The Brown County Press, November 11, 2012

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GOP wins big at ballot box The 2012 election in Brown County saw some some close races and heavy GOP success. Current Democrat county commissioners Ralph Jennings and Bill Geschwind lost to Republican challengers Barry Woodruff and Daryll Gray. Jennings was also opposed by Independent Chuck Krainz. Every other Republican on the local ballot was also victorious, leaving Brown County Engineer Todd Cluxton and Municipal Judge Joseph Worley the only county Democrats remaining in office. Cluxton was unopposed and Worley was not on the ballot this year. “It was the gallant effort

of our volunteers that did it for us”, said Brown County Republican Party Chairman Paul Hall. “We made sure that nearly every voter had a GOP slate card in their hands when it was time to vote.” Hall added “We are proud of our slate of candidates and look forward to their successful terms of office.” The closest race was for Brown County Sheriff, with incumbent Dwayne Wenninger defeating challenger Josh Black by 295 votes. There are approximately 550 provisional and absentee ballots remaining to count, but Black would have to get four of those votes to every one for Wenninger to make up the deficit. The margin of victory in

all the other races were outside the number of provisional and absentee ballots remaining. The provisional ballots cannot be counted until after Nov. 16. The election results will be certified by the Brown County Board of Elections after those votes are counted and the totals are verified. One of the largests margins was for County Auditor Doug Green. Green was a candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 66 against Democrat Ken Mcneely. Green received 75 percent of the vote. McNeely told The Brown County Press that he intends to run for the seat again in 2014. Green will take office the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Voter turnout in Brown County was just over 67 percent as voters went to the polls on Nov. 6.

Western Brown levy firmly rejected by voters BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press

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An Emergency Operating Levy for the Western Brown School District failed by a wide margin on Nov. 6.

The six year Emergency Operating Levy for the Western Brown Local School District failed by almost 1000 votes. Now, one million dollars must be cut from the school district budget. That result shocked and disappointed supporters of the levy, including Western Brown Superintendent Christopher Burrows. “It saddens me for the almost 3000 supporters that voted for us”, Burrows said. Burrows said he was concerned that as a result of the vote, “The next steps that we have to take will hurt the educational quality for our kids.” Those steps will include

cancelling transportation in January for all students within a two mile radius of schools within the district. The high school transportation exclusion zone will remain at five miles. The changes in transportation are expected to save the district approximately $400,000 per year. Burrows also said that seven to nine teachers or other staff members and one to three administrators will also be cut, beginning in July of 2013. Burrows said the transportation cuts are starting in January because “We don’t want to deficit spend in 2013. The more you go in the hole, the harder it is to climb out of it.” Burrows said he is already being asked by peo-

ple in the community whether the district will come back to the voters in May. Such a decision is up to the school board, but Burrows had a quick answer to the question. “I will not take a recommendation to the board for another levy until I have 75 to 100 people in my office saying ‘I will help you.’. Until I feel there is a commitment within the community to support it, I feel that it’s a waste of the district’s time and resources to do this”, Burrows said. Burrows is also concerned that students will leave the Western Brown School District in bigger numbers, taking approxiCONTINUED ON PAGE 9

Ohio EPA tells Aberdeen to Mt. Orab to add fire sub-station fix water system problems BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press

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BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Village of Aberdeen received notice Oct. 29 from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency that it has two “significant deficiencies” in its water supply system. The village has until Nov. 28 to correct the deficiencies or furnish a plan on how to deal with them...or face up to $50,000 dollars a day in fines. The maximum penalty is $25,000 per day for each violation. The deficiencies were noted during the regular sanitary survey inspection performed by the Ohio EPA. The first deficiency addresses the fact that the village only has one well in service. “This is a significant deficiency because it leaves the village of Aberdeen with the potential of losing their water supply and having no backup”, said the letter addressed to Aberdeen Mayor

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Harry Foxworthy. “The village must inspect Well #1 within 14 days of the receipt of this letter. Repairs to the well shall be completed within 30 days of the receipt of this letter.” The letter continued that if Well #1 cannot be repaired and put back into service, the village must submit plans to secure an alternate supply of water to the Ohio EPA within sixty days. The other significant deficiency that was noted was that a service connection at the village waste water treatment plant lacked appropriate backflow protection. “This is a significant deficiency that could be a risk to public health”, states the letter. “An appropriate backflow prevention device/method must be installed on that line within 30 days of this letter to minimize the sanitary risk”, the letter continued. Foxworthy said the village was working on the response to the Ohio EPA and would work to comply in correcting the deficiencies. Following the meeting, Council Member Billie Eitel took a different view. “We can’t comply with those regulations. The village simply doesn’t have the money to do it”, Eitel said. Heather Lauer of the Ohio EPA said that the agency is empowered to

levy fines, but does so as a last resort, preferring that the money be spent to correct the problems. “We understand that funding for many municipalities and businesses is tight. We would rather see time and resources be directed into a facility’s coming into compliance with the law so that people can have clean drinking water.”, Lauer said. Lauer added that the Ohio EPA had a fund for low-interest loans to entities with approved projects. The letter continued with eleven recommendations for the village. The first of these makes clear the feelings of the Ohio EPA toward the current state of the villages water system. “The Ohio EPA Division of Drinking and Groundwater has advised Aberdeen of the need for improvement to their water supply in repeated sanitary surveys. Based on Aberdeen’s lack of action, the Agency recommends the village connect to a nearby water system because the state of the water system demonstrates the inability of the village to operate their own plant. An action for improvements to the water system needs to be taken immediately.” The village committed to building a new water plant in 2011, but voted to halt construction in March. Currently, the village is CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

Mt. Orab Village Council members and Mayor Bruce Lunsford were very somber at the November 5 meeting. They were still affected by the passing of fellow council member Kenneth Sheffield. Councilman Sheffield passed away suddenly October 21. Lunsford asked for a moment of silence to honor their friend. Following the recognition of Sheffield’s service to the village, council ap-

proved several purchase contracts. One contract was for the purchase of property, approximately one acre, and an 80 by 56 foot building at the northeast corner of Eastwood and Hess Road in Sterling Township. The building and property is owned by LAH Property Enterprises, LLC (Timothy Hale). “We are very excited by the purchase of this building,” Lunsford said. “The village is making this purchase along with the Sterling Township Trustees and

the costs will be shared equally. “We bought this building and an additional .815 acres of land for $150,000 which is a great price since Jeff Stine, (engineer for Mt. Orab) said that the building alone is appraised at over $300,000.” Lunsford added that the .815 acres is part of the Hale Property Subdivision and can only be used for village or township purposes. Another contract was approved between the Mt. Orab Fire Department and CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Questions about Medicare answered during Nov. 7 free “Medicare Check-up” in Georgetown BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Brown County residents attended a free “Medicare Check-up” on November 7 held at the Adams/Brown Community Action in Georgetown. According to Kathleen Sebelius, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, 11,000 Baby Boomers a day, become eligible for Medicare. The recent “Medicare Check-up” event, sponsored by OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program) was intended to help people review changes to Medicare and determine their best coverage option for 2013.

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Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) trainer Kendra Thompson spoke to a group of Brown County residents about how to apply for and understand Medicare.

Kendra Thompson, a trainer with OSHIIP, led the

session moving step by step through the process of applying for Medicare’s Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D. “I am here today to update everyone here on the most recent Medicare updates, changes and options,” Thompson began. “First let me say that Medicare is a federal health insurance program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for anyone who is 65 and older, they are disabled at any age or they have been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease.” She continued, “Basically Medicare offers two options including option CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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2012 Mt. Orab Christmas Parade

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The signs are up...the floats are under construction... and new costumed characters have been purchased by the Village of Mt. Orab, in preparation of the 2012 Christmas Parade. The Mt. Orab Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 24 (rain date Sunday, November 25). The 10 members of the Mt. Orab Parade Committee (including Mayor Bruce Lunsford) have been working diligently for several weeks on the nine floats they sponsor. Missy Schneider and Becky Lunsford (both committee members) spend all their free time working on the floats. “Each of our floats get a lot of personal attention,” Schneider said. “This years parade is gearing up to be a huge event. “We’ve added even more costumed characters including new elf costumes and a couple of surprises we’re trying to keep secret, but they are really special.” Because the parade is held in the evening, floats are decorated with holiday lights and lots of glitter. Every float glistens and thrill children and adults of all ages. This year’s Grand Marshall will be announced at a later date. The event will include nearly 100 entries but the committee is still accepting applications for entries. Also appearing in the parade will be stilt walkers, segways, school bands, fire equipment from around the county, local organizations and many, many more. “Anyone interested in being in the Mt. Orab Christmas Parade can actually download an entry from our website,” Schneider added. Our website is www.mtoraboh.us.com. Registration forms can also be picked up at the mayors office. For more information call (937) 4442281.

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Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford checks out the progress on one of the floats the village will have in this year’s Christmas Parade.

A big hit at the 2011 Christmas Parade with everyone in attendance was the float of dancing reindeer. The Village of Mt. Orab sponsors 9 floats. This years parade will be on Saturday, November 24 at 6 p.m.

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Mt. Orab first graders raise money for cancer research

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Seven classes of first graders at Mt. Orab Elementary School are helping fight childhood cancer by taking part in the ‘Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’ program. There goal is $100. Shown from left are first graders Peyton Kidd, Abe Crall, Jarrett Lindsey, Carly Buttree, Maliela Matthew, Mariah Sentney and Marilyn Wells.

rated the event into our math time as we count the money they bring in. Anyone from the community can support this wonderful cause by donating any amount of money. Every penny will help the

school raise their $100 goal and hopefully surpass that number. Contact the school at (937) 444-2528 to make a donation. Visit www.alexs lemonade.org for more information on the ALSF.

Three night hunter safety course set There will be a 3 night hunter safety course at the Cowan Lake Association of Sportmen (C.L.A.S.S.) clubhouse, Tuesday Thursday, November 13-15. Tuesday and Wednesday sessions will be from 5 - 8 p.m., then Thursdays session will be from 5 - 9 p.m. Completion of a 10 hour hunter safety course is required for all first-time hunting license buyers in Ohio. Participants must attend all three sessions. Instructors are trained by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. The course is free and open to the public. To register call (800) WILDLIFE during office hours from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The sessions will take place at 331 Beechwood Road (off Rt. 350) Wilmington, Oh. For more information call (937) 289-2340.

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The causes of most childhood cancers are unknown and cannot be prevented. Childhood cancer occurs regularly, randomly and spares no ethnic group, economic class or geographic region, according to the American Cancer Society. In an effort to help raise money for research, students in the seven first grade classes at Mt. Orab Elementary have kicked off ‘Alex’ Lemonade Stand Foundation’ (ALSF) campaign, in hopes of raising $100. According to first grade teacher Tina Kidd, the first graders are excited and working hard to raise money for the foundation. “October was ‘Red Ribbon Month’, Kidd explained, “Our theme this year was ‘Lend a Helping Hand.’ “One of our teachers, Emily Young, researched online for organizations that we could get involved in that would incorporate our ‘Lend a Helping Hand’ theme.” Kidd said all seven first grade teachers are participating in the campaign, including herself, Young, Michelle Germann, LouAnn Dick, Monica Bolender, Jennifer Taylor and Margaret Eagan. “We sent letters home with our students about the event and gave each child a small cup which they filled with change and brought back to school on Fridays,” Kidd added. “The ALSF sent us a picture book to read to the kids and an online video on how the foundation began.” She continued, “We encouraged the students to ask their parents if they could work for money, and they have worked very hard for this event.” ALSF originated in 2000 at the request of Alexandra Alex” Scott of Manchester, Connecticut.

Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer just after her first birthday. Her parents were told that if she beat the cancer it was doubtful that she would ever walk again. But she surprised all her doctors by learning to walk. The day after her fourth birthday, Alex received a stem cell transplant and as she dramatically improved, she told her mother that when she got out of the hospital she wanted to have a lemonade stand. She said she wanted to raise money for other children to be able to have the same surgery she did. Alex held her first lemonade stand that same year, and raised an amazing $2,000 for ‘her hospital’. News spread quickly and people from all over the world held their own lemonade stands and donated the proceeds to Alex and her cause. Alex passed away in August of 2004 at age eight, but her legacy lives on through the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. To date, the ALSF has raised more $55 million which all went towards finding a cure for the disease that took Alex’s life. “Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation campaign” will be going on every day at Mt. Orab Elementary School until November 16,” Kidd said. “Then on November 15 during our parent /teacher’s conferences, we will have our own lemonade stand available to everyone. “On our last day of the event we will also have the lemonade stand in operation all day except at lunch time between 10:30 a.m. until noon.” She said that the kids are very excited about the fundraiser and talk about it every day. “The classrooms have challenged each other and a tally is kept on how much the classes have raised,” she said. “We’ve incorpo-

I was walking through Western Brown High School on Wednesday morning, the day after the defeat of Western Brown’s 5.9 mills operating levy, and was stopped by a high school student. He said, “Mr. Burrows, you look sad today, where is your smile?” I immediately smiled and responded “I am sad. My heart aches for you, your peers, the staff and all stakeholders of the Western Brown Local School District.” He then replied, “You know the greatest inventions and ideas always happen during tough times.” I smiled again and thanked the young man for putting Christopher J. Burrows, everything into perspective for me. Superintendent Western From Washington D.C. to the state Brown Local Schools capitol in Columbus to our local tax base, we have been stripped of nearly $2 million dollars over the past two years. To put this in perspective it is the equivalent of 40 teachers. I want to take this opportunity today to magnify the effect and more importantly the void left behind when you lose 40 teachers. Those 40 teachers collectively have 80 eyes, 80 arms and 40 hearts. What does that have to do with anything, you are asking? Well, as the superintendent of schools my number one job is to provide a climate for children where they feel safe and secure to learn without the fear of distraction, humiliation, harassment and intimidation. My second most important job is to provide a world class education to all of our students. Giving them opportunities that will set them up for success in the ever changing 21st Century. I am pleased to share with you that just this past year alone, our surveys told us that 97% of our students feel safe at school. On top of this our district rating from The Ohio Department of Education was raised to Excellent. Our loving and caring staff, day in and day out, do whatever it takes to ensure the needs of our students are met. They have taken on the philosophy, “You must capture the student’s heart before you can engage their brain.” Now I will explain how losing eyes, arms and hearts will affect the mission and vision of the district as well as the expectation from the community. Without 80 eyes, students and the buildings will not be as secure. Without 80 arms, we will have students that need to be embraced and loved go without. Without 40 hearts pounding to serve the needs of our students we will have more kids without someone to lean on when they are having a bad day. This saddens me. Where have the days gone when the community took care of kids and the kid’s school system took care of the community? For all of you that proudly support Western Brown and all that it stands for and strives to become, I personally thank you from the bottom of my heart. I encourage you to send me an email so I can add you on my list of contact persons to help us plan for the future of our schools and our community. Mother Theresa once said, ”I can do things you can’t, you can do things I can’t, but together we can move mountains.” It is the vision of Western Brown Schools to become the educational beacon of Southern Ohio. The school that all students want to attend, the school where all people want to work and the school where all parents want to send their children. Please join us as we make this dream a reality.

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Removing road blocks to jobs for veterans

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Taking A Trip Through Time Pictured above is the Feesburg Bicycle club, the “Feesburg Wheelers” formed in 1896. If you have more information about this photo or would like more information about the Brown County Historical Society please call Ned S. Lodwick at (937) 378-6334. ‘Taking a Trip Through Time’ is a feature of the Brown County Press that is supplied by our readers. If you have photos of places within Brown County that are at least 30 years old please feel free to submit them along with some information about the photo to The Brown County Press by email to bcpress@frontier.com or mail them to or drop them off at The Brown County Press 219 South High Street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. You will get your picture back. You can also reach us at (937) 444-3441.

No greater freedom than being able to choose our leaders A building that had been a one-room schoolhouse was the polling location for our neighborhood when I was a young girl. It still stands across the street from the farm where I grew up in Clermont County’s Miami Township. My mother would hold one of my hands and one of

JEAN SCHMIDT my sister’s as we walked across a farm field to reach

Teen drivers remain one of Ohio’s most at risk groups

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Teen drivers remain one of Ohio’s most at risk groups when it comes to becoming involved in a traffic crash. From 2009-2011, teen drivers were at fault in 114,737 traffic crashes, resulting in 50,492 injuries and 329 deaths on Ohio’s roadways. Teen drivers were at fault in 10% of all fatal crashes during the same time period. While crash causes may vary, speed-related circumstances accounted for more than half (56%) of crashes caused by teen drivers. That is why it is important for teen drivers and their parents to be aware of the dangers new drivers face and for these new drivers to make safe and responsible decisions while driving. “No one else is in control of the vehicle except for the person behind the wheel,” said Lt. Randy McElfresh, commander of the Georgetown Post. “That is why responsibility, awareness and safety are so important for our youngest drivers.” Teen drivers are inexperienced and at times can make poor decisions. As a result, in August 2012, the Patrol partnered with the Ohio High School Athletic Asso-

LIEUTENANT RANDY MCELFRESH ciation to launch a program to educate Ohio high school students and student-athletes about the dangers new-drivers face. The You Are In Control program emphasizes the importance of decision making and reminds students that they are in control when behind the wheel. While education and awareness are extremely important, the Patrol also aims to change driver behavior through traffic enforcement. From 2009-2011, 60% of the citations issued to teen drivers were for speed-related violations and 19% were for failure to wear a safety belt. Teen drivers are encouraged to plan ahead when traveling to or from school or school events in order to eliminate rushing from one location to another. They are also reminded that safety belts save lives and they should encourage everyone in their vehicle to buckle-up, every time.

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the polling place on Branch Hill-Guinea Pike. Voting was done with a pencil. Sometimes our mother would let my sister and me mark the boxes for her. “Be careful,” Mom would say. “You have to do this right because I can only vote once.” And so, the importance of voting was ingrained in me long before I was old enough to cast a ballot of my own. Since becoming an adult, I have never failed to vote in an election. Tuesday, November 6, people throughout America went to their local polling places and voted on a broad range of elective offices as well as state and local issues. Unfortunately, fewer than 60 percent of Americans who are entitled to vote typically do so. My name wasn’t on the ballot this time, and it would have been inappropriate for me to suggest in this column who you should have voted for in any race. But if you were registered to vote, I hope you did so. I grew up believing that voting is not just our right as

Americans, but our responsibility. There is no greater freedom than being allowed to choose who will lead us. Your vote ultimately helps decide how our tax dollars are spent. My mother and father used to say that if you don’t exercise your right to vote, you don’t have a right to gripe about the results. OK, that’s not actually the case thanks to the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. But even as a child, I understood their point. The officials we elect have a responsibility to be responsive to us. If we like what they do, we should keep them in power. If not, we should change course. We live in the best nation in the world, and that’s largely because the United States has the fairest voting system possible. Some Americans made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our rights. And the right to select who will lead us – especially in difficult times such as this – is something to be cherished.

2012 Brown County Traffic Death Update According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Crash Statistics website, Brown County has had three fatal crashes resulting in four deaths during the time period of January 1 through September 30, 2012. In comparison, we had just one traffic crash-related death for the same time period in 2011. There are several types of costs related to traffic deaths—perhaps the most difficult are the heartache and suffering for those loved ones who are left behind. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that each traffic crash-related death has a comprehensive cost of at least $3,366,388 associated with it. So when you get down to dollars and cents, the traffic death-related financial cost experienced in Brown County to date in 2012 is $13,465,552! Please keep in mind that this figure doesn’t include all of the financial burdens realized with injury and property damage-only crashes! The Brown County Safe Communities Coalition asks you to please do your part to make our Brown County roads safer! Keep your seat

SHERROD BROWN home states of record that differ from where they are actually stationed. This new law will help members of the Armed Forces receive a CDL, so they can get a civilian job following their service – regardless of where they are stationed. If a servicemember can operate a truck on a military base in Afghanistan, then she should be able to use those skills on the road in Ashtabula or Akron or Alliance. And this bipartisan legislation passed both the House and the Senate with support from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, the American Trucking Associations, and the American Legion. Servicemembers shouldn’t have to wonder whether or not they’ll be able to find a job when they leave the service. Unfortunately many do. As citizens of a grateful nation, we have a responsibility to assist the thousands of servicemembers – especially when it comes to securing a job after they’ve helped to keep our country secure. As Americans, we all have an obligation – government and the private sector – to serve those who’ve served us. Let’s not limit our gratitude to our nation’s heroes to the 11th day of the 11th month. We need to honor the members of our Armed Forces every day. One great way to do so is to ensure they have access to good-paying, middle class jobs that they’ve earned.

What Do You Think? Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?

No, I'll be one of those guys running all over the place on the 24th, it makes it fun. Kevin Hamblin, Mt. Orab

Yes I have, in fact I'm waiting on my last order, and almost everything is already wrapped. Karren Robinson, Bethel

No, I'll probably let Santa do it all this year. Brandi Cook, Bardwell

Yes, I'm mostly done, with three kids to buy for, you just have to get it done. Michelle Mahaffey, Five Mile

I've got a little bit done, but I'm not finished. Ronda Luke, Sardinia

No, I'm way behind, but I hope to get started real soon. Katy Mullins, Russellville

SUSAN BASTA belt buckled when traveling in a motor vehicle and urge that your family and friends do the same—remember, using your seat belt is the #1 defense against death and serious injury in most traffic crashes. Parents, remember that one of the leading factors for getting your kids and teens into the habit of always buckling up is you being a good role model and always buckling up yourself! Don’t drink and then drive, and don’t drive when you’re drowsy. Don’t text and drive (it’s now against the law), and forget about using the cell phone while driving, too. And PLEASE stop at stop signs and red lights. Let’s all keep working together to prevent traffic deaths AND injuries in Brown County for the rest of 2012. Do it for the ones you love! HEALTH-UC’s office is located at 114 East State Street in Georgetown, OH.

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Today, on Veterans Day, we’ll come together to salute the many Ohioans and Americans who keep our country safe. But expressions of our immense gratitude and deep commitment to our veterans, servicemembers, and military families shouldn’t wait until a holiday. Members of our Armed Forces need us now. That’s why I visited the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority to outline a new bipartisan bill I fought to pass through both houses of Congress that will cut through the red tape that stands between servicemembers and civilian jobs. Many of our servicemembers acquire skills in the military that can translate to the civilian workforce. But these new veterans often face red tape and roadblocks when they try to apply their military skills and training to the job market. Under existing law, servicemembers are unable to apply training received at their military installation or base toward receiving a Commercial Drivers License, or CDL, in their home state. And there are more than 200,000 available jobs in the trucking industry nationwide, thanks in part to growth in manufacturing and the emerging natural gas industry here in Ohio. So it makes sense to connect servicemembers with trucking companies looking to hire. The Military Commercial Driver’s License Act will make it easier for servicemembers to apply skills training received on a military base toward earning a Commercial Drivers License in their home state by eliminating a provision that says training must be done in the state issuing the license. Members of the armed forces move often, and many military personnel retain

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Eastern Middle School Intervention Specialist, Amy Rau and her son Austin agreed to allow her head to be shaved to help her students raise $1,000 for the American Cancer Society and the Adams County Cancer Center in Seaman.

ions, clean out the car and do odd jobs to find money to donate. I too had a personal reason for wanting to help with the fundraiser,” Rau said. “My sister had colon cancer and I had an aunt who had breast cancer. Then in 2006 my father was diagnosed with lung cancer and died four weeks later. He and my son Austin

F’ville Schools to begin SRTS program BY Raegan White Superintendent, Fayetteville Perry Local Schools The Fayetteville-Perry Local Schools are in the process of developing a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program to encourage safe walking and biking to and from school. SRTS is a national and international movement to create safe, convenient, and fun opportunities for children to bicycle and walk to and from schools. The program has been designed to reverse the decline in children walking and bicycling to schools. The Ohio SRTS program is funded by the Federal Highway Administration and administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). In Ohio, the first step in developing a SRTS program is the development of a School Travel Plan (STP). The STP is a written document that outlines a community's intentions for enabling students to engage in active transportation (i.e. walking or bicycling) as they travel to and from school. By completing a STP, a community will have a guiding document to assist in improving walking and bicycling conditions for students, including strategies for promoting and encouraging active transportation to school. An approved STP is the requirement for further funding requests from ODOT. For additional information please visit ODOT's website www.dot.state.oh .us/saferoutes . Fayetteville-Perry's program is just in its infancy as it began in early 2012 with the distribution of surveys to parents of school age children (K-8) regarding their opinions on the current walking and biking environment. In October,

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Quarter Mania to be held at WBHS The Western Brown Band Boosters will be holding Quarter Mania at Western Brown High School on Friday November 16 from 7 -9 p.m. There will be many great prizes and gift baskets to bid on from many local businesses and individuals. There will be vendors selling items such as Silpada Jewelery, Mary Kay, Avon, Wildtree, Pampered Chef, Thirty One, and Longaberger. Concessions will be available. Come out for a grand evening of fun and support the band.

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Ask for a show of hands from anyone in any crowd if they know someone who has cancer, has beaten cancer or died from cancer and chances are, every hand would go up. When an Eastern Local School District employee was diagnosed with cancer, the students at Eastern Middle School couldn’t stop talking about it and wanted to do something to help. Intervention Specialist Amy Rau listened to her students. “A couple of students that I’ve known for several years, Allison Day and Katy Dawson, came to me and wanted me to help them organize a fundraiser for cancer,” Rau explained. “All the students in every grade at the middle school were asked to bring in donations. The kids said they would like to donate the money they raised to the American Cancer Society and also to the Adams County Cancer Center in Seaman.” Rau said that the students were given 15 days to collect $1000 which was their goal. They were asked to check under couch cush-

the project team conducted intensive walking audits of the community. The audits primarily focused on the areas around the campus and the Village of Fayetteville. On Thursday, November 15 from 5-6pm in the High School Library the project team will host a public open house to unveil the DRAFT STP, answer questions about what's included (and next steps), and to gather any additional public input. Please stop by and provide us with your comments or have your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you there!

were very, very close.” She continued, “My dad died on Halloween, so October 31 was set as the last day for the fundraiser. “With one day left the kids had only raised a little over $700,” Rau said with a big smile on her face. “So my son Austin and I agreed that we would both have our heads shaved if every student at the school could bring in just one more dollar. Well, they took that challenge seriously and sure enough when all the money was counted, they had raised $1,031.38. They kept their end of the deal, and Austin and I kept ours!” On Friday, November 2, Mrs. Rau and Austin sat down and both had their head’s shaved in front of all the students.

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“Some of the girls tried to talk me out of it,” she said with a chuckle, “They kept saying ‘No, Mrs. Rau, you can’t cut all your hair off.’ They were shocked as they watched my hair hit the floor.” Rau said she had recently watched a movie called 212 Degrees and it’s message has stuck with her, “212 degrees is the temperature for the boiling point,” she said. “Just one degree over that makes all the difference. So by allowing my head to be shaved, I feel like a gave that extra one degree that made the difference. “And when each of those students brought in that one extra dollar to meet their goal, they too made a difference.”

Opry Classic Country set for November 17 The Central Ohio Opry Classic Country and Bluegrass show returns to the Clay Township Park (Old Buford School) building every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. The next show is November 17, 2012. Don’t miss out on the best classic Country show in the area! Doors open at 6 p.m., and

the show starts at 7 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 for adults, children under 12 are free. The concessions are available throughout the evening. There are door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Come on out and enjoy the fun and GREAT Classic country music!!

Mt Orab Ford Presents ‘Go Further with Ford Night’ Combining Fusion, Fundraising and American Idol • Mt Orab Ford presents “Go Further with Ford Night” on Thursday, Nov. 15 – a free fundraising event that will benefit Western Brown FFA, engaging consumers in the final “Random Acts of Fusion” adventure and offering them a chance to see the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion in person

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• While at Mt Orab Ford, consumers will have an opportunity to test their judging skills with American Idol® and compete to win a unique VIP experience during the show’s 12th season • Random Acts of Fusion is a unique transmedia marketing program that already has introduced Fusion to millions of fans by playing out a story arc through multimedia platforms Mt Orab, Ohio, Thursday November 15th 3PM til 6PM – Mt Orab Ford presents “Go Further with Ford Night” on Thursday, Nov. 15 – a free fundraising event that will benefit Western Brown FFA, engaging consumers in the final “Random Acts of Fusion” adventure and offering them a chance to see the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion in person. Go Further with Ford Night is the fun finale to Random Acts of Fusion, the unique transmedia program hosted by Ryan Seacrest that has generated more than 12 million consumer engagements with the Ford Fusion by playing out a story arc through multimedia platforms. “We all want to be part of something bigger, and Go Further with Ford Night is our way of offering consumers the chance to give back to our community, have a lot of fun, enjoy the final random act – which will test their judging skills to win a unique VIP American Idol experience – and meet the all-new Ford Fusion in person,” said Gerald Gabbard, Mt Orab Ford. For each person who attends Go Further with Ford Night on Nov. 15, Mt Orab Ford and Ford Motor Company will generate $20 – up to a total of $1000 – to Western Brown FFA. While at the dealership, consumers will have a unique opportunity to compete to win a special VIP experience with American Idol®. A computer with a webcam will be set up in the dealership to allow consumers to view a special message from Seacrest and test their judging skills on camera, in true American Idol style. American Idol premieres in January 2013 on FOX. Entries will be sent back to Ford’s program headquarters, where a team of experts will evaluate and select one winner to receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Hollywood and a unique VIP experience with American Idol. Consumers 18 years and older who are interested in participating in Go Further with Ford Night may preregister for the event at www.RandomActsofFusion.com and be entered for a chance to win tickets to a live taping of American Idol. Additionally, registrants at dealerships on Thursday, Nov. 15 will be entered into a prize drawing to win an all-new 2013 Ford Fusion. No purchase is necessary and other restrictions apply. See full official rules online for details. All-new Ford Fusion With its sleek new design, the all-new Ford Fusion brings alive the next generation of more expressive vehicles from Ford. In addition to its fresh face, Fusion offers the broadest selection of fuel-efficient powertrains in the midsize segment. It offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid alternatives, a pair of EcoBoost® four-cylinder engines, a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine, front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive applications, and a choice between automatic and manually shifted six-speed transmissions. On sale now, the new Fusion offers consumers seven must-have technologies, including a Lane-Keeping System, adaptive cruise control, active park assist and MyFord Touch®.

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First State Bank and The Gingerbread House Daycare team up to help needy kids First State Bank in Mt. Orab is teaming up with The Gingerbread House Daycare, also in Mt. Orab, to make Christmas brighter for some needy children in our community. All are invited stop into the First State Bank located at 501 West Main Street in Mt. Orab through December 15, 2012, to pick a gingerbread boy or girl from the Christmas Giving Tree. The wish list gifts should then be returned to First State Bank no later than December 17, 2012 to be delivered to the children. Please help us put a bright smile on the face of a needy child this holiday season.

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inventions/medicine/ science literature/journalism/ history academics communications/education entertainment/sports government/military/ public service/religion Deadline for nominations is Friday, November 30, 2012. The Capitol Square Foundation may select up to three nominees to submit for selection to the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board, the oversight body for the Capitol Square complex. The Great Ohioan Award recipients will be announced and recognized in early 2013. Since 2003, 30 Great Ohioans have been recognized with the award for the special roles they played in history. The Great Ohioans include; 2003 Class: Orville and Wilbur Wright, inventors; John Glenn, first American to orbit the earth; and Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on the moon; 2008 Class: Jesse Owens, Olympic track and field star; Thomas Edison, inventor; Harriet Beecher Stowe, author; James Thurber, journalist and author; Colonel Charles Young, military leader; and Dr. George Crile, founder of the Cleveland Clinic;

It stands to reason that the more something is tested, the safer we can assume it is. The same holds true for drugs: The more people you test them on, the more confident you can be about what side effects they can have. Because of this, new drugs are actually more dangerous than older, tried and true drugs. The most obvious example of this would be the drug Vioxx. Vioxx was a new type of arthritis drug that was supposed to be easier on the stomach. All arthritis medications have the potential to cause bleeding ulcers in some people, and Vioxx was in a new class that was supposed to avoid the ulcer problem. After Vioxx had been on the market for a while it was found to double the chances of heart attacks

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compared with several million people that will be taking the drug after it is approved. Because of all of these things, it is impossible to know just how safe a new drug will be. A recent survey found that around 40 percent of respondents wrongly believed that the FDA only approves “extremely effective” drugs. Let’s look at two different problems with that belief: First, the FDA does not require a new drug to be more effective than a drug that is already on the market. The new drug simply has to be more effective than a placebo. Second, most drugs are approved because they can accomplish one goal, and so it is assumed that they can accomplish something else. For instance, drugs to lower cholesterol just have to prove that they are able to lower cholesterol levels, and it is then assumed that lower cholesterol levels will lead to fewer cardiovascular problems. The clinical trials to prove that these drugs actually decrease the number of heart attacks would take too long to perform. In that same survey, 25 percent of respondents thought that FDA approval means a drug has no serious side effects. The acceptable side effects for a

FOE Auxiliary to hold Chili Supper The F.O.E. #2293 ladies auxiliary will be hosting a Chili Supper on Saturday,, November 10 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. The menu will consist of bowls of chili, bowls of chili spaghetti, beverages and dessert for $3.25. Carry-out is available. The FOE is located at 600 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-4330.

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drug are relative to its use, so if a drug is used to treat cancer the acceptable side effects are more severe than if the drug is being used to treat diabetes or heart disease. If a drug’s side effects are rare but severe, the results can be scary if the drug is a blockbuster drug. That was the case with Vioxx. Side effects that only occur one in a thousand may not be recognizable when it is tested in four or five thousand people, but if the drug is used by millions of people that would mean thousands will suffer the serious side effect. So next time you need a prescription remember that the newest great drug on the market that has gotten all the press coverage may not necessarily be the best choice. Also keep in mind that a generic drug is not only cheaper, but it has a better history of being tested in millions of people like you and me. Tom Callahan is a pharmacist, he lives in the Milford area. Any question or comments can be sent to TomHealthMatters@gmail. com. You can find archives of previous Health Matters at TomHealthMatters.blogspo t.com.

Georgetown Drug Coalition to meet The Georgetown Drug Free Coalition will meet Tuesday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Church of Christ. The church is located at 149 Hamer Road Georgetown.

Free turkey dinner on November 17 On Saturday, November 17, 2012 the Sardinia United Methodist Church will be hosting a free community dinner from 5 - 7 p.m. The church will be serving a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Live music will be provided by SUM Joie-fol Noyz, our own contemporary Christian band. All food and activities are free and open to the public. Sardinia United Methodist Church is located at 105 Main Street in Sardinia behind US Bank. Come and join us for a fun-filled evening! Remember, Sardinia United Methodist Church holds a free community dinner the first and third Saturday of every month.

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Local Happenings

Charles Edward “Charlie” Brooks, 75 Charles Edward “Charlie” Brooks, 75, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2012. He was born on February 4, 1937 to the late Orlan and Esta Stephinson Brooks. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Brooks, 2 children, one infant and Charles (Did I) Brooks Jr. and 2 siblings. He is survived by 4 daughters, Virginia (John) Weinbrandt, Jeannie (Charles Ray) Jodrey, Dei (Eddie Richards) Martin, and Lisa (Lonnie McKiney) brooks plus 9 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Charles was a member of the Masons for 40 years also a member of the Shriners and Scottish Rite and the NRA. He was a constable then worked for the Safety Unit and then Deputy Sheriff for Georgetown for 23 years all together. He also worked at several other jobs during his lifetime. He retired from Senco. Services were held on Friday, October 26, 2012 followed by burial in Sardinia Cemetery. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.

Mary L. Brown, 81 Mary L. Brown, 81, Cedar Mills in Adams County, Oh., and formerly of Dayton, died Saturday, November 3, 2012. She was born October 5, 1931, in Ray, Oh. She was preceded in death by parents, Roscoe Elba and Cora Ethel (Ankrom) Harper; and three daughters: Sharon Whitaker, Joyce McDonald and Peggy Fairchild. She is survived by son, Larry (Carol) Brown of Sparta, Tenn., two daughters, Debra (Gary) Henley of Dayton and Shirley (Vernon) Hartman of Cedar Mills; two brothers, Clemmon (Ola) Harper of Kettering and Don Harper of Westerville; sister, Mae Dempsey of Jackson; 12 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and mother. She was a member of Hamilton Community Church in Brush Creek Township. Services were Saturday, November 10, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pastors Clarence Johnson and Tim Carter officiated. The visitation was Friday from 6 - 8 p.m. The interment was at Moore’s Chapel Cemetery in Blue Creek. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.

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Samuel M. Tigert, 41 Samuel M. Tigert, 41, Bethel, Oh., passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012. He was born August 18, 1971. He was the beloved son of Samuel C. and Nancy (Rollings) Tigert, dear brother of Frank (Lori) Tigert and uncle of Grace and Arron Tigert. Services were held Friday, November 9, 2012. Burial was at Altamont Cemetery, Altamont, Tenn. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

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David B. Courtney, 77, Felicity, Oh., died on Friday, November 2, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Cleo Courtney, 8 children, 10 grandchildren. 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 1 sister, numerous nieces and nephews. Services were at the Feesburg Worship Center, Feesburg, on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Burial was at the Felicity Cemetery, Felicity. Memorials may be made to: Feesburg Worship Center, PO Box 9, Feesburg, Ohio 45119. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.

Pauline E. Drake, 87, Georgetown, Oh., died Wednesday, October 31, 2012. She was the Fiscal Clerk for Pleasant Township in Brown County for 62 years, a member of the Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Fidelis Women’s Group, American Legion Post #180 Auxiliary, Ohio Farm Bureau and a lifetime member of the Township Trustees Association of Ohio. Pauline was born April 8, 1925 in Peebles, Ohio the daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Augusta Elmo (Blithe) Marshall. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Drake in 1970, one son-in-law, James Copenhaver, one brother, Robert Marshall and one brother and sister-in-law, Jean and Flora Brown. Mrs. Drake is survived by two sons, Rob Drake of Georgetown, and Steve (Bunny) Drake and wife of Georgetown, three daughters, Beverly (Roger) Bentley, Sabina, Oh., Barb Copenhaver of Brighton, Mich., and Lori Drake of Georgetown, nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; one sister, Sarah Skurow Goldstein of Las Vegas, Nev., and special friend, Rose Smith of Georgetown. Services were held Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Georgetown Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, where Dave Eversole officiated. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Pauline Drake Super Fan Award c/o Georgetown High School, 1043 Old US Route 68, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Robert Lee Ross, 74, Ripley, Oh., passed away October 30, 2012. Ross was born August 1, 1938 to Edna and Ralph Ross in Cincinnati. He is survived by his wife, Linda Ann (Spencer) Ross of Ripley, his children, Robert (Linda) and Darryl (Constance) Ross, David (Tammy) and Daniel Long and 7 grandchildren: Matthew, Karri, Joshua, Cheryl, and Taylor Ross, and Ryan, Katie and Khloe Long. A mechanical engineer, Ross retired from Alexander and Associates, a Cincinnati-based engineering design firm in 1996. At Proctor & Gamble, where he worked for 17 years, he rose to become a Unit Supervisor in the Mechanical Engineering Department. Ross was educated at Millersburg Military Academy in Millersburg, Ky., where he was president of his class and graduated with honors in 1956. He continued his education at the University of Cincinnati earning an associate degree in engineering. Ross served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1964. A third generation Mason, Bob was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Scottish Right and a Past Master of the Melrose Lodge. Bob was well-known for his ability to fly and build airplanes. In the 1970's he built a replica Peitenpol, a 1920's bi-wing aircraft, in his garage. According to Ross, the top speed was 100 miles per hour in a dive. A pilot for more than 40 years, he owned a plane and flew out of the Brown County Airport for 12 years. He piloted his wife, Linda, and friends frequently to Hilton Head Island. He was an avid carpenter who restored four historic homes in Brown, Clermont and Hamilton Counties and carved intricate wood sculptures for family and friends. Ross was an amateur magician who was known for his love of cigars, his dry sense of humor and his soft-spoken manner. The Evans Funeral home, Milford, served the family.

Roger W. Day, 78 Roger W. Day, 78, Decatur, Oh., passed away Friday, November 2, 2012. He was born February 26, 1934 in Russellville, Oh., the son of the late Roy Day Sr. and Mable (Berry) Day. He was a mechanic and an Army Veteran. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Day. Surviving him is 1 son; Doug (Missy) Day, Decatur, 5 brothers, Carl Day, Ripley, Roy Day Jr., Ripley, Lee Day, Ripley, Jerry Day, Russellville, and Dennis Day, Ripley, 1 sister, Sandy Berry, West Union, 2 grandsons, Michael (Tia) Day, Pebbles and Brian (Sara) Day, Decatur, and 2 great grandchildren Cody and McKenna Day. Services were held Tuesday, November 6, 2012, Russellville where Rev. Kevin Jodrey officiated. Burial followed at the Decatur Cemetery with graveside military service by Walter Miller American Legion Post #394. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

Dorothy J. Mahne Kellerman, 81, Dorothy J. Mahne Kellerman, 81, Bethel, Oh., died on Saturday, November 3, 2012. She is survived by her husband: Robert C. Kellerman, 2 sons, Robert (Debbie) Kellerman, Jr. and Donald (JoAnn) Kellerman. 6 grandchildren, 1 late sister, Louise Widmeyer, 4 nephews. Services were held on Thursday, November 8, 2012. Burial was at the Felicity Cemetery, Felicity, Ohio. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.

Tad B. McCormack, Sr., 74 Tad B. McCormack, Sr., 74, Felicity, Oh., died on Friday, November 2, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Pat Benjamin McCormack, 12 children, Tim (Anita) McCormack, Starla (Jay) Curry, Becky Smith, Danny (Gloria) Collins, Cheryl (Jim) Burrughs, Peggy (Jeff) Holt, Debbie (James) Saling, Tammy (Ronald) Keller, Melody McCormack, Tad (Shelley) McCormack, Jr., Judy (Ric) Tallada. and Shelley (Tad, Jr.) McCormack, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, 2 late brothers, 4 sisters and 2 late sisters, numerous nieces and nephews. Services were at the Felicity Church of the Nazarene, on Monday, November 5, 2012. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.

Patricia Montgomery Pyles, 75 Patricia Montgomery Pyles, 75, West Union, Oh., passed away Sunday November 4, 2012. She was born October 23, 1937 in Brown County, Oh., the daughter of the late Robert Dewey Boone and Ivy Louderback Boone. She worked at the US Shoe Factory and was a member of the Ripley Church of Christ. Besides her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by, 2 daughters; Debra Montgomery and Teresa Montgomery, 1 sister Betty Abbott and 1 grandson; Bobby Covert. She is survived by 1 son, Mike (Angie) Montgomery, Aberdeen, 2 daughters, Beverly (Randal) Mathews, West Union, and Linn Stalbosky, Ripley, 1 brother; Doug Boone of Georgetown, 3 sisters; Ruth Herman, Thea Quire and Diana Boone all of Ripley, 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday November 7, 2012 where John Neu officiated. Burial followed at the Pisqah Ridge Cemetery. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

Trudy Wright, 90 Trudy Wright, 90, Mt. Orab, formerly of Morrow, Oh., died Thursday November 1, 2012. Born in Vanceburg, Ky., on July 17, 1922 to Joseph and Loudella (nee Parker) Smith. Trudy loved reading and playing Bingo. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, husband of 38 years Leonard R. Wright, two grandchildren and many brothers and sisters. Trudy is survived by her two sons, Dennis Ray Wright (Jessica) of Mt. Orab, and Roger Dale Wright (Sue) of London, Ky., two daughters, Linda Sue Boyle (Skip) of Georgetown, and Theresa Gail Kellam (Marvin) of Powhatan, Va., eight grandchildren and two great- grandchildren . Services were held on Monday November 5, 2012 followed by burial in Morrow Cemetery. The Vale-Hoskins Funeral Home, Morrow, served the family.

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Grief workshop set to help you get through the holidays On Sunday, November 11, at 2 p.m., Hospice of Hope – Ohio Valley will be hosting "Hope for the Holidays," a workshop designed to help people manage their grief during the holiday season. Participants will learn about coping strategies, connect with others who have experienced a loss, and will make a remembrance ornament in memory of their loved ones. The workshop is free and open to anyone in the community, regardless of whether their loved one received hospice care, and will be held at Hospice of Hope’s office in Mt. Orab. Please R.S.V.P. to Peg Lynch at plynch@hohope.org or (800) 9284243. ***

Mt. Nebo Worship and Dinner at Hamersville School On Sunday, November 11, 2012, Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church invites the community to Hamersville Elementary and Middle School for a worship service of music led by the Blood Bought Trio. The service will start at 10:30 a.m. A Thanksgiving style carry-in meal will be served afterwards. A nursery will be offered for children up through two years old. And activity bags will be available for other children. Bring the whole family for a morning of spiritual encouragement, meet some new friends and enjoy a great meal. ***

SWRMC Auxiliary Gift Show Sale The SWRMC Auxiliary has been bust stocking the Mary Crawford Gift Shop with merchandise in preparation for the Christmas holidays. The fall themed items sale is extended and items are currently 25% off. Pecans and other bagged goodies are finally

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Crafters, vendors wanted St. Patrick's School, Maysville, Ky., is looking for crafters/vendors for their Christmas Bazaar on Dec 7 and 8, 2012. For more information please call (937) 3920500. ***

BCBDD to meet The Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities (BCBDD) will hold an ethics committee meeting and regular scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the BCBDD Center located at 9116 Hamer Road, Georgetown. The public is invited. ***

PERI Chapter 69 to meet on Nov. 14 PERI Chapter 69 will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14 at the Ohio Veteran's Home located at 2003 Veteran's Blvd in Georgetown. Our guest speaker will be Tim McKeown who will be talking with us about Medicare. We will also have election of officers. All members are invited to attend. ***

Crafters, vendors wanted for show St. Patrick's School, Maysville, Ky., is looking for crafters/vendors for their Christmas Bazaar on Dec 7 and 8, 2012. For more information please call (937) 3920500. ***

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NEW BIRTH In John 3:5 Jesus said: “...Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” He was speaking to the man Nicodemus. Nicodemus was a very educated man and one who was certainly aware of the scriptures. In order to be a member of the Sanhedrin, which he was, it would be required of him to know the Old Testament. It was he who came to Jesus by night and said to Him: “...Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.” Jesus answered him in what we might consider a strange way. He said: “...Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus responded: “...How can a man be born again when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?” If a second physical birth was even possible, it would not make any difference. We would be reborn a sinner just as we were born a sinner the first time; nothing would change. We would still need a spiritual birth. When God made man, He made him out of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and man became a living soul. He was primarily a soul which was housed in a body. We are too. Adam sinned and his sin became hereditary. We have all inherited it. As a result of Adam’s sin every person is born a sinner and every person is born spiritually dead. That is why Jesus said: “...Ye must be born again.” Nicodemus did not understand so Jesus told him: “...Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” The first birth is accompanied by water; the baby is enclosed in it in the womb. It is a part of every childbirth. The second birth is the birth of the spirit. It is the Holy Spirit that quickens your spirit. In John 6:63 Jesus said: “It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profited nothing...” The word quicken means to give life to. When you receive Christ as your Saviour the Holy Spirit quickens your spirit and you are no longer spiritually dead. Every person born is in

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need of being born spiritually. Jesus was saying that until you are born spiritually you cannot enter into the kingdom of God. Ladies and gentlemen, you can join a lot of different religions in this world, but you cannot become a Christian by joining a religion, whatever it may be. You can join a church, you can join a union, you can join a club, but you must be born again to become a Christian! You cannot join an organization of any kind and thereby become a Christian. In verse 6 Jesus said: “That which is born of the flesh is flesh...” That first birth is nothing but that first birth. That is all it is; it is nothing more than that. “and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” You must be born of the Spirit. That is your second birth. Jesus said: “Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.” Now do not get me wrong, if a baby dies it will go to heaven. He is in the state of innocence. But it does not take long for us to outgrow that state and when we do we must be born again in order to get to heaven when we die. In verses 14-15 Jesus said: “And Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.” Jesus was lifted up on that old rugged cross where He died for our sins. But He did not stay dead! Three days later He arose from the dead and lives forevermore. Do you want to be born again? Jesus said: “...That whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 10:9: “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Romans 10:13: “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

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ODOT saves $10 million in salt costs for upcoming winter The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) today announced that state and local governments are projected to save more than $10 million this winter as a result of a change in the way salt contracts are obtained. In the past, ODOT asked salt companies to bid on contracts on a county-bycounty basis. This year, the agency gave salt companies the option to provide bids on entire ODOT districts in addition to individual counties. The result is a statewide savings of $13.11 per ton of salt, which adds up to

$10,159,700. “We never truly know what Mother Nature has in store for us each season, but one thing we do know is that ODOT will be fully prepared and our work this winter will cost Ohio taxpayers less money,” said ODOT Director Jerry Wray. “This is yet another example of how we are demonstrating our success of identifying efficiencies here at ODOT so that we can provide the same great level of service to our customers but do it at a lower cost.” Last year, the state aver-

aged $54.02 per ton of salt ordered. This year, the statewide average is $40.91 per ton. In addition to lower costs for ODOT, local governments will also realize significant savings because many of them combine their salt needs with ODOT’s in order to improve purchasing power. In addition to the lower price per ton, ODOT alone expects to purchase 209,000 tons less salt this coming winter. Since last year’s winter was so mild, huge stockpiles of salt already exist.

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The Southern Ohio Agricultural & Community Development Foundation Board of Trustees met recently in the Endeavour Center at OSU South Centers in Piketon, Oh., to recognize the recipients of the 2012 – 2013 Educational Excellence Competitive Grant. The Educational Excellence Grant is a one time grant of up to $7,500 towards tuition, on campus housing, lab fees and books to be used at an accredited institution. Applicants were scored by a committee on a combination of written essays and personal interviews. Pictured (l-r) are Pat Raines, SOACDF Board Chair; Chandler Wenninger, Brown; Josh Ayers, Brown; Laura Helbling, Brown; Benjamin Lester, Brown; Don Branson, SOACDF Executive Director; and Kelly Cole, SOACDF Educational Chair. Applications for the 2013 – 2014 Educational Excellence Competitive Grant will be available at the SOACDF office or Farm Service Agencies in Southern Ohio in late October. For more details, visit us at www.soacdf.net.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the Sterling Township trustees. He said the plans for the structure include dividing it equally in half with a wall. The front half of the building will belong to the village. Plans are to turn it in to a substation for the Mt. Orab Fire Department. The back half of the building will be used by the township trustees to house equipment and other items. According to Sterling Township Trustee Joe Horton, the trustees agreed on the joint venture with the village and the fire department at its October 29 meeting. “This location will be of major importance for the safety and the well-being of the residents of Sterling Township,” Horton said. “Fire and EMS response time will be much faster

reaching the residents. “Thanks to shared costs of a new fire station, residents will have quality services. This is very positive for the future of Sterling Township.” The contract between the two entities is for five years, which will automatically continue for another five years unless terminated by either the village or the trustees. All costs incurred will be divided equally between the two parties. “Since the building was previously a mechanics garage to work on semi’s,” added Lunsford, “The three overhead doors are extremely tall. “This is an exceptional deal for Sterling Township as well as our fire department. This purchase was a no-brainer. Nothing will happen on it until after the

first of the year, but we are looking forward to beginning work on the project.” Council also made a motion to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, December 11 to give NetBraze, LLC a 75% tax abatement as they finish construction on their building. NetBraze asked for the tax abatement late last year for the next 10 years after purchasing a piece of property at the corner of Apple Street and Front Street. The abatement is for the increased value of the property, which includes a 30,000 square foot industrial shell building. NetBraze has committed to creating 50 new jobs at the site over the next three years. During council’s October 18 meeting, members also approved an ordinance to

Questions about Medicare answered during Nov. 7 free “Medicare Check-up” in Georgetown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 one which is your original Medicare, a secondary insurance plan (what Medicare doesn’t pay) and Part D, drug coverage.” Thompson said that option two, called Medicare Advantage, Part C, puts all the plans together but they are offered through health maintenance organizations (HMO), private insurance companies or preferred provider organizations (PPO). Thompson discussed at length Part A and Part B of the Medicare program, how they work, why they are needed and when the window was open to apply. “Medicare also offers many preventive benefits including a “Welcome to Medicare” physical exam at

no cost,” she added. Thompson said the following benefits are also available through Medicare including: • ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm; • bone mass measurement, annual wellness exam and cardiovascular screening; • diabetes screening, services and supplies, obesity screening and depression screening; • vaccinations, glaucoma screening; • pap test and pelvic exam with clinical breast exam, mammogram and prostate cancer screening; • smoking cessation counseling and alcohol misuse screening. “Part B deductible and coinsurance is waived for

most of these preventive care services,” she said. Thompson also discussed secondary insurance programs, group health insurance, Medicaid and Medicare Supplemental Insurance. Throughout the meeting Thompson answered all questions from the audience for over an hour and then stayed after to sit down oneon-one with anyone who still had questions. She told the crowd that free health insurance information and services for people on Medicare is available by calling (800) 686-1578 or by visiting www.insurance.ohio.gov. Programs available through the Medicare Advantage Plan can be found at www.medicare.gov.

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This 56 by 80 foot garage has been purchased by the Village of Mt. Orab and the Sterling Township Trustees. The garage is located on Eastwood Road near State Highway 32. The structure will be shared by the Sterling Township Trustees and the Mt. Orab Fire Department as a sub station.

accept the annexation of 22.335 acres of land into the Village of Mt. Orab and an ordinance accepting the annexation of 22.684 acres of land into the Village of Mt. Orab. At the end of the meeting Mayor Lunsford told council that it needed to choose a replacement for Mr. Sheffield. Following a recommen-

dation by councilman Woody Whittington, council named Fred Hanson as the new council member who will finish out Sheffield term. Lunsford said a list of surplus vehicles needed to be sold by the village including: • 1992 Chevy Pick-up • 1997 Jeep Cherokee • 2003 Ford Crown Vic-

Ohio EPA: fix water issues CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 facing a lawsuit over that decision by Shinn Brothers Construction, the contractor hired to build the water plant. The village has also received a proposal from the Brown County Rural Water Association for the BCRWA to provide water to the village. According to Eitel, talks with the BCRWA are “ongoing”. The village council voted at their regular meeting on

Nov. 5 to hire bond counsel to, in Eitels’ words, “help us explore financing options with Brown County Rural Water”. A motion to suspend the three reading rule was voted down at the council meeting, and a second reading was held on Nov. 7. A third reading was scheduled for Nov. 8 after press time. At that meeting, a vote would be taken on the matter. The other recommendations in the letter from the

Western Brown The Brown County Press and Mt. Orab Food Court THANKSGIVING COLORING CONTEST levy rejected THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS & THE MT. ORAB FOOD COURT ARE HAVING A COLORING CONTEST! There are 2 age categories. Age 0-5 and Age 6-10. First place in each age category will be a $50.00 Toys ‘R’ Us Gift Certificate and second place will be a Mt. Orab Food Court $25.00 Gift Certificate! Please have your child color the picture of Tom Turkey below and drop it off at the Mt. Orab Food Court along with your child’s name, town, age and phone number. All entries will be on display in The Mt. Orab Food Court and the winners will be posted on the web at browncountrypress.com. Winners will be also be published in our November 25 edition.

toria Police Interceptor • 2000 Ford Truck with snow equipment • a Bennelli shotgun. The vehicles and the shotgun will be advertised and sealed bids will be taken. The next Mt. Orab Village council meeting will be held on November 20 at 8 p.m.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mately $6000 of annual funding with them. “As we cut programs, as we cut offerings, as we cut transportation, it may cause the people that live here to uproot and go somewhere else where they can get what they’re looking for.” Burrows said the cuts being made are to balance the budget, and that if ex-

penses go up, further cuts will have to be made. He added that whether a levy passes or not is not in the hands of the district and never has been. “The quality of the educational product we offer is all going to hinge on whether we have the community support to pass a levy.”, he said.

Ohio EPA included expanding its supply of emergency water to a 24 hour supply. Right now, the village has approximately 12 hours of emergency water in storage. The other recommendations covered inspection of tanks and equipment, checking for possible leaks, obtaining a portable generator at the wells and proper administration of paperwork.

MOFD sets appreciation dinner The Mt. Orab Fire Department will be hosting an appreciation dinner on November 17, 2012 from 3 -7 p.m. All present and retired members of the Mt. Orab Fire Department and Rescue Squad are invited to attend. Please RSVP by calling (937) 444-3903 ext 207 or at www.mtorabfire.com click on appreciation dinner reservations.

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One of my patients presented with a taste disorder that has been going on for three months. He can’t taste much at all, and what he does taste is not good. Three months ago he went to the emergency room with blisters on his palate (most likely Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 which is the cold sore virus). He was treated with steroids (Prednisone) and Magic Mouthwash (usually a combination of Benadryl, Lidocaine, Maalox, and other soothing medicaments for pain). The sores cleared up in about a week, but he is still dealing with the taste problems. He has lost about 25 pounds, and his quality of life is obviously suffering. The loss of taste and/or smell is very common. What caused this? According to an article online by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the most common cause of taste and smell disturbance are sinus and nasal problems. But other causes are oral infections, oral appliances (dentures), Bells Palsy, medications, smoking, and head trauma. Aging also affects our taste and smell in a negative way. Total loss of taste (ageusia) is very rare be-

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DR. MICHELLE HECK cause there are many nerves responsible for transmitting taste information to the brain. Bad-tasting materials in the mouth can also cause alteration in taste, like the inflammation caused by gingivitis or periodontitis (gum disease). One often-overlooked area of taste disturbance is medication side effects. Dry mouth is a common side effect of most medicines, and that can cause taste disturbance. Also, ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers, which are used to treat high blood pressure, can cause problems with taste. There are also many other medicaments with this side effect, including antibiotics and steroids. Usually taste comes back with cessation of the medicine. What about my patient? What was causing his trouble? It could be the ACE inhibitor or calcium channel blocker he is taking, but he has been taking these for years, so that would be unlikely. He says he doesn’t have dry mouth. It could

be the Magic Mouthwash, though upon researching that online I couldn’t find any other cases of dysgeusia (taste disorder) with its use. It could be the Prednisone, as I did find others who have had similar trouble after taking this drug. But my guess is that it was the Herpes Simplex Virus. This virus invades the sensory nerves and lies latent (dormant) in them for the patient’s lifetime. Outbreaks occur for reasons unknown, but trauma seems to be a factor. The good news is that many taste disorders resolve spontaneously within a few months. People should be aware that without being able to taste, some will overindulge in sugar and salt to make up for their lack of taste. That has obvious implications for their health, especially for those with diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. For the entire article on smell and taste, search for AAFP Smell and Taste: A Primary Care Approach. They have a large list of medicines that can cause trouble with smell and taste.

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be back in two years.” Barry Woodruff “I am overwhelmed with the trust extended to me by the voters of this county. I would like to thank Chuck and Ralph for running a clean and gentlemenly campaign. I’m looking forward to hitting the ground running.” Ralph Jennings “Thanks to the citizens of Brown County for allowing me the pleasure of being a public servant for the past 35 years. Thanks to all that have supported me over the years. I look forward to working with Barry Woodruff to ensure an orderly transition.” Chuck Krainz “I would like to congratulate Barry Woodruff. I will do everything in my power to assist him in understanding the desires of the people who voted for me. I appreciate all the time that the voters devoted to me during the campaign.” Daryll Gray “I was very humbled by the vote totals. It’s time to get to work and make the people glad they voted for me. I plan on doing something about health insurance for county employees and about the 1/4 cent sales tax.” Bill Geschwind “The past four years has been a good run. I would like to thank the public and the voters who supported me. We had to make some tough decisions, but I don’t regret the past four years one bit.” Dwayne Wenninger “Thank you to my voters and supporters. Josh Black ran a good clean race at it was a hard fought battle. I consider him a friend and look forward to working with him. I am proud to be the first four term sheriff in Brown County history.” Josh Black “It was a good experience and I met a lot of good people. Thank you to all the voters who voted for me and my supporters. I appreciate the friends I’ve made and I look forward to work-

ing with my friend Dwayne Wenninger.” Jessica Little “I’m grateful to the voters for the opportunity to serve. I hope to continue to hold their trust and deliver the results to them that they all deserve. I would also like to thank Mr. Grennan for conducting an honorable campaign.” Tom Grennan “To all of you who supported me, put a sign out for me and voted for me, my sincerest thanks and gratitude.” Dennis Varnau “I would like to thank the people that voted for me.” Clark Gray “I am overwhelmed, humbled and grateful. There are so many to thank it would fill the whole paper. I plan on moving forward to continue technological updates and improve customer service to Brown County citizens.” Dale Anderson “I would like to thank my family and friends for the 13 months of hard work they devoted to me, and the voters who supported me. Congratulations to Mr. Gray.” Amy DeClaire “I would like to thank my supporters, especially my friends and co-workers. We will continue to provide the best customer service we can in the Recorder’s office. Congratulations to the other candidates for their successful races. Kelly Moran “I would like to thank everyone for their support and anyone who contributed in any way. Congratulations to the candidates that won and to everyone for running a clean race.” Here are the full uncertified election results. Voter turnout was 67.25 percent with 19, 251 county residents casting ballots. The number of votes is listed first, followed by the percentage of vote total. President and Vice President Barack Obama (DEM)

6,923 36.44 Mitt Romney (REP) 11,671 61.43 U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (DEM) . 6,461 36.54 Josh Mandel (REP). . . 10,259 58.03 Scott A. Rupert 960 5.43 Representative to Congress William R. Smith (DEM) 6,452 36.06 Brad Wenstrup (REP) . . 11,438 63.94 State Senator Joe Uecker (REP) 13,132 100.00 State Representative Doug Green (REP) 14,226 76.51 Ken P. McNeely, Jr. (DEM) 4,368 23.49 County Commissioner (1-2-13) Ralph Jennings (DEM) 8,005 44.01 Chuck Krainz (IND) 910 5.00 Barry L. Woodruff, Sr. (REP) County Commissioner (1-3-13) William R. Geschwind (DEM) 7,678 42.53 Daryll R. Gray (REP) 10,376 57.47 County Commissioner (UTE 12-31-14) Tony Applegate (REP) 13,301 100.00 Prosecuting Attorney Thomas F. Grennan (DEM) 6,040 33.09 Jessica A. Little (REP) 11,134 60.99 Dennis John Varnau (IND) 1,081 5.92 Clerk of Court of Common Pleas Dale R. Anderson (DEM) 6,780 37.30 Clark Gray (REP) 11,397 62.70 Sheriff Josh Black (DEM) 9,264 49.22 Dwayne Lee Wenninger (REP) 9,559 50.78 County Recorder Amy Jo DeClaire (REP) 10,838 59.31

Testing your forage is critical this year Testing and Managing Your Feed Do you know what nutrients are in the feed that you are feeding your livestock? Testing forages is a good idea every year, but it may be more critical this year with some of the issues we have dealt with in the Ohio Valley with weather in 2012. If livestock is your business, you want them to perform well regardless if you have sheep, horses, goats, beef or dairy cattle, or other livestock. When the name of the game is performance, it is essential to provide the nutrients needed to produce pounds of gain, milk, and/or reproduce young. Considering the fact that in some cases we have corn stalks baled for feed after the corn was harvested, some corn chopped for silage because the corn did not produce enough grain to harvest for grain, and CRP ground was released for harvest well past the ideal time to make hay, we could have some low quality feed. For silage, we are past the amount of time it should take for ensiling to take effect so it can be tested. Round bales or square bales can be tested using a probe that we have at the OSU Extension Office. It would be a good idea to contact me in advance if you would like to use the hay probe, as it could already be loaned out. You need to pull from several bales to get a random and effective sample. There are a number of labs that can process the samples for around $25. With the price of supplements, it is recommended that you get a good handle on what feed you have available so you can plan ahead. A good strategy might involve utilizing the poorer quality feed by feeding it to the correct an-

DAVID DUGAN imal groups. Non-lactating females that are mid-gestation have lower nutritional needs than females that are near the end of the pregnancy or have just recently given birth with nursing young. Another example of increased nutritional needs would be first calf heifers which need your best feed. With this knowledge you could be prepared to purchase supplements when the forages will not meet the nutritional needs of the animals. Feed prices are expensive, however if you want performance out of your livestock you have to meet their nutritional needs. In order to best manage the feed you have, you need to know how good or poor it is. You can also take steps to reduce waste, but it takes time. Feeding round bales once or twice a week is convenient, but it is not the most efficient way to feed. Using feeders is another part of the plan that might need a second look when feed is short and expensive. There are a number of feeders for feeding round bales on the market. Some are more expensive than others, but it is like most things, you often get what you pay for. We are probably at least a month away from feeding very much hay, so you have some time to research the different feeding systems, get your feed tested so you can make the most of the feed you have, and have your animals pregnancy checked so you are feeding the feed to animals that have the best chance to perform and make a profit. If you want your feed to last throughout the winter

and your livestock to perform, it will be time and money well spent. Have Americans Forgot How to Work? Wow, how is that title for an attention getter? I can’t take credit for it, but thought it was worth talking about this week. The credit goes to Gary Truitt with Hoosier Ag Today from Indiana. The story appeared this week, so you can do a search for it if you want to read the entire story. It was also in the Beef Blog on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. You can find it at theBeefBlog.com or I can e-mail it to you. My email is dugan.46@osu.edu or you can call me at (937) 515-2314 for a copy. The story starts out talking about how an average farmer got started. In most cases it would include doing chores before and after school, missing school during planting and harvesting of crops, and so on. This is not the case anymore for most of the youth today, even in a rural area. The story goes on and discusses future jobs, with over 1 million in agriculture being ready to retire within the next 5 years. The education system, and how “one size does not fit all”. The need for vocational education and the fact that Indiana has a Lt. Governor candidate discussing making agriculture classes as part of the core education classes. We have Ag/FFA programs in this area, unlike some of the counties that border us. I know that Pike and Scioto have few if any Agriculture Programs in the high schools. All three counties, Adams, Brown and Highland have strong programs and strong FFA Chapters. This is the final paragraph of the story as it appeared in Hoosier Ag Today. It summarizes it

well. Less than 2% of young people will ever work on a farm, only 30% will ever have a summer job. Today 50% of people under 30 are unemployed or underemployed. High school agriculture classes and some specialized post-secondary training can provide an abundant and well-paying career path for those who will be the future of our food, fiber, and fuel production system. Dates to Remember Pasture Field Day - November 12 at Kelly Cooper Farm on McNeilan Road, one mile east of West Union on SR 125 starting at 3 p.m. Call 544-2339 to register for this free event. Meal included so please call ahead. FAMACHA Program November 19 at United Producers in Hillsboro at 6 p.m. Call to register at (937) 544-2339. For more information you may log onto the Highland Co. Extension webpage at http://highland.osu.edu and go to Agriculture and Natural Resources. Small Farm College The program starts in January with two locations to choose from. The Wednesday night program will be held in Pickaway Co. at the Circleville Fire Department and the Thursday night program will be in the Clermont Co. Extension Office in Owensville. Classes begin on January 9 and 10, 2013. Details about the class were in my article the last week of October/first week of November. Small Farm Conference - Wilmington College on March 8 and 9, 2013. Go to http://adams.osu.edu, http://brown.osu.edu or http://highland.osu.edu for the printable flyer or call for details.

Kelly Louise Moran (DEM) 7,435 40.69 County Treasurer Connie Patrick (REP) 14,447 100.00 County Engineer Todd A. Cluxton (DEM) 12,768 100.00 Coroner WRITE-IN 1,223 100.00 WESTERN BROWN LSD EMERGENCY FOR THE TAX LEVY 2,908 43.02

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY 3,851 56.98 BROWN COUNTY 91-1 YES 12,125 66.12 NO 6,214 33.88 A full list of election results can be found at the Brown County Board of Elections website at http://voterfind.com/public/ohbrown/results.htm.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 first week of January. Hall said that once Green resigns, his successor will be appointed by the county commissioners until a replacement is named by the GOP central committee. That person would hold the office of Brown County Auditor until January of 2015. They would have the option of standing for election in November of 2014. He added that anyone interested in applying for the county auditor position should contact a GOP Central Committee member. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little was re-elected with 60 percent of the vote over former prosecuting attorney Tom Grennan and Independent Dennis Varnau. Current Brown County Clerk of Courts Clark Gray and current Brown County Recorder Amy Jo Declaire were both re-elected with similar margins. Dr, Judith Varnau registered as a write-in candidate for County Coroner. She was the only write-in candidate to register for that office, therefore she will be elected. Each candidate, whether they won or lost, was quick to thank supporters and voters when contacted following the election. Doug Green “Thanks to all who supported me in the election, those who knocked on doors, those who spoke on my behalf, those who contributed in any way during the campaign. In your selection for State Representative you have placed a trust in me that I will not betray. I will serve the 66th District and the State of Ohio with honor, dignity and respect. I want to give special recognition to my wife, Norma, who has been my strongest supporter and closest friend in every challenge we have faced.” Ken McNeely “I feel I ran a good race. Thanks to all who voted for me and supported me. I’ll

The Power of Pollinators BY Faye Mahaffey Master Gardner Volunteer The walk to my mailbox provides the opportunity for me to observe a variety of events taking place in the landscape. There are still a few dandelions blooming brazenly in the lawn, a blanket flower opened up in spite of the snow, and my hostas on the hillside are finally blooming! On one of the warmer afternoons I even found a slow-moving bee on the front porch after the snow melted. I hope he realizes that he needs to find a warmer place very soon! As we start to plan for next year’s additions to our flower beds we should all take time to consider how we can help the pollinators. Denise Ellsworth, Program Director of the Honey Bee and Native Pollinator Education at the OSUE OARDC in Wooster, Ohio explains that when we are making changes in the garden we should think like a bee. Gardeners need to include flowers with attractive color patterns and aromas. Blue, yellow, purple, violet, and white flowers should be included in your design. Aim for yearround flowers, including early and late season bloom to help provide season-long sources of pollen and nectar. You should also consider using masses of color to attract pollinators. In small areas, consider planning single species together to increase visibility to pollinators and increase foraging efficiency. Other tips include: Create a habitat close to crops and gardens, focus on floral abundance and diversity, Use locally native plants to support more abundant and species-rich bee communities, include a diversity of flower shapes to attract many different pollinators, plant more than just cultivars and hybrids to draw pollinators, use garden plantings to connect fragmented habitats, make beefriendly plant choices, consider planting native shrubs, trees and perennials, include host plants for butterflies and moths, include a source of water and protection from wind to promote garden diversity, limit pesticide use in the landscape and use an integrated approach against pests. What exactly is IPM (Integrated Pest Management)? It is a systems approach that combines preventative techniques, non-chemical pest control methods and the wise use of pesticides with preference for products that are least harmful to human health and the environment. It is not the total elimination of pesticides, but an alternate approach to traditional pest control measures. If

you are interested in learning more about Integrated Pest Management be sure to visit the ohioline.osu.edu website. Also check out the free BeeSmart Pollinator Gardener App (if you have a smart phone) that provides information on selecting plants for pollinators specific to your area, or join the mailing list (TheBuzz@OSU) at beelab.osu.edu! If you are looking for a great gift for your gardening friends, you might consider building a home for bumblebees in their yard. Materials needed: Untreated 4x4 lumber, a small piece of wood for a roof, drill, drill bits, eye screws, hammer, nails, saw. 1. Find a 6 to 12-inch piece of untreated 4x4 wood. Cut a slight slant on one end. Find a 6x6 plank of wood for a roof (optional). 2. Drill holes of varying sizes, using 5/16 and 7/16 drill bits, to make holes about ¾ inches apart. Make the holes fairly deep, but do not drill all the way through the wood; bees will not use it if it’s open at both ends. 3. Nail the roof on the slanted end. If you desire, add eye hooks on the top and bottom to make it easy to hang. 4. Choose an east/southeast side of a building, fence or tree, with some shelter and angled down slightly if you did not add a roof. 5. Mount the house with the bottom 3-5 ½ feet above the ground. Do not move from spring until at least November. In the winter, clean out the holes (a pencil works well) to get it ready for the following spring. Resources to learn more about pollinators include: The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation (www.xerces.org), Pollinator Partnership (www.pollinator.org), and OSU Bee Lab and Pollinatarium (Beelab.osu.edu). Have you ever considered adding lettuce or Swiss chard to your flower beds? Be sure to attend the gardening seminar on Thursday, November 15 at the Fincastle campus of Southern State Community College. Louis Mays, professor and librarian at SSCC, will speak about Edible Landscaping. All seminars are free and are held in the SSCC library from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Have you noticed weeds in your landscape? Remember that you want to have your beds as weed free as possible heading into winter! Remember my walk to the mailbox? I am taking a hoe with me tomorrow to “scratch out” those pesky little weeds!

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District 9 weekly travel report The following traffic advisory includes road construction and major maintenance projects requiring lane restrictions and/or road closures along the state and federal highway system within ODOT District 9. For additional weather-related travel information or road construction and maintenance projects throughout the state, visit www.buckeyetraffic.org. All work will take place during daytime, business hours Monday through Friday unless otherwise indicated. Districtwide • A signalization project continues at various locations throughout the district, and during operational hours, traffic will be maintained at affected intersections in one lane with the use of flaggers or arrow boards. (#10-0342) • A districtwide striping project is under way, with crews working at various locations in the District 9 counties. This is a rolling operation, and traffic will be maintained on affected routes with the use of flaggers or arrow boards. (#120391)

WBHS Class of 2002 Class Reunion The Western Brown High School Class of 2002 will be holding a 10 year reunion on Saturday, November 10 at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Cost is $15.00 per person which includes dinner. For more information and to reserve your spot contact Jennifer Shively (Davis) or jennshively@yahoo.com

Benefit Quarter Auction set for Rhonda Riggs family There will be a Benefit Quarter Auction on Saturday, November 17 at the Bethel Community Center, Bethel, to help with funeral expenses for Rhonda Riggs. Riggs recently died suddenly in a car crash. Doors will open at 1 p.m., auction will begin at 2 p.m. Food will also be available for purchase. The Bethel Community Center is located at 135 N. Union Street, Bethel. For more information call Aleta Ralston at (937) 779-7954.

Adams County • S.R. 125 is reduced to one, 9-foot lane, between T.R. 13 (Aid Run Road) and T.R. 80106 (Kent Lane), for a slip repair project at the 1.25-mile marker. Traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of temporary traffic signals, and the project is anticipated to be completed by early December. (#120447) Brown County • A resurfacing project on C.R. 24 (Tri-County Highway) continues, and crews are paving the route between the Clermont and Adams County lines. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained by flaggers when are at work. (#12-0319) • A slip repair project is under way on S.R. 41, and the route is reduced to one

lane at the 1.80-mile marker, just north of Aberdeen. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of temporary traffic signals. (#12-0317) • A resurfacing on S.R. 32, between C.R. 76 (Purdy Road) near Sardinia and T.R. 171 (Freeh Road) has begun. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one, 12-foot lane in each direction, and the project is anticipated to be completed by late fall. (#12-0316) • Effective November 516, S.R. 221 will be closed near the 7.0-mile marker for a pavement reconstruction project, where the route is currently reduced to one lane following a slip and shoulder collapse. Currently, traffic is being maintained with the use of

temporary traffic signals. However, while the route is closed, motorists will be detoured via U.S. 52 at Higginsport to S.R. 505, S.R. 125 and S.R. 221 at Georgetown. • A streetscape project is under way along U.S. 52 (Second Street) in Ripley, between Main and Market streets. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained on affected streets with the use of flaggers as needed. (#12-0318) • A streetscape project is under way on Grant Avenue in Georgetown. Contractors are upgrading drainage, curbing, fencing, utilities and other items at the Grant House. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained on affected streets with the use of flaggers as needed. (#12-0266)

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thing you can do to protect yourself, your family and your friends.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, safety belts save over 13,000 lives every year and remain the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. According to Ohio’s 2011 Observational Seatbelt Survey, 84.12 percent of motorists were found to be in compliance with Ohio’s safety belt law. This is a significant increase from the 72.9 percent observed in 2002. While these rates have steadily in-

creased, far too many Ohioans still do not buckleup. Ohio’s safety belt law remains a secondary violation, however troopers continue zero tolerance enforcement when motorists are stopped for other violations and are found not be wearing their belt. Troopers ask that you wear your safety belt every time and insist that those who travel with you buckle-up as well. The Patrol reminds motorist to call #677 to report impaired drivers or drug activity.

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Heading into his third, and final, race at the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Cross Country Championships at National Trail Raceway in Hebron last Saturday morning, Georgetown runner Nick McAfee had just one thing on his mind. He wanted to earn a good enough finish to cap off his senior season with a trip to the award podium after placing in the top 16 in all of Division III. After putting in a determined and very strong effort, McAfee did just that. The senior runner dashed across the finish line in 15:59.16, a time that was just two seconds off his personal best, to earn a 10th place finish at state. In what was his third

straight trip to the state race, McAfee ran a steady race to break through and finally place at state. “I feel like it was a more even race,” McAfee said on Wednesday night at the Southern Buckeye Conference Fall Banquet. “I didn’t go out as hard as I usually do. The second mile I held on better and then that last mile I was just trying to pick off people in front of me.” A big help to McAfee at this year’s state race, at least according to Georgetown coach Chad Sexton, was the strong performance he put in the week before at the Division III regional race in Troy. While his time wasn’t near his best -- Sexton pointed out that every time was slower than usual at the Troy race -- he finished in third place, which was

the best he had every finished in a regional race. Coming into the state race off of that regional performance, Sexton felt McAfee was in the right frame of mind because he had finished right behind Samuel Prakel of Versailles (who won the state race) and Clayton Murphy of Tri-Village (who finished fourth at state). “The regional meet was a big one for him,” Sexton said on Wednesday night. “Just placing third and getting that confidence he needed going into state. That was a huge mark for him.” Running for the second straight year at National Trail Raceway helped McAfee some in that he knew the layout of the course a little better and where he could push forward.

He said he ran in a pack of three or four runners and that towards the end, in the final mile, they began to move up. The plan worked well because McAfee moved up to 10th place and nearly to ninth. Kody Wolfe of Racine Southern finished less than a second ahead of McAfee. All in all, though, McAfee was just happy to have reached his goal. “I was just shooting for place more than anything,” he said. “I wanted to get that podium spot that’s been elusive to me the past two years.” The state race wrapped up a very successful high school cross country career for McAfee. He won regular season races many times over, three straight CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

Eight months after being hit by car Shelton back up and running BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press Gloria Shelton had always told her children that after they turned 16 years old there would be no birthday parties or celebrations. As a mother of three children near or older than 16, she had put a lot of work into many birthday parties and figured that was as good as time as any to stop. That all changed on Oct. 14 when Gloria broke her own rule. It was on that day her son, Isaac, turned 17 and Gloria, friends and family surprised the Fayetteville High School junior with a birthday party. The day was for much more than just celebrating Isaac turning a year older, however. Nearly eight months after her son was struck by a car in a hit-skip accident on State Route 131 just west of US 50 near Fayetteville as he rode his bike to school early on March 20, 2012, the Shelton family and friends celebrated that Isaac was, simply put, still with them. It was also a reminder of just how far the young man has come in the just nearly eight short months since that fateful March day. In fact, Oct. 14 marked another big milestone for Isaac -- it was his final time trial race of the season on the competitive bike riding circuit. Yes, not only has Isaac recovered from the accident, he continues to ride his bike both for competition and fun, runs cross country for Fayetteville High School and is a manager for the Fayetteville football team. The fact he is able to do that just nearly eight months after the accident is no surprise to his mother. “He's very determined,” Gloria explained by phone recently. “He does it. He wasn't gonna let the accident stop him from what he loves doing.” That Tuesday morning in March started as many days do for Isaac. He got up early to ride his bike. His plan for that day was to take a 10 mile route to school to get in a little extra riding. Isaac remembers riding around Lake Lorelei before getting on State Route 131. Then there’s nothing. “I remember getting out of the lake about six o'clock, going up the hill, then I'm at the top of the hill and all the sudden -this (is) exactly how it is,” Isaac explained before the Southern Hills League cross country race at Ripley High School on Oct. 13. “I

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Isaac Shelton runs during the Southern Hills League Cross Country meet on Oct. 13 at Ripley High School.

remember waking up in the hospital. I'm like, 'Really? Huh.' I remember saying, 'Mom, we gotta get out of here. I got a race Sunday. I can't be here. How's my bike?' Something like that. That's pretty much all I remember from the accident.” Isaac would spend the next week at the University of Cincinnati intensive care unit (ICU) before spending three days at Children’s Hospital after being airlifted to the hospital. The injuries from the crash were numerous. He had a concussion and blood on his brain, which was absorbed. The T4 and T5 vertebrate were fractured so his surgeons inserted two rods and screws to fuse the T3-6 vertebrate together. He had serious road burn on his back and a 12 inch gash starting at his hip. But the injuries weren’t going to slow Isaac down. He was out of the hospital on March 30 despite his doctors telling him he could be there for a month. A back brace was necessary 24 hours a day. Initially, surgeons told the family he would be in brace for three months. Again, Isaac bucked the odds. He was out of it four weeks. “Even by the surgeons standards, they were all surprised how quickly he recovered,” Gloria said. “It was because of him.” For as quickly as he has recovered, Isaac still has one barrier he’ll never be able to break through -playing contact sports.

In fact, once he found out he couldn’t play football -- his favorite sport -anymore, the situation set in for him back in March. “I was really sad about that actually,” he said. “I remember I was tears actually.” Once he got back home back in March, however, Issac had one goal -- get back on the bike. It wasn’t long before he was ancy to get back pedaling. And it wasn’t long -- not a surprise after you talk the jovial young man -- before he was back on a bike. He said he set a goal of five weeks to get back on the bike, or just as soon as the back brace came off. It didn’t even take him that long to jump back on without hesitation. The only holdup were his limitations -- he wasn’t supposed to pick up anything that weighed more than 10 pounds. That was a problem he faced soon after he got his back brace off April 30 as he stared at the family’s bikes that were hanging up in the garage. “This bike's 30 pounds so I'm staring at it. (I) look around (and say) let's do this. So I pick it up,” he said. “I didn't feel anything. I rode all the way around the lake and I get back and my mom's freaking out. I'm like, 'Hey, I'm here. Perfectly fine. Nothing happened.' (The) way I look at it is I'm walking, I'm here. Why not?” Not only did he get back on the bike, he got right back to riding competi-

tively. He had a strong summer riding in the time trials where he finished second three times and third once. Despite feeling better with more safety equipment on the bike -- he has strobe lights on the front and back of his bike -- his parents still worry about him. “Carl (her husband and Isaac’s father) and I were both very worried,” Gloria said. “(We) still are.” While he still is able to ride his bike and do some of the things he loves, Isaac still couldn’t play football, his first love. Instead of sulking about not being able to play football, though, he returned to a sport he never though he’d come back to. He went Fayetteville cross country coach Jimmy Johnson and asked to be on the team since the one thing he could still do was run. And all he did throughout the season was work hard and get better, something that amazed Johnson. “He’s never complained one bit,” Johnson said. “A coachable kid, very respectable. If you have five kids like that you wouldn’t care if you win or lose.” It may not be football but Isaac is put everything into running and saw the improvement. “The first two weeks I was running 26 minutes or something like that. Then after that I was like this is pathetic,” he said. “That's bad for anybody. So after that I was like lets step it up. (The) next week I got 22 something. Last week I got 22:43. This week my goal is 21 something.” Isaac finished the SHL meet in 22:40, a little off his goal. Still, cutting as much time off is time in such a short time is quite the achievement. “He’s taken a good five minutes off his time,” Johnson said. “To drop five minutes off his time is unbelievable.” Though he competes for the cross country team, Isaac is still a part of the football team he loves. When Rockets football coach Harley McCullough asked him if he still wanted to be involved with the team in some capacity after the accident, Isaac jumped at the chance. He took down statistics at each Rocket game this past season as a team manager and helps out the team’s athletic trainer since he is studying sports medicine at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center. Not playing was tough on Isaac but he was just happy to be around the team. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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Nick McAfee runs during the OHSAA State Cross Country Championship last Saturday morning.

Strong fall season leads to many honors for local SBC student-athletes BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press Following a successful fall sports season for many of their teams, both of the local Southern Buckeye Conference schools racked up numerous postseason honors from the league. The SBC names a Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and First and Second Team All-League for each of the eight fall sports and both Western Brown and Georgetown were well represented in nearly every category in all eight sports. In all, six players and six coaches were named their respective league’s Player or Coach of the Year. The Western Brown volleyball team continued its dominance of its American Division foes with another 10-0 conference record en route to a seventh straight title. For their efforts in earning the volleyball title, Lady Bronco hitter Kylie Garrett (Player of the Year) and coach Carla Fite (Coach of the Year) were honored by league coaches. Meanwhile, the Georgetown boys soccer team picked up the National Division’s top honors after knocking off conference power Batavia to split the league title and hand the Bulldogs their first league loss since 2007. Brandon Tucker was named the league’s Player of the Year and G-Men coach Neil Malone was named Coach of the Year. It was also another successful year for Georgetown cross country programs as they swept the top league honors for both the boys and girls. Nick McAfee earned the National Division Runner of the Year honor after winning the SBC League race while Kylie Watson took home the girls Runner of the Year award after being the top National Division finisher in what was a combined league race between the American and National Divisions. G-Men coach Chad Sexton was named National Division Coach of the Year for both the girls and boys. Additionally, thanks to her team’s come from behind National Division golf title, Georgetown’s Sheri Griffith was named Coach of the Year. Finally, two Western Brown programs took home the top league honors despite finishing second in the league. Western Brown quarterback Devyn Wood (CoPlayer of the Year with Norwood’s Gabe Rice) and Bronco football coach Evan Dreyer (Coach of the Year) each took home the American Division’s top individual

honors despite a second place finish. It was a similar story for the Western Brown girls soccer team. Taylor Henry was named American Division Player of the Year while Lady Broncos coach Dan Silvis was named Co-Coach of the Year with Amelia’s Amy Kemmer. These players and coaches weren’t the only local student-athletes honored by the SBC. Many more were named to the All-League teams and are featured below, by sport: •Girls Soccer: First Team: Ashley Baker, Taylor Henry, Holly O’Hara and Delayne Seigla (Western Brown). Sarah Houston (Georgetown). Second Team: Hailey Martin, Alyssa Moore and Ashleigh Richter (Western Brown). Cheyenne Dunseith and Allison Smith (Georgetown). •Volleyball: First Team: Becca DeBord, Kylie Garrett and Leah Leist (Western Brown). Kaelyn Jordan and Jesse Kidwell (Georgetown). Second Team: Abby Hall and Hannah Nuhn (Western Brown). Morgan Gast (Georgetown). •Boys Soccer: First Team: Austin Carrington, Kyle Damen, DJ Latham, Joe Paul and Brandon Tucker (Georgetown). Ben Booker and Matt Perry (Western Brown). Second Team: Logan Lucas, Tanner Pack, Banon Swartz and Brad Zurbuch (Georgetown). Logan Easterling and Jon Hayes (Western Brown). •Boys Cross Country: First Team: Kyle Damen, Jordan Kattine and Nick McAfee (Georgetown). Cory Kuttler, Gage Perkins and Rick Pride (Western Brown). Second Team: Jake Cropper and Matthew Williams (Georgetown). Gunnar Wallace (Western Brown). •Girls Cross Country: First Team: Kelsey Crawford, Rachel Gibbons, Kylie Watson and Courtney Wiechman (Georgetown). Second Team: Kelsey Miller, Kasey Spires and Megan Williams (Georgetown). Tori Patten and Bri Stacy (Western Brown). •Golf: First Team: Clinton McElroy and Trent Poe (Georgetown). Second Team: Austin Briggs (Georgetown). Brad Hamblen (Western Brown). •Girls Tennis: First Team: Morgan Fischer and Hannah Wiesenhahn (Western Brown). Second Team: Hannah Keller (Western Brown). •Football: First Team: Christian Dawson, Jake Lawson, Justin Longbottom, Devyn Wood and Gunnar Woodyard (Western Brown). Second Team: Brady Brooks, Eean Hornung, Kalan Kumpf and Jake Morrison (Western Brown).

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Coming off of a 6-1 season a year ago, the Fayetteville Jr. High football team felt like, with its schedule and the talent they had, they could go undefeated. With a win over West Union on Oct. 11, the Rockets did just that. They win over the Dragons was the cherry on top of a perfect 7-0 season. “We had a good group of kids that were easy to coach,” Fayetteville Jr. High coach Jim Allessi said recently by phone. “Smart kids. They picked everything up quick.” A combination of 21 seventh and eighth graders, the Rockets played a schedule that featured combined seventh and eighth grade teams from Manchester, Miami Valley Christian Academy, Landmark Christian, West Union and St. Bernard. They also played the Blanchester seventh grade team twice. It was a fairly dominant year for Allessi and his Rockets. They scored 178 points in their seven wins while giving up just 22 points. Most of the points they

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The Fayetteville Jr. High football team and cheerleaders pose at halftime of the Fayetteville High School football game against St. Bernard on Oct. 12 after being recognized for their 7-0 season. Cheerleaders pictured front row, l-r: Payton Bone, Miranda Cracraft, Alexis Bowles, Courtney Jacobs, Kelly Johnson, Addie Fowler, Alyssa Sullivan, Lauren Guenther, Karla Beverly and coach Diana Eckstein. Players pictured back row, l-r: Chase Lockwood, Clay Davis, Nate Tipis, Seth Allen, Ryan Shaw, Luke Wiederhold, Austin Brockman, Garhett Thompson, Logan Elswick, Chase Jester, Taylor Call, Rachel Laney, Andy Smith, Sam Parks, Nate Fisher, Blaise Boler, James Kleemeyer and Jack Bailey. Cheerleaders not pictured: Faith Talley and Cheyenne Hughes. Players not pictured: Kyle Ange,Tyler Bartley, Nate Parks, coach Jim Allessi and assistant coach Don Wolfer.

gave up were on the road at St. Bernard on Sept. 12, the win Allessi was most proud of his team for coming through with. Trailing by two touchdowns, the Rockets fought back for a 22-16 win. “We were down in the fourth quarter,” he said. “They weren’t bickering. They won as a team. They ran the plays, blocked hard and executed well.” As far as how the Rock-

Second meeting to be held to discuss possibility of Eastern Youth Football The second informational meeting regarding the creation of an Eastern Youth Football program will be held Nov. 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Village Pizza in Sardinia. Though the program’s name may imply a relationship with the Eastern school district, it will not. The program will be entirely independent of the school district and function on its own. This will be the second meeting held by the group -- headed by local resident and former Mason County (KY) High School and Harvard University football player Richie Cox -- to discuss the proposed league. Cox will discuss all the topics he covered in the first meeting on Nov. 1 at the Rambler Center in Russellville but will bring some new discussions to the table. Among the topics Cox will discuss from the first meeting will include objectives for the league, equipment needed for both

the children who will play and for the league itself, the possibility of developing a youth cheerleading program to team with the youth football program, coaches clinics he will host over the winter for those interested in coaching and, most importantly, the funding needed to make this program a reality. He will give the specific costs the group believes will be needed to start the program independently by next summer, which is their hope. In addition to opening the floor to any comments and suggestions from those at the meeting about the league or possible fundraising, Cox hopes to elect an administrative board at the meeting in Sardinia. The board will likely have five or six members and Cox would like to have a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and one or two trustees elected for the program’s administrative board.

ets were able to achieve their success, Allessi gave credit to the kids. Offensively, he was quick to credit his offensive line. “They guys up front were just smart,” he said. But that wasn’t to take away from his skill guys, who he said were great athletes. The Rockets offense was led by backs Austin Brockman and Chase

Jester as well as quarterback Luke Wiederhold. On the defensive side of the ball, Allessi gave credit to defensive coach Don Wolfer, who ran a system similar to the scheme the high school Rockets ran under defensive coordinator Nathan Geers. “It’s the same mechanics but some differences,” Allessi said of the defense. “We use the termi-

On Saturday, Nov. 17, Georgetown High School will host their annual Black and Gold Night and Foundation Games. The Black and Gold festivities, which include team introductions with audience participation, will begin at 4:00 p.m. An hour later, at 5:00 p.m., a dinner of pulled pork BBQ and sides will be available for $5 per meal. The Coaches' Community Fund F oundation Games will begin with the varsity Lady G-Men hosting the North Adams Lady Green Devils at 6:00 p.m. followed by the varsity GMen vs. the Green Devils at approximately 7:30 p.m. Admission to the games is $5 - no passes will be accepted. Local businesses interested in setting up a booth to advertise or offer merchandise for sale may do so for a $25 donation. All proceeds benefit local families battling serious illness. To reserve your spot or for more information contact Robert Lane, Georgetown athletic director, at (937) 378-6730 ext. 1607.

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league races and two straight Southwest District Division III races in addition to being a three time state qualifier. “(It) definitely (was) better than I expected it was going to be coming into my freshman year,” McAfee said of his high school career. “I couldn’t have done it without my coach, Chad Sexton, or my parents getting me everywhere.” Now, though, McAfee will likely move on to run in college, something he looks forward to. Before that he will run at least one more cross country race as a high schooler. He is going to compete Nike Midwest Regional Cross Country race this Sunday, Nov. 11, in Terre Haute, IN. Runners from all over the midwest will take part in

meet in Oregon. Just like he did heading into the state meet, McAfee has a specific goal he wants to achieve in Terre Haute. He wants to break the Georgetown school record of 15:51, something he thought he nearly did at the state meet. As he crossed the finish line at National Trail Raceway the clock said 15:51 so McAfee thought he had tied the record but soon found out that the officials had changed the times because they were off. So when he heads to compete in the Nike race he has his sights directed on taking hold of that top spot. “The top five qualify for nationals,” McAfee said of the Nike race. “I don’t think I’ll make it there so it’s just more (to) see if I can get that school record.”

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 “They're still my family. That was the thing last year. Every break we'd do, it'd be family on three,” Isaac said of the football team. “To this day they’re all still my family.” The former cornerback has tried to get used to not being able to play the sport he loved but it has been hard. No time was harder, however, than when the Rockets traveled to take on Williamsburg on Sept. 7. He missed the first opportunity to play on the same field as his cousin, who plays for the Wildcats. “(The cousin) looks at me and says, 'You padding up tonight?'’ he explained. “It just hit me. I'm like, 'Oh. No.' It was probably the hardest thing ever. We love that game. It was just us

two on the field.” But just having Isaac around the team has left McCullough, much like Johnson, in awe. “He’s willing to do anything you ask of him,” McCullough said. “He’s got a great attitude towards life. He’s got such a good work ethic. “The kid wasn’t gonna let a devastating injury stop him. Convinced himself he was gonna get back up and do it.” Football, or any contact sport, will never be an option for Isaac again but there seems little else could slow the young man down. “I'm one of those people (where) you tell me I can never do something,” he said with a chuckle, “I'm most likely gonna try,”

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Warrior sixth graders bring home Whiteoak Tourney title

The Beechmont Soccer Club Inferno u10 soccer team traveled to Indianapolis the weekend of Oct. 26-28 and came home as the runner-up of the Fishers Halloween Classic. Despite freezing temperatures, the Inferno won three games and, after enduring a tough battle in the championship game, came home with the runner-up trophies. Team members pictured first row, l-r: Logan Willis, AJ Hurt, Ryan Boone, Bryce Rayner and Justin Sidwell. Pictured second row, l-r: Dylan Sawyers, Blake Tyminski, Ian Ashcraft, Nate Tenkman and Joshua Galley. Pictured third row, l-r: Coaches Dan Hurt and Tim Rayner.

The sixth grade Eastern Warriors recently took part in the Whiteoak Preseason Tournament and brought home the title on Oct. 28. The Warriors went 4-1 to reach the finals of the tournament where they faced a Fairfield team they had played three times with two wins and a loss. Eastern was down four points with 1:20 left on the clock but came back to win 41-38 to claim the title. Team members pictured first row, l-r: Gage Boone, Marcus Hamilton and Ethan Battson. Pictured second row, lr: Mana Stivers, Chris Thomas, Ryan Starrett, Zach Hardyman and Ryan Boone. The Warriors are coached by John Boone, Mike Knabb and Bill Battson.

The Western Brown High School athletic department will hold their winter sports Meet the Team and Parent Informational night on Monday, Nov. 19 at 5:00 p.m. in the auditeria. All parents and winter athletes must attend. The Western Brown High School fall athletic awards night will be held at 7:00 p.m. the same night, Nov. 19, in the auditeria for boys and girls soccer, boys and girls cross country, football, cheerleading, volleyball, girls tennis and golf.

Brown County Holiday Basketball Tourney will debut new format this year This year’s Brown County Holiday Basketball Tournament will be held at Eastern High School but will have a new format. There will still be a total of 16 games played between the schools at the varsity and junior varsity levels but each game will be played over the course of two days rather than the previous four day format. This year the tourna-

ment will be run in its entirety over a two day time period, which means there will be eight (8) games each day. The tournament will begin with the junior varsity contests at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2012. There has also been a change in the admission pricing for the tournament. Previously the admission was $6.00/day

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nology and techniques coach Geers uses.” With the undefeated season in the books, Allessi wanted to thank the many people who made the season a possibility for the many contributions each of them gave in their own way. “I want to thank the community, the school, the parents and the school board for their support,” Allessi said.

Georgetown to host Foundation Games on Nov. 17

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for adults and $5.00/day for student and senior citizens, which was for the four day tournament. Now, with the two day tournament format, the admission prices will be $10.00/day for adults and $8.00/day for students and senior citizens. This change in admission pricing allows the fans to save $4.00 over the entire 2012 tournament.

Brown County Holiday Basketball Tournament Schedule December 28, 2012: •10:00 a.m. Fayetteville vs Georgetown girls junior varsity •11:15 a.m. Fayetteville vs Georgetown boys junior varsity •12:30 p.m. Eastern vs Western Brown girls junior varsity •1:45 p.m. Eastern vs Western Brown boys junior varsity •3:00 p.m. Fayetteville vs Georgetown girls varsity •4:30 p.m. Fayetteville vs Georgetown boys varsity •6:00 p.m. Eastern vs Western Brown girls varsity •7:30 p.m. Eastern vs Western Brown boys varsity December 29, 2012: •10:00 a.m. Girls junior varsity consolation game •11:15 a.m. Boy junior varsity consolation game •12:30 p.m. Girls junior varsity championship game •1:45 p.m Boys junior varsity championship game •3:00 p.m. Girls varsity consolation game •4:30 p.m. Boys varsity consolation game •6:00 p.m. Girls varsity championship game •7:30 p.m. Boys varsity championship game

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Southern Buckeye Conference American Division First Team All-League performers

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The First Team SBC-American Division girls soccer All-League performers.

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The First Team SBC-American Division volleyball All-League performers.

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The First Team SBC-American Division football All-League performers.

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The First Team SBC-American Division girls tennis All-League performers.

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The First Team SBC-American Division boys soccer All-League performers.

Note: All First Team performers may not be pictured. All National Division All-League performers will be featured in an upcoming edition of the Brown County Press.

Local nine year old bags 10 point buck

The basketball season is just weeks away for local teams, like Lincoln Smyth and the Fayetteville Lady Rockets (shown here during the 2011 Brown County Holiday Tournament). To prepare for the upcoming season, don’t forget to pick up the Brown County Press’ Basketball Preview, which will come out along with the Nov. 25 edition of the Brown County Press.

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Keaton Shiveley, a third grader at Hamersville Elementary, killed this 10 point buck with his crossbow on October 21st, one day before his ninth birthday. He said it was the best birthday present ever. He loves deer hunting with his dad on the family farm and likes to brag that he killed one bigger then his dad this year. He is the son of David & Kasey Shiveley.

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2012 Friends of the Brown County 4-H Program

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Brown County Board of Commissioners, above, left: Ralph Jennings, Bill Geschwind and Tony Applegate were selected by the Brown County 4-H Committee to receive the 2012 Friends of the Brown County 4-H Award to recognize them for strong and continued support for the Brown County 4-H Youth program.The Commissioners have also generously supported 4-H and Junior Fair youth by personally donating the sale commission charge for each youth who sold at the Brown County Junior Livestock Sale for the past several years. Also pictured are Caty Fussnecker and Dustin Yockey, 2012 Fair Queen and King. Southern Hill Career and Technical Center Custodial Staff, above, right were nominated and selected to receive the 2012 Friend of Brown County 4-H Award. The staff was selected because of the excellent assistance they provide to the 4-H and OSU Extension Staff for each and every event conducted at the Career Center. Accepting the award is (pictured L – R) Dustin Yockey, 2012 Fair King, Clay Brown , Ron Katzel, Natalie Via, Randy Ginn, and Caty Fussnecker, 2012 Fair Queen. Not pictured are David Schram and Trelia Hull. Georgetown Life Squad members Anita McKinzie, Sherry Ridner and Tabithia Kingwere selected by the Brown County 4-H Committee to receive the 2012 Brown County Friend of 4-H Award for generously volunteering many hours of their own time to provide emergency medical services at our Annual Brown County 4-H 5K Run and Walk. Accepting the award is Anita McKinzie, right. Also pictured are Caty Fussnecker and Dustin Yockey, 2012 Fair Queen and King.

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2012 Brown County Fair Financial Literacy Bowl winners On September 25, 2012, during the 161st Brown County Fair the Georgetown FCCLA chapter and the First Safety Bank sponsored the Jr. fair financial literacy bowl. This is a jeopardy style game where Jr Fair members select teams to compete by answering financial literacy questions, each correct answer is awarded one point. After three rounds of financial questions the team with the most points wins. First and second place winners were awarded a cash prize and a ribbon. This years first place winners were Morgan Cowdrey member of the Rising Stars 4- H club, Maria Rockey a member of Russellville Ringleaders and Jala Elliott a member of Georgetown FCCLA. Second place winners were Dakota Colliver a member of Georgetown FFA, Alicia Gifford ,a member of Georgetown FFA, FCCLA and Rising Stars 4- H club and Sierra Colliver a member of Rising Stars 4 H club. Pictured are first place : Maria Rockey a member of Russellville Ringleaders Jala Elliott a member of Georgetown FCCLA, Morgan Cowdrey a member of Rising Stars 4- H club, second place Sierra Colliver a member of Rising Stars 4 H club, Dakota Colliver a member of Georgetown FFA, Alicia Gifford ,a member of Georgetown FFA FCCLA and Rising Stars 4- H club.

SSCC welcomes archaeologist for Nov. event Specializing in American slave sites, archaeologist Matt Reeves, Ph.D., will present “Archaeology at James Madison’s Montpelier: Rediscovering and Restoring the Madison Plantation Landscape” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the auditorium on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The speaking event is free

and open to the public. “My classes have been working with Dr. Reeves for a number of years now, and I am thrilled that he is finally able to visit Southern State,” said Don Storer, Ph.D., professor of chemistry at SSCC. The Director of Archaeology at James Madison’s Montpelier, Dr. Reeves’ specialty is sites of the African Diaspora—including planta-

tion and freedman period sites—and Civil War sites. He has worked on plantation sites in the Caribbean, Maryland and Virginia. Over the past 12 years at Montpelier in Orange County, Va., Dr. Reeves has excavated two plantation complexes of the Madison family, locating dozens of Civil War encampments, slave quarters, mill sites and work areas. As part of his speaking engagement, Dr. Reeves will also visit with Southern State students in their classrooms. “Students in my chemistry classes are required to complete a final project that introduces them to research and puts the chemistry they have learned into a context that makes the reason for learning it more understandable,” said

Dr. Storer. “Next semester, the students will be involved in analyzing soil samples from Montpelier. They will test the soils and then provide the archaeologists with threedimensional maps of the elements. “The students don’t have to be archaeologists to benefit from this work but, by completing this project, the uniqueness of it will make our students stand out among the other applicants when applying for pre-professional programs or scholarships.” For more information on Dr. Reeves’ Nov. 13 presentation on archaeology, please contact Dr. Storer at 1-800628-7722, ext. 2645, or dstorer@sscc.edu. To learn more about Southern State Community College, please visit www.sscc.edu.

Chatfield College is pleased to announce that Beverly McCarty has been appointed as an admissions counselor at the Chatfield College St. Martin Campus. As part of the admissions team, McCarty will be responsible for recruiting students in Clinton, Highland, and Clermont counties.both at St. Martin and Findlay Market McCarty is a proud 2012 graduate of Chatfield College and has a strong track record in the pharmacy and insurance industries. “I am really excited to share the news about Chatfield College with the people of Clinton, Highland, and Clermont counties,” says McCarty. McCarty resides in Martinsville Ohio with her husband and children and enjoys anything outdoors.

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Anyone interested in college can contact Beverly at (513) 875-3344 ext. 129 or e-mail her at beverly.mccarty@chatfield.edu. For more information, visit the website, at www.chatfield.edu, call (513) 875-3344 or e-mail admissions@chatfield.edu.

“Growing Roses” workshop Nov. 15 at Southern State The Brown County Master Gardeners will present a series of educational workshops and presentations on Southern State Community College’s South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, near Sardinia. The events are free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Presentations begin at 6 p.m. Upcoming workshops include Nov. 15—Roses; Jan. 17—Edible Landscaping; Feb. 21—Miniature Gardens; March 21—Native Plants; April 18—Vertical Gardening; and May 16—Water Gardens.

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The Ohio State University Extension program coordinates the Master Gardener Volunteer Program as an outreach service. The program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through the local OSU Extension county offices. For more information about the upcoming Master Gardener events, please contact Carissa Thatcher at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 3681, or cthatcher@sscc.edu.

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Students win Celebration Day competition

Schram brews up a story for H’ville students

On October 26, 2012 many Eastern Middle School students participated in a celebration day, recognizing students who had exemplary performance in behavior and assignment completion. Students participated in a rotation schedule with various fun activities which reinforced middle school curriculum. For example, students competed in an engineering contest to see which group could build the highest tower with limited resources. The school day ended with a dance to celebrate Eastern Middle School MAGIC (Meeting Academic Goals while Improving Character.) Pictured above with the sixth grade winning tower are Jacob Wagoner, Darl Souder, Mana Stivers, Zach Wireman, Noah Vargas and Justin Smith.

Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt written by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat was read by storyteller, Tina Schram, to Hamersville School second graders. Tina wore her black pointed witch's hat and a black cape to read one of her favorite mystery books. She carried a black cauldron filled with Smarties candy as a special treat for students. Tina told another story about a young girl on Halloween night . As she told the story, she cut a piece of folded orange construction paper into a haunted house, but when she opened it out flat, it turned out to be a jack-o-lantern! Hamersville School second graders and teachers appreciate Tina taking time to share her love for books with us, and wish to say "Thank You" for the special treats.

Southern Hills Adult Education Department is offering the Concealed Carry Weapons course on Saturday, November 10, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. This course provides the basic instruction required to be eligible for an Ohio Concealed Handgun License. Class consists of ten hours of classroom training, two hours range time and live fire, and is taught by a certified OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Association) instructor. Students who successfully complete this class will receive a certificate of completion needed to obtain the concealed carry weapons permit! First Aid/Healthcare Provider CPR classes will also be offered at Southern Hills Career Center,

Georgetown on Saturday, November 10, 2012. The morning session will prepare you to administer first aid. The afternoon session consists of learning how to perform CPR at the level necessary for hospital, nursing home and EMS employees. The course follows the American Heart Association guidelines. This course will begin at 9 a.m. and will last approximately eight hours depending on the number of students enrolled. Both courses will be held at the Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. For price information or registration for any class, please call Southern Hills Adult Education office at (937) 378-6131 Ext. 357.

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Doss family welcomes new addition

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Kenny and Heather Doss, Winchester would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Kaylee Brenna Mae Doss. She was born Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at University Hospital. Kaylee weighed 6 pounds and 7 ounces. She was 19.5 inches long. Kaylee was welcomed home by her brother, Dyland Doss and sister, Kelsey Doss. Paternal grandparents are Bob and Viola Doss, Sardinia. Maternal grandparents are Mick and Brenda Short, Sardinia and maternal great grandparents are Harold and Peg Short, also of Sardinia. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate the Doss family on the birth of their daughter.

Team Impact to be at Mt. Orab’s First Baptist Church Team Impact will be at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Orab nightly at 7 p.m. from November 9 -11, 2012. Then also at 11 a.m. on Sunday morning, November 11. Team Impact consists of world class athletes providing demonstrations of astounding feats of strength that will be sure to capture the attention of both young and old, all to share an inspiring message of hope in Christ. This electrifying program is for the entire family. The church congregation invites the community to join in attending these free special services. Our church is located at 704 S. High Street (US 68) in Mt. Orab. For more information call the church office at (937) 444-2712 or go to www.fbcmtorab.org.

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Griffith, Bailey visit WWII Memorial Roy Griffith right, of Ripley and his son-in-law, Eddie Bailey, of Georgetown visited the WW II Memorial and other sites in Washington DC on July 21, 2012. Roy was honored with a cost free visit thru Dayton “Honor Flight”. Eddie accompanied him and assisted as a “Guardian” for another veteran during their visit. Roy is a WW II veteran and Eddie is a Viet Nam veteran. The Brown County Press would like to thank both Mr. Griffith and Mr. Bailey for their service to our country.

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All Veterans' are invited to Red Oak Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 11, 2012, as U. S. Marine Ken Spielvogel will be delivering the morning worship service message. There are several different shoe box ministries going on in the area. Two that I am somewhat familiar with are the ongoing shoe box ministry that Ken Spielvogel, one of the worship leaders at Red Oak Presbyterian Church, has been involved with over

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During the 2012 Brown County Fair, Ring Real Estate had a prize drawing giveaway. Ring Real Estate is pleased to announce that David Stanfurth is the first place winner of $100 cash. Tammy Dillinger of Mt. Orab was the second place winner of $50 cash and Jeff Boler was the third place winner of $25 cash. A full service real estate agency, Ring Real Estate agents have repeatedly been recognized by the Southern Ohio Association of Realtors, and varying

professionally related groups for their outstanding service and accomplishments. We’re located in the heart of Georgetown with offices at 410 W. Grant Avenue and proudly serve area residents and out of town people buy and sell homes, farms, businesses and property in the Southwestern Ohio region. The staff of Ring Real Estate would like to thank everyone for participating in the drawing and looking forward to another successful fair in 2013.

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MARY HOWLETTE the years. The other one is through the Russellville Church of Christ at Russellville, OH. With Ken's project the items need to be in real soon so that they can be prepared for shipment that is occurring the second week of November. You can call me at (937) 3924261 for more details or look in the phone book for Ken Spielvogel's number. Several churches are preparing for their Holiday Ministries God's Kitchen is opened each month but due to no heat in the barn the Closet is closed after November

except for the special December 15 special Christmas shopping event and reopen in March. They are in the process of making up special boxes for Thanksgiving meals and Christmas meals to come from God's Kitchen. Donations are accepted for non-perishable food items. Also extra toys are being purchased for “shopping” in God's Closet. They are also asking for blankets for both God's Closet and to be taken to Blue Creek. They are also asking for small toiletries for both teen girls and teen boys. Please if you have anything to donate to both of these two ministries, based at the Russellville Church of Christ, it is a very worthy cause for local customers. For more information call the church at (937) 377-5505.

River Village Christmas Concert rehearsals move Beginning Tuesday, November 13, all rehearsals for River Village Christmas concert will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church, 110 N. 2nd Street in Ripley, due to continuing renovations at Ripley

First Presbyterian Church. Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 7 to 9 p.m. If you have questions, contact Linda Fulton, (937) 549-3030.

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Pastor Scott Von Lanken, his wife Shellie along with daughters Cassie and Crystal joined our ministry on September 9, 2012. The Von Lanken family come to us from Colorado. Pastor Scott’s experiences include, serving on the faculty for Western Bible Institute, Founder/President of “Fire on the Front Range Revival Network”, Police Chaplain in Loveland, Colorado, served on Pastor/Leader conferences and preaching ministry in several nations around the world as well as serving in the mission fields. Pastor Scott and Shellie have served as Sr. Pastor in Fountain Hills, Ariz., and Loveland, Col. Shellie serves as worship leader and women’s ministry leader/teacher. She has administrated regional conferences and led regional worship teams. Our church service begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday. We are located at 7736 US 62 Russellville. We welcome you to join us for worship and teaching of God’s Word.

Brown County Peace Officers accepting applications for toy program The Brown County Peace Officers Association is announcing their Toys for Needy Kids Program. Names are currently being taken for the Christmas Toy give-away. Those who wish to have a child included in the give-away should send the child’s name age, sex, and the parent or legal guardian name, address, and phone number to Brown County Peace Offi-

cers Association, P.O. Box 378, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. The age limit is infants through 13. The cut-off date for submitting is November 28, 2012. The Christmas Toy give-away is open to Brown County residents only and will be required to provide proof of residency at the pick up. For more information call 513-479-5755.

Star Spangled Assembly Quarter Mania at set for local Veterans The staff and students of Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Schools invite all veterans, current military members, and those who serve our government and country to be special guests at our Veterans’ Day celebration, “A Star-Spangled Tribute.” Please join us on Monday, November 12, 2012 in the high school gymnasium. Parking will be available in the front parking lot. Please wear your

uniforms or something patriotic. Greeters will meet guests at the front entrance doors to the gymnasium on the west end of the building. Guests should plan to arrive at 8:30 a.m. for seating; the program will start at 9 a.m. We hope that you can be with us for this special occasion. Please call the school with questions (937) 3924384.

Mt. Orab PERI Chap. UMC to host 69 to meet free lunch PERI Chapter 69 will The Mt. Orab United Methodist Church is hosting a free community Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings on Saturday, November 17 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The church is located at the corner of U.S. 68 and Elm Street in Mt. Orab. Everyone is welcome.

meet at 9:30am on Wednesday, November 14 at the Ohio Veteran's Home located at 2003 Veteran's Blvd in Georgetown. Our guest speaker will be Tim McKeown who will be talking with us about Medicare. We will also have election of officers. All members are invited to attend.

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The Western Brown Band Boosters will be holding Quarter Mania at Western Brown High School on Friday November 16 from 7 -9 p.m. There will be many great prizes and gift baskets to bid on from many local businesses and individuals. There will be vendors selling items such as Silpada Jewelery, Mary Kay, Avon, Wildtree, Pampered Chef, Thirty One, and Longaberger. Concessions will be available. Come out for a grand evening of fun and support the band.

Burger Bash at Mt. Orab Wendys Mt. Orab Basketball team Rain is having a fund raiser at the Mt. Orab Wendy's November 14 from 5-8 p.m. Wendy’s is located at 201 Sterling Run Boulevard, Mt. Orab.

Free turkey dinner set On Saturday, November 17, 2012 the Sardinia United Methodist Church will be hosting a free community dinner from 5 - 7 p.m. The church will be serving a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Live music will be provided by SUM Joie-fol Noyz, our own contemporary Christian band. All food and activities are free and open to the public. Sardinia United Methodist Church is located at 105 Main Street in Sardinia behind US Bank. Come and join us for a funfilled evening! Remember, Sardinia United Methodist Church holds a free community dinner the first and third Saturday of every month.

Community Drug Coalition to meet Community Coalition for a Drug Free Mt. Orab will meet Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. at JC’s Place located at 100 N. High Street in Mt. Orab.

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Team Impact to perform at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Orab on November 9-11 at 7 p.m. nightly. For more information visit www.fbcmtorab.org or contact the church at (937) 444-2712. Chili Supper sponsored by FOE #2293 Ladies Auxiliary will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 10 at the FOE, 600 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. We will be offering bowls of chili and bowls of chili spaghetti, beverages and dessert for $3.25. Carry out is available. please call (937) 378-4330 for more information. “Fall into Christmas Shopping Experience will be held on Saturday, November 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Williams Corner Church of God, 6162 St. Rt. 132, Goshen. This is a one-ofa-kind shopping experience, and we would like to invite everyone out. For more information call Darla at (513) 519-7159. FOE #2295 Ladies Auxiliary Chili Supper will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 10. The menu will consist of chili, chili spaghetti, beverages and dessert for only $3.25, Carry-out available. The FOE is located at 600 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-4330. WBHS Class of 2002 Class Reunion will be held on Saturday, November 10 at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Cost for this event is only $15 per person which includes dinner. for more information and to reserve you spot, contact Jennifer Shively (Davis) or jennshively@yahoo.com. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Grief Workshop to help through the holidays, sponsored by the Hospice of Hope, Ohio Valley will be held on Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m. This workshop is free and open to anyone in the community and will be held at Hospice of Hope’s office in Mt. Orab. please call (800) 928-4243 or contact Peg Lynch at plynch@hohope.org. PERI Chapter 69 Meeting has been set for Wednesday, November 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Ohio Veteran’s Home located at 2003 Veterans Blvd. in Georgetown. Guest speaker will be Tim McKeown discussing Medicare. Election of officers will also be held. All members are invited to attend. Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church Worship and Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 11 at the Hamersville Elementary and Middle School for a worship service of music led by the Blood Bought Trio, beginning at 10:30 a.m. A Thanksgiving style cary-in meal will be served afterwards. Veterans Day Concert will be held at

Southern State Community College on Sunday, November 11 beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium at central campus in Hillsboro. The SSCC Band will honor our nation’s Veterans. This event is free to the public. For move information contact Liz Brennfleck at (800) 628-7722, ext. 2565 or visit www.sscc.edu/students/music.shtml. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 12 at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Velvet Frye at (937) 444-7237. Mary Crawford Gift Shop at Southwest Regional Medical Center will be open for business Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shoppers can shop for beautiful, unique Christmas gifts including items such at pecans and other bagged goodies. Many fall-themed items have also been marked down. Everyone is invited. Jackson Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Monday, November 12 at 8 p.m. in Ashridge. The public is invited to attend. Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 12 and Monday November 26 at the New Harmony Lodge, 110 S. High Street. For more information on this meeting or on how to become a Lions Club member, please contact Bob Richmond at (937) 444-4791. Perry Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in Fayetteville on Monday, November 12. This is an open-to-the-public meeting, and residents of Perry Township are encouraged to attend. Buy-A-Brick project for the 9/11 Police, fire and EMS Memorial in Aberdeen, at a cost of $35 for a 4x8 brick with 3 lines of engraving or $75 for an 8x8 brick with 6 lines of engraving. For more information call (937) 795-2212. Hamersville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 12. This meeting is open to the public. Brown County Diabetes Coalition will meet on Monday, November 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Georgetown Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about diabetes. For more information call the health department at (937) 378-6892. Higginsport Village Council Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 12 and this meeting is open to the public. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 12, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. Sardinia Village Council Meeting will be held on Monday, November 12 at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend

this meeting. Brown County Sugar Helpers Group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, November 12 at the Georgetown Methodist Church. Learn more about diabetes. This event includes guest speakers, educational material, diabetic recipes and more. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 12, at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 12, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Alcoholics Anonymous in Sardinia meets from 11 a.m. until noon each Tuesday morning at the Sardinia Town Hall. Please enter the back door. For more information call (937) 444-3877. Byrd Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13 beginning at 7 p.m. in Decatur. This meeting is open to the public. Brown County Beekeepers Association will meet on Tuesday, November 13 at Western Brown High School at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in learning about beekeeping is urged to attend. For more information call Mike McHenry at (937) 378-2080. Huntington Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13 in Aberdeen. This is an open to the public meeting and all are welcome. Hunter Safety Course, sponsored by the Cowan Lake Association of Sportsmen, 331 Beechwood Road in Wilmington on Tuesday, November 13 from 5 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, November 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday, November 5 to 9 p.m. This course is free and open to the public. For more information call (937) 2892340. Ripley Village Council will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13 and the public is welcome to attend. Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, November 13. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 4445230 for more information. Russellville Village Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. at the center on Tuesday, November 13. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 4445230 for details.

R-U-L-H Parent/Teacher Conference at the High School will be held between 5 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14. Al-Anon Family Group Sessions will be held on every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Methodist Church on Church Street, off N. High Street. This group can provide support and information to families and individuals who know someone who suffers from substance abuse. For more information call Jean at (937) 444-3877. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 14 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. Fayetteville Village Council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, November 14 at 7 p.m. This public is welcome to attend this open meeting. R-U-L-H Parent Teacher Conferences at the Elementary School will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14. Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772 in Mt. Orab will meet on Wednesday, November 14 at the Pike Township Building on SR 774. For more information contact Bill Cornetet at (937) 6180325. Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Belly Dancing Classes will be offered Wednesday, November 14, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, November 14, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, November 14 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 at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, at the River Bend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on November 15 at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members

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Property Sales Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Jessica Bilby, .35 acres of land in Byrd Township, filed 10-312012 Steve and Traci Pursley to Gregory T. Manning, 2 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 10-31-2012, $46,000 Charles Paul and Elizabeth Williams to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, In-Lot 27 in Carol Ann Acres in Clark Township, filed 10-31-2012 Rictor G., Susan and Daryl Emery to Daryl Emery, 88.93 acres of land in Eagle Township, filed 1025-2012 Roy Hanselman and Eura M. Breeze to Roy Hanselman, 7.50 acres of land in Eagle Township, filed 10-30-2012 Darin Lynn Hall and Sondra K. Stratton to Nellie Marcel Cornetet, 76.29 acres of land in Eagle Township, filed 10-25-2012 Lyndon B. and Janalyn D. Payne to Steven W. Gabb, In-Lot 304 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 10-30-2012 Pamela M. Kratzer to The Park National Bank, Lot 5 in Misty Meadows Sub., Green Township, filed 1025-2012, $70,000 Mitchell D. and Sara McCarty to Midfirst Bank, Lot 6 in Misty Meadows Sub., Green Township, filed 1026-2012, $119,654. Marta M. and John H. Rickey to Patricia A. Collins, Lot 6 and Lot 7 in Hillcrest Acres in Green Township, filed 10-26-2012, $59,900 Spiro and Helen Kritikos to First State Bank, .60 acres and 2 acres of land in Mt. Orab, Green Township, filed 10-30-2012, $35,000 Lewis Family Trust to Andrew D. and Frieda Mast, 107.66 acres of land in Jackson Township, filed 1030-2012, $300,000 James P. and Mary Ann Meyer to Laura F. Reichert, In-Lot 462R in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 10-25-2012, $520,000 Jamie L. Lewis to Layne A. Andrews, 5.01 acres and 5 acres of land in Jefferson Township, filed 1025-2012, $36,000 Randall L. Gast to the Village of Russellville, .62 acres of land in Russellville, filed 10-30-2012

Benjamin James Phillips to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lot 3 in Fair Grounds Sub., in Russellville, filed 10-26-2012, $143,529 Jeremy W. and Krystal L. York to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.82 acres (Lot 13) in Wooded Run Sub., Lewis Township, filed 10-30-2012, $36,667 Rose Theresa Lorencz etal to Nancy Schiele and Elizabeth Shepperd, 231.76 acres and 78.13 acres in Lewis Township and 65 aces of land in Pleasant Township, filed 1029-2012 Wendy and James Gilbert to US Bank National Association, In-Lot 440, In-Lot 441 and In-Lot 443 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Township, filed 10-29-2012, $30,000 Derek S. Odum to Larry E. and Teri L. Moore, In-Lot 999 and In-Lot 1000 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Township, filed 10-25-2012, $1,000 James W. and Cathy L. Loy to Bank of America, NA, Lot 69 in Clearview Acres Sub., Perry Township, filed 10-29-2012, $33,334 Denise Frost to US Bank National Association, In-Lot 23 in Georgetown Acres Sub., Perry Township, filed 10-25-2012, $40,000 Susan D. Jodrey to Susan D. and Michael A. Miller, .62 acres and 2.43 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 10-29-2012 Starling and Sandra Helton to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 3 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 10-252012, $12,667 Steven E. and Sandra S. Bernhardt to Steven E. Bernhardt, .59 acres and .15 acres of land in Mt. Orab, Pike Township, filed 10-312012 David W. and Laura Oliver to Daniel, Wayne Oliver and Elizabeth Ashley, 50.05 acres and 2.75 acres of land in Pleasant Township, filed 10-30-2012 Roger A. Nehus to Timothy E. Manning, .55 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 10-29-2012, $13,500 William Martin to Kara Napier, 8.61 acres of land in Union Township, filed 10-30-2012, $175,000 Loye Taylor to Curtis Taylor, 2.50 acres of land in Washington Township, filed 10-25-2012 Connie M. Boone to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.., 10.95 acres of land in Washington Town-

ship, filed 10-29-2012, $63,334 William C. Boling to Brent Moermond, Lot 35 and part of Lot 36C and Lot 37D in Sardinia Village Lots in Washington Township, filed 1030-2012, $7,500 Terry A. Amiott and Cheri A. Sterling to Ronald and Linda Amiott, Lot 48 in Heritage Sub., in Mt. Orab, Sterling Township, filed 10-26-2012 Charles R. Robinson to D B Smith, LLC, 2.36 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 10-31-2012, $20,000

Marriages Julie Ann Bingamon, 45, Fayetteville, purchasing to marry Robert A. Gambrel, 44, Fayetteville, contractor, filed 10-29-2012 Samantha Haynes, 25, Batavia, phlebotomist to marry Timothy Adam Kane, 27, Fayetteville, self employed, filed 10-26-2012

Probate Tommy L. Brown, Fayetteville, case #20121202, DOD 8-4-2012, filed 10-30-2012 Lenore Cubbe Cross, Ripley, case #20121204, DOD 8-29-2012, filed 10-30-2012 Stephen Allen King, Sardinia, case #20121203, DOD 7-17-2012, filed 10-30-2012 Glen G. McIntire, Sardinia, case #20121201, DOD 12-19-2011, filed 10-25-2012 William T. Orr, Sardinia, case #20121205, DOD 10-2-2012, filed 10-31-2012

Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Equable Ascent Financial LLC versus Jennifer Ferguson, case #20121097, filed 10-25-2012, Action: other civil Midland Funding De LLC versus Deborah Thomas, case #20121098, filed 10-25-2012, Action: other civil JPMorgan Chase Bank, National versus Michael R. Ranson, case #20121099, filed 10-25-2012, Action: foreclosures Jennifer Souder versus Kelly Colvart, case #20121105, filed 10-

29-2012, Action: civil stalking State Farm Mutual Automobile versus Mary E. Meyer, case #20121106, filed 10-29-2012, Action: other civil Denise Kennedy versus Cheryl McCann, case #20121109, filed 1029-2012, Action: civil stalking Midland Funding, LLC versus John Wilson, case #20121111, filed 10-31-2012, Action: other civil Discover Bank versus Jeremy R. Nicely, case #20121112, filed 10-312012, Action: other civil DOMESTIC CASES Darrin Brookbank, Ripley versus Kim Tolin Brookbank, Ripley, case #20121094, filed 10-25-2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Kelli Gagen, Hamersville versus Robert Gagen, Hamersville, case #20121095, filed 10-25-2012, Action: termination of marriage Tarah Mastin, Fayetteville versus Allen Mastin, Fayetteville, case #20121096, filed 10-25-2012, Action: domestic violence Nicholas F. Brierly, Mt. Orab versus Aaron A. Brierly, Mt. Orab, case #20121100, filed 10-25-2012, Action: domestic violence Angelia Eversole, Aberdeen versus Neal D. Donley, Jr., New Richmond, case #20121101, filed 10-25-2012, Action: domestic violence Lana A. Page, Batavia versus Robert A. Page, Jr., Mt. Orab, case #20121102, filed 10-25-2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Tabitha Whaley, Ripley versus Duane Whaley, Aberdeen, case #20121103, filed 10-26-2012, Action: domestic violence Regina Freeman, Mt. Orab versus Mark Cox, Mt. Orab, case #20121104, filed 10-26-2012, Action: domestic violence Christopher T. Smith, Hamersville versus Cherish B. Johnson, Chilicothe, case #20121107, filed 10-29-2012, Action: domestic violence Elaine Vonderbrink, Aberdeen versus Kenneth Vonderbrink, London, OH, case #20121108, filed 1029-2012, Action: domestic violence Lynn Teegarden, Aberdeen versus Shawna Teegarden, Ripley, case #20121110, filed 10-30-2012, Action: dissolution of marriage

as well as non-members. For details call 444-5230. R-U-L-H Parent/Teacher Conferences at the middle school will be held between 5 and 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 15. Clark Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 8:30 p.m. at the firehouse in Hamersville on Thursday, November 15. Legion Hall Bingo held each Thursday (including November 15 at 5 p.m. with the kitchen opening at 5:30 p.m. Ripoffs/Instants start selling at 6 p.m., the early bird bingo is at 7:15 and regular bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. Call Ed Fryman for more information at (937) 442-4704. Franklin Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in Arnheim on Thursday, November 15. This meeting is open to the public. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 15. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 4445230 for more information. Pike Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 15 at 7 p.m. on Rt. 774 and is open to the public. Mammography Screening through the Mercy Health Mobile Mammography van will be in Mt. Orab at the fire department on Thursday, November 15 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Screening mammography is usually a covered benefit with most insurance carriers. To schedule a mammogram please call (513) 686-3300. Financial assistance is available, call (513) 686-3310 for more information. Scott Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. in New Hope. This meeting is open to the public. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, November 15, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. Fayetteville Perry Local School District Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 15. This meeting is open to the public. Adams/Brown County Alzheimer's/ Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet Thursday, November 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Free Knitting and Crocheting Classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, November 16. 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) 5433137. Brown County Singing Convention will be held at the Russellville Church of Christ, 144 S. Columbus Street beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 16. Anyone wishing to take part in this convention with a special song, poem or any other God-given talent, please plan on attending this event. For more information contact Larry downing at (937) 446-3259. Quarter Mania at Western Brown, sponsored by the Western Brown High School Band Boosters will be held at Western Brown High School on Friday, November 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. Many Great prizes and gift baskets will be available to bid on from many local businesses and individuals. For more information contact the school at (937) 444-2044. Meatball Dinner Open to the Public will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 16 at the Cowan Lake Association of Sportsmen, 331 Beechwood Road (off Rt. 350) Menu includes a variety of meatball dishes, side dishes, desserts and beverages. Prices are only $6 adults, $5 seniors and $2 children. Carry-out is available. For more information call (937) 2892340. Belle’s Angels Quarter Auction Fundraiser has been set for Friday, November 16 at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center for Lori Gray. Lori is currently living in Maysville, and has sought alternative treatment for lupus and dermatomyositis in Mexico. This event will include sandwiches and other refreshments. For more information contact Lisa Gray at (937) 2131653 or (937) 378-4544. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Benefit Quarter Auction at Bethel Community Center will be held on Saturday, November 17 beginning at 1 p.m. Benefits will help with funeral expenses for Rhonda Riggs who was killed in a car accident. Food will be available for purchase. The Bethel Community Center is located at 135 N. Union Street in Bethel. For more information contact Aleta Ralston at (937) 779-7954. Free Community Dinner will be offered by the Sardinia United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. A great turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served. Live music will be provided by SUM Joie-fol Noyz, a contemporary Christian Band. Everything is free to the

public. The church is located at 105 Main Street in Sardinia (behind US Bank). For more information call (800) 759-9008 ext. 6866.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Phileo Ministries Will Sponsor a clothing ministry for the people in the tri-County area on Saturday, November 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Tri County Baptist Church. For more information call (937) 446-1416.

Christmas Show at The Red Barn Convention Center will be on Saturday, November 17. To learn more about the event please call (800) 8239197, ext. 121. The Red Barn Center is located at 2223 Russellville Road in Winchester. Please visit www.redbarnconventioncenter.com. Goshen’sAnnual ‘Light-Up Goshen Parade’ is now organizing. Sponsored by Goshen’s Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event will be held on Saturday, November 17. The chamber invites everyone to participate in this fun-filled family event. Floats, donations, judging or serving on the parade committee are all needed at this time. For information on how to be a part of the parade call (513) 260-8494. UPCOMING EVENTS 2012 Mt. Orab Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday Evening on November 24. More details will be made available later but for questions how to participate in the parade call the Mt. Orab Village office at (937) 444-4141. Crafters and Vendors Wanted for the St. Patrick’s School Christmas Bazaar located in Maysville, Kentucky which will be held December 7 & 8. For more information please call (937) 392-0500. Singers Needed for Ripley’s River Village Christmas Choir to take place on Saturday, December 8 at 7 p.m. during the village celebration. Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. with a dress rehearsal at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 8. The event will be held at the Ripley First Presbyterian Church, 114 Mulberry Street. For more information contact Linda Fulton, director of music, at (937) 549-3050. Special Evening of Music and Song with Paul Williams & The Victory Trio. To learn more about this event at the Red Barn Convention Center call (800) 823-9197, ext. 121. The Red Barn Center is located at 2223 Russellville Road, Winchester. Visit www.redbarnconventioncenter.com. Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities (BCBDD) will hold an ethics Committee meeting and regular scheduled board meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28 at the BCBDD Center located at 9116 Hamer Road, Georgetown. The public is invited. Craft Show, hosted by the Georgetown Christmas Association, Inc. will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 1 at the Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, For vendor information/registration please contact Kim Scheffler at (937) 213-2135 after 4 p.m. Brown Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 21 at 7 a.m. at the Brown SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. Meetings are open to the public. For more information call (937) 378-4424. “Food Pantry” at the Fayetteville United Methodist Church will be open the last Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. including Friday, November 30. The church is located at 61 East Humber Street and is for Perry Township residents only.

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RCAP (Russellville Community Action Planners) will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 19 in the Arts Council Room at the Rambler Center. Everyone is invited to attend. God’s Closet and God’s Kitchen Open on Saturday, November 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A free lunch from God’s Kitchen will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located on S. Columbus Street (Rt. 62) in Russellville. For more information call (937) 377-5505. “Home for the Holidays 2012” presented by Stein Hospice, will be held on Sunday, November 18 at the Georgetown Ohio Veterans Home, 2003 Veteran Boulevard in Georgetown. Refreshments and snacks will be available between 2 and 2:30 p.m with the opening program between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. For details call (800) 625-5269. ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Support Group of Brown County will meet between 6:30 and 8 p.. on Tuesday, November 20 at the Western Brown High School Library. For more information contact Denise Holden at (937) 444-1343. ONGOING EVENTS Southern Hills Tea Party meets each 4th Thursday of the month at the Ripley Library. The public is invited to attend. Helping Hands Please come shop with us any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown. Senior Bingo will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday at the Georgetown Nutrition Center. Please bring a $1 wrapped gift. A nutritional meal will be offered. HIV/Hepatitis C Testing is offered free by the Brown County Health Department by appointment only. The HIV test results are available within 15 minutes. To schedule an appointment call (937) 378-6892.

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Your ad will appear on our websites (at no charge): clermontsun.com • browncountypress.com HEALTHSOURCE OF OHIO Medical Assistant/Receptionist Goshen/Hillsboro High School Graduate or equivalent Completion of a Medical Assistant Program required Certification or Registry preferred PRN Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist Must be willing to travel to all locations on an as needed basis High School Graduate or equivalent Completion of a Medical Assistant Program required Certification or Registry preferred LPN Washington Court House - 40 hrs Must be licensed LPN in the State of Ohio At least one year medical office experience Dental Assistant/E.F.D.A. Must be able to travel between Seaman/ Mt. Orab/Eastgate High School Graduate or equivalent Ohio general operator’s license in radiology required Graduate of expanded duties course and Ohio State Dental Board Assistant license required PRN/Dental Assistant Seaman/Mt. Orab/Eastgate High School Graduate or Equivalent Ohio general operator’s license in radiology required Certification in dental assisting Access (Call Center) Manager Eastgate Bachelors Degree, preferred 5-7 years experience Management Call Center experience We offer an excellent benefit package Apply online by visiting our website at: www.healthsourceofohio.com Email resumes to: resumes@healthsourceofohio.com M/F/D/V Equal Opportunity Employer

200 - HELP WANTED AUTO BODY Tech needed, Eastgate, 5 years experience. Fax resume to: 513-752-1818. AUTO BODY/FRAME, must have experience, tools & references. 513-797-7278.

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BONUS $500 Sign on bonus Class A CDL with experience. Regional position, tanker endorsement a plus, not required. Percentage Pay, Company match Simple IRA, Vacation & Holiday Pay. Call 513-724-7140. 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.

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DRIVERS: GETTING Home is Easier, Chromed out trucks w/APU’s, Chromed out pay package! 90% Drop & Hook CDL-A, 6mos. Exp. 888-406-9046. HELP WANTED must have experience running WOODMIZER SAWMILL, full-time, 1st shift permanent position with local mfgr. Apply in person Mon.-Thurs. 9:00-3:00. Arco Wood Products 1105 St. Rt 133 Bethel, OH 45106 HELP WANTED working in the MRDD field. Must be able to work flexible hours and shifts, be able to pass background check and have a high school diploma or GED. For more info call 937-446-2803.

Experienced Tow Truck Driver. Must pass background check & drug screen. Clean driver’s license, CDL preferred, but not required, 21 & over. 937-446-3021. 300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 1 & 2BR APARTMENTS, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802. 3BR, 1.5BA, with washer/dryer hook-up & central air located on Main St., Williamsburg, $625 month plus deposit, 513-724-7802. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565. BATAVIA - 2br, 1ba, central A/C, wall-to-wall carpet, equipped eat-in kitchen, off-street parking. $510/mo. plus deposit. 513-561-4014.

BATAVIA NICE clean LOCAL AMBULANCE 1br apt. with patio, company looking for cer- FREE HEAT, $495 tified EMTs, Intermedi- month, plus deposit, No ate, & Paramedics. Pets. 513-732-0532. Please call 937-379-1404.

CARE GIVERS FT/PT 2nd/3rd Shifts

WATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERVISOR

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

The Village of Ripley, Ohio, currently has an opening for a Water Treatment Plant Supervisor. Ripley’s water treatment plant utilizes green sand filtration for iron and manganese removal and ion exchange softening.

Community Concepts, Inc. is a drug free workplace

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300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED BETHEL 2BR, EQUIPPED kitchen, no steps. NO PETS! Available immediately. 513-724-6017, 513-307-4079. EFFICIENCY & TWO BEDROOM, MOVE IN NOW, nice size, A/C, lots of storage, single story. Call 513-724-3951. FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed

513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750

FOR RENT: Apartment in Mt. Orab, one bedroom/bathroom, kitchen/ living room combo. Newly renovated. Suitable for one or two non-smoking adults. Call 937-509-0181 for details. GEORGETOWN - 2 & 3br apartments available for immediate occupancy. 2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen appliances, w/d hookup, $560/mo & util., $560/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, 1-car att. garage, c/a, all kitchen appliances, laundry room, $675/mo & util. $675/dep., 513-253-8170 or 513-616-3504. IN GEORGETOWN on Main St., 2br, 1ba, owner pays trash, $395/month. Caall 937-444-5223. LYTLE TRACE Senior Apartments. 62 & over, rent subsidized, secure building, free utilities, on-site laundry, pets allowed. Call 513-724-3358. TTY 800-750-0750.

MT. ORAB - 2br, 1st floor apartment. Conveniently located. Deposit/references/lease required. NO PETS! $385/monthly. 937-444-3234. MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $625/mo., $700/dep. 937-728-9694 or 513-310-4041. PRIVATE 2ND floor, 2br, equipped kitchen, air conditioning, $440/mo plus deposit, plus references, 1br also avail. 513-876-3017. SARDINIA Efficiency, $350., some utilities paid. Also, 2br House $500, 3-4br house $600, no dogs, no smoking. 513-309-4349 or 513-309-4319.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED RENT SPECIAL *FREE 1st month’s rent w/paid security deposit. Keep your rent current & your 6th month’s rent is also FREE! Let us help you Spring into a new apartment here at Georgetown I Apartments. Accepting Applications for 1 & 2br apartments at: Georgetown 1 Apartments 401 Marshall Ave. Georgetown, OH 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” *Some restrictions may apply.

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 1BR HOUSE in Georgetown, Ohio, stove & refrigerator included, $450 rent plus $450 deposit. NO PETS! Tenant pays all utilities. Applications can be picked up at: 406 W. Plum St. Rm 99, Georgetown, Ohio. Any questions you can contact Kathy at 937-378-6041, ext. 285.

The successful candidate will be forward thinking, creative, energetic, and positive, with a proven ability to work cooperatively with others. Applicants must possess at least a Class II Water License issued through OEPA. Additional consideration will be given to those applicants who possess a Class III Water License and/or who are also licensed in the wastewater field. A proven track record of dealing with the public and EPA is a must. Salary is negotiable depending upon qualifications. For additional information please contact:

Administrator Charles Ashmore at:

937-392-4377 Application deadline is 11/30/12 307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT DOUBLEWIDE, NEWLY remodeled, near Georgetown. Gas, stove & refrigerator included, $300/mo., $300/dep. 937-378-1905. GEORGETOWN 2BR, 2-full baths in town, rent $425. Ripley 2br, 1-full bath in town on private lot, rent $395., call 937-444-5223. NEAR RUSSELLVILLE - 2br, 2ba w/kitchen appliances & utility room with W/D hookup, propane heat. $500/mo. plus deposit. 937-377-2135. NICE FURNISHED one bedroom mobile home, all electric on one acre. NO PETS. References required. $420.00 rent includes water. $420.00 deposit. 937-378-6827. TAKING APPLICATIONS on 14x70 2br mobile home on Rt. 62 between Macon & Ash Ridge. No Pets! $400/mo. & $400/dep. 937-446-2155.

308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR LEASE 2BR BRICK in Fayetteville, full basement, $700 plus utilities. References required. Electric Heat, C/A. 513-265-3728. CROOKED CREEK Lane/Georgetown - Upscale 2/2/1 Duplex overlooking White Oak Creek, 14ft vaulted ceilings, appliances included, $675 + deposit. Phil 513-315-1897.

BATAVIA - office buildings for lease, 8700 sq. ft., will divide, warehouse space also, 513-295-4303, 513-887-2989.

309 - GARAGE/PARKING/ STORAGE BATAVIA - boat, motorcycle, classic car, RV storage, outside & climate controlled inside, 513-295-4303, 513-887-2989.

310 - WANTED TO RENT NEW 4BR house for rent. Mt. Orab, 2ba, 2-car garage, appliances, 1 year lease, no pets. Available mid-November. Please call 937-213-1548.

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 2BR, 1BA, stove included, W/D hookup, 16x20 outbuilding, nice big yard, Decatur area, $375/mo. plus security deposit. 937-373-3111 or 937-515-9390.

3BR, 1.5BA, large yard, storage shed, no pets, good credit, $500/mo plus deposit, 937-444-3701.

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400 - HOUSES FOR SALE 2-3BR, 1.5BA, large basement, central air, electric/wood furnace, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher & microwave, 1-car garage, lot and a half, close to RULH schools, 937-392-4330. 3-4 BEDROOM, two bath home with 2 car detached garage, nearly 2 acre lot with potential building lot. House has central air, full basement with one car garage, above ground pool, large deck and wood burning insert fireplace. Sale of house will include oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and washer/dryer, $105,000, Decatur, Ohio, call 937-373-0303.

3BR, 2.5BA, full basement, nice Georgetown neighborhood, dead-end street by schools, two car attached garage, $129,900. Call 513-460-2302 or 513-404-6446. FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel. Asking $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres) NEW 4BR, 2ba house for sale. Stunning home, open floor plan, 100% financing available! Call Viji Grant, Remax Advanced, 937-213-1548.

313 - MISC. FOR RENT

“PRICE REDUCED” LOVELY, WELL maintained country home. Newly remodeled, 3-4br, 2ba, 2275 sq. ft., on 2.4/ac., 937-444-2676, Mt. Orab area, www.sharphome.com/lis ting/view/130525

BATAVIA BANQUET hall for rent, weddings, parties, meetings, 225 guests 513-295-4303, 513-887-2989.

403- MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

WANTED TO lease farm land for soy beans and corn. Will pay top dollar. Please call Bob Fussnecker at 937-515-7567.

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE MT. ORAB, 3br, 1.5ac, 2-car garage, $48,500. Call 937-444-2689.

NICE 2 bedroom mobile home, all electric, includes stove & fridge. Must move home. Asking $6000.00. 937-378-6827.

405 - LOTS & ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming. More or less acreage available. Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.

Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available) GOT A FARM? 45-ACRES, Fleming, Ky., tillable, hunting, $45,000 CASH, 1-20-acres, $300/down. 813-788-6644

410 - COMMERCIAL LEASE BATAVIA- COMMERCIAL kitchen for lease, 3 door freezer & 3 door refrigerator, gas stove & grill, Ansel Protection, 513-295-4303, 513-887-2989.

501 - CHILD CARE DAYCARE HUGS & KIDS, LLC. 6th & Willow St., Williamsburg Call Dorothy Lewis 513-218-7471 or Stephanie Lewis 859-801-0125 Opening November 5, 2012

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

509 - NURSING CARE WERE YOU IMPLANTED WITH A ST. JUDE RIATA DEFIBRILLATOR LEAD WIRE between June 2001 & December 2010? You may be entitled to compensation. Contact Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727.

602 - ANTIQUES CAMPBELLS ANTIQUES will be hosting a Give Thanks Open House 11-16 & 11-17, 12pm-8pm & 11-18 12pm-6pm. Located at 2645 St. Rt. 134 (Buford) Mt. Orab, Ohio.

604 - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS WEBER DIGITAL Baby Grand Piano, like new, MSRP $5495., will sell for $1995., black w/bench, many instrument sounds, 937-444-1333 after 7pm.

607 - FIREWOOD FOR SALE Firewood, sold by State Regulations, u-pick up or we deliver. For fast friendly service call Cox Firewood at: 937-378-4309 No answer, leave message or call 937-515-5829 Located 3600 SR 125 Georgetown, OH State & County Voucher welcome Credit Cards Accepted FULLY SEASONED split mixed hardwoods, full regulation cord, half cord, delivery, stacking available, 937-446-3279.

607 - FIREWOOD SEASONED & split mixed hardwood, fullsize truck load thrown in & thrown out, $90. Will deliver in area between Mt. Orab & Felicity and Amelia & Georgetown, 937-379-5071 or 937-618-9499.

SEASONED FIREWOOD, 4’x8’ Rick. You pick up or we deliver, $55 plus delivery. Why pay more? Call 937-515-4012, 513-581-7858 or 513-518-3832.

611 - WANTED TO BUY GET CASH NOW Gold, silver, call for prices. Indian Artifax, coins, 1964 & earlier, old toys, guns, knives, stoneware, paper goods, farm tools, autos before 1975, bottles, photos, barn wood, estates, we buy it all.

937-444-5122 TOP DOLLAR PAID!! Cash for furniture, antiques, appliances, tools, fishing, jewelry, gold, silver, records, DVD’s, games, sports, pocket knives, more! ALMOST ANYTHING! 937-378-1819 or 937-378-2850

613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES AKC SHELTIE, sable male 3 months old, champion pedigree, prefer fenced yard, $600, 937-444-4798.

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FREE TO good home, 2-male Wire Terrier mix puppies, 513-302-2496. MIXED BREED female, small, short hair, shots up to date. Needs home with fenced yard. 937-444-4798.

615 - MISC. FOR SALE 5-PC BEDROOM suite, $150.00; patio table & chairs w/umbrella, $40.00; 6’ Christmas tree (Ontario Pine), $25.00; microwave, $15.00; Hoover Sweeper dual-purpose, heavy duty w/attachments, $40.00. 937-442-5844. BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:

937-515-2692 WOOD BURNING stove, Buck brand, front-load, fireplace insert or can be used freestanding, $300, call 937-378-4453.

701 - LOST AND FOUND LOST DOG in Mt. Orab area, All black, female Chow/Lab mix, very friendly, 386-307-2508.

808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 2003 KIA Sedona LX, 114,000 miles, good condition, $3500 OBO, 937-446-2895.

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MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774

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1970 CHEVROLET Chevelle SS 396/350HP, original, $7800 OBO, email or call for details: khydda3@msn.com, 740-720-0250. JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

900 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

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2007 POLARIS ATV Ranger 700 4X4, 51 hours, like new, asking $8500.00 OBO, 937-661-9062.

901 - SALES HUGE FAMILY Yard Sale every Fri., Sat. & Sun. from 9am-7pm at Holly Lanes on St. Rt. 125, Amelia. Lots of items for home, clothes for kids & adults, great prices.

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1324362 - Pike Twp - Renovated 1.5 story home on 1.97 rolling acres. Beamed ceilings, gourmet kitchen, newer carpet & exterior doors. Stocked pond, 40x32 garage w/steel 12' roll-up door. Add'l one car w/lean too. Covered front porch and back deck. First Offering! $98,500

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1315919 - Highland Co.- Wait no longer! Minutes to Mt. Orab, Hillsboro, Sardinia & all points in between. 21.44 acres. Septic, water & electric set-up. Beautiful location & build or hunt. Borders White Oak Creek. Mobile home is of no value. $79,000

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1333084 - Mt. Orab - Exquisite Custom Blt Full Brick home in exclusive Beacon Hill sub-divison. Formal dining room w/tray ceiling. Flr to ceiling stone F/P. Custom windows w/transomes. Beautiful MBR suite. Gourmet kit w/corian counters. Full fin bsmt. Stunning! $228,500

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1331446 - Batavia- Quaint little cottage nestled on a wooded lot. This 2 bdrm 1 bath home needs some TLC to make it your own or would make a lucretive rental. Mins from Amelia & Batavia. $39,900

1331501 - Mt. Orab - 3 BR 2BA Full brick home on a picturesque 1.4 acre setting. Almost 2000 sq. ft. of living area. Newer roof and laundry room. The tiered decking on the rear serves as an add'l recreation area w/lots of mature shade. This is the first offering in this arena. Call Bert or Dominic for more details! $134,500

MLS#1318272 - 7 ACRE LOT in Sardinia Must See! Beautiful 7acre lot. Motivated Seller. Don't Miss Out! $56,000

1322164 - Williamsburg - Beautiful Sears & Roebuck home situated on a quiet town double lot. Pristine hardwood floors (Oak down & Pine up). Arched doorways, wide baseboards, french doors to enclosed back porch. Fenced yard. 1 car garage. Partial poured basement. $82,500

& Auction MLS#1328251 - Mt. Orab - Country elegance in exclusive Beacon Hill. 3BD, 2BA. Brand new flring, paint, chair rail & crown molding. Lg rooms. Beautiful brick FP,cathedral ceilings & fully equip. kitchen w/ great storage. Enclosed screen porch w/attached octagonal deck. $215,000

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1324847 - Mt. Orab - Location! Setting! Location! All Brick Ranch 100's of feet off of the road. 5 Acres! 3BD, 2BA. Supreme curb appeal! Sunken family rm, equipped kitchen, newer roof. 2 finished rooms in bsmt. 24x26 finished rm. in garage. 2 car bay also. Rolling woods on rear. $179,900

1311912- Western Brown Schools! Tucked away on a private creek lined 6+ ac lot. 4BD, 2.5 BA. Ready to move in! Full walkout bsmt, 30x30 det. garage. 30x15 back deck. Get ready to move!! $229,000

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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

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1258238- Sardinia- 3BD, 2BA, Almost 1500 sq.ft. of open living area. Master BD suite. Dining Rm. & Equipped eatin Kitchen. Large front deck & covered back porch. Affordable living seconds off St. Rt. 32. Back yard completely privacy & fenced. 2 car carport. $79,900

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1265584 - Mt. Orab - OWNER FINANCING! Flexible Terms!! Former Cahall Apparel Store in the heart of Mt. Orab. 1100 sq ft of store front office area w/4 add'l rental apts. Full walkout bsmt. Low maintence. 15 space parking lot with mo. income. Public Utilities. $199,900

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1333914- Mt. Orab - S.E. corner of SR 32 & Klein Rd. 2200 ft. of frontage on (limited access) SR 32 & 1585 ft. of frontage on Klein Road. 51.49 acres. Multi-purpose ground. Water at the road. $310,000

Eastern School District - 3 BD on .91 Acre. This clean & affordable all brick home has a 2 car detached garage & is wheelchair accessible. Bright & Cheery, this home boasts a beautiful WBFP and a nice covered front porch. $62,500

1312624 - Georgetown - Walk back in time as you enter the front door of this magnificent home! 3BD, 1.5 BA. Double parlor, fluted wdwk w/rosettes. Wide baseboards & a cherry bannister. A dry cellar underneath. This home has a secure, local alarm system which can be transferred to the new owner. $79,900

1299751- Sardinia - 3.25 Acre MiniFarm. Solidly built Ranch, well kept. 2BD, 1BA. 25x36 Log cabin w/stone FP & huge pot belly stove. 36x36 tobacco barn w/built in stall. Water outside barn. Fenced pasture. Hundreds of feet of road frontage. Close to SR32 on lightly traveled road. $99,900

NEW RICHMOND - Beautiful 4bdr 4 bath home in a peaceful & serene setting ~ Eat-in kitchen, formal DR, HWD flrs, NEW carpet, NEW lighting, Fin LL w/walk out.1st fl laundry; 4 car garage; office/study over dtchd garage; HUGE deck overlooks woods; Private drive; over 5acres w/creek!

Nichole Dugle, Realtor Cell: 520-5679 I-fax: 297-4358 www.NicholeDugle.com

Call Classifieds (513) 732-2511

LYNCHBURG CLAY FFA, YOUNG FARMERS AND FFA ALUMNI EQUIPMENT CONSIGMENT AUCTION

“Doing Business Since 1953” COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICES 121 W. State St, Georgetown, OH 45121 937-378-6181 513-721-0222

Located at 6762 St. Rt. 134, Lynchburg, Ohio 45142.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM BUILDING - SPRAY COUPE - SKID LOADER - TRACTORS - FARM EQUIPMENT - TRAILER - LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT - MISCELLANEOUS: New utility barn, 8'x12'; 1995 Spray Coupe, gas motor, 60' booms w/ foamer, used this yr.; Bobcat 7753 skid steer w/ bucket, good operating cond.; 2 JD 650 compact utility tractors, 1 w/ belly mower 60”; JD 50 tractor; JD 4x2 gator; JD 626 5 wheel gator; MF 135 dsl. tractor; 1957 AC D14 tractor, gas; Bush Hog PTO manure spreader 12’; 10' stock trailer; heavy duty hay spear; 6' King Kutter pull type PTO mower, excellent cond.; King Kutter 7’ finish mower; 20' rotary hoe; new 18’ hay wagon bed oak & poplar; Toro Timesaver Z5000 zero turn mower; 2 JD 180 riding mowers; Grasshopper ztr mower; 2 side tool boxes; 6 Allen Bradley disconnect boxes (indoor, 3 phase); control transformer 220/480 primary voltage, 110/120 secondary voltage; 15 double light shop light fixtures w/ bulbs, 8'; (14) 400 watt light fixtures; 2 scoreboards (all alum.) from Middle School; feed troughs; mineral feeder; round bale feeder; 8’ gate; NEW ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: 1/2 cattle chute; fold down chute; lamb & goat stand; double blower cart; fan cart; 6' livestock truck popper; LUMBER: large amount of rough oak, poplar, cherry & walnut lumber (1”x6”&2”x4” various lengths & other widths); (OTHER ITEMS BEING CONSIGNED, CONSIGNMENTS TAKEN UP TO DAY BEFORE AUCTION) ITEMS MAY BE CONSIGNED BY CONTACTING: FFA Advisor- Mrs. Stacie McKee @ Lynchburg Clay H.S. 937-364-2250 ext. 11612 or cell 937-205-1266. AUCTION-

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EER’S NOTE: Consigned items may be brought to the auction location on Fri., Nov. 16, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Loader will be available. (No titled motorized road vehicles, household or junk items; Sale sponsors reserve right to reject any consignment items; Any item selling for $25.00 or less, total amount goes to auction sponsors;)

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: hookrealestate.com

COUNTRY PRIVACY!! Lovely ranch home on 1.50 acres w/a tree lined blacktop driveway provides off road setting. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. Electric heat pump w/AC. Floors are ceramic tile, hardwood & w/w carpet. Large kitchen w/abundant cabinet space & appliances stay. Full front porch & newer rear c/c patio. 40x40 newer garage w/extra finished space for many uses. Large upground pool. Reduced to $149,900 GEORGETOWN - 47.317 Acres. Nice tract of land located off SR 125 between Hamersville & Georgetown. Nice location for home or weekend hunting retreat. Small portion of land is tillable. Owner would consider dividing. Asking $180,000 COUNTRY LOCATION - Near Aberdeen w/easy access to Maysville. Recently remodeled vinyl home. 6 Rooms 1.5 Bathrooms. 2 Bedrooms. Great starter home or possible rental investment. Asking $55,000

TERMS: Cash or check w/ proper ID. Any announcements made by auctioneer on day of sale will take precedence over this ad.

Proceeds of auction commissions go to benefit the following sponsors:

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KIRKHART REAL ESTATE AUCTION

Food Available Located 1 1/2 miles E. of Buford & 14 miles W. of Hillsboro at 2769 St. Rt. 138, Sardinia, Ohio 45171.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM 7.61 ACRES - RANCH HOME - POLE GARAGE BLDGS.: 7.61 acres w/ some tillable, sm. creek, frame vinyl sided home w/ brick front, kitchen, DR, LR, 2 BR, full bath, partial basement & lg. front porch, fuel oil forced air furnace; 30'x24' pole garage, 24'x18' pole bldg. enclosed & sm. shed; septic; co. water available; AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Home in need of repair & updating; Lynchburg Clay School Dist.; Check web for picture; Disclaimer: All information contained herein is believed to

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• Auctioneers • GLENN HESS (937) 446-2455 BRAD HESS (937) 446-4455 JOHN GROVER (937) 466-2882

Buford, Ohio 2596 St. Rt. 138 • Sardinia, Ohio 45171

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GEORGETOWN VILLAGE - Brick ranch with natural gas furnace & AC. Low maintenance home w/shaded yard. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. Nice rear sun porch & patio. Oversized blacktop driveway. 1 year old dimensional shingle roof. Asking $109,900

ESTATE OF JAMES W. KIRKHART; Douglas Kirkhart, Executor; High. Co. Probate Court Case # 20111218; Carroll McKinney, 937-393-1102, Atty. for the Estate Conducted by:

GARAGE DOOR AUCTION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 5:30 P.M. LOCATED AT: CLERMONT CO. FAIRGROUNDS, OWENSVILLE, OHIO (4-H BLDG.)

David “Sam” Cropper - Broker/Owner Cell (513) 520-2552 Beverly Cropper, Realtor/Owner Cell (513) 520-3788 Barry Daulton - Realtor • Cell (513) 403-7832 Pat Daulton, Realtor • Cell (513) 218-8766 Jay Hanselman, Realtor • Cell (513) 535-5309 Lee Schweickart, Realtor • Cell (937) 515-6639 Email hookrealestate@hookrealestate.com

TAKE US 50 8 MILES EAST FROM 275 TO OWENSVILLE. GARAGE DOORS - MOST SIZES AVAILABLE GARAGE DOOR OPENERS GARAGE DOOR HARDWARE FOR MORE INFO. 1-800-491-2575 or go to AuctionZip.com Terms: Cash, charge card and check w/positive I.D. 10% buyers premium will be charged. Tax will be charged unless you have vendors number. All doors must be removed 2 hrs. after completion of auction.

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GEORGETOWN VILLAGE - Attractive vinyl ranch in a small, quiet subdivision. 3 Bedrooms. 1.5 Bathrooms. Equipped kitchen. Electric HP w/AC. 1 Car attached garage. Newer roof and exterior French Doors. 14x10 Deck. Concrete driveway. Low maintenance home! Asking $89,900.

FOR TERMS, INFO. PACKET OR INSPECTION CONTACT AUCTIONEERS AT 937-763-2455 OR 937763-4455;

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EASTERN BROWN COUNTY - Like new 9 year old vinyl home on 4.20 acres with many upscale features. 4 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. Lots of ceramic & hardwood. Various wall angles, cathedral ceiling & recessed lighting. All appliances stay. 18 x 16 Sunroom w/freestanding gas FP. Electric FA heat & AC w/newer heat pump. Storage bldg. Call for appointment today! Asking $169,500


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