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Vol. 37 No. 25
Sunday, January 31, 2010
RULH School Board suspends principal Board members spend more than four hours in an executive session BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press
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Arrest made in copper thefts from power lines Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that deputies arrested Tim Norton, 43, Hamersville, at approximately 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at his residence. Norton is being held in conjunction with the recent thefts of electric wires from Duke Energy. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the wire thefts have been a problem for the last few months and have been reported stolen from the Hamersville, Mt. Orab and Georgetown areas. The suspects would strip the copper wire directly off the electric pole and would later sell it as scrap metal. Brown County The Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit received multiple calls from the public with information on this case after it was publicized as a potential danger to residences in the area. The copper the suspects were removing from the pole was the neutral ground wire, essential in providing electricity safely to residents. Sheriff Wenninger credits this arrest to the information he received from the public and good investigative work from his office. Multiple Felony charges are pending against Norton. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the investigation is continuing and more arrests are expected to follow. Sheriff Wenninger would like to thank the public who got involved and gave information in this case.
Sardinia Founder’s Day in trouble? The Sardinia Founder's Day Committee will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at Town Hall at 7 p.m. It is vitally important that anyone interested in helping attend this meeting. Several committee members have resigned and much help is needed. If no one shows up there may not be a 2010 Sardinia Founder's Day Festival. Any questions call Janie Wills (937) 446 2891.
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Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High Principal Todd Music, left, who currently is suspended from that position, chats with supporter Barry Hauser of Levanna shortly after midnight on Jan. 28 at the RULH Local School District Board of Education’s regular meeting at the RULH High School Cafeteria.
December jobless rate up in Brown Co. BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The unemployment rate has shot up again in Brown County to levels not seen since last July. The figures released by the state of Ohio for the month of December show a jobless rate of 12.9 percent for Brown County. That rate peaked at 14 percent in February of 2009, hovered in the 13 percent range until June and began dropping slowly until reaching the November 2009 rate of 11.5 percent. Three hundred more Brown County residents were drawunemployment in ing December than in November, according to the state num-
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Julie Shannon testifies in her own defense during her trial in Georgetown.
Former Sardinia clerk-treasurer found guilty on three felony counts BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press A Brown County Common Pleas Court jury on Jan. 28 found former Sardinia Village Clerk-Treasurer Julie Shannon guilty on three felony counts in connection with that village’s funds. The jury took about 90 minutes to find Shannon guilty on
one count each of theft in office and tampering with records and identity theft. Brown County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Chris Van Harlingen prosecuted the case while Robert Rickey served as Shannon’s defense attorney. Prosecution Opens Trial In her opening statements on Jan. 26, Van Harlingen told
jurors the evidence would show Shannon, while serving as Sardinia clerk-treasurer, wrote herself some checks to which she was not entitled from Sardinia’s treasury; participated in health insurance coverage provided Sardinia employees without having the required premium payments she was to make withdrawn CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
bers...and one hundred fewer were working. That accounts for the increase in the rate from month to month. Brown County Chamber of Commerce President Tim McKeown expressed disappointment at the new numbers. “It’s too bad to see numbers like this. I had hoped that we were well on our way to a recovery.” McKeown added that the new numbers show how important it is to keep Brown County dollars at home. “If we spend our money here in Brown County, we’re helping our friends and neighbors and keeping people employed”, McKeown said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 21
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Anna May Robinson is remembered as caring teacher, school board member BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press Anna May Robinson wanted to do more in the field of education when she retired in 1991 after serving 28 previous years as a first-grade teacher. Mrs. Robinson accomplished that goal by serving 12 years on the Western Brown Local School District Board of Education. Mrs. Robinson, a Mt. Orab resident and lifelong Brown County resident who died Saturday, Jan. 23 at age 78, is
being remembered by friends and co-workers in the Western Brown District for her commitment to and concern for children’s education. Mrs. Robinson Was Caring Michael Wells was WBLSD superintendent during most of the years Mrs. Robinson served on that district’s school board. Wells took the district’s reins in July 1994 and left there at the end of December 2003, the same time Mrs. Robinson left her service on the school board. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
Officers sworn in, awards are presented at Chamber Breakfast Ripley Federal’s Grooms, Norris of ABCEOI receive special honors BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press The swearing-in of new officers for 2010 and the presentation of two special awards highlighted the Brown County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Breakfast Jan. 25 at Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall in Georgetown. Approximately 180 people attended the gathering, which Chamber President Tim McKeon said was a good number. “It was a great turnout. I was well pleased.” Brown County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Margaret Clark swore in McKeown as president for 2010, Drew Watson as vice president, Kelly Cornette as
secretary and Gerry Shumacher as treasurer. The two special awards presented were to Ripley Federal Savings Bank President/Chief Executive Officer Danny Grooms, who received the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and Adams Brown Community Action Program Executive Director Alvin Norris, who received the 2009 Peter F. Drucker Award of Distinction recipient. In an interview following the award ceremony, Grooms said while he appreciated getting the award, it was for Ripley Federal Savings Bank and not just himself. “The staff really are the CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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The Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Local School District Board of Education voted very early on Jan. 28 to suspend RULH High School Principal Todd Music, effective that date, without pay and fringe benefits. That “very early” time was about 12:25 a.m. this past Thursday, when board members came out of an executive session, which began about 8:05 p.m. Jan. 27, to announce their decision before a large crowd still gathered in the RULH High School Cafeteria. While there were an estimated 150 to 175 people still waiting to hear what the board was going to decide on the
matter, a crowd estimated at more than 300 packed the cafeteria earlier in the evening this past Wednesday. Those waiting past midnight to hear the board vote included several high school students who supported their school’s principal as well as many parents and district employees, among others. Board President Joseph Vaughn Sr. read the resolution to suspend Music without pay and benefits with the district still paying for his health insurance coverage. The resolution also stated board members were going to proceed with considering terminating Music’s two-year contract, which the RULH Board in place on July 7, 2008, had voted unanimously to award
him. By reading the resolution, Vaughn also made a motion for its adoption. Board Vice President Teresa Pfeffer and board members Richard Applegate and Glenda Huff voted to suspend Music as well while Robert Carpenter became the lone board member to oppose the resolution. Music’s supporters in the audience applauded and cheered loudly when Carpenter announced his “no” vote. Background of Decision The RULH School Board this past week considered suspending Music from his position due in part to what RULH Local School District Superintendent Charles Birkholtz stated in a Jan. 13 correspondence to the principal was the principal’s alleged
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Ripley Federal Savings Bank President/Chief Executive Officer Danny Grooms receives the Brown County Chamber of Commerce’s 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award and commendatory certificates from state and federal legislative bodies at the Chamber’s Annual Business Breakfast Jan. 25 at Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall in Georgetown. From left are Field Representative Steve Caraway with U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt’s Office, Brown County Chamber of Commerce President Tim McKeown, Grooms, State Sen. Tom Niehaus and State Rep. Danny Bubp. Brown County Chamber of Commerce Director Ray Becraft stands at the podium.
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progress toward the school district’s goals and maintains a two-way communications loop with all segments of the community; and “Whereas, serving on a school board requires an unselfish devotion of time and service to carry on the mission and business of the school district; and “Whereas, the school board must respond on behalf of the community to the educational needs of students; and “Whereas, the school board voluntarily accepts the abovementioned responsibilities; “Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Superintendent Tony Dunn, do hereby proclaim January 2010 as School Board
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Georgetown Exempted Village School District Board of Education members received Certificates of Appreciation from District Superintendent Tony Dunn Jan. 13 at their first meeting of 2010. Dunn presented the five members the certificates from the Ohio School Boards Association as part of the observance of School Board Recognition Month in January. GEVS District voters this past Nov. 3 re-elected three GEVS Board members – President Ralph Sininger, Steven Dunkin and Dick Colwell – to new four-year terms. Sininger has served 24 years on the board, Dunkin eight and Colwell four. The other board members whose current terms expire at the end of 2012 are Vice President Dr. Jeffrey Donohoo and Dr. Raymond Virost, who have served six years each. Dunn also issued a proclamation designating January as School Board Recognition Month in the GEVS District. It read as follows: “I, Superintendent Tony Dunn, extend the following proclamation in conjunction with School Board Month. “Whereas, it shall be the mission of the Georgetown Exempted Village School District to provide all students with the best possible education; and “Whereas, the school board sets the direction for our community’s public schools by envisioning the community’s education future; and “Whereas, the school board sets policies and procedures to govern all aspects of school district operation; and “Whereas, the school board keeps attention focused on
Recognition Month in the Georgetown Exempted Village School District. I encourage all citizens to publicly and privately thank the school board members from all school districts serving this community for their dedicated service to our children.” Dunn said regarding the GEVS Board members, “I feel very blessed to have the best board I ever have worked with at every level.” He said he had worked in some other school districts whose boards of education didn’t function very well like the GEVS Board does and added, “I am pleased to serve under you.” Sininger in turned thanked Dunn and GEVS District Treasurer Eric Toole for keeping the GEVS Board members informed about the district’s operations.
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Georgetown Exempted Village School District Board of Education members display Certificates of Appreciation presented to them by District Superintendent Tony Dunn at the board’s meeting on Jan. 13. Dunn presented the certificates in observance of January being School Board Recognition Month in Ohio. GEVS District Board members include, seated from left, President Ralph Sininger, Vice President Dr. Jeffrey Donohoo; standing from left, Dr. Raymond Virost, Dick Colwell, Steven Dunkin.
Long time RULH educator retires Ms. Jane Massie, RULH Elementary School Principal for the past 6 years has announced her retirement. Her letter of retirement was presented to the Ripley Board of Education during the Jan. 27th meeting by Superintendent Mr. Chuck Birkholtz. Ms. Massie has been an educator for the past 37 years. Thirty-three of these years have been spent in the RULH School District. She began her teaching career in 1973 as a 4th grade teacher at Minerva Elementary School in Mason County, Ky. After three years in Kentucky she accepted a 5th grade teaching position at the Fayetteville Elementary School in Ohio. In 1977, Ms. Massie joined the RULH Elementary Staff as a 4th grade teacher. Through her years in the RULH School District she also taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade students. In addition to her elementary education
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classes, in 1994, she became an Adjunct Professor, teaching college students one evening a week at Maysville Community College. She served as a college instructor until 2000. In 2001, Ms. Massie was promoted to Assistant Principal. She served in this position for 2 years and in 2003 was appointed by the
RULH Board of Education as Principal. When Ms. Massie began as Principal the school was on “academic watch”. It has been to her credit that the school is now classified by the State of Ohio as “excellent”. Ms. Massie received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kentucky and holds a Master’s Degree from Morehead State University. She continued her education at the University of Dayton receiving Principal Certification in 2000, and Assistant Superintendent Certification in 2006. Additional educational courses were taken through Miami Ashland University, University and Andrews University. “It has been a wonderful 33 years in the RULH School district. I have been fortunate to have had excellent educators to worth with,” said Massie. Ms. Massie’s retirement became effective as of Feb. 1.
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Georgetown Council has new president, new member
The Georgetown Village Council received a new president, a new member and 2010 committee assignments at its Jan. 14 meeting. Council members, meeting for their first time in 2010, elected Drew Watson as this year’s council president. Watson replaces Daryll Gray, who served as president during 2009. As president, Watson also will serve as the village’s vice mayor and preside at council meetings when Mayor Dale Cahall is unable to attend. At the start of the Jan. 14 meeting, Watson was one of
four council members to be sworn in for a four-year term by Village Solicitor Jay Cutrell. Three of those members return to the council: Gray, an elected incumbent, and Watson and Chris Renshaw, who were appointed to the council prior to being elected along with Gray this past Nov. 3. Watson was appointed in January 2008 to replace Councilwoman Gloria Parker, who had resigned, and Renshaw was appointed this past April 23 to replace Councilman Seth Carkeek, who also had resigned. The fourth council member sworn into office was newcomer Steve Triplett, who also
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Every year, thousands of innocent people become victims to identity theft. And a new scam is popping up around the country these days regarding jury duty.
FSA seeks minority advisor The Brown County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Committee is searching for someone to fill the position of minority advisor. Advisors are a valued voice for under-represented groups and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Eligibility requirements for minority Advisor nominee include: • Be actively participating in farming or ranching in Brown County, • Represent either a racial or ethnic minority or represent women in the farming community, • Be willing and able to serve as an advisor, if appointed, • Indicate, in writing, their willingness and ability to serve. individuals Interested should submit a written letter that outlines their abilities and qualifications, as well as their willingness to serve, postmarked by Feb. 5, 2010 to the Brown County FSA Office, 702 S Main St, Georgetown, Ohio, 45121. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Patty Harper, CED @ (937) 3786173 ext. 2, or by email at patty.harper@oh.usda.gov.
A caller claims to be a “jury coordinator” that is affiliated with the local courts, and will question why, even with a summons sent, you did not show up for jury duty. If you protest that you did not receive a summons, the “jury coordinator” will ask for your social security number along with a date of birth so they can verify the information and cancel the arrest warrant that was supposedly sent out in your name. Give out any of this information, and your identity was just stolen. “This is just horrible,” said Tina Meranda the Brown County Clerk of Courts. “In this economic downtime, it appalls me to think that people would work harder to scam people instead of getting up and making their own money. This world is
More county residents can get heat help The income guidelines for the 2009/2010 E-HEAP Winter Crisis Program were increased to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Following are the guidelines that have been set up for different household sizes with yearly and 13 week incomes included. Number in household: 1 - $21,660.00, $5,415.00; 2 - $29,140.00, $7,285.00; 3 - $36,620.00, $9,155.00; 4 - $44,100.00, $11,025.00; 5 - $51,580.00, $12,895.00; 6 - $59,060.00, $14,765.00; 7 - $66,540.00, $16,635.00; 8 - $74,020.00, $18,505.00 Please contact the ABCAP Office in your county to schedule an appointment, or
Sardinia Lioness Club BPA has new meeting time to meet The Sardinia Mowrystown Lioness Club are scheduled to meet Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the home of Gerry Moore. For more information please call (937) 446-4287.
filled with sick, sick people.” Meranda added that the court system is careful to protect identities. “The court would never ask for personal identifiers, such as a social security number or date of birth, over the telephone. You should never give those out on the phone to begin with.” According to Meranda, the jury pool is actually chosen from a list of registered voters by two Jury Coordinators that work in her office. Those names are forwarded to the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, which then sends out written notification of selection. Meranda noted that there was only one instance that a person - in this case, a judge called a person over the phone to question their whereabouts. If you or someone you
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was elected Nov. 3 in a sixcandidate race for available council seats. Triplett replaces former Councilman Ray Becraft, who chose not to run for re-election this past year. Cahall also handed out committee assignments for 2010. The mayor said he tried to keep the committee memberships about the same as they were last year because some committees were “in the middle of stuff” and needed to keep working on such matters. The committees and their assignments are as follow with the first councilman listed being the committee chairman: • Community Development (which oversees streets, trailers, sidewalks, housing and signage): Tony Applegate, Dennis White, Triplett. • Emergency Services
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American Legion thanks all those who contributed Dear Editor, The American Legion Cary Bavis Post 180, Georgetown thanks those that contributed prizes throughout 2009. Those prizes, plus our regular income from our bingo, dances, soups and suppers provide the monetary funds that we contribute throughout the year to organizations such as: Gift for Yanks, Special Olympics, Joseph House, Fisher House, Brown County Peace Officers supporting more than 350 families and 725 children with toys and hams, Mt. Orab VFW Toy Drive, Charity Horse Show, Boy Scouts of Georgetown and Russellville, Mid America Karate, Girl Scouts and Brownies of Georgetown, Helping Hands Christmas Cheer program and food
pantry helping 368 families this past year, along with other charitable donations to Hospice of Hope, Cancer Society, Ohio Veterans Home, Troop Box Ministries and many more. The post also participated in different programs such as Four Chaplains Program at local churches, Americanism Test (over 700) at Georgetown, Fayetteville and JVS with savings bonds to the winners, Boy’s State with several sent each year at a cost of $400 each, annual scholarship to Georgetown High School $1000.00 each, (this year we provided two). Sponsoring the Memorial Day parade with service at the two local cemeteries and flags at local cemeteries, halloween party for handicapped children from
Brown County Schools, Mother’s Day flowers presented to three local nursing homes and patients at the local hospital, Veterans Day programs, military funeral services, color guards at various functions, Brown County Fair with Post 180 Color Guard leading and to inform those that do not belong to any organization about The American Legion benefits and many more. For our membership the post provides dinners for the American legion birthday, Post Workers Day, Veterans Day. Also we have euchre tournaments twice a month for our members. We field bowling teams to our district and department tournaments. Our Service Officer provides visits to ailing members with flowers and fruit baskets. Our Post
Chaplain is on call 24/7. If you are an honorably discharged Veteran or if you are currently on active duty and would be interested in joining our organization, please give us a call. The requirements are one day active duty within the defined periods. They are Dec. 7, 1941 thru Dec. 31, 1946, Jan. 25, 1950 thru Jan. 31, 1955, Feb. 18, 1961 thru May 7, 1975, Aug. 24, 1982 thru July 1984, Dec. 20, 1989 thru Jan. 31, 1990, Aug. 2, 1990 to present. To reach us call (937) 3783742 or (937) 515-8192. We, as one of the nations leading veterans organizations are proud of what we do here and wish to share them with you. Russell Doughty, Commander Post 180
As I’m sure you saw on the front page, the unemployment rate is up again in Brown County. In fact, it’s up in the entire state. That’s not good news, certainly, but it’s not a reason to become too discouraged. If you follow the national jobless rate and other economic data, you can find just about any message you want. Consumer confidence is down. Home sales are up. Layoffs are still happening, but at a slower pace than a year ago. And if you allow the stock market to determine your mood, you’re in for a rollercoaster ride. The point is that things are generally trending up and most “experts” say that the country is slowly climbing out of the biggest recession in decades. Here in Brown County the unemployment rate will improve when the new Kroger Marketplace opens next Spring. It will improve as the construction season begins again. It will improve as conditions get better in Clermont and Hamilton counties. And it will improve as we choose to spend money with each other here at home. One statistic that jumped out at me when this mess first began was that 75 percent of the United States economy is based on consumer spending. When consumer confidence
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WAYNE GATES, EDITOR drops, so does the economy. People who are worried about losing their jobs stop buying Starbucks coffee and hold off on that home improvement project. It’s not a coincidence that Starbucks closed hundreds of stores in the past year. That’s why bad news can have a ripple effect on the economy and make things worse as people cut back on spending. Simply put, the economy gets bad because people aren’t spending money...and people aren’t spending money because the economy is getting bad. We here in Brown County can do what we can to break that cycle by spending our money here at home. I’ll do my part by making sure the good economic news gets reported as well as the bad. So if something positive is happening that you know about, give me a call. Looking on the bright side, there are 19,000 people with jobs right now in Brown County...and a lot of them are depending on you to make the right decision with your hard earned dollars.
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Talley says reader repeating what she’s been taught Dear Editor, From what I read in your Jan. 24 issue of the Brown County Press, somebody feels rather strongly about me being a “false teacher” - as well as my good friend, Rev. Al Haaman. I’m certain the dear woman who wrote this article is sincere in her sense of faith and tries very hard to live up to the spiritual standards which she has set for herself. It is a pity though that she has chosen to try and work her way into God’s good graces instead of relying upon the idea of grace alone. Grace is the idea of an unmerited favor being extended to us from the Divine “For by grace are ye saved through faith... not of works, lest any man should boast.” Of course, James reminds us
that “faith without works is dead,” but our deeds are the result of our heart’s responding to God’s love for us. And the scriptures do tell us to “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling”and the Apostle Paul wrote exhaustively about this business of attempting to live up to the letter of the “law” and how he even fumbled the ball on occasion - especially in Romans, Chapter seven (But then again, she probably knows all of this stuff already). What happens is this, we try to be “good enough” for God instead relying more heavily on the finished work of Christ on the cross. Even though the debt for our sin was paid, we still convince ourselves to try and prove
ourselves worthy to be loved by God. In the meantime, God is trying to communicate to us that he wants us to come to Him as we are - “Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me...” (But, then again, she probably sang that hymn enough at many an altar call). In so much of this I’m often reminded of the mistake the Pharisees made, over and over again, when they believed that their attempts at adhering to the Law made them “righteous” and “good enough” but they still missed the boat. It’s all about a “relationship with God through Jesus” that saves us. And, yes, I believe what Jesus said about “I am the way. the truth, and the life... no one comes to the Father but by me.” But it’s
still all built on the premise of a relationship with Jesus, not on the premise of a legalistic adherence to rules and regulations often based on the traditions of men. I hold no grudge. She is only saying what she has been taught to say and she probably means well. But I do contend that there is a much better way to approach this - accept the fact that Jesus has already paid the price and fall in love with Him and Him alone. The rest will take care of itself as God chooses to deal with each individual as an “individual.” (Also remember that the great reformer, Martin Luther, said, “Sin boldly that grace may abound.” In other words, resign yourself to grace alone). Reverend Sam Talley
“‘My Name Is Earl’ – basically it’s like a rural comedy.” Daniel Reed Mt. Orab
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Dear Editor, Ms Fletcher, I do not care if this becomes a Letter to the Editor War. The people of Brown County deserve to know the truth! Nor is this just about the animals. No I am not up at the shelter as much as I would like to be, I am a director and volunteer for my own rescue housing many dogs that were dumped state wide. But I will be sure to have the shelter employees make note of when I do go to the shelter as I have been there many times in the past year, just not on Saturdays. To answer your question about what I have done for the Brown County Animal Shelter in the past and present. For the past 10 plus years • I have donated most if not all the food the dogs at the shelter have eaten. (It is my understanding that the Humane Society thinks the donated food is not good enough and the County should be buying the dog food with this economy and people losing jobs I would think donated would be cost effective - but if Brown County doesn't want it I am sure I can find another county shelter happy to take the food). • I have assisted the dog war-
dens on cruelty cases. • I have helped when they were unable to get dogs that were running the streets in danger of being hit by cars, by getting the dogs off the road till owners or dog wardens were able to arrive. • When a sick old Chihuahua was not wanted by anyone, I adopted the dog. • When the shelter has needed help with their computer, I volunteered my time. • I donated a computer when the shelter had none. • When the shelter needed a website and help with Petfinder, I volunteered my time. • When the dog wardens needed crates to transport the dogs instead of loose in the back of their pickup truck, I gave them crates. • I have spent money out of my own pocket for the Brown County dogs whether it is for medicine or whatever. The Brown County dog wardens and staff know I am only a phone call away NO matter what they need! As for your spay/neuter day, I too am a woman over 50 years old and I handle Great Danes on a daily basis without calling and asking the dog wardens or any man to help me load a dog. Yes Bill and Johnny are great men to
help the old ladies but while they are doing the humane societies job they are not doing what they are being paid to do. Of course then the Humane Society wants to take credit for the job the dog wardens are doing! The Humane Society has been sitting on thousands of dollars for years it is about time they start spending for what it was bequeathed "The Brown County Animals"! I do find it scary that the humane society finds it necessary to purchase a scale to weigh the dogs on to figure out how much food a dog should eat. Are you saying that the dog wardens lack the intelligence to feed a dog unless they know the exact weight? I would think that $315 could have been put to better use, like towards elevated beds for the dogs. Where have you been over the years? The Humane Society has been around many years and so has the animal shelter, neither of these just popped up in the last year. The shelter has begged for volunteers for the past 10 years where were you and the humane society then? When the Brown County dogs were being gassed to death by an old pickup truck where were you and the humane society? When the Brown
County dog wardens were taking the dogs to adopt a pets at local stores where were you and the humane society? Some of the many differences between you and I, I rescue dogs from shelters that are scheduled to die instead of watching them be rescued, I get on my hands and knees and scrub kennels instead of watching others do it, I bathe homeless dogs instead of watching others do it. You see I am not just associated with a rescue organization I am a legitimate rescue that will be here when you and the new members of the humane society are long gone! Thank you for the invitation but I will not be wasting my time going to a Humane Society meeting to listen to a bunch of women whine. My point still is that it is sad the humane society doesn't care about the other animals in the county only the dogs at the shelter and sticking their noses into the dog warden's job and yet again running off another dog warden. Hopefully the new dog warden will watch his back. Dale Bath Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue
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The new president of Southern State Community College took the helm at his first meeting of the college’s board of trustees Wednesday evening. Dr. Kevin S. Boys’ tenure officially began Jan. 1, following the Dec. 31 resignation of the college’s fourth president Dr. Sherry A. Stout. “It is my pleasure to welcome our new president,” said Kay Ayres, chairman of the trustees. “We’re just very pleased that you’re here. We’re looking for good things and we wish you all the best.” Ayres announced that plans were under way to provide opportunities for the entire community to meet Dr. Boys. “It is my pleasure to be here at Southern State Community College,” said Dr. Boys. “My first eight days now have gone rather quickly, some were abbreviated because of the weather! “I am particularly delighted to see staff and faculty and administrators here tonight, and students,” he said. “This is what it’s all about…what we can do for the students who attend Southern State.” Semester Conversion Dr. Ryan McCall, vice president of academic affairs, discussed progress on the college’s ongoing plan to convert from quarters to semesters. In June 2009, the trustees voted to begin the conversion based, in part, on the advice of Chancellor Eric D. Fingerhut of the Ohio Board of Regents. Fingerhut suggested that all of Ohio’s public colleges should adopt a common academic calendar to make it easier for students to transfer or participate in exchange programs. Of the state’s public fouryear universities still on the quarter system, Ohio State University, Wright State University, University of Ohio and University of Cincinnati all have plans under way to adopt the semester system.
New additions added to Ripley Farmers Market The Ripley Farmers Market has been moved from 30 Main St. to 14 Main St. At this time, the Market offers fresh, good quality produce at affordable prices. The Market continues to serve its customers with farm fresh eggs, free-ranged chickens, baked goods, onions, potatoes and much more. The Market also has two new vendors: Mary Dodson, who vends specialty breads, coffees and teas; and Bear Creek, which vends organic dressings, salsa and soups. Watch the paper for the grand opening to be announced. Hours will be Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have any questions regarding the Ripley Farmers Market, or wish to become a vendor, contact Vicki Bixler at (937) 515-0109.
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Kay Ayres (left), incoming chair of the SSCC board of trustees, presents a plaque to outgoing chair Jim Ward (center). “On behalf of Southern State, I’d like to present a plaque to you in appreciation not only of your 18 years’ service on this board, but certainly your leadership in the past two years,” said Ayres, as new president Dr. Kevin S. Boys looks on.
Southern State faculty members recently participated in a weekend retreat to prepare for the Fall 2012 projected start. “The biggest challenge is taking all our classes and making them fit into semester guidelines,” McCall said. “There’s a lot involved in that process because when you change one class, it can affect everything else. “The goal for the weekend retreat was to look at our programs and come up with a format of what we want the end result to look like,” he said. “The group went above and beyond expectations for the weekend and I want to thank them for their hard work and dedication.” Facilities Jim Buck, SSCC vice president of finance, informed the board that bids had been reviewed for the proposed Central Campus project to move the Patri-Tots Learning Center to the 200 Hobart Drive facility, occupied primarily by the college’s information technology department. As part of the project, the IT department will then move into the newly renovated space formerly occupied by Patri-Tots. The board voted to accept low bids submitted by B&B Construction of Hillsboro for general contracting and Weller’s Plumbing & Heating Inc. of Greenfield for electrical, mechanical and plumbing. As part of Buck’s financial report, he also announced that Southern State is now ranked as the lowest tuition in the state among non-levied institutions.
Did you know... The Bethel-New Hope Road Bridge in Georgetown is the longest single covered bridge still standing in Ohio. Other covered bridges in Brown County include the McCafferty Road Bridge, Brown Bridge, George Miller Bridge and North Pole Road Bridge. *** At the age of seven, young Ulysses nearly drowned while fishing in White Oak Creek, near his home in Georgetown, Ohio. His friend and fishing partner, nine year old Daniel Ammen, reached down and pulled him to safety after a thorough dunking. ***
Student Participation At the close of the meeting, the board recognized a student who asked to address the trustees regarding the campus bookstores. “As everybody knows, the financial situation in all the surrounding counties is putting a bigger squeeze on the lower income families,” he said. “I’d like to start up the bookstore committee again to try to hash out some kind of deal where we can get our prices lowered.” Discussion included the possibility of book rentals, a book swap agreement, and online used book availability. James Bland, vice president of student affairs, invited the student to meet with him to further discuss ideas presented at the board meeting. The board, along with Dr. Boys, then entered into executive session to discuss mat-
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.co m.
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above everything else”. Eva Lanter, an executive secretary in WBLSD Superintendent Jeffrey Royalty’s Office, also served as executive secretary in Wells’ Office and remembered Mrs. Robinson as a compassionate, caring and outstanding teacher. Lanter said Mrs. Robinson did an excellent job as a school board member as well and seriously considered the effect any decision she would make would have on the district’s students. “She was concerned about students’ wellbeing as far as education was concerned”. 200+ Meetings Attended In an interview conducted in December 2003, Wallace reported Mrs. Robinson had attended approximately 206 school board meeting and had voted on approximately 2,697 resolutions. She had retired from teaching in 1991 after 28 years in the educational field. She was
a first-grade teacher in Amelia for two years before teaching 26 years at MOES. “I loved it and really missed it when I retired,” Mrs. Robinson said in a December 2003 story about the Western School Board honoring her upon her retirement from that governing body. Mrs. Robinson said in her 2003 interview she ran to serve on the Western Brown Board because “I just hoped after I retired from teaching that I could still make a small contribution to the Western Brown schools in some small way.” Mrs. Robinson was born Sept. 7, 1931, to the late Robert and Doris (nee Kirk) Moore. She was a member of Mt. Orab Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Robinson. An extended version of this story can be found at www.browncountypress.com.
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Bruce Wallace, who was Western Brown Local School District Board of Education president at the time, presents Anna May Robinson an Appreciation Plaque at the board’s regular meeting on Dec. 18, 2003, in Mt. Orab in recognition of Mrs. Robinson’s 12 years of service as a WBLSD Board of Education member. Mrs. Robinson died Jan. 23, 2010, at age 78.
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PERRY TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING The Perry Township Trustees will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Perry Township Community Center located at 3854 U.S. 50, Fayetteville, Ohio regarding the request of John Etienne to change one acre at 2545 Upper Five Mile East Rd., Mt. Orab, Ohio from Agricultural to Residential Zoning. The first hearing on this change will be held by the Zoning Commission on February 2, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Any resident or property owner of Perry Township may attend. Perry Township Trustees: Louis Johnson, David Brinkman, William Pritchard
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ones who put everything together,” the bank president/CEO commented about that business’ success and subsequent award recognition. He mentioned the late Jean Brown and Dale McDaniel, former managing officers of that company, as being among the people who worked hard to get the bank where it is today. Grooms also received commendatory certificates from the Ohio Senate, presented by State Sen. Tom Niehaus; the Ohio House of Representatives, presented by State Rep. Danny Bubp; and the U.S. House of Representatives, presented by Field Representative Steve Caraway with U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt’s Office.
ABCEOI Director Honored Norris then received the Peter F. Drucker Award. He has been ABCAP executive director since Jan. 1, 1981, and 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 ABCEOI, which has offices in Georgetown and Winchester. The programs aim to help citizens of those two counties who live in poverty and also to provide a variety of services to those counties’ residents. As part of his duties, Norris travto Columbus and els
Washington, D.C., to lobby for state and federal funds, respectively, to support ABCEOI’s programs. Becraft said the Chamber was honored to present Norris with the 2009 Drucker Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Chamber to a business person who has shown superior leadership, innovation and vision. In an interview following the award ceremony, Norris said he feels good about the fact “I still smile” after working 35 years for ABCAP. He said he has a tremendous work staff and board of trustees and noted nearly half or more of those gathered at the Breakfast had some direct connection to ABCAP’s services.
Norris also received commendatory certificates from Niehaus, Bubp, Caraway and Brown County Board of Commissioners President Margery Paeltz. Paeltz presented him with both a certificate from the commissioners and a plaque from the ABCEOI Board of Directors, on which she serves as vice president. As the Breakfast came to a conclusion, Becraft asked those attending to applaud the Eagles Auxiliary members who had prepared the Breakfast meal. Georgetown High School students served the food to those attending. An extended version of this story can be found at www.browncountypress.com.
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Wilson Sroufe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9772 of Mount Orab is sponsoring a concert at the Gaslight Theater on Saturday, February 27, 2010. The show, which begins at 8pm will feature the Inside Straight Band. Originally formed in 1992, Inside Straight has become a mainstay in central and southern Ohio. The highly versatile act has achieved fame by blending its unique style of rock, country, dance and oldies. The band commands the attention of the audience as it delivers a powerful performance and dancing or sitting, your feet cannot stop moving to the rhythm of the music. The five-member band has opened for Faith Hill, the Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels, Hank Williams, Jr., Clay Davidson and Mark Chesnutt. They have also opened for the main acts at the Brown County Fair for the past three years. Tickets are on sale now for $10.00 from any member of VFW Post 9772 or you can contact Bill Cornetet at (937) 618-0325, Gary Bodley at (937) 444-6034 or Bill Graybill at (937) 444-3414. Tickets will also be available at the door on a first come basis.
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William ‘Roy’ Aliff, 48 William “Roy” Aliff, 48, Georgetown, Ohio died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 at his residence. He was employed with Apollo Heating and Cooling and a United States Army Veteran serving in Desert Storm. Roy was born on April 20, 1961 in Hillsboro, Ohio the son of Carl Aliff and wife Helen, Twinsburg, Ohio and (South) Aliff, Patricia Ripley. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Huber and mother inlaw, Delores (Swearingen) Williams. Mr. Aliff is survived by his wife of thirty-one years – Tammy Lee (Williams) Aliff, daughter, Amanda one Brown and husband Lucas, Georgetown, two grandchildren, Alexys and Jasper Brown, two brothers, Randy Aliff and wife Gail, Macedonia, and Anthony Aliff, Hillsboro, one sister, Rhonda Williams and husband James, Northfield, Oh., grandmother, maternal Louada Huber, Georgetown, Ohio, father in-law, Morris “Dutch” Williams, Georgetown, one sister inlaw, Sherri Carrington and husband Gary, Georgetown, one brother in-law, Jeff Williams, Georgetown, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 at the Georgetown Church of the Nazarene, Georgetown, where Rev. Herb Norris and Rev. William Kirby officiated. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the William “Roy” Aliff Memorial Fund, c/o 5/3 Bank, 4899 State Route 125, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Caroline June Meeker, 77, Ripley, Ohio, died Sunday Jan. 24, 2010 at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Ky. She was a former volunteer at The Cincinnati Nature Center for ten years and was an avid gardener. Mrs. Meeker was born Jan. 7, 1933 in Addyston, Oh., the daughter of the late Lehman and Edna (Probst) Thomas. In addition to her parent she was also preceded in death by one son, Keith Meeker, one sister, Clara Jean Forrester and one brother, Lehman Thomas, Jr.. Mrs. Meeker is survived by her husband of fifty nine years, Leslie E. Meeker, one daughter, Leslie Lynn Meeker, New York, New York, one son, Kurtis Meeker, Fayetteville, Oh., four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one sister, Patsy Rae Blake, Wildwood, Fl., and one brother, Ed Thomas, Aberdeen, Oh. A private funeral service was held at the convenience of the family. There was no visitation. Interment was in Hiett’s Chapel Cemetery near Ripley, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the at family www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Gayle Watson, 74, Ohio died Georgetown, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 at his residence. He was a former employee of Kroger for fifteen years, the Village of Georgetown for thirty years and was currently employed at Seip’s Auto Parts, Georgetown. Mr. Watson served in the United States Army. He was born on Jan. 27, 1935 in Hamersville, Ohio the son of the late Earl and Ruth (Cox) Watson. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one brother, Willard Watson. Mr. Watson is survived by his wife, Sheila (Sentney) Watson and one son, Eric Watson, Cincinnati. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown with veterans services by the Carey Bavis American Legion Post #180. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
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Delbert Klickner Jr., 82, Seaman, Ohio died Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010 at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center at Adams County Regional Medical Center. Mr. Klickner was born Aug. 1, 1927 the son of the late Delbert and Mary (Carl) Klickner in Brown County, Ohio. Mr. Klickner attended Seaman United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife Connie Klickner, Seaman, two daughters, Becky Bloom and Lisa Davis both of Seaman, four sons, Tony Klickner, Sandusky, Kevin Klickner, Seaman, William Klickner, Portsmouth, Eddie Klickner, Milford, two sisters Helen Waits, Nocatee, Fl., Arminda Shively, Mt. Orab, three brothers David Portsmouth, Klickner, Charles Klickner, and Kenny Klickner both of Sardinia, and nine grandchildren. Memorial services were held Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at the Seaman United Methodist Church, where Ken Johnson officiated. The family is being served by the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home, West Union.
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Louis (Lou) E. Holden, Sr., 86, Fayetteville, Oh., died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 in Cincinnati. Mr. Holden was born Feb. 24, 1923 to the late Anthony and Mary (Berger) Holden in Chasetown, Oh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Christopher Holden, one daughter, Angela Waits and one sister, Ada Mae Patton. Lou was the proprietor of Chase Town Auction for over 50 years, a retired auctioneer and he also had worked for the railroad. He belonged to the Auctioneers Association and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by sons, Louis (Deborah) Holden, Jr., Milford, Francis (Kathleen) Holden, St. Martin, Nicholas Holden, Fayetteville, Michael Holden, Fayetteville, Peter (Karen) Holden, Hillsboro, daughter, Louise Roades, Fayetteville, daughter-in-law, Darla Holden, Goshen, 24 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at St. Angela Merici Parish, St. Patrick Chapel, Fayetteville, Oh., where Fr. Hank Albietz officiated. Egbert Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Norman W. “Bill” Downing, 77, Ripley, Oh., died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at the Ohio Veteran’s Home in Georgetown, Oh. He was a retired Chief Warrant Officer from the United States Army, after twenty years of service. He was a member of the Courts Fussnecker American Legion Post #367 of Ripley, Ohio, a member of the Maysville VFW and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Ripley. Mr. Downing was born Nov. 2, 1932 in Ripley, Oh., the son of the late William and Cecilia (Fussnecker) Downing. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Woody and Doris Ann Downing, two brothers, Paul and Allen Downing, and one step grandson, Keith Hall. Mr. Downing is survived by his wife of sixteen years, Evelyn (Walker) Downing, one stepdaughter, Kathy Hall of Ripley, two stepsons, Rob Truitt, Higginsport, and Randy Truitt, Ripley, two sisters, Mary Klump, Ripley, and Ruth Thompson, Sardinia, two brothers, Gene Downing, Russellville, and Jerry Downing, Georgetown. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Ripley, where Rev. Dohrman Byers was the Celebrant. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery, Ripley. If desired memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Dr., Maysville, Kentucky 41056, St. Michael Catholic Church, 16 N. 4th St., Ripley, Ohio 45167 or the Centenary United Methodist Church, 110 N. 2nd St., Ripley, Ohio 45167. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.cahallfuneralhomes.co
Mitchell Burton Shockey, 82 Mitchell Burton Shockey, Mt. Orab, 82, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 at at the Hospice of Home, Adams County. Mr. Shockey served his country in the U.S. Army Airforce. He was also a minister. Survivors include his loving wife, Elizabeth Shockey, one daughter, Teresa Warren, one son, Mitchell Keith Shockey, four grandchildren, and three sisters. Services were Friday, Jan. 15 at the Beam-Fender Funeral Home. Burial was in Mt. Orab Cemetery. Memorials may be made to donors choice
Arlene Ruth (List) Chesser, 85 Arlene Ruth (List) Chesser, 85, Georgetown, Oh., died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at the University Hospital in Cincinnati, Oh. She was a homemaker. Arlene was born March 15, 1924 in Russellville, Oh., the daughter of the late Leo Charles and Edna Ellen (Butts) List. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, H. Wayne Chesser in 1999. Mrs. Chesser is survived by one son, Larry Seipelt and wife Margot, Walnut Creek, Ca., one daughter, Judith Johnson, Cincinnati, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, three greatgreat grandchildren, one brother, Donald Ray List, Georgetown, Oh., and two sisters, Nancy Sanders and husband Jerry, Russellville, Oh., and Frances Fritz, Xenia, Oh. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Oh. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Brown County Humane Society, 205 North Pleasant Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 or to the Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt.Orab, Ohio 45154. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Elizabeth Mae Vaughn, 88, Georgetown, Oh., died on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 at her grandson’s residence in Georgetown. She was retired from the US Shoe Factory, a 1939 graduate of the Georgetown High School and received her Associates of Liberal Arts degree from the Southern State Community College. Elizabeth was born on April 13, 1921 in Georgetown, Oh., the daughter of the late William and Anna (Downing) Rice. 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, Hubert 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, Ohio, three great grand children, Greg Anthony Vaughn, Mikayla Paige Vaughn and Steven Michael Vaughn, four step-great grandchildren, 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 McLaughin 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 *** Got a news tip you want to share? bcpress@frognet.net 937-444-3441 voice ***
A training program for people willing to donate their time and talents to the Hospice of Hope program will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 at Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley office in Mt. Orab. The orientation will include short lectures and discussion outlining our volunteer program and the services provided by Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley. No job is too big or too small for our volunteers. Often the most important thing a volunteer can do is be there for patients, reassuring them they are not alone, holding a hand, offering a smile, or lending an ear. For more information about volunteer opportunities with Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley, call Donna Burke, Volunteer Coordinator, at 800-928-4848 or email dburke@hohope.org.
OVRDC sets reorganization meeting date The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) is holding its annual county caucus reorganization meeting for Brown County on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Office in the County Brown Administration Building. major items on the agenda of this meeting, which is open to the public, include: review and revise caucus membership, selection of a caucus chair and executive committee member, and selection of a project review committee member. Other subjects covered in the meeting include discussion of Appalachian Regional Commission and Economic Development Administration project development, project eligibility, and program changes. In addition, OVRDC will be soliciting input from key stakeholders in the county in the update of its Regional Strategic Plan at this meeting. For more information call John Hemmings at OVRDC, (800) 223-7391.
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Anna May Robinson, 78 Anna May Robinson, 78, Mt. Orab and a lifetime resident of Brown County, Oh., died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Anna May was born Sept. 7, 1931 to the late Robert and Doris (nee Kirk) Moore. Mrs. Robinson retired from Brown County School System and served on Western Brown School Board. She was a member of Mt. Orab Church of Christ. In addition to her parents Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Robinson. She was the loving mother of Karren Ann Robinson, Mt. Orab, and Chuck Robinson, Mt. Orab, caring grandmother of Nicole Abra Heinrich, Florence, Ky., and Damian Stockmeier, Cincinnati, dear great-grandmother of Cassidy Abra Stockmeier, Cincinnati. A memorial service was held on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at Mt. Orab Church of Christ, Mt. Orab. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab, OH 45154 or Mt. Orab Church of Christ, 400 Smith Ave., Mt. Orab, OH 45154. Megie Funeral Home caring for the family.
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Jesus states: “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.” (Rev. 22:13) Acts 1:11 states: “...this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” Ladies and Gentlemen, Jesus is coming back again! In Matthew chapter 24, Jesus gives us some insight into his second coming. Verse 3 tells us: “And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?” This world system will come to an end when Jesus sets up His kingdom and He rules with a rod of iron. Jesus said: “Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.” The word divers means simultaneously, so these earthquakes will take place at the exact same time but at different locations. We are seeing these things come to pass. There have been wars and rumors of wars as long as I can remember. We used to talk about a war with Russia but now we are buddy, buddy with them. He continues: “All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you; and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.” Verse 9 has nothing to do with Christians today. It has nothing to do with us whatsoever. I want to make that clear. It is talking about the Jews. When Jesus had this conversation He was talking to His twelve Jewish disciples. This passage is talking about the world in general but more specifically about what happens to the people of the nation of Israel. Watch now in verse 10: “And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” He is not speaking about salvation of the soul. He is talking about surviving the seven years of the Great Tribulation. It means that there will be some that will not be killed during that time. Salvation does not depend upon enduring to the end of anything. It depends on belief in the Lord Jesus Christ. “And the gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” The gospel will be preached by the elect, the 144,000 Jewish evangelists found in Revelation 7:4-8. “When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the
DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com prophet, stand in the holy place, (whose readeth, let him understand).” This was spoken of by Daniel and now again by Jesus. Jesus is talking abou the Anti-Christ who will desecrate the temple during the Great Tribulation period. He leaves no doubt to whom He is talking to when we read verse 16. He tells His disciples: “Then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains: Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take anything out of his house: Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!” This is the time of Jacob’s trouble (Jeremiah 30:7). It is a terrible time, a horrendous time for the people of Judaea. “But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:” That is not Christians. Christians would not give a rip what day it was. We do not have a truly holy day any more. We go to church for a few hours and the rest of the day we do whatever we want to do. The Orthodox Jews have a truly holy day. Verse 21: “For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.” Christians will be raptured out of here right before the Great Tribulation period begins. Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 tells us about the rapture. Verse 27: “For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Verse 29: “Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall be darkened, and the moon shall be shaken: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.” Everyone will see this coming, but when he comes in the air at the rapture most of the world will not know it. The only evidence that something has happened will be that all the Christians are simply gone. Will you be gone or will you be left behind to suffer the Great Tribulation. The choice is yours.
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In commemoration of the dramatic sacrifice of four armed forces chaplains during World War II, The American Legion will observe Religious Emphasis Week, Feb. 1 - 7 and Four Chaplains’ Sunday, Jan. 31, Chaplain Bill Graybill of Post 180, Georgetown announced. Legion officials and clergymen are planning special programs for the observance of the 67th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Dorchester and the heroism demonstrated by four valiant chaplains. Of the many thrilling inci-
dents of World Way II, probably none stirred the nation more deeply than the story of these four men of God whose heroic efforts were credited with the saving of more than 200 lives. These four: a Jewish Rabbi, a Roman Catholic Priest, and two Protestant Ministers, calmly issued lifebelts to American servicemen aboard the troop transport after it was torpedoed on Feb. 3, 1943. When the supply of life preservers was exhausted, the four chaplains removed their own life belts and gave them to four
soldiers and then stood calmly on the sinking ship, their arms around one another’s shoulders, and their heads bowed in prayer. Inspired by the heroic deed of these four Chaplains, The American Legion each year marks the anniversary of their supreme sacrifice through special services and programs throughout the nation. Everyone is invited to this years observance to be held at the United Methodist Church, Neals Corner, State Route 774 on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 at 6 p.m. Submitted Photo
Airman Thiel graduates Legion plans all you can from basic training Air Force Airman Chris R. Thiel graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Thiel earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Trenia and Norbert Thiel of Pecan View, Olive Branch, Miss. His grandparents, Karin and Albert Thiel, reside in Aberdeen.
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The airman is a 2009 graduate of Olive Branch High School.
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.
Hamersville fourth graders find change is good Students in Mrs. Sams' 4th Grade Science class enjoyed learning about Physical and Chemical Changes with Matter during the second nine weeks. Students participated in several experiments using the design process. Experiments consisted of pennies changing color and their reaction to salt, chemical crystal growing, observing "Insta-snow", rusting metals, eggs soaked in vinegar, vinegar and baking soda demonstrations, popcorn popping, and many other exciting real world experiments. Students pictured are Carley Cornett, Meranda Watson, Rylie Young, Alanis Daugherty, and David Reese. Mrs. Sams would like to encourage all students at Hamersville Elementary and Middle School to participate in their upcoming Science Fair. The Science Fair will be held Feb. 16 (grades 1-6) and Feb. 18 (grades 7-8).
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Hamersville student authors are published Eleven seventh grade students from Hamersville School recently had their writings published in the poetry contest book, A Celebration of Writing. As part of their requirements for Language Arts class, each student, under the guidance of their teacher, Tracy Gibson, must submit three individual writings to contests or publications to make their work available to a wider audience. Published authors are: (front row) Krissy Bomkamp, Samantha Clark, and Nick Waits, (back row) MacKaela Fisher, Bryon Whitaker, Abi Krick, Pedro Diaz, Lucas Hiler, Tanner Luck, Tyler Votel, Chase Mann.
SSCC announces honors lists for fall quarter students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0. To learn more about Southern State Community College, please visit www.sscc.edu. Named to the president’s list from Brown County were: Robert Castle, Aberdeen; Jessica Thackston, Blanchester; Michael
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Southern State Community College has released its president’s and dean’s list for academic excellence for Fall Quarter 2009. To be eligible for the president’s list, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average while carrying a minimum of 12 academic credit hours. Those who achieve the dean’s list are also full-time
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MOE holds Christmas costume contest Faculty and staff at Mt. Orab Elementary held a costume contest on the last day of school before their Christmas break. The students enjoyed seeing the staff with all of their holiday attire. The top three winners were Mrs. LuAnn Dick, Mrs. Robyn Castle and Mrs. Heidi Klump. Pictured is Mrs. Heidi Klump with students (L – R): Brady Burdine, Brandon Stewart, J.W. Gast and Jaden Fry, all students in Mrs. Monica Bolender's first grade class.
Deininger, Fayetteville; Ashley Hamm, Charles Marino, Greggory Mullins and Josette Warner all from Georgetown; Amber Baker, Samantha Baldwin and Lindsay Osborne all from Mt. Orab; Kathy Stamper, Ripley; Rachel Gast, Ryann Morse and Jared Webber all from Russellville; Dallas Breeze, Donna Duncan, Christina Layman, Haley Malott, Bryan McCann, Katharine Neu, Jenna Rockey, Patricia Short, Patricia Wilder and Jordan Zile all from Sardinia; Kristen Wilson, Williamsburg; Jessilyn Gilman, Julia MacDowell and Jordan Young all from Winchester. Named to the dean’s list were: Shana Jackson, Aberdeen; Creagen Miller and James Mullins from Fayetteville; Courtney Hafer and Joshua Luck from Georgetown; Ashley Rouvier, Della Smith and Jennifer Wallace all from Mt. Orab; Donna Cavagnetto, Ripley; Trent Berlinger, Alyssa Morgan, Christina Neu and Carla Schwier all from Russellville; Natasha Balas, Jerri Bolin, Jordan Inlow, Sara Reifenberger, Megan Scott and Kenneth Witt all from Sardinia; Douglas Creech Jr.; Linda Fox, Nicholas Jones and Philip Paeltz all from Winchester.
The following students have been awarded Perfect Attendance certificates. * indicates that the student has perfect attendance for the first two 9 weeks. Kindergarten: Ethan Barnes, Devin Bowman, Gabriel Bowman, *Michael Brewer, Andrew Cooper, Zachary Cremer, Benjamin Donathan, Lizabeth Duncanson, *Karleigh Fisher, Dominik Foster, *Johnathan Glover, *Joseph Hunt, *Connor Iaroli, Hunter Kirker, Rowland Lacy, Jackson Miller, Kayleigh Mosher, Landen Mount, Dylan Novak, Larissa Paeltz, Samantha Parrett, Trey Satterfield, Cameron Weil and Cory Wright. First Grade: Ali Abdoullah, Bonnie Barrett, Daniel Beard, Raquel Bellamy, *Chase Bradford, *Ashley Cash, Jason
Chambers, McKenna Conley, *Maycee Dunn, Alexia Herrle, Cierra Hull, Daniel Hurt, Rylee Jones, Mackenzie Jump, Brody Kirkpatrick, Alexis Lane, Cayden Luke, Kylie Moxbacker, Destiny Moubray, Dorian Pena, *Bryce Rayner, Joshua Rice, Christina Richards, *Amariah Smith, Rebecca Stanley, Allexa Temple, Cody Thoroughman, Madison Wells, Mariah Whitby, Dustin Williams, Gabriel Woodward, Jonathan Woodward, Anthony Wright and Peyton Young. Second Grade: Timothy Arey, Aaron Barnett, Jada Bohl, *Elizabeth Booth, Kylee Bowman, *Victoria Brewer, Caitlyn Carrington, *Jordan Cooper, Cade Eyre, Jordan Ford, Macy Graves, Hailey Gregory, Jarrett Ingle, Kaylee Loudon, *Kiya Matthew,
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“Perfect” First Graders at HES Each month, the teachers from Hamersville Elementary School’s first grade reward students for having perfect attendance. These students are then entered into a drawing for an additional special prize. The winners of the attendance award for the month of December were Pierce Schadle, Kris Darlington, and Taylor Lucas. Congratulations to the winners!
*Joshua McKinley, Hannah Collin Sexton, Purdin, *Andrew Stith, Lexxie Sutter, Taylor Swinford and *Alyssa Williams. Third Grade: Hailey Abbott, Cassidy Asbury, Kenneth Baisden, Faith Becker, Hope Becker, Terry Bohl, *Claudia Books, *Zachary Burton, *James Carnes, Dylan Carver, Emma Chalker, *Erin Chaney, * Jacqueline Correll, Ethan Edelen, Phillip Fiscus, Gabrielle Garcia, Harley Garland, *Elizabeth Hadley, *Kylie Hardyman, *Brandon Herrle, Summer Jamison, Carson Jones, Kaitlyn Keller *Natalie Kibler, Jordan Lind, Kailey Lohrum, Kaydie Lopez, *Clayton Lucas, *Kyle, Luther, Evan Lykins, Austin Mingua, Dylan Mosher, Madison Neal, Daniel Newberry, *Hannah Osborne, Abigail Peace, Justin Price, *Kendra Riddell, *Emilee Riley, Gracie Scott, Cody Seal, Casey Slater, Hannah Smith, Brian Stigers, Caleb Strunk, Sydney Sturgill, *Siara Swisher, Travis Walker, Alexis Wallace and *Alexis Zinkhen. Fourth Grade: *Madison Barker, *Casey Barkley, Nolan Barr, Emily Bohrer, Autumn Boothby, *Bradley Carnahan, *Jacob Collins, *Tabytha Cooper, Ty Crabb, Zachary Craig, Caleb Dean, *Carson Eyre, *Alexa Harris, Joseph Hauck, Sarah Hayes, *Shawn Hull, *Austin Ingels, Myranda Kahrs, Brandon Koons, Rachel Kuttler, Sean Lapp, Destinee Meyer, *Bailey Miller, Jade Moore, David Mosbacker, Madison Mugnaini, *Gracie Osborne, *Ryan Osborne, Riese Peters, *Lane Sexton, *Alexis Shannon, Alyssa Shorten, *Elijah Smith, Tyler Smith, David Stamper, *Cadence Taylor, Macayla Temple, Megan Watkins and Amanda Woodyard.
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Mt. Orab elementary Prekindergarten students in Mrs. Shelly Arn's class made an unusual discovery. Apparently, this “Frosty Friend” had been waiting indoors to greet them a little too long. In an attempt to find out what happened to Frosty, the students made their very own miniature indoor snowmen. Of course, the snowmen didn't last very long. With this activity, the children were able to observe the melting process while learning about the different forms that water can take. All the students loved this activity even though it was short lived. Renae Smith is Mrs. Arn's assistant. Pictured are: First row L – R : Karl Ashmore, Joseph Barrackman, Alex Colon, Mattile Kelly, Logan Maham, Elijah Chalker, Javon Fletcher. Back row L – R : Quentin Collins and Krissa Abbott.
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St. Ann Catholic Church on South Fifth Street in Williamsburg will host a Spaghetti Dinner 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31. Door prizes will be awarded every 30 minutes, and there also will be a Split The Pot. Tickets are available at the door for $7 for adults, or may be purchased in advance for $5, and children’s tickets are $3. Prepaid tickets must be presented at the door. Advance tickets are available at the St. Ann and Holy Trinity Parish Office at 140 N. Sixth St., Batavia, which may be reached at (513) 732-2024, Ext. 10. Carryout from the dinner is not available. Monday Philip Morris International is offering college and vocational/technical school scholarships to the dependent children of tobacco growers who are part of its International Tobacco Procurement Program. Scholarship applications for 2010 are due Monday, Feb. 1. Anyone desiring further information may contact a local PMI Receiving Station. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at the Commissioners’ Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.
Free bingo will be offered to senior citizens 60 and older 9:45-11:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at the Brown County Senior Nutrition Center, 505 N. Main St., Georgetown. Those coming are asked to bring a wrapped $1 gift for the prize table. All senior citizens are invited to attend for fun, fellowship and food. A regular nutritional lunch will be served at noon each weekday at the Center.
Eagle Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at the Township Building in Fincastle.
Northern Brown Senior Center at St. Martin’s Chapel Hall in St. Martin will host activities for senior citizens 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1. Indoor walking is scheduled. All area citizens 55 and older are invited to attend.
Lake Waynoka Health and Recreation Center will offer eight weeks of extreme fitness beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1. Mondays will include “Boot Camp: Get Tough”, Tuesdays will include Zumba, Wednesdays will include Step Aerobics, and Thursdays will include Body Sculpting. Further information is available by calling (937) 446-1778.
Brown County Budget Commission will meet at noon Monday, Feb. 1, in the Brown County Commissioners’ Conference Room, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. Mt. Orab Women’s Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at the Mt. Oreb Depot, 200 Woodward St., Mt. Orab. New members are welcome. Further information is available by calling (513) 310-2230. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 4440404. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at Ripley Church of The Nazarene, 230 N. Second St. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at Sardinia Church of The Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662.
COURT NEWS Property Sales Ronnie Parrott to Federal National Mortgage Association, 12.35 acres (Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 – Eastside Subdivision), Clark Twp., $133,334 Thomas S. and Linda A. Runyan to Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.69 acres, Clark Twp., $113,334 TK Development, L.L.C. to Douglas G. Sr. and Rhonda J. Pitkin, Lots 443 and 444 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $111,063 Willie Jean Range to Frank W. and Ann S. Weyler, Lot 1699 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $240,000 David and Mary Hensley to David Hensley, Lots 1648 and 1649 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $600 Tim and Whitney Geoppinger to Paul C. and Kathleen M. Selzer, Lot 1755 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $252,500 Carl W. and Doris A. Neville to Charles Runtz, Lot 1046 (Lake Lorelei Subdivision), Perry Twp., $105,000 Federal National Mortgage Association to David Dumford, 8.2 acres, Perry Twp., $87,000 Donald T. and Nancy K. Drees to Federal National Mortgage Association, 1 acre, Pike Twp., $42,000 Kevin Ogle to Ripley Federal Savings Bank, 1.25 acres, Georgetown Village, $75,000 Billy G. and Mossie L. Ray to First Financial Bank, 1.04 acres (Lot 4 – Pin Oak Acres Subdivision), Sterling Twp., $70,000
Marriages Brandy Sue Gibson, 28, Mt. Orab, homemaker, and Charles Blane Keith Jr., 49, Mt. Orab, retired Jenene M. Hollandsworth, 39, Georgetown, hairstylist, and Jeffrey D. Mack, 43, Georgetown
Probate Paul Winkeljohn, Sardinia, Case No. 20101008, DOD 10/09/10, file date 01/22/10
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Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Discover Bank c/o DFS Services, L.L.C. vs. Kathy L. Miller, other civil Brown County Treasurer Connie Patrick vs. Randall Gast et al, foreclosure J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs. Kathy M. Carnes, also known as Kathy M. Cravens et al, foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Tonya Bellingham et al, other civil Capital One Bank (U.S.A.), N.A., formerly known as Capital One Bank vs. Beatrice Sapp, other civil Capital One Bank (U.S.A.), N.A., formerly known as Capital One Bank vs. Ricky A. Friensehner, other civil Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Mary Beth Mabe, trustee of the Mabe Family Trust et al, foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Scott A. Stansberry et al, foreclosure Bayview Loan Servicing, L.L.C. vs. Larry E. Swearingen et al, foreclosure Merchants National Bank, successor by purchase of Citizens Bank of Higginsport vs. Charles R. Loudon et al, foreclosure Green Tree Servicing, L.L.C., formerly known as Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation vs. Frank Neal et al, other civil J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Bank One, N.A. vs. Lisa Schenkelbert et al, foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. John W. Barber et al, foreclosure Park National Bank vs. Scott A. Black et al, foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Susan L. Perry et al, foreclosure Matrix Acquisitions, L.L.C. vs. Brian Stears, other civil Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as indenture trustee vs. Bernard Sprecker et al, foreclosure Wells Fargo Financial Ohio 1, Inc. vs. Kenneth Henson et al, foreclosure M. Kathryn Greene, C.P.A. vs. Richard Doyle, other civil DOMESTIC CASES Tammy Duncan, Georgetown, vs. Todd C. Bruce, Georgetown, domestic violence Amy Rau, Russellville, vs. Brady Rau, Russellville, termination of marriage Raymond E. Rudy, Aberdeen, vs. Rozania L. Rudy, Aberdeen, dissolution of marriage Jerry E. Welch, Ripley, vs. Melinda C. Goens-Welch, Hamersville, dissolution of marriage
Sardinia-Mowrystown Lioness Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at Washington Township Community Park Building, formerly known as Sardinia-Mowrystown Lions Club Park Building, 7731 Tri-County Highway East, Sardinia.
Holy Trinity Church at Seventh and Wood streets in Batavia will host bingo at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen at 6 p.m. Aberdeen Village Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at the Municipal Building. George A. Lambert Post 755 of the American Legion and Post 755 Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at the Legion Hall on College Avenue in Sardinia. Carey Bavis Post 180 of the American Legion will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at the Post, 1001 S. Main St., Georgetown. Tuesday Brown County Health Department, 826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, will administer general immunizations 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, or other days by appointment. Those wishing to be immunized need to bring their shot records with them. Seasonal flu shot administration is finished for this year, but free H1N1 flu shots are currently available for the general public. Further information is available by calling (937) 378-6892 or 1-866-867-6892 or by watching for specific announcements in The Brown County Press. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, and AlAnon Family Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2. Both meetings will take place at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia. Mt. Orab Cub Scout Pack 401 will hold a Wendy’s Burger Bash 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Wendy’s, 201 Sterling Blvd., Mt. Orab.A portion of purchases at that restaurant during those hours will go toward directly supporting Pack 401. Further information is available by visiting Pack 401’s website at mtorabpack401.webs.com. Adams Brown Community Action Program will host bingo every Tuesday, including Feb. 2, at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with bingo beginning at 7 p.m. Further information is available by calling (937) 378-6041, Ext. 257. Mt. Orab Board of Public Affairs will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Municipal Building, 211 S. High St., Mt. Orab. The meeting time is a permanent change for this year from the former meeting time of 6:30 p.m., but the meeting date will remain the same on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Ohio Tobacco Museum Inc. will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the museum, 703 S. Second St., Ripley. Lake Waynoka Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Lake Waynoka Lodge. Day Sardinia Founder’s Celebration Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia. It is important for anyone interested in helping on the 2011 Celebration to attend this meeting. Several committee members have resigned, and much help is needed. If no one shows up at the meeting, it is possible there may not a Celebration this year. Mt. Orab Village Council will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Village Municipal Building, 211 S. High St., Mt. Orab.
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Sunday Catholic Rural Life Conference and OK River Valley Chapter of Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association will sponsor their Third Annual Buy Local Foods Seminar 1:30-3:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at St. George Catholic Church Parish Hall, 509 E. State St., Georgetown. There will be workshops and discussions of interest to consumers and producers including Raw Milk, Community Supported Agriculture, Marketing Local Produce, and Food Buying Clubs. The seminar is free and open to the public. Further information is available by calling Julie Kline at (937) 392-1543 or Patrick Hornschemeier at (937) 3784560.
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F’ville Scouts celebrated Christmas helping others Girl Scout Brownie Troop #41734 and Girl Scout Daisy Troop #44894 of Fayetteville wanted to celebrate the holiday season by “Helping Others”. They worked diligently to gather donations to purchase toys, food, and clothing to assist a local family in need.
TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Riverbend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. Union Township Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Union Township Public Library in Ripley. Mt. Orab Knothole Baseball registration will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, and 9-11 a.m. and noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Mt. Orab Middle School Cafeteria. Further information is available by calling President Nate Spears at (513) 8463484. Yoga class will be held 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Mt. Orab United Methodist Church. The cost is $8. Further information is available by calling Jane Amiot at (513) 535-7507. Ripley Life Squad will host bingo at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Life Squad Building, 799 S. Second St., Ripley. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Bible Baptist Church, 994 W. Main St., Mt. Orab, will begin Awana Truth Training Clubs for third through sixthgraders 7:15-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Feb. 3. Further information is available by calling Jarrod McGinnis at (937) 444-2493. Jackson Township Trustees will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Jackson Township Hall, U.S. 62 and Ash Ridge-Arnheim Road in Ash Ridge. Jefferson Township Trustees will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Township Building on South Columbus Street in Russellville. Brown County Democratic Party Central and Executive Committee will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Brown County Senior Services Building, 505 N. Main St., Georgetown. Thursday Brown County Subdivision Regulations Review Board Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Brown County Planning Commission Office, 740 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. Northern Brown Senior Center at St. Martin’s Chapel Hall in St. Martin will conduct an Arthritis Exercise Program beginning at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, for interested citizens 55 and older. Chair volleyball practice and indoor walking also are scheduled. Lunch will be eaten out. All area citizens 55 and older are invited to attend. Brown County Regional HealthCARE has partnered with Hoxworth Blood Center at the University of Cincinnati to host a Community Blood Drive 1-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in the Brown County General Hospital Lower Level Community Education Room, 425 Home St., Georgetown. Anyone wishing to schedule an appointment may call Teri Baumann at (937) 378-2212. Walk-in donors are welcome and will be seen as soon as possible.
Courts-Fussnecker Post 367 of the American Legion will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Post on Elk River Road in Ripley.
Centenary United Methodist Church, 110 N. Second St., Ripley, will host a free Community Dinner 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, and every other Thursday in January and February. Further information is available by calling Jaime Wirth at (937) 377-1325.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2293 and Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Eagles Lodge in Georgetown.
Brown County Writers’ Group will meet 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Mt. Orab Branch of the Brown County Public Library.
Brown County Fair Board will meet at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown.
George A. Lambert Post 755 of the American Legion will host instant bingo at 6 p.m., Early Bird bingo at 7:15 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Legion Hall on College Avenue in Sardinia.
Wednesday Georgetown Lions Club will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Fireside Restaurant in Georgetown. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Commissioners’ Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. Rambler Weavers will meet 9:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Rambler Center in Russellville. Membership in the Rambler Weavers group is open to any interested person. Further information is available by calling Geri Cahall at (937) 378-3426.
Russellville Kiwanis Club will meet at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Russellville Firehouse. Franklin Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Township Hall in Arnheim. Friendly Circle women’s group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Sardinia Church of Christ. Scott Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Township Hall in New Hope.
Brown County Community Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Board Building at 85 Banting Drive, Georgetown. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mt. Orab. Friday Free knitting and crocheting classes will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 5, at the Rambler Center (old Russellville School) in Russellville and continue each Friday morning until Memorial Day Weekend in May. Anyone who would like information and a list of supplies or who wishes to register may call Mary Kelch at (513) 7342501 or (513) 543-3137. Centenary United Methodist Church, 110 N. Second St., Ripley, will offer community ballroom dance lessons 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, and the next four Fridays. John Dvorachek will teach beginner lessons at $10 per lesson. Further information is available by calling Jaime Wirth at (937) 377-1325. Carey Bavis Post 180 of The American Legion will host bingo beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the Post, 1001 S. Main St., Georgetown. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia. Saturday Tickets for the Annual Brown County General Hospital Foundation Heart Gala are available for sale until Saturday, Feb. 6, by calling (937) 3787712 or contacting Teri Baumann at BCGH at (937) 378-7500. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Norlyn Manor in Batavia, and tickets are $50 each. Music will be provided by the After Midnight Band of Hamilton. Carey Bavis Post 180 of American Legion, 1001 S. Main St., Georgetown, will host its 12th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Supper 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. The cost will be $5.50 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 and younger. Proceeds will help the Post sponsor delegates to Boys State and Girls State. Ripley Life Squad will host bingo at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Life Squad Building, 799 S. Second St., Ripley. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Ash Ridge Jamboree will host Mike Woo and The Vibrations beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Old Ash Ridge School on U.S. 62 in Jackson Township. Admission is $7, and the event will include refreshments, a Split The Pot, and door prizes. Courts-Fussnecker Post 367 of the American Legion will host a dance 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Post, 2944 Elk River Road, Ripley. The event is open to the public. Upcoming Event Georgetown Youth Sports Organization will hold a mandatory meeting 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at Georgetown Church of Christ, 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown, for any person interested in serving as a GYSO Board member or in a head coaching position. Anyone wanting additional information may e-mail gtownyouthsports@yahoo.com or call Sean Crawford for baseball information at (513) 535-3880 or Jamie Gast for softball information at (937) 213-1680. Ongoing Events Mt. Orab Branch of the Brown County Public Library District, 613 S. High St., Mt. Orab, will host an Open House at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9. District Board of Directors and staff members are seeking input about library hours, materials, and programs members of the public want in their local branches. Further information is available by calling the Mt. Orab Branch at (937) 444-1414 or visiting BCPL’s website at www.browncountypub liclibrary.org. Friends of the Russellville Library are sponsoring a Reading Contest for kindergarten through fifthgrade students which concludes Saturday, Feb. 13. For every five books any of those students checks out at that library at the same time and reads, that student may enter his or her name in a drawing for a Valentine’s Day-themed gift basket provided by the Friends group and filled with such items as school and art supplies, games, and treats.
Ripley Federal Savings Bank is offering its non-recurring Annual Scholarship Award of $500. All high school seniors in Brown, Adams, Clermont, and Highland counties 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 scholarship. Application forms are available at the Ripley Office at 1006 S. Second St., Ripley, or the Georgetown Office at 200 E. State St., Georgetown, or from high school guidance counselors in the four counties. Applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, March 19. The winner will be notified no 0later than Saturday, May 1. Brown County Senior Citizens Center in Georgetown is offering assistance to individuals needing to apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program designed to help low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating. Anyone desiring information, wishing to have questions answered or wishing to make an appointment should not hesitate to call (937) 378-6603. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 31. Ripley Bicentennial Committee is sponsoring a Ripley 2012 Bicentennial Celebration Logo Contest. The winner in each of two contest classes, Youth Under 18 and Adult, will receive $50, and the logos will be published throughout the Bicentennial Celebration two years from now. Drawings may be in color or in pencil or dark ink and must be on 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch white paper (no colored paper permitted). The logo is to be drawn with the theme of the upcoming Celebration and must include “Bicentennial”, “Ripley, Ohio”, and “1812-2012”. Any artist from Brown County is eligible to compete, and all entries become the property of the Ripley Bicentennial Committee. The deadline to enter will be Saturday, May 1. Funds totaling nearly $18,000 are currently unclaimed by Brown County residents, according to the Brown County Clerk of Courts in Georgetown. There is a list posted in the Brown County Courthouse of those who are owed money by the county. Adams-Brown Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program temporarily has extended its hours of operation 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. Tuesdays only. Walk-ins are accepted daily 8-11 a.m. Brown County residents interested in the program may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at 1-800-553-7393 or (937) 378-6041, Ext. 253 or 254, to schedule an appointment. Outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled.
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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 help or obtain further information may contact Nathan Poff at (937) 392-4869 or Cecil and Shirley Black at (937) 392-4897. Brown County Animal Shelter in Georgetown needs volunteers to stop in and take its dogs for a walk. Senior citizens and families are welcome, and children may walk the canines if an adult is with them. Walkers are needed each day but Sunday, and the Shelter is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers adults an array of computer classes throughout the school year at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Anyone wanting further information or wishing to register for a class may contact Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131, Ext. 357. •••••••••• Anyone involved with a governing body, an organization, or a regularlyscheduled activity that has a meeting date and/or time change should contact The Brown County Press two weeks in advance, if possible, about that change(s) so the correct date and/or time may be listed in the Weekly Calendar. Also, anyone who would like an activity listed in The Brown County Press’ Weekly Calendar that currently is not listed should call the newspaper office during regular hours at (937) 4443441.
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The best cure for weak calves is prevention. Cows and heifers in good condition (body condition score of 5 or 6) have stronger calves than cows and heifers in thin condition (body condition score of 3 or 4). These calves stand quicker and nurse sooner. Cows and heifers in good condition also produce more colostrum than cows and heifers in thin condition. For adequate production of muscle, nervous tissue, and energy reserves in the calves, cows and heifers need adequate protein and energy in their diet. Whether or not a calf is born weak, all calves require colostrum soon after calving to have a fighting chance of survival. Colostrum, the first milk from the dam, is high in immunoglobulins or antibodies. Calves are born with a limited immune system and are dependant on their mothers to supply antibodies needed during the first six weeks of life. A calf needs to consume about 5-6% of its body weight within the first six hours of life and again before 12 hours of life. For an 80 pound calf this is approximately 2 quarts of colostrum per feeding. Why is this important? Because the
How do you get started in the hunting world? I have been asked the question a lot of times by young and old hunters alike. How would you get on a field staff or pro staff and get a chance to get on a hunting program. So I gave this question a lot of thought and decided the best way to answer this question was to talk to someone that is on field or pro staff and has been on a hunting program. Now where do I find someone like this that would take time and answer this question for me? I knew I was going to attend the ATA show and there would be a lot of these people that do this sort of thing that I could ask. But would they take the time to listen to my question and give me an answer. When I first got to the show I decided to just ask one question to as many that would listen. I must have walked up to a dozen or so of the field and pro staff members of different hunting shows and every one stopped and took the time to give me a answer. So I asked the same question to all of them. How do you get started in the hunting world? Just about every one of them gave me the same answer. You need to be in the right place at the right time. With this answer it just opened up a bunch more questions for me. Where would be the right place and when would be the right time and who would be the right person to talk to. Where would I get the answers to my questions? So I
Fayetteville to hold special board meeting The Fayetteville-Perry Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at 8 a.m. at the Board of Education Conference Room. The purpose of this meeting is to review finances, programs, personnel, and any other business that may come before the board.
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calf's digestive tract undergoes "intestinal closure". Specialized absorptive cells in the calf's gut are sloughed and the transport of antibodies from inside the gut to the circulatory system inside the calf is no longer possible. Since the calf cannot produce its own antibodies until about four to six weeks of age, it is totally dependant on antibodies derived from the colostrum for protection in its early life. What do you do if there is no source of colostrum for the calf, such as the cow or heifer dies, or the colostrum leaked out of the udder before the calf was born? Cow-calf producers should have a source of colostrum identified before going into the calving season. Colostrum can be stored by freezing. Colostrum can be obtained from late-term cows or heifers which have a stillborn calf, from heavy producing cows (but make sure its calf receives adequate colostrum before taking any), from some dairy farms, and colostrum supplements which can provide substantial doses of antibodies to newborn calves are available from veterinarians and veterinary outlets. Whatever the colostrum source, the same time constraints are in effect. The colostrum should be consumed within the first 6-12 hours of life of the calf. The key to assuring adequate colostrum for your calf crop is being prepared.
JEFF KRESS decided to find someone that would give me some time to ask these questions. As I sat at the show and watched the people I noticed a guy who always had a smile on his face and you could tell he enjoyed talking to people about hunting, not only what he had to say but what you was saying also. This guy with the big smile is Bill Epeards. The big smile fits him well because he is a big man with an even bigger heart as I found out when we sat down and got the chance to talk. Bill invited me to his home so we could talk about how he got started in the hunting industry and how to get started. On arriving at Bill’s home I found him sitting in his shop, and as always Bill greeted me with a that big smile. We first talked about some of the wild turkey fans that was mounted and displayed on the walls of his shop. As we talked, a group of young boys pulled into Bill’s drive, and you could just tell these young hunters looked up to Bill not only as a hunter but to someone that has taken the time to teach them about hunting and how to be ethical. As we went inside Bill’s home, I realized just what an accomplished hunter Bill is. His home is decorated with all the mounts of the hunts he has been on over the years. I was so taken in by the mounts that I almost forgot the questions I had for Bill. I asked Bill how someone can get started and how it came about for him. Bill said you need to go to as many sport shows as possible and talk to as many manufacturers as you can and learn how to use their products, but most of all get your face known. Bill got his foot in the door when he first had a chance to meet Dick Kirby of Quaker
Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department launches fundraiser Representatives will be knocking on doors in and around Georgetown over the next few weeks. Residents will be ask to support the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department’s Family Portrait Fundraiser. Every family will be asked to help support with a $20.00 contribution. 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 Georgetown Fire House on Saturday and Sunday March 20 - 21, 2010. Anyone that is not contacted or has any questions may call Fire Chief Joe Rockey at (937) 378-4414. The Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank you for your support.
Boy Calls and because Bill knew how to use their calls, this got the ball rolling for Bill. The next question I asked Bill was do you think that there are any openings out in the world of hunting for young hunters today. He didn’t even hesitate, he gave me his answer, with a very strong yes, and his reason was that the industry is always looking for new faces to put in front of the camera. Now at this point I had my answers to where, any hunting event that is going on, when, as many as you can attend, and who, anybody that has anything to do with the hunting industry that you can talk to. As we sat and talked about some of the hunts that he had be on, I just had to ask. Do you think you are a better hunter than the everyday guy or gal that hunts? And again he didn’t hesitate, no I have only had more opportunity to go on hunts and this in turn helps me have more success. I then asked Bill of all the hunts that he has been on during his many years of hunting which is the most memorable for him. Now you would think with a home full of mounts and trophies from giant white tail to a number of African species, one would stand out. But this is where I found out about Bill’s big heart. He told me his greatest trophy and fondest memories of all is when he has taken a kid hunting and helped them succeed at getting a wild turkey or deer or just helped them enjoy the outdoors for the first time. So if you are ever at a hunting show and you see a big guy with a big smile on his face, it is most likely Bill Epeards. The big man with the big smile and an even bigger heart. And remember just walk up and put out your hand and introduce yourself, because all of the pros in the hunting world will tell you they are just like you and me, they just happened to be in the right place at the right time.
Valentine’s Dance set in Buford Park Township Clay Commission will host a Valentine’s Dance on Feb. 13, 2010 at the Old Buford School. Entertainment will be by DJ, Bruce Kattine. There will be door prizes. Tickets on sale in advance at Buford Marathon and Buford Restaurant for $8.00 or $10.00 at the door.
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Managing Weak Calves This article was written by Dr. Charles L. Stoltenow, North Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian and recently appeared in the Beef Cattle Letter that is sent out weekly by Ohio State’s Beef Team Member Stan Smith. If you would like to receive this letter by mail or e-mail, give me a call at 378-6716. With all of the mud that we are currently dealing with in Southern Ohio, cows can become stressed without proper nutrition. This could lead to weaker calves. I have discussed this issue before, but thought this was timely for a refresher from someone else. Weak born calves can be caused by a number of different infectious and non-infectious conditions. This spring the most probable cause of weak calves will be related to physical condition of the cow. The thinner the cow or heifer, the more likely the occurrence of weak calves. That's only the first hurdle. The second will be the immune status of the calf during the early days of its life. Neonatal calves depend on the cow for all physical and mental development prior to calving. All muscle tissue, nerve fibers, and energy reserves present in the calf are dependent on the nutritional status of the cow. Cold weather and snow have significantly increased the protein and energy requirements of the cow.
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Educational Service Center governing board reorganizes The Brown County Educational Service Center Governing Board reorganized for 2010 on Jan. 19, 2010. Officers elected were President, Jim Ferguson and Vice President, Betty Burwinkel. Mrs. Burwinkel was appointed representative to Southern Hills Career and Technical Center. Other board members include Robert Berry, Jim Castle and Kenneth “Duke” Snider. The BCESC board will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the BCESC offices located at 325 W. State Street, Georgetown at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The Brown County ESC provides many educational services to Brown County school districts including pre-kindergarten, gifted/challenge programs, special education programs, speech language pathologists, school psychologists, technology assistance, attendance/truancy officer, virtual learning, professional training and many other related services. For more information relating to BCESC visit the website at http:brown.k12.oh.us or phone 937-378-6118.
New assistant treasurer at Southern Hills JVSD Mrs. Kari Barnes has been hired as assistant treasurer of Southern Hills Joint Vocational School District to fill the vacancy created with the retirement of Mrs. Donna Wallingford. Before coming to Southern Hills, Mrs. Barnes worked in accounting positions with UPS for ten years and since June 2003, has been a Payroll/Cost Accounting Specialist with that company. Her duties included working to ensure accuracy of all payroll for the Kentucky District (about 6,000 people), monitoring and maintaining expenses for management payroll, and
involvement in the development of a $124 million dollar business plan with an emphasis on payroll expense and employee benefits. Mrs. Barnes earned a Bachelor of Science, Accounting Major, with a minor in Business Administration from Kentucky Northern University, and attended UC Clermont College majoring in pre-business. She is a graduate of Western Brown High School and lives in the Mt. Orab area with her husband, Jason, and daughters, Sydni and Jayci.
Western Brown Touchdown Club schedules next meeting Western Brown The Touchdown Club will have their next meeting on Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the community room behind the High School. At this meeting we will be taking nominations of officers, start planning football projects for the community and players. We have a lot of needs this year and it is shaping up to be an eventful spring. We are looking for Western grad’s, players, cheerleaders, parents and grandparents. You are all welcome! At our last meeting the men almost out did the ladies!
Keep it up guys. We need your help even if it is only for a couple of meetings. Let’s make this a new year and a great season! We did want to let you know that due to the uniforms changing this year they have the gold jersey’s on sale right now at the high school for $50.00 and the brown jersey’s are $75.00. If you are interested please call Coach Dreyer (937) 444-2544. Brown Western The Football Program and the Touchdown Club appreciate your support! Go Bronco’s.
Catholic Rural Life Conference meeting to be held Feb 11 On Thursday evening, Feb. 11, 2010, the Catholic Rural Life Conference of the St. Martin Deanery will hold its regular meeting. Please note that we are now meeting on the second Thursday of the even months. The Rural Life Conference is a group which seeks to bring a Christian perspective to life in rural areas, preserve our rural heritage
and work to promote dialogue between rural and urban leaders. At this meeting, we will talk about our priorities for 2010. The meeting will be held at St. Mary’s church hall in Arnheim at 7:00 p.m. For directions or more information, call Pat Hornschemeier at (937) 378-4769 (day) or (937) 378-4560 (evening).
Brown County Farm Bureau offers scholarships to graduates The Brown County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the availability of funds to award up to five (5) $500 scholarships to the 2010 high school graduates. Scholarship selection will be based on agricultural interests, scholastic achievements, financial need, and Farm Bureau participation. If the parents are not Brown County Farm Bureau members, the student must be planning to major in agriculture at a college or university. This restrictive major requirement is waived if the parents are Brown County Farm Bureau members. The selected scholarship winner must, after completing one or two grading periods of college course work, send a copy of their transcript to the Brown County Farm Bureau. This transcript should show
the student is a full-time student (12 quarter credit hours or semester equivalent credit hours) with at least a 2.5 grad point average after wither the first or second grading period. Applications are available from high school guidance counselors, Vo-Ag instructors, and from the Farm Bureau office. Completed applications must be received in the Farm Bureau office by 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2010. These may be hand delivered, mailed to Brown County Farm Bureau, PO Box 288, Georgetown or emailed to abcfarmbureau@verizon.net. If you have any questions, please contact the Brown County Farm Bureau at (937) 378-2212. Office hours are from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday-Thursday.
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Serenity Slagle, 9 year old, with Cystic Fibrosis. The fundraiser was in her honor.
Mt. Orab LaRosa’s donates $1000 to CFF On Jan. 12, Mt. Orab LaRosa's held an event for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The local chapter would like to say thank you to owner, Tim O'Hara, for donating $1,000 to the Foundation. This event was successful because hundreds participated by eating LaRosa's that day. A portion of the day's sales was donated. Because of community support, $1,000 will be donated for research and development.
RULH PTO sponsors quarter auction A quarter auction is coming to Ripley Elementary on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. A few of the vendors that are participating are Tupperware, 31, Mary Kay, Longaberger, Tastefully Simple, Salpoda, A v o n , Premier Jewelry, Pampered Chef, and Creative Memories. Sponsored by the RULH PTO. Food and drinks will be available.
Hamersville Livestock 4-H club sets meeting date BY DUSTIN CANTER Hamersville Livestock Hamersville Livestock 4-H club will be hosting their first meeting Feb. 14, at 4 pm. We would LOVE to have you join our club on Valentines Day. This will be our first meeting for new and old members to sign up, learn about some projects, and ask questions. The meeting will be held at the old Hamersville Firehouse. Please dress for the weather as the building is cool. For those that do not know, all members must attend at least 6 meetings for the year, do a demonstration for the club, and help with the club community service project. Bring your questions, and ideas to our first meeting as we would LOVE to have them. Happy Valentines Day, Feb. 14, we hope to see you there.
Did you know... George M. Verity, the industrialist who founded Armco Steel once lived in Brown County. ***
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 from her paycheck; and received free utility service from that village by having bills for her Sardinia residence placed in another person’s name. Former Sardinia Mayor Juanita Watson was the first
witness called. Watson testified Shannon was serving as Sardinia clerktreasurer during the time she served as a councilwoman or mayor from 2005 to 2007. She testified Shannon generated financial reports that were provided to the village
council to study, but mentioned when she looked at Shannon’s reports, she wouldn’t know where the figures included there came from and never saw “hard figures”. Watson also testified she didn’t think anyone else ever touched the computer Shannon
used in her Sardinia Town Hall office. Husband Testifies The next witness was Robert Shannon, who testified Shannon is currently his wife, even though they are not living together. Mr. Shannon said he and the
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defendant have been separated since 2005. He testified he hadn’t given anyone permission to put his name on a utility account in July 2006 for a residence at 121 Pleasant St. in Sardinia and hadn’t placed his name on that account himself. Van Harlingen had asked about a Sardinia utility account that began July 19, 2006, and apparently had Mr. Shannon’s name on it. That account ended up with a $1,907.50 bill, which was the basis of Julie Shannon’s identify theft indictment. Fiscal Officer Testifies Tracy Jodrey, Sardinia’s current fiscal officer, was the next witness. Jodrey testified Shannon and Village Administrator Tim Mock were the only Sardinia employees who received health insurance through the village in 2006 and 2007, and those employees were supposed to contribute one-fourth of their pay as their share of the insurance premiums. She testified while some premiums were withheld from Mock during those two years, none apparently was withheld from Shannon from April 2006 through December 2007. Jodrey also testified the amount of Shannon’s premiums during that time were $4,056.69. When asked by Van Harlingen who had ended up paying Shannon’s premiums during that time, Jodrey responded “the village of Sardinia”. Also during testimony, Jodrey said receipt books from 2006 and 2007 were missing that were supposed to include receipts the village gave new utility customers upon their payment of $60 deposits. An informational sheet displayed to jury members by way of an overhead projector indicated there were 27 new utility deposits made in 2007 to Sardinia that hadn’t been deposited in correct accounts. In questioning by Rickey, Jodrey testified when she had first been hired as Sardinia’s fiscal officer, Shannon helped train her on the village’s computer system. Jodrey testified she had no knowledge Shannon had done anyone with the two missing receipt books and could not testify Shannon had put any of the $60 utility service deposits in her own pocket. Defendant Takes The Stand Shannon took the stand and said she had resigned as a Sardinia Council member in 2008 because she had gotten a night job and had to miss meetings. Shannon testified the two extra checks she was paid in 2007 had been approved by the village council and represented some vacation pay she was due. She mentioned she was paid in two separate checks because the village was low on funds when her first check was issued.
She said she didn’t know what happened to the two years of missing utility deposit record books. She said they had been stored in the Sardinia Town Hall basement, but they may have been removed when some work was undertaken in that building a few years back to remove an asbestos problem. She claimed she may have made some honest mistakes by not posting some correct figures in village funds and blamed that possibly on medication she was taking and the chemotherapy she was receiving along with some stress she claimed to have experienced on her job. She said she had filed a civil lawsuit against the village of Sardinia for allegedly creating a hostile work environment for her and claimed some village council members weren’t happy when the village offices had to be closed because she was receiving cancer treatments on a given day. In talking about some duress she allegedly had gone through as a result of her health and the alleged harassment by village officials, Shannon testified she hadn’t done anything intentionally to defraud Sardinia of funds and had not stolen money from the village. She also testified she was not necessarily the only person who knew a password or passwords to get inside different computer files on which Sardinia financial information was stored. Following the verdict, Shannon was remanded to Brown County Sheriff’s Office custody for transportation to the Brown County Adult Detention Center in Georgetown. A sentencing date in Brown County Common Pleas Court is yet to be set. An extended version of this story is available at www.browncountypress.com.
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Writer of ‘Funeral Plans’ sings locally The Williams Corner Church of God would like to invite everyone to a morning of praise and worship with Sister Linda Gibson Johnson on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. Johnson, who hails from Leslie County, Ky., is best known for her Holy Ghost anointed singing and song writing, such as ‘Funeral Plans’, I’m One of Them, and ‘Tear Off The Roof’, amongst many others. The church is located at 6162 State Route 132, Goshen and the singing starts at 11 a.m. Admission is free, a love offering will be received. Everyone is welcome. For more information call (513) 288-1977.
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Blue Jays defeat Fayetteville in homecoming game By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Ripley Blue Jays a determined defeated Fayetteville Rockets team last Friday, winning their homecoming game by a score of 5245. "We came out really flat," said Ripley coach Mike Kennedy. "Fayetteville controlled the tempo and was patient offensively. We were able to make some shots at critical times and we made our free throws down the stretch." "Our defense was good enough to win," said Fayetteville coach Darryl Iles. "We got out of sync offensively a few times. Ripley's a good team, but I felt this was a winnable game." Fayetteville held the Blue
Jays scoreless through the first five minutes of the game. The only problem for the Rockets was they were only able to get one basket from Tyler Gambrel during that stretch. Dylan Johnson converted a three-point play with 2:43 left in the first, giving Ripley a 32 lead. Tyler Guenther answered with a three-point play of his own, putting the Rockets on top, 5-3. Trailing 7-5, the Blue Jays got a big three from Jordan Mitchell with just over one minute remaining in the first. After Guenther scored his third basket of the evening, Bryant Applegate made a shot in the paint at the buzzer, putting Ripley on top 10-9 at the end of the first period. Guenther scored on a cut and Seth Erwin added a layup,
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Fayetteville’s Tyler Guenther soars to the rim during the Rockets’ loss to Ripley. Guenther scored 18 points.
giving Fayetteville a 13-10 advantage three minutes into the second stanza. The two SHL and Brown County rivals traded baskets over the next two minutes of play. Johnson and Applegate scored one basket each in the final two minutes of the half, giving Ripley an 18-17 edge at the intermission. The Blue Jays' lead grew to 23-17 when Chase West canned a three and Johnson added another score in the paint during the first two minutes of the third period. Fayetteville pulled to within one, at 23-22, after Zach Durham nailed a 3-pointer and Gambrel scored on a drive. Jarrin Taul and Mitchell each hit long threes for the Jays and Johnson scored again in the paint, pushing Ripley's lead to 31-24 with one minute remaining in the third. Gambrel hit a jumper for the Rockets and Logan Perkins made a jumper for Ripley before the end of the period. After three complete, the Jays held a 33-26 lead. Gambrel and Guenther scored for the Rockets in the first three minutes of the fourth frame, closing the gap to 33-30. Demarco Washington drained a three and added two free throws for the Jays, extending the Ripley lead to 38-30 with 4:47 left in the game. Guenther added a three and two free throws of his own, again cutting the deficit to three, at 38-35, with 4:10 remaining. After two Johnson free throws, Steven Forehan hit a jumper for the Rockets. With 3:17 showing on the clock,
Fayetteville trailed 40-37. But that was as close as the Rockets could get as Ripley finished 14-of-18 from the line in the fourth quarter, securing the 52-45 win. "We stood around a little in that first half," said Kennedy. "We moved the ball better in that second half and got to the rim. We drew some fouls and made our free throws." Johnson led the Blue Jays with 16 points. Applegate added nine and Mitchell chipped in eight. Washington and Ravye Williams finished with six and five, respectively. The Rockets were paced by Guenther's game-high 18 tallies. Gambrel added 15. "We're trying too hard at times," said Iles. "That leads to some missed opportunities. We're trying to turn it around before the tournament." The Rockets fell to 3-8 overall, 1-6 in the Southern Hills League. Ripley improved to 8-4 overall, 5-2 in conference play. In the junior varsity game, Ripley won 59-34. Riley Saelens led the Blue Jays with a game-high 21 points. Michael Fegan added eight while Gage Bradford and Michael Maloney chipped in seven points each. Nick Durham paced the Rockets with 10. Kyle Messer added eight. In the freshman contest, Ripley won a close game, 3433. Cody Davis led the Blue Jays with 10 tallies. Brad Kirschner added eight. Christian Conner led all scorers with 11. Corey Lykins and Austin Fowler added eight points each for the Rockets.
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Ripley’s Ravye Williams eyes the rim prior to sinking a free throw during the Blue Jays’ win over Fayetteville.
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937-378-6892 The Brown County Health Department would like to express a special thank you to the following individuals and organizations for helping during our H1N1 vaccination campaign. We could not have done it without the extra manpower and help. It is so nice to work and live in a county where we can all help each other address a potential public health threat. Special Thanks go to the following: Mt. Orab First Baptist Church, Georgetown Eagles, Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Schools, St. Michael’s Parochial School, Georgetown Exempted Village Schools, Eastern Brown Local Schools, Fayetteville Perry Schools, Western Brown Schools, Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, school support staff, media, Printing Company, contract nurses, and contract clerical specialists. Please accept our apologies if we have left anyone out. Thank you again. Brown County Health Department
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Western’s Taylor Lunsford pins Hillsboro’s Steven Limbacker during the first round of the Hammer and Anvil..
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Western’s Jake Latham goes head-to-head with Hillsboro’s D.J. Davis during the Hammer and Anvil Invitational.
Western hosted the seventh annual Hammer and Anvil Wrestling Invitational last weekend. Junior High team wrestled on Friday, varsity and junior varsity teams competed on Saturday and youth teams wrestled on Sunday. “The competition level has gone up,” said Western coach Wendel Donathan. “It’s a nice chance for us to showcase our facilities. The event is good for our community and for our wrestling teams. We had a well run tournament and people came for it.” In the main event on Saturday, Clinton-Massie came away with the team victory. New Lexington finished second and Washington Court House placed third. The Bronco wrestling team came in 13th out of 16 teams in the field. “We finished about where we thought we would be,” said Donathan. “We have a squad of kids who only have a couple of years experience.” Western’s top finisher was Taylor Lunsford, who placed second in the 130-pound division, losing to Blanchester’s Alex Panno in the finals. “Taylor was a surprise,” said Donathan. “He had a really good weekend.” Kurtis Fox finished third in the 112-pound weight class. He won a decision over Washington Court House’s Kole Trigg by a score of 1210. Fox lost in the semifinal round to Cody Moeglin (New Lexington).
Western Broncos nip ‘Burg in Southern Buckeye game With 2.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Nick Woodyard stepped to the free throw line. Woodyard and the Western Brown Broncos were in a tight basketball game with the Williamsburg Wildcats, and the score was currently tied at 56. It had been a hard fought game for both sides, as momentum swayed back and forth throughout the night. Williamsburg had led by as many as seven points, and Western Brown by as many as 10 in the second half. But it all came down to the last seconds. The Wildcats had mounted a spectacular comeback in the fourth quarter, even taking the lead with a minute to play. However, Bronco Craig Naylor knotted the score at 56 with 36 ticks left. After Williamsburg missed a threepoint shot on the ensuing possession with 14 seconds left, Western had just enough time to drive down the court and force a foul. Woodyard missed the first shot, climactically keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats. But they weren’t in suspense for long, as he made the second free throw to give the Broncos a 57-56 advantage. The Wildcat’s desperation
shot at the buzzer fell short, and Western took home a well-deserved victory. “It was exciting;” said Bronco’s head coach Doug Williams “a little more exciting than what we wanted. Not because of who we were playing, but because I just thought we weren’t playing up to our par.” Williams went on to talk about Woodyard’s game-winning free throw, “Nick’s a good shooter; probably one of our best. I think a little sopho-
more came out when he missed that first one.” Bronco Kyle Puckett scored 14 points in the game, including eight during a pivotal14-0 Western Brown run that brought them back from a 2720 deficit. Craig Naylor tallied 12 points and 10 rebounds in the win, while Ryan Shields scored 11. Finally, Dylan Dawson and Jon Walker each had seven points, and Woodyard, the hero, scored six.
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The Press Box Boys Basketball 2/2 Western @ CNE 2/2 Georgetown vs. Williamsburg 2/2 Fayetteville vs. Felicity 2/5 Western vs. Goshen 2/5 Georgetown @ Blanchester 2/5 Fayetteville @ Whiteoak 2/5 Eastern @ Lynchburg 2/5 Ripley vs. North Adams 2/6 Ripley @ Fleming County Girls Basketball 2/1 Georgetown @ Eastern 2/1 Ripley @ West Union 2/4 Western @ CNE 2/4 Georgetown vs. Williamsburg 2/4 Fayetteville vs. Fairfield 2/4 Eastern vs. Ripley 2/6 Western @ Goshen 2/6 Georgetown @ Blanchester 2/6 Ripley @ Fleming County Wrestling 2/6 Western hosting quad meet
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Western’s Tory Bauer handled this opponent during Hammer and Anvil action last weekend.
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Western’s Sam DiBello tries to shake his opponent during the annual Hammer and Anvil Invitational.
Broncos indoor team off and running The Western Brown Broncos Indoor Track Team opened up its season on Jan. 16 at Cedarville University during the Richey High School Early Bird Invitational. Coach Jeff Jones is entering his fifth year, has over 35 student-athletes, and believes he has several members on the team that will qualify for the state tournament. The girls team placed 10th out of 33 other schools, scoring 22 points. The Lady Broncos were led by senior Morgan Orr's performance in the 200-meter dash (she placed 9th, setting a new indoor school record in a time of 28.37). Orr later added a 7th-place finish in the long jump, going 14-feet. She also placed in a relay. Senior Christine Moon was the top girls’ point-scorer by running a 12:25 in the 3,200meter run (placing 3rd). Junior Shelby Gibbons earned a 5th-place showing in the 800meter run with a time of 2:40. Junior Brittany Fancher placed 6th in the 1,600-meter run, turning in a time of 5:55. In the 4 x 200-meter relay, the Bronco team of Alison Hile, Courtney Holden, Olivia Purdon and Orr placed 8th. The boys’ team placed 13th out of 38 teams, scoring 11.5 points. Sophomore Chaz Jones had a big day, leading all Broncos in points by placing 4th in the pole vault. Jones vaulted a personal best of 10feet, 6-inches. The snowy weather hampered the field event training and Jones came through without having vaulted in practice this year. Another sophomore, Mack Tudor, had a great performance in the weight throw, placing 8th while
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Western’s Morgan Orr races at Cedarville during the indoor track team’s opening event.
setting a new indoor school record with a toss of 44-feet, 1inch. The throw was Tudor's second high-school competition in this event and fell 11 inches shy of placing him in the national elite status. Tudor also earned points in the shot put, placing 10th with a throw of 43feet, 2-inches. The 4 x 800-
meter relay team of Lane Day, Brady Patrick, Nathan Robinson and Logan Sutherland finished in 8th place. The Bronco's Indoor Track Team continues their season next in Cedarville at the Richey High School Indoor Tune Up on 1-30-10.
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Western’s Nick Woodyard hit this game-winning free throw in the final seconds of the Broncos’ victory over ‘Burg.
Georgetown Knothole Baseball and Fastpitch Softball Signups
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Saturday, Feb. 13th and 20th - Georgetown Elementary Gym - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Tory Bauer also finished third in his 125-pound class. Bauer won a decision over Franklin’s Jacob Wright by a count of 7-3. Bauer lost by pin to Hillsboro’s Andrew Goolsby in the semifinals. Goolsby went on to win the division. “Tory and Kurtis both lost in the semifinals and came back to finish third,” said Donathan. “Both were state qualifiers last year and will have targets on their backs. Those two have got to be more determined to get back on the podium.” Justin Dillinger finished fifth in the 145-pound division when he won a 3-2 decision over Goshen’s Aaron Walker. Gunnar Patton placed sixth in the 215-pound class after dropping a 5-3 decision to Valley View’s Shawn Focht. Jake Latham lost a technical fall to Goshen’s Joey Ward in the semifinals. Sam DiBello lost by pin to Danial Zink (Campbell County) in the third round of the 152-pound division. Jake Bering fell by decision to Gabe Whitely (Rochester) in the third round of the 189pound matches. Andy Wallace lost by pin to Josh Hicks (New Lexington) in round 2 of the 160-pound class. “The Hammer and Anvil gives us all a chance to get in there and do some coaching,” added Donathan. “The field was loaded this year and that’s what we want. We want to put on a classy tournament that teams want to participate in.”
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The Eastern Lady Warriors held off the Fayetteville Lady Rockets last Thursday, downing their visitors from the north by a score of 51-46. "We played with a lot of intensity," said Eastern coach Richard Kiser. "Fayetteville comes right at you. These are two good teams with good records and tradition." Eastern got off to a slow start and the Lady Rockets took advantage. Fayetteville raced out to an 11-2 lead with just over two minutes left in the first period. Eastern's Shayla black connected on two 3-pointers in the closing minutes of the first, bringing the count to 118 after eight minutes of play. In the first three minutes of the second stanza, Eastern outscored the Lady Rockets 81, taking a 16-12 lead. Shelby Sheets cut the Lady
Warriors' advantage to 16-14 by scoring a layup with 4:33 left in the half. Over the next three minutes, Eastern went on a 7-0 run, highlighted by two baskets from Rachel Mullins and a three by Megan Scott. Shelby Brown stopped Eastern's run with a score in the post with 59 seconds remaining in the second quarter. But another Mullins bucket put Eastern in front 25-17 at the half. "We wanted to stop them inside, and we did," said Fayetteville coach Toby Sheets. "We did a nice job in our man. They were just able to find the shots from the perimeter." In fact, Eastern made good on 10 3-point attempts for the game. Brown cut into the Eastern lead by canning a three to open the third period. Allison Prine answered with two 3pointers of her own, pushing
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Eastern’s Shayla Black looks for room around Fayetteville’s Desirae Dutro. Black scored 12 points in the Lady Warriors’ win.
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Kaylee Purdy, daughter of Joe and Lori Purdy and a junior at Eastern High School, was recently honored at the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association annual banquet at the Buckeye Hall of Fame in Columbus. In Ohio, there are over 9,000 young women playing high school soccer. The top one percent are honored at this banquet. Kaylee is the goalkeeper for the Lady Warriors, coached by Rob Koehler and Sarah Koehler. Kaylee is pictured here with John Johnson, President of the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches.
Moler Raceway Park’s Banquet of Champions a huge success The support shown by racers, fans, sponsors and friends throughout MRP’s first three years was just as awesome this past Saturday, Jan. 16, at MRP’s 3rd Annual Banquet of Champions with a packed house at the VFW Hall in Batavia. In addition to honoring the 2009 Track Champions Barry Doss, Doug Adkins, Jeff Watson and Jeremie Bretz, the top 10 in each class were honored with the top five receiving very impressive trophies donated by Holman Motors and Mt. Orab Ford. Rookies and Hard Chargers in each class received plaques. Among the special awards, Alanah Weiss received Sportsman of the Year. Appreciation awards were given to the general sponsors as well as the class sponsors of 2009, Holman Motors, Sunesis Construction, Cheap Bowling Balls and U.S. Race Gear. Mt. Orab Ford was announced as the 2010 sponsor of the UMP Modified Class. The Victor “Ike” Moler Pioneer of Racing Award went
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The Moler Family pictured with the legendary CJ Rayburn.
to CJ Rayburn, a true legend in racing. CJ has built cars, raced cars, won numerous championships (too many to mention) and this year debuted his new NASRA series at Moler Raceway Park. Rayburn honored Calvin Kenneda for his dedication to the sport of racing as well as giving out awards to the Rayburn cars. DARF Representative Jerry Wahl, who received last year’s Pioneer of Racing Award, was in attendance along with Bruce Hines, announcer at Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway and KC Raceway Park.
The Molers, along with Mike Goins, presented the awards. Al Carrier of S&A Designs presented Championship Jackets, T-shirts and door prizes. An excellent dinner was provided by Davidson Catering. Great Entertainment followed the awards by Simpson Entertainment. Photos were taken by Gene’s Photos (4441956). The Moler Family would like to thank everyone for their support and Congratulate everyone on a great 2009 and we all look forward to a wonderful 2010.
Goshen spoils G-town homecoming game By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press
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Fayetteville’s Emily Stahl shoots over Eastern’s Nicolette Clifton. Stahl scored 13 points in the Lady Rockets’ loss.
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the Lady Warriors' advantage to 33-21 with 4:51 to play in the quarter. Emily Stahl found the range with a three, followed by a layup by Ashley Scoggins, pulling the Lady Rockets to within six, at 33-27. Black responded with a 3pointer for Eastern with 2:14 left in the third, giving the Lady Warriors a 36-27 edge. Sheets drained a three and Jill Ryan added a two before the end of the period for Fayetteville. After three quarters, Eastern held a 37-32 lead. "We thought we were in good shape in that third quarter, but they came back," said Kiser. Just past the midway point in the fourth frame, Stahl hit her third trey of the night, pulling Fayetteville to within two, at 41-39. Leeza Rickey countered with a three for Eastern, putting the Lady Warriors back on top by five. Down 46-42 with 2:40 left in the game, Sheets scored two baskets in the post, knotting the score at 46-46 with just over 1:30 showing on the clock. Black made another 3pointer while Mullins and Nicolette Clifton added two free throws in the final minute, catapulting Eastern to a 51-46 Southern Hills League win. "The kids played hard and that's what we could control," said Sheets. "We had a couple of breaks go against us late. WE got down 12, but our kids battled back. Eastern is a good team." Black led the Lady Warriors with 12 points. Mullins added 10 and Prine chipped in nine. "Rachel has worked hard for us," said Kiser. "She will have spurts where she looks really good. We need her to be more consistent. Christina (Burns) grabbed some rebounds (8) and made some nice passes." Sheets led Fayetteville with a game-high 19 points. Stahl added 13 and Brown chipped in eight. The win lifted Eastern to 94 overall, 7-2 in the SHL. Fayetteville fell to 11-3 overall, 7-2 in the league. In junior varsity action, Eastern downed Fayetteville, 41-25. Maria Johnson led the Lady Warriors with eight points. Andrea Neu, Tressie Lewis and Emily Tatman added seven points each. Cheyenne Ramey paced Fayetteville with eight. Scoggins added seven.
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The Georgetown G-Men fell on homecoming night to the Goshen Warriors last Saturday by a score of 67-40. “This was a bad night,” said Georgetown coach Jerry Underwood. “They are playing well and their defensive intensity gave us problems.” Things looked good for the G-Men at the start of the game as Cody Drake hit a 3-pointer just nine seconds after the opening tip. But the Warriors responded with a 7-0 run. Drake later cut the Goshen lead to 9-7 with a drive with just under five minutes left in the first. Again, the Warriors responded. This time with a 72 run fueled by Derek Bunnell’s second three of the quarter. Jess Chadwell, made a three of his own with 2:21 left in the frame, cutting Goshen’s edge to 16-12. The Warriors maintained a four-point lead over the final two minutes of the quarter, claiming an 18-14 lead after eight minutes of play. Nick Wake, Goshen’s point guard, took over in the second period, scoring seven points in the frame. The G-Men dropped only four points in the second and found themselves trailing 2918 at the break. “Their point guard controlled the action at both ends of the floor tonight,” said Underwood. “They exposed our weakness, which was handling the ball out front.” Drake opened the third period with a bank shot good for three. Cody Dunkin followed with a layup and Chadwell scored in the post. With just over one minute elapsed in the
second half, Georgetown pulled to within four, at 29-25. After Nate Godby canned a three for Goshen, Dunkin and Chadwell scored again, clos-
ing the gap to 32-29. Wake and Godby made good on a 3-pointer each before the period ended, giving Goshen a 44-34 lead head-
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Georgetown’s Tyler Turner puts up a shot during the GMen’s loss to Goshen last Saturday.
ing into the final frame. In the fourth period, Goshen’s lead continued to grow. And the G-Men continued to struggle from the field. In fact, Georgetown’s last field goal of the game came with 7:17 remaining on a 3pointer by Chadwell. David Howser made a free throw with 6:18 left and Tyler Turner added two free throws in the final minute, accounting for Georgetown’s only scoring in the period. When the dust settled, Goshen had won, 67-40. “Tonight, I don’t know that we were ever in it,” said Underwood. “We scored well last night (in a win over New Richmond), but we just couldn’t get anything going offensively against Goshen. We didn’t have anything left.” Chadwell led the G-Men with 16 tallies. Drake and Dunkin added eight points each. Wake led all scorers with 19 points. Thomas Gibson added 17, Derek Koch chipped in 11 and Bunnell netted 10 for the Warriors. Georgetown fell to 9-4 overall, 6-3 in the Southern Buckeye Conference. The junior varsity G-Men won in a close game, 38-36. Cody Pack and Cain Cahall led Georgetown with 10 points each. Sean Bell paced the Warriors with 13. Tyler Hicks added 12. In the freshman game, Georgetown downed Goshen, 47-30. Quinn Sandlin led all scorers with 15. Jason Florence added 13 for the G-Men. Casey and Wiley scored eight and seven, respectively, for Goshen.
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By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press In a game filled with momentum swings, the Western Lady Broncos had the last one Tuesday night, holding on to defeat the Turpin Lady Spartans, 63-60. "It was a game of runs by both teams," said Western coach Mike Cooper. "Turpin beat us up and down the floor to get back into it. We got ahead and relaxed. That is uncharacteristic of this team." The first quarter made fans think this would be a shootout. Western and Turpin traded baskets throughout. Devin Latham and Lauren Davis led the Lady Broncos with seven points each in the frame. Mariah Gadar looked unstoppable for the Lady Spartans. She hit inside shots and canned two threes in the period, dropping 12 points for her team. When the horn sounded, Western held a slim, 18-16 lead. In the second stanza, Western kept Turpin from scoring for over four minutes. The Lady Broncos' press was working and Western picked up several easy baskets during a 13-0 run. Latham and Morgan Wright scored two goals each during the run. Davis and Morgan Henry
added one bucket each. Over the final 3:23 of the half, the Lady Spartans got back into the game, outscoring the Lady Broncos 11-0. At the break, Western clung to a 3127 lead. Turpin kept the momentum in the third period. The Lady Spartans opened the half 14-2 run, fueled by Tara Jones' nine points. In off the bench, Lindsey Leist ended Western's drought by draining a 3-pointer with 2:14 left in the third. Davis added a jumper and Danika Ratcliff made a free throw before the quarter ended. After three complete, Western trailed 43-39. Turpin opened up a fivepoint advantage early in the fourth quarter when Bridget McIntyre scored on a drive. Wright hit a jumper and Jeanette Cunningham made a free throw, pulling the Lady Broncos to within three, at 4542. After a jump shot by Turpin's Ashley Long, Leist breathed more life into the Western five by canning another three. Davis tied the score with a layup at the 5:13 mark. Delayne Seigla gave Western the lead for good when she made a 3-pointer with five minutes left in the game. Jones pulled the Lady
Spartans closer with a shot in the paint. With 4:18 remaining, Western held a 52-51 edge. Kylie Garrett scored off a give-and-go and Leist netted her third three of the night, putting the Lady Broncos in front, 57-51, with 2:50 showing on the clock. "Lindsey has been into the flow offensively," added Cooper. "She gives us a spark off the bench." Long made a three for the Lady Spartans with 1:04 left, trimming the Western lead to 57-55. Garrett answered with two free throws and Cunningham added a charity toss, extending the Lady Broncos' advantage to 60-55 with 25 ticks remaining. Turpin scored seven seconds later when McIntyre hit a 3-point shot. After a Davis free throw, Gadar scored her only two points of the second half. With nine seconds left, Western led 61-60. In the final five seconds, Davis made two trips to the line, making good on one attempt on each trip. With three seconds to play and the Lady Broncos up 63-60, Davis snuck in front of the Turpin guard and stole the ball, securing the Western victory. "Our young kids stepped up in that fourth quarter," said Cooper. "Kylie did a great job. And Lauren made a great defensive play at the end." Davis also led the Lady Broncos in scoring with 16 tallies. Latham added 12 and Leist chipped in nine. Henry,
Wright and Cunningham finished with six points each. Gadar paced the Lady Spartans with a game-high 19. Jones added 14 and Long chipped in 10. McIntyre finished with nine. The win lifted Western to 13-2 overall. The Lady Broncos are undefeated (9-0) in Southern Buckeye Conference play. In junior varsity action, Western downed Turpin, 4032. Garrett led all scorers with 14 points for Western. Elizabeth Carter added nine. Kelsey Finn paced Turpin with 12 tallies. With the victory, the Western junior varsity girls remained unbeaten on the season. They are atop the reserve SBC standings and won the Brown County Holiday Tournament. "They practice hard six days a week," said Western coach Hayley Bogan. "They know each other's strengths and work well together." One of the strengths of the team is full-court defense. "Full-court defense is our focus," said Bogan. "We really work at it and concentrate on doing it right. We try to make defense fun in practice and the girls respond to that. We also have a lot of depth with our number of players." Members of the team include Garrett, Carter, Seigla, Taylor Patten, Ashleigh Huiet, Tiffani Waits, Raeven Reed, Taylor Henry, Lara Staples, Destiny Ryan, Kayla Barger and Kendra Scott.
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Western’s Lindsey Leist nails one of her three second-half 3-pointers in the Lady Broncos’ win over Turpin.
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Western’s Elizabeth Carter shoots a free throw during the junior varsity game.
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The Western Lady Broncos junior varsity players and coaches. The team is currently undefeated for the year.
Lady Rockets pick up win at Hillsboro minutes of play, the score was tied at 9-9. The second stanza saw eight lead changes and three ties. Shelby Brown gave the Lady Rockets the lead with 37 seconds left when she drained a 3-pointer. Stahl added free throw in the closing seconds of the quarter, giving Fayetteville a 24-21 lead at the break. Coyle tied the count at 2424 when she hit a three to start
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For the first time in Toby Sheets’ 22-year coaching career, the Fayetteville Lady Rockets squared off against the Hillsboro Lady Indians on Monday. The Brown County team defeated their hosts by a score of 53-40. “Hillsboro put the ball in the hole and really hustled tonight,” said Sheets. “They
ran a box-and-one on Shelby (Sheets) and our outside shooters were a little slow.” In a surprisingly low-scoring first quarter, neither team found the net for the first four minutes of play. In the final four minutes, Hillsboro got six points from Jenni Willey and three points from Shelby Coyle while Fayetteville got four points from Sheets, three from Emily Stahl and two from Jill Ryan. After eight
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Fayetteville’s Desirae Dutro secures a loose ball during the Lady Rockets’ win over Hillsboro on Monday.
the second-half scoring. The Lady Rockets answered with a 9-0 run that proved to be the turning point in the game. Brown scored five points in the run. Sheets added two and Ryan added two, putting Fayetteville on top, 33-24 with 4:50 left in the third period. After another Brown 3pointer, Ashley Scoggins scored off a backdoor cut, extending Fayetteville’s lead to 38-26 with 3:26 remaining in the quarter. Willey hit a jumper for Hillsboro and Megan Barnes netted a three, cutting Fayetteville’s lead to 38-31 with just over two minutes showing on the third-quarter clock. The Lady Rockets stopped the Lady Indians’ comeback bid with six-straight points to end the period. After three complete, Fayetteville held a 45-31 edge. In the fourth frame, Hillsboro twice cut Fayetteville’s lead to nine. but each time the Lady Rockets answered the call. Over the final three minutes of play, Fayetteville made good on 6-of-8 from the charity stripe, preserving the 53-40 victory. “The second half has been our best half for scoring all year,” said Sheets. “It seems like we have to warm up to teams. We get settled down,
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Fayetteville’s Shelby Brown gets cross-faced by Hillsboro’s Heather Storer. Brown scored 14 in the Lady Rockets’ win.
relax and play.” Brown led the Lady Rockets with 14 tallies. Sheets added 11 and Stahl chipped in nine. Ryan finished with seven and Scoggins netted six. “Shelby Brown scored well tonight,” said Sheets. “After she got hurt, she sparked us with her return to the floor.” Hillsboro was led by Willey’s game-high 15 points. Barnes added nine and Coyle chipped in eight. With the win, Fayetteville
improved to 12-3 overall. The Lady Rockets are leading the Southern Hills League small school division with a record of 7-2. In junior varsity action, Fayetteville blasted Hillsboro, 48-16. Abby Rowe led all scorers with 16 points. Cheyenne Ramey added 15 for the Lady Rockets. A.J. Sanders paced the Lady Indians with six. Morgan Price added five.
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Applicants must meet Free Utilities NO pets, references reeligibility criteria and Secure Bldg. quired. 937-378-6827. have a mental illness. 513-876-3590 For more information call TTY 800-750-0750 SARDINIA AREA: 3br Amanda 937-378-6041, Ext. 257 brick ranch, attached garage, farm setting, $700/mo., horse boarding FREE, FREE, FREE also available, reasonable Efficiency unfurnished, rates. 513-317-6904. ready now, nice size! RIPLEY SCHOOLA/C, extra storage, HOUSE Apartments, 1br 307 - MOBILE HOMES single story! FOR RENT units available, Move-in Short term available Rent Special, rent-$255 2BR MOBILE home, $YES, IT DOES PAY plus utilities, for Seniors pay own utilities, fenced TO COMPARE$ 62 years old, disabled or yard, big porch, 2-storage 513-724-3951 handicapped. For ques- sheds, pond, lots of priLIMITED TIME OF- tions call 937-392-9216 vacy, gas heat, WBS for FER - GEORGETOWN or 937-378-6603. Man- backup heat, cook/gas. -2BR $500/MO. & also aged by Brown County 937-379-1981 or 3br apartments w/garage Senior Citizens Council. 513-319-3424. available for $675/mo. 308-OFFICE/BUSINESS $675/dep. Pets allowed. 513-253-8170 or SPACE FOR RENT 513-616-3504 UPTOWN BUILDING, 303 - HOUSES FOR RENT prime location, 2000sq. MT. ORAB - 2br apart2BR HOUSE w/garage ft., great for retail or ofment, 1st floor, $450/mo., in Williamsburg. fice space. Call $450/dep., no pets. 513-600-3328. 937-205-1678 for details. 937-444-2689.
CNA’S NEEDED to touch the heart of those in need, in the coming seasons of giving, and all year round! We offer 12 hour shift. Call or stop by to fill out an application. 937-378-3727. DRIVERS: OTR Co. Drivers. Class A CDL with 2yrs. exp. Good benefits & home time! 1-800-831-4832 ext. 1402. www.schusterco.com FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE person needed for large apartment complex in Georgetown. Must supply own tools, have reliable transportation, and have basic skills in painting, electrical and plumbing. Drug screen & criminal background check required. Please send resume to: Apple Hill Apartments, 15 Orchard Lane, Jackson, Ohio 45640 or fax to 740-286-5576. TDD: 419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer” MEDICAL ASSISTANT FT Busy medical office Batavia. Asst. w/procedures, draw blood. MUST have previous experience, EMR helpful. The Urology Group rrowland@theurologygroup.cc
MYSTERY SHOPPERS, earn up to $100 per day, undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining establishments, experience not required. 1-877-581-1844. NOW HIRING experienced hair stylist for Everyday Cut & Tan. Commission basis or will consider booth rental. Contact Vicky Cierley at 937-444-0334 or complete an application at 711 S. High St., Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154.
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400 - HOUSES FOR SALE 3BR, 2BA brick ranch, 2-car garage on 11.5-acres in Winchester, unfinished walk-out basement, 8x8 shed, barn w/enclosed lean-to. Asking $182,900. 937-695-9495. FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel. Asking $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres)
403- MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 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. 2000-28X44 2BR/2BA Doublewide available. Will set up on your lot, w/low monthly payments starting at $285 to qualified buyers. For more details call or stop by Homes “R” Us 937-444-2539.
GREAT RENTAL investment. 2-nice older mobile homes on 2-acres. Separate set-ups, outside buildings, no land contracts. Asking $79,900. Call 937-378-6827. LAND/HOME PACKAGE available. 3br/2ba doublewide, located just minutes off Hwy. 32 in Sardinia. Financing available. For more details call or stop by Homes “R” Us (937)444-2539.
403- MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE BANK REPOSSESSIONS Credit Problems??? Let’s Talk Bank Must Sell Call today Homes “R” Us (937) 444-2539
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FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE 3 Separate Offices (Can be combined) 525 Sq. Ft., 625 sq. ft., 675 sq. ft.
$375.00 EACH Per Month Includes trash/water Located behind Gold Star 221 South High St. Mt. Orab, OH
Call 937-444-2601 405 - LOTS & ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming. More or less acreage available. Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.
Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available) FORECLOSED GOLF homes & golf lots! 100’s of listings in the Carolinas. Own for fraction of value! Call 1-877-526-3615, x 2451 foreclosedgolfhome.com
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CHILDCARE IN my home, Sardinia School, 1-mile off 32, meals provided, ages 2 & up, 1-2 openings available. 937-515-3081.
1 YEAR. SEASONED & split mixed hardwood, $80, full size truck load thrown in & thrown out. Will deliver in area between Mt. Orab & Felicity & Amelia & Georgetown. 937-379-5071 or 937-670-0307.
EXPERIENCED CHILD care provider has openings in my Georgetown home for children of all ages, meals & snacks provided, great references & flexible hours. Call anytime. 513-582-6259, ask for Shannon.
504 - BUSINESS SERVICES THE COMPUTER Mann - Computer Clean Up, Diagnostics, Set Up, Hardware Repair, Virus & Spyware Removal, Windows program fixes. Contact TC at 513-374-9481 or:
CHILD CARE in my non-smoking Hamersville home. All shifts available. Three slots open. Meals & snacks provided. Call 937-379-2820.
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ROUND BALES, 5x6 for sale, Orchard 506 - CLEANING Grass/Alfalfa, $45. OrRESIDENTIAL chard Grass/Clover, $35. CLEANING or just Straw/Clover, $20. needing some spring 937-444-4137. cleaning, great rates, and even better references. 611 - WANTED TO BUY Call for a quote, or for CASH PAID for NOW! more information. Antiques, furniture, gold, 513-255-4342. coins, records, DVD’s, game systems, books, al507 - SEWING most anything! & ALTERATIONS 937-378-1819. For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-444- WANTED - Very small 4276. Reasonable rates, car w/very good gas mileage. NO FORDS! expert service. 937-392-4527. TCtheComputerMann@gmail.com
PRIVATE LENDERS NEEDED - Earn 10 to 13% on your idle cash or retirement funds secured by local real estate. We are not financial planners, but buyers and sellers of single family homes since 2006. We use private funds to pay cash for our real estate purchases and can pay you 10 to 13% to help us fund our purchases. To learn more call us at 937-205-0691 or 600 - FURNITURE visit: 1/2-PC. PILLOWTOP www.cremerproperties.com mattress & box. New in plastic. $150.00. Can de409 - LAND FOR RENT liver. Call Dan TWO MOBILE home 513-967-4687. lots “FOR YOUR MOBILE HOME!” One 606 - FARM MERCHANDISE country lot in Sinking Springs area, one lot in KUBOTA TRACTOR, Rocky Fork Lake area, 6040 4-wheel drive $200/mo. plus deposit. w/loader, low hours, 937-403-1602. $23,000.00. Call 937-7955-0184.
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613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES BULL MASTIFFS, male & female pair, purebred, fawn color, gentle temperament, comes w/insulated dog houses. 937-213-3073. CKC SIBERIAN Husky puppies, 5-gray/white, 5-red/white, males/females. $400/ea. Cash only. First shots, wormed. Call 937-446-2798. PUPPY RESCUE cepting litters, pickup, Non-kill. In ness for 15 years. 513-885-9943.
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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
1179819AberdeenM O T I VAT E D SELLER! O w n e r 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 1 1 4 0 5 7 2 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
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1205153 -Mt. Orab- Immaculate 3 BR, 2 BA ranch on double lot. New flooring in LR & FR. Open floor plan. Freshly painted & inviting. Att. 2c gar. for maximum storage. Beautifully landscaped, Coy pond w/serene sitting area. Back yard tree-lined for added privacy. $109,900
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 1 1 4 0 5 6 5 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. Multipanel doors. All dry wall. $85,000
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
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
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
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
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
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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.FOR SALE 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. BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:
937-515-2692 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.
701 - LOST AND FOUND LOST MY miniature black Chihuahua/Doberman mix puppy, please, if anyone sees my puppy contact Irene at Apt. 8-B, Springwood Commons. 513-692-6413.
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1205174 -Bethel- Western Brown Schools! Tucked away on a no outlet road, is this all brick home w/full bsmt Ready to move right in to! FP in MBR, Att. 2 car gar. Fresh paint & carpet thru-out.Huge barn w/2 sheds. Land rolls beautifully. Picturesque setting. $149,900
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1205263 -Hamersville- Looking for a home for your growing family on almost an acre? This is it! Better than move-in condition.Beautiful wood flooring lower level. Antique mantle. Septic leach lines are marked. 2 covered porches. Shed 20x8. Corner location. $ 85,000
1201734- Georgetown - One of a kind!*Full brick 2-story.*Huge Master BR suite w/personal balcony.*Natural Bay windows, pocket doors thruout, oak woodwork.* Real Beauty!*Inground 32x18 8' deep pool.*Det 2 story brick garage also.*Full fin bsmt plumbed for 3rd ba. $395,000 1180019- Georgetown First offering! Fantastic positive cash flow! Duplex in good condition. 1 & 2 bdrm. units. Fully equipped washer, dryer hook-ups in both units. Great location. Huge walk in attic. $49,900 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 11 6 5 9 8 2 Mt. OrabThe former C a h a l l Apparel store w/4 a p t s . 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
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1205276 -Sardinia- Unbelievable Mini Resort! Total renovation w/updates galore!Family Rm.w/corner fountain.Open Flr.plan. Det. Rec area w/30' antique bar. 5 car gar w/one 14' door.5 ac.fenced pasture w/add'l turnout,add'l barn w/stalls. Ingr.pool w/pool hse. $199,900 11 4 0 5 6 9 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 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 QUARON TERS Well known dairy bar. PREMISES. 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.
AUCTION FEB. 27TH, 2010- 10:00 AM. Brown Co. Ohio Fairgrounds, 325 West State Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 Over 30 Long Guns; Pistols; Indian Artifacts Collection; Antique Furniture; Silver Coins
NEW LISTING- SARDINIA- SMALL 2BR DWELLING IN TOWN ON SMALL LOT WITH NICE CONCRETE BLOCK GARAGE. EXCELLENT STARTER HOME OR ELDERLY LOOKING FOR SMALL LOT. ASKING $49,500 CONTACT DAN.
NEW LISTING- MOWRYSTOWN- LIMITED TIME OFFER. SMALL 2 BR. IN TOWN HOME ON NICE LOT NEAR HIGH SCHOOL. WON’T LAST LONG AT THIS PRICE. NICE GARDEN AREA. PARTIAL UNFINISHED BASEMENT. HAS A GARDEN/BARN FOR STORAGE. ASKING $42,500
SARDINIA - NEW LISTING- NICE 3BR BRICK HOME ON CORNER LOT. MANY APPLIANCES. FULL BASEMENT. ASKING $97,900
SARDINIA- NEW LISTING- 1400SQ FT. COMMERCIAL BUILDING. COULD HAVE MANY USES. LARGE BLACKTOP PARKING AREA. LENDER OWNED
WEST UNION- NEW LISTING- LOW COST LIVING OR GREAT WEEKEND RETREAT. THIS 2BR HOME HAS APPROX. 900 SQ FT. PUBLIC WATER ON A SLOPED 1.44 ACRE LOT. ALSO DETACHED 32X32 GARAGE W/8X32 ATTACHED SHED. WON’T LAST LONG @$40,000
ESTATE AUCTION FRIDAY EVENING- FEB. 26TH 5:00 PM ONE MILE OFF SR 32 • 8803 Five Points- Fincastle Road, Sardinia, Ohio 45171 3 BR Home on .62 Acres • Appraised at $52,500 Must bring 2/3 of appraised value. Auctioneers Note: All sizes or measurement are aprox. Terms on Real Estate: 10% down on day of Auction, balance on delivery of deed, with-in 30 days. Real Estate sells as is.. Any inspections that the buyer requires shall be conducted prior to auction date at the buyer’s expense. Information presented here is derived from sources deemed reliable but not warranted by the seller or their representatives. All announcements made day of auction take precedence over previous verbal or printed material. Campbell’s Frontier Realty will be acting as agent for the seller. PREVIEW- Shown by appointment. The Estate of Thelma Cooper Brown Co. Probate # 20081091- Nick Ring Attorney for the Estate
MT.ORAB/GEORGETOWN- NEW LISTING- OLDER MOBILE HOME ON APPROX. 1 ACRE LOT. MOBILE NEEDS TLC. LOT HAS SLOPE & MANY TREES. SEMI SECLUDED. GREAT FOR WEEKEND GETAWAY. ASKING $19,500
UPCOMING ESTATE AUCTION DATE TBA Horses; Buggies; Tractors; Horse Trailer; Farm Equipt.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 42 ACRE PRIVATE ESTATE- Entry Gate, creek frontage, tillable land, woods, Magnificent Home, Barns, $695,000 77 ACRE FARM- 20 tillable balance woods, barns, fenced, 4 BR home, $195,000
PRICE REDUCED- MT. ORAB- ONE OF A KIND 3 BR, 2BATH, ON TOWN LOT, NEW CARPET THROUGHOUT, NEWLY PAINTED ROOMS. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. MUST SEE AT $67,900 OR MAKE OFFER. POSSIBLE FINANCING AVAILABLE
3/2 Home- Deep water w/ river access, 2 car garage, storage building, $92,500 10 room brick- 3 BR, 2 1/2 baths, 2 car garage with loft, breezeway, office, 13 X 15 bedrooms, 2 story entrance foyer, large baths, family room. Asking $229,000 MANY, MORE NEW LISTING- Call or check our website!
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804 - AUTOS WANTED BIG JIM’S JUNK CAR REMOVAL (513) 304-2280 I Pay CASH for Junk Car’s, Trucks & Vans!!
SARDINIA- REDUCED PRICE- 3/4 BEDROOM FRAME HOME ON LARGE LOT IN TOWN WITH PARTIAL BASEMENT, VERY CLEAN, GREAT STARTER HOME OR RENTAL INVESTMENT. MUST SEE INTERIOR TO APPRECIATE THIS PROPERTY. ASKING $59,900
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ACREAGE NEW LISTING- (2) 5+ ACRE TRACTS IN LYNCHBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWNSHIP RD, BORDERS ON CREEK. APPROVED FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM. ASKING $28,500 EACH SARDINIA- LARGE TOWN LOT, NEAR CENTER OF TOWN. ASKING $15,000 CALL DAN LAKE WAYNOKA- LOTS 2245 & 2246 –ALSO LOTS 1403 & 1404. LOTS 1605 & 1606. MAKE OFFER 6+ ACRES, WOODED AREA IN LYNCHBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEAR BUFORD $39,900 MT. ORAB AREA- 42 ACRES AT 32 & KLEIN INTERCHANGE, VACANT LAND, CITY WATER AVAILABLE, MOSTLY TILLABLE, GOOD INVESTMENT PROPERTY. CALL DAN EASTERN SCHOOL- PRICED REDUCED- 52 ACRES NEAR HIGH SCHOOL- MACON AREA, PUBLIC WATER & SEWER AVAILABLE. GREAT FOR DEVELOPMENT. ASKING $3750 PER ACRE
DANNY D. DECLAIRE, BROKER Sardinia, OH 45171 • Phone: 937-446-2610 (Office) 1-800-967-6166
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MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $100 - $200/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “gross insubordination, incompetency and other just cause”. Many of Birkholtz’s allegation regarding Music’s conduct were detailed in a series of documents passed out to the principal’s supporters at a rally held Jan. 18 at Logan’s Gap Campground in Ripley. Supporter Jim Bracco, who has two children in the RULH School District, said at the rally that 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 correspondences from Birkholtz to Music he had obtained. One incident mentioned in a involved correspondence 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 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 informed Music his reported decision to give the student with the pocketknife an inschool detention is not sanctioned by school board policy. Birkholtz in that correspondence informed Music, “You
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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.” Other Incidents 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 attend on time, to be “fully engaged” in those meetings, and to keep his cell phone off during the meetings. • In a Jan. 11 correspondence, Birkholtz mentioned to Music how he had delegated the principal to lead the development of an age appropriate discipline code for grades K-4, 5-8 and 9-12, but while Music was given a target date of this past Nov. 29 to have that developed, a meeting on that matter hadn’t taken place yet. • 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 Music allegedly told Birkholtz
Spires said Music supported all students, “the black and the white, the rich and the poor”, and added, “He’s for our children, and that’s what we are here for.” “Common Goal” Mentioned “I think we are here for the same common goal”, the board president said before the board left to go into closed session, mentioning that goal as being “what’s best for the district and the students”. The board’s attorney, Stacy Pollock of Columbus, accompanied them at the session, and Music, who spoke with the board and superintendent at the session, was accompanied by his attorney, Daniel Yost of Cincinnati. An extended version of this story can be found at www.browncountypress.com.
in the Jan. 7 e-mail to “get a life”. Many Speak At Meeting The school board this past Wednesday gave those gathered an opportunity to speak on the matter involving Music before they went into executive session. High school teacher Doug Bowery, co-president of the RULH Education Association, was the first speaker to address the board. Bowery asked RULH District bus drivers, cooks, and custodians in the audience to stand, then asked school secretaries to stand, and then school teachers and administrators to stand. “What you are looking at are those charged with the safety and education of your children,” he said. “They care about your students.” Mr. Bracco spoke next and asked those in the audience who supported Music to stand, and a great number of those attending did so. He asked board members not to “discount” students who were supporting Music, noting how they would become voters in a few years. RULH High School Athletic Director Susan Skinner urged board members to use their “good heads and hearts” and make a decision they thought was best for the district and the community. Principal’s Father Speaks Paul Music, the principal’s father, spoke about how his son and daughter-in-law had embraced the Ripley community after his son was hired as the RULH High School principal and mentioned how they had enrolled their four children in the RULH School District and had gotten active in a Ripley church. He said his son gets to students’ hearts, counsels students who are in trouble such as with fighting, and tries to teach kids a foundation upon which they may grow up “to be someone special”. Alice Spires referred to the principal as “a good Christian man” who “doesn’t dictate to us” and said the high school finally “got someone the kids can trust”.
Project Linus scheduled at Sardinia church The 11th Annual National Project Linus Blanket Day will be held on Feb. 20, at the Sardinia Church of Christ, 7130 Bachman Drive, Sardinia. While this is the 11th annual event for the organization, it will be the third year for The Fayette County Chapter. The mission of Project Linus is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, homemade, washable blankets and afghans, lovingly crafted by volunteer blanketeers. Quilts and blankets for children in need will be assembled, and we would like to invite the community to attend. Anyone who can tie a square
Jobless rate jumps in Brown County CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He added that a dollar spent locally turns over “four or five times” before leaving the county. According to the state, the overall unemployment rate average for Brown County in 2009 was 12.8 percent. The news in this part of the state was similar. All of the counties bordering Brown County showed an increase in the unemployment rate from November to December. Clermont County showed an increase from 9.8 to 10.6 percent. Adams County went up from 14.1 to 15.8 percent, Clinton County rose from 15.1 to 16.2 percent, and Highland County showed an increase from 16.1 to 17.3 percent. Highland County had the highest unemployment rate in the state in November, however Morgan County in the southeast part of the state rose a full two percent to 17.5 in December to take over the top spot. Counties with lower populations like Morgan County
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can be affected in the statistics more dramatically than those with larger populations. Morgan County shows a Civilian Labor Force of only 5,800...which means a shift of 58 people one way or another is a full percentage point. Highland and Brown counties both show a Civilian Labor Force of 21,800, meaning a shift of 218 people will affect the numbers by a one percent. The state of Ohio says that 19,000 Brown County residents are employed and 2,800 are drawing unemployment. The overall rate for Ohio rose to 10.7 percent in December from 10.2 percent in November. The six counties with the highest unemployment rates are Morgan at 17.5, Highland and Ottawa at 17.3, Pike at 16.7 and Clinton and Noble both at 16.2. The lowest rate in the state can be found in Holmes County at 7.4. Next is Delaware at 7.7, Geauga at 7.9, Lawrence at 8.0 and Mercer and Medina tied at 8.2.
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knot is welcome to join in the fun. Bring a lunch and maybe a snack to share with the group and if you have a project started, bring it with you to make further progress and meet others who share your love of blanket making. We will also need people to sew labels, package the blankets and get them ready for delivery. If you’re a quilter and would like to bring your sewing machine to make a quilt, we will have room for you to do that as well. No baby sitting will be provided. If you are unable to spend time with us on Saturday but have yarns, cotton or fleece fabric that you have wanted to find a good home for, Project Linus will be happy to provide that home! We would very much welcome the donation. Also this year, Project Linus is working with the folks at Disney for the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day promotion. You may have seen this advertised on TV. Please go to www.disneyparks.com to get the necessary information and register for our event. Please be sure to carefully read the instructions so you do not miss out on your ticket. What a great way to help Project Linus and save on your vacation for this year. The Fayette County Chapter of Project Linus not only services Fayette County but Highland, Adams, and Brown Counties as well. Project Linus is one of the best organizations with which to be affiliated. The thought of wrapping children with love in a homemade blanket so they may feel better is the least we can do for a child who is ill or traumatized. The 100% volunteer organization has now delivered over 3 million handmade blankets to many children worldwide and over 1500 blankets to children in 4 counties in the short time this chapter has been in existence. For more information on the Make a Blanket Day and to learn more about Project Linus, please call or email Elaine McCormick, Chapter Coordinator at (740) 335-5651 or projectlinusoh@gmail.com, Carol Chambers at (937) 9275742 or craftylady4873@att.net or visit the website at www.projectlinus.org.
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