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Coroner wants 500K from commissioners BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press New developments have further strained the relationship between Brown County Coroner Dr. Judith Varnau and the Brown County Sheriff’s Office. Varnau has complained about the actions of the Brown County Sheriff’s office in an e-mail to the Brown County Commissioners. She is also asking the commissioners for a $500,000 increase in her budget. Meanwhile, Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little has asked the commissioners to appoint special counsel for Varnau and allow her to withdraw. In a letter to the commissioners dated

Jan. 23, Little wrote; “It has come to my attention that the Coroner, Dr. Varnau, is claiming that I breached attorney-client privilege...It appears to me that I cannot continue to represent a statutory client that has made such claims against me and the county.” The basis of the complaint of violation of attorney-client privilege stems from Little complying with public records requests submitted by The Brown County Press. Brown County Commission President Tony Applegate said that the board sees no reason to grant the request of Little at this time. He added that the 2013 budget of the Coroner has been set and that an increase at this time would not be forthcoming. On Jan. 30, the body of Rhonda

Cheesman, who had been reported missing from Georgetown, was discovered near Russellville. Varnau wrote the following e-mail to the Brown County Commissioners on Friday, Feb 1. It was obtained through a public records request. Applegate, “Commissioners Woodruff, and Gray: On January 30, 2013, I was called out to the scene of Ms. Cheesman’s car in the middle of a field, at least a quarter mile off-road, on McNoun Road. The deputies escorted me to the scene and relayed that it was a coroner’s death scene and refused to be involved. Although I remarked that as agreed upon January 3rd, the coroner’s scene should be the immediate area surrounding the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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MeadowWood Care Center is staying open, according to Administrator Jack Crout.

MeadowWood to stay open, new owners coming BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press

Robert Crane sentenced to eight years in state prison BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Robert Crane has been sentenced to eight years in prison in connection to the death of his wife, Christine Crane, in March of 2011. After deliberating for just two hours, a Brown County Common Pleas Court jury found him guilty of Corrupting Another with Drugs, two counts of Possession of Heroin and one count of Possession of Drug Instruments. He was aquitted of Complicity to Trafficking in Heroin charges. Brown County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Gusweiler sentenced Crane to the maximum eight years on the Corrupting Another With Drugs charge. He also fined Crane $7500.00 and suspended his Ohio Drivers License for five years. Crane was also sentenced by Gusweiler to 60 days in the Brown County Jail for the Possession of Drug Instruments charge and one year in prison for a PossesCONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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Robert Crane (left) sobs at the defense table as his attorney, Nick Ring, speaks about his history of substance abuse. Attorney Christine Tailer is at right.

MeadowWood Care Center in Georgetown is staying open. Owner and Administrator Jack Crout said at press time he expected to sign a management agreement with the as yet unnamed buyer by Friday, Feb. 8. Crout declined to name the buyer until the agreement was signed. Residents will be able to remain at the facility while the new owners apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a reinstatement of funding. CMS is part of the federal Department of Health and Human Services. Until that happens, Crout said the new owners will allow Medicare and Medicaid recipients to stay at the facility, even though they won’t be paid. “They are going to eat the cost while they get things in order”, Crout said. He said the process could

take “a number of weeks”. Crout said that residents are being given the option of refusing to move by the Ohio Department of Health and that many of them are exercising that option. “Many of them want to stay”, Crout said. Crout added that he was very happy that “82 people are going to be able to keep their jobs” and that the residents will be taken care of. “I was very concerned about the idea of forcing residents to move”, Crout said. “I’m very happy that those residents who want to stay will be able to.” MeadowWood was cited for four violations in August of last year and did not correct them within a six month deadline. If that happens, CMS rules state that funding automatically stops. According to the inspection survey, dated Jan. 17, the four violations all had to do with training and the livCONTINUED ON PAGE 11

Eastern Local wants Sardinia sewer surcharge to be waived

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Sardinia Village Council and Sardinia Mayor Todd Bumbalough hope to incorporate Sardinia Elementary School into the village. However, members of the Eastern Local School District Board of Education have expressed hesitation to commit to the annexation. The board is questioning the plan to charge the school a 120% surcharge for sewer service. The elementary school, which is located approximately a mile outside the village, is hooked to the Sardinia Village sewer system. On December 10, 2012 the Village of Sardinia had its first reading of an ordinance revising rates and charges for out-of-town sewer customers. The ordinance states that all persons not residents of the village shall have 120% added to their sewer rates. Council had its second reading on the ordinance on

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January 14, and will have its third reading on February 11. According to Mayor Bumbalough, the 120% rate increase would raise the school’s sewer bill from about $775 a month to $1,240 a month. If the school were to become part of the village the bill would run an average of $310 a month. “We’re not just trying to make more money off the school or the other businesses outside the village,” Bumbalough explained, “When I took office four years ago, my number one priority was to see this vil-

lage grow and be all that it can be. “We would like to see more businesses move into Sardinia and we are also anxious to get water and sewer across Rt 32 so that area can begin to grow. We simply can not remain stagnant any longer, we have to grow.” Village Administrator Tim Mock said that Sardinia operates the village from revenue generated by a one percent income tax the village collects off it’s residents. Employees at the Elementary School would be CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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Sardinia Elementary School is at the center of a sewer issue with the Village of Sardinia. The village will begin charging a 120% surcharge to the school because it is located outside the corporation limit.

Brown County residents encouraged to call treasurers office for assistance as deadline passes BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Hundreds of area residents made a trip to the Brown County Treasurers Office recently to pay the first half of their annual real estate taxes for 2012. Wednesday, February 6 was the deadline. “Everything has run very smoothly so far and we’ve managed to keep the line moving along,” said Connie Patrick, Brown County Treasurer. “Most residential tax bills went down this year so most people were happy about that. Unfortunately agricultural real estate

taxes went up. But after explaining why they went up, to many farmers, everyone has been very courteous.” Patrick said that CAUV (Current Agricultural Use Value) is a differential real estate tax assessment program which affords owners of farmland the opportunity to have their parcels taxed according to their value in agriculture, rather than full market value. To qualify for the program a landowner must devote the parcel exclusively to agricultural use. Current values for taxing farmland are determined by calculating the farm’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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The Brown County Treasurer’s office has been busy for the past couple of weeks as people have been coming in to pay their semi-annual property taxes.

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Postal Service announces new delivery schedule includes package delivery Monday through Saturday, and mail delivery Monday through Friday. The Postal Service expects to generate

cost savings of approximately $2 billion annually, once the plan is fully implemented. “The Postal Service is ad-

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ities resulting from America ’s changing mailing habits,” said Patrick R. Donahoe, Postmaster General and CEO. “We developed this approach by working with our customers to understand their delivery needs and by identifying creative ways to generate significant cost savings.” Over the past several years, the Postal Service has advocated shifting to a fiveday delivery schedule for mail and packages. However, recent strong growth in package delivery (14 percent volume increase since 2010) and projections of continued strong package growth throughout the coming decade led to the revised approach to maintain package delivery six days per week. “Our customers see strong value in the national delivery platform we provide and maintaining a sixday delivery schedule for packages is an important part of that platform,” said Donahoe. “As consumers increasingly use and rely on delivery services — especially due to the rise of ecommerce — we can play an increasingly vital role as a delivery provider of choice, and as a driver of growth opportunities for America ’s businesses.” Once implemented during August of 2013, mail delivery to street addresses will occur Monday through Friday. Packages will continue to be delivered six days per week. Mail addressed to PO Boxes will continue to be delivered on Saturdays. Post Offices currently open on Saturdays will remain open on Saturdays. Market research conducted by the Postal Service and independent research by major news organizations indicate that nearly seven out of ten Americans (70 percent) supported the switch to five-day delivery as a way for the Postal Service to reduce costs in its effort to return the organization to financial stability.[1] Support for this approach will likely be even higher since the Postal Service plans to maintain six-day package delivery. The Postal Service is making the announcement today, more than six months in advance of implementing five-day mail delivery schedule, to give residential and business customers time

to plan and adjust. The Postal Service plans to publish specific guidance in the near future for residential and business customers about its new delivery schedule. Given the ongoing financial challenges, the Postal Service Board of Governors last month directed postal management to accelerate the restructuring of Postal Service operations in order to strengthen Postal Service finances. “The American public understands the financial challenges of the Postal Service and supports these steps as a responsible and reasonable approach to improving our financial situation,” said Donahoe. “The Postal Service has a responsibility to take the steps necessary to return to long-term financial stability and ensure the continued affordability of the U.S. Mail.” The operational plan for the new delivery schedule anticipates a combination of employee reassignment and attrition and is expected to achieve cost savings of approximately $2 billion annuwhen fully ally implemented. The Postal Service is currently implementing major restructuring throughout its retail, delivery and mail processing operations. Since 2006, the Postal Service has reduced its annual cost base by approximately $15 billion, reduced the size of its career workforce by 193,000 or 28 percent, and has consolidated more than 200 mail processing locations. During these unprecedented initiatives, the Postal Service continued to deliver record high levels of service to its customers. While the change in the delivery schedule announced today is one of the actions needed to restore the financial health of the Postal Service, legislative change is urgently needed to address matters outside the Postal Service’s control. The Postal Service continues to seek legislation to provide it with greater flexibility to control costs and generate new revenue and encourages the 113th Congress to make postal reform legislation an urgent priority. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

Aberdeen raises village water rates BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Village of Aberdeen has changed water rates. The new rates for village residents are $26.00 for the first two thousand gallons and $4.50 per gallon for each thousand gallons thereafter. For water customers out-

side the village, the new rate is $29.00 for the first two thousand gallons. The rate of $4.50 per gallon for each thousand gallons thereafter remains the same. The village is also offering a $2.00 per month discount off the total water bill to senior citizens and those on disability.

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The United States Postal Service announced plans today to transition to a new delivery schedule during the week of August 5, 2013 that

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Cutting edge heart technology used to save life of Georgetown man

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Tom Beavers of Georgetown was taken to Southwest Regional Medical Center with severe chest pains last November 25. At the time, he didn’t know that he would become part of a new breakthrough coronary stent technology offered at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Drs. Thomas Broderick and Joseph Choo, both Interventional Cardiologists, performed the procedure to implant the SYNERGYTM stent in Mr. Beavers’ heart. “Mr. Beavers was a very good candidate for enrollment in the EVOLVE II trial,” Dr. Choo explained. “His coronary angiogram revealed only one major artery, the right coronary artery, with severe blockage. “The blockage was amenable to coronary stenting and the lack of multiple severe lesions made coronary stenting the preferred strategy for treatment.” According to Dr. Choo, the Boston Scientific SYNERGY stent is a small metallic cage that is used to keep an artery open. “First a guide wire is inserted through a small incision in the patient’s leg and moved up through the artery to the heart,” Dr. Choo explained. “Then, a catheter, or tube, with a balloon and stent at its tip is guided over this wire and its balloon inflated at the location of the blockage. “The balloon compresses the blockage material against the artery walls and releases the stent, propping the vessel open and removing the blockage. “What’s unique about

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This odd looking item is a picture of the new SYNERGY TM stent now being used in breakthrough coronary stent technology.

this stent is the coating,” he commented. “It contains and slowly releases a drug that can prevent scar tissue buildup within the stent. Unlike other stent coatings currently available, this special coating will slowly dissolve away over three months.” Dr. Choo said he discussed the procedure at length with Mr. Beavers and offered him the opportunity to participate and he agreed. Beavers, who operates his own business, subtracting work from Buchanon Hauling and Rigging is among only a few other patients to receive the new Synergy stent.

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Dr. Joseph K. Choo, MD, FACC, interventional cardiologist at The Christ Hospital, recently performed one of the first SYNERGY TM stenting procedures on a Georgetown man. Dr. Choo graduated Cum Laude at Harvard University and with honors from Yale Medical School. He completed three fellowships at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital.

“I first started having chest pains on the Friday after Thanksgiving,” Beavers said. “But it would sort of come and go so I waited until Sunday to go to the hospital. “Southwest Regional realized pretty quick what the problem was and sent me straight to Christ Hospital. It’s a good thing they did, because after doing an angiogram they found that I had 95% blockage in my main artery.” Beavers underwent the stent implantation procedure that same day and was released within 24 hours. He said he still has three more blockages but doctors are hoping medication will break them up. Dr. Choo said that he was very pleased with how well Mr. Beavers responded to the treatment. “Mr. Beavers stent im-

plantation procedure went smoothly and without any complications,” Dr. Choo said. He explained that there are currently two types of coronary stents available for patient care in the United States. The traditional stent type known as the bare metal stent (BMS) platform, has been available since the 1990’s. “Although the immediate results of stenting with BMS are excellent,” the doctor stated, “there is a high likelihood of scar tissue which can develop within the stent and block off blood flow, usually within the first six months. “The second kind of stent is the drug eluding stent (DES) which have been available since 2003. They have the same metallic cage at its core as the BMS but also have a coating that contains a drug which dramatically reduces the scar tissue. “However, because the coating on the stent is permanent, some patients can develop a reaction to the coating which can lead to a blood clot within the stent and result in a sudden heart attack sometimes years after stent placement.” Dr. Choo said that the new SYNERGY stent is an important step forward in the treatment of patients with heart disease because it provides delivery medication to prevent scar tissue buildup and reduces the concern for complications from the medication, because it dissolves. “I hope that the SYNERGY stent will increase both the safety of this treatment and improve the quality of life for our patients,” Dr. Choo stated.

New bridge club organizing in Sardinia BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Sardinia residents Chuck and Diane Krainz hope to revitalize an old tradition in the Village of Sardinia with plans to organize a bridge club in their home. “As owners of Practical Elegance, here in Sardinia”, said Chuck Krainz, “our plan is to bring the game of bridge back to the area. In 1999 and 2000, this very building was home of one of the best bridge clubs in the county. It was called the ‘Den’ at that time and the game of bridge grew to be a very popular game.” Krainz continued, “Diane and I would like to invite all bridge lovers from across the county to join is in organizing a new bridge club. When the bridge club met here 12 years ago they had as many as 28 members. It was a strong club and a very competitive club, and we hope to build our membership to at least 24. That’s

about what we can accommodate here at Practical Elegance.” Krainz described bridge as one of the most competitive games available. Each game can last as long as three to three and a half hours. He added that the bridge club will not be playing party bridge, but duplicate bridge which dates back to the 1890’s. “We are looking for serious bridge players,” Krainz added. “I plan on holding some beginner bridge classes here for anyone who wants to learn how to play duplicate bridge. The classes will last about two hours a week for an eightweek course. Duplicate bridge is something that a person can be very good at. It’s a skill game, not just a card game. “Even though bridge is a competition, there are no prizes, or awards given,” Krainz said with a chuckle. “You earn the prestige of being the best, and believe me that’s quite an honor.”

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The Brown County Tea Party announces their next regular meeting will be held on Saturday, February 16 at 2 p.m. at the Brown County Public Library on US Route 68 in Mt. Orab. State Representative Doug Green will be the guest speaker. Those interested in "the state of our state" will have an opportunity to hear firsthand what is on the agenda in Columbus and what action we must take to insure Ohio will be a state of low unemployment, workplace freedom and voter integrity. Want to know what Ohio is doing about the healthcare exchange and other Obamacare regulations, join us on the 16th. The meeting will end with a video on "Executive Orders". What are

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At approximately 7:30 p.m. on February 5, K-9 Officer Shaun Inlow and Patrolman Rich Shofstall were dispatched to the Forest Glade Apartments for a non-breathing female. Upon their arrival Officer Inlow observed a 27 year old woman lying on the floor of her apartment. She was blue in color and not breathing. The officers put the AED on her and it indicated no heart beat and to initiate CPR. Officer Inlow started CPR and after a few minutes he was able to get the victim to start breathing. A short time later she stopped breathing and he reinitiated CPR. This time the victim started breathing and the AED registered a heartbeat. The Georgetown Life Squad arrived on the scene and took over care of the patient. The Squad adminis-

tered a shot of Narcan, which is a substance that helps bring a person who has overdosed on Heroin back to life. A few minutes after receiving the shot the victim started coming around and was mildly alert. She was transported to Southwest Regional Medical Center (SWRMC) and survived this near death experience. All of the Georgetown Police officers receive CPR/AED training from Dennis Lewis at the SWRMC and each of their cruisers are equipped with an AED. Without this training and equipment this young lady would have most likely died. The victims name is not being released at this time, as Officer Inlow is in the process of completing his investigation and determining what charges are to be filed.

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On January 19, 2013 the Eastern Brown FFA Alumni held the third annual consignment auction at Eastern High School. We would like to thank Mr. Sam Bolender and his crew for their auctioneer services. Without their help we could not have had three years of success. The alumni would also like to thank all the people who consigned and bought equipment. Much help was needed to make this event possible and everyone's help was greatly appreciated. The profits from the consignment auction will all go back into Eastern FFA members as scholarships and educational advancements. During the auction, Sam willingly sold donated pies that helped us raise over $500 for Brandon Fussnecker.

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Taking A Trip Through Time Pictured above is Downtown Fizzleville which located on State Route 763 in Huntington Township. The town was originally known as Hiett but because of common usage over the past 40 years it is now Fizzleville, home of the annual 4-H Fizzleville Fair. Above left is Fizzleville’s General Store. Editors note” Also note the comment on the photo as to why Hiett, Ohio became Fizzleville. If you have more information about this photo or would like more information about the Brown County Historical Society please call Ned S. Lodwick at (937) 378-6334. ‘Taking a Trip Through Time’ is a feature of the Brown County Press that is supplied by our readers. If you have photos of places within Brown County that are at least 30 years old please feel free to submit them along with some information about the photo to The Brown County Press by email to bcpress@frontier.com or mail them to or drop them off at The Brown County Press 219 South High Street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. You will get your picture back. You can also reach us at (937) 444-3441.

Letters to the Editor

No easy answers for gun control Dear Editor, Our President is running all over the nation calling for more gun control. Our economy is in mess beyond all belief and he is worried about guns!!! Which is something protected by the Constitution!! It bothers me that he is so upset about those who were killed in Sandy Hook when he doesn't care the same about the unborn. When talking to Planned Parenthood, Obama said: " If they make a mistake, I don't want them punished with a baby." But then when giving his speech when he laid out his agenda for guns he said this: " This is our first task as a society, keeping our children safe. This is how we will be judged." The only difference between the two is geography, one is in the womb and one is out. Why does the one outside the womb get more protection than the one who isn't born yet? In Obama's world if you are born he will protect you but if you aren't born, not only is he

not going to help you, he is going to make it easier for people to kill you!! Isn't the unborn child just as precious as the six year old child? I wonder how we will be judged as a nation because of all the unborn children we have killed since Roe vs Wade went into law? Perhaps we are being judged right now as a nation? And what about justice for the four Americans killed in Benghazi, I don't see the same conviction in Obama on that issue as on guns. That has pretty much been swept under the rug and we will probably never know the truth on that! And I don't think it is very Presidental to trot children out to play on the sympathy of people to get your agenda pushed through. Imagine the outrage if anti-abortion advocates would show pictures of aborted babies. We would still be hearing about it!! It annoys me to no end that liberals can say and do most anything and nobody

Coroner and Sheriff should get along Dear Editor, To Kenny Liming and The Brown County Press, I agree. Write about the positive qualities of these 2 people, Varnau and Wenninger, and the good things that they and their teams accomplish in their jobs. Stop mud slinging and throwing hatchets. The election is over.

If Wenninger wasn’t qualified for his position, he couldn’t have tenured it for the 10 years I’ve lived in Georgetown and voted for him. I don’t know if my opinion is worth anything, but you can quote me anytime. Dave Baker, Georgetown

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says a thing, but conservatives have to apologize all the time. I have seen this played out in the church for years. In discussing devisive issues I have heard liberals call conservatives names and accuse them of all kinds of things. I even saw a liberal preacher raise his fist and shake it at an elder right in the church one time because he didn't agree with the conservative position the elder was presenting! Conservatives need to stand up and speak out and not apologize for their position. Now we do not need any more gun laws or any restrictions on firearms. The only people that will be affected is law abiding citizens. Does anyone really believe that criminals will not be able to get guns? Back in December after Sandy Hook there was a convicted felon from New York who set his house on fire and shot two or three firemen and killed them when they came to put the fire out. He was not supposed to own any guns because he was a felon but yet he owned three. So what will happen, is, good people will go without protection or will have to resort to illegal means to own guns. People already are not supposed to raise marijuana, sell their prescription drugs, or sell their food stamp cards for money; yet all of that happens everyday somewhere in this country. So do you really think bad people will not be able to get a hold of guns. Let's go back a few years. Did Prohibition stop people from drinking? No! They went underground with speakeasies and made gin in their bathtubs. Because we live in a free society we have to take some good things along with some bad things. I don't want something like Sandy Hook to happen anymore than anyone else but I am not ready to hurt the majority of people to go after a smaller group of people who are evil. There are so many other things that the President needs to be focusing on I am curious as to why he is so focused on guns. I think everyone of us should ask that question. Look back in history. Thomas Jefferson said:"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny

in government." So we aren't just protecting ourselves from criminals, we are also protecting ourselves against an overbearing government. I will leave you with this quote from Jefferson from 1802. A quote that I think was a prophecy and it has been fulfilled. "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property-until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered." The Founding Fathers were wise beyond their years and did a great job of laying down laws that would protect us for a long time. The Constitution is a great document that protects us also. When people say it is outdated and the Fathers didn't know what we would be dealing with today is dangerous talk. Because human nature is the same today as it was when they started this great nation, people don't change, we have more and greater technology but that is not what we have to be protected from, we need protection from evil, and the Constitution does that. Kevin P. Jodrey Russellville, Ohio

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What Do You Think? The US Postal Service plans to end Saturday delivery by August. How will this decision affect you?

It won't affect me at all, it's just one extra day I won't get my bills. Danette Kelch, Russellville

What makes the difference when I get my mail, Saturday or Monday? Lana McKenzie, Mt. Orab

No effect at all, I do all my business on line now. Shelly Mingua, Mt. Orab

It won't affect me, I think I can wait on my bills. Bryan Phillips, Georgetown

It'll have no effect on me at all. Ken Staker, Georgetown

It won't affect me, I think it's a good idea. Jan Robinson, Mt. Orab

YOUR LEGISLATORS U.S. Representative Dr. Brad Wenstrup (R) (202) 225-3164, or by email at www.wenstrup.house.gov. State Senator Joseph Uecker (R) (614) 466-8082 uecker@OhioSenate.gov State Representative Doug Green (R) (614) 644-6034 or by email at rep66@OhioHouse.gov U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R) (202) 224-3353 Sherrod Brown (D) (202)224-2315 Governor John Kasich (R) 77 S. High St. 30th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 466-3555

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The Brown County Press will be changing the way our website looks on February 18th. Like many of you, we don’t have a lot of money to throw around...so we have decided to maintain our own website instead of paying someone else to do it. We’ll also be using it to keep you updated more on current events instead of posting all of the stories our reporters write. Those will continue to be available in the print edition, which will not be changing. One of the biggest frustrations with being a weekly publication is being a little bit behind events by the time the paper hits the street...but we can’t put everything online for free because we need people to pick up the paper to keep our advertisers happy. So, we are going to be serving you in a timely manner with more current information on the website and with more detailed information in print. Our new website is going to be used to support our print edition and do

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Schools get first look at casino tax revenue $38 million dollars were expected to be raised for schools from casinos this fiscal year throughout Ohio. But now that the first checks have been written, many districts are receiving less than they ex-

pected. Brown County school districts received a total of about $126,994.82 in casino tax revenue last month. Each school district in Brown County received anywhere from $18,000 to $65,000 to be put into their general school funds to be used for salaries,

utilities, and even supplies for the schools. The Western Brown Local School District received about $65,181 which only pays for one school teacher out of the 180 that they already have. “So when you fit it in that kind of perspective, we’ll take it and we’re going to get it, but it does-

Comprehensive Support Group helps many move beyond loss The Grief Recovery Method® Outreach Program begins February 18 at First Baptist Church There are 43 losses – from the death of a loved one to major financial changes – that produce the range of emotions known as grief. The Grief Recovery Method® Outreach Program, offered by the Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation, helps people move beyond the pain of any loss and achieve healing. This comprehensive program starts on Monday, February 18, from 1 – 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church at 704 S. High St., Mt. Orab. Sessions are every Monday afternoon for 12 weeks. There is no charge for materials. To register for The Grief Recovery Method® Out-

Bird Beak Buffet at the library Celebrate National Bird Feeding Month at the Mt. Orab Library. On Tuesday, February 12 from 6 -7:30 p.m. join Danielle Thompson from Brown County Soil and Water Conservation as she presents “Bird Beak Buffet.” This handson program is fun and educational. For more information contact the library at (937) 444-1414 or visit the website at www.browncountypubliclibrary.org.

Board applications being accepted

reach Program, please contact Bereavement Coordinator Mike Strick at (513) 793-5070 or mike.strick@crossroadshospice.com. Developed by the Grief Recovery Institute®, the

program creates a safe environment to learn how losses affect us, and how to move past the grief and pain through new actions. A trained and certified moderator leads each session.

Free craft classes offered at the Rambler Center Beat the winter blues by learning a new craft. FREE knitting and crochet classes are offered every Friday morning at the Rambler Center in Russellville, Ohio from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. through May, 2013. After learning the basics of their choice of the two classes, all students work on the project of their choice at their own pace so no student gets left behind if they have to miss a class for whatever reason. There are no charges for either

class but students will need to furnish their own supplies for their projects. For more information, a list of supplies and to reserve a spot, please call Mary Kelch at (513) 734-2501 or (513) 543-3137. Class size is limited so please call early while there are still openings in each class. Also, the Rambler Center owns three rug weaving looms and you can learn to make your own rugs as well. If you are interested learning to weave, also call the numbers above.

n’t help operate the whole district,” said Treasurer of Western Brown Local Schools, Denny Dunlap. Georgetown Exempted Village school district received little bit over $21,000 in the casino tax revenue. “It’s a very small percentage of our overall budget and it’s not realistic to think that the casino tax revenues are going to fix school funding and fix the problems that our school districts face and balancing their budgets,” said Treasurer Eric Toole. Fayetteville-Perry received the least amount in Brown County which is about $18,529.02. “For the district, it’s not a lot of money, but at this point all school districts welcome any money, any revenue we can get,” said Treasurer Jo Anna Carraher. Ripley has received about $22,284.80 in casino

tax revenue, and Eastern received $28, 244.21. “One concern that we have, as a school district that money might potentially get put into the overall education budget at the state level and we wouldn’t continue to receive that money separately as an addition to what we already receive from the state through the funding formulas,” Toole said. Even though these school districts are receiving a distributed amount of money, they are still losing money. “The last 3 fiscal years completed, we had some dollars coming in some federal stimulus dollars and some dollars from the education jobs fund that were also federal dollars that help our school district budget, but those dollars are all gone now and our state funding is less now than what it was in years past,” Toole said.

Casino tax revenues are expected to increase when the Horseshoe Casino in downtown opens Cincinnati on March 4.

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F’ville Fire Dept Fish Fry to begin The Fayetteville Fire Department will hold their Lenten Fish Fry every Friday during Lent. The first one will be Friday, February 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. and run seven weeks. They will be serving Fish, Shrimp, Chicken Nuggets, Hushpuppies, Macaroni & Cheese, Baked Beans, French Fries, Cottage Cheese, Apple Sauce, Cole Slaw, Beverand Homemade age Desert. Dine In or Carry Out call (513) 875-2202

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The Brown County Community Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services is accepting application for membership on the Board. These are volunteer nonpaying board positions. Applicants must reside in Brown County and have an interest in mental health and substance abuse services in Brown County. To receive an application please call 937-3783504 or mail a written request to: The Brown County ADAMHS Board 85 Banting Drive Georgetown, OH 45121

The following local students made The University of Akron's Dean's List for the fall semester: Matthew Mansell of Bethel, Majoring in Mechanical Polymer Engineering; Jordan Olson of Mount Orab, Majoring in AYA Chemistry/Physics. To be eligible for Dean's List, the students maintained a GPA of 3.25 or higher and was enrolled in 12 or more credit hours.

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Spaghetti Dinner and Euchre Tournament, is being sponsored by the Russellville Fire Department on Saturday, February 9 at the fire house. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. with a Euchre tournament at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of new equipment. Valentine Fundraiser Benefit for Rachel Underwood will be held on Saturday, February 9 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Church of Christ. The church is located at 149 Hamer Road in Georgetown. Event also includes a 3 on 3 basketball tournament for boys and girls grades 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8 will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information contact Teresa Renshaw at (937) 515-0030.

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Sonship Quartet at West Fork Baptist Church will be singing on Saturday, February 9 at 6 p.m. The church is located at 10127 West Fork Road in Georgetown. For more information or directions contact Kevin Johnson at (937) 515-0675 or visit www.westforkbaptist.org. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab meets at 5:30 p.m. every Monday, including February 11 at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High Street. Further information is available by calling Velvet Frye at (937) 444-7237. Jackson Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. on Monday, February 11 in Ashridge. This meeting is open to the public. Free Beginners Zumba Classes are being offered by Ideal Nutrition in Mt. Orab and the Mt. Orab United Methodist Church to help improve local residents health. The classes begin at 5 p.m. on Mondays, at the church’s fellowship hall. Classes will be on Mondays and Wednesdays weekly. For more information please call (937) 444-6161. Perry Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 11 in Fayetteville. This meeting is open to the public. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, February 11, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Hamersville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 11. All council meetings are open to the public.

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Yoga Classes will be offered by Jane Amiot, on each Monday and Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Amiot at (513) 535-7507.

TOPS Chapter in Sardinia meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday, including February 11 at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. Brown County Diabetes Coalition Meeting will be held on Monday, February 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Georgetown Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about diabetes. Different topics and discussions are offered at each meeting. For questions please call the Health Department at (937) 378-6892. Sardinia Village Council Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 11. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this open meeting. 12-Week NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program began on Monday, January 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will run until Monday, April 1, at the Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Avenue in Cincinnati. Free for family members, partners and friends of individuals with chemical imbalance/brain disorder/mental illness. Registration is required, please call 513-528-5500 or visit www.namicc.org. Mt. Orab Lions Club Regular Meeting for February will be on Monday, February 11 and Monday, February 25 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the New Harmony Lodge, 110 South High Street in Mt. Orab. Contact Bob Richmond for more information at (937) 444-4791. Brown County Sugar Helpers Group will meet on Monday, February 11 at the Georgetown Methodist Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The meeting will include guest speakers, educational material, diabetic recipes and more. Please come and bring a friend. TOPS Chapter in Ripley meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday including February 11, at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 3772501. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 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. Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness on Tuesday, February 12 at 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Brown County BeeKeepers Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12 in the Conference Room of Hospice of Hope, located at 215 Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. Anyone interested in learning about beekeeping

is urged to attend. The meetings help new beekeepers learn how to get started and help seasoned beekeepers to do a better job caring for the bees which are so vital to our world. Hope to see you there. For more information contact Mike McHenry at (937) 378-2080. Byrd Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12 in Decatur. This meeting is open to the public. Huntington Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 12 at 7 p.m. in Aberdeen. This meeting is open to the public. Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12 at the center. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details and new hours. Fayetteville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12. This meeting is open to the public. Brown County Educational Service Center will meet on Tuesday, February 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the offices of the board. Please note that this is a change from the regular meeting date. Ripley Village Council Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12. This meeting is open to the public. Al-Anon Family Group Sessions will be held 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. Russellville Village Council Meeting will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12 and the public is encouraged and invited to attend. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester, meets at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester. Further information and holiday hours call Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, February 13, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Book Club for Adults will meet on Wednesday, February 13 at 7 p.m. at the Fayetteville-Perry Library, 406 N. East Street. The public is invite to attend this meeting and become involved. For more information please call (513) 875-2665. Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772 Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 13 at the Pike Township Building on SR 774. For more infor-

mation contact Bill Cornetet at (937) 618-0325. Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, February 13 at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to learn, is invited to attend and bring a current project. Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on February 14 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 4445230. Book Club for Adults will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 14 at the Fayetteville-Perry Library, 406 North East Street. The library can be reached at (513) 875-2665/ Green Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 14. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this and all trustee meetings. Belly Dancing Classes will be offered on each Monday and Thursday 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 (513) 535-7507. Union Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the library. The public is invited to attend. Legion Hall Bingo is held each Thursday (including February 14 at 5 p.m. with the kitchen opening at 5:30 p.m. Ripoffs/Instants start selling at 6 p.m., the early bird bingo is at 7:15 and regular bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. Call Ed Fryman for more information at (937) 442-4704. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 14. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 4445230 for more information. Georgetown Village Council Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 14. The public is invited to attend this open meeting. Yoga Classes will be offered by Jane Amiot, on each Monday and Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Amiot at (513) 535-7507. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, February 7, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Fayetteville Fire Department Fish Fry during Lent will be held on Friday, February 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. and

COURT NEWS Property Sales Henry A. Haubner to Cornelia M. and Sam Boggs III, 51.47 acres, and .83 acres of land in Byrd Township, filed 1-30-2013, $93,000 Dinah M. Scott to Dinah M. and Timothy L. Malone, In-Lot 8 and InLot 7 in Walton Acres in Byrd Township, filed 1-30-2013 Hazel M. and Hugh Scott to Jerry and Joyce S. Latham, 41.10 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 1-242013, $104,000 Joseph L. Walters to Bank of America, NA, Lot 8 in White Oak Sub., Clark Township, filed 1-302013, $30,000 Charles and Virginia Bolin to Trisha and Daniel E. Blackburn, OutLot 4 in Eubanks Sub., in Hamersville, Clark Township, filed 129-2013, $85,900 Roberta S. Tibbe to Edward and Judy Rau and Kurt and Abby Rau, 19.45 acres of land in Franklin Township, filed 1-25-2013 Mary Ellen McCarthy to Kevin P. McCarthy, trustee, In-Lot 716 in Lake Waynoka Sub in Franklin Township, filed 1-30-2013 Gary Wayne West to Dennis Wright Properties LLC, Lot 27 in Mt. Orab Estates, in Green Township, filed 1-29-2013, $63,751 Kathryn Moore and Guardian Savings Bank FSB to Travis W. Shasteen, Lot 34 in Mt. Orab Estates, Green Township, filed 1-292013, $93,500 Eileen Florence Jamison to Rebecca J. Dyer, 46.84 acres of land in Jackson Township, filed 1-252013 Stephen A. Umbach to Robert Kimball, In-Lot 506 in Lake Waynoka Sub, Jackson Township, filed 1-30-2013 Richard Fields to Eric Depenbrock, In-Lot 908 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 1-302013, $450 Kenneth Roy Lucas, etal to Kenneth Roy Lucas, .41 acres, 15.58 acres and .84 acres of land and Lot 1 in Shadywood Acres Sub., in Jefferson Township, filed 1-24-2013 William R. and Doris J. Kirby to Robin L. Cole, trustee, .99 acres of land in Jefferson Township, filed 129-2013

Joyce Hoskins to David Michael Hoskins, .56 acres of land in Russellville in Jefferson Township, filed 1-29-2013 Jeremiah R. Costa to RandChar Inc., Lot 12 in Rose Hill Acre Sub., in Lewis Township, filed 1-29-2013 Bullskin Creek Farm to Robert and Drema Bartley, 8.27 acres of land in Lewis Township, filed 1-292013, $16,900 Vanderbilt Mortgage-Finance Inc., Lot 8 in Lyons Lair Estates in Lewis Township, filed 1-25-2013, $22,000 Angela S. Gregory to Bank of America NA, Lot 42 in Clearview Acres Sub., in Perry Township, filed 1-25-2013, $38,000 William H. and Ann Yeary to Donald I. and Lydia R. Benz, 105.02 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 1-30-2013, $275,000 Ann M. Gaudiello, etal to Paul F. Abrams, 12.99 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 1-29-2013 Ryan Doolin to Kenneth J. Alley, 1.09 acres in Milton Sub., #10 in Pike Township, filed 1-29-2013, $68,250 Thelma Maude Long to James Hamilton, In-Lot 63 and In-Lot 64 in McCloughen Addition, Mt. Orab, Pike Township, filed 1-30-2013, $65,000 W. Dean Harris to JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, In-Lot 37 and InLot 38 in McCloughen Sub., Mt. Orab, Pike Township, filed 1-302013, $31,306 Jeffery T. and Traci L. Stroop and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to William J. and Barbara Gundrum, In-Lots 43 and 44 in McCloughen Addition, Mt. Orab, Pike Township, filed -30-2013, $57,000 Margaret and Leo J. Shepherd, trustees to Rumpke Waste, Inc., 18.77 acres of land in Pleasant Township, filed 1-30-2013, $192,500 Mary H. Bohl to Justin R. and Jill M. Moore, Lot 9 in Georgetown Station Sub., Pleasant Township, filed 1-30-2013, $115,000 Iva Jean Hodson, trustee to Janet Hatfield, trustee, 45.58 acres of land in Scott Township and 36.47 acres of land in Washington Township, filed 1-29-2013 Tracy G. and Amy E. Williams to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Cor-

poration, 2.29 acres of land in Sterling Township, filed 1-29-2013, $23,334 F & G Incorporated to Erick W. and Tina M. Francis, Lot 23 in Eric Crossing in Sterling Township, filed 1-29-2013, $159,000 Julia Douglas to Dennis Wright Properties, LLC, 1.74 acres of land in Sterling Township, filed 1-302013, $46,668 James D. and Traci M. Smith and Federal National Mortgage Association, Lot 22 in Enders Sub., in Mt. Orab, Sterling Township, filed 124-2013, $150,000

Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Midfirst Bank versus Timothy Lynn Parker, case #20130055, filed, 1-25-2013, Action: foreclosures James B. Gilliam versus Danielle D. Burns, case #20130061, filed 124-2013, Action: other civil, Action: other civil Melissa G. Sturgill versus Ohio Valley Manor, Inc., case #20131162, filed 1-24-2013, Action: workers compensation Fifth Third Mortgage Company versus Lonny R. McKinzie, case #20130063, filed 1-24-2013, Action: foreclosures Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Cody Robinson, case #20130064, filed 1-24-2013, Action: other civil Carol Ann Evans versus Kevin Hesler, case #20130066, filed 1-252013, Action: civil stalking Shawna Teegarden versus Rodney Fields, case #20130067, filed 128-2013, Action: other civil (stalking) Discover Bank versus Alva Taylor, case #20130069, filed 1-282013, Action: other civil Heidi D. Maines versus Kelly Maines, case #20130070, filed 1-282013, Action: other civil (stalking) Frances Larue versus Charity Archur, case #2013--71, filed 1-292013, Action: civil stalking Frances Larue versus David Fetter, case #20130072, filed 1-292013, Action: other civil (stalking) Frances Larue versus Steven Swart, case #20130073, filed 1-292013, Action: civil stalking

Frances Larue versus William Swart, case #20130074, filed 1-292013, Action: other civil (stalking) Connie Patrick, Treasurer of Brown versus Paul D. Gregory, case #20130078, filed 1-29-2013, Action: foreclosures Flagstar, FSB versus Charles Broshears, case #20130079, filed 129,2013, Action: foreclosures Discover Bank c/o Servicing Company versus Rachel R. Swanson, case #20130080, filed 1-302013, Action: other civil DOMESTIC CASES Corey S. Herren, Mt. Orab versus Denise F. Herren, Mt. Orab, case #20130065, filed 1-25-2013, Action: dissolution of marriage Katie J. Chamblin, Georgetown versus Michael V. Chamblin, Jr., Georgetown, case #20130068, filed 1-28-2013, Action dissolution of marriage Gladys Liming, Georgetown versus Timothy Liming, case #20130075, filed 1-29-2013, Action: domestic violence Denny W. Fultz, Loveland versus Debra A. Fultz, Bethel, case #20130076, filed 1-29-2013, Action: termination of marriage Deborah Meyer, Sardinia versus David Meyer, Sardinia, case #20130077, filed 1-29-2013, Action: domestic violence

Marriages Joyce Marie Baxter, 54, Berry KY, quality control to marry Martin Rynhard Mueller, 49, Felicity, supervisor, filed 1-25-2013 Amanda Kay Powell, 30, Aberdeen to marry Timothy Wayne Fain, 40, Aberdeen, painter, filed 128-2013

Probate Gladys Bruist, Georgetown, case #20131016, DOD 12-23-2012, filed 1-28-2013 Lillian L. Keuffer, Bethel, case #20131017, DOD 3-11-2012, filed 129-21013 Bernice Tuemler, Ripley, case #20131018, DOD 11-7-2012, filed 130-2013

every Friday during L ent until Friday April 15. The department will be serving fish, shrimp, chicken nuggets, hushpuppies, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, french fries, cottage cheese, apple sauce, cole slaw, beverage and homemade desert. Dine in or carry-out, call (513) 875-2202. Free Knitting and Crocheting Classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, February 15. 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.

South Main Street in Georgetown. Meetings are open to the public. For more information call (937) 378-4424. Book Club for Adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28 at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 South High Street. For more information on this club please call (937) 444-1414. Phileo Ministries Clothing Ministry at Tri-County Baptist Church, 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia will be open to the public on Tuesday, February 19 and Saturday, February 23 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information call (937) 4461416.

Fish Fry Every Friday at St. Joseph of St. Mary Church, 3398 St. Rt. 125, just east of Bethel, sponsored by the men of the congregation, February 15, February 22, March 1, March 8 and March 15. This event will begin at 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. Menu includes fish (baked or fried), shrimp, grilled cheese, macaroni and cheese, french fries, refreshments, home-made pies and cakes and other desserts.

National Weather Service-Weather Spotter Training for citizens, businesses, schools, 4-H, Boy and Girl Scouts, HAM radio operators and first responders will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 21 at Southern Hills Career and Tech Center. The school is located at 9193 Hamer Road in Georgetown. For reservations please call (937) 3785100, the Brown County Emergency Management Agency.

AARP Tax-Aide is now being done by appointment. Taxes will be done for free at the Brown, Adams and Highland County Senior Centers. To make an appointment call Brown County at (937) 378-6603,Adams County at (937) 544-7459 or HIghland County at (937) 393-4745.

Personnel Committee of the Brown County Public Library will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, following the regular monthly meeting of the board. The meetings will take place in the meeting room of the Mt. Orab Library, 613 S. High Street in Mt. Orab.

Mt. Holly Christian Chapel in Amelia will sponsor a Christian Country Gospel Singing on Friday, February 15 at 7 p.m., featuring great gospel music, refreshments, food and door prizes. Call Dan Cook at (513) 509-7312 or Kevin Cain at (513) 602-4654 for more information. This event is free to the public.

Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship Program ‘Meet and Greet’ will be held on Saturday, March 2 at the Mt. Orab Library from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Hope, Healing and Horses meet and Greet will explore how equine friends and the horse can bring about many positive changes in the lives of children ages 5 through 18. For more information visit www.cherryridgefarm.org or call (937) 444-3757.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Mt. Orab Girls Youth Softball Signups for girls ages 4-18 will be held on Saturday, February 16 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Orab Public Library. For costs and other details call Jason Conley at (513) 519-4470. Central Ohio Opry will perform on Saturday, February 16, Saturday, March 2 and Saturday, March 16 at the Clay Township Park (the old Buford School) from 7 to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) On February 16 Tami Davis and Rich Skaggs will be the featured performers. On March 2 Terry Barnett and Herb Day will be featured and on March 16 Dee Dee Darling and David Schrenk will be featured. Admission is only $8, children under 12 free.

Reverse Raffle and Evening Gala, sponsored by the St. Michael School Fundraising Committee will be on Friday, April 5. Tickets are now on sale for $200 which buys a 1 in 200 chance to win $10,000 cash plus an elegant dinner for two. For more information call (937) 392-4202. Crafters and Quilt Exhibitors needed for the Annual Chatfield College Quilt and Craft Show scheduled for Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Martin campus in St. Martin. For more information visit www.chatfield.edu or call (513) 8753344, ext. 140 or email jessica.smith@chatfield.edu.

Valentines Day Dance will be held at the American Legion Post 180 in Georgetown on Saturday, February 16 from 8 to midnight. Music will be offered by “Fathead Davis Band” and all proceeds go to sponsor the annual hospitalized veterans party at Post 180. The event will include door and raffle prizes and the cost is $10 single and $18 per couple. For more information Call Dick at (937) 378-3742.

Maysville Quilt Gathering will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24 at historic downtown Maysville, KY. Event will feature quilt exhibit, Ohio River Valley Artists Guild Gallery exhibit, Art Quilt Gallery, book signing with Donna Groves and Suzi Parron, author of “Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail.” For more information visit www.maysvilleheritagequilttrail.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS Annual Spring Craft Bazaar, sponsored by the Western Brown Touchdown Club, is scheduled for March 23 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more information email Cindy at cindymbrumfield@gmail.com or visit the school on facebook at The Western Brown Touchdown Club or call (513) 3055481 or Helen at (513) 260-3414.

Harlem Wizards Coming to Mt. Orab on Sunday, March 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Western Brown High School. This is a major fundraiser for the school’s Touchdown Club. Tickets will go on sale starting the second week of February. More information at (513) 305-5481.

Book Club for Adults will meet at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20 at the Sardinia Library, 13309 Purdy Road. For more details on this book club please call (937) 446-1565. Book Club for Adults will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20 at the Georgetown Library, 200 West Grant Street in Georgetown. For more information on this club call (937) 3783197. ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group) of Brown County will meet at 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19 at the Western Brown High School Library. For more information contact Denise Holden at (937) 444-1343. Book Club for Adults in Mt. Orab will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 26 at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 South High Street. For more information on this club please call (937) 4441414. TriState BigFoot Group Visit Mt. Orab Library on Tuesday, February 19 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. They will present “BigFoot in Brown County”, a free program to discuss the history of BigFoot, possible sightings in the area and the research and experiences of the team. For more information contact the library at (937) 444-1414 or visit www.browncountypubliclibrary.org. Agape Food Pantry will be open on Friday, February 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fayetteville united Methodist Church in Fayetteville, 61 East Humber Street. This pantry is for Perry Township residents only. Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAP) Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on February 18 in the Arts Council Room (102) at the Rambler Center. For more information contact Lucille Gelter at (937) 377-5224. Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20 at the Brown SWCD office located at 706

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Higginsport Village Council Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 11. This meeting is open to the public.

National Alliance on Mental Illness is offering a three-day class, NAMI Basics, on March 2, 9 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beech Acres Children’s Center. For more information on this class contact NAMI Clermont County Office at (513) 528-5500 or visit www.nami-cc.rg. ONGOING EVENTS Southern Hills Tea Party meets each 4th Thursday of the month at the Ripley Library. The public is invited to attend. Helping Hands Please come shop with us any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown. Senior Bingo will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday at the Georgetown Nutrition Center. Please bring a $1 wrapped gift. A nutritional meal will be offered. HIV/Hepatitis C Testing is offered free by the Brown County Health Department by appointment only. The HIV test results are available within 15 minutes. To schedule an appointment call (937) 378-6892. Tuesday Community Bingo will be held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Building in Country Place Apartments, located across from the Country Inn in Georgetown. Please bring a $1 gift and join in the fun. This is a free event. For more information contact Joy Gelter at (937) 483-4614. Crafting Classes will be offered the second Saturday of the month at the Mt. Orab Public Library, sessions from 1 to 2 p.m., at the library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. The classes are for adult patrons with the Care and Share program. Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers adults an array of computer classes throughout the school year at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Anyone wanting further information or wishing to register for an Adult Education class may contact Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131, Ext. 357.

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SATURDAY February 9 Phileo Ministries Clothing Ministry at Tri-County Baptist Church, 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia will be open to the public on Saturday February 9 and February 23 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information call (937) 446-1416.

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Michael R. Garrison, 62, of West Union, Oh., died Saturday, February 2, 2013. He was born August 4, 1950 in Winchester. He was preceded in death by parents, Roland Eugene and Ruby Maxine (Shelton) Garrison; and a son, Michael R. Garrison, Jr. He is survived by two sons, Carl R. (Angel) Garrison of Minerva and Robert Garrison of Joseph Gainesville, Ga., one stepson, Gary McCartney of Dayton, four brothers: Timothy (Kathy) Garrison of Peebles, Roger Dean Garrison of West Union, Dan Garrison of Demorest, Ga., and Jeffrey (Ginger) Garrison of Gainesville, Ga., five sisters, Susan Chenoweth of Peebles, Joyce Garrison of Seaman, Debbie (Gary) Fetters of Seaman, Vicky Jones of Seaman, and Pam (Donald) Turner of Duncansville; one uncle, Russell Garrison of Ohio; one aunt, Linda Conley of Waynesville; 13 grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. He was a retired self-employed carpenter and former owner of Garrison Construction Company in Gainesville, Ga., for 25 years; a former employee for Wald’s Manufacturing Company in Maysville, Ky., for 13 years; and a former pipefitter and welder for various companies. He was a 1968 graduate of Peebles High School. He was a former coach for the West Union Knot Hole Baseball League. He was an avid softball player, fisherman, and mushroom hunter. He was a US Army Veteran and served during the Vietnam Era and was a former member of the Army National Guard. Services were held Thursday, February 7, 2013 where Reverend Clarence Abbott officiated. The interment was at Locust Grove Cemetery near Locust Grove in Adams County where the Adams County Honor Guard performed a military service. The Lafferty Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Howard Adams, 88 of Ripley, Oh., died Thursday, January 31, 2013. He was a United States Army World War II and Korean War Veteran. He worked for NCR for sixteen years and was a general contractor. Mr. Adams was born March 2, 1924 in Aberdeen, Oh., the son of the late Mike and Anna Mary (Kirk) Adams. He was also preceded in death by his first wife – Grace Adams; his second wife – Frances Adams and one daughter, Denise Shira. Mr. Adams is survived by one daughter – Kathy Conklin of Winston Salem, NC, one son Jerry Adams of Beavercreek, Oh., two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were held on Thursday, February 7, 2013 where John Neu officiated. Interment was in Red Oak Cemetery near Ripley, where Military Honors were provided at the graveside by the Courts Fussnecker American Legion Post # 367 of Ripley, Ohio. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.

Lester L. Minton, 91 of Cincinnati, Oh., formerly of Brown County, Oh., died Monday, February 4, 2013. After graduating from high school in 1939, he worked with his uncle at the McCarty Funeral Home in Russellville. Lester entered the United States Army in 1942. While in the Army, he was in Paris the day it was liberated in 1944 and was involved in the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne, Belgium. After his return home from the Army, he graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and continued his career as funeral director and embalmer until his retirement in 1989. Lester was born June 2, 1921 in Decatur, the son of the late Marshall and Florence (Bloom) Minton. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter – Melanie Minton and one brother – Chester Minton. Mr. Minton is survived by his wife of sixty-six years - Wanda (Harman) Minton, whom he married in 1946; one son - William Andrew Minton, Sr. and wife Susan of Cincinnati and two grandchildren Stephanie Elizabeth Minton and William Andrew Minton, Jr., both of Dallas, Tex. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Gump-Holt Funeral Home, 3440 Glenmore Ave., Cincinnati. Visitation will be from 4 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013 in the Linwood Cemetery in Russellville , Ohio .

Bessie Mae Smith, 92 of Ripley, Oh., died Friday, February 1, 2013. In her lifetime she worked for the U.S. Shoe Factory and retired from there in 1982. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the DAV, The Ripley Tobacco Museum, Ripley Heritage, The Progress Club and the Ripley Church of Christ. Bessie was born May 5, 1920 in Maysville, Ky., the daughter of the late Ida Mae Mitchell. Besides her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of seventy-two years – Ernest Smith in 2012, two sisters - Mary Jane Boling (Fred), and Minnie Francis Gilbert (Robert) and one brother William Mitchell. Mrs. Smith is survived by one daughter - Bonita (Bonnie) S. Kirk and her husband Joseph of Ripley, two grandsons - Derrick E. Kirk and fiancé Sheila Shepherd of Maysville, Ky., and Previs B. Kirk and wife Christy of Ripley, and four great-grandchildren, Preston, Cailey, Kasey, and Kolton Kirk. Services were held Tuesday, February 5, 2013 where Larry Mullholand officiated. Interment was in the Pisgah Ridge Cemetery near Ripley. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.

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Mary “Rachey” Crawford, 70 Mary “Rachey” Crawford, 70 of Georgetown, Oh., died Monday, February 4, 2013. She was retired from the Keebler Company and a member of the Georgetown Church of Christ and the Brown County Democrat Club. Rachey was born June 28, 1942 in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Marvin and Mary (Carter) Brockman. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by one daughter – Tamberly Jacobs and one brother – William David Brockman. Ms. Crawford is survived by three children – William David Crawford and wife Vicki, Virginia Crawford and Timothy Crawford all of Georgetown, eight grandchildren – Christopher Herrington of Blanchester, Samantha Bennett and husband Marty of Lynchburg, Tara Chambers of Mt. Orab, Kristina Kreiner of Georgetown, Johnathan Kreiner of Columbus, Rachel Chambers of Mt. Orab, Jessica Crawford of Blanchester, and Kara Kreiner of Georgetown, and two great grandchildren – Kailie Bennett and Gage Carter. Services were held Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Georgetown Church of Christ in Georgetown, where Scott Hennig officiated. Interment was in the St. Patrick Cemetery in Fayetteville. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

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Lowell H. ‘Whitey’ Grooms, 90 Lowell H. “Whitey” Grooms, 90, of Cincinnati, Oh., died Sunday, February 3, 2013. He was born May 20, 1922 near Tulip in Brush Creek Township in Adams County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry M. and Myrta (Kepp) Grooms. He is survived by his wife, Elsie A. Grooms of Cincinnati; one son, Mark A. (Tammy) Grooms of Cincinnati; two brothers, Pershing C. Grooms of Lynx and Forrest C. Grooms of Cincinnati; two grandchildren, Logan A. Grooms and Lynsay M. Compton, both of Cincinnati; and several nephews and nieces. He retired from the former Terrace Hilton Hotel in Cincinnati and was a stationery engineer for 14 years. He retired from the Cincinnati Board of Education and was a stationery engineer for 32 years. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps. Veteran of W.W.II. He attended the Towne Worship Center in Cincinnati. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adams County Honor Guard, Attn: Commander Lawrence Young, 4036 Pumpkin Ridge Road, West Union, Ohio 45693. Services were Tuesday, February 5, 2013 where Pastor Dennis Grooms officiated. The interment was at East Liberty Cemetery in Lynx where the Adams County Honor Guard performed a military service. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.

Virginia Penny, 86 Virginia Penny, 86, of Hamersville, Oh., died Tuesday, January 29, 2013. She was born October 1, 1926 in Batavia Township, Clermont County, Ohio to the late Charles and Minnie Penny. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Penny and Gerald Penny; and two sisters, Hazel Crump and Mildred Penny. She was the beloved sister of Virgil Penny of Hamersville, and Clarence Penny of Amelia, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and additional family. Service were held on Monday, February 4, 2013. Burial was in Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Township, Oh. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Mary Binczewski, 92 Mary Binczewski, 92, a resident of Bethel and formerly of Holyoke, Mass., died January 24, 2013. She was the beloved wife of 67 years to Walter Binczewski, dear mother of John (Becky) Binczewski of Bethel, Claude Binczewski of Westfield, Mass., and the late Ted (Alice) Binczewski of Chicopee, Mass., also survived by 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews of Ukraine. Services will be held at a later date. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Albert Junior Settle, 90 Albert Junior Settle, 90, Cincinnati, Oh., died on Saturday, February 2, 2013. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Ott Settle. He is survived by daughter, Sandra Jean Royce, step-children, Johnny Lawson, Pam Miller, Mike Lawson, Mark Lawson, Kevin Lawson and late Linda Lawson, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at the Felicity Cemetery, Felicity, Oh., on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 1 p.m. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.

Alexandra Lee Marshall, 85 Alexandra Lee Marshall, 85, Chilo and Oxford, Oh., formerly of Bakersfield Cal., died on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.

Timothy Wayne Cochran, 47 Timothy Wayne Cochran, 47 of Georgetown, Oh., died on January 30, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Sue Cochran of Georgetown, brother, Marion (Stacey) Cochran of Georgetown, sisters, Bernice (Jeff) Johnson of Russellville, Donna (Greg) McKenzie of Sardinia. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Cochran. A private funeral service will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations in Timothy's memory may be made to the Bethlehem Church of Christ, 505 Bethlehem Road, Winchester, OH 45697. The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Edward Carrington, 84 Edward Carrington, 84 of Sardinia, Oh., passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013. He was born January 13, 1929 in Georgetown, Oh., the son of the late Horace G. and Margaret E. (Fetters) Carrington. He was a farmer and Korean War Army Veteran. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jo Ann Carrington, 1 brother; Richard Carrington, 2 sisters; Tina Shipman and Ferne Davidson. Eddie is survived by 2 daughters, Julianne Ernst and husband Robert of Mt. Orab, Janalee Lennartz and husband Steve of West Chester, 1 sister, Faye Piekarski of Del Rio, TX, and 4 grandchildren, Eric Ernst, Jason Ernst, Marina Lennartz and Sheridan Lennartz. Services were held Wednesday February 6, 2013. Burial followed at the Linwood Cemetery. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

Tony B. Bohl, 60 Tony B. Bohl, 60, of Sardinia, Oh., passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013. He was born June 5, 1952 in Georgetown, son of the late Gilbert & Emma (Fite) Bohl. Tony worked as a Truck Driver for E&L Transport and later Cassin's Inc.. He was member of the NHRA and the FOE Eagles He Lodge, Hillsboro. loved playing golf and the outdoors. Surviving are his 2 sons - Robert Anthony Bohl of Maysville, Ky., Daniel Edward (Jessica) Bohl of Maysville, Ky., eight grandchildren, 3 brothers Frederick (Ruth) Bohl of Paul Mowrystown, (Kathy) Bohl of West Union, and William Kenneth Bohl of Ohio and many nieces & nephews. In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his brother Carl Douglas Bohl and a granddaughter - Emilee Faith Bohl. Memorial Services will be held 3 p.m., Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Edgington Funeral Home, 17 East Main Street, Mowrystown, where Rev. Sam Talley officiated. Friends will be received from 1 until 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9 at Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown, Ohio . The Edgington Funeral Mowrystown, Home, served the family.

Kenneth L. Smith, 65 Kenneth L. Smith, 65, Bethel, Oh., died on Thursday, January 31, 2013. He was born was born August 15, 1947. He retired from General Motors and Metro Containers of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a very private person who kept to himself and didn't expect much from anyone.

Joyce Uhlenbrock, 59 Joyce Uhlenbrock, 59, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013. She was born March 9, 1953. She was the loving wife of Bob Uhlenbrock for 38 years, devoted mother of Rob Uhlenbrock (Brandy), Brian Uhlenbrock (Penny) and Ressie Louis (Chris), proud grandmother of Luke, Angela, Laura, Rosa, Carter, Bella and William, sister of J.R. Taulbee (Christine), Ronnie Taulbee, Mae Bishop, and the late Boyd Taulbee, Bea Banks, Laura Emma Haynes, Jean Centers and Lewis Taulbee. Services were held Friday, February 1, 2013. Interment was in Guardian Angels Cemetery. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

Tessa Vivian Schoonover, 89 Tessa Vivian Schoonover, 89, of Bratton Township in Adams County, Oh., died Friday, February 1, 2013. She was born December 30, 1923 in Waynesville. She is survived by one son, David Frank Hill of Florida; three daughters: Verna Autenreith, Willa Kay Flory, and Catherine Grooms; five stepsons: Ronald and Charles Schoonover, James Schoonover, Robert Schoonover, and David Schoonover, two stepdaughters: Betty Anderson and Bonnie Blackwell, many grandchildren and step grandchildren; and many great grandchildren and step greatgrandchildren. Services were held Wednesday, February 6, 2013. The interment was at Louisville Cemetery in Bratton Township. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.

Deacons The Bible gives us the qualifications of both a pastor and a deacon in I Timothy chapter 3. They are very similar qualifications but not exactly. The first 7 verses deal with a pastor’s qualifications. “This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre;” (lucre is money) “but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall in reproach and the snare of the devil.” Next comes the qualifications of a deacon. “Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.” These are the instructions from the Apostle Paul to the church. However, before Paul was even saved there were deacons. Go back with me to the book of Acts. In chapter 6 we will find the very first deacons chosen in the Bible. The necessity arose for these men after a great revival had taken place. Verse 1 of chapter 6 states: “And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.” Now at this point the early church was 100% Jews and they had a type of communal living according to Acts 4:32, but not all of them could

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speak Hebrew; some only spoke Greek which was the common language of the day. The widows who could speak Hebrew were being favored above the ones who could not. That was what all the murmuring was about. As a result of this murmuring deacons were chosen. Acts 6:2: “Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.” What are these deacons going to do? Verse 3: “Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.” Notice that these deacons were not voted on, they were appointed. In verse 5 they were approved by the multitude. “And the saying pleased the whole multitude:...” So you have appointing then approving. You can not find a deacon voted on anywhere in the Bible. Now, two of these deacons were also called to preach. One was Stephen. But just when everything was going great, the devil made his appearance. Certain men of the synagogue started disputing with Stephen but could not prevail because of the very qualifications which he had to have to become a deacon in the first place! Therefore, they got men to lie about him before the council. Nonetheless, Stephen was a man of honest report and full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom. That is the same type of men we need as deacons in our churches today. Remember, these deacons are to be appointed by the pastor and approved by the congregation, men of honor, not twofaced, holding the mystery of the faith in pure conscience, blameless, sober, and faithful in all things. It takes a very high caliber of man to be a deacon!

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and Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific, and Europe. Holt is a mortarman assigned to the 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division at Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson, Alaska. He is the son of Keith and Debbie Holt of North State Route 123, Blanchester. The private first class is a 2010 graduate of Fayetteville Perry High School. The Brown County Press would like to thank Army Pfc. Jacob M. Holt for serving our country.

Mt. Orab Church launches 30 day challenge Feb 17 Starting February 17, 2013 at Mount Orab Wesleyan, visitors, guests, and regular attendees will be participating in the 30-Day Church Challenge. The 30-Day Church Challenge is a five-week campaign designed to help every attendee understand the true meaning of the church and how it impacts their lives in so many positive ways. The personal benefits the church expects each attendee to experience are: more fulfilling personal and family relationships, greater peace and joy in the midst of life’s challenges, a stronger relationship with God, and the satisfaction of using one’s time and talents to make a difference in the community. “We want to help people see ‘church’ in a new way. Church is not just a place you go to on Sundays or spe-

cial holidays, but a loving family you can belong to,” said David DeWitt, Senior Pastor. The 30-Day Church Challenge includes a five-week message series with interactive resources such as a video-based small group curriculum and an informative and encouraging devotional book. Based on the book of Acts in the Bible, the five-week series covers the five main purposes of the church: Community, Worship, Growth, Stewardship, and Outreach. When people engage in these five focal points of the church, they gain a deeper relationship with God and connect with fellow believers. Mount Orab Wesleyan is located at 110 Oak St, just off West Main in Mount Orab. For more information call (937) 444-3639.

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The Catholic Rural Life Conference of the St. Martin Deanery will hold its regular meeting on Thursday evening, Thursday, February 14, 2013. On the agenda is a discussion of what activities we should give priority in 2013. The meetings are open to anyone who shares our goals of bringing a Christian perspective to life in rural areas, preserving our rural heritage and working to promote dialogue between rural and urban leaders. The meeting will be held at St. Mary’s church hall in Arnheim at 7 p.m. For directions or more information, call Pat Hornschemeier at (937) 378-4769 (day) or (937) 378-4560 (evening).

Ruth Suttles celebrates 89th birthday There is a card shower being held for Ruth (nee Figgins) Suttles. Ruth grew up in Hamersville, Oh. She married Jack Suttles and moved to Bethel, Ohio, where they ran Bethel Dry Cleaners for over 50 years. Ruth will be 89 years old on February 13, 2013. If you would like to send Ruth a card her address is 3195 Kennedy Ford Road, Bethel, Ohio 45106. The Brown County Press would like to wish Ruth a very Happy 89th Birthday!

Touchdown Club to hold public meeting Western Brown Touchdown Club will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, February 13 at Western Brown High School at 7 p.m. in the Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Men of St. Joseph of St. Mary Church will be sponsoring a Fish Fry every Friday from February 15 through March 22. They will be held at St. Mary Church, 3398 St. Rt. 125 just east of Bethel. The hours will be 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. Menu items include fish (baked or fried) shrimp, grilled cheese, macaroni and cheese, french fries, refreshments, home-made pies and cakes and other desserts.

Legion Auxiliary to meet The Auxiliary of Carey Bavis Post 180, of the American Legion will meet in regular session on February 18, 2013 at 7 p.m. to conduct regular business. Also at this meeting a vote of the unit’s Constitution, By-Laws and Standing Rules will be taken. All members of the Auxiliary should attend. Snacks and drinks will be provided following the meeting.

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Army Pfc. Jacob M. Holt has returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Active duty and reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been deployed to support the war against global terrorism outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South, Southwest

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Fox 19’s Katy Morgan visits H’ville first graders Katy Morgan visited the 1st graders at Hamersville School on Friday, January 18th. She talked to them about different kinds of weather and about her job as a meteorologist. She also showed the students the Fox 19 Storm Tracker and talked to them about some of the instruments on the vehicle. Her visit concluded the literacy theme about seasons and weather that the 1st graders had been studying.

Classic Physical Education Teacher Country Workshops at SSCC-South partnership with 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and clothing and shoes approshows set OhioIn Action for Healthy will focus on helping priate for physical activThe Central Ohio Opry performs the first and third Saturday of each month at the Clay Township Park (the old Buford school). Guest singers for upcoming shows are: February 16th: Tami Davis and Rich Skaggs March 2nd; Terry Barnett and Herb Day March 16th; Dee Dee Darling and David Schrenk Admission is $8.00 and children under 12 are free. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the show runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Concessions are availthroughout the able evening so come for supper and a show.

TriState Bigfoot Group to visit the Mt. Orab Library On Tuesday, February 19 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. members of the TriState Bigfoot group will be presenting “BigFoot in Brown County. This free program will discuss the history of BigFoot, possible sightings in our area, and the research and experiences of the team. For more information contact the library at (937) 444-1414 or visit the website www.browncountypubliclibrary.org.

Valentine Dance set The American Legion Post 180 will be holding a Valentines Day Dance on Saturday, February 16 from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Music will be by the Fathead Davis Band. There will be door prizes and raffle prizes and setups will be provided. Cost is $10.00 single, $18.00 couple. Proceeds go to sponsor the annual hospitalized veterans party at Post 180. The legion is located at 1001 S. Main Street, Georgetown. For more information call Dick at (937) 378-3742.

Mt. Orab Russellville Renegades Ringleaders meet Feb 11 to meet BY Rachel Luti Mt. Orab Renegades The Mt. Orab Renegades had their first meeting on January 28, 2013 and it started at 7:10 p.m. Pledges were by Rachel Luti, with 27 members present. In new business discussion was had on road cleanups, and different camps and working on our cars again. The Darnells will be providing at our next meeting on Monday, February 11.

BY Rebekah Grayless Russellville Ringleaders 4-H The Russellville Ringleaders first 4-H meeting will be held on Monday, February 11, 2013. The meeting will take place in Ashridge at the Jackson Township Hall. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend. For more information call Christi Rockey at (937) 446-1460.

Kids, Zone 6, the Ohio Department of Education, Ohio Department of Health, & Buckeye Healthy Schools Alliance are sponsoring two highly informative PE workshops for K-12 physical education teachers and curriculum directors on February 20, 2013. These workshops will be held at the Appalachian Gateway Center at Southern State Community CollegeSouth Campus, Sardinia, and both will address very timely issues for schools, namely physical education standards-based curriculum design. Both workshops will be taught by Dr. Garry Bowyer, Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Miami University. Dr. Bowyer is both highlyqualified and a very entertaining presenter. Participants will be provided a Certificate of Attendance and contact hours on completion of each workshop. The first workshop, Physical Education Standards-Based Curriculum Design, will be held from

R’ville Fire Dept. sets fundraiser The Russellville Fire Department is sponsoring a Spaghetti Dinner and Euchre Tournament on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Russellville Fire House. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. with a Euchre Tournament at 7:30 p.m. The proceeds will go towards the purchase of new equipment.

teachers align their own physical education curriculum to the Ohio K-12 Physical Education content Standards and assessments. The second workshop, Elementary Physical Education Curriculum Design, will be held from 12 to 3 p.m. and will present developmentally appropriate curriculum content for Kindergarten – Grade Six children. Participants will be provided with content and strategies that align with the Ohio Physical Education content Standards assessments. Particshould wear ipants

ity. Choose to attend one or both of these high quality professional development workshops. Lunch is included with the full day registration. Space is limited and registration is required. The deadline for registration is February 13, 2013. To register for one or both of these workshops or for more information about them, please contact Heather Vilvens, Executive Director, Buckeye Healthy Schools Alliance at hvilvens.bhsa@gmail.co m or by phone at (937) 725-2787.

Underwood Benefit Valentine Fundraiser set for February 9 There will be a Valentine’s Fundraiser for Rachel Underwood on Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Church of Christ. It will be an evening full of fun, food and fellowship. Doors open at 5 p.m., spaghetti dinner and silent auction run from 5 - 7:30

p.m. and a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for boys and girls teams grades 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8 goes from 5 - 7 p.m. The church is located at 149 Hamer Rd, Georgetown. To enter the basketball tournament or for more information call Teresa Renshaw at (937) 515-0030.

Brown County Beekeepers meeting correction The Brown County Beekeepers will hold it's first meeting of 2013 on Tuesday, February 12 at 7 p.m. in the conference room of Hospice of Hope. Please note the new location. The Hospice of Hope is located at 215 Hughes Blvd in Mt Orab. Anyone interested in learning about beekeeping is urged to attend. The

meetings help new beekeepers learn how to get started and help seasoned beekeepers to do a better job caring for the bees which are so vital to our world. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please contact Mike McHenry at (937) 3782080

Join Brown County 4-H, enrollment deadline is in April The new 2013 4-H year is beginning in Brown County and your child is invited to join one of our community clubs and share in fun and learning. 4-H offers learning experiences in more than 200 project areas. Some of the projects areas include: health, family life, photography, robotics, bicycles, safety, horticulture, nutrition, money management, small animals, livestock.and much more! 4-H is open to any child age 5 and in Kindergarten through age 18 as of January 1st of the current year. The deadline to enroll in Brown County 4-H for this year is April 1. To locate a club in your area or for more information, call the OSU Extension Office at 937-378-6716 or email Kathy Jelley 4-H Educator at jelley.1@osu.edu.

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EHS celebrates Right to Read week, winners announced The 36th Annual Ohio Right to Read Celebration was held at Eastern High School, January 28 – February 1, 2013. This year’s theme was “Pop Open a Good Book”. Students enjoyed fresh popped popcorn on Monday afternoon to celebrate popping open a good book. Other activities for the week included sustained silent reading, a popcorn contest, and door prize drawings. By participating in the various activities, the school will receive the 2013 Reading Hall of Fame Award. Winners in the Right to Read contests were Brandalynn Orr and Austin McCord.

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F’ville FCCLA raises HOPE Southwest Regional awarded ACR accreditation In this time of modern medicine, a CT scan (also called a CAT Scan) is often the exam that is ordered to see by a painless procedure into a patient’s area of concern or pain. There are different types of CT scans available to highlight the suspected problem. Your CT scan should be performed by a well trained technologist on quality equipment with the appropriate amount of radiation, and interpreted by a Board Certified Radiologist. But how do you know that is being done? The Diagnostic Imaging Department at Southwest Regional Medical Center is now proud to announce they have been awarded the ACR (American College of Radiology) Gold Seal of Accreditation in CT. This gold seal represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety attainable. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR guidelines and technical standards. You can be assured that when you choose Southwest Regional Medical Center, the staff is wellqualified through education and certification to perform your medical imaging as well as interpret those images. Southwest Regional Medical Center voluntarily

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Southwest Regional Medical Center’s CT Department has been evaluated and found to represent the highest level of image quality and patient safety attainable by the American College of Radiology.

submitted their facility to be evaluated by the ACR in the area of CT to ensure that they meet or exceed the nationally accepted standards of care. The ACR Accreditation Program looked at the qualifications of personnel, equipment performance, quality of images, appropriateness of scan type performed and the amount of radiation doses received. A CT Accreditation team consisting of expert radiologists and physicists in advanced diagnostic imaging assessed a series of CT examinaperformed by tions SWRMC on both adult and pediatric patients and returned their results.

Diagnostic SWRMC Imaging Department also holds ACR Certification in the areas of Mammography, MRI and Nuclear Medicine. Going above and beyond acceptable standards of care is important to the staff at SWRMC, as is giving the highest quality of care to you, their patients, as well. Celebrating 60 years of healthcare excellence in Brown County and its surrounding region, Southwest Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital dedicated to life enrichment through quality health and wellness services.

Western Brown to host boys and girls freshman tournament The 2013 Western Brown Freshman Girls Basketball Tournament will take place next week at Mt. Orab Middle School. Two games will kick off the tournament on Monday evening at MOMS, beginning at 4:00 p.m. with Glen Este vs Clermont Northeaster. Following the completion of that game, at approximately 5:15, Winton Woods will battle East Clinton. The following day, Feb. 12, the semifinals will take place. Western Brown will battle the winner of Glen Este/CNE

at 4:30 p.m. followed by Turpin against the winner of Winton Woods/East Clinton at 5:45. The championship and consolation games of the tournament will place on Feb. 13, beginning with the third place game at 4:30 p.m. followed by the title game at 5:45. The Western Brown Boys Freshman Invitational will begin on Feb. 18 at Western Brown High School. A full compliment of 16 boys freshman basketball teams will begin play at 10:00 a.m. on Feb. 18.

FREE Computer Training for adults offered Through a partnership with Connect Ohio and Workforce One of Clermont County, the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development is offering free basic computer and Internet training to area adults. Training classes are forming now and are specifically designed for adults with little or no technology experience – helping improve job skills and online communication. The training is part of Connect Ohio’s Every Citizen Online (ECO) program and is free for any interested adult. Training includes: 6-hours of coursework Computer basics (turning it on/off, using a mouse and cursor, opening programs) Introduction to the Internet (opening a browser, search-

ing a topic) Overview of the many benefits of using the Internet (online shopping, accessing benefit information, such as Social Security, BMV, and healthcare, communicating with friends/family through e-mail and social media) Class information: To register, call COAD at (800) 807-9781. February Schedule Computer Basics - Monday, February 19, 1 – 4 p.m. Internet Intro - Monday, February 21, 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Workforce One of Clermont County, 756 Old State Route 74, Cincinnati For more information or to visit a training class, contact Lyndsey Kleven with Connect Ohio at (614) 220-0190.

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Brown County Writers Group requesting submissions The Brown County Writers Group and the Mt. Orab Branch of the Brown County Public Library are happy to announce a call for submissions to the 2013 poetry contest. All ages are welcome to submit and the contest is free to all residents of Southwest Ohio. You may include two poems per submission. You must include your name, age (or if over 18, adult) address and phone number or e-mail address. Please use a legible font such as New Times Roman for submissions. Send your entries to The Mt. Orab Branch of The Brown County Public Li-

brary, 613 S. High St. Mt Orab, OH 45154 or online at bcplmto@oplin.org. If entering online, please send your poem as an RTF attachment along with all contact information. Deadline for submissions is midnight, Tuesday April 2nd. The public is welcome to join us for a reading of the winning poems and presentation of prizes on Thursday, April 25th at 7:00pm at The Mt. Orab Library. Booklets of the winning poems will be available at the event. For more information, please contact the library at (937) 444-1414 or Lawrence Parlier at (513) 427-4211

The first round matchups are as follows: -Whiteoak/Clermont Northeastern, 10:00 a.m.; -Bethel-Tate/Turpin, 11:15 a.m.; -New Richmond/Goshen, 12:30 p.m.; -Western Brown/Fairfield (Leesburg), 1:45 p.m.; -East Clinton/Felicity, 3:00 p.m.; -Blanchester/Norwood, 4:15 p.m.; -Eastern/Batavia, 5:30 p.m.; -Amelia/Ripley, 6:45 p.m. The first round winners will meet in the quarterfinals on Feb. 19, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The Invitational’s semifinals will take place on Feb. 20, with games scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Finally, on Feb. 21, the championship and consolation games will take place. The third place game is set for 5:30 p.m. with the title game set for a 6:45 p.m. tip.

Fayetteville FCCLA chose the HOPE Emergency Center as its local Outreach Project for the 2012-2013 school year. Early in the year FCCLA leaders and Outreach Chairperson, Kendra Smith laid out their plans for a yearlong service project that would benefit local families. Goals included monthly drives to collect items to donate, soliciting money, raising awareness of the need for food and resources assistance in the community, and organize volunteer hours through Fayetteville schools. Working in conjunction with the administrators at Fayetteville schools, FCCLA was allowed to conduct a coat hat and glove drive, a toy drive, a food drive, a personal care product drive, and a book drive. Hundreds of coats, hats, gloves and toys were collected, over 1000 pounds of food was donated, and over 300 books as well as $100 in monetary donation were all donated to the HOPE Emergency Center between September and December. Fayetteville FCCLA President Tirzah Thompson says, “Kendra has really taken on this project and made a significant difference in our community through FCCLA. “ Twelve Fayetteville students donated over 80 hours of service time sorting and distributing food and resources at the HOPE Emergency Center. The HOPE Emergency Center was founded in 1975 through the Sisters of Ursaline, averaging 50 families served a week, they now serve over 250 families a week. The HOPE Center has had various locations in the Fayetteville area and has found its home on Kernan Road currently. The HOPE Center is open for donations from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Tues-

SOCOG to meet The Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) will hold its next board meeting on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 10 a.m. in Room A of the Ross County Service Center at 475 Western Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601. Board meetings usually are held the first Thursday of the month. For more information, call 740-775-5030, ext. 103.

trating to landowners, these increases will be explained at this meeting. Brown County Auditor, Jill Hall and Ohio Farm Bureaus' Director of Legal Education, Leah Curtis will walk you through the program and how the formula works. Please call our office at (937) 378-2212 or toll free (888) 378-2212 by Tuesday, February 12 to make your reservations.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to meet Hillsboro’s Flotilla 0610 of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary will be holding its February and March meetings in Ripley Ohio. The meetings will be on 9 February and 9 March at the Ripley Administrative Building, 123 Waterworks Rd., at 10:00 AM. The Meeting is open to the public. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard. The Auxiliary supports the Coast Guard in all of its

Huber performs in UF’s Pops Concert Victoria Huber, a sophomore strength and conditioning major, will perform in The University of Findlay’s Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Pops concert “Music for the Red Carpet” on February 10 at 3 p.m. in the TLB Auditorium, Winebrener Theological Seminary. Huber, a 2012 graduate of Fayetteville-Perry High School, is the daughter of Stephanie and Michael Huber, Lynchburg. At UF, Huber is active in

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The sixth graduating class of Southern State Community College’s respiratory care program includes (front, lr) Gina Inskeep, Jessica Rosselott, Christina Parks, Amber Phillips, Rachel Baughey, Pamela Everhart; (back, lr) Michelle Munyon, Jessica Elliott, Kara Stewart, Eric Scott, Timothy Smith, Aaron Michael, Alyssa Cook, Whitney Biederman, and Program Director Chyane Collins. Provided/THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS

Shoemaker shares London with H’ville second graders January's Community Resource person for second grade classes at the Hamersville School was Sharon Shoemaker. Sharon spoke to second graders about her trip to London, England. She showed students her passport, explained what a passport is, and described the eight hour trip across the Atlantic Ocean in a 577. By comparing and contrasting our country with England, Sharon talked about England's currency, food, driving on the left side of the road, double decker buses, traveling by horse and carriage, and walking underground in the "Tube." She displayed photos of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace. She shared photos of other historic landmarks she visited such as Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and Kew Gardens. Second graders at Hamersville School learned many interesting things about taking a trip to London, England. Both students and teachers appreciate Sharon Shoemaker, Community Resource person of the month, using her valuable time to share her experience with us.

Barn Busters 4-H Club to meet Feb 19 BY Allison Daniels Barn Busters 4-H The first meeting of the Barn Busters 4-H club was held on Sunday, February 3, 2013, at the Rambler Center in Russellville. The meeting was called to order by President Protem Natalie Wagner. The pledges were led by Rhiana Newman. The roll call was said and the treasurers report was given. Our advisor passed out certificates and pins to all members who were enrolled in 4-H last year. Members who had perfect attendance for 2012, and members who attended the State Fair with their projects were also recognized.

In new business, we discussed 2013 club dues and meeting requirements that all members have to meet in order to take their project to the fair this year. Project forms and enrollment forms were passed out to members as well. We discussed upcoming events to be aware of including candy bar sales, 4H week, quality assurance dates, and new advisor orientation dates. It was also mentioned that at our next meeting we will be electing officers for this 4-H year. Our next meeting will be February 19, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rambler Center in Russellville. The meeting was then adjourned.

SSCC respiratory care program honors graduates Southern State Community College’s sixth graduclass in the ating respiratory care program was honored during a recent ceremony on the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro. Fourteen students successfully completed the program which began in 2005 and graduated its first class in 2007. Program graduates include Rachel Baughey of Brown County, Whitney Biederman* of Clinton County, Alyssa Cook of Highland County, Jessica Elliott of Ross County, Pamela Everhart* of Highland County, Gina Inskeep* of Fayette County, Aaron Michael of Fayette County, Brandy Michelle Munyon* of Fayette County, Christina Parks of Clinton County, Amber Phillips of Fayette County, Jessica Rosselott of Clinton County, Eric Scott of Adams County, Timothy Smith of Clinton

County, and Kara Stewart of Highland County (*denotes cum laude honors). Two $250 scholarships, awarded by the SSCC Respiratory Care Club, were presented to students Denise Drake and Jodie Huston. The club further awarded four $75 scholarships to graduating students Whitney Biederman, Pamela Everhart, Michelle Munyon and Kara Stewart. Recognition was given to the following clinical preceptors and instructors: Telena Bevins and Billy Mascara of Adena Regional Medical Center, Sara Retherford and Melody Sprague of Atrium Medical Center, Christina Grubb of Berger Hospital, Jill Sanders of Clinton Memorial Hospital, Brian Jones of Dayton Children’s Medical Center, Mindy Conklin of Fayette County Memorial Hospital, Kayla Horner and Christian Humphrey of

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Aaron Wendel has been named to the Dean’s List at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio for the Autumn 2012 semester. The Dean’s List is generated each quarter and consists of those students who earn a pointhour ratio of 3.50 or above on 12 or more hours of graded course work. Aaron is in his junior year at Ohio State in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. He is the son of Keith and Kelly Wendel of Sardinia.

On Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, the fourth annual Fall Commencement took place with 221 students graduating, 129 receiving Bachelor's Degrees, 69 receiving Associate Degrees, 11 receiving Individualized Studies Degrees and 22 receiving Master's Degrees in Occupational Therapy with 25 percent of the class graduating with honors. The following local students graduated with a bachelor's degree:

Christine Bray, of Hillsboro, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training. Elizabeth Brinson, of Fayetteville, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Kayla Overstake, of Hillsboro, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Jarred Quinlan, of Manchester, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Mathematical Sciences.

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Grow, Inc. and GEVS form partnership Grow, Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with Georgetown Exempted Village School’s Junior/Senior Learn and Serve Program. The program allows students to volunteer in host sites like Grow, Inc. Grow, Inc. currently hosts two students in its facility. The Georgetown students are a great asset to Grow. Grow, Inc. provides vocational and habilitation services to adults with developmental disabilities. The Georgetown Learn and Serve students assist Grow, Inc.’s individuals with activities for approximately an hour and a half per day, Monday through Friday. It is a wonderful opportunity for the Georgetown students to experience a real world work environment and to learn about and interact with the developmentally disabled. The individuals at Grow, Inc. benefit from having positive interactions with the students and extra attention during learning/vocational activities. Grow, Inc. is very thankful for the students and Matt Cameron, the Learn and Serve Coordinator, for considering the organization as a host site. Pictured above (L to R) are Matt Cameron, Georgetown Junior/Senior Learn and Serve Coordinator and Todd Cribbet, Director of Grow, Inc.

Genesis Respiratory Services, Tammy Vandale of Greene Memorial Hospital, Tracey Puckett of Highland District Hospital, Andy Amiott of Mercy Health: Clermont Hospital, Rebecca Thiel of Mercy Health: Fairfield Hospital, Randy Rose of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Charlie Dietrick of Southwest Regional Medical Center, Shelli Nichols of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Jennifer Wendling of Miami Valley Hospital and NineEva

Cardwell of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The “Most Influential Clinical Preceptor” honor was presented to Ann Scott of Mercy Health: Clermont Hospital. To learn more about the respiratory care program at Southern State Community College, contact Chyane Collins at 1-800628-7722, ext. 5620, email ccollins@sscc.edu or visit www.sscc.edu/academics/associate/respiratorycare.shtml.

Huntington Hotshots begin new year BY JW Curtis Huntington Hotshots 4-H The Huntington Hotshots held their first meeting on January 15, 2013 at the United Methodist Church at 6:30 pm. CoHead Advisor Katie Doyle called the meeting to order with a welcome to all new and returning members and their families. Katie introduced all the advisors and had them stand and tell about what projects they advised. We have several returning advisors this year they are: Co-head advisor Kate Doyle; Co- head advisor Lynn Kragler; Jeremy Curtis; Sherrie Curtis; Druann Kendrick; Rick Kragler; Daniel Oberschlake; Joy Oberschlake; Marion Oberschlake; Megan Shelton; and Gerlinde Shelton. We continued going over important information. This year we will not be selling the candy bars instead we will just pay $20 to the Brown County OSU office and it must be turned in by the March meeting. Each meeting you MUST meet with the advisors of your projects! Each member is required to complete a demonstration or you will be responsible for paying full price for your fair pass! No exceptions! Each member must meet with the demonstration advisor (Druann Kendrick), all demonstrations must be approved by the advisor before presen-

tation, and they must be presented BEFORE the September meeting! We went over changes to the enrollment packet and co-head advisor Lynn Kragler passed them out and stressed that the must be turned in by March Meeting along with project Book order forms and money! There will be no books ordered for you until you pay for them and there will be no refunds on books ordered. We signed up for offices and we will vote on officers at next meeting! If you were unable to make the first meeting and would like to run for office please contact Lynn Kragler or Katie Doyle. We will also have time to sign up before the meeting starts. If you would like to join Huntington Hotshots and would like to run for office they are open to anyone. For President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer you must be in 7th grade and up. But the News Reporter, Inspirational, Environmental, Litter, Safety, Historian, Energy, Health, and Recreation offices are open to 3rd grade and up. Members are required to present reports at every meeting (will be explained by advisor for your office), meet with advisor of office each meeting and to turn in a officer book at County judging in September. Next meeting we will meet at the Aberdeen Methodist Church again on February 12, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. we will be voting on Officers and the constitution and by-laws.

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Right to Read Week at Russellville Elementary School was kicked off on Monday, January 28, 2013. This year’s theme was “Pop Open a Good Book”. Every student and staff member in the building wrote the title of their favorite book on a piece of popcorn, which was then added to a hallway display. Each day of the week featured a different type of book for the students to “pop open”! When the students came to their scheduled library time during the week, each student was treated to some popcorn during story time. We also had a fun guessing game for the students to participate in. Third, fourth, and fifth grade students guessed how many kernels of popcorn were in a jar, while the second, first, kindergarten, and preschool students guessed how many popped pieces of popcorn were in a jar. We had winners from each homeroom class, as well as overall winners.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 projected gross income from agricultural production, subtracting projected non-land production costs to get the farm’s net income, then dividing this by a adjusted capitalization rate to arrive at the farmland’s agricultural worth. Patrick said her employees are working hard to process payments as quickly as possible. Staff

members include Derry Pursley, deputy treasurer, Gaile Sentney, deputy treasurer, Karen Spires, chief deputy and mail processors Whitney Kumpf and Katie Long. Patrick said that residents wanting to pay electronically on line can do so and many people have taken advantage of the opportunity. Patrick also said her of-

fice can work with people who are unable to pay their entire bill when due. “There are many people every year who are simply unable to pay their taxes all at once, even half their bill,” Patrick said. “It happens, but all I can say to these people is to please, please give us a call. We will work with you, we can help you. We will find a payment plan that is suit-

able for you. There are many options for those people struggling to make ends meet or are living on a fixed budget.” Patrick said her office offers a monthly installment plan designed to assist taxpayers in budgeting their semiannual real estate tax bills. “The Tax Installment Plan (TIP) was developed in 1992 so taxpayers could

to a 5% penalty. Even a partial payment would help matters. So, I can’t stress enough just how important it is to call our office at (937) 378-6705 and talk to us. Explain your situation, we are here to help people, that’s our job, our responsibility.” The treasurers office is located at 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Room 171, Georgetown.

make installments on their annual tax bill,” she said. “It has proved to be a very successful program. We also understand just how fast this tax bill seems to roll around and for some people they need just a little more time.” She continued, “After the February 6 deadline, our office charges a 10% penalty, but if they can pay it within 10 days, it reduces

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Robert Crane sentenced to eight years in prison I have many regrets.” He then addressed Chris and Carol Dryden, the brother and sister in law of Christine Crane. “I have lost my wife and you have lost a sister and a friend”, Crane said. “I take full responsibility and I’m so very sorry.” Carol Dryden was then given the opportunity to address the court. After an emotional accounting of how she tried to get her sister in law to leave the abusive relationship she was in, she began to speak about Crane directly. “I don’t believe he is sorry, humbled or rehabilitated”, Dryden said. “Given the opportunity, he’ll do it again. I stand before you today to request that he get as much (prison) time as possible.” Assistant Prosecutor Zac Corbin then addressed the court, saying “I can’t say it any better than that”, refer-

ring to the emotional statement of Dryden. Following the sentencing, Ring said that he felt that making Crane responsible for the drug use of his wife was a stretch for the prosecution. “I thought it was wrong from the very beginning to make someone responsible for someone’s elses death when they voluntarily used those substances.”, Ring said. Six counts against Crane that were directly related to causing his wife’s death were dropped during the trial, including first degree felony counts of Involuntary Manslaughter and Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity. Little showed no sign of backing down on the idea of holding someone responsible for the death of another. “I’m hoping to send a message that people who furnish drugs to others and

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 subject to that tax if the school were to be annexed into the village. “That one percent tax is how we operate,” Mock said. “We don’t have a cemetery fund, we don’t have a street levy or anything else like that, that other villages have. We depend on that tax, it doesn’t generate a huge amount of money but we put every dime back into the village. “It costs us about $476,000 a year to operate our sewer system and it’s equipped to run 300,000 gallons a day. We’re running about 119,000 a day now. It was designed to be adequate for up to 30 years.” Bumbalough added that it’s just a matter of time before the Environmental Protection Agency begins forcing people to hook on to sewer lines, closing their own septic systems. However, Eastern Local School Board Treasurer Kevin Kendall, Superintendent Michele Filon and the school board, object to the recent ordinance to raise the school’s sewer rates, and according to Filon, with good reason. “Sardinia Elementary used to be, and always was, located inside the corporation limits of Sardinia, until we built our new school in 2008,” Filon began, “At that time, we were quite willing to be annexed into the village, but the only way that could be done is if someone else's property, who was already annexed in, bordered school property. “So at that time we weren’t annexed in. But the school had to have sewer hook-up plans prepared before we could build. So, at our own expense, $474,000 was spent to lay the sewer lines from the village to the school, about a mile.” Filon added that not only did the school district pay for the sewer lines, it paid for expensive lines that would accommodate all the other properties that wished to hook on to the sewer. “We actually paid more for the lines than we had to, so that anyone could hook on,” she said. “Our problem is not necessarily the

annexation, our issue with the village is the initial cost the school district paid for the lines. We feel that the district should be allotted or at least considered for some kind of allowance or break on our rates.” Kendall added that with the annexation comes the additional one percent tax that at least 26 staff members at the elementary school will have to pay. “We see that tax as a problem for our teachers and staff,” Kendall said, “none of the other staff members at the middle school or high school have to pay that tax. It just doesn’t seem fair.” Filon and Kendall added that inevitably the decision would be made by the board and not them, but both agreed that the district should receive some kind of compensation for their investment in the lines in

2008. “By penalizing the school district with that 120% rate increase,” Filon continued, “they are asking local taxpayers to pay for the sewer lines to the school a second time. The tax payers in the school district already paid for those lines. I feel the village should waive that surcharge for the school until an annexation goes through.” Bumbalough, however, stated that the village could not waive the surcharge for one and not for everyone outside the village. He also said that the annexation process in that area is going well, and that perhaps the issue will become moot. “Council will have its third reading on Monday, February 11,” Bumbalough said, “and the 120% surcharge will go into effect 30 days later. A lot can happen in 30 days.”

MeadowWood to stay open, new owners coming CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing environment within the facility. The first violation was cited under the “Housekeeping and Maintenance Services” category. It reads; “Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure carpeting was maintained free of stains and disrepair in the corridors within the residents living area.” The form then documents areas of the building where the carpet is stained or showing disrepair. A violation of the “Safe/Functional/Sanitary/Comfortable Environment” category reads; “Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the wall next to the ice machine in the nutrition center was free of mold and mildew, ceiling tiles and walls were free of water damage and stain and carpet in common areas was free of disrepair.” The form then docu-

ments specific instances. A violation of the “Maintains Effective Pest Control” category reads; “...the facility failed to ensure an effective pest control program was in place.” Investigators determined that a pest control company had not visited the facility since August of 2012 due to an outstanding balance. A violation of the “Nurses Aide Performance Review 12 hour Yearly Inservice” category reads; “Based on review of inservice records and staff interview, the facility continues to fail to ensure State Tested Nurses Aides have evidence of 12 hours of inservice training.” Crout has maintained that none of the violations had to do with direct patient care. He said it was a possibility that he would be retained as administrator of the facility, but that was a decision that would be up to the new owner.

who cause them serious harm have a responsibility for their conduct.” Little added that it doesn’t matter to her if the victims want the drugs or not. “Even if they are consenting to take the drugs, it’s about the conduct of the person that provides them.

able to, it would have been a different case altogether.” She concluded with finding satisfaction in Crane being sentenced to prison. “He furnished Heroin to her and she died because of it. He’s getting some punishment for it. I feel satisfied in that respect.”

They should be held responsible.” Little added that she considered Christine Crane a victim instead of a participant in drug activity. “I honestly don’t believe she was taking drugs voluntarily. We couldn’t prove otherwise. If we had been

Creature Feature Dental Disease – prevention and causes. Pets have become an integral part of our family, and most pet owners are very concerned about the health of their pets. We treat them as our children, taking our pets to the vet for regular checkups just as we take our children to the doctor. We get their shots, keep them on heartworm and flea prevention, and take them to the hospital when they are sick or injured. And as a result, our pets are living longer. Regardless, still one of the most common preventable problems that we see at All Creatures is dental disease. Have you ever looked in your pet’s mouth? Have you ever brushed their teeth? Most people respond to these questions with “say Most owners what?” never consider the health of their pet’s mouth until their pet’s breath gets noticeably stinky. However, periodontal disease is the number one disease affecting pet health. Periodontal disease is the most common infectious disease in the world. Eighty percent of our pets 2-5 years old suffer some level of periodontal disease. It has been called the “silent killer.” Periodontal disease is a progressive disease that starts out as gingivitis or “red gums.” Pets get a thin film on their teeth just as we do. This thin film is called plaque. Plaque can easily be removed with daily brushing. If left untreated, the plaque mixes with the saliva and hardens to form a dark brown film. This film is called tarter and can become quite thick. I have seen teeth twice their normal size due to the buildup of tarter. Tarter cannot be removed by brushing. It is like cement and provides the perfect matrix for bacteria to form. Tarter alone is harmful to the gums as it pushes the gum line away from the teeth. Tarter is referred to as a bio film because it contains millions of bacteria. The bacteria are anaerobic (do not require or like oxygen) for the most part. The byproducts of these bacteria are toxins. As the tarter gets thicker and pushes the gum line further away from the teeth, an even larger area is provided for bacteria to grow. As the bacteria gets deeper in the gum line, the toxins they release gain entry to blood vessels and bones in the jaw where it can spread to other parts of the body. Bacteria from tarter can affect the heart, liver and kidney function, just to name a few. This entire process can be prevented. Daily brushing is the gold standard for dental

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care. As humans, we brush our teeth every day; our pets need their teeth brushed too. The plaque that forms daily is easily removed by this method. Many owners tell me that they simply do not have the time to brush daily. This is especially common in multi-pet households. Owners only brush their pet’s teeth when they get a chance. Unless the plaque is removed before it forms tarter, brushing is a waste of time. Brushing our pet’s teeth once a month or even once a week is not enough. There are other methods to help owners keep their pet’s mouths clean. The most popular method here at All Creatures is a tooth sealer called Oravet. We apply the Oravet after a cleaning and while the pet is still asleep. We also send home a kit for the owner to use at home weekly. Oravet slows the build-up of plaque so that the owner can go longer between brushings and major cleanings. Remember, even with daily brushing and weekly sealing, your pet may still needs yearly cleanings. Yearly cleanings provide vets with a chance to examine the mouth close up while the pet is under anesthesia. This is important to allow the detection of any problem areas early on before they get worse. It also allows the plaque

and tarter that form under the gum line to be removed, just as they are removed at your twiceannual dentist appointments. With daily brushing and using Oravet weekly, your pet’s annual cleaning will be much less expensive and traumatic since the chance of extraction is much less. Some other methods to help prevent tarter build up are using dental treats such as chew-eez and greenies. It is a common misconception that hard food will clean the teeth. The truth is that soft food sticks to teeth, gets under the gum line and provides a much better surface for bacteria to grow than hard food and thus hard food is a much better choice for your dog’s health, but it doesn’t actually “clean the teeth”. There are very few hard foods that have been scientifically proven to actually help clean the teeth. Royal Canin’s dental diet and T/D diet from Hills are examples of foods that actually help remove tarter. Dental disease is the most common infectious disease in the world. This is mostly due to owners not being aware of it and not being informed on how to prevent it. Daily brushing, using a sealer and yearly cleanings can help keep your pet healthy for years to come. See your veterinarian if you have any questions on the health of your pet’s mouth

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sion of Heroin charge. The other Possession of Heroin charge was combined with the Corrupting charge for purposes of sentencing. Crane served 624 days in the Brown County Jail and will be given credit for time served. The sentencing hearing was emotional, both for Crane and the family of Christine Crane. Robert Crane sobbed quietly at the defense table as his attorney, Nick Ring, spoke to Gusweiler about his history of substance abuse. Gusweiler then asked Crane if he had anything to say. Crane stood up and read from a legal pad, saying in part “I never meant for this to happen. If I could go back, I would change a lot of things. During my time in jail, I have reflected and

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Building for processing, which was completed about 0150 hrs, and I left to notify the next-of-kin on Hamer Road from about 0200 to 0315 hrs. After consulting with two coroners, Clermont and Montgomery Counties, they said that I could had no power to make the SO do their duty, but if I was going to have to perform what had to be done on this type of scene regularly, then I would need about $500K to establish the necessary personnel and equipment to handle death scene cases. It was suggested that since the SO has been being paid to handle all these scenes in the past, this $500K might be deducted and/or moved from the SO budget over to the coroner’s budget. The scope of my investigation was to determine the cause and manner of death. Any other investigation of a potential crime scene was the responsibility of the SO. For the coroner’s office to possess the investigative capabilities, including evidence collection and storage at a coroner’s office here in Brown County, I would need extra funding and change in the law to cover any assumption of these law enforcement’s duties, not being a “law enforcement officer.” According to the Attorney General opinion, AGO 88035: Scope of investigation; discretion: Neither the coroner, nor his staff may go beyond the investigative tasks necessary to determine the manner, mode, and cause of death; however, it is within the coroner’s discretion to determine which investigative tasks are necessary. When I determined that it was a suspicious scene, and that investigative protocol was necessary, the SO should have responded upon a verbal request through the Communications Center. If this were a crime scene and the perpetrator had returned to that remote field, and harmed or killed me being alone, or, if I were attacked by a pack of wild dogs or coyotes without any means to protect myself, would CORSA cover the liability incurred by the SO dereliction of duty? I, and my husband, do not think Det. Moore would have left his wife, or any other individual or elected official by themselves, out in the field unprotected from the elements and whatever could possibly happen at such a remote location.” Wenninger said in response that Dr. Varnau can call for help at any time if she feels she is in personal danger. “If she is going to a scene and she feels that there may be a safety issue, she can call 9-1-1 and request help. We will respond if there is any danger of life and limb to her.” Regarding the tensions between the two offices, Wenninger said he has no choice but to follow Ohio Law. “She insisted on going exactly by the law at the beginning of all this, so we are going to go exactly by the law as well.”, he said. “If we both go exactly by the law, we’ll be just fine.” Regarding her difficulty at the Cheesman death scene, Wenninger was unsympathetic. “She wanted the job and she’s got it. It’s up to her to do it. If she doesn’t want to do the job, if it’s too much for her, let her resign and get somebody else.” He also said that due to recent decisions by Varnau, he cannot operate with the same level of trust with her that he has operated under with previous coroners. “I can go down a list and show you how many times she’s approved our policy and then go home and come back and change her mind two or three times.” He also said he was disturbed by things Varnau has reportedly said. “She’s made statements like ‘If anybody touches the body, how do I go about filing charges on people’. When you have those type of statements and you can’t

agree on anything, it’s not a good situation. We’ve had more problems in the past 30 days than we’ve had in the last 24 years with other coroners.” Wenninger said that after working with Varnau since she’s taken office, he cannot go back to the way the sheriff’s office operated with previous coroner Dr. Tim McKinley. He said his new policy of only assisting Varnau on homicide cases is firm and permanent. “I will not bend one bit. These type of people, if you bend a little bit to help them, they’ll use it against you”, Wenninger said. He added, “(Varnau and her husband Dennis) are just looking for any chance they have to get at me, and I’m not going to put my people at risk because they have a personal vendetta.” In another development, On Jan. 31, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office responded to a request by Brown County Prosecutor Jessica Little for an opinion on the qualifications of Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger to hold office. Little was asked by Attorney Thomas Eagle, who represents Varnau, to request the opinion. The letter from Kevin McIver, Chief of the Opinion Section of the Attorney General’s Office, reads in part; “Dr. Judith Varnau, coroner of Brown County, presented this same question to the Attorney General in her letter of December 30, 2012. In reply, we informed Dr. Varnau that the decision of the Ohio Supreme Court in State ex Varnau vs. rel. Wenninger...affirming the denial of a writ in quo warranto to oust Sheriff Wenninger from office, has foreclosed challenges to his qualifications as county sheriff.” McIver also wrote in the response to Little that an opinion by the Attorney General does not have the force of law. Therefore, because the Ohio Supreme Court has already ruled on the matter, “there is nothing for an opinion of the Attorney General to address about the sheriff’s qualifications to hold office.” Varnau was told by McIver in a reply to her Dec. 30 letter to the Attorney General that only Little could request an official opinion. Attorney Thomas Eagle, who represents Varnau, sent a fax to Little on Jan. 17, asking her to request an official opinion. The fax was obtained by the Brown County Press following a public records request. Varnau herself has denied that she ever wanted an official Attorney General opinion on the matter. In an e-mail to the Brown County Press, on Jan. 23, Varnau wrote “I did not request Ms. Little to forward my request (for an opinion) to the Attorney General (AG), as she has already provided me with her official legal opinion, on January 18th, that is completely sufficient to cover my concern on liability I potentially faced without it.” Varnau has not responded to the question of whether Eagle requested the opinion without her knowledge or permission. She has also indicated via e-mail that she has no comment on information contained in this article.

FOE fish fries start Friday The Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #2293 will be starting their Fish Fries beginning on February 15, 2013 through March 29, 2013 each night at 5 p.m. Dinner will include Cod fish, french fries, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw and drink. The FOE is located at 600 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. For carry out orders call (937) 378-4330.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 body. So, the entire car in the field was not the coroner’s scene. The deputies stated that if the Sheriff’s Office was needed for further assistance, I would have to request it through the prosecutor’s office. They left me alone out in the field with a locked car containing a dead body with no way of accessing the body, so I could not do my job of determining the manner and cause of death. I then called for a towing company, Shafer Towing, and Carl Shafer and his assistant “Dennis” responded to the location. Carl assisted in getting the car unlocked. I made a cursory exam of the body and noted what appeared to be potential bruising on the decedent’s hands and moisture content surrounding the body, causing me to think that it was a suspicious death, but could be a suicide with special circumstances (normal procedure is to investigate all suspected suicides as potential homicides). I called the Communications Center to contact Jessica Little so that I could summon SO assistance on the scene. She stated she would contact the SO. After waiting more than an hour, I contacted the Communications Center to get an estimated time of arrival (ETA) of the SO, only to find that there was no request made to the SO to respond. In calling Jessica Little again, she stated that she left a message on my phone (my home phone) while I was out in the field at the scene, not leaving a potential crime scene unattended which would have broken any chain of evidence present. In contacting her again, she stated that she needed my written report and a written request for what kind of evidence the SO would need for me from the scene. She also stated that it was my responsibility to preserve and secure the scene and obtain evidence for use in any potential trial. I explained to her that I was out in the field (in the rain, sleet, mud, and cold), keeping the scene secured without capabilities to write and/or fax a coroner’s report for her to request SO assistance at the scene. She stated she was sorry but could not do anything since I did not sign the SO policy. Apparently, more new policies were developed (that I was not informed of prior to this incident) that I had not signed. I then contacted the Communications Center, asking them to contact the Sheriff for me. I got a reply call from Chief Schadle. He said that the SO would not assist until after the autopsy report confirmed that it was a homicide, due to the new policy developed because I would not sign the prior SO policy. I told him I was not aware of a new policy different from our agreements made at the January 3, 2013 meeting. I then contacted the Communications Center to have them contact BCI to get an investigative unit out to the scene. I first responded to the scene at 1550 hrs by call from the Communications Center at 1530 hrs. I remained on the scene along with Carl Shafer and my husband (who I called to come help, arriving at the scene about 1730 hrs), waiting for BCI to show up, keeping the scene secure for investigation. (Sgt. Hency from Russellville PD also came out around 1945 hrs with heavier coats, gloves, rain gear, and flashlights, after he called my husband to find out if we needed anything. He remained on the scene with the three of us until the vehicle was removed from the field and put on the rollback tow truck). When BCI arrived, they did a cursory scene assessment in the field where there was so much mud and water around the vehicle that it would be impossible to make any determination of tire tracks, etc, and they decided that it would be best to remove the car from the field and take it to a garage where the vehicle and body could be processed by the BCI agents, as the only scene now was inside the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to Mount Orab Maintenance

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Because of their hormonal changes throughout life, women are more susceptible to periodontal or gum disease. According to the American Dental Association, three out of four adults are affected by gum disease at some point in their lives, but women are especially susceptible. Puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause all come with various changes in hormones and hormone levels lowering the blood supply to the gums and increasing the response to irritants from plaque. During puberty, progesterone and estrogen production cause an increase in response to the irritants in plaque. This hormone fluctuation is teamed with the fact that this age group is not great with their home care anyway, thus leading to gingivitis. Gingivitis is an inflammatory response to the acid by-products produced by plaque on the teeth. One may notice an increase in bleeding and puffiness in the gum tissue. In extreme cases, ulceration and an acrid odor may occur. Menstruation also comes with fluctuating hormone levels causing swelling of the gums, canker sores, excessive bleeding and swollen salivary glands. Usually these symptoms occur a few days prior to menstruation, along with the other PMS symptoms. It is extremely important for women to keep their oral hygiene regimen up during this time of month.

DR. MICHELLE HECK Pregnancy gingivitis rears its head when a woman is in her second to eight month of pregnancy. She may experience red, puffy, or tender gums during brushing or flossing. Women tend to avoid the dentist during pregnancy because of x-rays and other perceived threats, but this is a very important time to get regular, or even increased, cleanings. Having active periodontal disease during pregnancy increases the chance of preclampsia and delivery of a low birth weight baby, premature baby. Bacteria in the blood stream inhibit fetal development. Again in menopause a woman may notice gingival changes. Periodontal disease is especially prevalent in this age group. Though hormones make it more difficult for women to fend off gum disease, it is important to realize that plaque is still the culprit. The bottom line is to brush and floss effectively and keep regular appointments with your dentist. If a problem is noted between visits, a call to your dentist would be in order to see what else can be done. Some women may need extra cleanings during these special times in their lives.

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Fog rolls in on the Ohio River Marybeth Fields, Aberdeen recently took this picture of the bridge and the fog on the Ohio River.

Mahaffey shares February’s gardening tasks BY Faye Mahaffey Master Gardner Volunteer Let it snow! After enjoying some warm, muddy days, and wearing light rain coats, we are back to winter weather! If the wind dies down, I hope to explore the woods on my snowshoes. I love finding tracks in the snow, and using my detective skills to figure out who made them! It’s time to review our checklist of gardening tasks for February which include: Whole Garden: 1) There’s still time to look through catalogs and place orders. 2) Thoroughly clean any

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The Brown County Safe Communities Coalition will be co-sponsoring its sixth annual Mocktails Contest from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15 at the Brown County Engineer’s Office (located at Camp Run Rd. and U.S. 68) in the Atrium Conference Room. A “mocktail” is a non-alcoholic drink that can be safely served at any party or festive event. We have the Mocktails Contest to raise public awareness about the importance of not drinking and driving, particularly during certain holidays and other events with which alcohol is frequently associated, to show that party drinks need not contain alcohol to be enjoyed. This year our Mocktails Contest will again be held just prior to the St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend, as traditionally there have been numerous alcohol-related crashes during this time period. However, this year we are also including a March Madness theme for the event because the NCAA Basketball Tournament will be be-

ginning around the same time. In fact, “Selection Sunday” will occur on St. Pat’s Day this year. Any agency, organization, or group based in Brown County (adults only, please!) is invited to participate in the competition with a team and a Mocktail of its choosing, and the public is also invited to attend and sample the Mocktails. We’d especially like to encourage local insurance agencies and worksites to enter this year’s competition. Each participating agency’s team will need to bring its own Mocktail drink for sampling and a small display to promote the “Don’t Drink & Drive” message. You will get the chance to show off your “creative juices”; as part of your team’s Mocktails display, costumes and/or theme decorations are also encouraged (although certainly not required). The team with the “Toast of the County” Mocktail, as selected by our judges, will get to display our Mocktails Traveling Trophy at its office for the year,

too! So if you want to have some fun, show your support for drunk driving prevention, and promote a happy and safe St. Pat’s Day and NCAA Tournament, please convince your office or organization to enter the Contest. For questions and/or entry information, please call Sue Basta, Brown County Safe Communities Project Director, at HEALTH-UC at 937-378-4171 or email her at Susan.Basta@UC.edu. The deadline for registration is March 8.

BCBDD to meet The Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold their regular scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities Center, 9116 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Oh. The public is invited.

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flats or pots for seedlings. 3) Set aside a potting area for seed starting and gather the necessary equipment. 4) Sow those seeds that will need 10 to 12 weeks indoors before they can be transplanted outside. 5) Make sure your bluebird boxes are clean. 6) Continue looking for plant damage in your landscape. 7) Test seeds left over from last year for viability. Trees and Shrubs: 1) Prune off broken twigs and branches on

troduce them to the outdoors gradually before planting time. Interested in learning more about propagation? It’s not too late to register for the upcoming training classes to become an OSUE Master Gardener Volunteer! The deadline to register is February 11. Classes will meet on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., starting February 20 and ending May 22. The Adams County OSUE office is handling the registration for these classes and can be reached at 937544-2339. Mark your calendars for the February 17th garden seminar on Water Gardens. All seminars are free and open to the public and are held in the library at the Fincastle campus of Southern State Community College from 6 until 7:30 p.m. It’s hard to believe that in a matter of days we will begin digging in the dirt! It’s time to get serious about your diagram for the vegetable garden. Be sure to check last year’s crops and their location, so that you can rotate your planting.

Chase named to Dean's List Malone University is proud to announce the Dean's List for fall semester, 2012. The following local students have successfully achieved this accomplishment: Adam Chase, a senior physical education major from Williamsburg. To be named to the Dean's List, one must carry a minimum of twelve credit hours and receive a grade point average of 3.5 or better.

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Lady G-Men continue dominance with 13th straight conference title BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press

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MacKenzi Carrington goes for a loose ball during Georgetown’s win over Felicity on Monday night.

without having ever lost a conference game – or home game, for that matter –

should they beat CNE wasn’t something she’d spent much time thinking about.

know what it’s like to lose a league game, we never really have, so it’s, kind of, I don’t think about it.” Both Pack and teammate MacKenzi Carrington, a junior on this year’s team, admitted they don’t spend much time thinking about what they’ve accomplished. When each year begins and the team set its goals, the first goal on their list is always to win league. And this season, like many for the past 13 years, has saw a Lady G-Men team dominate. They’ve won all nine of their league games so far this season by at least 22 points, with most being by 30 or more. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

Quick start propels strong Lady Broncos Basketball roundup Boys Basketball forth all night long,” FayetGeorgetown boys teville coach Darryl Iles squad to sixth straight conference title clinch outright SBC-N said. “They fouled a lot in BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press It would have been difficult to decipher, simply from talking to Kylie Garrett afterward, that Western Brown’s 64-53 win over Norwood last Thursday night was anything other than just another victory. The win, which clinched at least a share of a sixth straight Southern Buckeye Conference-American Division title for the Lady Broncos, seemed more than that to the raucous student section and other fans in attendance. But for Garrett and her teammates it seemed to be just another item to check off on their list of things to achieve this season, a list that seems a little longer. The one thing Garrett did admit after the game, which the Lady Broncos took control off midway through the second quarter thanks to a 16-3 run and never really looked back, was that she feels her team continues to get better as they near the end of a second straight season of stellar play against league foes. She wasn’t the only one who noticed. “I’ve got to give all the credit to our girls. They really stepped up,” Western Brown coach Kyle Fender said after the game. “They played to the potential I know they have.” Wrapping up the program’s seventh SBC-A title in 10 years was going to be no easy task for the Lady Broncos with Norwood standing in the way. The Lady Indians came in with just one loss on the season, a 70-48 setback to the Lady Broncos in Norwood on Dec. 6, and played right with the hosts for the first four and a half minutes. Even as they stuck with the Lady Broncos early on,

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Kylie Garrett goes up for a shot during Western Brown’s win over Norwood last Thursday night.

they didn’t have an answer for Garrett, who, after hitting one of two free throws to give the Lady Broncos an 11-9 lead just over five minutes in, had scored nine of Western Brown’s first 11 points. Garrett, who would score a game-best 26 points, hit her first shot of the night, a 3-pointer, and knew she had her stroke. “Coach always says offense is rhythm,” Garrett said. “When I hit that first one, I was just going to

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“You don’t really think about it until they bring it up and then you kind of realize that other schools don’t have those kinds of accomplishments,” Pack said after practice on Wednesday. “It’s definitely something unique to be a part of.” When she had a moment to think about what being what is believed, according to Georgetown coach Bernie Cropper, to be the first player in program history to finish her career undefeated in league play (should they beat CNE, of course), Pack was almost awestruck. “That’s pretty awesome, really,” Pack said. “I guess because we don’t really

keep on shooting it.” It wasn’t just Garrett who had found her rhythm, though. Her teammates started to find their own as the first quarter ended and the second began. Back-to-back transition baskets from Mackaela Fischer helped the Lady Broncos build a six point lead near the end of the first quarter. Five straight points from Delayne Seigla and Taylor Henry pushed the Western Brown lead to nine to start

the second quarter before the same two players hit 3pointers on back-to-back possessions. Henry’s 3pointer, the second of the two, gave the Lady Broncos a 26-12 lead with 4:14 left in the half. “I think we found a good rhythm early in the game and kept it going throughout,” Fender said of his team’s shooting. “That was a big key for us tonight, to find that rhythm early.” But on a night where so much was positive for the Lady Broncos, their one area of concern was the Lady Indians offensive rebounding. Led by Samantha Saylor’s five second quarter offensive rebounds and four straight points, the Lady Indians cut the Western Brown lead to seven, 2619, with 2:56 left in the half. “The first and second quarter we didn’t box out at all,” Garrett said bluntly. “There was a few times (where) they got four offensive rebounds on one possession. If they that many, they’re gonna make a shot.” But Norwood’s prowess on the offensive boards wasn’t enough to overcome the Lady Broncos efficient offensive output. Another Garrett 3pointer – Western Brown hit 5-8 3-pointers in the first half -- quickly got the Lady Broncos their double digit lead back as they went into halftime. But even that 10 minute break couldn’t slow the Lady Broncos down. They scored seven of the first nine points of the half and took a 39-21 lead 2:14 into the half once Henry pushed the ball up the floor for a layup. Pushing the ball up the floor, and getting CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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overtime because they were behind by two points and we made our free throws.” Fayetteville built a five point lead at halftime and kept it until the fourth quarter when both teams went off. The visiting Lions outscored the Rockets 3129 in the quarter. But D.J. Iles, who scored a game-best 37 points, scored five points in the extra period to help secure the win. Toby Lykins added 15 points, 14 in the first half, Max Iles nine points and Cole Schaefer seven for the Rockets (10-6, 7-4 SHAC), who still have six games left to play in the season and trail Whiteoak by just one game in the SHAC Division II race. The Rockets are also waiting to reschedule their non-league game with Lynchburg-Clay that was postponed on Feb. 2. Iles said they are waiting until after the tournament draw to decide upon a makeup date. Western Brown’s defense carries it to pair of conference wins The Broncos got some revenge against Southern Buckeye ConferenceAmerican Division foe Norwood last Friday night by avenging their loss earlier in the season in a 51-36 win. “Played well defensively. Played like we’re capable of playing,” Western Brown coach Greg Foster said. “Offensively, we executed and didn’t turn the ball over.” Then, on Tuesday night, the Broncos (9-10, 4-5 SBC-A) overcame a lackluster start to pick up a 6051 win over Bethel-Tate. Utilizing some new defensive sets, the Broncos struggled early before picking up their intensity on that end of the court in the second half to secure the win. “But they ended up getting after it in the second half,” Foster said. “They CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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title The G-Men clinched the Southern Buckeye Conference-National Division title with an 81-46 win at Williamsburg last Friday night. “We played real well,” Georgetown coach Jerry said. “I Underwood thought we jumped out pretty early and our intensity was pretty good to the end. “We shot very well from the field. Williamsburg came out and zoned us and we shot it really well from the ‘three’.” Jake Cropper led the way with 27 points in the league title clinching win. “It was one of our goals that our kids had in place to attain,” Underwood said of the league title. “There’s still room for improvement and we’re getting ready for the tournament. That’s our next goal.” Then, on Tuesday night, the G-Men continued their strong play with a 71-45 win over Felicity. Again, the G-Men (17-1, 9-0 SBC-N) jumped out quickly and never let the Cardinals get into the game. “I thought our defensive intensity was very good,” Underwood said. Tom Cropper scored a career-high 18 points to lead Georgetown. BruceDerrick Williams added 16 points while Jacob Miller and Jake Cropper scored 12 points apiece. Fayetteville completes sweep of Fairfield The Rockets beat Southern Hills Athletic Conference Division II rival Fairfield for the second time this season on Tuesday night, 89-87 in overtime. The game was rescheduled from Feb. 1, when snow postponed the game. It was a tight game all night long and Fairfield hit a 3-pointer at the end of the fourth quarter to send the game to an extra session before the Rockets finally found a little separation in overtime for the win. “It was just back and

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Dominant. That is the best way to describe the reign the Georgetown girls basketball team has had over the rest of the Southern Buckeye Conference-National Division. And that isn’t meant to devalue what the rest of the teams in the SBC-N have accomplished over the past 13 years, but it is, more accurately, a way to define just what the Lady G-Men have done. With its 70-45 win over Felicity on Monday night, the Lady G-Men wrapped up its 13th straight SBC-N championship, the 11th in

which they were the outright champion. During the course of these past 13 years, the Lady G-Men have amassed 156 conference wins, against just 14 losses, as they have seized control of the conference and not let loose. Should the Lady G-Men have gotten past Clermont Northeastern on Feb. 7, a team they beat by 24 on Dec. 20 on the Lady Rockets home floor, Georgetown will have completed its fourth straight undefeated conference season. For Madison Pack, the lone senior on this year’s Georgetown squad, the realization that she could finish her high school career

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BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press It didn’t take long before visiting Summit Country Day found out what can happen when the Fayetteville girls basketball team is hitting on all cylinders on Monday night. In what was expected to be a tight matchup between two of the top Division III girls basketball teams in the Cincinnati area, a blowout quickly emerged. The scenario was not all that surprising to the Lady Rockets fans; in fact, it’s something they see quite regularly. Employing their trademark full court pressure, the Lady Rockets hounded the visiting Lady Knights early on and built a 16-3 lead, mostly on transition points, before quickly pulling way as they found their shooting touch for a dominant 79-48 win on a night where everything just clicked. “Tonight was a good night. I think it was one our best games,” Lady Rocket junior guard Makayla Rosselot said. “We were making shots and getting rebounds and steals.” Even though Summit Country Day came in 16-2 and was selected as their sectional’s top seed just a day before, the Lady Knights are not a deep team. They played just six girls on Monday night. To take advantage of that, the Lady Rockets employed their full court package as soon as Rosselot drove in for a layup just five seconds in. The pressure affected the Lady Knights almost from the start as they turned the ball over 10 times in the first quarter. And when you turn over the ball against the Lady Rockets, most of the time they turn into points. Baskets from Rosselot, Megan Eyre and Alex Carson all came off turnovers the Lady Rockets forced in

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Megan Eyre looks to finish at the basket during Fayetteville’s win over Summit Country Day on Monday night.

the opening three and a half minutes. In a span of just two minutes, 11 seconds, the Lady Rockets turned a 4-3 lead into a 16-3 lead with 4:18 left in the first quarter. “The diamond press, it just forced the action. It wasn’t that we were stealing a lot of them but it was forcing the action,” Fayetteville coach Toby Sheets said. “We knew they weren’t as deep as us so I tried some subbing early just to keep the freshness.” But the Lady Knights looked to have righted themselves after Alex Carson hit a deep 3-point to give the Lady Rockets their 16-3 lead. Gabbi Gehner, who scored a team-best 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, scored four points to help the visitors cut the Fayetteville lead to seven, 16-9. With their lead back to double digits, the Lady Rockets all but put the

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Fayetteville’s Claire Carson prepares to shoot as she gets around a Summit defender on Monday night.

game away in the second quarter. They did that by finding their stroke from beyond the three point line. Rosselot, who scored a game-best 31 points, hit back-to-back 3-pointers to open the second quarter and give the Lady Rockets a 25-11 lead. Teammates Lincoln Smyth and Eyre would also hit 3-pointers in the quarter to help push the lead out on a night where Fayetteville hit six of its first eight 3pointers. “And the shooting, my goodness,” Sheets said. “We (were) getting it from everybody, too. “If we get that kind of shooting, I mean, we’ll be hard to beat.” As well as they shot the ball, though, the Lady Rockets still continued to score in bunches in transi-

tion. Six straight Lady Rockets transition points, four from Rosselot and two from Claire Carson, helped the Lady Rockets build a 44-17 halftime lead before they scored eight of their first ten points of the second half off transition. By the time Smyth converted a layup of another Lady Rocket break, the hosts had built a 52-21 lead and looked like a well-oiled machine. “Usually I can tell where the ball is gonna go and, like, if it’s on the other side, (a teammate) will rebound and pass it out to Megan and then I’ll go down (the floor),” Rosselot said of the Lady Rockets fast break. “We practice it a lot.” The win improved the Lady Rockets to 20-1 on the season, and continued their strong play of late, which was rewarded by being selected the No. 2 seed in the Division III sectional at Wilmington High School on Feb. 3. They’ll open tournament play on Feb. 20 against Williamsburg and Sheets feels pretty good going in. “That’s the way we want to play. We had a perfect January, the first time in my career,” the 25-year Lady Rockets coach said. “February’s starting off all right, too.” Summit Country Day (16-3) 48 A. Englehart 1 2 4, I. Englehart 5 2 16, A. Campbell 1 0 2, Gehner 7 4 18, Barnard 1 1 3, M. Campbell 1 3 5. Totals: 16 12 48. Fayetteville (20-1) 79 Rosselot 12 5 31, Eyre 5 2 15, Smyth 8 0 17, Scoggins 0 0 0, A. Carson 1 0 3, C. Burroughs 1 0 2, C. Carson 4 1 9, E. Burroughs 0 1 1, Murphy 0 1 1. Totals: 31 10 79. Halftime: F 44-17. 3pointers: SCD 4 (I. Englehart); F 7 (Rosselot 2, Eyre 3, Smyth, A. Carson).

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Emily Burroughs shoots a jumper during Fayetteville’s win on Monday night.

The Press Box Girls Basketball 2/11 Eastern vs Paint Valley at Valley HS (sectional) 2/13 Ripley vs Williamsburg (Make-up) 2/14 Western Brown vs Mt. Healthy at Withrow HS (sectional) 2/16 Georgetown vs Blanchester at Wilmington HS (sectional) Boys Basketball 2/12 Western Brown vs North

Adams Ripley vs Georgetown Fayetteville vs Bethel-Tate 2/13 Fayetteville at Felicity 2/15 Georgetown vs DePaul Cristo Rey Eastern at Peebles Ripley vs Fayetteville 2/16 Georgetown and Western Brown at SBC Championships at Goshen HS

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Georgetown’s Megan Hatfield prepares to shoot a jumper against Felicity on Monday night.

Lady G-Men: Earn their 13th straight SBC-N title CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Yet, it wasn’t until they beat Felicity on Monday night that the Lady G-Men even began realize what they’ve done this season. “We don’t talk about it a lot,” Carrington said. “We celebrate it once we have achieved it.” For Cropper, the coach who has led the Lady GMen through each of the 13 titles dating back to the 2000-01 season, the way his teams have achieved success is simple. “One thing we emphasize is defense. I think that’s been a constant for us,” Cropper said “We put a lot of time in practice on the basic skills and fundamentals to try to make all the kids fundamentally sound.” Even though he’s been around a lot strong teams during his 18 years at Georgetown, Cropper seems to be even more pleased with how this group has come along. Multiple times this years he’s talked about how hard they worked in the offseason to get better and how he thinks that they are starting to click at just the right time. Their win over a Felicity team that was beginning to play very well – on their senior night, too – was the third straight game the Lady G-Men (18-2, 9-0 SBC-N) had scored at least 70 points. While the Lady G-Men’s defense has been stellar all year long, their offense was still a work in progress during the early part of the season. That isn’t the case anymore. Georgetown stormed out to a 13-0 lead on the Lady

Cardinals on Monday night and hit nearly every shot they took. By the time the opening quarter was over, the Lady G-Men had amassed a 23-3 lead – thanks in part to Morgan Gast’s 10 first quarter points -- that the Lady Cardinals just couldn’t overcome despite playing better over the final three quarters. “Again, we came out with intensity but also confidence,” Cropper said. “We came out and shot it extremely well that first quarter.” Megan Hatfield scored 18 points to lead the Lady G-Men in the win while Carrington, who has played quite well of late, added 16 points. Pack and Gast each scored 12 points. The Lady G-Men hope to continue their strong play as the tournament nears. They were selected as the No. 1 seed in the Division III sectional in Wilmington and will open tournament play on Feb. 16 against Blanchester. Believe it or not, the Lady G-Men have another streak in place when it comes to tournament play. They’ve won three straight sectional titles and eight lin the last 12 years. But even as she said that any team should be playing better later in the season rather than early on, Pack, a four year varsity player, admitted this group is playing as well as any of the three before it. “I think we’re playing as a team. Everyone is excited to play when we come out here,” the senior forward said. “It makes a big difference when everyone wants to be out here.”

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Fayetteville’s Sheets and ‘88-89 Lady Rockets honored Last Thursday night, Jan. 31, Fayetteville High School honored girls basketball coach Toby Sheets for 25 years as coach at the school and celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 1988-89 sectional champion team. The ‘89-89 team was Sheets first at Fayetteville and won the first girls basketball sectional in school history. Alumni of the Lady Rockets program came to honor their coach and the ‘88-89 team before, during and after the Lady Rockets game with Eastern. Pictured above are the Lady Rocket alumni in attendance as well as Sheets (top left) and the ‘88-89 team, which is pictured first row, l-r: Rhonda Jennings, Jenny Vearil, Lori Patton, Stephanie Iles, Nicki Lingrosso, Angela Molitor, Sonya Butler, Janie Evans and Kim Iles. Look for more on this in coming editions of the Brown County Press.

Ogden’s Softball Park, centrally located between Mt. Orab, Hamersville, Bethel and Williamsburg, is preparing for its 31st season this spring amidst some changes. For the past 30 years the park has been owned and operated successfully by Perry and Candi Ogden. This year, the day-today management of the park will transfer hands. The plan is to continue the strong tradition of Ogden’s adult softball leagues and tournaments, church leagues, men’s leagues and mixed couples’ leagues. However, new opportunities will be provided for youth sports at the

park. This year, girls’ fastpitch softball leagues and tournaments will be offered for those seven years old and above. Leagues will begin in mid-April and teams are welcomed to sign up now. Spots will fill up quickly. More information about the park can be found at www.PlayOgdens.com or when you can call (937) 444-2274. For information on slow pitch leagues and tournaments, call or text Justin Hines at (513) 3050658. Additionally, for information on fast pitch leagues and tournaments, call or text Travis Fisher at (513) 720-0388.

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Deciding to play soccer in college wasn’t all that easy a decision for Taylor Henry. Yes, the Western Brown senior midfielder has been a stellar player during her four years on the pitch for the Lady Broncos but the thought of playing her favorite sport on the next level hadn’t been one she’d put much consideration into for most of her high school career. Even when she started thinking about it after her junior soccer season, Henry still wasn’t sure whether she really wanted to do it. But when her final season came to end last October, Henry knew she didn’t want to give up soccer just yet. And she won’t have to. Henry signed to continue her soccer career at Saint Joseph’s College on Wednesday evening at Western Brown High School. “After the season I knew I was going to miss. I could already feel I was going to miss it,” Henry said after signing her letter of intent. “I figured if I kept going

it’d be better.” Once she made the decision to play soccer in college – she had initially planned on attending college simply for academics – Henry locked in on Saint Joseph’s for several reasons, a big one being familiarity. Henry, a four time Southern Buckeye Conference All-League selection and the 2012 SBC-A Player of the Year, knew of the school because her former teammate, 2011 Western Brown graduate Calleigh Olsen, is currently a sophomore midfielder for the Pumas. Plus, her Western Brown girls basketball coach, Kyle Fender, played soccer at Saint Joseph’s. “Calleigh is going there and I thought it’d be cool to play with her again,” Henry said. “And I know a couple other people that are going up there. “And it seemed like a really good school when I looked into the academics.” The school, a Division II program that competes in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, is located in Rensselaer, IN and is smaller college located in a more rural area, something

that appealed to Henry. “I figured it would be more like going to Western Brown. Were not like a big city or anything,” she said. “I felt like it would be a big step to go to a big city or something. I feel more comfortable going to a smaller school.” The Saint Joseph’s women’s soccer team has had a tough two seasons under coach Emily Holbrook. The Pumas have collected just four wins in Holbrook’s two seasons in charge but Henry doesn’t worry too much about that. She just looks at it as an opportunity to keep playing as well as chance to help to turn the program around. She also looks forward to playing for Holbrook, who played soccer professionally in England and Canada before taking over the Saint Joseph’s program. “When we went up there and she was talking to us about it, her experience sounded really cool,” Henry said. “She seemed like one of those coaches who had been through everything and she knows more about how we need to improve and stuff like that.”

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Western Brown Jr. High grapplers finish strong The Western Brown Jr. High wrestling team has continued to compete at a high level as its season begins to wind down. In their final event of the season, the Broncos traveled to Blanchester last Friday night and took part in the Southern Buckeye Conference Wrestling Championships. They finished in fourth place -- behind champion Norwood, Blanchester and New Richmond -- despite missing three wrestlers who would have competed due to illness. Still, five Broncos won the title in their respective weight classes. Jed Marlow, Brandon Lucas, Jake Henderson,

Noah Hill and Jimmy Hollins were all SBC champions. Fellow Bronco wrestlers Davey Stamper (runnerup), Seth Taylor (third) and Ryan Osborne (fourth) each placed in the tournament. Heading into the conference tournament, the Broncos competed in their Hammer and Anvil Tournament and in a super-tri match. At the Hammer and Anvil on Jan. 18, the Broncos went 2-2. They beat Mechanicsburg and Elder but lost to Nagel Middle School and Lakota West. Jake Zinkhen and Lucas won their weight classes at

the tournament. Finally, on Jan. 30, the Broncos hosted a super-tri match with Blanchester, Northwest and Bethel-Tate. They beat Northwest, 67-17, and a strong Blanchester squad coming off several top tournament finishes, 49-35, to improve to 12-3 in duals on the season. Picking up wins for the Broncos during the tri match were Marlow, Ryan Obermeyer, Opie Schwaber, Taylor, Damion Hinkle, Brooks, Lucas, Brad Davidson, Mason Osborne, Destiny Meyer, Henderson, Ethan Doan, Eric Altlman, Justin Morgan, Hollins, Austin Kirker, Zinkhen, Stamper, Hill and Ryan Osborne.

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Taylor Henry signed with Saint Josephs College (IN) to play soccer on Wednesday evening. Pictured above first row, l-r: Bill Henry, father; Taylor Henry; and Terri Stein, mother. Pictured second row, l-r: Haley Bogan, Western Brown volunteer girls soccer coach; Dan Silvis, Western Brown girls soccer coach; Anna Howell, former Western Brown girls soccer coach; and Tim Cook, Western Brown athletic director.

Seigla verbally commits to Toledo Eastern sophomore outfielder/first baseman Kayla Seigla has verbally committed to play softball for the University of Toledo. “It’s great because I really like the coach, the players and the school,” Seigla said. “I also get to play with some old travel ball teammates (Kaitlyn Bergman and Samantha Showalter from Lebanon).” Seigla was also looking at Wright State, University of Dayton, Kent State, Urbana, Ohio University and Bowling Green. As a freshman a year ago for the Lady Warriors, Seigla hit .538 with four home runs. She was Southern Hills Athletic Conference AllLeague for Eastern (22-4), which was a Division III district runner-up this past spring.

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Kayla Seigla (shown here playing first base during Eastern’s district matchup with Wheelersburg on May 17 at Unioto High School) has verbally committed to the University of Toledo to play softball

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possible within federal guidelines. The Division of Wildlife survey will be available Jan. 22-Feb. 15 at wildohio.com. Hunters need to provide their customer identification number to participate in the survey. The customer identification number is found on all Ohio hunting and fishing licenses or at wildohio.com in the Wild Ohio Customer Center by clicking on the Manage Your Customer Account

link. Customers without Internet access can call 800WILDLIFE (945-3543) and take the survey from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. during the dates when the survey is open. Phone survey participants will also need their customer identification number. The Ohio Wildlife Council will establish 2013-2014 waterfowl season dates in August after federal guidelines are provided.

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SBC to host first annual Conference Championships for boys and girls basketball The First Annual Southern Buckeye Conference girls and boys varsity basketball Conference Championships will be held this year, for the girls, at Western Brown High School on Saturday, Feb. 9 and, for the boys, at Goshen High School on Saturday, Feb. 16. The format will place an American Division team against a National Division team that finished in the identical position. Due to a conflict, the girls championships schedule has changed some. It will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Western Brown High School this Saturday, Feb. 9, with both the fifth and sixth place games. The schedule for the girls championships is as follows: -Sixth place American vs sixth place National,

2:00 p.m. in auxiliary gym; -Fifth place American vs fifth place National, 2:00 p.m., main gym; -Fourth place American vs fourth place National, 3:30 p.m., auxiliary gym; -Third place American vs third place National, 3:30 p.m., main gym; -Second place American vs second place National, 5:00 p.m., main gym; -First place American vs first place National, 6:30 p.m., main gym. This is the Conference Championship game. The boys championships will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the sixth place teams from each division squaring off. The schedule for both championships is as follows: -Sixth place American vs sixth place National, 11:00 a.m; -Fifth place American vs

fifth place National, 12:30 p.m; -Fourth place American vs fourth place National, 2:00 p.m.; -Third place American vs third place National, 3:30 p.m. -Second place American vs second place National, 5:00 p.m.; -First place American vs first place National, 6:30 p.m. This is the Conference Championship game. Admission will be $6 for adults and $4 for students and seniors. Basketball junkies can come out and watch six games for one price! The girls pairings will be announced on Friday, Feb. 8 after the last league game while the boys pairing wills be announced on Friday, Feb. 15 following the last league game. Please contact your schools for matchups.

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MOWRYSTOWN-- The little things in a basketball game can, often times, be the difference between winning and losing. Sure, grabbing an offensive rebound here or slowing down and running one set on offense may not seem like all that big a deal in the scheme of things but they can make all the difference in a tight game. The Ripley boys basketball team found out just how true that is on Tuesday night when they traveled to battle Whiteoak in a Southern Hills Athletic Conference Division II matchup. Despite playing a solid overall game, the Blue Jays came up short, 65-58, thanks in large part their struggles in doing the little things needed to win a basketball game down the stretch. “(We’d) make a good defensive stop, get a steal or something, (then) we either make a dumb play, either throw the ball away or we took a bad shot, one on four,” Ripley coach Marty Adams said. “That’s what I told the guys after the game, we’ve got to get better in those situations.” The Blue Jays started out strong by simply playing within themselves. They played solid defensively, ran their sets offensively and didn’t turn the ball over in the first half. They had just five turnovers in the opening two quarters. And once Andrew Inskeep nailed a 3-pointer off a Donte Bennett drive and dish with 1:35 left before halftime, the Blue Jays held a 30-27 lead. That lead quickly disappeared, however, in part because of a problem that plagued the Blue Jays all night long. Doc Seip, who scored a game-best 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, converted a layup and was fouled with 1:19 left in the half. He missed the ensuing free throw but teammate Tyler Williams grabbed the offensive board and found Luke Taggert for a lay in to give the Wildcats a 31-30 lead. Strong offensive re-

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Donte Bennett finds his Ripley teammate Brad Kirschner open during the first half of the Blue Jays game at Whiteoak on Tuesday night.

bounding was a key part of the Wildcats offensive attack against Ripley. They scored 15 second chance points off of nine offensive rebounds. Taggert, who added 22 points for Whiteoak, and Seip did almost all of the damage on the offensive glass. They combined for eight of the offensive rebounds and 11 of the second chance points. “We weren’t getting a body on very many people at all,” Adams said. “You can’t give them second chances, especially a guy like Doc, who can jump out of the gym anyway, (but) you don’t get a body on him it’s trouble. Taggert did the same thing. They rebound well. That was pivotal in the game.” Thanks to a Jonathan Staggs tip in put back with 21 seconds left in the half, though, the Blue Jays went into halftime down just a point, 33-32. After playing a pretty clean first half, both teams got a little sloppy with the ball in the third quarter. The Wildcats, though, held on to their lead and even added on. A Tyler Williams jumper, off a Taggert offensive rebound, and a Taggert driving layup on back-to-back possessions gave Whiteoak its biggest lead of the night, 44-38, with 57 seconds left in the

quarter. But layups from Jalen Williams and Brad Kirschner quickly got the deficit down to two, 44-42. Trailing by six again, 5044, with 6:07 left in the game, the Blue Jays came out in a full court pressure defense and, initially, they saw some positive results. Back-to-back transition layups from Inskeep and Jalen Williams got the Blue Jays back within two, 5048, once again. The Wildcats found a hole in the Blue Jay pressure after a timeout and seized upon it. Seip scored seven straight Whiteoak points to help the Wildcats take a 57-51 lead with 3:36 left. “Our rotations weren’t there. They got it up the sidelines a couple times,” Adams said of the press. “For a few games I haven’t tried to do it so it goes back to practice.” The Blue Jays tried to cut into the lead in the final minutes but weren’t finding much success thanks to some turnovers and a few bad possessions were they settled for bad shots. But after a Bennett free throw and Jalen Williams jumper from the block with 46 seconds left, the Blue Jays had gotten it down to three, 61-58. That would be as close as they would get, how-

ever, as Gage Carraher hit four free throws down the stretch to seal the loss. It was another in a recent streak of tight games for the Blue Jays -- including a 49-45 win over North Adams last Friday night that Adams called the team’s most consistent effort of the season -- where doing one little thing here or there might have been the difference. “Defense and, I think, the effort will be there but, you know, just some of the X’s and O’s things we work on, defensive rotations and stuff may not be there, but athletically they make up for that. That’s why we stay in games,” Adams said. “Again, it comes down to making good decisions on offense and it usually ends up hurting us.” Ripley (7-11, 3-8 SHAC) 58 Bennett 0 1 1, Kirschner 8 0 16, Inskeep 6 1 16, Cluxton 2 0 4, Staggs 2 0 5, Williams 7 0 14, Brown 0 0 0, Whitt 1 0 2, Harney 0 0 0. Totals: 26 2 58. Whiteoak (11-7, 8-3 SHAC) 65 Williams 3 0 6, Carraher 2 8 10, Trueblood 1 0 2, Taggert 8 6 22, Seip 10 4 25, Davis 1 0 2. Totals: 25 18 65. Halftime: WO 33-32. 3pointers: R 4 (Inskeep 3, Staggs); WO 0.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 got turnovers and some easy baskets.” Eli Fulton and Cory Kuttler led the way with 15 points each. Eastern’s game with West Union postponed Snow and inclement weather postponed the Warriors game with West Union that was scheduled for Feb. 1. The game will be played on Feb. 12. Girls Basketball Western Brown clinches outright title The Lady Broncos struggled to get going offensively but their strong defense carried them to a 47-37 win over Bethel-Tate on Monday night that clinched the outright Southern Buckeye ConferenceAmerican Division title. “We struggled to get a rhythm going offensively the first three quarters,” Western Brown coach Kyle Fender said. “We played solid defensively for most of the game.” The Lady Broncos finally got going in the final quarter as they scored 22 points. Brittany Palmer gave Western Brown a spark off the bench as she scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds. The Lady Broncos (17-3, 9-0 SBC-A) were selected as the No. 2 seed in the Division II sectional at Withrow High School. They open tournament play on Feb. 14 against No. 5 Mt. Healthy. Ripley rolls past Fairfield The Lady Jays jumped out big early on and cruised to a 58-30 win over Southern Hills Athletic Conference foe Fairfield last Thursday night. “We shot the ball really

well starting out,” Ripley coach Chris Coleman said. “We defended strong.” The Lady Jays (14-6, 102 SHAC) earned a first round bye as the Division III Wilmington sectional’s No. 4 seed. They will play the winner of Waynesville/Felicity on Feb. 19. Eastern splits pair of SHAC contests The Lady Warriors traveled to Fayetteville last Thursday night to battle their SHAC and county rival and lost 75-35. “We didn’t play great but it was probably a lot of what they did,” Eastern coach John Burrows said. “They shot 60 percent in the first quarter and it just sort of snowballed.” Emily Turner led the Lady Warriors with nine points and Kayla Seigla eight points. added Makayla Rosselot led Fayetteville with 21 point and Lincoln Smyth, who hit a career-high four 3-pointers, and Megan Eyre added 18 points apiece. Eastern bounced back on Monday night, though, when they beat West Union 58-25. “We played a little better,” Burrows said. “We shot the ball a little bit better and the defense was pretty good again.” Tressie Lewis led the way for the Lady Warriors with 13 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Seigla added 12 points and nine rebounds and Maria Johnson scored 11 points. The Lady Warriors (7-13, 6-6 SHAC) drew Paint Valley in the first round of the Division III sectional at Valley High School in the tournament draw. The No. 9 seeded Lady Warriors will take on the No. 8 seed on Feb. 11.

Lady Broncos: Get off to strong start and never let up in win that clinches SBC-A title CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 transition whether off missed shots or turnovers, was a key to the Lady Broncos success. “We knew going into the game they weren’t going to back on defense,” Garrett said. “Our goal was, as soon as we got the ball, to look up and try for transition. We hit a lot of layups and jumpers in transition.” From that point, it came down to the Lady Broncos holding off a Lady Indian team doing all it could to get back in it. Norwood would cut the lead to 10 or 11 several times but each time the Lady Broncos would make a play to extend the lead.

Lindsey Harvey scored five straight points after they cut the lead to 12 with six and a half minutes to go before senior guard Hannah Wiesenhahn, fittingly as it was a senior night, hit backto-back layups in the final 39 seconds to hold off a Norwood rally that cut lead to as little as seven in the final minute. “We have a knack for doing that, for plugging the gaps when they need to be plugged,” Fender said. The Lady Broncos senior class – Garrett, Henry, Seigla, Wiesenhahn and Brittany Palmer, who all started and scored in their final home game – certainly left quite the legacy in securing

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Georgetown teammates Nathan Lewis (35), Logan Lucas (front left) and Quin Sandlin (behind Lucas) try to corral a loose ball against Williamsburg last Friday night.

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Mackaela Fischer shoots a jumper during Western Brown’s win over Norwood last Thursday night.

Western Brown’s Hannah Wiesenhahn looks to pass to a teammate as Norwood’s Natalie Stoeppel defends.

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not only the program’s sixth straight league title but one in each of their four years as they kept getting better. They went from winning 10 games their sophomore year to winning at least 17 in their final two years. “We have a very rich history in this program,” Fender said, “and it’s something we try to live up to everyday.” Norwood (16-2, 6-2 SBC-A) 53 Tubbs 5 7 20, Stoeppel 3 3 9, Hale 2 4 9,

Moyers 0 0 0, Bridges 3 0 6, Saylor 3 3 9. Totals: 16 17 53. Western Brown (16-3, 8-0 SBC-A) 64 Garrett 8 6 26, Seigla 2 1 6, Henry 4 3 12, Palmer 1 2 4, Wiesenhahn 3 0 6, Harvey 2 0 5, Ma. Fischer 2 1 5, Nickell 0 0 0, Mo. Fischer 0 0 0. Totals: 22 13 64. Halftime: WB 32-19. 3pointers: N 4 (Tubbs 3, Hale); WB 7 (Garrett 4, Seigla, Henry, Harvey).

Deer-archery season ended Feb. 3, bringing the white-tailed deer season to a close. Hunters harvested 218,910 white-tailed deer during Ohio's 2012-2013 hunting seasons for all implements, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Hunters checked 219,748 deer in 2011-2012, a difference of less than 1,000 deer this season. "Ohio has become one of the nation's top destinations for hunting whitetailed deer," said ODNR Director James Zehringer. "We would like to thank the nearly 500,000 outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen that participated during this hunting season. It is their efforts in the field that help us provide some of the best outdoor recreational opportunities in the country." The Ohio counties that reported the most checked deer for all implements during the 2012-2013 season: Coshocton (7,413), Licking (6,928), Tuscarawas (6,813), Muskingum (6,457), Guernsey (6,151), Harrison (5,365), Knox (5,288), Ashtabula (4,974), Carroll (4,825) and Belmont (4,731). The top seven counties re-

mained unchanged from last season. Brown County’s harvest number was down just slightly from the previous year as 2,933 deer were harvested this year compared to 3,086 last year. Both Adams County‘s harvest of 4,111 (4,208) and Highland County’s harvest of 3,250 (3,304) were slightly down as well. Hunters continue to support alternate methods to report deer kills. Since the deer season began on Sept. 29, 2012, 44 percent of hunters phoned in their report, 40 percent reported online and 16 percent traveled to a license agent's location. Ohio's first modern day deer-gun season opened in 1943 in three counties, and hunters checked 168 deer. Deer hunting was allowed in all 88 counties in 1956, and hunters harvested 3,911 deer during the one-week season. Ohio ranks eighth nationally in annual huntingrelated sales and 10th in the number of jobs associated with the hunting-related industry. Each year, hunting has an $859 million economic impact in Ohio through the sale of equipment, fuel, food, lodging and more.

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FOR RENT Apartment, nice 2br, equipped kitchen, washer/dryer hookups, cable TV available, Anderson State Rd. near Fayetteville, deposit & references required. $485/mo. 513-875-3223. LOCATED ON the edge of Mt. Orab, OH. Quiet country setting but close to town. $850/mo for a 3br, 2ba duplex ranch apartment with walk-in master closet, central air, range, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal and large yard included. Utilities not included. Security deposit of $850. First month rent & security deposit is required upon signing of lease. One year lease required. To view contact 513-253-8170.

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WINTER SPECIAL! FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, NO DEPOSIT! Located on the edge of Georgetown, OH. Quiet country setting but close to shopping and hospital. $560/month for a 2-bedroom, one bath townhouse apartment with walk-in master closet, central air, range, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal included. Utilities not included. Security deposit of $560 is waived during this limited time offer. First month rent only required upon lease signing. To view contact 513-253-8170. Cambridge Dr. at Old 68.

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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, dishwasher and washer/dryer, $105,000, Decatur, Ohio, call 937-373-0303. 3BR, 2BA Country Home For Sale in Western Brown Schools! Garage, almost 1 acre, MOVE IN READY. *Appx. $484 per/month, PI Only *requires 3.5% down, not all credit profiles qualify.* Viji Grant, Remax Advanced Real Estate 937-213-1548. 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)

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.

FIREWOOD FOR sale, $100 truckload. Call Drew Howser at 937-444-4787 or Corey Spitznagel at 937-444-4525 for details.

Fair Park Apartments, an affordable housing apartment complex, is seeking financing through the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for rehabilitation of a dated facility. Located in the City of Sardinia (Brown County), Fair Park Apartments wasoriginally constructed in 1982 and is now in need of improvements. If Wallick secures the OHFA funding, proposed improvements would include landscaping, site improvement, updated building exteriors, new HVAC and plumbing, and new appliances and fixtures. This award will not only enable the rehabilitation of Fair Park Apartments but will preserve the future affordability of the units to low-income residents. Wallick invites the public to review and comment on proposal details either at the community's Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com /fairparkapartments or by contacting Wallick directly at 614-552-5928.

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

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HARDWOOD - split and seasoned. For more info call 937-515-4012. You pick-up or we deliver.

608 - FARM PRODUCE HAY FOR sale - square bales, mixed grass and mixed grass/clover. Leave message 937-549-3802.

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403 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE ABANDONED REPO Doublewide - $2500.00 deposit. Last one! 888-221-4503. POOR CREDIT got you down? New National Home Buyer Program can help. Apply by phone 800-380-8751.

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807 - TRUCKS FOR SALE 1994 CHEVY truck, short bed, V-6, two wheel drive, 4.3 motor, 246k original miles, asking $1500.00/OBO 513-256-8580.

808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT

MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774 2005 SILVER Mercury Sable, V-6, 4dr, gray cloth int., AM/FM/CD player, new tires, 22k original miles, $7,800. Call 513-724-0649. JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

701 - LOST AND FOUND LOST DOG - Male Peekapoo, family pet answers to “Tie-Tie.” Lost on Wed. morning, Jan. 8 in the Mt. Orab area, Beverly Drive. Please call 937-444-5101.

401 - CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT 2BR, 1.5BA, balcony, equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, fireplace & cathedral ceilings, $650 to $700/mo. plus deposit, water furnished, 513-658-5766 or 513-446-7255.

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20120297CVE Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff -vsPenny Hirsch, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 4th day of March, 2013, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Lewis to-wit: Situated in the County of Brown, in the State of Ohio and in the Township of Lewis: Situate in Knox’s Military Survey No. 366, Lewis Township, Brown County, Ohio and being bounded and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin found on the centerline of Trisler Road, said beginning point being the Southwesterly corner of Claude E. and Betty J. Noe’s 55.00 acre tract as recorded in Deed Book 222, Page 137 of the Deed Records of Brown County, Ohio; thence from said beginning point and with the centerline of said road North 39 degrees 14 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 181.41 feet to an iron pin set; thence on a new division line through the land of said Stutz North 50 degrees 23 minutes 09 seconds East a distance of 1200.66 feet to an iron pin set on the line of said Claude E. and Betty J. Noe; thence with the line of said Noe South 39 degrees 14 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 181.41 feet to an iron pipe found corner to said Noe; thence with the line of said Noe South 50 degrees 23 minutes 09 seconds West a distance of 1200.66 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 5.00 acres more or less subject, however, to all legal highways and easements of record and being a part of the land conveyed to Hubert and Wilma Stutz as recorded in Deed Book 202, Page 795 of the Deed Records of Brown County, Ohio, surveyed by Gerald S. Renshaw, Registered Surveyor No. 4872 on 3 September 1986. Property Address: 8632 Trisler Road, Hamersville, OH 45130 Parcel Number: 19039132.0102 Property Owners: Penny Hirsch Prior Deed Reference: O.R. Book 301, Page 2337 Said Premises Located at 8632 Trisler Road, Hamersville, Ohio 45130 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $70,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2013 Terms of Sale: 10% of appraised value to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Jeffrey R. Jinkens #0019301 Attorney ----------------------------------------

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20120021CVE Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Plaintiff -vsDebbie Needham, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 4th day of March, 2013, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Village of Georgetown to-wit: Exhibit A Legal Description: Situated in the County of Brown in the State of Ohio, and in the Village of Georgetown: Parcel I: Situate in what is known as Andrews Subdivision to The Village of Georgetown, County of Brown and State of Ohio and more particularly described as follows: Being Lots Nos. 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 in Block 2 of said Andrews Subdivision to said Village of Georgetown, Brown County, as the same are known and designated and numbered on the Recorded Plat of said Subdivision, Plat Book C-3 Page 129. Now being Slide 137. Parcel II: Situate in R. Lawson’s Military Survey No. 2523, Village of Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio, and being a part of Andrews Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book C-3 Page 129, on the plat records of Brown County, Ohio, and being bounded and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin on the South line of Plum Street said beginning point being the Northeast corner of Lot 46 of Subdivision as Andrews Recorded in Plat Book C-3 Page 129 of the Plat Records of Brown County, Ohio; thence from said beginning point and with the South line of Plum Street North 88 degrees 36’ 26” East a distance of 42.11 feet to an iron pin corner to John Wood Insurance Agency; thence with the line of said John Wood Insurance Agency South 5 degrees 12’ 19” West a distance of 194.00 feet to a stone corner to Norman Borden and corner to Lloyd Bohl and corner to Marion F. Mullinix; thence with the line of said Millinix North 81 degrees 51’ 14” West a distance of 35.89 feet to an iron pin corner to Lot 46 of said subdivision; thence with the East line of said Lot 46, North 3 degrees 22’ 27” East a distance of 187.42 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 0.170 acres, more or less. Surveyed by Gerald S. Renshaw, Registered Surveyor #4872 on 11 October, 1978. Parcel Number(s): 33064292-0000, 33-064296-0000, 33-064300-0000, 33-0643040000, 33-064308-0000, 33064312-0000 and 33-062188-0200 Property Address: 405 West Plum Street, Georgetown, OH 45121 Deed Reference Number: dated March 22, 1999, filed May 3, 1999, recorded in Official Records Volume 176, Page 799, Recorder’s Office, Brown County, Ohio. Case Number: CV 20120021 Said Premises Located at 405 West Plum Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $48,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2013 Terms of Sale: To be sold for not less than two-thirds of the appraised value. A deposit equal to 10% of the appraised value of the property must be made in the form of a cashiers check at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashiers check within thirty days of the sale. If the purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price within thirty days of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited to Plaintiff for the costs associated with the advertisement and resale of the property and for interest charges. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Michael E. Carleton #0083352 Attorney ----------------------------------------

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20120145CVE Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff -vsDavid R. Booso, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 4th day of March, 2013, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Eagle to-wit: Situated in the County of Brown, in the State of Ohio and in the Township of Eagle: Situate in T. Blackwell’s M.S. No. 1043, Eagle Twp., Brown County, Ohio, and being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin set in the centerline of Crum Road, said beginning point being N. 29° 56’ 56” E. a distance of 880.12 feet and N. 30° 07’ 00” E. a distance of 1332.79 feet from the centerline intersection of Crum Road and Tri-County Highway. Thence from said beginning point and with the centerline of Crum Road, N. 30° 07’ 00” E., a distance of 271.19 feet to an iron pin set corner to Donald E. and Clarice Klein; thence with the line of said Klein for the next three courses: S. 61° 05’ 16” E. a distance of 82.48 feet to an iron pin found; N. 55° 56’ 24” E. a distance of 792.17 feet to an iron pin found; S. 61° 49’ 33” E. a distance of 814.56 feet to a stone found corner to said Klein and on the line of Arthur E. and Verba M. Church; thence with the line of said Church S. 30° 38’ 51” W. a distance of 728.15 feet to an iron pin set corner to said Church and on the line of Ralph J. and Patricia E. Alexander’s 105.238 acre tract; thence with the line of said Alexander’s 105.238 acre tract N. 62° 51’ 36” W., a distance of 321.19 feet to an iron pin set corner to said Alexander’s 105.238 acre tract; thence on a new division line through Ralph J. and Patricia E. Alexander’s 68.00 acre tract N. 76° 16’ 11” W. a distance of 952.82 feet to the place of beginning, containing 19.225 acres, more or less, subject, however, to all legal highways and easements of record and being a part of the 68.00 acre tract conveyed to Ralph J. and Patricia E. Alexander as recorded in Deed Book 181, Page 457 of the Deed Records, Brown County, Ohio. Surveyed by Gerald S. Renshaw, Registered Surveyor No. 4872 on March 14, 1986. Said Premises Located at 11880 Crum Road, Winchester, Ohio 45697 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $135,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2013 Terms of Sale: Ten percent (10%) of the Sheriff’s appraised value down at the time of sale. Balance to be paid within thirty days of the confirmation. Any sum not paid within said thirty days shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10.00%) per annum from the date of sale. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio George J. Annos #0060075 Attorney ----------------------------------------

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DRINKING WATER NOTICE Village of Aberdeen Significant Deficiency / Treatment Technique Violation The Ohio EPA has identified, through the sanitary site visit on October 3, 2012, significant deficiencies associated with the water treatment system. The Village failed to have Well #1 inspected and repaired during the required timeframe. The Village did not provide an adequate explanation as to why the well could not be inspected or repaired during the required timeframe, nor did they provide sufficient detail for an alternate supply that would provide an adequate and reliable backup approvable source. What should I do? ✓ You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions regarding this violation. What does this mean? This situation does not require that you take immediate action. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. Adequate qantities of safe drinking water are necessary for maintaining public health programs. What happened? What is being done? We are investigating and taking the necessary steps to correct the problem as soon as possible. For more information, please contact Keith O’Dell at 937-7952212 or P.O. Box 509 Aberdeen, Ohio 45101. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426-4791. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example people in apartments, nursing homes, schools and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distibuting copies by hand or mail. PWSID#: OH0800012 Date distributed: 12/23/2012 Tier 2: GWR - Treatment Technique Violation (Significant Deficiency type 45) BCP 2-10-13 ---------------------------------------SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20120424CVE Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Plaintiff -vsJennifer Lear aka Jeffifer Lear, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 4th day of March, 2013, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Sterling to-wit: A parcel of land situated in Sterling Township of Brown County, Ohio and in John Breckenridge’s Military Survey No. 3047, lying west of and adjacent to Upper Cumberland Road and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a railroad spike found in the centerline of Upper Cumberland Road at the northeast corner to the 2.562 acres of land conveyed to Linda A. Stutz by deed recorded in Deed Book 225, page 525 of the Office of the Recorder of Brown County, Ohio; thence with Linda A. Stutz’s line N. 75 deg. 54’ 04” W., 901.09 feet to a 1/2” iron pin found in the line of the land of Alma G. Monk; thence with Alma G. Monk’s line N. 13 deg. 31’ 24” E., 136.86 feet to a 5/8” iron pin set; thence with a severance line S. 75 deg. 11’ 16” E., 898.55 feet to a spike set in the centerline of Upper Cumberland Road; thence along the centerline of Upper Cumberland Road S. 12 deg. 17’ 00” W., 125.73 feet to the place of beginning and containing 2.711 acres, more or less, subject to all existing easements of record. Parcel No. 37-072380.0003 Prior Deed Reference: Official Record Book 360, Page 117 More commonly known as: 14291 Upper Cumberland Rd., Mount Orab, OH 45154 Said Premises Located at 14291 Upper Cumberland Road, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $35,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2013 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Joshua J. Epling #0079568 Attorney ----------------------------------------

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20120795CVE Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff -vsPhyllis A. Smith, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 4th day of March, 2013, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Clark to-wit: Legal Description: Situated in J. Taylor’s Military Survey No. 3806, the Township of Clark, County of Brown, State of Ohio and being all of Lot 2 of Bil Bee Subdivision, in Plat Cabinet 2, Slide Number 98 & 99. Subject to restrictions of records. Parcel Number(s): 030040240600 Property Address: 2554 Whiteoak Valley Road, Hamersville, OH 45130 Deed Reference Number: dated December 20, 2001, filed January 18, 2002, recorded in Official Records Volume 252, Page 198, Recorder’s Office, Brown County, Ohio. Case Number: CV 20120795 Said Premises Located at 2554 Whiteoak Valley Road, Hamersville, Ohio 45130 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $50,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2013 Terms of Sale: To be sold for not less than two-thirds of the appraised value. A deposit equal to 10% of the appraised value of the property must be made in the form of a cashiers check at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashiers check within thirty days of the sale. If the purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price within thirty days of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited to Plaintiff for the costs associated with the advertisement and resale of the property and for interest charges. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Michael E. Carleton #0083352 Attorney ---------------------------------------SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20101314CVE Lex Special Assets LLC Plaintiff -vsVictor A. Thomas, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 4th day of March, 2013, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Pleasant to-wit: Legal Description: Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Brown, Township of Pleasant, Village of Georgetown, and being, Lot 16 of the Second Addition of Green Acres Subdivision as the same is known and designated on the recorded Plat thereof at Plat Book 5, Page 9, Slide 390 in Plat Records of Brown County, Ohio. Parcel Number(s): 33061564-0000 Property Address: 140 Green Acres Drive, Georgetown, OH 45121 Deed Reference Number: dated September 16, 1996, filed September 27, 1996, recorded in Official Records Volume 69, Page 554, Recorder’s Office, Brown County, Ohio. Case Number: CV 20101314 Said Premises Located at 140 Green Acres Drive, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $85,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2013 Terms of Sale: To be sold for not less than two-thirds of the appraised value. A deposit equal to 10% of the appraised value of the property must be made in the form of a cashiers check at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashiers check within thirty days of the sale. If the purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price within thirty days of the sale, the deposit shall be

forfeited to Plaintiff for costs associated with the advertisement and resale of the property and for interest charges. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Michael E. Carleton #0083352 Attorney ---------------------------------------SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20120989CVE JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor by merger to Chase Home Finance, LLC Plaintiff -vsLori D. Walsh, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 4th day of March, 2013, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Scott to-wit: Situated in the Township of Scott, County of Brown, and State of Ohio: Being all of Lot No. 3 of the Indian Valley Resort Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 5, page 1 Slide #383 of the Brown County, Ohio plat records. Property Address: 12490 Brannon Road, Bethel, OH 45106 Parcel Number: 34069584.0000 Prior Instrument Number: OR Book 325, Page 2524 Said Premises Located at 12490 Brannon Road, Bethel, Ohio 45106 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $68,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2013 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Tyler G. Shank #0088301 Attorney ---------------------------------------SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20120526CVE Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff -vsMarlene Orben, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 4th day of March, 2013, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Perry to-wit: Legal Description: The land referred to in this commitment, situated in the Township of Perry, County of Brown, State of Ohio, is described as follows: Lots Nos. 1029 and 1032, being all of Lots Nos. 1030 and 1031, of Lake Lorelei Subdivision Map No. 6, as the same is designated, numbered and known on the recorded plat thereof, Plat Book No. 4, Pages 85-91 plat records of the recorder’s office, Brown County, Ohio, but subject to all legal highways, easements, rights of ways and restrictions of record. Property commonly known as: 1029 Krupp Cove, Fayetteville, OH 45118 Permanent Parcel Numbers: 230436400000, 230436440000, 230494400000 and 230494440000 Prior Deed Reference: O.R. Book 350, Page 2263 Said Premises Located at 1029 Krupp Cove, Fayetteville, Ohio 45118 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $85,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2013 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Any sum not paid within thirty days shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent per annum from the date of sale. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio George J. Annos #0060075 Attorney ----------------------------------------

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20120589CVE Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff -vsSandra Williams aka Sandra J. Williams, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 4th day of March, 2013, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Green to-wit: Being situated in the Village of Mt. Orab, in the Township of Green, in the County of Brown in the State of Ohio and being described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe at the southwest corner of Lot #6 and at the northwest corner of said alley and Broadway, said pipe being S. 72 deg. 28’ E. a distance of 12.17 feet from an iron pipe at the northwest corner of said alley and Broadway; thence with the west line of Lot #6 and the east line of an alley, N. 27 deg. 00’ E. a distance of 194.40 feet to an iron pipe at the northwest corner of Lot #6 and the southeast corner of two alleys; thence with the north line of Lot #6, S. 63 deg. 00’ E. a distance of 66.55 feet to an iron pipe at the north east corner of Lot #6 and the northwest corner of Lot #5; thence with the east line of Lot #6 S. 27 deg. 00’ W. a distance of 183.30 feet to an iron pipe at the southeast corner of Lot #6 and in the north line of Broadway; thence with the South line of Lot #6 and said north line of Broadway N. 72 deg. 28’ W. a distance of 67.48 feet to the beginning, containing 12,568 square feet more or less, being a corrected description of Lot #6 of the Mount Clifton Addition to the Village of Mount Orab, Ohio as per survey made in July, 1963 by Robert E. Satterfield, Surveyor #4238. ALSO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: Being situated in the Village of Mount Orab, Green Township, in the County of Brown in the State of Ohio and bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe at the southwest corner of Lot #5 and in the north line of Broadway (St. Rt. #32) corner to Mildred Daugherty; thence with the south line of said lot and the north line of Broadway, S. 72 deg. 28’ E. a distance of 10.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence with a division line through Lot #5 N. 23 deg. 54’ E. a distance of 181.93 feet to an iron pipe at the northwest corner of Lot #5, come to Mildred Daugherty; thence with said Daugherty’s line and the west line of said lot, S. 27 deg. 00’ W. a distance of 183.30 feet to the beginning, containing 904 square feet more or less, being a part of Lot #5 of the Mount Clifton Addition to the Village of Mount Orab. ALSO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: Being situate in the Village of Mount Orab, Green Township, in the County of Brown in the State of Ohio and bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe at the southwest corner of Lot #6 and in southeast corner of Broadway and the alley to be vacated; thence with the north line of Broadway, N. 72 deg. 28’ W. a distance of 12.17 feet to an iron pin at the north east corner of said alley and Broadway; thence with the west line of the alley, N. 27 deg. 00’ E. a distance of 196.40 feet to an iron pipe; thence S. 63 deg. 00’ E. a distance of 12.00 feet to an iron pipe at the northwest corner of Lot #6; thence with the west line of Lot #6 and the east line of the alley, S. 27 deg. 00’ W. a distance of 194.40 feet to the beginning, containing 2340 square feet more or less and being that portion of the alley lying along the west line of Lot #6 of the Mount Clifton Addition to the Village of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Parcel No. 110210480000; 110199480000; 110210520000 Prior Deed Reference: OR 331, Page 2213 More commonly known as: 404 W. Main Street, Mount Orab, Ohio 45154 Said Premises Located at 404 W. Main Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $55,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2013 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Colette S. Carr #0075097 Attorney ----------------------------------------

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20120296CVE Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff -vsPatricia Baker, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 4th day of March, 2013, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Perry to-wit: Situated in the Township of Perry, County of Brown, and State of Ohio: Parcel Number 1: Being all of Lot No. 284 of Lake Lorelei Subdivision, Map No. 2, as the same is designated, numbered and known on the recording plat thereof, Volume No. 4, Page 56, Plat Records of Office, Brown Recorder’s County, Ohio, but subject to all legal highways, easements, rights of way and restrictions of record. Parcel Number 2: Situate in the Township of Perry in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and being all of Lot No. 283 of Lake Lorelei Subdivision, Map No. 2, as the same is designated, numbered and known on the recording plat thereof, Volume 4, Page 56, Plat Records of Recorder’s Office, Brown County, Ohio, but subject to all legal highways, easements, rights of way and restrictions of record. Parcel Number 3: Situate in the Township of Perry, County of Brown, and State of Ohio and bounded and described as follows: Being all of Lot No. 282 of Lake Lorelei Subdivision, Map No. 2, as the same is designated, numbered and known on the recording plat thereof, Volume No. 4, Page 56, Plat Records of Office, Brown Recorder’s County, Ohio, but subject to all legal highways, easements, rights of way and restrictions of record. Parcel No. 230484800000, 230466160000 and 230460360000 Prior Deed Reference: Official Record Book 320, Page 1942; Official Record Book 185, Page 428; Volume 95, Page 270 More commonly known as: 283 Dortmund Drive, Fayetteville, Ohio 45118 Said Premises Located at 283 Dortmund Drive, Fayetteville, Ohio 45118 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $3,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2013 Terms of Sale: 10% of purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Joshua J. Epling #0079568 Attorney ----------------------------------------

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO 20120656CVE Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff -vsRobert Henry aka Robert L. Henry, et al Defendant In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 4th day of March, 2013, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Clark to-wit: Legal Description: Situated in the Township of Clark, County of Brown and State of Ohio: A parcel of land situated in Clark Township of Brown County, State of Ohio and in D. Scott’s Military Survey No. 5077 and J. Watt’s Military Survey No. 3701, lying North of and adjacent to White Oak Valley Road and West of and adjacent to Eastside Road and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a spike found at the intersection of the centerline of Eastside Road with the centerline of White Oak Valley Road; thence along White Oak Valley Road North 66 deg. 16’ 00” West, 203.53 feet to a spike set; thence with a severance line; N. 5 deg. 50’ 54” East 398.38 feet to a 1/2” iron pin set, and North 84 deg. 05’ 08” East, 197.73 feet to a spike found in Eastside Road; thence along Eastside Road S. 5 deg. 30’ 01” West, 19.10 feet to a spike found, and S. 5 deg. 50’ 54” West, 482.09 feet to the place of beginning and containing 2.00 acres, subject to all existing easements and rights of way of record. Bearings are based upon the record bearing (N. 66 deg. 16’ 00” W.) of the centerline of White Oak Valley Road. A survey of this property was made by James B. Mitchell, Registered Surveyor No. 6692 in October 1993. This survey is referred to in his records as Job No. 93-186 in the office of Mitchell Surveying, Phone No. 937-377-2975. Number(s): Parcel 030024360200 Property Address: 10707 Eastside Road, Hamersville, OH 45130 Deed Reference Number: dated October 31, 2003, filed November 14, 2003, recorded in Official Records Volume 299, Page 1772, Recorder’s Office, Brown County, Ohio Said Premises Located at Eastside Road, 10707 Hamersville, Ohio 45130 There was not an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. Said Premises Appraised at $89,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Publication Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2013 Terms of Sale: To be sold for not less than two-thirds of the appraised value. A deposit equal to 10% of the appraised value of the property must be made in the form of a cashiers check at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashiers check within thirty days of the sale. If the purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price within thirty days of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited to Plaintiff for the costs associated with the advertisement and resale of the property and for interest charges. Dwayne Wenninger Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Michael E. Carleton #0083352 Attorney ----------------------------------------

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NEW LISTING - FAYETTVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR INTERSECTION OF SR 50 & SR 68. 1 STORY BRICK RANCH ON TOWN LOT. 3 BR., 1 BATH. ASKING $64,900. GEORGETOWN - COVERED LOG CABIN - UPDATED ON 16+ACRES, DEEP WATER W/CREEK ACCESS. BEAUTIFUL SETTING, MINI FARM, EXCELLENT FOR HUNTING & RECREATION. ALSO HAS MOBILE HOME W/SEPTIC TANK. GREAT RENTAL. CALL ROGER COURTS. ASKING $118,900.

1338665 - Mt. Orab - Immaculate ranch style home w/2000 sq.ft. living area. 3BD, 2BA. Mbr. suite has separate sitting & dress area into a roomy walk-in clst. 21x18 covered porch in rear. 2 bay wndws. 2 sheds. Lrg portion of yard w/ elec. fence. Must see to believe! WOW! $149,900

1337507 Mt. Orab Get ready to move!! 4 Bdrm. all brick home w/full bsmt. & 2 car attached garage. New flooring & paint. Bathroom total renovation. Hdwd floors under carpet. Plenty of storage. Playset stays. Fire pit in rear. Mature shade. Priced to sell. $115,000

1336238 - Mt. Orab - Wonderful all brick hm. on the edge of town. Hardwood flring thru-out. Newer roof, master bath, HVAC and beautiful ceramic countertops. Gorgeous glass surround on guest bath. Full bsmt w/roomy family room and storm shelter. 3 BR 2 Ba Two Car Gar. Mature Shade. $129,900

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

1324362 - Pike Twp - Renovated 1.5 story home on 1.97 rolling acres. Beamed ceilings, gourmet kitchen, newer G carpet & exterior E doors. Stocked pond, 40x32 garage w/steel 12' roll-up door. Add'l one car w/lean too. Covered front porch and back deck. First Offering! $98,500 MLS#1328251 - Mt. Orab - Country elegance in exclusive Beacon Hill. 3BD, 2BA. Brand new flring, paint, chair rail & crown Lg molding. rooms. Beautiful brick FP, cathedral ceilings & fully equip. kitchen w/ great storage. Enclosed screen porch w/attached octagonal deck. $215,000

1334873 - Mt. Orab- Beautiful Bi-Level nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac. 3BD, 2.5 BA. Crown molding, accent walls, chair rail, cathedral ceiling, Rec rm, Family rm, back deck, fire pit, shed, fully fenced back yard w/tree house. Additional carport. $124,500 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

1312624 - Georgetown - Walk back in time as you enter the front door of this magnificent home! 3BD, 1.5 BA. Double parlor, wdwk fluted 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

1341011 - Lewis Twp- Hardwood & laminate flooring thru-out. 3BD, 2BA. Ready to move-in! Lg. eat-in kitchen w/plenty of storage. Concrete slap completely underneath. Great home at an affordable price!! $64,900

1340997 - Mt. Orab - Wonderful all brick story & a half home w/full bsmt. 3BD, 1.5 BA. Beautiful hardwood floors in Kit. & BR. Hardwood under carpet. Stone FP, brand new ceramic backsplash & furnace. 20x16 deck, covered front porch, circle drive. $109,900

1338818 - Mt. Orab - Absolutely stunning, 2 yr old ranch style hm w/soaring ceilings. 3BD, 2BA. Fully equipped kitchen w/counter bar. French Door w/o onto deck from Great Room & MBR Suite. Better than new. Fully fenced back yard which backs up to woods. Quick Occupancy. $135,000

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

1243844 Investment opportunity! Nothing to do but take over the rent roll!! Total renovation on all units. 4 different units! Elec & gas separately metered. Laundry facilities on site. Partial Bsmt. Fresh paint on exterior. $147,500

1336137 - Lake WaynokaIncredible lakefront property nestled on a cove. 4BD, 3.5 BA. Hearthstone hewn log home in impeccable condition. Hardwood flrs. on 1st level except for MBR suite. Gormet Kit.w/blt-in microwave, oven and granite island range top. Granite countertops. $369,900 E

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

1258238Sardinia- 3BD, 2BA, Almost 1500 sq.ft. of open living area. Master BD suite. Dining Rm. & Equipped eat-in Kitchen. Large front deck & covered back porch. Affordable living seconds off St. Rt. 32. Back yard completely privacy & fenced. 2 car carport. $79,900 1265584 - Mt. Orab - OWNER FINANCING! Flexible Terms!! Former Cahall Apparel Store in Y 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

1339793 - Mt. Orab - Exciting full brick home unique in style. 38x35 beautiful finished rec room in bsmt. Great rm. w/stone F/P, 3 BD, 2 fully renovated baths, new countertops in kit. Rear french dr. w/o to professionally landscaped back yard w/pool & tiered decking. $215,000

1337896 - Mt. Orab - First offering! Full brick quad level home built like a fortress! 4BD, 2.5 BA. Former construction res./business office. Built in sound system, built in drafting table, 1st. floor MBR suite, WBFP, Hdwd under carpets. Cedar lined closets. Corner lot. $159,900

1334868 - Mt. Orab - Immaculate custom maintenance-free home. 4BD, 2BA. Open foyer, open flr plan w/cath ceils. Equip. kit w/beveled island & cntr tops. Natural wdwrk. Mstr suite w/jacuzzi. Fully fenced in-grnd pool. Beautiful tiered decking. Prof. lndscpd.. $169,900 1336123 Georgetown Beautiful craftmanship of this total renovation! Brand new flring, windows, roof, furnace, siding, kitchen w/appliances & elec. service. 3BD, 1BA. A doll house ready to move-in. 40x30 barn w/new siding, roof, & gar. door. 20x10 shed. A true must see! $89,900 Georgetown Great investment opportunity or home to raise your family. This 3 BR 2 Ba home is ready to move-in. Unique as it could function as a one or two family. New carpet, fresh paint, oversized 2 car gar. 1+ acre on public water and sewer with 2 separate taps. $84,900

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SARDINIA - 2 UNIT RENTAL PROPERTY. 2 MANUFACTURED HOMES ON SAME LOT. BOTH HAVE 3 BEDROOMS. CITY WATER, SEWER & TRASH. ASKING $112,000. CONTACT ROGER

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

SARDINIA - 2 BR. 1 BATH NEAR CENTER OF TOWN ON LARGE LOT, GREAT STARTER HOME. ASKING $48,000. CONTACT ROGER SARDINIA - 3 BR, 1 BATH, EXCELLENT CONDITION, ON MAIN ST. NEAR 32. ASKING $69,000. CONTACT ROGER

GEORGETOWN VILLAGE - Vinyl ranch w/1518 SF (Per CH) in nice subdivision. Recent improvements include fresh paint throughout, new LR & Hall carpet, bathroom vanity, faucets, dishwasher disposal & range. Electric FA w/AC. Large rear c/c patio. 2 car attached garage w/new opener. Asking $89,900

SARDINIA - MFG. HOME ON 1+ACRE LOT, 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, LARGE REAR DECK. LOTS OF SHADE, LARGE GARAGE OR STORAGE BUILDING. ASKING $64,900 SARDINIA - 3/4 BEDROOM FRAME HOME ON LARGE LOT IN TOWN WITH PARTIAL BASEMENT, VERY CLEAN, GREAT STARTER HOME OR RENTAL INVESTMENT. MUST SEE INTERIOR TO APPRECIATE THIS PROPERTY. NEW PRICE $55,900

GEORGETOWN VILLAGE - Newer vinyl ranch on .34 acre lot in nice subdivision. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. Electric forced air w/AC. Vinyl insulated tilt windows. Front porch & rear deck. One car attached garage. Asking $99,900

ACREAGE NEW LISTING - SARDINIA, 1-1/2 ACRE LOT IN TOWN WATER & SEWER AVAILABLE. ASKING $49,500 NEW LISTING - LAKE WAYNOKA - BRING YOUR BOAT, BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME OR WEEKEND RETREAT. GREAT WATERFRONT DOUBLE LOT. WITH GOOD BUILDING SPOT & PLENTY OF ROOM FOR YOUR PERSONAL DOCK. GATED COMMUNITY, MANY AMENITIES, 3 SWIMMING POOLS, STATE OF ART FITNESS FACILITY, & RESTAURANT, FOR A LOW MEMBERSHIP FEE. ASKING $74,900 NEW LISTING - LAKE WAYNOKA LOT, PERFECT FOR ENTRANCE TO ALL THE AMENITIES, LIKE 3 POOLS, STATE OF ART GYM, & RESTAURANT. ASKING $2,500

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REDUCED PRICE - GEORGETOWN VILLAGE Great rental investment or starter home. Large living room, large eat in kitchen, two bedrooms & one bath. Oversized one car detached garage w/blacktop driveway. Clean & neat property. Now asking $38,000 GEORGETOWN VILLAGE - Brick ranch with natural gas furnace & AC. Low maintenance home w/shaded yard. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. Nice rear sun porch & patio. Oversized blacktop driveway. 1 year old dimensional shingle roof. Asking $109,900

NEW LISTING - SARDINIA - COMMERCIAL LOT, EDGE OF SARDINIA NEAR NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. HAS CITY WATER & SEWER. EXCELLENT TRAFFIC FLOW. ASKING $49,500 MT. ORAB AREA - MOON RD. 4 VACANT ACRES. COUNTY WATER AVAILABLE. PRICE REDUCED TO $12,900 5 ACRE TRACT WITH COUNTY WATER, PREAPPROVED SEPTIC IN LYNCHBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT NEAR 32. ASKING $25,000 6+ ACRES, WOODED AREA IN LYNCHBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEAR BUFORD $39,900

SARDINIA VILLAGE - Older vinyl sided house needs work, but has good size & efficiency apartment w/separate entrance for rental income. 1768 SF (Per CH) Full front porch & small porch for apt. Public utilities. Convenient location. Asking $29,900 David “Sam” Cropper - Broker/Owner Cell (513) 520-2552 Beverly Cropper, Realtor/Owner Cell (513) 520-3788 Barry Daulton - Realtor • Cell (513) 403-7832 Pat Daulton, Realtor • Cell (513) 218-8766 Jay Hanselman, Realtor • Cell (513) 535-5309 Lee Schweickart, Realtor • Cell (937) 515-6639 Email hookrealestate@hookrealestate.com

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1342940 - Mt. Orab - Simply Amazing! Cathredral ceilings, expansive stone/ceramic work, exclusive lighting pkg, hdwd style laminate flooring. Hanstone quartz counter tops. French door leads to nautical playland, w/pool. Back yard fully fenced. Not a drive by!!!. $147,500

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SARDINIA- 3 RENTAL PROPERTY UNITS, 3 BEDROOM UNIT ON 1ST FLOOR, 2 BEDROOM UNIT ON 2ND FLOOR. 3RD UNIT IS A STUDIO APARTMENT W/FULL KITCHEN. EACH HAVE THEIR OWN ENTRANCE. ASKING $92,000. CONTACT ROGER

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1333084 Mt. Orab Exquisite Custom Blt Full Brick home in exclusive Beacon Hill sub-divison. Formal dining rm w/tray ceiling. Flr to ceiling stone F/P. Custom wndws w/transomes. Beautiful MBR suite. Gourmet kit w/corian counters. Full fin bsmt. Stunning! $219,900

SARDINIA- 4-5 BEDROOM 2 STORY OLDER HOME IN TOWN WITH FENCED IN BACK YARD. ASKING $59,000. CONTACT ROGER

1342936 - Mt. Orab - Unique bi-level home *Front bay wndw lined w/oak inside. 3BD. 3BA. *full shower in LL & covered deck off main level *Freshly painted *wood slat blinds *blt in whole house surge protector, exterior windows are ultra violet protected *Affordable util. bills. $122,500

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E IL SERVICE OB M HEATING/COOLING

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E M O H PARTS

A/C / HEAT PUMPS DOORS/WINDOWS TUBS/SHOWERS SKIRTING/STEPS FAUCETTS/FITTINGS FURNACES PLUMBING

OVERDRIVES CLUTCHES

WALSH

(cell)

Mobile Home Parts, Store & Service

FIRE PROTECTION, LLC 5071 Tri County Highway Mt. Orab OH Office: 937-444-0975 or 513-297-0975 Mobile: 513-315-3816

3-17

DAY ROOFING

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ADAMSON

MT. ORAB 444-2665 Evenings Call 444-4193

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Roofing

Fencing

Fire Protection Back Flow Testing

Branch Office: 200 E. State St. Georgetown Ph. (937) 378-6134

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION SERVICE SINCE 1979 • MEMBER ATSG FOREIGN & DOMESTIC • LIMITED FREE TOWING HARD PARTS - FREE OR AT COST • 24 HR. TOWING

27 yrs. Work in Area Fully Ins. • Free Estimates TFN 3-17 Firewood

Owner/Partner

Daren and Barb Howser

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Home Office: 1006 S. Second St. Ripley Ph. (937) 392-4375

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Now is stock. Landscaping Fabric

TERRY COUCH (513) 625-7771

RIPLEY FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

Boyd’s Transmission & Wrecker Service

Barbara.Howser@gmail.com

Give us 5% of your trust and we’ll earn the other 95%. Our experienced team of craftsmen will hand build to your specifications

Banking

FRANK 513-310-9941 3-17

To Place Your Business Directory Ad Call Rene at 1-800-404-3157

Farm & Garden

.. .. unb eata ble price s

No Service Charge

Pools

Chimney Cleaning

Trophies, Ribbons,Plaques, Engraving, & more

FREE Estimates • 38 Years Experience TUB DRAIN CLEANING - $70 SINK DRAIN CLEANING - $60

BATAVIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO., INC.

(937) 444-3491 • Cell (937) 515-6151

(937) 378-2786

Independent Professional - Insured

Excavating

209 N. High Street • Mt. Orab, Ohio

Transmission Service

No Hourly Rate

Complete Inspection Services 3-17

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★ AUTO SALES ★

corn, pellet, wood, & gas Free-standing & Add-on units

Plumbing

Home Inspectors

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Does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Electric Supply

Building & Loan THE ADAMS COUNTY BUILDING AND LOAN

Southern Ohio Stove Systems

(937) 446-4443

937-444-6100

1-800-404-3157

www.cmtruss.com

(937)446-4559 4-14 TFN

Stoves

PLUMBING & REPAIR

to place your ad Call René

Building/Trusses

Quality Signage Since 1976

711 S. High Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154

Owner: Paul Dunaway

Auto Service

Magnetic Signs ~ Banners Vinyl Graphics ~ Engraving Promotional Advertising Products

11256 Hamer Rd. Georgetown, OH 45121

Phone: 513-283-3435

Barns/Pole Buildings

CMYK

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Auto Service

24 Hour Towing Service “You Call... We Haul”

E V E N

3-17

CALL 937-446-2306

Auto/Car Dealers

Peebles, OH.-Intersection of 32 & 41

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• Leaf Relief • Gutter Protection That Really Works • 5”-6” Gutters

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Music Store

MAINTENANCE

Computer & Payroll Services TFN

Gutters Let Us Take Care of Your Gutter Needs

Open Monday -Saturday Evening Hours Available Walk-ins Welcome 2-10

Accounting Bookkeeping Income Tax Services Complete Accounting and Bookkeeping Services for All Types of Businesses

Building, Remodeling Home Improvement

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877-463-0359

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CMYK

Accounting

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