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Chester Lee Cox, 76
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Chester Lee Cox, 76 of Williamsburg, OH., died Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Mr. Cox was retired from the Ford Motor Company after thirty years of service and was a member of the United Auto Workers. He was born May 14, 1938 in New Hope, OH., the son of the late Charles Wesley and Bessie Jane (Cahall) Cox. He was also preceded in death by five brothers – Floyd, Harold, Ralph, Richard and Charles Cox, Jr. and one granddaughter – Brandy Leeann Cox. Mr. Cox is survived by his wife of fifty-six years – Judy (McKenzie) Cox whom he married April 6, 1958; one son – Alan Cox and fiancé Debra Holmes of Cincinnati, one daughter – Vicky Jo Cox and fiancé James Dailey of Bethel, seven grandchildren – Clint, Jennifer, Charles, Leigh, Whittney, Cheyenne and Wesley; six great grandchildren – Cassidy, Khloe, Jacob, Lilly, Chloee and Grace; one brother – Vernon R. Cox of Georgetown, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown. Interment was in the Farmer’s Chapel Cemetery near Wahlsburg. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Ohio Veterans Home, 2003 Veterans Boulevard, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Clara M. (nee Willoughby) Iding, 68
Clara M. (nee Willoughby) Iding, 68, a resident of Bethel, passed away December 1, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Emmett and Ethel Marie (Rowe) Willoughby, devoted wife of 48 years to Daniel C. Iding, beloved mother of Chris Iding, Greg (Lisa) Iding and Daniel C. Iding Jr., dear sister of Betty Willoughby, Janet Willoughby, Bonnie George, Kathy Clay, Jimmy, Bob, Don, Dean, Jack, Emmett Jr., and the late Judy Ann Harness and Cecil Willoughby, also survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday December 5, 2014 St Mary Church, Bethel. Burial was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Montgomery. Memorials may to St. Jude Children's Hospital P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38101-9908 or St. Mary Church 3398 St. Rt. 125 Bethel, Ohio 45106. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
My Father’s Business
Luke 2:41-49: “Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it... And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. And when they saw him...his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?” (Jesus was only 12 years old and still considered a child. It does not say anything about His childhood. At 13 years old He would be considered a man.) Mary and Joseph had gone a day’s journey before they discovered He was missing. Then it took another day to return to Jerusalem and probably most of the 3rd day to find Him. And where did they find Him? In the temple just where we would expect Jesus to be found, talking to the doctors of theology and amazing them with His answers. It also tells us that He was asking them questions. I wonder if He was asking about the coming Messiah. In my mind I can almost hear the conversation. When would He come, what would He do, and what would take place when He came. There is really no difference between the Jews expectations then concerning the Messiah and their expectations now. Still today they are expecting Him to come, build the temple, set up a time of peace, and rule as King over His kingdom. They do not know who He is, or understand when He is coming, nor what all He is going to do when He does come. The problem is that they missed His first coming altogether because He came not to reign as king but to die as a Saviour. They had no concept of that then and still do not today. Look what Mary said to
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Him when they found Him: Son, why have you done this to your father and I? We have been worried to death about you. And He gently reminded her that Joseph, although He was subject to him, was not His father. Jesus told her in verse 49 that He must be about His Father’s business. It wasn’t Joseph’s business that He was doing in the temple! It makes it very clear that Jesus knew who His real Father was and who wasn’t His real father! You see, Luke presents the human side of Jesus. Go back a little in Luke and it records the remarkable story of the birth of Jesus and the precise timing of God. Do you think that Caesar Augustus had any idea that God was using him to put Mary and Joseph in the exact place where they needed to be for the birth of Christ? Do you think that a woman, 9 months pregnant, would enjoy making an 80 mile trip by donkey or walking? No, I don’t think so; but this decree made it necessary. It wasn’t an easy trip for her but God had a plan. John 3:17 states: “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” Jesus had to be born as a human, die on the cross, shed His blood, and resurrect in order to be our Saviour. His blood is the payment for our sin. Sin had made a barrier between man and God. Jesus only can remove that barrier. There is no other name under heaven given whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12). There is nothing that you, or anyone else, can do to bring about salvation other than believing the Gospel of the Lord Jesus and calling upon His name (Romans 10:9;13). God wants to save mankind and mankind won’t let God save them. Then again, some would rather try their own way by trying to do good and be good. It will not work!
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Oscar William “Bill” Doyle, 87
Oscar William “Bill” Doyle, 87 of Ripley, OH., died Saturday, December 6, 2014. He was a retired plant supervisor for 35 years for the Price Brothers Company, a United States Army Veteran and a member of the Courts-Fussnecker American Legion Post #367 in Ripley, Ohio. Bill was born October 3, 1927 in Ripley, the son of the late Pearl and Leona “Jane” (Foster) Doyle. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife - Ruby Margene (Minton) Doyle in 2009, one step-son – Terry Minton and one sister – Hazel Wasser. Mr. Doyle is survived by five children – Terra Trees of Cincinnati, William “Billy” Doyle of Amelia, Gina Clark and husband Jason of Cincinnati, Rebecca Siemon of Cincinnati, and Janet Koch and husband Ron of Columbus, one step-daughter – Jennifer Long of Ripley, sixteen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and one sister – Grace Adkins of Dayton. Funeral services were held Friday, December 12, 2014 where Clark Castle officiated. Interment was in the Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley, with military services by the Courts-Fusneccker American Legion Post #367 of Ripley. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
Christopher Hall, 66
Christopher Hall, 66, a resident of Batavia, died Thursday, December 4, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Bob Hall, survived by his wife of 17 years, Debbie (nee Kattelman) Hall, children; Travis (Brandi) Hall, Taylor Hall, A. J. Delaire (Randy Smith) and Erik Hail, his grandchildren; Carleigh, Ayden and Ryleigh Hall. He is the brother of Bobby (Judy) Hall, Billy (Sandy) Hall, Linda (James) Griffith, Cathy (Gary) Sanders and Julie (Jimmy) Schultz, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Veronica Church, Mt. Carmel, Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp River Ridge, 6145 Harvey Branch Rd., Oldenburg, IN 47036 (www.campriverridge.org). The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia, served the family.
Mildred Richey, 96
Mildred Richey, 96 of Georgetown, OH., died Sunday, December 7, 2014. She was a clerk at the former Crawford Dry Cleaners and Harold’s Quick Shop in Georgetown. Mrs. Richey was born April 29, 1918 in Feesburg, and was raised by her grandparents, Jessie and Blanche Demaris. She was preceded in death by her husband – Roy Richey in 1960. Mrs. Richey is survived by one daughter – Ruth Ann Montgomery of Georgetown, and one granddaughter – Roxanne Montgomery of Georgetown. Services were held Thursday, December 11, 2014 where Scott Hennig officiated. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
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Clarence Thompson, 90
Clarence Thompson, 90 of Ripley, OH., died Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Mr. Thompson was born May 18, 1924 in Felicity, the son of the late Elijah and Katie (Ballard) Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Rosa C. (Stout) Thompson in 1990, his son Dwight in 1999 and three siblings. Mr. Thompson was a United States Army WWII Veteran and a member of the Berry-Delaney American Legion Post of Ripley. He worked at the former Ripley Coal Co. for many years as a delivery driver. After retirement, he enjoyed watching television, fixing his favorite meals in his crock pot and sitting out on the “stoop”. In 2012 his health began to decline and he became a resident of the Ohio Valley Manor. Mr. Thompson is survived by one daughter – Sharon K. Duff of Tustin, CA., one son – Dennis Thompson of Georgetown, four grandchildren – John Duff, Jamal Duff, Whitney Thompson and Jeremy Thompson; three great granddaughters; special caretakers – Carey, Gina, Ava and Allyn Smith and a host of extended family and friends. Services were held on Sunday, December 7, 2014 where Rev. James Settles and Rev. Charles Williams officiated. Interment followed in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
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Eunice E. (nee Moore) Chapman, 81, a resident of Bethel, passed away December 2, 2014. She was the devoted wife of Russell L. Chapman, dear mother of Judy (Bob) Traylor, Betty (Doug) Bayse, John (Sally) Nelson and the late Roger and James O 'Neal, sister of Chattie Hill, Barbara Berry, Florence McQuarter, Laura Blythe, John and Douglas Moore and the late Minnie Sue Brainard and Charles Moore, also survived by 21 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-greatgrandchildren and a deceased grandson, Jeff Kinder. Services were held Saturday December 6, 2014. Burial was in Tate Township Cemetery Bethel. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
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Rockne Montgomery, 83
Rockne Montgomery, 83 of Georgetown, OH., died Friday, November 7, 2014. Mr. Montgomery was a retired sales representative for drafting equipment, an Army veteran, a member of the Dayton, OH., softball hall of fame and the Courts – Fussnecker American Legion Post #367. He was born August 21, 1931 in Dayton, OH., the son of the late Clyde Herbert and Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery is survived by four daughters – Franay Harm and Tonya Williams – both of Waynesville, Roxanne Montgomery of Georgetown, and Allison Sargant of Clarksville, one son – Rocky Montgomery of Wilmington, several grandchildren and great grandchildren and one sister – Gloria Morman of New Carlisle, OH. Following cremation, a graveside memorial service was held Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Rockne Montgomery Memorial Fund, in care of National Bank and Trust, 885 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. The Cahall Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Olive Inlow, 96,
Olive Inlow, 96, of Sardinia died Sunday, December 7, 2014. She is survived by 1 son, Gene (Sue) Inlow and 1 daughter Karen McRoberts and life partner Jim Petrey 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 18 great great grandchildren Services were held on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Burial was in Sardinia Cemetery. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.
Esther J. (nee Haas) Schirmer, 85
Esther J. (nee Haas) Schirmer, 85, a resident of Bethel, passed away December 3, 2014. She was the dear mother of Gerald C. (Marilyn) Schirmer, Jr., Terry L. Schirmer, Lorra J. Schirmer and Cindy S. Schirmer. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Sister of Marion Haas. A memorial gathering was held Friday December 12, 2014 at the Bethel United Methodist Church. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
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It’s been two years since you transitioned home, I’ve seen the hints and know I’m not alone. The petunias I put out for you four years ago, one popped up at your house and yes, my home. I now live in the light, so I see these clues, the simple miracles, and I know it’s you. I now understand we’re here on the creators’ dime, who only asks you love all the time. Let the round man know thanks for the gift, a paralyzed beagle from his baby girl Tiff. She’s got a pink wheelchair, wears diapers like you, and in 4WD can chase rabbits too! I’m really proud of Buster, my sneaky spoiled cat, a handicapped step sister and he’s cool with dat. The cat knocks the goodies on the floor when I leave, dog rips open the bag & they split the treats! You left too early, there were things to be seen. Mom they even fixed water in Aberdeen! Turn on the faucet, there’s cold & hot, and so far so good, no councilman shot………. The Saturn based cult that runs this world, has hit road gear with a Hemi, and we were warned. Dad said the TV was their most powerful tool, indoctrination with ignorance to make us fools. 196 countries on this earth you can see, they control money and banking in all but three. They infiltrate in order to censor & own, Mr. Pitzer warned us of this and JFK was sent home. I know their secret and won’t live in fear, I try to stay in God’s light, which you taught me for years. “I would rather die on my feet, than live on my knees”, a George Washington quote, Jesus agreed. Some ancient Hebrews believed God was light, and from what I seen in 2011, they were right. Remember Lynyrd Skynyrd’s advice on the rich man’s gold, all that you really need, is in your own soul. Here’s a hint…………..you will judge yourself, against utter perfection, unmeasurable love. Like the song Kashmir says, all is revealed, pain or love you brought others, God lets you feel. I can win the lottery, have ole Lynyrd’s gold, but when I have my review, here’s what God will be told. Dude dirt poor, even uglier, sure I’ll come back……….if I get the same two parents, Harley and cat.
Calling all hospice volunteers for duty
With the New Year fast approaching, Crossroads Hospice is putting out a call for volunteers. These “Ultimate Givers” go out and visit Crossroads patients in nursing facilities or their homes. Spending time reading, playing cards or just conversing with patients is an invaluable service to them, their families and caregivers. Volunteers can make a difference in someone’s life by simply being present. The primary focus of hospice care is quality of life through comfort, dignity and understanding. Whether you provide volunteer services in the home or a long term care facility, hospice is a compassionate way to deliver care and supportive services to terminally ill patients. Volunteers must be at least 16 and have a driver’s license. They will have to submit to a background check, TB skin test and flu shot, attend an orientation and complete required training. For more information or to sign up, please contact Gretchen Eagle at 513-7863747 or email gretchen.eagle@crossroadshospice.com. Applications and training information are also available online at https://www.crossroadshospice.com/volunteering.
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Family and close friends of Kilee Brookbank, an RULH junior who recovers from second and third degree burns suffered in a house explosion Nov. 10, took the court Dec. 4 in Ripley to express their appreciation for the outpouring of support Brookbank has received from the community since the accident.
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far too many of you out there and the list would seem to be never ending,” said Arnett. “With that being said, don't think that any of your thoughts have been overlooked or ignored, because the outpouring of support h as been nothing short of amazing.” Relaying a message from Kilee Brookbank during the Dec. 4 event was her younger brother, Cameron Brookbank: “It's amazing to have so many people that are thinking and caring about me, it is a blessing. I look forward to the day that I am back home, so I can get back to my normal routine with my family and friends.” During the Dec. 4 “Baskets for Kilee” fundraiser, there were a c ombination of approximately 50 businesses, organizations, individuals, and school
OBITUARIES David John Rutherford, Sr., 69 David John Rutherford, Sr. 69, of Mt. Orab, OH., passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014. He was the beloved father of David John (Julie) Rutherford, Jr. of Coal Grove, OH., Jason William (Maria) Rutherford of Mt. Orab and Michael Orion (LouAnn James) Rutherford of Rocky Fork, OH., loving grandfather of Anthony, Jacob, Camella and Morgan; caring brother of Sylvia Hall of Milford, Sandy Anderson of Williamsburg, Steve Rutherford of Bethel, and Geraldine Wichenbach of Cincinnati. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna (née Howell) Rutherford; his parents, Orion Glen and Loraine (née Davis) Rutherford; a brother, Glen Rutherford; and a sister, Diane Vilvins. He was born November 8, 1945. Mr. Rutherford was a member of Mt. Orab Bible Baptist Church and he worked in the area as a drywall finisher. Services were held Saturday, December 6, 2014. Burial was in Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Township, OH. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Darrell Dwane Jones, 53 Darrell Dwane Jones, 53, a resident of Springdale, Ohio, passed away December 2, 2014. He was the son of Doris Dixon Allen and Dwane Jones. Dear father of Amy (Gabe) Humphrey and Emily Jones. Grandfather of Jake Humphrey. Brother of Doyle Jones. A memorial gathering was held on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Faith Center Church of God. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Michael N.B. Jernigan, 48 Michael N.B. Jernigan, 48, a resident of Blanchester and formerly of New Richmond, passed away Friday November 21, 2014. He was born April 10, 1966. Loving husband of Donna K. (nee Smith) Jernigan. Son of Norm and Peggy Jernigan of Michigan. Brother of Pam (Richard) and Susan (Doug). Uncle of Cassy, Michelle and Richard. Cousin of Stephanie. He was loved by so many and will be missed in our hearts always. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home served the family.
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Kenneth Wayne Stephenson, 64 Kenneth Wayne Stephenson, 64, of Blue Creek, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014. He was born in Portsmouth on June 10, 1950. He was preceded in death by parents, William Daniel and Anna Laurie (Whitt) Stephenson and two brothers, Chester Stephenson and Lester Stephenson. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Stephenson; two sons, Kenneth D. (Leah) Stephenson of West Union and Stacey M. Stephenson of Blue Creek; one daughter, Billie Jo (Daryl) Vance of Blue Creek; six brothers: Elmer Stephenson, James Richard Stephenson, Willard “Bill” Stephenson and Jessie Stephenson, all of Peebles, Sam Stephenson of Orlando, FL., and Joe Stephenson of West Union; two sisters: Katherine Nesbitt of West Union and Betty Stephenson of Peebles; nine grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. He was a retired self-employed timber cutter and also worked for Gary Whitley Logging and Jack McCoy Lumber Company in Peebles. He attended Blue Creek Community Church and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Services were held Wednesday, December 3, 2014 where Pastor Roger Baer and Kelly McIntosh officiated. Interment was at Moore’s Chapel Cemetery in Jefferson Township, Adams County. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.
districts that had provided donations in support of Brookbank. There have also been other successful fundraisers in recent weeks, such as “Bread for Brookbank” and “Kisses for Kilee” hosted by RULH DECA. There was also $1,600 donated from the RULH Blue Jays vs. Western Brown Broncos Foundation Game held at Ripley
just prior to the start of the basketball season, and another fundraiser is scheduled to be held during the Ripley vs. Georgetown high school boys' basketball games on Dec. 20 at Georgetown. For information of how to donate to Kilee Brookbank's cause, call the RULH High School office at (937) 392-4384.
when it was purchased for a new reservoir. “We only needed the back of the property to put in our reservoir,” Lunsford said. “So now the port authority will sell the rest of the property, 1.4 acres, to the developers, Hutton Growth LLC.” Lunsford said all the permits are in place for the construction of the new auto parts store so he looks for the project to move forward right away. In other actions at the meeting council passed an ordinance authorizing the issuance of bond in the amount of $385,000 for improvements needed to the village sewer system. The ordinance was declared an emergency and the three-reading rule was waived. The bonds will have an interest rate of 3.25% with semi-annual installments of principal over a period of 20 years. “The bond funds are for sewer project improvements in the village,” Lunsford said, “A lot of the improvements were EPA mandated, but the biggest part of the improvement will be dealing with the removal of more
Deputies sue coroner in federal court action CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 death of Zachary Goldson, an inmate who committed suicide while incarcerated in the Brown County Jail." The suit goes on to claim that "The Varnau's defamatory remarks have not only ruined the good reputation that Plaintiff's had previously earned, but have compromised the investigative efforts of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the ongoing grand jury deliberations related thereto. This lawsuit seeks to amend the Coroner's find-
ings to reflect the true cause and manner of death for Zachary Goldson, to rehabilitate the reputation of Plaintiffs, and to help ensure the Coroner's compliance with Ohio law to give deceased loved ones of Brown County residents the honest and dignified death investigations they deserve." The suit also claims that "Due to Defendant's actions, Plaintiff's are now referred to in the community as 'the Death Squad.' Residents of Brown County and beyond have labeled Plaintiff's murderers, manip-
ulative and corrupt. Children of Plaintiff's report being harassed at school by their peers and greatly upset over the false accusations of murder faced by their fathers." The suit does not ask for a dollar figure, but asks for compensatory damages from the Varnau's and Brown County. It also asked for punitive damages from the Varnau's only, also to be determined at trial. It could be as long as 18 months before an actual trial begins if the case is not settled prior to that point.
‘Shop With a Cop’ to serve 28 Brown County families, Dec. 16 For the first time ever, nearly every police agency in Brown County will be participating in this year’s ‘Shop With a Cop’ program, according to Mt. Orab K9 Police Officer Mike Dearing. “This program is designed to provide families with a one-time, unforgettable Christmas,” Officer Dearing said. “Each school district, where donations are collected will select families who are experiencing unexpected hardship. One child from each family will then be selected to receive an excused day from school; this year that day is Tuesday, Dec. 16. This year we will accompany 28 children. “That child will be picked up in a marked police cruiser by an officer from their village and gather together for a great breakfast at the Country Inn in Mt. Orab.” Officer Dearing went on to say that after breakfast the kids will get back into the cruiser and all the
cruisers will form a procession, complete with lights, where the child is the copilot. The long procession of 28 police cruisers will then travel to the Hillsboro Wal-Mart where the child can purchase Christmas presents for all their siblings and maybe a little something for mom and dad. “After working up an appetite, we will have lunch and prepare for an afternoon of fun at the Star Cinema where they will be treated to a movie,” Officer Dearing said. “After the movie we will return home where members of the community will help wrap all the gifts before the child goes home.” Officer Dearing described the ‘Shop With a Cop’ program as a potentially life-changing event. Contributions can still be made to any of the Brown County police agencies, the Brown County Sheriff’s Department or the Ohio State Patrol. Please call (937) 515-
Blue Christmas Church Service set Bible Chapel U.C.C. in Hamersville invites you to a Blue Christmas Service on Sunday, December 21 at 5:30 p.. The Blue Christmas Service recognizes that for many the Christmas Season is a time of sadness and loss. Changes may have occured in our lives such as the loss of loved ones from death, divorce, or moving away and may make celebrating difficult for us. We may find it hard to fit in when there is so much joy surrounding us and yet in-
side we feel our heart breaking. We encourage you to join us for this service of worship. You will be welcomed, accepted, and free to join in the service as you feel comfortable doing. God’s love for you can never be diminished and He knows and understands you completely. Bible Chapel is located at 119 North Avenue is located at 119 North Avenue in Hamersville, just one north of State Route 125.
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prosperous out of the sewage. This stems from all the problems other places are having with the growth of algae.” Council also passed an ordinance approving Phase II of the ‘Safe Routes to School’ (SRTS) project. Phase I included the construction by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) of new sidewalks in the village linking the Western Brown campus on Main Street including Campus Drive, Western Avenue and Western Run. Phase II includes taking sidewalks up Boyd Road plus a little more on West Main Street. “Phase II of the SRTS project was approved and will now move forward with an anticipated completion of sometime in 2015,” Lunsford said. “We will be paying up front for the constructions of the new sidewalks going in with Phase II, but the state will assume and bear 100% of the costs of these improvements through the SRTS project, so that’s good news for the village.” The next scheduled meeting of the Mt. Orab Village Council is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m..
EB FFA competes in district contest On Thursday, November 20 members of the Eastern Brown FFA chapter competed in the district food science contest, held at FelicityFranklin high school. In this contest members do an aroma test, taste test, equipment identification, and identify good manufacturing practices. The members who competed were Bethany Grayless who placed 10th as an individual, Vanessa Corboy placing 36th individual, Natalie Wagner placed 37th individual, Haley Fannin placed 53rd, Brooke Anderson placed 54th, Makenna Lane placed 64th, and Paige Walker placed 79th individual. Good job to everyone who participated.
Comment period available for Brown-41 Realignment Project As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation – District 9’s Planning & Engineering Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input on the following project in Brown County. BRO-40-1.93 (PID: 92900) – It is proposed to improve the alignment of state Route 41 with a spiral curve, realign the intersection of S.R. 41 and S.R. 763, and close the intersection of Slickaway Road. Additional information regarding the proposed project, including an agency breakdown, description, maps and plans sheets, is available online
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at http://www.dot.state.oh.us/ districts/D09/Pages/PublicInvolvement-Process.aspx. Issues the public may wish to comment on include the effect on local residents, air quality, the local economy, and historic or cultural resources. Written comments should be submitted by December 18, 2014, or the deadline date that is posted on the web site, to: Greg Manson, ODOT District 9 Environmental Supervisor, P.O. Box 467; 650 Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601, EMail: greg.manson@dot.state.oh. us
Fayetteville-Perry takes advantage of UTGO School Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 Recently, the FayettevillePerry Local School District with the help of Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, LLC, refinanced its 2006 School Improvement Bonds to take full advantage of the favorable current conditions in the municipal bond market. The 2006 Bonds were issued originally for the purpose of land acquisition, new construction, renovation and other improvements to school equipment, furnishings and site improvements for the District. The $5,195,000 refinancing will save taxpayers of
the District over $277,424 in gross debt service savings over the life of the issue, significantly reducing the net interest cost of the Bonds to approximately 3.20% for the next 19 years. The District Treasurer, Jo Anna Carraher, Superintendent Raegan White and the Board of Education strive to take advantage of every opportunity to reduce taxes for the District’s constituents, and with favorable bond market conditions, this refinancing provided a great opportunity to save money for the community.
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