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Sunday, November 18, 2012 • Volume 40 No. 15 Serving Brown County, Ohio since 1973
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Life in prison for Loehrke killers BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Christina Loehrke Smith has finally received justice. The two men charged with killing her in September of 2008 pleaded guilty to her murder on Oct. 29. They will spend the rest of their lives in a North Carolina prison. The man who killed her with a knife is Matthew Kvapil. The man who hired Kvapil to do it was Christina’s husband Richard Smith. Smith confessed to asking his wife to go for a walk...only to lead her into Kvapil’s path. Everything about the case is known to authorities except for one of the biggest questions of all...why? Christina’s mother, Kathy Loehrke said the answer is
simple to her. “It’s just plain evil. There is no why.” There is speculation that Smith may have wanted her dead so he could collect her death benefits. “We think it was a big con. We think the marriage was a lie. Everything about him was a lie.”, Kathy said. “It was all premeditated. Evil is evil and there is no justification for it.”, added Christina’s father, Steve Loehrke. Steve said he knew in his heart that Smith was involved when he saw video of him walking near an ambulance at the murder scene. “He didn’t have any blood on his clothes and he was calm,”, Loehrke said. After looking at his wife
and pausing for a moment Loehrke said “Any husband worth a damn would have been covered in blood. If it had been me, one of us would be on the ground and wouldn’t be getting up.” As they reflected on the history of the case, the Loehrke’s expressed frustration that a resolution to the case was a long time in coming. It was slowed down by the fact that both defendants were facing the death penalty...and decided to finally plead guilty to avoid the needle. “To wait four years is just inexcusable. They had confessed. She was innocent and there was no reason to just keep brushing her aside.”, Kathy said. Both parents were present
at the sentencing of the two men. Kathy told Kvapil that “every day I feel your knife twisting my heart.” She said she would have said more at the time, but was feeling that her emotions might have been getting out of control. When asked what she had planned to say to Richard, her former son-in-law, she said “I wanted to point out to him that after she was murdered, the soldiers in her battalion wanted to have a memorial service for her. Over 450 people showed up. I wanted to tell him ‘One day you’ll die and they’ll chuck you into a body bag and take you away and nobody will care.” Steve did confront Smith in court. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Hanselman pleads guilty, Prosecutors office moves must pay Scott Twp. 15K into new building in G’town BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press
BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press
Former Scott Township Fiscal Officer Randall Hanselman pleaded guilty to Dereliction of Duty in Brown County Municipal Court on Nov. 15. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail, which was suspended, and one year of probation. Hanselman was also ordered to pay $15,622.81 to Scott Township and to place an additional $12,871.06 in escrow with his attorney, Michael Cassity. The guilty plea also means that Hanselman will no longer be allowed to seek or hold public office. Hanselman was arrested on August 11 and charged with Dereliction of Duty. He was accused of not properly maintaining the fiscal records of the township between March, 1, 2010 and March 31, 2012. The records were turned over to the Auditor of State’s Local Government Section for reconstruction after the township was listed as “unauditable” in November
The Brown County Prosecutor’s Office is now working out of its new home. The transition from the old office on the Georgetown square to the new building at 510 E. State street took place the weekend of Nov. 10-11. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little said that while some unpacking is still taking place, her office is open for business. Little pointed out some of the benefits of the new building to staff and visitors to The Brown County Press on Nov. 13. “We have much better public access to the office now.”, Little said. “We have a public bathroom, which we didn’t have before. We also have a secure waiting room that’s more spacious for people to wait and it’s quieter for both visitors and staff.” The waiting room is also visible from two separate office windows so staff members can help arriving visitors while still being able to work at their desks. Little added that one of the main benefits of the new building will be a more efficient Grand Jury process, where all prosecutions begin. “We can control the security and access better now. Grand Juries are supposed to be confidential by law. With more controlled access, we’ll have more privacy for the witnesses and less of a chance for sensitive information to be CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Randall Hanselman (right) listens during his sentencing after pleading guilty to Dereliction of Duty. His attorney, Michael Cassity, is at left.
and given 90 days to correct the records. The township chose to have the state reconstruct the records. That effort cost Scott Township over $11,000. Those funds were part of the restitution that Magistrate Dexter Bastin ordered Hanselman to repay to the township. The remaining restitution was to make up for federal
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and state penalties assessed the township for not filing timely tax documents and other administrative oversights. In a Probable Cause Affidavit filed in May with Brown County Municipal Court, Scott Township Trustee Dale Anderson wrote that Hanselman “failed to perform duties, kept secret, withheld information from CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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The Brown County Prosecuting Attorney’s office has completed a move to 510 E. State Street in Georgetown. The telephone number will remain 378-4151.
Eight indicted by Veterans honored at Western Brown county Grand Jury
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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Eight people were indicted by a Brown County Grand Jury on November 15, 2012. Those indicted included: • Robert Lively, Jr., 25, Cincinnati faces two counts of aggravated assault, a felony of the fourth degree for being under the influ-
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ence of a fit of rage brought on by serious provocation and attempting to cause serious physical harm to another. • Charles J. Rogers, 30, Cincinnati, faces one count of possession of heroin, a second degree felony. He also faces one count of trafficking in marijuana, a fifth degree felony for knowingly preparing to transport, deliver or distribute marijuana or hashish. • Cassandra D. Russell, 28, Aberdeen, faces one count of assault, a felony of the fourth degree for knowingly causing or attempt to cause physical harm to a peace officer, Chief Greg Caudill, Aberdeen Police. Russell also faces a count of resisting an arrest, a first degree misdemeanor for recklessly or by force resistCONTINUED ON PAGE 10
It was a moving ceremony last Friday, November 9 as Western Brown High School students and staff honored local Veterans from every branch of the armed services. Organized by the 120 members of the Western Brown FFA and 119 members of the JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps.) the event was designed to thank all the Veterans in attendance. The event began at 8:30 with a special breakfast for all the veterans thanks to the staff of the high school cafeteria. Following the breakfast, Western Brown FFA President Alisha Damon welcomed everyone as students filed into the gymnasium. JROTC members Caleb
Taylor offered the invocation. FFA member Sydney Gibson explained how and why there is a Veterans Day celebrated. JROTC member Jared Rumsey read aloud a proclamation from the President of the United States. Rumsey stated that this country would not be what it is today had our Veterans not fought and died for our rights. FFA member Anna Yockey read a poem to the
crowd of at least 40 Veterans called “The Did Their Share” by Joanna Fuchs. The crowd also enjoyed several selections by the Western Brown Chorale. During the event the Chorale played excerpts from theme songs from each branch of the armed forces. Members of the branches stood as each branch was recognized, many saluting the CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press
Buddy LaRosa to lead Christmas parade BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press The Mt. Orab Christmas Committee has proudly chosen Buddy LaRosa as its Grand Marshall for the sixth annual Mt. Orab Christmas Parade set for Saturday, November 24 set to begin at 6
p.m. The Mt. Orab community would like to honor Mr. Larosa for his commitment to high school sports and youth in the greater Cincinnati area. After only two years of being open in Mt. Orab, LaRosa’s committed CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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The Grand Marshall for the 2012 Christmas Parade in Mt. Orab will be Buddy Larosa, who has been instrumental through the years in helping and supporting the Mt. Orab community.
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This picture shows the gymnasium/multipurpose room (center) and the new auditorium (right). Not shown to the left is the original church building. Bible Baptist Church is located on Tri-County Road west of Mt. Orab.
Changes come to Bible Baptist Church, Mt. Orab BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press
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Pastor Charles Smith and his wife Nancy have spent the last 30 years helping people in and around Mt. Orab to find Jesus Christ. The church has just recently completed construction on a new corridor which connects all three of the buildings at the site. The new addition will keep members of the congregation from having to go outside to move from building to building. The new corridor is 186 feet long and 20 feet wide. It is heated and cooled. Pastor Smith’s motto for those many years has always been “We Care!” according to Assistant Pastor Ted House. “Our membership under the leadership of Pastor Smith has gone from about 100 to over 1,000,” House said with a smile. “We have truly been blessed here at Bible Baptist Church. Eighteen years ago when we built our gymnasium at Bible Baptist, we made plans to some day connect all the buildings,” House said. “Now we’ve done just that.” The original Bible Baptist Church was built in 1964 by a small group of believers. It was considered a typical little country church. But according to House, when Dr. Charles Smith became pastor in December 1982 there were two acres of land, a building with a small auditorium, a few class rooms and the congregation was struggling to pay the bills. Smith, however, acknowledged that the one important thing the congregation did have, was ‘a mind and a heart to serve the Lord.’ “Through the past 30 years the Bible Baptist has continued to reach out to this community,” House added. “We have three main buildings, the original church building, the gymnasium and our new auditorium that we moved into in 1999. And the nursery has always been located in the
gymnasium/multipurpose building. “So when parents needed to go from the auditorium to the nursery, they had to go outside in all the bad weather.” House explained that the new corridor is the fifth major building project at the church since Smith began his leadership. The first phase was the expansion of the original small church building. Phase two was the construction of the gymnasium/multipurpose room, then the new auditorium where the congregation worships was built, fourth was construction of a Sunday School/youth church building, and finally the new corridor. “We contracted out the work on the corridor,” House said. “But members of our congregation have also helped so much. ‘I’d say our members have done
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This photo was just taken November 12, showing the completion of the newly constructed 186 feet by 20 feet corridor in front of the Bible Baptist Church.
about 25 percent of the work. And we are all very please with what we have accomplished. “We would like to invite anyone and everyone who is looking for a good congregation to fellowship with, please come and join us any time.” Visit the Bible Baptist Church, Mt. Orab at its website at www.bbcmtorab.com or call (937) 444-2493 for services times. “The future of this area
is bright,” Pastor Smith states on his web page. “I believe our future here at the Bible Baptist Church is exciting. We are equipping the next generation to carry the torch of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to future generations until Jesus comes. “You’ll always find a warm and friendly welcome at Bible Baptist Church.” The church is located on Tri-County Road in Mt. Orab, west of downtown.
Preparations are underway in front of the Southwest Regional Medical Center for the Annual Brown County Health & Wellness Foundation’s Celebration of Lights which will be conducted at the hospital on Friday evening, December 7, at 7 p.m.. Each year, individuals and families sponsor trees in memory of loved ones who have passed away or in honor of loved ones still with us. Those who purchase trees make a gift to the Brown County Health & Wellness Foundation of one-hundred dollars. Signs are placed in front of each tree to indicate in whose memory or honor the tree is named. Luminaries will also be available. Purchase a luminary for $10 in memory or in honor of someone special. The luminaries will be lit the evening of December 7th. There are also angel tree toppers available to purchase for a donation of $10.00 each. The emcee for this year’s program will be Dennis Lewis, and the program will include singing
and the reading of the names of those who are remembered and honored. The lights on the trees will be on each evening throughout the holiday season. The Brown County Health & Wellness Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation with its own Board of Trustees. The Foundation Board manages contributions as specified by the donors and has generated nearly $800,000 over the last several years which has been used toward scholarships, toward
underwriting medical services to those who cannot afford necessary care, and toward placing AED’s in every law enforcement vehicle and school system in Brown County, and in other public buildings throughout the county. Trees, luminaries and tree toppers are available by calling Teri Baumann at the hospital at (937) 3787712. You may also e-mail her at t_baumann@swrmed.org. Orders for trees will be accepted through December 3.
Opry Classic Country set 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!! ***
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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Although not much larger than a standard mailbox, the newly purchased Prescription Pill Drop Box may play a major role in getting prescriptions drugs off the streets in Georgetown. Georgetown Police Chief Buddy Coburn, told members of the Georgetown Village Council on November 8 that the new drop box had arrived and that plans were to place the box where it will be convenient to everyone. “We’re trying to determine the most convenient place for it that will provide easy access to the public and the most security for the box,” Chief Coburn said. “We’ve already receiving several bottles of pills and I anticipate this will really help our citizens safely dispose of their unwanted pills.” Coburn was able to purchase the drop box in cooperation with the office of Mike DeWine, Ohio Attorney General, the Ohio Department of Health, the National Association of Drug Diversion Intervention and the Drug Free Action Alliance. “We will be working with local pharmacies, county officials and students,” Coburn said. “We
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Georgetown Assistant Police Chief Robert Freeland is standing next to the new Prescription Drug Drop Off Box which will soon be available to the public.
want to educate the public about the harm done to the environment because of the way people decide to dispose of old prescriptions.” Once collected by the drug box, the discarded drugs will be taken to local participating pharmacies. The pharmacies then send them off to be incinerated. Along with getting the
drugs off the streets and out of the hands of criminals, it solves yet another problem according to Coburn. He said that many pharmaceuticals are getting past waste water treatment plants and getting into drinking water systems, after being flushed down the toilet.
Coburn also recommended to council that in his efforts to better control his departments fuel consumption he had recently obtained Fuel Man Gas Cards for his officers. “My officers will be using these cards when gassing their cruisers, Coburn said. “This will give me a more accurate account of the amount of fuel being purchased which will enable me to be better monitor consumption.” He added that he will now be able to get on line and check each card usage to better compare which shift is using the most fuel. “We can determine if there are any changes to our patrol tactics that may help lower consumption but still give good coverage to the Village,” he said. Also during the council meeting, council members agreed to donate $1,800 to the Georgetown Christmas Association to help towards the parade, scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 1. Council approved a request by village employees to have a day off on Friday, November 23, the day after Thanksgiving. The next meeting of the Georgetown village Council will be held on Thursday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Damon M. Baker sentenced to prison
Robert G. Lewis sentenced to prison
On October 2012, a Two Count indictment was filed against Damon M. Baker. The indictment charged Count One, Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree, which has a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison and Count Two, Theft, a felony of the fifth degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison. On November 8, Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler accepted a plea of guilty to Count One, Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle. Upon a motion by the State, Count Two, Theft, was dismissed. Judge Gusweiler sentenced Baker to 14 months in prison. Baker was also ordered to pay court costs and public defender fees.
In March 2012, a Two Count indictment was filed against Robert G. Lewis. The indictment charged Count One and Count Two, Trafficking in Drugs, both being felonies of the fifth degree and each count having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison. On June 19, 2012, Mr. Lewis, plead guilty to Count One, Trafficking in Drugs. Upon a motion by the State of Ohio, Count Two was dismissed. Judge Gusweiler placed Mr. Lewis under Community Control Sanctions for a period of 2 years under the supervision of the Brown County Adult Probation Department. As of September 2012, Mr. Lewis had violated his community control when he failed to comply with the rules and regulations of Community Control (Probation), in the following respects. 1. Failing to keep his Probation Officer informed of his employment status. 2. Admitting to the abuse of alcohol on a regular basis. Using Vicodin, Percocet and Kolonopin without valid prescriptions. 3. Failing to report for Probation each month as directed. 4. Not attempting to pay toward court cost, supervision fees and restitution as directed. 5. Not following through with Substance Abuse Treatment. 6. Failing to provide a copy of the seek work
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Judge Gusweiler further advised Mr. Baker of the optional three years of post-release control at the discretion of the Adult Parole Authority upon his release from prison.
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The Brown Metropolitan Housing Authority is soliciting comments on the proposed Annual Plan and changes to the Management and Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing Program. A Public Hearing will take place on Thursday, December 27th, 2012 at 2:00 pm, 406 W. Plum Street, Room 102, Georgetown Ohio. Copies of this plan will be available on November 13, 2012. Charges of $.08 per page apply. Please contact Shelly Spiller at 937-378-6041, ext. 256 to request a copy.
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order and signing up for Work Force Connections. Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Lewis to 11 months in prison for violating his Community Control Sanctions. He was also ordered to pay court costs and public defender fees. Judge Gusweiler further advised Mr. Lewis of the optional three years of post-release control at the discretion of the Adult Parole Authority upon his release from prison.
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Free turkey dinner set for 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 funfilled evening! Remember, Sardinia United Methodist Church holds a free community dinner the first and third Saturday of every month.
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Taking A Trip Through Time Ken Kelch, Sardinia recently brought in an old Brown County Press. Pictured above in the 1982 Sardinia Independence Day Parade is the Beginner Class of the Sardinia Church of Christ, (l-r), Michelle Frye, Ryan Carson, Stephanie Young, Heather Wilson and Ian Wilson. This photo appeared on the front page of The Brown County Press, July 13, 1982 edition and was taken by then editor Eunice Ott. ‘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.
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Electing Obama was a big mistake Dear Editor, The election of Barack Obama on November 6, 2012 for President of the United States was very disappointing, to say the least. I cannot understand how over fifty percent of the citizens of this great country can choose somebody to lead them, whose deals and policies and decision-making are so far left. I am stupefied as to how the state of Ohio can align itself with those liberal states of the Pacific coast and northeast, by approving a president whose first term was so abysmal. (However, I am proud of the residents of Brown County, who voted for the challenger Mitt Romney by over 60 percent!) The far left in the United States has an agenda that undermines Christianity and seeks to fundamentally change our capitalistic society into one that is totally controlled by the government; that is their goal! Gradually since the 1960’s, democrats and many republicans have been clev-
erly drawn left of center. The liberals have accomplished this by bashing Christian doctrine, marginalizing patriotism, and using the ruse of political correctness to (falsely) place a sense of guilt on the American people. (Please read Cleon Skousen’s book, The Naked Communist, written in 1958; and/or watch the video, The Agenda: Grinding America Down). Following is a list of a few of the reasons I could not, would not, and did not, vote for Barack Obama (these reasons include Obama advisors/associates/predecessors, policy decisions, ideals, direct quotes, etc.): abortion, ACORN, Antonio Gramsci, apology tour, Benghazi, big government, Bill Ayers, Black Panthers (non-prosecution of), Boeing factory (ordered shut down because it was nonunion), bowing to Saudi king, ‘cash for clunkers’, cancellation of the National Day of Prayer, Carol Browner, Cass Sunshine,
citizenship (his), class warfare, colonialism, coal, communism, community organizer, czar appointments (over 30), Dodd/Frank bill, environmentalism, entitlements, EPHA, Eric Holder, executive orders (hundreds), fair share (so-called), ‘Fast and Furious’, feminism, food stamps, forced contraceptive distribution, foreign policy, Fort Hood Islamic terrorist labeled ‘workplace violence perpetrator’, ‘I want to fundamentally transform America’, Frank Marshall Davis, gas prices, gave $147 million to the Palestinians, gay marriage, globalism, global warming, golfing (over 100 times in less than four years), gridlock, gutting the military, Hugo Chavez, illegal immigration, imperialism, Iraq, Israel relationship, Jeremiah Wright, Joe Biden, Kathleen Sebelius, Keystone pipeline, medical rationing, Marxism, narcissism, national debt (over $16 trillion and climbing), NEA, Obumbrate, Occupy Wall Street, progressivism,
racism, redistribution of wealth, ‘rewrite the Constitution’, Russia, Sandra Fluke, Saul Alnitak, scolded supreme court justices, second amendment threat, shovel-ready jobs (not shovel-ready), socialism, Solander, Stephanie Cutter, Steven Chu, stimulus bill ($278,000 per job created), sued states of Arizona and Alabama, Susan Rice, taxes, Timothy Geithner, Valaree Jarrett, Van Jones, unemployment, union sympathizer, ‘we are not a Christian nation’, ‘you didn’t build that’, a Youthes video caused the attack on our consulate in Benghazi Libya, etc. It is time for us to wake up, and stand up for what the United States is: a nation founded and girded on Christian principals and ideals; a country in which all people who work hard and work smart can be successful; a people proud of their heritage, who pledge and believe in ‘...one nation, under God!” Cory J. Olson, Mt. Orab
There is simply no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save your life. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging all motorists to buckle-up this upcoming holiday season and continue to do so throughout the New Year. Last year more than 62 percent of the people killed on Ohio’s roadways were not wearing a safety belt. “It’s simple - safety belts save lives and reduce injury in crashes,” said Lt. Randy McElfresh, commander of the Georgetown Post. “It is the easiest thing you can do to protect yourself, your family and your friends.” The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates 363 lives were saved in Ohio and 12,546 were saved nationwide in 2011 as a direct result of motorists buckling-up. Using a safety belt remains the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. Choosing to wear a safety belt is a personal choice and Ohio’s safety belt compliance rate indicates that motorists are doing so more now than ever. According to Ohio’s
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LIEUTENANT RANDY MCELFRESH 2011 Observational Seatbelt Survey, 84 percent of motorists were found to be in compliance with Ohio’s safety belt law. This is nearly 20 percent higher than the 2000 usage rate. While these rates have steadily increased, far too many Ohioans still do not buckle-up. 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 to 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. For a complete statistical analysis of safety belt violations please visit http://www.statepatrol.ohio .gov/doc/Safety_Belt_Bulletin_2012.pdf The public is encouraged to call #677 to report impaired drivers and drug activity.
What Do You Think? When do you usually put up your Christmas tree and will it be artificial or real?
We will be putting up an artificial tree around December 7. Usually the first Saturday in December. Tillie Doughman, Lake Waynoka
We'll put our tree up the day after Thanksgiving and it will be an artificial tree. Catherine Stowe, Williamsburg
About a week before Christmas, we'll put up our artificial tree. Doris Roy, Fayetteville
We have an artificial tree and we usually put it up a week after Thanksgiving. Sandy Applegate, Sardinia
The day after Thanksgiving we'll put up an artificial tree. Kathleen Davis, New Harmony
An artificial tree the day after Thanksgiving. Tyann Kiskadden, Hamersville
Dear Editor, I feel like I should stand up and write about my disappointment in the election results as they came off. For many months we were forced by way of television to sit and watch the many, many horrible tv ads that would come over the air during programs many of which were disgustingly untrue, ridiculus, and repulsive. The media was so biased with our Presidents
failures. Where did it take us? No where! Our government is in the worst shape I have ever seen it and I am 75 years old. We have had nothing to look forward to for so long, such as high unemployment, high gas prices, big spending higher than ever in history, no jobs, welfare and food stamps at an all time high. Food keeps going up and up on a daily basis. Our future looks so
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dismal it is almost depressing. The only thing we had to look forward to was a change! I feel the seniors, the Evangelical vote, and men and women with families wanted a change, but others unlike us didn’t. A lot of people like the government to support them in welfare and food stamp programs. they don’t like work. The Bible says if a man don’t work (if he is able) he shouldn’t eat. Now I am not a republican but I vote for the person I feel can run our country. So I am not biased. I can tell you this, when I saw Mr. President sit in a church for 20 years that had a preacher who hated America I knew something was wrong. When his wife said she had never been proud of being American until Barack became President of the United States I realized she too had a problem. It goes on and on. Our president lacks so much as a leader of the greatest nation on earth. I feel so bad for the families of the 4 people who were needlessly killed on
September 11th in the embassy. Did they die in vain? It is evident he doesn’t care. He refuses by his actions to back Israel which we all know we must do. He refuses to really believe Iran has nuclear weapons almost ready and will use them when they feel like it. The next day after elections when all others are ready to sit down at the table and discuss problems and solutions, what happens - he’s going out of the country. That’s no surprise to a lot of us. He is a loser and yes we are losers too. We waited desperately for a change and now we’re going to get the same we have gotten for years. I hope I’m wrong and he does reach across the aisles and works with others but little has he done so far and I’m worried the worst is yet to come. When it does, lets not complain if we’re the ones who voted him back for another 4 years of ‘Hope and Change’. Lord help us all! Ginny Fultz
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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press After over 10 years serving as Sardinia Magistrate, Brown County Assistant Prosecutor Chris Erhardt formally resigned his position after taking a full time job in Clermont County. “I consider Chris a true friend,” said Sardinia Mayor Todd Bumbalough, “and he will be sorely missed. He was our magistrate long before I got here. “Chris is one of a handful of people who I enjoy being around. He’s done an excellent job for our village.” Bumbalough added that Erhardt made a recommendation to ask Mt. Orab attorney Val Lewis to step into the position. Lewis has been contacted and plans on taking over. The magistrate will be paid $200 a month for his service. In other business at the November 12 council meeting Fire Chief Chris Schumacher told council that his department had 15 runs in the month of October. He explained that his department is in need of a new
engine truck and presented council members with a quote for a used 2004 engine with an estimated cost of $239,000. “A new engine would run approximately $424,000 to $500,000,” Schumacher stated.” He said the truck he was looking at has rear and side camera and a light tower and only has about 10,000 miles. “The wear and tear on fire trucks is based on hours of use, not mileage,” he added. “General standards are to replace the trucks every 10 years, and our newest truck is 16 years old.” Councilman John Hudepohl asked the chief to make sure that the truck he is considering has less hours on it than his department already has and requested that all maintenance records be well cared for. Councilman Tom Reifenberger moved for Chief Schumacher to proceed with his research on the purchase. Schumacher also reminded council that his department currently has two cell phones in the trucks and he would like to drop one of the lines. His motion passed.
Chief of Police Jim Lewis told council that from September 21 to October 18 his officers have written 21 tickets and 25 violations including four for drugs. Six reports were taken. Chief Lewis said that the ‘Shop With A Cop’ program will be kicking off for this year and that once again Officers Damon Bess and Greg Thatcher along with Judi Bumbalough will be coordinating the program. The program could join with the Mt. Orab Police Department. Lewis told council that a new prescription drop box was now in place and available for drop offs in the police department. Village administrator Tim Mock was unable to attend the meeting so Mayor Bumbalough offered his report to council. Bumbalough discussed briefly the following issues from Mock’s office: • Plans are complete on the sewage receiving station and are ready to be sent to the EPA for approval this week; • The Hope Lane repaving portion of the village has been bid out and should be started soon;
• The Revitalization Grant Project is moving forward, the monies received are being reallocated due to additional funds still being available through Moving Ohio Forward. Mayor Bumbalough told council that all the Region Income Tax Agency (RITA) back penalties and fees prior to 2010 tax year will be waived. “The issue here was with the prior tax clerk,” the mayor said, “people should not have been penalized in the first place.” Council voted unanimously to waive the fees. “The paperwork has been turned in to Jay Cutrell (Village Solicitor) towards the next step of the annexation,” Bumbalough said. During council members reports, Councilman Hudepohl asked what needed to be done to bring a “Music in the Park” program to Sardinia. Bumbalough told him all that was needed was fro someone to step up and head the project. Hudepohl said that he and his wife would be willing to try and organize the project.
OPINION Letters to the Editor
‘Born of water’ means baptism Dear Editor, At the risk of offending all the Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians of Brown County, I must disagree with Dr. Charles Smith's article entitled "New Birth" in the November 11 issue. Usually I receive much benefit from his weekly column, but this time I'm not sure. He claims that in John 3:5 the phrase "be born of water" refers to natural physical birth in which the baby, surrounded by water, comes forth from the mother's womb. I believe this view cannot be correct for the following reasons. 1. Jesus said a person MUST be "born of water" to enter His Kingdom (John 3:5, 7). Now if "born of water" means physical child-birth from a mother's womb, why did Jesus need to command it? Why did He even mention it? For
EVERYONE IS BORN THAT WAY ALREADY. We don't need to do it. There is no need to require it. Therefore Dr. Smith's view does not fit the language of John 3:5. 2. It is a well-established fact that all Christians of the first five centuries interpreted the "water" in John 3:5 and 3:7 to be baptism---not natural birth from a mother's womb. In fact, no Christians during the first fifteen centuries of Christianity taught any other view. Throughout those years they all affirmed that "born of water" in John 3 meant baptism---not the amniotic fluid of the mother's womb, and so they believed that baptism saves from sin (1 Peter 3:21). 3. There is no proof from the ancient world, especially from first-century Jews such as Nicodemus,
that they interpreted "water" to mean the water of a mother's womb. That was a foreign concept to them. Their knowledge of obstetrics was so meager that they could not possibly come up with the interpretation that Dr. Smith proposes. 4. The New Testament explains what Jesus meant. In Titus 3:5, the Apostle Paul declared that "God saved us by the washing of rebirth," which points to water baptism as the time when the new birth occurs. Natural child-birth is obviously not here. Again, just as in John 3:5, all Christians of the first five centuries affirmed that this verse referred to water baptism. The overwhelming majority of Bible scholars who have written commentaries on Paul's letter to Titus have also declared this, even Baptist writers.
Since this verse is a perfect parallel to John 3:5, both texts mean the same thing. To be "born of water" is to be baptized in water. Andrew Paris Sardinia
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up eventually relinquishing our sovereignty as a nation by embarrassing the concept of a shared currency (i.e. the European Union). As such, we will be one step closer to the One World Government system as prophetically put forth in the Scriptures - Revelation, Chapter 13, Don’t believe me? Watch and see! At the same time, with the looming disaster on the horizon, I can see one of several things taking place: a) Jesus will soon return; b) People will finally begin to wake up as to what is really going on, and Jesus will return; c) People will merely buy into the lies of an antichrist system, wake up too late as to what is really going on and Jesus will return; d) or Jesus will delay His return until such a time, as we have been whittled down to a mere remnant of our former selves, and then return to do mop-up duty. (No matter what, we need to start praying hard.) Speaking for myself, I hate the idea of China owning us, but I suppose it could be worse, although I don’t know how. At least we weren’t overthrown by means of a nuclear attack, that past was nice. Instead we were just leveraged out of existence economically, its so much more civil that way, don’t you think? Rev. Sam Talley
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Ten-year-old Kayla Wilson, in a white blazer, rode Georgie, a five-year-old bay color mule, into Freedom Hall. Jody Wilson, Kayla’s mom, sat on the front row and cheered, “Good job, Kayla!” Scott Wilson, Kayla’s dad, sat on the railings next to the entry way and watched Kayla riding Georgie. The Wilsons took off Friday to attend the weekend’s Mule and Donkey Show at the North America International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). Kayla has been competing for three years. The family travels up to 10 times a year for different shows in the nation. This is the second year that they came to Louisville for the Donkey and Mule Show. Jody Wilson teaches seventh grade math in Western Brown School in Hamersville. She was at teachers’ conference with her students’ parents on Thursday night and didn’t have time to prepare food for this weekend, which she usually does to cut cost for the trip.
The horse trailer that carries Georgie from Ohio has living quarters. Scott, Jody and Kayla lived in the trailer during the show. Jody said the “outrageous” hotel price would add too much cost to the trip. With gas, admission, equipment and other expenses, a weekend trip like this, traveling from Hamersville to Louisville, can cost five to six hundred dollars, according to Jody. “This is one of the most expensive trips in the year,” Jody said. “This is probably the last show we will go to this year. The weather’s getting nasty. It’s hard to get them (mules) everyday,” Scott said. Scott is a butcher in the Mannings Packing Company and works from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, he spends time with his mules after work and on weekends. The family treats the mules as their pets, not only show animals. At times, before shows when their mules needed to be trained, Kayla got up early and rode them before going to school. Scott and Jody have seven mules in the barn in their backyard. Yet, raising mules
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Scott Wilson works with a mule.
isn’t cheap. The hay alone for Georgie is about two to three hundred dollars annually and grains that a mule eats cost about $450 a year. Together, Scott and Jody could pay up to eight hundred dollars annually. Because of expense, they sold their ponies.
“It’s (mules) something that we enjoy having,” said Jody. “It’s our hobby.” “She (Kayla) likes it. And she enjoys it because she also does well in it,” Kayla’s mom proudly said, while she was watching her daughter ride Georgie in the Walking Mule Championship Show.
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Crafters wanted The craft show hosted by the Georgetown Christmas Association, Inc. will be
School Cafeteria. During the evening 25 turkeys will be given away. The night will end with a game of coverall in which the winner gets a complete Thanksgiving Dinner. Cost is 25¢ per card. ***
Turkey Bingo to be held Nov. 17
Mowrystown Craft Fair & Bazaar set for December 1
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, SATH (Supplementary Assistance to the Handicapped) is holding its 10th annual Turkey Bingo. There will be a soup supper beginning at 5 p.m. to kick off the evening. The menu will include chicken and noodles, chili, beans and cornbread and lots of delicious desserts. Then, Bingo will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Hillsboro Elementary
The annual Mowrystown Craft Fair & Bazaar sponsored by the Whiteoak Valley Grange will be held in the student center of Whiteoak High School from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, December 1. Lunch will be served. Menu to include chicken and noodles, soups, sandwiches, chips, pies, cakes and drinks. Santa will be making an appearance following the
holiday parade which will begin at Crop Production (West Main Street) at 1 p.m. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served while pictures with Santa are being taken. Vendor spaces are still available. Please call (937) 442-4704 or (937) 4462070 or email thefrymans@frontier.com for more information or if you would like a space. ***
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.mtorab-
OBITUARIES Robert W. ‘Bill’ White, 91
Irene Irma Richey, 87
Richard Donald Grooms, 69
Tammy Sue Morris, 40
Robert W. "Bill" White, 91, Bethel, died Thursday, November 8, 2012. He was the husband of the late Ruth E. (Mayhugh) White, father of Margene (Harry) Hill, Marlene Bright, William A. "Bud" (Joye) White and John Daryl (Janice) White, grandfather of Beth Young, Stephanie Jones, Dan and Ken White, great grandfather of Aaron Young, Raymond, Harry and Ellie Jones, also survived by several nieces and nephews. Masonic Services were held Sunday, November 11, 2012. Funeral services were Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Bethel Baptist Church followed by burial at Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Irene Irma Richey, 87 of Ripley, Oh., died Saturday, November 10, 2012. She was retired from U.S. Shoe and a member of the Ripley Church of Christ. Irene was born April 2, 1925 in Petersville, Ky., the daughter of the late Thomas and Nannie (Smith) McCleese. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Daniel B. Richey in 2003, one daughter, Tammi Richey in 2006, three brothers, Elmer, Jess and Glen McCleese and four sisters, Opal Duff, Violette Dahmer, Dorothy Lang and Imogene French. Mrs. Richey is survived by one daughter, Patti Schaeffer and husband Kirk of Ripley, two grandsons, Michael Richey and wife Angel Nofziger of Atlanta, Ga., and Jordan Schaeffer of Ripley, Oh., three brothers, Junior McCleese of Maysville, Ky., Avery McCleese of Mt. Orab, and Clinton McCleese of Flint, Mich., one sister, Eleanor Lawrence of Bethel, and many nieces and nephews. Services were held Wednesday, November 14, 2012 where Delbert Dawes officiated. Interment was in the Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley, Oh. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Ripley Life Squad, P.O. Box 174, Ripley, Ohio 45167. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
Donald Richard Grooms, 69, of West Union, Oh., and formerly of Lynx, died Monday, November 12, 2012. He was born April 29, 1943 in Tiffin Township to the late Virgil Elmer and Ocie (McDaniel) Grooms. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Spires) Grooms of West Union; son, Don Grooms of Lynx; sister, Marcella Parks of West Union; four grandchildren: Lela Grooms, Donna Grooms, and Ashley Grooms all of West Union and Nathan Grooms of Lynx; and three great grandchildren. He was a former heavy equipment operator in the timber and logging industry and was an employee of the former Clyde Dillow Sawmill Operations of Blue Creek. Services were held Saturday, November 17, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Moore’s Chapel Cemetery in Blue Creek where Reverend John Spires officiated. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.
Tammy Sue Morris, 40, Florence, Kentucky, died November 6, 2012. She was the wife of John S. Morris, dear daughter of Carolyn Sue (Hamilton) Custer of Batavia and the late William L. Blankenship, mother of Nicole S. Goodman and Joshua E. (Heidi) Goodman both of Michigan, grandmother of Jayce Goodman and Spencer Gorman, step-grandmother of Landen and Raymond. Services were Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the Saltair Church of Christ. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
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Ralph Roy Newland, 84 Ralph Roy Newland, 84 of Ripley, Oh., formerly of Georgetown, Oh., died Saturday, November 10, 2012. He retired from the Ford Motor Company in 1988 and was a United States Korean War Army Veteran. Ralph was born July 9, 1928 in Ripley, Oh., the son of the late James W. and Gertrude H. (Moore) Newland. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Ellen (Musser) Newland whom he married November 15, 1952, two daughters, Scottie Bell Shelton and Cathy Mae Sizemore, three brothers, Robert Bobby Newland, Joseph Leeland Newland and John Thomas Newland, three sisters, Lois Evelyn Patten, Amanda Jane Newland and Phyllis Newland. Mr. Newland is survived by three children, Connie Sue Newland of Georgetown, Jerry Ray Newland of Ripley, and Kenneth Lee Pence of Manchester, Oh., fourteen grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren, two brothers, Bill Freeman (Betty) Newland, Mason, Oh., and James Milton (Carolyn) Newland, Hamersville, and many nieces and nephews. Services were held Wednesday, November 14, 2012 where Clark Castle officiated. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, with military services by the Carey Bavis American Legion Post #180 of Georgetown. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
William C. ‘Bill’ Phillips, 97 William ‘Bill’ C. Phillips, 97 of La Follette, Tenn., passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012. He was born May 2, 1915 in Mayslick, Ky., the son of the late William W Phillips and Effie Frodge Phillips. He served as principal at Colonel White High School in Dayton, Oh., and was a dedicated educator throughout his career. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Catherine E Snider Phillips. He was a devoted father of 1 son, William B. Phillips of De Soto Kan., 2 daughters, Linda K Roberts of Ocilla, Ga., and Annette Rosser Lang of La Follette, Tenn., 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services were held Thursday, November 15, 2012 where Ronnie Moffett officiated. Burial was at the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.
Thomas Francis Stratton, 68 Thomas Francis Stratton, 68 of Mt. Orab, Oh., died on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. He was born December 12, 1943 in Adams County to the late Ralph and Mary (Kearns) Stratton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Longhauser. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly (Raymond) Stacy of Winchester, Vicky (Jerel) Osborne of Mt. Orab, sons, Chris (Julie) Stratton of Hamersville, Brian (Angie) Stratton of Mt. Orab, Jason (Samantha) Stratton of Mt. Orab, sister, Reba O'Connor of Amelia, grandchildren, Nathan Stacy of Winchester, Nicholas Osborne of Mt. Orab, Will Stratton of Hamersville, Ryan Osborne of Mt. Orab, Matthew Osborne of Mt. Orab, Kate Stratton of Hamersville, Kenna Stratton of Hamersville. He was a member of the Brown County Cattleman’s Association and master Gardeners Club. Services were held Saturday, November 10, 2012 where Mike Starkey officiated followed by burial at Buford Cemetery. Memorial donations in Thomas's memory may be made to the Brown County Cattlemens Assoc. The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Alberta Jessie Eden, 71 Alberta Jessie Eden, 71 of Amelia, Oh., formerly of Georgetown, Oh., died Saturday, November 10, 2012. Alberta was born February 28, 1941 in Georgetown, Oh., the daughter of the late Raymond William and Ida Bell (McKenzie) Newberry. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother – William “Bill” Newberry. She retired from Senco in Cincinnati, and was a member of the American Legion Post #773 in Amelia, Oh. Mrs. Eden is survived by her husband of fortyone years, James T. Eden, two daughters, Dianna Stapleton of Amelia, and Ida Mae Philippi of Cincinnati, four grandsons, Troy, Zachariah, Jeremy and Louis; three great grandchildren, Anastasia, Hailey and Shiloh, one brother, Estel Newberry, Sr. and one sister, Edna Mae Neal, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Services were held Thursday, November 15, 2012 where William Kirby officiated. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Pamela J. Kennedy, 57 Pamela J. Kennedy, 57, Bethel, Oh., died on Friday, November 9, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Kennedy, 7 children, Bobby Clayborn, Terry Clayborn, Sherry Kennedy, Jason Maffey, April Clayborn, Carl (April) Maffey and Jeremy Seng, 19 grandchildren. 2 great-grandsons, 1 brother, 3 sisters, numerous nieces and nephews. Services were on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Burial was at the Felicity Cemetery, Felicity, Oh. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.
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Hamersville PTO sets Fall Festival The annual Hamersville School PTO Fall Festival will be held on Tuesday, November 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. It will be located in the small gym. There is no entry fee but game tickets range from $1.00 to $10.00. There will be carnival type games along with prizes, raffles, silent auction and food. Come have a great night with the family and support Hamersville PTO. ***
Thanksgiving Eve Service scheduled Bible Chapel U.C.C., Hamersville invites everyone to take a break and join them for a Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. The Thanks Giving Service will be led by Pastor Bill Godby. Bible Chapel is located at 119 North Avenue, Hamersville, just one block north of state Route 125. ***
Quarter Auction set The Mason County Alumni Association will be holding a Quarter Auction on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the Mason County Schools Indoor Athletic Complex at 6:30 p.m. $1.00 per paddle or 6 paddles for $5.00. Food will also be available All proceeds benefit the Mason County Alumni Scholarship Fund. ***
BCESC to meet The regular monthly board meeting of the Governing Board of the Brown County Educational Service Center will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in the offices of the Board to consider any business which may be necessary. ***
Christmas ‘Holiday Homecoming’ set Holiday Homecoming has been set for Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the Cherry Fork Gym located on State Route 136 in Cherry Fork, Oh., from 9
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‘Burg Legion to hold Quarter Auction The Williamsburg American Legion Quarter Auction featuring Christmas items will take place on Thursday, November 29, 2012. Doors will open at 6 p.m., the auction will be from 7 - 9 p.m. Refreshments will be available. The legion is located at 208 East Main Street, Williamsburg. For more information call (513) 724-9915. ***
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CONDEMNED ALREADY The book of Romans is a wonderful book of salvation. Martin Luther, who translated the Bible into the German language, said that he believed that Romans chapter 8 was the greatest chapter in the bible. Let’s look at verse 1: “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” In chapter 7 the Apostle Paul states: “For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.” On down in that chapter he said: “O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? So chapter 8 begins with the phrase: “There is therefore...” because of the contents of chapter 7. I love that “now no condemnation” if you are in Christ Jesus. However, if you are not in Christ Jesus then it does not apply to you. The word condemnation is a word that is referring to judicial condemning. A judge on the bench who may sentence a man to life in prison is saying, I condemn you to a life in prison. Now look what Jesus said in John 3:17-19: “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.” Notice the phrase: “but he that believeth not is condemned already...”. You do not have to wait; you are already condemned if you have not put your faith in Jesus Christ, the only begotten son of God! But if you have, if you have been born again, there is no condemnation! God wants everyone to be saved! Let’s go back to the verse we all love, John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” No condemnation; it can’t get any better than that! I looked up the word condemned in an old Webster’s dictionary.
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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. ***
held Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, Ohio. For vendor information / registration contact Kim Scheffler at (937) 213-2135 after 4 p.m. ***
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The first definition of the word was damned. It is what people use as a curse word. Webster said it is to condemn to punishment or fate, especially to condemn to hell. New modern Webster’s leave that out. I wonder why. Noah Webster said the word condemned has to do with a person, not being sentenced to prison, being sentenced to hell for all eternity. He made the connection but it seems that the more modern we become the more out of touch with God’s word we get. When condemnation is spoken of in the Bible it is in connection with being condemned to hell. The Bible is God’s word. He doesn’t lie or beat around the bush. But God makes it very clear that we do not have to be condemned. In John 5:24 Jesus said: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” And in verse 29 He said: “...they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.” In the modern Webster’s the definition of the word damnation states, when in connection with the Bible: condemnation to eternal punishment as a consequence of sin. So even the modern Webster’s connects condemnation to damnation! More importantly, so does God! You do not want to be condemned by God. But if you have not received Christ as your Saviour you are condemned already! Hebrews 3:7-8 states: “Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation...”. Be saved today, confess your sins to God and believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Call upon his name to be saved. (Romans 10:9-13).
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Gelters gather together Eight Gelter siblings and their spouses gathered at the home of Jim and Vivian (Gelter) Farley, Mt. Orab on Thursday, November 1, 2012 for a day of fellowship, food and reminiscing. Those attending in addition to the Farleys were Norvilla (Gelter) Wright, Minnie (Gelter) Foster, both of Seaman, Frank and Patsy (Slomer) Gelter, Cherry Fork, Charles Gelter, Georgetown, Alice (Gelter) Dailey, Ripley, Sadie (Gelter) Allen, Chillicothe, Barry and Dorothy (Gelter) Schultz, Moores Hill, Ind., Lorin and Grace (Rickey) Gelter, plus the family had a surprise visit from their cousin, Glenn and Betty Gelter, Durbee, Kan. and they also celebrated the 93rd birthday of Norvilla (Gelter) Wright. The Brown County Press would like to wish Happy Birthday to Norvilla (Gelter) Wright.
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The Russellville Kiwanis Club has begun organizing volunteers to ring bells for the Salvation Army. Each weekend starting Friday, November 23, running through Monday, December 24, bell ringers will be located at Krogers in Mt. Orab, Martin’s Super Value in Sardinia, Geossling’s Market in Georgetown, and Ripley IGA. Money collected at these locations will be distributed to Brown County families in need, through the Department of Jobs and Family Services. If you would like to volunteer your time this holiday season please contact Stan Purdy at (937) 213-4119.
Trick-or-Treat was held at Ohio Valley Manor, Inc. on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Trick-or-Treat was from 2 to 4 p.m., staff members were invited to bring their families to trick-or-treat at the facility. Residents and family members filled the hallways greeting guests with baskets of candy. The Activities Department included a carnival to this year’s event including games, popcorn and prizes. The annual Halloween celebration is one of many events planned by OVM’s Activities Department. Residents enjoyed a Halloween Party with refreshments and a staff dress-up day to top off a fun filled Halloween.
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Dinner theater set for the holidays The Gaslight Theater Players and St. Michael Church, Mt. Orab, invite you to join them on Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1 for a night of food and festivities with their dinner theater production of Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And then Some!) by Michael Carleton, Jim FitzGerald, and John K. Alvarez. Starring in this show are Gaslight veterans Ted Lovett, Kyle Overstake, and Andy Hartle. Di-
rected by Katie Lovett. Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) features a delightful mix of all your favorite holiday stories from the Grinch to It's A Wonderful Life. Tickets are $20.00 per person or $35.00 per couple and must be purchased in advance for catering purposes. Call Lisa Beresford (513) 6001360 or Margie McElroy (937) 378-9007 for more information and the purchase of tickets.
Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc. will be holding its annual Christmas Dinner, for the senior citizens of Sardinia, again this year on Sunday, December 9. It will be held at the new Eastern Elementary School on Tri-County Rd., just east of town. Doors open at 12 p.m. Food will be served around 1 p.m. Join us for another great day of food and fellowship to celebrate the season! Reserve your seat by calling Sardinia Ready Mix at (937) 446-2523.
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Troop awarded charter, scouts advance ranks Hamersville Boy Scout Troop 629 held a Court of Honor on November 5, to recognize awards and achievements in the past few months. The Troop was newly formed in 2012, therefore the Dan Beard Council was there to present the Bible Chapel UCC with the Troop Charter and they presented all original Youth and Adult members with Founder’s Certificates and Bars. Boys advancing in rank are; Lucas Hiler, Star Rank, William Culver, Tenderfoot Rank, Noah Hiler, Scout and Tenderfoot Ranks, Samuel Linkous, Scout and Tenderfoot Ranks, Ryan Craig, Scout and Tenderfoot Ranks, Wesley O’Hara, Scout and Tenderfoot Ranks, Gavin Kelley, Scout and Tenderfoot Ranks, Allen Pollard, Scout Rank. Also members of the Troop are; Tim Gentry, Caleb Fite, Tenderfoot Scouts Nick Waits and Brett Andryshak. Pictured above are some members of the Troop on an outing to Camp Friedlander. Highlights of the past few months for the boy led Troop include: week long Summer Camp at Camp Freidlander, participation in Peterloon campout (along with 5800 other scouts), a campout each month, Fair Parade and projects, multiple Flag Retirements and many service projects. The Troop earned a total of 18 Merit Badges over the summer. The Troop is also proud to have developed a relationship with several community organizations including: Pack 629, Bible Chapel UCC, VFW Post 7496, Women’s Auxillary Post, Veteran’s Home, HEMS PTO, Flash Baseball, OVAM and other Troops. Any boys interested in joining or more information should call and ask for the Senior Patrol Leader at (513) 265-7632. Parents/Adults please call (937) 515-1446.
Chatfield College to host Meet the Artist Reception Chatfield College in St. Martin, OH will host a Meet the Artist reception on Sunday, December 2 from 3-5 p.m. in the Chatfield College Library. The community is invited to meet Bob Flischel, whose photography is featured in Messages of Glory: The Narrative Art of Roman Catholicism. Messages of Glory captures images from more than 50 greater Cincinnati Catholic churches to tell the story of the Roman Catholic faith. Some of the images of stained glass windows found in the book will be on display in the Li-
brary at Chatfield College Nov. 19 through December 10. The Meet the Artist reception is in association with the Year of Faith Collaborative Activities for the Catholic Colleges/Universities in the Archdiocese. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to RSVP to the event, call 513-875-3344, ext. 112 or email patricia.homan@chatfield.edu. Chatfield College is a private, Catholic, liberal arts college offering the Associate of Arts degree in
St. Martin and Cincinnati. Chatfield is an open enrollment college and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Prospective students need only to have a High School Diploma or GED to attend and will be guided individually through the enrollment and Financial Aid application process. The St. Martin campus is located at 20918 State Route 251; St. Martin, OH 45118. For more information, visit the website at www.chatfield.edu, call 513-875-3344 or email admissions@chatfield.edu.
Concert set at Ripley Nazarene Church for November 28 Ben Germann and the other members of the award winning Delta Kings are giving a concert at the Ripley Nazarene Church November 28 at 7 p.m. and you are invited!. Sincere sympathy to the family, friends, and loved ones of Ralph Newland. Sincere sympathy to the family, friends, loved ones of Bob Griffith. Sincere sympathy to the friends, family and loved ones of William Phillips. William married to Catherine Snider was the brotherin-law of Paul Snider and the uncle of Berta Moffett. William was also the last in the generation of children of William Fredrick and Myrta Waters Snider. Congratulations to Eric McKinney of Hamersville for riding his motorbicycle right into the record books and winning the World Championship in the American Drag Racing League Pro Extreme Motorcycle; again congratulations Eric. One ministry that I recommend if you have a donation is God's Closet and God's Kitchen operating at the Russellville Church of Christ. God's Closet will be open November 24 and then again on December 15 for a special Christmas shopping event. For the cold winter months, due to no heat in the barn, the closet will not be open. God's Kitchen continues year round and is open for a hot lunch 11am to 1pm. Right now they are in the process of making special Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes and is accepting non-perishable food items. Also, they
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MARY HOWLETTE have outreach ministries to others in tri-country area and are receiving donations of small toiletry items for both teenage boys and teenage girls and warm blankets. Your help is definitely appreciated. And if you have a need let me know or call the church itself for assistance, (937) 377-5505. Hopefully, those of you on medications and switch around to “new medicine” from time to time had an opportunity to read the article written under the title of HEALTH MATTERS by Tom Callahan, RPH. In this article he brings into light some of the things that I have wondered about in the past as I have read my foot reflexology, acupressure, and alternative medicine books. His article is worth a pondering read. Happy Birthday and anniversary to: Rachael Girsovich, Jean Griffith, Joan Kirk, Sarah A. Lord, Roseanna Osborne White, Eve A. and Lewis C. Shelton, Leon L. Snyder, Paul Hertlein, Anna M. Waldron McDonald, Gladys Ruth Shelton and Arch Leroy Salisbury, James “Peanut” Shelton, Craig Stout, Jeffery Brown, Jason Hardyman, Jack Schlomer, Rufus W. Shaw, Rufus Baird, Bailey King, Catherine Owens, Juanita Benjamin, Ronald
Ralston, Devon Snyder, Shauna Weis, Elmer Adams, Austin T. Fulton, Cecila Myers, Bob Alexander, Emma Blatter, Elizabeth Gullette Campbell, Phillip Hines, Randy Kennedy, Donna Rice, , Denver Shelton Jr., Lillie and James A. Gilliland, Thomas Case, Barney Daulton, Nigel Royal, Matt Brookbank, Sydney Dotson, Zachary Dotson, Betty Hines, Thomas Klump, Sarah Boone Montgomery, Mark T. Klump, Mandy Taylor Mason, Minnie and Benjamin Black, Benjamin Smalley, Florence S. Sturn, Nellie Brown Best, Taryn Haitz, Thomas K. Hanselman, Olin Birchia Shelton, David Williams, Bobby Frakes, Randy Goodman, Ashley Leonard, Gerri Stacey, James A. Baird, Phyllis Mastin Brookbank, Sylvia Dotson Mastin, Robert Mills, William Flaugher Sr., Ruth King, Frank Edminsten, Frances Rudy Padgett, Sierra Thatcher.
Crafters wanted The craft show hosted by the Georgetown Christmas Association, Inc. will be held Saturday, December 1st, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, Ohio. For vendor information / registration contact Kim Scheffler at (937) 2132135 after 4 p.m.
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Adam and Becca Puckett, Williamsburg, are proud to announce the birth of their son Noah Kyle Puckett on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 6:42 a.m. at Anderson Mercy Hospital. He weighed 9 lbs., 10 oz. and was 21 inches long. Also welcoming Noah home are paternal grandparents, David and Kathy Puckett, Winchester, paternal great grandmother, Pat Jarjapka, Hillsboro, maternal grandparents, Paula Coates, Leesburg, Robert Calhoun, Leesburg and maternal great grandmother, Sandy Coats, Leesburg. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Adam and Becca on the birth of Noah.
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Following is the Fayetteville Perry Middle School Honor and Merit roll for the first quarter: 6th grade honor rollAbby Fogle, C.J. McCulley, Cecilia Murphy, and Katie Smith. 7th grade honor roll Trinity Arbino, Payton Bone, Austin Claytor, Hayden Dutro, Shelby Gregory, Faith Holden, Kelly Johnson, Makayla Meadows, Clayton Ramey, Gabby Richardson, Andrew Stephens, Jason Stephens, Emily Stewart, Paige Vilvens, and Gabby Woods. 8th grade honor rollMacy Boggs, Grant Brown, Taylor Call, Sarah
Collins, Taylor Cornett, Logan Elswick, Savannah Lynch, Brandon Sandlin, Ryan Shaw, Andy Smith and Garhett Thompson. 6th grade merit rollGrace Crain, David Deininger, Brandon Fisher, Robby Kelly, Daniel Pappas, Morgan Reynolds, McKenna Schaefer, Kasey Wallace and Mark Wolfer. 7th grade merit roll Seth Allen, Simon Aubry, Nicholas Baldwin, Gabrielle Brinkman, Clay Davis, Nathaniel Fisher, Addie Fowler, Lauren Guenther, Alexis Houk, Zach Jeffers, Elizabeth Keiber, Rachel Laney, Jarret Lawson, Haley Moore, Lakota Pitzer, Ashley
Reed, Josie Rummel, Austin Saylor, Celia Sharp, Malachi Shelton, Isabel Siler, Zakary Smyth, Faith Stegbauer, Matthew Talley, Sarah Ward, R.J. Weathers, and Luke Wiederhold. 8th grade merit roll Cheyenne Bailey, Bailey Barber, Shannon Barker, Tyler Bartley, Karla Beverly, Blaise Boler, Caleb Evans, Savannah Fisher, Courtney Gorman, Corie Hagge, Christian Hansel, Nathan Hill, Emily Houk, Jordan Johnson, Skylar Minton, Jessica Rummel, Alexis Sparks, Faith Talley, Hayleigh Teboe, and Daphne Thompson.
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Western Brown FFA attends National Convention The Western Brown FFA traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to attend the National FFA Convention. The chapter attended sessions where they learned about leadership, growth, and heard from various public speakers. The chapter also attended a Brantley Gilbert and The Band Perry concert, and a rodeo. On Saturday October 27th, the Western Brown FFA chapter had three recipients of The American FFA degree. The American Degree is the highest ranked degree you can receive through the FFA. The three recipients were Allison Kelsey, Sarah Kelsey, and Lara Staples. In no particular order: Amber Dowd, Raven Darnell, Brooke Spitznagel, Sydney Gibson, Megan Wherring, Jessica Willman, Jordan Miller, Trevor Jimison, Chase Latham, Josh Prine, Dallas Fields, Corey Spitznagel, Dylan Monett, Rebecca Spencer, Sydney Calhall, Travis Stacy, Trevor Stacy, Dylan Piersall, Blaine Jones, Alisha Damon, Quade Kidwell, Abigail Boggs.
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4-H members attend conference The Ohio 4-H Carteens conference was held Nov. 10, 2012 at the Ohio Highway Patrol Academy in Columbus, Abigail DeWitt, Alicia Gifford, and Nathan Bixler, Brown Co. 4-H Carteens participated in the event. Becky Cropper, 4-H Carteens Advisor presented at the bi-annual conference and Charolette Gifford attended. This is the 25th year for the Ohio 4-H Carteens program. Teens serve as the primary facilitators for their peers. Partners are the Juvenile Court system and the Ohio Highway Patrol. State Farm Insurance recently awarded a statewide grant, which supplied a driving simulator for use in the local program. Forty-eight Ohio Counties have 4H Carteens programs. Pictured are Abigail Dewitt, Alicia Giffor , Nathan Bixler and Trooper Vogelmeirer of the Morrow Co. Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol.
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Brown County seniors receive Honda-Ohio State Math Medal Award high-achieving Two Brown County high school seniors received the Honda/OSU Partnership Math Medal Award from a partnership between Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. and The Ohio State University. The award recognizes the top senior mathematics student in each high school near Honda operations in southwestern and central Ohio. Math Medal winners from Brown County and their high schools are Blain Jones, Western Brown High School; and Veronica Lawrence, Georgetown Junior/Senior High School. This is the fourth anniversary of the Southwest region Math Medal Awards, presented by the Honda-Ohio State Partnership Program, a universityindustry partnership that supports programs in education and research to benefit the transportation industry. This year 92 seniors, the highest number yet, received the award. The Southwestern Ohio Region Math Medal Award event was held Oct. 27 at the GE Aviation Learning Center in Cincinnati to honor 88 top math students from 16 area counties. The scholars were joined by family members, teachers and friends to receive their math medal from the dean of the Ohio State College of Engineering. Recognized as their school’s top math student in the Class of 2013, each student received a pewter math medal, plaque and $100 gift card from Honda of America Manufacturing and Ohio State University’s College of Engineering. In addition, the math medal award comes with a $3,000 scholarship opportunity at Ohio State’s College of Engineering for the 2013-2014 academic year. Over the past three years,
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Brown County high school students who received Honda/OSU Partnership Math Medal Awards are (from left): Veronica Lawrence, Georgetown Junior/Senior High School; and Blain Jones, Western Brown High School.
15 Southwest region Math Medal recipients have gone on to receive the $3,000 scholarship at Ohio State’s College of Engineering. "We are pleased to recognize these outstanding math students for their academic achievements," said David B. Williams, dean, Ohio State College of Engineering. "We hope this award encourages these students to put their talents to use in a career in engineering and to further their education at Ohio State." The Honda-Ohio State Partnership Program is a unique collaboration between Ohio State and Honda of America Manufacturing that supports initiatives in education, research and public service to positively impact students, faculty, public and private sector practitioners, and the transportation in-
dustry as a whole. Honda operates two auto plants and engine and transmission plants in Ohio, along with a major vehicle research and development center and engineering, logistics and purchasing operations in the state. With 16,000 associates — including more than 1,000 engineers — Honda of America Manufacturing is one of Ohio’s largest private employers. Ohio State’s College of Engineering places 17th nationally among public university engineering programs ranked by U.S. News and World Report, and its nearly 7,200 undergraduate students choose from 14 different engineering majors. More information about the Honda-Ohio State Partnership Program is available at www.honda.osu.edu
The Ripley Union Lewis Huntington School District would like to announce the following students from grades 1 - 12 that earned a place on the 1st nine weeks honor roll for the 20122013 school year. ALL A HONOR ROLL: Elementary School 1st grade - Anna Castle, Cooper, Ciara Kylee Covert, David Flaugher, Madison Flora, Marlee Flowers, Jersey Fulton, Lucas Garlejo, Ellaina Hutchinson, Olivia Hutchison, Kiera Kirk, Emily Koehler, Brock Lindner, Logan Madison, Karsen Massey, Carson McCord, Clay Phillips, Lydia Richey, Sara Schwierling, Makenna Scott, Jackson Smith, Morgan Smith, Neveah Vaughn 2nd grade - Drew Applegate, Bobbie Jo Eckler, Spencer Gray, Josiah Grooms, Blake Himes, Madison Johnson, Gavin Macleod, D.J. Nash, Katelynn Neely, Joseph Patrick, Blainton Rau, Chayston Shields, Ansh Singh, Allyn Smith, Chelsey Smith, Caleb Westheider, Jayce Widmeier 3rd grade - Braiden Bennington, Joseph Castle, Ian Cook, Guess Cracraft, Tehya Dryden, Rose Eckler, Lily Fryman, Isaiah Grooms, Nick Haag, Maci Haitz, Simone Hutchinson, Karson Martin, Kylan Planck, Cortney Smith, Kaityln Smith, Reggie Taylor, Jaylen Tolle, Katherynne Watern 4th grade - Hayley Burnett, Alexis Fisher, Jared Hamilton, Kevin Herrera, Gracie Jo Himes, Kasey Kirk, Aidan Lawson, Daniel Morgan, Kelsey Neely, Brittany Redden, Brycelyn Short Middle School 5th grade – Landon Bowling, Jacob Castle, Kailee Fisher, Tatem Lindner, Jack Love, Jacob Macleod, Hana Schwierling, Katherine Smith, Cameron Young 6th grade – Nicole Herrera 7th grade – Kamri-Beth Offutt 8th grade – Bailey Adams, Kassey Arnett, Elizabeth Campbell, Johannah Fisher, Craig Horton, La’Mon Marshall, Ryan Mason, Cassidy Payne, Dylan Phillips, Payton Whitt, Charity York High School 9th grade - Kristen Abbott, Tyler Lawson, Brooke Maze, Savannah Shiveley, Chandler Slowey, Devin Whaley 10th grade – Morgan Bahnsen, Mariah Haitz, Adam Kreutzer, Josh Malott 11th Grade – Caitlyn Adams, Kelci Bowling, Bryce Hill, Miranda Shawgo, Jamie Skinner, Caitie Vaughn
12th Grade - Dakota Amiott, Jaclyn Applegate, Dylan Arnett, Justin Cluxton, Garry Foley, Taylor Fyffe, Jessica Garrison, Kody Gilkerson, Michael Henize, Olivia Kendrick, McKenna Koewler, Michael Morgan, Brianna Payne, Katelyn Phillips, Niya Royal, Laken Lexie Wallingford, Wallingford, Codie West, Jaylan Williams A/B HONOR ROLL: Elementary School 1st grade - Nehemiah Abel, Marco Barrios, Drew Baughey, Olivia Delisle, Carter Eckler, Kyla Finn, Rodney Flora, Samantha Hamilton, Lacy Jarvis, Billy Jones, Matthew Leonard, Landon Madison, Ryleigh McCray, Gabriel McGaughy, Austin Morgan, Tae’Shawn Nash, Dalton Nickerson, Lexi Padgett, Chloe Payne, Jude Pfeffer, Isabelle Regenstein, India Washington, Rae Watson, Tristan Watson, Hunter Watters, Nevaeh Wilson, Caden Young, 2nd grade - Allen Applegate, Trey Bartley, Aaliyah Bealer, Breanna Blum, Clara Brannock, Lakynn Brooks, Cody Cavagnetto, Alayna Cooper, Kyle Dearing, Dakota Flora, Gus Gibbs, Makynna Gilbert, Kyndall Huff, Haley Inlow, Landon Jodrey, Raegan Jones, Richard Kegley, Colin Pollitt, Heaven Reed, Michael Ross, Kayla Stevens, Luke Wilson, Ryan Whisman 3rd grade - Emily Asbury, Riley Benjamin, Aaron Bolin, Meagan Brooks, Kaylee Browning, Kelly Burson, Leanna Cluxton, Cameron Darnall, Olivia Dragoo, Rose Fryman, Gabe Fyffe, Megan Gill, Kylee Glover, Travis Hamilton, Brayden Hanson, Kamryn Huff, Dalton Hutchison, Tori Inskeep, Connor Pollitt, Bryce Rigdon, Pepperann Riley, Rachel Shepherd 4th grade - Austin Allen, Kaitlyn Blum, Jacob Bohl, Raelyn Curtis, Katie Dugan, Lisa Dugan, Liberty Fowler, Cody Germann, Dakota Groves, Micaela Hamilton, Paula Hauke, Brooklyn Hofmann, Ryan King, Kolton Kirk, Hailey Koehler, Kadence Madison, Sidney McRoberts, Hannah Morgan, Karlie Offutt, Ean Phillips, DeAnna Roberts, Andrew Royalty, Jena Schwierling, Cayden Whitt, Jonathan Woodward Middle School 5th Grade – Addison Adams, Brett Applegate, Karley Browning, Dalton Corns, Liz Cox, Quincy Ellis, Tristan Fisher, Elliot Fryman, Peyton Fyffe, Kaylien Hesler, Takelia Henderson, Cassidy Higle, Grace Honigman, Morgan Jodrey, Tori Lewis, Nicole
Mock, Lucas Moran, Payton Nickell, Michael Perrigo, Jonas Pfeffer, Savanna Proffitt, Allie Ross, Ava Smith, Colton Smith, Dallas Smith, Kaitlyn Smith, Nicholas Wilson, Hannah Zarnstroff 6th Grade – Dalton Applegate, Joseph Blum, Cameron Brookbank, Carlee Daulton, Lacey Dearing, Emily Dodson, Travis Flannery, Corey Germann, Kristen Jenkins, Deanna Kirk, Amber Kirschner, Kinley Martin, Brett Morris, Kelly Raleigh, Landon Rigdon, Shallyn Mussinan, 7th Grade – Avery Adams, Madisyn Blackburn, Harley Blank, Jalen Carter, Hunter Chamberlain, Trinity Downing, Brian Dunn, Dalton England, Ryan Harney, Meghan Jolley, Derick Jones, Whitney King, Abby Lewis, Madeline Moran, MaKenize Nickell, Evan Pfeffer, Kursten Prater, Malaki Renchen, Chris Reuss, Brianna Toller 8th Grade – Summer Blank, Harley Bruce, Tristen Cahall, Alexandra Carrizalez, Hailey Coleman, Carmela Cordova, Josh Deaton, Dustin Earls, Nancy Flaugher, Savannah Fussnecker, Kacy Gilkerson, Jordan Griffith, Siarah Herrmann, Dalton Moran, Jessica Morris, Brianna Phillips, Olivia Reese, Morgan Schwallie, Madison Scott, Hannah Sharp, Sam Titus, Sadie Wilson High School: 9TH Grade – Jackson Eagan, Maddie Gay, Danielle Hale, Timothy Hawkins, Carlie Higle, Timothy Huffman, Jessica Huston, Michaela Johnson, Cain Kendrick, Kevin Kirk, Jacob Miller, Paige Ruark, Ka’Nisha Stevens, A.J. Titus, Joseph Vaughn, Cassandra Volk 10TH Grade - Sahara Amiott, Baylee Bingaman, Alayna Blackburn, Shaunee Bruce, Daniel Campbell, Jordan Carpenter, Loren Gast, Jessica Grayson, Taylor Grippa, Holton Hamilton, Hunter Hamilton, Julia Hyden, Logan Klump, Haley Payne, Zachary Proctor, Christian Schwallie, Mallory Smith, Christian Wallace, Stacey White, Christian Wright 11th Grade - Caroline Bachman, James Bowling, Jesse Cannon, Jared Cluxton, Kelsey Darnell, Kimy Fizer, Paige McDaniel, Connor McKisson, Jannea Messer, Hagan Ormes, Tyler Planck, Patrick Taylor, Samantha Woods 12th Grade - Tracey Gibson, Brad Kirschner, Jarrod Meyer, Michael Ring, Parker Steddom, Aaron Stidham, Adam Wilson, organ Wright
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Life in prison for killers of Christina Loehrke
Eight are indicted by Brown County Grand Jury
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I asked him, how did it make you feel standing there when she was looking to you for help? Did it make you feel like a man, watching her die while you stood there with a smirk on your face?” Both parents say that they are finding some comfort in knowing that the case is over and that the two men will spend the rest of their lives in prison. “We know that the central prison in Raleigh, North Carolina is one of the worst prisons you can be in. We know that the social stratification in that particular institution puts them right above pedophiles at the bottom of the food chain. We can only hope that they are being properly welcomed into that society.”, Steve said. Kathy said that she is fine with the idea that the two will face life in prison instead of execution. “We really didn’t want the death penalty because it’s painless. It’s a shot. They deserve worse than that. And we didn’t have to sit through two trials that would have been very difficult for us.” Both men face a $20 million dollar civil judgement against them in connection with the death of Christina. Smiths parents, David and Bobbie Smith of Denton, Texas, have also had a $275,000 civil judgement rendered against them for the actions they took following the murder. “Two days after the murder, he and his parents went and cleared out the joint checking account. We also have proof that his parents accessed their account balance at an ATM in Texas after he was arrested.”, Steve said.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing an arrest and causing harm to Chief Caudill. • Brian R. Everman, 19, Mt. Orab faces one count of burglary, a second degree felony for trespassing in an occupied structure with the intention of committing theft. • Jessica Jean Renee Windsor, 21, Georgetown faces one county of burglary, a felony of the second
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Steve and Kathy Loehrke in a photo taken at their son Steven’s wedding last September.
Both parents say they are grateful to everyone who has been supportive to them over the past four years. “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” said Steve. He added that while the pain will never go away, he finds small comforts in unexpected places. “I miss my daughter. I miss her terribly. But every day, I get a random thought or I hear a song on the radio that brings her back a little and it puts a smile on my face.”, said Steve. He also keeps in mind what kind of person his daughter was. “We lost a phenomenal individual. They took something really special away by doing this.” he said. Christina Smith was a Sergeant in the Army and a graduate of Xavier University. She received numerous medals and awards during her Army service, including the Army Achievement Medal, and she is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
To honor the memory of the 1997 Valedictorian and band member at Western Brown High School, the Loehrke’s have created a scholarship fund that provides a $500 academic and a $500 band scholarship every year to a Western Brown student. Anyone wishing to honor Christina’s memory can contribute to the scholarship funds by contacting the Western Brown School Board office at 444-2044.
Vendors wanted The craft show hosted by the Georgetown Christmas Association, Inc. will be held Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, Oh. For crafter information / registration contact Kim Scheffler at (937) 213-2135 after 4 p.m.
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degree for trespassing in an occupied structure with the purpose of committing theft. • James Justin Cox, 23, Georgetown faces one count of burglary, a second degree felony for trespassing in an occupied structure with the purpose of committing theft. • Michael Lee Smith, 31, Mt. Orab faces one count of failure to provide notice of change of address, a felony
of the fourth degree for failing to notify a sheriff of a change of address having been convicted of the crime of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. • Joseph S. Anderson, 29, Fayetteville faces one count of failure to stop after an accident, a fifth degree felony for after being involved in an accident or collision and failing to stop his vehicle..
Prosecutor’s office in new building CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 overheard.”, Little said. The Grand Jury room is also larger and has a private entrance. One of the biggest changes for the staff is that everyone is now located on one floor. Little said that the change is a simple one, but it has many benefits. “It makes communication so much easier when everyone is all together on one floor. We also have a couple of dedicated work areas where two or more staff members can spread out papers and have plenty of room to work together. We didn’t have that at our old office.” She said that not having
stairs was also a benefit to older visitors or those who had difficulty climbing them. Another simple but significant change is using a building that was designed to be used for it’s intended purpose. “This building was set up as an office. Our old facility was originally set up as a jail and then later as a residence. The layout is much more conducive to efficiency here.” Little said that she planned to have an open house in December so residents can visit and see the new offices for themselves. “We would like to thank the commissioners and the taxpayers of Brown County for providing us with this
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 Officers 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 giveaway 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.
Hanselman pleads guilty, must pay 15K CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Board of Trustees, Scott Township to allow proper and timely response. Failed to pay bills, maintain required record s for the period between March 2010 through March 2012, while serving as Scott Township Fiscal Officer.” Bastin made clear from the bench during sentencing that the record did not reflect any effort by Hanselman to personally profit from any of the activities or oversights he was admitting to in his guilty plea. The $12,871.06 to be held in escrow represents the total amount of six checks written to Scott Township by the State of Ohio but never deposited. Should the state reissue some or all of those checks, some or all of those funds would eventually be returned to Hanselman. Following the sentencing, Anderson said “It’s regretful that we had to go to these means to make the township whole. Justice was served today and we need to move
forward.” In September, Anderson told The Brown County Press that the township is on solid financial footing.
new facility”, Little said. “We will work hard to continue to earn the trust and support of the community.”
Christmas Dinner set for Sardinia seniors Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc. will be holding its annual Christmas Dinner, for the senior citizens of Sardinia, again this year on Sunday, December 9. It will be held at the new Eastern Elementary School on Tri-County Rd., just east of town. Doors open at 12 p.m. Food will be served around 1 p.m. Join us for another great day of food and fellowship to celebrate the season! Reserve your seat by calling Sardinia Ready Mix at (937) 446-2523.
Western Brown holds Community Forum Western Brown will be hosting a Community Forum Night Saturday, November 17 in order to present important information to the public and take questions concerning the proposed course of action due to the failure of the levy. Please join Mr. Christopher Burrows, Superintendent of Western Brown, at 7 p.m. at the High School Auditeria for a presentation of the current financial status of Western Brown and a Q & A session following the presentation. We hope you'll join us.
Thank You For Your Support & The Opportunity To Serve Another Four Years Jessica Little Have a Blessed Thanksgiving Paid for by Jessica A. Little, 16209 Colonial Drive Williamsburg, OH 45176
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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.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 funding of $225,000 to the installation of turf at Western Brown High School football field making its use multipurpose. The Mt. Orab Christmas Committee tries each year to honor people by selecting grand marshalls through their commitment and service or funding projects to help everyone in the community and the committee felt Buddy LaRosa more than exceeded those virtues. “This is such an honor,” LaRosa said in a press release. “I’m so excited to be a part of the parade. The good peo-
ple of Mt. Orab are so nice to invite over...a West Side guy like me. It’s going to be a great day!” LaRosa, founder of Cincinnati-based LaRosa’s Pizzeria, opened the first LaRosa’s on Boudinot Avenue on Cincinnati’s west side in 1954. It now serves neighborhoods in 65 locations. From the beginning, LaRosa made service to the community an important part of how he did business. “I’ve always said that if you take good care of your guests, they’ll take care of you,” LaRosa said. “ I really believe that, and that’s how we still do business. I see that
in the good job that our Mt. Orab pizzeria does.” Mt. Orab’s LaRosa’s is owned and operated by Tim O’Hara. LaRosa’s is located at Rt. 68 and Rt. 32. According to the committee, Mr. Larosa will be joined by his son and CEO of LaRosa’s during the parade. “We’ve met such great people in Mt. Orab who have been so welcoming to us,” Mike LaRosa added. We can’t wait to see everyone again at the parade and say hello. We’ve heard great things about the Christmas Parade in Mt. Orab, so, my Dad and I are really looking forward to it.”
The Mt. Orab Christmas Parade Committee is a 501C, non-profit corporation committed to decorating the Village of Mt. Orab for the Christmas season and organizing the Christmas parade. This year, the committee is building nine floats to sell for sponsorships to individuals and businesses that do not have the time to build a float. The committee still has 3 floats available. Please contact Missy Schneider at (937) 444-2281 for more information on floats or to get registered for the parade.
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Buddy LaRosa, shown in the middle, with Mark LaRosa (left), president and Mike LaRosa (right), CEO of LaRosa’s. Both Mike and Buddy LaRosa will be riding in this year’s Mt. Orab Christmas Parade. Buddy LaRosa is this year’s Grand Marshall.
Please tighten your (seat) belt on Thanksgiving Can you believe it? Thanksgiving is almost here! And with so many people hitting the roads to spend this holiday with family and friends, the Brown County Safe Communities Coalition members want each of you to have a safe holiday journey. So whether you are going to be a driver or a passenger, remember this: Buckle Up America. Every Trip. Every Time. Wearing your seat belt is THE single most effective way to save your life and the lives of your loved ones! Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays to spend with my family. It always brings to my mind the words of that old-fashioned song written by Lydia Maria Child which we used to sing as kids: “Over the river and through the wood to Grandfather’s house we go; the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh over the white and drifted snow.” As a matter of fact, riding in a horse-drawn sleigh through snow happens to be one of the things on my “Bucket List”. And there’s no doubt that there have been many times during our annual Thanksgiving trek up I-71 to the Greater Cleveland area that I would have rather been traveling by sleigh than by car! Let us count the reasons why it’s a great idea to buckle up while traveling in a motor vehicle during the Thanksgiving holiday period. Traffic is heavier than normal on major highways and interstates. Lots of people are on the road, and as Thanksgiving is on a Thursday, many don’t set out on their trips until either Wednesday evening after work (never my favorite time to travel) or Thanksgiving morning. That just adds up to high-volume traffic. One fender bender can cre-
SUSAN BASTA ate quite the slowdown, and the next thing you know, you’re in a major traffic delay. (Does this sound familiar???) This makes a lot of people frustrated, unhappy, and impatient. Some of those people try to make up for lost time by speeding once traffic gets moving normally again. With the higher volume of traffic, frustrated speeding people, and, quite possibly, the sudden appearance of Bambi’s mother on the road—well, you get the picture! Oh, wait—I forgot to mention all of the people texting or calling on their cell phones while driving to tell their loved ones that they’ll be late for dinner! And that’s just on the trip TO your Thanksgiving destination. Fast forward to AFTER Turkey Time. We know that many people will overeat at the Thanksgiving table (not you, of course, but many other people)—and that can help to set up a drowsy driving situation for those eating too much turkey and then having to drive a long distance to get home. And let’s not forget about those folks who have had more than their fair shares of beer, wine, and/or liquor throughout the day and then go out and drive despite our repeated pleas to not drink and drive! All of these conditions set up the “Perfect Storm” for traffic crashes. Although you can’t control the stupid behaviors of other drivers, you CAN protect yourself and your loved
ones on the road by always buckling your seat belts. It’s worth repeating: Wearing your seat belt is THE single most effective way to save your life and the lives of your loved ones! If you don’t believe me, think about these numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). During the 2010 Thanksgiving holiday (which ran from 6 p.m., Wednesday, November 24, to 5:59 a.m., Monday, November 29) 337 passenger vehicle occupants were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes nationwide, and more than half (55 percent) of those killed were unbelted. The numbers are even worse for nighttime crashes. It’s just too bad that many people still ignore the evidence that failure to buckle up can turn the happiest of holidays into a nightmare. The September 2012 Safe Communities seat belt survey conducted in Brown County revealed that nearly one out of every four Brown Countians is still not buckling up--we had an overall seat belt use rate of 78.3%. That’s a bit higher than our previous survey results in June, but we still have a way to go to convince some folks that always buckling up just makes plain sense. So if you eat too much on Thanksgiving Day, loosen your belt after dinner if you must. But remember, there’s nothing that should keep you from tightening your seat belt when you get into a motor vehicle. The risks of injury are just too great, especially during a holiday. For more information about highway safety during Thanksgiving, please visit www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov. Happy Turkey Day!
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Southern Hills League Georgetown Beasts earn honors the best of Fall trip to SAY state tourney BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press
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The Southern Hills League held its Fall Awards Banquet last Thursday night at Lynchburg-Clay High School and several local student-athletes, coaches and teams were honored. Although many local teams put up strong fall seasons in the SHL, just two came home champions of their respective sports. The Fayetteville volleyball team finished 11-2 in SHL play to not only capture the Division II title but also the league’s best overall conference record. It was a strong season for the Lady Rockets as they finished 17-5 and advanced to a Southwest District sectional final before dropping a tough match to Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. For their efforts, Lady Rocket players Claire Carson, Sydney Sheets and Gabby Valentine were named to the volleyball All-League team. Fayetteville coach Sharon Sheets was selected as the volleyball Coach of the Year. Joining the trio of Lady Rockets on the All-League team were Ripley’s Kelci Bowling and Eastern’s Shelby Cowdrey. Another Lady Rocket team earned the other local conference title in the fall. The Fayetteville girls cross country team put together a strong team effort that saw every girl run her best time of the year in picking up their second straight SHL Cross Country Championship title. They won the title with 55 points, 12 ahead of sec-
ond place Ripley. Riley Claytor, a Fayetteville freshman runner, took home the individual title after winning the league race in 21:23 on Oct. 13 at Ripley High School. Joining Claytor on the All-League team, which was made up of the top 15 finishers in the league race, were teammates Megan Eyre and Samantha Murphy from Fayetteville, Eastern’s Rebekah Ellis and Mikayla Purdy and Ripley’s Stacey White, Brianna Payne and Samara Hawkins. Fayetteville cross country coach Jimmy Johnson was honored as the league’s girls cross country Coach of the Year. While no team came out on top, it was certainly another strong year for the local girls and boys soccer teams. In a tight girls race, Lynchburg-Clay came out on top but barely. The Eastern girls soccer team nearly overtook them as they were the only team to not lose to the Lady Mustangs. However, two Lady Warrior ties in league matches put them just behind the Lady Mustangs, who had just one tie. Fayetteville, who had just one league loss, finished third while Ripley finished fourth. Not surprisingly, there was a strong local presence on the girls soccer AllLeague team. The Lady Warriors were represented by Alex Davis, Tressie Lewis and Kaylie Ruckel while Fayetteville’s Besty Wiederhold and Cheyenne Ramey and Ripley’s Jaclyn Applegate,
Tori Boone and Niya Royal also earned the accolade. It was a similar story for the local boys soccer teams. Peebles got through league play unscathed to capture the league title and gold ball but Fayetteville and Eastern were right on their tails. The Rockets came home second, with just a loss to Peebles on their record, while the Warriors were third with losses to the two teams in front of them. For their efforts, both the Rockets -- Christian Conner, Nick Durham and D.J. Iles -- and Eastern -C.J. Knight, Chase Lawson and Nathan Scott -- put three members on the boys soccer All-League team. The Ripley boys put up a good fight during the season en route to a sixth place finish and Donte Bennett and Drew Wilson were honored for their play with their inclusion on the All-League team. Finally, the local boys cross country and golf teams put up solid seasons but weren’t able to find themselves in contention for their respective league titles. Several individual performers, however, did well enough to earn All-League honors. Earning All-League honors for boys cross country were Eastern’s Layne Pickerill and Dakota Williams, Ripley’ Aaron Stidham and Fayetteville’s D.J. Iles while Eastern’s Austin Williams was the lone local representative on the All-League golf team. Look for SHL AllLeague pictures on pages 14-15.
The Georgetown Beasts girls soccer team has advanced to the SAY Soccer State Tournament and are still in contention for a state title. After picking up wins in their first and second round matchups this past weekend, Nov. 10-11, the Beasts have advanced to elite eight of the state tournament. Should they win this Saturday, Nov. 17, the
team would get the opportunity to play for a state championship on Nov. 18 at the Olympian Club Sports Complex in Cincinnati. To get to the state tournament, the Beasts won the Five Points SAY Soccer Tournament on Oct. 27-28 in Fayetteville after completing a 9-1 regular season, which was good enough for a runner-up finish.
The Five Points SAY soccer league consists of teams from Brown, Adams and Highland Counties. The Georgetown Beasts would like to thank the following sponsors in supporting this local youth organization: Jamie Swearingen of Swearingen Auto Care; David Wint; Ben Crowe of Harolds Quick Stop; and Joe at Grandma & Grandpa's Carryout/Gas Station.
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The Georgetown Beasts soccer team have advanced to the SAY soccer state tournament and are still competing for a state title. Team members pictured first row, lr: Terri Ealy, Jasmine Johnson, Amaya Bollington, Kati Colwell, Regan Gable and Jordyn Watson. Pictured second row, l-r: Libby Scott, Hannah Cox, Madison Kattine, Bella Clifton, Alexis Pille and Jessica Palmer. Pictured third row, l-r: Assistant coach Christi Kattine, Bryana Miller, Danielle Williams, Megan Young, Laura Wood, Emma Murrell, assistant coach May Carrington and head coach Dick Colwell.
WB to host Ripley in foundation game to benefit Underwood family The Western Brown boys basketball team will be hosting a foundation game against Ripley on Friday, Nov. 16. A freshman contest be-
tween the two teams will begin at 4:30 p.m., a junior varsity contest will tip off at 6:00 p.m. and the varsity contest is slated to begin approximately at 7:30 p.m.
All proceeds from the evening will benefit Jerry and Rachael Underwood and family. Please come out and support the Underwoods!
Western Brown to host fall awards and winter team night 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 parent 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.
Southern Hills League Fall All-League performers and champions
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The Fayetteville girls cross country captured the SHL title this fall. Team member pictured first row, l-r: Samantha Murphy and Riley Claytor. Pictured back row, l-r: Alex Carson, Megan Eyre, coach Jimmy Johnson, Makayla Rosselot and Lincoln Smyth.
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The Fayetteville volleyball team were SHL champions. Team members pictured first row, l-r: Emily Burroughs, Samantha Julian, Morgan Hizar, Gabby Valentine and Lincoln Smyth. Pictured second row, l-r: Coach Sharon Sheets, McKenna Hammons, Claire Carson, Syndey Wolfer, Tessa Wolfer, Sydney Sheets, Carly Burroughs and Alex Carson.
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The SHL girls soccer All-League team member pictured first row, l-r: Jaclyn Applegate, Tori Boone, Sydney Cromer, Alex Davis, Kaitlyn Evans and Courtney Huff. Pictured second row, l-r: Brandi Hunter, Tressie Lewis, Kelsey Neu, Cheyenne Ramey, Niya Royal and Kaylie Ruckel. PIctured third row, l-r: Taylor Scott, Emma Setty, Ashley Taylor, Paige Welch and Betsy Wiederhold.
The SHL All-League team member pictured first row, l-r: Christian Conner, Stone Crothers, Nick Durham, Tyler Gray, Devin Highlander and Blake Hildebrandt. Pictured second row, l-r: D.J. Iles, C.J. Knight, Mason Jordan, Clay Keidel, Karson Kendall, Chase Lawson and Alex Pinkerton. Pictured third row, l-r: Jonathon Pryor, Nathan Scott, Gage Waits and Drew Wilson.
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The girls cross country All-League members pictured first row, l-r: Riley Claytor, Amanda Farthing, Ashley Hackworth, Kaitlyn Evans and Rebekah Ellis. Pictured second row, l-r: Stacey White, Megan Eyre, Samantha Murphy and Brianna Payne. Pictured third row, l-r: Clarissa Johnson, Jennah Lomske, Samara Hawkins and Mikayla Purdy.
The SHL volleyball All-League team members are (not listed in order): Kelci Bowling, Claire Carson, Rylee Copas, Makenna Corzatt, Sydney Corzatt, Shelby Cowdrey, Christine Hamilton, Taylor Himes, Jenna Knauff, Abby Louden, McKenzie Martin, Emily McCarty, Annie McFarland, Katie McFarland, Sydney Sheets, Christina Shelton, Brenna Simmons and Gabby Valentine.
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The boys cross country All-League members pictured first row, l-r: Michael Mangus, Jakeb Tadlock, Blake Hildebrant, Layne PIckerill and Tim Snider. PIctured second row, l-r: Quinn Stoltz, Gage Waits, Wyatt Crothers, Billy Brannock and Aaron Stidham. Pictured third row, l-r: Dustin Willey, Dakota Williams, D.J. Iles, Noah Stoltz and Aaron Collins.
The top 15 finishers at the SHL League golf meet were named All-League. The AllLeague member pictured first row, l-r: Bobby Welch, Kade Miller, Zach Blankenship, Hank Sparks, Tyler Brummett and Linus Stoltz. Pictured second row, l-r: Tristan Wilbanks, Nick Wardlow, Austin Williams, Seth Sparks, Marc Blankenship, Lane Hanson and Devin Gardner.
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The Fayetteville boys soccer team finished the season as SHL runner-up. Team members pictured above, l-r: Alex Julian, Christian Conner, coach John Attinger, Cody Meyers and Tanner Fowler. Pictured back row, l-r: D.J. Iles, Austin Fowler, Nick Durham, Max Iles, Kyle Meyers and Casey Fitzpatrick.
The SHL Coaches of the Year pictured above, l-r: Jimmy Johnson (Fayetteville, girls cross country), Sharon Sheets (Fayetteville, volleyball) and Dennis West (Lynchburg, girls soccer). Pictured back row, l-r: Raymond Friend (Fairfield, boys cross country), Shawn McLaughlin (Lynchburg, golf) and Gus Denzik (Peebles, boys soccer).
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The Eastern girls soccer team finished the season as SHL runner-up. Team members pictured first row, l-r: Coach Sarah Koehler, Kaylie Ruckel, Alex Davis, Tressie Lewis, Breanna Williams, Abby Fultz and assistant coach Tina Lewis. Pictured back row, l-r: Molly Prine, Shelby Diener, Courtney Belmont, Paige Inlow, Lauren Towne, Katie Chaney and Aimee Boudreau.
The Ripley girls cross country team finished as SHL runner-up. Team members pictured first row, l-r: Stacey White, Brianna Payne, Lexie Wallingford and Samara Hawkins. Pictured second row, l-r: Kristen Abbott, Tish Roberts, Trennen Phillips and coach Jerry Kelly.
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Brown County Holiday Basketball Tourney will debut new format for this year’s event 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 tournament 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 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.
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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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Mt. Orab Fire Department Appreciation Dinner will be offered from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 17. All current and retired members of the Mt. Orab fire Department and Rescue Squad are invited to attend.
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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. Black and Gold Foundation Game hosted by Georgetown High School will be held on Saturday, November 17 beginning at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m. a pulled pork BBQ dinner will be available for only $5 per meal. Games begin with the varsity Lady G-Men hosting the North Adams Lady Green Devils at 6 p.m. followed by Varsity G-Men versus the Green Devils beginning around 7:30 p.m. Admission to games is only $5. For more information contact Robert Lane at (937) 378-6730 ext. 1607. Thanksgiving Revival with Reverend Will Dhume at the Bible Baptist Church in Mt. Orab will begin on Saturday, November 17 and run through Wednesday, November 21. A Thanksgiving dinner will be served at 6 p.m. before the Saturday Service at 7 p.m. Visit bbcmtorab.com for details. Central Ohio Opry Classic Country and Bluegrass Show begins at 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, November17 at the Clay Township Park building every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each monty. Please join us. 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. Free Community Thanksgiving dinner including all the trimmings will be held at the Mt. Orab United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at the corner of Rt. 68 and Elm Street in Mt. Orab. 10th Annual SATH Turkey Bingo sponsored by Supplementary Assis-
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 19 at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Velvet Frye at (937) 444-7237. Western Brown Local School District Board of Education Meeting will be held on Monday, November 19 at 7 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. 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. 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. 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. Southwest Regional Medical Center Auxiliary regular meeting will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 19 in the executive conference room at the hospital. Guest speaker will be Connie Toller, a registered respiratory therapist and certified pulmonary function tech. Refreshments will be served by the dietary department. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 19, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 19, 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 19, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 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. Bake Sale and Bazaar offered by the Southwest Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will be held on Tuesday, November 20 starting at 8 a.m. in the main hallway of the hospital. Many varieties of cakes, pies, breads and other baked goods will be offered. Alcoholics Anonymous in Sardinia meets from 11 a.m. until noon each Tuesday morning at the Sardinia Town Hall. Please enter the back door. For more information call (937) 444-3877. Pleasant Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20 in Georgetown. This is an open meeting. Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington School District Early Dismissal will be on Tuesday, November 20. Class will be dismissed 2 hours early. 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. Washington Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20 at the firehouse. The public is invited to attend. Georgetown Exempted Village School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20 and the meeting is open to the public. Early Dismissal at Western Brown Local Schools 2 hours early on Tuesday, November 20. No school on 21-23, for Thanksgiving break. Hamersville School PTO Fall Festival will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20 in the small gym. No entry fee, but game tickets range from $1 to $10. Event will include carnival type games, prizes, raffles, silent auction and food. For details call (513) 317-8430. Brown County Educational Services will meet on Tuesday, November 20 at 10:30 a.m. This meeting is open to the public. Phileo Ministries Will Sponsor a clothing ministry for the people in the tri-County area on Tuesday, November 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Tri County Baptist Church. For more information call (937) 446-1416. Eastern Local School District Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, November 20. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as
non-members. Please call (937) 4445230 for more information. 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 20. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 4445230 for details. R-U-L-H School District Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. This is an opento-the-public meeting. Mt. Orab Village Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 20 at 8 p.m. The public is welcome to attend this meeting. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 21 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. Bible Chapel U.C.C. in Hamersville will have Thanksgiving Eve Services on Wednesday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. for a special service led by Pastor Bill Godby. The church is located at 119 North Avenue in Hamersville, one block north of St. Rt. 125. For more information (937) 392-9350. Book Club for Adults will meet at the Georgetown Library, 200 West Grant Street on Wednesday, November 21 at 1 p.m. New members are invited to join. For more information call (937) 378-3197. Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Belly Dancing Classes will be offered Wednesday, November 21, 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.
Property Sales Ronnie Blair, etal to Ronnie Blair, Carolyn Anderson, Bethany Bolender and Doris Monnett, 16.63 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 11-72012 Wanda Hurst to Matthew Davidson, 1.57 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 11-1-2012, $65,000 Mary Ruth Martin to Lora Westfall, 1.05 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 11-1-2012, $33,000 Southwest Healthcare of Brown County to Southwest Healthcare of Brown County, LLC, Lot 2 and Lot 1C in Roberts Place Sub., in Mt. Orab, Green Township, filed 11-22012 Joseph E and Brenda S. Howard, In-Lot 40, Plat 2 in Dundee Valley Sub. in Aberdeen, Huntington Township, filed 11-6-2012 Danielle J. Ladrigan to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, 1 acre of land in Jackson Township, filed 11-62012, $23,334 Michael T. and Carol A. Stark to Michael T Stark, In-Lot 1692 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 11-1-2012 Gary and Kathleen Gibson to Kathleen Gibson, 40.13 acres of land in Jefferson Township, filed 111-2012 Randall R. Costa to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., .27 acres and 8.83 acres of land in Lewis Township, filed 11-1-2012, $66,667 Ashley Rochell Phillips to Ronald E. Kallam, 4 acres of land in Lewis Township, filed 11-6-2012, $5,000 George and Brandy Sharp to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 1.02 acres of land in Lewis Township, filed 11-5-2012 Paul and Judith Hester to Judith A. and Paul D. Hester, trustees, InLot 1388, In-Lot 1389 and In-Lot 1390 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Township, filed 11-1-2012 Ronald D. and Jennifer L. Shaffer to Bank of America, NA, 3.57 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 11-5-2012, $70,000 Rita A. Smith, trustee to Rita A. and Gregory L. Smith, 1.17 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 11-52012 Southwest Healthcare of Brown County to Southwest Healthcare of Brown County, LLC .07 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 11-2-
Marriages Jacqueline K. Shropshire, 51, Ripley, retired to marry Anthony E. Shropshire, 51, Ripley, retired, filed 11-2-2012
Kristi Lynne Hager, 33, Hamersville, assistant manager to marry Russell Eugene Tolliver, 36, Hamersville, machinist, filed 11-52012 Michele Lynn Truitt, 22, Georgetown, homemaker to marry Timothy Matthew Welch, 25, Georgetown, assembly line, filed 11-7-2012 Samantha Louise Dick, 21, Georgetown to marry David Wayne Fry, 33, Georgetown, laborer, filed 11-2-2012 Elizabeth Jean Thormann, 25, Silverdale, WA, government, to marry James Tyler Sneed, 25, Hamersville, US Army, filed 11-52012 Stephanie Lynn McKinney, 22, Mt. Orab, student to marry Mathew Smith, 29, Mt. Orab, microbiologist, filed 11-5-2012 Donya Lenee Morgan, 35, Hamersville, nurse tech to marry Jeremy Dale Stone, 36, Hamersville, nurse tech, filed 11-5-2012
Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Katrina L. Bloemker versus The Kroger Company, case #20121116, filed 11-1-2012, Action: workers compensation Discover Bank versus John L. Fletcher, Jr., case #20121125, filed 11-2-2012, Action: other civil Chasity Harry versus Kathy Raleigh-McKibbe, case #20121128, filed 11-2-2012, Action: civil stalking Julie D. Steddom versus William L. Roberson, case #20121129, filed 11-5-2012, Action: other civil (stalking) Fifth Third Mortgage Company versus Lisa M. Wells, case #20121130, filed 11-5-2012, Action: foreclosures Wesbanco Bank, Inc., successor versus Jeffrey L. Egbert, case #20121131, filed 11-5-2012, Action: Cognovit Wells Fargo Bank, NA trustee versus Mitchell J. Royalth, case #20121135, filed 11-7-2012, Action: foreclosures DOMESTIC CASES Sarah Weeks, Georgetown versus Jared Weeks, Hamersville, case #20121133, filed 11-6-2012, Action: termination of marriage Jeremy Wedmore, Winchester
TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, at the River Bend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on November 22 at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as non-members. For details call 444-5230. Legion Hall Bingo held each Thursday (including November 22 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. 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 22. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 4445230 for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, November 22, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. County Adams/Brown Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet Thursday, November 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590.
Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 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 23. 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.
Book Club for Adults will meet at the Sardinia Library at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21. The library is located at 13309 Purdy Road in Sardinia. New members are always invited. For more information call (937) 446-1565.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Phileo Ministries Will Sponsor a clothing ministry for the people in the tri-County area on Saturday, November 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Tri County Baptist Church. For more information call (937) 446-1416.
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.
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.
COURT NEWS 2012 Ed B. and Vicky Cierley, trustee to Pamela M. and Timothy S. Tucker 5.10 acres and .07 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 11-1-2012, $77,000 Jackie and Troy Phelps to Troy Phelps, 2.02 acres, Lot 11 in Janlee Allen Sub., and .08 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 11-6-2012 Charles Tackett to Lenora Karen Kennedy, 3.18 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 11-7-2012, $54,521 US Bank National Association to Samantha L. and Donald Casey, .53 acres in Longwood Estates Sub., Mt. Orab, filed 11-1-2012 Bruce Cremer to Ronald C. Vance II, .51 acres of land, Lot37 in Longwood Estates Sub., Mt. Orab, filed 11-5-2012, $109,000 John and Pattie Hall to Adam T. Duncan, In-Lot 54 and In-Lot 55 in Wilhoit Addition in Mt. Orab, Pike Township, filed 11-6-2012, $92,250 Southwest Healthcare of Brown County to Southwest Healthcare of Brown County, LLC, one building, corporation lands in Georgetown, filed 11-2-2012 Robert G. Bruist to Joseph A. and Lois J. Shelton, Lot 17 in Workman Sub., in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 11-7-2012, $29,500 Robert Taylor, trustee to Robert Taylor, trustee, In-Lot 17 in Lakeview Acres in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 11-1-2012, $74,000 Southwest Healthcare of Brown County to Southwest Healthcare of Brown County, LLC, corp. land in Georgetown, filed 11-2-2012 Morris N. Wright to Highway 32 Church of Christ, Inc., .97 acres and 3.78 acres of land in Sterling Township, filed 11-7-2012, $27,000 Thomas W. Patten to Ray and Barbara Campbell, 9.25 acres of land in Union Township, filed 11-72012, $20,000 Leona and Rancel Haas to Rancel Haas, Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3 in Ripley, Union Township, filed 11-22012 Southwest Healthcare of Brown County to Southwest Healthcare of Brown County, LLC, 18.52 acres of land in Georgetown, filed 11-2-2012
Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, November 21 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.
versus Lucy Wedmore, Clearwater, FL, case #20121113, filed 11-12012, Action: termination of marriage Christina F. Staggs versus Wyndal K. Staggs, Hamersville, case #20121114, filed 11-1-2012, Action: termination of marriage Tausha Neaves, Mt. Orab versus Josh Neaves, Mt. Orab, case #20121115, filed 11-1-2012, Action: termination of marriage Samantha Day, Higginsport versus Michael E. Day, Nokomis, FL, case #20121117, filed 11-2-2012, Action: termination of marriage Anthony W. Francis, Georgetown versus Melody S. Francis, New Richmond, case #20121118, filed 11-2-2012, Action: termination of marriage Stephen R. Freiberg, Mt. Orab versus Sandra Freiberg, Mt. Orab, case #20121119, filed 11-2-2012, Action: termination of marriage Christina L. Robart, Ripley versus Anthony T. Robart, Cedar Springs, MI, case #20121120, filed 11-2-2012, Action: termination of marriage Jack O. Vaughan, Williamsburg versus Sheila R. Howard Vaughan, Batavia, case #20121121, filed 112-2012, Action: termination of marriage, Regina Souder, Georgetown versus Travis Souder, Russellville, case #20121122, filed 11-2-2012, Action: termination of marriage Brian D. Maher, Mt. Orab versus Jamie Boothby-Maher, Cincinnati, case #20121123, filed 11-2-2012, Action: termination of marriage Della S. Sparks, Georgetown versus Markel C. Sparks, Midland, case #20121124, filed 11-2-2012, Action: termination of marriage Kelly Parks, Mt. Orab versus Michael Smith, Williamsburg, case #20121126, filed 11-2-2012, Action: domestic violence Chasity Harry, Sardinia versus Ricky Raleigh II, Georgetown, case #20121127, filed 11-2-2012, Action: domestic violence Tawnya M. Davenport, Fayetteville versus Carl J. Davenport, Cincinnati, case #20121132, filed 11-5-2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Karen K. Maher, Fayetteville versus John C. Maher, Mt. Orab, case #20121134, filed 11-7-2012, Action: dissolution of marriage
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. UPCOMING EVENTS 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. Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner in Sardinia, sponsored by Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc., will be held on Sunday, December 9 at the Eastern Elementary School on Tri County Road, east of the village. Doors will open at noon with the meal served at 1 p.m. To make reservation call (937) 4462523. Healthy Holiday Cooking Class being offered by the Ohio Valley Manor, 5280 US Highway 62 and 68, on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 16 at 2 p.m. This class is free to everyone. Please RSVP to (937) 392-0475 Book Club for Adults will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27 at the Mt. Orab Library at 613 South High Street. New members are welcome. For more information call (937) 444-1414. 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 Saturday, December 1. 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. Quarter Auction to Benefit Mason County Alumni Association Scholarship Fund will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 29 in the Mason County Schools Indoor Athletic Complex. $1 per paddle or 6 for $5. Food available. All proceeds to bene-
fit the scholarship fund. Mowrystown Craft Fair and Bazaar has been set for Saturday, December 1 beginning at Whiteoak High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will include chicken and noodles, soups, sandwiches, chips, pies, cakes and drinks. Santa will make an appearance following the parade. For vendor space or more information call (937) 4462070, (937) 442-4704 or email thefrymans@frontier.com.
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tance to the Handicapped soup supper will begin at 5 p.m., Bingo to begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 17 at the Hillsboro Elementary School cafeteria. 25 turkey’s will be given during the event.
Book Club for Adults at the Mt. Orab Library will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 29. The library is located at 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. New members are always welcome. For more information call (937) 444-1414. 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. Williamsburg American Legion Quarter Auction is set for Thursday, November 29. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the auction begins at 7 until 9 p.m. Vendors include Longaberger, Tupperware, Embroider Mee Too, Avon, Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, Donna Sharp, Man Cave and My Favorite things. The event will be held at 208 East Main Street in Williamsburg. For more information call (513) 724-9915. 17th Annual ‘Breakfast With Santa’ sponsored by SATH (Supplemental Assistance to the Handicapped) will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 8 at the Hillsboro Elementary School Cafeteria. The cost is $8 per child and $5 per adult. Activities include pictures with Santa, Christmas cookie baking and decorating with Mrs. Clause. For more information call (937) 393- 1904 ext. 131. 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. Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on 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. “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. Georgetown Christmas Association Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 1 at the Presbyterian Church in Georgetown. For vendor information and registration contact Kim Scheffler at (937) 213-2135 after 4 p.m. “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. 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. Tuesday Community Bingo will be held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Building in Country Place Apartments, located across from the Country Inn in Georgetown. Please bring a $1 gift and join in the fun. This is a free event. For more information contact Joy Gelter at (937) 483-4614. Crafting Classes will be offered the second Saturday of the month at the Mt. Orab Public Library, sessions from 1 to 2 p.m., at the library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. The classes are for adult patrons with the Care and Share program. The Brown County Senior Citizens Council, located at 505 N. Main Street in Georgetown offers transportation for medical appointments, shopping area, nutrition sites and other service providers. It also offers homemaker assistance, Respite Care, Passport which offers alternatives to nursing home placement and caregiver support. To contact a representative, call (937) 378-6603 or toll free at (877) 259-8598
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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.
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WATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERVISOR CAREER TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR FOR CULINARY ART PROGRAM Must possess/qualify for a Culinary Arts career-technical education secondary certification/ licensure through Ohio Department of Education. Minimum five-years experience in Culinary Arts field required. Must demonstrate desire and ability to establish positive classroom environment, design relevant learning activities aligned with prescribed curriculum. Bachelor degree or above preferred. Previous teaching experience helpful. Subject to criminal record check by Ohio BCII and FBI as required by law and/or Board Policy. Call 937-378-6131, ext. 354 or go to: www.shctc.k12.oh.us for application Application deadline November 28
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. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, FT, Musts: 5-years exp., own tools, ASE Certification 937-728-5477, 937-378-0500 or in person at: 601 East State Street Georgetown, OH 45121
BARTENDERS, WAITRESSES, cooks and managers. 513-3171182 or 937-446-2481.
BATAVIA NURSING CARE CENTER We are currently hiring for full-time and part-time RN/LPN/STNA positions for night shift (7pm to 7am) Please apply in person at: Batavia Nursing Care Center 4000 Golden Age Drive Batavia, OH 45103 (513) 732-6500
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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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 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 HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE - 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 1br apt. with patio, FREE HEAT, $495 month, plus deposit, No Pets. 513-732-0532. BETHEL 2BR, EQUIPPED kitchen, no steps. NO PETS! Available immediately. 513-724-6017, 513-307-4079. EFFICIENCY & 1BR Concord Square Apartments, Nice size, A/C, heat, 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
LOCAL AMBULANCE company looking for certified EMTs, Intermediate, & Paramedics. Please call 937-379-1404.
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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.
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300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED
307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
FOR RENT: Large, 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment. Recently remodeled. Living room, full kitchen, with stove and refrigerator. Washer-dryer hookups. Central heat and air. Located in Mowrystown. $450 per month; $450 deposit. No pets. No smoking. Call 937-205-5256.
3BR, 1.5BA, large yard, storage shed, no pets, good credit, $500/mo plus deposit, 937-444-3701.
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 & $675/dep., util. 513-253-8170 or 513-616-3504. IN GEORGETOWN on Main St., 2br, 1ba, owner pays trash, $395/month. Call 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.
GEORGETOWN - 1br, washer/dryer 1ba, hookup, $375/mo. plus deposit. 937-378-4706 or 937-213-2401. 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.
LARGE 3BR, 2ba mobile home on private corner lot, newly remodeled in Batavia area, garage/barn w/shed attached, $650 rent, $650 deposit, 513-703-2430.
310 - WANTED TO RENT WANTED Farm ground to rent for 2013 season & beyond. Call Jeff at 937-213-3909. 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 PRIVATE 2ND floor, 2br, equipped kitchen, air conditioning, $440/mo plus deposit, plus references, 1br also avail. 513-876-3017. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in the Markley Square Apartments. Apply at: 610 Markley Ave. Georgetown, Ohio 45121 Or call 937-378-6460 Stove, refrigerator & on-site laundry. Rent is based on income Equal Housing Opportunity TDD# 419-526-0466 “This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider, and Employer”
303 - HOUSES FOR RENT CROOKED CREEK Lane/Georgetown - Upscale 2/2/1 Duplex overlooking White Oak Creek, 14ft vaulted ceilings, appliances included, $675 + deposit. Phil 513-315-1897.
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.
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. NEW 4BR, 2ba house for sale. Stunning home, open floor plan, 100% financing available! Call Viji Grant, Remax Advanced, 937-213-1548. MT. ORAB, 3br, 1.5ac, 2-car garage, $48,500. Call 937-444-2689.
Morris Nursing Home is accepting applications and looking to fill some Full Time, Part Time PRN positions and State Tested Nurse Aides. Morris Nursing Home is one of the highest rated Skilled Nursing Facilities in Ohio and offers competitive pay and benefits. STNA’s must have completed all appropriate courses and have a valid license for the State of Ohio. Please submit resumes and applications in person and ask for Mary Leggett, Health Services Supervisor at:
Morris Nursing Home 322 S. Charity St. Bethel, OH 45106
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. 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.
You can contact Mary at: 513-734-7401
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400 - HOUSES FOR SALE
602 - ANTIQUES
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
ANCAMPBELLS TIQUES 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.
513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres)
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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
501 - CHILD CARE DANVILLE DAY CARE. Monday-Friday, 7:30-5:30. 6 weeks and older. 937-764-1531 or 937-509-1727.
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.
604 - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS DIGITAL WEBER Baby Grand Piano, like new, MSRP $5495., will sell for $1995., black w/bench, many instrument sounds, 937-444-1333 after 7pm. 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. 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 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
615 - MISC. FOR SALE
808 - AUTOS 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.
JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650
BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO
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.
Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:
937-515-2692 CHAMPION GENERATOR 3600 running watts, 4 plug-ins, 937-444-2700, $400 used once. FIVE BOXES of flea market items also ceiling fan, weedeater, Lionel Train clock, 3” pipe cutter, 3 brace and bits, wheelbarrow tire and wheel, steam iron, new Kwik set deadbolt, 24-drawer small parts case, adjustable mitre box and many other items. Make offer 937-444-6293. WOOD BURNING stove, Buck brand, front-load, fireplace insert or can be used freestanding, $300. Call 937-378-4453.
808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT
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
The Classifieds Are the Cat’s Meow. Area shoppers know the Classifieds are the purr-fect place to find a bargain. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from collectibles to cars. It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day.
613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES AKC SHELTIE, sable male 3 months old, champion pedigree, prefer fenced yard, $600, 937-444-4798. FREE TO good home with fenced in yard or farm, male 5-year old mixed breed dog. House broke, up-to-date shots, loves kids, good natured. 937-515-5516.
1970 CHEVROLET Chevelle SS 396/350HP, original, $7800 OBO, email or call for details: khydda3@msn.com, 740-720-0250. 2003 KIA Sedona LX, 114,000 miles, good condition, $3500 OBO, 937-446-2895.
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Sr. Cecilia Huber, OSU will present her annual Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. in The Sacred Heart Chapel on Chatfield’s St. Martin campus. The concert, “What Star is This?,” will feature the Children’s Choir from St. Louis
School in Owensville, directed by Martha Wetzel; Sam Ivers; Tim Burgoyne; Matthew Voto; Jack and Ian McKee; Les Tacy, Sue Toth; Martha Wetzel and Sr. Cecilia. A punch and cookie reception will be held in the
Mongan Building immediately following the concert, where The Chatfield Sound will perform Christmas Carols. The annual Christmas concert is funded in part by the Lulu O. Craig Fine Arts Fund.
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Snap Fitness and MOMS are working together on MOMS Gift Drive The Mount Orab Middle School (MOMS) Honor Society and Student Council began collecting gifts for this program about 6 years ago to help families provide gifts for children of all ages. Last year they were able to provide gifts for 48 families.
This year Snap Fitness, Mt. Orab is helping out. Every new member who donates a gift at the gym for the gift drive will receive free enrollment. Current Snap Fitness members who donate a gift at the gym for the drive will receive a free personal training session.
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All donations must be received before December 15. Working together we hope to help many families enjoy the spirit of giving this holiday season. For questions please contact mtorab@snapfitness.com or call (937) 444-5230.
Brown County Women’s Health celebrated a ribbon cutting on Nov. 12 at Southwest Regional Medical Center, where Drs. Judith Varnau and Barbara Patridge are leasing office space. “We are extremely please to have women’s healthcare services available here”, said SWRMC Owner Joan Phillips. Phillips said that the new service will provide care to local women so they can stay closer to home. Attending the Ribbon Cutting were (front, from left) Kim Woodruff, Joan Phillips, Dr. Judith Varnau, Dr. Barbara Patridge, Venita Milburn (back, from left) Barry Woodruff, Terry Fisher, Tim McKeown, Sherry Rader, Catrenia Tune, Heather Frye. The office offers a full range of women’s health care services.
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PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION
SAT., NOVEMBER 24TH STARTS 10:00 AM REGISTRATION - INSPECTION BEGINS AT 8:30 AM SELLING LIKE NEW 1984 CADILLAC ELDORADO - EXTRAORDINARY ANTIQUE SHOTGUNS - LG. KNIFE COLLECTION - ANTIQUE FURNISHINGS - MUCH MORE!! LOCATION - DIRECTIONS: 2204 Smith Rd., Moscow, Oh. 45153. Auction site way out in the country - Allow plenty of drive time. From I-275 east of Cincinnati near the Ohio River Bridge, take the U.S. Rt. 52 - New Richmond Exit. Go through New Richmond about 3 miles to Point Pleasant, (Grant’s Birthplace), Turn onto St. Rt. 232, go up the hill through Laurel another 1/2 mile to right on Ireton Trees Rd., to right on Smith Rd., around curve to end. Lane to Auction is straight ahead. Signs will be posted. FROM THE HOME: Full size original, roll top oak antique desk; nice cherry drop front writing desk; sev. pieces of uphols. furniture; sev. lamp tables; 3 quality room size Oriental style rugs; assortment of entertainment items; Christmas decor; match book collection; boxes of camera equipment; boxes of collectible kitchen wares; beautiful antique reverse painted shade table lamp; plus many other interesting items to bid on. GUNS- KNIFE COLLECTION STARTS SELLING AT 11:00 AM: Note: Guns & knives will not be available to inspect until 8:30 AM the day of sale: L.C. Smith, 12 ga. dble barrel, field grade, single trigger; L.C. Smith 12 ga. dble barrel w/2 triggers & auto shell ejectors; Fox model B by Savage Arms 16 ga. dble barrel w/2 triggers; New Baker 12 ga. dble barrel shotgun w/2 triggers; Eclipse Gun Co. dble barrel 12 ga. shotgun w/2 triggers; Schumaker? - 12 ga. dble barrel; 44 cal. long barrel, black powder revolver; Crossman pellet guns; nice Browning Pro Steel 12 slot gun safe; selection of ammo & other gun related items. Estimated 100 to 125 quality pocket & hunting knives. Some Special Edition, commemorative & top name brands; sel. of fishing gear; boxes of Harley Davidson collectibles; (banks - models); mounted boars head. OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST: 2-3 John A. Ruthven prints; fabulous wall mounted wood carving of bird & leaves; red Coke cooler; Mail Pouch thermometer; Firemen’s hose reel; some antique farm tools; full size blacksmith anvil; Coleman fishing boat; 5 hp boat motor; Huskee mower; garden tiller; air compressor and other tools & barn items. 1984 CADILLAC ELDORADO SELLS AT NOON!! 78,500 ORIGINAL MILES, WHITE W/RED LEATHER INTERIOR, 2 DR. HARDTOP, ALWAYS GARAGED. NO RESERVE PICTURES ON WWW.JTWILSON.COM TERMS - CASH OR CHECK W/FULL ID. NO CREDIT CARDS - NO BUYER’S PREMIUM - NO FOOD - COME PREPARED TO REMOVE YOUR PURCHASES.
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1334868 - Mt. Orab - Immaculate custom maintenance-free home. 4BD, 2BA. Open foyer, open flr plan w/cath ceils. Equipped kit w/beveled island & cntr tops. Natural wdwrk. Mstr suite w/jacuzzi. Fully fenced ingrnd pool. Beautiful tiered decking. Professionally lndscpd.. $169,900
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1334873 - Mt. Orab- Beautiful Bi-Level nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac. 3BD, 2.5 BA. Crown molding, accent walls, chair rail, cathedral ceiling, Rec rm, Family rm, back deck, fire pit, shed, fully fenced back yard w/tree house. Additional carport. $124,500
NEW MLS#1318272 - 7 ACRE LOT in Sardinia Must See! Beautiful 7acre lot. Motivated Seller. Don't Miss Out! $56,000
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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
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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1334506 - Mt. Orab - Immaculate! It's all done for you. 3BD, 2BA. Newer roof, windows, brand new furnace beautiful fiberglass entry door. 1800 sq ft of great attention to detail. Spacious-impeccable. $125,000
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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 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
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
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
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
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Look no further! - 1320705 - Mt. OrabPossible Owner Financing! Completely torn down to studs! Brand new interior everything, HVAC & windows. Beautiful renovation. 3 BD, 2 full BA, covered front & back porch. Public water & sewer. Corner location. Circular drive. 3 BR's 2 Ba. $68,900
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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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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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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
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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!
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Queen Ann chairs, cherry drop leaf table, cherry bed, ant. rocker, Hi-back walnut twin bed, cane bottom chair, couch, drop leaf table, 3 pc. oak entertainment cnt., wood stand, stack tables, wall mirrors, table lamps, chrome porcelain table, depression glass, stone jars, glass coffee jar, coffee mill, lg. Statshuma vase, iron cooker, flat iron, elec. Coke-Cola clock, pots & pans, old tools, vise & other hand tools, wood cabinet w/drawers, wood tool boxes, Coins: 1871 Seated dollar, 1902-S Morgan dollar, 1901 $5 Indian Gold, 1923 Monroe Doctrine Half, 1931-S Lincoln cent, 1928-S Peace dollar, 1834 Capped Bust Half, 1917 Type 1 Standing Liberty quarter, 1869 Indian Head cent, 1899 Barber quarter, 1879 Morgan A.U., 1894 Morgan -0-H.T.F., 1898-0-Morgan U.N.C., 1894-S-Morgan Fine G.T.F., 1923 Peace dollar, 1901 $10 Liberty Gold pc., 1885 $5 Gold Liberty pc., 1913-21/2 Indian Gold pc. Lunch served Not responsible for accidents TERMS: Cash day of sale or good check with proper ID. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising. NO BUYERS PREMIUM. AUCTIONEER NOTE: Many more items not listed, check Internet at www.auctionzip.com #8276 for more items & pictures.
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osteoarthritis, by relieving pain, stiffness and lameness, dogs can move freely and happily again. Their quality of life can be improved in spite of their condition. Having your dog regard you as a best friend is a high honor. But along with companionship comes trust and the responsibility for the well-being of your special pet. Learn the signs of
osteoarthritis, watch for them, and at the first indication, give us a call for an appointment. If we diagnose arthritis in your best friend, real relief is now possible. Please stop in our new office and see our stateof-the-art veterinary hospital and boarding kennel. Office hours extended to 7 p.m. most evenings. We offer more services such as dog training, boarding, adoption, and grooming.
The U.S. Grant Homestead Association will host the 2012 Christmas Home Tour from noon until 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 2. The tour will begin at the Georgetown United Methodist Church, 217 South Main Street. Tickets are $10 and if you buy before December 2 at Donohoo’s Drugstore on the east side of the courthouse square, or by calling the Bailey House at 937-3783087 you will be entered in the drawing for a special John Ruthven-Thompson House Basket with a retail value of over $125. (You don’t have to be present to win.) Included on the tour are the historic homes of Chilton White (Barry and Bobbi Horstmeier), the David Ammen Home (Mike Fadeley), the newlyrestored U.S. Grant Homestead, and the homes of Mike and Joye Hanselman and Buddy and Vicky Coburn. Another home featured on the tour is the John Thompson home. In 1843 Edward Thompson and his wife, Susannah, gave each of their three sons a farm. All three properties were located on White Oak Creek just west of Georgetown, and each one included a mill. The two daughters, Violet and Molly, were given dowries.
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Klosterman House on G’town 2012 Christmas Home Tour
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John Thompson home now owned by Ken and Judy Klosterman.
James, the oldest son, received what has become known as the Armleder home and a mill which was just across the road. William’s property included the Tunnel Mill, which still stands next to S.R. 221. John was the youngest and his land was between the properties given to James and William, with a mill which stood on the south side of the creek below Buttermilk Falls and the (now abandoned) road up Bald Point Hill. In 1851 or ’52 John built this impressive Greek Revival home on a hill overlooking White Oak Valley. The home is now owned
by Ken and Judy Klosterman. Their vision for the property included a second level on the west wing to balance the two-story east wing, and a large kitchen addition in the rear. Months of planning were required before the final architectural drawings were completed and construction work could begin. The original structure has been meticulously restored and both additions were executed with painstaking care to perfectly match the original structure. The result is undoubtedly one of the finest homes in southern Ohio.
Veterans honored in Western Brown ceremony CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 American flag as they stood solemnly. At that point members of the JROTC and the FFA handed out individual pins of recognition to each Veteran at the event. The guest speaker for the celebration was Col. Leona Knight, commander of the 7th Brigade U.S. Army Cadet Command. Stationed in Fort Knox KY. She is an ordnance officer, and before taking over as commander she
served as deputy operations and training officer in the 8th Theater Sustainment Command. Knight is responsible for 35,000 JROTC cadets in 210 schools including the cadets at Western Brown. “Veterans Day should not, and is not, a celebration of the wars of the past and present,” Knight said. “It should be a celebration of the men and women who served America in all of them. It has been a privilege and honor to
serve my country. “This is a day to remember those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.” Brown County Auditor Doug Green sang a special song while showing a slide presentation just prior to the playing of taps, retrieving of colors by the JROTC Color guard and dismissal. After the event many of the Veterans stayed after and talked among each other and reminisced about their time in the service.
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At the Posting of Colors by the Western Brown JROTC, Veterans from across the county stood proudly, many saluting as they passed.
Dr. Dan Meakin is the owner of All Creatures Animal Hospital, 1894 Ohio Pike in Amelia. Call (513) 797-PETS.
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Western Brown High School JROTC members participated in the recent Veterans Day Ceremony held November 9, 2012 at the high school.
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Members of the Western Brown High School Coral group sang several songs during the recent Veterans Day Celebration.