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The Brown County Press Sunday, November 4, 2012 • Volume 40 No. 13 Serving Brown County, Ohio since 1973
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GOP makes final election push Ohio Senator Rob Portman and 2nd District Congressional Candidate Dr. Brad Wenstrup visited Brown County on Nov. 1. The two Republicans stopped by the GOP headquarters in Georgetown to rally the troops in anticipation of the Nov. 6 election. Wenstrup was welcomed to speak first by Brown County Republican Chairman Paul Hall. Wenstrup told the assembled audience that he needed them to go out and convince as many people as they could to vote for the GOP ticket.
He said that dealing with the effects of Obamacare will be one of his priorities if elected. “Businesses are saying they may have to choose between offering health coverage they can’t afford or pay the fine”, Wenstrup said. “And that will mean fewer jobs as businesses have to cut costs to deal with the additional burden of Obamacare.” Wenstrup also talked about the recent events in Benghazi, Libya, where four Americans, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens, died in a coordinated attack on Sept. 11. Reports of the incident
say that Stevens and his aide, Sean Smith, made phone calls for help once the attack began. Former Navy SEAL’s Glen Doherty and Ty Woods were reportedly stationed about a mile away and offered to help but were reportedly told to “stand down” or remain in place. Doherty and Woods defied those orders and died after a seven hour firefight. Military help was available one hour away by air, and an intelligence drone was reportedly in the area, transmitting a live picture of the firefight back to Washington, D.C. “I’m very disturbed by CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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Ohio Senator Rob Portman (R) (left) and GOP Ohio 2nd Congressional District Candidate Dr. Brad Wenstrup address supporters and the Brown County Republican Party headquarters on Nov. 1.
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Staggs resigns as H’ville Mayor BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Wyndal Keith Staggs has resigned as Mayor of Hamersville. The resignation was part of a plea agreement entered into by Staggs in Brown County Municipal Court on Oct.26. Staggs pleaded guilty to first degree misdemeanor counts of Assault and Domestic Violence and one count of fourth degree misdemeanor Domestic VioCONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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Classifieds...........25, 26 Court News................23 Death Notices..............6 Education ..............8, 21 Opinion ........................4 Social ...........................8 Sports ...................18-20 219 South High St. Mt. Orab, OH 45154
Jennings faces two challengers
Gray grapples for seat with Geschwind
Green battles McNeely for House seat
BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press
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BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press
Incumbent Democrat Brown County Commission President Ralph Jennings is facing two challengers at the ballot box. Republican Barry Woodruff and Independent Charles Krainz are both looking to replace him in on the commission in the January 2 seat. Each candidate had the following answers to questions submitted to them by The Brown County Press. Ralph Jennings What qualifications and experience do
There is a three way race for the Brown County Board of Commissioners term beginning Jan. 3, 2013. Incumbent Democrat Bill Geschwind is being challenged by Republican Daryll Gray. Both candidates have submitted answers to questions posed to them by The Brown County Press. Daryll Gray What qualifications and experience do you have that makes you a credible candi-
Due to redistricting and term limitations of State Rep. Danny Bubp, there are two candidates for the newly drawn Ohio House District 66, which includes Brown County and a large portion of Clermont County. Democrat Ken McNeely and Republican Doug Green answered questions submitted to them by The Brown County Press. Ken McNeely What qualifications and experience do you have that makes you a credible candidate for the office you are seeking?
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Man talks about pulling A’deen 12 people indicted police officers from burning car on various charges BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Two Aberdeen police officers are alive today because a group of strangers took action when seconds counted. Just before Noon on Friday, Oct. 26, Officers Matthew Nickolas, 34, and Paul Wheeler, 22, were on their way to Georgetown for court. As they approached Gooselick Road, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that 70 year old Donald Hauke of Russellville turned in front of them and the two
vehicles hit head-on. The police car flew backward, landing on the side of the road with the engine on fire. Nickolas and Wheeler were trapped inside, suffering from concussions and broken bones. Pastor Mike Polston and his daughter Charity Bass were two cars behind the police car. They, passerby Julie Wiget and others stopped to help. Polston said when he saw what had happened, his faith was foremost in his mind. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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12 people were indicted by a Brown County Grand Jury on November 1, 2012. Those indicted included: • Amy Inlow, 24, Aberdeen faces one count of burglary, a second-degree felony, for trespassing in an occupied structure without permission committing a criminal offense and assault. • Kimberly M. Arp, 24, Aberdeen faces one count of burglary, a second-degree felony, for trespassing
in an occupied structure with permission, committing a criminal offense and assault. • Timothy W. Doyle, 45, Mt. Orab faces one count of aggravated possession, a fifth-degree felony, for knowingly having in his possession a controlled substance, methamphetamine. The amount of the drug involved equals less than a bulk amount. • Joshua Cox, 18, Georgetown, faces one count of burglary, a secondCONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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G’town approves eight million in contracts for improvements to water treatment plant Georgetown Village Council members accepted two bids at it’s October 25 meeting for work needed at the waste water treatment plant in the village. Following mandated updates called for by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, council adopted a resolution accepting the lowest bid from Pae and Associates, a heavy and industrial company out of Brookville, OH, for $4,798,600. Pae and Associates will be responsible making all the necessary upgrades needed at the existing waste water treatment plant, located behind the Brown County Fairgrounds. The village has 18 months to complete the upgrades. According to Village Administrator Jeremy Germann, work on the plant is scheduled to begin sometime after the first of the year. “Council also approved a contract with Brackney, a company out of Brookville, Indiana for $3,296,572,” Germann said. “Brackney will be responsible for the work to be done at the Town Run sewer pump station and storage. We have to have a 2.1 million gallon holding tank built.” Germann added that Brackney has 12 months to complete the holding tank according to OEPA mandates. Germann said that both the bids were lower than the village had estimated and he was glad about that. He also said that until all the financing from grant sources are finalized, nothing will begin. He said that the financing should be in place within the next 30 days. In other business at the meeting, resident Anna Ralston discussed her support of maintaining the curcrossing guard rent financial arrangement between the Georgetown Exempted Village School District and the Village of Georgetown, along with concerns with recent changes enacted by the school board. No action was taken by council. Tim McKeown, president of the Brown County Chamber of Commerce and representative for Georgetown’s health insur-
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A bid of $4,798,600 submitted by Pae and Associates out of Brookville OH was accepted by Georgetown Council members October 25 for OEPA mandated improvements at the waste water treatment plant in Georgetown. The village has 18 months to comply with the mandates.
ance carrier, Anthem, spoke briefly to council regarding premium costs and deductibles. McKeown discussed ways to reduce costs by adjusting deductibles and increasing payout clauses. He told council that he will work closely with Germann getting quotes on different options for the 2013 policy. Georgetown Chief of Police, Buddy Coburn, reported to council that although fair week was hectic, there were no major problems for his department. Coburn said he had been notified by the Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine that his department had been chosen to receive a ‘drug drop box’, which he had applied for several months ago. “I feel this box will be a huge benefit to not only our citizens, but other police department in our county,” Coburn told council. “This drop box will be set up in such a way that the public will have access to it in order to put their unused prescription medications in it.” Coburn added that by having a place where these prescriptions can be dis-
carded could prevent them from falling into the hands of children or people that should not have them. “The Ohio Attorney General, the Ohio Department of Health and the Drug Free Action Alliance have been working with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to identify a location for destruction of drugs collected,” he added. Coburn also told council that the license plate reader is now fully operational and is being used daily. He said he feels it is a very productive tool and will greatly improve safety for
We have no words to thank everyone for your acts of condolence during this difficult time. The Mt. Orab Life Squad, Mt. Orab Police Department and Mt. Orab Mercy - you are wonderful. When I was helpless you were there. Kenny would tell us all to cherish our families and get back to work. It is the kind words and prayers from family, friends, the church family and this whole community that will get my family through this loss. I shared 47 years with one of the greatest husbands, fathers and grandfathers on earth. Now it is time to share him with the love of his life Christ. He is watching over all of us.
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I Thessalonians 5:1618, “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” As we approach this special season (Holiday of Thanksgiving) we find it to be very Biblical. We are to give thanks! Christians ought to be the most thankful people on this earth. They know the one true God and the only Savior, Jesus. They know the outcome of all things. Be thankful! The Bible expects us to be more like Jesus. We say, we are to be Christ-like in all things. So, what is Jesus thankful for? If we knew what he gave thanks for, then we could do the same. What are they? First, Jesus gave thanks for his daily bread. (Luke 9:16) He fed the multitude with the fish and bread! He gave thanks to the Father first. What about us? Before a meal do we thank God the Father? Jesus did! We seem to not have a shortage of food in our country. In fact, we are becoming ‘obese’ as a nation. We are blessed beyond any other nation with abundance and choice of food. Be thankful! The old farmer came to town and gave thanks for his lunch at the diner. Two boys laughed and asked him if everybody from where he comes does that? The old farmer said, no, the pigs don’t. Second, Jesus gave thanks for trials. Imagine that! (Luke 10:3 & 21) He warned the 72 that as they went the wolves would come at them. But Jesus is thankful for this too. It is easy to be thankful for the good times and good things of life. Jesus knew that trials help us mature and grow like nothing else. The Father wants us to be mature children. Think of the apostle Paul with me. Would he have been half the man of God without all his trials? No, surely not.
That is not to say he liked them. We do not ask for trials of life as a Christian, but we are thankful that the Lord helps us through them, even “through the valley of the shadow of death.” PS 23:4. Third, Jesus gives thanks for prayer. Jesus was thankful for answered prayer. (John 11:41-42) And we see that he already knew the Father would answer him, he indicates that this was a teachable moment. Are we thankful for answered prayer? Usually this is our thinking: “Yes, when God answers as I expect or want.” In fact, to be like Jesus we should be thankful before we pray that God listens and WILL answer us! Praise God! Jesus prayed expectantly and so should we. Fourth, Jesus gives thanks for salvation! (Matthew 26:2629) In instituting the Lord’s Supper, Jesus gives thanks. So do we in the church of Christ each Lord’s Day. We meet around his Table every first day of the week. We are thankful. But what does this represent? Salvation! What Jesus was about to do after this meal that evening was to die for all mankind! Verse 28 says “this is the blood of the New Covenant which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” Jesus was thankful to the father that he could bring salvation to you and me! Are you thankful to God for salvation? We should get up each morning thankful that we are in the Lord! Thankful that we are saved by grace through faith is how we should always be. Praise God! If you are not a Christian, then why are you not? What can thankfulness be to you but hollow? Who are you ultimately thankful to? Come see us.“ All the churches of Christ send greetings.” Romans 16:16 Gary J Mattingly Fayetteville Church of Christ 513-875-3636
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his officers. During council’s round table discussion, Councilman Steve Triplett discussed the possibility of placing a picnic table near the parking lot of Kathryn Hanlon Memorial Park for people who come to the park to eat their lunch. Mayor Dale Cahall discussed culvert issues in the village that are undermining parts of Free Soil Road. Germann also gave a brief update on Georgetown public utilities. The next meeting of the Georgetown Village Council was set for Thursday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m.
To all friends, co-workers and community,
Star Spangled Assembly set for our Veterans The staff and students of Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Schools invite all veterans, current military members, and those who serve our government and country to be special guests at our Veterans’ Day celebration, “A Star-Spangled Tribute.” Please join us on Monday, November 12, 2012 in the high school gymnasium. Parking will be available in the front parking lot. Please wear your uniforms or something patriotic. Greeters will meet guests at the front entrance doors to the gymnasium on the west end of the building. Guests should plan to arrive at 8:30 a.m. for seating; the program will start at 9 a.m. We hope that you can be with us for this special occasion. Please call the school with questions (937) 392-4384.
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Taking A Trip Through Time Cincinnati, Georgetown & Portsmouth Narrow Gauge Electric Railroad crossing White Oak Creek on the ‘High Bridge”. The trestle was south of White Oak Valley Road and was 110 feet tall and 1,410 feet long. The railroad carried passengers and freight from 1886-1935. If you have more information about this photo or would like more information about the Brown County Historical Society please call Ned S. Lodwick at (937) 378-6334. ‘Taking a Trip Through Time’ is a new 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 can also reach us at (937) 444-3441.
Letters to the Editor
Retired teacher asks for levy support Dear Editor, As a member of the community and a retired teacher from Western Brown I would like to share some thoughts about the school system and the upcoming levy. Western Brown Schools have had a long tradition of providing the children of the district with the very best education possible. This has been accomplished through a combination of good management, careful handing of budgets, and the dedication of the entire staff. back in 1971 the citizens of the district
recognized a need and passed an operating levy. That was accomplished over 40 years ago and allowed Western to continue to provide a high level of education. However, the time has come to address the fact that Western now spends less money per pupil than nearly every other school in Ohio. Despite this smaller per pupil budget, Western has still provided the children of the district with the brightest, most educated, and dedicated staff they could find. When your children leave you in the morning, you are
Brown to continue to provide the educational opportunities and extra activities you want for your child. Now the district is asking for your support again, 40 years later, if they are going to continue with the high standards that have always been a part of the Western Brown School experience. Supporting this levy will be an investment in the future of our children; it is only right that the children of Western Brown Schools have the same opportunities as the other children in Ohio. Linda Lawwill
Parent says ‘Don’t make our mistake’ Dear Editor, Perspective of a nonWestern Brown parent: As a parent from another school district (West Clermont), you do NOT want to go down the same path as us. We have failed two straight levies and are trying again this November. We have already lost all high school bussing, bussing to elementary and middle school kids who live within a two mile radius, elementary specials (art, gym, music and libraries as well as Gifted and Talented services). Pay-to-play for sports went from $50 to $495 per kid per sport. We are now in Fiscal Caution, only two steps away from the State taking over. We also saw our district report card drop from Excellent to Effective this year. Good families are moving their kids to other schools (either open-enrollment public schools like Batavia or Milford; or private schools) and property values are dropping. Like
most schools in Ohio, our problems are primarily caused due to the enormous drop in State funding. We've lost $7 million from the State in just the past two years. As a result of the decreased funding, MANY districts in Ohio are running levies now or in the recent past. In fact, some schools (like Milford) just passed an operating levy four short years ago and they're back on the ballot this year, once again asking voters for money. The fact that Western Brown hasn't passed an operating levy since 1971 is simply incredible. You should be very proud of how the district has managed your money. Think about the price of gas back in 1971 compared to today. Inflation has raised the cost of everything yet your district has managed to go 40 years without an operating levy. Incredible. Additionally, it appears that they are controlling their expenses by doing things like pay
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trusting the staff to take the very best care and provide the best education that is possible. The people who come in contact with your children give thier all to making your child’s school experience a good one despite these budgetary shortcomings. In my time as a teacher in the district I found the people of the community have always supported the schools. You have volunteered your time, your expertise, and your money to see that the children’s needs are being met. This support has helped Western
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freezes and increased insurance contributions. I have no vested interest in the outcome of your levy, other than my cousins went there 25-30 years ago and I still have friends in the community. For the sake of your kids, I would just hate
to accept your donations if you wish to continue your giving. Sometimes we can just look around or listen and pick up on a need that we can help to meet, especially around the holidays. Thank you again and God Bless you for your faithfulness. Zach Brooks Tyler Adkins The Linskys and the Bohrer families
Reader says it’s time to change Presidents Dear Editor, Can you afford 4 more years? I can’t because I’ve been struggling for almost the last four years already. I admire the letter in The Brown County Press by Barry Hauser last week, it was definitely the truth. On Saturday, December 20, 2008, which was about a month before President Obama was inaugurated, gasoline was $1.59 a gallon (Facts). The only reason it is getting cheaper again is to gain more votes for Obama. Now John Glenn says he sizes up Obama and sup-
grades. Older kids won’t be able to take some of the classes they will need to succeed in college. Those on the career track will be shortchanged by fewer options. The district is only obligated to meet state minimum standards for education. I don’t know about you, but using the phrase “state minimum standards” when discussing your child’s education doesn’t sound like a good thing to me. The world has changed, and education is one of the only tools young people have to help them compete in an ever more competitive work force. People who only have a basic high school education in that competition will be behind the eight ball. That should eliminate the “the basics were good enough for me” argument. Regarding state funding, don’t expect it to go up any time soon. State lawmakers offered voters a choice to lessen the pressure on school budgets CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
What Do You Think? With all the destruction that has happened along the east coast with Hurricane Sandy, do you feel the election should be delayed in affected states?
to see your district go down the same terrible road we've gone down. Please consider voting YES for your upcoming school levy! Ron Higgins Batavia
Families grateful to Bread of Life Pantry Dear Editor and Friends in Beacon Hill Subdivision, As most of you know the Bread of Life Food Pantry will close at the end of the October. We will miss coming around the 21st of each month which we have done for several years now. You have been such a blessing to those who have felt the sting of a suffering economy. Several churches have a food pantry and are willing
WAYNE GATES, EDITOR
ports him for president, why? Could it be he gets a free ticket on all those billions Glenn gets on his retirement income. He could care less about the poor and middle class people. Now the 1.7 percent seniors and people on Social Security will receive in January is a drop in the bucket compared to the raises the politicians in Washington receive. Mitt Romney said he DOES NOT plan to change Medicare to a Voucher System. Its time for a change. Roy Henize Georgetown
Yes it should be delayed, those people need a chance to get back to some form of normal life first. Becky Gee, Sardinia
Yes, I definitely believe it should be delayed. Tom Ballard, Felicity
Those people are not going to be able to vote, they'll probably have to delay it. Sandy Martin, Locust Ridge
I believe they will have to delay the election as long as that area is in a state of emergency. Tamera Gerhard Hamersville
Yes they should delay the election, those people can't get out to vote. Anita Lynch, Mt. Orab
Yes, I certainly do think the election should be delayed on the east coast. Judy Kiser, Sardinia
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The Western Brown School District is putting a six year, $1.45 million Emergency Operating Levy before voters on Tuesday. I hope it passes. The reasons for supporting our school systems are like the reasons for quitting smoking. They’re all pretty good ones and they all make sense. The Western Brown District has been cutting the budget for a while now. There are 35 fewer employees this year. Those that are left are paying more for their insurance and agreed to go without a pay raise for the next three years. Coaches pay has been cut five percent. Bussing for high school students has been eliminated. That’s not the entire list of the cuts and savings options explored, but it’s a good representation. That should eliminate the “they don’t manage our tax money well” argument. About 80 percent of the budget for a school district is tied up in staff expenses. When you cut costs, you cut people. Without the money generated by the Emergency Operating Levy, more staff positions will have to be cut. That could mean larger class sizes, fewer advanced placement offerings and fewer classes like art and music in some of the lower
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OPINION Anderson disappointed by Rumpke Landfill odors make life difficult for neighbor sign-stealing accusation Dear Editor, It is with much disappointment that I feel that I must respond to the Letter to the Editor from Jeanne Glassmeyer, accusing me of stealing my opponent’s signs from her yard. I was shocked at the accusation. I have had several signs of my own removed in the Fayetteville area, but I did not for a moment consider my opponent as a suspect. This is a theft offense. It is a first-degree misdemeanor. There are other charges that could come
of that, because the person is trespassing on the property of another. Let us not forget the Ten Commandments as mention by Mrs. Glassmeyer, “Thou shall not steal”. One may read and think that Mrs. Glassmeyer’s letter was politically motivated as a smear tactic, revolving around Mrs. Glassmeyer being on the Brown County Republican Central Committee. I chose to believe she was simply upset and needed to vent, but warn that it is important to stay to the facts and remember that
“Thou Shall Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbor”. I would also like to say to Jeanne Glassmeyer, My family and I forgive you! To date, both my opponent and I have run a clean, respectful race for Clerk of Courts. I believe that the citizens of Brown County will vote for the most-qualified candidate for Clerk of Courts, and that they ignore untrue and malicious allegations. Dale Anderson Candidate for Brown County Clerk of Courts
Dear Editor, Recent activities at the Rumpke Sanitary Landfill in Georgetown have been a hot topic for our local newspapers. Their appreciation to increase emissions by increasing flare capacity and their four million dollar expansion continues to put Rumpke in a position, as reported by The Brown County Press, “to ensure the landfill can remain open between fifty and one hundred years depending on intake volume.” How does Rumpke expect to comply with the solid waste regulations for
Obama looking out for little guy Dear Editor, I am writing to help clear the misunderstanding Mr. Robert Smith, Mr Brady Liming, and Mr Kevin P. Jodrey have with me. First of all Mr. Smith, as for Saul Alinsky I wrote what I found. Maybe it was just luck or guidance by my guardian angel that I found just the good. I do very much like union organizers. As for his influencing President Obama I do not believe he was solely influenced by Mr. Alinsky. Maybe it was St.Francis of Asissi. Maybe the Book of Acts. As for Obamacare, I think that there will be even more saving when the plan is complete. REDISTRIBUTION! Maybe I can explain it better. You see I do not think we should have more redistribution. We have enough its been around a long time. The way I understand it the tax money is taken to Washington D.C. and then it is sent out to places where it is needed. Like repairing the Brent Spence bridge or the new exit off of I275 to Rt.32. Maybe to Columbus to keep firemen and policemen on the job. OH! Mr. Smith thinks I should send more money to the government. I would
gladly if I made more than $250,000. Now that is enough distraction, or as my mother would say "What has that have to do with the price of grapes." Now here is what has to do with the price of grapes, milk, bread, honey and health care. I believe it only fair that we look at Governor Romney's record. You can't go on what he says. That changes with each crowd he is speaking to. Under his leadership Massachusetts dropped to 47th out of the 50 states in job creation. Also the state lost manufacturing jobs at a rate twice the national average. State college costs skyrocketed, while in his first year, public schools saw the second-largest percentage of cuts per student in the country. Taxes and fees were raised on the middle class and small businesses but he gave 278 of the wealthiest residents a $78 million tax cut.The state was left with the largest per-capita debt of any state in the U.S. Now remember, I know you do, the mess President George W. Bush left us. We faced the worst financial collapse since the Great Depression, The economy was losing jobs at a rate of more than
750,000 a month. By the time President Obama was sworn in more than 4 million jobs had disappeared. Since then we've added more than 4 million private sector jobs and the economy is on track to continue growing. Our auto industry is back on top. Our manufacturing is adding jobs for the first time since the 1990s. Taxpayers subsidies to big banks have been cut more than $60 billion and the saving is going to make college affordable. Now for Ohio in particular. Every working family in Ohio got a tax cut with a typical family getting $3,455. There are 848,000 Ohio Jobs accounting for 1 in 8 total jobs depend directly or indirectly on the auto industry, which is now alive thanks to President Obama. The Ohio manufacturing industry added 50,300 jobs since March 2010. President Obama signed 18 tax cuts benefiting Ohio small business. Still we are not back to where we will be if we stay on course and send more Democrats to Washington and Columbus. `Just the other day I talked with a lady whose husband is out of work, she could not see any hope for the future and was very distraught. I can under-
stand some of her pain. One of my sons was out of work almost 2yrs. He is now back to work. I know her husband will be back to work soon. Now back to Ohio, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) guarantees healthcare to 5.1 million Ohioans with pre-existing conditions, coverage for 82,000 young adults and help to 185,000 elderly Ohioans facing the prescription drug donut hole. There's too much at stake to turn back now. If we get Romney and the only plan he has to go on, is more unpaid-for tax cuts for the wealthy and fewer rules for Wall Street the same formula that benefited the wealthiest Americans but crashed our economy and punished the middle class. Now if you want to have fun looking into peoples lives that would have a great deal of influence on hurting our country check these out Grover Norquist, Karl Rove, Charles, David and William Koch. Do you really believe these men think as Thomas Jefferson did "Love your neighbor as yourself and your country more than yourself." Danny Books Sr.
future cells when they can’t control the odor and potential health hazards of their current operations? Waste Disposal is a needed service for all communities. However, there are rules and regulations that an owner/operator must comply with to protect the safety and health of the community they serve. Administrative Ohio Code Rule 3745-2719(B)(3) states: “The owner or operator shall operate the facility in such a manner that noise, dust, and odors are strictly controlled so as not to cause a nuisance or a health hazard.” According to a Notice of Violation issued to the Rumpke Sanitary Landfill in Hamilton County on March 14, 2012, Ohio EPA uses the odor intensity scale to evaluate off-site odors. The scale rates the intensity of odor by levels. Level 0 describes odor not detectable. Level 1 describes odor present in the air, which activates the sense or smell and the characteristics may or may not be distinguishable and/or definite, but not objectionable in short durations. This is characterized by occasional “whiffs” of odor, but is not persistent. Level 2 describes odor present in the air, which easily activates the sense of smell, is very distinct and clearly distinguishable, tends to be objectionable and/or irritating, and is persistent in the community. Level 3 describes odor present in the air, which is objectionable and causes a person to attempt to avoid it completely. Level 4 describes odor present in the air, which is strong that it is overpowering and intolerable for any length of time. The Ohio EPA states that an intensity two or above, which are caused by the landfill and are detected beyond the facility boundary, indicate that the operator is failing to strictly control odors. So, how do you rate the
odor intensity of Rumpke Sanitary Landfill in Brown County? From our family’s perspective, Rumpke would be in violation of Chapter 3734 of the Ohio Revised Code every day. It truly is a sad day when you can’t enjoy the company of friends and family in your own backyard. We recognize the fact that Rumpke provides jobs for our local economy. But, how many jobs are we losing because of the odors and unknown health hazards of having a landfill in close proximity to our community? One would think environmental issues would be a position for many of our local candidates political platform seeking election, from the Commissioners race to the State Representative race. The only documented information that could be found was from Democrat Ken McNeely, candidate for State Representative for the 66th District, he has identified Rumpke as a potentially hazardous situation and has plans to alleviate those hazards and said he will fight to maintain residents’ safety and well-being. I commend Mr. McNeeley for taking a stance on this important issue, but have to ask, what are your plans? As for all other candidates, what is your position on the odor and hazards of Rumpke and why isn’t the safety and health of your constituents’ a priority in your political beliefs? We too, Mr. Rumpke, are here to be good neighbors. But, things aren’t so pleasant from our side of the road. This is our community, this is our school and this is our home. What would you do Mr. Rumpke? If you are concerned please call Matt Freeman at Portsmouth Local Air Agency at (740) 353-5156, or fax to (740) 353-3638. Ryan Craig Ernst Georgetown
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Dear Editor, Very recently I’ve heard some discussion on the issue of whether or not a person’s religious orientation should sway his/her political leanings and then I heard ir brought up again during the Biden/Ryan debate on
Thursday night, October 11. Well, pardon me for asking, how can a person not be swayed by his.her religious orientation? If I’m a Roman Catholic such as both vice presidential candidates, shouldn’t this affect how
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Issue 2 means sharing Dear Editor, As children, one of the fundamental lessons we learn in life is to share. From toys and party favors to valentines, we were encouraged to ensure there was enough for everyone. In school, how about those fraction problems in math class when we had to divide the pie or pizza equally among a group? At home around the dinner table, mom and dad made sure that each one of us received our portion of the meal. Later there were community projects, through our religious institutions, scouting, sports, or school groups when we helped rake leaves, pick-up trash, or serve a meal at a soup/community kitchen. Recall the old saying – “many hands make short work”. Now as adults, perhaps potluck dinners are part of your life – everyone brings a part of the meal to share. What does sharing have
to do with Issue 2? In Ohio, a registered voter can choose to identify himself or herself with any one of a number of political parties or designations including, Republican, Democrat, Independent, Reform, Green, Libertarian, Constitution and Socialist. Yet, the rules for establishing voting districts across the state make it possible for our Legislature to divide the districts to favor one party or another. This is what we have NOW. I believe the members of the Ohio Legislature have forgotten what it means to share – to ensure that everyone, regardless of party affiliation, has an equal vote and an equal opportunity to participate in the governing process. If you believe in the lessons of sharing we learned in childhood, please think about voting YES for Issue 2 this election. Deborah Moffatt Batavia
I see the matter of abortion? If I take a more conservative or orthodox view of Scripture, wouldn’t this cause me to hold to certain ideas regarding social justice and fairness? So many have begun to buy into an idea that a person needs to divorce his religion from his politics using the now tired argument regarding the separation of Church and State which most take out of context anyway. (Jefferson was referring to a ‘wall of separation’ whereby a ‘state church’ should not exist with one entity ruling over the other. This has nothing to do with an individual’s faith playing a part in helping to formulate his/her ideas on matters of political concept.) I am a Christian and I believe in the ethical and moral teachings of the Bible. Of course this will aid me in my choices when coting. How could it be any other way? If I am to vote my conscience, then those things that influence my conscience will come into play. For me to pretend otherwise would be a betrayal of what I believe to be true, a lie. Using this as an example, when Biden and Ryan were questioned on their Roman Catholic backgrounds and how this influenced their views
regarding abortion, notice how they responded. Both were quick to say how important their faith was to them, but only Ryan would allow for the idea that his view of abortion was influenced by his faith. Biden approached it by saying that on a personal level he was opposed to abortion but he would not allow his personal beliefs to interfere with how he viewed another persons right to choose to have an abortion. Isn’t there an inconsistency here? (I can’t take an innocent life, but if you have n problem with it, go ahead.) If its seen as a sin for one, shouldn’t it be seen by that one as a sin for another? I think this is a matter of ‘relativism’, its all a matter of how the individual looks at it as opposed to a matter of a moral absolute. Possibly I’m being politically incorrect, like I care, but I prefer a set of candidates who adhere to a belief in moral absolutes. My faith teaches moral absolutes, thus my voting will reflect that idea. I’m comfortable with this for myself and I don’t feel any need to apologize for it, and it sounded as if Ryan feels the same way. Hmmmm, guess which set of candidates will get my vote? Rev. Sam Talley
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 with Senate Bill 5. It was rejected, so we’re stuck with the system as it is. The state has shown that funding levels to meet state minimum standards are what school districts can expect. Anything beyond that is up to local voters. That means athletics, advanced offerings, arts or anything else that people are willing to pay for. That should eliminate the “I’ll force the state to change the school funding system with a ‘no’ vote” argument. Yes, it means more taxes. I know that taxes are high and nobody wants to pay more. But look at it this way. Your home is worth what someone will give you for it, not what it’s appraised for. And if the school district is suffering in comparison to other nearby districts, you might not be able to sell it if you want to. Ask any real estate agent what the first question out of a potential buyers mouth with school age children is. Look into what happened to the housing market in the Little Miami school district in Clermont County. It’s nearly impossible to sell a house to a family in a school district with a bad reputation. This levy also has a sunset in six years. It won’t go
on forever. The amount estimated is $15 dollars on a $100,000 house. That’s $180.00 a year or $1080.00 over the lifetime of the levy. If passing the levy helps your home maintain its value or even increases it, you come out ahead when it’s time to sell. Which takes out the “what’s in it for me” argument. Western Brown will not be the last school district in the county to seek help from the voters. Other local districts will be in the same situation very soon. With open enrollment rules, you could end up with “have” districts that are supported by residents drawing students away from the “have not” districts who are stuck in state minimum land. Athletes move away seeking lower pay to participate fees or greater sports opportunities. Scholars move away to get better classes to get a leg up in college. Arts and music students move away so they can explore their potential. And each one of them takes about $6000 in state funding with them when they go. For these reasons and many others, please support the Western Brown Emergency Operating Levy.
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Winona “Nonie” P. (Grooms) Evans, 96, Bethel, Oh., died October 29, 2012. She was born September 7, 1916 in Brush Creek Township, Adams County. She was preceded in death by parents, Homer Scott and Loah Belle (Fenton) Grooms; and husband, Thomas W. Evans. She is survived by son, Thomas W. Evans, Hamersville; two daughters, June Lang and Connie Sue Tomlin, both of Withamsville; two brothers, Russell D. Grooms, West Union and William R. Grooms, Maineville; two sisters, Frances Allen of Lynx and Phyllis Roush, Bethel; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandand many children; nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Bethel Nazarene Church. She had attended the West Union High School. Services were Thursday, November 1, 2012, where Pastor Volley Reed officiated. The interment was at East Liberty Cemetery in Lynx. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Unionserved the family.
Dorothy Fite Miller, 83
Orland Edward Miller, 94
Sylvia Annetta Fryman, 61
Dorothy Fite Miller, 83 of Georgetown, Oh., died Thursday, October 1, 2012. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Georgetown Presbyterian Church located at 401 Main Street South Georgetown, OH 45121. She was a bookkeeper, a member of the Georgetown Presbyterian Church, volunteered at the Brown County General Hospital and was an aid for the Georgetown Exempted Schools. Dorothy was born November 18, 1928 in Georgetown, Oh. the daughter of the late Lloyd H. and Verda I. (Shepherd) Fite. Ms. Miller is survived by one sister – Shirley Cassel of Commerce Township, Michigan; one nephew – Adam Cassel and wife Nichole of Grand Blanc, Michigan; one niece – Amy Cassel of Pontiac, Michigan; one great nephew – Jack Cassel and one great niece – Ashton Cassel. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Orland Edward Miller, 94, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2012. He was born June 3, 1918 to the late Chris F. Miller and Clara Black. He was also preceded in death by one son Merrill. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Mae Fern Cornetet Miller, 1 daughter Janice Arlene Williams, 2 sons Daryl (Becky) Miller and Randall (Angel) Miller, 5 grandchildren Greg, Shawn, and Natasha Miller, Patrick Williams and Kathy Sparks, 3 step-grandchildren David, Matthew, and Nathan Buller, 6 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Orland was a member of the Pricetown Church of Christ. He was a good husband and loving father, and he was active and interested in community affairs. He served 20+ years and retired as a Clay Township Trustee, retired from Allis-Chalmers in Norwood, Oh. He was also on the Board of Governors of Highland District Hospital for over 25 years and also helped with many other community projects. Services were held Friday, November 2, 2012 at the Pricetown Church of Christ. Burial was in Buford Cemetery. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.
Sylvia Annetta Fryman, 61 of Aberdeen, Oh., died Friday, October 26, 2012. She was born on August 11, 1951 in Maysville, Ky., the daughter of the late Russell and Elizabeth (McElfresh) McClanahan. Mrs. Fryman was a wife, mom, mamaw, friend, sister, a homemaker, a member of the Aberdeen Baptist Church and the Maysville V.F.W. Post # 2734 Auxiliary. Mrs. Fryman is survived by her husband of forty-four years – Allan T. Fryman, whom she married December 9, 1967; one daughter – Trina (Chris) Frazier, Aberdeen, one son – Allan Fryman, Jr., Aberdeen, six grandchildren – Ashton (Jeffrey) Martin, Maysville, Ky., Taylor and Lyndsay Fryman both of Covington, Ky., Madison Horton. Aberdeen, Autumn Fryman, Maysville, Ky. and Alivia Fryman, Aberdeen, five sisters – Dotty (Hank) Luegerung, Florence, Ky., Debbie (Jeff) Geisler, Glenda (Randy) Bell, Linda (Jon) Oberholtzer, all of Madison, Ind., and May (Steve) Kahafer, New Albany, Ind., three brothers – Larry (Sue) McClanahan, Vanceburg, Ky., Jacob (John) McClanahan of Wisconsin and Thomas Gulley of Sanders, Ky., fourteen nieces, seven nephews, fifteen great nieces and nephews and many close friends and a wonderful church family that she thought very highly of. Services were held Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Aberdeen Baptist Church where Brother Phillip Huffman officiated. Interment was in the Maysville, Cemetery in Maysville, Ky. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Aberdeen Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 529, Aberdeen, Ohio 45101 or to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38148. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
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FISHING Go with me to John Chapter 21. Peter was a fisherman and he was going fishing! However, at this particular time he chose the wrong time and the wrong place to do so. Look at verse 3 with me: “Simon Peter saith unto them, I go fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately;and that night they caught nothing.” Jesus chose Peter because he had the ability to be a leader. The problem here was that Peter was leading in the wrong direction. Jesus had previously told Peter: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” And Peter had followed Jesus for 3 and 1/2 years. But now Jesus was crucified. Peter decided to go back to his old occupation of fishing. Ladies and gentlemen, when a Christian goes backward instead of forward in their faith it is called backsliding. Peter was backsliding and he caused the other disciples to backslide also. But did it profit them? No, they caught nothing. Verses 4-5: “But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.” They were working for themselves, not Jesus. Things just did not seem to be working out for them. Verse 6: “And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find...” so they did and they caught an abundance of fish. According to verse 11 the fish were not little fish. They were great fish and there were 153 of them! Then John said to Peter: “It is the Lord.” Peter jumped into the water. The other came to the shore in the boat and when they all had reached the shore, according to verse 9, they saw a fire of coals there and fish laid thereon, and bread. Jesus told them to bring some of the fish that they had caught and “Come and dine.” They already knew it was the Lord so they wasn’t about to ask who he was! Verse 13: “Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise.” Jesus not only cooked the fish for them, He served them! Who should be serving whom here? Shouldn’t we be serving Jesus instead of Him serving us all the time?
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We want Him to serve us but we do not want to serve Him! And that is what is happening here with the disciples. They were fishing for fish, not men. They were not following Jesus, they were following Peter and Peter was backslidden. That happens quite often; Christians will follow other backslidden Christians. They drop out of church, they quit reading their Bible, and they quit praying. They get right back into the world just as Peter had done. He had gone right back to fishing just as he had been doing before he was saved and the other disciples followed him. However, they had no success until Jesus showed up. Look at verse 14: “This is now the third time that Jesus showed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.” Apparently the first two times did not have much effect on them. They still went back to their old occupation! Sometimes it takes a lot to get through our thick skulls. Verse 15: “...Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these?...” Peter, do you love Me more than you love these fish? Peter said: Yes Lord, I do. But it had not taken long for him to slide! Do you love Jesus? What are you doing for Him? Are you following Jesus or are you following other backsliders and doing nothing? Jesus told Peter to: “Feed my lambs.” Are you feeding God’s lambs? Are you a Sunday School teacher, helper, bus worker, usher, nursery worker, or any of the many other jobs that it takes to keep the church going? What are you doing, just eating at the table and warming a seat? Or are you out there telling people about Jesus? Are you out knocking doors or giving out tracks? Are you in any way feeding His lambs? Think about it!
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Terri Lee Sneed, 50 Terri Lee Sneed, 50, Hamersville, Oh., died Sunday, October 28, 2012. She was a registered nurse for the Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia. Terri was born February 2, 1962 in Mariemont, the daughter of the late Eugene and Eula (Vermillion) Adams. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters – Sarah and Emma Sneed. Mrs. Sneed is survived by her husband – James A. Sneed; three sons – Tyler Sneed of Silverdale, Washington, Ethan Sneed of Tampa, Flor., and Samuel Sneed of Hamersville, two step-daughters – Mahala Cremeans of Elsmere, Ky., and Elena (Bo) Aaron, Cleveland, Tex., six grandchildren – Jexx Sneed, Kaelin Newman, Brayden Cremeans, Memphis and Seth Patterson and Kelsey Aaron; two brothers – Steve (Ginny) Adams, Tampa, Flor., and Bill Adams of Los Angeles, Cal., and one sister – Linda (Charlie) Reeves, Browns Valley, Cal. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Oh. Visitation will be from 4 - 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Kenneth Ray Snider, Sr., 61 Kenneth Ray Snider, Sr., 61, Moscow, Oh. died on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Banks Snider, 2 children, Kenneth Ray (Jamie) Snider, Jr. and Macheille (Jim) Robertson, 5 grandchildren, Justin Snider, Jimmy Robertson, Chelsea Robertson, Sydney Snider and Carley Snider, 2 greatgrandchildren: Tatum Kaylor and Brantley Robertson, 3 brothers: David Snider, Michael Snider and the late Bennie Snider, 2 sisters: Sherry Blomquist and Donna Louiso, numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity,served the family.
Are you a Medicare beneficiary? Want to learn more about Medicare and how the Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period can work for you? Want to stay informed, healthy and save money? If so, then mark your calendar for an upcoming Medicare Check-Up Day that will be held on Wednesday, November 7 beginning at 10 a.m. at AdamsBrown Community Action, located at 406 W. Plum Street in Georgetown. The Area Agency on Aging District 7, which covers ten counties in southern Ohio, including Brown, encourages Medicare beneficiaries to attend this important and helpful event. The free event is made possible by the Ohio Department of Insurance’s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), which is traveling the state to help Ohioans, family members and caregivers understand the different Medicare coverage options and available financial assistance, and to provide assistance with plan selection. Medicare’s Annual Coordinated Election Period began October 15th and ends December 7th. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can evaluate their current coverage and make the determination on whether they should switch to a plan that will better support their needs. Attending the event in Georgetown on November 7th will also provide individuals with tips on how to enroll for 2013 coverage in a
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Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D) and/or a Medicare health plan. Beneficiaries may qualify to save an average of $3,900 on prescription drug costs and OSHIIP representatives will be on hand to help determine the qualification requirements for individuals. Those on Medicare are strongly encouraged to attend the session, which will provide helpful information and assistance. Those who wish to attend are asked to bring a list of their prescription drugs, dosages and preferred pharmacy, as well as any information on pension, VA or other medical care benefits they are receiving for help in comparing plans for 2013. For more information about the Medicare CheckUp Day, call OSHIIP tollfree at 1-800-686-1578, Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 5:00 pm, or the Area Agency on Aging District 7 toll-free at 1-800-582-7277, extension 250. Those with Medicare questions can also call Medicare at 1-800MEDICARE (1-800-6334227), 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. A complete listing of available Part D and Medicare Advantage plans is available at www.medicare.gov.
E-HEAP, Winter Crisis Program for 2013 gets underway The E-HEAP/Winter Crisis Program administered locally by Adams-Brown Counties Economic Opportunities, Inc., started November 1, 2012 and will run thru March 31, 2013 for the 2012-2013 winter heating season. Eligible applicants must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines as follows: HouseholdYearly 13 Size Income Weeks Income $22,340 $ 5,585 1 2 $30, 260 $7,565 3 $38,180 $9,545 4 $46,100 $11,525 Households with more than four members add $7,920 per member to the annual income and $1,980 per member to the 13 week income. You will need to provide the following: Proof of citizenship (i.e. birth certificate, current medical card, voter registration card) and social security cards for all household members; proof of all income received for the household for the past 13 weeks (or 12 months); proof of disability if disabled; bills for both the main heating and electric utility sources. If you heat with bulk fuel, a ten day supply or less is required in order to receive assistance.
A metered utility, electric or natural gas, must have a disconnect notice or be disconnected in order to receive assistance. Also, if you are a household member of 18 years of age or older and are claiming ‘zero’ income for the past three months, additional documentation will be required in order to complete your application for assistance. Please contact your local HEAP office for more information. To schedule an appointment please call: Adams County - 1-800233-7891 or 937-695-0316, Ext. 235, or 236. Hours: Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; walk-ins daily, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Brown County - 1-800553-7393 or 937-378-6041, Ext. 253, 254 Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; walk-ins daily, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Outreach is available for the elderly or disabled. Office will be closed: November 12, 2012, in observance of Veterans Day; and November 22-23, 2012 for Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Members of the Brown County Humane Society continue in their efforts to save as many dogs from euthanization as they possibly can. In a recent article in the Sunday, October 21 copy of The Columbus Dispatch, called ‘Kill rates vary widely at Ohio dog shelters’, written by Mary Beth Lane, she is quoted as saying that the fate of more than 100,000 dogs impounded annually in Ohio’s county-run animal shelters depends largely on where they wind up. Jan Staubach, volunteer and active member of the Brown County Animal Shelter said she received a call from Ms. Lane in her research for the article. Staubach said when the article came out last week, she was happy to read the statistics that showed the Brown County Animal Shelter is one of only 17 counties in the state to euthanize less than 10 percent of their dogs. “We were very proud to read that we were in the top
Church Bazaar set The Fairview Church Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 beginning at 10 a.m. Stop by and start your Christmas shopping with some great crafts, have lunch and take home some baked goods. The church is located on Route 68 North, Georgetown. All proceeds go to the Fairview Church Ladies Guild. For more information call Frances Bohl at (937) 444-3201.
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‘Cosmo’, this beautiful ‘sad-eyed’ border collie/mix picked up in Ripley and has been micro-chipped. He is available for adoption at the Brown County Animal Shelter in Georgetown.
percentage of shelters with low numbers of euthanizations,” Staubach said. “Since her questions were based on 2011, we feel our numbers will be much, much better for 2012. As many people remember, in the spring of 2011, Brown County dog wardens put 37 dogs to death in one day. That’s when the humane society began working with the county commissioners to assume management of the shelter.” The incident is actually mentioned in the article which explained that the dogs had been seized from a hoarder and were euthanized because they were thought to have mange. The article said that the statewide average showed that 70 percent of the dogs were redeemed or adopted and 30 percent were euthanized. Thousands of more dogs were transferred to other rescue facilties. According to the survey Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio euthanized 81 percent of its shelter dogs last year, while Carroll County in northeastern Ohio destroyed only one percent, which was the lowest rate. “We work non-stop, try-
ing to find placements for the hundreds of dogs brought to our shelter,” Staubach added. “It’s our mission here at the Brown County Animal Shelter. “We work with other agencies and organizations across the country, and will send a dog anywhere where his chances of finding a home are more likely.” Brown County Animal Shelter has a facebook account where pictures and information on each and every dog they receive can be viewed. They also work with other animal shelters to find placements as well as petfinder.com. “What ever we can do to help find homes for our dogs, we’re going to do it,” Staubach said. “Next year I’d like our shelter to be listed as number one for the least number of euthanizations. And I know we can do it.” The article went on the say that the Humane Society of the United States and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimate that between 3 million and 4 million unwanted dogs and cats are euthanized annually.
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I am asking for your support on November 6th U.S. Army Veteran, American Legion Member, Lion’s Club Member, Eagle’s Member, Farm Bureau Member, Township Trustee/Fiscal Officer’s Association and Brown County Chamber of Commerce Member. It has been my honor to serve our country and community. I ask you to allow me the opportunity to serve you as your next Clerk of Courts. I have 27 years combined leadership and management experience. I have developed effective business plans, budgets and personnel management. I have a history of saving money, increasing efficiency and improving customer satisfaction. I will make the Clerk’s Office transparent to its customers, you and the courts it serves. Improve operations through technology, training and performance evaluations. Improve service by providing alternative payment methods, such as drop boxes and e-check. Paid for by the committee to elect Dale Anderson Clerk of Courts; Treasurer Roberta Anderson 4487 New Hope McKinley Rd., Georgetown, Ohio 45121
Serving the Citizens of Brown County
for PROSECUTOR
RE-ELECT
Jessica Little
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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press
“To successfully convict criminals, there must be a good working relationship between the prosecuting attorney and the law enforcement community. I strive to treat all persons with dignity and respect. Public servants do not wear crowns on their heads but must answer to the people for their record. I encourage you to ask any Brown County law enforcement officer or public official about my performance as your prosecuting attorney. I stand on my record.”
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Married for 26 years to husband, David, and has two daughters;
Member of the National Rifle Association and Concealed Carry Permit Holder;
Endorsed by Citizens for Community Values Action PAC;
PROMISES MADE, PROMISES DELIVERED Successfully prosecuted numerous cold cases including a 13 year-old murder and various sexual assaults; 94.74 percent conviction rate for prosecuted felony cases; Convicted felony defendants now serving 759 years of prison time since Little took office;
Effectively works with all law enforcement agencies across the county; Provides responsive legal counsel to our various elected officials and county agencies; Co-sponsored trainings to combat domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse;
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Paid for by the Committee to Elect Jessica Little Mary Jenkins, Treasurer; 16209 Colonial Drive Williamsburg, OH 45176
Continue to eradicate the drug abuse epidemic throughout the county; Continue to prosecute public officials who have betrayed our trust; Continue to stay ahead of criminals through training in new technological advances and procedures;
Continue to modernize office operations and convert to digital filing.
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Chris and Bethany (Koehler) Spires, Russellville announce the birth of their first child, Marissa Jade Spires. Marissa was born Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Anderson Mercy Hospital and weighed 9 lb., 1 oz and was 21” long. Her paternal grandparents are Jeff Spires, Georgetown, Mary McRoberts, Russellville, paternal great grandparents are Paul and Emma Minton, Seaman and her maternal grandparents are Mike and Tammy Koehler, Russellville, maternal great grandparents are Cheryl Jennings, Mowrystown, Paul Hanselman, Mowrystown and Bob and Pat Koehler, Russellville. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Chris and Bethany on the birth of Marissa Jade Spires.
Descendants of William and Elizabeth Richmond Cooper celebrate 200th Anniversary in Brown County In 1812 William and Elizabeth Richmond Cooper migrated from Monmouth, New Jersey with 12 children with team and wagon. They settled on 103 acres of land in Huntington Township, where they lived and died. Before settling in Brown County, William served as a private in the American Revolution in Captain John Anderson’s Company of the 4th Regiment of Foot raised for
the State of New Jersey. On November 24, 2012 descendants of William and Elizabeth Cooper will celebrate the 200th anniversary of their settling in Brown County. A catered dinner is planned at the Aberdeen Baptist Church Hall beginning at 4:00 p.m. We hope that all of William and Elizabeth’s descendants can join us. Please bring family pictures and keepsakes with
you to share. Cost of the dinner is $10 per person and $6.00 for children 12 and under. For more information or to make your reservation to attend, please contact John Cooper at (937) 618-0487 or email riverhills90@ gmail.com by November 17, 2012. A Facebook site has also been established at www.facebook.com/Cooper 200thReunion.
Local families help give needy kids hope With Thanksgiving right around the corner Brown County families, businesses, schools and churches are putting their gratitude in action and celebrating their blessings by giving back. Through Operation Christmas Child, locals are joining tens of thousands of people across the U.S. to fill empty shoe boxes with toys, school supplies and necessity items for impoverished children around the world. In 2012, Operation Christmas Child expects to reach a milestone, collecting and delivering shoe boxes to more than 100 million children since the project began in 1993. Brown County, along with other area counties hope to contribute 7,800 shoe box gifts to this year’s global collection goal of 9 million gift-filled shoe boxes. November 12-19, packed gifts may be dropped off in
Brown County at Sardinia Church of Christ. Once dropped off, the shoe boxes are processed, prepared and transported to suffering children in more than 100 countries using whatever means necessary – trains, airplanes, boats, elephants, bikes and even dog sleds to get the shoe boxes into the hands of needy kids. Operation Christmas Child, a project of international Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan’s Purse, headed by Franklin Graham, is the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. By using special tracking technology, participants can “follow” their shoe box and discover the country in which their gift will be hand-delivered to a child in a need. To register your shoe box gift, use the “Follow Your Box” form online. Anyone can participate in
Brown County Christmas Cheer program needs help The Brown County Christmas Cheer Program is asking for donations from schools, organizations, churches, individuals and businesses to support the program for 2012.Local Brown County food banks report there is a constant increasing demand for food. More families and households are signing up for help than ever before mosting due to unemployment benefits being exhausted. With increasing food prices and greater demand the Brown County Christ-
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mas Cheer Program is anticipating to help over 375 families. With your continued support and our donated hours to put this program on, we shall succeed another year. Donations may be made to: Christmas Cheer P.O. Box 25, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. This is a 5013C organization, so your donation is tax deductible. For more information call Ann Kattine (937) 3786966 or Connie Myers at (937) 378-6335.
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. 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.
Operation Christmas Child. The time to pack a shoe box gift is now! For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child visit www.SamaritansPurse.org/OCC or contact South Central Ohio Area Coordinators Ed and Helen Hiestand at (937) 393-2790. You may also contact for information regarding drop off times and locations in Adams, Clinton, Fayette and Highland Counties. The Sardinia Church of Christ is located at 7130 Bachman Road Sardinia. Drop off times are as follows: Monday, Nov. 12 through Friday, Nov. 16 from 4 - 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 from 2 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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.
MOFD sets appreciation dinner The Mt. Orab Fire Department will be hosting an appreciation dinner on November 17, 2012 from 3 .7 p.m. All present and retired members of the Mt. Orab Fire Department and Rescue Squad are invited to attend. Please RSVP by calling (937) 444-3903 ext 207 or at www.mtorabfire.com click on appreciation dinner reservations.
Sarah Kelsey is member of EKU Honors Program Sarah Kelsey of Mount Orab is a member of the nationally prominent Honors Program at Eastern Kentucky University. Kelsey is a junior Chemistry major at Eastern.
Award-winning songwriter Steve Free of Scioto County will perform folk music 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Learning Resources Center (LRC) on Southern State Community College’s South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, near Sardinia. The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Free draws upon his Native American and Appalachian roots through songs and stories to educate and entertain audience members of all ages. According to his web site, Free has won many awards for his music, including eight American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) awards for song-
writing, the 1996 Academy of Independent Recording Artists award for singer/songwriter of the year, a 1998 ASCAP award for performances on National Public Radio, the 1999 and 2000 Airplay International Lifetime Achievement Awards, the 2008 Governor’s Award for the Arts as Ohio’s No. 1 Artist, and he also received a 2004 nomination for the Americana Music Awards. His album “Timeline” was named one of the top new traditional albums of 2000 by Country Bunker Radio. Most recently, Free’s song “Rivertown” hit No. 1 on the National Christian Country Charts for October 2011. The song, about Free’s roots
SSCC band to perform Nov. 11 Veterans Day concert The Southern State Community Band will honor our nation’s veterans with a Veterans Day concert 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The Veterans Day concert is free and open to the public. The band will perform a number of patriotic selections, including Sousa marches, “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” “The Liberty Bell” and “The Thunder.” Other pieces include Larry Neeck’s “Sons of Liberty,” Chris Sharp’s “Purple Mountain Majesty” and a medley of U.S. Armed Forces services songs.
The band will also be raffling a beautiful patriotic quilt that day, designed by Caroline Siemers and made by a master quilter in the community. If interested in purchasing a raffle ticket, please contact Liz Brennfleck at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 2565. The Southern State Community Band includes both Southern State students and community members, and welcomes new members at any time. For more information about Southern State Community Band, please contact Brian Siemers at bsiemers@sscc.edu. To learn more about fine arts offerings at Southern State, please www.sscc.edu/stuvisit dents/music.shtml.
in the Ohio River Valley, also reached No. 4 on the international charts. With three albums to his name – “No Regrets,” “Rivers, Rails and Tales” and “Timeline” – Free is credited with 14 charted songs, including three No. 1 hits. He is an Ohio artist on tour with the Ohio Arts Council and serves on the Ohio Appalachian Rural Action Advisory Board. He also was featured in AFM’s International Musician magazine. For more information about Free’s Nov. 8 performance, please contact Carissa Thatcher, South Campus LRC manager, at 1800-628-7722, ext. 3681, or cthatcher@sscc.edu.
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Eastern Brown FFA goes to state soil judging BY Daniel Grayless Eastern Brown FFA Reporter On Saturday, October 13, 2012, the Eastern Brown FFA chapter sent their urban soils to the state FFA soil judging contest at Malibar Farms in Lucas, Oh. The urban soils team consisted of Foster Simpson, Bethany Grayless, Allen Jamison, and Daniel Grayless. The team placed 25th out of 29 teams with individual placings of Foster Simpson 41st, Daniel Grayless 81st, Bethany Grayless 104th, and Allen Jamison 145th.
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Ripley Middle School FCCLA. students pictured left to right: Savannah Fussnecker, Kristen Wilson, Bailey Adams, Kacy Gilkerson, Kassey Arnett, Allie Carrizalez, Hailey Coleman, Johannah Fisher, and Elizabeth Campbell.
FCCLA Leadership Conference 2012 Ripley Middle School students joined over 300 Ohio FCCLA members on October 15-16 in Marengo, Oh., where they gathered to become more in touch with FCCLA. Through workshops created by the FCCLA state officers, the members learned about the projects in FCCLA and about how to be a good leader. They also participated in activities that strengthened their leadership skills and learned about the many leadership and service opportunities that our organization has to offer. The students had an option of five leadership tracks. Track 1, Basic FCCLA, contained 172 students. Track 2, FCCLA Planning Process, had 48 students. Track 3, Parliamentary Procedure, had 9 students. Track 4, Chapter Degree or Power of One, had 17. Track 5, State Degree or Dynamic Leadership, had 8 students. All track students were tested on what they learned and fortunately everyone passed and received their certificates! FCCLA members signed up for workshops when they arrived and checked in. One of the selections of workshops was held Monday afternoon after all the introductions and fun of Monday. On Monday, everyone got to listen to a special speaker for Rachel’s Challenge. It was really moving, and her story touched everyone. Then we all got into family groups
and had all sorts of fun together to get to know each other. There were many fun games that were going on all around the auditorium. The workshops for Monday afternoon were as listed: The Ronald McDonald House, Student Leadership Challenge, Learning to Respect Others, The Great American Bake Sale, The FCCLA Project Student Body, Leadership Academy, Star and Skill Events, and the FCCLA project HELP. Then after dinner they had leadership track testing. After all the hustle and bustle of the workshops, the members gathered at a camp fire after dinner. At campfire, the state officers entertained them with songs and a skit. Then after campfire, there was a FCCLA talent show held, where our members showed us what they’ve got! Tuesday was filled with good learning experiences with two rotations of workshops. The workshops for Tuesday were Service Award, Honor Flight, FACTS, Student Body Style, Ugive, Train your inner president, POWER, and Professional Dress. After all the workshops, the officers rotated around the family groups with a team building activity for all to enjoy! They all had so much fun! At the closing ceremony, awards were given and a there was a slide show of all the fun pictures of camp. Lastly, we had No Bull guys talk to us about their No Bull proj-
ect. As a result of this conference, FCCLA members from all over Ohio were sent back to their schools better equipped with the skills they need to lead their own local chapters. As FCCLA members train and develop their skills each year at Fall Leadership Conference, the organization continues to thrive as the ultimate leadership experience. Attending from Ripley Middle School were: Elizabeth Campbell, Kassey Arnett, Kacy Gilkerson, Johannah Fisher, Savannah Fussnecker, Kristen Watson, Siarah Herrmann, Bailey Adams, Allie Carrizalez, Hailey Coleman, and Madison Scott.
Rummage sale at OVM Residents of Birch Place Assisted Living Community at Ohio Valley Manor is currently having a rummage sale at OVM in the main lobby. The Rummage Sale began on Thursday, November 2 and continues through Saturday, November 3 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have any questions please contact our activities department at (937) 392-4318. Ohio Valley Manor, Inc. is located North of Ripley, Ohio on U.S. Highway 62 and 68.
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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Only those who have lost a child can truly understand the pain a parent feels after that loss. It’s a change from the natural order of life and is extremely difficult to come to terms with. But a couple from Williamsburg has found a way to cope with the death of their precious daughter, Madelyn Hope, who lived only 29 days after being born at 24 weeks gestation. Scott and Emma Baker’s tiny 1 pound 3.8 ounce baby was only about 11 inches long, when she was born on June 1, 2011. “When our sweet little Hope was born she was placed in a ventilator and seemed to be thriving,” Emma said. “She was in the NICU ( neonatal intensive care unit) for preemies. Everyone was amazed at her progress. “She was perfect in every way and her only medical issues were related to her extreme prematurity.” But the couples optimism was dashed when the baby developed necrotizing enterocolitis, a condition where a portion of the bowels begins to die, a common problem in premature infants. “Our little angel spent her last hours on this earth in our arms,” Emma said as her eyes teared up. “It was such a difficult time in our lives. And I remember how very tiny she was and how large and awkward the blankets she was wrapped in were. “I had made this beautiful little blanket and cloth doll for Hope and it was perfect for her. I had taken the little doll and placed it on my body, so that when I couldn’t be with her, the doll, with my scent on it, was placed near my baby.” Scott added that their baby was buried in the special little blanket. The couple struggled to make some sense over the loss of their daughter, grieving continuously, searching for a way to carry on her legacy on earth. “I remember about a year or so before Hope was born, I had a niece that was also born premature,” Emma said. “Her family bought a little blanket for her and paid about $25 for it. The one I made for Hope
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Scott and Emma Baker hold two examples of the beautiful blankets and dolls designed exclusively for premature babies. The Baker’s lost their own premature baby last year and are now working to provide blankets and dolls for all preemies in area hospitals, at no cost to the families.
cost me about $2.50 and the doll cost about $1.75. “Scott and I decided to make as many of these preemie blankets and dolls as we could afford and donate them to hospitals. What better way to carry on Hope’s legacy.” The couple, to date, have set up a website for their efforts and have made and delivered to NICU’s, over 700 dolls and 75 preemie quilts. “Many of these preemie babies spend weeks or months in the hospital and it is very important that they have every item of comfort they can,” Emma added. “There is never a charge to the hospitals or to the families for the items we donate. But the demand is ongoing and we have reached the point that we need some help.” Emma said they are always looking for and in need of fabric (cotton, flannel or fleece), white thread, various colors of 1/8 inch ribbon and bags of jumbo cotton balls. Scott recently lost his job which allows him to use a sewing machine to make the blankets and help Emma make dolls. The couples funds are limited, but through the generosity of others their dream is to continue in their efforts to make people aware of “Hope’s Legacy.” “We are working with hospitals in Louisville and Lexington, KY, Indianapolis and Columbus,” Emma said, in hopes of supplying their NICU’s with our product. For more information on ‘Hope’s Legacy’ or to make a
Prevention and wellness for your eyes Cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration are among the leading causes of vision loss in adults. Prevention and wellness are the keys to maintaining healthy eyes. You should visit your eye health care provider at least once per year, or immediately if you have any degree of sudden vision loss, eye pain, or irritation. People with diabetes should see their doctor more frequently as recommended by their diabetes specialist. There are complications of diabetes associated with blindness, and early detection can prevent loss of sight, which may be irreversible. People with a family history of eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and corneal diseases should also see their doctor
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more frequently as they age. David Howard, MD is offering a Free Eye Screening at your First Visit in his building on the Southwest Regional Medical Center hospital campus, 415 Home Street, Georgetown, Ohio. Dr Howard is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and has been serving patients in the Georgetown area for over 20 years. Your initial eye screening with Dr Howard is free. Dr Howard’s knowledgeable staff will then work with you and your insurance to be sure all insurance payments are applied for follow up visits. To meet Dr Howard and take care of your eyes, call (937) 378-0031 for an appointment. Fall is the best time to call, before the holidays set in, and you get too busy for your own self care.
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(Left to right) Gerry Schumacher, with First State Bank and chair of the Brown County Health and Wellness Foundation, Brandi Fisher, admissions director at Villa Georgetown, Lorie Layne with First State Bank, Brian Mitchell, social services at Villa Georgetown, Heather Frye, director at the Brown County Chamber of Commerce and Sales and Marketing director at Villa Georgetown, Dale Dire, foundation member, Barry Woodruff, foundation member and Teri Baumann, foundation member.
stricted to a single health care provider, but will be able to assist residents where ever they receive needed health care. In the past the group has purchased AED (Automated External Defibril-
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lators) equipment and supplies, a scholarship program to those students seeking medical careers, assistance with basic medical tests and hospital services and by assisting veterans with health care expenses. Other events sponsored by the Brown County Health and Wellness Foundation are the ‘Good Neighbor Fund,’ ‘Celebration of Lights’, the ‘Foundation Gala’ and a golf outing. “Only our name has changed,” added Pfeffer. “We plan to continue supporting our community. “I would like to person-
Book fair held at hospital The SWRMC Auxiliary will be hosting the ‘Books are Fun’ book fair on Tuesday, November 6 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Wednesday, November 7 from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the main hallway of the hospital. The books that are offered are first run and top quality merchandise at unbelievable prices with a great assortment of both adult and childrens books. Plus there is a great selection of unique gifts just in time for Christmas.
ally invite everyone out to our Celebration of Lights event planned for Friday evening, December 7. It will be held at the Southwest Regional Medical Center in Georgetown.” Celebration of Lights allows individuals and families to sponsor a tree in memory of loved ones
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Sluss sentenced to prison In September 2012, a Three Count indictment was filed against Roy D. Sluss. The indictment charged Count One, Illegal Manufacture of Drugs, a felony of the first degree, with a maximum penalty of 11 years in prison, Count Two, Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used for the Manufacture of Drugs, which is a felony of the third degree, having a maximum penalty of 36 months in prison and Count Three, Complicity in the Commission of an Offense, a felony of the first degree, having a maximum penalty of 11 years in prison. Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler accepted a plea of guilty to an amended Count One, Illegal Manufacture of Methamphetamines a felony of the second degree, having a maximum penalty of 8 years in prison. Upon a motion by the State of Ohio, Count Two and Count Three in the indictment were dismissed. On October 25, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Sluss to a prison term of 3 years. Sluss was ordered to pay court costs and public defender fees. Judge Gusweiler further advised Mr. Sluss of the mandatory three years of post-release control through the Adult Parole Authority upon his release from prison.
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The Brown County Health and Wellness Foundation held a ribbon cutting/kickoff last week, October 25, at the Katherine Hanlon Park in Georgetown. Formerly the organization was called the Brown County General Hospital Foundation. The newly named group plans on continuing with it’s efforts to help the community. Teresa Pfeffer, secretary for the Foundation said the group has 25 board members who are anxious to get the word out that there mission has not changed. “We will continue in our efforts that we’ve had in place for many years,” Pfeffer said. “We’ll be sponsoring all the same events that we have in the past, plus add a few more events. Our foundation provides programs and services designed to promote the general health and well-being of the citizens of Brown County.” She added that the organization is no longer re-
who have passed away or in honor of loved ones still living. Those who purchase trees make a gift to the Brown County Health and Wellness Foundation of $100. Signs are placed in front of each tree to indicate in whose memory or honor the tree is named. The Foundation will also be selling angel tree toppers and luminaries can be purchased in memory or in honor of loved ones. The program will include special music 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. For further information or to purchase trees, luminaries or tree toppers, please contact Foundation member Teri Baumann at (937) 378-7712.
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Open Arms*****Always will be meeting on November 5 at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Orab LaRosa's. Overview of the last year and planning for 2013 will be the focus, as well as several votes regarding issues. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call (937) 515-9543.
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Owners/operators of Adamson Fire Protection, LLC Steve and Rebecca Adamson (shown left) proudly hold up their banner for a photograph. The business is now located in Mt. Orab. Also shown is executive secretary Melissa Zahn and Dusty Day, technician and salesman.
Chamber welcomes Adamson Fire Protection as new member The Brown County Chamber of Commerce continues to induct more and more members, including a recent induction and ribbon cutting for Adamson Fire Protection, LLC located just outside Mt. Orab. The business is owned and operated by Steve and Rebecca Adamson. Steve worked for a fire protection agency for over 20 years before striking out on his own about three years ago. “We operated Adamson Fire Protection in Georgetown for a couple years,” said Rebecca. “We moved back here to Mt. Orab in 2011 and we’re happy to be located in this area.” Adamson Fire Protection, LLC works with all businesses offering the following services including: • fire sprinkler systems; • backflow testing; • fire hydrants; • fire pumps; • exit lights; • fire extinguishers; • fire alarms; • underground fire lines; • inspections, service and repair; • 24-hour service. “Steve is fully certified to handle anything regarding fire protection,” Rebecca said. “Anyone who operates a business knows all the hoops that have to be jumped through to get something approved by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). Not only do we provide all these services, we also keep the work that we do main-
tained and in good working condition.” Rebecca said Adamson Fire Protection rarely works with residential properties, but occasionally checks and certifies work done by someone else or checks fire extinguishers. “Right now we have a total of seven employees including Steve and myself,” Rebecca added. “Melissa Zahn is our executive assistant and we also employ Dusty Day, Michael Jones, Tim Senters and Jeff Adamson.
“Hopefully we will add more employees in the near future.” The business currently provides services in Cincinnati, Kentucky, and Adams, Brown and Highland Counties in Ohio. To learn more about Adamson Fire Protection, LLC visit www.adamsonfire.com or call Steve at (513) 315-3816 or the office at (513) 297-0975. The business is located at 5071 Tri-County Highway in Mt. Orab.
Johnnie Z. Morgan sentenced to prison In September 2012, a Two Count indictment was filed against Johnnie Z. Morgan. The indictment charged Count One, Complicity in the Commission of an Offense (Manufacture of Methamphetamines), a felony of the second degree, with a maximum penalty of 8 years in prison and Count Two, Arson, which is a felony of the fourth degree having a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison. Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler accepted a plea of guilty to Count One, Complicity to the Manufacture of Methamphetamines. Upon a motion by the State of Ohio, Count Two, Arson was dismissed. On October 26, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Morgan to a prison term of
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FOE Auxiliary to hold Chili Supper The F.O.E. #2293 ladies auxiliary will be hosting a Chili Supper on Saturday,, November 10 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. The menu will consist of bowls of chili, bowls of chili spaghetti, beverages and dessert for $3.25. Carry-out is available. The FOE is located at 600 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-4330.
tion drug abuse. With the tight budget we have to work with, we are very fortunate to receive these funds.” The Law Enforcement Grant initiative was developed through funding pro-
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Sheriff’s office awarded $5,000.00 for prescription drug abuse enforcement Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that the Brown County Sheriff’s Office was awarded $5,000.00 by the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) for its outstanding work in the field of prescription drug abuse enforcement. NADDI is a non-profit organization that facilitates cooperation between law enforcement, healthcare professionals, state regulatory agencies and pharmaceutical manufacturers in the prevention and investigation of prescription drug diversion. Sheriff Wenninger stated, “These funds will be used to further my efforts in fighting the drug abuse problems we have here in Brown County. We have received these funds on three separate occasions since I took office in 2001. We have received a total of $25,000.00 which is used to help fund the cost of investigations into prescrip-
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of the stakeholders directly involved with the jail will need to work together as a team to find the solution. A possible solution would be expansion of the existing facility. What have you accomplished during your term in office that you feel earns you another term? Improvements for the 911 Communications Center that have been made benefit everyone in Brown County. Recent equipment and technology upgrades allow law enforcement and emergency service providers to communicate more effectively to serve the citizens of the county. Being part of the process that facilitated the sale of the Brown County Hospital. The sale required difficult decisions but has allowed the hospital to remain open. It was the right thing to do for the citizens of Brown County. Barry Woodruff What qualifications and
experience do you have that makes you a credible candidate for the office you are seeking? I was raised by a Baptist minister and a Mother who taught me that by following three basic principles I could go far in life: 1) Be honest 2) Treat people with respect 3) Work hard. I have done my best to follow these principles, and they have served me well. I have had successful careers in management with Bethesda Hospital and my own companies. I will utilize my education, management and life skills to make Brown County a better place in which to live, work, visit and raise a family. What are two of the biggest issues facing the office you are seeking and what are your plans to address those issues? The two biggest issues facing the Brown County Commissioners are budgetary constraints and management of assets. I have spent
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my entire professional career dealing with both of these issues. I know that the key to dealing with the County’s budgetary constraints is twofold: control spending (by making the tough decisions) and enhance revenue. Revenue may be enhanced by leveraging funding sources, economic development which increases the tax base, and appropriate utilization of grant funding. The one option which I will oppose for revenue enhancement is a tax increase. Regarding the management of the County’s assets, one must first understand the most valuable asset the County has; the employees. I believe that decisions have been made regarding County assets that have resulted in long term harm to the County. Simply put, no asset management plan has existed for the County, and we all have paid the price and will continue to pay the price.
Gray grapples for county commission seat with Incumbent Bill Geschwind CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 date for the office you are seeking? I have been a businessman in Brown County for 38 years at Gray’s Maytag Home Appliance Center. I had to run a budget for my business. I am on the budget committee for the Georgetown Church of Christ for three years. I am on my seventh year with the Georgetown council. What are two of the biggest issues facing the office you are seeking and what are your plans to address those issues? The budget for the county and health insurance for county employees. We cannot spend more money than we have coming in. You cannot balance the budget on money you think will be there. One example, Georgetown hospital was to pay about $30,000 a month payment to the county on the $300,000 loan. They have only made two or three payments this year. We need good health insurance for the county worker. We need three or four plans for them to look at and let them pick out one that will work for them. What changes, if any, would you make to the way the office you are seeking operates? Be more open to the people who have a problem with the county, listen to them and work together to fix the problem. Do not tell them a bad deal is better then no deal or you cannot do anything about it. Bill Geschwind What qualifications and experience do you have that
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makes you a credible candidate for the office you are seeking? As the incumbent, I have almost 4 years experience as a Brown County Commissioner. In addition, I have 27 years in the insurance business as a commercial agent and part owner of an agency. I presently serve as Chairman of the Board of Ripley Federal Savings Bank and have been a member of the Board since 2002. This experience, combined with my ability to lead, to be objective and to plan for the future makes me qualified and prepared for another term as Brown County Commissioner. What are two of the biggest issues facing the office you are seeking and what are your plans to address those issues? One of the biggest issues facing the county at this time is the lack of space in
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the county detention center. The current facility was built to house 55 inmates and currently houses 80 to 110. Sending inmates to another county is cost prohibitive. In addition, the State of Ohio will not allow the courts to send felony 4 offenders to state prisons, which adds to the overcrowding. If elected, I would like to appoint a committee to explore the possibility of building an addition to the existing detention center. Whether or not it would be possible to construct and operate a larger center would depend on the results of a financial feasibility study. We will need to explore ways to increase revenues, including increasing manufacturing and jobs in the County and researching the availability of grants that may be available to fund the project. The second biggest issue facing the County is the
need to increase the number of jobs. With the addition of the Southern State Community College to the Mt. Orab area, I feel this will create opportunities for smaller businesses and a possible large box store to locate to the area. The Commissioners will need to work very closely with the Economic Development Director and the local villages to ensure that any business interested in locating in Brown County is given consideration and assistance in obtaining any State or Federal aid that may be available for that purpose. What have you accomplished during your term in office that you feel earns you another term? My first term in office has been a very eventful one. Accomplishments include: 1) the sale of Brown County General Hospital, which saved over 250 jobs, 2) the purchase and remodeling of the building that houses the Juvenile and Probate Courts and will now provide an office for the Prosecuting Attorney and her staff, 3) the replacement of the roof and cupola on the Common Pleas Court building in downtown Georgetown, 4) the ability to balance the budget for the last 4 years, with only one employee being laid off, and 5) the installation of state-of-theart equipment in the 911 communication center, along with the installation of additional radio towers throughout the county. I would appreciate your support for a second term as your Brown County Commissioner.
What changes, if any, would you make to the way the office you are seeking operates? I will prepare a County Plan for the Future. I know that we need to focus on what we want our county to look like in the future and prepare a roadmap to follow. I will involve all stakeholders in the development of the plan and create an advisory group who will constantly gather and solicit feedback in this changing environment. I will be proactive rather than reactive. I am ready to ‘get to work’ for the people of our great County, and I humbly ask for your vote and support. Charles Krainz What qualifications and experience do you have that makes you a credible candidate for the office you are seeking? A background in design has trained me to define the most efficient use of available resources. Thirty years working with persons challenged by loss of vision has allowed me to understand human frailty. The combination of these two seemingly unrelated fields has taught me to communicate solutions to distressed people facing horrific issues. Brown County is ill. Our nation can only be healed one county at a time. We must be brave enough to look deeply inward and accept the pain of truthfulness. Health can be contagious, but first we must face our addiction to a broken process. What are two of the biggest issues facing the office you are seeking and what are your plans to address those issues? One; Politics has rotted the foundation of our nation. In-fighting, bungling officials, and bureaucracy all contribute to distrust of the very system on which we rely. Officials desire respect, but do little to deserve such an honor. Two; Brown County’s standard operating procedures are applied differently to those with and those without influence. I plan, following my oath
of office, to make known to EVERY county employee, “standards have just been raised by our boss, the Brown County voters.” There is nothing ‘Top Secret’ in our part of the world. If a citizen wants public information regarding a decision, an activity, or mistake, it will be given without needing approval from the Commissioner's office. If someone investigates our decisions in a critical manner, our work will be forced to improve. Some will say, “that is not the place, duty or command of a commissioner.” However, it IS my duty to do what is right, and for that, a committee of three is not required. What changes, if any, would you make to the way the office you are seeking operates? During my childhood, my father said, “government NEVER has the money to do the job right, but always finds enough to fix the problems they create.” Fifty years later, little difference is visible. Change is required, whether we want it or not. Accountability must take top priority. Since critical journalism barely exists in Brown County, the process of governing remains murky. Thus, an independent website will be established, paid for by my earnings, in order to provide insight into the commissioner’s office. The workings of that office will not be disguised, masked, or cloaked. There will be NO time spent on re-election. Improvements will be achieved in one term. I desire no pension from public service, nor have any intention to retain a seat for a ‘party’. I will travel to any Brown County citizen’s home in order to discuss ways to improve. Alliances will be reinforced, assets clarified, and benefits discussed. The living standard of our area is an individual responsibility. My best efforts will be put forth to help it be raised, while abolishing the favoritism that has grown rampant.
GOP makes final election push CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 reports that the SEAL’s were told to stand down and humbled that they chose to respond anyway”, Wenstrup said. “What I do pray for is that we get all the facts and if we discover that there was an order somewhere in the chain that there was an order not to aid those people in need, then I would be very disturbed by that.” Portman echoed that sentiment. “President Obama has stated publically that he ordered that everything be done to save those men, but they died without help.”, Portman said. “We don’t know if such an order wasn’t given or if it wasn’t followed. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, I deserve to know because I’m trying to represent 11 million people in Ohio who want to know the answers to these questions.” Portman added that he doesn’t expect the issue to go away after the Presidential election, no matter who wins. “I think we’ll see Senate hearings whether (the GOP gets) the majority or not be-
cause even Democrats will not be able to avoid their constituent concern over this issue. I don’t think they will avoid being able to move forward on an investigation because of such strong constituent interest.” Portman then turned his thoughts to the economy in Brown County and nationwide. “This economy can turn around, but it’s going to require new leadership and new policies. We’re living through the worst economic recovery since the great depression. This is not normal. We can do better, and it’s going to require the kind of policies that (Presidential Candidate) Mitt Romney is talking about.” Portman also said that Romney has a proven record of working with Democrats to find common sense solutions to problems. Wenstrup also talked about the economy and his plans if he is elected to the 2nd Congressional District. “I am going to work to bring jobs to Brown County. I want some of the success that Governor John Kasich has built to come down here to southern Ohio.”
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 you have that makes you a credible candidate for the office you are seeking? I believe that experience counts. My 30 years experience as a township trustee, operating a diversified family farm for 35 years, 20 years customer service experience at a Caterpillar dealership and over three years of service as a county commissioner help me make logical, common sense decisions. 'Hands on' management and a working knowledge of day to day operations are part of my leadership style. What are two of the biggest issues facing the office you are seeking and what are your plans to address those issues? A balanced county budget will always be the paramount concern for county commissioners. The reduction of revenue received from the state and federal sources coupled with the shift of responsibility to the counties to increase funding for existing programs will continue to create challenges. Promoting economic development that retains or creates good paying jobs in Brown County would be a major focus. Supporting workforce development programs that provide job training and additional education for our workforce will assist the creation of jobs in our immediate area. Another issue regards public safety and law enforcement. Funding issues are real, particularly the lack of adequate jail capacity. The reality is that jail capacity needs to be increased. All
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Veterans service set for Red Oak All Veterans' are invited to Red Oak Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 11, 2012, as U. S. Marine Ken Spielvogel will be delivering the morning worship service message. There are several of different shoe box ministries going on in the area. Two that I am somewhat familiar with are the ongoing shoe box ministry that Ken Spielvogel, one of the worship leaders at Red Oak Presbyterian Church, has been involved with over the years. The other one is through the Russellville Church of Christ at Russellville, OH. With Ken's project the items need to be in real soon so that they can be prepared for shipment that is occurring the second week of November. You can call me at (937) 392-4261 for more details or look in the phone book for Ken Spielvogel's number. Several churches are preparing for their Holiday Ministries but the only one that I am familiar with at this time is the The Russellville Church of Christ.” God's Kitchen and God's Closet. Both of these long term on-going ministries, dedicated to serving right here in the local area. Both are ran by a corps of volunteer's opening up once a month to serve customers a full meal and for them to shop in the big barn full of clothes, shoes, and an array of other items. Last month 122 people enjoyed a hot meal. God's Kitchen is opened each month but due to no heat in the barn the Closet is closed after November except for the special December 15 special Christmas shopping event and reopen in March. They are in the process of making up special boxes for Thanksgiving meals and Christmas meals to come from God's Kitchen. Donations are accepted for non-perishable food items. Also extra toys are being purchased for “shopping” in God's Closet. They are also asking for blankets for both God's Closet and to be taken to Blue Creek. They are also asking for small toiletries for both teen girls and teen boys. Please if you have anything to donate to both of these two ministries, based at the Russellville Church of Christ, it is a very worthy cause for local customers. For more information call the church at (937) 377-5505. The Ripley Lion's Club, another worthy cause supporting the youth of the community by sponsoring them in the Leo's. Recently my nephew, A.J. was one of the many RULH high school students that became a LEO; one of their first activities was to prepare the meal for the Ripley Community Supper. The Lion's Club also is involved in other community project's and do so by such
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MARY HOWLETTE things as having a Christmas bazaar. This will be occurring in near days. If you have any item that you wish to donate to the Christmas bazaar you can call any of the Lion's or call Kristel Titus at (937) 392-4922 and leave a message or call (937) 213-1554.
Another project close to my heart in F.O.R.K.S. Ripley. This is a group of educators making Christmas more enjoyable for less fortunate children. For more information for this project Carla Walters can be contacted at the elementary school. On Saturday, November 3, the Russellville Rambler Center, will be a center of activity as talented and creative area craftspeople show their impressive talents. The Olde Washington's Writer’s Group is sponsoring author Ed McClanahan reading
his work as part of their semiannual “open mike” which also includes their personal readings, music by Nick Denham, wine & hors d'oeuvres, and the new gallery display of the camera club’s photographic art: “Scenes From the Ohio River Valley”. Come enjoy the arts in Maysville newest venue: The Ohio River Valley Artist Guild’s Cox Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Cox building. The Cox Building is at the corner of Third and Market Street downtown Maysville. You are invited November 4 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Old Ripley Cemetery study planned BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press A committee is now being formed in the Village of Ripley to study ways of improving ‘Old Ripley Cemetery.’ Among persons interred at the Old Ripley Cemetery include founder of Ripley, Col. James Poage, Revolutionary War soldiers and the first president of Ripley College.
The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 14 at 7 p.m. at Union Township Public Library. All persons interested in any aspect of the Old Ripley Cemetery are invited to attend this meeting. For more information on this meeting please contact Jackie Hansen at (937) 392-1134 or Betty Campbell at (937) 3924044.
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A BIG THANK YOU! Thanks to the following for buying my goat project at the 2012 Brown County Fair: H & R Block - Jim & Kathy Ruble; DeClaire Insurance & Amy Declaire for Recorder; Country Inn Restaurant; Fifth Third Bank; Sullivan Tire & Auto; Fayetteville Hardware; Edward Jones Investments and J & J Classic Cars. It is businesses like yours that make the Jr. Fair Sale a success! Thanks for your support!
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Election Day lunch set for Decatur The public is invited to an Election Day Luncheon at the Decatur Community Center on State Route 125 on Tuesday, November 6 in the Charles Moore auditorium. This event is sponsored by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee with proceeds going to preserve and maintain the community center. ***
Bible Chapel U.C.C. is hosting an Election Day Chili Dinner on Tuesday, November 6 from 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Carry-out service is available for all menu items. Everyone is welcome to bring your family and friends. Bible Chapel is located at 119 North Avenue, Hamersville, just one block north of State Route 125. ***
Russellville church to hold Election Day luncheon The Russellville Church of Christ will hold their annual Election Day lunch on Tuesday, November 6 at the church on S. Columbus Street. Serving is from 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m. There will also be baked goods, fresh and canned produce, pickles and jelly. ***
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “My initial thought as I ran to the car was ‘God, help us here’ and ‘Lord be with the ones involved in the accident’. I thought ‘Lord just let me represent you’.” Polston and two other men all worked to get the officers out of the car as the flames began to build. “We got Officer Nickolas out first. By the time we got Officer Wheeler out, the flames were getting higher. Just as we got him far enough away, the car burst into flames.”, Polston said. He said that seeing total strangers coming together when lives were in the balance re-affirmed his faith and made him realize that life can change quickly. “It was quite encouraging to see other people
jumping in and doing what they could do until the paramedics arrived. In just a spilt second, things can turn 180 degrees and you can be in adverse conditions” Polston said. “It was the grace of God that we were able to do what we did.” At press time, Nickolas was still in University Hospital in Cincinnati, recovering from two broken femurs and other injuries. Wheeler was released from Southwest Regional Medical Center on Oct. 27 and is recovering at home. The one regret Polston has from the incident is not finding out who the others were that helped save the lives of the officers. “I wish I would have gotten their names, be-
12 people indicted on various charges CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 degree felony, for trespassing in an occupied structure for the purpose to commit a criminal offense, theft. He also faces a second count of burglary, a second-degree felony, for trespassing with the purpose to commit a criminal offense, theft. • German Angeles, 33, Manchester, faces one count of domestic violence, a felony of the fourth degree, for causing or attempting to harm Shawna Angeles. He has previously pleaded guilty to or been convicted of aggravated assault against his spouse. • Joshua Kern, 24, Mt. Orab, faces one count of receiving stolen property, a felony of the fifth degree, for receiving, retaining or disposing of numerous items belonging to Jerel Osborne. Kara Spurlock, 19, Cincinnati, faces one count of trafficking in heroin, a first-degree felony, for knowingly sell or offer to sell heroin in the vicinity of a school. • David Hodges, 27, Cincinnati, faces one count of trafficking in heroin, a felony of the first degree, for knowingly selling or offering to sell
heroin in the vicinity of a school. • Lynne McCord, 55, Hamersville, faces one count of aggravated trafficking, a fourth-degree felony, for knowingly selling or offering to sell oxycodone on September 20, 2012 and a second count of aggravated trafficking, a fourth-degree felony, on October 10, 2012 for knowingly selling or offering to sell oxycodone. • Thomas Cook, 37, West Union faces one count of breaking and entering for trespassing in the property of Patricia Mills with the purpose to commit a theft. The count is a felony of the fifth degree. • Kelly W. Fritz, 32, Williamsburg, faces one count of burglary, a felony of the second degree, for trespassing in a structure without permission with the purpose of theft. • Brad Larkin, 38, Mt. Orab faces one count of failure to provide notice of change of a address, a fourth-degree felony, for failure to notify a sheriff of a change of address requirement. Larkin was convicted of three counts of gross sexual imposition in 1997 in Hamilton County.
cause I was only one of many who jumped in and did what I did. I’m just thankful I was there to be able to help.” So is Aberdeen Mayor Harry Foxworthy. “If it hadn’t been for him and the others that helped, we would have lost those officers”, Foxworthy said. “They acted without regard for their own safety and we’re lucky to have people like that around.” Foxworthy said he visited both officers in the hospital and that both were upbeat and on the mend. He added that the community was working on a way to help. “We’re planning a fundraiser to help with the medical bills”, Foxworthy said. “We’ll announce the details in the paper when we get them put together.” The Ohio Highway Patrol is still investigating the accident and a decision whether to cite Hauke had not been made at press time. In the aftermath of the crash, Polston said that his experience gives him hope for the future. “There are a lot of good people out here who are willing to help in adverse conditions. I’m proud to be a citizen of this country and to be a member of the family of God.”
Election Day dinner in ‘Burg On Tuesday, November 6, the Women’s Auxiliary of Williamsburg American Legion Post #288 will hold their annual Election Day Dinner at the Post home, 208 East Main Street. Food will be served from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Featured items will be oyster stew, bean soup, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Carry-out will be available. Proceeds will support the annual Medical Scholarship awarded to a Williamsburg High School graduate, as well as other projects.
Sheriff’s office arrest suspect wanted by Florida authorities Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit received information on a suspect wanted by the Fort Myers Police Department in Florida. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the Fort Myers Police Department had received a crime stoppers tip that Jennifer L. Hibbard, 34 years of age, was reportedly staying in the Georgetown area in Brown County. Hibbard, who was formerly from the Georgetown area, was wanted on outstanding felony
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from Fort Myers, Florida and also on a Domestic Violence/Failure to Appear from Clermont County, Ohio. Jennifer Hibbard was located and arrested on October 29, 2012 by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit. She was later transported to the Clermont County Detention Center where she awaits a hearing on her pending charge. She will be transported back to Fort Myers, Florida when she is finished with her charges in Clermont County.
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Staggs resigns as H’ville Mayor CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 lence. Municipal Court Judge Joseph Worley sentenced Staggs to 180 days in jail, with 158 days suspended, two years probation and anger management counseling. He was also ordered to have a mental health evaluation. Staggs is also not to have contact with Christina Staggs or Melvin Bollinger. Acting Hamersville Mayor Betty Kirkpatrick said that Staggs has already submitted his resignation letter to her. The Hamersville Council will vote whether to accept the resignation on Oct.
12. If the resignation is accepted, Kirkpatrick will remain Mayor for the remainder of Staggs’ term through 2013. The Mayor’s seat will be on the November 2013 ballot. Staggs was first arrested on domestic violence charges involving his wife on Sept. 28 in Georgetown. He was released from the Brown County Adult Detention Center on Oct. 2, and was arrested again for another domestic violence incident involving his father at the Hamersville village offices on Oct. 8. A press release from B r o w n C o u n t y S h e r i ff
Dwayne Wenninger regarding the Oct. 8 incident read “Witnesses stated that the suspect became irate at the office and his father was called to the scene. When the 78 year old father arrived, witnesses stated that Mayor Staggs shoved him against the wall and threw him onto the floor. The victim also stated that Staggs had choked him before throwing him to the ground. The Sheriff’s Office and Georgetown Police Department responded to the scene. Staggs was taken into custody and charged with domestic violence.” Staggs had no comment following his plea hearing.
Brown County SWCD announces local workgroup meeting The Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will conduct a Local Workgroup (LWG) meeting on November 6, 2012 to identify resource concerns, discuss conservapriorities, and tion develop potential solutions. The meeting will take place at The USDA Service Center, 706 S. Main Street Georgetown,
Ohio 45121 at 9:30 a.m. While Local Work Group membership is limited to Federal, State, county, tribal, or local government representatives who are familiar with agriculture and natural resources interests, the meeting is open to the general public, who is invited to participate and provide input on local conservation issues and
resource challenges. LWGs support locally led conservation efforts by coordinating USDA programs with other conservation programs in an effort to provide an integrated solution to addressing natural resource concerns. For more information, contact Brown SWCD office at (937) 378-4424 ext. # 4.
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ELECTION 2012 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 I have over one year experience in public education as a substitute teacher, and over thirty one years work experience in the private sector. I know and understand the struggles the people are facing in the job market and with raising a family in today's economy. I want to have make a difference for everyone. What are two of the biggest issues facing the office you are seeking and what are your plans to address those issues? Actually, I have three big issues that this office faces are: jobs/economy, public education, and the environment. Regarding jobs/economy, I will work aggressively with companies that are looking to expand and relocate to the area, District 66. We have a vast area along RT32 and RT 125 open for manufacturing facilities, and with service positions that will help stimulate the local economy. We need to strengthen public education to make it stronger and focus more on the children to provide them
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a better future in the job market. Companies see an area with a strong public education as a stronger area to relocate too for their families to invest in the area and company. And, the environment, we have two critical situations in the district. The CESCO Landfill in Jackson Township, in Clermont County,
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and the Rumpke Landfill, outside Georgetown. Both pose health problems, and I am working on ideas at the sites to clean up the environment. Turning them into money making facilities for the area. And tying them into the local power grid to pay for themselves. What changes, if any, would you make to the way
the office you are seeking operates? As a challenger, the changes that I will make in the office is that I will be more accessible and open to the people, and work more closely with the local agencies to find ways to bring more good, livable paying jobs to the area. We need good paying jobs to help stimulate the economy. Being more open and accessible to the people will allow them to have more control and say in function of the State Government. Doug Green What qualifications and experience do you have that makes you a credible candidate for the office you are seeking? I have served the people of Brown County nearly 28 years. As the Chief Financial Officer for Brown County, I know what it takes to balance a budget. I understand our tax system and the burden it places on our residents. I am a lifelong resident of this area, I understand its issues and what matters most to the
people who live here. What are two of the biggest issues facing the office you are seeking and what are your plans to address those issues? The two biggest issues are jobs and taxes/spending. Ohio has real opportunity for job growth and development. And the key to long term success is in the private sector. I will work on streamlining government red tape. I will hold the line on spending and taxes. The state needs to continue to handle your tax dollars responsibly. What changes, if any, would you make to the way the office you are seeking operates? Local governments as well as school districts must continue to monitor performance outputs and increase efficiencies. However, I believe this practice must be adhered to at all levels of government. I would encourage a performance review of all agencies of the state to insure peak performance and the elimination of the duplication of services. There has been a lot of talk about collaboration and
consolidation of services. I agree. I also believe this should not be limited to local governments, the state should also participate. Ohio is in recovery and it is happening, but there is still much to do.
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Benefit Quarter Auction set for Rhonda Riggs family There will be a Benefit Quarter Auction on Saturday, November 17 at the Bethel Community Center, Bethel, to help with funeral expenses for Rhonda Riggs. Riggs recently died suddenly in a car crash. Doors will open at 1 p.m., auction will begin at 2 p.m. Food will also be available for purchase. The Bethel Community Center is located at 135 N. Union Street, Bethel. For more information call Aleta Ralston at (937) 779-7954. ***
BCBDD to meet Brown County The Board of Developmental
Disabilities (BCBDD) will hold an ethics committee meeting and regular scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the BCBDD Center located at 9116 Hamer Road, Georgetown. The public is invited. ***
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SWRMC Auxiliary Gift Show Sale The SWRMC Auxiliary has been bust stocking the Mary Crawford Gift Shop with merchandise in preparation for the Christmas holidays. The fall themed items sale is extended and items are currently 25% off. Pecans and other bagged goodies are finally here and are for sale. Pecans go very quickly so please stop by early. Hours for the gift shop are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.
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Team Impact consists of world-class athletes providing demonstrations of astounding feats of strength that will be sure to capture the attention of both young and old; all to share an inspiring message of hope in Christ. This electrifying program is for the entire family. The church invites the community to join in attending these free special services. Our church is located at 704 S. High Street (US 68) in Mt. Orab, OH. For more information, please visit our website www.fbcmtorab.org or contact the church office at 937-444-2712.
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Disappointing ending doesn’t spoil McAfee earns third straight trip to State Lady G-Men season to remember BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press
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TIPP CITY-- The ending may not have come straight from a story book but the Georgetown volleyball season certainly was one to remember. A week after claiming the school’s first ever volleyball sectional championship -or any championship for that matter -- the Lady G-Men set their eyes on capturing a district title in their first appearance. Thanks to an early momentum changing call in the first set and a talented Bishop Fenwick squad, the Lady G-Men won’t get to add another number next their sectional title on that banner back at the Georgetown High School gym. The Lady Falcons rode the momentum from a out of serving order call against the Lady G-Men to capture a Southwest District Division III district title with a 3-0 win over the Lady GMen at Tippecanoe High School last Saturday evening. Bishop Fenwick won 256, 25-4 and 25-12. The result was disappointing but to earn a district runner-up trophy to take back to Georgetown was quite the testament to a group of girls who refused to give in when the chips were down. “I’m very proud of these girls,” Georgetown coach Donna DeVries said after the match. “After having that losing streak in the
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Kaelyn Jordan prepares to make contact with a hit against Fenwick last Saturday evening in their district final match.
middle of the season, we came back (and) we rallied. We did what we had to do to win the sectional. I’m very proud of them for that.” Early in the first set it looked like the Lady GMen were going to stick right with the Lady Falcons, who came in with a
similar record to Georgetown but played a schedule that included their tough Girls Greater Cincinnati League slate and a few strong Division I teams. The Lady G-Men got behind early by three, 6-3 and 7-4, before Morgan Gast took the serve down two, 75.
Her first serve went off a Lady Falcon and out to make it 7-6. It forced Fenwick to call timeout. It was during that timeout, however, the match shifted. The floor official realized Gast had served twice in a row. Gast had taken the serve down 6-4 and got it back with the score 7-5 after a Fenwick serve. Instead of realizing it before the point, it took until the timeout before the mistake was realized. The Lady Falcons were given the serve back and the score was changed from 7-6 Fenwick to 8-5 in favor the Lady Falcons. It changed the entire match because Nicolette Flessinger took the ensuing serve and put the set away. An already nervous group given it was their first time at districts, the Lady G-Men just could respond to the momentum change. Two Flessinger service aces got the lead to 11-5 and forced DeVries to call a timeout. It couldn’t stop the onslaught, unfortunately, as the Lady Falcons kept finding the open spot to land their hits while the Lady GMen were short or long with theirs. By the time Kaelyn Jordan finally got a kill in to break Flessinger’s serve, it was 20-6 in favor of Fenwick. “I don’t know why they didn’t say anything CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18
Coming off of strong performances a week earlier at their respective district races, several local cross country teams and individual runners competed in regional races with hopes of advancing to the OHSAA Cross Country State Championships on Nov. 3. One local runner was able to fulfill those hopes. Nick McAfee, a senior runner at Georgetown, ran the Division III regional course in Troy in a time of 16:24.51 last Saturday morning to advance to his third straight trip to the Division III Cross Country State Championships at Hebron’s National Trail Raceway on Nov. 3 at 11:00 a.m.
He finished in third place overall in the regional race. “Nick definitely stepped up big by running a nice race,” Georgetown coach Chad Sexton said by email. “ That was his best finish in a cross country regional meet." McAfee’s teammates at Georgetown -- both on the boys and girls team -- also competed last weekend in Troy. The G-Men placed 9th in the regional meet at Troy. "The boys competed hard and ended their season with a pretty good placing at the Regional meet,” Sexton said in the email. “We will be losing several seniors, however, it was great for the younger team CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
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Nick McAfee, of Georgetown, runs on Sept. 5 at the Jim Neu Invitational at Western Brown High School.
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Early deficit too big for Broncos to overcome in season ending loss
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NORWOOD-- It was an eerily similar situation the Western Brown football team found itself in last Friday night coming out of halftime. In fact, it was probably a little to eerily similar to what had happened a week earlier when they suffered their first loss of the season at Batavia. Like the game against Batavia, the Broncos came out of halftime facing a dire situation -- a double digit deficit and just 24 minutes to erase it. This time, though, the situation they faced was a much more precarious situation. The Broncos found themselves down 26 points with the Southern Buckeye Conference-American Division title and a playoff appearance on the line against a team they simply hadn’t slowed down in the first half. Again, the Broncos swung the game around. They started to get stops on defense and their offense began to play more its style of game. Despite the strong second half, however, the deficit proved to be just too much to overcome as the Indians held for a 3929 win that ended the Broncos season without a league title or a playoff appearance. “I think the third quarter we showed again how good of a football team we are,” Western Brown coach Evan Dreyer said on Wednesday morning. “We played a great third quarter and then the fourth quarter we just didn't have enough time left.” The Broncos had elected to receive the ball to open the second half so they opened the second half with ball on the Norwood 35 yard line after a big return from Caden Piatt trailing 33-7. Taking advantage of the
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Brady Brooks (34) holds grabs a Norwood runner as his Bronco teammate Josh Young converges last Friday night. Andrew Wyder/THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS
Gunnar Woodyard makes a key catch late as the Western Brown football team tried to rally late at Norwood last Friday night.
good field position, the Broncos quickly moved down the field and scored on a 13-yard touchdown run by quarterback Devyn Wood to make it 33-14 less than two minutes into the third quarter. Playing off the momentum, a Bronco defense that had been shredded by the Norwood offense in the first half forced a three and out and a punt on the Indians first possession of the second half. Looking at good field position again on the Indians end of the field, the Broncos offense couldn’t take advantage. Wood was sacked on a fourth down and 14 play to give the Indians the ball back. Again, the Broncos defense stood strong. This time they stuffed Indians quarterback Andrew Conover on a fake punt run on fourth down and one to give the ball back to their offense again with good field position.
This time it looked like they were going to take advantage as a 34-yard hookup between Wood and Piatt put the Broncos on the Norwood 13 yard line. But, again, the drive stalled. This time Wood’s pass fell incomplete for Christian Dawson on a fourth down and two play from inside the Norwood 10 yard line. The offense may have played better in the second half but -- just as they had the week before and in the first half -- they couldn’t finish when they got near the goal line. “Our red zone offense, again, just couldn't get the ball in,” Dreyer said. “We struggled with that the last two games and we're going to work on that in the offseason.” With neither side seemingly getting much going in the third quarter, the Indians went back to doing what they had done successfully in the first half to
score on their first five possessions. They gave the ball to Gabe Rice. Rice broke off a 82 yard run a couple plays after the Braves took over on their own five after the Wood incompletion to Dawson. Teammate Robert Boston would score from three yards out on a fourth down and three play later in the drive to put the Braves up 39-14 with 9:23 left but the it was set up by Rice just as it had been all night. The senior had a career night as he ran for 325 yards on 27 carries. He seemed to break nearly every tackle attempt by a Bronco defender most of the night. “Defensively, we just didn't have the gap we were supposed to. We ran some different blitzes and stunts. The first half we just didn't make that first tackle,” Dreyer said. “He broke the first tackle but in the third quarter, again, we made that first tackle and got some stops. It was just a total different attitude that we had from begin-
ning of the game to that third quarter.” Though the likelihood of a win seemed pretty small at the point, the Broncos, particularly the nine seniors who were just minutes from seeing their high school careers end, refused to give in. Woodyard Gunnar scored on a five yard run with 6:14 left after he snatched a pass from Wood to set up the score to make it 39-21. Though the Broncos failed to recover the onside kick, the defense got another stop. Woodyard Again, stepped up. He scored on a tough 19-yard run that saw him run through and break tackles on his way to the end zone. Though it was a tough way for Woodyard and his fellow seniors go out, the effort late was a testament to how hard they had worked to turn this Broncos team that was very young and inexperience at the start of the season into a group that finished 8-2. “The seniors set up a season for success. They
were here for the workouts, they were here for the fundraising,” Dreyer said. “They were here for everything we asked them to do. It was just... Those guys set a foundation for our program of how much hard work and leadership that you have to put in to be successful.” A group that is special to Dreyer as the first group to play all four years for the fourth-year head coach, the seniors faced quite a bit of adversity throughout their four years but rode it out and were rewarded by being leaders of the best team of Dreyer’s tenure. “Those guys leave here with, yes, 8-2 wasn't what they wanted to do. They wanted to go to the playoffs but it was an improving... We improved from game one to game 10,” Dreyer said. “In past years we didn't do that. This year we improved and we won every second half and we were undefeated at home. It was just a season where we kept improving and the program improved overall.”
Lady G-Men: End season strong with Informational meeting held about seven wins in final nine matches youth football in Eastern district
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Ally Dowd connects on a hit during the Lady G-Men’s district match with Fenwick last Saturday evening at Tippecanoe High School.
runner-up to boot. Considering they entered the week off for the Brown County Fair 5-10 and finished the season on a 7-2 run, it wasn’t all that bad of a season. Much of the credit for the turnaround, according to DeVries, could be credited to seniors Jordan and Jessie Kidwell, who the Lady GMen say goodbye to along with Paige Luck.
The duo willed the team to earn that sectional title, which is what this memorable season will be remembered for. “The main thing, I think, is the leadership and the enthusiasm they brought to the down the stretch that really brought us around,” DeVries said of her seniors. “That’s going to be very hard to replace.”
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A group headed up by area resident and former Mason County (KY) High School and Harvard University football player Richie Cox held an informational meeting Nov. 1 to discuss the possibility of starting up a youth football program for residents of the Eastern school district and beyond. Though the endeavor would likely be called Eastern Youth Football, those involved want to make it clear that the idea is for the program to be a separate and independent organization. “It is not involved with school district right now,” Cox said by phone on Wednesday morning. “It's going to have to raise money and sustain itself.” The meeting held on Thursday evening at the Rambler Center in Russellville was to serve multiple purposes. Mainly, though, the meeting was held to gauge interest and support for the creation of a youth football program. “That's really what (the meeting was) for, to assess what kind of support we have and how people would feel about this program starting up,” Cox
said. The meeting also allowed Cox to discuss more details of how the group plans to develop the program. He said he would discuss coaching clinics the group has set up in the winter for anyone who would be interested in becoming a coach for the program as well as to gauge interest in a youth cheerleading organization. Someone else would likely have to run the cheerleading program, according to Cox, but he would like to see that develop along with the youth football program. The main point of the meeting, though, was to gauge the level of interest but also -- in what may be the most important aspect -- to begin to discuss ways to raise funds for the program since it will be independent. The hope was, should the meeting have gone well, to begin the program sometime in the summer of 2013. “We're looking at next summer, hopefully, which is entirely depending on support and fundraising,” Cox said. “If everything goes according to plan we'd like to begin to have sign-ups by February.” Though the league will
have Eastern in its name, it won’t be limited to just students who live in the Eastern district since it will have no ties to the school itself. Anyone from Adams County schools, Whiteoak schools and even other Brown County schools, such as Ripley, would be welcomed in the program, according to Cox, who said the program would have open admission. Before they get too ahead of themselves, however, Cox just hoped those in the district whose interest was piqued by the idea would come to the informational meeting to find out the details and decide if it is something they might be interested in. “I just want to kind of get everybody on the same page,” he said. “Assess what kind of support we have in district. We want this to be a top notch program.” As someone who got quite a bit from football, Cox is understandably excited about the prospects of a youth program. “ I was excited about it,” Cox said of becoming involved. “I live in Eastern school district. My sister goes to school here. I think it can be a great thing.”
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Eastern Sports Festival to benefit Joe Myers Scholarship Fund set for Nov. 3 Joe Myers was synonymous with Eastern Athletics. He especially loved basketball; you would see him at every game, near and far. The Joe Myers Scholarship Committee and the Eastern community will honor Joe’s memory this year on Saturday, Nov. 3. The Joe Myers Scholarship Committee has supported basketball players at Eastern by providing scholarships to graduating
seniors who have played basketball all four years of high school and will be furthering their education. This Sports Festival is our main fundraiser. Beginning at 9 a.m. that morning, the Eastern fourth through sixth grade basketball teams will kick-off their season. The future basketball Warriors and Lady Warriors will kick off their season as games will be played every hour until 4 p.m. We will also be high-
lighting our seventh through 12th grade girls and boys basketball teams. These teams will scrimmage beginning at 4:30 p.m. Beginning at 7 p.m, there will be a cake auction with all proceeds going to the Joe Myers Scholarship Fund. Throughout the day there will be concessions available and a silent auction along with basketball, basketball, basketball!
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rience early on, as it will only help in the years to come." The girls placed 14th in a very competitive regional race. They were led by Kylie Watson’s 36th place finish. Also competing for the Lady G-Men were: Rachel Gibbons (83rd place), Kelsey Miller (93rd), Megan Williams (105th), Courtney Wiechman (106th), Kelsey Crawford (109th) and Kasey Spires (111th). Running in the same tough Division III regional race at Troy as the Lady GMen, the Fayetteville girls finished in 16th place as a team. They were led by freshman Riley Claytor, who finished in 51st place. Also competing for the Lady Rockets were: Megan Eyre (92nd place), Samantha Murphy (100th), Alex
Carson (121st) and Lincoln Smyth (122nd). Meanwhile, at the Division III regional race at Pickerington High School North, Eastern had several runners compete. The boys team advanced to regionals but didn’t have enough runners to compete as a team at the regional race due to an illness to one runner and another unable to compete. Leading the way for the Warrior runners who did compete was Layne Pickerill. The junior finished in 29th place. Also competing for the Warriors were: Dakota Williams (61st place) and Alex Brewer (94th). Finally, the lone Lady Warrior to compete in the regional race, Rebekah Ellis finished in 67th place in Pickerington.
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The Georgetown boys cross country team finished ninth at the Troy Division regional race last Saturday. Team members pictured above, l-r: Tom Cropper, Kyle Damen, Nick McAfee, Logan Lucas, Jake Cropper, Matt Williams, Jordan Kattine and Branden Helterbrand.
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The Fayetteville girls -- shown here after winning the Southern Hills League title on Oct. 13 -- competed in the Division III regional race in Troy last Saturday. Team members are pictured above, l-r: Coach Jimmy Johnson, Alex Carson, Makayla Rosselot, Lincoln Smyth, Megan Eyre, Riley Claytor and Samantha Murphy.
The Georgetown girls finished 14th at the Troy Division III regional race last Saturday. Team members pictured above, l-r: Veronica Johnson, Rachel Gibbons, Kasey Spires, Kelsey Crawford, Kylie Watson, Megan Williams, Courtney Wiechman and Kelsey Miller.
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Eastern’s Dakota Williams runs during the Bethel-Tate Invitational on Sept. 15. He competed last Saturday at the Division III regional race in Pickerington.
Eastern’s Layne Pickerill runs during the Bethel-Tate Invitational last Saturday morning. He led the Warriors at the regional race in Pickerington last Saturday.
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Rebekah Ellis, of Eastern, runs during the SHL Championship race on Oct. 13. She competed in the Division III regional race in Pickerington last Saturday.
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It wasn’t exactly the perfect ending for the Fayetteville football team last Friday night. The Rockets had looked to finish a season where they took strides at times despite not a lot of payoff with an exclamation point against an undefeated Batavia squad. Those hopes were quickly dashed, however, just seconds after kickoff. The Rockets received the opening kickoff but on their first play they fumbled. Batavia recovered the fumble and scored a play later to take a seven point lead just 29 seconds in. Unfortunately for the Rockets, the opening half minute was a precursor of what was to come. Fayetteville turned the ball over five times as their offense couldn’t find any consistency and the defense struggled to slow down a strong Bulldogs rushing attack in a 54-12 loss that ended their season. The loss put the finishing touches on a 2-8 season that might look like a step back for the young Rockets program. That’s not necessarily the case, at least in the mind of Fayetteville coach Harley
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James Snider takes a pitch from quarterback Cole Schaefer on an option during a Rockets win over St. Bernard on Sept. 21.
McCullough. “All in all, it’s a progression,” he said Monday afternoon. “We’re moving to where we want to get to.” Though the Bulldogs came in to the matchup undefeated, McCullough had felt they could be had considering they were coming off an emotional win over Western Brown the week before. Those notions were quickly put to bed as the Rockets got off to such a slow start. Thanks to two of their five turnovers, the Bulldogs built a 20-0 lead after one quarter to quickly put any
notion of an upset to bed. “I think we were kind of intimidated,” McCullough said. The second quarter wasn’t much better for the Rockets as they continued to be stuck in neutral on offense and simply couldn’t stop Batavia’s rushing attack. The Bulldogs ran for 395 yards in the win. “It’s a lot of power coming right at you,” McCullough said of the Bulldogs rushing attack. “Had kids in there (but) we just missed tackles and then they’re gone.” In the second half, the
Rockets found a little success against a mix of the Bulldogs starters and backups. A Nate Allen two-yard run got them on the board in the fourth quarter before James Snider found the end zone from five yards out a few minutes later. The two scores were the lone bright spots in a tough season finale. It might not seem like the Rockets moved in the right direction this season but if you look at the many factors contributing it might be a little easier to see. The Rockets had to replace every skill position
starter on offense -- quarterback, running back, fullback and wing back -coming into the season. Hurting the progression of the young players put into those new positions on offense was that they battled injuries almost from the outset. Those injuries not only hurt a team with limited numbers already, but it hurt the progression of the young players starting because they simply couldn’t get the reps in practice. But it did allow them the opportunity for what might have been the key to saying this was a positive step in the right direction for the program. “(It was) a good foundation year to see where people can play and who’s better at what position,” McCullough said. Even though they played a schedule littered with bigger Southern Buckeye Conference schools, the Rockets didn’t play all that bad against teams their size. They beat both St. Bernard and Manchester, the latter a good measuring stick of where they are compared to a school that started football at nearly the same time. “It shows where we’re at compared to Manchester,” McCullough said refering to
the Rockets 48-0 win on Oct. 12. “We’re getting there (but) just not there yet.” Still, after just completing their third season of varsity football, McCullough feels pretty good about the direction of the young program. They will have a senior class of about 10 players next year, a number that nearly totals the number of seniors they’ve had the first three years of their program. They’ll also return a quarterback, Cole Schaefer, who got valuable experience as a freshman this year. So, all in all, the Rockets don’t feel all that bad where they are after three full years as a football playing program. “Seven wins in the first three years,” McCullough said. “It’s not great (but) it’s positive.”
SHL Awards Night date set for Nov. 8 With the original date scrapped due to conflicts with its member schools still competing in tournament action, the Southern Hill League has set a new time and date for its Fall Awards Night. The program will take place on Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Lynchburg-Clay High School.
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Captains Nathan and Meghan Harvey to speak at Marine Corps Birthday Ball The 237th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps will be celebrated by Marine Cadets of the Ripley MCJROTC and guests on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner being served at 6 p.m. This event which will be held at the RULH High School Gymnasium, 1317 S. Second St., Ripley, is open the public. James Gilkison, high school art teacher, will provide piano music during dinner. The traditional birthday ceremony will be presented by the cadets, with posting of the colors, a video message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the traditional cake-cutting will be held during the event. There will be dancing to the music of DJ Bruce Kattine from 9 - 11:30 p.m. Photographs will be offered during by SDI Photography of Sardinia, Ohio. Dress for the evening is military uniform or civilian coat and tie. Tickets are free for cadets, $5 for a cadet’s date, and all others $15/person and may be purchased at the high school on November 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. or at the door on Saturday evening. Further information may be obtained by calling Lt. Col. Rick Klinker or Sgt. Maj. Otis Kokensparger during school hours at (937) 392-7016. Guest speakers for this event are Capt Nathan Harvey and wife, Capt Meghan Harvey. Capt Meghan Harvey is the daughter of Sgt. Maj. Otis and Melody Kokensparger of Ripley. Nathan M Harvey was born in Hillsboro, IL, and raised in Waterbury, CT. In Sept 1996 he joined MCJROTC as a high school freshman. In this program, he held billets of Fire Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Company Commander, and Battalion Commander. In August 2000 he joined the Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps
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Capt. Nathan Harvey and wife, Capt. Meghan Harvey.
as a Marine Option at the University of South Carolina and then attended Officer Candidate School in Quantico, VA, in July 2003. In May 2004 Midshipman 1st Class Harvey was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant and reported to The Basic School in June 2004 at Quantico, VA, where he was assigned as an Artillery Officer. 2nd Lt Harvey was ordered to Field Artillery Officer Basic Course at Ft. Sill, OK, and then reported to 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC, in May 2005. In Sept 2005 his unit was tasked to provide humanitarian services in support of Hurricane Katrina Relief Mission. In March 2006 he attached to Battery C, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment and deployed as Platoon Commander in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM 2-06 in the Al Anbar Province, Iraq. In April 2007 he attached to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment serving as Artillery Liaison Officer and Fire Support Coordinator. In Nov 2007 he returned to 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment serv-
ing as Asst Operations Officer, and then became Hqtrs Battery Commander in 2008. In May 2009 he transferred to Hqtrs Marine Corps, Quantico, VA, to Enlisted Assignments, Manpower Management. Outside his primary duties as Artillery Officer, he was assigned as the First Term Alignment Program Officer, Subsequent Term Alignment Program Officer and Asst Section Head for enlisted retention. In July 2012 Capt Harvey was assigned to 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment assuming duties as Battalion Fire Support Officer and Fire Support Coordinator for 6th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC. Capt Harvey is scheduled to deploy forward this year. His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and Humanitarian Service Medal. He is married to Capt Meghan K. Harvey and they have one child, John Harvey. Capt. Meghan K. Harvey was born in Beaufort, SC,
and raised in various states. She joined the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) as a Marine Option at the University of South Carolina in August 2001 and then attended Officer Candidate School in July 2004 in Quantico, VA. In May 2005 Midshipman 1st Class Meghan (then) Kokensparger was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps and reported to The Basic School (TBS) in Sept 2005 at Quantico, VA, as Adjutant. In April 2006 she was ordered to Personnel Administration School at Camp Johnson, NC, and then reported to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 at the Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, NC, serving there as Adjutant. In Sept 2007 she deployed with this unit in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM 06-08 to the Al Anbar Province, Iraq. 1st Lt Harvey was transferred in May 2009 to Marine & Family Programs Division, Hqtrs Marine Corps, Quantico, VA, with primary duties as Adjutant. Other duties included: TRICARE Liaison Officer, Manpower Liaison with the Exceptional Family Member Program, and Program Assistant for the Family Advocacy Program. In July 2012 Capt Harvey was assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC, assuming responsibilities as Adjutant. Capt Harvey is scheduled to deploy forward in 2013. Her personal award includes the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. She is married to Capt Nathan M. Harvey and they have one child, John Harvey. Capt Meghan Harvey is the daughter of Sgt. Maj. Otis and Melody Kokensparger of Ripley, Oh.
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Eastern Brown FFA test plants This year the Eastern Brown FFA chapter planted test plots of both corn and soybeans. Test plots were planted so studies could be done on different varieties of plants. Tests were done to compare the yields, moisture readings, test weights, lodging, and population rates of different varieties of corn and soybeans. Test plots were planted at both the Sardinia Elementary school and Eastern High School. Special thanks to Mark Durbin for custom harvesting the beans and Cody Clifton from Becks Seed, Jerrode Jones from Bio Gene, Jim McAdams from Stewarts, and Mark Durbin from Doeblers for donating seed and equipment. Pictured is Foster Simpson learning how to test the percent of moisture in Soybeans.
G’town FFA attend Farm Science Review BY Alicia Gifford Georgetown FFA reporter On Wednesday, September 19, 2012 approximately fifty members of the Georgetown FFA chapter attended Farm Science Review in London Ohio. Students viewed different brands and types of tractors and farm equipment used today. Members also learned about new technology. After completing a worksheet members enjoyed food and attractions. Those who attended included Aaron Jones, Bobbi Mason, Clinton McElroy, Ashley McKinney, Haley Meranda, Jacob Newberry, Tanner Pack, Ralph (Jacob) Shannon, ShaLane VanWinkle, Kourtney Bruton, Dakota Colliver, Cain DeBord, Alicia Gifford, Trevor Lewis, Morgan Meranda, Cassandra Star-
rett, Stephanie Wilmoth, Courtney Darnall, Sarah Houston, Jessika Kelch, Brittany Neff, John Pierce, Cody Ridner, Quintin Sandlin, Kyle (Brandon) Tucker, Bradley Zurbuch, Ethan Evans, Landen Lucas, Ethan Alexander, Shelby Ast, Stephanie Ayers, Lauren Baker, Clinton Church, Conner Ciccarella, Colton Craig, Taylor Davis Jr., Kyle Davis, Sierra Evans, Mason Florence, Sydney Fussnecker, Shelby Griffith, Austin Hilderbrand, Chad Lambert, Makayla Lewis, Jordan Linville, Jacob Moler, Brooklyn Partin, Jacob Rockey, Logan Scott, Miranda Wallace, Jarett White, Merle Davis, Ally Dowd, Tyler Fulton, Jessica Griffith, William Highlander, and Veronica Johnson.
2012 Friends of the Brown County 4-H Program
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Sardinia second grader VIP students
Tony Gray—4-H Alumni Award— This year’s recipient of the 4-H Alumni Award went to Tony Gray. Tony was a former member of the Decatur Busy Workers and was also active in his local FFA chapter. Every year when the 4-H Committee puts on their annual 4-H 5K Race/Fitness Walk, Tony graciously comes and runs the street sweeper over the race course. Tony has been doing this for most of the race’s history. In times where we forgot to contact him, he has contacted us! Every year, Tony makes sure that our course is clean and safe for our participants. We would like to thank Tony for his continued support of the 4-H program in Brown County. Also pictured are Caty Fussnecker and Dustin Yockey, 2012 Fair Queen and King.
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The second grade hallway at Sardinia Elementary has been full of good stories written by students about their classmates! VIP students are the stars of the hallway bulletin boards for a week. A poster they've made and decorated is on display along with all of the stories their classmates write about them. At the end of the week, the VIP students get to take the special stories from their friends home as a keepsake. Above, left, September and October VIPs from Mrs. Hamilton's class: left to right: Grace Knight, Ethan Griffin, Jacob Mize, Alyssa Perkins, Averi Bogart Missing from picture: Tanner Davidson. Above, left, September and October VIPs from Mrs. Richey's class: left to right: Brieanna Walker, Randolph Wilder, Alyssia Brewer, Matthew Baker, Grace Seal.
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Red Ribbon Week is celebrated at EHS The Eastern High School SADD chapter planned events to celebrate and recognize Red Ribbon Week. This week honors everyone who has joined the fight against drugs and alcohol. Throughout the year, SADD will do activities to support safe and smart decisions. This week’s activities include: Tuesday – wear Red to join the fight against drugs, Wednesday – drug free announcements decorate the sidewalks for students to see as they enter and leave the building, and Friday – team up against drugs and wear your favorite sportswear. Throughout the Eastern District there were activities such as pledges to sign and poster contests.
Dustin Yockey—I Dare You Leadership Award This year’s recipient of the 4-H I Dare you Award is Dustin Yockey. Dustin is a 13 year member of the Jackson Jr. Farmers 4-H Club and is currently serving as president. He is a 4 year member of the Brown County Jr. Fairboard. He has served as an Industry Representative for Dairy and Department 16-18 Junior Fair Departments and is the current 2012 Brown County Fair King. He is also a 4 year member of FFA and Band at Eastern High School and has served in numerous leadership positions. Kathy Jelley, OSU 4-H/Youth Development Agent, is presenting Dustin with his award.
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This year a “first” has happened at the Mahaffey’s. Instead of tackling the chore of tossing hedge apples over into the tree line (last year I tossed around 750), I have thrown over a mere three! What has happened to all those hedge apples this year? I have asked several friends who have Osage-orange trees on their property and they report a bumper crop. Osage-orange The (Maclura pomifera), is a member of the Mulberry family. It can grow to a height of 30 – 40 feet. This ornamental tree was named after Osage Indians, who made bows and war clubs from the wood. Its dimpled fruit resembles a very rough, green orange, and has been called Horse Apples or Hedge Apples. OSUE Bulletin 700, Ohio Trees, explains that the Osage-orange is found distributed throughout the state, but does not as a rule occur as a forest tree. It grows chiefly in open fields and along fence rows. It was widely planted as a hedge during the last century, as it could retain animals such as bulls and boars. This was the first tree sample Lewis and Clark sent back from the
Church Bazaar scheduled The Fairview Church Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 beginning at 10 a.m. Stop by and start your Christmas shopping with some great crafts, have lunch and take home some baked goods. The church is located on Route 68 North, Georgetown. All proceeds go to the Fairview Church Ladies Guild. For more information call Frances Bohl at (937) 444-3201.
Louisiana Territory in 1804. The oldest living Osage-orange tree is estimated to be 350-400 years old in Virginia. The leaves are simple, alternate, and oval in outline. The leaf tip is pointed. Foliage is a handsome and lustrous green on the upper surface. Leaves are 2-5 inches long and 2-3 inches wide. Foliage color is bright yellow in the autumn. Trunks on old trees are deeply furrowed and have dark orange furrows. The bark contains tannin and has been used for tanning leather. The wood is hard, tough and durable, being used largely for posts, sometimes for lumber, and fuel. Yellow substance from the roots was used to dye clothing and baskets. Now back to the mystery of my missing Hedge Apples. I have to admit that I have never noticed the flowers blooming on my Osage-orange trees. After some research I have learned that the yellowish flowers (sometimes described as clusters of greento-cream flowers) appear in May and are Dioecious. The male flowers are borne in a linear cluster or catkin. Since the male flowers are borne on separate trees, it is possible to select for fruitless trees. Female flowers are round balls that are 1 inch in diameter. The female flower yields the globular, 2-5 inches in diameter, Hedge Apple. Since the trees bloom around the same time, the male and female flowers rely on cross-pollination to help set fruit. Pollination takes place via the wind or by insects that carry the pollen on their bodies and feet from tree to tree. Did we experience a late hard frost last spring? The blazing heat of the summer months has dulled my memory. Did “Mother Nature” cause my shortage of Hedge Apples? I will have to do further research before giving a definite an-
swer. Or maybe I will stick with my favorite reply, “It depends”. Be sure to mark your calendars for the November 15 gardening seminar at the Fincastle campus of Southern State Community College. Louis Mays, professor and librarian at SSCC, will speak about Edible Landscaping. Louis and his brother Tom maintain the Mays Garden at Lake Waynoka. All seminars are free and are held in the SSCC library from 6 - 7:30 p.m. I’m finally getting the tomato cages stored away. The last of the leaves have finely fallen and we are ready to chop them up with the mower and add them to the garden and composter. I have some bulbs I need to plant before the ground freezes, how about you? Autumn Favorites in the Landscape As I walked around our 5 acres last week-end I realized that I was already making my “wish list” for next spring. My goal is to have a spark of fall color in a few more places. Trees, shrubs, perennials can all provide fall interest in your landscape. The Purple beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma) is stunning this year. Abundant clusters of striking violet fruit set this shrub apart from most other plants. This shrub tolerates heat and humidity. Other attributes include: coldhardy, deer resistant, insect and disease resistant and minimal pruning. A good cut-back in the early spring is essential since it flowers on new wood. Purple beautyberry grows quickly and can reach 3 to 4 feet in one season, so choose your location carefully. I saw this spectacular shrub for the first time at Adena, and it was at least 6 feet tall. Ornamental grasses offer fall and winter color and movement in the landscape. I leave the seed
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heads for the birds to enjoy through the winter and cut all grasses back in early spring. Next spring I will also need to divide and fill in the center of several clumps of Miscanthus. Japanese Blood grass is an easy way to add a splash of red to your wind garden. It is not aggressive and only reaches 12 to 14 inches in height. Pampas grass is a stretch for our zone, but mine seems to be thriving in its protected location. Autumn sedum and Joe Pye Weed are also beautiful in the fall and winter. The snow-covered seed heads also provide winter treats for the birds. I have discovered a few books that will help me with my plans for more fall color in my landscape.” 8 Months of Color” written by Janet Macunovich provides the reader with an easy way to choose plants
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nale before the plant’s more subtle winter characteristics are revealed. Persistent fruit that is held into winter is attractive and may attract wildlife. Patterned or textured bark is more evident when leaves have fallen and contrast nicely to a snowy background. Bold or unusual plant structure and form also are more evident after leaves drop in autumn. Don’t forget about emailing your gardening questions to Mike Hannah at mhannah2@msn.com or go to http://brown.osu.edu and click on “Ask an Expert” and follow the instructions for submitting your gardening question. It won’t be long before the seed catalogs begin to arrive! Start making your “wish list”! Don’t forget to add your favorites from this growing season.
Mercy Health Mobile Mammography announces upcoming dates Mercy Health, which provides quality care with compassion in your neighborhood, announces upcoming mobile mammography dates for November. The Mercy Health Mobile Mammography Units offer women screening mammograms in 15 minutes at locations convenient to their home or workplace. Mercy Health Mobile Mammography includes The Jewish Hospital Mobile Mammography program and has expanded to include three mobile units. Any woman who receives a mammogram from November 1 through December 31, 2012 at any Mercy Health location, including Mercy Health’s Mobile Mammography Units, is eligible to win a Mercy Health - HealthPlex spa package (valued at $200). Mercy Health will draw a winner at the end of each month. Per federal law, Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries are not eligible. Please make your appointment (required) by calling 513-686-3300 or 1-855-PINK123 (1-855746-5123). • November 12 - Anderson Township, Kroger, 7580 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati 45255 • November 15 - Mt. Orab, Mt. Orab Fire Department, 115 Spice St., Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 The American Cancer Society recommends that women have a mammogram every year starting at age 40. Screening mammograms are usually
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by week of peak bloom, color and height. The plants listed are for USDA hardiness zones 4, 5, 6 and 7. Tracy Disabato-Aust has written a “must have” for all busy gardeners. “50 High-Impact, Low-Care Garden Plants” proves that low-maintenance doesn’t mean low-interest. OSUE Fact Sheet HYG1143, “Deciduous Trees and Shrubs with All-Season Interest”, provides gardeners with some interesting possibilities for their landscape and is available at ohioline.osu.edu. Selecting plants that have attractive characteristics during all four seasons helps gardeners reach their goal of a well-planned landscape. Foliage can provide varying shades of green or distinct contrast with yellow, red, or purple leaves. A blaze of autumn foliage color is a grand fi-
The Nature Conservancy’s Richard and Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve, located in Adams County, Ohio, is one of the most biologically diverse collections of natural systems in the Midwestern U. S., encompassing rugged woodland, prairie openings, waterfalls, giant promontories and clear streams. Our volunteer projects are centered on nature preserve management and ecological restoration activities – both of which are critical components of TNC’s work and mission. We need your help and we want you to be part of our conservation community in your area. Participating in projects will give you the opportunity to make a direct positive impact on the environment and meet people who have similar environmental passions. For more information on how to volunteer call (614) 717-2770 Ext. 144.
a covered benefit with most insurance carriers. For best coverage, patients should verify that Mercy Health and The Jewish Hospital are innetwork providers with their insurance carrier. For women who are uninsured or underinsured (have high deductibles), we have financial assistance programs available. Call 513-686-3310 for more information.
Expert radiologists read all mammograms and because a second look can mean a second chance, we double-check all mammograms with the R2 ImageChecker, a computer-aided detection system that detects 23.4 percent more breast cancer than mammography alone. Both the patient and her physician receive a copy of the results.
Mercy Women hosts a discussion on diabetes Mercy Health, which provides quality care with compassion in your neighborhood, announces that Mercy Women will host a free community presentation on diabetes that will include new information from experts, free health screenings and free spa services from the spa at Mercy Health - Anderson HealthPlex. A Discussion on Diabetes: New Information on Prevention and Management takes place on Tuesday, November 13 at the Community Anderson Center, located at 7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, 45230. Participants can visit free information booths and receive health screenings from 5-6 p.m. Presentations and a question and answer session will follow from 6-7 p.m. Diabetes is becoming more prevalent every day but there are steps people can take to avoid this chronic illness and its associated health risks. Attendees will learn the latest information about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as effective ways to prevent it or manage it. Naila Goldenberg, MD, a diabetes expert and Endocrinologist with Mercy Health Physicians, and Ray Anne Best, a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Ed-
ucator with Mercy Health, are presenting. A detailed schedule follows below: 5-6 p.m. - Free blood and glucose screenings, blood pressure screenings, health information, spa treatments and chair massages. 6-6:45 p.m. - Presentations by Dr. Naila Goldenberg and Ray Anne Best 6:45-7 p.m. - Panel of experts answer your questions on diabetes prevention and management Mercy Women is a program sponsored by Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital. It connects women with health education and leading health care resources. The program provides information on timely health care topics through presentations, seminars and activities that are engaging and interactive. The goal of Mercy Women is to motivate women to make healthier lifestyle choices for themselves and their families. Mercy Women hosts quarterly presentations that are open to the public throughout the year. A Discussion on Diabetes is free but seating is limited. To register for the event and reserve your seat, call Karen Borchers at (513) 624-1260 or email to ksborchers@health-partners.org.
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Lake Lorelei Craft Show scheduled for Saturday, November 3 at the Clubhouse from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This will be open to the public and tables are only $15 to set up. For more information or to obtain an application contact Gerry Harness at (513) 875-3851 Annual Craft Show at The Rambler Center in Russellville will be held on Saturday, November 3 from 9 to 4 p.m. For information on setting up a table, which are only $10, please call Mary Kelch at (513) 734-2501 or (513) 543-3137. Breakfast and lunch will be served by members of Russellville Community Action Planners. Joe Myers Sports Festival will be held at Eastern High School on Saturday, November 3. Youth basketball games will kick off at 9 a.m. with Winter Red and White Night to begin at 4:30 p.m. A cake auction will take place at 7 p.m. The event will also include raffles, split-the-pot, $1 shooting contests, alumni games and concessions available. All proceeds go to the Joe Myers Scholarship fund. Turkeyfest at St. Angela Merici Parish in Fayetteville will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 3 at Daly Hall, St. Patrick Chapel in Fayetteville (US 50 and Stone Alley). Turkey or ham dinners with all the fixings will be served from 6 to 8 p.m. Dinners are $8 for adults, $5 for children. Free activities for children, cake auction and assorted raffles. For more information call (513) 875-5020. Youth Football Informational Meeting will be held at Eastern High School on Saturday, November 3 in the cafeteria at 7 p.m. All are encouraged to attend and join in the discussion. Tom Mason Benefit will be held on Saturday, November 3 at the F.O.E. #2293 lodge hall in Georgetown. Mason is a longtime resident of Georgetown facing huge medical bills. The event will be held from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. For more information call (937) 378-4330. Fairview Church Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 3 beginning at 10 a.m. Shop for Christmas, great crafts, and baked goods. The church is located on Rt. 68 North in George-
town. Proceeds go to the Fairview Church Ladies Guild. For more information call Frances Bohl at (937) 4443201. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Spiritual Emphasis Week of Revival, sponsored by the Sardinia Church of Christ, 7130 Bachman Road, will feature evangelist Anthony Geizendanner, senior minister of the Christ in the City Christian Church in Charlotte, NC. The revival will run from Sunday morning November 4th and 7 p.m. nightly through Wednesday, November 7. Feesburg Worship Center Revival begins on Sunday morning, November 4 through Wednesday evening, at 7 p.m. nightly, 11 a.m. on Sunday morning. Shooting Camp at Fayetteville High School will be held on Sunday, November 4 at the Fayetteville High School gym for students in grades three to six and for grades seventh through 12. Session one (3-6) will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Session two (5-8) will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. For details call Darryl Iles at (513) 875-4353. Pro Shot National Shooting Camp, sponsored by the Fayetteville boys basketball team, will be held on Sunday, November 4 at the Fayetteville High School gym. For questions please contact Darryl Iles at (513) 875-4353 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 5 at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Velvet Frye at (937) 444-7237. Eagle Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in Fincastle on Monday, November 5. This is an open-to-the-public meeting, and residents of Eagle Township are encouraged to attend. Buy-A-Brick project for the 9/11 Police, fire and EMS Memorial in Aberdeen, at a cost of $35 for a 4x8 brick with 3 lines of engraving or $75 for an 8x8 brick with 6 lines of engraving. For more information call (937) 795-2212. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 5, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 5, at the
commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. Mt. Orab Village Council will meet for their regular meeting on Monday, November 5 at 8 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 5, at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 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. Election Day Chili Dinner at Bible Chapel will be held from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6 at the Bible Chapel located at 119 North Avenue in Hamersville, just one block north of St. Rt. 125. For more information call (937) 392-9350. Williamsburg Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, at 2nd and Gay Street. Hostess for the evening are Carol Sandberg and Sharma Hatcher. For more information on this meeting please call (513) 724-3657 or visit www.williamsburggarden-club.org. Phileo Ministries Will Sponsor a clothing ministry for the people in the tri-County area on Tuesday, November 6 and Saturday, November 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Tri County Baptist Church. For more information call (937) 446-1416. Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, November 6. 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 6. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 4445230 for details. Al-Anon Family Group Sessions will be held on every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Methodist Church on Church Street, off N. High Street. This group can provide support and information to families and individuals who know someone who suffers from substance abuse. For more information call Jean at (937) 444-3877.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 7 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. “Medicare Check-up” in Brown County will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 7 at Adams/Brown Community Action at 406 W. Plum Street in Georgetown. This event is free and intended to help people review changes to Medicare and determine their best coverage option for 2013. For more information call (800) 686-1578. Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Belly Dancing Classes will be offered Wednesday, November 7, 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. Jefferson Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 7 at 8 pm. in Russellville. This meeting is open to the public. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, November 7, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, November 7 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) 3141656. TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, at the River Bend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on November 8 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.
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Property Sales Pamela S. Jones to Benjamin Wheeler, 1 acre of land in Byrd Township, filed 10-19-2012, $40,000 Richard Blair to Bethany Bolender, 1.92 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 10-23-2012 Eddie R. Holbrook to Alisha D. Meeker and Robert Campbell, .83 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 10-24-2012, $6,000 Mary Ruth Martin to Tawnya Staples, .39 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 10-18-2012, $26,000 Ryan Ward to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, .64 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 10-22-2012 Nancy D. and Marcella Webber to Nancy D. and Willard G. Webber, .29 acres of land in Hamersville, Clark Township, filed 10-19-2012 Darin L. Hall to Carol Sue Newman and Sondra K. and Ronald C. Strantton, 38.69 acres and 2.79 acres of land in Eagle Township, filed 10-24-2012 Darin Lynn Hall to Greg Baker and Travis Bogart, 187.46 acres of land in Eagle Township, filed 10-242012 Darin Lynn Hall to Brent Arn, 89.37 acres of land in Eagle Township, filed 10-24-2012 Waynoka Property Owners Association to Steven Crabtree Sr., and Steven Crabtree II, In-Lot 2461 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 10-23-2012, $500 Waynoka Property Owners Association to Steven Crabtree Sr., and Steven Crabtree II, In-Lot 2464 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 10-23-2012, $1,000 Waynoka Property Owners Association to Howard C. and Kathy A. Brodsky, In-Lot 2664 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 10-24-2012, $250 Waynoka Property Owners Association to William and Rachel Jenkins, In-Lot 2735 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 10-23-2012, $500 Michael J. Adams, etal to Terry J., Robert V. and Donald E. Adams and Carol R. Walton and Sharon A. Kenkel, 1 acre of land in Franklin Township, filed 10-19-2012 Dawson L. and Goldie M. Jones to William R. and Betty S. Neal, Lot 2 in White Oak Trace, North Sub., Green Township, filed 10-18-2012, $22,000 Timothy E. and Jennifer G. Staggs to Timothy E. Staggs, .43 acres of land in Aberdeen, filed 1019-2012 Edmund Foster to Gid and Lawrence Cadwallader and Rosemary Stephens, .43 acres of land in Huntington Township, Aberdeen, filed 10-22-2012, $32,000
Waynoka Property Owners Association to Bascom and Cathy Smith, In-Lot 3898 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 1023-2012, $250 George B. and Shirley ODell to Christopher G. ODell, In-Lot 592 and In-Lot 593 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 1018-2012, $99,000 Waynoka Property Owners Association to Kristina M. Miller and Larry Meranda, In-Lot 822 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 10-24-2012, $250 Dena Fallon Christianson to Betty Bayse, In-Lot 1076 in Lake Waynoka Sub., filed 10-24-2012, $250 Richard L. Stone to Earl and Connie Combs, In-Lot 1090 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 10-23-2012, $1,000 David A. and Ann M. Custer to 13 Wildcat Cove LLC, In-Lot 1881 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 10-19-2012 J.C. Jennings to Erin C. Jennings, 25.02 acres of land in Lewis Township, filed 10-22-2012 Charles R. Cahall, Sr., to Aaron and Krystal Beckelhimer, 6.66 acres of land, Lot 27 in Shinkles Ridge Estates in Lewis Township, filed 10-232012, $62,500 Donna K. and Deangela C. Barber to Union Savings Bank, In-Lot 16 in River Reach Sub., Perry Township, filed 10-19-2012, $36,667 Mary Craig to Sharon M. and Richard C. Craig, 36.24 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 10-222012 Michael R. Penny to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Lot 8 (10.43 acres) in Pike Township, filed 10-23-2012 B. Allen and Louise Deisch to Greg A. Hoop, 1 acre of land in Pike Township, filed 10-19-2012, $65,000 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company to Diane Jurich, Lot 20 and Lot 21 in Erwood Estates in Pike Township, filed 10-24-2012, $53,000 Troy R. and Rhona L. Dalton to Cory Schneider and David and Delrene Palazzolo, .98 acres in Pike Township, filed 10-19-2012 Timothy E. Manning and Tina M. Rahn to Timothy E. Manning, .29 acres of land in Pleasant Township, filed 10-23-2012 Emily J. and Charles F. Ernst, II to Andrew Arn, .35 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 10-24-2012, $68,000 Terry L. Barrett and Terry S. Ray to Terry L. and Terry S. Ray, 29 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 10-23-2012 Nickoletta S. and Todd E. Woods to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 1 acre of land
in Sterling Township, filed 10-182012 Terry M. and Shannon L. Paul to Buddy Lee Crawford, .94 acres of land in Sterling township, filed 1018-2012 US Bank, NA to Randchar, Inc., Lot 1 (1 acre) in Pin Oak Acres Sub., in Sterling Township, filed 10-242012 Liberty Mortgage Company, Inc., to Ronald L. Harden, 1.33 acres of land in Sterling Township, filed 1018-2012 Michael Morris to Mary K. Morris, 2.07 acres of land in Union Township, filed 10-24-2012 Mary Louise Haitz to Albert Gary and Shirley A. Haitz, 20.85 acres of land in Union Township, filed 10-232012, $155,700 BAC Home Loan Servicing LP to Joseph C. Schlueter, Jr., Lot 5 (.24 acres) in Meadowview Sub., Washington Township, filed 10-23-2012
Marriages Sarah Kay Koehler, 26, Sardinia, physical therapist assistant to marry Christopher Todd Downing, Jr., 29, Sardinia, rehab tech Carissa Renee Fowler, 49, Mt. Orab to marry Ricky A. Fowler, 47, Mt. Orab, customer service Vanessa K. Dalton, 21, Aberdeen, hha to marry Mason Phillips, 21, Aberdeen, shop worker
Probate Dorothy L. Barger, Russellville, case #20121200, DOD 1-16-2011, filed 10-23-2012 Orville Ron Foster, Georgetown, case #20121198, DOD 9-28-2012, filed 10-23-2012 Ronald J. Wilson, Georgetown, case #20121199, DOD 10-9-2012, filed 10-23-2012
Common PleasCIVIL CASES Bank of America, NA versus Timothy E. Seaman, case #20121039, filed 10-22-2012, Action: foreclosures Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Cortney J. Proffitt, case #20121071, filed 10-18-2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Ryan Louderback, case #20121072, filed 10-18-2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Judy B. Ruark, case #20121073, filed 10-18-2012, Action: other civil US Bank National Association versus Mary L. Garrison, case #20121074, filed 10-18-2012, Action: foreclosures
Citimortgage, Inc., versus Robert E. Jones, case #20121075, filed 1018-2012, Action: foreclosures Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Mike Kraemer, case #20121077, filed 10-19-2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Earnest McLowen, case #20121078, filed 10-19-2012, Action: other civil US Bank National Association versus Daniel L. Burns, case #20121079, filed 10-19-2012, Action: foreclosures Asset Acceptance, LLC versus James B. Bannister, case #20121080, filed 10-22-2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Samantha J. Bray, case #20121081, filed 10-22-2012, Action: other civil Midland Funding, LLC versus Richy Hoffer, case #20121082, filed 10-22-2012, Action: other civil US Bank, NA as trustee versus Glenda Sutton, case #20121083, filed 10-22-2012, Action: foreclosures Kayla Highfield versus Edward Moore, case #20121085, filed 1022-2012, Action: civil stalking Phh Mortgage Corporation versus Jennifer B. Martinez, case #20121086, filed 10-23-2012, Action: foreclosures The Huntington National Bank versus Brent W. Sears, case #20121087, filed 10-23-2012, Action: foreclosures Fifth Third Mortgage Company versus Carl J. Piatt, case #20121088, filed 10-23-2012, Action: foreclosures Midfirst Bank versus Brian Brown, case #20121089, filed 1023-2012, Action: foreclosures Jennifer Kidder versus Robert Votapek, case #20121090, filed 1024-2012, Action: other torts (personal injury) Babetta L. Jimison versus Amanda A. Davenport, case #20121091, filed 10-24-2012, Action: other torts (personal injury) Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Patrick H. Aubry, case #20121092, filed 10-24-2012, Action: other civil GMAC Mortgage, LLC versus Ernest Boone, case #20121093, filed 10-24-2012, Action: foreclosures DOMESTIC CASES Eric Tapp, Russellville versus Jill A. Fischer-Peters, Russellville, case #20121070, filed 10-18-2012, Action: termination of marriage Mark Schnell Sr., Winchester versus Karin Schnell, Winchester, case #20121076, filed 10-19-2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Teresa A. Riley, Felicity versus Allison K. Wheeler, Amelia, case #20121084, filed 10-22-2012, Action: domestic violence
Green Township Trustees Meeting will be held in Greenbush at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 8. This meeting is open to the public. Legion Hall Bingo held each Thursday (including November 8 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. Union Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Thursday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Library. The public is invited to attend this open meeting Western Brown Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held 4 to 7 p.m. at the High School and 5 to 8 p.m. at the elementary schools on Thursday, November 8. For more information call (937) 444-2044. Report cards will be released on Friday, November 9. Georgetown Village Council meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 8. This meeting is open to the public. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8. 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 8, 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 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Veteran’s Day Program and Breakfast sponsored by the Western Brown FFA and the J.R.O.T.C. will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November 9. Breakfast for Veterans will be served from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Your attendance is greatly appreciated. For details call (937) 444-2545. 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 9. 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. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Chili Supper sponsored by FOE #2293 Ladies Auxiliary will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 10 at the FOE, 600 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. We will be offering bowls of chili and bowls of chili spaghetti, beverages and dessert for $3.25. Carry out is available. please call (937) 378-4330 for more information. “Fall into Christmas Shopping Experience will be held on Saturday, November 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Williams Corner Church of God, 6162 St. Rt. 132, Goshen. This is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, and we would like to invite everyone out. For more information call Darla at (513) 519-7159. FOE #2295 Ladies Auxiliary Chili Supper will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 10. The menu will consist of chili, chili spaghetti, beverages and dessert for only $3.25, Carry-out available. The FOE is located at 600 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-4330. WBHS Class of 2002 Class Reunion will be held on Saturday, November 10 at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Cost for this event is only $15 per person which includes dinner. for more information and to reserve you spot, contact Jennifer Shively (Davis) or jennshively@yahoo.com. UPCOMING EVENTS 2012 Mt. Orab Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday Evening on November 24. More details will be made available later but for questions how to participate in the parade call the Mt. Orab Village office at (937) 444-4141. Belle’s Angels Quarter Auction Fundraiser has been set for Friday, November 16 at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center for Lori Gray. Lori is currently living in Maysville, and has sought alternative treatment for lupus and dermatomyositis in Mexico. This event will include sandwiches and other refreshments. For more information contact Lisa Gray at (937) 213-1653 or (937) 378-4544. Hunter Safety Course, sponsored by the Cowan Lake Association of Sportsmen, 331 Beechwood Road in Wilmington on Tuesday, November 13 from 5 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, November 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday, November 5 to 9 p.m. This course is free and open to the public. For more information call (937) 2892340. Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772 in Mt. Orab will meet on Wednesday, November 14 at the Pike Township Building on SR 774. For more information contact Bill Cornetet at (937) 618-0325.
Brown County Sugar Helpers Group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, November 12 at the Georgetown Methodist Church. Learn more about diabetes. This event includes guest speakers, educational material, diabetic recipes and more.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Revival hosted by Apple Street Christian Church will be held Monday, October 29 through Sunday, November 4. Services will begin nightly at 7:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday night, November 4. For more information call Pastor Fite at (513) 5154649.
Meatball Dinner Open to the Public will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 16 at the Cowan Lake Association of Sportsmen, 331 Beechwood Road (off Rt. 350) Menu includes a variety of meatball dishes, side dishes, desserts and beverages. Prices are only $6 adults, $5 seniors and $2 children. Carry-out is available. For more information call (937) 2892340. 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. Brown County Singing Convention will be held at the Russellville Church of Christ, 144 S. Columbus Street beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 16. Anyone wishing to take part in this convention with a special song, poem or any other God-given talent, please plan on attending this event. For more information contact Larry downing at (937) 446-3259. Brown County Diabetes Coalition will meet on Monday, November 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Georgetown Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about diabetes. For more information call the health department at (937) 378-6892. 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) 3784424. 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. Brown County Beekeepers Association will meet on Tuesday, November 13 at Western Brown High School at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in learning about beekeeping is urged to attend. For more information call Mike McHenry at (937) 378-2080. God’s Closet and God’s Kitchen Open on Saturday, November 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A free lunch from God’s Kitchen will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located on S. Columbus Street (Rt. 62) in Russellville. For more information call (937) 377-5505. “Home for the Holidays 2012” presented by Stein Hospice, will be held on Sunday, November 18 at the Georgetown Ohio Veterans Home, 2003 Veteran Boulevard in Georgetown. Refreshments and snacks will be available between 2 and 2:30 p.m with the opening program between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. For details call (800) 625-5269.
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Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 12 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. 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. Mammography Screening through the Mercy Health Mobile Mammography van will be in Mt. Orab at the fire department on Thursday, November 15 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Screening mammography is usually a covered benefit with most insurance carriers. To schedule a mammogram please call (513) 686-3300. Financial assistance is available, call (513) 686-3310 for more information. Grief Workshop to help through the holidays, sponsored by the Hospice of Hope, Ohio Valley will be held on Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m. This workshop is free and open to anyone in the community and will be held at Hospice of Hope’s office in Mt. Orab. please call (800) 928-4243 or contact Peg Lynch at plynch@hohope.org. ONGOING EVENTS 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. 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.
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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. SEMI DRIVER NEEDED 25 years old, clean CDL Class A with 2 years experience. OTR Flat bed. Home weekends. Call 937-446-1707.
300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 1 & 2BR APARTMENTS, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802. 3BR, 1.5BA, with washer/dryer hook-up & central air located on Main St., Williamsburg, $625 month plus deposit, 513-724-7802. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565. APARTMENT FOR rent - Newly remodeled 2br, LR, DR, equipped kitchen, laundry room w/hookups, A/C, wired for cable. Anderson State Rd. near Fayetteville/St. Martin. Deposit & references required. $525/mo. 513-875-3223 or 513-543-5680. BATAVIA - 2br, 1ba, central A/C, wall-to-wall carpet, equipped eat-in kitchen, off-street parking. $510/mo. plus deposit. 513-561-4014.
LOCAL AMBULANCE BATAVIA NICE clean company looking for cer- 1br apt. with patio, tified EMTs, Intermedi- FREE ate, & Paramedics. HEAT, $495 month, plus Please call 937-379-1404. deposit, 513-732-0532.
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BETHEL 2BR, EQUIPPED kitchen, no steps. NO PETS! Available immediately. 513-724-6017, 513-307-4079.
PRIVATE 2ND floor, 2br, equipped kitchen, air conditioning, $440/mo plus deposit, plus references, 1br also avail. 513-876-3017.
EFFICIENCY & TWO BEDROOM, MOVE IN NOW, nice size, A/C, lots of storage, single story. Call 513-724-3951. FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed
513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750
FOR RENT: Apartment in Mt. Orab, one bedroom/bathroom, kitchen/living room combo. Newly renovated. Suitable for one or two non-smoking adults. Call 937-509-0181 for details. GEORGETOWN - 2 & 3br apartments available for immediate occupancy. 2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen appliances, w/d hookup, $560/mo & util., $560/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, 1-car att. garage, c/a, all kitchen appliances, laundry room, $675/mo & util. $675/dep., 513-253-8170 or 513-616-3504. 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.
Administrator Charles Ashmore at:
937-392-4377 Application deadline is 11/30/12 CARE GIVERS FT/PT 2nd/3rd Shifts No prior experience needed to work in our 8-client family home in Milford/Goshen area. You’ll help teach our developmentally disabled clients daily living skills. Our orientation is paid & our comprehensive training includes FA/CPR. With a HS diploma/GED; clean background check & acceptable driving record, you could be working immediately.
Community Concepts, Inc. is a drug free workplace Call: 513-398-8885 today & mention code: DCPC
303 - HOUSES FOR RENT RENT SPECIAL *FREE 1st month’s rent w/paid security deposit. Keep your rent current & your 6th month’s rent is also FREE! Let us help you Spring into a new apartment here at Georgetown I Apartments. Accepting Applications for 1 & 2br apartments at: Georgetown 1 Apartments 401 Marshall Ave. Georgetown, OH 45121
2BR BRICK in Fayetteville, full basement, $700 plus utilities. References required. Electric C/A. Heat, 513-265-3728. CROOKED CREEK Lane/Georgetown - Upscale 2/2/1 Duplex overlooking White Oak Creek, 14ft vaulted ceilings, appliances included, $675 + deposit. Phil 513-315-1897.
Apply at: 610 Markley Ave. Georgetown, OH 45121 or call for details at: 937-378-6460
GEORGETOWN AREA, 4br country home, employment opportunity available if familiar with horses & farm animals. 937-446-3886.
Stove, refrigerator, and on site laundry. Possibility of rental assistance. Equal Housing Opportunity TDD # 419-526-0466
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.
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer” *Some restrictions may apply.
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.
307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 2BR, 1BA, stove included, W/D hookup, 16x20 outbuilding, nice big yard, Decatur area, $375/mo. plus security deposit. 937-373-3111 or 937-515-9390.
DOUBLEWIDE, NEWLY remodeled, near Georgetown. Gas, stove & refrigerator included, $300/mo., $300/dep. 937-378-1905.
303 - HOUSES FOR RENT MT. ORAB - 2br, 1st floor apartment. Conveniently located. Deposit/references/lease required. NO PETS! $385/monthly. 937-444-3234. MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $625/mo., $700/dep. 937-728-9694 or 513-310-4041.
1BR HOUSE in Georgetown, Ohio, stove & refrigerator included, $450 rent plus $450 deposit. NO PETS! Tenant pays all utilities. Applications can be picked up at: 406 W. Plum St. Rm 99, Georgetown, Ohio. Any questions you can contact Kathy at 937-378-6041, ext. 285.
GEORGETOWN 2BR, 2-full baths in town, rent $425. Ripley 2br, 1-full bath in town on private lot, rent $400, call 937-444-5223.
NEAR RUSSELLVILLE - 2br, 2ba w/kitchen appliances & utility room with W/D hookup, propane heat. $500/mo. plus deposit. 937-377-2135.
307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT NICE FURNISHED one bedroom mobile home, all electric on one acre. NO PETS. References required. $420.00 rent includes water. $420.00 deposit. 937-378-6827. TAKING APPLICATIONS on 14x70 2br mobile home on Rt. 62 between Macon & Ash Ridge. No Pets! $400/mo. & $400/dep. 937-446-2155.
308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR LEASE BATAVIA - office buildings for lease, 8700 sq. ft., will divide, warehouse space also, 513-295-4303, 513-887-2989.
309 - GARAGE/PARKING/ STORAGE BATAVIA - boat, motorcycle, classic car, RV storage, outside & climate controlled inside, 513-295-4303, 513-887-2989.
310 - WANTED TO RENT WANTED - Farm ground to rent for 2013 season & beyond. Call Jeff at 937-213-3909.
WE NEED HELP!!!! The Brown County Board of Elections needs Poll Workers for the November 6, 2012 Presidential General Election
Are you a person that • Is civic minded and likes being involved? • Believes in the right to free, fair, open and honest elections? • Would like to make some extra money (Approximately $110.00)? • Meeting and making new friends? If you answered “yes” to these questions, the Brown County Board of Elections would like to recruit you as a poll worker.
Qualifications • A registered resident of Brown County • You must not have been convicted of a felony • Must be able to attend a training session You cannot serve as a poll worker if you are a candidate, related to or employed by a candidate whose name will appear on the November 6, 2012 Presidential General Election Ballot. Please mail your name, address, phone number and party affiliation to:
Brown County Board of Elections 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 111 Georgetown, OH 45121
400 - HOUSES FOR SALE 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, and dishwasher washer/dryer, $105,000, Decatur, Ohio, call 937-373-0303. FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel. Asking $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres) MT. ORAB, 3br, 1.5ac, 2-car garage, $48,500. Call 937-444-2689. NEW 4BR, 2ba house for sale. Stunning home, open floor plan, 100% financing available! Call Viji Grant, Remax Advanced, 937-213-1548.
405 - LOTS & ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming. More or less acreage available. Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.
Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available)
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410 - FOR LEASE BATAVIA- COMMERCIAL kitchen for lease, 3 door freezer & 3 door refrigerator, gas stove & grill, Ansel Protection, 513-295-4303, 513-887-2989.
501 - CHILD CARE DAYCARE HUGS & KIDS, LLC. 6th & Willow St., Williamsburg Call Dorothy Lewis 513-218-7471 or Stephanie Lewis 859-801-0125 Opening November 5, 2012
506 - CLEANING SUNSHINE CLEAN, providing cleaning for your residential needs. Cost per home, not hour. 937-731-0124.
WANTED TO lease farm land for soy beans and corn. Will pay top dollar. Please call Bob Fussnecker at 937-515-7567.
“PRICE REDUCED” LOVELY, WELL maintained country home. Newly remodeled, 3-4br, 2ba, 2275 sq. ft., on 2.4/ac., 937-444-2676, Mt. Orab area, www.sharphome.com/lis ting/view/130525
311 - LIVING QUARTERS TO SHARE
403- MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE
NICE LARGE 2 room efficiency w/washer & dryer, near Eastwood & 32. Share expenses w/65yr. old recent widower. You’ll need only clothes and about $300/mo. 513-767-6824.
1990 REDMAN Riverview 14x70, 2br, 1ba, metal on metal, 0% Financing, $500/mo., Sardinia area, 513-505-8311, 859-466-3554, 513-724-7233.
QUEEN ORTHOPEDIC mattress set, brand new still in plastic, value $850., sell $300., delivery available, 937-515-6590.
313 - MISC. FOR RENT
NICE 2 bedroom mobile home, all electric, includes stove & fridge. Must move home. Asking $6000.00. 937-378-6827.
FOR SALE - Firewood, fully seasoned, full measured cord, $110.00. CASH ONLY, YOU HAUL. 937-444-6167.
BATAVIA BANQUET hall for rent, weddings, parties, meetings, 225 guests 513-295-4303, 513-887-2989.
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507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.
600 - FURNITURE
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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.
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GET CASH NOW Gold, silver, call for prices. Indian Artifax, coins, 1964 & earlier, old toys, guns, knives, stoneware, paper goods, farm tools, autos before 1975, bottles, photos, barn wood, estates, we buy it all.
NOVEMBER 8, 9, 10 Indoor Yard Sale at TJ’s Fishing Lake, 13493 New Harmony Shiloh Road, Mt. Orab. Christmas decorations & lights, Melissa & Doug toys, health & beauty items, cheap plus size, children’s women’s and men’s clothes - new & used, toys.
Toss it, SELL IT.
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 5-PC BEDROOM suite, $150.00; patio table & chairs w/umbrella, $40.00; 6’ Christmas tree (Ontario Pine), $25.00; microwave, $15.00; Hoover Sweeper dual-purpose, heavy duty w/attachments, $40.00. 937-442-5844. BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:
JACUZZI CORNER garden tub w/7-jets & faucet, hardly used, brass & glass shower door 36” w/matching shower plumbing, 4 16” solid panel doors, 1 28” solid pine door, 1-standard commode, 2 brass lavatory faucets, best offer individually or for all. 937-213-2060.
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Look no further! - 1320705 - Mt. Orab- Possible 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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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
Nichole Dugle, Realtor Cell: 520-5679 I-fax: 297-4358 www.NicholeDugle.com
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Dominic Thomas
Direct:937-444-2833 Cell: 937-213-2833
email: DThomas@HUFF.com
Office: (513) 474-3500
web: www.BertThomas.HUFF.com
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1315919 - Highland Co.- Wait no longer! Minutes to Mt. Orab, Hillsboro, Sardinia & all points in between. 21.44 acres. Septic, water & electric set-up. Beautiful location & build or hunt. Borders White Oak Creek. Mobile home is of no value. $79,000
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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
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!
Auctioneers James Cox 513-889-0500 Delbert Cox 513-738-3475 Cell - 513-255-3200
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1331446 - Batavia- Quaint little cottage nestled on a wooded lot. This 2 bdrm 1 bath home needs some TLC to make it your own or would make a lucretive rental. Mins from Amelia & Batavia. $39,900
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1333084 - Mt. Orab - Exquisite Custom Blt Full Brick home in exclusive Beacon Hill sub-divison. Formal dining room w/tray ceiling. Flr to ceiling stone F/P. Custom windows w/transomes. Beautiful MBR suite. Gourmet kit w/corian counters. Full fin bsmt. Stunning! $228,500
1331501 - Mt. Orab - 3 BR 2BA Full brick home on a picturesque 1.4 acre setting. Almost 2000 sq. ft. of living area. Newer roof and laundry room. The tiered decking on the rear serves as an add'l recreation area w/lots of mature shade. This is the first offering in this arena. Call Bert or Dominic for more details! $134,500
MLS#1318272 - 7 ACRE LOT in Sardinia Must See! Beautiful 7acre lot. Motivated Seller. Don't Miss Out! $56,000
1322164 - Williamsburg - Beautiful Sears & Roebuck home situated on a quiet town double lot. Pristine hardwood floors (Oak down & Pine up). Arched doorways, wide baseboards, french doors to enclosed back porch. Fenced yard. 1 car garage. Partial poured basement. $82,500
1324847 - Mt. Orab - Location! Setting! Location! All Brick Ranch 100's of feet off of the road. 5 Acres! 3BD, 2BA. Supreme curb appeal! Sunken family rm, equipped kitchen, newer roof. 2 finished rooms in bsmt. 24x26 finished rm. in garage. 2 car bay also. Rolling woods on rear. $179,900
1311912- Western Brown Schools! Tucked away on a private creek lined 6+ ac lot. 4BD, 2.5 BA. Ready to move in! Full walkout bsmt, 30x30 det. garage. 30x15 back deck. Get ready to move!! $229,000
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1258238- Sardinia- 3BD, 2BA, Almost 1500 sq.ft. of open living area. Master BD suite. Dining Rm. & Equipped eatin Kitchen. Large front deck & covered back porch. Affordable living seconds off St. Rt. 32. Back yard completely privacy & fenced. 2 car carport. $79,900
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1265584 - Mt. Orab - OWNER FINANCING! Flexible Terms!! Former Cahall Apparel Store in the heart of Mt. Orab. 1100 sq ft of store front office area w/4 add'l rental apts. Full walkout bsmt. Low maintence. 15 space parking lot with mo. income. Public Utilities. $199,900
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1333914- Mt. Orab - S.E. corner of SR 32 & Klein Rd. 2200 ft. of frontage on (limited access) SR 32 & 1585 ft. of frontage on Klein Road. 51.49 acres. Multi-purpose ground. Water at the road. $310,000
Eastern School District - 3 BD on .91 Acre. This clean & affordable all brick home has a 2 car detached garage & is wheelchair accessible. Bright & Cheery, this home boasts a beautiful WBFP and a nice covered front porch. $62,500
1312624 - Georgetown - Walk back in time as you enter the front door of this magnificent home! 3BD, 1.5 BA. Double parlor, fluted wdwk w/rosettes. Wide baseboards & a cherry bannister. A dry cellar underneath. This home has a secure, local alarm system which can be transferred to the new owner. $79,900
1299751- Sardinia - 3.25 Acre MiniFarm. Solidly built Ranch, well kept. 2BD, 1BA. 25x36 Log cabin w/stone FP & huge pot belly stove. 36x36 tobacco barn w/built in stall. Water outside barn. Fenced pasture. Hundreds of feet of road frontage. Close to SR32 on lightly traveled road. $99,900
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LOCATED: 180 Flaugher Hill Rd., Aberdeen, OH 45101 behind the Town & Country Bowling Lanes on U.S. 52 East of Wm. Harsha Bridge in Aberdeen, Ohio. Signs Posted.
SUN. NOVEMBER 11, 2012 AT 9:30AM FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES, TOOLS, MOTORCYCLE & MISC.
Sawed wood dining room table, church pew, 10 ft. Totem Pole, lot of Coke Cola advertising, stone cookie jar & other stoneware items, cast iron skillet, cow bells, & collection of bells, coin operated bubble gum machines, glass minnow trap, minnow buckets, dinner bell, Cyclone hand seeder, Coleman lanterns, many tools & lot of old tools, tool boxes, draw knives, pitcher pump, meat saws, wrenches, lg. vise, over 100 old Service Manuals & Books from Chevrolet dealer some Professional Service Trade Editions, new Campbell Hausfeld 8 gal. 2 in 1 tank, Shell gasoline can, shaving mugs, shoe last, glassware, pictures, old records, Pronto M51 power chair, wheelchair, 3 wood heating stoves, 1980 Honda motorcycle. Partial listing, still unpacking. 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.
SALE CONDUCTED BY: Wm. J. Holton 513-218-4100 Jesse McKinzie 513-218-2541 Associate of Gustin Realty www.auctionzip.com#8276
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809 - REC VEHICLES
From I-275 take Exit 63-B East to Lt. on Glen Este-Withamsville Rd. to Rt. on Rt. 74 to Lt. on Tealtown Rd. to Rt. on Village Glen to Rt. on Brittwood to Lt. on MC Cane INCLUDES - ANTIQUES- FURN.CHINA- GUNS- GUN SAFEPAINTINGS- CLOCKS- ROOKWOODLG. SELECTION
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808 - AUTOS FOR SALE
2007 POLARIS ATV Ranger 700 4X4, 51 hours, like new, asking $8500.00 OBO, 937-661-9062.
1169 MC Cane Ct, Batavia, OH.
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2006 CHALLENGER 5th Wheel Camper by Keystone, 35 feet long, 4-slide outs, fiberglass body, king size bed, 4-new and oversized tires, 2-A/C’s, 2-Lazyboy recliners, road ready, great camper to take south for the winter, one owner, non-smoker & no pets, (very/clean/ excellent condition). MUST SEE, many more details & extras. Located in Manchester, Ohio. Free delivery in local area. Would transport south for a fee. Reduced to $26,000 (paid $52,000 new). 937-549-4070 or 813-361-2928.
JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650
PUBLIC AUCTION Sunday, November 11th, 1:00 P.M.
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MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774
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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
If you’re preparing to sell your house, start by doing a few simple things that will make your house seem more appealing and increase its value to prospective buyers. Check off the items on this handy checklist to help you evaluate your home and decide what will need work. Remember when you are ready, our experienced sales specialists can help you locate prime prospects and get the price you’re looking for. • Mow the lawn, sweep the walk, and eliminate clutter. • Fix and paint fences, house trim, and railings. • Polish front-door brass, and make sure the bell and porch lights are working • Bathrooms and kitchens should be in good working order, and be neat and clean. • All mechanical and electrical devices should function properly. • A new door mat and flowering plants make a good first impression. Excellent Condition Acceptable Condition Needs Work
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If you love holiday music and can’t wait to start singing Christmas carols, consider participating in the 31st annual River Village Christmas Community Choir, which will perform during Ripley’s River Village Christmas celebration, Saturday, December 8, at 7 p.m. The choir will be under the direction of Mr. Mike Franklin with Linda Fulton as accompanist. Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., beginning Tuesday, November 6, with a final dress rehearsal on Saturday, December 8, at 4 p.m. Rehearsals will take place in the sanctuary of Ripley First Presbyterian Church, 114 Mulberry Street. Enter through the front door or through the door by the handicapped ramp on 3rd Street. Music, folders, and
fun will be provided – you just bring your voice! So cast your vote for the community choir and come sing with us on November 6! For more information, contact Linda Fulton, Director of Music at Ripley First Presbyterian Church (937) 549-3050. ***
Lake Lorelei to hold annual craft show The Women's Club at Lake Lorelei will hold their annual Craft show on Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a large variety of crafts offered. Lunch will be available at a nominal cost. Free admission and open to the public. Lake Lorelei is on Route 131 near Route 50 Vera Cruz. We have a few tables still available for crafters. Contact Gerry at (513) 8753851 or lakefish@aol.com. ***
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Grief workshop set to help you get through the holidays On Sunday, November 11, at 2 p.m., Hospice of Hope – Ohio Valley will be hosting "Hope for the Holidays," a workshop designed to help people manage their grief during the holiday season. Participants will learn about coping strategies, connect with others who have experienced a loss, and will make a remembrance ornament in memory of their loved ones. The workshop is free and open to anyone in the community, regardless of
whether their loved one received hospice care, and will be held at Hospice of Hope’s office in Mt. Orab. Please R.S.V.P. to Peg Lynch at plynch@hohope.org or (800) 9284243. ***
Grant Amateur Radio Club holds 17th Hamfest The 17th Annual Hamfest will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 406 West Plum Street Georgetown (ABCAP Building). The main door prize is to be a YAESU FT-950 Transceiver (Transmitter-Receiver). Also more than $2000.00 in prizes shall be available for winners. Entry tickets may be purchased at the door. Food and beverages will also be available. Contact Rodney Crawford WD8CTX, (937) 442338 for facilities and tables. Electronic hardware, software and texts shall be for sale.
There will also be an Amateur Radio Testing Sessions conducted from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. To participate you will need to bring your drivers license, a photo ID and a copy of your FCC license (if any). Contact Gordon Neal/W8YGW or another local communicator on 2 Meters/146.730 mega Cycles (-600KC) for additional information. ***
structors are trained by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. The course is free and open to the public. To register call (800) WILDLIFE during office hours from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The sessions will take place at 331 Beechwood Road (off Rt. 350) Wilmington, Oh. For more information call (937) 289-2340. ***
Three night hunter safety course set
The Cowan Lake Association of Sportsmen (C.L.A.S.S.) will be hosting a Meatball Dinner on Friday, November 16 from 4 - 7 p.m. The menu will consist of a variety of meatball dishes, side dishes, desserts and beverages. Cost is adult $6.00, Seniors $5.00, Children $2.00. Carryout is available. The dinner will take place at 331 Beechwood Road (off Rt. 350) Wilmington, Oh. For more information call (937) 289-2340. ***
Meatball Dinner set
There will be a 3 night hunter safety course at the Cowan Lake Association of Sportsmen (C.L.A.S.S.) clubhouse, Tuesday Thursday, November 1315. Tuesday and Wednesday sessions will be from 5 - 8 p.m., then Thursdays session will be from 5 - 9 p.m. Completion of a 10 hour hunter safety course is required for all first-time hunting license buyers in Ohio. Participants must attend all three sessions. In-
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MOTEL - 1 bedroom owner's apartment. 23 guest room. Both single and double rooms. Each room has own refrigerator, microwave oven and television. All furniture and fixtures are included. ---------------------------------------------------------------BROWN CO. - 8 acres- 2004 built, 2,744 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2 ½ bath, 2 Story, home. $239,000 West/Central BROWN CO. - 20 Acres, 4 BR Home, stone fireplace, island bar in kitchen, Jenn-Air, new paint, new carpet, 5 buildings, horse stalls, pond, board fence, blacktop drive, nice, nice home! $269,000. Great Location!
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3 Acres in the Country - Master Suite on main floor, 10 rooms, 3 BR, 2 1/2 baths, 2 car garage with loft, breezeway, office, city water....much, much more! 13 X 15 bedrooms, 2 story entrance foyer, large baths, family room. One of the area’s nicer homes.
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Mobile Home with 2 ½ acres and 200 feet of Ohio River Frontage $72,500
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The $un $aver Yellow Pages runs the first weekend of the month. 2x2 ads - $39 or $9.75 per colum inch. The next edition will run November 4, 2012 in The Sunday Sun & Brown County Press.
OHIO RIVER - Just feet away- 20 Acres of Waterfront, barn, On Whiteoak Creek with access to River - $79,000. Bank Owned… Make Offer!
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RIVERFRONT - 3 Br, 2 1/2 bath home on deep water frontage. Custom built home has full walk-out basement with bar, too many amenities to list here, situated on double riverfront lot. Decks, patios, boat docks, new barn with ample storage for boats and cars, blacktop drive and more, more, more! $274,500
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JUST LISTED - Huntington Park - 3 BR, full basement, corner lot, fireplace, $85,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------JUST LISTED - Mobile Home or Building Site on Three Mile Creek- Waterfront - $14,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------JUST LISTED - Riverview Lot - Ripley - $3,500 ---------------------------------------------------------------JUST LISTED - Mobile Home Park - State Approved and licensed for 31 units - $150,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------JUST LISTED - 4 BR, 2 bath home in Ripley, $42,500 ---------------------------------------------------------------JUST LISTED - Duplex, Great Income to Price ratio - $34,500
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AT MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK 4BR Home - on Large Lot, Basement, Garage, Fireplace, Dining Room. Could Be Family Home with Mother-In-Law Apartment. Nice and Clean. RULH Schools. WAS $139,900 NOW $109,900
RIVERFRONT RV LOT - City water and sewer available - $47,500 ---------------------------------------------------------------Price reduced - (2) - 1 acre riverfront Lots! $55,000 each ---------------------------------------------------------------VACATION RIVERFRONT - or Future Homesite100 Feet of Deep Water Frontage! 2 BR Mobile Home with a Large Deck. Well Above River and Floods! City Water & Natural Gas. $69,000. Antiques, Signs, Stain glass, bar stools, chairs, tables- from a national restaurant chain.
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