Brown County Press 01-09-2011

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THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS Serving Brown County, Ohio since 1973

Vol. 38 No. 22

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Dallas Tincher guilty of murder for hire

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press

the morning of April 20 near Mt. Orab and drove him to Aberdeen.

He said they stopped first at the Dairy Yum Yum where Carpenter’s girlfriend Rhonda Buchanon was working.

“Why did you do that?” asked Van Harlingen.

“To make sure she was at work”, Hensley said.

He said Tincher then drove him to Stringtown Road and dropped him off about 8 a.m. near Carpenters’s home.

Hensley said before he got out of the truck, he entered Tincher’s cell phone number into his phone so he could call him to be picked up.

“I walked up to the house and knocked and he said come in, so I went inside”, Hensley said.

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Audit for County released, calls for Yazell repayment

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Auditor of State has issued the 2009 audit for Brown County.

The office has listed a Finding for Recovery against former Brown County Sheriff’s Office Payroll Clerk Angela Yazell for a total of $2630.43.

Two separate findings against Yazell were issued, one for $2000.43 in unearned overtime payments and one for $630.00 in cash collected

by Yazell but not deposited.

Both findings direct that the money be paid back to the Brown County General Fund.

Yazell was payroll clerk for the Sheriff’s office between Sept. 1, 2008 and Sept. 24, 2009 when the alleged thefts took place.

On Nov. 19, She pleaded no contest to charges of theft in office in Brown County Common Pleas Court.

She will be sentenced Jan. 21 and faces a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a $2500 dollar fine.

Brown County Chief Deputy John Schadle said changes have been made within the Sheriff’s Department to prevent any future theft.

“We now have two people going over the payroll records before they’re submitted for payment”, Schadle said.

“We also had made a change so that only a persons direct supervisor can sign off on any overtime for payment”, he added.

Schadle said he’s still feeling the effects of Yazell’s actions.

“I felt betrayed and more hurt than angry when I found out”, Schadle said.

“We consider ourselves a

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family here and she betrayed that trust.”

The audit report also mentions the financial condition of the Brown County General Hospital.

“The Hospital’s net assets decreased approximately $2,783,000 and $3,456,00 in 2009 and 2008, respectively”, the audit said.

“The hospital had a loss from operations of $2,452,000 and $3,054,000 in 2009 and 2008. These factors could be indicative of the Hospital’s inability to continue as a going concern...” it continued.

The audit said the hospital plans to address the concerns by addressing issues such as “physician recruitment, renegotiation of supplies contracts and vendor agreements, flexing staff levels consistent with patient census and outpatient needs in addition to other cost containment initiatives as well as implementing a strategic price increase for procedures performed.”

Brown County Regional Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Mike Patterson said the figures in the audit are for 2009 and that the hospital has been undertaking cost saving measures for the past year.

He said that the financial picture for the hospital is improving, but things are still difficult.

“Decreases in government payment at the federal and state level, coupled with CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Warriors win 2010 Brown County Holiday Tournament The Eastern Warriors won the 2010 Brown County Holiday Tournament held at Georgetown High School by defeating the Fayetteville Rockets on Wednesday and downing the Georgetown G-Men in the championship game on Thursday.

Aberdeen fiscal officer resigns, water treatment plant project moves forward, land purchased

By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press The Village of Aberdeen council were presented with the resignation of the village fiscal officer Rhonda Bothman on Jan. 3.

Bothman has been fiscal officer for the last eight years.

She told council that she has accepted another job but agreed to stay on with the village, working evenings, to help train her replacement for a couple of weeks.

The announcement of her departure came following a lengthy executive session last Monday evening.

According to Aberdeen Mayor Garland Renchen, village tax commissioner Nathan Pfeffer will act as interim fis-

cal officer until a new one can be hired.

“We’re going to miss her terribly,” said Bernese Jones, co-worker and utilities clerk for the village. “I can hardly talk about it, but I’m really happy for her. She’s always been the kind of person who would drop what they’re doing just to help you out.”

In other business at the meeting, Pfeffer was commended by all members of council for his diligent work in collecting back taxes owed by several community members.

“I would like to openly commend Mr. Pfeffer for his hard work, and for collecting an extra $30,000 for the village which went into the general fund,” Councilwoman

Billie Eitel said.

The projected amount expected from collecting taxes was set at $120,000 but exceeded $146,321, which according to Bothman really helped the village out.

Pfeffer explained that he had set many people up on payment plans for the upcoming year which would also help with the 2011 budget.

Bothman said even with that in mind she would keep the projected income at $120,000.

Council also approved a one-time payment of $10,000 for the purchase of land for the future site of the wastewater treatment plant.

But the vote to approve the purchase did not come without first receiving a challenge from Eitel.

Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford offers ‘State of the Village’ address, outlook good for community

By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press With over 30 years experience in leadership, Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford says he looks forward to even more growth for the community he has dedicated his talents to.

“The year 2010 started out a little rough and a little sad for our community,” Lunsford said. “In late December 2009, we lost a dear friend with the death of one of our office workers, Sheila Lung. She died tragically while on vacation, “Then one of our police officers, Justin Conley was shot in early January.

Thankfully he was wearing a bulletproof vest. And we also got the news that our local VFW was closing its doors.”

Lunsford said despite the

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difficult beginning, 2010 turned into a very positive time of growth for Mt. Orab, despite the state of the economy.

“During my years in office I’ve experienced a lot of changes,” added Lunsford, “For one thing the population in Mt. Orab has more than

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Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford points to areas yet to be developed in the Village.

doubled with annexation to the village.

“All the new businesses that have opened up at the SR 68 and SR 32 interchange is a perfect example of that. After annexation of that land we put in all new sewer and utility lines to accommodate their needs”, he said.

“The Kroger Company has already discussed a future for the old building they vacated, which could create even more jobs for our residents”, Lunsford added.

The Mayor said it was a struggle to get the original Kroger store at the location, 6 years ago because they were afraid they wouldn’t have enough business but now the new Kroger store is the largest of its kind in the United States.

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Eitel questioned the wisdom in purchasing the land before receiving full approval from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

“I would like to be assured by the EPA first that the site is okay before we purchase that piece of property,” Eitel told council.

Eitel was informed by village solicitor Tresa Gossett that from everything she had heard from engineers and anyone else involved that there was no question the EPA would not approve the site.

“I just want to know for sure that if, for whatever reason the EPA turns down the site, we can get out of that contract to purchase,” added Eitel.

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Eastern Coach arrested

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press A Brown County seventh grade basketball coach has resigned following his arrest in Blanchester for public indecency.

Eastern Local Superintendent Allen Simmons said that Benjamin Hauck submitted his resignation this week.

Simmons said he expects the Board of Education to accept the resignation at its Jan. 11 meeting.

According to police reports, the 24 year old Hauck was arrested on Jan. 1 after being spotted alone in a parked Pepsi truck acting in an inappropriate manner.

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Dallas Tincher (left) is being handcuffed by Deputy Mickey Green after being found guilty on three counts of murder.

Dallas Tincher has been found guilty of two counts of Complicity and one count of Conspiracy to commit Aggravated Murder.

He was found not guilty of one count of Tampering with Evidence.

The jury deliberated for about six hours before coming back with the verdict around three p.m.

Following the verdict, Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little said “I would like to thank Brown County Detectives Buddy Moore, Carl Smith and Donnie Wagoner for their outstanding work. I believe in the jury system and justice has been served today.”

Tincher faces 15 years to life for each conviction and will be sentenced at a later date.

Ticher’s trial began on Monday, Dec, 27 and lasted for eight days.

One of the most important witnesses for the prosecution was the man Tincher was convicted of hiring to kill Carpenter, Joseph Hensley.

Assistant Prosector Chris Van Harlingen began by asking Hensley if he had reached a plea bargain with the state in exchange for his testimony and Hensley answered yes.

Hensley will be sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the killing of Carpenter.

Hensley said that Tincher approached him and told him that he wanted someone dead.

“I quoted him a price of 5000 dollars and he left”, Hensley said on the stand.

“He showed up later with a thousand dollars and a four wheeler.”

Hensley said Tincher picked him up on

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The Heart of Brown County Gala is finalizing the plans for this year’s 9th Annual Brown County Hospital Foundation Heart Gala. Members met at the Norlyn Manor in Batavia, the site of this year’s Gala. The Norlyn Manor is nestled back on 19 ? acres. A tree-lined private drive, lighted parking and heavily wooded lot create a beautiful and elegant country club setting. Conveniently located just off State Rt. 32 at the Owensville Exit makes Norlyn Manor easily accessible. The Norlyn Manor consists of four individual ball rooms. The foyer’s décor consists of imported marble, crystal chandeliers and a curved staircase, offering elegant photo opportunities. The menu is extensive and served on fine china, stemmed glassware and linen tablecloths add to the elegant atmosphere. Pictured are: Seated – Barb Campbell and Shirley Moran, Co-Chairs of the Gala, Standing – Teri Baumann, Diane Remmel, Jeannie Bulow, Judy Huffman, Anita Flaugher, and Dale Cahall

Brown County Hospital Foundation Gala plans being finalized Plans are under way for one of Brown County Hospital Foundation’s largest fundraisers. The ninth annual Brown County Hospital Foundation Gala will be held Saturday Feb. 19, 2011 at the Norlyn Manor in Batavia, Oh. Tickets are $50 per person and available for sale until Feb. 7 by calling Teri Baumann (937) 378-7712.

Reservations are needed for the event and may be charged to a major credit card.

Reservations will also be accepted at www.bcrhc.org.

The fundraiser benefits the Good Neighbor Fund that assists Brown Countians who need extra help to get basic tests and hospital services they need but cannot afford.

The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and a sit-down dinner following.

Dance throughout the evening to the music of Velvet

Soul of Cincinnati, Ohio.

The program will consist of awards presented to a nurse or clinical staff person, a physician no longer in active practice, a Brown Countian who has played a major role in making the county the place that it is today, and a person nominated by the public who has done something quite remarkable for others without any thought of reward or recognition. A nominating form can be found for this award in this news issue.

Please note that persons working for the Brown County Regional Health Care and the BCGH Foundation are excluded from the Contemporary Award nominations.

Approximately 80 items, from vacation getaways, jewelry, to Broadway show tickets, gift baskets and artist prints plus lots more will be

featured in a live or silent auction. The committee is also seeking sponsors who will be highlighted during the event.

Contact Teri Baumann at t_baumann@bcrhc.org; Dale Cahall at decahall@yahoo.com ; Shirley Moran at smoran@fsb4me.com or Barbara Campbell at BarbaraCampbell01@gmail.c om to support this very worthy event.

Co-chairs for the Gala are Barb Campbell and Shirley Moran. “The Gala is a popular and well attended event the past eight years, says Shirley Moran, Co-Chair “We expect it to be an exciting and funfilled event again this year”.

Tickets are on a first come basis. “Get your tickets now for this great event”, says Barb Campbell, Co-Chair, “It will be an evening to remember”!

Georgetown Baptist Church welcomes Evangelist Steve Hale Jan. 16-19 The congregation of the Georgetown Baptist Church and Pastor Cliff Myers are excited to announce a ‘Winning for Christ Crusade’ with Evangelist Steve Hale beginning on Sunday, Jan. 16 through Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. Sunday morning service will begin at 11 a.m. and each evening service will begin at 7 p.m.

Steve comes to Georgetown with ‘A Timeless Message for Times Like These...Giving You Future Hope.’

From the back roads of rural America to the nation's concrete metropolitan jungles, since 1979 Dr. Steve Hale has been recognized as one of Southern Baptist's most effective evangelists. Growing up in western Kentucky, Dr. Hale graduated from Murray State University with a degree in journalism and completed his Master's of Divinity at Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

After spending 13 years in Evansville, Indiana as the state's only resident Southern Baptist evangelist, Dr. Johnny

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Evangelist Steve Hale

Hunt invited Steve to re-locate and base his ministry out of the dynamic First Baptist Church of Woodstock, Georgia.

Throughout his ministry, Dr. Hale has been invited to preach on the program of state evan-

gelism conferences and the Southern Baptist Pastor's Conference. He was also honored to preach Southwestern Seminary's campus revival.

Being the world's largest theological institution, then president Dr. Ken Hemphill said, "God has gifted Steve with penetrating insight into the needs of the church and exceptional preaching ability. We experienced a marvelous manifestation of God's power when Steve preached our seminary revival."

In 2007, Dr. Hale wrote and published his first book, Truth Decay, which has received outstanding reviews.

Having served as national president for the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists, Dr. Hale's deep concern is for reaching a culture in which 75 percent of adults deny the existence of absolute truth and for seeing the Church in America restored to its first love, Jesus Christ.

Georgetown Baptist Church is located at 794 South Main Street, Georgetown.

For more information call (937) 378-3587.

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GEVS early dismissal date The Georgetown Exempted Village Schools will be dismissed early on Friday, Jan, 14, 2011. On this date the following dismissal schedule will apply: The usual early dismissal routine will follow for Grades PreK – 12: 1:20 p.m. - Elementary School walkers and car riders dismissed, Georgetown Jr/Sr High School students dismissed 1:30 p.m. - Elementary School bus riders dismissed

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Squire Parsons

“Favorite Gospel Singer”. He was named “Favorite Baritone” in 1986 and 1987. In 1986, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995 “Favorite Gospel Songwriter”.

In 1988 he was named “Favorite Southern Gospel Male Singer.”

He has also been nominated for the Dove Award for male vocalist and songwriter. In 1990, he was presented the coveted Marvin Norcross Award,

given for devotion to family, service to church, involvement in community affairs, and contributions to the gospel music industry.

In addition to being one of America’s best loved soloists, Squire is a prolific songwriter.

In 1981, his song, “Sweet Beulah Land” was voted “Favorite Song Of The Year” by the Singing News.

Some of the other gospel classics written by Parsons include: “Master Of The Sea”, “Oh What A Moment”, “The Broken Rose”, “He Came To Me”, “I Call It Home”, “I Sing Because”, “Hello Mama”, “I’m Not Giving Up”, and “I Go To The Rock”. Many gospel recording artists and groups have recorded at least one of his songs.

Squire has also been a part of the popular “Gaither Homecoming” video series.

Mr. Parsons was ordained at his home church, Trinity Baptist, in Asheville, North Carolina, in 1979.

Squire and his wife Linda, live in Leicester, NC. They have four adult children.

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Squire Parsons will be in concert at Bible Baptist Church, Mt. Orab on Sunday, Jan. 16 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

The church is located at 990 W. Main St. (Tri-County Highway) Mt. Orab. For more information call (937) 4442493.

Squire Parsons, a native of West Virginia was raised in a Christian home and was introduced to gospel music by his parents. His father, Squire Parsons Sr., was a choir director in their home church and taught shaped note gospel music. attended West Squire Virginia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in music in 1970. He has served as interim music director, church soloist, elementary school music teacher, high school band director and in 1975 he became the baritone singer for the Kingsmen Quartet. In 1979 Squire went into solo ministry.

Since 1978, Squire Parsons has been nominated by the Singing News’ fans for “Favorite Baritone”, “Favorite Gospel Songwriter” and

Brown Countians help bell ringers set record Brown County Shoppers donated $8,900.00 to the Salvation Army Red Kettles this past holiday season.

This amount represents the largest amount ever collected by the Brown County Unit. The funds are administrated by the Department of Jobs & Family Services.

Stan Purdy of the Russellville Kiwanis and Red Kettle Coordinator said “we had 74 ringers from organizations ringing 147 hours and that is the key to the successful effort.

Organizations furnishing ringers were: Georgetown Christmas Association, Georgetown United Methodist Church, Georgetown Animal Hospital, Georgetown High School, U.S. Grant Homestead Association, Russellville Kiwanis, Faith in God Fellowship, Brown County Republican Club, Brown County Rural Water Association, Connie Patrick, Brown County Treasurer, Amy DeClaire, Brown County Recorder, DeClaire Insurance, Paul Hall & Associates, Ripley Museum

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“Santa Claus (Samantha Piersall of Mt. Orab) rang bells for the Salvation Army Dec. 24. Stan Purdy, Red Kettle Coordinator welcomes Santa’s help.”

and Ripley Fire Department.

Individuals ringing were: Pat and Lee Adams, Pete Sedlar, Debbie Crum, Ned Lodwick’s family & friends, Gary Mullen, Tonya Bellingham and Roger Adkins.

Purdy also expressed thanks to Kroger Company, Mt. Orab, Georgetown IGA, Ripley IGA and Martin Super Value at Sardinia for their cooperation in allowing ringers outside the stores.

Cordray hails decision protecting state funds Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray applauded a unanimous ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court today, which allows the state of Ohio to reallocate nearly $260 million in public money from tobacco programs to various vital needs, including Medicaid programs and other health and child assistance programs.

"In response to the worst economy since the Great Depression, the General Assembly redirected some $260 million from anti-smoking programs to crucial economic and medical assistance programs," Cordray said.

"After two years of tumultuous litigation, we can finally get this money out to assist struggling Ohioans."

In 1998, the State of Ohio entered a $10 billion settlement with large tobacco manufacturers. The General Assembly then funded various programs with the settlement money, including an antitobacco agency and research initiatives, along with other matters such as school construction in cash-strapped districts throughout the state. In 2008 the General Assembly passed a bipartisan measure that dissolved the anti-tobacco agency and reallocated most of its funds to other uses, while reserving $40 million

for the Department of Health to continue anti-tobacco programs.

Two ex-smokers and an out-of-state corporation sued the state, claiming that the entirety of the anti-smoking money was in a protected trust, and that the legislature did not have the legal authority to reallocate that money for other uses. A lower court entered an order preventing the state from touching the $260 million, but the court of appeals disagreed, siding with the state. The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously affirmed that decision this morning.

The Court held that the funds are and always have

been the state's money, and that no trust was created. "The General Assembly had the power to change the use of the settlement money," said Justice Pfeifer, writing for the Court, after it "evaluated Ohio's budget priorities . . . . It is not for us to judge the wisdom of the General Assembly but to determine whether the exercise of its power comports with or violates the Ohio Constitution."

The Court's decision immediately unfreezes nearly $260 million to be spent assisting struggling Ohioans and their communities in accordance with the General Assembly's legal directives.

Texas Hold’em Tournaments to benefit Brown County Foundation scholarship fund No-Limit Texas Hold’em Tournaments will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 to benefit the Brown County Foundation Scholarship Fund.

The tournaments will be held at the Perry Township Community Building located at 3854 US Route 50, Fayetteville beginning at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.

These wil be deepstack tournaments (10,000 starting chips), $60 entry fee (no rebuys or add-ons)

Cost is entry fee $40.00 (8,000 chips) charity fee $15.00, 50/50 ticket $5.00 (2,000 chips) Total $60.00 (10,000 chips) Payouts are 18 or less - Top 2, 19-27 players - Top 3, 2836 players - Top 4, 37-45 players - Top 5.

Live action all day long. $1/$2 No-Limit Hold’em, $3/$6 Limit Hold’em, $3/$6 Omaha H/L. Must be 18 years or age or older to play!

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Squire Parsons in concert at Bible Baptist Church, Mt. Orab

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Danny Bubp returns to State Representative Seat State Representative Danny Bubp (R-West Union) yesterday returned to his seat as the 88th House District member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He was sworn in during the opening day ceremonies of the 129th General Assembly, marking his fourth term in office.

“Being reelected by my friends and neighbors in the 88th District is such an honor,” said Rep. Bubp. “I am eager to start my service in this General Assembly, working alongside my colleagues as we craft a brighter future for Ohio.” Rep. Bubp was also given the honor yesterday of swearing in his new colleague, Rep. Terry Johnson (R-McDermott), who was elected to serve his first term as representative of the 89th House District which includes all of Scioto county and portions of Adams and Lawrence counties. Rep. Johnson is a physician in the Portsmouth area as well as a Colonel in the Ohio National Guard. He has completed three tours of combat duty in Iraq. In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Bubp owns and operates his own law practice. He represents the 88th House District, which includes all of Brown County and portions of Adams and Clermont counties.

BCHS sets meeting for Jan. 11, needs volunteers members rescued several starving horses and found adopters for several others when owners were unable to

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A Letter of Thanks from the Knoche Family We thank God for watching over, protecting, and healing Penny from the car accident on September 17th.

We would like to thank all of our family, friends and the community for their support, love, and most definitely their prayers over the last few months.

We would like to thank our employers, Dualite, Kroger, and Martins as well as to our fellow co-workers for the support and prayers throughout this difficult time.

We would like to thank all the people at the scene of the car accident that was there with Penny, the police, rescue workers, and all of the “neighbors”. We would like to thank the caring staff of Miami Valley Hospital.

We want to praise God for answering all of our prayers and his continuous love, and support for Penny and our family.

Thank you, Penny, Tim, and Tammy Knoche and Cathy and Jonathon Campbell

care for them. Members rescued and transported nearly 500 dogs from the local animal shelter, and provided medical care for several injured dogs. The Brown County Humane Society provided vaccines to the Brown County Animal Shelter to ensure the health of the dogs housed there. It was a busy year.

The Brown County Humane Society is planning several fundraising events with the emphasis on ‘fun’ for 2011. To be successful, the volunteer base must be expanded. If you can donate just a few hours next year to help with an adoption event or fundraiser, please join the BCHS. Members don’t need any special skills to ‘speak for those who have no voices’ - just a desire to make some animal’s life better.

The BCHS is always in need of temporary foster homes for animals looking for a permanent placement. Rescued dogs often need ‘first-leg’ transport to locations like Eastgate, Milford, or Harrison, Oh., and any one can volunteer for this rewarding experience.

The next meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. in the ABCAP building (old Alverda Reed School on West Plum Street) in Georgetown.

Plan to attend and share your ideas and energy for a good cause. For more information call (937) 378-2010.

PERI to meet

is scheduled for January 18 at 8 p.m. in the municipal building council room.

Ripley River Village Christmas raffle winner The Kinkead Ridge Winery donated a Gift Basket including Cabernet Sauvignon, glasses, crackers, wine and Christmas ornament and the winner was Jerry McAfee.

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The Mt. Orab Women’s Club would like to thank the community for their continued support of the annual raffles. Winners of the most recent raffles in November were 1st place: Fletcher Politt-John Ruthven print; 2nd place; Jack SinkkingerBrown County throw; 3rd place: Mark Thiergartnerfishing pole; 4th place: Andica Pabin-Longaberger basket; 5th place: George Kelch-spa basket. Thanks again to all our prize contributors.

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Mt. Orab Garden Club to meet

Brown County Regional Healthcare is accepting bids for the purchase or lease of a new Mobile CArm. Bids must be received by 4:30pm EST on January 20, 2011. Specifications are available in the Materials Management Department. All bids should be directed to Jim Brown, Director of Materials Management, 425 Home Street, Georgetown, OH 45121. The Hospital Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids determined to be in the best interest of the Hospital.

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The Mt. Orab Garden Club will meet Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 at the Mt. Orab Public Library at 6:30 p.m. All members and guests are welcome.

Please call Carol Estep if you need a ride. Please note the time, 6:30 p.m.

9TH Annual

BROWN COUNTY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION GALA February 19, 2011 - 6:00 PM

Norlyn Manor, 4440 St. Rt. 132 Batavia, OH The Contemporary Award is given to a Brown Countian that has done something remarkable for others without thought of reward or recognition or been adequately recognized for it. Doing good is not their job and they are not directly connected to the Brown County Regional Health Care or the Brown County Hospital Foundation.

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Your Nominee for the Contemporary “Heart of Brown County Award” Nominee

PERI Chapter#69 will meet at the Ohio Veteran's Home on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 9:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Georgetown Chief of Police, Forest Coburn. All members please plan to attend.

Reason for Nomination

Your Name

Phone Number

Please call the Brown County General Hospital Foundation with any questions.

(937) 378-7712 or 1-800-866-0657, Ext. 7712 Please note that persons working for the Brown County Regional Health Care and BCGH Foundation members are excluded from the Comtemporary award nominations.

Please return all applications no later than January 28, 2011

Brown County General Hospital Foundation 425 Home Street, Georgetown, OH 45121 www.bcrhc.org

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The Brown County Humane Society (BCHS) is looking forward to an exciting and rewarding 2011. Last year,

The Mt. Orab Village Council met for approximately 20 minutes on Tuesday evening last week for its first meeting of 2011.

According to Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford, all council members were present including Joe Howser, Kenny Sheffield, Joyce Wilson, Herm Scott, David Brenner and Daniel Reed.

Howser was renamed as council president for 2011 and committees were named which included: •Streets-Reed, Howser and

Sheffield; •Public safety-Sheffield, Scott and Brenner; •Planning and Development-Wilson, Brenner and Reed; •Audit Committee/FinanceScott, Howser and Wilson; •Zoning Board of AppealsHansen; •Personnel-Wilson, Scott and Fred Hansen.

“It wasn’t a very long meeting,” Lunsford said.” We paid the bills and went home.”

The next scheduled Mt. Orab Village Council meeting

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Letters to the Editor

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Relay for life helps cancer survivors

Letters to the Editor

Are our elected officials doing what’s best for us?

Dear Editor, After going to the school board meetings at Eastern Local Schools for the last 3 years, I am now concerned that the best interests of our schools are not being looked after.

At the December meeting the question was asked what if anything was being done in regards to Mr. Simmons contract expiring at the end of June. Mr. Yockey said that at that time

nothing had been discussed and that they would likely discuss that at the next meeting.

After the board adjourned to executive session the following transpired: Mr. Kelch brought forth the information that Mr. Simmons had offered to take a $60,000 cut in pay for a 1 year contract extension.

In a time that they are cutting teachers, not replacing busses, and have overcrowd-

ing in the Sardinia Elementary School this seems to raise the question who is looking out for our kids? In my experience with school board this action makes no sense to me.

There is a cost involved in searching for a new superintendent . Our current superintendent has done a great job for our schools. The ratings for our district have been improving during his

tenure and he shows genuine concern for our kids. Does the action of our school board make any sense in light of these facts?

I would welcome an explanation as to why the 3 members, Mr. Creighton, Mr. Yockey, and Mr. Garrett are so intent on not extending the contract. Do they have someone else already picked out?

Vicki Worley

Firefighter says ‘thank you’ to those that helped him

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Dear Editor, My name is Steve Gilliam.

I am a firefighter for Georgetown and Washington Twp. I would like to take a moment and tell you my story. On Dec. 28/29th of 2009 I was injured fighting a fire with Georgetown. I want the people of my community to know how much me and my family really appreciate everything they have done this past year.

As a firefighter and a person I really had lost faith in people. See in the line of

work we are in people just take you for granted, at least that’s how I was starting to feel, but when I got hurt, the people that came together to help me and my family out was just overwhelming. I really forgot what being apart of the bigger pictures was.

There are so many people I would like to thank, starting with my crew from Georgetown Fire and EMS. I know its our job to do what we do but when I was down everyone kicked it into over-

drive. I am very grateful for each and everyone of you.

And to both of my chiefs, I really couldn’t ask for better leaders. You both are wonderful friends. Also you both stood by my side throughout this whole thing.

I also would like to thank my employer Washington Twp. It was nice to know my job would be there when I got back on my feet. I also would like to thank the Warthogs. It is a motorcycle group of a bunch of wonderful people (policemen and

firemen) they came all the way from Harrison, Oh., and Indiana to support us.

And again to the community. Me and my family have only lived here in Georgetown for about 5 years and to feel the support of everyone, there is just no words for it. I want to let you all know I am back to work full time and running back at Georgetown Fire full force.

Thank you again everyone for everything you all have done Steve Gilliam

Reader invites everyone to come celebrate life Dear Editor, Since 1983, Americans have observed Sanctity of Human Life (SOHL) Sunday as a day to celebrate the intrinsic value of all human life. Sanctity of Human Life Sunday is held on the Sunday in January that falls closest to the day on which the Roe v. Wade and Doe v.

Bolton decisions were handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court on January 22, 1973. This year SOHL Sunday will take place on January 23, 2011.

This important day also provides an opportunity for pregnancy centers to share about the work they do to bring life-affirming resources to their communi-

ties and to empower women and men to choose life for their unborn children. How can you be involved? The Pregnancy Resource Center “A Place of Hope” in Georgetown, gives churches in Brown County and surrounding communities several opportunities to be involved in participating and promoting this very important day. Bulletin inserts are available free to any church that requests them. A speaker from the Pregnancy Resource Center will come and speak to congregations regarding the PRC and the services provided to promote life and family values.

Speakers are available throughout January and

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February. Churches are given an opportunity to participate in the Pregnancy Resource Center’s “Change Changes Lives” project.

Participants in “Change Changes Lives” take an empty baby bottle and fill it with loose change. The full bottle is then donated to the PRC; funds raised through this project are used to provide for the needs of clients who come to the PRC for help.

The Pregnancy Resource Center is a Christian, nonprofit organization whose goal is to assist women in the midst of an unplanned pregnancy giving them the opportunity to choose life for their child. The PRC considers itself “A Place of Hope” and helps clients obtain material goods such as cribs, car seats, diapers, clothes and much more which clients may need to provide for their children.

All services are free of

charge and open to expectant parents and families with infants and toddlers. The PRC is not affiliated with any government agency and receives no government funds. It is supported solely by churches, private donations and fundraising events.

Anyone interested in participating in Sanctity of Human Life Sunday may contact the PRC Director, Tamma Plymesser at 937378-6853. The Pregnancy Resource Center is located at 852 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. Hours of service are Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. Clients are also seen at the Mt. Orab Church of Christ on Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m.

Those needing services can call or stop by the Center.

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at LaRosa’s in Mt. Orab at 6 p.m. This event is to get everyone excited about this years RFL and to provide information on how to join an established team or to start one of your own. This is our invitation to the community to join us in our fight to stop cancer in its tracks.

I am blessed to be a 3 year breast cancer survivor. I am here because of the past participants in RFL and the generosity of the community. I challenge all Brown County citizens and our businesses to save one dollar for each person you know who has or has had cancer or has died from it.

Now if that isn’t eye opening enough, think of how many more people you’ll have to put a dollar in the jar for by May 2011. Join us in our fight and have fun along the way. Hope to see everyone at LaRosa’s Jan. 11, 2011.

For more info on Relay For Life visit www.relayforlife.org or www.relayforlife.org/brown county Rene Green Bethel

What Do You Think?

Do you think the federal government should get involved and place a ceiling on gas prices?

Yes, I sure do think the government should do something.

People can't afford these prices. So many don't have jobs and now they can't afford gas in their cars to even look for a job. They need money for groceries.

Connie Strong, Fayetteville

Well, I have a problem already with the governments involvement in everything we do, health care, carrying a gun, you name it. We don't need the government involved in gas prices.

Joanne Coker, Lake Waynoka

I don't see why the government shouldn't get involved, with these prices going up they way they are, maybe they should get involved.

Tim Rayner, Mt. Orab

The federal government is already involved too much in what we do.

Bruce Cox, Greenbush

Yes, I would like to see the government step in and do something, these gas prices are just out of control.

Theresa Sabo, Mt. Orab

Yes, the government should get involved. Gas prices are too high and people just can't continue paying these prices.

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Dear Editor, My name is Rene Green. I am the 2011 chairperson for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. For those unfamiliar with the Relay For Life, it is an 18 hour community celebration for those who have battled cancer and for those who are fighting for the cure. It is an all night event that is free and open to the public with all night entertainment along with food booths and games and merchandise provided by Relay For Life (RFL) teams. All proceeds from the sales go to the American Cancer Society patient programs and to fund the ongoing research for a cure. This is also a celebration of life - the life of those who have battled or are battling cancer and those we have lost to this dreaded disease. There is a special reception for our survivors and their families with a catered dinner and a luminary ceremony. This year the Relay will be May 2021, 2011 at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown.

The RFL is hosting a kickoff party Jan. 11, 2011

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Aberdeen Mayor hopes to put differences in the past, work towards growth make the future better.”

Mayor Renchen said he hopes to put all differences

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The Village of Aberdeen is coming out of a difficult 2010, but village mayor Garland Renchen is optimistic that 2011 will be brighter for the village.

Beginning the fourth year of his four-year term as mayor, Renchen admits there were plenty of challenges for himself, council members and the residents of Aberdeen.

“I served on council a few years and always knew I would run for mayor some day,” Renchen said. “I wanted to make life here in Aberdeen a little better. I wanted to see the village move forward like I knew it could.

“Aberdeen is a beautiful place to live. I grew up in Maysville, but I spent most of my time right here in Aberdeen. I have great memo-

ries of this village, it was my home away from home, and now it is my home and the home of my children.”

Renchen said he believes the unique Village of Aberdeen has so much potential because of its geographic position next to the Ohio River.

“Here we are, right on the river, located between two beautiful bridges,” Renchen said smiling. “It just feels like a very positive place to live.

“In this new year, I hope I’ve learned from mistakes and my goal for 2011 is to work together with our council members to make this community the best it can be.”

Mayor Renchen hopes to get more businesses back to town this year and move forward with a positive attitude.

He hopes the community will support the decisions made by council.

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“Above all else,” added Renchen, “council members and I have got to do what is best for this community, and I know that’s what we all want.”

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“I look forward to 2011 and I am thankful for the opportunity to move this village forward,” Renchen said. “I know that things have not gone as well as everyone thinks it should have, but all we can do is learn from our past and

New Year’s Resolutions Nominations sought for Contemporary ‘Heart of for the Garden

BY Faye Mahaffey OSUE Brown County Master Gardener Volunteer Last week I shared my #1 resolution for next year – using my new compost bin. I wish I could say that composting was the only New Year’s Resolution, but the rest of my list includes: Read my garden magazines the day they arrive in the mail, no new flower beds this year, purchase a free-standing green house, and make better use of the herbs in my garden.

Herbs are a great way to jazz up any dish. I have learned that I need to have herbs close to the house if I am going to make good use of them! There are several large pots on the deck and I have started putting herbs in with the flowers. I just slide open the door and snip a few chives and basil leaves to add to my favorite recipes.

The flower bed along my front porch contains leeks, thyme, sage, and oregano. The only herbs that I leave in the garden are dill and cilantro since the plants tend to get pretty large.

I usually start Basil, Parsley, Dill, and Cilantro from seeds and transfer the seedlings outside after the last frost. My Rosemary plants are usually purchased from a local nursery. Mint is a perennial that will spread like wild fire, so you need to take care where you plant or keep it in a container garden.

Some herb plants will thrive on a sunny window sill and you can enjoy fresh herbs all winter long. Dried herbs make fine substitutes, but remember that the dried forms are generally more potent than their just-picked counterparts!

Here are some common varieties of herbs that thrive in warm, sunny areas with well-

An invitation to non-practicing catholics St. Mary, Arnheim, St. Michael, Ripley, and St. George, Georgetown are conducting an ongoing series called Catholics Returning Home on six consecutive Friday evenings at 7 p.m. in St. George’s meeting room beginning Jan. 21. These sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the Catholic Church. There will be informal sharing and an update of the Catholic faith. For more details, call Marilyn Fryer at (937) 378-4583.

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drained soil: Basil – this annual is as easy to grow as it is to use. Sweet basil is a mild flavoring for soups and sauces. Lemon basil lends a citrus kick to vegetables, fish and poultry.

You can encourage bushier plants by pinching off the flowering stems.

Chives – the grass-like spears of this perennial add a mild onion-like zip to salads, soups and casseroles. Chives make a pretty garnish, too.

Trim the leaves back in fall and divide once every 3 years.

Cilantro/Coriander – both the leaves and seeds of this annual make useful seasoning.

The aromatic leaves are popular in Mexican dishes, while the seeds add a sweet, lemony flavor to meats and salads.

Dill – the feathery leaves add a fresh twist to soups, herb butters and fish, and its umbrella-like sprays of yellow flowers are perfect partners for pickles. This annual works best outdoors because it can grow up to 5 feet tall.

Plant a few batches to keep dill available throughout the summer.

Oregano - best known as a spice for pizza and pasta sauces, the peppery leaves and stems of this perennial also season meat and egg dishes.

Parsley – a common garnish, parsley, with its mildly spicy leaves, also peps up salads, sauces and soups.

Rosemary – Its needle-like leaves add a pleasing, somewhat piney flavor to meats. It also enhances herb breads.

Sage – the camphor-like, pleasantly bitter flavor of sage goes well with pork and other meats, as well as bean and vegetable soups.

Thyme – its warm, rich taste complements stews, stuffing and meat dishes. In colder climates, protect the plants with a layer of mulch in winter. Trim back in spring and prune the flowers regularly.

I hope this refresher on herbs and their uses will inspire you to plant more herbs in your garden and flower beds next year!

Tea Party to meet The Brown County Tea Party will be having a meeting at the Brown County Public Library in Mt. Orab on Jan. 15 at 2 p.m.

Ongoing and future activities will be discussed. All are welcome to attend! Please call Daryl Klein (cell) 513-3123926, or email Tom Crush thomascrush@gmail.com with any questions.

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Nominations are being accepted for the Contemporary Heart of Brown County Award.

Applications must be received no later than Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. Nominations must include nominee name, reason for nomination, your name and phone number. Persons

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Quarter-Rama January 15 At St. Michael Parish Hall St. Michael School’s next Quarter-Rama will be held on Saturday, January 15 , at St. Michael Parish Hall, 4th St., Ripley. Viewing of items for bid will begin at 1:00 PM with bidding to begin at 2:00 PM. The Ripley and surroundings communities are invited to join in this very exciting event. Paddles are purchased for $1 each (limit 5) and used to make a bid of 1,2, or 3 quarters on a item desired. A onequarter bid is required for an item of value up to $25; twoquarter bid for items of $25$50 value; and three-quarter bid for an item of $50-$75 in value.

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Mayor Lunsford said that promoting industrial sites is one of his number one priorities.

“The last few months we’ve been showing off some industrial areas with good responses,” Lunsford said. “A good tax base for any community comes from commercial and industrial taxes. We have to use what we’ve got, and right now we have thousands of acres of possible industrial sites.

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“We are very proud of being approved for that $1,800,000 recovery zone bond funds,” Lunsford said.

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That money was part of the stimulus package and it has really been important.

“We’ve also seen several of the local companies like Milicron and Hawkline calling back a lot of the employees that were laid off a couple years ago.”

Lunsford said Brown County in general was hit pretty hard not only by the recession but also by the closing of DHL facility in Clinton County and the Ford plant in Batavia.

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“Aside from what we accomplished, ODOT completed several projects that helped the village too,” Lunsford added.

“They replaced the bridge on West Main Street, replaced the bridge decks on four bridges and resurfaced Rt. 32.

“I’m actually looking forward to 2011. I know we’re still facing some real challenges, but I believe things are going to begin to turn around.

We still have to watch our budget real close, in fact, more than ever.”

Lunsford added that one of his biggest fears is that it is very possible that the state will completely eliminate the local government fund and raise the fees that the village already pays to the state and create new fees that local government will have to pay.

He added that the village did not fill three open positions with no plans on filling them any time soon.

“It’s going to be an interesting year,” Lunsford said with a big smile on his face. “I’d say I’m a happy, content man.

I love living in Mt. Orab. My children and my grandchildren all live right here in Mt. Orab and I can honestly say this is a great place to raise a family.”

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Then Hensley said he shot Carpenter.

“How many times did you shoot him?”, Van Harlingen asked.

“Once”, Hensley replied.

“What did you do next?”

“I picked up my shell casing and left.”

Hensley said he called Tincher once he left Carpenter’s home and got no answer.

He said he called repeatedly as he walked East on Stringtown Road until Tincher finally answered and picked him up, tossing the shell casing into the woods along the way.

Hensley said Tincher greeting him with the question “Is he dead?” when he got in the truck and also asked “Was there a lot of blood?”.

Hensley said Tincher dropped him off at the home of Eric Whitby where Hensley and his girlfriend Sarah Clemens were staying, giving him $520.00.

Hensley was then crossexamined by Tincher attorney Gary Rosenhoffer.

Rosenhoffer began by

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“The local economy and high unemployment have contributed to the increase in the number of patients treated and seen at Brown County General Hospital who do not have insurance and thereby have no means to pay. The hospital absorbs the cost for this but does not receive funding to compensate for this care from any source.”

The audit wraps up with three “Noncompliance Citations”.

The first addresses the choice by the county to use the “cash basis” of accounting rather than the more complicated and expensive “Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

Brown County Auditor Doug Green said the cash basis method was just as accurate and it would have cost the county up to an additional $30,000 to pay for an audit done to GAGAS standards.

The State Auditor assesses a non-compliance citation of only $750.00 for a cash-basis audit, Green said.

The second non-compliance citation noted that appropriations for the county Human Services Fund exceeded the beginning balance for the year by $509,087.67.

Green said no money was missing or misspent, just that an amended certificate for the fund documenting any fund transfers was not filed.

Green said the fund ended the year with appropriations and revenue matching up.

The final citation involves Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Hauck coached the seventh grade boys basketball team.

His duties will be taken over by his father, current eighth grade boys basketball coach Russ Hauck.

Hauck is employed by G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company in Hillsboro.

passed through the state for the improvement of Apple street in Mt. Orab in anticipation of the opening of the new Kroger store.

Federal rules say that any money given out must be spent within fifteen days of receipt.

In this case, the funds were held for several months because of project and weather delays and the approach of winter, which delayed road construction.

The audit contains a “client response” from the county which states “All construction was originally slated to be complete by the end of September 2009 with the Kroger Grand Opening to follow in October 2009. Due to weather and then the winter season, both projects opened in May of 2010. If we are fortunate enough to receive this type of project funding again in the future we will make a more diligent effort to ascertain the estimated amounts and dates of the contractor pay requests and draw funds from the state accordingly.”

The Audit was prepared by the Ohio accounting firm of Balestra, Hart and Scherer and signed off on by the Auditor of State.

pointing out Hensley’s extensive criminal history and then asked him “Have you told the truth?”.

“Yes”, Hensley replied, beginning a string of very short answers.

Rosenhoffer pointed out that not only had the death penalty been dropped for Hensley, it had also been dropped for Sarah Clemens in exchange for her testimony.

Rosenhoffer asked Hensley if he had been brought two charging documents with Clemens’ name on them, one for Aggravated Murder seeking the death penalty and one for Obstructing Justice and if he was told he could save Sarah’s life if he told investigators what he knew.

Hensley said that was the case.

“You’d do anything to save Sarah, wouldn’t you?”, asked Rosenhoffer.

“Yes”, he replied.

“Even lie.”, Rosenhoffer said flatly.

“No.”, Hensley replied.

Clemens was sentenced to three years in prison with the understanding that the state would not oppose judicial release after six months.

That judicial release still must be approved by a judge before she is let out of prison.

Rosenhoffer then attacked the plea bargain that had been negotiated with Hensley, pointing out that he and Clemens had fifty dollars put on his jail commissary accounts and that Clemens was brought from the Women’s Correctional Facility in Marysville to the Brown County Jail so the two inmates could visit each other.

On re-direct examination, Van Harlingen asked Hensley about the fact that he claimed Tincher said he wanted Carpenter dead because he was molesting a young girl.

Hensley said while he was there, Carpenter saw a news story about flip-flips on TV and started making crude comments about the teenage girls in the report.

He said the comments Carpenter made about the girls on TV made him put the gun to the back of Carpenter’s head and pull the trigger.

Other witnesses in the trial included friends of Carpenters who said they had seen Carpenter and Tincher arguing and Jason Vollrath, a former cellmate of Tincher’s who said Tincher told him “I hired the wrong guy” while both were in a jail cell at the Brown County Detention Center.

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body were shown numerous times over the eight day trial, with his family members visibly reacting to them at times with bowed heads and comforting touches to each other.

Investigators from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office testified that the case was broken by a Crimestoppers tip from Eric Dickerson, who said Hensley told him he committed the murder.

At the time of the tip, Hensley was already in the Brown County Jail on unrelated charges.

Detective Buddy Moore testified that a ruse was set up where Detective Carl Smith stuck his head into the interview room where Hensley was and told Moore that “Dallas Tincher wanted to talk to him”.

This was intended to shake up Hensley, who was then given phone cards.

Hensley used the phone cards to discuss the case with Clemens.

Those conversations were used as evidence to arrest Tincher and Clemens.

During closing arguments, Van Harlingen and Little laid out the specifics of the case and the evidence against Tincher.

“We believe that you will have no doubts when you see the evidence and you will sign your name to guilty verdicts on all four charges”, Van Harlingen told the jury.

Tailer used her portion of the closing argument to point out ten “holes in the state’s case”, likening them to a bucket that can no longer hold water.

Her “holes” included inconsistent testimony from witnesses about places and times of events, and she questioned the credibility and motives of Hensley for testifying. She also pointed out that investigators were given the names of other persons of interest that were not followed up on.

Rosenhoffer then told the jury that they were free to believe or disbelieve any aspect of the case that they so chose.

“That’s the law. You have that power”, he told them.

He then said the “fatal flaw” of the case against Tincher is that the state could not prove it was his cell phone that experts say Hensley was calling after the murder, nor could the state prove “who was holding that phone.”

He also said if Hensley’s story was to be believed, there would be DNA of Hensley in Tincher’s truck.

No such DNA was found by investigators.

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Aberdeen fiscal officer resigns, water treatment plant project moves forward CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Gossett explained that even if that should happen, once the check was written for the purchase of the land it would belong to the village, but could easily be sold.

All but Eitel voted to issue a $10,000 check for the purchase of the land.

Police Chief Clark Gast told council that his department had received 3,128 calls during 2010, 766 criminal incidents reported and 43 crash reports were taken.

Dallas Hurt with Sweney Cartwright and Company, and investment officer for the village, spoke briefly and told council that the financing for the new treatment plant was now in the village account, ready to be spent.

“The village needs to deposit $10,000 a month into a special repair and replacement fund,” Hurt said. “That $120,000 reserve account will always be there for emergencies should they come up.

There should also be a $25,000 rate stabilization fund set up to get the village over any humps.”

Hurt told council that they should review all their commercial rates they charge

because they are woefully different than all the neighboring communities.

“Everything is all set and there are no problems with account, but should anything happen in the future, it would be good to check on those commercial rates,” Hurt said.

Council hired Elliott

Lindsay as the new water/sewer system operator replacing David Jenkins who resigned at the Dec. 23 meeting.

The next meeting of the Village of Aberdeen Council is scheduled for Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

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Edward George Meeker, 91

Zella Jane Parmley, 81

Hazel Mae Coats, 84, Mt. Orab, Oh., formerly of Raleigh, NC., died Monday, Dec. 27, 2010.

Hazel was born March 3, 1926 to the late William and Thelma Craft. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Burl Coats, a brother, Homer Lee Craft, and a sister, Anna Lee Ratliff.

Hazel is survived by her beloved sisters, Magdlene McQuitty, Mt. Orab, and Sue Tharp of Crestwood, Ky., loving aunt to a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

Edward George Meeker.

91, passed away Jan. 3, 2011.

Edward was born Dec. 29, 1919 to George and Clara (Fisher) Meeker at Locust Ridge. During his youth he attended the New Harmony Methodist Church and as an adult he attended the Mt. Orab Church of Christ.

Ed was a Staff Sergeant during WWII in Company “H” 165th Infantry 27th Division (New York’s former Fighting 69th). He spent 49 months, 14 days (37 ? overseas) in the war. He is the recipient of the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Silver Star, Gallantry in action and various other medals.

After return from the war he soon married, had two children, farmed, coached knothole and softball, owned/operated a St. Clair Gas Station. He was a Rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Office Mt. Orab division in which he retired from after 31 years of service, elected Green Township Trustee and was a member of the Wilson Shrofe VFW, also was a master mason of the Free and accepted Masons New Harmony Lodge 435 for 61 years. He also helped on the board to build Brown County General Hospital in Georgetown. After retiring from the Postal Service he worked at Locust Ridge Nursing Home for eight year.

Ed was also involved in the expansion of Mt. Orab as he developed the land located at the Hughes Blvd for future business.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Hazel (Hughes) Meeker; one son Dennis (Kathy) Meeker (deceased); one daughter, Judy Meeker (Bill McGee); 3 grandchildren, Allison (Justin) Sizemore, Brad (Jennifer) Meeker, J.C. (Amber) Meeker; 3 greatgrandchildren; 4 brothers, Calvin Meeker(deceased) Joe Meeker (deceased), William (Bill) Meeker (deceased), Howard Meeker and several nieces and nephews.

Services were Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, where Joe Strunk officiated. He was buried in Mt. Orab Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Orab Life Squad; Mt. Orab Church of Christ, or Hospice of Hope The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Zella Jane Parmley, 81, Mowrystown, Oh., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 at Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center, Adams County.

She was born June 2, 1929 in Ewing Ky., the daughter of the late George and Alice (McGlone) Kirk. She was also preceded in death by her adopted parents Charles and Mary Sutherland, her husband, Randolph and 11 brothers and sisters.

She is survived by 2 sons, Randy Lee Parmley and fiance Shirley Scott, Batavia and Allan Ray Parmley, Mowrystown, 4 daughters, Anna Mae Fantetti, Mowrystown, Donna Jean (John) Riehle, Newtonsville, Evelyn Kay (Jimmy) Sturgeon, Wilmington, Mary Jane Kinner, Mowrystown, 1 brother, Gene Sutherland, Williamsburg, 4 sisters, Lily Mae Kirk, Michigan, Connie, Darlene, and Georgie Mae Sutherland, 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services were Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011 where Rev. David Wirth officiated. Burial was in the Locust Grove Cemetery, Peebles.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the family for funeral expenses.

The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

Janice Irene (nee Casey) Crase, 70 Janice Irene (nee Casey) Crase, 70, Mt. Orab, Oh., died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center, Seaman.

She was born March 2, 1940 in Georgetown, Oh., to the late William and Stella (Kilgore) Casey. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, James William “J.W.” Crase, and daughter Audrey Jayleen Crase.

Mrs. Crase is survived by two sons, Jim (Crickett) Crase, Liberty Township, Adams County, and Michael (Lisa) Crase, Mt. Orab, one brother, sam Casey, West Chester, and two sisters, Jerri Robbins and Wyvetta Morgan, both of Batavia, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

She was owner and operator of Jan’s Beauty Shop, Mt. Orab for 34 plus years and a 1958 graduate of West Union High School.

Services were Wednesday, jan. 5, 2011 where Pastor Bill Cooper officiated.

Interment was in the Cherry Fork Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope, Inc., 215 Hughes Boulevard, mt. Orab, Oh. 45154 The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.

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James W. Sullivan, 73 James W. Sullivan, 73, Georgetown, Oh., formerly of Pebbles, Oh., died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 at the Meadowwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown.

He was the farm manager for Keller Acres Farm on West Fork Road in Georgetown, until the farm sold in 1997 and a United States Korean War Navy veteran.

Jim was born Jan. 27, 1937 in Georgetown, Oh., the son of Marie (Roquet) Sullivan of Georgetown, and the late Cecil W. Sullivan. In addition to his father in 1959, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Jason Allen Sullivan in April 2010.

Mr. Sullivan is survived by his life partner of thirty-three years, Roseanna Hutchinson, Georgetown, three children – James A. Sullivan, West Union, Kimberly Hyden of North Canton, Oh., and Karen Richey of Jacksonville, Flor., nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three brothers – Ralph Sullivan and wife Bonnie and Glenn Sullivan all of Georgetown, and Fred Sullivan and wife Judy of Peebles, and one sister – Rita K. Stogsdill and husband Denton of Cincinnati.

Following cremation, a memorial services was held Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 with military services by the Carey-Bavis American Legion Post #180.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. Mt.Orab, Ohio 45154.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Barbara J. (nee Brown) Stephens, 67 Barbara J. (nee Brown) Stephens, 67, Russell Springs, Ky., formerly of Williamsburg, Oh., died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010.

Barbara was born on Feb. 19, 1943 to Electa Jane Brown and the late Roy E. Brown, Williamsburg.

In addition to her father she was also preceded in death by her husband, William Lewis Stephens, a sister, Virginia Martin and two brothers, Bernard Brown and Roger Brown.

Mrs. Stephens is survived by a son, Timothy O. (April) Stephens, Russell Springs, Ky., three step granddaughters, Nancy, Andrea, and Shelly, one great granddaughter, Brieanna all of Russell Springs, a sister, Brenda S. (Joe) Housh, Sardinia, a brother, Gerald D. (Sandy) Brown, Williamsburg, her mother, Electa J. Brown, Williamsburg, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws from Kentucky.

Barbara went to school in Mt. Orab, quit her junior year, later returned and got her GED, then went on to college and got a degree in Social Services.

Services were held on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 at the H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, Jamestown, Ky., where Bro. Small officiated.

Burial was in Bernard Cemetery, Russell Springs, Ky.

Edna Louise "Bitzy" Byar Miller, 75 Edna Louise "Bitzy" Byar Miller, 75, Aberdeen passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010 at Meadowview Regional Medical Center. She was a 1953 graduate of Aberdeen High School and a lifelong farmer and landowner near Aberdeen.

Mrs. Miller was born in Maysville on Nov. 23, 1935 to the late Eva Louise Harris (Andrew) Madden and John (Ima Joyce) Byar.

Survivors include three children, Terry (Sue) Miller and David Miller both of Aberdeen and Laura Reveal and her close friend Bob Hines, Maysville; seven grandchildren, Heather Miller, Matthew Miller, Lauren Reveal, Shea Reveal, Sarah Miller, Zane Reveal, and David Miller, Jr.; and 4 great-grandchildren, Katelynn Miller, Kaedyn Gill, Brynlee Hutchinson, and John Karter Gill.

Services were held on Friday Dec. 31, 2010 at St. Patrick Cemetery Chapel where Pastor Ken Harmon officiated.

Burial followed in the St. Patrick Cemetery.

The Brell and Son Funeral Home, Maysville, Ky., served the family.

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Ripley Masons install officers Jim Altman of Ripley has been elected and installed as Master of Union Masonic Lodge No. 71.

Altman was installed by Lee McIntosh, Secretary and Past Master of the lodge. This 170th annual installation of officers was held November 1, 2010 at Ripley Memorial Masonic Temple.

In his position as Master, Altman is the presiding officer and head of the Lodge.

The title of "master," instead of "President," reflects the Masonic tradition of using ceremonies and titles from the stonemasons of the Middle Ages. When the great cathedrals of Europe were being built, the Mason in charge of a building site was referred to as a "master of the work."

Other officers installed during the ceremony were Barry Kirshner, Senior Warden, Bill Everhart, Junior Warden, Shawn Planck, Senior Deacon, Matt Altman, Junior Deacon, Mike Judy, Senior Steward, Harry Frazier, Junior Deacon, Sonny Henson, Chaplain, Greg Applegate, Treasurer, and Lee McIntosh, Secretary.

Freemasonry is the oldest, largest and most widely recognized fraternal organization in the world. Today, there are more than 2 million Freemasons in north America alone. The Freemasons of Ohio were proud to celebrate the Bicentennial of their statewide organization, the Grand Lodge of Ohio, in 2008.

Charity is an important tenet of the Masonic fraternity. The 114,000 Freemasons in Ohio provide approximately $15 million in charitable giving annually. This year they gave $50,000 in college scholarships, contributed

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Gone Home Barbara Jean Brown Stephens God needed another angel and I’m glad He chose me. I now have a home in heaven by the Crystal Sea. God said He needed an angel to help with all the little ones, the teens, and the elderly. He thought I would be a good one because I always loved all three.

Just remember all the good times we had together. Then, if you live for Jesus, I’ll see you here one day.

I know He has a place for you because He told me so.

I’m going now, so all of you please let go. Keep me in your memories until you get to come home also.

Sadly missed by all of her family.

The Browns and the Stephens

$200,000 to Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games and funded $70,000 in free training for hundreds of Ohio school teacher to recognize students at non-academic risk.

They also provided $12 million in elderly care and helped many need Ohio families and

individuals through their Charitable Foundation.

General information is available at www.freemason.com.

For local information contact Lee McIntosh, Lodge Secretary @ 937-392-1666.

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THE KING In Luke 2 the Roman Empire was in power. It is the last one of the 4 worldwide empires predicted in the 2nd chapter of the book of Daniel. These were kingdoms of total dictatorship, each with a king who ruled the entire world.

The first empire was represented by the golden head of the image which King Nebuchadnezzar had seen in his dream. It was the Babylonian empire which belonged to him. The second was represented by the beast and arms of silver. It was the great Persian empire of the Medes and Persians. The 3rd empire, the Grecian, was represented by the belly and thighs of brass. The 4th empire, which was the Roman, was represented by the legs of iron and feet of iron mixed with clay. It was this Roman empire which was in power at the time of Luke chapter 2. Verses 1-5 states: “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria).

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David). To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.” Mary was also of the house and lineage of David. In the book of Matthew chapter 1 we find the genealogy of Joseph.

It starts with Abraham and goes all the way down to the father of Joseph in verse 16. Note in that verse that Joseph did not begat Jesus. Then in the 3rd chapter of Luke, starting in verse 23, we have the genealogy of Jesus Christ starting with Mary and going all the way back to Adam, which was of God, according to verse 38. Now, because we know that both Mary and Joseph were of the house and lineage of David, which would be David, king of Judah, we know that they both had to go back to the town of Bethlehem to be taxed.

Remember that David had several sons. Nathan and Solomon were 2 of them. The younger of the 2, which was Solomon, became king. Joseph’s genealogy goes back through Solomon.

Mary’s genealogy, in the book of Luke, goes back through Nathan.

DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com Matthew establishes Jesus’ right to the throne. And Jesus will one day rule the world. But getting back to these genealogies, do not be confused in Luke 3:23 when it says: “Joseph, which was the son of Heli...” Heli was the father of Mary, the father-in-law of Joseph.

There is no distinction between son-in-law and son. The biological father of Joseph, according to Matthew 1:16, was Jacob not Heli. Joseph’s line was through Solomon in Matthew 1:6. This line in Luke came through Nathan according to verse 31.

Therefore, with both Mary and Joseph belonging to the house of David, they both had to go, at that exact time, to Bethlehem to be taxed. It was a decree from Caesar Augustus, the king of the most powerful empire of the world. Therefore, they had no choice but to go. No extensions were granted. It did not matter that Mary was about to give birth.

I believe it was about 80 miles that they had to travel by way of winding roads, around obstacles of all sorts. It was a long trip for a lady in her condition. Verses 6-7 tells us: “And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” You know, the day would come when He would be once again wrapped in cloth.

However, instead of a manger, He would be laid in a tomb. That Holy Child grew up to become our sacrifice for sin. But He did not stay wrapped in cloth in that tomb. He arose from the grave the 3rd day and is now seated on the right hand of the Father. He is the propitiation for our sins (I John 2:2). Just ask Him; He will forgive you of your sin and He will save you from everlasting Hell.

Bible Baptist Church Mt. Orab (937) 444-2493

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Myers/Miller announce engagement Alyssa Nicole Myers and Ryan Robert Miller are pleased to announce their engagement. Alyssa is the daughter of Cliff and Patty Myers, Georgetown. She is a graduate of Georgetown High School and the College of Mount Saint Joseph and University of Kentucky. She obtained her Master’s of Art in Interior Design. Ryan is the son of Robert and Nancy Miller, Hamilton, Oh. He is a graduate of Stephan T. Badin High School and is employed at Shepherd Color in Fairfield, Oh. The wedding will be held at Mt. Orab Baptist Church, Mt. Orab, on June 18, 2011. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Alyssa and Ryan on their engagement.

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Todd and Rachel Cluxton, Ripley, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kenley Rae Cluxton. Kenley was born at 5:47 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 at Anderson Mercy Hospital, Cincinnati. She weighed 8 lbs, 2 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Kenley was welcomed home by her two big brothers, 5 year old Drew and 20 month old Carter.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cluxton, Ripley and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Smith, Georgetown, great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith, Mrs. Roscoe Wimer and the late Roscoe Wimer, all of Jackson and Jeanette Carrington, Ripley. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate the Cluxtons on the birth of their daughter Kenley.

Purity conference set for Jan. 14 at St. Patrick’s, Maysville It is true, life is worth living.

Just ask Rev. Donald Calloway, who was once considered a lost soul headed for disaster; a runaway kid who’d been shuffled between three dads, several states and a couple of continents.

Raised in a hedonistic family that practiced no religion, Calloway was addicted to every drug on the street by age 11 and was leading a life of total destruction.

After three years of this kind of life, he moved to Japan where he got involved with Mafia-like hoods, stealing cars, money and anything he could get his hands on to support his drug habit of heroin and opium.

If he had not been caught by the police, he probably would have been murdered on the streets.

Finally cornered, this bitter and violent young man was literally kicked out of Japan after being handcuffed and shackled on a plane bound for California.

In 1992, after two institutions and a few jail cells and still addicted, he was suddenly drawn into the embrace of God’s love. His story is truly an amazing one!

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most sought out speaker at conferences and retreats throughout the world. His message reaches the depths of all hearts, especially those who are lost and feel hopeless.

He is living proof of our God’s merciful, miraculous and enduring love.

Calloway will be speaking at the Purity Conference on Jan. 14 at St. Patrick’s School Gymnasium. Anyone wanting further information about the event, including costs, may call (606) 564-9015 or (937) 378-4396.

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The Adams-Brown Early Head Start Program recently enjoyed a hayride to a local farm. Everyone had lunch at the Old Decatur School where the program is located, then the children, parents and staff boarded wagons for the hayride. The Byrd Township

Fire Department escorted the wagons to the farm of Dickie Gray. The children had a great time with the horses and enjoyed refreshments.

The staff and families would like to thank Mr. gray for sharing his farm and also the Byrd Township Fire

department for keeping them safe, giving out goodie bags and letting everyone explore the fire trucks. We also would like to thank the Decatur community for their continued support.

Early Head Start is a part of Adams-Brown Counties

Economic Opportunities Incorporated. Help is provided for child development and family support for pregnant women and children under 3 years of age.

For more information call 1 (877) 582-2140

SSCC announces honors list for fall quarter Southern State Community College has released its president’s and dean’s lists for academic excellence for fall quarter 2010. 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 students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0.

Named to the president’s list from Brown County were: Keithan Boyd from Aberdeen; Mitchell McManis and Crystal Satterfield from Bethel; Michael Deininger and Jamie Ward from Fayetteville; Courtney Esz, Richard Lewis, Greggory Mullins, Kami Schadle, Robert Souder from Georgetown; Kaden Lucas from Hamersville; Samantha Baldwin, Lindsay Osborne, Kimberly Rich and Tammy Schoenbaechler from Mt. Orab; Kyle Estrella from Peebles; Beth Plymesser from Ripley; Tyler Neu from Russellville; Dallas Breeze, Haley Malott, Alexandra Mitchell, Angela Morgan, Katharine Neu, Megan Scott

and Jessica Zile from Sardinia; Ragene Kitchen from Winchester.

Named to the dean’s list were: Jesse Chinn and Casey Tucker from Aberdeen; Christina Anderson, Timothy Jodrey and Courtney Miller from Fayetteville; Ryan Battista-Pride, Ashley Hamm, Suzanne Ouellette and Dylan Taylor from Georgetown; Emily Bolender from Hamersville; Casey Scott from Hillsboro; Maryann Brown, Karen Hill, Tyler Lucas, Ahndrea Mann, Samantha Puckett and Connie Taylor from Mt. Orab; Jordan England and Angela Warman from Ripley; Trent Berlinger, Brandon Koewler and Ryann Morse from Russellville; Natasha Balas, Wyatt Chaney, Karey Duffey, Tabatha Franz, Elizabeth Green, Donna Kress-Duncan, Lisa Lacy, Stephen Neu, Rebecca Proffitt and Jenna Rockey from Sardinia; Douglas Creech, Jr., Jessilyn Gilman, Jordan Puckett and Jordan Young from Winchester.

Named to the president’s list from Adams County were: Sabrina Bennett-Lofton and

Huntington Hotshots set meeting for Jan. 18 The Huntington Hotshots 4H Club and Cloverbuds will have their first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at Aberdeen Methodist basement. 2011 advisors will be introduced and they will tell about projects they will advise. We will also tell about 4-H and the things our club does throughout the year. If you would like to become a member of the Huntington Hotshots, try and come to this meeting. membership eligibility begins when a child is age 9 or in the third grade as of Jan. 1 of the current year. membership eligibility ends Dec. 31 of the calendar year in which an individual attains the age of 19.

The Clover Bud program begins when a child has reached age 5 and is enrolled in kindergarten as of jan. 1 of the current year.

If you have any questions

you may call Lynn Kragler, head advisor at (937) 5492941.

BC K-9 Renegades to hold meeting Anyone who is interested in showing dogs for 4-H in Brown County Schools are invited to attend a meeting of the Brown County K-9 Renegades.

Nominations for 4-H officers will be held at this meeting, and any changes that need to be made to the constitution and by-laws need to be submitted in writing at this meeting as well.

The meeting will be held on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at 3 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Food Court. For more information please call Karen at (937) 444-3605.

Eastern Brown FFA Consignment Auction set for January 15

BY Jennifer Durbin Eastern Brown FFA Reporter The Eastern Brown FFA would like to invite you to join them in a consignment auction. The Consignment Auction will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 at the Eastern Brown High School campus. Eastern Brown FFA will be accepting equipment and other items, but they ask, PLEASE NO titled or motorized vehicles. For more information, contact Eastern

Brown High School a t (937) 378-6016; ask for either Luke Rhonemus or Gigi Neal. Consign your items today! They will be accepting equipment the Saturday prior to auction, Jan. 8 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., MondayThursday, Jan. 10-13: 8 a.m3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 14: 8 a.m.-6p.m. Also, if you are bringing equipment by during School Hours, 8 a.m.3p.m., you MUST check in with the High School office first.

Christina Richendollar from Manchester; Jodie Anderson, Anita Evans, David Felty, Hannah Greene and Sarah Patton from Peebles; Stephanie Baker, Bethany Cassidy, Destini Copas, Amber Ferguson, Brittany Harmon, Alaina Holbrook, Mary Johnson, Heilery Mefford and Darren Polley from Seaman; Amber Copas, Nichole Errington, Patricia Foote, Brandon Johnson, Allyson McFarland, Michael Neu, Tamra Palmer and Haley Riddle from West Union; Logan Beckett, Andrew Dollich, Ashley Freeland, Jonathan Harper, Heather Hill, Anthony Richendollar and Jennifer Roades from Winchester.

Named to the dean’s list were: Carrie Chalker, Courtney Rufener and Lisa

Storer from Blue Creek; Breanne Stewart from Cherry Fork; Alicia Adray, Nicole Alexander, Amanda Austin, Bobby Caron, Andrew Countryman, Brittany Cowan, Troy Crabb, Brooke Dunn, Nicole Elliott, Steven Elliott, Michael Finzel, Blake Justice, Natasha Knoechelman, Brittany Massie, Kimberly Stone and Andrew Waters from Peebles; Christy Drake, Shawn Harmon, Judith Martin and Corey Pertuset from Seaman; Robert Chandler, Kari Colvin, Lindsey Crothers, Cheyenne Glenn, Keisha Holbrook, Bryce Kramer and Sean Richardson from West Union; Monica Bales, Russell Biggs, Stephan Campbell, Stacey Edmisten, Ashlee Howard, Devona Shelton and Heather Stephenson from Winchester.

Eastern parents invited to public meeting The Eastern Local School District has been selected by the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children (OEC), for an onsite review of its special education program.

OEC will hold a public meeting to give parents, guardians and other members of the public the opportunity to address OEC regarding the Eastern Local School District’s special education program.

This public forum will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. It will be held in the district office’s conference room located at 11479 US RT. 62. In case of cancellation due to inclement weather, the meeting will be held the next night, Jan. 20, 2011.

Individuals may participate in the public meeting by providing spoken and/or written comments. There are three ways to share your comments with OEC. • provide public comment at the public meeting • provide written comments, which will be available at the public meeting and/or you may

send written comments to OEC via the following: a.) Dolores Fantroy, Office for Exceptional Children 25 S. Front St. MS 202 Columbus, OH 43215-4183 b.) Fax to Dolores Fantroy at (614) 752-1429 c.) email to Dolores Fantroy Dolores.Fantroy@ode.state.oh. us Parents may also schedule an individual meeting with OEC consultants between the hours of 3 - 5 p.m. on Jan. 19. Please contact Linda Zeigler at (859) 466-9211 or Linda.zeigler@ode.state.oh to arrange for an individual meeting.

Although not required, OEC would appreciate confirmation of your attendance. Please contact Linda Zeigler to register in advance.

Please note: this public parent meeting is not intended to resolve complaints against the district. Comments spoken or written do not constitute a formal complaint. Information about IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) will be provided at the meeting.

Memorial scholarship honors Wildlife Officer Larry A. Hart The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is pleased to announce that the Ohio Wildlife Officer’s Lodge 143 of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club of Preble County are accepting applications for the Larry A. Hart Memorial Scholarship.

Larry A. Hart was a thirtyyear veteran of the Division of Wildlife. He served as a county Wildlife Officer and later as a Field Supervisor. Officer Hart set a standard for future officers of integrity and commitment to the field of Wildlife Management and Law Enforcement.

To receive the $500.00 schol-

arship, applicants must be Ohio residents who have or will graduate from an accredited high school; any person who is or will be enrolled in an accredited college and will be pursuing a career in the field of law enforcement or natural resources. Interested applicants can obtain the scholarship application by contacting the Larry A. Hart Scholarship Committee, 120 Wayne Ave., Eaton, Ohio 45320 or by calling (937) 456-5371 and giving their name, address and phone number. The application can also be found at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Defa ult.aspx?tabid=19719 .

Application deadline is March 15, 2011.

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First State Bank welcomes trio Vince Roades has joined First State Bank as the Banking Center Manager in Mt. Orab. Vince brings with him over 15 years of business experience along with a degree from the University of Cincinnati. His community involvement includes past president and board member of the Mt. Orab Soccer Association. He has also coached several youth basketball and soccer teams at various levels and has been a volunteer for the American Cancer Society.

Vince and his family reside in the Mt. Orab area.

Jone Bruce will be joining Vince Roades at the Mt. Orab Office as Banking Center Office Manager.

Prior to joining the Mt. Orab

Office, Jone worked at the Georgetown banking center.

Jone brings with her over 10 years of management and banking experience along with a Bachelors degree from the University of Cincinnati.

Jone has been very active in the community, participating in the American Heart Association walk- a - thon and has worked very closely with the American Cancer Society, holding various positions associated with the Relay for Life.

Jone and her husband reside in the Georgetown area.

Mike Donohoo has joined First State Bank as the Banking Center Manager in Georgetown. Mike brings with him over 30 years of

banking and financial expertise in the areas of sales, commercial lending, equipment leasing plus developing new banking relationships. Mike holds a bachelors degree from the University of Kentucky and resides in the Georgetown area. Over the years, Mike has served on several local boards and been active in various area Chamber of Commerce’s.

First State Bank is a full service bank with banking centers in Georgetown, Mt. Orab, Manchester, Peebles, Ripley, Seaman, West Union and Winchester. Please feel free to stop in any of our banking centers and let us help you with your banking needs.

Historical Society selling book The Brown County Historical Society has published a book about one room schools of the past century.

There were about 70 one room schools located in Brown County.

This book has 264 pages full of pictures of students, the buildings and interviews. You may have relatives in the book with most students being identified.

If you would like to purchase a book please call Joyce Wallace at (937) 378-4444 or any society member.

ODH encourages Ohioans to protect themselves from the flu

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Jim Mootz Trucking LLC safety meeting held Jim Mootz Trucking LLC, held it’s annual Safety Awards meeting on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. The annual meeting was hosted by Gibbs Associates, LLC., their local Independent Insurance Agency and held at Ma & Pa’s Place in Allensburg, Ohio. There were 45 in attendance and a buffet breakfast started the morning meeting. Attendance included Mary Ricks, Transportation Underwriter from J M Wilson, Gibbs Associates staff, Jim Gibbs - Owner, Jonathan Gibbs - Agent, Yolanda Green - Agent, and Sheri Walker - Agent. Presentations were given by Nicholas Martin, Risk Control Specialist from Northland Insurance Company followed by Gary Moore and Greg Massey from the PUCO. Driver of the Year award was presented to Donald Griffith, pictured above with Jim Mootz, Owner of Jim Mootz Trucking. Also receiving awards were David Griffith and Jon Mootz. Meeting ended with a drawing for multiple door prizes compliments of Northland Insurance and Gibbs Associates LLC.

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Interested in learning more about computers?

Are you looking for a computer class close to home?

Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers an array of computer classes throughout the school year.

Whether you want to learn more about Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or Publisher, we have a class for you. Brush up on your computer skills by taking a class close to home!

An Introduction to Computers class will start on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. Class will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 until 9 p.m. for three weeks. Introduction to Computers is an overview course for those with little or no computer experience. This is a hands-on course with many opportunities for participation.

Topics covered include sending and receiving e-mail, getting around on the internet and basic file man-

agement.

A Microsoft Word class begins Monday, Jan. 24, 2011.

Class will be held on Monday and Wednesday from 6 until 9 p.m. for three weeks. With this course, learn the major features of Microsoft Word and get the skills that employers seek. Students will learn to use envelopes, labels, set margins and tabs, use templates, automatic spelling and grammar corrections, and much, much more!

All computer classes are held at the Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Rd., Georgetown. For more information or registration for any class, please call Southern Hills Adult Education office at (937) 378-6131 Ext. 357.

Southern Hills Adult Education accepts MasterCard and Visa.

Remember: Education is not just for kids!!

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) urges all Ohioans ages 6 months and older to get a flu vaccine.

The 2010-2011 flu season has begun and ODH is reporting low levels of influenza viruses circulating across the state.

“Flu vaccinations are very safe and are the best way to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy this flu season,” said ODH director Alvin D. Jackson M.D. “Most people who get the flu usually recover in one to two weeks, but the flu can be deadly for those considered at-risk.”

The 2010-2011 seasonal flu vaccine protects against 2009 H1N1, and two other influenza viruses (an H3N2 virus and an influenza B virus). It generally takes at least two weeks after a vaccination for individuals to develop protection from influenza.

It is important that the following groups get vaccinated either because they are at high risk of having serious flu-related complications or because they live with or care for people at high risk: • Pregnant women • Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old • People 50 years of age and older • People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions • People who live in nursing homes and other longterm care facilities • People who live with infants, because the infants cannon protect themselves from the flu There are two types of flu vaccine available. The "flu shot" is inactivated vaccine, (containing killed virus) that is given with a needle. The flu shot is approved for use in people older than 6 months, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions.

The nasal-spray flu vaccine is made with live, weakened flu viruses that do not cause the flu and is approved for use in healthy people 2-49 years of age who are not pregnant.

Ohioans can help stop the spread of illness by washing hands thoroughly and often;

covering mouths when sneezing or coughing; and staying home from work or school if sick. For more information on influenza, the flu vaccine or prevention methods visit www.flu.ohio.gov.

Community Sustainability Grant Program, the 15-week course will be followed by a six-week summer practicum where the students will build a project that addresses a sustainability issue discovered during the spring semester class.

“By offering this course for free, thanks to the Duke Energy Foundation, we are opening doors to an environmental education that some students and community members may have never had the opportunity to receive. This course will help not only our Chatfield students, but the community as a whole,” says Dr. Roger Courts, academic dean.

The course objectives will be measured by recording and analyzing differences in energy consumption before and after the project is complete, as well as examining the increase in awareness of environmental sustainabili-

ty issues among students and community members.

“This course is important in a variety of ways from saving money on utility bills to those who follow the "green movement.” It is a wonderful opportunity to be able to inform and assist those who want to know more to improve their own lives and directly and/or indirectly improve the health of the environment at the same time,” says Eric Davenport, course instructor.

For more information about the environmental sustainability course or to enroll, contact Chuck Marino, Admissions Counselor at 513-875-3344 ext.

115 or e-mail charles.marino@chatfield.e du. The class will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:40-9pm at the St. Martin campus.

Muzzleloader season for deer now open Hunters across Ohio had a great weekend of hunting for deer. The total number harvested was 21,064 this is an increase from last season total of 19,900 for this special weekend of gun hunting that was started in 2006.

The leading county for the state for this special weekend of gun season was Tuscarawas with 1,091.

Brown County hunter’s harvested a total of 187 this number is down from last year’s total of 230. Hunters in Adams and Clermont Counties had a good weekend also. Adams county hunters tagged in a total of 257 they were also down from last year’s number of 273. But Clermont hunters showed an increase from the 2009 season’s number of 318 to this year’s number of 364.

So far this season a total number of 210,361 deer have

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This number is down from the total number taken last year during the same period with a number of 261,314 deer tagged in.

Ohio hunters will be able to continue deer hunting with the upcoming muzzleloader season that opened on January 8 and runs until the 11 of January. And if you archery hunt your season will continue until February 6 2011. For all the numbers of deer taken during the special weekend hunt in all of Ohio counties, go to www.wildohio.cm.

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Chatfield College is teaming up with Duke Energy to offer a free course, “Sustainable Energy 101” so that students and community members can learn about environmental issues and solutions, discuss the possibilities for future usage of the current types of marketed energy and potential new ways to supply energy resources to our homes and schools, and prepare for professions or hobbies in the field of sustainability.

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SUNDAY 1/9 Monthly Breakfast at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2289, 265 Foundry Avenue, Batavia will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, Jan. 9. All you can eat, bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes, biscuits and gravy, toast, coffee and juice. Pleass call (513) 732-9035 for more information.

The Brown County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMH) will hold a board education meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday Jan. 9, and a board meeting at 7:30 p.m. For more information call (937) 378-3504, ext. 14.

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MONDAY 1/10 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662.

The Hamersville Village Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 10, beginning at 7 p.m. The community is invited to attend.

The Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet at 6:30 on Monday, Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the National Bank and Trust Company, 452 West Main Street in Mt. Orab.

Career Center on Jan. 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday and Thursday evenings. Call (937) 378-6131 for details.

details call Rhiana at (937) 3787741.

TUESDAY 1/11

The Village of Sardinia will hold its regular meeting on Monday January, 11 beginning at 7 p.m.

Mayor Todd Bumbalough invites the community to attend.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia.

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, Jan.13, for interested citizens 55 and older.

Indoor walking is scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Chair volleyball practice will be held, and lunch will be eaten at the Center.

The Higginsport Village Council will meet in it regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 10. Mayor Jason Kirschner invites the community to attend.

TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at Sardinia Church of The Nazarene on SardiniaMowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 4463714.

TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at Ripley Church of The Nazarene, 230 N. Second St. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

Holy Trinity Bingo for St. Vincent de Paul will be held at 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 10, at Clermont County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3954, 4070 Greenbriar Road, Batavia.

The Jackson Township Trustees will meet at 8 p.m. on Monday Jan. 10 in Ashridge.

The Perry Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 10 in Fayetteville.

Introductory photography class will be offered at Southern Hills

COURT NEWS Property Sales Jerome Ober to Michael, David and Stephen Ober, 14 acres in Clark Twp., filed 12/30/2010 Steven C. Utter et al to Steven C. and Betty S. Utter, 19.08 acres in Georgetown, Clark Twp., filed 12/27/2010 and 12.63 acres in Georgetown, Lewis Twp. filed 12/27/2010 Thomas Carpenter to Raymond Ritt, 112.01 acres in Eagle Twp., filed 12/28/2010, $233,800 Sabina Farmers Exchange Inc. to Appo Farm LLC, 11.20 acres in Eagle Twp., filed 12/28/2010, Phillip E. and Sandra McNeilan to Patricia Kierzek, Lot 8-Whole Macon Lots in Eagle Twp, filed 12/30/2010, $9,500 Homan Farms LLC to Brian and Joan Garrett, 81.50 acres of land and 189.83 acres in Franklin Twp., filed 12/29/2010, $541,207 Donald R. and Leona Moler to Donald R. Moler, Lot 4 in Green Twp., Mt. Orab, filed 12/29/2010 William D. and Estella G. Hall to Kathleen A. Klos, trustee, Lot 29, Mt. Orab, Green Twp., filed 12/29/2010, $65,500 Forrest and Janet Little to Mark and April Frederick, Lot 1 through 6 and Lots 19 through 24 in the Village of Aberdeen, Huntington Twp., filed 12/30/2010, $100,000 Shirley J. and Stephen Umbach to Stephen A. Umbach, Lot 506 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 12/29/2010, $250 Randy and Paula Meeker to Jim Meeker, 19.86 acres of land in Jefferson Twp., filed 12/29/2010, $36,500 Shady Lane Farms an OH Partner, Danny Clark to Martha Dorsey, 3.23 acres Lot 4B and Lot 5 in Lewis Twp., filed 12/30/2010 Venita Baker to Martha Dorsey, 5 acres, Lot 17 in Lewis Twp., filed 12/30/2010 Louise and Hubbard WM E Adams to Fannie Mae, Lot 45 in Ro-Da-Pa acres in Lewis Twp., filed 12/28/2010, $43,334 Evelyn Kattine to William and James Kattine and Bettianna Black, Lot 162, Lot 163 and Lot 164 (Whole Northland Sub) in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 12/27/2010 Kenneth and Loretta Sheets to Michael J. and Cindy M. Watson, Lot 1612 at Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 12/27/2010, $141,500 Robert G. and Nina L. Smith to Nina Smith, 2.05 acres of land, Lot 4 in Pike Twp., filed 12/28/2010 Myron Heggood to Candace Scott, 1 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 12/27/2010 Quintin E. and Fabienne V. Johnson to Thomas R. Clifton, 3 acres in Pike Twp., filed 12/20/2010, $109,900 Steven R. and Paemla Sue Kenney to Steven R. Kenney, .61 acres in Pleasant Twp., filed 12/29/2010 Elizabeth A. Henline to Joyce A. Tull, Lot 193 in Georgetown and Lot 200 in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 12/30/2010, $70,900 Larry Greer to Larry M. and Faye C. Greer, 3.90 acres in Sterling Twp., filed 12/27/2010 Curtis and Brenda Coldwell to David A. and Julie M. Williams, 5 acres in Union Twp. and 4.94 acres in Union Twp., filed 12/20/2010, $9,000 Kim J. Hatfield to Tim Hurt, 3 acres of land in Washington Twp., filed 12/28/2010, $40,900 Thomas B. Gibson to Sally Gibson, 57.03 acres of land in Washington Twp., filed 12/29/2010 True Duchess Farm LLC to Theresa M. Siember, 39.55 acres of land in Washington Twp. filed 12/21/2010, $85,000

Marriages Megan Danielle Carkeek, 18, Amelia, assistant teacher to Jacob Lee Thomas, 23, eoretown, sign tech.

Ashley Nicole Burns, 20, Hamersville to Justin Anthony Brinson, 20, Hamersville.

Abigail Lacey Williamson, 27, Cincinnati to Christopher Aaron Parker, 29, Sardinia, taxi driver.

Probate Ruby G. Holbrook, Sardinia, case #20101219, DOD 11/2/201, filed 12/27/2010 Evelyn Kattine, Gergetown, case # 20101218, DOD 12/4/2010, filed 12/27/2010 Ronald L. Kiser, Fayetteville, case #20101221, DOD 9/10/2010, filed 12/28/2010 John Reynolds, Georgetown, case #20101223, DOD 9/10/2010, filed 12/29/2010 Lucille Ruble, Mt. Orab, case #20101222, DOD 8/31/2010, filed 12/29/2010 Robert G. Smith, Mt. Orab, case #20101220, DOD 12/15/2010, filed 12/28/2010

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Common Pleas CIVIL CASES William Schwarber vs. Bruce Parker, filed 12/27/2010, action: stalking order Harvest Credit Mgt. vs. Sherrie L. Prince, filed 12/27/2010, action: other civil Capital One Bank vs. Mikol T. Woods, filed 12/27/2010, action: other civil Chase Bank USA, N.A. vs. David F. Ferree, filed 12/27/2010, action: other civil Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Travis Stevens, filed 12/28/2010, action: foreclosures GMAC Mortgage, LLC c/o Gmac vs. Dale Shumaker, filed 12/28/2010, action: foreclosures Liberty Credit Services, Inc. vs. Hershel Osborne, filed 12/28/2010, action: other civil In re: Petition for Motor Vehicle vs. Clayton D. Moore, filed 12/28/2010, action: other civil PNC Bank, NA vs. Sherri L. Hodgson, filed 12/28/2010, action: other civil Discover Bank vs. Keta Florence, filed 12/28/2010, action: other civil Midfirst Bank vs. Jennifer L. Ring, filed 12/29/2010, action: foreclosures The Bank of New York, vs. Byron J. Kidd, filed 12/30/2010, action: foreclosures Wells Fargo, Bank, N.A. vs. Michael M. Jones Jr., filed 12/30/2010, action: foreclosures Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Marvin H. Windsor, filed 12/30/2010, action: foreclosures United Midwest Savings Bank vs. Brian G. Palmer, filed 12/30/2010, action foreclosures Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Julia A. Rozell, filed 12/30/2010, action: foreclosures Capital One Bank (USA) vs. Katherine A. Davis, filed 1/3/2011, action: other civil Atlantic Credit and Finance vs. Lindley Moore, filed 1/3/2011, action: other civil DOMESTIC CASES Amy L. Aubry, Midland, vs. Daniel S. Aubry, Fayetteville, filed 12/27/2010, action: domestic violence Robert C. Hitt vs. Paula F. Hitt, filed 12/27/2010, action: seperation agreement Wanetta Behler, Mt. Orab vs. Larry J. Webb, Jr., New Richmond, filed 12/28/2010, action: domestic violence John G. Shelton, Williamsburg, vs. Karen G. Shelton, Sardinia, filed 12/29/2010, action termination of marriage Ryan A. Myers, Ripley, vs. Cecelia R. Myers, Ripley, filed 12/30/2010, action: termination of marriage Judith A. Young, Ripley vs. Richard E. Young, Sardinia, filed 12/30/2010, action: termination of marriage Deborah Bodley, Fayetteville vs. William Richardson, filed 12/20/2010, action: domestic violence Tami Leyendecker, Ripley vs. Jack Leyendecker, Ripley filed 12/30/2010, action: termination of marriage

The Huntington Township Trustees will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. in Aberdeen.

Eastern Local School District Board of Education organizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. in the board office.

All residents are encouraged to attend.

The Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Board of Education organizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 11 beginning at 6 p.m. in the high school multi-purpose room.

The Ripley Village Council board will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Sign Language course at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, in partnership with Western Brown Local Schools will be held for a 10 week period, Jan.11, 2011 from 6 to 7 p.m. the course is sponsored by the Adult Education Department For details call (937) 378-6131.

The Washington Township Trustees will meet on Tuesday Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse.

The Ripley Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at the Masonic Temple, 210 North second Street in Ripley.

The Byrd Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Decater.

The Russellville Village Council will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. The community is invited to attend.

Adams Brown Community Action Program will host bingo Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning at 7 p.m. Further information is available by calling (937) 3786041, Ext. 257.

Mt. Orab Village Council Meeting will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday Jan. 4 at the municipal building. For more information call 444-2281. The public is invited to attend.

Brown County Agricultural Society Senior Fair Board meetings will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Relay for Life of Brown County will kickoff the relay season for 2011 on Tuesday, Jan. 11 with a party at 6 p.m. at LaRosa’s in Mt. Orab. For more information about Relay call Rene Green at (937) 444-0456.

WEDNESDAY 1/12 Yoga Classes will be held for all levels on Wednesday, Jan. 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Hospice Center, 215 Hughes Blvd. Classes are $8 per class. For more information call Jane Amiot at (937) 4443446.

Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.

Rambler Weavers will meet 9:30noon Wednesday, Jan. 12 at the Rambler Center (old RussellvilleJefferson High School) 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.

The Fayetteville Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Village residents are encouraged to attend all meetings.

Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m.noon Wednesday, Jan. 12 at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to learn is invited to attend and bring a current project.

Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656.

TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet Wednesday, Jan. 12 at the Riverbend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

The Jefferson Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m.

Everyone from the township is invited to attend.

Diabetes classes at Brown County General Hospital Jan. 12, For

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Care and Share continues at the Mt. Orab Public Library Saturday, Jan. 8. enjoy a demonstration of the art of quilting from 1 to 2 p.m. at the library. For more information call (937) 444-1414.

TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 444-0404.

Fayette-Perry Board of Education will hold its 2011 organizational meeting and regular January meeting on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. in the board of education conference room. For more information call (513) 875-2423.

The Union Township Trustees will meet on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Library.

Brown County Writers' Group will meet 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

Adams/Brown County Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver support group will meet Thursday, Jan. 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590.

FRIDAY 1/14 A Purity Conference has been scheduled for Friday, Jan. 14 at the St. Patrick’s School Gymnasium.

Speaker for the event will be Rev. Donald Calloway from Steubenville, Ohio. For more information call (606) 564-9015 or (937) 378-4396.

Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Jan. 14, Anyone who would like information or a list of supplies or who wishes to register for the next group of classes may call Mary Kelch at (513) 734-2501 or (513) 543-3137.

Early dismissal dates for the Georgetown Exempted Village Schools will take place on Friday, Jan. 14 will be as follows: Pre-K 12, 1:20 p.m.-Elementary school walkers and car riders dismissed, Georgetown Jr/Sr High School students dismissed, and at 1:30 p.m.

Elementary bus riders will be dismissed.

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Brown County K-9 Renegades get awards Amanda McQueary and Kayla Cady both received Brown County dog medals and the Achievement awards for the year of 2010.

offices, 1043 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

The Northern Brown Senior Center will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday Jan. 17.

Harvest Pointe Christian Church will be traveling to Haiti with Lifeline Christian Mission taking clothing and shoes for children ages 8 to small adult teens.

Donations can be dropped at Trester Used Auto Parts in Milford.

Contact Rosa Miller for more information at (513) 831 9141.

Brown County Regional Healthcare Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Jan. 26 at 4:30 p.m. in the executive conference room of the hospital.

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, Jan .20, for interested citizens 55 and older.

Chair volleyball practice will be held, and lunch will be eaten at the Center.

The Brown County Chamber of Commerce Drucker Award ceremony will be held at the Georgetown Church of Christ at 8 a.m. on Jan. 31. The award is presented annually to a county business and is named in honor of Peter F. Drucker. For details call (937) 378-4784/ The Western Brown Local Professional Development Commission will meet on Monday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. at the Western Brown District Office.

ONGOING EVENTS

Care and Share continues at the Mt. Orab Public Library Jan. 15.

Enjoy a demonstration of the art of quilting from 1 to 2 p.m. at the library. For more information (937) 444-1414.

Nominations for Academic Hall of Fame inductees for Western Brown High School will be accepted until January 15. For nomination eligibility call (937) 444-2044, ext. 15017 to request a form.

Eastern Brown FFA consignment auction will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 at Eastern Brown High School parking lot. to contact the school call Luke Rhonemus or Gigi Neal at (937) 378-6016.

UPCOMING EVENTs Brown County Master Gardeners will present “Planning the Garden” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20 at Southern State Community College, south campus, St. Rt. 62 near Sardinia. The event is gree and open to the public and refreshments will be served.

For more information call 1-800628-7722, ext. 3681.

Series-Invitation to NonPracticing Catholics. St. Mary, Arnheim, St. Michael, Ripley and St. George, Georgetown will conduct an ongoing series called Catholics Returning Home beginning January 21. For details call Marilyn Fryer at (937)-378-4583.

The Sardinia-Mowrystown Lions Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Park, 7731 TriCounty Highway East, Sardinia.

First board meeting for the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors set for 7 a.m. Jan. 19 at the office, 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. Call (937) 378-4424 for more information Northern Brown Senior Center at St. Martin’s Chapel Hall will hold a blood pressure screening and the library will be available as will Cindy Cales, OSU Extension.

Georgetown Exempted Village School District will hold its 2011 organizational meeting and regular board of education meeting on Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. at the administrative

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

Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District will continue to meet monthly at 7 a.m. on the third Wednesday, all year.

Meetings are held at the conservation district office in Georgetown.

Call (937) 378-4424.

Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Ky., will offer a Grief and Loss Support Group 1-2 p.m the first Monday of each month for individuals who have lost a loved one recently.

Further information is available by calling 1-800-928-4848 or (606) 759-4050.

Adams/Brown County Alzheimer/s/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room. For more information (937) 386-3590.

Statewide deer archery season began Sept. 25 and will continue through Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011. A detailed listing of deer hunting rules is contained in the 2010-2011 Ohio Hunting Regulations that is available where licenses are sold or may be viewed online at wildohio.com.

Ohio Veterans Bonus is available for an estimated 200,000 Ohio residents. Eligible veterans may receive $100 for each month of active duty service in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq during specified times. Further information about those times and other related matters is available by calling the Ohio Veterans Services Network at 1-877-644-6838 or going online at www.veteransbonus.ohio.gov.

Ohio Department of Agriculture is providing grants to farmers markets through the Farmers Market Access Project to help fund new infrastructure to accept Electronic Benefits Transfer. Grants will be

awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to available funding and will range from $500 to $1,000. Anyone desiring further information about the Farmers Market Access Project or wishing to apply for the grants may visit www.agri.ohio.gov.

Funds totaling nearly $18,000 are currently unclaimed by Brown County residents, according to the Brown County Clerk of Courts Office in Georgetown. There is a list posted in the Brown County Treasurer's Office in the Brown County Administration Building at 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, of those who are owed money by the county.

Adams-Brown Emergency Energy Assistance Home Program income guidelines have been increased to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining E-HEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-5537393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 8-11 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled.

We Can Help Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 (a new location) in the Decatur area needs donations including a variety of food items, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, detergent and toilet paper. The Food Bank is open 11 a.m-4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations and the United Methodist Decatur Church. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated.

Ripley Community Food Pantry, 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 Health Department, 826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, is offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C screenings by appointment only.

Anyone wishing to schedule an HIV or Hepatitis C screening appointment may call (937) 3786892 or toll free at 1-866-8676892. The free HIV and Hepatitis C screenings are offered by the South Central Ohio Education and Test Center in coordination with BCHD. Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers adults an array of computer classes throughout the school year at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Anyone wanting further information or wishing to register for an Adult Education class may contact Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 3786131, Ext. 357.

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

An extended version of this Calendar is available on the Brown County Press' website at browncountypress.com.

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2011 DCP and acre sign-up has started

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State Executive Director for the Ohio Farm Service Agency (FSA), Steve Maurer announced that enrollment for the 2011 Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment (DCP) Program and the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program has began online and at local FSA offices and will continue until June 1, 2011.

"I encourage all producers to make use of the eDCP automated website to sign-up for this important program," said Maurer. "This service makes DCP more accessible to the public, and I encourage producers with Internet access to use the system."

However, producers can visit any USDA Service Center or their administratively assigned center, to complete their 2011 DCP contract. The June 1, 2011 deadline is mandatory for all participants and USDA will not accept any late-filed applications.

The electronic DCP (or eDCP) service saves producers time, reduces paperwork and speeds up contract processing at FSA offices. It is available to all producers who are eligible to participate in the DCP Program and can be accessed at: www.fsa.usda.gov/dcp and then click on the "Access eDCP/eACRE Online Services" link, under the "I Want to Section". To access the service, producers must have an active USDA eAuthentication Level 2

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An ACRE payment is issued when both the state and the farm have incurred a revenue loss. The payment is based on 83.3 percent of the farm's planted acres times the difference between the State ACRE guarantee and the state revenue times the ratio of the farm's yield divided by the state expected yield. The total number of planted acres for which a producer may receive ACRE payments may not exceed the total base on the farm. In exchange for participating in ACRE, in addition to not receiving counter-cyclical payments, a farm's direct payment is reduced by 20 percent, and marketing assistance loan rates are reduced by 30 percent.

The decision to enroll in the ACRE Program is irrevocable. The owner of the farm and all producers on the farm must agree to enroll in ACRE. Once enrolled, the farm shall be enrolled for that initial crop year and will remain in ACRE through the 2012 crop year.

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1861 to 2011 Special Events Planned Throughout 2011 The people of Ohio will celebrate the sesquicentennial of the Ohio Statehouse throughout 2011. The Ohio Statehouse has served as the heart of Ohio democracy for the last 150 years.

Throughout the state, the Ohio Statehouse stands as a symbol of the legislative and executive branches of state government, and the people of Ohio.

After 22 years of construction, the Ohio Statehouse was completed in 1861 at the beginning of the American Civil War. One hundred and fifty years later, the Ohio Statehouse continues to serve as heart of Ohio democracy.

The Statehouse is considered to be one of the most significant architectural accomplishments of the early republic. Its Greek Revival Doric architectural details and proportions give the impression of permanence, elegance and grandeur deserved by the original State Legislature who passed a law on January 26, 1838 to build the new Statehouse. Restored to its 1861 appearance, the Ohio Statehouse maintains its historic character as it continues to function as the center of state government in Ohio.

Throughout 2011, the Ohio Statehouse will host a variety of special events, reenactments and exhibits to celebrate the sesquicentennial of our great Capitol Building. The events will commemorate the lasting legacy and history of the Ohio Statehouse. Through educational programs, public forums, arts projects and special events, the Ohio S t a t e h o u s e Sesquicentennial will provide an opportunity for all Ohioans to learn about the history of the building, events and the people who have come to serve.

Some of the scheduled events and educational opportunities include: Ohio Statehouse Adorned in Patriotic Bunting Sesquicentennial Event Ohio Statehouse, Broad & High Streets;

downtown Columbus Red, white and blue patriotic bunting will adorn the west columns of the Ohio Statehouse throughout 2011.

The bunting will draw attention to the significance of the Statehouse’s yearlong sesquicentennial celebration.

Ohio Statehouse Creativity Challenge and Online Gallery Sesquicentennial Event Through December 2011 Ohio Statehouse, www.OhioStatehouse. org Free!

The 150th anniversary of the Ohio Statehouse is an opportunity for students K-12 to demonstrate their creativity by participating in the celebration. Students across Ohio have the opportunity to create a work of art based on the theme, “Picture Yourself at the People’s House.”

Every work of art will be highlighted online a t www.OhioStatehouse .org, and a rotating exhibit will feature a variety of submissions each month throughout the yearlong celebration.

Detailed information is available at www.OhioStatehouse .org.

Statehouse Museum Shop Commemorative Merchandise Available Sesquicentennial Event January through December 2011 Statehouse Museum Shop, Broad & High Streets; downtown Columbus The Statehouse Museum Shop will unveil Ohio S t a t e h o u s e Sesquicentennial merchandise to commemorate the year-long sesquicentennial celebration. Merchandise is also available at w w w. s t a t e h o u s e shop.com.

Grande Winter Ball Sesquicentennial Event January 29, 2011; 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Ohio Statehouse Atrium, Broad & High Streets; downtown Columbus Free, RSVP required by visiting www.ohiostatehouse.o rg!

Individuals of all ages are invited to attend the Grande

Fewer fatalities this Christmas Holiday Provisional numbers released today by the Ohio Department of Public Safety show fewer motorists were killed on Ohio’s roadways this Christmas Holiday.

During the reporting period, which began Thursday, December 24, at 6 p.m. and ran through Monday, December 27, at 5:59 a.m., six people were killed, including one pedestrian, with two of those deaths attributed to alcohol. Last year 11 people lost their lives, with five attributed to alcohol.

In addition, in this year’s fatal crashes, 60 percent of those killed were not wearing a safety belt.

Throughout the extended weekend, troopers, alongside local law enforcement, used high visibility enforcement in an effort to reduce fatal and injury crashes state-wide.

The Ohio Department of Public Safety is encouraged by the reduction of fatalities this holiday weekend and hopes that this decline will continue throughout the rest of the year.

Troopers would like to remind motorists to buckleup during the upcoming New Year’s Holiday and emphasize that wearing a safety belt is the only way to avoid serious injury or death during a crash.

Winter Ball hosted by Civil War re-enactors, 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A. Come dance or watch.

Learn how to reel or waltz. Dress in attire of the Civil War period or come as you are.

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account, which requires filling out an online registration form at: http://www.eauth.egov.usda. gov and then click on the "Create an Account Page" link, and lastly followed by a visit to the local FSA Service Center for identity verification.

USDA computes DCP Program payments using base acres and payment yields established for each farm.

Eligible producers receive direct payments at rates established by statute regardless of market prices.

For 2011, eligible producers may request to receive advance direct payments based on 22 percent of the direct payment for each commodity associated with the farm. USDA has begun to issue advance direct payments starting Dec. 1, 2010.

Counter-cyclical payment rates vary depending on market prices. Counter-cyclical payments are issued only when the effective price for a commodity falls below its target price. The effective price is the higher of the national average market price received during the 12month marketing year for each covered commodity and the national average rate for a marketing assistance loan for the covered commodity.

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PRICE REDUCED- NEAR SR 32 & 62 INTERSECTION. 10 ACRES WITH OLDER MOBILE HOME, ALSO 40X48 BARN & 32X24 GARAGE. PARTIALLY FENCED. MANY POSSIBILITIES. ASKING $71,000 NEW LISTING- SARDINIA - VERY WELL MAINTAINED 3 BR, 2 STORY HOME ON LARGE LOT WITH NICE 24X30 DETACHED GARAGE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, NICE EAT IN KITCHEN WITH LOTS OF CABINETS & BUILT IN BOOK CASE. ASKING $75,900 NEW LISTINGR U S S E L LV I L L E OLDER MOBILE HOME ON NICE LOT IN NICE NEIGHBORHOOD. INTERIOR IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. 2 OUTBUILDINGS, NEWER HEAT PUMP. ASKING $26,500 POSSIBLE FINANCING AVAILABLE. PRICE REDUCEDSEAMAN AREA10 FENCED ROLLLING ACRES WITH BARN & 2BR HOME + EXTRA SEPTIC & WATER HOOKUPS. 1 MILE TO SR 32 & HOSPITAL. EXCELLENT FOR WEEKEND & HORSES. ASKING $102,500 CALL DAN SR.

SARDINIA- PRICE REDUCED- 1400 SQ FT. COMMERCIAL BUILDING. COULD HAVE MANY USES. LARGE BLACKTOP PARKING AREA. LENDER OWNED. $42,900

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 DOWNTOWN SARDINIA- HISTORIC OLD BUILDING WITH LARGE LOT. NEEDS SOME TLC AT $32,500 NEW LISTING- ASH RIDGE AREAAPPROX. 3 ACRES, WITH BARN, COUNTY WATER AVAILABLE, ASKING $26,500 CONTACT KEN KELCH

ACREAGE RUSSELLVILLE- 4 TOWN LOTS, WATER & SEWAGE AVAILABLE, CORNER LOT IN NICE NEIGHBORHOOD. APPROX. 1/3 ACRE. VERY NICE BUILDING SITE. ASKING $13,500 1-5 ACRE TRACT WITH COUNTY WATER, PREAPPROVED SEPTIC IN LYNCHBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT NEAR 32. ASKING $25,000 SARDINIA- LARGE TOWN LOT, NEAR CENTER OF TOWN. ASKING $15,000 CALL DAN LAKE WAYNOKA- LOTS 2245 & 2246 –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

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Heavily damaged autos/trucks. VanDemark Co., 513-797-7278.

CAREGIVERS JOIN our team of professionals.

Provide personal care, companionship and homemaking services to seniors in their home.

Fayetteville area Call 513-230-5111 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.

G & D Alternative living is taking applications for a full-time position working in MRDD field. Will train. Must be able to pass a background check & must be able to work flexible hours, have a diploma or GED. For more information call 937-446-2803.

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EXPERIENCED Interior Trim Carpenters

SALES/MARKETING AGENT NEEDED Responsibilities: The Clermont Sun Publishing Company is seeking a sales/marketing representative to sell current web-based advertising and marketing solutions to business customers. Must be very creative and enthusiastic about web-based technology.

Candidate would be responsible for creating own leads. Web design, graphic design, or copy editing skills welcome, but not necessary.

People skills and positive attitude are required.

Please e-mail resume’ to: support@sungrouppublishing.com 300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 2BR APARTMENTS w/attached garage in a 1-story tri-plex w/an equipped kitchen & laundry room, ample closet space, patio & a yard. No steps, private street. Darling apartments. Utilities not included. Small pets allowed. Located at the Sandstone Estates, a mature-living community in Mt. Orab. 513-625-4522.

2ND STORY 2br, Sardinia, $300/mo, $350/dep.

Electric efficient heat, 937-587-2230 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565.

LET US HELP YOU RING IN THE NEW YEAR With a new apartment.

We are accepting applications for 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments at 401 Marshall Ave. Georgetown, Ohio 45121 Apply at: 610 Markley Ave. Georgetown, OH 45121 Or call for details at: 937-378-6460 Stove, Refrigerator, and on-site Laundry Possibility of Rental Assistance Equal Housing Opportunity TDD # 419-526-0466 “This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider, and Employer”

BATAVIA: 2BR, $525/MO., $300 deposit, 937-444-0820 quiet family friendly, new carpet, central a/c, eat-in LOOKING FOR High equipped kitchen, launEnergy people wanting to dry, balcony. Off-street LYTLE TRACE Apartmake top pay M-F. Call parking. 513-561-4014. ments, Williamsburg, Job Info Line OH. Unfurnished, age EXCEPTIONAL 513-967-7314.

62+, 1br, secure building, WINTER utilities included, rent SPECIAL LPNS: LOOKING for caring, responsible, ener- Efficiency & 1 bedroom subsidized, laundry room, community room, library, Nice Quiet Area getic individuals to care cozy living.

Call Lots of Storage for our residents. Inter513-724-3358.

Energy Efficient viewing for all shifts, please call 937-444-2920 Don’t Miss This Deal $$$ 513-724-3951 or 513-579-9949. Must pass drug screen.

FELICITY GARRISON PLACE PINE RIDGE Pine VilMT. ORAB - 1br apartSENIOR lage Residential Homes, ment at $495/mo. You APARTMENTS Inc. now accepting applipay NO utilities.

62 & OVER cations for 2nd/3rd shift, 937-444-4168 or Rent Subsidized weekends to be expected.

513-739-5550.

Free Utilities Direct care aides needed Secure Bldg. for individuals with DeOn-site laundry velopmental disabilities in MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, Pets allowed a residential setting. Must washer/dryer, stove, re513-876-3590 have a valid driver’s lifrigerator & water, cense, clean background TTY 800-750-0750 $575/mo., $575/dep. check and a High School 513-616-6817 or Diploma/GED. Experi513-504-3368. ence preferred, but will train. Apply in person @ GEORGETOWN: 1 & 2 146 North Third St., Wil- bedroom apartments. All NEW SARDINIA Apartliamsburg, Ohio 45176. utilities included. Starting ment for Rent: 2br w/reat $445 month. Daytime frigerator, stove, & dishNO PHONE CALLS. 937-378-6146, evenings washer, $500/mo. FinSTATE TESTED 513-752-6549. ished in 2010 & located NURSE AIDES: Lookbehind Sardinia Coning for caring, responsi- GEORGETOWN: 2BR crete. Includes water, ble, energetic individuals upstairs apartment, heat, sewer & garbage. Call to care for our residents. electric & water included, 937-444-2988 or stop by Interviewing for all shifts, no pets, $545/mo. Day- Paul Hall & Associates in please call 937-444-2920 time call 937-378-6146, Mt. Orab for an applicacall tion. or 513-579-9949. Must evenings 513-752-6549. pass drug screen.

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300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED $399, TWO big rooms w/kitchen, bathroom, $100 (all utilities, heat included), 2nd floor, Georgetown, contact 937-483-4102, leave message.

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

MT. ORAB Candlelight Apartments 2br Townhouse Starts at $565.00 Visit our website: briarcreekproperties.com

or call 513-532-5291 or 937-515-3092

TAKING APPLICATIONS for 2br, 1ba apartment, quiet dead-end street in Mt. Orab village, washer/dryer hookup, personal yard space, $550/mo. plus deposit, no pets. 513-313-5553.

NOW RENTING One bedroom apartment, utilities included.

Rent is income based.

Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and have a mental illness.

For more information call Amanda 937-378-6041, Ext. 257

“JOB FAIR”

SERVICE & SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR ASSISTANT POSITION Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Service and Support Administrator Assistant. This person must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Must have skills involving public relations, clear and concise writing, data entry and general office skills, timely and accurate documentation and record keeping, analysis and reporting of data, effectively work in a team and interdisciplinary environment, and people skills as well as be comfortable with the developmentally disabled population.

Stein Hospice is a not for profit organization with 30 years of experience in providing end of life care to terminally ill patients and their families. We will soon be extending our services to the Brown County area. We are looking for mature adults who are friendly, trustworthy, dependable and compassionate. Current positions available include RN’s, LPN’s, STNA’s, and Social Workers, full and part-time on all shifts; part-time Chaplain. Future positions include part-time Grief Counselor (LISW), and part-time Volunteer Facilitator. If you are interested in providing comfort and support during life’s final journey please consider joining our organization. We provide competitive wages and benefits.

Job Fair with interviews held on site Monday, January 10th, 9am-6pm Tuesday, January 11th, 9am-9pm Best Western Meeting Room 100 Leininger Street Mt. Orab, OH

Flexible schedule based on individual/agency needs.

20 hours per week -- normal business hours.

Please send resumes and references to: Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities 9116 Hamer Road Georgetown, Ohio 45121 Attn: Tracy Hammonds

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 303 - HOUSES FOR RENT NOW ACCEPTING Applications at: Lillian Rose Garden Apartments 679 S. Main Street Georgetown, Ohio 45121 937-378-1511 Designated for 62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled regardless of age.

One-bedroom apartments w/appliances furnished.

On-site laundry facility.

Call for details or pick up an application at the rental office.

Rental assistance available.

Equal Housing Opportunity TDD # 419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.”

SARDINIA - 3br, central a/c, no smoking, no dogs! $550/mo. plus deposit.

Some utilities paid.

513-309-4319.

YOU LOOKING for a new place?

Don’t look to far, we have what you’re looking for.

We are accepting applications for 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments right here in Georgetown at Markley Square Apartments.

Stove, refrigerator & on-site laundry.

Rent is based on income TDD# 419-526-0466 Equal Housing Opportunity 610 Markley Ave. Georgetown, Ohio 45121 Or call 937-378-6460 “This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider, and Employer”

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 3BR HOUSE, garage, Sardinia area, available 1st of January, $650/mo., $650/dep. 513-313-3446.

FOR RENT Lake Lorelei, beautiful lake view from 3br, 2ba manufactured home on 1-acre w/oversized detached garage, WBFP, master suite w/Jacuzzi tub, laminate flooring, $695/mo., deposit & references required. Dennis Wright NOW RENTING Ha- 937-213-2060. mant Villa Apartments, Mt. Orab, mature living, FOR RENT: 3br, 2ba, 1-story, W/D hookup, call private setting, large deck for move-in special. in Mt. Orab, $800 per 513-724-2841 or month, $800 deposit.

513-509-9197.

513-313-8262.

LEASE-OPTION TO purchase. Lake Waynoka, 3br, 2ba, all amenities.

Please call 513-502-0441.

SARDINIA 3br, $550/mo., 2br, $450/mo., no smoking, no dogs! plus deposit.

513-309-4319.

Must bring Ohio licensure, valid driver’s license and three references.

If unable to attend the job fair, applications are available on our website at:

www.steinhospice.org Qualifications: Ohio licensure Clean criminal background history Valid Driver’s License Proof of auto insurance Reliable transportation Excellent attendance Able to lift 50 pounds RN’s and LPN’s require one year of proven clinical experience.

Social Workers and Counselors require 2 years experience in a hospice setting.

Inquiries will be kept confidential

WILLIAMSBURG: 3BR, 2-FULL baths 400 - HOUSES FOR SALE w/A/C, laundry room, no POSSIBLE LAND pets, $700/mo. plus de- CONTRACT - 3br, 1-ba posit. 513-724-7842. newly remodeled home, $49,000. 937-446-4129, 307 - MOBILE HOMES call for details.

FOR RENT

3BR DOUBLEWIDE mobile, 2-full baths, all electric, refrigerator & stove, 2-car detached garage, $725/mo. & deposit, 937-446-4677. Renter is responsible for all utilities.

3BR, 2BA, 1-acre lot, storage shed, no pets, good credit, $500/mo. plus deposit.

937-444-3701.

CLEAN 2BR on 1-acre, all electric, washer/dryer hookup, no pets, located between Decatur & Aberdeen. $425/mo. includes water, $425/dep.

937-378-6827.

308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT UPTOWN BUILDING, prime location, 2000sq. ft., great for retail or office space.

Call 937-205-1678 for details.

310 - WANTED TO RENT WANTED - Farm ground to rent for 2011 season & beyond. Call Jeff at 937-213-3909.

3BR, 1994 mobile home in Mt. Orab village, $7,000/cash OBO, not for rent. 513-313-5553.

405 - LOTS & ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES

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

506 - CLEANING

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING or just needing some spring cleaning, great rates, and 400 - HOUSES FOR SALE even better references.

Call for a quote, or for 3BR (POSSIBLY 5), more information.

2ba, 5yr. old stick frame 513-255-4342. house w/basement.

5-acres, 2-car attached ga- 507 - SEWING rage, 24x28 detached ga& ALTERATIONS rage. Close to 32. New For all your sewing needs carpet, paint throughout, asking $149,900. for you, your family and your home. Call 937-444937-446-4129.

4276. Reasonable rates, CUSTOM BUILT full expert service. brick ranch for sale in 600 - FURNITURE Lake Waynoka, 3br, 2ba, $139,900. 937-446-4157. BED QUEEN pillowtop mattress set, new, in plasFARM tic, $165. 859-250-2553, WITH nice 1.5 story can deliver. older home 607 - FIREWOOD w/basement, 3 car SEASONED & Split detached garage, barns mixed hardwood, $80 & 20 rolling acres with full-size pickup truckload, large rock lined creek thrown in & thrown out, and woods, great for will deliver in area behunting or farming, tween Mt. Orab & Felicmore or less acreage ity & Amelia & Georgeavailable, Bethel New town. 937-379-5071 or Hope Rd., 1 mi. from 937-670-0307.

Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.

Asking $215,000 SEASONED HARD513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres)

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403 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

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.

WOOD Firewood - You pick up or we’ll deliver.

Call 513-305-0628.

B R O A D S H E E T

HEALTHSOURCE OF OHIO, A network of community health centers offers quality care close to home, has many opportunities now available.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST 40 hrs/wk - Batavia Graduate from MA program required. At least one year medical office experience desired.

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

“FOR RENT AT LAKE WAYNOKA” 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1800 sq. ft. house w/2-car attached garage for rent. A handsome brick cape cod that’s never been lived in with all new appliances and high efficiency furnace.

Lake Waynoka has more recreational facilities and gated security than any community east of Cincinnati.

Reasonable rent includes all recreational fees except $10 per person. Call owner at 513-576-6166.

MORRISON PLACE APARTMENTS Now renting 2 bedroom apartment with a den, rent starting at $550.00 with attached garage, washer & dryer hookups.

For 55 & older accepting applications

For questions call Amanda

937-378-6041 ext. 257

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VAN FOR SALE

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1996 Plymouth Voyager Van $1,000.

Call 732-2511, Ask for Tony

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611 - WANTED TO BUY DIECAST COLLECTIONS - Old Redline Hot Wheels, Paying Cash.

513-403-0386.

INDIAN ARTIFACTS, old indian beadwork, Navajo rugs, antique knives, swords, old guns and estates. One call, buys it all 937-695-0755 evenings.

613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES

B R O A D S H E E T E V E N

AKC REGISTERED Toy Rat Terriers, 3-females, 2-males, Saddle Back Tri Color, Sire & Dam on premises, born Feb. 28th. Need homes now, $150/ea. w/registered papers.

513-575-0671.

HUFF •R E A L T Y• T

The Classifieds Are the Cat’s Meow.

Area shoppers know the Classifieds are the purr-fect place to find a bargain. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from collectibles to cars.

It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day.

White Oak Valley-Western Brown Schools - Do not hesitate or you will miss out on the bargain of the day. Solidly built 2 BR home in move-in condition. 30x50barn. Both house and barn need exterior touch-ups. 2 acre tract. $39,900

1-800-404-3157

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937-515-2692 FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts.

937-289-1040.

FULL SIZE electric fireplace insert, new still in box, paid $500, sell $200; TV stand, solid cherry, heavy solid wood, holds up to 42”, $100; Trampoline used twice, heavy duty, paid $325, sell $175; 35’ Terry Camper, good shape, $1200; 1-male, 2-female Chihuahuas, Free to good home!

937-695-1237.

WOOD OR Coal large stove, Boss 1925Yr. 48”Tx21”x21”, 13 pc. pipe kit, asking $250.00 OBO. 937-444-4584.

804 - AUTOS WANTED BIG JIM’S

web: www.BertThomas.HUFF.com

Office: (513) 474-3500 90 Douglas Lane, Georgetown - 3 BD 2BA. Exquisite Dale Bonar Built full brick home.

Custom crown molding thru-out, 9' ceilings, spacious counter space. Transomein Guest Bath. Large Bed Rms. Covered Front & Back Porches. Private Back Yard. $149,000

Office: (513) 474-3500

1239625- Williamsburg- 4 BD, 2-1/2 BA. Stunning Custom built 2 story hm w/full fin. walk-out bsmt. Hrdwd. floors in lavish mstr.

BR suite. Fully equipped Kitchen, formal DR, Tiered decking to rolling fully fenced back yd.

1/2 court basketball area. Wrap around porch.

Manicured yard. $189,900

1242936- Mt. Orab - Must See! Affordable Town Property. 3BD, 2BA. Public water & sewer. Brand new paint, flooring & furnace.

Spiral staircase to upstairs bedroom. $45,000

1226919 - Mt. Orab - 3BD, 1BA on 1/2 Acre Lot that is beautifully landscaped. Updated and affordable, low maintence home located at the edge of the Beacon Hill sub-divison. Brand New Furnance and A/C Absolutely ready to move into. An in-ground pool. Storage shed for your mower. $149,900

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1241450- Mt. Orab. - Ready to move? Land adjoins a pay lake. 3BD, 2BA. Large open rooms, Hardwood floors, WBFP, Split floor Plan. Newer HVAC. Covered front porch, 2 deck overlooking lake. Lots of shade in front of home. Call today! $64,900

1226182 - 3098 Lucas Rd - 4 BR. 2 BA. Solid 6 yr. old Contemporary w/soaring, vaulted ceilings.

Hdwd flrs. Split flr.plan, MBR suite. boasts a cathedral ceiling and walk-out. Covered front & back porch. Bonus rm. Open foyer. 24x56 bldg. w/concrete flr. 5 ac. Beautiful setting. $210,900

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1250495- Georgetown - Custom built home fully torn down to studs. This beauty boasts 18'ceramic tile flrs.10yr.warr. Carpet, new kit. (beautiful cherry cabinets). Marble sills, walk-out to landscaped deck/patio w/Pergula. 4 car drive-thru garage.

Addt'l workshop. $149,255

1246303 Georgetown Wonderful curb appeal 1.5 story is priced to sell! Light & airy Liv. Rm. w/a natural bay window. Newer roof, vinyl & windows. Lots of storage. 1 car detached garage.

Public water & sewer. $39,900

Charles St.- Eastern Schools - 11 Finished Rooms 3 BR 1.5 Ba. Awaiting your growing family! Mostly Brick on a corner location this immaculate, pristine home has it all. Brand new HVAC, Membrane roof and some flring.

Finished bsmt. w/ walk-out and a second kitchen Carport onto insulated One car garage. Beautiful landscaping. $89,900

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1191747- Hamersville - Turn Key operation w/Separate 3 BR house on 0.73 ac. Well known Dairy Bar in impeccable condition located in the heart of town. Water & sewer metered separately. Plenty of storage. Strong financials. Will train new owner. House New Roof '08. $299,900

1227072- Winchester- Solid home on public water & sewer. 3BD, 1.5BA. Brand new roof.

Home has been well cared for. Att. 1 car garage is finished w/opener. 20x34, 2 car garage oversized. Nicely landscaped. $89,900

1208772- Mt. Orab - Come enjoy your peaceful new home. 3 Bedroom, 2 full bath ranch on 1+ acre near Lake Grant. 1 car detached garage. Large wood deck. $89,750! Call Christy Today at 513-317-1313.

P SOLD 1238691- Russellville- Unique cedar sided contemporary home secluded behind pine trees.

Many beautiful views. Soaring ceilings, natural lighting thru-out. 4 BR. 3 full Ba. Full bsmt,double-sided FP,huge Fam.Rm. Stocked pond, barn, inground pool all on 10.7 acres. $239,000

Maple Grove.- Mt. Orab. - 3Br 2Ba Clean.

Beautiful w/ ceramic updates. Are you ready to move? Fully equipped eat-in kitchen w/ island.

MBR suite w/ dbl. vanity. Brand new septic system.

16x8 shed Blacl top drive. Truly a Gem! $79,900

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1229943- Georgetown - Great location. Minutes to Georgetown, Sardinia & Mt.Orab. Beautiful hdwd flooring, wbfp, kitchen w/island, huge mbr. suite, back side of property is creek-lined. Priced to sell! $69,900. Call Dominic Today!

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1237914- Mt. Orab - 3 BR. 2 BA. Must see to believe! Fully renovated stick built. Re-finished hdwd floors thru-out. Family rm. carpeted. Brand new wndws, int & ext doors, paint & counter tops.

Mins to SR32. 0.50 acres. Private drive. $45,500

11 8 0 0 1 9 Georgetown - 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. $39,900

Estate Auction Plus O.K. Warehouse 601 South 2nd St. Rt. 52 Ripley, Ohio 45167

PUREBRED NUBIAN goats, Bucks or Weathers, good for 4-H projects, also want Bee Swarms.

Call 513-373-2724.

Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:

email: DThomas@HUFF.com

457 W Main St., Mt. Orab - 4BR. Solid two-story frame w/ full finished bsmt. Impeccable condition!

Perfect for your growing family or established / new business. Additional workshop for storage.

Creek lined rolling yard, wrap around deck.

Located Next to Rhodes Crossing. $139,000

FREE PUPPIES, COON & Lab mix. Also, hay for sale, square & round bales, orchard grass mixed, clover & orchard grass.

937-444-4137.

BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO

Cell: 937-213-0902

email: bthomas@huff.com

1238260- Williamsburg- Natural elegance is this full brick w/cathedral & beamed ceilings.

Covered back deck.Open, airy, floor plan. Gas log FP,beautifully landscaped. Blt.in privacy.

Coy pond nestled in secluded private setting.

Det. ovsz gar w/3rd door on rear. $149,900

1243844 - Investment opportunity!

Nothing to do but take over the rent roll!!

Total renovation on all units. 4 different units! Elec & gas separately metered.

Laundry facilities on site. Partial Bsmt.

Fresh paint on exterior. $147,500

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.

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614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK

55 GALLON plastic barrels. 513-876-3334.

Dominic Thomas

Go with your instincts and use the Classifieds today.

BLACK LAB mix puppies, FREE to a good home, 10wks. old, 1st shots, wormed, 3-males available, Sardinia.

937-892-0264 or 239-292-2862.

615 - MISC. FOR SALE

Bert Thomas Direct:937-444-2833 Cell: 937-213-2833

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608 - FARM PRODUCE YEAR-ROUND HAY & eggs at big pink barn.

Square & round, can deliver. Do mowing, field planting, custom baling.

937-444-2694.

Saturday Jan. 15th 10:00- 2011 No Buyer’s PremiumSale Held Inside- Dress WarmIf you’re preparing to sell your house, start by doing a few simple things that will make your house seem more appealing and increase its value to prospective buyers.

Check off the items on this handy checklist to help you evaluate your home and decide what will need work. Remember when you are ready, our experienced sales specialists can help you locate prime prospects and get the price you’re looking for.

• Fix and paint fences, house trim, and railings.

• Mow the lawn, sweep the walk, and eliminate clutter.

• Polish front-door brass, and make sure the bell and porch lights are working • A new door mat and flowering plants make a good first impression.

• Bathrooms and kitchens should be in good working order, and be neat and clean.

• All mechanical and electrical devices should function properly.

Excellent Condition

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Girls Basketball 1/10 Georgetown vs. New Richmond 1/10 Ripley @ North Adams 1/10 Fayetteville vs. Whiteoak 1/10 Eastern @ McClain 1/13 Georgetown @ Bethel 1/13 Fayetteville @ North Adams 1/13 Eastern @ Fairfield 1/15 Georgetown @ Western Boys Basketball 1/11 Western @ Blanchester 1/11 Georgetown vs. CNE 1/11 Ripley vs. North Adams

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2010 Brown County Holiday Tournament Eastern Warriors down G-Men for BCT championship

By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Eastern Warriors defeated the Georgetown G-Men last Thursday by a score of 60-49, claiming the 2010 Brown County Holiday Tournament

title.

"The kids played well and hung in there when we were down seven," said Eastern coach Rob Beucler. "We were worried about them on the boards. We settled down and executed what we wanted."

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Georgetown’s Cody Drake releases a free throw during the G-Men’s loss to Eastern. Drake scored 19 in the game.

"We got really tired and did not finish strong," said Georgetown coach Jerry Underwood. "I am proud of their effort and we are getting better."

The G-Men started strong, racing to a 9-2 lead. Alex Otto made two shots in the paint.

Cody Drake added a 3-pointer and Bruce Williams made a layup during the Georgetown run.

Jordan Payne and Conner Purdin led the Warriors back, each netting a 3-pointer and a 2point goal, giving Eastern a 1211 lead with 30 seconds left in the first.

Ben Cropper stuck back an offensive rebound for Georgetown before the end of the period, giving the G-Men a 13-12 lead after eight minutes played.

Nathan Lewis opened the second stanza with a three for the G-Men, but Payne answered for the Warriors. In fact, the two teams traded baskets while playing to a 19-19 tie with 4:45 left in the first half.

Tyler Fletcher made a layup and Drake added a stick back bucket for Georgetown, putting the G-Men in front, 23-19, with under two minutes remaining in the second quarter.

Jesse Whitaker made a jumper for the Warriors and Chase Lawson, back from a three-game absence due to injury, canned a 3-pointer at the buzzer, giving Eastern a 24-23 lead at the intermission.

The third quarter belonged to Georgetown. Drake drained two threes in the first 1:07 of the period, putting the G-Men on top, 29-24.

Purdin scored twice for the Warriors, trimming the deficit to 29-28 with just over six minutes left in the third.

Later in the frame, Drake and Tommy Stenger hit back-toback 3-pointers, extending the G-Men's advantage to seven again, at 39-32.

Brandon Belcher and Daniel Faul each scored inside for Eastern, cutting the margin to 39-36.

In the final minute of the quarter, Otto scored on a cut and Drake added a layup, giving the G-Men a 43-36 edge heading into the final frame.

The fourth quarter belonged to Payne and the Warriors.

Eastern's junior swingman scored the first two baskets of the period, cutting Georgetown's lead to 43-40.

Whitaker tacked on a free throw and Purdin made good on a drive to the rim. With 5:11 left in the game, Eastern and Georgetown were tied at 43-43.

Lawson came off the bench to give the Warriors a lead they did not relinquish, hitting a 3pointer with 4:37 remaining.

Payne scored on a drive and dropped 8-of-8 from the line in the final 1:52, securing the 6049 win for Eastern.

"You are supposed to hit free throws and win the game," said Beucler. "The kids stepped up,

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Eastern’s Conner Purdin goes up for two during the Warriors’ win over Georgetown.

took care of the ball, executed and made their free throws down the stretch."

"They made their free throws and we did not," added Underwood. "We had some key turnovers at the end. We've had some tough fourth quarters this year, but we are getting better at it. We executed well last night and our execution gave us a chance tonight."

Payne led the Warriors with a

game-high 22 points. Purdin added 13. Whitaker chipped in nine. Lawson finished with eight.

Drake paced the G-Men with 19 tallies. Fletcher added nine.

Otto chipped in six. Williams netted five and Cropper finished with four.

The win lifted Eastern to 4-2 overall while Georgetown fell to 2-4 with the loss.

Western Broncos ground Rockets in BCT consolation game

By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Western Broncos defeated the Fayetteville Rockets last Thursday, 71-43, winning the consolation game of the 2010 Brown County Holiday Tournament at Georgetown High School.

"We played well in spurts,"

said Western coach Doug Williams. "Hopefully, it's a sign of things to come."

Western got out to a 5-1 lead when Dylan Dawson converted a three-point play and Cole Kirkpatrick added a score in the post.

Fayetteville's Trevor Clark cut the lead to one when he connected on a 3-pointer with

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Fayetteville’s Trevor Clark tries to go around Western’s Hiro Purdon during the Rockets’ loss to the Broncos.

just over six minutes left in the first.

With 4:43 left in the quarter, Dawson converted his second three-point opportunity of the night, giving the Broncos a 10-6 lead.

Kirkpatrick extended the lead to 12-7 when he scored on a drive with just over a minute left in the first.

Chad Evans answered for the Rockets with a basket after grabbing an offensive rebound.

Dawson made a runner before the end of the quarter, giving the Broncos a 14-9 lead after eight minutes.

"Dylan and Cole got it going early," added Williams.

"They have been our go-to guys every night. We struggled a little with their zone in the first half."

Nick Woodyard gave the Broncos a 17-9 lead when he canned a 3-pointer with two minutes gone in the second quarter.

D.J. Iles responded with a long three for the Rockets and Fayetteville cut the deficit to 18-14 when Zach Durham scored on a drive with just over four minutes left in the half.

Later in the period, Kyle Puckett gave the Broncos a 26-17 lead when he hit two charity tosses.

The Rockets scored six unanswered points when Clark and Evans scored in the paint and Iles added two free throws, cutting the Western lead to 26-23.

Kirkpatrick made two at the line before the end of the half, putting the Broncos on top, 28-23, at the break.

Western opened the third period on a 9-2 run.

Kirkpatrick scored twice inside. Dawson added another three-point play and Craig Naylor made a layup, giving the Broncos a 37-25 lead.

Evans cut the margin to 3729 when he scored his second goal of the period with five minutes left in the third.

Western closed the quarter with a 10-4 run, getting seven points in the span from Naylor, taking a 49-33 lead into the fourth.

"In that third quarter we

turned some defense into offense," said Williams.

"Craig is so long and he got some steals. He has been the difference maker in a couple of games this year."

The fourth frame belonged to the Broncos. Western outscored Fayetteville 22-10 in the period as the two teams combined for only one field goal over the final six minutes of play. The Broncos made 12 free throws down the stretch, securing the 71-43 win.

"We shot our free throws better tonight than we have been," said Williams.

Naylor led all scorers with 21 points. Dawson added 17.

Kirkpatrick chipped in 16.

Evans paced the Rockets with 14. Clark added 10. Iles chipped in nine.

The win lifted Western to 43 overall while Fayetteville fell to 1-6 with the loss.

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Western’s Craig Naylor shoots for three of his 21 points during the Broncos’ win over Fayetteville.

Warriors move to finals with win

By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Eastern Warriors defeated the Fayetteville Rockets last Wednesday by a score of 41-32 in the opening game of the Brown County Holiday Tournament.

"The kids played well enough to win," said Eastern coach Rob Beucler. "Fayetteville did a

nice job against us man-to-man. With Chase (Lawson) out, we needed someone to step up."

"In that first half we were sluggish and couldn't score," said Fayetteville coach Darryl Iles. "We gave them too many early."

In the first quarter, the Rockets scored only three points, coming on a long shot by Zach Durham.

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The 2010 Brown County All-Tournament Team, from l-to-r, Ben Cropper (Georgetown), Jordan Payne and Conner Purdin (Eastern), Zach Durham (Fayetteville) and Dylan Dawson (Western).

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Fayetteville’s Zach Durham (left) shoots for two of his 13 points during the Rockets’ loss to Eastern.

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Eastern’s Jordan Payne dropped 11 points during the Warriors’ win over Fayetteville.

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G-Men advance to finals Jays grind out win at Eastern with win over Western

B R O A D S H E E T E V E N

The Georgetown G-Men advanced to the finals of the BRown County Holiday Tournament with a 54-49 win over the Western Broncos last Wednesday.

"I'm glad for our kids," said Georgetown coach Jerry Underwood. "We've played hard but have not been able to finish. Tonight, we made some free throws at the end, which we hadn't been doing."

"We came out and executed early, but then we lost sight of what we're doing," said Western coach Doug Williams. "When we do things correctly, they work. We did a nice job of getting the ball inside, we just missed the shots."

The Broncos started strong, scoring the first seven points of the game. Western's lead grew to 14-3 when Kyle Puckett scored on a drive with 19 seconds left in the first quarter.

Tommy Stenger made a floater with time running out in

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Western’s Kyle Puckett launches a three over Georgetown’s Tommy Stenger.

cutting the period, Georgetown's deficit to 14-5 after one complete.

The two teams traded baskets for most of the second period. A jumper by Stenger and two free throws by Tyler Fletcher brought the G-Men within four, at 18-14, with 2:28 left in the half.

Justin Nickell responded with a 3-pointer for the Broncos and Dylan Dawson added a bank shot with 1:36 remaining in the second stanza.

Georgetown's Ben Cropper made good on two free throws in the final minute of the half, making the score 23-16 at intermission.

"Western made some shots at times, but we needed to stay in our zone," said Underwood.

"Ben was frustrated early, but he really stepped it up in that third quarter."

Cropper went on a tear in the third period, scoring twice in the paint and adding a threepoint play, pulling the G-Men to within three in the first two minutes of the second half.

After Cole Kirkpatrick stuck back an offensive board for Western, Cropper dropped two free throws and made a layup.

The G-Men grabbed the lead with 4:31 left in the third when Alex Otto scored in the paint.

Georgetown continued to outscore the Broncos. Fletcher made a layup followed by a Cropper stick back. Stenger hit a three, giving the G-Men a 3628 edge with 1:51 left in the third.

Western answered with two baskets by Dawson, cutting Georgetown's lead to 36-32 heading into the fourth quarter.

Puckett dropped a three to start the fourth, cutting the margin to one, at 36-35.

Cropper made a layup and added two free throws, extending Georgetown's lead to 40-35.

With just under four minutes left in the game, Kirkpatrick scored inside, cutting Western's deficit to 42-41.

Cody Drake nailed a three for the G-Men, only to be matched

by Nickell.

Fletcher made a pair of free throws of Cropper added 1-of-2 at the line, giving Georgetown a

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Georgetown’s Ben Cropper scored a tournament-high 28 points against Western.

51-46 edge with 22 seconds remaining.

Puckett nailed a 3-pointer with 16 seconds, closing the gap to 51-49.

The G-Men finished 3-of-4 at the stripe in the final 13 seconds, preserving the 54-49 victory.

"We got going early in the second half and built some confidence," added Underwood.

"Our guards handled the ball better tonight. Cutting down on the turnovers in the second half gave us more opportunities to score."

"We got in foul trouble, so we could not press as much," said Williams. "When we did, our press bothered them."

Cropper led all scorers with 28 points. Stenger added nine and Otto chipped in seven for the G-Men. Dawson led the Broncos with 15 tallies. Puckett added 13 and Kirkpatrick chipped in 12.

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Ripley’s DeMarco Washington puts up a shot over Eastern’s Chase Lawson during the Jays’ win.

ming Ripley's lead to 35-31 early in the fourth.

Mitchell responded with a three, pushing the Jays' lead to seven with just over six minutes left.

"Jordan has done a nice job of picking his spots," said Kennedy. "He knows teams are going to come out and guard him, so he hasn't been forcing things."

Payne made good on a jumper and Conner Purdin added a free throw, cutting the deficit to 38-34 with five minutes left.

Stout stuck back an offensive board and Payne made another jump shot later in the quarter.

With three minutes left, Ripley clung to a 40-38 lead.

The Jays commenced on a 10-3 run over the next two minutes. During the stretch, Ripley made 5-of-6 at the charity stripe while the Warriors struggled to score inside.

The Ripley lead grew to 13 points after a layup by Mitchell.

Stout made a shot in the lane and Lawson hit a 3-pointer in the final minute, but it was not

enough as the Jays held on for the 55-46 victory.

"You have games like this, especially on the road when things aren't going your way," added Kennedy. "But that's when you have to dig down. We did that in the second half."

Mitchell led the Jays with 16 points. Williams added 14 and Taul chipped in 11. Perkins and Washington finished with five points each.

"Jarrin has settled down and is doing a nice job," said Kennedy. "Ravye is key for us on both ends of the floor."

Payne led the Warriors with a game-high 19 tallies. Lawson added eight. Stout chipped in six. Whitaker finished with four.

The win lifted Ripley to 6-1 overall, 3-0 in the SHL. Eastern fell to 4-3 overall, 13 in the league.

In reserve action, Eastern downed Ripley, 41-35.

Nathan Scott led all scorers with 18 points. Josh Boudreau added five for the Warriors.

Dylan Arnett paced the Jays with 10. Gage Bradford added nine.

Lady G-Men down Eastern in OT

By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Georgetown Lady GMen ran their record to 9-0 with a hard-fought 42-39 win over the Eastern Lady Warriors on Monday.

"This was a typical Georgetown-Eastern game, coming right down to the last shot," said Georgetown coach Bernie Cropper.

"It was a good game," said Eastern coach John Burrows.

"The kids played well in the first half. In the second half, we tried to do a little too much."

The first quarter went as expected. Both teams played good defense, holding each offense to only eight points.

After Georgetown got out to a 4-0 advantage, Eastern's Allison Prine made two 3-pointers, putting the Lady Warriors in front, 6-4.

Kirsten Grant made a layup for the Lady G-Men and Jesse Kidwell added a jumper, tying the score at 8-8 after one quarter.

Eastern quickly got back on top, getting threes from Amber Yockey and Leeza Rickey early in the second period.

After Kidwell scored in the post, Christina Burns made two shots in the lane for Eastern.

Grant made two charity tosses before Burns added two more scores in the paint.

A layup by Prine in the final minute of the second stanza gave Eastern a 25-15 lead at the intermission.

"Credit Eastern, they really executed well in that first half," said Cropper. "We did not put a lot of pressure on them."

"We spread them out a bit in that first half," said Burrows.

"We got the ball inside to Christina. They defended that better in the second half."

The Lady G-Men came out of the intermission with a different attitude defensively. In fact, Georgetown held its guests scoreless for all but the final second of the third period.

Meanwhile, Georgetown's

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Georgetown’s Casey Carter gets hounded by Eastern’s Amber Yockey and Emily Tatman (41).

offense got going early in the third. Amanda Jelley hit two free throws. Grant added a stick back and Hannah Zurbuch nailed a 3-pointer, closing the gap to 24-22 within two minutes.

The defenses for each club held the opponent's offense scoreless for the next five minutes.

Casey Carter broke the scoring drought. She put back an offensive carom and scored in the post 40 seconds later, putting the Lady G-Men in front, 26-24, with 39 ticks left.

Shayla Black connected with a jumper at the buzzer for Eastern, tying the count at 2626 heading into the fourth frame.

The two teams traded baskets throughout most of the fourth.

Burns scored, then Grant made a three-point play. Carter scored on a cut, then Burns made a three-point play.

Yockey put the Lady Warriors ahead by three when she sank two freebies with 1:44 left in regulation.

Carter canned a long three just 12 seconds later, tying the score at 34-34.

Prine made a jumper with one minute left, but Carter responded with a score off a cut, send-

ing the game into overtime.

In the extra frame, Georgetown made six free throws while Eastern made one charity toss and Burns added a field goal.

Trailing by three, the Lady Warriors rebounded a missed free throw with two seconds left, dribbled to mid-court, but the shot rimmed out, leaving the Lady G-Men with the 42-39 win.

"In the second half we really extended our defense," said Cropper. "That was the difference in the game. Amanda hit some clutch free throws in the overtime and Casey got going in that second half."

Carter led Georgetown with 15 points. Grant added 10.

Jelley finished with six.

Burns paced the Lady Warriors with a game-high 16.

Prine added 11. Yockey chipped in seven.

Eastern fell to 7-3 with the loss.

In the reserve game, GHS beat Eastern, 34-23.

Meranda Sullivan and Mackenzi Carrington led the Lady G-Men with 10 points each. Becca Whitaker had six.

Maria Johnson paced Eastern with 11 tallies. Tressie Lewis added four.

Warriors move to finals with win CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Meanwhile, the Warriors netted 12 in the first frame. Brett Stout led the way with seven points. Conner Purdin added a 3-pointer and Jordan Payne knocked down a jumper.

The Warriors opened the second stanza on an 11-2 run.

During the stretch, Purdin canned another three, Payne swished two jumpers, Daniel Faul stuck back an offensive board and Jesse Whitaker made a layup.

The Rockets' second quarter scores came nearly seven minutes apart. Chad Evans made a layup with 6:59 left in the half and Trevor Clark made a shot in the lane with five ticks remaining. At the break, Fayetteville trailed Eastern, 23-7.

"We tried some things to get everyone involved," said Beucler. "We are trying to make it so what we do, we do well."

The third quarter saw the Rockets mount a comeback.

D.J. Iles made a pair at the line.

Zach Durham scored on a cut.

Evans converted a three-point play and added two free throws, cutting the Warriors' lead to 2516 with just under three minutes left in the third.

Stout banked one home and Purdin made a layup, pushing the Eastern edge to 29-19 by the end of the period.

Evans opened the fourthquarter scoring with a shot in the post. After the teams traded two baskets, Zach Durham made a long 3-pointer, trimming the gap to 33-26.

Later in the frame, Nick

Durham scored on a drive to the hole, narrowing the margin to 38-32.

In the final minute, the Warriors made three free throws (but missed five), securing the 41-32 win and earning a trip to the finals.

"We missed some free throws," added Beucler. "You take them away and it is a different game."

"Zach Durham came out and hit some big shots," said Iles.

"Tanner (Williams) and Chad played well inside. I thought we outplayed them in that second half."

Payne, Stout and Purdin led the Warriors with 11 points each. Whitaker chipped in four.

Zach Durham paced the Rockets with 13. Evans added 10.

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The Ripley Blue Jays traveled to Eastern on Tuesday and defeated the Warriors, 55-46, remaining unbeaten in the Southern Hills League.

"We let Eastern dictate the tempo all night," said Ripley coach Mike Kennedy. "They really did a nice job of slowing it down."

The slow pace was evident right from the start. The first quarter did not see very much offense as Ripley took a 7-6 lead after eight minutes of play.

The action picked up in the second stanza. Brett Stout made a layup and Jordan Payne added a three, giving Eastern an 11-7 edge.

With 4:50 remaining in the half, Jarrin Taul nailed a 3pointer for the Jays, cutting Eastern's lead to 13-12.

Jordan Mitchell gave Ripley the lead back when he hit a jump shot 30 seconds later.

Payne scored on a fade away and Jesse Whitaker made a jumper in the lane, giving Eastern a 17-14 advantage with 3:12 left in the period.

Taul struck again with a three for ripley, tying the count at 1717.

Payne and Mitchell traded threes before Chase Lawson converted 3-of-3 at the line, putting Eastern on top, 23-20.

Before the end of the quarter, Logan Perkins made a free throw and hit a runner for the Jays, tying the score at 23-23 heading into the break.

"We've got a deep bench and we want to use it," said Kennedy. "We need to get our speed going. We weren't able to do that in the first half."

In the third period, Ripley outscored its hosts, 10-4, in another slow-paced quarter.

DeMarco Washington scored half of the Jays' points in the frame. Ravye Williams converted a three-point play in the final minute, putting Ripley in front, 33-27, after three complete.

Payne and Lawson hit jumpers for the Warriors, trim-

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