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BCRH to host community blood drive Brown County Regional Healthcare have partnered with Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati to host a Community Blood Drive on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 between the hours of 1 to 6:30 p.m. The Blood Drive will be held in the Lower Level Community Education Room located at 425 Home St., Georgetown, OH. To schedule your appointment, call Teri Baumann at 937-378-7712. Hoxworth recognizes that your time is valuable. We will give priority to donors who have scheduled an appointment. Walk-in donors are welcome and will be seen as soon as possible.

U.S. Census Department is now hiring The U.S. Census Department is still looking for Census Takers and Census Crew Leaders in Brown and Adams counties. The jobs pay from $11.50 to $16.50 per hour and will last 8-12 weeks. Up to 40 hours per week will be available. An eligibility test is required that covers clerical and organizational ability, among other skills. To schedule a test or for further information, call Workforce Connections in Winchester at (800) 233-7891 or Georgetown at (800) 5537393.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Suspect arrested after trying to run over Sheriff’s deputy A traffic stop led to gunfire and a manhunt on Tuesday, January 19. The following information was provided to the Brown County Press by the Brown County Sheriff’s office. “Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that at approximately 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, deputies were notified of a suspect driving a white Jeep erratically on Foster Road near Decatur. Shortly thereafter, a deputy noticed a vehicle fitting the description of the vehicle and stopped the vehicle on AshridgeWinchester Road near McNoun

Road. As the Deputy approached the vehicle, the suspect tried to run him over. The deputy fired shots towards the vehicle and followed with a pursuit. Information revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen over the weekend from the Mt. Orab area. A Deputy located the vehicle where it had been abandoned behind a trailer on Purdy Road near Sardinia. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit was called to the scene to track the suspect who had fled on foot. A search perimeter was set up by the Sheriff’s Office and at approximately

12 p.m., a deputy located the suspect coming out of a wooded area on Fite Hauck Road near Sardinia. The suspect has been identified as Kenneth Shaffer, 37, 2070 Foster Road, Decatur. Shaffer was taken into custody on felony charges of Receiving Stolen Property and Aggravated Vehicular Assault. He remains in custody at the Brown County Adult Detention Center awaiting arraignment on the charges. The Deputy sustained a minor injury to his arm and was treated and released from Brown County General Hospital.”

Food pantry open this Saturday The New Vienna UMC will open their monthly food pantry on Saturday Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more more information please call (937) 725-6617.

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Eastern school district to cut 400K from budget BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Eastern Local School District is facing a financial crunch. The district must cut approximately 421 thousand dollars from the 2010-2011 budget to balance the books. That’s about 3.5 percent

from the 2009-2010 General Fund budget of 11,580,000. The cuts must be in place by June 30 of 2010. District Treasurer Kevin Kendall said the state of Ohio requires school districts to show a balanced budget for five years into the future. He said the cuts are needed to bring the budget in line for

the 2011-2012 school year and beyond. Kendall said the school district has been under increasing financial pressure for the past couple of years. Expenses are rising and revenues are staying flat. Kendall said he expects the budgetary pressure to increase as the state continues to deal

with its own budget problems by reducing funding to local schools. “There’s no help on the horizon”, he said. Kendall said the district has been trying to cut expenses in every way possible, but it’s getting to the point “where we have to look at cuts in instruction.”

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Former Brown County Commission candidate continues recovery BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press

Seniors luncheon this Thursday The Brown County Senior Citizens Club will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 12 p.m. for a pot luck luncheon. The program will be bingo and members are asked to bring prizes. All seniors are invited to join this fun group which meets every fourth Wednesday at 12 noon at the American Legion Hall, 1001 S. Main St., Georgetown.

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BCGH Gala tickets still available Plans are being finalized for one of Brown County Hospital Foundation’s largest fundraisers. The eighth annual Heart of Brown County Gala will be held Saturday Feb. 20, 2010 at the Norlyn Manor in Batavia, Ohio. Tickets are still available until Feb. 4 and can be obtained by calling Teri Baumann (937) 378-7712. Reservations are needed for the event and may be charged to a major credit card. Reservations are also accepted at www.bcrhc.org. Contact Teri Baumann at t_baumann@bcrhc.org; Dale Cahall at decahall@yahoo.com; or Shirley Moran @ smoran@fsb4me.com to support this very worthy event. Pictured are: seated – Barb Campbell and Shirley Moran, Co-Chairs of the Gala, standing – Teri Baumann, Diane Remmel, Jeannie Bulow, Judy Huffman, Anita Flaugher, and Dale Cahall.

Two-time Brown County commissioner candidate Rick Eagan has taken another step toward recovery. Eagan is now out of the intensive care unit at Hospital in University Cincinnati after a two month stay. Eagan was hit by a car after hitting a deer while driving and getting out of his vehicle. Submitted Photo The accident happened on Nov. 24 on New Hope-White Rick Eagan Oak Station Road. Eagan sustained heavy months after the accident. He also had to have his right damage and was still on a feeding tube nearly two CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Newest member of Western Brown Board of Education named The newest member of the Western Brown Local Board of Education is Shane Bishop. He is filling out the remainder of the term of William H, Neal. Bishop is a 1988 Graduate

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Ripley Federal Savings Bank to receive Chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award Business first opened in 1895 in downtown Ripley, has 23 workers BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press Ripley Federal Savings Bank will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Brown County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Breakfast this Monday, Jan. 25. “I was very pleased to have the company recognized,” Bank President/Chief Executive Officer Danny Grooms said in a Jan. 20 telephone interview. The company has been in business since 1895 and will celebrate its 115th Anniversary this fall, Grooms

reported. The bank, formerly known as Ripley Federal Savings and Loan, first was located in the Main Street area of downtown Ripley, the bank president said. Sometime during the late 1950s it moved to a site at 252 S. Second St., which was south of downtown and at the intersection where U.S. 62 and U.S. 68 meet U.S. 52. The bank moved in 2005 to its current Ripley location at 1006 S. Second St., south of and next to McDonald’s restaurant. Bank Has Two Branches The bank also has a Georgetown branch at 200 E.

State St. in that village’s downtown area. Grooms said 23 employees including himself work at the bank’s combined branches. He said the bank at the end of 2009 had assets slightly less than $90 million, although it has had larger assets in some other years. He estimated the bank has “probably in the neighborhood” of about 4,000 customers who receive such services as loans, savings and checking accounts, and check cashing. Grooms said while the bank’s main market is Brown County and the neighboring Ohio counties of Adams, Clermont and Highland, there is a little amount of customers CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Ripley Federal Savings Bank’s branches include the one at 1006 S. Second St. in Ripley (top photo) and the other at 200 E. State St. in Georgetown (bottom photo).

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BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington High School

Superintendent Charles Birkholtz placed RULH High School Principal Todd Music on administrative leave Jan. 13.

The RULH Local School District Board of Education is scheduled to meet this Wednesday, Jan. 27, in the RULH High School Cafeteria consider suspending to Music’s employment. Birkholtz stated in a Jan. 13 correspondence to the princi-

pal that his suspension was based on “gross insubordination, incompetency and other just cause”. RULH Board members voted 5-0 on July 7, 2008, to employ Music as RULH High School’s new principal under a two-year contract to replace

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Dennise and Jim Bracco emcee a rally supporting RipleyUnion-Lewis-Huntington High School Principal Todd Music on Jan. 11 at Logan’s Gap Campground in Ripley.

former Principal Gary Scarth, who had retired. About 80 supporters of Music attended a rally held Jan. 18 at Logan’s Gap Campground in Ripley, and some issues regarding the principal’s alleged insubordination were mentioned and commented on there. Petitions also were passed around at that gathering to keep Music as principal and to terminate the employment of Birkholtz as superintendent. Incidents Are Mentioned Jim and Dennise Bracco, parents of a student in the RULH School District System, emceed the rally. Mr. Bracco said the rally was not meant to be a “bashing meeting” or a meeting at which blame would be laid, but was meant to be an informational gathering. He said when he heard about the possible pending termination of Music’s employment, he obtained some documents from the RULH School District under the Freedom of Information Act. At the beginning of the rally, Mr. Bracco mentioned two incidents discussed in from correspondences Birkholtz to Music he had obtained. One apparently involved Music’s alleged attempt to “accelerate” a RULH Middle School eighth-grader into the RULH High School ninthgrade, allowing the student to skip the eighth-grade. Birkholtz claimed Music circumvented the school board’s policy in that matter. The superintendent directed Music to apologize to RULH Middle School Principal Michael Kennedy with that apology including a recognition Music was to have respected Kennedy’s position as a principal and consulted with him first about the possibility of that student being accelerated. The other incident involved a high school student who apparently had brought a pocketknife to a classroom. According to one correspondence, the student had the knife out in class and subsequently used “inappropriate” language. Birkholtz claimed Music failed to communicate with him on the matter and thus caused the superintendent to be unable to comply with the school board policy on the matter in a timely manner. That policy, Birkholtz reported, was for the superintendent to talk to the affected student’s parent or guardian, make a report to the criminal or juvenile justice system, and rule on the disciplinary action. The superintendent

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informed Music his reported decision to give the student with the pocketknife an inschool detention is not sanctioned by school board policy. He also corresponded with the principal how the teacher in that affected classroom had come to Music with the board policies and reportedly had walked away with the impression it was her lack of acceptance of “Appalachian culture” (regarding the pocketknife) and her failure to initially include the profane language in her discipline referral that were the real problems. Birkholtz ordered Music in a correspondence to apologize to that teacher in person and that the apology must include a recognition the teacher was not responsible for Music’s alleged failure to read or follow board policy and that his statement about Appalachian culture could be seen as being offensive or as an excuse to accept bringing pocketknives to school. The superintendent in that informed correspondence Music, “You shall refrain from giving a warning to a student without consulting with the teacher in person first. You must explain your rationale and listen to their view first. If they are not in agreement with your view, I will want you to talk to me before you proceed further.” He also directed Music to consult with him first on all major disciplinary issues including weapons in school, drugs, disrespect toward teachers, threats students make against other students, or physical assaults of students. Mr. Bracco commented at the rally he thought Music had made a decision the in-school suspension was the right punishment to fit the student’s pocketknife offense and that an arrest of the student or an expulsion from school would have been excessive. More Matters Alleged Among other alleged insubordination committed by Music as mentioned in correspondences from Birkholtz: • The principal shared information with “two trusted friends” about discussion that took place regarding Music’s responsibilities and performance as principal that took place this past Oct. 23 at a confidential conference held in Birkholtz’s office. • Music reportedly text messaged consistently during a Calendar Meeting held Dec. 14 at the District’s Central Office, and two faculty members complained about that. Birkholtz directed Music to attend all meetings he was required or scheduled to CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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ABCAP Executive Director Norris to receive Chamber’s Drucker Award Adams Brown Community Action Program Executive Director Alvin Norris will receive the Peter F. Drucker Award at the Brown County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Breakfast this Monday, Jan. 25. Norris, 58, who has been ABCAP executive director since Jan. 1, 1981, has worked for that agency since Sept. 11, 1974. ABCAP, whose corporate name is Adams Brown Counties Economic Opportunities Inc., operates 40 programs currently in Brown and Adams counties. Norris said about 250 employees work for ABCAP. The programs aim to help citizens of those counties who live in poverty and also to provide a variety of services to those counties’ residents. Norris said two things he enjoys about his ABCAP work

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are the opportunities to work with a diversity of programs and to be involved with many different groups of people. “It is definitely not boring,” he commented about his job. He also said he likes his position because he just enjoys helping people. “That kind of gets in your blood.” Brown County Chamber of Commerce President Tim McKeown said ABCAP’s impact on Brown County is “enormous”. McKeown said ABCAP’s programs have all kinds of benefits such as assisting lowincome Brown Countians and Adams Countians with their needs, helping unemployed people obtain skills to join the workforce, and helping the environment through recycling efforts. The Chamber president said ABCAP is a “huge part of our community” and added, “Al has done a wonderful job. The Chamber is honored to recog-

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nize him for that.” Norris said what he considers a “neat” thing about his honor from the Chamber is the fact he probably has had about 100 people call him or send him letters to congratulate him. He said he never has heard from so many people in his life. Norris, who lives in Green Township with his wife, Linda Ondre, a member of the Brown

The evening begins at 7 p.m. and will include door prizes, split the pot, and refreshments. Admission is $7.00

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Mt. Orab Cub Scouts hold fund raiser The Mt. Orab Cub Scouts Pack 401 will hold a Wendy's Burger Bash on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Please come out and support your local cub scouts from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Wendy's in Mt. Orab located at 201 Sterling Blvd. A portion of your purchase will go to directly support your local pack, which is dedicated to raising and teaching the young men in our community to be good citizens, develop character, and to follow the twelve core values of scouting. Thank you for coming out and supporting our future citizens. For more information visit our web site at Http://mtorabpack401.webs.com.

The American Legion Post 180 and Auxiliary, Georgetown, located at 1001 South Main Street is having their 12th Annual All-YouCan-Eat Spaghetti Supper on Feb. 6, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu for the evening will consist of Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Tossed Salad, Coffee, Iced Tea, Pie and Cake. Cost for the dinner will be adults $5.50 and children 12 and under $2.50. So come on out and enjoy the dinner and bring a friend. Proceeds from this dinner helps the Boys and Girl State trip.

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American Legion Post 180, Georgetown, Commander Russell Doughty presented a check to Carolyn Collier, Vice President and Committee Chairman of the Brown County Peace Officers Association, along with Pam Bolton, member and Rob Curtis, President, Brown County Peace Officers Association. The funds went to support 350 families and 725 children with toys and food this past Christmas.

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Firefighters wife says thanks Dear Editor, Hi my name is Teri. I am the wife of Steve Gilliam. I want everyone to know how grateful we are for everything everyone has done for our family. The benefit you all put on was overwhelming. I always have known my husband was well liked but the people that showed up was awesome. I want to thank all the businesses that donated for

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Reader says Rev. Sam Talley is a false teacher Dear Editor, This letter is to reply to Mr. Talleys remarks in the Jan. 10 issue. Also to Mr. Hamann in Jan. 17 issue. Both of these men by the word of God are in the class of people considered blind leaders or false teachers. Look at Matt. 15:14, Luke 6:39, II Tim. 3:1-5, and read Chapter 2 of II Peter. Its sad to see the church world going in the direction they have chosen, which is the broad way instead of the straight and narrow way Jesus spoke of. Number one: The remark about “one size fits all and cram everyone into the same box”. Jesus Christ is called the Way, because it is by Him alone that believers obtain eternal life. Lets read John 10:9, notice verse one, also read John 14:6. Galatians 3:28 speaks of us all being one in Christ! Seems to me the church world is doing the same thing the people did when John the Baptist, Paul, even Jesus Himself was preaching, which was rejecting the truth. (Too many are pharisees and scribes). Lets recall some of the

things Mr. Talley said people had told him - (1) women wearing pants, Deu. 22:5 (2) music - the worlds should glorify and praise God. I don’t believe David wrote any songs about drinking, having an affair or any other nonsense. The book of Psalms is an example of their songs. (3) T.V.-Psalms 101:3. From what I hear there is a lot of wickedness on it. I’m one of those knuckleheads who doesn’t own one. The Lord said to remove it. “OK, Lord” was my answer. Now Mr. Talley, ask the question, “Who wrote those rules?” I can answer that “God did”! Lets go on to number (4) smoking - even the pack warns it may be harmful to your health. Go to I Cor. 3:16-17, (5) the Bible does speak of being unequally yoked. We should pray and ask the Lord for help in choosing our marriage partner. Let me also add this remark about marriage, God says what He has put together let no man put asunder, (6) Sunday work this is another touchy subject as one preacher spoke about it. But God included it in His Ten

Commandments, Ex. 20 8-9, Deu. 5:12-14, Heb. 4:4. Now look at Gen. 2:2, then look in Isaiah 58:13-14. I imagine the people of Noah’s day thought him to be stupid for building an ark when it had never rained before. So Mr. Talley, calling us Holy Joes is no surprise for the Bible tells us, “Marvel not that the world hates you”, I John 3:13, John 15:18-20. Also remember that God is no respecter of persons. Look at Rom. 2:11, Acts 10:34, Col. 3:25, and I Peter 1:17-25. Jesus in His prayer in John 17:14 said we are not of this world. In another part of the Bible it speaks of us being strangers and pilgrims on our way to a Heavenly Country. In Ezekiel 3:17, God said to set a watchman to warn the people, that is the duty of the born again Christian but few are still preaching the truth. God help us. We are to compel them to come drink freely of the River of Life, Acts 4:19. I’d like to close with this exhortation for all to read their Bible for God said we need no man to teach us but the Holy

Spirit would. If we build a firm foundation which is Gods word we can rest assured of His faithfulness to us, I Cor. 3:9-11 and II Tim. 2:19. Then is you need to be encouraged more, read all the chapters of I John where He informs us we can have a “know so salvation”. there is a song about Standing on the Word in our hymnal - I’d like to share the chorus with you: “Standing on the Word, standing on the Word, Standing on the never failing Word of God. Tho’ many foes assail, His promise cannot fail, For I’m standing on the never failing Word of God.” That’s my desire, to stand on His word, for He said “Heaven and earth may pass away but My Word will stand forever”. I may not have much according to mans point of view as to education, wealth and riches but having my sins forgiven and Jesus living within, that is far more than all the rest. Diana S. Johnson

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“Pizza, popcorn and pretzels.” Joan Garrett Jackson Township

“Nachos and cheese, barbecue wings, and cheeseballs.” Summer Hinkle Pike Township

“Chicken wings, pizza and potato chips.” Bill Garrett Mt. Orab

“Popcorn with a margarita, Doritos, and salsa and chips.” Diana Cunningham Mt. Orab

“Chips and ranch dip, frozen pizza, and Reese’s Cups.” Tori Emery Hamersville

“Pizza, popcorn and bagel bites.” Zach McKinley Sardinia

VFW sending out reveille call for new members Dear Editor, Leg-a-cy n. pl leg-a-cies: something left to a person by or as if by a will. (Webster’s Dictionary 2007) The VFW has a Legacy Program that is a part of being a life member. To become a Legacy member you have to already be a life member, (details are available at the Mt. Orab VFW Post 9772). My question to all VFW members and Brown County Veterans is, what legacy will you leave behind? At the current time the Wilson Sroufe Post 9772 is in need of new members and those that are a part of the post but do not take an active role in its operations

need to become active and join in. Without this happening, there will be no legacy to leave behind. Like with the Memorial Day parade, there will be no one to represent the area veterans and see to it that they are remembered. Who will see to it that each veterans grave will have a flag holder at his or her grave? Over sixty years ago this post was started and its legacy began. Those who laid down the foundation left it up to each new member to keep the legacy going. We are now the caretakers of this legacy. Will there be a legacy to carry on or will it become a part of history and just a memory of something

past? The legacy of this post is to help our fellow veterans and their families, and help support our local citizens and this great Republic. The legacy of the VFW is veterans helping veterans, which is what it is all about. The legacy of this post and your own legacy are in your hands. Become active or become a new member. As a group we can do more for everyone. We have a legacy, let’s keep it growing, and serving those in need. Those that got to come home, it is you that must keep the legacy of those that did not get to come home. Thank you to all that give

and help support our veterans. When the veteran is given a thank you, it is accepted with great joy that someone cared for what he or she has done for this United States of America and you. February meetings for members will take place on Feb. 10 and Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., plus the post is open each day from 2 6 p.m. If your loved one’s grave is missing a flag holder or it is broken, call the post at (937) 378-3641 and leave a message, we will get back to you and take care of this issue. Arty Isbill, Jr., commander Mt. Orab VFW Post 9772

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this event. And for Georgetown Fire and EMS you all hold a special place in our hearts for now and always, you all don’t really know what you have given me, to bring my husband back home, there are just no words for it. Again I want to thank each and every one of you for everything you have done. We love you all and God Bless all of you. Teri Gilliam and Family

Dear Editor, I would like to offer my response to the letter written by Dale Bath regarding the Humane Society and their relationship with the Brown County Animal Shelter. Ms. Bath, I have never met you but I too am associated with a rescue organization. We are both well aware of how badly we humans can abuse and neglect our animals. And I am sure that you too feel that it is about the dogs, not the humans. I don't want to start a Letter to the Editor War, as we have seen in the past, and certainly do not mean to offend you. However, during my time this past year volunteering at the shelter, I have never seen

you there. What I have seen is moms and dads bringing their children in to walk the dogs on Saturdays. I have seen dogs scheduled for euthanasia transported, by volunteers to legitimate rescue groups, in the cold and in the rain, at great amounts of time and expense. I have seen a wonderful group of people, over 50, painting the entire inside of the shelter, again, at their own expense. I have seen the huge office of one person converted to a puppy isolation room in order to worm and doctor the pups so they don't contact disease and virus that they could catch in the kennels. By the way, even though these are county owned dogs, the Humane Society is paying for the med-

ication. I have seen volunteers on their hands and knees scrubbing out the inside of a kennel and giving baths to pups that smelled entirely like urine. And during the recent snow storm, one of our female volunteers went with a Deputy Warden to rescue 7 dogs. As the treasurer of the Humane Society I can tell you that we just spent $315 to purchase scales for the shelter so the dogs can be weighed when they arrive thus being fed according to their entrance weight, not based on a premeasured amount for all dogs whether they weigh 5 lbs. or 105 lbs. Yes, it is true that we ask the shelter employees to help us load dogs on spay/neuter day.

Some of our volunteers are over 50 and cannot lift the heavier dogs. Both Bill and John have been very helpful to us in this program. And, by the way, we have an agreement with Brown County to do this for the community at reduced costs. The Humane Society pays the 50 percent match for each spay/neuter and schedules the appointments. The county has agreed to provide the space and labor. Dale, I invite you to join us one Saturday at the Animal Shelter and help us walk the dogs. Also to attend one of our meetings, the second Wednesday of each month. We certainly could use your help. Trish Fletcher

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Obituaries

Arietta Murdock Washington, 78 Arietta Murdock Washington, 78, Ripley, Oh., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Oh., with her family beside her. She was born Oct. 24, 1931 in Georgetown, Oh., the daughter of the late Eugene and Ruena (Green) Settles. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband in 2006, Charles L. Washington, Sr.. Mrs. Washington served as a substitute cook in the Ripley Union Lewis school system and later worked as a class room aide. She received an associate degree from Chatfield College and then worked as a Head Start teacher for ABCAP, from which she retired. Arietta was a lifetime member of Beebe Chapel CME Church, Ripley, and a member of the former Berry-Delaney American Legion Auxiliary Post of Ripley. Mrs. Washington is survived by three daughters and son in laws, Denise R. and Milt Thompson, Wilmington, Andrea L. and Rick Brown, Wilmington, and Tracee B. Cloyd and Brian Cochran, Ripley, five sons and daughter in laws, Charles L. and Betty Washington Jr., Morehead, Ky., Clifton E. and Paula Washington, Lewis Center, Oh., Timothy R. and Aileen Washington, Wilmington, NC., Daniel D. Washington, Sr., Colorado Springs, Col., Benjamin D. and Cynthia Washington, Ripley, and a very special daughter in law, Jay Berry Washington, Ripley; twenty one grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren, one sister and brother in law, Emma Jean and John Brooks, Ripley, two brothers and sister in laws, Ronald E. and Cindy Settles, Cincinnati, and James E. and Linda Settles, Ripley, a special niece, Ramona Coleman, Ripley, a host of nieces, nephews, friends and a special pet, Winston (Winnie). Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, Rev. James Settles officiated. Interment was in Red Oak Cemetery near Ripley. If desired, memorial donations may be made to: The Kidney Foundation, 2200 Victory Parkway, Suite 510, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.

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James Daley Jr., 81 James Daley, Jr. left this world to be with his Lord Jan. 17, 2010. He was born Jan. 12, 1929 to Erma (Sargent) and James Daley Sr. After graduation he entered the U.S. Marine Corp. for a four year stint, during the Korean Conflict. He then spent forty years working for Cincinnati Bell. He was active in his community doing Habitat for Humanity, a devoted member of Spring Grove United Methodist Church, Bethel and New Richmond Masonic Lodges and the Knights of Pythias. He was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to all. He leaves behind his beloved wife of fifty six years Barbara (Frazee), children Michael (Peg), Kathie (Sam) Hays and Krista Blakely (Jeff Miller), grandchildren Mackenzie (Brad), Shannon (Max), and Erin Daley, Eric and Kaley Hays, Adam and Emily (Jeff) Blakely, brother, Raymond (Regina) and nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering was held on Saturday Jan. 23, 2010 at the E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, followed by Masonic, Knights of Pythias and memorial services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Ronald McDonald House or the Spring Grove United Methodist Church.

David R. Breeze, 57 David R. Breeze, 57, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Born Oct. 31, 1952 to Rose Ellen and Donald Breeze. He was married to Wendy (Hubbard) Breeze for 31 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Gena. Survivors include his loving wife, sons Dallas and Aaron and future daughters in law Audra Trapp and Kristin Murdock, sister Donna (Scott) Whitacre, faithful companion Fred and granddoggies Tibet and Albie, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. He served in the US Army and was a member of the American Legion, charter member of the Sardinia Old Man’s Club, and attended the Sardinia Church of Christ. Services were Tuesday, Jan. 18 at the Sardinia Church of Christ. Burial was in Sardinia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations for funeral expenses can be made to Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, Oh.

George Adams, 54 George Adams, 54, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. George leaves behind his children, Thea and Brandy, his mother, Emily, his brothers and sisters, Dickie, Buck, Dean, Bonnie, Linda, Ramona, Lisa and grandchildren, Gage, Journey, Trevor, and Tarren. E.C. Nurre Funeral Home served the family.

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Hilda M. Minder, 82, Russellville, Ohio passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at her residence. She was born Jan. 7, 1928, in Wheeling, WV., the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Laura (Cole) Kelly. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband James W. Minder. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Chris Koehler, Russellville, Diane and Jim Campbell, Midwest City, Ok., one sister, Elizabeth Smith, Dayton, three grandchildren, Tammy Cochran, Sandy Stratton, Krista McRoberts, four great grandchildren, Brian, Ashley, Jordan, Kyler, four nieces and one nephew. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were provided by the Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 or Russellville Life Squad, PO Box 187 Russellville, Oh., 45168.

Eric George Rudnik, 48, Sardinia, passed away early Saturday morning, Jan. 9, 2010 at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio. He was born March 20, 1961 in West Islip, NY to the late Eric & Mollie (Brandt) Rudnik. A licensed minister, Eric drove a taxi cab in the Eastgate area of Cincinnati, Ohio. He had also had attended the police academy in Daytona Beach, Fl., where his father had been the Chief of Police for the Daytona Beach Police Department. Eric was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. He married Tina Faulkner, who survives, on July 10, 2005 in Milford. In addition to his wife, other survivors include his three daughters, Christine (Don) Snider, Winchester, Amy Rudnik, Anderson, Holly Rudnik, Berea, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Casey and Hailey. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Herman M. House, 64 Herman M. House, 64, Hamersville, Oh., formerly of Ky., died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. Herman was born Jan. 11, 1945 to the late Shelby and Eva (nee McFadden) House. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Steve House, Letcher House and Sam House, and a sister, Ruby Hauck. He was the beloved brother of Anna Hall, Hamersville, Happy Mullins, Sardinia, Bill Mullins, Russellville, and Sue Tudor, Marathon, the loving uncle of James and Debra Heinzman, Hamersville, and numerous other nieces and nephews. Megie Funeral Home served the family.

Donald Edward Prosser, 77 Donald Edward Prosser, 77, Cincinnati, formerly of Georgetown, died on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 at the Ivy Woods Nursing Home in Cincinnati. He moved to Cincinnati, Ohio in the 1950’s to work for Harper Construction Company and later invested in several rental properties. Donald was born on June 22, 1932 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of Inez Marie (Simpkins) Prosser, St. Bernard, Ohio and the late Thomas Prosser. In addition to his mother, Mr. Prosser is survived by one brother Clarence W. Prosser, Cincinnati, five sisters, Hattie Barrett, Shirley Prosser, Betty Shannon and Donna Prosser all of Cincinnati, Ohio and Patricia Lewis, Maysville, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services were on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio.

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Dorothy L. Webster, 66, Hamersville, Oh., passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at Brown County General Hospital, Georgetown, Oh. She was born Nov. 23, 1943, in Cincinnati, Oh., the daughter of the late James and Roxie (Childress) Moore. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by one son, Jack E. Niesen, and two sisters, Ruby & Jane She is survived by her loving husband Alphert Webster, Hamersville, Oh., one daughter, Roxanne Thomas, Hamersville, three sisters, Helen, Ruth, and Sue, two grandchildren, Jack Niesen, Washington, Cierra Bruan, Hamersville, and one great grandchild, Roxie Fetters. There will be no service. Arrangements were provided by the Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville.

Franklin C. Baur, 73 Franklin C. Baur, 73, Fayetteville, Ohio died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010. He was a social chemist. Franklin was born on Nov. 4, 1936 the son of the late John and Agnes Baur. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Baur, one sister and four brothers. Mr. Baur is survived by one daughter Deborah Henderson, Fayetteville, one son David Baur, Fr. Myers Beach, FL., and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 at St. Clement Church, Cincinnati, Oh.

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Elizabeth Mae Vaughn, 87 Elizabeth Mae Vaughn, 87, Georgetown, Oh., died on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 at her grandson’s residence in Georgetown, Oh. Elizabeth was born on April 13, 1921 in Georgetown, Oh., the daughter of the late William and Anna (Downing) Rice. She was retired from the US Shoe Factory. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Emmitt Clifford Vaughn, two sons, Jackie L. and Franklin Vaughn, one brother, Herbert Rice and two sisters, Rosa Lee Young and Clara Rice Lewis. Mrs. Vaughn is survived by four grandsons, Jeffery Vaughn and wife Teresa, Mt. Orab, Scott Vaughn, Brian Vaughn and wife Carrie and Gregory Vaughn and wife Connie all of Georgetown, three great grand children, Greg Anthony Vaughn, Mikayla Paige Vaughn and Steven Michael Vaughn, four grandchildren, step-great Mahala Wilkinson, Hilary and Dalton Key and Billy McCarty and one sister, Virginia Germann, Ripley. Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, where Les McCloughlin officiated. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. If desired, memorial contribution may be made to the Heartland Hospice, 25 Whitney Drive, Suite 102, Milford, Ohio 45120. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com

R. David Breeze, 57, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Born Oct. 31, 1952 to Rose Ellen and Donald Breeze. He was married to Wendy (Hubbard) Breeze for 31 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Gena. Survivors include his loving wife, sons Dallas and Aaron and future daughters in law Audra Trapp and Kristin Murdock, sister Donna (Scott) Whitacre, faithful companion Fred and grand-doggies Tibet and Albie, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. He served in the US Army and was a member of the American Legion, charter member of the Sardinia Old Man’s Club, and attended the Sardinia Church of Christ. Services were Tuesday, Jan. 18 at the Sardinia Church of Christ. Burial was in Sardinia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations for funeral expenses can be made to Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, Oh.

Jeanne Houchins, 82 Jeanne Houchins, 82, Amelia, formerly of West Union, died Jan. 6, 2010 at home. Jeanne was born Oct. 10, 1927. She worked many years as an auditor and controller, primarily in the hotel industry, but was best known for her knitted afghans and homemade Christmas candy. She had been a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in West Union, but had recently moved to Amelia. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Peggy and Jim Samoya, West Union, daughter Sue Ouellet, Amelia, son and daughter-in-law Bill and Marcine Houchins, Odenton, MD., son and daughter-in-law Art and Patricia Houchins, Jessup, MD., brother Louis Rice, Leesburg, FL, and sister Betty Vandewall, Cincinnati. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Amelia celebrated by Fr. Bill Stockelman on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.

HIS NAME In Matthew 1 we have the genealogy from Abraham to Jesus. Verse 1: “The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” It goes all the way back to Abraham and then it establishes Christ’s right to the throne of David, king of Israel. It continues with all the begats up to the first part of verse 16 and then states: “And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary...” and the begats stop. There is a comma and it says: “...of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.” Jesus was not begotten of Joseph. Joseph is not the father; he is the step-father. Verse 21: “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” Jesus is His human name. In the Old Testament that name would have been Joshua. The name Joshua meant deliverer. The name Jesus means Saviour. It is the Greek form of the name Joshua and it means to save. “Jesus, who is called Christ”; Christ is the Old Testament looked for, hoped for, prayed for, Messiah “the anointed one.” So He has both names. In the Old Testament it was only after the kings were anointed that they had the power, they had the authority. The anointing oil was a typology of the Spirit of God. In fact, it was after David was anointed king that the Bible tells us that the Spirit of God came upon him. When Jesus Christ was baptized it was His anointing. When He came to John the Baptist to be baptized John said: “I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?” Jesus answered and said: “Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness.” Matthew 3:16 tells us: “And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straighway out of the water: and, lo the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:” That was the anointing of Jesus Christ! Every miracle that Jesus performed came after He was baptized and that anointing by the Spirit of God took place. It was on the third day after He was baptized that He turned the water into wine. It was the first miracle He performed. And by the way, some people do not think that baptism is important, but Jesus did. He was not baptized to wash away any sins. He was the sinless Son of God! He said: “..for thus it

DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com becometh us to fulfill all righteousness.” So we believe that you are saved first by Jesus Christ, the One who came to save His people from their sins, and then you are baptized for the same reason Christ was, to fulfill all righetousness. But anyhow, Christ is the promised Messiah of Genesis 3:15 where the LORD GOD told the serpent: “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.” That prophecy was fulfilled on the old rugged cross. It was on that old cross that Christ destroyed the work of Satan, that old serpent, called the Devil (Revelation 12:9). One of these days, and I believe not too far from now, that devil will be confined to the bottomless pit for the 1000 year reign of Christ, the KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS! Then Satan will be released for a short season (Revelation 20:7). And after that he will be cast into the lake of fire never to be released again (Revelation 20:10). You see, Satan cannot be eradicated because he is immortal; he can only be confined. He has caused problems and trouble untold for the human race from the garden of Eden unto this day. But his time is limited and he knows it. Therefore he has stepped up his program in this old world, but the Bible has already told us the end of his story. Christian, I Corinthians 15:57 declares: “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” It is sad to say, but there is no victory for the unsaved. Revelation 20:15 states: “And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” Saved or lost, victory or defeat, which will it be for you? It is your choice. Don’t wait until it is too late!

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Lynn Brooks Colliver, 83, Russellville, Oh., passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at Brown County General Hospital, Georgetown, Ohio. He was born in Hillsboro, Kentucky, Aug., 23 1926, the son of the late Arl T. & Ola Esta (Story) Colliver. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by two infant children and one granddaughter. Lynn was in the United States Army and served his country in WWII, he was a state building inspector for the State of Ohio, a farmer, carpenter and construction worker; he was the owner and operator of two restaurants, Colliver’s Restaurant, Russellville, and Colliver’s Family Restaurant, Mt. Orab. He attended the Russellville Presbyterian Church, he volunteered for the Russellville Life Squad and the Russellville Fire Department and he also drove for the County Senior Brown Citizens. He was a member of the Russellville Kiwanis Club. In his spare time he was a coin collector and enjoyed antique business his “Welcome Inn Antiques.” He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Marie (Crawford) Colliver, Russellville, one son, Barry J. Colliver Sr., Macon, two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Lynn and Gary Smiley, Lake Waynoka, Vickie J and Terry Kieffer, Sardinia, two brothers, Marian (Sonny) Colliver, Columbus, Oh., Colliver, Michael Simpsonville, SC., nine grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 at the Russellville Presbyterian Church, under the direction of Meeker Funeral Home. Harold Arthur officiated. Burial followed the service at the Fincastle Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites were provided by Russellville American Legion Post # 394. Memorials may be made to Russellville Presbyterian Church, 115 East Main Street, Russellville, OH. 45168 or Russellville Life Squad, PO Box 187, Russellville, OH 45168.

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2010 New Harmony Masonic Lodge #435 officers The New Harmony Masonic Lodge met Nov. 13 at their regular meeting and inducted the above new officers. Front row: James Bingamon, Farrell Amiott, Gary Frye, Duane Smith, Bobby Bingamon, Marion Amiott. Back row: Robert Downs, Jr., Barry Amiott, William Wilson, Frank Clifton and Kevin Clark.

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Hartmann’s welcome addition Dustin and Stacy (Inlow) Hartmann would like to announce the birth of their first daughter, Jayden Taylor Hartmann. Jayden arrived on Nov. 24, 2009 at 7:06 a.m. She weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz. and was 19 1/2” long. Also welcoming Jayden are grandparents, Cindy and Marion Inlow, Sardinia, Ralph and Teresa Hartmann, Cincinnati, Sue Anderson, Batavia, great grandmother, Betty Major, Mt. Orab, Sonny and Gloria Hartmann, Batavia, uncle, Chris Inlow, Hillsboro and great uncle, Glen Inlow, Sardinia.

Ohio University announces fall quarter 2009 dean's list Ohio University has announced the names students from the Athens Campus who have been named to the 2009 fall quarter dean's list. To be named to the dean's list, a student must have earned a grade point average of at least a 3.5 for the quarter and have earned a minimum of 16 quarter hours, 12 of which were taken for letter grades. Amber Hale, Senior, Psychology, Williamsburg.; Kaitlyn Ruark, Sophomore, Psychology, Aberdeen,; and Harley Gifford, Freshman, Arts And Sciences, Aberdeen.

UW-Madison announces fall dean’s list Rose Elizabeth O'Donnell, Fayetteville, College of Engineering was named to the University of WisconsinMadison Dean's List for the fall semester of the 20092010 academic year. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Schools or colleges typically require students to rank in the top 10 percent of their class or achieve a grade point average of 3.75 or higher in order to receive this honor.

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Eastern High School will be celebrating their annual Homecoming Ceremony on Jan. 29, 2010. The ceremony will be held after the basketball games between the Eastern Warriors and the Ripley Blue Jays. The dance will be held on January 30, 2010. The dance will began at eight o’clock and conclude at eleven thirty. The committee decided on the theme Mystical Madness with the colors being green, gold and purple. This year’s homecoming song will be “I Swear This Time I Mean It” by Mayday Parade. 2010 Eastern High School Homecoming theme: Mystical Madness. Senior Candidates and Escorts Front Row: Rhett Purdy, Escort, Tyler Knabb, Escort, Aaron Wendel, Candidate, Taylor Little, Candidate, Tanner Dabe, Candidate, Ricky McQuitty, Candidate, and Jared Handra, Candidate. Back Row: Taylor Cowdrey, Escort, Brittany Roberts, Escort Raye Gast, Candidate, Taylor Reynolds, Candidate, Kaelyn Durbin, Candidate, Nicolette Clifton, Candidate, and Hailee Young, Candidate.

Parents and students attending the Eastern Brown and North Adams Junior High Games on Jan. 23, 2010 at Eastern Brown will have the opportunity to participate in College Access Events before and at half time and between games. The event is sponsored by Gear Up and will feature, Chatfield College, Southern State Community College and Ohio State University. Faculty and students at Eastern have created College Awareness activities and Ohio is sending seven students who are a part of the One of 88 Program at the university will be assisting. The event is part of the Gear Up program's college access promotion as a part of a federally funded program. Ohio State Extension Brown County is also collaborating.

Ohio University, Athens is pleased to announce that Brandon Reed, Ripley, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication, Digital Media: Sega.

Now is the time to join 4-H Now is the time to join your local 4-H clubs. April 1st is the deadline for youth to join 4-H. Volunteers must complete a background check and a volunteers application. Cloverbuds are members in K-2nd grade and take noncompetitive projects. Member enrolling in the 3rd grade may choose from over 160 different projects. For more information call Becky Cropper, Brown County Extension Educator at (937) 378-6716.

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Tiffany Hopkins, a freshman at Northern Kentucky University, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester. To achieve this honor you must be a full time student and maintain at least a 3.6 grade point average. She is majoring in marketing and Advertising. Tiffany graduated from Western Brown High School in 2009. She is the daughter of Mike and Janice Hopkins, Georgetown.

Western Brown Spanish Club raffles off piñata Every year, the Western Brown Spanish Club makes a piñata to raffle off at the annual Senior/ Faculty game. Giant Santa head suckers were given out along with the purchase of each raffle ticket. To go along with the Santa theme, the Spanish Club made a Santa head for the piñata. This piñata is filled with $20 worth of a variety of candy. Students who helped with the piñata raffle are shown in the picture above along with this year's winner, Señorita Miranda Howard. Spanish Club would like to congratulate her and thank her as well as the entire student body for their support of our club. Front Row: Stephanie "Dora" Syphax, Miranda Howard (Winner), Summer "Manuela" Hinkle, Katie "Mercedes" Gillespie and Amber "Sofía" Wilson. Middle Row: Stacy "Mora" Syphax, Logan "León" Whyte, Thomas "Imponente" Williams, Ryan "Benjamín" Wachowski and Tori "Victoria" Emery. Last Row: Austin "Kiko" Moore, Joel "Beltrán" Cecil, Brandon "Tritón" Arnold and Jeremy "Alejandro" Green.

Hamersville student Olympians achieve gold As part of a unit on measurement and data in their Math class, the seventh grade students at Hamersville School, under the guidance of Gary Powell, participated in a Metric Mini Olympics. Students competed in various

events such as the Straw Javelin Throw and the Cotton Ball Shot Put. Their distances were measured and turned into class sets of data, which the students then analyzed and graphed. The project culminated with an awards ceremo-

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OSU releases deans list and grads from Brown County The Ohio State University has issued the list of seniors and graduate students who received degrees at the autumn quarter commencement exercises on Dec. 13, 2009, in the Schottenstein Center. Brown County residents receiving degrees include Carl Didik Virost, Georgetown, received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical&Computer Engineering and Tyler David Richey, Sardinia received his Bachelor of Arts. The Ohio State University has issued the Dean’s List. Those included from Brown County who have a 4.0 average are: Gregory Jordan Maiberger, Aberdeen, Kari Lynn Boyer, Blanchester, Jaymason Torres

Shelton, Blanchester, Luke David Johnson, Fayetteville, Matthew Daniel Johnson, Fayetteville, Kenzie T Moore, Fayetteville, Elizabeth Ann Nagel, Fayetteville, Kenneth Zachary Overstreet, Fayetteville, Benjamin David Johnson, Georgetown, Carl Didik Virost, Georgetown, Maria Malone Virost, Georgetown, Erica Anne Iles, Lynchburg, Kevin Reid Gosche, Mount Orab, Sarah Bethany Craycraft, Mt. Orab, Emily Marie Craycraft, Ripley, Jordan Tyler Schaeffer, Ripley, Cody Wayne Beucler, Sardinia, Roger Edward Hauke, Sardinia, Laura E Holbrook, Sardinia, Lindsey R Wilson, Sardinia, and Candice Marie Yockey, Winchester.

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MOE student shares lunch with his teacher Mt. Orab Elementary kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Shannon Mullis is rewarding students for reaching a variety of goals by giving her students the choice of extra recess or having lunch with the teacher. On this particular day Caleb Macias and Mrs. Mullis are having lunch together. So far, every student has chosen to have lunch with the teacher. Just goes to show you how important it is to give our kids the attention they need. Share some special time with your child today!

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Wednesday Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Commissioners’ Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Lewis Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Community Building in Higginsport.

Rambler Weavers will meet 9:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Rambler Center in Russellville. Membership in the Rambler Weavers Monday group is open to any interested person. Cherry Ridge Stables, 4158 Vinegar Further information is available by calling Hill Road, Scott Township, will host a 4-H Geri Cahall at (937) 378-3426. Club for 2010 in addition to its many horseback riding programs. All those Brown County Senior Citizens interested in 4-H and horse projects Club will meet at noon Wednesday, Jan. specifically are encouraged to contact 27, for a Potluck Dinner at Carey Bavis Cherry Ridge Stables before Monday, Post 180 of the American Legion, 1001 Jan. 25, to become a member of the new S. Main St., Georgetown. Bingo will be a club. Further information is available by part of the activities, and all those attendcontacting Supporting Advisor Sherry ing are asked to bring prizes for that activMitchell at (937) 444-3757 or e-mailing ity. All senior citizens are invited to attend. www.cher ryridgefarms.org. Brown County Regional Brown County Chamber of HealthCARE Board of Trustees will Commerce Annual Business meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, in Breakfast is scheduled Monday, Jan. 25, the Brown County General Hospital at Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2293 Executive Conference Room in Hall, 600 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. Georgetown. Doors will open at 7 a.m. with the event scheduled to begin about 8 a.m. Tickets TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will are $10 each and will be available at the meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, door. at the Riverbend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by Brown County Board of calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at the Commissioners’ Southern State Community Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. College and Ohio University will hold an Open Information Session regarding Free bingo will be offered to senior the Ohio University Professional Master citizens 60 and older 9:45-11:15 a.m. of Business Administration Program Monday, Jan. 25, at the Brown County 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Senior Nutrition Center, 505 N. Main St., SSCC’s Fayette Campus, 1270 U.S. 62 Georgetown. Those coming are asked to SW, Washington Court House. Further bring a wrapped $1 gift for the prize table. information is available by calling 1-800All senior citizens are invited to attend for 622-3124 or accessing www.out fun, fellowship and food. A regular nutri- reach.ohio,edu/pmba. tional lunch will be served at noon each Mt. Orab Friends of The Library will weekday at the Center. meet at 6 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Public Northern Brown Senior Center at Library, 613 S. High St., Mt. Orab. St. Martin’s Chapel Hall in St. Martin will host activities including bingo for senior Yoga class will be held 6-7 p.m. citizens 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Mt. Orab United All area citizens 55 and older are invited Methodist Church. The cost is $8. Further to attend. information is available by calling Jane Amiot at (513) 535-7507. Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet at Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at New Local School District Board of Harmony Masonic Lodge in Mt. Orab. Education will meet at 7 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the RULH High Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 School Cafeteria. This is rescheduled p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at the Mt. Orab from the RULH School Board’s regular Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further January meeting which originally was information is available by calling Hope slated for Jan. 19. Fain at (937) 444-0404. Ripley Life Squad will host bingo at 7 TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Life 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Ripley Squad Building, 799 S. Second St., Church of The Nazarene, 230 N. Second Ripley. Doors will open at 5 p.m. St. Further information is available by Thursday calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. Brown County Subdivision Review Board TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet Regulations at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Sardinia Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Church of The Nazarene on Sardinia- Jan. 28, at the Brown County Planning Mowrystown Road. Further information is Commission Office, 740 Mt. Orab Pike, available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) Georgetown. 446-4662. Northern Brown Senior Center at Perry Township Trustees will meet St. Martin’s Chapel Hall in St. Martin will at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at the conduct an Arthritis Exercise Program Township Building along U.S. 50 just east beginning at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, of the Fayetteville corporate limits in for interested citizens 55 and older. Chair volleyball practice and indoor walking Perry Township. also are scheduled. Lunch will be eaten Holy Trinity Church at Seventh and out. All area citizens 55 and older are Wood streets in Batavia will host bingo at invited to attend. 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen at 6 Centenary United Methodist p.m. Church, 110 N. Second St., Ripley, will host a free Community Dinner 5-7 p.m. Sterling Township Trustees will Thursday, Jan. 28, and every other meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at the Thursday in January and February. Township Hall at Eastwood and Further information is available by calling Greenbush West roads. Anyone wishing Jaime Wirth at (937) 377-1325. to address township business should contact the trustees prior to the meeting. Brown County Writers’ Group will meet 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Fayetteville Zoning Commission Mt. Orab Branch of the Brown County will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Public Library. the Fayetteville Municipal Building. George A. Lambert Post 755 of the Tuesday American Legion will host instant bingo Brown County Health Department, at 6 p.m., Early Bird bingo at 7:15 p.m. 826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, will and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, administer general immunizations 8 a.m.- Jan. 28, at the Legion Hall on College noon and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, or Avenue in Sardinia. other days by appointment. Those wishing to be immunized need to bring their Ripley Lions Club will meet at 6:30 shot records with them. Seasonal flu shot p.m. Thursday, Jan, 28, for a Potluck administration is finished for this year, but Dinner at the Ripley Life Squad Building, free H1N1 flu shots are currently avail- 799 S. Second St., Ripley. able for the general public. Further inforRussellville Kiwanis Club will meet mation is available by calling (937) 3786892 or 1-866-867-6892 or by watching at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the for specific announcements in The Russellville Firehouse. This will be the club’s monthly Partners Night. Brown County Press. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, and Al-Anon Family Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. Both meetings will take place at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia.

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Grange Office on East Main Street in Mowrystown.

Brown County Saddle Club, a new horse club in Brown County, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Mt. Orab Food Court, 103 Glover Drive, Mt. Orab. The club is for individuals and families who enjoy recreational time with their horses. Further information is available by calling Steve Lykins at (513) 373-5042 or e-mailing fun withequine@yahoo.com.

Adams Brown Community Action Program will host bingo every Tuesday, including Jan. 26, at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown Village Council will Georgetown. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with bingo beginning at 7 p.m. Further meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at information is available by calling (937) the Municipal Building. 378-6041, Ext. 257. Brown County Republican Club will Ripley Village Council will meet at meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the the Ohio Veterans Home, 2003 Veterans Community Building on Waterworks Blvd., Georgetown. Road. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet Washington Township Trustees will 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at St. meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Michael’s Catholic Church in Mt. Orab. the Sardinia Fire House, 169 Winchester Friday St., Sardinia. The trustees’ regular meeting dates of 2010 are scheduled at 7:30 Free knitting and crocheting classp.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays es will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Jan. of each month while their regular meeting 29, at the Rambler Center (old dates for 2009 had been scheduled on Russellville School) in Russellville and the second and fourth Mondays of each continue each Friday morning until month. Memorial Day Weekend in May. Anyone who would like information and a list of Whiteoak Valley Grange will meet at supplies or who wishes to register may 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the call Mary Kelch at (513) 734-2501 or

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Mt. Orab Cub Scouts Pack 401 July’s Water Rocket Derby winners: Eryk Jones, first, Ethan Edelen, second, Jacob Dowers, third, and Luke Clubb, most creatively decorated rocket.

Mt. Orab Fire Department brought the fire truck out for the scouts and children to experience. Unfortunately they were called away before they could eat, but the scouts thought that was exciting too.

Mt. Orab Cub Scouts Pack 401 took their first ride in the Brown County Fair parade. For many scouts, this was the first parade they had ever been in. One of cub scouting's 12 core values is citizenship, and connecting these scouts with the county in which they live will help the bonds of loyalty and respect for their county grow. Scouting is a family activity with the main goal of these activities focused on reinforcing family values and reminding our scouts what a very important part they play not only in their family but in their community as well. Pack 401 will hold a Wendy's Burger Bash on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Please come out and support your local cub scouts from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Wendy's in Mt. Orab located at 201 Sterling Blvd. Remember to check out our web site for our upcoming events and fundraisers @ http://mtorabpack401.webs.com. And as always, families are welcome to get involved at anytime. For more information on scouting contact Scout Master, Trina Jones, at 937-515-7992.

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2009 Brown County Fair Parade

Grant for college students began Jan. 15 and will conclude Monday, Feb. 15. Centenary United Methodist Applications are available online at Church, 110 N. Second St., Ripley, will http://soacdf.net or at local Ohio State offer community ballroom dance lessons University Extension Services Office and 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, and the next the Brown County Farm ServicesAgency five weeks. John Dvorachek will teach Office in Georgetown or the SOACDF beginner lessons at $10 per lesson. Office in Hillsboro. Anyone with questions Further information is available by calling may call the SOACDF Office at (937) Jaime Wirth at (937) 377-1325. 393-2700.

Hunter Boothby, one of the Mt. Orab Tiger Cubs that toured a local radio station facility recently.

(513) 543-3137.

Carey Bavis Post 180 of The St. Angela Merici Parish is sponsorAmerican Legion will host bingo begining a raffle featuring 15 prizes totaling ning at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the Post, $11,000 in cash with the three top prizes 1001 S. Main St., Georgetown. being $5,000, $2,000 and $1,000. The drawings will be conducted at a Western Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at Theme Dinner Event scheduled 6-10 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Sardinia p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at St. Patrick Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia. Chapel’s Father Daly Hall, 130 Stone Alley, Fayetteville. Winners do not need Saturday Fatherhood (Not For Sissies) to be present to win. Raffle tickets are Program will kick off at 1 p.m. Saturday, $50 each, and only 500 will be sold. Jan. 30, at Pregnancy Resource Center, Anyone desiring further information may 852 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. Further contact the Parish Office at (513) 875information is available by calling 5020. Program Supervisor Jeff Haffner at (937) Brown County Senior Citizens 378-6853 or Center in Georgetown is offering assisFatherhoodNFS@hotmail.com. tance to individuals needing to apply for Ripley Life Squad will host bingo at 7 the Home Energy Assistance Program p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Life Squad designed to help low-income Ohioans Building, 799 S. Second St., Ripley. meet the high costs of home heating. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Anyone desiring information, wishing to have questions answered or wishing to Courts-Fussnecker Post 367 of the make an appointment should not hesitate American Legion will host a dance 8 to call (937) 378-6603. The application p.m.-midnight Saturday, Jan. 30, at the deadline is Wednesday, March 31. Post, 2944 Elk River Road, Ripley. The event is open to the public. Funds totaling nearly $18,000 are currently unclaimed by Brown County Upcoming Event Lake Waynoka Health and residents, according to the Brown County Recreation Center will offer eight weeks Clerk of Courts in Georgetown. There is of extreme fitness beginning at 7 p.m. a list posted in the Brown County Monday, Feb. 1. Mondays will include Courthouse of those who are owed “Boot Camp: Get Tough”, Tuesdays will money by the county. include Zumba, Wednesdays will include Adams-Brown Emergency Home Step Aerobics, and Thursdays will include Body Sculpting. Further informa- Energy Assistance Program temporartion is available by calling (937) 446- ily has extended its hours of operation 1778. one evening each week. The hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays-Fridays and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Ongoing Events Philip Morris International is offer- Tuesdays only. Walk-ins are accepted ing college and vocational/technical daily 8-11 a.m. Brown County residents school scholarships to the dependent interested in the program may contact children of tobacco growers who are part the Adams Brown Community Action of its International Tobacco Procurement Program Office in Georgetown at 1-800Program. Scholarship applications for 553-7393 or (937) 378-6041, Ext. 253 or 2010 are due Monday, Feb. 1. Anyone 254, to schedule an appointment. desiring further information may contact a Outreach is available for the very elderly local PMI Receiving Station. or disabled. Ohio’s Deer Archery Season remains open until Sunday, Feb. 7. Further information is available by reading the 2009-10 Ohio Hunting Regulations or visiting wildo hio.com on the Internet.

Ripley Community Food Pantry, which is housed in the downstairs of First Presbyterian Church, 114 Mulberry St., Ripley, needs help in replenishing its supply of food to help needy people in the Ripley community. Anyone desiring to Mt. Orab Branch of the Brown help or obtain further information may County Public Library District, 613 S. contact Nathan Poff at (937) 392-4869 or High St., Mt. Orab, will host an Open Cecil and Shirley Black at (937) 392House at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9. District 4897. Board of Directors and staff members are seeking input about library hours, materiBrown County Animal Shelter in als, and programs members of the public Georgetown needs volunteers to stop in want in their local branches. Further infor- and take its dogs for a walk. Senior citimation is available by calling the Mt. Orab zens and families are welcome, and chilBranch at (937) 444-1414 or visiting dren may walk the canines if an adult is BCPL’s website at www.browncountypub with them. Walkers are needed each day liclibrary.org. but Sunday, and the Shelter is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 Friends of the Russellville Library a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. are sponsoring a Reading Contest for kindergarten through fifth-grade students Anyone involved with a governing which concludes Saturday, Feb. 13. For body, an organization, or a regularlyevery five books any of those students checks out at that library at the same time scheduled activity that has a meeting and reads, that student may enter his or date and/or time change should contact her name in a drawing for a Valentine’s The Brown County Press two weeks in Day-themed gift basket provided by the advance, if possible, about that Friends group and filled with such items change(s) so the correct date and/or time as school and art supplies, games, and may be listed in the Weekly Calendar. Also, anyone who would like an activity treats. listed in The Brown County Press’ Application period for Southern Weekly Calendar that currently is not listOhio Agriculture and Community ed should call the newspaper office durDevelopment Foundation Competitive ing regular hours at (937) 444-3441.

COURT NEWS Property Sales Cleta M. Stevens to Sandra E. Hobbs, 10.01 acres (Tracts 3 and 4 – East Sardinia Farms), Franklin Twp., $102,000 Tom Bonzo to Apryle R. Monter, settlor-trustee, Lot 3203 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Franklin Twp., and Lots 3980 and 3988 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $60,000 Louis H. and Janet Wietholter to Apryle R. Monter, settlor-trustee, Lot 3204 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Franklin Twp., $15,600 John E. Wolff Jr. to Shawn Bell, Lots 250 and 251 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Franklin Twp., $4,000 Federal National Mortgage Association to Lloyd D. Montag, .5 acre, Franklin Twp., $17,000 Waynoka Property Owners Association to David N. and Jacqueline Dennison, Lot 3910 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $1,000 Waynoka Property Owners Association to Martin and Beverly Dennison, Lot 3915 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $1,000 Anthony and Patricia Grierson to The Bank of New York as trustee, 1 acre, Jefferson Twp., $25,000 Green Tree Servicing, L.L.C. to David and Judy F. Stevens, 6.23 acres (Lot 8 – Shinkles Ridge Estates), Lewis Twp., $45,000 Federal National Mortgage Association to George B. Tayler, 4.77 acres (River Reach Ranch Subdivision), Perry Twp., $98,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Mark C. Flora Jr., 3.16 acres, Perry Twp., $70,000 Donald and Crystal G. Fannin to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., 3.14 acres, Perry Twp., $70,000 George Christopher and Tammie Holden to Dwayne A. and Nicole Holden, 2.78 acres, Perry Twp., $86,750 Frank W. Rummel et al to HSBC Bank (U.S.A.) as trustee, Lots 130 and 131, Fayetteville Village, $40,000 Federal National Mortgage Association to Brian R. Ernst and Stephanie Fowler, Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20 (Boyle Park Addition), Fayetteville Village, $37,000 HSBC Bank (U.S.A.), N.A. to Ruby L. Stiens, 1 acre, Pike Twp., $48,900 Nathan D. Spears and Nicole Cartone to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., .56 acre, Mt. Orab Village, $53,334 Michael L. Cameron to John Attinger Jr. and Amy Hiler, Lots 81 and 82 (McClughen Subdivision), Mt. Orab Village, $44,000 Green Tree Servicing, L.L.C. to Randchar Inc., 3 acres (Lot 29 – White Oak Farms Subdivision), Pleasant Twp., $42,500 Wanda J. Schwallie to Adam E. and Sarah L. Schwallie, .99 acre, Georgetown Village, $88,800 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Michael J. and Dawn Napier, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4B (Fulton Park Subdivision), Georgetown Village, $40,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Justin Ewing, 1.2 acre, Scott Twp., $85,000 William Martin, trustee to Christopher and Jill Benintendi, Lot 60, Ripley Village, $278,000 Craig Woodyard to Schlabach Construction, L.L.C., .61 acre (Lot 2 – Heritage Subdivision), Mt. Orab Village, $115,000

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Sunday Hamersville Baptist Church will hold its first Worship Service in its new building at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at 1661 State 124, Clark Township. The church also will hold Sunday School at 10 a.m. that day and an Evening Worship Service at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

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Probate Gary Lee Arnold, Mt. Orab, Case No. 20101005, DOD 12/26/09, file date 01/13/10 Majel Ann Renshaw, Georgetown, Case No. 20101004, DOD 09/26/09, file date 01/11/10 Eva Mae Schmidt, Ripley, Case No. 20101007, DOD 12/04/09, file date 01/15/10 Junia K. Tyler, Ripley, Case No. 20101006, DOD 12/10/09, file date 01/13/10

Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Capital One Bank (U.S.A.), N.A. vs. Stacey D. Cole, other civil Bob Moore vs. Alvin M. Norris et al, other civil Capital One Bank (U.S.A.), N.A. vs. Janice D. Guinn, other civil Jack McLain vs. Whitney Plymesser et al, other civil DOMESTIC CASES Stephanie J. Blankenship, Georgetown, vs. Kimberley J. Blankenship, Georgetown, dissolution of marriage Donna M. Spencer, Mt. Orab, vs. David Spencer, Mt. Orab, dissolution of marriage Bobby D. Duffey, Ripley, vs. Mary J. Duffey, Sardinia, dissolution of marriage Abbe Copple, Piketon, vs. Michael Copple, Russellville, dissolution of marriage Tina D. Carrington, Hamersville, vs. Edward Lawson, Dunnville, Ky., domestic violence Diana Whipkey, Winchester, vs. Samantha Hurt, Winchester, domestic violence Diana Whipkey, Winchester, vs. Donald Cline, Winchester, domestic violence Connie Howser, Georgetown, vs. Paul Chapman Jr., Bethel, stalking order

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Commissioners adopt resolutions Sardinia Council membership addressing county employees’ pay doubles at its first 2010 meeting

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Georgetown Council votes to annex nearly 28 acres BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press The village of Georgetown is larger now by nearly 28 acres following action by Georgetown Village Council members on Jan. 14. Council members, at their first meeting of the new year, adopted an ordinance to annex 27.793 acres in the Georgetown Station Subdivision area. The annexed land for the most part is along Mt. Orab Pike east of and across from the Georgetown Exempted Village School District Administrative Offices Building. Village Solicitor Jay Cutrell had mentioned to the council the Brown County Board of Commissioners had approved

Georgetown’s annexation of that Pleasant Township land more than 60 days previously, which is the minimum amount of time a village council has to wait following a commissioners’ approval to vote for an annexation. Mayor Dale Cahall said the annexed land’s residents wanted to be brought into Georgetown’s corporate limits because they wanted lower utility rates, street lights and some other benefits. Police Chief Warns of Scam Georgetown Police Chief Forrest “Buddy” Coburn in his report mentioned how he had received an e-mail from AT&T warning of a telephone scam of which consumers needed to be aware.

A recorded message would invite a person picking up his or her phone to call one of three different Caribbean island area codes to receive a further message. Coburn said phone owners placing such calls unintentionally would give the people conducting the scam the ability to access their phone numbers and make long-distance calls with those phone owners, who didn’t make those calls, liable for those call costs. The police chief said the messages ask those answering phones to call some specific numbers beginning with area codes 284, 809, or 876, which are the respective area codes for the British Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica.

Mt. Orab Council approves four township fire protection contracts BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press

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permanent part-time or employees for whom the commissioners are the appointing authority, and who are not subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the commissioners and an exclusive representative, “have graciously volunteered to reduce their work hours”. The resolution went on to state all affected county government employees who worked 40 hours per week in calendar year 2009 will work 35 hours per week in 2010, those who worked 35 hours last year will work 30 this year, and those who worked 32 hours in 2009 will work 28 hours in 2010. It also states the two Building and Codes Department employees who worked 40 hours per week last year will work 32 hours this year.

Mt. Orab Village Council members at their regular meeting Jan. 19 approved four fire protection and emergency ambulance contracts for 2010 between the Mt. Orab Fire Department and four Brown County townships. Council members authorized Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford and Chief Fiscal Officer Michael Boyd to enter into fire protection and emergency ambulance contracts with Green, Pike, and Sterling townships, the three townships in which Mt. Orab’s corporate limits are located, and also with neighboring Scott Township. The Green, Pike and Sterling township contracts, which became effective upon their approvals, are for one year and will run through Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. The Scott Township contract is for two years and will run from the time of its approval through Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. Green Township shall pay $54,000 in three installments, Pike Township $60,000 in three installments, Sterling Township $80,000 in two installments and

Scott Township $53,000 in two separate annual installments. In consideration of those payments, MOFD agreed its members and their firefighting equipment will answer calls to extinguish fires in each of those four townships. MOFD, of which the Mt. Orab Life Squad is a part, also agreed to provide emergency ambulance service to those townships’ landowners and residents. Lunsford mentioned to council members some townships were paying the same for fire protection in the new contracts that they paid in 2009. The mayor reported MOFD spent about $640,000 in 2009 for both its fire protection and Life Squad operations. He said MOFD made 300 fire runs last year and 1,171 Life Squad runs, which he said he thought was about the same figures as in 2008. In another matter mentioned at this past Tuesday’s council meeting, Lunsford said he had heard replacement work on the West Main Street Bridge that crosses over Sterling Run is expected to begin possibly around the first part of May. That work is an Ohio Department of Transportation

project. The bridge is located east of and near the Mt. Orab Water Works plant and Wilson Sroufe Post 9772 of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Contractors are scheduled to rehabilitate that bridge with a new prestressed box beam superstructure including new sidewalks, railings and erosion control. The improvement will involve .02 mile of County Road 24 (West Main Street). Lunsford said ODOT is anticipated to undertake the bulk of that replacement work this coming summer with the total construction time likely to last four to five months. During the construction, one of the bridge’s two West Main Street lanes will remain open at all times, the mayor reported. In other action, Ed Cierley is a new member of the Mt. Orab Port Authority Board of Directors following action by the council. Cierley replaces David Bohl, who had resigned. Cierley will serve out the remainder of Bohl’s four-year term, which expires in May 2013. Cierley will join Ben Houser and Bruce Wallace on the MOPA Board.

GEORGETOWN YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATION (GYSO)

Georgetown Knothole Baseball and Fastpitch Softball Signups

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Knothole Baseball (Ages 5 – 15) Fastpitch/slowpitch Softball (Pre K – 8th Grade)

Any person interested in being considered for a board member or head coach position.

Friday Feb. 13th and 20th - Georgetown Elementary Gym - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Feb. 7th Georgetown Church of Christ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

March 6th - Georgetown Church of Christ Gym – 9:00 am 11:00 am

March 5th – Georgetown Church of Christ Gym – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Cost: $65.00 first child, $10.00 reduction for each additional child. Please bring a copy of birth certificate and full payment at time of registration.

For additional information, please send email to: gtownyouthsports@yahoo.com Call Sean Crawford for baseball 513-535-3880 or Jamie Gast for Softball – 937-213-1680

Cassidy elected as new council president/vice mayor for 2010

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The Brown County Commissioners adopted two resolutions at their regular meeting Jan. 11 to address county government employees’ pay. They voted in one resolution to establish a mandatory cost savings program for state fiscal years 2010 and 2011. They stated all permanent full-time or part-time employees for whom the commissioners are the appointing authority, and who are not subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the commissioners and an exclusive representative, shall participate in calendar year 2010 in a mandatory cost savings program for not more than 80 hours in State Fiscal

Year 2010 (January-June) and not more than 80 hours in SFY 2011 (July-December). All participating employees shall not earn holiday pay for the 10 paid holidays recognized by the commissioners during calendar year 2010. The other resolution adopted by the commissioners addressed the issue of a voluntary reduction of work hours for non-unionized county government employees. The commissioners stated in the resolution they are facing the prospect of being compelled to initiate a layoff procedure presently and for the foreseeable future due to “an extreme lack of funds”. They went on to state that, in consideration of a temporary and/or permanent forestallment of the layoff procedure, all permanent full-time

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press The Sardinia Village Council had twice as many members at the conclusion of its Jan. 11 meeting than it had at its beginning. That’s because three council members who held elected seats at the beginning of that governing body’s first meeting of 2010 elected three other council members to fill vacancies that had existed. Councilmen Tom Reifenberger and Art Hoovler, who were elected to four-year terms this past Nov. 3, and Councilwoman Mary Lou Martin, who was elected to a four-year term in 2007, voted for former council members Juanita Watson and Greg Cassidy, who served during part of last year, and newcomer Steve Kitchen to fill the vacancies that left the council’s seats half occupied at the start of the meeting. Council members on Jan. 11 also elected Cassidy to serve as their legislative body’s president during 2010. As council president, he also will be Sardinia vice mayor and preside at meetings when Mayor Todd Bumbalough is absent. Two Filed For Four Seats While four council seats were up for election this past Nov. 3, Reifenberger and Hoovler were the only candidates who filed to run. Watson didn’t file to run because she ran instead against then-fellow council member Bumbalough in a special Sardinia mayor’s election on Nov. 3 to finish the two terms left on former Mayor Terry Downs’ term. Downs resigned that seat this past May, and Bumbalough won the special election. Council members elected Cassidy this past Oct. 12 to finish out the term of Councilwoman Cindy Inlow, who had resigned. Inlow’s four-year term was up at the end of 2009, but Cassidy didn’t have time to file papers with the Brown County Board of Elections to run for that seat at the time council members elected him this past fall. Watson had been elected to a four-year term in 2005 along with Inlow, Reifenberger and former Councilman Paul Stone, who resigned in 2007. Watson gave up her seat, however, in 2007 when, as council president and vice mayor, she became mayor upon the resignation of then-Mayor Bill

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Sardinia Village Council members chosen by other council members on Jan. 11 to fill three council vacancies include, from left, Steve Kitchen, Juanita Watson and Greg Cassidy. Council members also elected Cassidy as council president at that meeting.

Williams. Council members voted for someone else to fill Watson’s seat, but Watson, who opted not to run for mayor in 2007 against Downs, returned as a council member this past April 20 when she filled a vacancy created by thenCouncilman Don Butcher’s resignation. Removal Caused A Vacancy While Inlow’s resignation that came too late for Cassidy to file to run and Watson’s decision to run for mayor instead of a council term resulted in two vacancies on the council, the other resulted from a combination of the removal of former Councilwoman Julie Shannon from the council in March 2008 and Bumbalough’s decision to run for mayor. Shannon, along with Martin, was elected to the council in November 2007, but was removed from office by fellow council members the following March after she had missed two consecutive council meetings without an excuse and also had missed a public hearing in early 2008 on a payroll tax increase in Sardinia. Council members elected Bumbalough in April 2008 to replace Shannon on the council, and when Bumbalough ran for mayor, that left a vacancy for the remaining two years of Shannon’s original term. Kitchen will serve those two years while Cassidy and Watson will serve full fouryear terms each. Shannon Trial Scheduled Shannon, who served as Sardinia clerk-treasurer before running for a council seat in 2007, was indicted by a grand jury this past year on one count of theft in office, a third-degree felony, for an offense or offenses that allegedly occurred on, about, or between July 1, 2006, and

Jan. 10, 2008, regarding Sardinia funds. She allegedly during that time, while being a public official, committed a theft offense of property owned by the village of Sardinia. The grand jury also indicted Shannon for one count each of tampering with records, a third-degree felony, and identify theft, a fourthdegree felony, for other alleged offenses. As of The Brown County Press’ deadline this past Thursday, Jan. 21, a jury trial for Shannon on the three counts was scheduled this coming Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 26 and 27, in Brown County Common Pleas Court in Georgetown.

Ripley Federal to offer scholarship Ripley Federal Savings Bank is pleased to announce it will again offer its’ annual scholarship award for the 2009-2010 school year. This scholarship is non-recurring and will be awarded in the amount of $500.00. All high school seniors in the counties of Adams, Brown, Clermont and Highland, who are planning to attend college and major in business, economics, finance or accounting, and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, may apply for this award. Application forms are available at the Ripley office located at 1006 S. Second Street, Ripley, Ohio; the Georgetown office located at E. State Street, 200 Georgetown, Ohio, or from your high school guidance counselor. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 19, 2010. The winner will be notified no later than May 1, 2010.

Man sentenced for rape after 2008 trial resentenced for lesser charge on Jan. 13 BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press Brown County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Gusweiler sentenced two men to prison on Jan. 13 for various sex charges including one defendant whose prior sentence in that court had been overturned. Gusweiler sentenced that defendant, Jackie Buchanan, 32, address not available, to 10 years in prison on one count each of sexual battery and gross sexual imposition. A Brown County jury originally had found Buchanan guilty of rape and GSI on Jan. 11, 2008, following a two-day trial. He subsequently was sentenced by then-Brown County Common Pleas Court Judge Alan Corbin to 13 years to life on those counts. Court Reversed Convictions The Ohio 12th District Court of Appeals later reversed those convictions on the basis of ineffective assistance of counsel and sent the case back to Brown County Common Pleas Court for a retrial. Upon a request from the victim’s mother to avoid another trial, the Brown County Prosecutor’s Office amended the rape charge to sexual battery, to which Buchanan pleaded. He also pleaded guilty to the original GSI count with which he was accused. Buchanan received an eight-year sentence on the sex-

ual battery count and a twoyear sentence on the GSI count. Gusweiler also classified him as a Tier III Sex Offender, which carries with it the requirement that Buchanan, every 90 days for the rest of his life, register as a sex offender with the Sheriff’s Office in which he resides. The Ohio 12th District Court of Appeals reversed Buchanan’s convictions, citing “highly inflammatory” questioning and testimony was elicited from Buchanan at his trial relative to an alleged pending indecent exposure charge against him in Massachusetts. The court also stated Buchanan’s legal counsel (his attorney) provided ineffective assistance during the trial and thus resulted in Buchanan being denied a fair trial. Victim Had Testified At Trial The victim testified on the second day of the trial and described how Buchanan touched her inappropriately three different times on April 23, 2006. Two of those incidents were the basis for the GSI count, and the other was the basis for the rape count. She said she was scared and said Buchanan hurt her. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little said the victim’s mother was in the courtroom when Buchanan was sentenced on the lesser charge of sexual battery (rather than rape) to which he had pleaded, and the mother had agreed with the sentencing on

that lesser charge. 18-Year-Old Sentenced Gusweiler also sentenced Kailen Madden, 18, address not available, on Jan. 13 to one year in prison on one count of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Madden allegedly between this past Oct. 21 and Nov. 17 engaged in sexual conduct four different times with an individual, identified only by initials and as not being his spouse, while knowing that individual was 13 or older but younger than 16 or being reckless in that regard. Gusweiler accepted Madden’s guilty plea to one count, and the Brown County Prosecutor’s Office agreed to dismiss the three remaining charges. The judge also classified Madden as a Tier II Sex Offender. Madden will be required to register as a sex offender every 180 days for 25 years with the Sheriff’s Office in which he resides.

BCGH retirees/ employees breakfast Brown County General Hospital retirees and former employees will meet for breakfast on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 9 a.m. at the Country Inn, Mt. Orab.

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DENNIS BROUGHTON town? Remember we can be contacted by phone: (937) 3783558. Fax: (937) 378-1361 or by E-Mail: brcofair@bright.net. For you who have to know early, The 159th Brown Co. Fair will be Monday Sept. 27 till Saturday Oct. 2, 2010. Rules for the 159th Brown County Fair Book Cover Design Contest Local artists have a chance to design the cover of the 2010 Brown County Fair Book. Following are the rules for the 159th Brown County Fair Book Contest. 1. Drawings may be in color or may be in pencil or black ink. 2. Drawings must be on 8.5” x 11” white paper. (No colored paper) 3. The logo is to be drawn with the theme of the 2010 Brown County Fair in mind “Brown County Fair - A Tradition Like No Other.” 4. All entries are due in the fair office by May 1, 2010. 5. Important! Write your name, address and phone number on the BACK of the drawing, and age is a Junior (18 or under in age). 6. Any amateur artist of Brown County is eligible to enter. (No professional artists, please). 7. All entries become the property of the Brown County Agricultural Society. AWARD: 1. $50.00 awarded to each of the winners by the fair board.

Health Dept. gets grant for septic tank repairs The Brown County Health Department, Board of Commissioners, and Economic Development Office are pleased to announce the award of more than $130,000.00 in grant funds from the Home Sewage Treatment System Program via the Ohio EPA and Ohio Board of Health. These dollars are part of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and target families whose income is less than 200% of poverty income standards. The purpose of the funding is the complete replacement of failing septic systems in Brown County. In late summer of 2009 the above entities took part in a statewide conference call outlining the program. After discussion on the program it was determined that many residents would likely be

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The Russellville Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star Chapter are serving a monthly breakfast starting on Saturday, Jan. 30. This will be served in the Masonic Lodge basement located on South St. behind the village park. Breakfast will be served from 8 - 9:30 a.m. It will also be held on the Saturday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, March 27. The breakfast buffet includes a variety of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, sausage gravy and biscuits, pastries, juice, milk, coffee, tea and the fellowship is free. Cost is by individual donation with the proceeds going to the carpet fund. Everyone is welcome.

able to take advantage of the funding and that the county should indeed apply. The application was submitted, the award made, and in September the resident application process began. We were able to get 10 projects under contract by the end of November. Currently two of the installations are complete with the other eight being in process or to begin as weather permits. The Brown County Health Department applied for the grant which was to pay for 75% of the cost of replacement of a home’s septic system. The Homeowners contribution is 25% of the costs, either through private funds or other matching grant funding. The total cost of the projects combined equal $170,200.00 with $130,601.00 being derived from the grant. The administration of the grant and basic project oversight is being conducted by Kelly Cole at Brown County Economic Development with system design approval and inspections being performed by the Brown County Board of Health. The Brown County Commissioners have fully supported this program and are pleased that many families have been able to gain assistance with their septic systems.

LDP deadline on unshorn wool, mohair and lamb pelts The Farm Service Agency (FSA) today reminded producers that the final date to request a 2009 crop Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL) or Loan Deficiency Payments (LDP) for wool, mohair, and/or unshorn pelts from lambs slaughtered in 2009 is Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

2. Two awards will be given - (1) adult and (2) Junior (18 and under). 3. The Directors will decide at the time of decision as to which picture will go on the cover and which will go on the inside page just before the Junior Fair portion. 4. The winner winner’s pictures will be published in the fair book and newspaper

announcements. SPECIAL NOTE: The fair board will select the winner on the basis of the drawing. (Each entry will be numbered and the judges will not know who submitted the drawing until after the decision of the winning logo has been made). Any questions please contact Juanita Barricklow at (937) 446-2500.

Kasich slated to be featured speaker at Lincoln Dinner

The VFW Post 9772, Mt. Orab will be presenting Inside Straight on Feb 27 at the Gaslight Theatre, Georgetown, at 8 p.m.

Tickets may be pursed from any VFW member, at the post from 2 - 6 p.m. daily, by calling (937) 378-3641 or at the door.

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Monday: We watched 61 girls run for 2010 Ohio State Fair Queen, including our own beautiful Cynthia Wood. Although she didn’t win, The 2009 Queen Kristen Free told us she was a great representative for Brown County, Tuesday: We went to workshops for help on improving the Brown County Fair. We also went to a Showcase Dinner Banquet and watched different shows trying to get Bob Hardyman to book them for our fair. Wednesday: We helped in a workshop showing what we do to advertise the Brown Co. Fair. We attended a luncheon with Ohio Director of Agriculture Robert Boggs as the main speaker, Governor Ted Strickland also showed up and said a few nice words and the week concluded in a evening gala with a silent auction and entertainment from Rick K and the Allnighters. Every first Tuesday of the month we have a fairboard meeting and we invite you to attend with your concerns or help on a project that will make the Little State Fair better. This months meeting was held on the second Tuesday because we went to the convention. The theme for this years Fair will be: “Brown Co. Fair: A Tradition Like No Other.” We will have a contest again this year for the front cover and junior fair cover of our fairbook. Al Rhonemus and his wife Patty weren’t able to stay at the convention due to illness. I was looking forward to his workshop on history of the fairs. Out of his book on the Brown County Fair, I have been reading and want to start giving you some information on our own Fair. The first Brown County fair was held in 1850 in what

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Kasich, the John Republican Party candidate for Ohio governor in the 2010 General Election, will be the featured speaker at the Brown County Republican Party’s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner Celebration on Saturday, March 20. The time and location of the dinner will be announced later. Kasich is a former Ohio state senator, U.S. representative and Fox Television news host. His lieutenant governor running mate is Ohio Auditor of State Mary Taylor. Kasich and Taylor are running against incumbent Ohio governor Ted Strickland, a Democrat, who announced on Jan. 19 his lieutenant governor running mate will be Yvette McGee Brown, a former Franklin County Juvenile Court judge and founding president of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. Ohio’s current lieutenant governor, Lee Fisher, is not running for re-election to that position because he and current Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner are opposing each other in the Democratic Party Primary Election for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, May 4. The winner of that race will face Rob Portman, the

Buy local foods seminar scheduled On Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, the Catholic Rural Life Conference and the OK River Valley Chapter of OEFFA (Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Ass'n) will sponsor their Third Annual Buy Local Foods Seminar. There will be workshops and discussions of interest to consumers and producers from 1:30 to 3:45 p.m. Topics include Raw Milk, Community Supported Agriculture, Marketing Local Produce, Food Buying Clubs and more. The seminar will be held at St. George Parish Hall, 509 East State Street (State Route 125) Georgetown. For more information, call Julie Kline (937) 392-1543 or Pat Hornschemeier (937) 3784769 (day); (937) 378-4560 evening. There is no charge and everyone is welcome.

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2010 grassland reserve program sign-up deadline announced Ohio Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, Steve Maurer announced today the 2010 deadline for accepting applications for the Grassland Reserve Program (GRP). The deadline for submitting GRP applications is Jan. 29, 2010 for applicants to submit offers for GRP easement funding in 2010 and Feb. 12, 2010 for GRP rental contracts.

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Ripley Volunteer Fire Department representatives will be knocking on doors in and around Ripley over the next few weeks. Residents will be ask to support the department’s family portrait fundraiser. Every family will be asked to help support with a $20.00 contribution and each family that supports will

receive a certificate for a complimentary 10” x 13” color portrait. The funds raised will go towards needed equipment for the fire department. The portraits will be taken at the Ripley Fire House on Sunday March 14, 2010. Anyone that is not contacted or has any questions may call

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Fire Chief Robert A. Pfeffer at (937) 392-4540. The Ripley Volunteer Fire Dept would like to thank you for your support.

St. Ann Church to hold spaghetti supper On the evening of January 31 from 4 to 8 p.m., the St. Ann Catholic Church, South Fifth Street, Williamsburg will be hosting a spaghetti dinner. The menu will consist of salad, spaghetti with marinara sauce, meatballs, garlic bread and desserts. If you or your family would like to attend this event, tickets are available at the door that evening for $7.00, or can be purchased in advance for $5.00 for adults, and $3.00 for children. Pre-paid tickets must be presented at the door. There will be door prizes awarded every half hour, as well as a Split-the-Pot prize during the course of the evening. Tickets are available at the St. Ann & Holy Trinity Parish Office located at 140 North 6th Street in Batavia, and can also be reached at 732-2024, extension 10. Carry-out is not available.

Brown County added to Emerald Ash Borer quarantine Ohio’s Emerald Ash Borer quarantine has been expanded by the Ohio Department of Agriculture to include 14 additional counties. The quarantine helps slow the spread of the ash tree-killing insect to uninfested parts of the state by prohibiting the movement of all hardwood firewood and ash tree materials. The quarantine makes it illegal to transport ash trees, parts of ash trees and all hardwood firewood from any quarantined county into or through a nonquarantined county without a compliance agreement from the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The following counties are now on the quarantine list: Adams, Ashtabula, Brown, Clinton, Coshocton, Fayette, Geauga, Highland, Holmes, Knox, Lake, Madison, Ross and Trumbull. Since Emerald Ash Borer was first discovered in Ohio in 2003, the department has placed 67 counties under quarantine. Violation of this quarantine could result in fines up to $4,000. A federal quarantine makes it illegal to take these items out of the state of Ohio. Ash trees infested with Emerald Ash Borer typically die within five years. The pest belongs to a group of metallic wood-boring beetles. Adults are dark green, one-half inch in length, one-eighth inch wide, and fly from early May until

Volunteers needed for pet expo Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) is looking for volunteers to help at the Everything Pets Expo held at the Duke Energy Center in April providing the public with disaster preparedness information. Please contact Bonnie Morrison at (513) 702-8373.

September. Larvae spend the rest of the year beneath the bark of ash trees and leave D-shaped holes in the bark about oneeighth inch wide when they emerge as adults. Suspected Emerald Ash Borer adults and larva can be confirmed by sending the sus-

pected specimen(s) to the Ohio Department of Agriculture for identification using the form located on the department’s Web site. Visit www.agri.ohio.gov and click on “Emerald Ash Borer Program” located under the “Regulatory Programs” tab.

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Ripley Volunteer Fire Dept. launches fundraiser

Local man wins award Don Jennings received the Southern Gateway Chorus Presidents award for 2009. Don has been a member of the chorus since 1974 and has been singing Barbershop since 1962 when he started with ‘The New Harmony Four’ quartet in Mt. Orab. ‘The New Harmony Four’ won the Johnny Appleseed District Contest in 1969 and recently celebrated their 40th anniversary by singing at the contest in Lima. Prior to joining Southern Gateway Chorus, Don directed The Clermont Clippers Mens Chorus and the Clermont Valley Sweet Adelines Chorus. The Southern Gateway Chorus, presently has 85 plus singing members and presents two annual shows each year in addition to singing for many organizations in and around Cincinnati. For more than half a century the Southern Gateway Chorus has performed all over the United States and Canada. In international competition, they have won more medals than any other chorus in the world and have received standing ovaat Music Hall, tions Riverbend Music Center, the Chicago Theatre and Carnegie Hall in New York and Pittsburgh. Recognizing that most venues cannot accommodate an 85 man chorus, Southern Gateway conducted auditions

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in 2008 within its ranks and selected an ensemble of its best voices to represent the chorus at smaller events. Don was chosen as a member of this group and they sang at Brown County Veterans Home in August, 2009. Don also sings with the Cincinnati ‘Pops’, a senior quartet. Barbershop has given Don the chance to visit 27 states, several more than once, Canada three times, Mexico and a tour of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Don and his wife, Patricia (Liming) presently live near Hamersville where they attend Bible Chapel United Church of Christ where, of course, Don sings.

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7:15 pm - 8:45 pm Starting February 3rd at Bible Baptist Church Mt. Orab

Questions? Call Jarrod McGinnis at 937-444-2493. Dr. Charles H. Smith, Pastor

Playland Now Open At The Mt. Orab Food Court

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G-Men outlast Blue Jays in non-league thriller By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Georgetown G-Men squared off with their Brown County rivals on Saturday, outlasting the Ripley Blue Jays, 54-52. "Everybody got their money's worth tonight," said Georgetown coach Jerry Underwood. "The kids have been working hard and we needed to get back on the win-

ning track." Ripley coach Mike Kennedy echoed Underwood's sentiments. "It seems like it always comes down to the end with them. Tonight was no different," said Kennedy. Georgetown raced out to an early 6-2 lead when the GMen got inside baskets from Cody Dunkin, Ben Cropper and Cody Drake. Georgetown extended its lead to 14-6 when

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Ripley’s Demarco Washington works around Georgetown’s Cody Dunkin on his way to the rim. Washington dropped 18 points in the game.

Drake and Cropper scored in the paint with under two minutes left in the first period. Chase West came in off the bench for Ripley and promptly netted a 3-pointer, cutting the margin to 14-9. Not to be outdone, Jess Chadwell responded for the G-Men, giving Georgetown a 17-9 lead at the end of the first frame. "We came out a little flat tonight," said Kennedy. "We didn't get our legs under us until midway through that first quarter. They killed us on the offensive boards early." Much as he did the previous night, Jordan Mitchell came in off the bench and canned two 3-pointers in the first minute of the second quarter, pulling the Jays to within two, at 1715. Mitchell added a conventional three-point play later in the quarter, followed by a Demarco Washington jumper, tying the score at 23-23 with 3:53 remaining in the first half. It was neck-and-neck the rest of the second quarter. Washington hit a three from the corner with 45 seconds left before the break, giving the Blue Jays their first lead of the night and a halftime edge of 28-27. "We set the pace we wanted in the first quarter," said Underwood. "We weren't ready for Western last Tuesday and we talked about that for two days. Tonight, we came out ready to play." In the third period, Ripley led by four points as many as three different times. The last came when Dylan Johnson scored in the post with 3:13 remaining in the period.

Knabb scores 1,000th career point

Chadwell drained a three and Dunkin added a jumper and with 2:31 left in the quarter, Georgetown regained the lead. After Washington hit another three, giving the Jays back the lead, Chadwell scored a bank shot and laid in a lob pass, putting the G-Men in front, 42-39. Logan Perkins hit a jumper for Ripley in the waning seconds of the third, but the GMen held a 42-41 edge heading into the final frame. Johnson and Washington scored the first two buckets of the fourth quarter, putting Ripley on top, 45-42. Chadwell made a free throw and Drake made a layup, tying the count at 45-45 with just under five minutes left. After Johnson scored in the post, Chadwell made two more free throws, knotting the game again, at 47-47. Johnson scored in the post again and later added a free throw, giving the Jays a 52-49 lead with 1:13 showing on the clock. In the final minute, Dunkin made a jumper, Chadwell dropped two free throws and Drake converted 1-of-2 from the line, giving Georgetown a 54-52 lead with 11 seconds left. Ripley was unable to connect from long range in the closing seconds and the GMen held on for the win. "There are very few teams we match up with size-wise, but Ripley is one of those teams," said Underwood. "We need to hold teams in the fifties to win, and that's what we did. We made some free throws down the stretch and

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Georgetown’s Cody Drake shoots over Ripley’s Ravye Williams (left) and Riley Saelens (right) during the G-Men’s win over Ripley. Drake scored 15 points in the game.

Drake and Dunkin played very well for us tonight in the win. Chadwell led all scorers with 23 tallies. Drake added 15 and Dunkin chipped in nine for the G-Men, who improved to 8-2 overall with the victory. Ripley, who fell to 7-4 overall, was led by Washington's 18 points. Johnson added 12 and Mitchell chipped in nine. "Overall, our effort was there," said Kennedy. "Fundamentally, we made

some mistakes that cost us." In junior varsity action, Ripley defeated GEorgetown, 41-36. Riley Saelens led the Blue Jays with eight points. Gage Bradford added seven. Jesse Prince and Jay Woodruff chipped in six points each. Taylor Caudill led the GMen with a game-high 13 points. Tyler Fletcher added nine and Cody Pack chipped in eight.

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The Press Box Boys Basketball 1/26 Fayetteville vs. Batavia 1/26 Eastern @ West Union 1/26 Ripley vs. BethelTate 1/29 Western vs. Blanchester 1/29 Georgetown @ CNE 1/29 Fayetteville vs. Peebles

1/29 Eastern vs. Ripley 1/30 Western vs. Batavia 1/30 Fayetteville @ Bethel-Tate Girls Basketball 1/25 Fayetteville @ Hillsboro 1/25 Eastern @ North Adams 1/26 Western vs. Turpin 1/26 Georgetown @ East Clinton

1/28 Fayetteville vs. Manchester 1/28 Eastern vs. Peebles 1/28 Ripley vs. Lynchburg 1/30 Western vs. BethelTate 1/30 Georgetown vs. Batavia Wrestling 1/29, 1/30 Western @ Milford

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Eastern senior Tyler Knabb scored the 1,000th point of his varsity career last Friday during the Warriors’ SHL win over West Union.

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Western’s Dillon Jacobs bursts out of the water during his 100-meter butterfly heat at Milford on Saturday. The Broncos’ junior finished second in his heat.

Western swimmers compete in SWD Coaches Classic By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press

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Western’s Sarah Striblen comes up for a breath during her heat race in the 50-meter freestyle at Milford.

said Hoffman. “He really stepped up in place of our sick swimmers. I wish he had started swimming earlier.” The Broncos, who practice

at the Clermont County YMCA, will be preparing in the upcoming weeks for the SBC meet at New Richmond and for the sectional meet in

February at Mason. For full results and times, visit www.swimmeet.com.

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The 2009-10 Western Broncos swim team. Front row, l-to-r, assistant coach Heather Catron, Nick McKinley (12), Salina Rogers (10), Ashley Wallace (11), Sarah Striblen (10), Donna Satterfield (10) and head coach Diana Hoffman. Middle row, l-to-r, Dillon Jacobs (11), Hope Brefeld (11), Courtney Campbell (11) and Caila Yaden (9). Back row, l-to-r, Daniel Broshears (9), John Turner (10), Skyler McGraw (11) and Garrett Jacobs (9). Absent were Zach Martin and Toni Burns.

Broncos ground Astros with 63-55 win By Jeremy Sharp Press contributor The Brown County Press/RITCHIE BUTLER

Western’s Hope Brefeld swimming in the 100-meter back stroke at Milford.

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Western’s Daniel Broshears reaches during his heat race in the 50-meter freestyle at Milford.

NOTICE - PERRY TOWNSHIP

The Perry Township Zoning Commission will hold a public zoning hearing per the request of John Etienne, property owner of 2545 Upper Five Mile East Rd., Mt. Orab, Ohio. Mr. Etienne would like to change one acre at this address from Agricultural to Residential Zoning. The hearing will be held on February 2, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Perry Township Community Building, Rt. 50, Fayetteville, Ohio. All interested parties should attend.

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Fayetteville Water Rates Changing Notice to Fayetteville Village Water Customers: Effective January 1, 2010 water rates have been changed. The minimum increase for 5/8 meters is from $23.25 per month to $23.95 per month for 2000 gallons and additional $0.25 per 1000 gallons over the minimum. Other meter sizes will be increased in proportion. These increases will be included on the February bills. Fayetteville Utilities

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Garrett Jacobs, also in the 100-meter breast stroke, shaved over two seconds off their previous best times. Skyler McGraw, in the 100meter breast stroke and Dillon Jacobs, in the 100-meter freestyle beat previous times by over one second. “Dillon was so close,” said Hoffman. “He only missed making the final 16 by two swimmers.” The top 16 swimmers from the eight different sites qualified for the nighttime finals on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Although the Broncos didn’t have any swimmers qualify, Hoffman was pleased with the progress the team is making and was glad they got the opportunity to swim in the event. “It's really a fun weekend for the kids,” said Hoffman. “We want them working harder and getting better, and they have. Here, they have so many events to choose from and the kids get to experiment with new things.” The coach had nice things to say about each of the team members, but one swimmer stood out in her mind over the weekend. “Senior Nick McKinley is a great addition to our team,”

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The Western Brown Broncos basketball team is beginning to turn things around. After a rough start to the season, the Broncos won a couple of games last week, over Georgetown on Tuesday, and then over East Clinton on Friday, Jan. 15. Western Brown’s matchup with the Astros of East Clinton began like many other games for the Broncos, inconsistently. At times, the team seemed poised to break the game wide open. Other times, it looked like it could be a long night. This back-and-forth style of play resulted in three lead changes and a 15-14 Western advantage at the end of one. The teams continued to play closely into the second. But with Western Brown up by just one late in the half, Bronco Kyle Puckett delivered the turning point of the game: a buzzer-beating 3point shot to put his team up 30-26. Momentum kept swinging towards the gold and brown in the third quarter, as the Broncos went on a 10-0 scoring run that lasted nearly two and a half minutes. That run finally widened the gap and put East Clinton away.

Going into the final quarter of play, Western Brown’s lead had grown from four to 11, as the Broncos were up 49-38. Coming into the night undersized, the Astros’ game plan was to be physical, and they were. However, their plan backfired in the final frame, as several key players got into foul trouble, and two fouled out. This didn’t help a team that was already deep in the hole, and proved too much to overcome, as Western Brown wrapped up a 63-55 victory. After the game, Bronco’s coach Doug Williams was just happy to get another win, “It’s always nice to win in the league, especially at home,” he said, “And (East Clinton) didn’t back down. If Ryan Shields hadn’t played the game of his year so far, we’re in trouble.” Shields had a great night, getting better with each quarter and scoring 18 total points. The ever-present Puckett had 13 points, while teammate Jon Walker also registered in double-digits with 10. Dylan Dawson contributed with nine points in the game, and Craig Naylor had eight. The Brown County Press/JEREMY SHARP

Western’s Ryan Shields looks for room along the baseline during the Broncos’ win over East Clinton. Shields scored 18 points in the victory.

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The Western Broncos swim team traveled to Milford on Saturday and Sunday, competing in the annual Southwest district coaches Classic Swim and Dive Meet. The two-day event took place at eight different sites in the area. The Milford site featured 14 teams

and over 400 swimmers. “It was a neat time for the kids and they all did well,” said Western coach Diana Hoffman. “We strive for improvement and several of the kids beat their previous times. We had a few kids take over two seconds off their times.” Daniel Brashears, in the 100-meter breast stroke and

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Prior to their Jan. 15 basketball game, the Western Broncos welcomed 15 new inductees to the Gold Club, which honors Western athletes who scored over 1,000 points in basketball or won 100 matches in wrestling. The newest inductees were Katie Schneider (01-’05) 1,630 points, Amber Silvis-Moore (’99-’03) 1,082 points, Kari Harvey-Barnes (’93-‘97) 1,269 points, Hayley Blue-Bogan (’90-’94) 1,440 points, Kerri Kidwell-Young (’85-’89) 1,306 points, Laurie Royalty-Orr (’81-85) 1,006 points, Gerri Crowe-Bolin (’82-‘86) 1,159 points. Tyler Morgan (’07-’09) 1,032 points, Jeremy Stout (’94-’96) 1,054 points, Matt Chadwell (’90-’92) 1,178, Chris Shepherd (’90-94) 102 wins, Chris Schneider (’00-’04) 104 wins, Brandon Naylor (’03-’06) 105 wins, J.J. Ellis (’04-’08) 119 wins, Ryan Brownlee (’03-’07) 126 wins. Above, 2010 Gold Club inductees, l-to-r, Chris Shepard, Chris Schneider, Katie Schneider, Amber Moore (represented by father Dan Silvis), Hayley Bogan, Kerri Young, Laurie Orr, Tyler Morgan (represented by mother Gretchen), Jeremy Stout and Matt Chadwell. Not pictured were Brandon Naylor, J.J. Ellis, Ryan Brownlee, Gerri Bolin and Kari Barnes.

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Western Lady Broncos Blue Jays down Wildcats overwhelm Lady Astros The Western Lady Broncos another Southern won Buckeye Conference game at home when they soundly defeated the East Clinton Lady Astros, 65-35. “We got in some foul trouble early with Jeanette (Cunningham), Morgan (Henry) and Danika (Ratcliff),” said Western coach Mike Cooper. “The younger girls came in and did a nice job.” Despite the early foul trouble, the first quarter belonged

to the Lady Broncos. Lauren Davis dropped six points in the frame and Morgan Wright added four as Western raced to an 18-6 lead after one complete. With several key Western players on the bench in the second stanza, East Clinton climbed back into the game. With just over three minutes left in the half, the Lady Astros scored three-straight times in the paint, cutting the Lady Broncos’ lead to 26-22. Western responded, however, by going on a 5-0 run before the intermission. Lindsey Leist scored five

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Western’s Courtney Jackson-Wahl goes up for two during the Lady Broncos’ win over East Clinton.

points in the period. Devin Latham and Delayne Seigla each added three while Courtney Jackson-Wahl dropped two in the frame. “We made some adjustments on defense at the half,” said Cooper. Those adjustments changed the game in the third and fourth periods. The Lady Broncos outscored their guests 7-1 in the first three minutes of the third quarter, taking a 38-23 lead. The SBC rivals traded hoops over the final five minutes of the frame as Western maintained a 15-point lead. The Lady Broncos’ offense flourished in the fourth period. Western put 23 points on the board in the frame while holding East Clinton to eight. Wright led the way with eight points in the quarter. Davis added seven as the Lady Broncos cruised to the 65-35 win. “That was as good a second half as we’ve played all year,” added Cooper. “We have eight or nine girls who can really get after it. We held them to just 12 field goals on the night. We also had a very balanced scoring attack.” Davis led all scorers with 16 points. Wright added 14. Latham chipped in nine, Cunningham dropped eight and Leist finished with seven. Courtney Jackson-Wahl netted four points, Seigla scored three and Kylie Garrett made two for the Lady Broncos. Hilarie Noes paced the Lady Astros with 12 points. Kaitlyn Smith added six. Three other players finished with four points each. Western also won the junior varsity game by a score of 4728. Seigla and Garrett led the way with 12 points each for the Lady Broncos. Jordan Watson paced East Clinton with 12.

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By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Eastern Lady Warriors topped the Fairfield Lady Lions, 55-51, in a Southern Hills League battle on Tuesday. “We took care of the ball and made free throws down the stretch,” said Eastern coach Richard Kiser. Things weren’t looking to good for the home team early in the game. Fairfield raced out to a 14-5 advantage behind the scoring of Chelsey Riddle in the paint. Rachel Mullins scored two baskets inside near the end of the first frame, pulling the Lady Warriors to within 15-9 after eight minutes of play. In the second period, the Lady Lions increased their lead to as many as 11, at 2211, when Megan Sword canned a three, followed by a jumper by Gabby Boone with 5:21 left in the half. Eastern’s pressure defense finally took its toll on the Fairfield five as the Lady Warriors forced several turnovers in the second stanza. Christina Burns converted two consecutive three-point plays for Eastern, Nicolette Clifton drained a 3-pointer and two free throws and Allison Prine added a layup during a three minute span that saw the Lady Warriors claim a 24-22 lead. Mullins added another late score in the post, giving Eastern a 26-23 edge at the intermission. “Our pressure helped us get back into the game in that second quarter,” said Kiser. “It also wore them down.” Mullins opened the secondhalf scoring, making good on a shot in the lane, giving Eastern a 28-23 lead. Fairfield responded with a 6-0 run, claiming a 29-28 advantage with just over five minutes left in the third. After Clifton and Boone traded hoops, Megan Scott nailed a three, giving the Lady Warriors a 33-31 lead with 3:10 left in the third. Scott canned another three with just under two minutes remaining, putting Eastern on

The Ripley Blue Jays traveled to Whiteoak on Friday and escaped with a 63-49 Southern Hills League win. "We're getting better fundamentally and stringing some solid possessions together," said Ripley coach Mike Kennedy. "We made some mistakes tonight, but we answered all of their runs." Ben Barnett gave the Wildcats an early lead when he hit a 3-pointer just 16 seconds into the game. Bryant Applegate responded with a three of his own and later added a free throw, giving Ripley a 4-3 edge. After a layup by Jarrin Taul and another Barnett trey, Ethan Hawkins gave the Wildcats an 8-6 advantage with a score off a backdoor cut. Logan Perkins came off the bench and drained a long three, putting the Blue Jays in front, 9-8 with just over two minutes left in the first. Jerry Stuckey answered for the Wildcats, sticking back an offensive board. Perkins and Hawkins exchanged buckets before the end of the quarter, with Hawkins' post move putting the Wildcats in front, 12-11 after eight minutes of play. In the second stanza, Jordan Mitchell started on fire, canning two long trifectas. Perkins added another three and with 4:33 remaining in the half, the Blue Jays took a 2012 lead. The two SHL teams traded hoops for the rest of the half and the second quarter closed with the Blue Jays on top, 2416. "At the half we talked about maintaining the lead so that we could pull them out of that zone," said Kennedy. "We also talked about making them take jump shots. If we rebounded well in the second half, we could have success." And they did just that. In the third period, Ripley's lead swelled to as many as 15 when Demarco Washington made a bank shot with 5:35 left in the period. Whiteoak, however, did not go away. The Wildcats climbed back into the game over the next four minutes, cutting the Ripley lead to 3830 after Joe Michael scored two-straight baskets in the

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Ripley’s Jarrin Taul nearly leaps over Whiteoak’s Ben Barnett during the Blue Jays’ 63-49 win.

post. Perkins ended the Wildcats' run when he hit his third 3pointer of the evening. Mitchell added a free throw with one second left on the clock, giving the Jays a 42-32 lead heading into the final frame. Washington and Perkins got things going early in the fourth. Washington scored in the paint and Perkins added two charity tosses, giving the Jays a 46-33 lead with just over six minutes left in the contest. Michael scored on a backdoor cut and Ethan Eyre added a free throw for Whiteoak, cutting the Ripley advantage to 46-38 with 5:10 showing on the fourth-quarter clock. The Blue Jays finished 9of-14 from the line in the final four minutes and added some layups by beating the Whiteoak press, securing the 63-49 win. "We've spread out our offense all year, and tonight was no different," added Kennedy. "The kids have been

unselfish and will make the extra pass." Perkins led the Ripley scoring attack with 17 tallies. Washington and Applegate added 12 points each. Taul chipped in nine and Mitchell finished with seven. Michael paced the Wildcats with 15. Barnett added 11, Eyre chipped in nine and Hawkins netted six. The win lifted the Jays to 73 overall, 4-2 in the SHL. Ripley's junior varsity team defeated Whiteoak by a score of 67-38. Riley Saelens led all scorers with 18. Michael Maloney added 15. Jesse Prince, Michael Haley and Jay Woodruff contributed eight points each. Whiteoak was led by Luke Taggert's 13 points. Gage Carraher added nine. In the freshman game, it was Whiteoak winning, 54-49. Carraher led the Wildcats with 18. Taggert added 10. Brad Kirschner paced the Jays with 16 tallies. Dylan Arnett added 11.

Georgetown Lady G-Men pick up SBC win over Goshen By Jeremy Sharp Press contributor “Is there such a thing as an ugly win?” Georgetown Lady G-Men head coach Bernie Cropper openly pondered following a 35-24 win over struggling Goshen. “All wins are good,” he said. “We didn’t play really well offensively. We didn’t shoot very well tonight, but if you don’t shoot well, and you don’t play your best and you still win…you have to be happy.” Maybe it’s just one of the many overused sports cliches, but if there is such a thing as an ugly win, the Lady G-Men were on the nice end of one on Jan. 19.

In a victory over a Lady Warrior team that simply was not as talented as Georgetown, the Lady G-Men struggled to dent the scoreboard. Georgetown ended the first quarter with a 10-2 run, and began the second with a 3point shot, providing for a 156 early advantage. However, Georgetown did not light up the scoreboard for the rest of the half. Fortunately for the Lady G-Men, Goshen didn’t fair much better, only scoring four in the frame. Heading into halftime, Georgetown held on to a 1510 lead. The second half was a chess match. While the Lady G-Men seemed to have an aversion to

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Eastern’s Megan Scott handles the ball during the Lady Warriors’ win over Fairfield. Scott made four 3-pointers in the game.

top, 38-34. Sword made a three of her own with time running out on the third period. With just eight minutes left to play, Eastern clung to a 38-37 lead. Boone scored her second basket of the quarter with 6:23 showing on the fourth-quarter clock, giving Fairfield a 41-40 advantage. Scott hit a another 3-pointer before Riddle tied the count at 43-43 with a stick back. Eastern grabbed the lead for good when Scott hit her fourth trey of the night with three minutes left in the game. Clifton made 6-of-7 from the line in the final minute, securing the 55-51 SHL win. “Megan made some big shots and Nicolette made some big free throws,” said Kiser. “Christina carried us early offensively. Leeza

(Rickey) and Allison gave us good defense and our bench played well.” Clifton led the Lady Warriors with 15 points. Scott added 13 and Burns finished with 12. Riddle led all scorers with 22 tallies. Boone added 14 and Sword chipped in nine for the Lady Lions. “They are really good in the post,” added Kiser. “Tonight they did a nice job of going inside-out.” The win lifted Eastern to 84 overall, 6-2 in league play. In an abbreviated junior varsity game of two quarters, Eastern downed Fairfield, 2010. Lauren Ballou and Maria Johnson led the Lady Warriors with six points each. Courtney Huff paced Fairfield with five.

putting the ball in the basket, the Lady Warriors refused their chances to make it a close game. Slowly but surely, Georgetown’s lead grew, unlike Goshen’s score. The Lady Warriors capped off the night with a basket just before the buzzer, but it was far too late. The Lady G-Men improved their record to 11-1 with a 35-24 win. A win is a win. That’s another overused saying, but even though Georgetown escaped with the victory, coach Cropper still had some words for his team. “Sometimes you don’t play your best, sometimes your shots aren’t falling, but you just have to dig down and play defense, and just try to find a way to win. We just got to watch the film and learn from it and get better,” said Cropper. Casey Carter and Hannah Zurbuch each contributed to the winning effort with eight points, while teammate Kirsten Grant scored seven. Paige Gast and Kelsey Mell had five and three points respectively, while Amanda Jelley and Brianna Householder had two points each.

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trict. Kendall said that money was raised from a bond issue approved by voters in 2005 for local building projects. The district must pay 14 percent of the cost for the new 11 million dollar middle school. Those funds will come from Capital Improvement and Local Projects, which cannot be mixed with the General Fund according to state law. So while the building funds may have money, it can’t be transferred to the general fund to meet operating expenses.

Ripley Federal Savings Bank to receive Chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 from neighboring Mason County, Ky., and limited numbers of customers from Brown County’s two remaining neighbors of Clinton County, Ohio, and Bracken County, Ky. Asked why Ripley Federal Savings Bank has been in business for more than a century when many other businesses have not stayed around that long, Grooms said “Basically, you keep your nose to the grindstone.” He said a surviving business works with its customers and offers its products the best ways it can to those customers. Grooms also said a surviving business like Ripley Federal Savings Bank makes the best decisions it can, adding that with the current distressed economy, “Maybe you don’t make the best decisions that you can in ‘normal’ times.” He said the bank is still doing the best it can in the current economy and is doing “decently”. Integrity A Key To Success Another key to the busi-

ness’ long history, Grooms mentioned, is the fact that its leaders and workers over the years have been people of integrity whose customers knew their “word was good”. He also said the business’ leaders went about bringing new employees into the bank whose talents would benefit it. Grooms, 60, of West Union, has been president/CEO of the bank since 1993. From 1986 to that time, he served as the bank’s executive vice president and a loan officer, and before joining the staff of Ripley Federal Savings Bank, when it was known as Ripley Federal Savings and Loan, he worked 11 years as a loan officer with Farm Credit Services, mentioning he spent most of that time working in Hillsboro. The bank president stressed Ripley Federal Savings Bank is not a success simply because of his efforts. “All of our employees are a key part of Ripley Federal.” He said three employees have worked for the bank more than 25 years each and

between them probably have contributed more than 80 years of service to the business. Grooms mentioned when customers come to the bank’s two branches, it is other employees besides himself whom people see and are served by. He said when he first heard it mentioned Ripley Federal Savings Bank might be receiving the Chamber’s Achievement Lifetime Award, he was a “little bit impressed”, adding there are many other businesses in Brown County worthy of that honor. “I appreciate the Chamber’s consideration,” the bank president commented. “It’s an honor to be considered for the award.” Doors will open at the Annual Business Breakfast at 7 a.m. this Monday at Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2293 Hall, 600 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, with the event scheduled to begin about 8 a.m. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the door.

Former County Commission candidate Rick Eagan continues to improve CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 leg amputated below the knee as a result. That operation took place January 13. Eagan still faces rehabilitation for his injuries. He and his family are currently discussing options with his doctors. Eagan’s daughter, 21 year old Tiffany Eagan, brought a statement and update to the Brown County Press. What follows are her own words. “This has been a long and slow process for my dad as well as my family. My dad is still running for Brown County Commissioner in 2010. He made the decision to still run a week before Christmas. His passion is to be your next commissioner and serve this county and show everyone what he is

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insurance premiums, fuel and utility costs. Kendall said district teachers were given a raise last year that was almost entirely eaten up with an increase in health insurance costs. He also said that added utility expenses for the new and larger school buildings in the district were adding to the pressure. Kendall added that some in the district might be questioning the need for budget cuts after the school board committed to paying 277 thousand dollars for construction of a new middle school for the dis-

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Engineering and Ocean Engineering. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1992. Bishop said he applied for the open board position because of a desire to serve the community. “I felt like I could do a good job in the position”, he said. He added that he is looking forward to being part of a team that is working for the best interests of the children of the district. Bishop holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati. He is presently the Director of Contract Services for Orion International and he and his wife Vanessa have three children in the school district. Bishop will be sworn in February 8 at 7p.m. prior to a work session by the board.

capable of doing and he has many supporters behind him and I know that my dad is very grateful to have those people. He is very eager to get well and get out of the hospital so he can start his campaign. On behalf of my dad, myself and my family, we would like to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, phone calls and visits.

My dad is my hero, he is my rock and he is a wonderful man with a great heart. I thank God every day that my dad is still in my life. I love him with my whole heart and I would not trade him for anything. Thanks again to each and every one of you for all that you have done for my dad as well as my family. We love you all!!!”

Advice on sending text donations for earthquake relief The devastation in Haiti has put the power of online social networks on full display as consumers are being asked to Twitter information and text donations in support of earthquake relief efforts. Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is encouraging consumers to ask questions and make sure they understand how they will be billed for donations made via cell phone before they give. Typically, users are asked to donate a set dollar amount by texting a certain word to a five- or six-digit code on their cell phones. Completing the transaction may require as many as four separate texts. The amount of the donation and any additional texting fees that apply will be added to the user's cell phone bill. "Some wireless carriers have indicated that text messaging rates will be waived for donations made for certain earthquake relief efforts," said Attorney General Cordray. "Others are even willing to match some donations. But consumers can't know if this applies to them personally unless they ask questions before giving. Contact your

cell phone provider for information about texting rates and contact the charity to find out how the money will be used." Cordray offers the following tips to avoid text message scams: • Do not send a text message donation until you verify it's going to a legitimate organization and understand exactly how much it will cost you. • Do not submit your cell phone number on Web sites that you do not trust. • Call your cell phone service provider and request that text messages sent via the Internet be blocked on your phone. • Be vigilant about checking your cell phone bill for strange or unfamiliar charges. The Ohio Attorney General's Office can take action against fraudulent charitable fundraising schemes. Call the Attorney General's Office at (800) 2820515 to report fraudulent or questionable fundraising efforts. For more information about good giving habits, visit www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.g ov/GoodGiving.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 attend on time, to be “fully engaged” in those meetings, and to keep his cell phone off during the meetings. • Music allegedly has used e-mails to make disrespectful and sarcastic remarks to Birkholtz including correspondence on Jan. 6 in which he reportedly e-mailed Birkholtz to say, “I find it hard to believe that this is what 36 years in this profession has taught you, but at least if you focus all of your negative energy on me and finding fault with all that I do you stay out of other people’s ability to perform their jobs.” The principal also reportedly sent Birkholtz an e-mail on Jan. 7 to comment about Birkholtz’s answer to Music’s Jan. 6 correspondence, and the principal allegedly told Birkholtz to “get a life”. Supporters Speak At Rally Several RULH High School students were among Music’s supporters at the Jan. 18 rally which the principal attended. Music, however, did not speak at that gathering.

Students mentioned how Music has been involved with their school and attended many events such as music concerts, athletic competitions and the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Ball. Some students alleged Birkholtz and many RULH High School teachers do not like that school’s JROTC program. Mrs. Bracco said she admired Music and commented, “He listens to them (the students). He cares about our kids.” One student talked about how when she got in trouble, Music helped her instead “of just shoving me out of school” and added Music was always there for the students. They also criticized a directive from Birkholtz in the Jan. 13 administrative leave correspondence that instructed Music to remain at his house during school hours due to the fact he is still under contract and getting paid. The exceptions to that are when Music would be dropping off or picking up his children from school or when he is attending

daytime extracurricular activities in which his children are participating at school. One person at the rally referred to that directive as “house arrest”. Birkholtz: “Facts Speak” In his Jan. 21 telephone interview, Birkholtz said of the matters involving Music, “The facts speak for themselves, and in due time, those facts will come out.” While he said he wasn’t at liberty to talk about what was going on regarding the RULH High School principal, Birkholtz said he understands concerns the people in the RULH School District have. He added, however, that they were operating on “one side of the story”. Birkholtz said this coming Wednesday’s school board meeting was moved to the high school cafeteria because the board anticipates a large crowd. An extended version of this story is available at www.browncountypress.com

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 out letting people go. Kendall said he and Superintendent Alan Simmons are working on a budget plan to present to the school board in February. It’s then up to the board to approve the plan and any cuts that come with it. Kendall said this is not a new problem that has snuck up on the district. “We’ve been making cuts every other year for about ten years now. It’s just very hard to stay ahead of expenses.” A large part of those expenses are increasing health

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Tobacco producer meeting scheduled Despite a challenging year for tobacco producers, I am sure there are many producers that are already planning next year’s crop. The year may not be complete for many producers because of the cold spell that we had a couple of weeks ago much of the tobacco still hanging has not been able to be taken down from the barns. However this week has started out warm and wet for the season, so the chance is pretty good that the tobacco will be in case and be able to be handled. With that said, we have scheduled a producer meeting for Feb. 23 at Eastern Brown at 7 p.m. The Burley Co-op will again be sponsoring a meal at this meeting. Please give us a call at (937) 3786716 to let us know how many to expect so we can make better plans for the meal. Dr. Paul Denton, Tobacco Agronomist with the University of Tennessee and Kentucky will be one of our featured speakers. Paul will be discussing current issues in the production that we continue to hear about at market time. One thing that will be addressed will be sucker control with an emphasis on reducing MH residues. Paul will also discuss fertility issues, including some planned research that he and I have planned for this growing season. As new varieties continue to become available, the discussion will include some of the results of the plots we had in Southern Ohio this past year. One of the plots gave us some very good results for those people who have had black shank problems, but also fussarium wilt. If you do not know what fussarium wilt looks like, it appears that the plant has had a stroke. It is drawn on one side. The plant can wilt and die, but it first looks twisted. The leaves will

Quilt Show seeks entries The Bloomington community, Bloomington/Monroe County Convention Center and the IHQS Committee are gearing up for the 19th Annual Indiana Heritage Quilt Show, to be held March 4-6, 2010. Beautiful quilts from around the country will be on display, nationallyknown instructors will present workshops for quilters of all skill levels and special quiltrelated exhibits will be offered throughout the community during this annual three-day event. Over $17,000 in prizes will be awarded to winners in ten new judged categories. Entry forms for the quilt show must be accompanied by the $10 entry fee and must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1, 2010. For more information regarding workshops, special exhibits and to obtain an entry form for the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show, please call (812) 391-0009 or visit the website at www.IHQS.org.

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be curled as one side of the midrib of the plant expands as normal, but the other side is drawn. We had one of the plots in ground that has fussarium wilt problems and one of the new varieties that will be available this year has good black shank resistance and fussarium wilt resistance. We will have the yield data available at the meeting. Ohio Department of Agriculture Expands Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine While the invasive pest has not been detected, Brown County is one of 13 additional counties added to the quarantine list. For information on the Emerald Ash Borer, maps, compliance agreements, firewood restrictions and quarantine updates, visit www.agri.ohio.gov or call (888) OHIO-EAB. Master Gardener Sign-ups The sign up period continues for the Master Gardener program. The class will be held on Fridays starting Feb. 12 at the South Campus of Southern State Community College in Fincastle which is one mile north of SR 32 on US 62 in north eastern Brown Co. To sign up or for more information about taking the class and becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer, you can send me an e-mail at dugan.46@osu.edu, check out the brochure available on the web at http://brown.osu.edu (go to the Ag & Nat. Res. and then Master Gardener section on the left side of the page, or just give me a call at (937) 378-6716. Things to Remember • Free Farmer’s Tax Guides are available at the OSU Extension Office while supplies last. • The Ohio State University Nursery Short Course at Greater Columbus Convention Center on Jan. 24 - 27. You can get more information online at www.onla.org or call (614) 292-2001. • Pork Quality Assurance Plus on Feb. 11 and again on March 11. Call (937) 3786716 for information about either date. In both cases it is $10 and you must pre-register at least 4 days in advance. • Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Annual Conference in Granville on Feb. 13 - 14. This deals with organic food production. Contact for more info at www.oeffa.org or (614) 4212022. • Master Gardener Classes start Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. at Southern State Community College in Fincastle. Call 378-6716 for more information. You can also log onto http://brown.osu.edu • Commercial and Private Applicator License for pesticides testing at Southern State

Community College in Fincastle on Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. and March 15 at 4 p.m. In Scioto Co. at the Nile Township Hall on Feb. 10 and March 10 at 10 a.m. Call the Ohio Department of Agriculture to pre-register at (800) 282-1955. Testing is free. Call (937) 378-6716 with questions. • Annual Tobacco Production Meeting will be at Eastern HS on Feb. 23. • Pesticide Re-certification dates for Private Applicators in the area all require pre-registration one week prior to class. Remember space is limited in some locations and some locations include a meal. Call ahead for times and pre-register for Jan. 28 at South Centers in Piketon, Jan. 29 in Wilmington, Feb. 9 at FOE Building in Georgetown, Feb. 24 in Hillsboro, March 15 at Southern State Community College in Fincastle, and Clermont County Fairgrounds on March 23. • Brown Co. Cattlemen Meetings will be Feb. 6 Annual Banquet and presentation on cow/calf operation herd health program, and March 23 on Beef Quality Assurance and Premise ID. Managing Dynamic Change in 2010 (beef production) in Hillsboro on Feb. 3, 10, 17 and March 3. Check out this webpage (http://beef.osu.edu/calendar/ ) for details, or call John Grimes at 937-393-1918.

Small business tax workshop January 28 The Small Business Tax Workshop is a one-day workshop designed to help small businesses in southern Ohio learn about the different Business Tax Requirements. Attendees will learn about the various types of business structures and the advantages and disadvantages of each as it relates to business taxes. In addition, participants will learn about Ohio sales tax, personal property tax, and state tax withholding. The Small Business Tax Workshop will be held on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Endeavor Center at The Ohio State University South Centers. The OSU South Centers Endeavor Center is located at 1862 Shyville Rd., Piketon. While the workshop is free, continental breakfast and lunch will be available for $15. Space is limited, so please register in advance. For more information, or to register this Small Business Tax Workshop, please contact Joy Bauman at (800) 8607232 EXT 111 or by email to: jbauman@ag.osu.edu

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Extraordinary nurses recognized at Brown County Regional Healthcare

Auld Lang Syne for BCGH Dept. Director As a new year begins, we think of those who have meant most to us. This is true in the case of those who retire, especially after being a part of your work day for the past 36 years. In the Brown County General Hospital Health Information Management Department, the staff reflect on their Department Head, Mrs. Sandy Schumann, who retired on Sept. 30, 2009. Sandy began her health care career in 1973 when she was 16 and worked at BCGH as a candystriper. She volunteered until she turned 18, and four weeks before she graduated from high school was hired part-time by the hospital to check in patients and escort them throughout the hospital. She also typed the hospital’s former employee newsletter named Vibrations, and ran copies on a mimeograph machine. Sandy was also responsible for forms and putting them on stencils to copy for departments. Her first promotion was to the position of File Clerk in 1976. By 1980, she had completed a two year correspondence course and became a Registered Health

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Information Technician. In 1986, Sandy became assistant supervisor of H.I.M,. and when in May of 1989 the previous director retired, Sandy became the Director for the department. She served as the Director for next 20 years. The Brown County General Hospital H. I. M. wishes Sandy Schumann a wonderful retirement and thank her for her many dedicated years in Information Health Management.

cates to Broadway show tickets, sports memorabilia and artist prints will be available for both a live and a silent auction. The committee is also seeking sponsors for this event. Sponsor recognition will be highlighted during the evening. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Dale Cahall at decahall@yahoo.com, Shirley Moran at smoran@fsb4me.com, or Teri Baumann at T_baumann@bcrhc.org The Brown County Foundation Gala provides strong support for the Good Neighbor Fund. Some worthy Brown Countians who work hard everyday but do not have the kind of jobs that provide high pay and fringe benefits like health insurance go without medical care because they cannot pay for it. The Good Neighbor Fund helps these good people get the basic tests and hospital services they need. Co-chairs for the Gala are Barb Campbell and Shirley Moran. The Gala was a popular and well attended event in past years and is expected to be an exciting, funfilled event again this year. Tickets are on a first come basis. “Get your tickets early for this great event”, says Barb Campbell, Co-Chair, “It will be an evening to remember!”

BC Solid Waste Authority funds new programs The Brown County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) has approved funding for new environmental educational opportunities in Brown County. The BCSWA is seeking to provide more education to schools as well as adults in the county. To carry out this mission they have enlisted the help of Adams Brown Recycling as well as the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District (BCSWCD). The programs that are being funded include a vermicomposting workshop for third grade teachers in Brown County. Vermicomposting is the process of having red worms and other decomposer organisms process our organic waste and turn it into a great natural fertilizer. After leaving this workshop teachers will be armed with all of the items necessary to create a worm bin in the classroom and provide corresponding education to the students about vermicomposting. This will also help third graders in the county meet some of the state’s educational benchmarks. Another composting workshop will target adults in Brown County. In addition to the vermicomposting workshop for third grade teachers, BCSWCD will also provide an adult household

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Brown County Hospital Foundation Gala Feb. 20 The eighth annual Brown County Hospital Foundation Heart Gala will take place Saturday evening Feb. 20, at the Norlyn Manor in Batavia. Tickets are $50 and available for sale until Feb. 6 by calling (937) 378-7712 or contacting Teri Baumann at Brown County Regional Hospital. Credit card payments for reservations will be accepted. Several changes including the location highlight this year’s event. A big change is the location. Norlyn Manor is a beautiful and elegant country club setting with a Grand Ballroom and three other ballrooms just off State Route 32 in Batavia. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres followed by a delicious sit-down dinner. Music will be provided by the After Midnight Band of Hamilton. The program will consist of awards presented to a nurse or clinical staff person, a physician no longer in active practice, a Brown Countian who has played a major role in making the county the place that it is today, and a person nominated by the public who has done something quite remarkable for others without any thought of reward or recognition. A nominating form can be found for this award in this news issue. Approximately 75 exciting items, from vacation getaways, jewelry, and restaurant gift certifi-

The award recipient honored in December was Crystal Schneider, a registered nurse who has been with BCGH since 2008. Crystal, originally from Cincinnati, graduated from the Southern State Community College Nursing program in 2007 and lives in the Russellville area with her husband and two young boys whom keep her very busy. In Crystal’s free time she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors. Crystal was nominated by one of her patients for exemplifying what nursing is all about, taking care of patients and providing a supportive and pleasant environment for their recovery.

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composting workshop that will provide residents of the county with information on how to set up a household composting site at your home as well as make home composting bins available to graduates of the workshop at a discounted price. The last two programs will be administered by Adams Brown Recycling. They include a “solid waste” scholarship which will be a research based, competitive opportunity for college bound seniors in the county to help with the growing costs of continuing education in college. The other program is a subsidy for the county schools to send sixth graders on a tour of Adams Brown Recycling. On this tour students will see firsthand what happens to recyclable material after it is dropped of at a recycling bin. This tour not only gives students a glimpse into the recycling process, but also helps reinforce lessons these students learn in school about natural resources. If you have any questions about any of these programs please contact Sam Perin with Adams Brown Recycling at (937) 378-3431 or Danielle Thompson with BCSWCD at (937) 378-4424. Adams Brown Recycling is a division of ABCAP.

The ballots have been counted and the Farm Service Agency is pleased to announce that Tom Cluxton of the Ripley area has been reelected to serve on the Brown County Committee beginning Jan. 1, 2010 through Dec. 31, 2012. The County Committee serves an important role by administering county level procedure, approving county office actions, hearing producer appeals, and selecting the County Executive Director. These individuals serve a 3-year term and can serve a total of 3 consecutive terms or 9 years, if re-elected. Each year eligible voters receive a ballot to select an individual to serve on the

County Committee. Eligible voters are people who the FSA office has listed as an owner or operator of a farm in Brown County. Brown County is divided into 3 Local Administrative Areas (LAA) and the election only involves the voters in those areas. The following is a list of the LAA’s for Brown County, the townships they include, and its 2010 committee representative: LAA 1 - Perry, Sterling, Green, Pike, Clark, and Scott townships. Frank Mezger, Chairperson LAA 2 - Washington, Eagle, Franklin, Jackson, and Jefferson. Phil Dotson, Vice Chairperson LAA 3 - Lewis, Pleasant, Union, Byrd, and Huntington townships. Tom Cluxton, Member

Becky Bishop serves as Minority Advisor to the County Committee. The Brown County Committee (COC) meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Farm Service Agency office located at 702 S Main St, Georgetown at 10 am. In addition to being a spokesperson for the producers in their LAA, COC members set county average yields for loan and LDP purposes, request disaster declarations, approve contracts, understand FSA programs and policy, resolve producer conflicts with program procedure, and insure the County Office staff follows program procedures and policies. Congratulations to Tom for being reelected to the County Committee!

Commissioners’ Journal Paeltz, Jennings are re-elected to board posts they held during 2009 Jan. 11, 2010 The Brown County Board of Commissioners meeting in regular session on this date: • Voted to re-elect Margery Paeltz as board president and Ralph Jennings as board vice president. Paeltz and Jennings held those same respective offices in 2009. • Approved four Post Certificate Purchase Orders totaling $979.26 for the Brown County Department of Job and Family Services from funds not encumbered in a timely manner. The certificates included one for $306.56 to vendor Karen Barker, one for $287.56 to vendor Carroll Vance, and one each for $192.57 to vendors Joann Sams and David Hurst. • Transferred $10,000 from County General Fund 15a15 into Travel and Tourism A45-3 to cover the first half salary of Brown County Travel and Tourism Director Sonja Cropper. • Approved Southern Ohio Center of Excellence Executive Director Brenda Martin’s request for a $122,010.20 supplemental appropriation of T88 GEAR UP funds. The appropriated money was spread among 16 codes. • Approved Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger’s request to pay Brown County Sheriff’s Office employee Hazel Downing 164.09 hours accumulated vacation leave, 72.63 hours accumulated compensatory time and 240 hours accumulated sick leave from Accumulated Leave Fund A151. • Adopted a resolution establishing a mandatory cost savings program stating that participating county employees shall not earn holiday pay during 2010 for the 10 paid holidays recognized by the commissioners (see separate story). • Voted to correct a request by Brown County Treasurer Connie Patrick of accumulated vacation leave approved for former Brown County Treasurer’s Office employee Jean Rickey from 126.64 hours to 126.04 hours. The commissioners had approved the 126.64 hours figure at their regular meeting on Jan. 7. • Voted to enter into two separate contracts with Hunley Bobcat Services, L.L.C., of Mt. Orab for demolition of two unsafe structures in Higginsport. The $1,280 and $2,860 contract prices will be paid with Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds. • Adopted a resolution setting the total number of hours, ranging from 28 to 35, that most Brown County government employees who worked a set number of hours during 2009 would be working in 2010 (see separate story).

The following activities took place Jan. 11: • Jennings and Commissioner William Geschwind attended the Law Library Resources Board meeting held in the Brown County Commissioners’ Office in Georgetown. • Field Representatives Dave Hodapp and John Ryan from the Office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio met with the commissioners to discuss future developments and projects for Brown County. • Dallas Hurt met with the commissioners to discuss the Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds. Jan. 13, 2009 The Brown County Board of Commissioners meeting in regular session on this date: • Approved the payment of bills from 22 funds totaling $498,378.17. • Approved five Post Certificate Purchase Orders totaling $2,809.97 for the Brown County Department of Job and Family Services from funds not encumbered in a timely manner. The certificates included one for $979.20 to vendor Brown County Senior Citizens, one for $968 to vendor Little Rascals Daycare, one for $520.07 to Gingerbread House Daycare, one for $242.70 to vendor Ohio Auditor of State’s Office and one for $100 to vendor Family Dollar Store. • Approved Brown County Economic Development Director Kelly Cole’s request to correct the 2010 Budget for T20. The grand total in the Community Development Block Grant/Economic Development Fund is $4,037.63 with $2,865.63 in T20I11 Other, $1,009.24 in T20I1 Salaries-Employee(s), $141.31 in T20I9 Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, $21.45 in T20I2 Supplies, and no money in T20I5 Projects. • Approved three requests for Emergency Maintenance and Repair of Township Roads with one $200 contribution for each road being made by an agreement between the commissioners and Brown County Engineer Todd Cluxton for work on Seip Road in Franklin Township, Blue Sky Park Road in Sterling Township, and Eubanks Road in Perry Township. • Made a certification as reported by Cluxton that the total length of county maintained roads in Brown County was 336.33 miles as of this past Dec. 31 with the county being responsible for maintaining 335.961 miles of public roads. A copy of that certification, signed by all three commissioners and Cluxton, had to be submitted to the Ohio Department

of Transportation in Columbus no later than Jan. 16. • Approved Brown County Center Communication Director Rob Wilson’s request to donate old computer hardware to Clinton County. The hardware is no longer available and has no value to Brown County. The donation would provide Clinton County with spare 911 phone equipment in the event of a hardware failure. • Approved Brown County Commissioners’ Clerk Beverly Gallimore’s request to decrease T88-4 Public Employees Retirement System by $300 in the Gear Up Fund and increase T88-4a Medicare by $300 in that fund. • Voted to recess the meeting until the next day, Jan. 14. The following activities took place Jan. 13: • Ben Albrecht with Downes Fishel Hass Kim, L.L.P., met with the commissioners before attending a Fact-Finding Hearing for employees at the Brown County Communication Center in Georgetown. • Paeltz left at 10 a.m. to attend a meeting in Clinton County with representatives from the Clinton County and Highland County boards of commissioners to address programs provided by The Ohio State University Extension Offices in those two counties and Brown County. Representatives from the OSU Extension Services also were invited to attend. • Jennings, Geschwind, Gallimore and Board of Commissioners’ Clerk Rickey left at 10 a.m. to attend the Fact-Finding Hearing for the 911 Communication Union in the Brown County Communication Center Conference Room. Jan. 14, 2010 The Brown County Board of Commissioners meeting in the regular session reconvened from Jan. 13: • Appointed Mark Bering of Mt. Orab as Brown County apiary inspector for the 2010 season (Monday, March 15Sunday, Oct. 31, weather permitting). Bering’s hourly pay will be $10 plus the mileage rate of 35 cents per mile. • Approved two requests for Emergency Maintenance and Repair of Township Roads with one $200 contribution each being made by an agreement between the commissioners and Cluxton for work on Buckeye Road in Lewis Township and Tracy Road in Washington Township. The following activities took place Jan. 14: • The Brown County Solid Waste Authority held its monthly meeting. • U.S. Census representative Steve Waterfield met with Paeltz.

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CNA’S NEEDED to touch the heart of those in need, in the coming seasons of giving, and all year round! We offer 12 hour shift. Call or stop by to fill out an application. ACCEPTING APPLI937-378-3727. CATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity MEDICAL Housing, apply at Forest ASSISTANT Glade Apartments, 9001 FT Busy medical office Airport Rd., Georgetown, Batavia. Asst. w/proce- OH, 937-378-4565. dures, draw blood. MUST have previous experience, BATAVIA: HANDIEMR helpful. CAPPED ACCESSIThe Urology Group BLE, 2BR, $500/MO., rrowland@theurologygroup.cc $250 deposit, quiet famCarpeted, MYSTERY SHOP- ily friendly. a/c, eat-in PERS, earn up to $100 central per day, undercover shop- equipped kitchen, launOff-street parking. pers needed to judge retail dry. & dining establishments, 513-561-4014. experience not required. EXCEPTIONAL 1-877-581-1844. SPECIAL 1br, Really Big! NOW HIRING experiLots of Storage enced hair stylist for EveA/C ryday Cut & Tan. ComAll Single Story mission basis or will conw/private patio sider booth rental. Contact Vicky Cierley at Quiet, well taken care of property! 937-444-0334 or comTHIS IS WORTH A plete an application at 711 LOOK! S. High St., Mt. Orab, 513-724-3951 Ohio 45154. NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. OH-7268

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300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED FREE RENT 1 & 2BR apartments, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. Ask about 1br FREE RENT and $90. deposit special. 513-724-7802. GEORGETOWN: 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. All utilities included. Starting at $445 month. Daytime 937-378-6146, evenings 513-752-6549.

FREE, FREE, FREE Efficiency unfurnished, ready now, nice size! A/C, extra storage, single story! Short term available $YES, IT DOES PAY TO COMPARE$ 513-724-3951 HIGGINSPORT AREA - 1br on the river, 2nd floor, $375/mo. 1-800-347-6657 evenings 937-375-3801. LIMITED TIME OFFER - GEORGETOWN -2BR $500/MO. & also 3br apartments w/garage available for $675/mo. $675/dep. Pets allowed. 513-253-8170 or 513-616-3504

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

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Telephone 937-379-2032 for further information. “I would like you to join us for a very exciting future.”

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NOW RENTING One bedroom apartment, utilities included. Rent is income based. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and have a mental illness. For more information call Amanda 937-378-6041, Ext. 257

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

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 2BR HOUSE for rent, Mt. Orab area. Western Brown School District. Country setting. Call 937-444-3149.

LYTLE TRACE Apartments, Williamsburg, OH. Unfurnished, age 62+, 1br, secure building, utilities included, rent subsidized, laundry room, 2BR HOUSE w/garage Williamsburg. community room, library, in cozy living. Call 513-724-8347. 513-724-3358. 2BR, 1BA includes MT. ORAB - 2br apart- kitchen appliances, W/D, ment, 1st floor, $450/mo., water, sewer & trash, area, $450/dep., no pets. Fayetteville $550/mo., $550/dep. 937-444-2689. 937-444-9403. MT. ORAB, 2br, 1.5ba 3BR HOUSE - Georgetownhouse, equipped town area, Hamersville kitchen, 1/yr. lease, $470 School District. plus utilities, $470/de- $650/mo., $650/dep. Call posit, no pets, good 513-218-6675. credit, reference check required. 937-442-3275. FOR RENT 2br house in Sardinia, hardwood MT. ORAB - 2br, 1ba floors, appliances, storage apartment, move-in con- building, references re$475/mo., dition. Call quired, $475/dep. 937-444-2923. 937-515-6786.

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FOR RENT: FayetCall 937-444-2601 teville, 4br, 2ba, eat-in kitchen, living room, din403- MOBILE HOMES ing room, no pets, $675 400 - HOUSES FOR SALE per month, $675/dep. AFFORDABLE, CUSFOR SALE 513-875-3441. TOM homes by Ameri- LAND/HOME PACKca’s #1 home builder, live AGE available. 3br/2ba GEORGETOWN the American Dream! doublewide, located just AREA - 3br home, $675 513-575-3715. minutes off Hwy. 32 in plus utilities & deposit. Sardinia. Financing availCall 1-800-347-6657 FARM able. For more details call 10-6. evening WITH nice 1.5 story or stop by Homes “R” Us 937-375-3801. older home (937)444-2539. w/basement, 3 car HIGGINSPORT AREA detached garage, barns - 3br, $500 plus utilities BANK & 20 rolling acres with & deposit. REPOSSESSIONS large rock lined creek 1-800-347-6657 10-6, Credit Problems??? and woods, great for evening 937-375-3801. Let’s Talk hunting or farming, Bank Must Sell HOUSE FOR rent in more or less acreage Call today Hamersville, 2br, available, Bethel New Homes “R” Us $575/mo. plus deposit. Hope Rd., 1 mi. from (937) 444-2539 Nice neighborhood, Clermont County line, WBSD. Call Western Brown but 937-379-1128. close enough for SPECIAL FHA financBethel. ing available for new LOCATED IN Brown Asking $215,000 homes. Call to pre-qualCounty, 1ba, 2br, has ify. 513-575-3715. yard work. References re513-734-6349 or quired. Call 937-444-6925 Dan 513-616-9811 or 405 - LOTS & ACREAGE (May also sell for less 513-724-7227. with fewer acres) NICE HOUSE, 2br, all electric, stove, refrigerator, $525/mo., $525/dep. NO pets, references required. 937-378-6827.

LOW INCOME? Want a new home? Call to pre-qualify. 888-410-0461. Call to pre-qualify. RIPLEY - RENT OR 513-575-3715. POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT 2BR, LOW INCOME? Want a 1ba, new carpet, on Rt. new home? Call to 52, riverview. $550/mo. pre-qualify. plus deposit. 888-410-0461. 937-379-1351. SPECIAL FHA, financ307 - MOBILE HOMES ing available for new homes. Call to pre-qualFOR RENT ify. 513-575-3715. 2BR MOBILE home, pay own utilities, fenced SPECIAL FHA, financyard, big porch, 2-storage ing available for new sheds, pond, lots of pri- homes. Call to pre-qualvacy, gas heat, WBS for ify. 513-575-3715. backup heat, cook/gas. 937-379-1981 or 403- MOBILE HOMES 513-319-3424.

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2BR, 1-ACRE, large eat-in kitchen, very nice & clean, garage, no pets, good credit, $495/mo. plus deposit. 937-444-3701. WILLIAMSBURG WBSD, 3br, 1ba mobile home located on about 1.5 acres. Also 2br duplex, Williamsburg Schools, all utilities. 937-724-8367.

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1986 MOBILE home, 3br, 2-full bath, deck & storage building in Felicity, OH. $6,000. Call after 4pm 513-508-2623. 2-28X80 DOUBLEWIDES available 2005/2008 models, 4br/2ba & 5br/3ba. Will set up on your lot w/monthly payments starting as low as $400 to qualified buyers. For more details call or stop by at Homes “R” Us 937-444-2539.

UPTOWN BUILDING, prime location, 2000sq. ft., great for retail or office space. Call 937-205-1678 for details.

2000-28X44 2BR/2BA Doublewide available. Will set up on your lot, w/low monthly payments starting at $285 to quali400 - HOUSES FOR SALE fied buyers. For more de3BR, 2BA brick ranch, tails call or stop by “R” Us 2-car garage on Homes 11.5-acres in Winchester, 937-444-2539. unfinished walk-out basement, 8x8 shed, barn COUNTRY LIVING, $0 w/enclosed lean-to. Ask- Down, 3br, 2ba. Call to ing $182,900. pre-qualify. 513-575-3715. 937-695-9495. COUNTRY LIVING, $0 Down, 3br, 2ba, country living, call to pre-qualify. 513-575-3715.

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Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST (291T5855) The University of Cincinnati, Clermont College, located in Batavia, OH is seeking an Information Technology Analyst. Duties include; instructional lab management, server management/support, SAN services, coordination of offsite support services, and web administration. This position requires hands on troubleshooting and repair of hardware/software in all of the mentioned areas. Additionally, this position is responsible for supervising 2-3 full-time technology staff members. The successful candidate must demonstrate relevant technical skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as lead a team to complete all assigned tasks.

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CHILD CARE in my non-smoking Hamersville home. All shifts available. Three slots open. Meals & snacks provided. Call 937-379-2820.

HAY FOR sale: Fescue/Orchard, Grass/Clover mix, $3.00. Alfalfa/Orchard Grass mix, $3.50-$4.50. Call 937-373-3480.

CHILDCARE IN my home, Sardinia School, 1-mile off 32, meals provided, ages 2 & up, 1-2 openings available. 937-515-3081.

ROUND BALES, 5x6 for sale, Orchard Grass/Alfalfa, $45. Orchard Grass/Clover, $35. Straw/Clover, $20. 937-444-4137.

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THE COMPUTER Mann - Computer Clean Up, Diagnostics, Set Up, Hardware Repair, Virus & Spyware Removal, Windows program fixes. Contact TC at 513-374-9481 or:

WANTED - Very small car w/very good gas mileage. NO FORDS! 937-392-4527.

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For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.

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1/2-PC. PILLOWTOP mattress & box. New in plastic. $150.00. Can deFORECLOSED GOLF liver. Call Dan homes & golf lots! 100’s 513-967-4687. of listings in the Carolinas. Own for fraction of 607 - FIREWOOD value! Call 1 YEAR. SEASONED & 1-877-526-3615, x 2451 split mixed hardwood, foreclosedgolfhome.com $80, full size truck load thrown in & thrown out. 407 - INVESTMENT REAL Will deliver in area between Mt. Orab & FelicESTATE ity & Amelia & GeorgePRIVATE LENDERS town. 937-379-5071 or NEEDED - Earn 10 to 937-670-0307. 13% on your idle cash or retirement funds secured FOR SALE by local real estate. We Firewood, sold by are not financial planners, State Regulations, but buyers and sellers of u-pick up or we deliver. single family homes since For fast friendly service 2006. We use private call Cox Firewood at: funds to pay cash for our 937-378-4309 real estate purchases and No answer, leave message can pay you 10 to 13% to or call 937-515-5829 help us fund our purLocated chases. To learn more call 3600 SR 125 us at 937-205-0691 or Georgetown, OH visit: State & County www.cremerproperties.com Voucher welcome

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TWO MOBILE home lots “FOR YOUR MOBILE HOME!” One country lot in Sinking Springs area, one lot in Rocky Fork Lake area, $200/mo. plus deposit. 937-403-1602.

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BULL MASTIFFS, male & female pair, purebred, TCtheComputerMann@gmail.com fawn color, gentle temperament, comes w/insu506 - CLEANING lated dog houses. RESIDENTIAL CLEANING or just 937-213-3073. needing some spring cleaning, great rates, and CKC SIBERIAN Husky 5-gray/white, even better references. puppies, males/feCall for a quote, or for 5-red/white, more information. males. $400/ea. Cash only. First shots, wormed. 513-255-4342. Call 937-446-2798.

MILLER’S FIREWOOD delivered & stacked, $125/cord, $70-1/2 cord, seasoned hardwood. 937-515-2590 or 937-446-1870, ask for Travis. SEASONED FIREWOOD, $60 a rick delivered, stacked. 513-294-2019, leave message.

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PUPPIES FREE to good home: Jack Russell-Blue Heeler mixed, 7wks. old, 2-males, 4-females. Call 937-515-5803 or 937-515-1075 or 937-549-1777 for more inf. PUPPY RESCUE cepting litters, pickup, Non-kill. In ness for 15 years. 513-885-9943.

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614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK 2-3 YR old goats; Purebred Nubian Does w/Nubian Doelings at side. 2 yr old Doe Bred to Freshen in June. Yearling Doe open, born June 11, 2006. Call after 5pm for prices. Interested calls only, please. Call 937-764-1260. FOR SALE - 9 bred black heifers, bred to Angus bull, due to calf 3-9-10. 937-373-3531.

615-MISC.FORSALE 4 BRAND new Toyota Camrey 5 lug 16” steel rims with Toyota hub caps with emblem still in the boxes. $50 FIRM. Contact 513-876-3403. FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts. 937-289-1040. WHIRLPOOL: WASHER + electric dryer, large capacity, pick up only, both for $250. Tony 937-444-6372. continued on page 15

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1202541- Georgetown- Immaculate! *This well built ranch is ready to move into. *Natural woodwork,solid 6 panel doors,fully equipped kitchen. MBR suite. Covered front & back porch. *Beautifully landscaped yard. Storage shed. Poured foundation. Location, location! $119,900

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1179819-Aberdeen- MOTIVATED SELLER! Owner Financing! Ready to move-in Bi-level in excellent condition.Fully equipped kit. w/stainless appliances, washer & dryer stay. Tiered decking, 30x35 det.gar.fully fenced back yard. $144,500

1140572- Georgetown- Will Consider Owner Financing- Excellent condition! Two one BR apts.Lg & roomy. Drywall thru-out. Brand new A/C Units.Central systems. 1 unit has a laundry rm. Covered front porch. Good cash flow. $55,000

1200703- Ripley- Picturesque setting for this unique two story. Contemporary. DBL skylites in spacious great rm. Fully equip. Kit. Island w/ wet bar. Dining room has walk-out to indoor,inground pool & Spa area. MBR suite w/shower + Jacuzzi.Family Rm. Loft. $299,900

SO 1186984- Bethel - Private setting for this custom built home. Amenities include: formal dining room, hardwood flrs, blt in kit. appliances, jetted jacuzi, shower & toilet closet in MBR, tray ceilings, open foyer, stone gas log F/P, full part-fin bsmt. Prof. landscaped. $259,900

1140565- Georgetown- Will Consider Owner Financing! Solid all brick duplex. Two, 2bdrm. units. Equip. kitchen & full bath.1 unit has covered porch. Live in one side- rent the other. Multi-panel doors. All dry wall. $85,000

1142530- Jefferson Twp- Gentlemans farm. Private location. Cont. home w/soaring ceils. Flr to ceil dbl sided fpl.1st flr master BR. Fire escape off second flr BR. Inground pool, stocked pond, huge barn. Land nicely rolls w/1168' of rd frontage. $249,900

1198955- Mt. Orab - Immaculate w/location! 1st flr.Master, 1st flr bath. Beautiful & roomy. Nice sized laundry rm dbls as an home office. Possible conversion to an office building. Extra wide driveway. Huge rolling back yd. Public water & sewer. Do not delay! $95,000

1140569- Georgetown-Will Consider Land Contract- Historic Bldg. converted to 6 family unit. Efficienc 1 Br & 2 Br apts. All units but 1 has two entries. All kitchens equipped. Original staircase w/bannister in place. $175,000

1194692- Mt. Orab- Get ready to move! 3 BR, 2 BA home in quiet neighborhood.Excellent condition. Floor plan is open & spacious. Det.2 car garage.New garage door. Back yard completely fenced. Public Utilities. $114,900

1180014- Eagle Twp: 10 ACRES! REDUCED $10,000! Great corner location right on SR 32. Slightly roll w/some woods. Will not last long!! $69,900

1197834 - Winchester - Look no further! Nice farm w/barn, woods & over 850' of road frtg. Land nicely rolls with good drainage. Beautiful private home sites. Water avail.at the road. Located on a dead end road. Make an Offer. Motivated Seller!Two min. from SR 32. MAKE AN OFFER, MOTIVATED SELLER $109,900

1165982- Mt. Orab- The former Cahall Apparel store w/4 apts. Located in the heart of downtown Mt.Orab. All 4 Apts. have equipped kitchen. Plus 2 business/office rental spaces. Off street parking in rear. Great cash flow. Brand new rubber membrane roof. $199,900

1123757- Four family Apt. bldg. located two blocks off of SR 52. All units have been totally renovated. Each unit has a laundry area available. Each apt. is separately metered. 4000 plus SF. Bldg and units are in mint condition. PLEASE, ONLY PREAPPROVED BUYERS. $147,500

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1201948- Williamsburg- Income producing with .5 ac. fully stocked pond.3 total acres in woods,could be timbered.Vegetation planted to attract wildlife.Multi-purpose land.Address has been assigned off of Lost Lake. $119,900

998420- Mt. Orab- Reduced!!!! Will Land Contract or Lease Option!! '02.*New roof '03*Sprinkler system*Fire monitoring system *Four separate restrooms *Elec ballist *>3500 sf *Dual furnaces *3000 s/f fenced area* .79 ac *20 parking spaces. Immediate Occupancy! $159,900

1199723- Mt Orab- Look no more! *Ceiling to floor stone F/P, wrap around kitchen, walk-in closets, 2 full baths, MBR Suite, W/O to solidly built deck, stocked pond, tree-lined yard. 2.16 acre lot, attached Oversized 2 car gar. *All of this for $94,900 1166483WinchesterMulti-purpose acreage a couple a hundred feet off of the coerner of 32 & 62. Approx 35 acs of woods, level ground. Solid investment. Public water & public sewer available. $369,390 Hamersville TURN KEY OPERATION W/SEP. LIVING QUARTERS ON PREMISES. Well known dairy bar. Impeccable condition in the heart of town. 3BR house in, better than move in condition, included. City water and sewer metered separately. Financials avail. w/ Bank pre-approval. Will temporarily stay on to train. Call today for a personal showing. $299,900

NEW LISTING- 1199280- Georgetown- To be divided off of a 49 acre tract.*Beautifully rolls .*Can be sub-divided w/plenty road frontage.*On an area of farms.*64X32 tobacco barn. $119,900 1171915 - Sterling Twp- REDUCED! - Private acreage! Income producing with .5 ac. fully stocked pond . Brand new 12x16 dock. 3 total ac in woods. Vegetation planted to attract wildlife. Beautiful homesites. $129,900 1170543-Winchester- REDUCED! - Nice farm w/barn, woods & over 850' of road frontage. Land nicely rolls with good drainage. Beautiful private home sites. Water available at the road. Located on a dead end road. Mins from SR 32. $119,900 Residential .46 ac lot. Milford School District. Slightly rolls. One of the few building lots left in the area. $29,900.00 30 Acres to be split off of a 49 acre tract. Beautifully rolls. Can be sub-divided. Plenty of road frontage. In an area of farms. 64x32 tobacco barn.

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HOUSEHOLD, COINS, TRACTOR & MISC. FURNITURE: Hoosier kitchen cabinet, three drawer dresser, large wind-up wall clock, Aeclian-Vocalion Graduola Victrola, drop front desk, small 3 drawer wash stand, 2 old rockers, old organ, ant. apartment electric cabinet sewing machine, COINS: 5 American silver Eagle dollars 1986 thru 1990, 1877 silver dollar, (100) Wheat pennies, 5 lg. new Zealand coins, Adv. Calendars from Maysville, Ky, Cherry Fork, West Union OH. & others, whiskey decanters, egg baskets, woven baskets, decorative baskets, decorative bowls, glass baskets, wooden hobby horse, old Admiral radio, Ruthven prints Mallard Duck, Bald Eagle & Ky. Birds & Cardinals, child’s plate, clown decanter, Physician license plates, M.D. car markers, Taylor Funeral Home Fan, Tapestries, Batman comic books, Fenton candle lamps, small Hen on Nest, nice pattern glass, sm. Collection of Elephants, 10 glass bells, Budweiser mugs, Five dollar Confederate money, (4) Ten dollar Confederate money, both rough condition, foreign paper money, 6” cast iron bell w/cast iron paddle wheeler riverboat, cast iron pot & clock, Silver teapot and tray, silver candlestick holder, Indian relics, porch swing, old western horse saddle, 1000CC - 4 stroke 4 wheeler, nice 8N Ford Tractor. Lunch Served Not responsible for accidents TERMS: Cash day of sale or check with proper ID. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising. AUCTIONEER NOTE: Some items in this sale are from the home of the late June Tyler. Many more items not listed. Check www.auctionzip #8276 for more info & pictures.

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WM. J. HOLTON 513-218-4100 JESSE MCKINZIE 513-218-2541 ASSOCIATE OF GUSTIN REALTY CO. Kelly Newberry Apprentice www.auctionzip.com #8276

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1191791 Lake Lorelei Nice lake front 3 BR rustic ranch style home, fireplace, beautiful double lots w/approx 1.3 acres with a 12x28 deck overlooking the lake, loads of mature trees and 2 car det. 24x30 garage. Ray Houk $239,900

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1192048 Lake Lorelei Cute 3 BR, 1 full bath ranch with open LR & Dinning area, home warranty, appliances, and new 10x24 deck, situated on 2 lots with a desirable park like setting with mature shade. Great starter or retirement home. Connie Creditt $74,900

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1201734- Georgetown - One of a kind!*Full brick 2-story.*Huge Master BR suite w/personal balcony.*Natural Bay windows, pocket doors thru-out, oak woodwork.* Real Beauty!*Inground 32x18 8' deep pool.*Det 2 story brick garage also.*Full fin bsmt plumbed for 3rd ba. $395,000

LOCATION: behind the Town & Country Bowling Lanes on U.S. 52 East of Wm. Harsha Bridge in Aberdeen, Ohio. Signs Posted.

COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICES 121 W. State St, Georgetown, OH 45121 937-378-6181 513-721-0222

Broker: Ray Houk 513-875-3822 Realtor/Manager: Connie Creditt 937-288-0072 U.S. Route 50 Fayetteville, Oh 45118

1187966 Lake Lorelei 1348 sf, 3 BR, 2 Full bath ranch on 2 lots, fenced in rear yard, nice landscapping, mature shade, appliances, home warranty, located in a gated community with a 200 acre lake, boating, fishing (2 lakes), swimming (2 beaches), & club house. $104,900 Joyce Spaeth

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Fayetteville - 1187037 3 BR, 1 Bath, large rooms, block ranch, handicapped accessible, home warranty, appliances, carport, 10.22 partly wooded country acres, electric fenced pasture, 2 stall shed, and apple/pear/peach trees. $129,900 Ray Houk

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Leah Morgan 937-402-8913

CLERMONT COUNTY- POSSIBLE SHORT SALE! Large doublewide w/1728 SF (Per CH) on 2.79 acres. Home has elevated country setting w/total privacy. 8 Rooms. 2 Bathrooms. Electric FA heat w/central air. 2x6 Walls. Exceptional stick built metal 24x24 barn w/concrete floor. Asking $125,000.

LAND ... LAND Fayetteville - 1200896 Nice gently rolling building lot with water, sewer, cable, underground utilities, and blacktop road. Be the first to choose from the 21 lots from .27 to 1.44 acres & some are waterfront lots. Affordable pricing from 21-32K. $24,000 Ray Houk Fayetteville - 1165588 3 rolling partially wooded country acres ready to build your dream home. Water at street. No singlewide trailers. $31,900 Connie Creditt Fayetteville - 1196200 Two nice adjoining, corner building lots with some trees. Second lot is 984 Krupp Drive. Priced below auditors appraised value. Gated community with security, fishing, boating, club house, and beaches. $3,000 Connie Creditt

PRICE REDUCED! Large home 1566 SF (Per CH) w/some updating on 1.020 acre. Newer vinyl replacement windows. Family room w/WBFP. Electric FA w/CA. Tiered rear deck. 20x24 detached garage + newer 12x24 storage bldg. Peaceful setting, yet close to major highway. Now asking only $44,900. CLERMONT COUNTY - Investment Property! Solid 2 story house + 3 BR 1 Bath remodeled MH w/addition. Rent from MH will pay large portion of the mortgage payment. Home has 2 porches, newer roof & furnace. Mature shade. REDUCED PRICE, NOW ASKING $69,000. CLOSE TO SR 32 - Very nice singlewide with 32x9 stick built addition + large front porch. 6” walls in MH. 32x24 detached garage w/attached 24x24 carport. 3 Outbuildings. Gazebo & patio + abundance of landscaping & flowers. This property has a lot to offer. Asking $79,900.

COMMERCIAL Fayetteville - 1201114 Zoned business this 1.85 acres fronting on 2 roads county & a US higway. 800 feet frontage, 6000 sf parking area, 6000 sf office, shop & warehouse buildings. Would make great location for your business. $249,500 Ray Houk Fayetteville - 1184073 Prime business corner lot located on US highway Rt 50. Property contains 2 parcels with a 1811 sf, 2 story older home. Home sold As-Is. $179,900 Ray Houk

BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED older home on 1.71 acres. Large older barn. Spacious country kitchen w/cherry cabinets & newer appliances. Large LR w/stone WBFP w/insert. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Baths. Solid 6 panel doors, ceiling fans & replacement windows. Bring your horse and enjoy. Asking $129,900.

Enjoy country living with this NEW ranch home by Holiday Homes on 3 peaceful acres. 3 bedrooms / 2 full baths. Spacious kitchen adjoined by living rm w/stone fireplace. 10 YR Structural / 7 YR Mechanical Warranties! $108,880

CLERMONT COUNTY - Large older doublewide w/country setting on 2+ acres. Home has 24x11 stick built addition. Gas FA w/CA. Full length rear porch (partially screened). 24x30 detached metal garage. Newer septic. Asking $65,000. David “Sam” Cropper - Broker/Owner Cell (513) 520-2552 Beverly Cropper, Realtor/Owner Cell (513) 520-3788 Barry Daulton - Realtor • Cell (513) 403-7832 Pat Daulton, Realtor • Cell (513) 218-8766 Jay Hanselman, Realtor • Cell (513) 535-5309 Lee Schweickart, Realtor • Cell (937) 515-6639 Email cropperre@verizon.net

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