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THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS www.browncountypress.com

Serving Brown County, Ohio since 1973

Vol. 37 No. 26

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Tax assistance help is available

Two Mt. Orab boys lose lives in Tate Twp. crash

AARP is doing taxes again this year for the seniors and the low income at the Brown County Senior Center at 505 N. Main St. Georgetown. The dates are every Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Feb. 12 through March 26. Call (937) 378-3626 for an appointment.

There is no charge for this service.

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press

Valentine’s Day dance scheduled The American Legion Post 180, Georgetown, located at 1001 South Main Street is sponsoring a Valentine’s Day dance on Feb. 13, 2010 from 8 p.m. until midnight.

Music that evening will be provided by “ENCORE,” and door and raffle prizes will be awarded.

Setups are also provided.

Cost for the dance is $8.00 for one person, and $15.00 for a couple.

All proceeds go to sponsor the annual hospitalized veterans party at Post 180.

Open house scheduled at Mt. Orab library The Mt. Orab Library will be holding an Open House scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at 6 p.m. This Open House also precedes the regularly scheduled Board meeting for the month, and the public is welcome to attend the Board meeting following the Open House.

Mt. Orab VFW presents Inside Straight The VFW Post 9772, Mt. Orab will be presenting Inside Straight on Feb 27 at the Gaslight Theatre, Georgetown, at 8 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased from any VFW member, at the post from 2 - 6 p.m. daily, by calling (937) 378-3641 or at the door.

Two 16-year-old boys from Mt. Orab lost their lives as a result of a traffic crash that happened Jan. 30 in Clermont County’s Tate Township.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Post in Batavia identified the victims as Zachary Carnahan and Ricky Morgeson.

State troopers reported the crash happened about 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30 on Crane-School

House Road in the area of Road in Tate Moore Township.

According to the Batavia Post, a 16-year-old male was operating a 2004 Hyundai eastbound on Crane-School House Road. The driver, who was traveling at an apparently unsafe speed according to troopers, lost control of the vehicle after cresting a grade.

The vehicle then traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a concrete bridge abutment.

Zachary was pronounced dead at the scene while Ricky was transported by Air Care to University Hospital in Cincinnati. Troopers reported Ricky died the morning of Feb. 1 from the injuries he sustained in that crash.

Both boys were students at Western Brown High School in Mt. Orab. Zachary was a Virtual Learning Academy student this year and previously had played fullback for the WBHS Broncos football CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for the Brown County Hospital Foundation Gala to be held Saturday, Feb 20 at the Norlyn Manor in Batavia, 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased, until Feb. 12, by calling Teri Baumann at (937) 378-7712 or logging on to the hospital’s web site www.bcrhc.org

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Where to find us www.browncountypress.com Phone (937) 444-3441 Fax (937) 444-2652 219 South High St. Mt. Orab, OH 45154 bcpress@frognet.net

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Fayetteville-Perry faces cash crunch

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Fayetteville-Perry Local School District is looking at cutting almost 700 thousand dollars from the district budget.

That is a nearly 10 percent cut of the 7.5 million dollar district budget.

The reductions will take effect this summer as the district begins the 2010-2011 school year.

The cuts are required because the district must submit a balanced budget to the Ohio Department of Education.

Superintendent Roy Hill said the district is looking at ways to minimize the effect on students, but “the district must face the hard facts”.

The school board met in a work session Thursday morning to discuss the issue.

The meeting included legal council to make sure the board complies with all notification obligations and other possible legal issues.

Hill said the board may be prepared to discuss the upcoming cuts in general terms at its regular meeting on Feb. 18.

Hill added that the district is in a difficult financial posi-

tion because it’s a rural district without a large industrial tax base.

As such, the state supplements the district budget to a guaranteed level based on the number of students enrolled.

Those funds have been cut by one percent each of the past two years.

If the district were to pass a property tax levy to make up the shortfall, Hill said the state would take back some of the money raised to make up for the guarantee funds it had given the district.

Hill said the amount of the district budget devoted to personnel expenses approaches “ninety percent”.

Those expenses include salaries, benefits and insurance costs.

He said the district is looking at “people and programs” for savings, but that a reduction in the number of people working for the district is very likely.

Hill said the district has been able to avoid budget difficulties in the past by being frugal, but the time had come to make some difficult decisions.

The state of Ohio requires school districts to submit balanced budgets for five years into the future.

The Brown County Press/WAYNE GATES

Aberdeen Council votes to build water treatment plant in village Options to connect to Brown Co. Rural Water or Ripley are rejected

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press Discussion has gone on for a long time among Aberdeen elected leaders as to the way to go about addressing Ohio

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Sardinia Founder’s Day Celebration Committee members discuss the 2010 festival, which is scheduled June 25-27, at a meeting held Feb. 2 in Sardinia Town Hall. From left are Vice Chairman Eli Hill, past Chairwoman Janie Wills, Treasurer Dianne Mock, Secretary Steve Kitchen and Chairman Greg Cassidy.

Sardinia Founder’s Day Celebration will continue this year; dates are set

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press While it was a little uncertain a couple of weeks ago whether there would be a Sardinia Founder’s Day Celebration this year, that annual festival will return to downtown Sardinia the last weekend of this upcoming June.

Part of that uncertainty came from the fact many previous Sardinia Founder’s Day Celebration Committee members had resigned.

An announcement published in the Jan. 31 edition of The Brown County Press urged the importance of anyone interested in helping with

this year’s festival to attend a Sardinia Founder’s Day Celebration Committee meeting scheduled Feb. 2 at Sardinia Town Hall. The announcement stated if no one showed up, there possibly wouldn’t be a festival this year.

More than a dozen people showed up, however, at this past Tuesday’s meeting.

Committee officers were elected, and the dates for the 2010 Celebration were set.

The 34th Annual Sardinia Founder’s Day Celebration will take place FridaySunday, June 25-27.

While each year’s festival has a theme, this year’s hasn’t been chosen yet.

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Crosses, candles and other mementos combine to create a makeshift memorial on CraneSchoolhouse in Tate Township near Bethel in Clermont County.

Times running out to your Gala tickets

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Janie Wills, who served as chairwoman of the 2009 Sardinia Founder’s Day Celebration Committee, presided at last Tuesday’s meeting. Wills, who also serves as a Washington Township trustee, said while she will be involved with this year’s committee, she couldn’t chair it or serve as an officer because she lacked enough time due to her other activities and responsibilities.

She also mentioned some of last year’s committee members who had resigned and wouldn’t be planning this year’s festival had cited personal or medical matters among their resignation reaCONTINUED ON PAGE 10

Environmental Protection Agency mandates to improve the village’s water delivery system.

Aberdeen Village Council members decided 4-2 at their Feb. 1 meeting to have a water treatment plant constructed in the village rather than have the village hook on to another water supplier.

The cost estimate for a new water treatment plant is over three million dollars.

Previous discussion over several months had included the possibilities Aberdeen would allow either Pleasant

Brown Township-based County Rural Water Association or the village of Ripley supply water to Aberdeen rather than Aberdeen continue using its two current wells.

Three council members elected this past Nov. 3 for the first time to Aberdeen’s governing body hadn’t been on the council during a lot of those discussions. Of those three, Jerry Applegate and Council President Jason Phillips voted for the water treatment plant option this past Monday while Councilman Jay Castle voted against it, indicating he favored Ripley being a water CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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OVRDC prepares Southern Ohio corridor study that includes SR 32

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press While Brown Countians know what an important highway State Route 32 is in the county, many other Southern Ohio counties also know its importance to the economy and transportation needs of their region.

The importance of SR 32, also known as the Appalachian Highway, and U.S. 35, another important Southern Ohio highway, are highlighted even further in a study recently concluded by Waverly-based Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission.

OVRDC is a regional planning and economic development agency serving 12 Southern Ohio counties: Brown, Adams, Clermont, Fayette, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto, and Vinton.

Portions of SR 32 and U.S. 35

go through some of those counties.

Study Presented To Caucus OVRDC Executive Director John Hemmings III introduced that agency’s SR 32/U.S. 50/U.S. 35 Corridor Study Final Report and an accompanying collection of related maps at the OVRDC Brown County Caucus 2010 First Round Meeting held Feb. 1 at the Brown County Commissioners Office in Georgetown.

At that meeting, Hemmings said the Ohio Department of Transportation is going to review that study. He added, however, OVRDC didn’t recommend any specific road projects to ODOT such as new SR 32 interchanges – the study was meant to stress the economic potential of the highways discussed therein.

Hemmings mentioned the study looked at the economic potential of those highways CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press

A Brown County grand jury has indicted a suspect on one count of felonious assault on a police officer in connection with an offense that allegedly occurred Jan. 19.

The grand jury also indicted that suspect on two other felony counts and eight other individuals on 21 felony counts and

one misdemeanor count.

• Kenneth A. Shafer was indicted on one count each of felonious assault on a police officer, failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer, and grand theft of a motor vehicle.

According to Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger,

sheriff’s deputies were notified at approximately 9:30 a.m. Jan. 19 of a suspect driving a white Jeep erratically on Foster Road in Jackson Township.

Lt. John Fetters reportedly stopped Shafer on Ash RidgeWinchester Road near McNoun Road in Jackson Township. As the deputy approached the

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vehicle, he allegedly tried to run him over.

Fetters reportedly fired shots toward the vehicle and followed with a pursuit.

According to Wenninger, information revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen over the weekend from the Mt. Orab area. A deputy reportedly located that vehicle where it had been abandoned behind a trailer on Purdy Road near Sardinia.

The BCSO’s K-9 Unit was called to the scene to track Shafer, who had fled on foot.

He was captured around noon after being spotted coming out of the woods.

According to Wenninger, Fetters sustained a minor injury to his arm and was treated at Brown County General Hospital in Georgetown and released.

In other indictments: • Angela Butts was indicted on one count each of burglary, receiving stolen property, misuse of credit cards, breaking and entering, theft, and possessing criminal tools.

• Allan T. Fryman Jr. was indicted on one count of domestic violence, in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred on or about this past Dec. 6.

• Dustin A. Florence was indicted on one count of burglary, and four counts of grand theft.

Florence allegedly stole four different firearms on Dec. 22.

• Jeff T. Gallimore was indicted on two counts of operating a motor vehicle under the influence with specifications.

Gallimore allegedly on or about this past Jan. 19 operated a 2000 Ford Truck while having a concentration of 8/100ths of 1 gram or more but less than 17/100ths of 1 gram by weight of alcohol per 210 liters of his breath.

In the other count, he was accused of operating that truck

this past Jan. 19 while previously having been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a thirddegree OVI offense in Clermont County Common Pleas Court.

• Christine Biel was indicted on two counts of operating a motor vehicle under the influence with a specification, and one count of driving under OVI suspension.

Biel allegedly on or about this past Jan. 8 operated a 2000 Ford Explorer while having a concentration of 8/100ths of 1 gram or more but less than 17/100ths of 1 gram by weight of alcohol per 210 liters of her breath.

• Nicholas Anter was indicted on one count each of breaking and entering, and safecracking from offenses allegedly committed on Dec. 14.

• Robyn Morgan was indicted on one count each of complicity (breaking and entering), and complicity (safecracking).

Morgan allegedly on or about this past Dec. 14 purposely aided or abetted Anter in committing his alleged breaking and entering and safecracking offenses.

• Kenneth P. Bolin was indicted on one count of theft with drugs with a specification.

Bolin allegedly on or about this past Nov. 5 knowingly obtained or exerted control without consent over a dangerous drug, identified as being Vicodin (hydrocodone), a Schedule III controlled substance, belonging to an identified victim.

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Suspect indicted for felonious assault on county sheriff’s deputy in January

An indictment means a grand jury found that enough evidence exists that an accused person likely committed the crime(s) with which he or she is charged. An indictment by itself, however, does not mean the person is guilty of a specific crime or crimes or that he or she actually committed a specific crime or crimes.

Brown County real estate taxes are due February 10 The first half Brown County real estate tax statements have been mailed. If you have not received your tax statement please contact the Brown County Treasurer’s office at (937) 378-6705, (937) 378-6177, or our toll free number (800) 229-6177.

As in the past, you can mail your payment on or before Feb.10, 2010, (US postmark accepted) or come to Connie Patrick’s office located at 800 Mt. Orab Pike-Suite 171, Georgetown. In addition you may make your payment at the following regional locations during regular banking hours until Feb. 10, 2010: Integra Bank - Ripley and Aberdeen; Fifth Third Bank Georgetown and Russellville; First Safety Bank Georgetown; Merchants Bank - Mt. Orab, Georgetown, and Higginsport; National Bank and Trust Georgetown, Mt. Orab and Sardinia; NCB - Fayetteville; First State Bank Georgetown, Mt. Orab and Ripley.

If you choose to pay at one of the regional locations you must present your entire current real estate tax bill, and you must pay the correct amount due.

If you mail your payment to the office and wish a receipt, you must return the ENTIRE bill with a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

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If you have any questions, or problems, please contact Connie Patrick’s office as soon as possible. Also, you can visit our website www.treasurerbrowncountyo hio.com. for more information.

The office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Last day for payment without penalty is Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010.

Student-ParentTeacher Conferences to be held at GJSHS Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held for grades 7-12 at Georgetown Jr.-Sr. High School on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, from 5 - 8 p.m.

Teachers at GJSHS believe it is important that students be aware of their own progress and take responsibility for learning. They therefore ask that students attend conference appointments along with their parents. A StudentParent-Teacher meeting can be a powerful tool to assist teachers in providing the highest quality education for your child.

To schedule appointments, please call the school at 3786730, extension 1147 and ask for Mrs. Davis.

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Ed Bearss, noted Civil War Historian is coming to Georgetown again. He will speak on Sat. March 6 at 1 p.m. at the Georgetown United Methodist Church in Georgetown. He is one of the leading authorities on Grant and the Civil War. He will be talking about Grant and the Battle of Shiloh. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at the door the day of the event or at Purdy & Ring Law Office, 318 W. State Street prior to the event. All proceeds go the the U.S. Grant Homestead Association.

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Civil War historian to speak in G’town

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Ed Bearss

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Ripley Village Council chooses Bingaman as its newest member

BENEFIT DINNER Feb. 27, 2010 • 6:00 PM • VFW Hall, Mt. Orab

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press Mt. Orab Police Chief Bryan Mount demonstrated a training weapon to Mt. Orab Village Council members at their regular meeting Feb. 2 which he said should save the Mt. Orab Police Department money.

And in another police matter this past Tuesday night, the father of a Mt. Orab police officer who was struck in a protective vest by a bullet on Jan. 3 spoke to council members about that incident.

Mount demonstrated a replaceable slide for a police officer’s handgun that will enable an officer to switch from .40-caliber bullets to .22-caliber bullets for the purpose of practicing handgun use.

The slide, which was obtained from Advantage Arms Inc. of Valencia, Calif., comes in a kit that costs about $290, Mount reported.

He said a police officer will be conditioned to reach for his gun on instinct when necessary after he had repetitively fired a gun about 2,000 times.

The chief said one advantage of the slide is that it looks and feels like the officer’s original gun before the .40caliber section is temporarily replaced for practice purposes.

In an interview after the meeting, Mount said 1,000 .22-caliber bullets purchased for an officer’s practice drawing and shooting would only cost $30 or so while 1,000 .40-caliber bullets would cost about $300, so the replaceable slide certainly would save MOPD some funds.

While he has only the one kit for now, the chief mentioned how Mt. Orab Mayor

Bruce Lunsford had authorized him to obtain three more for now. Mount said he is looking for some funding sources for the kits so the village may not have to spend its own funds.

Washington Township resident Troy Conley praised the training his son, Mt. Orab Police Officer Justin Conley, had received before he was shot at about 4 a.m. Jan. 3 outside the Mt. Orab Municipal Building where MOPD is housed.

A bullet fired by George Ruby of Mt. Orab entered the back of a protective vest Justin Conley was wearing only about an inch or so from the bottom of that vest.

Mount told council members last Tuesday Justin Conley returned fire that night about one and one-half seconds later. Ruby subsequently was killed in an exchange of gunfire with Justin Conley and Police Officer Chris Hodges.

The chief had reported in an early January interview Justin Conley had a fist-sized bruise on his back as a result of the assault.

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Ripley Village Solicitor Jay Cutrell swears in Nowana Bingaman as the Ripley Village Council’s newest member at the council’s Jan. 26 meeting.

Department of Transportation to undertake improvements on the four-lane section of U.S. 62 and U.S. 68 in the village that is north of those combined roads’ intersection with U.S. 52 at the “T” by John Wood Insurance Company in Ripley.

The resolution mentioned

mare,” Troy Conley told council members this past Tuesday, The father said while the situation involving his son hadn’t been a good situation, it could have been worse without the training that police officer had received.

The officer is now back on duty.

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Linda Johnson sings locally The Williams Corner Church of God would like to invite everyone to a morning of praise and worship with Sister Linda Gibson Johnson on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.

Johnson, who hails from Leslie County, Ky., is best known for her Holy Ghost anointed singing and song writing, such as ‘Funeral Plans’, I’m One of Them, and ‘Tear Off The Roof’, amongst many others.

The church is located at 6162 State Route 132, Goshen and the singing starts at 11 a.m. Admission is free, a love offering will be received.

Everyone is welcome.

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Mt. Orab Police Chief Bryan Mount holds a police handgun as he informs Mt. Orab Village Council members at their Feb. 2 meeting about a replaceable slide that is expected to save money on practice ammunition costs.

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Batavia Fraternal Order of Eagles, located at 265 Foundry Street, Batavia, will be holding a Valentines Day Dance on Feb. 13, beginning at 8 to 12 p.m.

For more information call (513) 490-4908 and reservations.

Chrystal (Morgan) Siep was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer a few months ago.

She had to quit her job, so therefore she has no income coming in at this time. This benefit will help with her Rent, Electric, Gas for her Doctor visits, etc.

There will be a Raffle for Different Gifts, a Spaghetti Dinner and a Benefit Raffle.

Hope to see you there!!!

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Mt. Orab police chief demonstrates training weapon to village council Father of assaulted police officer talks with council about incident

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Nowana Bingaman became Ripley Village Council’s newest member at the conclusion of the council’s regular meeting on Jan. 26.

Bingaman replaces former Councilwoman Karen Spires, who informed the council she was resigning in a letter dated Jan. 12.

Spires, an employee in the Brown County Treasurer’s Office in Georgetown, had been promoted to chief deputy treasurer in that department.

Ripley voters had elected Spires to a third four-year term this past Nov. 3. Four council seats were up, and she had finished fourth with 245 votes among five candidates running for those seats.

Bingaman also had been a candidate in that race and had finished fifth with 214 votes.

Bingaman told the council

members at the Jan. 26 meeting she wanted to serve and mentioned she thought she would be an asset to the council. Council members then voted unanimously to appoint her to fill Spires’ vacant seat.

Clean Ohio Funds Sought In other matters at their Jan. 26 meeting, council members adopted a resolution to authorize the Brown County Board of Commissioners to file an application to the State of Ohio on behalf of Ripley to participate in the Clean Ohio Assistance Fund.

Village Administrator Charles Ashmore mentioned there are state funds available which could be used in cleaning up an area on Rankin Hill that had been used as a landfill and a junk car site, and that resolution was necessary in order to seek those funds.

The council also adopted an ordinance giving the village’s approval for the Ohio

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as full-time Ripley Police Department officers following their completion of six-month probationary periods.

The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. this Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the Ripley Community Building on Waterworks Road.

of all the costs of the road improvements, which also continues north of Ripley’s corporate limits on U.S. 6268. The improvements include overlaying the existing pavement with asphalt concrete.

Police Officers Confirmed The council also confirmed Mark Kendall and Tim Whyte

New councilwoman fills vacancy created by another’s resignation

Letters to the Editor Reader wants to thank those that contributed

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Dear Editor, I wanted to send out a great big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our holiday ornament sale such a success. This year the Hamersville Art Department partnered with a local business owner, Becky McKenzie of The Tin Shack in Georgetown, to raise money to benefit the arts. Students from all grade levels made lovely ornaments that were displayed at the Tin Shack through out the holiday season. Sales ended last week and the totals are in....one dollar at a time this project raised over $100.00!

Thank you to the students who made all of the ornaments. Thank you Becky for all of your hard work and

Letters to the Editor

Humane Society member responds to criticism Dear Editor, Ms. Bath, as a newer member of the Humane Society (2 1/2 years) and Recording Secretary for the Board of Directors, I’m concerned by your continued written attacks against us and the Brown County Animal Shelter. Ms. Fletcher did not question or impugn your past contributions to the Brown County Animal Shelter in her letter. Indeed, she was quite cordial and invited you to participate in and along with the exciting changes that are currently going on at the shelter.

The list you provided of assistance you’ve given over the years is to be commended. It sounds like our community and the shelter have been fortunate to have your support in the past. You state that you’re no longer able to get to the shelter as often as you would like… ok, well the good news is we’ve been able to fill that gap and help make tremendous changes including the environment for the employees and the well-being of the dogs.

As far as your understanding that we don’t think the food being donated is good enough that is hardly the case.

We are grateful for and use all food, treats, etc… that is donated to the shelter.

However, we have solicited the advice of veterinarians, shelters and rescues and they all point out that repeated changes to diet on a daily/weekly basis are causes for diarrhea and dehydration.

We were told about a shelter food program by another local rescue and filed an application. The only cost associated with the food is the shipping fees so it highly cost effective especially in these troubling economic times. The Animal Shelter has been approved but the program itself is on hold at this time.

In regard to your complaints about our spay/neuter program. It is located at the

shelter to help the members of our community have a central location to come to. This agreement was made with the blessing of the previous Warden, the Commissioners and the Humane Society. You make it sound like Bill and John’s time is dedicated entirely to processing, handling and loading the dogs for our transport program every month while we sit back and take the credit for it. I’ve been there every month for almost two years now volunteering my time to do this and there have only been a couple of times that we’ve needed their assistance in loading a particularly large animal with its crate into the back of the UCAN van. Total time taken maybe 5 minutes and only once in a great while…. don’t believe me, ask them. You’re way off base with this allegation. In 2009, the spay/ neuter program that we subsidize helped 209 dogs and 383 cats get fixed. Their owners are delighted with our program and always make it point tell us.

As to your issue of “The Humane Society has been sitting on thousands of dollars for years it is about time they start spending for what it was bequeathed”…

The Humane Society was indeed bequeathed a sum of money. As a non-profit entity the money is not at the Humane Society’s disposal to spend in its’ entirety whenever something comes up. The principal portion of the money cannot be touched, only the dividends that the money earns which is set by the trustee on a yearly basis.

Our funding fluctuates depending on the economy.

The money received is budgeted to cover the spay/ neuter program for the year and occasionally assist with vetting animals in urgent need.

You want to make a point about the purchase of the

scale by the Humane Society.

Sorry, but in lieu of Christmas gifts this year my family donated money for its purchase. You find it scary it was purchased to determine how much food a dog should eat.

That’s not quite accurate… shelter personnel are more than competent in figuring that out. What it can do is provide important evidence pertaining to cruelty/neglect cases; however, it was purchased by us ostensibly to aid in the dog’s medical care.

Many of the dogs and puppies that come into our shelter have worms, fleas, or other injuries that require medicines and antibiotics. If we don’t know how much they weigh we’re unable to give them the proper dosage as prescribed. We do this with an eye toward providing any potential adopters with a healthier pet. By the way, we’ve received a donation of over 200 blankets in the last month and those elevated kudura beds should be here next month compliments of the Columbus Dog Connection all at no cost to us or the community.

I’m afraid I’m unable to address where the Humane Society and volunteers have been over the years. I know that people come and go and volunteers are hard to come by. There are never enough and I doubt there ever will be.

Same thing applies to methods used to euthanize unwanted animals. Times change, we move on and try to do better. The Humane Society just recently re-applied with PetSmart to expand the exposure for our dogs in hopes of finding more local homes. I don’t need to tell you that adoptions right now are virtually non-existent. In the interim, we take pictures and post them on PetFinder and email rescues in the hopes of getting them out. We’ve been fairly successful in this endeavor having found over 60 dogs

alternative arrangements with many already in new forever homes in IL, IN, OH, KY and PA. You point out differences between us but they’re really not as far apart as you think except that we are volunteers and you choose to run a rescue as a business which is no small feat by any stretch of the imagination.

You “rescue dogs from shelters that are scheduled to die”… We solicit rescues to save our dogs that are schedule to die.

You “get on your hands and knees and scrub kennels”… yeah, so do we. Maybe not every day but then we’re not employees.

You “bathe homeless dogs”… yeah, so do we.

I’m sure we also clean ears, trim nails and take them for walks.

Your main points always seem to be that you are angry that the previous dog warden is no longer there… well, he resigned his position. Also, it is your opinion that the Humane Society doesn’t care about other animals in the community. We currently do our best to attend to dogs, cats and horses. The Humane Society does not have the authority to go onto people’s property. We partnered with and as requested compensated the Warden to investigate claims as reported. You want to lament about the Humane Society from the past but most of us are new to the organization and have no history with what used to be.

We’re doing good work for the right reasons. Please stop by to take a look and feel free to offer suggestions... or not.

Unwanted, abandoned, stray or a dog given up by their owners is a community problem and one that we’re not going to resolve anytime soon. None of us have all the answers but perhaps we can try to work together!

Marion Misch

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your dedication to the arts and our community's children.

And many thanks to all of the parents, grandparents and other patrons of the arts. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

Mrs. Trumble

Write it in a Letter to the Editor please submit to The Brown County Press 219 South High St. Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 or bcpress@frognet.net or 937-444-2652 fax All letters must have a name

What Do You Think?

“Who do you think will win the 2010 Super Bowl on Feb. 7?”

“‘The (Indianapolis) Colts because of (quarterback) Peyton Manning’s leadership.”

James Turner Aberdeen

“The Colts. The Saints have a good game, but I don’t think they are as good as the Colts.”

David Hudgins Ripley

“I guess the Saints because they’ve done really good this season. I like Saints’ running back Reggie Bush and quarterback Drew Brees.”

Timmy Whaley Aberdeen

“Indianapolis because of experience. It will come down to Peyton Manning and (New Orleans Saints’ quarterback) Drew Brees, and Peyton Manning will win that.”

Andy Offutt Ripley

“I’m going to have to go with the Saints because they put the (Minnesota) Vikings out.”

Tyler Cavagnetto Ripley

“I’m going to say the Colts just because of the way they have been playing this year.

They had a good team this year.”

Cody Prince Ripley

Dear Editor, I would like to respond to Mr. Talley’s letter in the Jan. 31 issue. First I would like to say I was not raised in a Christian home and I don’t mean any disrespect to my parents. My dad was a man that went to the bars to drink and gamble. My mom also didn’t mind God at first, we children were not trained up for the use of God’s work. But I loved my dad and I’m glad mom is striving to serve the Lord.

Now I will share with you part of my testimony, to tell you how God delivered a rebellious young woman from a devil’s Hell. My parents taught us children to be honest and to work hard for what we needed to get along in life.

But I did not heed the warning to stay away from things that would be harmful to me. I too took up the drinking habit, running around in the bars. I

started taking prescription diet pills which lead to doing other drugs. I was becoming an alcoholic, I would start drinking before noon some times. I got so sick and tired of my life that once I tried to commit suicide but God in His Mercy looked down on my helpless case and spared my life. I’m thankful that Jesus is long suffering toward man. No one else saw any good or hope for such an ugly one as I, but on June 6, 1983 on Monday morning in a house on Camp Run Road God reached down to lift me out of that awful life, forgave me and set my feet on the Solid Rock, put my sins in the depth of the sea to be remembered no more against me.

From that day to this day I’ve tried my best to obey the Word of God and to walk in the Light as it’s revealed unto me by the Holy Spirit. In His Word we are told to take up

our cross, deny self, and follow Jesus. The Bible gives us the plan of Salvation and the instructions for living a holy life. We may make some mistakes but we can receive forgiveness, willful sin will cause us to be overcome and defeated. The head will not be perfect but our heart needs to be perfected in love to God and toward man. So study your Bible for it’s the Word of God to lead us to Heaven. So it’s not what I think or what anyone else may think or say but it’s what “Thus saith the Lord”. So I want to leave you with a few more scriptures to look up for yourself. Isaiah

55:6-8, I Corinthians Chapter 2 (this reveals true wisdom), II Corinthians 5:17-21, 6:1618 and 7:1. Just one more, Matt. 5:48. Neither do I hold any grudge against Mr. Talley or anyone else. I don’t feel I will need to write anymore for I’m determined to keep on standing on the Words of God. My last thought is to follow Paul’s desire found in Philippians 3:14. I’m thankful for God’s amazing Grace.

May you look to the word to find your help and comfort in these trying times. I forgot a scripture that is a warning to all II Peter 3:16-18.

Diana S. Johnson

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BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press Mt. Orab Village Council members took a step at their regular meeting Feb. 2 toward increasing the village’s size by nearly 174 acres in the near future.

They adopted a resolution listing services to be provided by the village to that land whose owners are seeking to have annexed into Mt. Orab.

The resolution is just one step necessary for that land eventually to be accepted into the village by a future ordinance council members would have to adopt.

The Brown County Board of Commissioners also has to approve any petition for annexation of unincorporated township land into a nearby village.

The land, which is west of Eastwood Road and south of State Route 32 in the Greenbush-Cobb Road area, is owned by William Lucas and James Lucas as trustees; William and Lisa Lucas, who are husband and wife; and James Lucas.

The resolution states the services Mt. Orab will provide for the land as being sanitary sewage collection and treatment; village water at a reduction in price from that of outof-town users; police protection more readily available; a fire department and ambulance service; a reduction in insurance rates as a result of the village’s State Fire Marshal underwriters rating; and the protection of the village’s zoning ordinance.

Appropriations Approved Also at last Tuesday’s meeting, council members suspended the rules and approved on its first reading a 2010 Temporary Appropriation Ordinance to replace another such ordinance the council had adopted on Dec. 30, 2009.

Mt. Orab Chief Fiscal Officer Michael Boyd said the replacement ordinance includes $7,000 more in the General Fund for Mt. Orab Fire Department expenses, $7,000 more in the Police Contingency Fund for equipment and $5,000 more in the Fire Fund for MOFD employ-

ees’ insurance.

The ordinance approved this past Tuesday allocates $5,901,798.98 altogether in appropriations for the village to ensure each village budget has enough money to begin paying its expenses as the new year begins.

The village will be required

to adopt a permanent 2010 Annual Appropriation Ordinance by Tuesday, March 31.

Also at last Tuesday’s meeting, council members: • Approved Marilyn Carlier as a temporary employee to assist Mt. Orab Income Tax Commissioner Stephen Ogg

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Norris receives Drucker Award at Breakfast Adams Brown Community Action Program Executive Director Alvin Norris holds the crystal glass bowl he received from Fifth Third Bank representatives as part of his being named the 2009 Peter F. Drucker Award recipient by the Brown County Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 25 at Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall in Georgetown. From left are Chamber President Tim McKeown; Fifth Third representatives Amy Dotson, a personal banker at the Georgetown Branch, and Ray Sininger, financial center manager of the Georgetown and Russellville branches; Norris and his wife, Linda Ondre, who was presented roses; Brown County Board of Commissioners President Margery Paeltz; State Rep. Danny Bubp; State Sen. Tom Niehaus; and Field Representative Steve Caraway with U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt’s Office. Brown County Chamber of Commerce Director Ray Becraft stands at the podium.

Batavia FOE begins annual fish fries The Fraternal Order Of Eagles in Batavia, lcoated at 265 Foundry will begin holding their fish fries beginning Feb. 19 and every Friday through Lent.

Serving will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Cost will be $8.00 for dinner which includes fish, fries, hush puppies, cole slaw and dessert. Sandwiches are also available Please call (513) 732-9035 for more information and carry out.

Lincoln Day Dinner date rescheduled to March 13 The Brown County Republican Party’s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner has been rescheduled from Saturday, March 20, to Saturday, March 13.

Kasich, the John Republican Party candidate for Ohio governor in the 2010 General Election, will be the featured speaker at the event scheduled at Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, 600 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Kasich is a former Ohio state senator, U.S. representative and Fox Television news host. His lieutenant governor

Extra Help program may mean savings for those with medicare Governor Ted Strickland urges all Ohioans who have medicare to check their eligibility to save upwards $3,900 on prescription drugs.

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, approximately 75,000 Ohioans could be eligible for the Extra Help program, which helps pay for Medicare Part D prescription drug premiums, deductibles and co-payments.

Some people with Medicare are automatically qualified for the Extra Help program, however, others will need to be at or below certain income and resource levels.

An individual whose annual income is under $16,245 and who has less than $12,510 in resources may qualify. A married couple that lives together may qualify if their income is below $21,855 and they have less than $25,010 in resources.

“Resources” include bank accounts, stocks and bonds,

for two or three days per week through the end of April. Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford mentioned Carlier previously had worked in the City of Milford’s Tax Department.

• Accepted the resignation of Tifinie Tucker as a parttime MOFD firefighter.

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but do not include homes, cars or any other exempt assets. Effective this year, cash values on life insurance policies and financial support from family and friends will no longer count as income and resources in determining eligibility.

The program can still help those whose income is higher than the guidelines listed above - so filling out an application is crucial. According to Mary Jo Hudson, director of the Ohio Department of Insurance, there is “no enrollment deadline and no lateenrollment penalty when applying for Extra Help.”

Those on Medicare who believe they may qualify, as well as those who have applied in the past and were turned down, should apply or re-apply. Consumers may apply in person at their local Social Security Administration office or online at www.socialsecurity.gov.

Ohioans can also call the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) at (800) 686-1578, their area agency on aging at (866) 243-5678, or the Ohio Benefit Bank at (800) 648-1176 for information and assistance.

Social Security will review your application and notify you by mail whether or not you qualify.

“The Extra Help program can help alleviate some stressful decisions for families on a tight budget,” Governor Strickland said. “I urge all Ohioans who think they may be eligible to act now and save on prescription drugs.”

State leaders and advocates encourage all Ohioans to talk with friends and family on Medicare to see if they are aware of this program, and whether or not they may qualify for Extra Help.

running mate is Ohio Auditor of State Mary Taylor.

The Lincoln Day Dinner’s social hour will begin at 5 p.m. March 13 with the meal scheduled to begin about 6 p.m.

Tickets are $30 each.

Reservations may be made by e-mailing browncountyrepub licans@gmail.com or calling (937) 444-2988.

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Tpr. Richard C. Gable of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Georgetown Post was honored with the Ace Award at ceremonies held at the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Training Academy today.

Colonel David W. Dicken, Patrol superintendent, presented Tpr. Gable with the first Ace Award of his career.

The Ace Award is for excellence in auto larceny enforcement. Tpr. Gable recovered five stolen vehicles with a combined value of $4,000, and arrested five suspects in connection with the thefts. A certificate, uniform ribbon, and Ace license plates for dis-

play on his cruiser were presented to him.

Tpr. Gable joined the Patrol in September 2002 as a member of the 140th Academy Class. He received his commission the following February and was assigned to the Georgetown Post. Before joining the Division, Tpr. Gable graduated in 1993 from Western Brown High School in Mt. Orab, located near his hometown of Georgetown.

Tpr. Gable resides in Georgetown, Brown County, with his wife, Calista, and their daughters, Regan and Madisyn.

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Robbie is for a Vietnam trip which is to take place April 7.

The fund raiser is a chili dinner served in the fellowship hall of the church. Pastor Robbie will be visiting Vietnam with a

group of United Methodist ministers and lay persons who will deliver scooters to Vietnamese United Methodist minister. Scooters are the most common form of transportation in that country and these scooters will help the ministers more easily reach their congregations. This will also be an opportunity to possibly witness the acceptance of the United Methodist Church as a recognized religion in this communist country. The United Methodist have been there as an underground church for almost 10 years. If you are interested in attending and supporting this great cause, please call the church, (937) 444-

1046. All donations are appreciated.

The United Methodist Church is also planning a Youth Fund Raiser Feb. 13. It is a Valentine Dinner served by our youth. The dinner is $25.00 a couple or $13.00 for a single.

They are serving chicken Alfredo or Ziti with marinara or meat sauce. Reservations begin at 5 pm. Please call the church, (937) 444-1046, is you are interested.

Our winter community dinner will be Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. We will have more details for that dinner later. If you are interested please call the church at (937) 444-1046.

First St. Michael Fish Fry scheduled for Feb. 19

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The Lenten Fish Fries at St. Michael Parish Hall-Ripley will begin, Friday, Feb. 19, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

All-U-Can-Eat fried or baked fish will be featured plus fried shrimp, fried oysters or a combination plate will be offered as well.

All meals are served with cole slaw, baked beans, baked potato or french fries and drink.

Homemade desserts will also be available. The cost is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 12 and under. Carryout will be available for all meals.

A luncheon plate consisting of fried fish, french fries, and cole slaw will be offered for $6.00 and will be available for carryout on Lenten Fridays from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Orders may be placed in advance by calling (937) 3921356.

WB board meeting date changed The regular meeting of the Western Brown Board of Education for February has been changed to Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Western Brown District Office.

Enjoy a delicious seafood meal with family and friends every Friday during Lent beginning on Feb. 19, then continuing through Feb. 26, March 5, 12, 19, and 26 at St. Michael Parish Hall, 36 N. Fourth Street, Ripley. Proceeds from these dinners will benefit St. Michael School.

Mt. Orab VFW post schedules February meetings Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772, Mt. Orab, will be holding their monthly meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 10 and Wednesday, Feb 24. The meeting on Feb. 24 is also open to the Ladies Auxiliary to go over the special event planned for Feb. 27 - Inside Straight that the post will be hosting at Gaslight Theatre in Georgetown.

The post now has new rental rates from the hour to all day usages. For more information you can stop in at 115 West Main, Mt. Orab or call (937) 444-2704 and ask for Past Post Commander Gary Bodley.

Ohio communities, schools and businesses are encouraged to apply for the 2010 Tire Amnesty Grant program which supports targeted scrap tire collection drives, drop-off efforts and local tire cleanups, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

Coordinated by ODNR’s Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention, the Tire Amnesty Grant program provides assistance to local governments, businesses, schools (K-college), health districts and other non-profit entities to establish tire amnesty activities.

Tire amnesty collections allow local residents to bring a limited number of tires to a drop-off site free of charge.

Collected tires must be used as feedstock for a viable and technologically proven enduse market. Acceptable scrap tires include passenger, light truck, semi-truck and agricultural tires.

Applicants may represent multiple entities and may address more than one market for scrap tires. Grant funding is dependent upon the number of tires recovered to a maximum of $20,000.

The 2010 application form and all grant program criteria may be found at ohiodnr.com/recycling. The deadline to apply is April 5, 2010.

BCES center’s governing board to meet The regular monthly board meeting of the Governing Board of the Brown County Educational Service Center will be held Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in the offices of the Board to consider any business which may be necessary.

Please note this is a change in meeting time due to scheduling conflicts.

Awards will be announced in May. For more information, please visit ohiodnr.com/recycling.

Whiteoak Grange to serve breakfast The Whiteoak Valley Grange, East Main Street (next to Edgington’s Funeral Home), Mowrystown will be serving breakfast from 9 to 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 13.

The menu will consist of waffles, sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, french toast, sausage gravy, biscuits, toast, eggs, coffee, tea, milk and juice and all will be offered for a donation.

Also, a reminder of the monthly card parties held on the third Saturday night of each month. Progressive euchre is the main game, however, other card and board games are available for those who do not play euchre.

Token prizes are awarded.

The cost is $1.50 per person to play. Food and drinks are available. The fun begins at 7 p.m., come bring your friends and support the Grange.

All proceeds from these two events will benefit the Whiteoak Valley Grange. For more information please call (937) 446-2070 or (937) 4424704.

Free community dinner on Thursday There will be a free community dinner every Thursday in February, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, located at 110 N Second St, Ripley. Contact Jaime Wirth (937) 377-1325 for more information.

SSCC opens new Office of Advising and Retention Services A new office at Southern State Community College promises to help students navigate the college experience.

The Advising and Retention Services main office opened mid-November on the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro, with satellite offices on Fayette Campus in Washington C.H., North Campus in Wilmington and South Campus in Sardinia.

Primary services include assisting students with selection of classes; providing information about academic programs and courses; helping students understand and deal with academic warning and probation; and guiding students in exploring, declaring or changing a major.

Additionally, the academic advisors can provide helpful study tips, refer students to other campus resources, suggest informational web sites, and offer advice and encouragement.

“Our biggest concern right now is getting the word out …

We’re here, we can help. Come in and talk to us,” said SSCC

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The new Advising and Retention Services team at Southern State Community College includes (l-r) Dennis Bothel (director), Fredricka Jenkins (academic advisor), Andrea Stanley (assistant) and Rob Moffat (academic advisor).

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Moffat and Fredricka Jenkins, along with assistant Andrea Stanley.

New, continuing and transfer students are all encouraged to meet with their academic advisors on a regular basis. New students will meet with an academic advisor for the first time during New Student Orientation. For subsequent quarters, continuing students should plan to schedule advising appointments prior to and during the current term.

Transfer students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor at least one quarter before transferring to Southern State Community College.

“It’s very important to understand this new department does not replace the need for faculty advisors,” said James Bland, SSCC Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management.

“This is intended to supplement and complement the advising services currently provided by faculty.”

Bland further emphasized that the “advising” and “retention” components of the department are equally important.

“We’re working on identifying at-risk students and reaching out to them,” he said. “We now have a system in place where we can be sure continuing students have their advising needs met.”

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MARTHA SIMPSON the fissures can become infected, requiring treatment with an antibiotic. Foot pain, especially while standing or walking, is the most common complaint from people with heel fissures.

As noted above, dry skin is the main cause, but there are contributing factors that predispose some people to heel fissures. People at greater risk include those who are overweight, those who stand for

long periods of time (especially on hard floors) and those who wear non-supportive, open-back shoes like sandals.

This last factor is very important, as many people with cracked heels tend to wear sandals in an attempt to keep pressure off the painful cracks. This actually makes them worse since there is no support around the heel to prevent the heel tissue from pressing outward when under pressure from standing.

There are also some medical conditions that make you more likely to have heel fissures. Hypothyroidism and diabetes can be medical factors in the development of heel cracks.

Obituaries Phyllis L. Gillman, 69

Zachary Ryan Carnahan, 16 Zachary Ryan Carnahan, 16, Mount Orab, died Saturday, Jan, 30, 2010.

He was born May 24, 1993 in Montgomery, Ohio, the beloved son of Todd Napier, Sharonville, and Patricia Carnahan, Mount Orab.

Zachary attended Western Brown High School and played fullback for the Western Brown Broncos.

In addition to his parents he is also survived by a loving brother, James Johnson, Mount Orab, and he was also the dear grandson of Margaret Ratliff, Alexandria, Ky., and Gary and Kathy Napier, Batavia, caring uncle of McKenzie Johnson, and also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at the Bible Baptist Church.

Interment was in Mount Orab Cemetery, Green Township, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Zachary Ryan Carnahan Memorial Fund c/o National Bank & Trust.

Megie Funeral Home caring for the family.

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Rickey D. Morgeson, 16 Ricky D. Morgeson, 16, Mt. Orab, Oh., died Feb. 1, 2010 in Cincinnati, OH Rickey was born Nov. 12, 1993, in Cincinnati, OH. and was a student at Western Brown High School.

He is survived by his father, Nick and his wife, Greta Morgeson, Mt. Orab, and his mother, Denna and her husband, Doug Rinehart, Fairfield, OH., along with brothers, Bryant Froman, Mt. Orab, Nicky Morgeson, Jr., Mt. Orab, sister, Rachel Morgeson, Mt. Orab, paternal grandparents, Fred Morgeson and Connie Morgeson, along with maternal grandparents – Roy and Mary Helen Lockaby, Norwood, stepgrandfather, Royce Zimmerman, Mt. Orab, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral service were on Friday, February 5, 2010, at the Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab where Pastor Joe Strunk and Mike Whittymore officiated. Mr. Morgeson was to be cremated after funeral.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or the Autism Society.

Phyllis L. Gillman, 69, Hillsboro, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at her residence.

She was born in Farmington, IN., on Aug. 19, 1940 the daughter of the late Ova Anderson and Icy Beryl (Gilpin) Anderson who survives.

In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her husband Virgil Gillman on April 16, 1993.

She is survived by her mother Beryl Anderson, Lebanon, OH, four sons and daughters in law, Denver "Dick" and Marsha Gillman, Hillsboro, Mike Gillman, Buford, Mark and Dawn Gillman, Mt. Orab, Brian and Malinda Gillman, Hillsboro, one daughter, Denise Scaggs, New Richmond, two brothers, Jerry Anderson, Texas, Jim Anderson, Florida, six sisters, June Combs, Circleville, Gerogia Rich, Forida, Joyce Byrd, Morrow, Jackie Banks, Morrow, Jane Hirons, Mt. Orab, and Judy, Texas, twenty grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

Graveside services were held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at the Mt. Orab Cemetery, Mt. Orab, where Anthony Worth officiated.

The Thompson Funeral Home of Hillsboro was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Ohio River Valley Chapter, 7124 Miami Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243.

Rosalie M. Moore, 93 Rosalie M. Moore (Neva Rosalie Martin) passed away in her sleep on Jan. 29, 2010.

She was born Dec. 13, 1916 in Madison, Wisconsin and grew up in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. She was a 1937 graduate of the College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati and in 1939 was certified as a nurse anesthetist. She worked as a nurse anesthetist at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Dayton and Holmes Hospital, Cincinnati. After her marriage she joined her husband, a major in the US Army Medical Corps serving in Little Rock, Ark., and continued as a nurse anesthetist at University Hospital, Little Rock.

Mrs. Moore was an active member of the Cincinnati Women's Club, Clifton Music Club, Ohio Valley Doll Collectors Club and served as regent of the Talisferro Chapter of the DAR, Georgetown, Ohio. She leaves behind her loving husband of 68 years, Dr. William A. Moore, three children, William Moore, Jr. of Cincinnati, Ginger Tucker of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and Patricia Lowry of Bloomfield, New Jersey, two sisters, Patricia Freund of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Georgia Paulig of Urbana, Ohio, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, 10:30 a.m. at the Russellville Church of Christ, Russellville.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Russellville Library (a branch of the Union Township Public Library), Research to Prevent Blindness or the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing. For more information, http://alexanderlowry.blogspot.com Arrangements were provided by the Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville.

Loraine Junior Day, 80 Mr. Loraine Junior Day, 80, Ripley, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at Brown County General Hospital in Georgetown.

He was a United States Army Korean War Veteran and was retired from General Motors. Mr. Day was born Sept. 13, 1929 in Georgetown, Ky., the son of the late Arthur Lee and Elizabeth Florence (Ballinger) Day. Mr. Day is survived by his wife of nearly fifty eight years, Doris June (Edgington) Day, two daughters, Marlene Moorhead and husband Mike and Debbie Hinson and husband Hervey, all of Ripley, one son, Martin Day and wife Jeri, New Vienna, five granddaughters, Lesley (Prakash) Madhav, Maineville, Allison (Robert) Jodrey, Ripley, Dana (Robert) Fultz, Ripley, Maghan Day, Ripley and Jennifer Hinson (Eddie Price), Ripley, four great Maranda grandchildren, Thompson, Billy Jones, Callie Fultz and Grant Jodrey.

Following cremation, there will be no services. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Hope or the Ripley Life Squad.

Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley is serving the family.

Gerald Craig Gunter, 66 Gerald Craig Gunter, 66, Williamsburg died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

He was born Feb. 8, 1943 to Lois (Storie) Gunter and the late Jayson Gunter.

He was retired - small engine repair.

He served in the army during Vietnam.

Gerald is survived by his Carol Gunter, wife, Williamsburg, two sons, Jeff Gunter, Georgetown, Doug Gunter, Winchester, one daughter, Renee Savage, Williamsburg, mother, Lois Gunter, Cincinnati, two sisters, Donna Davis Schneider, Morrow, Kim Lodwick, Mt. Orab, and several grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at the Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab.

Burial was at the Mt. Orab Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Veteran’s Administration.

First, make sure your footwear is closed and supportive, and try to reduce your daily standing time. Next, sanding down the heels to get rid of the excess dry skin (callus) can help to heal existing cracks and prevent new ones from forming. Taping the crack together with bandages or tape from a first-aid kit can help reduce the pain and speed up the healing process.

You may also want to look for heel cups to insert into your shoe to help the heel tissue from expanding and causing more cracks. You can find these at most general pharmacies.

Finally, your instinct is right about moisturizers and emollients. I prefer ointments rather than creams. I would recommend that your husband apply an ointment like Vaseline to the entire heel, then wear socks to bed at night to help heal fissures and prevent new ones. By the way – the socks can be of any color. *** Question: I broke out with a rash around my neck a few weeks ago. I figured it was from my necklace, but now I

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as hives that last more than six weeks. Their cause can be difficult to identify. Up to 50 percent of the time, the cause is never understood, and these are called chronic idiopathic urticaria.

Regardless of the cause, hives occur when your body releases a chemical called histamine, and in response, blood platelets leak out of small blood vessels. Hives appear as swollen red or white bumps on the skin. They usually itch, but they can also burn and sting. Scratching will make the itching and swelling worse, as can exercise, sweating and emotional stress.

Identifying the cause of a single episode of hives is probably not worth the time.

However, when hives appear frequently, you should have testing done to determine the cause. Your family physician can often diagnose an allergy based on a medical history.

It’s important to note what foods and/or medications you consumed before each hive outbreak.

If the cause is known, treatment for urticaria is aimed at prevention and avoidance. If the cause is not known, shortterm steroid pills and creams and/or oral antihistamines may be prescribed by your physician to stop the itching.

You can find over-thecounter oral antihistamines to treat hives as well as topical creams such as Benadryl.

You may also be able to gain some relief through colloidal oatmeal treatments or simply by applying cold compresses or damp, cool cloths to the affected area. I would also suggest wearing light, loosefitting cloths.

Lastly, and most importantly, if your hives are ever accompanied by difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, dizziness or swelling in the face, seek emergency medical care.

Christie Christiansen, CRNA Mayor Dale Cahall, Tom Koening, CRNA and Dr. Magdalena Kerschner, Director of Anesthesiology

BCGH celebrates nurse anesthetists week Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) from Ohio and thousands from across the country told America ‘we never miss a beat’ as they celebrated the 11th Annual National Nurse Anesthetist Week celebration recently.

This year’s catchphrase We Never Miss a Beat touts the quality of care that nurse anesthetists pride themselves on providing patients, to provide the safest anesthesia possible, nurse anesthetists remain by their patients’ side every moment of their procedure, monitoring their vital signs to help ensure a comfortable and safe anesthesia experience. At Brown County General Hospital the CRNA’s stand ready 24-hours a day to provide anesthesia services to surgical and obstetrical patients.

Locally, the Mayor of the Village of Georgetown, Dale Cahall, honored the Nurse Anesthetists at Brown County General Hospital with a proclamation to recognize these medical professionals and their role in providing

Something To Think about TOM MEGIE DIRECTOR

IS PROBATE A MUST? Probate in Latin means “to prove”. In legal terms it means that the legality and validity of a will must be established before the assets can be distributed. It goes something like this: After a death, the executor files the will with the local courts and the courts decide whether everything is in order. If there is no sign of forgery, fraud, or insanity on the part of the testator, the court automatically probates the will and issues LETTERS TESTAMENTARY. This empowers the executor to handle all matters concerned with the will. With a simple will, probate may take only a month. In complex cases the proceedings can shuffle on for years.

It used to be that every will had to go through probate. However, in the past few years many states have simplified probate laws, and if an estate is small, it can often be

am getting hives on my arms, too. What can be causing these hives? What can I do to get rid of them?

Answer: Hives, known clinically as “urticaria,” are generally an acute allergic reaction to a substance, although sometimes the source of the rash can be hard to determine. While allergies most commonly appear during childhood, they can develop at any age.

Hives can last for a few minutes or up to several days.

An individual hive usually only lasts for less than 24 hours, but hives can spread.

Acute urticaria is defined as an episode lasting less than six weeks.

Although sometimes an illness like mono can cause hives, they usual form through allergic reactions to foods, medications or insect stings. The usual suspects include nuts, shellfish, fresh berries, chocolate and tomatoes, as well as penicillinbased antibiotics, aspirin, high-blood-pressure medications, and painkillers such as codeine. These cases usually resolve quickly once you stop consuming the offending food or medication.

Chronic urticaria is defined

avoided. However, although probate is often spoken of in negative terms, it is not always a liability. A lawyer can advise you on the particulars.

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WHO IS THE ANTICHRIST? For the next few weeks I will be speaking on the subject of the Antichrist. Turn in your Bibles to I John 2:18: “Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.” The apostle John was inspired by God to write the Gospel according to John, first; second; third John, and the book of Revelation. Here in I John 2:18 he wrote: “...ye have heard that antichrist shall come...”; notice that the word antichrist is singular and that he shall come. Then he goes on to say that there are many antichrists already in the world and by that we know that it is the last time. We are now living in the dispensation when the antichrist is going to come. The preparations for him to come are already in place. We looked up the name “antichrist” in an ordinary dictionary, not a Bible dictionary, and this is the definition that it gave: “one who is going to come and take power over the world and be defeated forever by Jesus Christ as His second coming.” It is amazing how many times dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other books refer to the Bible. Look with me in II Thessalonians 2. To begin with, verse 1 gives us the context of this chapter. It states: “NOW we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him.” The subject of this chapter is the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering unto Him. Those are two separate events. The second coming of Jesus Christ is when He literally comes to earth and puts His feet upon the mount of Olives and sets up His 1000 year reign. Our gathering together unto Him is when we meet Christ in the air. That event is described in I Thessalonians 4:16-17: “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” The gathering unto Him is what we call the Rapture.

The rapture of His saints actually precedes His second coming by 7 years. That seven-year

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Question: My husband gets deep, painful cracks in his heels in the winter. I say it is because he doesn’t use moisturizing cream on his feet. He says it is from wearing black socks. Either way, they are very painful, and he won’t go to the doctor. What really does cause these, and can they be prevented? I never get foot problems like this, so I can’t offer many suggestions.

Answer: Heel cracks or fissures, are a very common foot problem usually caused by dry skin. They are worse when the skin around the heel is thick. Sometimes the fissures can become so deep that they bleed. When this occurs,

DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com interval between the Rapture and the Second Coming is the 7 years of the Great Tribulation. So the order of events is as follows: first the Rapture, then the seven year Tribulation, and then the millennial reign of Christ. Therefore chapter 2: 2-3 is telling us: “That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come,” (the day of Christ) “except there come a falling away first,” (the Rapture) “and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;” (The antichrist in Tribulation period).

Again, the Second Coming (the day of Christ) will not come until after our gathering together unto him (the Rapture) and then that Wicked, the son of perdition, be revealed in the Great Tribulation period. After the Tribulation Jesus literally comes with ten thousands of his saints (according to Jude 14) and completely defeats the antichrist. Jesus has many names and titles such as: the Christ; the Messiah; the Saviour; the Morning Star; the Everlasting Father; the Prince of Peace, and so on. The antichrist also has more than one name and one title. In II Thessalonians 2 he is called that man of sin, that Wicked, and the son of perdition.

He proclaims himself to be God: “Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.” Verse 9: “Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders”; In the Old Testament he is called a beast, a little horn, and a king.

Just who is this antichrist? Well, the Bible tells us who he is, but you will have to wait.

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and Sardinia Elementary second quarter honor roll released

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David and Marietta Dunn

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Burnett/Agee to wed Mr. and Mrs. Terry Burnett, Williamsburg, are happy to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Miss Robin Raye Burnett to Mr. Joshua Charles Agee, of Germanton, NC. Robin graduated from Western Brown High School in 1999 and later relocated to North Carolina, where she and Josh met. Robin and Josh's wedding will take place on April 24, 2010 in Winston-Salem, NC, at the covered bridge in historical Old Salem. Also sharing in the joy of this announcement are Robin's mother and step-father, Janet and Richard Weismantel, Lexington, NC., as well as her grandparents Bob and Faye Burnett Mt. Orab, and Clyde and Betty Gilliam, Sharps Chapel, TN.

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David and Marietta Dunn of Sardinia will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 14, 2010 at the Mt. Orab Church of Christ from 4 to 6 p.m.

The couple has two children: Cindy (Dennis) Wilson and Joseph (Julie) Dunn, and five grandchildren: Heather Dwinell (David), Ian Wilson (Ashley), Rachel, Kelly and

Jacob Dunn.

The Dunn’s extend their invitation to all who wish to attend.

In lieu of gifts, the Dunn’s request that an item for their church’s food pantry be brought instead.

An evening of fellowship, music and fun is being planned for all to enjoy.

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Tyler Richey pictured here on commencement day

Tyler Richey graduates from OSU

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Piatt and Jones to wed Kelly and Linda Piatt, Sardinia along with Sandy Jones, Ripley and the late Gilbert Jones are happy to announce the forthcoming union of their children, Lindsay Sue Piatt and Seth Ira Lee Jones. Lindsay and Seth will be married on Feb. 27, 2010 at Receptions Eastgate.

WC announces fall 2009 dean’s list

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Troutman, Christopher Broughton, Cynthia Wiford, Tristen Clifton, Makenna Lane, Haley Fannin, Caitlyn Henry, Sterling Cole, Emily Bolin, Shelby Fist, Dakota Hiser, Darryl Tuttle, Savannah Cassady, Sarah Christman, Nathan Bellamy, Alex Sherman, Bradley Lang, Cade Sanders and Meghan Holden.

5th Grade Lillyann Kimberly, Haley Adamson, Ian Hunter, Cheyenne Clift, Brittany Ballein, Drew Blanton, Max Hersey, Karlie Doyle, Trista Tyler, Branden Tomlin, James O’Cull, Brett Bellamy, Bronson Sizemore, Madyson Herren, Dylan Kimball, Julianne Brunk, Destinie Rose, Shae Kern, Franny Ray, Hayley Cook, Thomas Gaunce, Payton Dorsey, Haley Hatfield, Kennedy Patrick, Joey Ballas, Mitarah Hatfield, Serena Childress, Kelsey Doss, Noah Craig.

Several area residents have been named to the Wilmington College dean’s list for the 2009 fall semester.

To be eligible for the dean’s list honor, a student must be enrolled fulltime and maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Brown County residents named to the Dean’s List who are attending Wilmington College are Justin W. Houser, Mt. Orab, junior; William D. Ackley, Russellville, senior; Theresa L. Robbins, Blanchester, senior, Charles W. Kettler, Fayetteville, junior; Daniel L. Ogden Fayetteville, junior, Stacy C. Cahall, Georgetown, junior, Diane M. Watson, Georgetown, sophomore, Katie N. Campbell, Mt. Orab, freshman, Sara M. Garrett, Mt. Orab, senior, Daniel D. Hutchens, Mt. Orab, sophomore, Brandi M. Wallace, Mt. Orab, senior, Lynnette A. Greber, Williamsburg, junior; Erika L. Tollefson, Williamsburg, junior.

Chatfield College announces fall 2009 dean’s list The following Brown County residents, listed by community, have been named to the Fall 2009 Dean’s List at Chatfield College in St. Martin, OH. Fayetteville: Bernadette Attinger, Heather Dumford, Chelsea Iles, Kim Mitchell, James Reckers, James Webb.

Mt. Orab: Julia Baker, Emily Garrett, Tina Grant, Leah Niehaus, Jerel Osborne, Shirlann Vogel.

Russelville: Dustin Fussnecker, Stevie McCartySpires, Mary Yockey.

Sardinia: Emily Irwin.

St. Martin: Sarah Gilfilen For more information, visit the website at www.chatfield.edu, call 513875-3344 or email admissions@chatfield.edu.

Did you know...

Albert N. Marquis, the author and founder of Who's Who in America was born in Brown County. ***

On Dec. 13, 2009, Tyler Richey from Sardinia graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Aviation Management.

Tyler has since moved to Vero Beach, Florida where he has accepted a position with Statewide Condominium Insurance. While in Florida, he hopes to pursue his passion

for flying.

Richey is the son of Lowell and Lana Richey of Sardinia, and the grandson of Roger and Juanita Barricklow as well as the late Ruth Richey Dumenil.

Richey’s commencement ceremony was held in the J. Schottenstein Center on The Ohio State University’s campus.

RULH Elementary second quarter honor roll Grade 1 - A Average: Blake Bilyeu; Maddison Dugan; Alexis Fisher; Paula Hauke; Ryan King; Daniel Morgan; Ean Phillips; Ashtyn Riggs; Hope Wooten; Jacob Bohl; Hayley Burnett; Samantha Jones; Hailey Koehler; Azyiah Williams; Brycelyn Short; Jena Schwierling; Brittany Redden; Aislynn Parnell; Kadence Madison; Kevin Herrera; Jared Hamilton; Katie Dugan; Gracie Himes; McKenzie Lawson; Kelsey Neely Xavier A/B Average: Angeles; A.J. Bolar; Brett Bradford; Dawson Combs; Jaselyn Ginn; Hannah Morgan; Karlie Offutt; Drew Royalty; Raelyn Curtis; Brooklynn Hofmann; Jacob McKee; Alexis Pitts; David Hutchinson; Gage West; Ben Spiller; Lyke Lykins; Liberty Fowler; Lisa Dugan, Cody Germann; Alyssa Glover; Kasey Kirk; Devon Stamper; Chris Sullivan; Cayden Whitt; Grade 2 - A Average: Dalton Corns; Tatem Lindner; Katherine Smith; Kailee Fisher; Jack Love; Jacob MacLeod; Hana Schwierling; Hannah Zarnstorff; Bowling; Lindsey Landen Bradford; Madison Bradford; Jacob Castle; Gracie O’Connor; Anna Shupert; Ava Smith; Kaylien Hesler; Tristan Fisher; Cassidy Higle; Sarah Hubbard A/B Average: Addison Adams; Alex Davis; Jayden Johnson; Grace Murphy; Dustin Rutherford; Ethan Scott; Dallas Smith; Mason Staggs; Brett Applegate; Chelsey Frazier; Elliot Fryman; Noah Hamm; Takeila Henderson; Jaslyn Morton; Ally Ross; Nigel Royal; Colton Smith; Tray Wile; Britney Hofmann; Corban Kirk; Jack McCarty; Morgan Jodrey; Rowan Parnell; Payton Nickell; Kylie Carrington; Quincy Ellis; Peyton Fyffe; Penny Hughes; Tori Lewis; Savannah Proffitt; Kaitlyn Smith; Avery Sullivan; TK Whaley Grade 3 - A Average: Carlee Daulton; Corey Germann; Amber Kirschner; Shallyn Mussinan; Davi Pritchett; Tyler Starrett; Kinley Martin; Keenan Massey;

Cameron Brookbank; Nicole Herrera; Daron Hickey; Kristen Jenkins; Kirkland Kirschner; Katelynn Miller; Jaki Royal; Deanna Kirk; Grace Mitchell; Ethan Phillips; Kelly Raleigh; Rachel Rister; Maranda Thompson; Alec Connelly; Tiffany Deaton; Emily Dodson; Zachary Ginn; Cherokee Kirk; John Lung A/B Average: Casey Jones; Camdan Klump; Ryan Mitchell; Chris Raleigh; Landon Rigdon; Skylor Stamper; Rebecka Volk; Emily King; Haylee King; Charisma Lee; Kirkland Swanger; Hannah Washburn; Mya Spires; Joseph Blum; Savannah Doyle; Travis Flannery; Abigail Hiatt; Olivia Hiatt; Landon Klump; Riley Phillips; Destini Stewart; Shanee Weatherspoon; Haley Westheider Grade 4 - A Average: Harley Blank; Madeline Moran; Derick Jones; Kamri-Beth Offutt; Cary Wright; Whitney King; Evan Pfeffer; Madisyn Blackburn; Hunter Chamberlain; Brian Dunn; Liam Parnell A/B Average: C.J. Bostic; Jeffrey Fussnecker; Logan Hanson; Elizabeth Hubbard; Aaron Madden; Brandon Mason; Carrie McKee; Blake Moore; Brian Toller; Brianna Toller; Megan Darnell; Meghan Jolley; Cody Morgan; McKenzie Nickell; Avery Adams; Ryan Harney; Abigail Lewis; Chris Reuss; Quinton Thomas; Breanna Fizer; Emily Moore; Elizabeth Music.

Area student named to Eureka College dean’s list Eureka College has announced its dean’s list for the fall semester of the 20092010 academic year. To be eligible, full-time students must maintain a grade point average of least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Included on the list is Mary Garbett, Georgetown.

MOE plans for candy grams for Valentine's Day The PTO at Mt. Orab Elementary is planning on having the “Candy Grams” again this year for Valentine's Day. Students and staff can purchase a Candy Gram for 25¢. You fill out the form and return it to school, with the money, by Feb. 9. The PTO members will take care of the rest. The Candy Grams will be delivered during the classes' Valentine's Parties on Feb. 12. If you are interested in sending a Candy Gram to someone special at Mt. Orab Elementary, please contact the school.

MOE taking orders for yearbooks Flyers are being sent out to all students at Mt. Orab Elementary with information about the school yearbooks.

The price for them is $13.00 this year and they will be in color. All grades, preschool through fourth grade, will be published in the yearbook and the deadline for ordering them is Feb. 12. If your child did not bring home a flyer, please contact the school.

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Western Brown FFA holds chapter job interview contest The Western Brown FFA chapter hosted their annual job interview competition at the high school. Job Interview tests the student’s ability to have confidence and skill in an actual job interview. There were 13 contestants, of all ages, each competing in their respective divisions. In the freshman division there were four first year members. All of the members did an excellent job. The top two interviewers, Anna Yockey and Alisha Damon, were neck and neck. Anna Yockey ended with the highest score, which was 929, and will be advancing to the district competition. In the sophomore division there were two contestants who also did an outstanding job on their paperwork, and in their interviews. Dara Howser will advance and represent Western Brown FFA in the district competition. The top three juniors that competed, Courtney Kaylor, Blake Spitznagel and Lara Staples, came within 9 points of each other. The interview is what separated these girls from each other. Lara Staples ended in first with a 937 and will be competing at the district competition. Sarah Kelsey competed in the senior division and Krissy Books competed in the first year junior/senior division they were the only competitors in their respective areas. Although those girls did not have any competition the contest prepared them for the district competition.

Picture are (L-R) front: Sarah Kelsey, Alli Kelsey, Ben Booker, Anna Yockey, Alisha Damon, back: Krissy Books, Elizabeth Murphy, Dara Howser, Amber Wilson, Lara Staples, Blake Spitznagel, Not pictured are Emily Malott and Courtney Kaylor.

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3rd Grade - Erica Gallant, Emma Walker, Braxton Dotson, Eryka Hunter, Elijah Davis, Sara Williams, Olivia Layton, Izaac McCann, Justin Smith, Garine Benjamin, Chayce Watson, Brandon Coley, Sierra Mitchell, Lauren Carl, Abby Swanson, Kaycie Gardner, Karlie Overstake, Claire Fisher, William Wolfe, Emily Bradford, Morgan Tracy, Kennedy Kratzer, Vanessa Parker, Johathan Chesley, Chasity Cowan, Catherine Harrington.

4th Grade - Tanner Bogart, Madison Hopkins, Jarrett Lewis, Lauren Lewis, Megan Cox, Dare Minton, Caleb Schumacher, Shelby Shuemake, Amanda Baker, Jade Williams, Tiffany Darnall, Cassie Beyer, Maria Fagaly, Breanna Brock, Jacob Layton, Ryan Nave, Kayla Heath, Lucas Rose, Harley Bolin, Marcus Simpson, Whitney Broughton, Josh Tolle, Nathan

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Kara Overstake, Samantha Harris, Dakota West, and Gregory Lorenz during the opening activities for the Leadership Academy.

Eastern students earning leadership skills Mrs. Becky Cropper with the OSU Extension is working with our middle school Warrior PRIDE club students.

The students are completing a five day leadership course.

This interactive course has students work together and individually to define leadership skills, values, and actions. The students also took time to identify role models and key characteristics of leaders. On day four of the course students will learn about right brain versus left brain learning styles. The closing day is spent modeling study skills activities and a

self esteem project. Becky has given the students a fresh approach to qualities of good leaders. The Warrior PRIDE students enjoyed the action packed program. Devon Rios, a 7th grade student in Warrior PRIDE enjoyed the auction, which taught the students about the value of a dollar.

Chance Amburgey and DJ Pitts thought the obstacle the first day was really fun and challenging. The students worked great with Becky and learned so much for this program. Be prepared world, our future leaders at Eastern Middle School are in training!

Fayetteville Middle School second quarter honor and merit roll 6th Grade: Honor - Riley Claytor, Beverley Fritz, Nichole Jones, Andrew King, Kimberly Luke, Samantha Murphy, Corinne Strong and Sarah Young; Merit - Abigail Balon, Trace Burton, Marin Cofrancesco, Darrell Crain, Seth Hornsby, Max Iles, Devin Lawson, Brittany Mansfield, Cole Schaefer, Jordan Siegler, Abby Tipis, Tabitha Wilson-Petrey and Hannah Zugg.

7th Grade: Honor - Kenton Annika Johnson, Adams, Michael Lawson, Autumn Panko, Ian Russo, and Austin Walker; Merit - Emma Allen, Mariah Cornett, Lindsey Davis, Catherine Fern, Tanner Fowler, Danielle Hedrick, Alex Julian, Russell McCoy, Jon Moore, Allyson Schaefer, Logan

Stewart, Isaac Talley, Mackenzie Tussey, Riley Wolf and Ashley Wymer.

8th Grade: Honor - Claire Carson, McKenna Hammons, Danae Johnson, Ashley Moore, Cara Robertson, Sydney Sheets, Gabby Valentine, Sam Valk, Ethan Wolfer and Sydney Wolfer; Merit - Aurora Boler, Whitney Boothby, Morgan Burwinkel, Tessa Cofrancesco, Megan Eyre, Skye Fetters, Haley Gregory, Christian Holden, D.J. Iles, Ethan Kirchner, Michael Mitchell, Kelly Palmer, Hannah Parks, Makayla Rosselot, Billy Smith, Carrie Smith, Megan South, Jacob Stone, Austen Strong, Tirzah Thompson, and Marissa Wiederhold.

Six Southern Hills Career and Technical students qualified for the Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Competition in Columbus after strong showing at the regional competition, placing either 1st or 2nd in their skill areas. The Business and Finance, Inc. program claimed 26 medals and will be sending 3 students on to state. The Information Technology program brought home 17 total medals and will also be sending 3 students on to the state competition.

Students receiving recognition at the regional competition are as follows: Insurance Concepts : 3rd Scott Mulkey; 5th Kristen Bell; 6th Jessica Kidder Integrated Office: 2nd Jessica Kidder ***state; 3rd Haley Elliott; 4th Mandi Boler Desktop Publishing: 4th Amber Liming Legal Office Procedures: 4th Kristen Bell Database Applications: 3rd Britany Estep

Computer Network Technology: 2nd Zach Shaffer *** state; 3rd Justin Cline; 5th Jesse Chinn; 6th Jesse McCleese Fundamentals of Web Design: 1st Monica Arnett 2nd Nicholas ***state; Sellman *** state; 3rd Jaimie Salisbury; 5th Donald Segar; 6th Jacob Fabela PC Svc & Troubleshooting: 3rd Nicholas Sellman; 6th Jesse McCleese Computer Security: 3rd Justin Clements; 4th David Frost; 5th Harley Riggs Information Technology Concepts: 1st Justin Cline; 3rd Nicholas Sellman; 6th Zach Shaffer Design Graphics Promotion: 3rd Nicole Graves; 5th Mandi Boler Interview Skills: 3rd Britany Estep; 5th Brittany Stapleton Extemporaneous Speech: 1st Ashley Stafford ***state Human Resource Management: 1st Cheyenne Osborne ***state; 3rd Zach

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Science colors our world As part of their studies of the elements of the Periodic Table, the eighth grade students at Hamersville Middle School discovered that different elements created different colored flames while being burned. Under the supervision of their science teacher, Terri Furnas, the students burned various salts, recorded their elemental names, and the color flame produced by each element. They connected this knowledge to their previous study of astronomy by discussing that along with tools such as a spectroscope, astronomers can tell which elements are contained in the

stars by the specific elemental spectral lines that serve as “fingerprints” for the elements just as the specific flame colors did.

Robinson on BWC Dean’s List Samantha Robinson, a 2007 Western Brown graduate, was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall Session at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio.

Students who receieve at least a 3.5 G.P.A. for seven or more graded hours in a single semester are named to the Dean’s List.

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Students proudly display awards received and look forward to going to state! Left to Right: Cheyenne Osborne, Amber Liming, Desirea Fancher, and Ashley Stafford

Garrison; 4th Scott Mulkey Management/Marketing/H uman Resources Concepts: 1st Jessica Kidder; 2nd Kristen Bell; 3rd Ashley Stafford Parliamentary Procedure Concepts: 1st Nicole Graves; 2nd Amber Liming; 3rd Desirea Fancher; 4th Ashley

Stafford; 5th Cheyenne Osborne; 6th Jessica Kidder For more information on the computer programs offered at SHCTC, visit www.shctc.k12.oh.us. Priority target due date for this year’s sophomore applications is March 26 to be accepted for the 2010-2011 school year.

Georgetown Jr-Sr second quarter honor roll Georgetown High School principal, Perianne Germann, is pleased to announce that 206 students in grades 7-12 achieved Honor Roll status for the second quarter. To achieve Honor Roll status, students must attain a grade point average of 3.30(B+) for the quarter. Of the 206 students, 40 received all A’s (4.0 GPA) and were named to the Principal’s Honor Roll. These students are indicated with an asterisk.

GRADE 12 - Laura Ache*, Adams, Miko Kathleen Aganon*, Emily Applegate*, Caitlin Black, Alex Carrington*, Johnathan Carrington, Jess Chadwell, Brooke Cornette, Tyrek Delaney, Cody Dunkin, Luke Elfers, Aundria Farrell*, Luke Farrell*, Laura Fichter, Paige Gast*, Bridget Gates, Ryan Hamblen*, Ashley Haughn, Sara Haynes, Laura Helbling*, Adam Holland, Brianna Householder*, Jesse Howser, Dan Kelch, Brooke Lahmer*, Alyssa Marino*, Kelsey Mell, Dustin Puckett, Joshua Seip, Zac Snider*, Casey Taylor, Victoria Thomas*, Tyler Tucker, Tyler Turner, Brittany Wagoner*, Katey Watson, Kelsey Whitaker*, Bethany Yazell, Andrew Zistler*.

GRADE 11 – Jessica Ayers, Kyle Burton, Stella Carrington,

Eryn Cowdrey, Katie Day, Angelina Defosse, Perrianne Dixon, Katja Engelmann, Samantha Fetters, Natasha Goecke, Kiersten Grant*, Caryn Moore-Hicks, Amanda Jelley*, Jesse Johnson, Megan King*, Danielle Marino, Tyler Marks, Alex Mell, Ali Moe*, Zachary Neff, Cody Pack*, Abbie Peskin, Adrian Peters, Laura Puckett, Taylor Ring, Joe Sandlin, Alexis Wahl, Christina Warf, Chandler Wenninger*, Miranda White, Lindsey Wiechman, Olivia Williams, Cynthia Wood*, Jen Workman, Hannah Zurbuch*.

GRADE 10 – Morgan Alexander*, Erin Boone, Kasey Braswell, Jacob Carpenter, Casey Carter, Taylor Caudill, Carlee Clark, Spencer Colliver, Brianna Covert, Zane Dixon, Shawn Gillespie, Storm Heaton, Kyle Jodrey, Jacob Johnson, Nicholas Johnson, Hannah Jones*, Whitney Kistler, Courtney Koehler, Stephanie Lester, Heather Mason, Tyler Maxwell, Tyler Meyer, Kelly Neville, Jacob Norris, Emily Pittman, Alicia Richmond, Cecilia Schwartz, Elani Sininger, Dylan Taylor, Seth Teegarden*, Evan Turner, Tanner Turner, Holly VanKeuren, Spencer Weinman, AustinWest.

GRADE 9 – Jess Adamson, Matthew Bailey, Tom Cropper,

Southern Hills CTC second quarter honor roll

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Students take the lead in BPA competitions

A & B Honor Roll Agricultural Industrial Mechanics I: Jon McKinzie, Billy Sheeley, Lori Vaughn, Chris Worthington Agriculture Mechanics II: Robert Weise Automotive Technology I: Michael Davis, Randy LaFargue, Ryan Mullis Auto Mechanics II: Joey Fetters, Nathan Hazelbaker, Kaden Lucas, Heaven Penny, Steven Swanson Business & Finance, Inc. I: Kayla Barger, Mandi Boler, Kelly Holland, Jessica Kidder, Brittany Stapleton Business Finance Inc. II: Britany Estep, Desirea Fancher, Nicole Graves Carpentry I: David Steward Carpentry II: Aaron Ernst, Eric Hernandez, Richard Shaffer Cosmetology I: Tia Case, Cicily Eagle, Aundrea Fletcher, Lauren Heath, Amber Herbert, Melissa Leatherwood, Amber Meltebrink, Chelsea Piercefield, Jessica Reeves, Chelsea Zugg Cosmetology II: Tara Balke, Evelyn Davis, Mariah Hazelbaker Criminal Justice I:Taylor Boothby, Derek Traylor, Karia Wills Criminal Justice II: Ashleigh Blair, Cody Donaldson, Tyler Justice, Ashley Schwarberg, Rachael Souder Clinical Health Care Services I: Sara Berry, Chelsey Jones, Jordan McKenzie, Chelsea Spencer, Alexis Spires, Courtney Wainscott Diversified Health II: Brooke Barnes, Harley Estremera, Katia Johnson, Olivia Osborn, Leslie Ramp Early Childhood Education I: Sharon Bowman, Samantha Brown, Cassy Hall, Mallory Smith, Patricia Wagner Early Childhood II: Tonya Berry, Caitlin Burns, Tiffany Collins, Amber Darrell, Amber

Fryman, Megan Lang, Amanda Pendergrass Engineering: Josh Seip Graphic Communications I: Kayla Barnes, Ian Beckelhymer, Samantha Durham, Ashley Ferree, Richard Grenner, Coty Hicks, Elizabeth Knight, Rachel Mullis, Burgandy Shelton, Brittany Sherrill, Kelly Wallace Graphics II: Jeff Brunk, Alexis Colliver, Amanda Gilliam, Jade Tolle Information Technology I: Jaimie Salisbury, Nicholas Sellman Information Technology II: Justin Cline, Jacob Fabela, Patrick Heninger Sports Medicine/ Exercise Science I: Harley Carrington, Elizabeth Garrison, Kandise King, Elizabeth Nash Sports Medicine II: Whitney Plymesser Welding I: Zach Hardyman, Tyler Hibbits, Aaron Johnson Welding II: Kurtis Fox, Victor Lawrence, Justin Long, Jason Rogers ALL A Honor Roll Agriculture Mechanics II: Anthony Flannery, Gary Rump Automotive Technology I: Ryan Mullis Auto Mechanics II: Shane Browning Business Finance Inc. II: Kristen Bell Cosmetology I : Chelsea Zugg Cosmetology II: Sarah Godby, Terri Harvey, Amy Waits Criminal Justice I: Karia Wills Early Childhood II: Gerri Stacey Engineering: Alex Carrington, Ryan Hamblen, Laura Helbling, Jesse Howser, Zach Snider, Daniel Sullivan Graphics I: Coty Hicks, Burgandy Shelton Graphics II: Nathan Robinson, Jeremy Sharp Sports Medicine II: Crystal Henize Welding II: Klay Mckenzie

Kyle Damen, Carlie Deal, Amber Decker, Janson Florence, Caty Fussnecker*, Angel Gillespie, Kylie Gleason, Sydney Helbling, Sara Houston, Kaelyn Jordan, Jessica Kidwell*, Veronica Lawrence*, Nathan Lewis, Paige Luck, Brianna Neff, Madison Pack, Emily Reddington, Austin Rust*, Kaitlyn Spruance, Morgan Steele, Jennifer Wardlow, Abigail West.

GRADE 8 – Kaitlyn Bentley, Jordan Brown, James Burns, Kourtney Bruton, Mackenzi Carrington, Elijah Cochran, Dakota Colliver, Jackie Davis, Brianna Dyer, Alicia Gifford, Antonio Hill, Shayne Jones, Dawnya Keith, Devin Kern*, Courtney Kidwell, Allison Kistler, Trevor Lewis, Taylor McRoberts, Morgan Meranda, Morgan Ott, Sabrina Parker, Autumn Rhoten, Lauren Ring, Michelle Schmidt* Miranda

Shawgo*, Amber Snider, Cassandra Starrett, Jessie Steinman, Meranda Sullivan, Samantha Updike, Clay Wenninger, Chloe Whaley, Becca Whitaker, Kara White*, Bruce Williams, Jerod Young.

GRADE 7 – Alexa Baker, Gage Bradley, Alexandra Bush, Sierra Clark, Morgan Cowdrey, Jake Cropper, Tori Crouse, Kelly Cunningham, Kennedy Ecker, Carlee Ellis, Morgan Gast, William Grace, Cameron Gregory, Jessica Griffith, Justin Hart, Mariah Harvey, Veronica Johnson*, Dylan Latham, Clinton McElroy, Ashley McKinney, Jacob Miller*, Rebecca Moe, Jessie Mootz*, Allison Newberry, Tanner Pack, Will Paul, Mollie Reed, Summer Schroder, Kasey Spires, Savanna Swartz, Shalane VanWinkle, David Ward, Courtney Wiechman, Matthew Williams*, Megan Williams.

Cherry Ridge sets date for first meeting and registration Cherry Ridge Stables is proud to announce that it will now host a 4-H and Clover Buds club for 2010. The first meeting date will be Saturday, February 20 from 12:30 to 2:30. This meeting will be held at 11522 Smokey Row Rd., Georgetown.

In addition to the 4-H club we are now going to host a Clover Buds Club as well!

The overwhelming response we had inquiring about Clover Buds has proved a need to launch this program this year.

This will be held at the same time as the 4-H registration and

meetings.

Advisors are as follows: Dan Mitchell- lead advisor, Bob and Cathleen Becker, and Sherry Mitchell as supporting advisors. This new club will cater to horse projects mostly but will support other projects as well.

We encourage all that are interested in 4-H/Clover Buds to contact us before Feb 20th.

Registration date so we have proper amount of copies.

Please call 937-444-3757 or email information or questions to danielpaulmitchell@yahoo.com.

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4-H club accepting new members The Georgetown Happy Hustlers 4-H Club will be accepting new members for the 2010 year on Monday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. and Monday Feb. 22 at the American Legion Hall in Georgetown.

The Happy Hustlers will be accepting Cloverbuds again this year which are children in Grades K-2 as of Jan. 1 of this year. They will be learning different things and also be making a group project to show at the fair. If you are in the grades 3-12 as of Jan. 1 of this year you will be able to take an individual project to the fair. 4-H clubs are not just about taking an animal to the fair. There are over 200 projects that can be taken from foods, clothing, gardening, photography, small engines, fishing, shooting sports, collectibles,

robotics, leadership, space science and of course the animals if you would like to. Anything you can think of can be taken as a project. The club meets on Mondays twice a month during the school year and once a month during the summer. This year the club will be doing some hands on and also a field trip. If you would like more information about the Happy Hustlers you can call Anita McKinzie at 3782101. If you are interested in forming your own club you can call the OSU Extension office at 378-6716 and they can help you with that. You can also go to brown.osu.edu to get more 4-H information and view the family guide. All enrollment must be completed for the entire county

by April 1, 2010.

Sardinia 4-H club expanding The Sardinia Buckeye's 4-H Club would like to invite any children and their parents who love to have fun and a great learning experience to join our club. Our current members take a variety of projects including animals, gardening, cooking, environmental projects, ATV's and sewing just to name a few.

We are accepting new members until March 20, and would love to include you in our club membership. If children are age 5 or in Kindergarten as of Jan. 1 of the current year come join our Cloverbud program

and children age 9 or in the third grade by Jan. 1 of the current year may join our 4-H program.

Our club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the home of Darlene and Vernon Scott, 8636 Katterman Rd., Sardinia, OH. Call Scott's at (937) 446-2277 or Head advisor Charla Yochum at (937) 446-3119 for club information. You can also visit the 4-H web site and look at the family guide for the projects available this year.

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parades: a Children’s Parade on the festival’s opening night, a Pet Parade on the Saturday of the Celebration, and a huge Grand Parade on the Sunday of the festival.

Other activities include a Beauty Pageant in which a Celebration Queen is named, a Car Show, a 5-Kilometer Run and Walk, a Baking Contest, a Baby Show, a Pedal Tractor Pull, Wiener Dog Races, and performances by country, rock, and gospel music bands.

A popular Sunday night Fireworks Show concludes each annual Celebration.

Fund-Raisers Announced While admission to the festival is free, it costs many thousands of dollars to stage it every year, and the committee announced this past Tuesday some upcoming fund-raising events to help pay this year’s expenses.

Committee members who are interested have been invited to sell concessions and earn proceeds from those sales at a Texas Hold’em Tournament slated Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20, at Washington Township Park, formerly

Mowrystown Lions Club Park, on Tri-County Highway east of Sardinia. That tournament is being held to raise funds for the Warrior Pride Athletic Boosters.

Cookouts at which committee members will sell hot sandwiches and drinks are scheduled in downtown Sardinia during the villagewide yard sale on a May weekend and also during Memorial Day Weekend at Martin Super Valu Foods supermarket in Sardinia.

A Golf Scramble is slated Sunday, June 6, at White Oak Golf Course on Tri-County Highway near Sardinia, and those attending the three-day Celebration may support it financially by purchasing tickets sold in a raffle or simply by donating money in some buckets set up for that purpose.

“Any and all donations are welcome,” Wills mentioned in a Feb. 3 telephone interview.

Anyone interested in helping with the 2010 Sardinia Founder’s Day Celebration is invited to contact Cassidy at (937) 446-4454.

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Brown County Board of Commissioners President Margery Paeltz displays a copy of the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission’s SR 32/U.S.50/U.S. 35 Corridor Study Final Report at right while OVRDC Executive Director John Hemmings III displays an accompanying collection of Corridor Study maps Feb. 1 at the Brown County Commissioners Office.

OVRDC prepares Southern Ohio corridor study that includes SR 32 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 within a 5-mile area along where they traverse through Southern Ohio.

In a Feb. 2 telephone interview, Hemmings said the study took about two years. He said ODOT could use the study to plan better transportation improvements because it would be aware of economic factors along SR 32 and U.S. 35.

The SR 32 study goes from Clermont County in the west to Washington County in the east, and the U.S. 35 study goes from Ross County (where Chillicothe is located) southeastward to Gallia County.

ODOT Districts Impacted Counties covered in the study are located in three different ODOT districts – 8, 9 (in which Brown County is located) and 10, Hemmings reported.

He faxed a four-page document regarding the Corridor Study Final Report to The Brown County Press on Feb. 2, and that document stated the

study and plan was the first comprehensive major overview economic study of the SR 32/U.S. 50 and U.S. 35 corridors since they were completed in Ohio.

Recommendations Made The study makes four recommendations: • Create and maintain a regional website for marketing available industrial sites and buildings.

• Open dialogues between business and education officials.

“It is our recommendation,” the document stated, “that an initial meeting take place to open a dialogue among business officials, representatives of the various agencies that fund these programs, and representatives of state and federal elected officials.”

• Implement “proactive” land use planning.

The document stated, “Our recommendation is for each county to seriously look at evaluating the development ability of its land based on sev-

eral criteria including: current or adjacent use, available infrastructure and utilities, slope, soil composition, flood plains, and access to transportation such as highways and rail.

• Develop a corridor access plan.

Commissioners Get Copies Hemmings presented the Brown County Board of Commissioners with one copy each of both the SR 32/U.S. 50/U.S. 35 Corridor Study Final Report and the accompanying collection of related maps.

Anyone interested in looking at those documents may visit the Brown County Commissioners Office at 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Hemmings also said the study eventually will be placed on OVRDC’s website at www.ovrdc.org and mentioned OVRDC may provide DVD copies at cost to anyone requesting them. Further information is available by calling OVRDC at 1-800-223-7491.

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Tees Supermodel, a Fayetteville horse, wins APHA World Show Championship Locally owned Paint Horse, Tees Supermodel, owned by Patricia Trapp of Fayetteville, captured a world show championship title recently at the 2009 Fall World Championship Paint Horse Show. The show, which was held in Fort Worth, Tx., is one of the American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA’s) premier events.

Tees Supermodel captured the championship in Breeders’ Futurity Gold Sr. Weanling Mares and was shown by Fred Tabor. In this class, horses are shown in-hand and judged on their physical qualities.

The Breeders’ Futurity classes feature a prestigious competition in a select slate of classes designed to showcase the offspring of APHA Breeders’ Trust-subscribed stallions and mares bred to these stallions.

Exhibitors compete for cash prizes.

About the Fall World Show and the American Paint Horse Association The World Championship Paint Horse Shows features the finest gathering of Paint Horses from around the globe. APHA hosts two annual World Shows to showcase the talents of American Paint Horses and their owners. This year’s Fall World Show, held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth’s cultural district, consisted of 973 talented horses and nearly 2,000 entries.

Exhibitors competed for prizes and cash payouts totaling $450,000.

Currently, American Paint Horses are being registered at APHA’s Fort Worth, Texas, headquarters at a rate of about

35,000 horses each year. APHA has registered more than 958,000 horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded 47 years ago, and now serves approximately 85,000 active members around the world. APHA, a non-profit organization, prides itself on community involvement and educating the public about the beauty and talent of the breed.

Among its many activities, APHA works to preserve bloodlines and maintain the outstanding characteristics of Paint Horses.

For more information about APHA and the Fall World Show, including entry details, results and a list of competitors, v i s i t www.aphaworldshow.com or call APHA at (817) 834-2742.

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Wills talked about how some returning committee members had been wellreceived when they had talked at a recent Sardinia Village Council meeting and mentioned how new Sardinia Mayor Todd Bumbalough is an enthusiastic supporter of the festival.

Officers Are Elected Two Sardinia Village Council members are serving on this year’s Celebration Committee, and the committee elected Sardinia Village Council President Greg Cassidy as its chairman and Sardinia Village Councilman Steve Kitchen as its secretary.

The committee also elected Eli Hill as its vice chairman, and Dianne Mock, who served as the committee’s treasurer last year, agreed to fill that office again this year.

Each Sardinia Founder’s Day Celebration includes a wide variety of events, and many committee members chair different events.

The annual festival is known for its three popular

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Dallas Hurt, right, speaks at the Aberdeen Village Council meeting on Feb. 1 about the financial assistance Sweney Cartwright & Company, a Columbus-based securities broker dealer firm, could provide the village of Aberdeen to construct its own water treatment plant. Council members shown include, from left, Billie Eitel, Jay Castle and Jerry Applegate.

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The other council member elected this past fall, Billie Eitel, was the other member who voted no on the water treatment plant option. Eitel, who was appointed to the council in 2009 to fill out a term that expired this past Dec. 31, had indicated her concerns over the expense of building that plant and the fact OEPA wasn’t in favor of that option.

Councilmen Hugh Hall and Robert Hutchison also voted for the water treatment plant option.

Environmental Specialist Gina Hayes and Environmental Specialist 3 Dan Cloyd with OEPA Southwest District Office’s Division of Drinking and Ground Waters in Dayton were at this past Monday’s meeting to answer any waterrelated questions the council members or those in the audience had.

OEPA Wants Corrections Hayes told the council the village needed to respond to OEPA by Monday, Feb. 15, as to how Aberdeen planned to correct deficiencies in the village’s water system that were listed following a Dec. 18 meeting she had with Elliott Lindsey, who at that time was serving as Aberdeen’s superintendent of utilities.

Among the findings Hayes pointed out in that correspondence to Renchen: • OEPA had asked Aberdeen to replace its gas chlorination

system with sodium hypochlorite.

• The village needs a certified water operator and a log book to provide appropriate documentation.

• With Aberdeen’s water supply system being classified as a Class I system, it must provide on-site staffing by an operator of record with a minimum of a Class I Ohio Water Supply License at least three days per week for a total of one and onehalf hours, and that information must be documented.

• Brush and level ground needed to be cleared in the area surrounding “Well 1”.

• An easement needed to be obtained for the land being used to house “Well 2”. Much needed maintenance was needed on that well’s house including the replacing of electrical box covers and the repairing of holes in the ceiling.

• A screen needed to be fixed on the Stivers Road tower, and a screen needed to be installed on the Blackgun Road ground storage tank.

• The village needed to ensure the water operating system is operational and perhaps use a more reliable operating system than a phone line connection.

• The village also needed to implement a well maintenance program beginning with cleaning and rehabilitating both its wells.

Hayes also informed Renchen OEPA didn’t believe Aberdeen had the ability to operate its own water treatment

plant, writing, “Based on information obtained and sites observed during the last two site visits, the agency recommends the village connect to a nearby water system because the state of the (Aberdeen) water system demonstrates the inability of the village to operate their own plant.”

Bond Financing Mentioned Dallas Hurt, a Russellvillearea resident who is an investment banker with and vice president of Columbus-based Sweney Cartwright & Company, told council members that business, a securities broker dealer firm, could help Aberdeen finance construction of a new water treatment plant.

Hurt said his firm finances public works projects with new issues of tax-exempt bonds.

When council members voted on the treatment plant option, Phillips hesitated for a couple or so minutes and said he was concerned how much higher water bills would go for Aberdeen residents on fixed incomes.

While the council decided on the water treatment plant option, an actual site for its location was not mentioned at this past Monday’s meeting.

The council’s next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. While the council normally meets the first and third Mondays of each month, it will meet the third Tuesday of this month because of the Presidents’ Day Holiday falling on Monday, Feb. 15.

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“They were both good kids,” WBHS Principal Kevin Kratzer said in a Feb. 3 telephone interview. “They are going to be missed.”

Kratzer, who said the boys’ deaths were a tragedy, said he had attended Zachary’s funeral services that morning at Bible Baptist Church in Mt. Orab.

He said he would guess about 250 WBHS students attended those services.

He said eight grief counselors were at the high school on Feb. 1 to help those attending the school to cope with the loss of the two boys.

A fund-raiser is being sponsored this Monday, Feb. 8, at LaRosa’s Restaurant in Mt. Orab to help the boys’ families with funeral and medical expenses. LaRosa’s will donate a portion of proceeds from all dine-in and carryout orders for that day to be divided between the families.

Zachary Ryan Carnahan, 16, of Mt. Orab, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan, 30, 2010.

He was born May 24, 1993, in Montgomery, Ohio, the son of Todd Napier of Sharonville, Ohio, and Patricia Carnahan of Mt. Orab. He attended Western Brown High School in Mt. Orab and played fullback for the Western Brown Broncos.

In addition to his parents, he also is survived by a brother, James Johnson of Mt. Orab.

Zachary also was the grandson of Margaret Ratliff of Alexandria, Ky., and Gary and Kathy Napier of Batavia, Ohio, and the uncle of McKenzie Johnson, and is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Visitation was held 5-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at Bible Baptist Church in Mt. Orab.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at Bible Baptist Church, and interment followed in Mt. Orab Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Zachary Ryan Carnahan Memorial Fund c/o National Bank and Trust.

Megie Funeral Home in Mt. Orab served the family.

Ricky D. Morgeson, 16, of Mt. Orab, Ohio, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in Cincinnati.

He was born Nov. 12, 1993, in Cincinnati, and was a student at Western Brown High School in Mt. Orab.

Ricky is survived by his father, Nick. and his wife, Greta Morgeson, of Mt. Orab; his mother, Denna, and her husband, Doug Rinehart, of Fairfield, Ohio; two brothers, Bryant Froman and Nicky Morgeson Jr., both of Mt. Orab; one sister, Rachel Morgeson of Mt. Orab; his paternal grandparents, Fred Morgeson and Connie Morgeson of Tennessee; his maternal grandparents, Roy and Mary Helen Lockaby of Norwood, Ohio; his stepgrandfather, Royce Zimmerman of Mt. Orab; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at Egbert Funeral Home in Mt. Orab.

Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, following visitation at the funeral home where Pastor Joe Strunk and Mike Whittymore officiated. Mr. Morgeson was to be cremated after his funeral.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or the Autism Society.

Love is in the air in Buford Valentines Day is fast approaching and spring is just around the corner. Buford Community Church, a NonDenominational Church Of The Living God, is offering the opportunity for you and the one you love the most, to tie the knot free of charge. In a leap of faith, Pastor Ken Barr is making himself and the church available to Highland, Brown, Adams and surrounding counties for the chance of having the church wedding you have long desired.

Picture yourselves exchanging of your vows in this historic church building, built in 1842 and having light refreshments for your guests after the service in our fellowship hall at zero cost. Pastor Barr believes the sanctity of marriage far outweighs making money for the church.

Simply call the church, schedule a day and time, meet once with the pastor and provide a valid marriage license and you will be well on your way to pleasing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ coming together as one in Holy Matrimony.

Contact the church secretary Jean Thompson at (937) 4462966

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The Perry Township Trustees will be accepting sealed bids for the mowing of the six township cemeteries and the Perry Township Community Building lot. Bids will be for a two-year period. A certificate of insurance must accompany all bids. Mark “Cemetery Bid” on the envelope. Cemetery locations and mowing specs are available by contacting the fiscal officer at 513-875-3742. All bids must be received by 7:00 p.m. February 22, 2010 at which time they will be opened. Bids may be given to a township trustee, brought to the meeting or mailed to: Perry Township Trustees, 19957 Fayetteville Blanchester Rd., Fayetteville, Ohio 45118.

The Perry Township Trustees reserve the right to accept the lowest and best bid and the right to reject any and all bids.

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Auction just one of the highlights of BCGH Gala One of the highlights at the Brown County Hospital Foundation Gala is the silent and live auction. The gala auction committee will offer over seventy-five items for silent bidding and a live auction. Some of the great gifts the committee members have gathered so far are: a 3 night stay at the Clearwater Marriott Suites on Sand Key, a 1 night stay at the Bailey House Bed & Breakfast, a double signed and numbered “Goldfinch” print by wildlife artist John Ruthven, a 1 night stay with breakfast at the Embassy Suites in Lexington, jewelry, many restaurant gift certificates, a Bengal tiger print by Charles Frace, and many theme gifts including a family game basket, a basket of Mary Kay products, a family movie basket, plus lots of other exciting and interesting gifts. The Eighth Annual Heart Gala will take place Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Norlyn Manor, Batavia. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres followed by a sit down dinner. Dance throughout the evening to the music of After Midnight, Hamilton.

The Pioneer Award, Physician Award, the

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Nurse/Clinician Award and the Contemporary Award will be presented during the evening.

Tickets for the Gala may be purchased by calling Teri Baumann at (937) 378-7712 or logging in to the hospitals

website at www.bcrhc.org .

There is a limited time tickets will be sold and are on a first come basis. All proceeds for this event will benefit the Foundation’s Good Neighbor Fund that assists Brown Countians who need extra

help to get basic tests and hospital services they need but cannot afford or is not covered by health insurance.

Information about the evening may also be addressed to Teri Baumann at t_baumann@bcrhc.org.

Ursuline Sisters ensure property will stay farmland On Jan. 29, the Ursuline Sisters of Brown County granted an Agricultural Easement to the Southern Ohio Farmland Preservation Association (SOFPA) which will ensure that 83.368 acres of agricultural property in the village of St. Martin will remain available for agriculture forever.

The Ursuline Sisters have owned the property for over 160 years and the 83 acres surrounds Chatfield College and the long-time motherhouse of the Brown County Ursulines. The signing of the easement culminates a process of several years in which the sisters sought to ensure their legacy is preserved.

In their Legacy Statement of March 21, 2009, they stated; "Our land is holy ground supporting efforts to experience and share the love of God in a

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Present at the signing of agricultural easement from the Ursuline Sisters of Brown County to the SOFPA were: seated: Jerry Schwallie, President of SOFPA, Sister Patricia Homan, Congregational Minister, Brown County Ursulines, Patrick Hornschemeier, Attorney for SOFPA; back row; Sister Phyllis Kemper, Sister Ruth Podesta, Sister Mary Paul Walsh, and Sister Agatha Fitzgerald.

myriad of ways…We value the agricultural potential of the land and the interdependence we share with the people in the surrounding towns and countryside and with Chatfield College.

Proposed projects consistent with our mission for the betterment of the individual must also respect the land assuring its preservation and its unfolding potentials."

The agricultural easement will ensure that no residential or industrial development may occur on the land but that it will be available for a wide range of agricultural uses. The hope is that it will serve as a catalyst to keep Northern Brown County a strong agricultural area.

SOFPA was enthusiastic about joining in the effort of the

sisters. SOFPA is a local nonprofit corporation headquartered in Georgetown which works with land owners who wish to preserve their land from development. Under an agricultural easement, SOFPA has the legal right to insist that there will never be commercial, industrial, or residential development on the acreage involved. SOFPA now holds agricultural easements in Adams, Brown, and Clermont Counties and is also available to assist farm owners in Highland County.

According to Jerry Schwallie, SOFPA President, landowners who decide to restrict the future development of their property usually do so for two reasons. Like the

Ursuline Sisters, they have a strong desire that their land remain open and available for agriculture forever.

Other landowners, however, will be disposed to grant an agricultural easement because of the potential financial benefits either from the tax deduction that can come from donating to a nonprofit corporation the right to insist that the land never be developed, or from cash payments that may be available through the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

Landowners who want more information about easement donation may contact Patrick Hornschemeier, Attorney for SOFPA, at his office in Georgetown, for a free no-obligation informational session.

Brown County Farm Bureau membership kick off drive begins

Sunday, February 14TH 8:30 & 11:00 AM NO CHARGE

Western Brown BOE announces work session The Western Brown Board of Education will conduct a work session on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Western Brown District Office.

No action will be taken at the work session.

Building at the Brown County Fair Grounds.

Anyone interested in learning more about Farm Bureau is invited to attend. There will be lots of food, fun and prizes!

"Farm Bureau’s membership campaign is member led and this year we are inviting all members to help by telling their friends and neighbors about the value of belonging to Farm Bureau," said Heather Utter, organization director.

Last year’s membership was a total of 1367 members.

Randy Hanselman, Georgetown will serve as membership chair this year.

Hanselman said, "the Kickoff

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The 2009 financial report for the Brown County Public Library has been completed and forwarded to the Auditor of State.

Anyone wishing to view the report can do so at 613 S. High St. location on Monday through Wednesday, from 9:00AM to 12:00.

will give members a chance to learn more about the Farm Bureau and an opportunity to help with this year’s membership campaign.

Hanselman and Utter encourages anyone with an interest in agriculture, whether directly engaged in farming or simply interested in the benefits that come with membership.

Humane society plans Valentine party, Feb. 13 The Brown County Humane Society will hold their monthly meeting on Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m., at the ABCAP facility on West Plum Street in Georgetown.

We will complete the plans for the Valentines "Have a Heart, Adopt," party on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the animal shelter. We will be at the shelter to promote the adoption of dogs and invite you to come and see our new look.

If you want to make a difference in the life of an unwanted dog, come and walk, groom, pamper and talk with one of the many wonderful dogs at the shelter.

Join the society and help educate and plan for a better tomorrow for the dogs.

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Blue Jays hand Warriors first Southern Hills loss The Ripley Blue Jays traveled to Eastern last Friday and claimed a 60-55 Southern Hills League win over the Warriors in Eastern’s homecoming game.

“In this league, any win is a good win,” said Ripley coach Mike Kennedy. “Especially on the road.”

“Ripley played good manto-man defense and we didn’t shoot it well,” said Eastern coach Rob Beucler. “We scored enough points to win, but we didn’t meet our defensive goal. You can’t hardly win with 23 turnovers.”

Eastern started strong, racing to a 9-2 lead midway through the first frame. tyler Knabb led the way with seven points in the first five minutes.

Logan Perkins closed the gap to 9-5 when he hit a three for the Jays with 2:49 remaining in the first quarter.

Jordan Payne answered for the Warriors, canning a 3pointer of his own, putting Eastern on top 12-5 with two minutes left in the first.

After a Dylan Johnson three-point play pulled Ripley to within four, at 12-8, Eastern scored the final five points of the period, claiming a 17-8 advantage after one complete.

Bryant Applegate hit a jumper and Jordan Mitchell nailed a three in the first two minutes of the second stanza, trimming the Eastern lead to 18-13.

Knabb put the Warriors in front 23-15 with a 3-pointer.

Applegate responded for the Jays with an old-fashioned three-point play, cutting the Warriors’ lead to 23-18 with just under three minutes left in the half.

Payne scored four-straight points for Eastern before Applegate made a layup with 10 ticks left in the second quarter.

At the half, Eastern held a 27-20 lead.

“We fought through some sloppy play and some foul trouble in that first half,” said Kennedy.

“After they got some kids in foul trouble in the first half, they came out and outscored us in the third, which was the difference,” said Beucler.

Taylor Little gave the Warriors a double-digit lead when he converted a threepoint play with 5:53 to go in the third period.

Applegate hit a three and made a layup for the Jays.

Perkins and Ravye Williams added a basket each while Demarco Washington canned a jumper and Perkins made a free throw during a Ripley 122 run. The Jays’ offensive flurry yielded a 32-32 tie with 1:40 left in the frame.

Payne made a jumper before the end of the period and Eastern clung to a 34-32 lead heading into the final frame.

Chase West gave the Blue Jays their first lead of the evening when he drained a 3pointer with 7:16 remaining in the game.

Clay Garrett gave Eastern the lead right back when he hit a short jumper.

Williams reclaimed the Ripley lead with a bank shot before Garrett scored in the paint for the Warriors.

The Jays grabbed the lead for good when Johnson scored on a circus shot inside and went to the line, converting a three-point play. With 5:55 left, ripley held a 42-40 edge.

Ripley proceeded to go on an 11-2 run over the next three minutes. The run was highlighted by a Mitchell 3-pointer and a Washington bank shot.

Trailing 55-44 with 2:22 showing on the clock, Eastern began a comeback bid.

Knabb made a three-point play and followed that with a bank shot. Payne, Brett Stout and Austin Smith also scored as the Warriors used an 11-2 run of their own to trim the Ripley advantage to 57-55 with 47 seconds remaining.

Williams sank 3-of-4 from the line for the Jays in the final 34 seconds, securing the 6055 win for Ripley.

“Ravye is the heart and soul of this team,” said Kennedy.

them some easy buckets,” said Beucler. “I thought they played harder than we did, until the last two minutes.”

Applegate led the Blue Jays with 20 points. Mitchell,

post player,” added Kennedy.

“Tonight he stayed active underneath.”

Knabb led the Warriors with a game-high 21 points. Payne added 11 and Little chipped in nine. Garrett finished with six and Smith netted four.

Ripley improved to 19-4 overall, 6-2 in the SHL. Eastern fell to 8-5 overall,

6-1 in the league.

In junior varsity action, Donte Bennett hit a shot at the buzzer, lifting Ripley to a 4037 victory.

Gage Bradford led the Jays with 10 tallies. Bennett added nine.

Stout and Chase Lawson paced the Warriors with 10 points each.

In the Freshman game, Ripley downed Eastern, 2927.

Zach Harney and B.J. McDowell led the Blue Jays with six points each.

Blake Kirk led all scorers with 12 tallies. Jacob Long added six for the Warriors.

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Ripley’s Ravye Williams brings the ball up the floor against pressure from Eastern’s Tyler Knabb.

Georgetown senior Jess Chadwell receives the game ball from coach Jerry Underwood after his G-Men defeated Clermont Northeastern last Friday. Chadwell scored 22 points in the contest, giving him a total of 1,433 points for his career.

Chadwell passed Isaiah Felder (‘07) who now sits at No. 2 on the list with 1,426 career points. For full details of the GMen’s victory, see page 14 of The Brown County Press.

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Eastern’s Jordan Payne tries to drive around Ripley’s Bryant Applegate during the Warriors’ loss to the Blue Jays. Payne scored 11 points and Applegate dropped 20 in the game.

“He wanted the ball at the end and he stepped up and made some free throws with confidence.”

“We didn’t execute a couple of times in our press and gave

williams and Johnson added eight points each. Perkins chipped in six. Washington and West finished with five points each.

“Bryant is not your typical

Sardinia Soccer goes Online with Registration The Sardinia Soccer Association is pleased to announce their new website & online registration.

Due to the busy lifestyle that most families lead, the organization found it necessary to make registration easier for parents. Parents will be able to register their children for soccer, stay updated with the latest news, meeting dates, referee clinics, & other necessary information with the site. The forms of payment have also been expanded for the organization.

Parents will now be able to pay using their Visa/Mastercard or choose to mail a check when they register online.

Registrations done in person at sign-ups will still have to be in the form of cash or check. Parents will also be able to pay a deposit using their credit card & then continue to access their account where they can make additional payments until their account is paid in full. “We believe this will help parents with multiple players budget so that their kids can still play”, says Klein, President of Sardinia Soccer. “In this tough economy it’s hard to come up with the money to let your kids do the extra activities that they want to. I know personally that in the past I had three kids playing & attending camp at the same time. I had to come up with over $200 in one night at signups. This can put a real strain on a family. It is our hope that the parents will register early and then continue to access their account to make small payments to ease the burden.” The site will also allow parents to register their children from the convenience of their own home. They will no longer have to remember a specific date to attend sign-ups & worry about late fees if they miss the date.

The regular sign-ups for people without internet access will be held on Friday, March 5th from 6:00-8:00pm in the Sardinia Elementary Cafeteria. This spring’s fee is $30 per player.

The new website is www.sardiniasoccer.com.

Registration is already available for the spring season.

Sardinia Soccer launched the new website on February 3, 2010.

If you have any questions regarding sign-ups or the new website, please contact Nancee Klein at (937)446-4691 or kids1st08@hotmail.com.

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By Jeremy Sharp Press Contributor Jess Chadwell stood near center court after a Georgetown basketball game, as people came up to him to say congratulations. More so than usual. Because after this particular game, a Jan 30 contest at CNE, Chadwell was the

new all-time leading scorer in G-Men history. Going into the night, he sat at 1411 career points, just 15 shy of tying Georgetown alum Isaiah Felder (’07) at 1426. With 3:02 remaining in the third quarter of play, Chadwell sank a basket that put him at 1427.

Despite the historic night, this game was far from perfect

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for the G-Men, even though it started out that way.

Georgetown jumped out to a 17-3 advantage in the opening period, only to watch CNE chip away at their huge deficit.

It took the entire game, but the Rockets slowly crept up, and with 4:39 remaining in the fourth quarter, the G-Men’s lead had crumbled all the way down to two. The teams went on to trade baskets for the next four minutes; the Rockets came within two points of tying the game on six separate occasions, including with 19 seconds left, but they could not close the deal. Cody Drake hit a pair of free throws with 17 ticks remaining to put it out of reach, and the final score ended up 52-46 in favor of the G-Men. “I didn’t think it was going to be easy by any means,” said Georgetown head coach Jerry Underwood, “a 17-3 lead usually doesn’t hold, so we kind of knew that they would make a run and it would be closer than that. I’m just really proud of our kids’ composure, they held themselves together really well.” Underwood then commented on Jess Chadwell’s night, and career,

“I’m very proud, it’s a great accomplishment, but I can tell you this, he’s happier that we won tonight.”

Coach Underwood was right.

“I’ll take a win over any award any day; so would anybody else on our team, and that’s why we’re successful.”

Chadwell said after the game.

But that doesn’t mean he can’t enjoy the accolades when they do come. “To have it with the guys I’ve been growing up with, and to experience this— not only for myself, but the team, means a lot.”

Chadwell led all scorers with 22 points on the night, while teammates Cody Drake and Ben Cropper each broke double-digits with 13 and 12 respectively.

Jess Chadwell is an exceptional individual. After having the pleasure of covering his games and also attending school with him, I can truthfully say that he is very deserving of this honor. Not just because of his tremendous athletic ability and hard work, but his positive and unselfish attitude both on and off the court.

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Georgetown’s Jess Chadwell takes it strong to the hoop in the G-Men’s win over CNE. Chadwell became the school’s all-time leading scorer, netting 22 points in the victory.

Georgetown defeats Eastern in Brown County rivalry game

By Jeremy Sharp Press Contributor Georgetown Lady G-Men head coach Bernie Cropper admitted that he was caught off guard. “I’ve been coaching for 14 years, and far as I can remember, we’ve never done that.” He said following his team’s Feb. 1 game against the Eastern Brown Lady Warriors.

The Lady G-Men had just dis-

mantled the Lady Warriors 4524, and coach Cropper was pleasantly surprised. “It was unexpected;” he continued, “we expected another tight game like we always have with Eastern, but we played our best game of the year.”

With 4:36 remaining in the opening quarter, Casey Carter hit a three-pointer that put the Lady G-Men up 7-0. After that, there would be no look-

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ing back for Georgetown.

Eastern Brown was held to a mere five field goals in the first three quarters, and couldn’t do much of anything to stop the Lady G-Men’s offense. Paige Gast’s trey with 1:51 left in the third quarter gave Georgetown 26 points, more than Eastern Brown would score the entire game.

All in all, it was an impressively dominant effort for the Lady G-Men, one that resulted in a well-deserved win.

“We struggled making shots,” Lady Warrior coach Richard Kiser said after the game, “they got out to a lead;

we battled back the whole night, but the ball didn’t bounce to us. We got beat by a good team.”

Rachel Mullins led Eastern Brown with seven points and as many rebounds. Nicolette Clifton and Shayla Black each had five points, while Black had five boards as well.

In the win, Paige Gast headed up Georgetown’s stat sheet, with 14 points and eight rebounds. Casey Carter scored nine and registered five boards, three assists, and three steals, while Kirsten Grant had seven points and nine rebounds.

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Georgetown’s Hannah Zurbuch chases down a loose ball during the Lady G-Men’s win over Eastern.

WB Bronco wrestlers finish 7th at Milford The Broncos wrestling team placed 7th in the 18-team field at the Milford Invitational last weekend.

Overall, five wrestlers placed in the top four of their respective weight classes.

Senior Kurtis Fox (112), juniors Tory Bauer (125) and Justin Dillinger (145) all took second-place finishes.

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(119) and Junior Gunnar Patton (215) placed 4th, helping the team’s spot in the field.

The Broncos were scheduled to take on Edgewood/Princeton/Oak Hills at home on Saturday, Feb. 6, which was the team’s last home meet of the season.

Saturday’s meet was also set to be Youth Recognition Day.

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Eastern’s Nicolette Clifton looks for room against Georgetown defender Brooke Lahmer.

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Left, Eastern timekeeper Danny Yockey connects on a halfcourt shot during halftime of the Eastern/Fayetteville girls game. Above, Yockey accepts payment for his feat from sponsor Rent-2-Own during halftime of the Eastern/Ripley boys game last Friday.

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The Broncos’ offense exploded for 42 points in the second half, coming from behind to beat the Batavia Bulldogs, 54-48, in the Western winter homecoming game last Saturday.

“We had guys worrying about everything except what we should have,” said Western coach Doug Williams. “In the first half, we played well for two minutes then for 14 minutes we didn’t.”

The Broncos came out of the chute fast, galloping to a 10-2 lead behind the hot hand

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Western’s Ryan Shields goes up in traffic during the Broncos’ win over Batavia.

of Kyle Puckett. The junior guard scored eight points in the first three minutes of the game, including two 3-pointers and a layup.

Then the offense went stagnant.

Batavia took advantage of Western’s drought, finishing the first period on a 7-0 run.

After eight minutes of play, the Broncos clung to a 10-9 lead.

The second period belonged to the Bulldogs. The visitors patiently ran their offense and scored 10 points in the frame.

The Broncos struggled in the period. In fact, Western’s only two points came with 5:13 left in the half on a layup from Corey Carroll.

When the half ended, the Broncos found themselves trailing, 19-12.

“Batavia double-teamed Dylan (Dawson) every time he touched it in that first half,” said Williams. “He got frustrated with their defense. At the half, we talked about picking things up in our full-court man.”

And the Broncos did.

After Caleb Santel hit a 3pointer for the Bulldogs to start the second half, Western outscored Batavia, 10-2. With 3:01 remaining in the third, Puckett made his second of two layups, tying the score at 25-25.

The two teams traded scores before Ryan Shields made a three for Western, giving the Broncos a 30-27 edge with 1:45 left in the quarter.

Shields scored a layup with under 30 seconds left, giving the Broncos a 32-29 lead heading into the fourth period.

Puckett netted two threes while Dawson added a layup and two free throws. With five minutes left in the game, Western led, 42-34.

Santel drained a long three for Batavia, cutting the Western edge to 44-41 with 2:26 remaining.

Puckett made yet another 3pointer in response. Shields and Craig Naylor added a free throw each, giving the Broncos a 49-41 lead with just over one minute left to play.

Batavia cut the lead to five in the final minute, but Western finished 5-of-6 from the line, preserving the 54-48 victory.

“It wasn’t pretty, but it ended up well,” said Williams.

“We’ve struggled against the small schools. Kyle hit some big shots for us in that second half.”

Puckett led the Broncos with a game-high 26 points.

Shields added 12 and Dawson chipped in six.

Santel paced the Bulldogs with 19 tallies. Matt Cook added 10 and Luke Bradburn finished with seven.

The win lifted Western to 95 overall, 7-3 in the Southern Buckeye Conference.

“We can’t be satisfied,” added Williams.

Western defeated Batavia in the junior varsity contest, 5223.

Spencer Howard led all

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Western’s Kyle Puckett lays in two of his game-high 26 points in the Broncos’ win over Batavia.

scorers with 16 markers.

Justin Nickell added 12 and Josh Massey chipped in eight for the Broncos.

Matt Cooper, Dwayne Smith and Tyler Carver led the Bulldogs with six points each.

In the freshman game,

Western nipped Batavia, 3938.

Cory Kuttler led Western with a game-high 16 points.

Pierce Moore added 13.

Zainn Ison led Batavia with 12. Neil Wilson added four.

Lady G-Men down Lady Broncos in exciting SBC contest

By Jeremy Sharp Press Contributor Casey Carter was having a rough first half. She was struggling offensively during the Georgetown Lady G-Men’s Jan. 28 bout with the Western Brown Lady Broncos. Carter constantly received taunting

chants from the Western Brown home crowd, and only scored three points in the first two quarters. But when push came to shove, it was Carter who would make the difference in Georgetown’s eventual 43-36 victory.

With a just under two minutes to play in the opening

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Western’s Lauren Davis drives to the basket while Georgetown’s Casey Carter defends. Davis scored eight points and Carter netted 14 in the Lady G-Men’s win.

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The Press Box Boys Basketball 2/9 Western vs. Little Miami 2/9 Fayetteville vs.

Manchester 2/9 Eastern vs. North Adams 2/9 Ripley @ Lynchburg 2/12 Western @ New Richmond 2/12 Georgetown vs.

Felicity 2/12 Fayetteville @ North Adams 2/12 Eastern @ Fairfield 2/12 Ripley vs.

Manchester 2/13 Georgetown @ East Clinton 2/13 Eastern @ Peebles 2/13 Fayetteville @ Manchester Girls Basketball 2/8 Fayetteville vs.

Felicity 2/8 Eastern vs. West Union 2/8 Ripley @ Lynchburg 2/11 Western vs. New Richmond 2/11 Georgetown vs.

Felicity 2/11 Fayetteville @ Lynchburg 2/11 Eastern @ Whiteoak 2/11 Ripley @ Peebles Wrestling 2/13 Western @ Williamsburg (SBC)

frame, the Lady Broncos owned a decisive 16-6 edge.

They seemed to be doing everything right. However, the Lady G-Men made a run that narrowed the gap significantly by the end of the half. And thanks to some outstanding defensive play in the second quarter, only trailed 24-20 at the break.

The second half was as exciting as they come. After a few minutes of play, that is.

Neither team managed to dent the scoreboard until the 5:11 mark in the third, when Kirsten Grant brought Georgetown to within two. It took Western Brown more than half the frame to sink a basket, but by that time it was far too late. The Lady Bronco’s lead was gone; the Lady G-Men were back in it.

Going into the final quarter, the score was tied at 32.

With 3:25 remaining in the game, Devin Latham score to give Western a 36-34 lead.

However, it would be the last time the Lady Broncos would score all night. Enter Casey Carter. Her three-point shot with 2:21 to play put Georgetown on top for good, and she also had three more points to help put the game away. A stunned Western Brown team walked off the court, victims of a 43-36 loss.

“The bottom line is that they hit shots and we didn’t,”

said Lady Bronco coach Mike Cooper, “they just wanted it more then we did at the end.”

A much more pleased Georgetown coach Bernie Cropper praised his team’s relentless attitude, “We were down so much early in the

game, to fight back and come back, that was a huge win,” he said, “we’re very happy to beat such a nice team in Western Brown.”

Carter led all scorers with 14 points in the win, teammate Paige Gast had 11, while

Kirsten Grant and Kelsey Mell each had seven.

For the Lady Broncos, Devin Latham scored 10 points, Lauren Davis registered eight, and Jeanette Cunningham had six.

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Georgetown’s Kirsten Grant challenges Western’s Jeanette Cunningham during the Lady G-Men’s SBC win over the Lady Broncos. Grant scored seven points in the game.

Fayetteville Rockets ground Felicity Cardinals

By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Fayetteville Rockets picked up their fifth win of the season Tuesday night, defeating the Felicity Cardinals in a non-league contest by a score of 51-48.

“We’ve been in most every game, and now we’re starting to win more of them,” said Fayetteville coach Darryl Iles.

“This was a good overall team effort.”

The first quarter was indicative of how the game would be played all night, closely.

Chris Shouse had the hot hand for Felicity in the opening frame, netting six points for the Cardinals. Matt O’Brien added five for the visitors in the period. Before the end of the quarter, fans saw five ties and three lead

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Fayetteville’s Daniel Mullins shoots for two of his gamehigh 15 points during the Rockets’ win over Felicity.

changes.

Five Rockets scored in the first eight minutes, but Fayetteville trailed 15-13 after one complete.

Daniel Mullins quickly tied the count in the first minute of the second stanza when he scored in the paint.

Chris Shouse hit twostraight jumpers in response, putting the Cardinals on top, 19-15.

Mullins and Seth Erwin each made layups for the Rockets, knotting the score at 19-19 with just over three minutes left in the half.

The teams traded baskets the rest of the way, playing to a 24-24 tie at the break.

Fourteen seconds into the second half, Tyler Gambrel gave Fayetteville the lead when he converted a threepoint play.

Trevor Shouse tied the score at 27-27 when he canned a three 20 seconds later.

After the Cardinals and Rockets traded field goals, Mullins made good on a threepoint play, giving Fayetteville a 32-29 edge with five minutes remaining in the third.

Mullins scored two more times in the next two minutes, giving the Rockets their biggest lead of the night, 3629.

Felicity outscored the home team, 8-2 over the final three

minutes of the period, cutting Fayetteville’s lead to 38-37 after three quarters.

With just over five minutes left in the game, O’Brien hit a 3-pointer for the Cardinals, giving his team a 44-42 advantage.

Fayetteville’s full-court pressure turned the tide as Trevor Clark scored seven points off the press over the next two minutes, putting the Rockets in front, 49-44, with just over three minutes remaining.

Fayetteville showed a lot of patience in the final three minutes of the game, running its offense and taking precious time off the clock.

After Tyler Guenther made 2-of-2 from the line with 32 ticks remaining, Trevor Shouse made a 3-pointer for Felicity, cutting the Rockets’ lead to three with 14 seconds left.

Felicity got one last chance with seven seconds to play, but the Fayetteville defense deflected a shot, securing the 51-48 win.

“Our press worked well in that fourth quarter, “ said Iles.

“It gave them some trouble.

We did a nice job of running our offense for some layups at the end.”

Mullins led the Rockets with a game-high 15 points.

Guenther added 10 and Clark

chipped in nine.

“We need Daniel to get on track before the tournament,” said Iles. “Tonight was a good start. Trevor played well off the bench and Tyler did a nice job after having a huge game the other night.”

O’Brien paced Felicity with 12 tallies. Kyle Helton added 11. Chris Shouse finished with 10 (scoreless in the second half) and Trevor Shouse chipped in nine.

“Our defense was key in the second half,” said Iles. “We really held down Shouse and O’Brien in the second half. I think we are peaking at the right time.”

The win lifted the Rockets to 5-10 overall. Fayetteville stands at 1-7 in the SHL. The Rockets handily won the junior varsity game, 50-27.

Kyle Messer led Fayetteville with a game-high 16 tallies. Miah Call and Jarrod Lindsey added eight points each.

Jake Jones, Chris Smith and Clay Wehrum led Felicity with six points each.

Fayetteville also won the freshman game, 37-34.

Austin Fowler and Harry Luce led the Rockets with eight points each.

Angelo Quiles and Brad Prather paced the Cardinals with 10 tallies each.

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Ohio’s Deer Archery Season remains open until Sunday, Feb. 7.

Further information is available by reading the 2009-10 Ohio Hunting Regulations or visiting wildo hio.com on the Internet.

Monday Mt. Orab LaRosa’s will sponsor a benefit for the families of Zachary

Carnahan and Ricky Morgeson on Monday, Feb. 8. The restaurant will donate a portion of proceeds from all dine-in and carryout orders for the day to be divided between both families to help with funeral and medical expenses. The two boys died as the result of a Clermont County traffic crash on Jan. 30.

Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 8, at the Commissioners’ Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Eastern Local School District Core Meeting will be held at 9 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 8, at the District Administrative Offices on U.S. 62 south of Macon. The meeting’s purpose will be to discuss Ohio School Facilities Commission construction related items and any matters the Eastern Local School District Board of Education may

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Property Sales Rana L. and Shane G. Crutchfield to Patricia R. and Clifton W. Thomas, 7.59 acres, Clark Twp., $100,000 Roger J. Stikkers to GMAC Mortgage, L.L.C., 1.2 acres, Clark Twp., $184,997 U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Buyers Source Realty, L.L.C., 2.02 acres, Franklin Twp., $28,000 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company to William L. and Joyce A. Holton, Lot 36 (Huntington Park Subdivision), Aberdeen Village, $49,000 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company to Christopher and Melissa Cooper, .32 acre (Lot 70), Russellville Village, $35,100 Natalie Elizabeth Morrison to Richard T. and Carma E. Augenstein, 5.64 acres (Lot 15 – Ro-Da-Pa Acres), Lewis Twp., $11,500 Jeffery W. Huber to Dylan R. Kiley, .6 acre (Lot 4 – Joy Acres), Perry Twp., $35,000 Jonathon P. Evans to Aaron A. and Angela H. Mansfield, Lot 141, Fayetteville Village, $79,900 Glen M. and Tracy E. Paige to Wells Fargo Bank, 1.08 acres, Pike Twp., $83,334 Elizabeth K. McCardle, Trustee to K&M Acres Inc., 104.82 acres, Pike Twp., and 5.69 acres, Clark Twp., $130,000 Federal National Mortgage Association to Charles W. and Vickie A. Bradley, Lot 160, Georgetown Village, $11,000 Linda Burman to Household Realty Corporation, 3 acres (Lot 10 – Whispering Wynds Subdivision), Sterling Twp., $62,749 Maple Grove Development Corporation to Holiday Homes Inc., 2.16 acres (Lot 6 – New Harmony Salem Estates Subdivision), Sterling Twp., $17,500 George S. Fitzpatrick et al to George Tindle, .95 acre, Sterling Twp., $70,000 James L. and Cindy L. Jamison to MidFirst Bank, .34 acre (Lot 24 – Longwood Estates Subdivision), Mt. Orab Village, $97,731 Apex Development Company, L.L.C. to Frederick C. and Sharon A. Thompson, .36 acre (Lot 72 – Village at Wills Point Subdivision Phase II), Mt. Orab Village, $145,000 Robey Group, L.L.C. to Larry Clifton, L.L.C., Lots 21 and 22 (Woodland Subdivision), Mt. Orab Village, $36,000

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Serena Kay McKibben, 32, Georgetown, insurance employee, and John Arthur Sturm, 46, Georgetown, construction employee Lori Danielle Talley, 37, Fayetteville, teacher, and Roy Pierce Workman, 40, Fayetteville, machinist Vanessa Louise Gilbert, 20, Georgetown, and Thomas Morgan Anspach, 21, Georgetown Natalie Marie Kunkel, 28, Ripley, State Tested Nursing Assistant, and Jamie Michael Watson, 26, Ripley, Evans Landscaping employee

Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Nationstar Mortgage, L.L.C. vs. Patricia Isaac et al, foreclosure Capital One Bank (U.S.A.), N.A., formerly known as Capital One Bank vs. Leonard R. Peters, other civil Capital One Bank (U.S.A.), N.A., formerly known as Capital One Bank vs. Sandra Ladenburger, other civil Capital One Bank (U.S.A.), N.A., formerly known as Capital One Bank vs. Philip Burton, other civil Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, F.L.C.A. vs. Nathan Hoskins et al, foreclosure Daniel L. Stacey Jr. vs. Tammy M. Gunter, other civil Citibank, N.A., as trustee for Merrill Lynch Investors Trust Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Securities Series 2007-HE2 vs.

Frank Haag et al, foreclosure Ripley Federal Savings Bank vs. Stephen J. Penny et al, foreclosure (Case No. 20100080) Debbie Farris vs. Covenant Care Ohio, Inc. et al, Workers’ Compensation Ripley Federal Savings Bank vs. Stephen J. Penny et al, foreclosure (Case No. 20100082) Bank of America, N.A. vs. Kenneth R. Wells et al, foreclosure U.S. Bank, N.A. vs. William L. White et al, foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Mary Cremer et al, foreclosure Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc. vs. James Edward Green also known as James E. Green also known as Eddie Green et al, foreclosure DOMESTIC CASES Rebecca Koehler, Ripley, vs. Jason Koehler, Georgetown, termination of marriage Sarah E. Chinn, Aberdeen, vs. Allan Fryman Jr., Aberdeen, domestic violence Billie J. Temple, Russellville, vs. Bobby D. Temple, Batavia, termination of marriage Rose Young, Hamersville, vs. Mike Sibert, Bethel, termination of marriage George Jones, Georgetown, vs. Maxine Jones, Sardinia, termination of marriage Bonnie Barnett, Mt. Orab, vs. Harold Barnett, Milford, domestic violence Alan Jackson, Batavia, vs. Courtney Jackson, Batavia, dissolution of marriage Adam Simpson, Russellville, vs. Beth Kress-Simpson, Russellville, dissolution of marriage Helina Schlosser, Williamsburg, vs. Mark Schlosser, address not given, dissolution of marriage Tiffany Beckler, Georgetown, vs. William Beckler, Mt. Orab, termination of marriage

Probate Martha J. Blair, Fayetteville, Case No. 20101011, DOD 09/20/09, file date 01/27/10 Lola M. Fry, Bethel, Case No. 20101009, DOD 01/23/09, file date 01/26/10 Anna May Robinson, Mt. Orab, Case No. 20101012, DOD 01/23/10, file date 01/28/10 Elizabeth Vaughn, Georgetown, Case No. 20101010, DOD 01/19/10, file date 01/26/10

deem necessary for consideration at that time.

Free bingo will be offered to senior citizens 60 and older 9:45-11:15 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 8, at the Brown County Senior Nutrition Center, 505 N. Main St., Georgetown. Those coming are asked to bring a wrapped $1 gift for the prize table. All senior citizens are invited to attend for fun, fellowship and food. A regular nutritional lunch will be served at noon each weekday at the Center.

Northern Brown Senior Center at St. Martin’s Chapel Hall in St. Martin will host activities for senior citizens 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8. Blood pressure screening will be provided, and programs will be provided by a Fayetteville-Perry Township Public Library representative and Cindy Cales from the Ohio State University Extension Services Office in Georgetown. Indoor walking also is scheduled. All area citizens 55 and older are invited to attend.

Grief and Loss Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown.

The Group is a partnership between OVH and Crossroads Hospice. It is open to OVH patients and their families as well as any interested people in the local community. Further information is available by calling OVH Chaplain Bill Kirby at (937) 378-2900, Ext. 2719.

Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at New Harmony Masonic Lodge in Mt. Orab.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 4440404.

TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Ripley Church of The Nazarene, 230 N. Second St. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Sardinia Church of The Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662.

Hamersville Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Municipal Building.

Higginsport Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Municipal Building.

Perry Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Perry Township Community Building on U.S. 50 just east of Fayetteville. The meeting will include a public hearing on a request to rezone 1 acre at 2545 Upper Five Mile East Road in Perry Township from Agricultural to Residential. Any Perry Township resident or property owner is invited to attend.

Sardinia Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Town Hall.

St. Martin Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at St. Martin Parish Hall.

Aberdeen Huntington Township Fire Department will hold its business meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Fire Station on Budig Drive in Aberdeen.

Holy Trinity Church at Seventh and Wood streets in Batavia will host bingo at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen at 6 p.m.

Tuesday Brown County Health Department, 826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, will administer general immunizations 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, or other days by appointment. Those wishing to be immunized need to bring their shot records with them. Seasonal flu shot administration is finished for this year.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, and AlAnon Family Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. Both meetings will take place at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia.

Adams Brown Community Action Program will host bingo every Tuesday, including Feb. 9, at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with bingo beginning at 7 p.m.

Further information is available by calling (937) 378-6041, Ext. 257.

Ripley Village Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Community Building on Waterworks Road in Ripley.

Brown County AMVETS Post 2005 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Ohio Veterans Home Main Dining Room, 2003 Veterans Blvd., Georgetown.

Ripley Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Ripley Life Squad Building.

Russellville Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Rambler Center in Russellville.

Brown County Board of Health will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Brown County Communication Center in Georgetown. All Board of Health meetings are open to the public, but if any individual wishes to address

the board on a specific issue, he or she is required to contact the Brown County Health Department at (937) 378-6892 prior to the meeting he or she wishes to attend in order to be placed on the agenda.

Brown County Metropolitan Housing Authority will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, in Room 102 of the Adams Brown Community Action Building, 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown.

Byrd Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Byrd Township Community Center along State Route 125 in Decatur.

Centenary United Methodist Church, 110 N. Second St., Ripley, will host a free Community Dinner 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 11, and every other Thursday in February. Further information is available by calling Jaime Wirth at (937) 377-1325.

Huntington Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Fire Department Building on Budig Drive in Aberdeen.

Brown County Democratic Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Brown County Senior Services Building, 505 N. Main St., Georgetown.

Russellville Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star 461 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Russellville Masonic Temple, 124 W. South St., Russellville.

Washington Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Sardinia Fire House, 169 Winchester St., Sardinia. The trustees’ regular meeting dates of 2010 are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month while their regular meeting dates for 2009 had been scheduled on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

Whiteoak Valley Grange will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Grange Office on East Main Street in Mowrystown.

Wednesday Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Commissioners’ Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley will sponsor a training program 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the HHOV Office in Mt. Orab for people willing to donate their talents to the Hospice of Hope program. Further information is available by calling Volunteer Coordinator Donna Burke at 1-800-928-4848 or e-mailing dburke@hohope.org.

Rambler Weavers will meet 9:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Rambler Center in Russellville.

Membership in the Rambler Weavers group is open to any interested person.

Further information is available by calling Geri Cahall at (937) 378-3426.

TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Riverbend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

Yoga class will be held 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Mt. Orab United Methodist Church. The cost is $8. Further information is available by calling Jane Amiot at (513) 535-7507.

Fayetteville Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Municipal Building. The council will meet on the second Wednesday of each month this year while the regularly scheduled meetings during most months of 2009 fell on the second Monday of each month.

Wilson Sroufe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9772 will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the VFW Hall, 117 W. Main St., Mt. Orab. The Post will meet this year at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, which is a change from the 2009 meeting dates of the first and third Fridays of each month.

Bible Baptist Church, 994 W. Main St., Mt. Orab, will host the Awana Truth Training Club for third through sixthgraders 7:15-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 10. Further information is available by calling Jarrod McGinnis at (937) 444-2493.

Russellville Lodge 166 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Russellville Masonic Temple, 124 W. South St., Russellville.

Ripley Life Squad will host bingo at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Life Squad Building, 799 S. Second St., Ripley. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Thursday Brown County Solid Waste Authority will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Brown County Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Brown County Health Department, 826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, will offer free H1NI flu vaccine 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 11, 18 and 25.

Brown County Subdivision Regulations Review Board Committee will meet at 9 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Brown County Planning Commission Office, 740 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Northern Brown Senior Center at St. Martin’s Chapel Hall in St. Martin will conduct an Arthritis Exercise Program beginning at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, for interested citizens 55 and older.

Chair volleyball practice and indoor walking also are scheduled. Lunch will be eaten out. A chair volleyball game is scheduled at 2 p.m. at Meadowwood Care Center in Georgetown. All area citizens 55 and older are invited to attend.

Brown County Writers’ Group will meet 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Mt. Orab Branch of the Brown County Public Library.

George A. Lambert Post 755 of the American Legion will host instant bingo at 6 p.m., Early Bird bingo at 7:15 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Legion Hall on College Avenue in Sardinia.

Russellville Kiwanis Club will meet at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Russellville Firehouse.

Green Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Township Hall in Greenbush.

Catholic Rural Life Conference of the St. Martin Deanery will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb.. 11, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Fellowship Hall in Arnheim. CRLC is a group which seeks to bring a Christian perspective to life in rural areas, preserve rural heritage, and work to promote dialogue between rural and urban leaders. Further information including directions is available by calling Pat Hornschemeier at (937) 378-4769 (day) or (937) 378-4560 (evening). The group will meet this year on the second Thursday of each evenly-numbered month while it met last year on the third Monday of each such month.

Georgetown Village Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Municipal Building.

Union Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Union Township Public Library in Ripley.

Georgetown Masonic Lodge 72 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at West Grant Avenue and North Main Street in Georgetown.

Aberdeen Huntington Township Museum Board and membership will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Aberdeen Municipal Building.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mt. Orab.

Friday Free knitting and crocheting classes will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 12, at the Rambler Center (old Russellville School) in Russellville and continue each Friday morning until Memorial Day Weekend in May. Anyone who would like information and a list of supplies or who wishes to register may call Mary Kelch at (513) 7342501 or (513) 543-3137.

Master Gardener Classes will be held 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, and will run 13 weeks at Southern State Community College South Campus in Fincastle. Further information is available by calling (937) 378-6716 or logging onto http://brown.osu.edu.

Centenary United Methodist Church, 110 N. Second St., Ripley, will offer community ballroom dance lessons 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, and the next three Fridays. John Dvorachek will teach beginner lessons at $10 per lesson. Further information is available by calling Jaime Wirth at (937) 3771325.

Carey Bavis Post 180 of The American Legion will host bingo beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at the Post, 1001 S. Main St., Georgetown.

New Harmony Lodge No. 435 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at the lodge home in Mt. Orab.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia.

Friday and Saturday Ripley Farmers Market has moved from 30 Main St. to 14 Main St. in downtown Ripley. The Market continues to serve its customers with farm fresh eggs, free-ranged chickens, baked goods, onions, potatoes and other items. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Fridays including Feb. 12 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays including Feb. 13.

Anyone who needs further information or wishes to become a vendor may contact Vicki Bixler at (937) 515-0109.

Saturday Friends of the Russellville Library are sponsoring a Reading Contest for kindergarten through fifthgrade students which concludes Saturday, Feb. 13. For every five books any of those students checks out at that library at the same time and reads, that student may enter his or her name in a drawing for a Valentine’s Day-themed gift basket provided by the Friends group and filled with such items as school and art supplies, games, and treats.

Georgetown Knothole Baseball and Fast-Pitch and Slow-Pitch Softball signups will be held 9 a.m.noon, Saturdays, Feb. 13 and 20, at Georgetown Elementary School

Gymnasium, 935 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, and 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, March 5, and 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 6, at Georgetown Church of Christ Gymnasium, 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown. The baseball program is for ages 5-15 and the softball program for prekindergartners through eighthgraders. The cost will be $65 for the first child with a $10 reduction for each additional child. Further information is available by e-mailing gtownyouthsports@yahoo.com or calling Sean Crawford for baseball at (513) 5353880 or Jamie Gast for softball at (937) 213-1680.

Hamersville Junior Sports 2010 Baseball and Softball signups will be held 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 13, in the Hamersville Elementary-Middle School Cafetorium, 1950 State Route 125, Hamersville. The cost to play will be $55 per player, $80 for two children in the same family, or $100 for three or more children in the same family.

Ripley Life Squad will host bingo at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Life Squad Building, 799 S. Second St., Ripley. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Courts-Fussnecker Post 367 of the American Legion will host a dance 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Post, 2944 Elk River Road, Ripley.

The event is open to the public.

Upcoming Events Williams Corner Church of God, 6162 State Route 32, Goshen, will host gospel singer Linda Gibson Johnson, who hails from Leslie County, Ky., at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Admission is free, but a love offering will be received.

Further information is available by calling (513) 288-1977.

University of Cincinnati’s Clermont College will host College Goal Sunday 2010 at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at 4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia. Those attending may receive free help in filling out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Anyone wishing to register may go to www.ohiocollegegoalsun day.org.

Further information is available by calling (513) 732-5319.

Hamersville Livestock 4-H Club will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Hamersville Firehouse.

Application period for Southern Ohio Agriculture and Community Development Foundation Competitive Grant for college students began Jan. 15 and will conclude Monday, Feb. 15. Applications are available online at http://soacdf.net or at local Ohio State University Extension Services Office and the Brown County Farm Services Agency Office in Georgetown or the SOACDF Office in Hillsboro. Anyone with questions may call the SOACDF Office at (937) 393-2700.

Ongoing Events Western Brown Touchdown Club will meet at 6:30 Thursday, Feb. 18, in the Community Room behind WBHS. The club will be taking nominations at the meeting for officers and will start planning football projects for the community and the WBHS football players.

Eleventh Annual National Project Linus Blanket Day will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Sardinia Church of Christ, 7130 Bachman Drive, Sardinia. Further information is available by calling Elaine McCormick at (740) 335-5651 o Carol Chambers at (937) 927-5742 or e-mailing pro jectlinusoh@gmail.com or craftylady4873@att.net or visiting www.projectlinus.org on the Internet.

Mt. Orab Knothole Baseball registration will be held 9-11 a.m. and noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Mt. Orab Middle School Cafeteria. Further information is available by calling President Nate Spears at (513) 8463484.

St. Angela Merici Parish is sponsoring a raffle featuring 15 prizes totaling $11,000 in cash with the three top prizes being $5,000, $2,000 and $1,000. The drawings will be conducted at a Western Theme Dinner Event scheduled 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at St. Patrick Chapel’s Father Daly Hall, 130 Stone Alley, Fayetteville.

Winners do not need to be present to win. Raffle tickets are $50 each, and only 500 will be sold. Anyone desiring further information may contact the Parish Office at (513) 875-5020.

Wilson Sroufe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9772 of Mt. Orab will sponsor a concert featuring the Inside Straight Band at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Gaslight Theater in downtown Georgetown.

Tickets are on sale now for $10, and those interested in purchasing one may contact any Post 9772 member or Bill Cornetet at (937) 618-0325, Gary Bodley at (937) 444-6034 or Bill Graybill at (937) 444-3414. Tickets also will be available at the door on a firstcome basis.

•••••••••• Anyone involved with a governing body, an organization, or a regularlyscheduled activity that has a meeting date and/or time change should contact The Brown County Press two weeks in advance, if possible, about that change(s) so the correct date and/or time may be listed in the Weekly Calendar. Also, anyone who would like an activity listed in The Brown County Press’ Weekly Calendar that currently is not listed should call the newspaper office during regular hours at (937) 4443441.

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Sunday Georgetown Youth Sports Organization will hold a mandatory meeting 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at Georgetown Church of Christ, 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown, for any person interested in serving as a GYSO Board member or in a head coaching position. Anyone wanting additional information may e-mail gtownyouthsports@yahoo.com or call Sean Crawford for baseball information at (513) 535-3880 or Jamie Gast for softball information at (937) 213-1680.

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601 E. State St., Georgetown Daryll R. Gray, Owner 2-28

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Auto/Car Dealers

Building & Loan THE ADAMS COUNTY BUILDING AND LOAN

1x4 Ad 9 Weeks for $176.00

ROBERT MORGAN’S COMPLETE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS (937) 444-2288 FREE ESTIMATES–GUARANTEED WORK SIDING–REPLACEMENT WINDOWS TFN REMODELING–ROOM ADDITIONS 2/14

Owner: Calvin Nissley

(937) 446-3400

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7 TONS GRAVEL DEL. Starting at $110.00

Musical Instruction

CONTRACTORS

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PIANO LESSONS

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Julianne Holbrook 937-446-4422

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OVERDRIVES CLUTCHES

STEVE’S TRANSMISSIONS 13034 LOWER CUMBERLAND ROAD MT. ORAB, OHIO Certified with 25 Years Experience STEVE

(937) 444-2815

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Pet Salon

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Tel: (513) 533-3600

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

Open: Monday thru Sunday 8048 Tri-County Hwy, Sardinia TFN

(513) 732-0484

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Home Inspectors

Free Estimates All Work Guaranteed References available upon request

Phone: 513-283-3435

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Owner: Paul Dunaway

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*128125* Sardinia Area

Full Care • Inside Riding & Trails

(937) 446-2500

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Excavating / Trucking

BURKE TRUCKING & AB 85 23:35 E11/8/02 XCAVATING

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MT. ORAB 444-2665 Evenings Call 444-4193

Tree Service WARDLOW TREE SERVICE

Servicing the Area Over 35 Years!

Complete Inspection Services 3-28

Gravel,Topsoil Delivered & Spread Bobcat, Backhoe Work, Drainage Solutions 4-4 TFN Fully Insured • Free Estimates (513) 623-8387

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27 yrs. Work in Area Fully Ins. • Free Estimates TFN 4-4 Firewood

Roofing TFN 2-28

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Boyd’s Transmission & Wrecker Service

•LIVE BAIT •FISHING TACKLE •GIFTS

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300 W. Main Street, Batavia, Ohio 45103 Stephen G. Handra • Shirley Handra

• Residential Roofing • Metal/Wood & Vinyl Siding • Garages/Pole Barns • Custom Decks • Glass Block • Room Additions • Bath/Kitchen & Basements

1x1 Ad 9 Weeks for $44.00

WALSH •POOLSUPPLIES

Heating & Cooling

513-771-7588

Transmission Service

Pools

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BATAVIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO., INC.

24 HOUR SERVICE AVAILABLE

937-695-LEAK (5325)

And Home Repair

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INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL

Complete Interior & Exterior Remodeling

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Barns/Buildings

CLERMONT SUN PUBLISHING

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RIPLEY FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

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937-446-4256 513-305-3691 TFN

• Residential • New Construction • Commercial

Banking

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Southern Ohio Stove Systems

Let Us Take Care of Your Gutter Needs

Reliable Cleaning Service Free Estimates

4296 St. Rt. 131, Fayetteville (Just 6 Minutes East of Lake Lorelei) HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 Now Accepting Major Credit Cards

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Stoves

Mon 9-7 Tues-Fri 9-6 Sat 9-3

Gutters

DAWN’S SUPERIOR CLEANING

513-875-2565

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

Signs Auto Pinstriping

“OVER 4000 PARTS IN STOCK”

Cleaning Service

COMPUTERIZED DIAGNOSTIC EQUIP. ASE MASTER CERTIFIED

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

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Liscensed Insured, 24 Years Exp.

114 North High Mt. Orab OH

8319 Ashridge Arnhiem, Sardinia, Ohio 45171

The Next Generation of Automotive Service Specializing in Automotive Repair

2-14 TFN

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

NOW SELLING POLE BARN PACKAGES METAL ROOF & SIDING

ZUGG & SONS REPAIR SVC. LLC

(937)446-4559

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Diesel Repair Work Oil Special includes 5 qts. of oil & oil filter Transmission Special Brake Special most cars TFN 2/14 937-446-2016

Magnetic Signs ~ Banners Vinyl Graphics ~ Engraving Promotional Advertising Products

E M HO PARTS E IL SERVICE OB M HEATING/COOLING

Gravel, Sand, Topsoil Mulch & More.... TFN 3-28

800-956-6727

FOREIGN & DOMESTIC REPAIRS • FREE DIAGNOSTIC

Signs Bill’s Sign Company

Call Dan

C & M TRUSS

Auto Service

937-444-9494

Transmission Service

Building, Remodeling Home Improvement

Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep

www.bobmalcom.com

• AC/Parts • Steps 1-23-11 • Tubs • Windows

ST. RT. 32 & 15258 EASTWOOD RD. HALFWAY BETWEEN BURG & MT. ORAB

Mobile Home Parts, Store & Service

BURKE TRUCKING

West Union (937) 544-2842 TFN Peebles (937) 587-3594 2-14

Building/Trusses

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Furnace/Parts Water Heaters Skirting Doors

• • • •

Quality Signage Since 1976

Call John (937) 763-6649

Deposits Federally Insured

SERVICE • PARTS Hillsboro Dream Homes

1-800-404-3157

BOB FITZPATRICK TFN 3/28 (937) 444-3178

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BOB MALCOM Peebles, OH.-Intersection of 32 & 41

1 Month Unlimited Tan

Large selection of lotions / Skincare Products / Affordable Packages Walk ins always Welcome • BRONCO SPIRITWEAR!!!

3/28 TFN

209 N. High Street • Mt. Orab, Ohio

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RIVER RIDGE TRUCKING

$24.99

937-444-7324

•Maytag •Maytag, •Magic Chef, •Magic Chef • Carrier Room Air •Jenn-Air Conditioners •Carrier Room Air Conditioners We Service All Other Brands!

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J. Becknell Trucking

Tanning Boutique

Sales • Service • Parts

(937) 378-0602

MOBILE HOME STORE

(cell)

To place your business directory ad Call René

GRAVEL

711 South High Street, Mt. Orab, OH 45154

The Sun Shack

Visit our new showroom for: Franchise Service on:

H AUTO SALES H

(office)

NEW TANNING BEDS!!

GRAY’S MAYTAG HOME APPLIANCE CENTER

Ron Melton Masonry Services

Mobile Home Retail Parts Store & Service

Chimney Cleaning & Repair • Foundation Repair Brick, Block, Concrete & Rock (New or Repair) 3-28 30 Years Experience INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES (937) 444-4134 (513) 518-2527

Everyday Cut & Tan STEVE’S TRUCKING

Appliance Repair

937-378-3668

Antiques, sports memorabilia, country crafts.

Building available for banquets and parties.

Call for hours. 937-386-0222 or 937-587-3173 TFN 17992 St. Rt. 247, Seaman 2-28

Full Service Hair & Tanning Salon

FUN AND INTERESTING ACTIVITIES WE ALSO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER SERVICES IN THE HOME TFN 2-14

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Native American Indian Center Director - Parnell Necklace Native American arts and crafts

Beauty Salon/Tanning

CALL 444-2600 2-28

Masonry

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Water Hauling J&S WATER HAULING & GRAVEL SERVICE SWIMMING POOLS, CISTERNS, WELLS

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PURCHASE, LEASE OR LEASE/PURCHASE OPPORTUNITIES. Active involvement in final interior finish selections for early lease signees!

Telephone 937-379-2032 for further information.

“I would like you to join us for a very exciting future.”

200 - HELP WANTED

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED

CNA’S NEEDED to touch the heart of those in need, in the coming seasons of giving, and all year round! We offer 12 hour shift. Call or stop by to fill out an application.

937-378-3727.

$99 MOVES YOU IN MORRISON PLACE Accepting Applications APARTMENTS for 1 & 2 bedroom apartNow renting 2 bedroom apartment with a den, rent ments at Georgetown starting at $550.00 with attached garage, Apartments, 401 Marshall washer & dryer hookups.

Georgetown, Avenue, Ohio 45121. Apply at 610 For 55 & older accepting applications Markley Avenue, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 or call For questions call for details at: 937-378-6460. Stove, reAmanda frigerator, and on site 937-378-6041 ext. 257 laundry. Possibility of rental assistance. Equal Housing Opportunity.

TDD # 419-526-0466.

“This institution is an 300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 303 - HOUSES FOR RENT equal opportunity pro- LYTLE TRACE Apart- 3BR, 2BA, kitchen w/apvider, and employer”. ments, Williamsburg, pliances & attached gaOH. Unfurnished, age rage. Nice yard, county 62+, 1br, secure building, water, $725/mo. plus utilities included, rent utilities. 12/mo. lease subsidized, laundry room, w/security deposit. Near community room, library, SR 32, east of Sardinia, living.

Call ELSD. PH 937-446-2917 2BR APARTMENTS cozy or 937-213-2131. w/attached garage in a 513-724-3358.

1-story tri-plex w/an equipped kitchen & laun- MT. ORAB, 2br, 1.5ba 307 - MOBILE HOMES equipped dry room, ample closet townhouse, FOR RENT space, patio & a yard. No kitchen, 1/yr. lease, $470 2 2br trailers, steps, private street. Dar- plus utilities, $470/deling apartments. Utilities posit, no pets, good one-WBSD, one-Eastern not included. Small pets credit, reference check re- School district, no pets.

Call 937-377-2942. allowed. Located at the quired. 937-442-3275.

Sandstone Estates, a mature-living community in MT. ORAB - CALL Mt. Orab. 513-625-4522.

TODAY ABOUT FREE 2BR, GAS heat, wood 30 DAYS FREE RENT - burning stove, fenced $575/mo., yard, porch, garden, gaACCEPTING APPLI- 2br, 1ba, rage, pond, you pay utili$575/dep., CATIONS for 1, 2 & ties. 937-379-1981 or 3br, Equal Opportunity w/washer/dryer, stove, re- 513-319-3424. frigerator, Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 water/sewer/garbage in- 308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS Airport Rd., Georgetown, cluded. Also brand new, SPACE FOR RENT $600/mo. w/cathedral OH, 937-378-4565. ceilings. 513-504-3368 or UPTOWN BUILDING, 513-616-6817. prime location, 2000sq.

BATAVIA: 2BR, ft., great for retail or ofMT. ORAB $495/MO., $250 deposit, fice space.

Call quiet family friendly, car2BR 937-205-1678 for details. peted, central a/c, eat-in Townhouse apartments, 400 - HOUSES FOR SALE equipped kitchen, launCALL ABOUT dry.

Handicapped Ac3BR, 2BA brick ranch, OUR CURRENT cessible. Off-street park2-car garage on SPECIAL! ing. 513-561-4014.

Fully equipped kitchen, 11.5-acres in Winchester, central air, natural gas unfinished walk-out baseheat, on-site laundry. ment, 8x8 shed, barn EXCEPTIONAL No pets. No HUD/Sec- w/enclosed lean-to. AskSPECIAL $182,900. tion 8, $565 and up. ing 1br, Really Big! Deposit same as rent. 937-695-9495.

Lots of Storage Water, sewer & trash A/C FARM included. On CandleAll Single Story WITH nice 1.5 story light Way off E. Main w/private patio older home St. Visit our photo galQuiet, well taken care of w/basement, 3 car lery & website @ property! briarcreekproperties.com detached garage, barns THIS IS WORTH A or call 513-532-5291 or & 20 rolling acres with LOOK! 937-515-3092. large rock lined creek 513-724-3951 and woods, great for hunting or farming, FELICITY more or less acreage NICE, CLEAN 1br & GARRISON PLACE available, Bethel New 2br apartments in GeorgeSENIOR Hope Rd., 1 mi. from town, utilities included, APARTMENTS Clermont County line, background check & deAVAILABLE NOW Western Brown but posit required.

Call Rent Subsidized close enough for 937-378-3391 for more Free Utilities Bethel. information.

Secure Bldg.

Asking $215,000

rrowland@theurologygroup.cc

MYSTERY SHOPPERS, earn up to $100 per day, undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining establishments, experience not required.

1-877-581-1844.

STNA - P/T Hiring STNA’s or COALA grads for the Home Options Program in Clermont County.

Starting at $12/hour. www.acaringchoice.com to submit partial application.

TAKING APPLICATIONS: Direct Care Staff needing part-time 2nd shift. Must be able to pass background check, have a diploma or GED & Will Train. Experience in MR/DD field. Will not answer calls left on answering machine. For more information call 937-446-2803.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 2ND STORY 2br, Sardinia, $365/mo, $365/dep.

Electric efficient heat, 877-587-2230 RIPLEY SCHOOLHOUSE Apartments, 1br units available, Move-in Rent Special, rent-$255 plus utilities, for Seniors 62 years old, disabled or handicapped. For questions call 937-392-9216 or 937-378-6603. Managed by Brown County Senior Citizens Council.

513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750

FREE, FREE, FREE Efficiency unfurnished, ready now, nice size!

A/C, extra storage, single story!

Short term available $YES, IT DOES PAY TO COMPARE$ 513-724-3951

NOW RENTING One bedroom apartment, utilities included.

Rent is income based.

Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and have a mental illness.

For more information call Amanda 937-378-6041, Ext. 257

$

513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres)

403- MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

19.00 FOR 3 WEEKS

HELP WANTED

IT’S IN OUR HANDS

The U.S. Census Bureau is RECRUITING FOR: Crew Leader Assistant Crew Leader Enumerator 2IÀFH &OHUN

Brown County Senior Citizens Council is currently accepting applications for the Supported Living Program. We are looking for responsible Full Time Direct Care Staff to oversee the daily activities of our Supported Living Homes. $8.00 per hour Third Shift hours are required. Benefit package includes paid vacations, paid holidays, sick leave, personal days and percentage paid health insurance.

Applicants must have valid Ohio Driver’s License and be insurable under agency fleet, vehicle insurance and be in good health.

Apply in person at:

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Brown County Senior Citizens Council 505 North Main Street Georgetown, Ohio

1-866-861-2010

Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm February 19, 2010 will be the deadline for accepting applications.

Only serious applicants please!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT FT Busy medical office Batavia. Asst. w/procedures, draw blood. MUST have previous experience, EMR helpful.

The Urology Group

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Will not be accepted after deadline.

Deadline is 1 PM on Thursday unless changed due to a holiday.

The Clermont Sun Publishing Co. reserves the right to correctly classify, edit, cancel or decline any advertisement without notice.

DENTAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST 40 hrs/wk - Seaman High School graduate or equivalent required.

Graduate of dental training program preferred, or at least one year of experience in dental assisting.

Dental Xray license is required. Previous office experience is desired.

FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE person needed for large apartment complex in Georgetown. Must supply own tools, have reliable transportation, and have basic skills in painting, electrical and plumbing. Drug screen & criminal background check required. Please send resume to: Apple Hill Apartments, 15 Orchard Lane, Jackson, Ohio 45640 or fax to 740-286-5676.

TDD: 419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer”

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HEALTHSOURCE OF OHIO, A network of community health centers offers quality care close to home, has many opportunities now available.

NOW HIRING experienced hair stylist for Everyday Cut & Tan. Commission basis or will consider booth rental. Contact Vicky Cierley at 937-444-0334 or complete an application at 711 S. High St., Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154.

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FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE 3 Separate Offices (Can be combined) 525 Sq. Ft., 625 sq. ft., 675 sq. ft.

FREELANCE REPORTER NEEDED

$375.00 EACH Per Month Includes trash/water Located behind Gold Star 221 South High St. Mt. Orab, OH

Call 937-444-2601 405 - LOTS & ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming.

More or less acreage available.

Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.

Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available)

606 - FARM MERCHANDISE 7 23-60HP tractors, 3 are 4x4’s w/loaders, very low hours, will trade. Used 3pt. tillers, disk, plows, box blades, bush hogs, & finish mowers.

937-402-0769.

Evening work required. Part-time hours.

A good opportunity for those interested in gaining experience or looking for an opportunity to move into a full-time position.

Resumes should be sent to:

clermontsun@fuse.net

615 - MISC. FOR SALE

4 BRAND new Toyota Camrey 5 lug 16” steel rims with Toyota hub caps with emblem still in the boxes. $50 FIRM. KUBOTA TRACTOR, Contact 513-876-3403.

6040 4-wheel drive BEAUTIFUL WHITE w/loader, low hours, Maggie Sottero $23,000.00.

Call wedding gown, 937-7955-0184. size 8, never worn, 607 - FIREWOOD $800 OBO 1 YEAR. SEASONED &

split mixed hardwood, $80, full size truck load thrown in & thrown out.

Will deliver in area between Mt. Orab & Felic409 - LAND FOR RENT ity & Amelia & GeorgeTWO MOBILE home town. 937-379-5071 or lots “FOR YOUR MO- 937-670-0307.

BILE HOME!” One FOR SALE country lot in Sinking Firewood, sold by Springs area, one lot in State Regulations, Rocky Fork Lake area, u-pick up or we deliver. $200/mo. plus deposit.

For fast friendly service 937-403-1602. call Cox Firewood at: 501-CHILD CARE 937-378-4309 CHILDCARE IN my No answer, leave message home, Sardinia School, or call 937-515-5829 1-mile off 32, meals proLocated vided, ages 2 & up, 1-2 3600 SR 125 openings available.

Georgetown, OH 937-515-3081.

State & County Voucher welcome EXPERIENCED CHILD care provider has 608 - FARM PRODUCE openings in my George- YEAR ROUND hay, town home for children of square & round, different all ages, meals & snacks kinds. Can deliver. Also provided, great references do custom baling & plant& flexible hours. Call ing fields. 937-444-2694. anytime. 513-582-6259, 611 - WANTED TO BUY ask for Shannon.

CASH PAID for NOW! 504 - BUSINESS SERVICES Antiques, furniture, gold, coins, records, DVD’s, JOHN’S GENERAL game systems, books, alMAINTENANCE anything!

Plumbing, gravel/dirt most hauling, backhoe work, 937-378-1819. equipment/general re- 613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES pairs, electrical, property clean-up outside/inside, CKC SIBERIAN Husky 5-gray/white, tree trimming/removal. puppies, 5-red/white, males/fe937-444-2694. males. $400/ea. Cash 506 - CLEANING only. First shots, wormed.

Call 937-446-2798.

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING or just needing some spring PUPPY RESCUE Aclitters, free cleaning, great rates, and cepting even better references. pickup, Non-kill. In busiCall for a quote, or for ness for 15 years. Call more information. 513-885-9943.

513-255-4342.

1986 MOBILE home, 3br, 2-full bath, deck & 507 - SEWING storage building in Felic& ALTERATIONS ity, OH. $6,000. Call after For all your sewing needs 4pm 513-508-2623. for you, your family and 303 - HOUSES FOR RENT your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, 2BR HOUSE w/garage GREAT RENTAL in- expert service.

LIMITED TIME OF- in Williamsburg. vestment. 2-nice older FER - GEORGETOWN 513-600-3328.

-2BR $500/MO. & also mobile homes on 2-acres. 600 - FURNITURE 3br apartments w/garage Separate set-ups, outside 1/2-PC. PILLOWTOP MT. ORAB - 2br apart- available for $675/mo. NEW RICHMOND - buildings, no land con- mattress & box. New in plastic. $150.00. Can dement, 1st floor, $450/mo., $675/dep. Pets allowed. Newly remodeled home, Call Dan or 2br, in town, $600/mo. tracts. Asking $79,900. liver. $450/dep., no pets. 513-253-8170 Call 937-378-6827.

513-967-4687.

Call 513-752-0374.

513-616-3504 937-444-2689.

The Clermont Sun is looking for a Freelance Reporter to cover local news.

614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK

2-3 YR old goats; Purebred Nubian Does w/Nubian Doelings at side. 2 yr old Doe Bred to Freshen in June. Yearling Doe open, born June 11, 2006.

Call after 5pm for prices.

Interested calls only, please.

Call 937-764-1260.

SARDINIA AREA: horses boarded, starting at $100/mo. 513-317-6904.

Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:

808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT

MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks.

Now paying $100 - $200/cash for complete vehicles.

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1998 CHRYSLER Town & Country van, body in good condition, hood has dent. Van runs good when 937-515-2692 running, needs fuel sen$500 OBO. FORD PARTS, motors, sor. or transmission. For sale, 513-876-0438 from 1830’s 513-520-1725. lumber home, oak, all parts.

JUNKED, WRECKED 937-289-1040. unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., WHIRLPOOL: WASHER + electric some towed free, cash dryer, large capacity, pick paid for some. Call up only, both for $250. 513-734-1650 Tony 937-444-6372.

701 - LOST AND FOUND FOUND - Alaskan Malamute male, neutered, collar w/no tags, no micro chip. 513-875-3737.

702-MISC. NOTICES THIS NOTICE is to inform anyone who has any equipment or tools at 14058 Klein Rd., Mt. Orab, Ohio, that after March 2nd, 2010 any or all may be sold in lieu of storage fees.

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1995 FORD Mustang, runs good, well maintained, needs minor body work/paint, 168K/miles, good air. Call 513-319-0211.

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1202541- Georgetown- Immaculate! *This well built ranch is ready to move into. *Natural woodwork,solid 6 panel doors,fully equipped kitchen.

MBR suite. Covered front & back porch. *Beautifully landscaped yard. Storage shed.

Poured foundation. Location, location! $119,900

1179819AberdeenM O T I VAT E D SELLER! O w n e r Financing! Ready to move-in Bi-level in excellent condition.Fully equipped kit. w/stainless appliances, washer & dryer stay. Tiered decking, 30x35 det.gar.fully fenced back yard. $144,500 1 1 4 0 5 7 2 Georgetown- Will Consider Owner Financing- Excellent condition! Two one BR apts.Lg & roomy. Drywall thru-out. Brand new A/C Units.Central systems. 1 unit has a laundry rm. Covered front porch. Good cash flow. $55,000

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1205153 -Mt. Orab- Immaculate 3 BR, 2 BA ranch on double lot. New flooring in LR & FR. Open floor plan.

Freshly painted & inviting. Att. 2c gar. for maximum storage. Beautifully landscaped, Coy pond w/serene sitting area. Back yard tree-lined for added privacy. $109,900

1186984- Bethel - Private setting for this custom built home. Amenities include: formal dining room, hardwood flrs, blt in kit. appliances, jetted jacuzi, shower & toilet closet in MBR, tray ceilings, open foyer, stone gas log F/P, full part-fin bsmt. Prof. landscaped. $259,900 1 1 4 0 5 6 5 Georgetown- Will Consider Owner Financing! Solid all brick duplex. Two, 2bdrm. units. Equip. kitchen & full bath.1 unit has covered porch. Live in one side- rent the other. Multipanel doors. All dry wall. $85,000

1199723- Mt Orab- Look no more! *Ceiling to floor stone F/P, wrap around kitchen, walk-in closets, 2 full baths, MBR Suite, W/O to solidly built deck, stocked pond, tree-lined yard. 2.16 acre lot, attached Oversized 2 car gar. *All of this for $94,900

1142530- Jefferson Twp- Gentlemans farm. Private location. Cont. home w/soaring ceils. Flr to ceil dbl sided fpl.1st flr master BR. Fire escape off second flr BR. Inground pool, stocked pond, huge barn. Land nicely rolls w/1168' of rd frontage. $249,900

1200703- Ripley- Picturesque setting for this unique two story. Contemporary. DBL skylites in spacious great rm. Fully equip. Kit. Island w/ wet bar. Dining room has walk-out to indoor,inground pool & Spa area. MBR suite w/shower + Jacuzzi.Family Rm. Loft. $299,900

1198955- Mt. Orab Immaculate w/location! 1st flr.Master, 1st flr bath. Beautiful & roomy. Nice sized laundry rm dbls as an home office. Possible conversion to an office building.

Extra wide driveway. Huge rolling back yd. Public water & sewer. Do not delay! $95,000

Broker: Ray Houk 513-875-3822 Realtor/Manager: Connie Creditt 937-288-0072 U.S. Route 50 Fayetteville, Oh 45118 NEW LISTING!

Fayetteville 1187037 3 BR, 1 Bath, large rooms, block ranch, handicapped accessible, home warranty, appliances, carport, 10.22 partly wooded country acres, electric fenced pasture, stall shed, and 2 apple/pear/peach trees. $129,900 Ray Houk

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1206370 -Mt. Orab- Totally renovated home on public water & sewer. Beautiful hardwood floors thru-out. Fully equipped kitchen. Full basement. Why rent? $69,900

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1205174 -Bethel- Western Brown Schools! Tucked away on a no outlet road, is this all brick home w/full bsmt Ready to move right in to! FP in MBR, Att. 2 car gar. Fresh paint & carpet thru-out.Huge barn w/2 sheds.

Land rolls beautifully. Picturesque setting. $149,900 1 2 0 1 7 3 4 Georgetown of a One kind!*Full brick 2story.*Huge Master BR suite w/personal balcony.*Natural Bay windows, pocket doors thru-out, oak woodwork.* Real Beauty!*Inground 32x18 8' deep pool.*Det 2 story brick garage also.*Full fin bsmt plumbed for 3rd ba. $395,000 1180019- Georgetown First offering! Fantastic positive cash flow! Duplex in good condition. 1 & 2 bdrm. units. Fully equipped washer, dryer hook-ups in both units. Great location. Huge walk in attic. $49,900

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1206473 -Mt. Orab- This home is not a driveby! Double corner lot w/public water ans sewer. Beautiful hdwd floors thru-out. Fully equiped Kit w/dryer incl. 2 blacktop driveways. Attached 1 car gar. Storage shed. Within walking distance downtown area. $87,500

1206356 -Mt. Orab- What a deal! 2 bdrm property in town on public utilities. Great condition. Nice sized bdrms.

Newer heat pump. All new wiring thru-out. In the process of Real Estate conversion. $39,900

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1205263 -Hamersville- Looking for a home for your growing family on almost an acre? This is it!

Better than move-in condition.Beautiful wood flooring lower level. Antique mantle. Septic leach lines are marked. 2 covered porches. Shed 20x8. Corner location. $ 85,000 1123757- Four family Apt. bldg. located two blocks off of SR 52. All units have been totally renovated. Each unit has a laundry area available. Each apt. is separately metered. 4000 plus SF. Bldg and units are in mint condition. PLEASE, ONLY PRE-APPROVED BUYERS. $147,500

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1205276 SardiniaUnbelievable Mini Resort! Total renovation w/updates galore!Family Rm.w/corner fountain.Open Flr.plan. Det. Rec area w/30' antique bar. 5 car gar w/one 14' door.5 ac.fenced pasture w/add'l turn-out,add'l barn w/stalls. Ingr.pool w/pool hse. $199,900

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1 1 4 0 5 6 9 Georgetown-Will Consider Land Contract- Historic Bldg. converted to 6 family unit. Efficienc 1 Br & 2 Br apts. All units but 1 has two entries. All kitchens equipped. Original staircase w/bannister in place. $175,000

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1194692- Mt. Orab- Get ready to move! 3 BR, 2 BA home in quiet neighborhood.Excellent condition. Floor plan is open & spacious. Det.2 car garage.New garage door. Back yard completely fenced. Public Utilities. $114,900

NEW LISTING! 1201948- Williamsburg- Income producing with .5 ac. fully stocked pond.3 total acres in woods,could be timbered.Vegetation planted to attract wildlife.Multi-purpose land.Address has been assigned off of Lost Lake. $119,900 Hamersville - TURN KEY OPERATION W/SEP. LIVING QUARTERS ON PREMISES. Well known dairy bar. Impeccable condition in the heart of town. 3BR house in, better than move in condition, included. City water and sewer metered separately. Financials avail. w/ Bank pre-approval. Will temporarily stay on to train. Call today for a personal showing. $299,900 1166483- Winchester- Multi-purpose acreage a couple a hundred feet off of the coerner of 32 & 62. Approx 35 acs of woods, level ground. Solid investment. Public water & public sewer available. $369,390 998420- Mt. Orab- Reduced!!!! Will Land Contract or Lease Option!! '02.*New roof '03*Sprinkler system*Fire monitoring system *Four separate restrooms *Elec ballist *>3500 sf *Dual furnaces *3000 s/f fenced area* .79 ac *20 parking spaces. Immediate Occupancy! $159,900 1165982- Mt. Orab- The former Cahall Apparel store w/4 apts. Located in the heart of downtown Mt.Orab. All 4 Apts. have equipped kitchen. Plus 2 business/office rental spaces. Off street parking in rear. Great cash flow. Brand new rubber membrane roof. $199,900 1197834 - Winchester - Look no further! Nice farm w/barn, woods & over 850' of road frtg. Land nicely rolls with good drainage. Beautiful private home sites. Water avail.at the road. Located on a dead end road. Make an Offer. Motivated Seller!Two min. from SR 32. MAKE AN OFFER, MOTIVATED SELLER $109,900

NEW LISTING- 1199280- Georgetown- To be divided off of a 49 acre tract.*Beautifully rolls .*Can be sub-divided w/plenty road frontage.*On an area of farms.*64X32 tobacco barn. $119,900 1171915 - Sterling Twp- REDUCED! - Private acreage! Income producing with .5 ac. fully stocked pond . Brand new 12x16 dock. 3 total ac in woods. Vegetation planted to attract wildlife. Beautiful homesites. $129,900 1170543-Winchester- REDUCED! - Nice farm w/barn, woods & over 850' of road frontage. Land nicely rolls with good drainage. Beautiful private home sites. Water available at the road.

Located on a dead end road. Mins from SR 32. $119,900 Residential .46 ac lot. Milford School District. Slightly rolls. One of the few building lots left in the area. $29,900.00 30 Acres to be split off of a 49 acre tract. Beautifully rolls. Can be sub-divided. Plenty of road frontage. In an area of farms. 64x32 tobacco barn.

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Lake Lorelei 1191791 Nice lake front 3 BR rustic ranch style home, fireplace, double lots beautiful w/approx 1.3 acres with a 12x28 deck overlooking the lake, loads of mature trees and 2 car det. 24x30 garage. $239,900 Ray Houk

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Lake Lorelei 1192048 Cute 3 BR, 1 full bath ranch with open LR & Dinning area, home warranty, appliances, and new 10x24 deck, situated on 2 lots with a desirable park like setting with mature shade. Great starter or retirement home.

Connie Creditt $74,900

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LAND ... RESIDENTIAL Fayetteville - 1200896 Nice gently rolling building lot with water, sewer, cable, underground utilities, and blacktop road. Be the first to choose from the 21 lots from .27 to 1.44 acres & some are waterfront lots. Affordable pricing from 21-32K. $24,000 Ray Houk Mt. Orab - 1194671 Nice country lot with septic, water, electric, 24x32 building, and partial fenced pasture. No singlewides per deed. $59,900 Connie Creditt 1201293 Lynchburg Charming/Secluded 3 Bedroom home situated on 7 wooded acres, dead end road, blacktop drive, 25x40 detached garage/shop. Enjoy the wild life from your front & rear deck. A must see! $127,500 Leah Morgan

Fayetteville - 1165588 3 rolling partially wooded country acres ready to build your dream home. Water at street. No singlewide trailers. $31,900 Connie Creditt Blanchester - 1124031 10 acres near Blanchester of nice gently rolling land with county water at street. Nice place for that new home. $58,000 Ray Houk Lynchburg - 1197962 Very nice country lots on black top road, 5-6 acre tracts, subject to survey. County water at the road, 4 lots to choose from. Deed restritions apply, no single or doublewide homes. $31,500 Joyce Spaeth

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE: hookrealestate.com HISTORIC TWO STORY elegant home completely remodeled. 5 Bedrooms & 4 Bathrooms. Set up for Bed & Breakfast w/view of Ohio River. Also has large period garage. This property has too many features & amenities to list, so make an appointment to see this lovely home. NOW REDUCED to $275,000.

GEORGETOWN- Unique, attractive home with appealing wooded setting on 1+ acre lot w/privacy.

Many wood accents inside (floors, beamed ceilings, etc.) New electric service, heating & AC. 3 Bedrooms.

2 Baths. Full basement w/2 car garage. Porch & large patio. Carport/storage bldg. Asking $149,000.

GEORGETOWN- ALL EQUIPMENT IS NOW INCLUDED in the price of this Laundromat! 2400 sq.ft. building located in area of increasing commerical activity. 6” Walls. Shingle roof. Commercial wiring & plumbing. Don’t miss this great opportunity to own this successful business. Asking $135,000.

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ENJOY THE COUNTRY! This one story five room home has many recent updates. Newer furnace, vinyl insulated windows, cabinets, countertop & deck are some of the improvements. Full basement & blacktop drive. Public sewer. Ideal for empty nesters or a rental investment. Mature shade. Reduced to $55,000.

COUNTRY HOME on 9 Acres! Nice brick/vinyl stick built ranch with walkout partially finished basement.

3 Bedrooms 2 Baths. Gas FA Heat w/CA + Gas FP. 2 Outbuildings, one w/carport. Don’t miss this outstanding property! Asking $163,000.

RIPLEY VILLAGE- Attractive remodeled brick & vinyl home w/garage & carport. Oak kitchen cabinets, vinyl replacement windows, NG heat & AC. 16x12 enclosed sun porch. Mature shade. Convenient location. Asking $92,500.

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