot from inside the arc, Whitaker was fouled intentionally and we to the foul line to sink both free throws, restoring a five-point Georgetown lead.

The Lady G-Men finished the job from the charity stripe, pulling away in the final minutes to secure the win.

With 2:04 to go, it was Whitaker sinking another set of free throws to up the Lady G-Men’s lead to 4639.

After the Lady G-Men’s defensive pressure forced Glen Este into a turnover, Whitaker dished out a pass to teammate Bayley Johnson for a score on transition to give the Lady G-Men a nine-point lead.

A steal by Seigla with 1:23 to go led to Whitaker being fouled in the bonus.

Whitaker would then sink another set of free throws to expand the Georgetown lead to 50-39.

Whitaker, Carrington, and Rachel Gibbons each took a trip to the charity stripe in the final 40 seconds of the game, burying all six attempts to cap off a 12-point Lady G-Men win.

The Lady G-Men were backed by exceptional performances from everyone who saw time on the court in Monday’s win, and there were two Georgetown players to finish with double figures in scoring.

Carrington led the Lady G-Men in the win over Glen Este with 21 points, draining seven-of-10 shots from the field that included two-of-four shooting from beyond the arc, and connecting on five-of-five attempts from the foul line.

Whitaker ended the night with 10 points to with one field goal and perfect eightof-eight shooting from the foul line.

Georgetown’s Megan Hatfield ended the night with eight points.

Seigla fired for six points and hammered the boards for 10 rebounds to aid the Lady G-Men in Monday’s victory.

“Mackenzie made big shots all night for us,” said Cropper.

Cropper went on to mention that Whitaker, in addition to her excellent late-game free throw shooting, managed to hold one of Glen Este’s scoring leaders scoreless for the game.

“Rebecca’s defense was sensational,” said Cropper.

The Lady G-Men had only six turnovers for the entire game, and as a team knocked down an impressive 22-of-23 attempts from the foul line. The Lady GMen were scheduled to be back in action Jan. 16, venturing to New Richmond High School to take on 6’6” star Josie Buckingham and the Lady Lions.

Prine leads way with 23 points

BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press The Eastern Warriors overcame a late-game Rocket rally to escape Fayetteville-Perry High School with a 74-60 victory on Jan. 10.

The Warriors got off to a strong start, outscoring the Rockets 16-7 in the first quarter and 17-9 in the second quarter to hold a 33-16 lead at halftime.

Both teams managed 18 points in the third quarter, as the Rockets showed more success on the offensive end in the second half.

The Warriors held a 5134 lead entering the fourth quarter of play, but around the midway point in the fourth quarter the Eastern squad would find itself with just a four-point lead.

An offensive rebound and put-back by Eastern's Mick Hundley put the Warriors up 58-52 with 4:25 to go in the fourth quarter, but it was Fayetteville's D.J. Iles burying a jump shot to slice the Eastern lead to 58-54.

The Warriors were able to slowly pull away late in the fourth frame. A field goal

by Prine expanded the Eastern lead to 61-55 with just under three minutes to play.

With 2:34 remaining in the fourth quarter, a hit free throw by Layne Pickerill lifted the Warriors to a seven-point lead. Pickerill found himself at the charity stripe seconds later to shoot in the bonus, sinking both attempts to put the Warriors up 64-55.

Despite the gutsy effort by the home-standing Rockets, the Warriors were able to seal the victory at

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Eastern’s Marcus Day rises for a score during the warriors’ win at Fayetteville.

the charity stripe with Hundley and Grant McIntosh draining free throws in the final minutes.

The Rockets were back in action Jan. 14, cruising to a 72-41 non-league win over the Bethel-Tate Tigers to up their overall record to 9-5

on the season. Tanner Fowler led the Rockets in the win over Bethel-Tate with 18 points. Fayetteville's D.J. Iles shot for 14 points in the win over Bethel, while Max Iles and Cole Schaefer contributed with 13 points apiece.

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Fayetteville’s Max Iles rises for a score over Eastern’s Mick Hundley during the Jan. 10 bout at Fayetteville.

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Western Brown High School's senior quarterback, Devyn Wood, has been named to the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Ac-

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Georgetown’s Bayley Johnson drives past a Glen Este defender during the Lady GMen’s Jan. 13 victory.

ademic All-Ohio Football Team for the 2013 season.

Only 106 student/athletes of more than 35,000 total players in Ohio were recognized for this prestigious award, which takes into consideration

success in the classroom as well as on the gridiron.

To qualify, a player must be First Team allconference, First Team all-county, or First Team all-district in combination with exemplary academic performance.

Nominate a HealthSource of Ohio/Brown County Press Athlete of the Week by emailing information to bcpresssports@gmail.com

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Success at the collegiate level continues for Fayetteville-Perry High School graduate, Shelby Sheets, as she plays as a starter on the Capital University women’s

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basketball squad.

Sheets shot for nine points to aid Capital to a 7865 victory over Muskingum University, Jan. 15.

Sheets buried two-ofthree shots from beyond the arc, a two-point field goal, and connected on one-of-

two attempts from the charity stripe to aid her Capital team to a victory over Muskingum, upping their overall record to 8-5 and their conference record to 52. Muskingam dropped to a 4-9 overall record with the loss to Capital.

son, catching instructor Mike Stefanski, and hitting instructor Brian Conely.

The clinic is for athletes ages eight and up with sessions beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Pitching and hitting sessions will last for one hour, and catching sessions will

last two-and-a-half hours.

The cost is $40 per session for pitching and hitting, and $50 per session for catching.

To book a session, contact Eastern High School’s head baseball coach, Dave Mignerey, at (937) 5150734.

with landowners and motorists. This ensures that Ohio’s deer herd is maintained at a level that is both acceptable to most, and biologically sound.

Until recently, the populations in nearly all of Ohio’s counties were well above their target numbers.

In the last few years, through increased harvests, dramatic strides have been made in many counties to bring those populations closer toward their goal.

Once a county’s deer population is near goal, harvest regulations are adjusted to maintain the population near that goal.

More information about Ohio deer hunting can be found in the 2013-2014 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations or at wildohio.com.

Hunters who received a 2013-2014 Ohio deer hunter effort and harvest survey are encouraged to complete it when the season ends. This survey is an important tool in Ohio’s deer management program, and information provided in the survey is vital for establishing deer hunting regulations. The survey is conducted with a random sampling of hunters to help eliminate bias.

ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.

A list of white-tailed deer checked by hunters during the 2014 muzzleloader hunting season, Jan. 4-7, is shown below. The first number following the county’s name shows the harvest numbers for 2014, and the 2013 numbers are in parentheses.

Adams: 296 (347); Allen: 46 (88); Ashland: 283 (310); Ashtabula: 313 (422); Athens: 485 (510); Auglaize: 41 (51); Belmont:

561 (739); Brown: 233 (305); Butler: 104 (110); Carroll: 458 (683); Champaign: 83 (118); Clark: 55 (61); Clermont: 153 (212); Clinton: 52 (78); Columbiana: 379 (441); Coshocton: 630 (813); Crawford: 53 (95); Cuyahoga: 1 (6); Darke: 22 (62); Defiance: 74 (107); Delaware: 101 (152); Erie: 27 (56); Fairfield: 192 (211); Fayette: 27 (27); Franklin: 31 (44); Fulton: 30 (50); Gallia: 283 (337); Geauga: 96 (126); Greene: 58 (95); Guernsey: 652 (821); Hamilton: 60 (79); Hancock: 42 (102); Hardin: 80 (110); Harrison: 513 (677); Henry: 16 (34); Highland: 254 (318); Hocking: 362 (445); Holmes: 336 (406); Huron: 150 (177); Jackson: 265 (361); Jefferson: 472 (619); Knox: 391 (520); Lake: 20 (59); Lawrence: 229 (230); Licking: 511 (675); Logan: 130 (182); Lorain: 142 (197); Lucas: 16 (41); Madison: 27 (35); Mahoning: 162 (197); Marion: 42 (54); Medina: 137 (159); Meigs: 425 (482); Mercer: 28 (48); Miami: 45 (65); Monroe: 278 (511); Montgomery: 24 (57); Morgan: 361 (460); Morrow: 90 (150); Muskingum: 593 (751); Noble: 341 (444); Ottawa: 17 (40); Paulding: 51 (83); Perry: 294 (375); Pickaway: 47 (83); Pike: 187 (217); Portage: 109 (158); Preble: 100 (131); Putnam: 22 (30); Richland: 227 (360); Ross: 287 (362); Sandusky: 43 (66); Scioto: 196 (268); Seneca: 98 (149); Shelby: 82 (101); Stark: 202 (268); Summit: 48 (56); Trumbull: 222 (321); Tuscarawas: 592 (784); Union: 57 (94); Van Wert: 25 (41); Vinton: 392 (392); Warren: 91 (142); Washington: 402 (442); Wayne: 140 (177); Williams: 69 (110); Wood: 34 (57) and Wyandot: 69 (126).

Total: 16,464 (21,555).

proposed to be changed on Ohio’s state-designated species. A fourth was added as a species of concern, and this designation does not require council action.

Snowshoe Hares Now endangered, snowshoe hares were proposed to be changed to a species of concern. Translocated hares have not been detected in Ohio since 2010 as the population has declined.

Bewick’s Wren Presently listed as endangered, the Bewick’s wren is proposed to move to extirpated. A Bewick’s wren nest was last confirmed in Ohio in 1995.

Smooth Greensnake Currently a species of concern, the smooth greensnake is proposed to move to the endangered list. This rare snake has lost much of its habitat and range in Ohio.

Eastern Hog-Nosed Snake The Eastern hog-nosed snake will now be listed as a species of concern in Ohio.

Hunting season date proposals are prepared by the ODNR Division of Wildlife biologists and maintain many traditional opening day dates.

• Monday, Sept. 1, is the proposed start date for Ohio’s fall squirrel and dove hunting seasons.

• Hunting seasons for cottontail rabbit, ring-necked pheasant and bobwhite quail are proposed to start Nov. 7, the first Friday in November.

• Fox, raccoon, skunk, opossum and weasel hunting and trapping are proposed to start Monday, Nov. 10.

• Proposed 2014 fall wild turkey hunting season dates are Monday, Oct. 13, to Sunday, Nov. 30.

• Proposed 2015 spring wild turkey dates are Monday, April 20, to Sunday, May 17.

• The proposed 2015 youth wild turkey weekend dates are April 18-19.

Eastern to host baseball, softball clinic Press release

Eastern Brown Middle School will play host to a baseball and softball clinic on Sunday, Jan. 26.

The clinic will feature baseball pitching instructor Mo Sanford, softball pitching instructor Maria John-

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Lady Broncos stand at 9-5

western Brown’s Lindsey harvey shoots for a score during a Lady Broncos’ win this season.

BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press

The Western Brown Lady Broncos stood at an overall record of 9-5 after topping the Georgetown Lady G-Men 48-45 on Jan. 9 at Georgetown, then falling to the North Adams Lady Green Devils 50-42 in a road game on Jan. 13.

The Lady Broncos shot

for double figures in the win over Georgetown.

Western Brown's Lindsey Harvey led the way with 13 points, sinking five-of-12 attempts from the field, including two three-pointers, and draining one-of-two attempts from the foul line.

Western Brown's Hannah Sininger shot for 12 points in the win at Georgetown, while Brooke Lindsey con-

tributed with 10 points.

Western Brown's Mackaela Fischer shot for nine points in the win at Georgetown.

The Lady Broncos were scheduled to be back in action Jan. 23, as they host the Amelia Lady Barons for a Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference American Division contest.

Southern Hills Career and Technical Center on Jan. 20.

You can also order tickets online at www.harlemwizards.com.

Tickets can also be purchased at Merchant’s Bank in Mt. Orab.

Tickets will be sold at Kroger’s in Mt. Orab from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on March 1, and from 1-3p.m. on March 2.

For more information on ticket purchases, contact Cindy Brumfield at (513) 305-5481.

Proceeds from the event

will go towards local youth softball teams - the Havoc’s, the Heartbreakers, and the Fire 10U teams.

The Western Brown Thunder that will be taking on the Wizards will consist of local players that have not yet been named.

The Wizards are a group of men who travel around the United States and China to entertain people of all ages with their skills and showmanship.

Some of the members of the Wizards are former Harlem Globetrotters.

and $4 for senior citizens (60 and older).

Mike and Mike’s will be offering plenty of food for the event.

Weigh-ins will begin at 8 a.m. with the first round of wrestling kicking off at 10 a.m. Wrestling teams competing for SBAAC titles in-

clude Amelia, Western Brown, Batavia, BethelTate, Blanchester, Clermont Northeastern, Goshen, New Richmond, Norwood, and Williamsburg.

For more information, contact WBHS Athletic Director Tim Cook at tim.cook@wb.k12.oh.us.

Ohio hunters braved record-setting cold temperatures and howling winds to harvest 16,464 white-tailed deer during the state’s fourday muzzleloader season, Jan. 4-7, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

The extreme cold that moved across the state during the final two days of the season did not deter some hunters as more than 3,800 deer were checked on Monday and Tuesday.

Counties reporting the highest number of deer checked during the 2014 muzzleloader season include: Guernsey (652), Coshocton (630), Muskingum (593), Tuscarawas (592), Belmont (561), Harrison (513), Licking (511), Athens (485), Jefferson (472) and Carroll (458).

Muzzleloaders are traditional hunting implements that emphasize accuracy and the value of the first shot. The popularity of muzzleloading rifles for hunting and target shooting continues to grow. Types of muzzleloaders include flintlock, percussion cap, in-line percussion and muzzleloading shotgun. Hunting is the best and most effective management tool for maintaining Ohio’s healthy deer population. Hunters have harvested more than 185,000 deer so far in the 2013-2014 hunting seasons.

Ohio’s deer-archery season is open through Sunday, Feb. 2.

The ODNR Division of Wildlife remains committed to properly managing Ohio’s deer populations through a combination of regulatory and programmatic changes. The goal of Ohio’s Deer Management Program is to provide a deer population that maximizes recreational opportunities, while minimizing conflicts

Biologists propose removing Wizards coming to Western Brown bobcats from Ohio’s threatened species list Press release

The Harlem Wizards are coming to Western Brown High School on March 18, with play beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The Wizards will be taking on the Western Brown Thunder with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

Advanced ticket sales are $8 for students and $10 for adults. The cost at the gate is $10 for students and $12 for adults.

Tickets order forms will be available at Western Brown High School and

WBHS to host SBAAC wrestling meet Press release

Western Brown High School will play host to this year’s Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference wrestling championships on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Cost of admission is $6 for adults, $4 for students,

Press release

The Ohio Wildlife Council received proposed changes to several species designations, including bobcats, as well as potential dates for the upcoming fall hunting seasons on Wednesday, Jan. 8, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

The ODNR Division of Wildlife biologists submitted a proposal to remove the bobcat from Ohio’s threatened species list. The bobcat was one of 71 species on Ohio’s first endangered list in 1974. However, the bobcat population began to rebound in the 1970s, and in recent years the number of verified sightings has continued to increase, prompting the status change from endangered to threatened in 2012. Bobcats are still considered a protected species in Ohio with no hunting or trapping season.

Three other species were

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brand all while giving back to our community that we have served for 50 years.

"The board of directors at Classic Federal Credit Union decided that our members and the community have been so good to us over the last 50 years that it was time to give back in a big way. We considered it a privilege to do this and help so many people.

There is no better way to say thanks than to give to someone in need. Some of our favorite 'Acts' were helping with the Mt. Orab

Middle School Pennies for Patients Drive, the Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship, the Mt. Orab Elementary Walk-a-Thon, Completed Ident-a-Kits for 110 children during our 50th Anniversary Celebration/Family Fun Day, helped the American Legion Post #288 for their Children’s Assistance Fund, sponsored Western Brown High School Touchdown Club, sponsored Mt. Orab Police’s Give Back to Kids Program, Black Friday Toy Drive and gave away 100

Gifts at Mt. Orab Christmas Parade just to name a few things," Classic FCU Vice-President of Marketing & Operations Karen Riel said.

The organizations that were granted a Classic Act of Kindness were nominated by the members of Classic FCU. Classic FCU reported the locations of the Acts of Kindness monthly on their website.

For a complete listing of the Acts of Kindness, www.classicfcu.org and click on the 50 Acts of Kindness button.

The Heart Institute of Mercy Health, which provides quality care with compassion in your neighborhood through its network of care, has teamed with HealthFair, the national leader in mobile screening services, to deliver affordable and convenient mobile heart screenings and extend Mercy Health’s network of care throughout Cincinnati.

HealthFair offers several screening packages to test people for their risk of heart attack, stroke, aneurysm and other major diseases. Both Basic and Advanced Packages are available depending on amount of testing patients request. While insurance does not cover the tests, they

are potentially reimbursable from a health savings account, depending on the insurance coverage. Check with your provider if you have questions.

Screenings are available at convenient locations throughout the area each month. Individuals with abnormal results will receive follow-up directly from Mercy Health, ensuring they receive the right care from the right physician at the right time. The February screening schedule follows below.

Eastgate, Kroger 4530 Eastgate Blvd., Ohio 45245 February 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mt. Orab. For more information on this meeting call the library at (937) 4441414.

Faith in God Fellowship Church. Pastor Scott Von Lanken hopes to reach and help those who are fighting addiction. Meetings will be held every Monday and Friday night at the church beginning at 7 p.m. Dave Houghton will serve as program coordinator for the event. For more information please call (937) 377-0101.

CALENDAR SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 Hocking Hills Winter Hike has been scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18. The six mile hike starts at Old Man’s Cave to Ash Cave. For more information visit explorehockinghills.com or call (800) 462-5464.

Brown County Tea Party guest speaker will be State Senator Joe Uecker at its first meeting of 2014, Saturday, Jan. 18 beginning at 2 p.m. at the mt. Orab public Library, 613 South High Street. Please join us. For questions please call (937) 444-3673.

Brown County Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Committee Meeting will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Brown County Public Library in Mt. Orab. Providing networking opportunities for women who work. For more information call (513) 732-0694.

Brown County FFA Consignment Auction on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Brown County Fairgrounds beginning at 10 a.m. Anyone interested in consigning please call Bill at (513) 3169660 or email bcffaca@yahoo.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 Sanctity of Human Life Day in Brown County has been set for Sunday, Jan. 19. It is held annually on the anniversary of the Roe versus Wade and Doe versus Bolton decisions were handed down by the supreme court. The Pregnancy Resource Center in Georgetown. For more information on this event call (937) 378-6853.

9th Annual Brown County Bridal Show will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Bridal Fashion Show will be at 3 p.m., admission is free and door prizes will be given out. for more information visit www.crtourstravel.com/bridalshow MONDAY, JANUARY 20 (MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.) Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAP) meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20 in the Arts Council Room. Everyone is welcome.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Clermont County will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20 at the Union Township Civic Center, Queen City Room A, 4350 Aicholtz Road, Cincinnati. The meeting is designed to help people understand what stress is and what it isn’t. For more information visit www.nami-cc.org.

Southwest Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Meeting on Monday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. in the executive conference room at the hospital. This month’s speaker will be Sarah Watson

who will be speaking about the AARP free income service that is available to senior and moderate income citizens.

For more information contact Teri Baumann at (927) 378-7712 or Debbie Whisman at (513) 260-1171.

Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the center. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details and new hours.

TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab meets at 5:30 p.m. every Monday, including Jan. 20, at Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. in Mt. Orab. Further information is available by calling Nancy at (937) 444-3437.

Eastern Local School District Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21. This meeting is open to the public.

Brown County Board of Commissioners will not meet on Monday, Jan. 20, in honor of Martin Luther King Day. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday, including Jan. 20, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714.

TOPS Chapter in Ripley meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday including Jan. 20 at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street.

Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 Alcoholics Anonymous in Sardinia meets from 11 a.m. until noon each Tuesday morning at the Sardinia Town Hall. Please enter the back door. For more information call (937) 444-3877.

Pleasant Township Trustees Meeting will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. in Georgetown, Tuesday, Jan. 21.

This meeting is open to the public.

Phileo Ministries-Clothing Ministry will be open for operation on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location is at 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia. This is a ministry of the County Baptist Church.

For more information call (937) 4461416.

Washington Township Trustees Meeting will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the firehouse. The public is welcome to attend this open meeting.

Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab.

These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 444-5230 for more information.

Mt. Orab Village Council will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. on tuesday, Jan. 21 and the public is invited to attend.

Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap

Flu Shots will be Available every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Brown County Health Department in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-6892 or toll free at (866-867-6892.

Brown County Educational Service Center Board Meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The public is welcome to attend this open building.

Al-Anon Family Group Sessions will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Methodist Church on Church Street, off N. High Street. This group can provide support and information to families and individuals who know someone who suffers from substance abuse. For more information call Jean at (937) 444-3877.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 Free Weaving Classes will resume every Wednesday, at 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) at the Rambler Center (the old Russellville-Jefferson High School) on St. Rt. 125 in Russellville.

Anyone interested in learning how to weave are asked to call Geri at (937) 378-3426 Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22 in the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public.

Sit and Stitch will meet at 10 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road in Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter of spinner or who wants to learn is invited to attend and bring a current project. Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656.

Pesticide Re-certification at Southern State Community College in Fincastle begins at 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Monday, Jan. 27, pre-registration required, Pleas call (937) 378-6716.

Brown County Senior Citizens Club will meet at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 22 for a potluck luncheon followed by Bingo. Please bring those Christmas White Elephant gifts as prizes. This

luncheon will be held at the ABCAP building in Georgetown.

Jaymie Jamison Foundation presents NED the ‘Movie’ on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Newport on the Levee AMC Theater. NED the Movie is gynecologist oncologist who use music to raise awareness for gynecological cancers. For more information please visit www.jaymiejamison foundation.org.

Rescheduled Brown County Democrat’s Christmas Dinner will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Reading Room at the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9391 Hamer Road in Georgetown. The club and central committee will provide table service, meat courses and soft drinks. This event will begin at 6 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 23, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as non-members. For details call (937) 444-5230.

Brown Metropolitan Housing Authority will been at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23 at the ABCEOI building, 406 W. Plum Street in Georgetown.

For more information call (937) 3786041.

Yoga Classes will be offered on Thursdays including Jan. 23, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (513) 535-7507.

Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. These classes are open to both members and nonmembers. Call (937) 444-5230 for more information.d.

Georgetown Village Council will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. This meeting is open to the public.

Brown County Historical Society Organizational Meeting for 2014 will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23 in the meeting room near the front door of the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center on Hamer Road in Georgetown. For more information contact Dr. Ned Lodwick at (937) 3786334.

Book Club for Adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan.23 at the Mt. Orab Library 613 S. High Street in

Property Sales Melvin Wardlow to Melvin and Cathy Wardlow, .91 acres, 83.16 acres and 27.35 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 1-6-2014 Steven A., Richard P. and David Soper to Steven A. Soper, In-Lot 2609 and In-Lot 2608 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 1-6-2014, $57,545 Charles A. and Patricia H. Brooks to Gerald G. and Judy P. Arnett, In-Lot 2631 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 1-8-2014, $67,000 Todd A. and Kimberly S. Smith to Amanda and Richard Berry, .81 acres of land in Green Twp., filed 18-2014, $93,500 Faye Mulloy to William and Tulane Barber, .98 acres of land in Green Twp., filed 1-3-2014, $18,750 Rebecca S. Hansen to George E. Powell, .48 acres of land in Mt. Orab, Green Twp., filed 1-2-2014 Kevin B. Petersen and Debbie A. Howe to Matthew R. and Debbie Drozda, In-Lot 2198 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 1-2-2014 Ronald L. and Shirley T. McNeal to Victor E. and Audrey Wells, In-Lot 1875 and In-Lot 1874 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 1-6-2014, $233,000 Stephen W. Bloom to Jason W. Brumley, In-Lot 2229, In-Lot 2230

Elza M. Poff etal to Bessie Poff, Lot 40E in German Addition in Ripley, Union Twp., filed 1-8-2014 Marlene D. and Larry D. Dye to Brenda K. Ogden, etal, 42.08 acres, 112.33 acres and 3.84 acres of land (less 2.31 easement state) andan Easement on part of tract 45, filed 13-2014 Glen G. and Mary W. McIntire to Mary Wilma McIntire, 60.02 acres of land in Washington Twp., filed 1-82014 Vanderbilt Mortgage, Finance Inc., to Dawn A. and Glenn Richard Hill Jr., Fairground Park Addition in Sardinia, filed 1-6-2014, $69,900

Marriages Selina Dawn Day, 20, Hamersville, student to marry Dillon Michael Jacobs, 20, Mt. Orab, military, couple filed 1-8-2014 Karen Ellen Burson, 20, Winchester, daycare to marry Houston Michael Henize, 21-Forest, OH, US Army, filed 1-2-2014

Probate Stephen R. Griffith, Felicity, case #20141002, DOD 1-7-2014, filed 18-2013 Sharon K. Lawrence, Aberdeen, case #20141271, DOD 1-24-2013, filed 12-30-2013

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 Free Mammograms offered by the Brown County Health Department and St. Elizabeth Hospital will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the health department, 826 mt. orab Pike in Georgetown for ages 35 to 40 for baseline screening or fot those over 40 for annual screenings. For details call (937) 378-6892 or (866) 867- 6892/ UPCOMING EVENTS 7th Annual Buy Local Foods Seminar, sponsored by Catholic Rural Life and the OK River Valley Chapter of the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association will be held at 1:45-5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26 at the St. George Parish hall, 509 East State Street in Georgetown. For more information contact Julie Kline (937) 392-1543.

Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 at the lodge at 110 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. For more information contact Bob Richmond at (937) 444-4791. (Meal included).

Affordable Care Act Presentation will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 27 at the Brown County Public Library, 613 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. To make an appointment please call (800) 6481176.

Business Breakfast sponsored by the Brown County Chamber of Commerce will be held on Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 a.m. with breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Georgetown Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. Tickets are only $15 per member, $25 non-member. For more information contact the chamber at (937) 378-4784 or email brchcom@gmail.com.

Williamsburg Garden Club Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Cane Run Garden Center, 4068 Tollgate Road. Hostesses for the evening will be Sharma Hatcher, Izella Cadwallader and Gwen Smith. For more information please call (513) 734-7676.

National Alliance on Mental Illness in Clermont County will offer a program at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17 on relationships and marriage at the Union Township Civic Center, Queen City Room A, 4350 Aicholtz Road in Cincinnati. A Caring and Sharing Support Group will also meet at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit www.nami-cc.org.

Chatfield College at Cyclones Game will be held on Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are only $3. Call Brianna Cecil for more information at (513) 875-3344.

COURT NEWS and In-Lot 2231 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 1-2-2014 Johnna S. Johnson to Dylan W. Kattine and Johhna Johnson, 1.25 acres of land in Jefferson Twp., filed 1-6-2014 Lola Gelter to Ray L. Gelter, InLot 10 whole and In-Lot 9 whole in Hook Addition, in Russellville, Jefferson Twp., filed 1-3-2014, $21,841 Thomas Norton to Thomas W. and Nancy M. Norton, 2.57 acres (Lot 6) in Lewis Twp., filed 1-3-2014 US Bank National Association trustee to David J. Brueggemann, In-Lot 76 whole in Higginsport, Lewis Twp., filed 1-8-2014, $38,000 Ellen A. Molitor to Robert D. and Betty J. Stahl, 134.62 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 1-2-2014 Gary L. and Janice R. Gray to Gary L. and Janice R. Gray,68.48 acres of land in Pleasant Twp., filed 1-8-2014 Roger L. and Connie Parks, trustees to FT Holdings, LLC, .27 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 1-6-2014, $110,000 Harold Boling and Melinda Metzger to Melinda Jo Boling, In-Lot 4R whole in Blair Sub., Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 1-6-2014 Frances C. Haubner to Terrance D. and Emily A. Souder, In-Lot 57 W1/2 in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 1-6-2014, $25,000 Allen E. Barrow to Kyle J. Shepherd, 5.30 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 1-8-2014, $96,000

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan.23 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

Diana Lynn Poole, Mt. Orab, case #20131272, DOD 12-21-2013, filed 12-30-2014

Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Centerbank versus Hearsel Gorman, Jr., case #20140001, filed 1-22014, Action: foreclosures Brian King versus Diana Morehaus, case #20140004, filed 1-22014, Action: other civil The Huntington National Bank versus Jeffrey L. Gibson, case #20130005, filed 1-3-2014, Action: foreclosures Capital One Bank USA, NA versus Martin E. McCarty, case #20140006, filed 1-8-2014, Action: other civil DOMESTIC CASES Roberta Householder, Georgetown versus Chris Householder, Georgetown, case #20140002, filed 1-2-2014, Action: dissolution of marriage Diana Mohrhaus, Russellville versus Brian King, Hamersville, case #20140003, filed 1-2-2014, Action: domestic violence Kimberly S. Iles, Cincinnati versus Jason T. Iles, Fayetteville, case #20140007, filed 1-8-2014, Action: dissolution of marriage

2014 Leadercast will be held on Friday, May 9 at Southern State Community College in Fincastle. Speakers will include Andy Stanley, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Malcolm Gladwell, Randall Wallace and Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States vis exclusive video interview. Tickets available at www.leadershipadams.org.

Order by Feb. 15 ($49) regular price ($59). Call (937) 544-5454 for details.

ONGOING EVENTS Miracles Happen Group, (Narcotics Anonymous) meets at 7 p.m. every Sunday at the Brown County Community Board of ADAMHS, 85 Banting Drive (around the back), in Georgetown. For more information on this group please call1-800-5874232.

Southern Hills Tea Party meets each 4th Thursday of the month at the Ripley Library. The public is invited to attend.

“Walk in the Park” free to the public are offered daily by Ideal Nutrition in Mt. Orab Village Park. Tee shirts are also provided to anyone who walks and registers their dates and distances at Ideal Nutrition. For more information contact Sue at (937) 5158488.

Program for those struggling with Addiction in Narcotics and Alcohol has now formed in Russellville at the

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

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

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

Tuesday Community Bingo will be held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Building in Country Place Apartments, located across from the Country Inn in Georgetown. Please bring a $1 gift and join in the fun. This is a free event. For more information contact Joy Gelter at (937) 483-4614.

Crafting Classes will be offered the second Saturday of the month at the Mt. Orab Public Library, sessions from 1 to 2 p.m., at the library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. The classes are for adult patrons with the Care and Share program.

Adams/Brown County Alzheimer/s/Dementia Family Care giver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room.

For more information (937) 386-3590.

Adams-Brown Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program available, anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining EHEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-553-7393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 811 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled.

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Classic Federal Credit Union celebrated their 50th Anniversary throughout 2013 by conducting a “50 Acts of Kindness” campaign. Throughout 2013, Classic Federal Credit Union employees (aka The Classic Kindness Crew) appeared at member-nominated schools, non profits, events and community organizations in Clermont and Brown Counties to carry out various missions.

These spontaneous acts of giving back showcase the credit union difference and enhance the Classic FCU

Mercy Health announces mobile heart screening dates

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We Can Help Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 is open 11 a.m4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated.

Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers adults an array of computer classes throughout the school year at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Anyone wanting further information or wishing to register for an Adult Education class may contact Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131, Ext. 357.

The Brown County Senior Citizens Council, located at 505 N. Main Street in Georgetown offers transportation for medical appointments, shopping area, nutrition sites and other service providers. It also offers homemaker assistance, Respite Care, Passport which offers alternatives to nursing home placement and care giver support. To contact a representative, call (937) 378-6603 or toll free at (877) 259-8598.

Anyone involved with a governing body, an organization, or a regularly-scheduled activity that has a meeting date and/or time or location change should contact The Brown County Press two weeks in advance, if possible, about that change(s) so the correct date and/or time and location may be listed in the Weekly Calendar. Also, anyone who would like an activity listed in The Brown County Press' Weekly Calendar that currently is not listed should call the newspaper office during regular hours at (937) 444-3441.

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91 Simmons Avenue Peebles, Ohio 45660 Applications for low-income senior housing will be accepted for Joshua Manor Apartments at 91 Simmons Avenue, Peebles, Ohio on Wednesdays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

To qualify you must be 62 years of age or older. Persons requiring a unit designated for persons with a mobility impairment are not required to be 62 years or older to apply. For more information contact Patricia Montgomery at 1-800-553-7393 ext. 257.

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Local Insurance agency looking to fill a full time position.

We are currently seeking an individual, with a friendly positive attitude, who enjoys working with people, willing and able to learn company computer programs.

Local Newspaper is seeking an Advertising Sales Represtentative for the Greater Cincinnati area.

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“This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

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Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley seeking full time marketing professional to work closely with referral sources promoting access to Hospice care in our Ohio service area. Position requires motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication skills to provide education and resources to physicians and other healthcare providers.

Now Hiring Class A CDL Drivers. Must have clean record and pass drug test.

Good equipment, steady work, mostly local with some overnights. Retirement and health insurance available.

Bonus & Performace Incentives.

Call 937-444-3717.

Bachelor Degree in healthcare or marketing field or Associate Degree with five years of healthcare or marketing experience required. Valid driver’s license required. Hospice of Hope offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for Cosmetologist. Please apply in person at the Ultimate Salon in Georgetown.

Interested candidates should apply in person or send a resume to: Hospice of Hope Ohio 909 Kenton Station Drive Maysville, KY 41056 Fax resumes to: 606-759-1207 E-mail resumes to: jobs@hohope.org Visit us at: www.hospiceofhope.com Proud to be a drug-free workplace Equal Opportunity Employer

ALLIED AMBULANCE Services looking for FT/PT EMT Basics, $10.00hr., EMT Intermediate $13.50hr.; Paramedic $15.00hr. & Dispatchers.

Contact 937-379-1404 for more information.

PROVIDER RELATIONS SPECIALIST

NOW HIRING!!

Full time positions east side.

Machine operators $10.50 Forklift operators $12.00 Hours Monday - Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm & 6:00pm - 6:00am Need to be able to work overtime!

Please apply on line at: www.ascendtalent.com or call Sara for an interview at 513-714-4406 HOME HEALTH AIDES PART TIME Clermont Senior Services is seeking part-time Home Health Aides to provide care for older adults in the Clermont County area. Competitive Wages, Flexible Schedules and Mileage Reimbursement.

Qualified applicants must be a STNA, or have a Certificate of Training from an approved Nurse Aide Course. Apply in person at:

Clermont Senior Services, Inc. 2085 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive Batavia, Ohio 45103 EOE

EVERYDAY HOMECARE, LLC Accepting Applications for part-time or full-time Home Health Aides to work in the home of the elderly. Prefer CNA, STNA or have 1-year supervisory experience as an Aide. Will provide training. Must have no criminal record and pass a drug test.

We provide: Flexible Hours, Paid Drive Time, Mileage Reimbursement, Free PCA of HHA training

Contact Jami Fry at 1-866-444-1672 for more information on how to have a rewarding career as a HHA. An Equal Opportunity Employer

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BONUS $500 Sign on bonus Class A CDL with experience.

Regional position, tanker endorsement a plus, not required. Percentage Pay, Company match Simple IRA, Vacation & Holiday Pay. Call 513-724-7140.

DRIVERS: GREAT Pay, Benefits & Hometime! Haul Flatbed OTR. CDL-A, 2yrs Exp. EEO/AA www.trinitytrucking.com 800-628-3408.

DRIVERS: PAM Transport! Company Drivers & Owner Operators Wanted! No Touch Freight, 90% Drop & Hook, dedicated opportunities available. Call 877-698-4760. Also seeking Recent Grads. Call Lavonna 877-440-7890 Apply Online: www.driveforpamtransport.com DRIVERS: REGIONAL Company Drivers Needed to run out of the Florence, KY terminal. *$500 Sign-On Bonus* Requirements: 18mos current or 24mos out of last 48mos T/T Exp. CDL-A with Tanker and Hazmat.

Highway Transport Offers: Paid Orientation.

Excellent Benefits. **Highway Transport Chemical** CDL-A with tanker, hazmat and TWIC required. TWIC card assistance available.

"Safety Focused Quality Driven, our CSA rating reflects our commitment" EOE/M/F/V/D www.drive4hyttchemical. com 800-800-5856 x4.

TRUCK DRIVING, truck driver wanted, full-time. Serious inquiries only. 513-378-1627.

937-444-0820 LOOKING FOR professional self motivated individuals to join our team of tax office professionals in the Brown and Clermont County areas. Part time employment during the tax season rush. General tax & office experience required. Please call 937-378-6757 9am - 4pm weekdays or fax resume to 937-378-2415.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT Fast pace pediatric office in need of a full time Medical Assistant. Must be able to work rotational evening and weekend shifts. Candidate must be multi-task oriented and possess excellent communication and computer skills. Please fax resumes to: 513-752-3387. Attn: Office Manager.

NOW HIRING DIRECT CARE AIDES PINE RIDGE PINE VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL HOMES INC. IS NOW HIRING FOR FULL AND PART TIME. WEEKENDS TO BE EXPECTED. Direct care aides needed for individuals with Developmental disabilities in a residential setting.

Must have a valid driver’s license, clean background check and a High school diploma/ GED. No experience necessary will train.

Starting pay @ 11.25 per hour.

Apply in person @ 146 North Third St. Williamsburg, Ohio 45176.

OFFICE HELP. Must have experience and references. Auto title work, basic office practices.

Part time. 513-797-7278.

SEEKING PEOPLE to work with individuals with disabilities. Must be able to pass a Background check, have a GED or High School diploma. No experience needed, will train. For more information call 937-446-2803.

WANTED-IDEAL NUTRITION is seeking 15 people for a 6 week Weight-loss program.

FREE Body analysis, FREE Coaching, weekly weigh ins.

Call 937-444-6161 for information and registration.

Weekly Salary plus Commission Please send resume to:

Advertising Sales 465 E. Main St. Batavia, Ohio 45103 or E-mail to: asa3866@aol.com

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BUSINESS RENTAL on US 68, south of Mt. Orab. Utilities paid. $700 month, $500 deposit.

937-444-4090.

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1 & 2BR APARTMENTS, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric.

513-724-7802.

1BR APARTMENTS in Ripley across from St. Michael’s. 2 ground floor units. 1 second floor. All appliances including dishwasher & garbage disposal, walk out decks with French doors and yard, utility room with shared washer/dryer & individual locked storage room. Perfect for singles or couples. No pets or smokers. Rent $350 to $390 includes water & sewer. Renter responsible for electric & trash. 1 month rent required for deposit. Application & references required. Call 513-528-5100 ext. 211 or email: fredd@mikal.com 3-ROOMS, LARGE eat-in kitchen, new appliances, laundry room, 1.5 baths, 937-444-2788.

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

BATAVIA - Two and three bedroom apartments available with open waiting list. Accepting applications M-F, 9am-4pm.

Apartments are income based. 513-732-3804.

BATAVIA: 2BR, $525/mo., balcony, quiet family friendly, central a/c, eat-in equipped kitchen, laundry.

Off-street parking.

513-561-4014.

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FAIRWAYS at Royal Oak Move in TODAY! 513-898-3792 *Largest 1 Bedroom Apt in the area *5 min off Beechmont/ I-275 *Golf course community, pool, fitness center, dog park, 24hr maintenance *Large dogs welcome (some restrictions) *Only $649/month, $125 deposit *Brand new renovated apts also available

CARE GIVERS No prior experience needed to work in our 8-client family home in Milford/Goshen area. You’ll help teach our developmentally disabled clients daily living skills. Our orientation is paid & our comprehensive training includes FA/CPR. With a HS diploma/GED; clean background check & acceptable driving record, you could be working immediately. EOE.

FT/PT 2nd/3rd shifts

Community Concepts, Inc. is a drug free workplace.

Call Verna 513-288-8798 today

FAIRWAYS at Royal Oak Move in TODAY! 513-898-3792 *Large 2 Bedroom Apt *5 min off Beechmont/ I-275 *Golf course community, pool, fitness center, dog park, 24hr maintenance *Large dogs welcome (some restrictions) *Only $749/month, $125 deposit *Brand new renovated apts also available

GEORGETOWN: LARGE 1st Floor, 2BR, equipped kitchen, water/sewer paid, laundry available. Application, background check, deposit required. Pet negotiable. 937-378-3495.

LYTLE TRACE Senior Apartments. 62 & over, rent subsidized, secure building, free utilities, on-site laundry, pets allowed.

Call 513-724-3358.

TTY 800-750-0750.

MT. ORAB Candlelight Apartments 2br Townhouses Start at $565 With discount.

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BETHEL 2BR, 1BA apt. briarcreekproperties.com in 2-family, with A/C, or call 513-532-5291 or electric heat. W/D/H/U, 937-515-3092 frig, stove, carpeting. No Ask about our student, senior pets. Rent and deposit & other discounts $550 monthly.

937-377-2135.

MT. ORAB, 2br, 1.5ba BETHEL 2BR, townhouse, Mill St. EQUIPPED kitchen, no equipped kitchen, 1/yr. steps. NO PETS! Avail- lease, $470 plus utilities, $470 deposit, no pets, able immediately. good credit, reference 513-724-6017, check required. February 513-307-4079. vacancies, 937-442-3275.

FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR SMALL 1BR apartment APARTMENTS for rent. All utilities.

62 & OVER Washer/Dryer hookup.

Rent Subsidized $450 month, $450 deFree Utilities posit. 937-444-4090.

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513-876-3590 Beautiful setting, spaTTY 800-750-0750 cious apartment homes.

Rents $319-$635. Call to view 513-365-4000.

WATER TRUCK Driver Part-time Must know Clermont County area.

Class-B CDL Tanker Endorsement.

CALL: 513-625-7072

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED

TWO APARTMENTS! Ripley - 2-bed., 2ba., HUGE apartment approximately 1600 sq. ft., C/A, private large deck, dishwasher, fridge, stove, W/D hookup, attic storage and tons of closet space. Clean! Deposit required. $550/mo. plus gas and electric. OR 1bed., 1ba., 1st floor unit, C/A, dishwasher, stove, fridge, W/D hookup.

Clean and lots of closet space. $350/month plus gas and electric. Deposit required. 513-266-1926.

The Classifieds Are the Cat’s Meow.

Area shoppers know the Classifieds are the purr-fect place to find a bargain. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from collectibles to cars.

It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day.

Go with your instincts and use the Classifieds today.

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Owensville Commons Apartments is currently accepting applications for 1br apartments for 62 years of age or older, handicapped/disabled regardless of age.

Applications taken M-F 9:30a.m.-3:30p.m.

513-732-6935 TDD #1-800-750-0750 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

Equal Housing Opportunity

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Newspapers that make up just a small part of the Genealogy Library’s collection. The researchers came from all over the U.S. Traveling from places like California, Texas, New Mexico, Nevada, Florida and Maryland.

Researchers from 17 States, visited Brown County last year to find their roots.

In November the Society elected new officers, who will take office at the January 18th. Meeting.

The new officers are Donna Skinner- President, Lee Ann Pritchard- Vice President, Mary LindseySecretary, Debbie FiteTreasurer. Verna Jo Puckett will remain Head Librarian and Dorothy Helton will remain Correspondence Sec. Trustees for 2014 are: L Vera Seipelt, Jerry Cahall & Peggy Warner. The public is invited to attend this and all meetings of the Brown County Genealogy Society. Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the “Old Jail” at the corner of Apple & Cherry Sts. in Georgetown.

The Brown County Genealogy would like to thank their members, who over the past year have made some very generous donations, not only financially, but also in the form of research materials and their time & energy. A very special Thank You goes out to Dorothy Helton, L’ Vera Seipelt and Barb Dean for their tireless effort over the past 38 years, for without whom the Society and Library would not exist.

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3BR, 2BA house in Bethel, conveniently located in town, Bethel Tate School District, nice back yard, W/D hookup, large 2-car garage, $675/mo. + utilities, good credit history, deposit required.

513-532-7560.

GEORGETOWN 2-3BR, 1ba, partial basement, equipped kitchen & laundry, carpet, A/C, natural gas. 30’x32’ nice insulated garage. $65,000. NO PETS. Located at 439 Lincoln Ave. Call 937-618-0470.

3BR, 2BA newly remodeled farmhouse, large rooms, nice big yard, no acreage. Available Feb. 1st. Willamsburg School District. $800/mo.; $800/deposit. Please call 513-703-2430.

NEW 4-BEDROOM home for rent in Mt.Orab, 2-car garage, deck, in town across from school, 1-year lease, no pets.

937-213-1548.

BRAND NEW, never lived in, 4br, 2.5ba upscale home for rent in very nice subdivision in Mt. Orab. $1500 a month. Contact Ann at 513-265-4165 to see this exceptionally nice house.

CONDO STYLE Living. No Maintenance Fee. ONE FLOOR PLAN, 2br, 2ba, furnished kitchen, utility room & attached garage, 1-YEAR MINIMUM LEASE. No pets. Contact 937-213-3348.

FELICITY - HOUSE FOR RENT. 3br, 1 bath.

Two-story. New carpet, paint, blinds & ceiling fans, W/D hook-ups.

Storage garage. New roof. No indoor smoking or pets. $650 month plus utilities. Deposit, first month rent & references required. 513-405-3011.

Margaret Roach, a leading garden writer for 25 years – at “Martha Stewart Living”, “Newsday” and three books shares on her website, awaytogarden.com, that she hasn’t written her 2014 resolutions for the garden yet. Are you feeling better about your lack of resolutions? I am!

Roach’s latest book, the backyard parables lessons on gardening, and life is the book I have chosen to circulate in my book club this year. As I was searching for a new book for 2014 I was pulled in by the reviewer’s claim that Margaret Roach insists that we must garden with both our head and heart, or as she expresses it, with “horticultural how-to and woo-woo”.

What is her main gardening goal? Progress, not perfection! I am looking at my garden in a whole new light thank to that word “progress”.

Let’s take a look at Margaret Roach’s 2013 garden resolutions that include: 1. Mow more creatively. Utilize native grasses and make semiwild spots for insects and birds to enjoy.

2. Pump up the volume of self-sowing cultivars that you love.

3. Grow sunflowers.

4. Dig up “onesies” and

Winter in the garden

either eliminate or replicate them. Unless a plant is a stunner that can stand alone, onesies are usually the recipe for a polka dot garden.

5. Repeat successes.

6. Add more vines, annual and perennial (which means adding more supports to the landscape).

7. Rethink supports for vegetables like cucumbers, peas, squash and beans.

8. Erect support wires around raised bed or raspberries.

9. Write down what vegetable varieties really please you and which didn’t.

10. Grow more herbs.

11. Be a more ruthless pruner.

12. Remember to walk back inside and look out the window BEFORE taking shovel to ground to implement any decisions!

Provided/THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS

Have you moved into a “new” landscape this year? Are you hoping to make some changes in your landscape? Are you confused about what elements should be included in your landscape design?

If so, plan to attend the January 16th garden seminar at the Fincastle campus of Southern State Community College.

Steve Boehme, owner of Goodseed Nursery and Landscape, will share great ideas about starting “new” in your landscape.

All seminars are free and open to the public and are held in the library from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

I am ready for the warm “snap” that is being predicted for the coming days. The garden catalogs are in a basket by my favorite chair. I’m ready to start my list of “musthaves” for the garden!

Classifieds

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 400 - HOUSES FOR SALE 400 - HOUSES FOR SALE

3BR, 2BA, nice large yard, available Feb 1st. $650 per month, $650 deposit. Mt. Orab area, Western Brown School District. Country-like setting.

Please call 513-703-2430.

BY Faye Mahaffey Master Gardner Volunteer

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The Brown County Genealogy Society had a very successful 2013, and are looking forward to an equally exciting 2014. The society held their first Open House in April.

About 50 visitors stopped by to tour the Library and Museum in the “Old Jail”.

Many of them had never seen the “Jail” and were quite impressed with the research materials available and the many local historical items housed in the museum. More information on this year’s Open House in the coming months.

The Society’s Fall Family Heritage Day was also a great success. A presentation was given by Donna Skinner on “Lost Towns of Brown County”. The afternoon keynote speaker Roger Pickenpaugh spoke on “Civil War POW Camps”. 40 members and guests enjoyed a catered lunch, cake and door prizes. Following the days event some members stopped by the library to get a little research in before going home. Fun was had by all.

With so many people these days doing their family trees online it is hard for some societies to remain viable.

Researchers must keep in mind that some information is not available online. The Brown County Genealogy Library hosted over 200 researchers in 2013. They came to Brown County to find the info that is not online. Information that can only be found in the more than 2000 family files and histories, or in the over 100 years of Obituaries and

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307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

2BR, 1BA mobile home country setting between Mt. Orab & Sardinia near Rt. 32. $425/mo., security deposit required. No pets.

937-446-9371.

1214 YANKEETOWN, Hamersville. 3br, 2ba brick ranch. Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings.

WB insert FB, 5.7 acres, fenced w/600 SF stone outbuilding, horse barn w/stalls.

Assumable 4.25% FHA loan PITI $810 month.

513-429-5504.

BEAUTIFUL 3BR, 2.5ba home located at Lake Waynoka. 2240 sq. ft. of living space including a finished basement.

Home located on a 1-acre private park-like wooded lot. Newly renovated, including a dimensional shingle roof, siding, gutters & carpet. Nice spacious outbuilding, large deck across back of home. $147,500. Call 513-659-3569 for inquiries or to schedule a showing or go to:

DOUBLEWIDE 3BR, thepenningtons@ymail.com 2ba behind Ripley Elem.

FARM References, deposit, WITH nice 1.5 story $400. No pets. Nice. older home 937-515-4447 or w/basement, 3 car 937-392-4068. detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with RIPLEY - 14x70 mobile large rock lined creek home on corner lot. and woods, great for 3-bedroom, 1-bath, W/D hunting or farming, hookup, electric heat, more or less acreage C/A. Newly remodeled, available, Bethel New new carpet, 10x12 Hope Rd., 1 mi. from storage building.

Clermont County line, 937-515-6862.

Western Brown but close enough for Ripley duplex located on Bethel.

S. Second,, 3br, 1-full Asking $215,000 bath, all new carpet, tenants pays electric & trash, 513-734-6349 or owner pays water & sew937-444-6925 Dan age $550/month.

(May also sell for less 937-444-5223. with fewer acres) VERY NICE 3br, 1ba, quiet country living just outside of Fincastle. No Pets. No smoking. $600 month, $500 deposit.

937-515-0210.

FSBO-RIPLEY, 4-BEDROOM, 2-bath, family room w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen, large heated garage, $74,000. Owner eager for offer. Call 513-720-4495.

GREAT 3-BEDROOM, 2-bath, brick ranch for sale in Georgetown. Perfect starter home with new appliances, full back deck, 1/2 acre lot on quiet dead end street asking $120,000. Call to come view. 937-515-2979.

HOUSE IN Ripley 1-level ranch style. Do absolutely nothing but move in. New carpet and paint. All new plumbing, fenced in back yard w/storage shed. Walk out back deck. Large kitchen and living room. 3-4BR, 2-bath, n/g C/A. Off street parking. Walking distance to school and stores.

Handicap accessible.

513-218-8766 or 937-515-6862.

403 - MOBILE HOMES 504 - BUSINESS SERVICES 607 - FIREWOOD PROPERTY FOR SALE FOR SALE

2005 GAIL Legacy 14x60, shingle on metal, 2br, 1ba, $1500 down, $500 month.

513-505-8311, 859-466-3554, 513-724-7233.

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)

408 - FOR RENT OR SALE

CLEAN-UP & JUNK REMOVAL Let us clean up the mess.

513-404-7718

WITT REMODELING LLC Insured/Worker’s Comp BBB Accredited www.wittremodeling.co m 513-560-5961 Kitchens, Baths & Basement Upgrades

506 - CLEANING

HOLIDAYS ARE COMING! Time to think about cleaning good for the holidays. I have great references & great rates! I also clean, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.

Call Sandy at 513-255-4342.

507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS

Firewood, sold by State Regulations, u-pick up or we deliver.

For fast friendly service call Cox Firewood at: 937-378-4309 No answer, leave message Located 3600 SR 125 Georgetown, OH State & County Voucher welcome Credit Cards Accepted

608 - FARM PRODUCE

HAY FOR SALE. Square bales, mixed grasses. $3.75 per bale.

Call 937-549-3802.

Leave message if no answer.

615 - MISC. FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO

Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:

808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT

611 - WANTED TO BUY CASH PAID TODAY!

Antiques • Jewelry • Furniture • Appliances • Gold • Silver • Records • Tools • All Collectibles • Household • Estates • Used Cars • 30 Year Buyer

JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

402 - APT. HOUSES FOR RENT OR SALE FOR SALE ABERDEEN MT. ORAB - 1BR apt. upstairs with stairs space avail2-family apartment down Almost Anything! able for business or stor- 607 - FIREWOOD 901 - SALES house, zoned com- age. Has 25x40 garage FIREWOOD FOR Sale 937-378-2850 HUGE FAMILY Yard 937-378-1819 mercial, located in behind property. 2-acres - $100 pickup truck load. every Fri., Sat. & For details call Drew total.

Will consider land growing area, contract. Across from BP Howser 937-444-4787 or 613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES Sale Sun. from 9am-7pm at $125.000.00, station. 606-584-8881 or Corey Spitznagel at CKC YORKIE puppies. Holly Lanes on St. Rt. Will be small. Vet 125, Amelia. Lots of 937-444-4525. possible owner 937-618-0391. checked, first shots, items for home, clothes financing, 937wormed. $600. for kids & adults, great SEASONED & split 937- 764-1618.

501 - CHILD CARE 444-2689. prices.

403 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDE with land, PLEASE TAKE OVER, $3500 deposit.

888-221-4503.

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

For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.

mixed hardwood, fullsize pick-up truck load thrown in & thrown out, $90. Will deliver in area between Mt. Orab & Felicity and Amelia & Georgetown, 937-379-5071 or 513-259-1070.

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937-515-2692

MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks.

Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles.

FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774

WILLIAMSBURG, HAY for sale, square bales, orchard grass, $3.50 bale.

859-240-9107.

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The Brown County PRESS Call 513-732-2511 to place your ad.

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

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

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1265584 - Mt. Orab - OWNER FINANCING! Flexible Terms!! Former Cahall Apparel Store in the heart of Mt. Orab.

1100 sq ft of store front office area w/4 add'l rental apts. Full walkout bsmt. Low maintence. 15 space parking lot with mo. income. Public Utilities. $199,900

Dominic Thomas

Direct:937-444-2833 Cell: 937-213-2833

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Cell: 937-213-0902

Office: (513) 474-3500

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1384418 - Paradise! 2250 sq.ft. Brick Ranch, Granite flring in entry + formal Din. Rm., Floor to ceiling WBFP, MBR suite, Huge Eat-in Kit, Brand NEW Gilkey windows, Inground pool, Stocked pond, Regulation Tennis court, Full court basketball, 32x16 bldg 7.67 wooded acs. $184,900

1381702 Batavia Wow! Get ready to move. Formal Model Home. 2BD, 2BA. Two year old condo in excellent condition w/brand new laminate thru-out.

Fresh neutral paint. Gorgeous lite pkg.

Fully equip. kit. and laun. Move-InReady!! A absolute true MUST SEE!!!

Call Dominic today! $93,000 SOLD

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

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Georgetown - WOW! Total remodel!

Refinished hardwood floors throughout! The Kitchen is amazingly updated. 1.5 story.

3BD, 1BA. Rolling 0.62 acre lot, detached garage, potting shed, full basement. Quaint quiet neighborhood. Walk to the Brown county Fair! WOW! $69,900

1374916 - Ripley - Wonderful river view! 2BD, 1BA. Brand new kitchen, bsmt windows & paint thru-out.

Hardwood flring. Large living room.

Newer retaining wall at walk-out. Truly affordable. Why rent? $42,000

1358528 - Georgetown - WOW! All brick home w/brand new roof, paint & flring* Both baths & kit. fully renovated* 3BD, 2BA. Open foyer w/ceramic flring & closet *Fam. Rm. w/bar & wall of french doors* Deck w/lanai*2 walk in clsts in MBR suite*Coy pond* Beautifully landscaped. $129,900

1355240 - Mt. Orab- Total renovation* Modules have movable walls to set office space up to suit your needs*Newer HVAC, elec service, wndws (on tanning side) *HWH & flring thru-out *Tanning business sold separately *New stone ING facade *Office furniture is negotiable. OLD PEND S $165,000. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! 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. $134,000

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

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Georgetown - $59,900.00 Comm'l gar. set up to meet many needs. Two separate gar. drs on front w/ rear and side entry.

Office in bldg. Separate renovated home included in the sale. Two water and sewer taps. Gar and home metered separately.

120' rd. fron. 1.077 ac. "Sold as Is"

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1367802 - Fayetteville - Quaint 3 bdrm. stick built tucked away on a gorgeous wooded lot. More than ready to move in. Brand new flooring & sub-flooring, drywall, Kitchen cabinets & counter tops. Lighting, windows. 1 carport. $57,900

1355243- Lake Lorelei- Park-like setting for this well built cedar sided home w/separate mother-in-law suite. 2BD, 2BA. *Huge family/florida rm*Brick wall fireplace*Counter bar in kit*3 car gar. all together.* 4 wooded lots* Horseshoe pit & fountain* Short walk to lake. $119,900

1374087 - Ripley - Get ready to move!

3BR, 2 full Ba. Quaint & Spacious 2 story village home (Public water & sewer) w/partially finished walkout bsmt.

Hdwd floors thru-out. Updated Kitchen,lighting, electric, patio & front door. Beautiful rock wall perinnial garden. $95,000

1377691 - Georgetown - Immaculate!

Absolutely everything has been recently updated: flring, lite pkg., bathrooms. 3BD, 2.5BA. Custom kit. w/granite cntr tops, hardwood flrs, glass doors, SS appliance package and cabinetry. Must see to believe. Beau landscaped all on no outlet street. $132,500

Tractors, Lawn/Garden, Farm, & Construction Equipment

RE / MAX ADVANCED REAL ESTATE

ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT When: SAT. JAN. 25TH, 2014 WHERE: CLERMONT COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS 1000 LOCUST STREET, OWENSVILLE, OHIO 45160 Starting @ 10:00am

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Open the door to your own home. Hurry before these doors close! Check all our papers to locate the best deals on great homes all around town.

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TRACTORS: INTERNATIONAL 1066 18.4X38REAR & 1100X16FRONT TIRES, W/NEWER PAINT & DUAL REMOTES; JOHN DEERE 2240; INTERNATIONAL 606 DIESEL; JOHN DEERE 2020 GAS; INTERNATIONAL 384 UTILITY; FORD 600; JOHN DEERE 2020 DIESEL; FORD 8N; FORD 2N; CONSTRUCTION: CLARK C50025 FORK-LIFT; LOWE TRENCHER 21C; WELD-ON BACK-HOE THUMB; DITCH-WITCH 1230 HST DRIVE; MAGNUM X BACK-SHOT PAVEMENT SAW; BOBCAT 3023 TRACTOR 4WD W/BLADE; ANTIQUE TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT: GOLD FORD 871 (DEALERSHIP DEMO)W/NEWER PAINT, 4 NEW TIRES; JOHN DEERE MT W/NEW PAINT; LOGE/SHIPPLEY 1 WHEELED GARDEN TRACTOR; JOHN DEERE 112 W/DECK; 1936 JOHN DEERE A; ALLIS CHALMERS WD; 1978 POWER KING TRACTOR 2ND OWNER; EQUIPMENT: 1000GAL. SPRAYER W/45BOOM HYD. FOLD W/FLOW CONTROL T-JET & HYD PUMP; BUSH HOG PTO DRIVEN MANURE SPREADER; DEERBORN 3PT. 2BOTTOM PLOW; 6' 3PT DISC (LIKE NEW); FERGUSON 3PT. 2BOTTOM PLOW; 3PT. 1ROW CULTIVATOR; 12' HAY WAGON; 6' 3PT. BUSH HOG ROTARY CUTTER; 3PT. BLADE; 3PT.SLIP SCOOP; FLATBED WAGON; 3PT. FERTILIZE SPREADER; 3PT. CARRY ALL; 3PT. DIRT SCOOP; PALLET FORK FOR LOADER BUCKET; 3PT. REEL FINISH MOWER; 3PT. BOOM POLE; 3PT. POST DIGGER; 3PT. DISC; TRAILERS: 20'FT. GOOSENECK TRAILER (NEW TIRES & BRAKES); LAWN/GARDEN: MTD RIDER; 2WD FERTILIZE SPREADER; JOHN DEERE WALK BEHIND (nr)LAWN TRACTOR; JOHN DEERE 260 (nr); JOHN DEERE L130; MISC.: (2)15.5X38 FARM TIRES; (2)IH 18.3X38 TIRES/RIMS; IBEAMS (4)12'X20' & (8)6'X6'; GOOD FRESH HAY & STRAW (14)RND BALES HAY,(50)SQ.BALES GRASS HAY, & (50)SQ. BALES OF STRAW; 12VOLT GREASE GUN; (2)13.6X38TIRES; 12'X14'OVERHEAD DOOR; SNAP-ON FM-140A MIG WELDER; AUCTIONEERS NOTE: We are accepting good quality consignments until 5:30pm Fri. Jan. 24th. Auction will be conducted outside...regardless of the weather...so dress accordingly & plan to spend the day with us. The tractors will be scattered through-out the sale and will be sold as we get to them, rather than all at once. Plenty of parking is aval for trucks/trailers/semi's. We will have help aval to unload & to load. Come prepared to remove everything on auction day ---unless other wise arranged with Lewis Auctioneering. PLEASE CALL ASAP IF YOU PLAN TO CONSIGN SO THAT WE CAN PROPERLY ADVERTISE YOUR EQUIPMENT. We are expecting another record turn out. We look forward to working with you. Everything is sold as is, where is with NO GUARANTEES. TERMS: You will need a photo ID to get a bidder number.

We accept cash, checks w/photo ID and Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, & Discover w/3.5% convenience fee added to all Credit Card purchases)

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4 bedroom / 2 bath brick home, almost 1.5 acres beautiful land. Over $46k in upgrades / improvements - new paint, roof, windows, etc...move-in ready. 2 car garage, in ground pool THINK SUMMER! P/I only; USDA loan, not all credit profiles will qualify.

CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Rt. 52 Ripley, Oh. 45167 Sat. Feb. 1st 10:30 New Building Supplies + Buying or Selling Call Today

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Deans announce birth of son, Isaac James and Shelby Dean, Campbellsville, Ky., are proud to announce the birth of their son Isaac Judson Dean. He was born On Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at 7:29 a.m. and was the first baby born of the new year at Spring View Hospital. James is the son of Jae Dean, Mt. Orab and Amy Brown and the grandson of Katherine Dean, Williamsburg. James has been the Men’s Housing Coordinator at the University of Campbellsville since 2008, he has his Masters in Theology.

He is a 2005 graduate from Western Brown. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate the Dean family on the birth of Isaac Judson Dean.

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

We will be accepting new members at both of these meetings. 4-H is a non-formal educational, youth development pro-

gram offered to individuals age 5 and in Kindergarten to age 18 as of January 1.

There are a variety of projects suited to your child’s interests.

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

Read off your ‘Fine’ at the Mt. Orab Library Start off the new year with a clean slate at the Mt. Orab Library. Children and teens (through 19 years old) are invited to read off their fines on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 12 - 3 p.m. Earn $1.00

off your fine for every 15 minutes spent reading.

For more information call the Mt. Orab Library at (937) 444-1414 or stop in at 613 S. High St. Mt. Orab, OH 45154.

Staff and students at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center were treated to the sound of Christmas songs sung by the school’s Early Childhood Education preschool students. Before their holiday break, the young carolers, directed by ECE aide Mrs. Maribeth Koewler, traversed the SHCTC halls to offices and classrooms spreading Christmas cheer with their songs and bell ringing talent. Mrs. Michelle Michael is the instructor for the program. Pictured is the Southern Hills CTC Early Childhood Education preschool students caroling in the district office.

The search is on for Ohio’s Outstanding Senior Volunteer Every day, Ohio senior volunteers generously give their time and service to help others. Now here’s your chance to give back by nominating a deserving older adult in your community for his or her outstanding service through the Salute to Senior Service® program.

Sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network, Salute to Senior Service recognizes the invaluable contributions of adults age 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes.

“Seniors have so much to give and make a positive impact on our communities daily,” said Tim Vasconcellos, owner of the Home In-

stead Senior Care office serving Clermont and Brown counties. “Senior volunteerism not only benefits others, but also helps seniors stay active and socially engaged in their communities – important elements of healthy aging.”

Members of the community are asked to nominate and vote for these everyday heroes between Jan. 15 and March 1, 2014, at SalutetoSeniorService.com. State winners will be determined by popular vote. A panel of senior care experts will then select a national Salute to Senior Service winner from among the state honorees.

Home Instead, Inc. will donate $500 to each of the state winners’ designated and approved nonprofit organizations, and their per-

sonal stories will be shared online on the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame.

In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s designated and approved nonprofit charity.

To complete and submit an online nomination form for a senior age 65 or older who volunteers at least 15 hours a month, and to view the contest’s official rules, visit SalutetoSeniorService.com. Completed nomination forms can alternatively be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005.

For more information about Salute to Senior Service or the Home Instead Senior Care network’s services, call your local Home Instead Senior Care at 513-576-1250.

Watson to speak on Matthew Berry AARP tax service The Southwest Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will be conducting it's regular monthly meeting on Monday, January 20 at 1 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room at the hospital.

This month's speaker will be Sarah Watson who will be speaking about the AARP free income service

that is available to senior and moderate income citizens. If you need help preparing your taxes this year, this would be a good opportunity to get information on how to get them done by these very capable people.

Refreshments will be served by the Dietary Department.

graduates Matthew Berry, Mount Orab, graduated in December 2013, with a Bachelors of Science in Exercise & Sports Science from University of the Cumberlands (UC). He is the son of Tracy Ostendorf.

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The new officers of the Mt. Orab Womens Club are (l-r) Sharon Taylor, President, Norma Green, Secretary, Joann Hildebrandt, Vice Pres., Missy Schneider, Treasurer, and Beverly Burkhart, Marketing.

Plaque presented to out-going President, Betty Jo Miller.

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Mt. Orab Women’s Club celebrates another successful year As we say goodbye to another successful year – we look forward to “2014” with anticipation of new and challenging opportunities, however, before we conclude “2013” we would like to share some fun and worthwhile highlights: January started off with elected officers still in place and we were off and running to re-organize and plan our year.

February was our “new member” dinner where we welcome new members with a dinner and small gift.

March was our first annual Qtr. Auction held at the WB High School. We

plan a Qtr. Auction each year which will be our fund raiser to help pay for renovations and maintenance on the Mt. Orab Depot.

April was our annual Easter Egg Hunt held at the Mt. Orab Park. This hunt brings in lots of kids and their parents at no charge. Donations for the Easter Egg Hunt are provided by the merchants of Mt. Orab and Women’s Club members.

July was our annual Picnic at the beautiful home of Dianne Boland.

September we renovated the antique wagon that sits in front of the Depot. Kibler Lumber

provided the materials at no charge and Mr. Boland and grandson graciously provided the labor.

November, new officers were nominated for the 2014 year. A recognition plaque was presented to our out-going President, Betty Jo Miller; Mrs. Miller did an outstanding job as our President for the past two years. Also, in November, our club worked hard on decorating the float for the annual Mt. Orab Christmas Parade.

December, new officers were sworn in: Pres: Sharon Taylor; Vice Pres: Joann Hildebrandt; Sec’y: Norma Green; Treas: Missy Schneider and PR

and Mkting: Bev Burkhart. Also, in December, we visited the Veterans Home in Georgetown with homemade cookies, singing and of course, Santa, himself with his two elves, Jordan Snyder and Brandon Hamersly. State Representative, Doug Green is our master of ceremonies and gets us all involved in the singing. This is always open to the public and we invite you to attend – you will enjoy the stories the veterans tell. This is our way of saying thank you for their service. The month concluded with a Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the home of

Bev Burkhart.

January (2014) – as our new officers pursue their respective roles; we look forward to many new and exciting things to do: Renovation of the Historical Depot; New Members Dinner; Easter Egg Hunt; Quarter Auction; and much more. Our meetings are held first Monday of each month at 6:30 at the Mt. Orab Depot. We usually have a guest speaker every other month. If you would like to speak to our club; would like to become a member; or just need more information, please call our new President, Sharon Taylor at (937) 509-8574.

‘Burg Garden Club set to meet The Williamsburg Garden Club will meet on Tuesday evening, February 4th at 6:30 p.m. at the Cane Run Garden Center, 4068 Tollgate Road. Hostesses for the evening are Sharma Hatcher, Izella Cadwallader and Gwen Smith.

Roll Call is to be answered with the favorite flowering bush or tree in your yard. The program for the evening "Hands on Bush Pruning Workshop" will be presented by Jerrod Hansel of Complete Land Care LLC. The educational exhibit is to be a hand made valentine to be given to a loved one or to someone in a nursing home.

The Club welcomes new members. Anyone interested in gardening and flower arranging should call (513) 734-7676, visit the web page www.williamsburggardenclub.com or "like" the Club on FaceBook for additional information.

Wizards are coming to Mt. Orab Yes that’s right the Harlem Wizards are coming back to Western Brown High School on Tuesday March 18th at 6:30 p.m.!

We have a new group coming so if you saw the show last year you will really want to come and see this one! Swoop has promised that he can top that one.

Doors open at 5:30 game starts at 6:30 pm How much are the tickets? Advanced sale tickets are starting this weekend.

Ticket order forms will be sent out on January 20.

If you have any questions please call Cindy at 513-305-5481, Kaci 513312-8778, Lori 937-2326315 or Julie at 937-232-4079.

Urbana U. Dean’s List Fall 2013 Gregory Liming, son of Bob and June Liming from Hamersville, was named to the Urbana University Dean’s List for the Fall Semester 2013. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours and achieve a grade point average of 3.6 or higher, with no grade lower than a “C”.

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