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Vol. 37 No. 39

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Sunday, May 9, 2010

Three jailed in murder for hire plot

Support our Troops rally this week The Brown County Commissioners along with the Ohio Veterans Home are planning a Support Our Troops Rally on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

The rally will take place at the Ohio Veterans Home located at 2003 Veterans Blvd.

Georgetown, Oh. Please come out and show your support for our Troops.

We again are requesting that people bring in pictures of service men and women for us to photo copy then place on our bulletin board in the lobby at the Administration Building.

John Ruthven’s newest painting to be unveiled Wildlife artist John Ruthven’s newest painting “Penguins On Parade” will be unveiled at an event scheduled noon-5 p.m. Sunday, May 16, at the old Thompson House Gallery, 203 E. Grant Ave., Georgetown.

Those attending may visit with Ruthven 1-4 p.m. and also meet Gary Denzler, a sculptor and animal show manager at the Cincinnati Zoo, along with Charlie, a black-footed penguin from that zoo.

Light refreshments will be served. Further information is available by calling 1-800-8923586 or looking up www.ruthven.com.

Boil water advisory Aberdeen residents from 845 Market St. to 8549 State Route 41 are urged to boil their water until further notice in an advisory issued May 5 by the Village of Aberdeen.

Index Classifieds ...Pages 21-22 Court News......Page 19 Death Notices.........Page 7 Education ...........Pages 10 Opinion ..............Page 4 Social..................Page 8 Sports ........Pages 15-18

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Dallas L. Tincher

Brown County Jail when the other two were arrested on April 30.

He was sentenced to eight months in jail on April 28, just eight days after the killing, on unrelated charges of receiving stolen property and non-support of dependents.

Carpenters body was discovered on April 20 on Stringtown Road near Aberdeen.

Detective Seargent Donnie Wagner said that Carpenter was shot in the head as he sat in a living room chair.

Wagner also said the house did not appear to be disturbed

or burglarized.

His body was discovered by the daughter of his live-in girlfriend, Ronda Buchanan, when she came home from school.

Wagner said that Buchanan and Tincher were cousins.

Buchanan, told the Press

Georgetown teacher resigns after student affair exposed

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press A teacher at Georgetown High School has resigned after admitting “inappropriate contact” with a female student.

Georgetown Police Chief Buddy Coburn said a criminal investigation into the teachers conduct is ongoing and he has not yet been charged with a crime.

Coburn requested that the identity of the individual be withheld until the investigation is concluded.

“We have evidence of six separate occasions of inappropriate contact between April 9 and 29”, Coburn said. “We are trying to determine the extent of those contacts and determine if they were illegal.”

The teacher was employed

by Southern Hills Career and Technical Center and assigned to Georgetown High School as a Marketing teacher.

He was also the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) advisor and Varsity

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Sheriff’s tape protected the murder scene on Stringtown Road near Abderdeen last month.

that Carpenter was “a good person and a wonderful dad to my kids.”

She also said the two had planned to get married before he was killed.

Wenninger said investigators determined that Tincher

was reportedly friends with John Carpenter and his family. He added that no further information regarding the motive was being released due to pending charges before a Brown County Grand Jury.

Effort to repeal 1/4 percent sales tax fails by 113 votes Two statewide ballot measures are approved in county, across Ohio

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press

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The teacher that resigned over an inappropriate relationship with a student taught at Georgetown High School.

Baseball coach.

Coburn said the teacher confessed the relationship to him during questioning.

“He was very upset. He broke down in tears and freely admitted an inappropriate relationship”, Coburn said.

Coburn said some of the alleged encounters between

the teacher and student took place in Kentucky and in Clermont county.

Georgetown Superintendent Tony Dunn said only four hours elapsed between the first reports of the allegations and the resignation of the teacher involved.

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An effort to repeal a .25 cent increase in Brown County’s sales tax and use tax failed by 113 votes during the Primary Election held this past Tuesday, May 4.

In unofficial results released by the Brown County Board of Elections, 2,253 voters across the county supported repeal of those taxes whole 2,366 did not.

Voters in 19 of Brown County’s 32 precincts rejected the repeal effort. The margins of repeal rejection ranged from one vote in the Pike Township East Precinct (62 for repeal, 63 against) to 44 in the Sterling Township North Precinct (51 for repeal, 95 against).

A majority of voters in 11

Brown County precincts supported repeal. Those precincts and their margins of repeal support included: • Aberdeen Village: 47-44.

• Franklin Township: 125102.

• Georgetown Southwest: 77-69 • Jackson Township: 84-72.

• Perry Township West: 5638.

• Pleasant Township: 111106.

• Ripley Village: 80-72.

• Sardinia Village: 35-25.

• Scott Township: 70-68.

• Sterling Township South: 52-50.

• Union Township: 70-48.

The vote on the repeal effort ended up being tied in two precincts this past Tuesday. In the Perry Township South Precinct, 68 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Kroger Marketplace opens doors to large crowds this past Thursday Rick Eagan benefit scheduled for May 8

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press

Karen McGhee of Peebles journeyed about 30 miles westward to visit the new Kroger Marketplace supermarket in Mt. Orab because she wanted to check out the large amount of organic produce for sale there.

McGhee arrived at the new store about 4 a.m. this past Thursday, May 6, waited for its doors to open to the public for the first time at 7 a.m. and became the first customer to enter the new store on its opening day.

The Kroger Marketplace, encompasses about 133,000 square feet to be more than twice as big as the former Mt. Orab Kroger store, which took up about 62,000 square feet.

The massive new store opened less than 10 months after its Groundbreaking Ceremony on July 23, 2009.

Kroger Now Different Trip McGhee and many other shoppers had the opportunity

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Karen McGhee of Peebles, the first customer through the doors of the new Kroger Marketplace in Mt. Orab, leads the way as other shoppers step into Brown County’s newest shopping experience about 7 a.m. on May 6. The first 300 customers in line at the store that morning received a $10 Kroger gift card.

The Rick Eagan Benefit is fast approaching and committee members are working hard to ensure this is a success for Rick and his family. The benefit will take place on May 8 at the Georgetown Elementary School with dinner being served from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

The dinner will consist of pork, baked beans, cole slaw, deviled eggs, homemade pies and many more items. There will also be a live auction that begins at 6 p.m., a silent auction that will run into the evening, and then DJ, Bruce Kattine, will provide musical entertainment.

A corn hole tournament is also being planned to benefit Rick earlier in the afternoon on school grounds. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the tournament starts at 12 p.m. For more information about the corn hole tournament call Ron Craycraft at (937) 515-2564.

Dinner tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at Kibler Lumber, First

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State Bank, Ripley Builders Supply, National Bank and Trust, The Dinner Bell, Bristow Pharmacy and Donohoo Pharmacy.

If you have any questions about the benefit, would like to purchase tickets or donate an item to be auctioned off please contact Myron Flaugher (937) 392-1411, Kelly Cornette (937) 378-6186 or Pat Daulton (937) 392-4295.

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A murder near Aberdeen last April 20 was apparently a murder for hire...committed for 900 dollars.

That’s according to information released by the Brown County Sheriff’s office.

Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that three people from Mt. Orab have been arrested in connection to the murder.

70 year old Dallas Tincher is charged with Complicity to Aggravated Murder for allegedly ordering the hit on 34 year old John Carpenter.

33 year old Joseph Hensley faces Aggravated Murder charges for allegedly carrying it out.

Hensley’s girlfriend, 33 year old Sarah Clemmons is also facing Complicity to Aggravated Murder charges.

Clemmons and Tincher are in the Brown County Jail on a million dollars bond each.

Hensley was already in the

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BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The parent company of the News Democrat in Georgetown and Ripley Bee newspapers has filed for bankruptcy.

According to the Associated Press, Brown Publishing Company filed for Chapter 11 relief in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York on Friday, April 30.

According to a report published in the Boulder County

(Colorado) Business Report, Brown Publishing is carrying 94 million dollars of debt. The Boulder County Business Report is a Brown Publishing property.

The company reportedly has an unnamed buyer that “will assume most liabilities”.

The AP report said that “a stalking horse bidder is in place to acquire the companies assets”.

The Boulder County Business Report said Brown has asked the

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court for 2.5 million dollars in financing for maintenance of employee payroll and health benefits.

The Report said if the court grants the request, that will allow the company to operate normally pending the sale.

The company is based in Cincinnati and is family owned.

Published reports say the sale involves all the companies’ assets in Ohio, New York, Texas, South Carolina, Illinois, Iowa, Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Wyoming. According to its website, the company owns 18 daily and 27 weekly newspapers in Ohio.

Those include the TimesGazette in Hillsboro, the News Journal in Wilmington, People’s Defender in West Union in addition to the News Democrat and Ripley Bee. In the AP story about the bankruptcy, Roy Brown is quoted as saying the decision to file for bankruptcy protection was made to help ensure the businesses are “best positioned to prosper in the years ahead”.

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The Sardinia Church of the Nazarene along with the Sardinia Village Council and Mayor Todd Bumalough planned a surprise award ceremony for fellow water employee, Bill North on Sunday, April 18, 2010.

He was presented ‘The Second Mile Award’. A distinguished service award from the General Nazarene Church’s headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. This award is for someone extra special who has gone out of their way to make a difference in another person’s life.

That is exactly what Bill North did in a split second ditch effort to save fellow co-worker Tim Mock while working in a freshly dug hole that was extremely wet thus causing the sides to cave-in. Mock was literally encased by a mud slide.

Mayor Todd Bumalough stated, ‘because of Bill North’s quick thinking and reaction time, he was able to save Tim form an otherwise tragic disaster.”

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Parent company of News Democrat Second Mile award presented to North and Ripley Bee files for bankruptcy

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Sardinia Mayor Todd Bumalough, Bill North and Tim Mock

that when something this momentous occurs, we should be grateful when a fellow worker is willing to step up and be ‘heroic’ to save another person’s life. Tim Mock said “Thank you to Bill North for his heroic deed of courage and compassion.”

We appreciate our village council for attending our church services. it is always a pleasure for the church to work

hand in hand with the village which brings out the best in a community. “We are thrilled with their positive attitude in working to create a harmonious partnership between the church and our prestigious village. Thanks for all you do to make our town a safe place to live and an awesome place to worship,” said Richey Pride, pastor of the Sardinia Church of the Nazarene.

First reading is given of ordinance to increase Russellville sewage rates

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press A first step was taken toward increasing sewage treatment rates charged by the village of Russellville at the Russellville Village Council’s regular meeting April 13.

Council members on that date also approved some fire protection and emergency medical services contracts with neighboring townships.

The council at its last meeting heard and approved first reading of an ordinance to increase monthly sewer rates to $40 for properties located in the village and $43 for properties located outside Russellville’s corporate limits.

Council members approved fire protection contracts for Jackson and Franklin townships and both fire protection and EMS contracts for Jefferson Township.

It was reported Russellville had purchased two police cruisers from the village of New Richmond. A 2005 Ford Crown Victoria was ready for use and on the road while Russellville Police Chief William Collett is scheduled to present at the council’s next meeting the cost of painting the other cruiser, a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.

It was mentioned once that vehicle was painted the village would remove equipment from a gray 1999 Ford cruiser and place that car for sale.

Also on April 13, council members discussed Village Park patrons who walk their dogs not cleaning up after their canines. Russellville Fiscal Officer Deborah Parker will check into the cost of placing signs, bags and waste containers in the park in an effort to address that reported problem.

The council also discussed pit bulls and mentioned they would follow the Ohio Revised Code regulations regarding those dogs. All owners of such dogs in the village will be notified about that code’s requirements.

In other action at that meeting: • Council members decided to advertise for sale the old fire house beside R.D.’s Wayside Inn. • The council read and gave final approval of an ordinance levying a $5 permissive motor vehicle license tax for village residents.

• It was mentioned funds received in the memory of Shay Schatzman will be used to purchase a picnic table for the Village Park.

• Council members set the Villagewide Yard Sale for the weekend of Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26.

• It was mentioned Russellville Life Squad will sponsor a Coffee Break FundRaiser in the Village Park during the last weekend in May (Memorial Day Weekend).

The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled at 7 p.m. this Tuesday, May 11, at the Rambler Center in Russellville.

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The Brown County Press - Sunday, May 9, 2010 - Page 3

1,294 BROWN COUNTY COMMISSIONER (TERM TO COMMENCE JAN. 1, 2011) Margery Paeltz*…1,420

DEMOCRATIC PARTY CANDIDATE RACES (*INDICATES WINNING CANDIDATES IN COUNTY):

REPUBLICAN PARTY CANDIDATE RACES (*INDICATES WINNING CANDIDATES IN COUNTY):

OHIO GOVERNOR/ LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Strickland/Yvette Ted McGee Brown*…1,570

OHIO GOVERNOR/ LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Kasich/Mary John Taylor*…2,476

OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL Richard Cordray*…1,462

OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL Mike DeWine*…2,231

OHIO AUDITOR OF STATE David Pepper*…1,445

OHIO AUDITOR OF STATE Seth A. Morgan…938 David A. Yost*…1,536

OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE Maryellen O’Shaughnessy*…1,354 OHIO TREASURER OF STATE Kevin L. Boyce*…1,405 UNITED STATES SENATOR Jennifer Brunner*…856 Lee Fisher…800 (Fisher won the statewide race even though Brunner carried Brown County.)

REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS SECOND DISTRICT David H. Krikorian*…940 Jim Parker...391 Surya Yalamanchili...367 (Yalamanchili won the districtwide race even though Krikorian carried Brown County.)

CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE OHIO SUPREME COURT (TERM TO COMMENCE JAN. 1, 2011) Eric Brown*…1,380 JUSTICE OF THE OHIO SUPREME COURT (TERM TO COMMENCE JAN. 1, 2011) Mary Jane Trapp*…1,351 STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEEMAN 14TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT Russell E. Arey*…1,307 STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEEWOMAN 14TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT Karen Matney Simmons*...

OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE Jon Husted*…1,692 Sandra O’Brien…832 OHIO TREASURER OF STATE Josh Mandel*…2,219 UNITED STATES SENATOR Rob Portman*…2,553 REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS SECOND DISTRICT Debbi Alsfelder…320 C. Michael Kilburn...693 Tim Martz...198 Jean Schmidt*…1,504 CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE OHIO SUPREME COURT (TERM TO COMMENCE JAN. 1, 2011) Maureen O’Connor*...

2,254 JUSTICE OF THE OHIO SUPREME COURT (TERM TO COMMENCE JAN. 1, 2011) Judith Ann Lanzinger*…

2,124 JUSTICE OF THE OHIO SUPREME COURT (TERM TO COMMENCE JAN. 2, 2011) Paul E. Pfeifer*…2,143 JUDGE OF THE OHIO COURT OF APPEALS 12TH DISTRICT (TERM TO COMMENCE FEB. 9, 2011) Robin N. Piper*…2,105 JUDGE OF THE OHIO COURT OF APPEALS

12TH DISTRICT (TERM TO COMMENCE FEB. 10, 2011) Rachel Hutzel*…2,086 STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEEMAN 14TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT John Becker*…2,091 STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEEWOMAN 14TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT Kay Reynolds*…1,888 Thea Shoemake…466 STATE REPRESENTATIVE 88TH HOUSE DISTRICT Danny R. Bubp*…2,396 BROWN COUNTY COMMISSIONER (TERM TO COMMENCE JAN. 1, 2011) Rick Eagan*…2,212 BROWN COUNTY AUDITOR Doug Green*…2,363 MEMBERS OF BROWN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE Precinct 10: Michael R. Copple*…42 Precinct 20: Mariah Votel*…53 Precinct 50: Bob Hare*…81 Precinct 60: Charles M. Gorby*…124 Precinct 70: Chadwick E. Bohl*…63 Precinct 80: Dennis Wright*…51 Precinct 90: Gary R. Frye*…41 Precinct 91: Steven D. Loehrke*…49 Precinct 110: John A. Gorman*…38 Precinct 120: Lowell Cady…21 Betty Jo Ratliff*…76 Precinct 130: Janet D. Polley Ward*…90 Precinct 150: Troy R. Farrell*…93 Precinct 170: Jesse R. Millikan*…64 Precinct 190: Elizabeth Hall*…65 Precinct 200: Jeanne Glassmeyer*…57 Precinct 201: Bill Herdman*…73 Precinct 210: Neal P. Bering…26 Holly J. Cahall*…47 Precinct 220: Michelle E. Jowers*…66 Precinct 230: Thomas Cunningham*...69 Precinct 240: Dawn R. DeClaire*…70

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT M. Ann Leech*…4

Precinct 270: William Arn*…73 Precinct 280: Doug Sinkking*…93 Precinct 290: Mark E. Garbett Jr.*…69 Precinct 308: Paul E. Hall II*…88 Precinct 310: Scotty L. Eagan*...73 Precinct 330: Roxanne E. Malone*…79

AND USE TAX Yes…2,253 No*…2,366

STATE BALLOT ISSUES: STATE ISSUE 1 – EXTENDING THIRD FRONTIER PROGRAM WITH ISSUANCE OF BONDS Yes*…2,270 No…2,245

CONSTITUTION PARTY CANDIDATE RACE (*INDICATES WINNING CANDIDATE IN COUNTY):

STATE ISSUE 2 – CHANGING THE LOCATION OF CASINO SCHEDULED TO BE BUILT IN COLUMBUS Yes*…2,915 No…1,517

UNITED STATES SENATOR Eric W. Deaton*…2

LOCAL BALLOT ISSUES: BLANCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT 2-MILL ADDITIONAL CONTINUING LEVY FOR CURRENT EXPENSES Yes…6 No*…9 (Total above does not include votes from the Clinton County portion of the Blanchester Local School District; the issue passed districtwide.)

ABERDEEN VILLAGE ISSUE REGARDING AGGREGATION OF RETAIL NATURAL GAS LOADS Yes…53 No*…54

BROWN COUNTY BALLOT ISSUE:

LIBERTARIAN PARTY CANDIDATE RACES (*INDICATES WINNING CANDIDATES IN COUNTY):

RESOLUTION SEEKING REPEAL OF COUNTY’S NEW .25 PERCENT SALES

OHIO GOVERNOR/ LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Ken Matesz/Margaret Ann Leech*…4

SENIOR COMMUNITY

OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL Marc Allan Feldman*…4

NO RENT UNTIL JULY 1ST, 2010

OHIO AUDITOR OF STATE L. Michael Howard*…4

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OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE Charles R. Earl*…4

BANKRUPTCY TOO MUCH DEBT? NOT ENOUGH MONEY?

OHIO TREASURER OF STATE Matthew P. Cantrell*…4

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REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS SECOND DISTRICT Marc Johnston*...4

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BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press Ripley Village Council members gave final approval at their April 27 meeting to adjust rates and charges for trash and waste collection in that village.

Council members meeting in regular session also heard first reading of an ordinance establishing new electric rates for village customers with that electricity being supplied by new vendor American Electric Power.

The new rates are: • Regular residential: $14.

• Taverns and service stations: $64.

• Restaurants and delis with seating: $51.50.

• Delis without seating, $38.50.

• Hardware stores: $36.

• Banks: $28.50.

• Florists: $19.50.

• Barbershops, beauty salons, offices and antique stores: $15.50.

The ordinance also stipulates: • Residential customers living within Ripley’s corporate limits who are 60 or older or who are disabled are entitled to a $1 discount from the $14 monthly residential rate set forth in the ordinance provided the utility bill for such residence is in the name of the person who is 60 or older or disabled.

• Residential customers located outside of Ripley’s corporate limits shall pay $16.75 per month for trash, waste, and garbage collection and disposal services.

• Business customers located

outside of Ripley’s corporate limits shall pay a surcharge of 20 percent for such services.

That ordinance is scheduled to go into effect Thursday, May 27.

Electric Savings Reported In a May 5 telephone interview, Ripley Village Administrator Charles Ashmore said he anticipates the village’s switch to electric vendor AEP from former vendor Duke Energy will save electric customers served by the village about 20 percent in costs across the board.

The ordinance given first reading at the council’s most recent meeting set rates for three types of electric services

to commence on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, and conclude on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014.

Those service types and rates are as follow: • Regular residential service: $6.74 for the first 30 kilowatt hours (minimum), $9.44 for 30100 kWh, and 10.36 cents per kWh over 100 kWh. • All-electric residential service: $34.58 for first 300 kWh and 8.8 cents per kWh for more than 300 kWh. • Commercial service: $6.74 for the first 30 kWh (minimum), $83.49 for 30-700 kWh and 9.38 cents per kWh for more than 700 kWh. The Ripley Village Council’s next regular meeting is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. this Tuesday, May 11, at the Ripley Community Building on Waterworks Road.

Mt. Orab/Green Township Spring Cleanup scheduled The Village of Mt. Orab and Green Township will sponsor, in association with the Brown County Solid Waste Authority, the Annual Spring Cleanup for their residents 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, May 13-15, at dumpsters set up at the Mt. Orab Maintenance Building at 409 N. High St., Mt. Orab.

Those taking their trash items

to the dumpsters are asked to use the new access road, Apple Street West, and not turn directly off North High Street at the 409 location.

No hazardous materials will be accepted.

A’deen Council special mtg. set

The Western Brown Local School District Board of Education’s regular meeting has been changed to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 18, at the WBLSD Administrative Offices, 524 W. Main St., Mt. Orab.

The board normally meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month.

Aberdeen Village Council will hold a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 10, at the Aberdeen Municipal Building to discuss Phase II of the water treatment plant slated for that village.

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Ripley Council approves ordinance raising trash collection rates in town First reading offered of ordinance to set new electric rates in Ripley

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SUMMARY REPORT UNOFFICIAL RESULTS BROWN COUNTY, OHIO PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 2, 2010 32 OF 32 PRECINCTS COUNTED

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The Mowrystown Church of Christ will be having a rummage sale on May 14 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be a large variety of items including household, clothing, and miscellaneous. There will also be a silent auction for larger items including: combination washer/dryer, cabinets, bathtub and washbowl and others from the Kuhner house recently purchased.

All proceeds will benefit the Church Fellowship Building Fund. Please mark your calendar for this big sale.

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Reader wonders if we are listening to the right people

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Letters to the Editor

Eastern parents urged to stay informed Dear Editor: To The Parents and Taxpayers of Eastern Local School District: On Thursday, April 29th at 7:00 pm, the Eastern Local School Board held a special meeting regarding the budget and the reduction of personnel.

I attended this meeting because decisions being made about the current financial shortfall directly impact my child’s education. There was a small crowd in attendance, but no one from the local press, as there have been at prior meetings. It is my belief that parents and taxpayers deserve to be informed about decisions currently being made and how these decisions will affect the viability and future of our district.

On Friday, I requested the minutes from the board meeting from Mr. Kendall. Due to normal protocol and procedures, the minutes were not yet available. However, Mr. Kendall reviewed my notes taken during the meeting, and confirmed that the following correctly reflects the proceedings of the meeting.

The meeting was called to order and Mr. Bill Mullins spoke for roughly 20 minutes on the status of the middle school building project. When Mr. Mullins concluded, the board went into executive session and the audience was dismissed. After approximately two hours of discussions in executive session, those in attendance were called back to the district office meeting room and the following three motions were introduced: Motion 1 proposed by Mr. Hospkins was to keep all 4 district principals. (During the March Board Meeting, the elimination of a principal’s position and $60,000 salary was proposed.) The motion also included accepting the initial proposal of reducing Superintendent Simmons’ contract by 20 work days in 2010-11, reducing his compensation by $17,500 per year, and to grant him a one year contract extension for 201112. Total savings for the district over two years would be $35,000. Mr. Hospkins and Mr. Kelch voted yes on motion one. Mr. Creighton, Mr.

After the three motions were voted upon, the meeting was adjourned. The Board made no public comments about their decisions and no questions were taken.

The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00 pm. If you have questions about the decisions above, or if you have comments to make about the budget and reduction of teachers and staff, I strongly encourage you to attend the next meeting.

Important decisions are being made about our children’s education and future. The Board of Education is obligated by their duties as elected officials to respond to our concerns, comments, and questions. It is our obligation as parents and taxpayers to continue to express and constructively communicate our questions and concerns. Thank you for your time and continued support of our children and school district.

Dr. Stephanie Lewis Carl, PhD EHS Class of 1985 SES Parent, Volunteer, and PTO Treasure

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Mother wants teacher to keep her job Dear Editor.

Outstanding Educator Award Spring 2007 (Hopewell) Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award (State of Ohio) August 2007 Lee Award Nominee for Eastern Brown Local Schools August 2009 Listed above are just some

Garden Club says thanks for support Dear Editor, The Mt. Orab Garden Club wishes to express our appreciation to all who ventured out in the rain, Saturday, May, 1st. to support our first annual plant sale. It was a huge success. Thank you. Hope you can visit the Mt. Orab Home Garden Tour on July 17th.

More information about this coming soon.

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of the awards that Dodie Benjamin has received while teaching school at Elementary.

Russellville Mrs. Benjamin is one of the best, if not, the best, teachers that Eastern Schools has had the privilege of employing.

What's really disturbing to me, is the fact that she is the one who is losing her position at Russellville, so the school may keep many of their retire/rehire staff.

Personally, some of those who retired, really need to stay retired. You will not find a better, more compassionate and caring teacher than Mrs. Benjamin. To date, she has taught 4 of my 5 children. My oldest son hated school. He was blessed and

was placed in Mrs. Benjamin's 2nd grade class, and I swear to you, the boy never wanted to miss school.

He enjoyed that year so much, and his grades turned around and I give Mrs. Benjamin all the credit. She took the time to get to know my son, she included activities in the classroom that the children had interests in...she is a wonderful teacher. She has one of my boys in her class this year, and her dedication to him, making sure he stays on track and doesn't fall between the cracks has been a pure blessing to our family. She is a very BIG part of why Eastern rates excellent! It's unfortunate that our education system has become "political"

if you will. I think instead of Mrs. Benjamin having to go back to school to receive a license to be placed in a special education classroom, the retire/rehire teachers who specialized in special education should be made to take that position and leave a good teacher where she belongs, so our children can continue to benefit from her passion and love of teaching. I think if Eastern is in that bad of shape, then the voters need to get rid of the "click" on the school board and vote for someone who has our children's education and best interest at heart.

Stephanie Brown Eastern Local School District Tax Payer

“She gave me the gifts of life, love and support.”

Aaron Moran Jefferson Township

“She taught me to respect people in all walks of life.”

Roxanne Malone Union Township

“Loving me and being there for me – she was always there for me.”

Joseph Juska Jackson Township

“She was there for me through thick and thin. She was always there when I needed her.”

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Lions say call city to reserve shelter Dear Editor: The Mount Orab Lions Club members receive many calls from residents wanting to reserve the Lions Club

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Garrett, and Mr. Yockey voted no, and the motion did not pass.

Motion 2 proposed by Mr. Hospkins was to keep all 4 district principals, to reduce Simmons’ Superintendent contract to 122 work days in 2010-11 reducing his compensation $60,000 per year, and to grant him a two year contract extension based on 122 work days in each additional year.

Total savings for the district over three years would be $180,000. (Mr. Simmons’ salary reduction of $60,000 per year is equivalent to the amount needed to compensate a 4th principal position.) Mr. Hospkins and Mr. Kelch voted yes on motion two. Mr. Creighton, Mr. Garrett, and Mr. Yockey voted no. Motion two did not pass.

Motion 3 proposed by Mr. Yockey was to keep all 4 district principals. (No further reductions or cuts were suggested.) Mr. Creighton, Mr. Hospkins, and Mr. Yockey voted yes on motion three. Mr. Kelch voted no. Mr. Garrett abstained. Motion three passed.

ing for the voice of God. They've begun to aspire to something better and are reaching their goals. They’re getting their degrees from college and graduate school and pursuing careers in which they are going to make a difference in this world: careers in the ministry, medicine, business, human services, mental health and even politics. Some say, “I didn’t think I had it in me to get this far, but I’m doing it!” Each one of us has a purpose in life; each one of us has a mission on which to go. Our problem is that too often we let others interfere with what God has set before us to accomplish and then we excuse ourselves by telling ourselves that it must not have been His will for us to do those things in the first place. We begin to doubt ourselves.

The question needs to be asked, “Am I missing my calling by listening to what everybody else is telling me?”

Or how about the question, “Why can’t I listen to God for myself instead of having people tell me what they think God’s will for my life happens to be?”

We must admit the fact that too often we are more willing to hear about what somebody else has to say instead of hearing the voice of God. Thus we stay miserable and unfulfilled - and it doesn’t have to be this way.

Reverend Sam Talley

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pavilion for their use. We are pleased that the park pavilion is used and appreciated by the community as this was the purpose intended by the Mount Orab Lions club when it was constructed and donated to the community.

If you, or your group, would like to reserve the Lions pavilion, please call Mount Orab Village business office at (937) 444-3945 and

ask for Missy who is the individual responsible for reservations.

We, the members of the Mount Orab Lions Club are proud that we could, with the support of the community, continue to serve the community; and we encourage you to use and appreciate our beautiful park and its facilities.

The Mount Orab Lions Club

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Dear Editor, How many people do you know who go through life unfulfilled and miserable?

How many do you know who feel as if they’ve missed out on something better just so they could settle for something less - and then they wonder about what could have happened if they had pursued their dreams and goals?

Every day of my life I see these people and talk to them.

I’m glad to say that many are attempting to do something about it. But I’m sad to say that many others have given up before discovering God’s best for them. God did not put us here to be unfulfilled and miserable. God wants all of us to realize our full potential as His children. I’m fully convinced that this is His desire for us.

Just recently I’ve spoken with several young people who have chosen to settle for life’s leftovers.

Why? Because they thought that something better was out of their reach - it was either “too hard” or “just not meant to be.” More times than not this was due to what they had been told by somebody else just as miserable as they were - and they listened to them!

Question: Are we listening to the right people?

Then again, I’m also dealing with several people who’ve quit listening to negative people and started listen-

YOUR LEGISLATORS U.S. Representative Jean Schmidt (R) 175 E. Main St Batavia,Oh 45103 or (800) 784-6366 State Senator Tom Niehaus (R) (614) 466-8082 State Representative Danny Bubp (R) (614) 644-6034

U.S. Senators George Voinovich (R) (202) 224-3353 Sherrod Brown (D) (202)224-2315 Governor Ted Strickland (D) 77 S. High St. 30th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 466-3555

“She taught me the importance of education and put me through college.”

Brian Gibson Green Township

“She loved me sincerely.”

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Krikorian carries county but loses Primary Race by nearly 800 votes

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press

Republican Party incumbent Jean Schmidt will face Democratic challenger Surya Yalamanchili in the U.S. representative’s race in Ohio’s Second Congressional District this fall.

Schmidt, 58, of Clermont County’s Miami Township, easily defeated three challengers to win the Republican Party’s nomination as its candidate in the 2010 General Election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Schmidt, who won a Special Election in August 2005 and full two-year terms in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006 and 2008, is seeking a third consecutive two-year term in Congress.

Yalamanchili, 28, of Cincinnati, is making his first run for Congress. He is noted for being a former contestant who got fired on mogul Donald Trump’s “The Apprentice” reality television show.

Schmidt Gets GOP Nod Schmidt received the Brown County Republican Party’s endorsement at a Feb. 11 meeting in Georgetown, which also was attended by opponents Mike Kilburn of Morrow and Debbi Alsfelder of Mariemont. Tim Martz of Indian Hill, the fourth candidate in this past Tuesday’s Republican Primary Election for U.S. House in the Second District, didn’t attend that meeting.

Schmidt carried Brown County with 1,504 votes and won each of the county’s 32 precincts. Kilburn garnered 693 votes, Alsfelder 320 and Martz 198.

She won the Second Congressional District with 35,232 votes. Kilburn finished

second with 12,743 votes while Alsfelder received 5,102 and Martz 4,106.

In a statement Schmidt released this past Tuesday following her Primary Election victory, she stated, “I am honored by the overwhelming support I have received from the people of the Second Congressional District. I have always believed that if you listen to the people you represent and vote accordingly, the voters will support you.”

In a survey sent to Schmidt before this past Tuesday’s Primary Election, she was asked what she thought were the three most important issues facing the Second Congressional District today.

Her response was, “The most important issue is jobs, and to turn this economy around, we need to do three things. Reducing federal spending, cutting the massive expansion of the federal bureaucracy and reducing the federal deficit is how we accomplish this.

Anyone wanting further information about Schmidt’s campaign may call up www.jeanschmidt.com.

Yalamanchili wins Primary Yalamanchili won the Democratic Party’s nomination as its Second District candidate by receiving 10,004 votes districtwide in unofficial results while David Krikorian of Madeira placed second with 9,220 votes and Jim Parker of Waverly finished third with 5,285 votes.

In a May 5 telephone interview, Yalamanchili commented about his Primary Election victory, “I am humbled by the faith the voters have shown in me in my campaign. I look forward to November and showing the clear distinction between Congresswoman Schmidt and the ideals I plan

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on fighting for in Washington (D.C.).”

In a survey sent to Yalamanchili before this past Tuesday’s Primary Election, he was asked what he thought were the three most important issues facing the Second Congressional District today.

His response was, “The most important issue facing the Second District is jobs. I feel it is Issue 1, 2 and 3. We must create the policies that allow American employees to compete.

Anyone wanting further information about Yalamanchili’s campaign may call up www.votechili.com.

At least one Third Party candidate may be on the Nov. 2 General Election Ballot in Brown County in the Second District race for U.S. representative: the Libertarian Party’s Marc Johnston, who received four votes in that race in that party’s Brown County Primary Election on May 4.

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The family will be celebrating on Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with a hog roast at their home.

Family and friends are invited to stop by to reminisce. Please bring a lawn chair and covered dish. No gifts please.

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only statewide federal race with two or more contestants during this year’s Primary Election, there were two statewide races for state government offices on the Republican Party Primary Election ballot this past Tuesday that featured two candidates each.

One was the auditor of state’s race in which David Yost defeated Seth Morgan 1,536938 in Brown County and 451,296-244,103 statewide.

Although Yost, a resident of Delaware County’s Delaware Township in the Columbus suburbs, has received the endorsement of the Ohio Republican Party State Central and Executive Committee, Brown County Republican Party Central Committee members voted at a Feb. 11 meeting to endorse Morgan for the state auditor nomination.

The other statewide Republican Party Primary Election race for a state government office was the secretary of state’s race in which Jon Husted of Kettering, whom the Brown County Republican Party Central Committee voted to endorse on Feb. 11, defeated Sandra O’Brien of Ashtabula County 1,692-832 in Brown County and 499,252-242,427 statewide.

Many Races Unopposed Republicans had three statewide races for state government executive offices with only one candidate each – those for the governor/lieutenant governor ticket, attorney general and treasurer.

Republicans also had three statewide races for Ohio Supreme Court seats with only one candidate each – one for chief justice; one for a justice who will fill a seat on Saturday,

Jan. 1, 2011; and one for a justice who will fill a seat on Jan. 2, 2011.

Republicans also had two races with only one candidate each for judges on the Ohio 12th District Court of Appeals, which is based in Middletown and includes Brown County and seven other counties. Those included one justice who will fill a seat on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, and another who will fill a seat on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011.

Republicans had one race with one candidate each for state representative from Ohio’s 88th House candidate (with that candidate being incumbent Danny Bubp); Brown County commissioner (with that candidate being Rick Eagan); and Brown County auditor (with that candidate being incumbent Doug Green).

Republicans also had one race with one candidate for Republican Party State Central Committeeman from Ohio’s 14th Senate District and one race with two candidates for Republican Party State Central Committeewoman from Ohio’s 14th Senate District. That district includes all of Brown, Adams, Clermont, and Scioto counties and a portion of Lawrence County.

The committeeman candidate who had no opposition was John Becker.

The two candidates in the committeewoman races were Kay Reynolds and Thea Shoemake. Reynolds defeated Shoemake 1,888-466 in Brown County and 14,167-5,285 districtwide.

The Brown County Republican Party also had County Central Committee membership races in 26 of the county’s 32 precincts. Only one

candidate filed to run in 24 of those races.

In the other two races, Betty Jo Ratliff defeated Lowell Cady 76-21 in the Jackson Township Precinct, and incumbent Holly Cahall defeated Neal Bering in Pike Township East the Precinct.

In statewide executive races, Democrats had only one team in the governor/lieutenant governor’s race and one candidate in the attorney general, auditor of state, secretary of state and treasurer races.

In statewide judicial races, Democrats had only one candidate in the Ohio Supreme Court chief justice race and the race for an Ohio Supreme Court justice who will take office Jan. 1, 2011.

They also had one candidate each in the contests for Democratic Party State Central Committeeman and Democratic State Central Party Committeewoman from Ohio’s 14th Senate District.

The Democrats also had one candidate in a race for Brown County government: incumbent Margery Paeltz in the Brown County commissioner’s race.

Less Than 17 Percent Vote The Brown County Board of Elections reported only 16.27 percent of 29,204 registered voters in Brown County cast ballots in the 2010 Brown County Primary Election.

More than half the registered Republicans voted with 2,795 of 5,394 (51.82 percent) casting ballots.

Only 23.22 percent of registered Democrats voted this past Tuesday (1,828 of 7,872).

Only 122 of 15,938 voters who were registered as NonPartisan voted for .77 percent.

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Aberdeen gas aggregation ballot issue fails by one vote Blanchester Library levy passes, but rejected in Brown Co. section

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press

Aberdeen voters appear to have turned down by a single vote a ballot issue that would have authorized their village to implement an Opt-Out Natural Gas Aggregation Program.

Unofficial results from the Brown County Board of Elections following the May 4 Primary Election indicated the measure failed with 53 voters in support and 54 in opposition.

BCBE also reported there were 35 provisional ballots in Brown County that had yet to be certified, and they weren’t part of last Tuesday’s unofficial count. If any of those ballots are from Aberdeen voters, the results of the Opt-Out Natural Gas Aggregation Program ballot measure could change.

The Brown County Primary Election official results, including provisional ballots that will be certified and counted, are expected to be released by Saturday, May 15.

Mayor Supported Passage Aberdeen Village Council members adopted an ordinance at their regular meeting on Jan. 4 to authorize all action necessary to obtain an Opt-Out Natural Gas Aggregation Program for that village. According to the ordinance, Aberdeen Mayor Garland Renchen had recom-

mended its passage “in order to provide this opportunity for cost savings to the residents of Aberdeen”.

Aberdeen Village Solicitor Jay Cutrell said the proposal, if adopted by voters, would allow the village to contract with and negotiate with other natural gas suppliers besides Aberdeen’s current supplier in an effort to obtain less expensive natural gas rates for Aberdeen residents.

The ordinance stated the proposed program would enable village consumers to realize lower cost natural gas supplies and other benefits from the aggregation and collective purchasing of natural gas supplies.

Library Levy OK’d Also this past Tuesday, 15 voters in a certain section of Brown County Precinct 200 (Perry Township West) voted on whether to approve a ballot issue levying an additional 2mill tax levy for a continuing period of time beginning in 2010 to help pay current expenses for the Blanchester Public Library operations.

Unlike the two public library districts set up in Brown County that serve seven library branches altogether, the Blanchester Library is affiliated with the Blanchester Local School

District. The Perry Township West Precinct voters who cast ballots on the levy issue this past Tuesday are the same ones who reside in the small portion of the Blanchester Local School District that extends into Perry Township.

While the majority of Perry Township West Precinct voters who cast ballots on the levy issue opposed it (nine compared to six who supported it), the levy passed with hefty support in the Clinton County section of the Blanchester Local School District.

Those voters supported the levy 517-288; those totals added to Brown County’s small number gave the levy a winning margin of 523-297.

Blanchester Public Library Director Chris Owens said the levy is needed to avoid further cuts and to offset the reduction of state government funding.

The 2-mill levy is projected to provide the library with $230,000 per year, or double the $115,000 the current levy provides. The new levy, for which collections would begin in 2011, will provide about 40 percent of the library’s funding.

Perry Township is served by the Fayetteville-Perry Public Library, one of four Brown County Public Library District branches (with the others located in Georgetown, Mt. Orab and Sardinia).

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2010 Ohio senior Citizens day celebration set The Brown County Senior Citizens Council invites seniors to the annual Ohio Senior Citizens Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at the Georgetown Church of Christ, 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m.. There will be a variety of booths, chair volleyball, entertainment and much more. There will be a catered lunch served at noon.

All attendees are encouraged to dress patriotic. There will also be a made from scratch bake-off.

Meal reservations and bake off entries must be called in

by May 14. For transportation please call Mary Latham at (937) 378-6603.

WHISPERS FROM HEAVEN When I left this world without you I know it made you blue.

Your tears fell so freely, I watched; I know this is true.

While you were weeping, Days after I passed away – While all was silent within me, I saw you kneel to pray.

From this wonderful place called heaven Where all my pain is gone, I send a gentle breeze to whisper, “My loved ones, please go on” The peace that I have found here Goes far beyond compare No rain, no clouds, no suffering – Just LOVE from everywhere.

You need not be troubled Just stay close to GOD in prayer Someday we’ll be reunited My love, HIS love surrounds you always, EVERYWHERE! It has been a year since you passed and we miss you very much!

Ruth Burton and Family

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Eleanor Mae Abbott, 93 Eleanor Mae Abbott, 93, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 in Georgetown, Oh. She is survived by one daughter, Carol A Dunseith; one son, Carl (Gladys) Abbott, of Tenn.; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; one sister, Anna Harman, of Texas; several nieces, nephews and friends.

She worked for General Telephone Company in Georgetown.

Services were held Wedneday May 5, 2010 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Arnheim, Oh. Burial followed in Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to donor's choice.

Robert ‘Rabbit’ Bateson, 76 Robert ‘Rabbit’ Bateson, 76, West Union, died Monday, May 3, 2010 at Brown County General Hospital, Georgetown. He was born March 21, 1934 in Toledo. He was preceded in death by parents, James R. and Gladys J. (Holmes) Bateson, and sister, Laura Wilson. He was a farmer.

Robert is survived by a brother, Jim Bateson, Toledo, three sisters, Betty Weaver, Toledo, Carol Bateson, Toledo, Ellen Bateson, Chicago, Ill., and special friend, Debi Carrington, Mt. Orab.

Services were Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union.

Internment followed at Manchester Cemetery.

Gladys G. Carrington, 94 Gladys G. Carrington, 94, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010.

Gladys lived in Sharonville with her daughter Sharline who cared for her for the past three years. She was born Dec. 18, 1915.

Gladys was the wife of the the late Ralph Carrington. mother of Paul Dean Carrington, Mt. Orab, Donnie Carrington, Cincinnati, Norma Jeanette Carrington Milburn, Hamersville, Sharline Carrington Marshall, Cincinnati, and Linda Carrington Parker, Anderson, grandmother to thirteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Amelia on Tuesday May 4. Interment was at Decatur Cemetery.

Katherine (Kate) Flarida, 78 Katherine (Kate) Flarida, 78, Bethel, died April 29, 2010.

She was the loving wife of Gary Flarida, mother of Terry Flarida, Sheryl Oetzel and Jeffrey Flarida (Carla), grandmother of Rene, Tony, Stephanie, Devon, Jaimie, Alexandra, Mitchell, step-grandson Aaron, great-grandmother of Brandon, Ashley, Rylan, Audrina, and sister of Betty Sontag (Carl).

Preceded in death by her parents Charles and Mary (Clare) Hiler, son Greg Flarida, brother Donald "Red" Hiler (Rosey) and great-grandchild AJ Berwanger.

A memorial gathering was held Wednesday May 5, 2010 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel.

Donations may be made to the family.

LaVonne J. Fowler, 80 LaVonne J. Fowler, 80, Cincinnati, died April 29, 2010.

She was the widow of James B. Fowler, beloved mother of Jimmy (Jennifer), Danny and Ricky Fowler, sister of Marlowe Anderson, and is also survived by four grandchildren.

Graveside services were Monday, May 3, 2010 at Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

Willard Earl Davis, 89

Douglas Howard Pack, 69

Willard Earl Davis, 89, Hillsboro, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Laurels of Hillsboro.

He was born Oct. 27, 1920, in Winchester, a son of the late Clarence and Lucille (Roberts) Davis. He is survived by three children, Phil Davis and his wife Diane, Hillsboro, Steve Davis and his wife Janet, Wilmington, Karen Fraley and her husband Tim Fraley, Hillsboro, seven grandchildren, Aaron Davis, Matthew Davis, Adam (Nicole) Davis, Lauren Davis, Andrew Davis, Derek Fraley and Callie Fraley, as well as two great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-nine years, Mary (Waulk) Davis, on Nov. 1, 1994, and a brother, Donald Davis.

Services were Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Cynthiana Church of Christ in Christian Union, where Pastor Edgar Walls officiated.

Burial followed in the Sugar Tree Ridge Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Care Hospice, P.O. Box 123, Wilmington, Ohio 45177, or the Cynthiana Church of Christ in Christian Union, 2626 S.R. 41, Cynthiana, Ohio 45624.

The Turner & Son Funeral Home, Hillsboro served the family.

Douglas Howard Pack, 69, Maryville, Tennessee and formerly of Bethel, passed away on May 2, 2010.

He was born on Feb. 4, 1941 in War, WV to Jess and Susie Pack (nee Altizer). The youngest of 10 children he leaves behind a wife Diana L. Pack (nee Walker), seven children Douglas Howard Pack Jr., Maryville, TN, Augusta Diane (Pack) Moreland (Dody), Maryville, TN, Daneil Joy Pack (Moreland), Maryville, TN, Dustin Lee Pack, Maryville, TN, Susan, New York, Jeannie, Florida, and the late Dwayne Allen Pack, 10 grandchildrenKayla, Alisha, Summer, Shaylee, Briana, Seirra, Caden, C.J., Emilie, and Calaeb, brother of Edward Pack (Sonny), Seymour, IN and Genieva Baker, Bethel. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents: Jess and Susie Pack, brothers: Bill Pack and Silas Pack, sisters: Pauline Asbury, Irene Jeffery, Jeannette Fryman, Georgie Rutherford, and Edith Kerns.

Services were at the Bethel Pentecostal Church of God, Bethel on Thursday, May 6. Interment was in the Tate Twp. Cemetery.

Brenda Joyce Stauder, 58

Sandra Lee (Mills) Bealer, 67, Cincinnati, Oh., died Thursday, April 29, 2010 at the Drake Center in Cincinnati.

Ms. Bealer was born Sept. 27, 1942 in Hillsboro, the eldest daughter of the late Clarence V. and Edna E. (Toler) Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother – Wade Mills.

Sandra is survived by three children – Vera Jones and husband Antione, Cincinnati, Clarence Bealer and wife Samantha, Columbus, and Marchandia Bealer, Cincinnati, six grandchildren – Asherah, Ty, Brayden, Austin and Charlotte Bealer and Rishon Jones; two sisters – Peggy Warner, Sardinia, and Marsha Mills, Cuyahoga Falls, Oh., one nephew – Ernst “Andy” Warner and wife Tiffany, Cincinnati, and one uncle – Leon Toler, East Orange, NJ. Services were held Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown.

Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio Kidney Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, 2200 Victory Pkwy, Suite 510 Cincinnati, OH, 45206.

Brenda Joyce Stauder, 58, Ripley, Oh., died Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at her residence.

Brenda was born March 7, 1952 in Hamersville, Oh., the daughter of the late Thomas and Emma (McGheghey) McKenzie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband – Richard Stauder in 1989, one brother – Timothy Randall McKenzie and one sister – Linda Eileen Lucas.

Mrs. Stauder is survived by one daughter – Danielle Stauder and husband Eric Ginn, Ripley, Ohio; three grandchildren – Macie, Zachary, and Hayden Ginn; one brother – Gregory McKenzie and wife Donna, Mt. Orab, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley.

Interment was in the Maplewood Cemetery, Ripley.

Raymond “Papa Smurf” Niederhelman, 70 Raymond "Papa Smurf" Niederhelman, 70, Mt. Orab, Oh., died Sunday, May 2, 2010.

He was born Aug. 29, 1939 in Cincinnati to the late Charles and Bobbie Grace (nee Anderson) Niederhelman Mr. Niederhelman was an avid motorcyclist.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Melody Henderson.

He was the loving father of Michael Ray (Mona) Niederhelman, Felicity, Becky Rae (Dave) Forbes, West Union, Gary Ray Niederhelman of New Jersey, Kelley Rae (David) Raines, Lynchburg, Raymond P. Niederhelman II, New Richmond, Veronica Rae (Don) Lunsford, Sardinia, and Michael W. Windham, Mt. Orab, cherished grandfather of Mandy, Nicole, Michael Jr., Brandi, Anthony, Austin, Allison, Sydnie, Jordan, Derek, Dakota, Tailor, Aliyana and Baylie; beloved greatgrandfather of two great-grandchildren; dear brother of Marie Lagorie, Cincinnati, Robert Niederhelman, Galopis, Oh., and Charles Niederhelman of Indiana.

Friends will be received 6-8 p.m.

Monday, May 10, 2010 at Megie Funeral Home, 104 Spice Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 where funeral services will be held 11 a.m.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010.

Interment will be at Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Township, Ohio.

Memorial donations may be directed to Megie Funeral Home.

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Mary Phyllis (Hafer) Hanselman, 78 Mary Phyllis (Hafer) Hanselman, 78, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010 at Eastgate Springs Health Care.

Mary Phyllis attended school in Sardinia and her father, E.B. Hafer, was principal of Sardinia. Mary and her family lived in the SardiniaArnheim area.

Survivors include one daughter, Diane Mohney, three sons, Mark Hanselman, Dan Hanselman, Tim Hanselman, one sister, Dorothy Fist.

Services were held Thursday, April 29, 2010 fat Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, where Pastor Bob Obermeyer officiated.

Interment was in Sardinia Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Sardinia Presbyterian Church.

Helen A. Hunter, 73 Helen A. Hunter, 73, Aberdeen, Oh., died Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Ky. She was a retired LPN. Mrs. Hunter was born Feb. 28, 1937 in Kentucky the daughter of the late Joseph and Georgia (Prince) Harn.

Mrs. Hunter is survived by her husband, Bishop Hunter; one daughter, Crystal Cleveland of Florida,; four sons - Brian Hunter and wife Stacy, Mt. Vernon, Brent Hunter, Columbus, Dale Hunter and wife Teresa, Mt. Vernon, and Mike Hunter and wife Jill, Mt. Vernon, fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Following cremation, there was no service. Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, Ohio served the family.

Janet Sue (nee Jump) Collins, 48 Janet Sue (nee Jump) Collins, 48, Felicity, died April 28, 2010 in Batavia, Oh. Janet was born Jan. 1, 1962 in Covington, Ky. to Homer and Olwen (nee Soward) Jump. She was a supervisor for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, G. Robert Collins, daughter, Lyndsey R. (Trey) Spain, Nashville, TN., son, Michael R. (Katherine) Collins, Miami, Fl.,brother, George (Julie) Jump, Mt. Orab, sisters, Jackie Jump, Mt. Orab, Judy (Randy) Sroufe, Cincinnati, Jenny (Tony) Bohrer, Mt. Orab, and granddaughter, Kate Collins, Miami, Fl. Services were held Monday, May 3 at Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab where Bill Haliburton officiated.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation.

Lenore S. (nee Schubert) Carter, 85 Lenore S. (nee Schubert) Carter, 85, Bethel, died April 29, 2010.

Lenore was the widow of Edgar Carter, beloved mother of Carol Jean Lunsford, Frieda Ann Figgins, Patricia Louise Brown, Hazel Lee Scott, Connie Elaine Curlin, Charles Edward and Mark Steven Carter, sister of Ann Watkins and the late Emma Caroline Schubert, Pat Pope, Robert E. and Vern Schubert, she is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and eighttenn great-grandchildren.

Services were Saturday May 1, 2010 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley.

Valarie G. (nee Ware) Lain, 52 Valerie G. Lain, 52, Springfield, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on April 26, 2010.

She was born Aug. 13, 1957 to Herb and Carol Ware.

She was the wife of Michael Lain, mother of Eli Marr, sister of Vanessa Schoettle and Verna Lain.

Services were at the Amelia Church of the Nazarene, on Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Colon Cancer Research, P.O. Box 5202 Cincinnati, OH. 45201.

Ray Leon Reid, 92

Marilyn Jean Ring, 71

Ray Leon Reid, 92, Georgetown, Oh., died Friday, April 30, 2010 at the Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati.

He was born on Nov. 20, 1917 in Decatur, the son of the late Leroy and Gertrude (Brooks) Reid. He was also preceded in death by his wife Clara (Taylor) Reid in 2000, three sisters – Mildred Paul, Oletta Stewart and Verda Jordan and six brothers – Truman, Roy, Lawrence, Lester, Ernst and Floyd Reid.

Mr. Reid is survived by one son – Ronald Reid and wife Kathleen, Georgetown, three grandchildren – Amy Reid, Nashville, Tenn., Jonathan Reid and wife Kristie, Denver, Col., and Joanna DeMarco and husband Damon, Cleveland, and four great grandchildren – Anthony and Jameson DeMarco and Maggie and Dylan Reid.

Services were held Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown.

Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Georgetown United Methodist Church, 217 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio, the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Red Cross, 720 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 – 2185 or to the Brown County Public Library, 200 W. Grant Avenue, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

Marilyn Jean Ring, 71, Georgetown, Oh., died Monday, May 3, 2010 at the Brown County General Hospital, Georgetown.

Marilyn was born Jan. 29, 1939 in Ripley, the daughter of the late Roy and Garnet (Ernst) Kirschner.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister – Geraldine Kirschner.

Mrs. Ring is survived by four children – Tony Ring and wife Missy, Nick Ring and wife Mary Beth, Amy Ring and Rob Ring all of Georgetown, Ohio; seven grandchildren – Clayton, Taylor, Hannah, Emily, Alexis and Landen Ring and Ethan Tolin; three sisters – Betty Oldiges and husband Bill, Georgetown, Kathy Poole and husband Jim, Hillsboro, and Nancy Sue Blume, Cincinnati, two brothers – Ron Kirschner of Georgetown, and Jerry Kirschner, Hillsboro, and several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial was held May 7, 2010 at St. George Catholic Church in Georgetown.

Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. George Debt Reduction Fund, 501 E. State Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

SUSAN NICOLE DUMFORD May 16, 1985 - May 5, 2009 Remembering You On Mother’s Day And Your Birthday Its been a year, since you went to Heaven.

God must have needed a special angel.

One to fill his days with love and laughter.

We know that you are in a better place.

Though it doesn’t make it any easier.

Though you are gone the love you shared while you were here makes us strong.

Though we miss you more than words can describe. We know you would want us to carry on and survive.

We love you dearest Susan and miss you every day.

You will always be loved and missed and never be forgotten.

With Love Always Allan and Judy Dumford Jason and Chelsa and Morgan Dumford Abbi Nicole, daughter

LAW BREAKERS James 2:10 “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.”

The law of God is one law. Yes, it is true that there are ten Commandments; but they are not ten laws. There is only one law and each Commandment is one point of that law. That is why He said: “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.” Now there are statutes, precepts, and judgments. But ladies and gentlemen, let me make this clear, God only has one law with 10 points which make up the whole law. If you break one point of the law you are guilty of breaking the whole law. I have heard people say: well, I have not killed anyone so I am not too bad. But Romans 3:23 tells us: “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” and sin is a violation of the law. One of the main definitions of sin is to go over, to go through, to break, or to trespass where God said not to go or not to do. I am sure you have seen a sign hanging on a fence or tree which said: no trespassing.

And most people know that they are committing an offense when they ignore this sign and cross over that point. The law of God is like a no trespassing sign. “Thou shalt not kill.” Don’t go through.

“Thou shalt not commit adultery.”

Don’t go through. “Thou shalt not steal.” Don’t go through. The law is the basis for all the statutes, precepts and judgments; but our problem is that we haven’t even kept the basis. In Matthew 5:28 Jesus said: “...That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” All it takes is a lustful look and you have broken God’s whole law. I John 3:15 tells us: “Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer...” The ninth Commandment states: “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.” I have had people tell me that they have never told a lie.

Guess what? They just broke the law. Men make laws, nations are run by laws, and laws are necessary. However, we make more laws than we can ever enforce. But remember this, man’s laws are not always God’s law. In fact, there are times when man’s laws absolutely conflict with God’s law.

When man’s laws conflict with God’s law it is God’s law which should be obeyed. But the fact still remains that everyone of us has broken God’s law at one time or

DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com another. Going against God’s law by transgressing it is a sin of commission. The second definition of sin is by omission. It is by not doing what God has told us to do.

If you rob a bank you have broken the law, a sin of commission, but if you do not pay your income tax you have also broken the law, a sin of omission. It is the same with God’s law; you have sins of commission and sins of omission.

Forsaking the assembling of yourselves together is a sin of omission for Christians. We all need God’s forgiveness. But the unsaved person needs God’s salvation. All it takes is one sin, one time, and there is no way for you to ever make that right again. You have broken God’s whole law. If you are depending on keeping God’s law to get you to heaven, you can scratch that. It will never happen.

But there is someone who can take that sin away from you; someone who has fulfilled all the law for you. Acts 4:12: “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” And that is the name of Jesus Christ. Romans 5:8: “But God commandeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 6:23: “For the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 10:9; 10; 13: “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

Believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ; repent of your sin; pray and ask for forgiveness.

“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

Bible Baptist Church Mt. Orab (937) 444-2493

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Richard Kratzer is Outstanding Citizen 2010

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The Ripley Women’s Club, member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, is pleased to announce that Richard R. Kratzer has been selected as its Outstanding Citizen for 2010. He is greatly valued for his many contributions to the Ripley community.

Known as “Dickie” to many, he may be best known for the meals he delivers weekly to homebound residents in connection with the community dinners held at Centenary United Methodist Church. All the Ripley churches participate in cooking the free meals and Dickie and his crew sometime deliver close to eighty meals in an afternoon, week after week.

He is also the person who is called when a homeless person arrives in Ripley and needs help. He provides them with food, a bus ticket or a place to stay until they are able to continue to their destination.

Richard R. Kratzer is a lifelong resident of Ripley. He is a graduate of Ripley-UnionLewis High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy.

For 20 years he was an employee of Trinity Industries Freight Car Division in Mt. Orab. He is

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semi-retired and is now employed as a part-time custodian for St. Michael Parish in Ripley and is a substitute custodian for the Western Brown School District.

Mr. Kratzer has been a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Ripley for over 30 years where he serves as adult Sunday School teacher, Discipleship Training teacher, treasurer, moderator and Vacation Bible School teacher.

He is the current treasurer for the Ripley Ministerial Association and past treasurer

for the Laborers for the Master.

Mr. Kratzer is a member of the Ohio Baptist Disaster Relief Team, working in food service.

In this capacity he has been part of the teams that went to Florida in 2204 and 2005 to help serve hot meals to hurricane victims.

He is a volunteer in the Angel Food Ministry at the Ripley Church of Christ where he helps in distributing the food.

He also is part of the Ripley Community Fellowship Dinner, not only delivering the meals but also helping with the purchase of supplies.

Mr. Kratzer has been married to the former Cindy Geschwind for 23 years and they reside on Flora Avenue in Ripley. He is the proud uncle of Lori Turner of Maysville, Kentucky, Eric Kratzer of Red Oak, and Sgt. Mark Edgington of Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.

Richard Kratzer will be honored by the Women’s Club at their annual Spring Banquet that is being held at Moyer’s Restaurant this year. He joins a long list of people who have distinguished themselves in the community.

Winners announced for 2010 fair book Working my first Brown Co. Fair last year, Barb Howser ask me to find “Ground Hog” to get some gates for the Beef Barn.

My first question , who’s Ground Hog? Through the rest of the week I met him, observed him, and got to talk to him. He seemed to always know what to do next and there to help with any problem. The Senior Fairboard had decided to have Bob (Ground Hog) and Nancy Connor as our 2010 Grand Marshal’s. We lost Ground Hog a couple of weeks ago and our sympathy and prayers go out to Nancy and her family. He will be missed.

Brown County Fair Talent Show will be a new addition to the 2010 Brown County Fair.

All the details and an entry form will be in the Fair Book.

Prize money starts at $500 dollars for first place, down to $100 for fifth place. The Music will be family oriented and in good taste. All ages with written parents consent for 17 years

DENNIS BROUGHTON old and under may compete.

No Bands and you must have your own music on C.D.’s.

There will be a $25.00 entry fee to compete and you must pay your own way in to the fair.

Southwest Landmark and the Brown Co. Fair are sponsoring the Giant Pumpkin Class at the Brown Co. Fair. Prize money of $300 dollars, $200 dollars, and $100 dollars will be paid to the pumpkins that weigh the most. The next meeting for the Great Pumpkin Contest will be May 13 at 7 p.m. at the fairboard office. Any questions contact Donnie Sroufe at (937) 392-1175 or sroufes@roadrunner.com Welcome BIO-GENE SEEDS as the sponsor of the

Summer N.T.P.A. tractor pull.

They will be sponsoring our tractor pull at the Fair in September also. The Modified Class is going to be really exciting with some of the Biggest Names in Tractor Pulls. Write down on your calendar July 9 and 10 for a weekend close to home and well worth the money.

Our May meeting was held May 4 and we voted on our picks for the Fair Book. The $50 dollar winners were Mike Brueggeam in the senior division and Megan Williams in the Junior division. We will be proud to display their drawings on the 159th Brown Co. Fair Book.

The first building to be built and still standing today is the Floral Hall. New roof, concrete foundation, and concrete floor have been added but the building is the same since the 1880’s.

In 1901 another building project was finished and stood for 78 years it was (answer next month). Two books if interested in Brown County History to read are The Big Story of the Little State Fair by Patty and Al Rhonemus and History of 4-H in Brown County by Pauline Green. As always we can be contacted at: 937-378-3558 fax 937-378-1361 E-Mail brcofair@bright.net Web Page www.littlestatefair.com. See you at the Brown Co. Fair September 27 through October 2.

SSCC to host BSN information session Interested in the possibility of earning a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN) without having to leave the region?

Southern State Community College and Shawnee State University will hold open information sessions on Monday, May 24, in Room 102, and Tuesday, May 25, in Room 103, on SSCC’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. Both sessions will begin at 12 noon.

For more information, please call SSCC Director of Nursing Dr. Julianne Krebs at (800) 628-7722, ext. 2641, or jkrebs@sscc.edu.

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The Adult Education Department of Southern Hills Career and Technical Center is offering Healthcare Provider CPR classes on Saturday, May 15, 2010.

Following the American Heart Association guidelines, learn how to perform CPR at the level necessary for hospital, nursing home and EMS employees. The class will be held at the school located at 9193 Hamer Road in Georgetown. Cost of the course is $50. To register, call Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131 ext. 357.

Class space is limited so register soon to ensure your place in the class.

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Mt. Orab Truth Seekers officers are announced Elections were held for the Mt Orab Truth Seekers 4-H Club. Our newly elected officers are Malachi Combs-President, AnnaLise Meyer-Vice President, Abigail DeWitt-Treasurer, Moriah Combs- Secretary, Micah Combs-Recreations Officer, Luke Clubb-Reporter, Jacob Clubb-Historian. Our club officers are excited about the upcoming year and started the year off with all in attendance at the officer training. The training was held at the Southern Hills Joint Vocational School on Hamer Rd. The members are listed front row l-r Micah Combs, Jacob Clubb, Luke Clubb Back row l-r Malachi Combs, Moriah Combs, Abigail DeWitt, AnnaLise Meyer.

Western Brown to hold third annual academic hall of fame induction Western Brown Local School District will hold its Third Annual Academic Hall of Fame induction at Western Brown High School on the evening of May 13th at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place in the High School Auditeria to be followed by the high school academic awards program.

Being inducted into the Western Brown Academic Hall of Fame is the ultimate honor to bestowed upon a be (Hamersville H.S./Mount Orab H.S.) Western Brown graduate.

These individuals will have achieved extraordinary accomplishments and/or excellence in their chosen profession.

Criteria for nomination: Nominee must be graduated a minimum of 10 years and has accomplished achievements above and beyond normal standards including military academy graduate, doctor, lawyer, engineer, veterinarian, education, pharmacist, dentist, architect, music, arts, business, politics, etc. Nomination period closes each year on January 15th. Additional information on website available www.wk.k12.oh.us.

2010 Western Brown Hall of Fame Inductees: Honorable Alan Corbin – Retired Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge.

He attended f o r m e r Submitted Photo Hamersville Local School Honorable and graduated Alan Corbin class valedictorian in 1965. Attended the University of Cincinnati and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969. Immediately thereafter went on active duty with the Army National Guard and enrolled at the University of Cincinnati College of Law while fulfilling a six-year enlistment with the U.S. Army.

In 1973 he received a Juris Doctor Degree and passed the

Ohio Bar Exam during the same year.

In l973 Corbin began practicing law in Georgetown and in 1976 became a partner in the law firm of Zachman and Pfeffer. In 1982 he was appointed Assistant Brown County Prosecuting Attorney and in 1984 was elected Brown County Prosecuting Attorney and served twelve consecutive years in that position.

In 1996 Corbin was elected Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge and served twelve years in the judgeship until the time of his retirement in 2009. During his tenure he presided over three death penalty trials which were the only death penalty trials ever conducted in Brown County. Following his retirement he was assigned by the Ohio Supreme Court to serve as a Retired Assigned Judge in various Common Please Courts in Southwestern Ohio.

Corbin is an active member in the Georgetown Church of Christ where he has served in the past as a youth group sponsor, church board member, deacon and elder and has taught an adult Sunday school class the past 35 years. Likewise he has been involved in a number of civic and community organizations and has served as President of Brown County Chamber of Commerce, President of Brown County Bar Association, board member of several county agencies and a youth soccer coach for eight years.

Judge Corbin and his wife, Carolyn, reside in Georgetown.

Their son, Zac, is following in his father's footsteps and is now a practicing attorney in Brown County.

E s t h e r ( F r i s k n e y ) Submitted Photo Fike Esther A t t e n d e d (Friskney) Fike Hamersville

High School and was the class co-valedictorian of the first graduating class at Western Brown High School in 1972.

She attended Lees College where she was the valedictorian and earned an Associate of Arts degree in Biology. Fike furthered her education at Transylvania University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors in Psychology. She has also taken summer graduate studies at Harvard University.

Fike's major accomplishments include serving as President of City College, Inc. 2007 to the present with locations in Ft. Lauderdale, Gainesville and Miami, FL with an enrollment of l,500 and a budget over $l8 million dolEMS Academy, lars; Plantation, FL with an enrollment of 200 and a budget over $700,000; City College, Casselberry, FL with an enrollment of 300 and a budget of over $4 million dollars; Franklin Academy, Cleveland, TN with an enrollment of 75 and a budget over $500,000.

From March 1987 to September 2007, Fike served as Corporate Vice President and Director of Student Services, City College at Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville and Miami, FL. She held several positions with CareerCom Corporation from 1982 to 1987 as Director of Financial Aid and Accounting Services at College of CareerCom Business, Ft. Lauderdale; Compliance Team Coordinator, Middletown, PA; Director of Palmer College, Middletown, PA; Director of Mansfield Business College, Columbus, OH. From 1977 to 1982 Fike served as Director of Southern Ohio College Skills Center at Cincinnati and Columbus and Director of Financial Aid at Southern Ohio College, Cincinnati.

Mrs. Fike and her son reside in Ft. Lauderdale.

WBFFA to hold Perfect Mother’s Day gift at EHS perfect Mother’s Day (Madison Buck). The stepflower sale on May 8 giftTheawaits you at Eastern mother has an ever-so-fat cat The Western Brown FFA is going to hold a flower sale on Saturday, May 8. The chapter will be selling flowers that have been growing in the chapterbuilt greenhouse. The members have been working hard to help these flowers grow and to learn the workings of a greenhouse as well as how to properly care for flowers. These flowers look great and are just in time for Mother’s Day. The sale will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday and all proceeds will benefit the chapter. Also, any day after May 9 the flowers will be available to purchase by the FFA room. All sales will be very much appreciated by the chapter. The flowers that will be sold will be inpatients, snapdragons, three colors of petunias, and geraniums. These were all purchased through Greg Raines in Seaman, Ohio. The following vegetables will also be available to buy: tomatoes, peppers, carrots, onions, peas and cucumbers. Barb Howser ,at Greenbush seed, donated these vegetables.

High School in the evening on May 7, 8, and in the afternoon on the 9. The Drama Club will be presenting Cinderella at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday night as well as at a matinee on Mother’s Day at 3 p.m.

Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students and senior citizens.

This debut of a production on the new school’s stage isn’t your ordinary Cinderella. This charming tale by Craig W. Stump is narrated by Thelma (Miryah Bailey) and Louise (Rebecca Worley), two old ladies from the swamps of Louisiana.

Beautiful Ella (Lauren Ballou) has been forced into domestic servitude by her jealous stepmother (Jenna Rockey) and ugly stepsisters (Raye Gast and Rayna Lewis), though she keeps a positive outlook with the help of her three chatty mice friends, Ben (Dustin Yockey), Jerry (Michael Parton), and Alfea (Heather Bayer) as well as the family dog, Brutus

named Damion (Jennifer Durbin), who is much too fat to succeed in catching Ben, Jerry, or Alfea.

The King (Kyle McDade) decides its time for the Prince (Garrison Reeves) to get married and invites every young maiden in the kingdom to the Royal Ball. With the help of a forgetful, but funny Fairy Godmother (Heather Wallingford), Ella (now Cinderella) instantly catches the Prince’s eye. They spend the entire night together, but it is over much too soon. As the clock strikes midnight, Cinderella races from the castle in a gallant attempt to get home before the last strike. In her haste, she loses her slipper on the steps of the castle. With the slipper as his guide, the Prince searches for the mystery maiden and will not rest until this fair lady is found.

He eventually finds and proposes to Cinderella and graciously invites Cinderella’s stepmother and stepsisters to the castle . . . as servants!

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Georgetown man is indicted for allegedly assaulting police officer described as being a family or household member.

The indictment stated Scaggs previously had been convicted in Brown County Municipal Court of a domestic violence count on Aug. 19, 2009.

• Richard J. Poulin, 46, of West Union, was indicted on two counts of operating a vehicle under the influence in connection with incidents which allegedly occurred this past March 30.

Poulin allegedly operated a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or a combination of them, and he previously had been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a related felony violation.

Grand jurors also specified with each count Poulin, within 20 years of committing each alleged offense, had been convicted of or pleaded guilty to five or more equivalent offenses: OVI with specification in Adams County Common Pleas Court on June 17, 2009; OVI in Elyria Municipal Court on Oct. 31, 2007; OVI in Brown County Municipal Court on March 19, 2007; OVI in Hamilton County Municipal Court on Jan. 17, 2007; and OVI in Chillicothe Municipal Court on July 19, 1994, and Oct. 5, 1993.

• David E. Snider, 40, of Felicity, was indicted on one count each of illegal cultivation of marijuana and possession of marijuana in connection with

incidents which allegedly occurred Aug. 28, 2009.

Snider is alleged to have knowingly cultivated 1,000 to 5,000 grams of marijuana.

He also is alleged to have knowingly obtained, possessed or used 1,000 to 5,000 grams of marijuana.

• Chad Maynard, 27, address not given, was indicted on one count of failure to register a change of address.

Maynard allegedly failed this past Feb. 17 to provide written notice at least 20 days prior to changing the address of his residence, school or higher learning institution to the Brown County Sheriff’s Office during the period in which he was required to register.

• Lori Henley, 36, of Manchester, was indicted on one count of grant theft.

Henley allegedly between April 1, 2006, and Oct. 31, 2008, knowingly obtained and exerted control over $5,000 to $100,000 of currency belonging to the Mt. Orab Girls’ Softball Association beyond the scope of the implied consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent. A separate story about Henley’s indictment was in the May 2 edition of The Brown County Press.

• Rachel R. Sturgill, 33, of Milford, was indicted on one count each of vandalism and theft in connection with incidents which allegedly occurred this past Feb. 14.

BCGH now provides the latest in mammography All women who schedule their routine mammograms at Brown County General Hospital will now have the latest diagnostic technology available to them, digital mammography. The BCGH Brown County Maternity and Women’s Health service is the first healthcare provider in the Adams, Brown, Clinton and Highland area to feature the state-of-the-art system, Selenia™ digital mammography from Hologic™.

“Our Diagnostic Imaging Department is very excited to work with our new Women’s Health service to be able to offer the newest technology for breast cancer detection,” said Darlene Flannery, of Diagnostic Director Imaging. “Digital mammography is different from conventional mammography in how the image of the breast is acquired and, more importantly, viewed. The radiologist can magnify the images, increase or decrease the con-

trast and invert the black and white values while reading the images. These features allow the radiologist to evaluate microcalcifications and focus on areas of concern”.

By offering women the latest technology in mammography, Brown County Maternity and Women’s Health Physicians Barbara Patridge, MD and Judith Varnau, DO hopes to increase the number of area women who follow recommendations for regular screenings. “This is a very important screening for women, and now that we offer state- of-the art digital mammography , we hope the convenience of this will prompt more local service area women to take advantage of this life saving technology,” said Dr. Patridge.

For further information on services offered by the BCGH Diagnostic Imaging Department visit their webpage at www.bcrhc.org.

Women, with no history of

breast cancer, and have a family physician, may utilize the department’s Mammogram NOW service to schedule an appointment convenient to their schedule.

To make an appointment to see Barbara Patridge, MD or Judith Varnau, DO may do so by calling (937) 378-7130.

Appointments are being taken now.

Sturgill is alleged to have knowingly caused serious physical harm to an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet owned, leased or controlled by the State of Ohio with the loss to that property’s value being $500 or more.

• Kenneth J. Clifton, 33, of Sardinia, was indicted on one count of receiving stolen property.

Clifton allegedly on Dec. 6, 2009, received, retained or disposed of personal property worth $500 to $5,000 belonging

to a victim while knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that property had been obtained through the commission of a theft offense.

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.

RULH Board committee, regular board mtgs. slated Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Local School District Board of Education University Partnership Committee will meet at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 11, in the RULH High School MultiPurpose Room in Ripley to consider university collaboration and to extend the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curricula.

The RULH District Board of Education’s regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 19, at the RULH High School MultiPurpose Room.

This is a change in the date for May’s regular meeting, which had been set for Tuesday, May 18. The board normally meets in regular session at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.

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Lara Staples is honored to be the 20102011 Ohio FFA State Vice President Lara Staples is the proud daughter of Tawnya and Bentley Staples of Hamersville.

For the past three years she has been a very active member of the Western Brown FFA Chapter, which is advised and taught by Mr. Matt Griffith.

She enjoys competing in various competitions through the FFA, such as Soil Judging, Dairy Judging, Parliamentary Procedure, Job Interview, and Public Speaking. She also participates in many activities throughout the year with her FFA chapter, such as speaking at the Veteran’s Day Ceremony and helping at the Ag Safety and Kindergarten Day just to name a few. In addition to the many activities in which Staples participates through the FFA, she wanted to take her experience through the FFA a step farther by engaging in the opportunity to interview to become an Ohio State FFA Officer. Staples endured the lengthy process of running for an FFA State Officer position on April 17, 2010. This nerve wrecking process included a general interview, a “Why I Desire to Serve as an FFA Officer” speech, an extemporaneous speech, a written test, and a scenario interview.

Staples found out during the first session of the 82nd State FFA Convention that she made the ballot for State Vice President. Immediately following the first session, Staples was given five minutes to prepare a speech to present before the delegates that would elect the 2010-2011 state officers.

On May 1, 2010, during the fourth and final session of the FFA Convention, it was revealed that Staples had been elected as the 2010-2011 State FFA Vice President.

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A Brown County grand jury has indicted a Georgetown man on one felony assault count for allegedly harming or seeking to cause harm to a Georgetown police officer this past April 20.

The grand jury also indicted two other men in unrelated incidents for felony burglary and grand theft offenses that reportedly occurred in Brown County earlier this year.

The three men are among 10 individuals the grand jury indicted on 19 felony and misdemeanor counts altogether for offenses that allegedly occurred in Brown County.

The grand jury also found no indictment against two other people who had been accused of committing crimes: Shanna Pettit and Nathaniel L. Covert.

• Zachary Slack, 19, of Georgetown, was indicted on one count each of assault, resisting arrest and domestic violence in connection with incidents which allegedly occurred this past April 20.

Slack is alleged to have knowingly caused or attempted to cause physical harm to Georgetown Police Office Shaun Inlow while Inlow was performing his official duties.

He also is alleged to have knowingly caused or attempted to cause physical harm to a person who was described as being a family or household member.

• Keith L. Long, 37, of Georgetown, was indicted on one count each of burglary, grand theft, and theft from an elderly person or disabled adult in connection with incidents which allegedly occurred this past March 10.

Long allegedly trespassed by force, stealth or deception in a house belonging to a victim with the purpose of committing a criminal offense.

Long also is alleged to have knowingly obtained and exerted control over a shotgun, a rifle and other property belonging to that victim, who was described as being an elderly person or disabled adult.

• Terry W. Hacker, 38, of Columbia, S.C., was indicted on one count each of burglary, grand theft, and theft in connection with incidents which allegedly occurred Jan. 4, 2009.

Hacker allegedly trespassed by force, stealth or deception in a house belonging to a victim with the purpose of committing a criminal offense.

Hacker also is alleged to have knowingly obtained and exerted control over a rifle and two handguns and personal property belonging to that victim.

• Kevin Scaggs, 37, address not given, was indicted on one count of domestic violence.

Scaggs allegedly on or about this past April 3 knowingly caused or attempted to cause physical harm to an victim,

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be traveling around the state fulfilling her duties of chapter visits, attending and assisting with the organization of three to four sessions of FFA Camp at Camp Muskingum, and fulfilling her part of hosting the 83rd Ohio State FFA Convention in May of 2011, along with many other activities. Staples is eager to begin her year of service for the FFA Organization, and it’s only the beginning.

The Village of Mt. Orab and Green Township, in association with The Brown County Solid Waste Authority, are sponsoring the annual Spring Clean-Up for the residents of Green Township and The Village of Mt. Orab. Dumpsters will be placed at 409 North High St. on May 13, 14 & 15, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR TIRES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Submitted By Green Township Fiscal Officer Pam Campbell

PIKE TOWNSHIP CLEANUP DAYS Pike Township, in cooperation with the Brown County Solid Waste Authority, will be holding Pike Township Cleanup Days

Thursday, Friday, Saturday May 13, 14, 15 • 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Dumpsters will be placed at 1691 Oakland Locust Ridge Road for Pike Township residents. No hazardous waste, yard waste or tires will be accepted. Pike Township is not responsible for any accidents.

The township reserves the right to limit quantities.

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SSCC and SSU partner for teacher preparation program Southern State Community College and Shawnee State University are pleased to announce the beginning of a unique education partnership.

Beginning as early as fall quarter 2010, students will be able to enroll in Shawnee State University’s bachelor-level teacher preparation program and complete most of their coursework at Southern State’s South Campus in Fincastle.

Shawnee State University plans to initially offer two bachelor’s degree tracks at Southern State—early childhood education and intervention specialist (special education), with the possibility of adding a middle/high school math/science track.

“This is a partnership we’ve wanted for quite some time” said Becky Storer, SSCC assis-

tant professor in early childhood education. “This partnership will allow our students who are pursuing teaching professions to continue taking courses close to their home and finish their four-year degree with minimal travel.”

While students currently enrolled in Southern State’s early childhood education program will be well prepared to seamlessly enter the SSU program, all students interested in the teaching field are encouraged to come and learn more about the pathway.

To learn more about this new partnership, please contact Storer at 1-800-628-7722, ext.

2628, or bstorer@sscc.edu; or Paul Madden, SSU Department Chair for Teacher Education, at 740-351-3547, or Pmadden@shawnee.edu.

Endowed scholarship funds available to WBHS seniors Jeffrey A. Royalty, Superintendent of Western Brown Schools is pleased to announce that scholarship funds will be awarded to graduating seniors in the Class of 2010 through the Ralph and Lenore Martin Endowed Scholarship Fund established in the Western Brown Local School District.

This fund was established in honor of two outstanding passed members of the Mount Orab community. Mr. Martin was a long-time employee of Kibler's and Mrs. Martin devoted many years of service as an elementary teacher in the school system. These two individuals were assets to the community and have left their lasting influence on the many lives they touched. The endowed scholarship fund bearing their names is a tribute and a lasting way to honor their many contributions to the community.

There shall be a minimum of two scholarships granted per year. At least one scholarship will be granted to a senior residing in the Western Brown Local School District and one

scholarship to be granted to a graduating senior who attends the Mount Orab Church of Christ.

An endowed scholarship fund means that scholarship funds are generated from the interest earned on the balance of the fund so that it has the potential to grow through the years. The number and amount of individual scholarships will be determined contingent upon the interest money generated.

Any individual or organization in the community wishing to contribute to the fund may do so by contacting Mr. Denny Dunlap, Treasurer, Western Brown Local Schools, 524 W. Main Street, Mount Orab, OH 45154.

The Ralph and Lenore Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund is being administered by a three member board: Mr. Jeff Hall, Mr. David Bohl and Mrs. Eva Lanter. It is the intent of the board that scholarships will be granted to Western Brown seniors planning to continue their education at a 2 or a 4 year accredited college or university.

Project Linus huge success

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The February 2010 National Make a Blanket Day for Project Linus was a tremendous success this year.

Each year in February volunteer “blanketeers” try to better their output of blankets by one. Last year’s contribution of blankets for our area of the chapter was 85; this year’s total was 166!

Project Linus is a volunteer organization which contributes new handmade blankets to provide comfort and security to seriously ill and traumatized children.

Requirements for blankets are simple: all blankets must be new, handmade, and washable. They may be crocheted, fringed, knitted, sewn, tied, or quilted.

Our website, www.projectlinus.org offers free patterns and links to other sites supporting Project Linus.

Come join us on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Sardinia Church of Christ, 7130 Bachman Drive, Sardinia, OH from 10:00 to 2:00 for a day of blanket-making.

Please bring a sack lunch and drink as well as supplies for the type of blanket you will be making such as yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, sewing machine, or whatever it is you use.

Minimal supplies will be offered such as yarn and fabric for afghans and quilts. No

baby-sitting will be provided.

We will also be accepting donations of blankets you may already have finished or if you are cleaning out your stash, we would love to be the recipient of any new, kid-friendly pieces of flannel, cotton, yarns or any batting you may have lying around.

If you would be interested in making a blanket to comfort a child please contact Chapter Coordinator Elaine McCormick at projectlinusoh@gmail.com or Carol Chambers Assistant at (937) 927-5742 (email at craftylady4873@att.net) for more information. The Fayette County Chapter services Adams, Brown, Fayette, and Highland Counties.

Snyder speaks to Kaleidoscope Kids

BY Hannah Bolender Kaleidoscope Kids 4H Club Reporter Kaleidoscope Kids 4H Club had their fourth meeting on Monday, April 19, 2010.

Haley Snyder was the guest speaker and she spoke on her past experiences in 4-H and FFA.

The Western Brown FFA banquet will be holding their annual banquet on Saturday, May 15, 2010. The banquet is held to recognize the chapter’s achievements, as well as individual achievements that the members have accomplished.

The chapter invites anyone who wishes to celebrate that successful year with the chapter and be a guest at the banquet.

The banquet will be held on May 15th at 6:00pm in the high school auditoria. The chapter asks that parents of chapter members bring desserts and asks that parties of 3 or more make a donation to the chapter.

Door prizes are still needed and donations are being accepted. If you have a door prize to donate, please contact Matt Griffith at griff-m@wb.k12.oh.us or by calling 937-444-2544 ext.

11117. All donations will be appreciated. The chapter is hoping for a large turnout and appreciates the support that the community has given in the past.

Child care providers conference A Child Care Conference for child care providers will be held Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Southern State Community College, South Campus, Fincastle, Ohio.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

The conference is sponsored by State University Ohio Extension and the Job and Family Services in Adams, Brown and Highland Counties.

Providers will receive four hours of Child Care Credit.

Cost of the conference is $35.00.

Registration deadline is May 14.

For more information, contact Kathy Jelley at (937) 3786717 or Rose Fisher Merkowitz at (937) 393-1918.

Sardinia Elementary honor roll 1st Grade - Sacorra Bauer, Conner Furnish, Emma Brown, Gavin Baker, Colton Geering, Madison Borgmann, Zachary Fancher, Seth Graham, Brittany Lee, Dalton Hiser, Timothy Braun, James Storer, Trinity Anderson, Justice Maloney, Noah McCann, Carter Snyder, Makenna Love, Chloe Herren, Colton Vaughn, Zachary Gallant, Kamryn Gardner, Cole Belcher, J.D. Miller, Trace Henry, Kolton Mock, Seth Brown, Madyson Carroll, Mellissa Ellert, Allison Gaunce, Allie Cox, Kolin Wolfe, Ethan Tracy, Gavin Green, Grace Gorham, Iliana Duffey, Bryson Kennedy, Alexis Young, Rachel Dixon, Madison Pack, Hannah Keith, Landis Makstaller, Gabriel Puckett, Blake Gunter, Casey Snider 2nd Grade - Maggie Dorsey, Dylan Sawyers, Hannah Troutman, Austin Hopkins, Jasmine Lainhart, Brianna Childress, Joel Graham, Logan White, Elijah Madden, Jasmine Hamilton, Clayton Fannin, Dakota Davis, Lacy Partin, Eric Poettker, Ciara McCormick, Jade Walker, Ryan Renchen, Trey Bogart, Olivia Broughton, Tiffany Comberger, Thomas Harrington, Tailor Lunsford, R.J. Parlier, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Andrew Roberts, Kaytlynn Young, Wyatt Cole, Jessica Hodgson, Adrianne Troutman, Vanessa Bellamy, Hailey Keith, Peyton Caraway, Alyson Rogers, Regan Kaetzel, Fletcher Pollitt, Stevie Pettit, Kaleb Lawson, Wyatt Makstaller, Emily Fannin, Crystal Bowman, Brian Shannon, Ethan Fetters, Mykenzie Parker 3rd Grade - Erica Gallant, Emma Walker, Braxton Dotson, Eryka Hunter, Elijah Davis, Izaac McCann, Sara Williams, Issac Brewer, Chayce Watson, Garine Benjamin, Justin Smith, Olivia Layton, Brandon Coley, Lauren Carl, Sierra Mitchell, Abigail Swanson, Kaycie Gardner, Claire Fisher, William Wolfe, Karlie Overstake, Vanessa Parker, Emily Bradford, Destinee Lillie, Morgan Tracy, Kennedy Kratzer, Catherine Harrington, Jonathan Chesley, Richard White, Chasity Cowan, Ashlyn Brewer, Aislynn Aleshire,Waylon Makstaller, Tristen Green, Caleb Penn 4th Grade - Whitney Broughton, Nathan Troutman, Joshua Tolle, Christopher Broughton, Makenna Lane, Haley Fannin, Cynthia Wiford, Caitlyn Henry, Trysten Clifton, Darryl Tuttle, Dakota Hiser, Emily Bolin, Sarah Christman, Shelby Fist, Nathan Bellamy, Savannah Cassady, Alex Sherman, Sterling Cole, Cade Sanders, Jarrett Lewis, Tanner Bogart, Dare Minton, Madison Hopkins, Lauren Lewis, Caleb Schumacher, Maria Fagaly, Megan Cox, Breanna Brock, Amanda Baker, Shelby Shuemake, Kayla Heath, Cassie Beyer, Jacob Layton, Jade Williams, Tiffany Darnall, Lucas Rose, Kathryn Elam 5th Grade - Payton Dorsey, Kennedy Patrick, Haley Hatfield, Joey Balas, Zachary Shumaker, Serena Childress, Kelsey Doss, Noah Craig, Dakota Lunsford, Mitarah Hatfield, Madyson Herren, Shae Kern, Dylan Kimball, Adrainann Martin, Destinie Rose, Nathaniel Tyler, Julianne Brunk, Amber Foster, Thomas Gaunce, Hayley Cook, Jacob Perry, Brittany Williams, Lillyann Kimberly, Ian Hunter, Haley Adamson, Cheyenne Clift, Brittany Ballein, Andrew Blanton, Karlie Doyle, Branden Tomlin, James O’Cull, Max Hersey, Trista Tyler, Brett Bellamy, Denise Duke

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Eastern Middle School participates at regional science fair Eastern Middle School students traveled to Wilmington College on March 27 to participate in the District 17 Science Fair. Pictured above are those participants. Brian Griffin and his project Fire! Fire! A comparison of a homemade fire extinguisher to a purchased one, Desiree Dietmeyer and her project Pop Goes the Bubblegum, a test to see which solvent gets gum out of hair more easily, Katie Woods and her project Does Temperature Affect the Viscosity of Canola Oil?, Hannah Henning and her project Does Magnetism Effect Plant Growth?, Daniel Grayless and his project Worms, Worms,showing which environment is better suited for worm growth, and Dale Smith and his project How Does the Weight of a Rubber Band Car Affect its Speed? All students received an excellent rating with Daniel Grayless receiving a Superior. Daniel will compete at the State Science fair to be held at Ohio State University on Saturday, May 8.

Applications still being accepted Applications to Southern Hills Career & Technical Center programs for the 20102011 school year are still being accepted. Any student who has completed two years of high school and meets SHCTC credit requirements is welcome to apply to the career technical programs that still have openings.

Although the initial date for applications to be submitted to Southern Hills CTC for the 2010-2011 school year was March 26, interested students may still apply until August 2010. Programs are filling quickly, but openings still exist in several career programs.

Current SHCTC students cite hands-on learning, meeting new people, and getting a head start on a career or college as some of the many reasons to choose Southern Hills CTC as an educational option. Students interested in more information

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Carpentry students working on their house project. Jim Wilson is the instructor. From Left to Right: Aaron Ernst, Nikolei Baker, and Bill Starrett

or an application should contact Patricia Whitaker, SHCTC guidance counselor, at (937) ext.

300.

378-6131,

Applications can be downloaded by visiting www.shjvs.com or see your high school counselor.

SSCC hosts Spring Invitational art exhibit in May Southern State Community College will host the 10th annual Spring Invitational Area Artist Exhibition and Competition May 5-31 at the Appalachian Gateway Center on SSCC’s South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, Fincastle.

The public is invited to a Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, with an artists’ reception to follow from 6-9 p.m. The artists’ introductions and awards presentation will begin at 7 p.m.

During the reception, artists and guests will have an opportunity to meet and discuss the works on display.

Local artists are invited to submit entries for this year’s exhibition, which will feature original artwork in the following categories: painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, photography, sculpture, stained glass, pottery, jewelry, fine-art craft and woodcraft. Entries can be submitted from 4-7 p.m.

Monday, May 3, at the Appalachian Gateway Center.

Exhibitors may pick up their entries between 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1.

This year’s exhibition will feature three divisions: competitive, non-competitive and, new

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Southern State’s upcoming Area Artist Exhibition will include artwork by fine arts student David Scott.

to this year, student competitive.

“The Area Artist Exhibition is an ideal opportunity for local artists to have their work noticed by their peers, as well as the public at large,” said James D.

Werline, a well-known artist and Southern State art instructor, who is coordinating the annual event through his role as gallery coordinator for the Appalachian Gateway Center.

“This exhibition has shown steady growth in size and quality over the past nine years and it is becoming my favorite in the series of exhibitions that we host each year,” Werline said. “It is not only an opportunity for local artists to have their work exhibited, but also is an opportunity for the public to discover the rich artistic talent that is unique to the Appalachian region of southern Ohio.”

The public is invited to view the exhibition from 12 noon to 9 p.m. on Mondays, and from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, at SSCC’s South Campus. As the schedule is subject to change, please call Amanda Lewis at 1-800-6287722, ext. 3520, to confirm gallery hours.

For entry forms and exhibitor information, please contact Werline at 1-800-628-7722, ext.

3669, or jwerline@sscc.edu. To learn more about Southern State Community College, please visit www.sscc.edu.

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Select members of the Eastern Brown FFA.

Eastern FFA participated in livestock judging On Mar. 27, 2010 members of the Eastern Brown FFA participated in the state General Livestock Judging CDE in Columbus. The general livestock CDE is an educational program designed as a practical method of teaching students to recognize quality production animals. The skills students

learn in evaluating general livestock should make them better livestock producers and consumers by giving them practical experience in identifying and understanding characteristics that affect production and quality. Cattle, sheep and hogs were the three animals that were evaluated at the contest.

The team placed 58th out of 1596 teams. Individually Kayla Ratliff placed 113th, Ethan Mullins placed 217th, Allison Prine placed 412th and Curtis Holton placed 667th.

Congratulations to the team on their hard work and effort. You represented our chapter very well!

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the permanent improvement levy in 2005 supplying the remainder.

I wish to thank the past and present superintendents and staff from our six associate schools: Bright Local, Eastern Local, FayettevillePerry Local, Georgetown Exempted Village Local, Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Local, and Western Brown Local, as well as Brown County and Southern Ohio Educational Service Centers. With the new partnership with the Ohio Board of Regents, we are continually expanding more programs to have college credit options for your high school and adult education students.

Finally, Dr. Guarino stated, “I have been very fortunate and blessed that the Southern Hills JVSD Board of Education and the residents of Brown and Southern Highland Counties have given me this opportunity to serve for the last twelve and one-half years as superintendent, and I wish the very best for the future of the students and staff at Southern Hills!”

82nd Ohio FFA State Convention held in Columbus Ohio, Seth Erwin, son of Mitch and Cindy Erwin of Fayetteville, was elected to serve the Ohio FFA Association as State Secretary. Erwin was one of 53 Ohio FFA members to interview for a position on the ballot, which was announced on Friday April 30th during the delegate business session of the convention.

The purpose of the Ohio FFA officer program is to provide effective leadership for the Ohio FFA Association. This can best be met by providing a motivational program for the membership and by being an instructional and developmental program for the state officers.

Additionally, this program provides a public relations source for agricultural education and the FFA, a resource for teachers, and a positive image through a connection with individuals in agricultural education related organizations.

Officers begin their year of service with training sessions where they meet and get to know the other team members, learn about their duties and responsibilities, and plan and set goals for the upcoming year.

The Ohio FFA officers spend the

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summer attending all of the FFA Camp Muskingum sessions.

During the fall, officers present chapter workshops, Greenhand speeches, and conduct numerous fall camps and coordinate and present the Fall COLT Conference. The officers serve as delegates to the National FFA Convention in October and hold a holiday celebration for their families in December. As winter continues, plans for the state convention become a priority and the officers begin preparing to attend chapter meetings, activities and banquets. As convention nears, officers spend time writing scripts, finalizing committee work, and practicing for the state convention.

Limestone Farm & Lawn in Columbia, KY, is hosting a Drive Green Tractor Experience Event, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2699 Morehead Rd. The event will give rural property owners, farmers and ranchers and other interested consumers a chance to ride-and-drive and ask questions about the latest models of utility tractors available from John Deere.

Flemingsburg The Experience Event is one of many events across the nation and features a uniquely detailed semi-tractor trailer that will transport several of the company’s new utility tractors to all the events. John Deere dealer representatives will be on hand to demonstrate the equipment and answer questions. In addition, participants at the Drive Green Experience Event can register to win a customized 1970 John Deere 4020 Tractor, crafted by legendary auto designer Chip Foose.

Toby Cahall, Store Manager at Cahall Brothers Inc., says many people have

lots of questions about the type, size, features and operation of the equipment they need to maintain their properties and this is a great way to get the information first hand.

“The Drive Green Tractor Experience Events are designed to provide people who many not be familiar with utility tractors and other equipment a chance to check out the equipment for themselves, operate it and learn more about the features, maintenance, attachments and other aspects of equipment ownership,” he adds. “With the Drive Green Tractor Experience semi-truck and trailer and the special Chip Foose-customized classic John Deere 4020 tractor, we want to make it a fun and informative experience for everyone.”

For more information about the Cahall Brothers Inc. Drive Green Tractor Experience Event, contact Toby Cahall at (606) 8457311 or visit the Web site at www.johndeere.com/drive green.

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Dr. Charles A. Guarino, superintendent of Southern Hills Joint Vocational School District of Brown and Southern Highland counties, announced his retirement to the Board of Education at the April board meeting, effective December 31, 2010.

“I have been with Southern Hills for over eighteen of my thirty-two years in public education. I have enjoyed all of the many wonderful students and staff that have come through the doors during my time as a Southern Hills employee. I know that I have learned more from the students and staff than I will ever have given back to them.

Of course, that is what education is all about, learning, teaching, and helping others.”

During Dr. Guarino’s tenure, the district has raised its level of excellence and is one of the best career-technical schools in the State of Ohio. Southern Hills was the first career-technical school to receive monies from the Ohio Schools Facilities Commission for building renovation. Those monies furnished 75% of the renovation project, with the passage of

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voters supported repeal while the same number opposed repeal, and in the Clark Township West Precinct, 51

G’town teacher resigns

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Dunn said he was surprised and disappointed when the situation developed.

“I was shocked because I saw him as having great potential”, Dunn said.

Dunn also said that he does not believe any other students were victims of inappropriate behavior by the teacher.

Brown County Prosecutor Jessica Little said that the evidence will be presented to a Grand Jury once the investigation is complete.

voters supported repeal and another 51 were against repeal.

Background Of The Taxes The Brown County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 at its regular session on Oct. 28, 2009, to adopt a resolution increasing the county sales tax from 1 percent to 1.25 percent with the exception of the sales of watercraft and outboard motors required to be titled pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code and the sales of motor vehicles which are within the county’s taxing powers under the U.S. Constitution and the State of Ohio.

The commissioners also adopted a resolution increasing the county use tax from 1 percent to 1.25 percent on the storage, use, or other consumption in Brown County of motor vehicles and watercraft and outboard motors required to be titled.

Board of Commissioners Vice President Ralph Jennings and Commissioner William Geschwind voted for both increases on Oct. 28 while

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Board of Commissioners President Margery Paeltz voted against them.

The increased sales and use taxes, which are aimed to generate revenue exclusively for Brown County government’s General Fund, were to have become effective this past Jan. 1 and remain in effect for five years with a scheduled ending date of Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. They were placed on hold, however, pending the outcome of this past Tuesday’s election.

Repeal Failure Praised In an interview on May 4 after it was determined the repeal effort had failed, Jennings said he had thought the repeal actually might pass and admitted it was a close decision by voters.

After realizing the new sales tax and use tax would stay in place, Jennings commented this past Tuesday, “I appreciate the confidence taxpayers put in us (the commissioners) to spend their money wisely.”

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She said some lost revenue resulted from such factors as less interest the county has earned on investments and less money collected from sales taxes because of fewer taxable items apparently being purchased the last couple of years in Brown County with job losses by county residents being a contributing factor.

Asked about the new Kroger Marketplace supermarket that was slated to open in Mt. Orab two days later, Jennings said the additional taxable merchandise that new store was going to sell would significantly benefit the county’s General Fund. Taxable merchandise at the Kroger Marketplace not found at the old Mt. Orab store, which closed May 5, includes jewelry, furniture, framed artwork, and a wide assortment of bed, bath, and baby goods.

Statewide Measures Pass Brown County voters this past Tuesday also supported the passage of two statewide ballot issues, which won statewide passage.

The first full week of May is annually recognized as National Travel and Tourism Week, a tradition first celebrated in 1984. It was established as National Tourism Week

A rummage sale will be held to support the ‘We Can Help Food Bank’ in Decatur on Saturday, May 15 at the Decatur United Methodist Church.

The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the church basement located on Decatur Eckmansville Road. A variety of items will be for sale including household goods, clothing, books, movies, etc.

The public is invited to attend. For more information contact Annie Staggs, food bank coordinator at (937) 373-1006.

when the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution in 1983 designating the week to be celebrated in May. In a White House ceremony, President Ronald Reagan signed a Presidential Proclamation urging citizens to observe the week with “the appropriate ceremonies and activities. In Ohio we celebrate the whole month of May as Ohio Tourism Month.

Travel and tourism is one of the most significant and reliable industries in America. America benefits from $1.7 trillion in economic output generated by travelers. More than 10 million people depend on travel for their jobs. Spending by travelers generates $111 billion in tax revenue for local and federal governments. The average American household pays $950 less in taxes each year because of travel in the United States.

Following several consecutive years of decline, U.S. Travel is projecting modest

increases in both business and leisure travel this year, gains that are expected to create 90,000 new jobs for the economy. The Tourism Economics Leading Travel Indicator (LTI) which looks out six months to determine the direction of travel demand stopped its downward slide in March 2009 and has shown consistent improvement since then. In August 2009, the LTI shifted from showing welcomed improvement to even better news indicating expected growth in travel demand occurring with the next six months. In February 2010 LTI data verified that expectations have been met.

Brown County like many rural counties has not felt the effects of the decline of the tourism market in 2008 -2009.

This area is a day trip destination that has affordable attractions. The requests for travel the 1st quarter of 2010 have exceeded lasts years.

Villa Georgetown to participate in national nursing home week Villa Georgetown will be among thousands of nursing facilities throughout the nation that will be celebrating national Nursing Home Week, May 9 - 15. The week-long celebration, sponsored by the American Health Care Association, will feature the theme, “Enriching Every Day.” At Villa Georgetown, special activities will include honoring every department each day, gardening day, scavenger hunt, fashion show

and a cookout for staff and residents as we also celebrate receiving the Clinical Excellence Award for the 7th year straight.)

We are very excited about National Nursing Home Week this year, we have lots of activities scheduled and we would like to invite anyone in the community to stop by and help us celebrate our special week. For more information please call (937) 378-4178.

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BY Michaela Gates Brown County Rangers 4-H On our March 7 meeting we elected in our officers for the year 2010. The officers are as follows: PresidentEmily Siemer, Vice Pres/Secretary- Felicia Zeller, Treasurer-Ceairah Chaffin, News Reporter-Michaela Gates, Historian- Hannah Hacker, InspirationalMadison Brown, Energy/Environ/LitterAmanda McQueary, Health and Safety- Madison Patton, and Recreational- Victoria Patton. There was a meeting

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Issue 1 extends the Ohio Third Frontier Program by authorizing the state of Ohio’s issuance of additional general growth obligation bonds to promote economic growth.

In unofficial results, Brown voters narrowly County approved Issue 1 by a 2,2702,245 vote while it passed statewide by nearly 400,000 votes: 1,033,753-642,281.

Issue 2 is a follow-up to a constitutional amendment adopted by Ohio voters this past Nov. 3 to allow for the placing of one casino in each of Ohio’s four most-populous cities – Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo – and the distribution of a tax on those casinos to all 88 Ohio counties.

Issue 2 authorizes a change in the location of the Columbus casino facility that was approved by voters this past November.

Brown County voters easily passed Issue 2 by a nearly 2:1 margin: 2,915-1,517. It passed statewide by more than a 2:1 margin: 1,136,955-526,449.

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ers for rejecting the repeal effort.

He added he didn’t think, however, the new sales tax and use tax still would put the county where it needed to be financially in 2011, mentioning how the county was expecting to collect roughly $50,000 in October, which probably would be received in December.

“It still is going to be, in my opinion, a rough row to hoe in 2011,” Geschwind mentioned.

Paeltz said the matter of the new sales tax and use tax went to the people for their vote “and we (the commissioners) work for the people”.

She said by approving the new sales tax and use tax, the voters entrusted the commissioners “to provide services the county requires”.

Paeltz said the revenue generated by the new sales tax and use tax wouldn’t restore General Fund revenue the county has lost the last couple of years, but Brown County residents together with the commissioners can make the county budget work.

Congratulations to Rebecca Bishop! Rebecca was reappointed as advisor to represent farmers on Brown County Farm Service Agency Committee. Rebecca was appointed to her 4th consecutive term which began on Mar. 1, 2007.

Advisors play an important role by providing diverse viewpoints and by representing the interests of minorities and women in decisions made by county committees.

The Brown County Farm Service Agency committee meets once a month. The committee has established 8:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month as its regular meeting time and the Brown County FSA office as its meeting place.

for the Brown County Rangers on May 2, 2010 at the Brown County Fairgrounds Horse Barn at 4 p.m. Amanda McQueary, our energy/environment/litter officer, raised $210 for our club with recycling. There will be a yard sale at the Brown County fair grounds May 7 and 8 in conjunction with the town-wide yard sale.

If you would like to donate items to help out the 4-h members of brown county it would be greatly appreciated.

Sardinia village wide yard sales continue Todd L Bumbalough, mayor of Sardinia, extended the village wide yard sales for another weekend due to the unforeseen inclimate weather.

The yard sale weekend will be extended to the weekend of May 7 - May 9. Please feel free to take part in the yard sales and have a pleasant weekend.

PERI Chapter 69 set to meet PERI Chapter 69 will meet Wednesday, May 12 at 9:30am at the Ohio Veteran's Home. The guest speaker will be a representative of OPERS. All county members and state members are invited to attend.

For further information about Brown County go to www.browncountytourism.co m or call Sonja Cropper at (937) 378-1970.

OTF logo contest ending The deadline is drawing near for the Ohio Tobacco Festival Logo/Theme contest.

Please drop off your entries at Applegate's Auto or send them to: Cindi McIntosh, PO Box 3, Ripley, Ohio 45167.

The deadline for entries is May 12th. The winner will be given recognition at the festival.

Plant sales on G’town Courthouse Square The Thyme Will Tell Herb Club and the Brown County Master Gardeners Club plant sales will be open to the public at the Courthouse Square in Georgetown, Ohio on Saturday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will surely be something for every taste and pocketbook as the two groups offer everything from annual bedding plants to exotic perennial day lilies and house plants. The Open Air Market will also feature farm fresh eggs, homemade baked goods, antique, hand crafted and fine jewelry, a great source for gifts for Mom's Day. For more information, call (937) 378-9000.

Free dinner planned for Mt. Orab The Mt. Orab United Methodist Church is planning another Community Dinner.

This is a free dinner for those in the Mt. Orab area. The meal will be May 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu consist of hamburgers, hot dogs, cole slaw, french fries and dessert. This meal has become a tradition that the church continues about every other month. If you are interested please call (937) 444-1046 by May 17.

Sardinia Founders Day 3 on 3 tourney The Sardinia founders day will be holding a 3 on 3 basketball tournament during the weekend of May 14, 15, 16th.

The entry fee will be $30.00 per team and anyone interested should contact Steve Kitchen at (513) 377-7534.

The event will be open to boy's and girl's with age divisions from 10 to 18. Plenty of food and fun, including a 3 point shootout!

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Chamber of Commerce holds its Spring Recognition Dinner The Brown County Chamber of Commerce presented four special awards at its Spring Recognition Dinner held April 26 at Southern Hills Career and Center in Technical Georgetown.

Ripley Village Administrator Charles Ashmore received the Pioneer Award, and Georgetown attorney Stan Purdy, who is president of the U.S. Grant Homestead Association, received the Horizon Award.

Marketing Officer Lois Richendollar, who also is AVP stock administrator, with Winchester-based First State Bank received a Friend of the Brown County Chamber of Commerce Award.

Julie Evans, owner of Lake Manor Restaurant, was recognized as the 2009 Business Woman of The Year with an award presented by Chamber of Commerce member The News Democrat.

Evans was announced the winner from among seven finalists after all the finalists had been introduced and praised for their successes.

Pioneer Award Presented Brown County Chamber of Commerce President Tim McKeown presented the Pioneer Award to Ashmore, the first award recipient. In a previous interview, McKeown said the Pioneer Award is presented annually to a member of the Brown County community who is providing growth for the community and leadership opportunities for the people of Brown County.

The Chamber president described Ashmore as a leader who has taught Brown Countians they “are all in it together” when it comes to progress.

State Rep. Danny Bubp (RWest Union) attended the Dinner and presented Ashmore with a Certificate of Commendation from the Ohio House of Representatives.

Horizon Award Presented Brown County Chamber of Commerce Director Ray Becraft introduced Purdy as the Horizon Award winner.

In a previous interview, McKeown said the Horizon Award is presented to someone who is an “unsung hero”, a person “who has done a lot of work

promoting Brown County and making Brown County a better place to live”.

Purdy’s passionate work promoting Brown County’s most famous historical character, 18th U.S. President Ulysses Simpson Grant, who spent his boyhood days in Georgetown, is one reason the Brown County Chamber of Commerce selected Purdy for its Horizon Award.

In addition to his numerous activities with the U.S. Grant Homestead Association, Purdy also is active with the Russellville Kiwanis Club, Georgetown Lions Club and Georgetown United Methodist Church.

While accepting the award, Purdy said “Community service is important because government cannot meet all the community needs. I know I am preaching to the choir, but we need young people to step up and continue the tradition of service in our community.”

Bubp also presented Purdy a Certificate of with Commendation from the Ohio House of Representatives.

Richendollar Honored In presenting Richendollar, a Lake Waynoka resident, with the Friend of The Brown County Chamber of Commerce Award,

McKeown mentioned how volunteers make the Chamber what it is and keep it going.

Bubp, who presented Richendollar a Certificate of Commendation from the Ohio House of Representatives, said she was among a large number of individuals who had worked hard to make First State Bank a

success and mentioned how she was instrumental in bringing that bank’s services to Brown County.

First State Bank has Georgetown, Mt. Orab and Ripley branches in Brown County in addition to five Adams County branches.

Evans Is Final Honoree

Business Woman of The Year Evans has come a long way at Lake Manor Restaurant since beginning work there as a waitress in 1977. She later became manager of that popular eatery, and about nine years ago, she and her husband purchased that restaurant on U.S. 68 about 2 miles south of downtown Mt.

Orab.

Those attending the Spring Recognition Dinner got to sample firsthand Evans’ talents as Lake Manor was that event’s caterer.

It also was mentioned she is a supporter of SHCTC and the Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

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Lake Manor Restaurant owner Julie Evans displays the plaque she received after being recognized as the 2009 Business Woman of The Year at the Brown Chamber of County Commerce Spring Recognition Dinner on April 26.

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Brown County Chamber of Commerce President Tim McKeown, left, presents Ripley Village Administrator Charles Ashmore with the Brown County Chamber of Commerce Pioneer Award at the Chamber’s Spring Recognition Dinner on April 26.

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Brown County Chamber of Commerce President Tim McKeown, left, presents Georgetown attorney and civic activist Stan Purdy with the Brown County Chamber of Commerce Horizon Award at the Chamber’s Spring Recognition Dinner on April 26.

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Brown County Chamber of Commerce President Tim McKeown presents First State Bank Marketing Officer Lois Richendollar with the Brown County Chamber of Commerce Friend of The Chamber Award at the Chamber’s Spring Recognition Dinner on April 26.

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at the new store this past Thursday to discover not only a larger variety of organic produce but a whole new shopping experience that had never been offered in Mt. Orab before.

The Kroger Marketplace offers a larger variety of items in the old departments, such as meats, produce, and frozen foods, that relocated from the former Mt. Orab Kroger store, which closed its doors for good shortly after 6 p.m. the previous day.

The Seafood Department definitely is different now, not only with its live lobsters for consumers to choose among, but also such new items as octopus and whole snappers, Seafood clerk Vicky Knisley reported.

The new store has two aisles of toys and games while the old store had only about a half-aisle for those amusements. Western Brown High School sophomore Daniel Lewis of Pike Township, who attended the opening day to play trombone with the WBHS Band, said while he was impressed with the store’s large size and open spaces, “I kind of like the toys and games.”

The Kroger Marketplace offers shoppers a much wider variety of international foods than the former Mt. Orab store had available.

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between two aisles of international foods included specific ethnic food selections such as Mexican, Indian, Chinese and Thai.

Store Has A Lot That’s New In addition to its old departments, the new store offers new departments as well including Baby World with baby items ranging from cribs to car seats to baby food; a Fred Meyer Jewelers store; sections offering many more items for the home including furniture, artwork, and bed and bath goods; and a Starbucks Coffee Shop.

Customers have a wide variety of both hot and cold foods to order for consumption on the premises. The new Bistro offers not only such traditional favorite dishes enjoyed at the old store as fried chicken and macaroni and cheese but also such varied cuisine as lasagna, turkey, grilled asparagus, sweet potatoes, herb roasted potatoes and brussels sprouts.

While the salad bar, a popular feature at the former store, is back with its varied offerings, the opposite side of that area, “Chef On The Run” features such selections as harvest Waldorf salad, Thai noodle salad and Buffalo chicken wedges.

A Mediterranean bar features such varied foods as mushrooms, large olives, hummus, and roasted red peppers while the Kroger

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Community and political leaders from Mt. Orab and other parts of Brown County join Kroger employees in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Kroger Marketplace about 8 a.m. on May 6, one hour after the new supermarket opened its doors to the public for the first time this past Thursday.

Marketplace’s new sushi bar attracted some customers’ attention last Thursday morning as well.

Julio Quintero, a Somis, Calif., resident who grows the strawberries in Oxnard, Calif., the Marketplace was selling and given away free samples of, was in attendance to chat with customers. Quintero said he likes Ohio because there is so much open land and greenery there and noted the people coming through that store this past Thursday morning were very friendly.

Ribbons Cut To Celebrate Opening day activities included Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, one including Kroger employees and another which added some community and political leaders from Mt. Orab and other parts of Brown County.

Baseball enthusiasts had the opportunity to meet respective father and son Marty Brennaman and Thom Brennaman, the “voice” of Cincinnati Reds baseball. The Brennamans signed baseballs and pictures for their visiting

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Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford said the new store will bring more customers to Mt. Orab and make the village a destination rather than just a place motorists simply drive through. He also expressed his hopes the new supermarket eventually will attract other new businesses to that area.

Kroger’s Grand Opening Celebration continues this Sunday, May 9, which is Mother’s Day, with free flower bouquets to be presented the first 300 customers through the door beginning at 7 a.m.

Further information is available by calling the Kroger Marketplace at (937) 444-5005 or (937) 444-6910.

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Checkout clerk Annetta Blessing waits on Ray Juilfs of Sardinia, the last-ever customer at the old Kroger store in Mt. Orab, a little past 6 p.m. May 5. The old store closed last Wednesday night in preparation for the new Kroger Marketplace’s opening at 7 a.m. the next day and next door.

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A news crew from Cincinnati television station 12 (WKRC) reported from the scene on May 6, and personalities from area radio stations dropped by at different times during the new store’s first few days to be part of its Celebration.

With customers continuing to arrive in droves on the opening morning as well as seek available checkout lanes in crowds, Kroger Marketplace Manager Bob Boland said about 9:05 a.m. after the store had been open its first two hours, “So far we are doing quite well. We are extremely happy.”

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Aberdeen Creating Healthy Communities Group announces the 2010 Healthy Ohio Fitness Walk The Aberdeen Creating Healthy Communities Group will be having the 2010 Healthy Ohio Fitness Walk on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at the Aberdeen Lions Community Park at 6 p.m.

Healthy Ohio and the Aberdeen Creating Healthy Communities Group would like to encourage you to get more physical activity time scheduled into your day – every day. Did you know that if you plan for it and schedule it, it (whatever form it is) will more than likely get done? So get out those calendars and schedule some “you time” to be active every day. Try to schedule in 10, 15 or 30-minute physical activity breaks for at least 5 days of your week. A total of 30 minutes a day for adults is a good target to aim for.

After one week of scheduling physical activity into your life, take a personal inventory to see if you feel better – have more energy – sleep better – feel less stressed and just maybe find yourself a little lighter on the weight scale.

And while you are at it, do schedule participation in the 6th annual Healthy Ohio Fitness Walk to be held on Wednesday, May 19th, in Aberdeen. Folks in Aberdeen and surrounding communities are invited to plan on walking just one mile together in the Fitness Walk. Stop by the Aberdeen Lions Community Park at 6 p.m. and help 100,000 Ohioans reach a 100,000 mile goal together for good health.

In Brown County we continue to make a statement by the numbers of total participants and the number of miles

walked in the annual Healthy Ohio Fitness Walk. In 2009, 31,078 Ohioans walked 40,261 miles. 5,918 walkers in Brown County completed 9,054 miles.

So, our county had 19% of the total Ohio walkers and 22.5% of the miles walked in the state.

That is truly impressive, Brown County! Let’s keep that going!

Look for information on other walks in the county as they are announced. Call Gay Hubbell, Brown County Coordinator, Adams-Brown Creating Healthy Communities Program, at HEALTH-UC (937) 378-4171 for information on scheduling your group or business event.

Please come on out and walk a mile in Aberdeen along the beautiful Ohio River. It will only take 15 to 20 minutes to take steps for a healthier Ohio and a healthier you!

Feel free to check out the Ohio online registration site at www.healthyohioprogram.org Healthy Ohio encourages you to keep walking after May 19.

Ash Ridge Jamboree sets May schedule Ash Ridge Jamboree will host the 73 Jamboree featuring Fred Nichols on rhythm, Steve Daniels on lead, Jim Goodsen on bass and Roger Conn on steel guitar on May 8 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Ash Ridge School located on US 62.

Mike Woo and the Vibrations will perform on May 22.

For more information call (937) 377-1508.

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Western Lady Broncos down Bethel-Tate, 4-1

By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Western Lady Broncos defeated the Bethel Lady Tigers in a late season Southern Buckeye Conference

matchup on Monday by a score of 4-1.

“That was one of the better games we’ve played all year,” said Western skipper Blaine Wallace. “If we get pitching like that and play good

defense, it doesn’t take a lot to win.”

Western struck first in this one, getting back-to-back home runs from Danika Ratcliff and Brittany Palmer in the top of the second inning.

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Western’s Brittany Palmer stroked a homer, a double and a single in the Lady Broncos’ win over Bethel on Monday.

“Going back-to-back doesn’t hurt,” added Wallace. “Our hits were very timely tonight.”

Western added a solo run in the top of the fourth. Ratcliff drew a walk and moved to third on Palmer’s double.

Morgan Henry drove in Ratcliff with a ground out, giving the Lady Broncos a 3-0 edge.

Palmer got things started in the top of the seventh for Western, reaching base with a leadoff single. Henry was hit by a pitch before Courtney Jackson-Wahl smashed an RBI-single. Heading into the bottom half of the seventh, Western held a 4-0 advantage.

“Courtney had a key hit late that drove in an insurance run,” said Wallace.

After Ratcliff retired the first two batters for Bethel, the Lady Tigers got two consecutive hits and added a walk.

With one run home and runners at second and third, Ratcliff got the final batter of the evening to ground out, securing the 4-1 Western victory.

Ratcliff picked up the win on the mound for Western.

She worked seven innings, allowing one run, earned, on five hits. Ratcliff walked two and struck out six.

Palmer led the offense with three hits. Ratcliff and Jackson-Wahl added one hit each.

“We’ve dropped a lot of one-run games this year,” said Wallace. “But if we play like this, we can compete in the tournament.”

The win lifted Western to 713 overall, 5-9 in the SBC.

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Western’s Danika Ratcliff delivers a pitch during the Lady Broncos’ win over Bethel. Ratcliff picked up the win and homered in the game.

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By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Georgetown Lady GMen allowed three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning on Tuesday at Whiteoak, losing to the Lady Wildcats by a score of 4-3.

"Just like last night (versus Batavia), we took the last inning off, thinking a two-run lead was enough," said

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Georgetown coach Kathy Chadwell. "We played pretty well tonight. We just gave up too many hits in that last inning."

Georgetown got on the board first. In the top of the second stanza, Hannah Jones drew a walk. She later scored on a double by Paige Gast, giving the Lady G-Men an early 1-0 advantage.

Whiteoak responded with

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Georgetown’s Cecilia Schwartz strokes a single during the Lady G-Men’s loss at Whiteoak.

one run on two hits in the home half of the second, tying the count at 1-1.

Georgetown got that run back in the third. Cecilia Schwartz singled and Whitney Kistler was hit by a pitch.

Casey Taylor walked, loading the bases. Jones hit into a fielder's choice, but Kistler scored on the play. Jessica Ayers walked, but the Lady GMen's rally ended when Gast hit into a force play.

In the sixth, Georgetown added to its lead. Gast reached on an error and later scored on an RBI-single by Laura Helbling, giving the Lady GMen a 3-1 edge.

In the bottom of the seventh, with Georgetown still leading 3-1, Whiteoak strung together a single, a base on balls, a triple and another single, scoring three runs and capturing the 4-3 non-league win.

"We should win games like this," said Chadwell. "We face good pitching in the Southern Buckeye every game, so we should be used to it. We left nine runners on base tonight."

Schwartz, Gast, Helbling and Megan King each had one hit for Georgetown.

Jessica Smith suffered the loss on the mound. She worked seven innings, allowing four runs, all earned, on six hits. Smith walked two and fanned six.

The loss dropped the Lady G-Men to 4-16 overall. The remain at 1-13 in the SBC.

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Fayetteville’s Stephen Pappas pounded out three hits during the Rockets’ loss at Fairfield.

By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Fayetteville Rockets traveled to Fairfield last Thursday and fell to the Lions in a wild Southern Hills League battle by a score of 1211 in eight innings.

“This was a wild one,” said Fayetteville coach Tim Carlier. “It went back and forth all night.”

The Rockets got on the board first. Seth Erwin walked to lead off the game. He moved to second on a passed ball and stole third. Tyler

Gambrel singled, scoring Erwin. Tanner Williams drew a walk. Derek Peters delivered a two-RBI double, giving Fayetteville a 3-0 edge.

Fairfield responded with two runs on three hits in the bottom of the first, closing the gap to 3-2.

The Rockets added two runs in the third. Luke Allen led off the inning with a single and promptly stole second. He scored when Gambrel tripled.

Williams hit a sacrifice fly, scoring Gambrel and giving Fayetteville a 5-2 lead.

Fairfield scored four runs on four hits in the bottom of the fourth, claiming a 6-5 advantage.

The Rockets wasted no time tying the score, plating one run in the top of the fifth.

Erwin led off the inning with a double and moved to third on a ground out by Gambrel.

Erwin scored when Williams smashed an RBI-single.

In the bottom of the sixth, Fairfield reclaimed the lead in a big way, plating four runs on six hits in the frame.

In the top half of the seventh, Fayetteville turned the tables on the Lions. Erwin reached on an error and moved to third on a single by Allen. Both Rockets scored when Gambrel reached safely on an error. Gambrel later scored on a wild pitch.

Williams reached on an error and moved to third on a single

by Peters. Williams and Peters both scored when Taylor Smucker reached on a fielder's choice coupled with an error.

Heading into the bottom of the seventh, Fayetteville clung to an 11-10 lead.

In the bottom of the sev-

enth, Fairfield's leadoff hitter walked and later scored on a fielder's choice, tying the score at 11-11.

The Rockets threatened in the top of the eighth when Erwin and Allen reached on errors. But Fayetteville couldn't capitalize.

Fairfield scored one run on two hits in the bottom of the eighth, claiming the 12-11 SHL win.

Miah Call suffered the loss for the Rockets. He worked 1 and 2/3 innings in relief, allowing one run, unearned, on one hit. Call walked one and struck out one. Peters started and pitched five innings. He allowed seven runs, six earned, on 10 hits.

Peters walked two and fanned seven. Feck tossed 1/3 of an inning in relief. He allowed three runs, all earned, on four hits. Feck struck out one.

Schmidt also pitched 2/3 of an inning in relief. He allowed one run, earned, on one hit.

Schmidt walked one and struck out one.

At the plate, Stephen Pappas and Peters each had three hits. Gambrel and Allen added two hits each. Erwin and Williams chipped in one hit each.

“Pappas and Peters did a nice job at the plate,” said Carlier. “Gambrel has really been hot for us the last few games. He’s become a real offensive threat.”

The Rockets travel to Cincinnati Christian on Monday for a sectional tournament game.

“We got a good draw and have a really good shot to win,” added Carlier.

Press Box 5/10 Western vs.

Princeton 5/12 Fayetteville/ CHCA winner @ Deer Park 5/12 Ripley/Madeira winner vs. Georgetown 5/12 Western/Princeton winner @ Glen Este 5/14 Eastern vs.

Northwest

Baseball 5/10 Ripley vs. North College Hill 5/10 Fayetteville @ Cincinnati Christian 5/11 Western vs. Amelia 5/12 Georgetown @ Middletown Christian 5/12 Ripley/North College Hill winner @ Reading 5/12 Fayetteville/ Cincinnati Christian winner @ Cedarville 5/13 Western/Amelia winner @ Oak Hills 5/14 Eastern vs. Piketon

Track & Field 5/11, 5/12 Western, Georgetown @ Batavia (SBC) 5/14 Georgetown, Ripley @ Manchester

Softball 5/10 Fayetteville @ CHCA 5/10 Ripley @ Madeira

Tennis 5/13, 5/14 Western @ ATP Tennis Center Mason

The Hillsboro American Legion Baseball team will be holding tryouts on Sunday, May 16, and Sunday, May 23, at Shaffer Park in Hillsboro.

Tryouts begin at 2 p.m. and will be held rain or shine on May 16.

The Hillsboro team has merged with Bainbridge and will field two teams this season, one for players aged 19 and under (can’t turn 20 before Jan. 1, 2011) and one for players aged 17 and under (can’t turn 18 before Jan. 1, 2011).

The 19 and under team will play a 40-game schedule beginning on June 3. The district tournament will be held

during the week of July 12.

The 19 and under team will play in the Troy Tournament, the Washington Court House Tournament, host the fourth annual Hillsboro Wooden Bat Tournament in addition to playing a league schedule and non-league schedule.

The 17 and under team will play 20-plus games, including a league schedule. The district tournament will be during the week of July 5.

There is no cost to play for either team.

For more information, contact general manager Tim Davis at 937-205-3786, or coach Ritchie Butler at 937403-2689.

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Fayetteville Lady Rockets lose to Fairfield Lady Lions The Fayetteville Lady Rockets struggled at the plate against Fairfield, costing them a 10-2 loss to the Lady Lions on Thursday.

“We were missing a few of our players,” said Fayetteville coach Tom Ryan. “We had one bad inning defensively and we didn’t get aggressive at the plate (the Lady Rockets struck out 17 times).”

Tori Huber got hit by a pitch to start the game.

However, she was stranded when the next three Fayetteville batters went down on strikes.

Fairfield got on the board in its half of the first, plating one run without the luxury of a hit.

The Lady Lions broke things open in the third, scoring six runs on five hits.

Fairfield also benefitted from two Fayetteville errors in the frame.

The Lady Rockets' offense came to life in the fifth. Taylor Boothby walked to lead off the inning and later came home on Fayetteville's first hit of the night, a single off the bat of Huber.

The Lady Lions answered with two more runs on three hits in the bottom of the fifth.

Fairfield added one run on two hits in the bottom of the sixth.

In the top of the seventh, Barber led off with a walk and moved to second on a passed ball. Barber scored when Huber delivered her second hit of the night. But the rally

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By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press

Knabb signs with UC-Clermont

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Fayetteville’s Katie Feck suffered the loss but pitched well against the Fairfield Lady Lions.

ended and the Lady Rockets fell by a count of 10-2.

Katie Feck suffered the loss on the mound for Fayetteville.

She worked six innings, allowing nine runs, four earned, on 11 hits. Feck walked three and struck out two.

“Katie pitched well, despite the loss,” added Ryan. “She has really improved her control over the course of the season.”

The loss dropped the Lady Rockets to 7-12 overall, 5-6 in the SHL.

UC-Clermont College Coach John Hurley, back right, Eastern Boys Basketball Coach Rob Beucler, back left, Eastern basketball player Tyler Knabb, joined by parents Mike and Bobbie Knabb, in front, at the signing of his letter of intent to play at UC-Clermont on May 3, at Eastern Local High School Library. Asked why Hurley got Knabb for the UC-Clermont team, Hurley commented, “He can shoot it.” Beucler said Knabb played four years of varsity basketball at Eastern and started three years. This year the Warriors posted a 16-7 record, won the Southeast District Tournament Title (made the states’s ‘Sweet 16’ in Division III), and lost the opening game in the Regional Tournament. UC- Clermont’s record this past season was 28-7, Hurley reported.

Beucler said Knabb scored 1,222 points during his varsity career at Eastern. He also said Knabb will be the second Eastern player to play for Hurley at a college as Hurley also coached Jason Hauck, a 2000 Eastern graduate and now a teacher at Eastern, at Cincinnati State. Tyler Knabb plans on majoring in physical therapy.

Georgetown G-Men drop non-league game at Whiteoak

By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Georgetown G-Men traveled to Whiteoak on Tuesday and lost to the Wildcats in a non-league game, 10-0.

"We started well, but got a little down," said Georgetown coach Dustin Decker. "With all that's going on, the kids are doing a great job. We've hit the ball well this week."

In the bottom of the first inning, Whiteoak got all the runs it needed, scoring four times on six hits.

The Wildcats added one run

in the third, two runs in the fourth and three runs in the fifth.

The G-Men picked up their first hit of the game in the third inning when designated hitter Travis Bonar led off with a single. But the next three Georgetown batters struck out.

Tommy Turner singled in the fourth, but he was stranded as well.

Dylan Henry drew a walk in the fifth and moved to second on a passed ball. But the GMen were unable to drive him in, falling by a count of 10-0.

"We are trying to stay on

course," added Decker. "We're going to get them in the weight room in the off season and work hard to improve."

Henry suffered the loss in four innings of work. He allowed seven runs, all earned, on 16 hits. Henry walked two and struck out three. Cody Dunkin worked one inning of relief. He allowed three runs, all earned, on four hits.

Dunkin issued one walk.

The G-Men are set to play Middletown Christian in the tournament next week.

"We fully expect to go in prepared to compete and win," said Decker.

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Jason Jamison celebrates after winning the Sunesis Construction Late Model event.

Mt. Orab Ford Modified Special headlines at Moler Raceway Park The Mt Orab Ford Modified division was the feature division of the week with $1,000 on the line to the Winner.

With 40 cars on hand, the night’s festivities began with qualifications. Topping the charts was 19-year-old Devin Gilpin, out of Columbus, Indiana, with a 13.63 lap. Brad Weick, Weasel Rhodes and Matt Hamilton rounded out the top four qualifiers with each of the top four locked into the A-Main Event.

Next up were the four heat race events with the top three finishers securing a starting spot in the A-main. Winning heat races were Dave Jamison, Shawn Tolson, Joey Kramer, and Greg Johnson. Winning the B-main event was Chuck Griffis.

In the feature event it looked like Gilpin would run away, but with six laps to go Greg Johnson got to the outside of Gilpin and the two raced side-by-side for the final six laps with Gilpin taking the win. Johnson came home second with Joey Kramer, Matt Hamilton and Dave McWilliams rounding out the top five.

In the Sunesis Construction

Late Models, there were 24 cars on hand with Chad Stapleton, Tim Prince and Marty O’Neal taking the heat wins. In the feature, it was fast and furious action as O’Neal had the lead but Prince and Stapleton put on a great show battling with him. On lap 6, several cars bunched up and it was Barry Doss taking advantage and launching out to the top spot. The man on the move was Lawrenceburg, Indiana’s Jason Jamison. On lap 9, he was in the eighth spot, but he steadily moved forward and eventually took the lead from Doss on lap 21. Jamison continued on and took the win with Doss, John Whitney, Tim Prince and Tommy Riggs rounding out the top five.

In the Holman Motors Chevette class, there were 31 Chevettes on hand. Heat race wins went to Jeff Watson, Jason Hoskins and Miles Tarvin, with Paul Luers taking honors in the last chance race.

In the feature it was all Watson, as the Williamsburg native took control at the start of the feature and led all 15 laps in taking his second win of the season. Josh Francis came home second with

Tarvin, Sean Jones and Derrick Davis rounding out the top five.

The evening was capped off with the US Race Gear Street Stock division and it was much the same as in previous nights as Maysville, Kentucky’s Jeremie Bretz swept the evening for the third time this season.

In the heat race action, Bretz had his hands full as he passed Manchester, Ohio’s Jeremy Scott on the final lap to take the heat win. Sardinia’s Mark Kaetzel took home the other heat race win.

In the feature, it was all Bretz as he led for 15 laps en route to his third win in as many tries this season. Scott captured second, Kaetzel, Bill Crabtree and Scott Hess rounded out the top five.

Saturday was Mt. Orab Ford’s Race Car Expo. Thanks to everyone who came out on a rainy Saturday, which was better than a rainy Friday.

Thanks to Mt. Orab Ford for a Great Weekend.

May 7, is Mom’s Night at MRP featuring Powder Puff Races. May 14, is Armed Forces Night, with Late Models paying $2,000 to win.

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Georgetown’s Dylan Henry fires a pitch during the G-men’s loss to Whiteoak.

Georgetown Lady G-Men to hold girls’ basketball camp The Georgetown girls'’ basketball camp will be held June 7, through June 11, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Georgetown Church of Christ Gymnasium.

All girls entering grades 3-8 in the school year 2010-2011 may attend.

All campers will receive a tee shirt and a basketball. The camp fee is $60.

Camp brochures may be picked up at the Georgetown High School or at the Georgetown Elementary School.

Email us at bcpress@frognet.net

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Devin Gilpin won the Mt. Orab Ford Modifieds Special event.

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Division III Softball Southeast District

B R O A D S H E E T E V E N Eastern M.S. boys win SHL track and field

Breaking a streak of 13 straight upperclassmen selections, freshman first baseman Greg Liming, from Hamersville, Ohio and Western Brown High School, was nearly perfect this week to earn the Family Dentistry StudentAthlete of the Week. In 2 games, the towering clean-up hitter collected 5 hits in 6 at-bats including 2 home runs and a double. He drove in an incredible 8 runs and scored 5 times, powering the Blue Knights' offense to a total of 28 runs at Walsh and Otterbein. Just for good measure, Liming also drew 5 walks and stole a base. He reached base 10 out of the 11 times he stepped to the plate this week for an astounding on-base percentage of .909. In just 2 games, he raised his batting average 33 points to .320, and his OBP climbed 48 points to .404.

Currently, Liming is leading the Blue Knights in home runs (5), triples (2), RBIs (31), and walks (23). He is 4th on the team in both on-base percentage and slugging percentage, giving him an OPS of just under 1.000 at .992.

With 10 games remaining this season, the fantastic frosh has a chance of reaching the Top 10 in several single season marks in several categories. He needs 3 more HRs, 1 more triple, 3 more walks, and 13 more RBIs to crack the top 10 in each of those categories.

Liming blew away the competition this week, but there were still several strong con-

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The Eastern Middle School boys track and field team won the Southern Hills League.

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Greg Liming

tenders considered for this week's award, including Liming's teammates Trace Fowler, Zach Roll and Matt Murphy. Also considered were softball players Tieana Steele and Megan Anderson, along with golfers Nick Coleman and Adam Mitchley.

The Hamersville fourth-grade boys basketball team won its league by going undefeated and finished second in the tournament. All nine members were also on the honor roll for the winter quarter.

Front row, l-to-r, Rob Conaty, Blake Luck, Bryant Green and Kyle Boggs. Back row, l-to-r, Kain Carter, Wyatt Fischer, Samuel Gibson, Evan Wells and Will Stratton. The team was coached by Chris Stratton and John Fischer.

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T.J. Fishing Lakes, 13493 New Harmony Shiloh Road, Mt. Orab, will host a Mother’s Day Buddy Tournament for any two-person team 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday, May 9. The cost is $60 per team, and payout will be based on 30 teams. A $300 prize will be awarded for the biggest fish caught that day, and any female who fishes will receive a gift. Further information is available by calling (937) 4443658.

Monday Brush pickup for Mt. Orab residents will begin Monday, May 10. Those interested in getting rid of brush refuse on their properties should place it along the curb for pickup, according to Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford.

Twenty-eighth Annual Senior Citizens Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest sponsored by Area Agency on Aging District 7 Inc., which includes Brown County, will be held TuesdayFriday, June 1-4, and Monday-Friday, June 7-11, at the Esther Allen Greer Museum and Gallery on the University of Rio Grande Campus in Rio Grande. Any Ohio resident 55 or older may participate.

Artwork may be submitted at URG by Monday, May 10. Anyone desiring further information may call toll-free at 1-800582-7277.

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

Monday, May 10, at the Commissioners’ Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Eastern Local School District Core Meeting will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, May 10, 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 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, May 10, 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, May 10. Indoor walking also is slated during that time. All area citizens 55 and older are invited to attend.

Grief and Loss Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, May 10, 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) 3782900, Ext. 2719.

Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 10, 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, May 10, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 444-0404.

TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 10, 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, May 10, at Sardinia Church of The Nazarene on SardiniaMowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662.

Hamersville Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 10, at the Municipal Building.

Higginsport Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 10, at the Municipal Building.

Perry Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 10, at the Perry Township Community Building on U.S. 50 just east of Fayetteville’s corporate limits.

Sardinia Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 10, at the Town Hall.

St. Martin Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 10,, at St. Martin Parish Hall.

Aberdeen Huntington Township Fire Department will hold its business meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 10, at the Fire Station on Budig Drive in Aberdeen.

Holy Trinity Church, 140 N. Sixth St., Batavia, will host bingo at 7 p.m. Monday, May 10. 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, May 11, or other days by appointment. Those wishing to be immunized need to bring their shot records with them. Further information is available by calling (937) 378-6892 or toll free at 1-866-867-6892.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia.

Cincinnati VA Medical Center Mobile Unit will be at the Ohio Veterans Home, 2003 Veterans Blvd., Georgetown, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 11.

Military veterans are invited to stop by and check out their U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare eligibility.

Those coming are asked to bring their DD214 discharge papers if available.

Anyone wishing to check eligibility information may call (513) 309-3080 or visit www.cincinnati.va.gov.

COURT NEWS Property Sales Keith and Kimberly G. Davis and Carrie Davis to Michael J. and Jennifer L. Keller, 1 acre, Mt. Orab Village, $28,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Stephen Mofford and Jessica Smith, 2 acres, Clark Twp., $115,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Robert A. and Ragan R. Ernst, .25 acre and Lot 2 (Adkins Subdivision), Hamersville Village, $48,000 Dawn C. and Steven A. Rish, trustees to Steven C. and Karen J. Morey, Lot 2901 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Franklin Twp., $50,000 Beverly Daulton to Merchants National Bank, 1.81 acres, Mt. Orab Village, $50,000 Trustees of Aberdeen Church of The Nazarene to Marshall and Marshall Development, L.L.C., Lot 88, Aberdeen Village, $15,000 Poklar Two, L.L.C. to Todd W. Haas, 4.8 acres (Lot 12 – Ash Ridge Acres Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $17,500 Darrell E. and Sandra K. Leedy to David and Sherry Lutz, Lot 1511 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $60 Jeffrey J. Brown and Joan A. Brant to John R. and Eleanor K. Magnone, Lot 1799 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $137,500 Jerome C. Kunkel to Todd and Kathy Pollard, .62 acre, Lewis Twp., $4,000 Carol K. Manis to Ludy Rudd, 1 acre (Milton Subdivision No. 1), Pike Twp., $40,000 Philip D. Rockey to Perry L. Craig, Lots 32 and 33 (New Hope Lots), Scott Twp., $500 Ronald L. and Karen A. Opel to U.S. Bank, N.A., 5 acres, Sterling Twp., $50,000 Amanda and Floyd J. Lang to Christopher Spence, .32 acre (Lot 25 – Heritage Subdivision Section III), Mt. Orab Village, $107,000

Marriages Philiss A. Elliott, 29, Sardinia, accounting employee, and William Seth Carkeek, 31, Sardinia, pest control employee Katherine Marie Edwards, 31, Williamsburg, IT tech employee, and Billy Ray Phillips Jr., 34, Williamsburg, landscaping employee Tiffany Lynn Latham, 24, Fayetteville, student, and Brian Ova Burton, 32, Fayetteville, business owner Tina McFarland, 41, Mt. Orab, print technician, and Steven M. Burden, 36, Mt. Orab, printer

Probate Lucy F. Cole, Georgetown, Case No. 20101070, DOD 04/01/10, file date 04/26/10 Donald Gene Dietrick, Mt. Orab, Case No. 20101073, DOD 04/18/10, file date 04/28/10 John T. Jones, Hamersville, Case No. 20101071, DOD 11/03/09, file date 04/26/10 Willard Lewis, Mt. Orab, Case No. 20101074, DOD 03/15/10, file date 04/28/10 Clara B. McCafferty, Fayetteville, Case No. 20101076, DOD 04/09/10, file date 04/29/10 John R. Potter, Sardinia, Case No. 20101072, DOD 02/21/10, file date 04/26/10 Joan Wilson, Williamsburg, Case No. 20101075, DOD 03/13/10, file date 04/28/10

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Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Ripley Federal Savings Bank vs. Rebecca L. Music et al, foreclosure Everest Acquisition, L.L.C. vs. Charles K. Carter, other civil The Huntington National Bank as trustee for Franklin Mortgage Asset Trust 2009-A vs.

William A. Rothwell Jr. et al, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. vs. Chris Bailey et al, foreclosure Matrix Acquisitions, L.L.C. vs. Kimberly A. Edwards, other civil Discover Bank care of DFS Services, L.L.C. vs. Kelly Kistler, other civil HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Rebecca K. Hargett et al, foreclosure Retail Recovery Service of New Jersey Inc. vs. John Wymer, other civil Retail Recovery Service of New Jersey Inc. vs. Justin N. Weber, other civil Matrix Acquisitions, L.L.C. vs. Brenda K. Turner, other civil Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Brandy M. Kelch et al, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. vs. Dawn Tucker et al, foreclosure Ripley Federal Savings Bank vs. Dale E. Bonar Jr. et al, foreclosure Brown County Treasurer Connie Patrick vs. Rex Trapp et al, foreclosure Robert D. Montgomery Jr. vs. George Watson et al, other civil DOMESTIC CASES Donald F. Arp, Ripley, vs. Heather Hazelbaker, Winchester, stalking order Dawn M. Pringle, Mt. Orab, vs. John H. Pringle, Mt. Orab, domestic violence Sara Cameron, Mt. Orab, vs. Roy Bradburn Jr., Georgetown, domestic violence Kandace L. Bullis-Cooper, Mt. Orab, vs. Gregory L. Cooper, Mt. Orab, domestic violence Leonard M. Deatherage, Sardinia, vs. Rebecca S. Deatherage, Cincinnati, termination of marriage Joshua Cahall, Ripley, vs. Stormi L. Carter, Sardinia, termination of marriage Ryan Hendrick, Bowling Green, Ky., vs. Christina Borders, Ripley, U.R.E.S.A. Tammy R. Cooper, Maysville, Ky., vs. Cory Cooper, Aberdeen, U.R.E.S.A.

Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Local School District Board of Education University Partnership Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at the RULH High School MultiPurpose Room in Ripley to consider university collaboration and to extend the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curricula.

Adams Brown Community Action Program will host bingo every Tuesday, including May 11, 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, May 11, at the Community Building on Waterworks Road in Ripley.

Brown County AMVETS Post 2005 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at the Ohio Veterans Home Main Dining Room, 2003 Veterans Blvd., Georgetown.

Ripley Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at the Ripley Life Squad Building.

Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Ky., will offer a Grief and Loss Support Group 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 11, and the second Tuesday of every month for individuals who have lost a loved one recently.

Further information is available by calling 1-800-928-4848 or (606) 759-4050.

Russellville Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at the Rambler Center in Russellville.

trash items to the dumpsters are asked to use the new access road, Apple Street West, and not turn directly off North High Street at the 409 location. No hazardous materials will be accepted.

Brown County Health Department will offer cholesterol screenings 8-11 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month, including May 13, or any other day by appointment. Twelve-hour fasting is required prior to the screening. Anyone with questions may call (937) 378-6892 or toll free 1-866-867-6892 and ask for one of the nurses.

Brown County Subdivision Regulations Review Board Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 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, May 13, for interested citizens 55 and older. Indoor walking is scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and chair volleyball practice will be held. A Diabetes Community Event is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be eaten at the Center.

Brown County Writers’ Group will meet 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

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, May 13, at the Legion Hall on College Avenue in Sardinia.

Brown County Board of Health will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 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.

Russellville Kiwanis Club will meet at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at the Russellville Firehouse.

Byrd Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at the Byrd Township Community Center along State Route 125 in Decatur.

Union Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at the Union Township Public Library in Ripley.

Green Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at the Township Hall in Greenbush.

Georgetown Village Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at the Municipal Building.

Huntington Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at the Fire Department Building on Budig Drive in Aberdeen.

Georgetown Masonic Lodge 72 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at West Grant Avenue and North Main Street in Georgetown.

Washington Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at the Sardinia Fire House, 169 Winchester St., Sardinia.

Aberdeen Huntington Township Museum Board and membership will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at the Aberdeen Municipal Building.

Brown County Democratic Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at the Brown County Senior Services Building, 505 N. Main St., Georgetown.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

Russellville Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star 461 will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 11, at the Russellville Masonic Temple, 124 W. South St., Russellville.

Friday Free knitting and crocheting classes will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, May 14, at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High 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.

Whiteoak Valley Grange will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at the Grange Office on East Main Street in Mowrystown.

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

Wednesday, May 12, at the Commissioners’ Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Rambler Weavers will meet 9:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, May 12, at the Rambler Center (old RussellvilleJefferson High School) 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, May 12, 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, May 12, at Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Office, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab. 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, May 12, at the Municipal Building.

Wilson Sroufe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9772 will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 12, 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.

Ripley Life Squad will host bingo at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, at the Life Squad Building, 799 S. Second St., Ripley. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

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. Wednesday, May 12. Further information is available by calling Jarrod McGinnis at (937) 4442493.

Russellville Lodge 166 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 12, at the Russellville Masonic Temple, 124 W. South St., Russellville.

Jackson Township Trustees will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, at the Township Building on South Columbus Street in Russellville.

Thursday Brown County Solid Waste Authority will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 13, at the Brown County Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Village of Mt. Orab and Green Township will sponsor, in association with the Brown County Solid Waste Authority, the Annual Spring Cleanup for their residents 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, May 13-15, at the dumpsters at the Mt. Orab Maintenance Building at 409 N. High St., Mt. Orab. Those taking their

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Sunday Mt. Orab Kroger Marketplace Grand Opening Celebration will continue Sunday, May 9, at 210 Sterling Run Blvd., Mt. Orab. The first 300 customers through the door beginning at 7 a.m. will receive a free flower bouquet.

Moler Raceway Park, 2059 HarkerWaits Road, Williamsburg (Sterling Township), will host its Third Annual Armed Forces Night with the Freedom Fighters 40 Friday, May 14. All present or past military personnel in uniform or with an identification will be admitted free. Late Models will pay $2,000 to win plus regular classes will be held. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. with Hot Laps at 7 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. Further information is available at the park’s website at www.molerracewaypark.com or by calling (937) 444-6215.

Wilson Sroufe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9772, 115 W. Main St., Mt. Orab, will host a Fish Fry 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 14.

Carey Bavis Post 180 of The American Legion will host bingo beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, May 14, 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, May 14, at the lodge home in Mt. Orab.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 14, 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, fresh lettuce and greens, and other items. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays including May 14, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays including May 15. Anyone who needs further information or wishes to become a vendor may contact Vicki Bixler at (937) 515-0109.

Saturday Laborers For The Master will host a Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at 8 a.m.

Saturday, May 15, at Faith In God Fellowship, 7636 U.S. 62, Russellville.

Ripley Life Squad will host bingo at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Life Squad Building, 799 S. Second St., Ripley. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Whiteoak Valley Grange will host a Card Party at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Grange Office on East Main Street in Mowrystown. Admission will be $1.50 per person. Progressive Euchre will be the main game, but other card and board games will be available. Token prizes will be awarded. Further information is available by calling (937) 446-2070 or (937) 442-4704.

Courts-Fussnecker Post 367 of the American Legion will host a dance 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, May 15, at the Post, 2944 Elk River Road, Ripley. The event is open to the public.

Upcoming Events Mt. Orab Lions Club will sponsor its 22nd Annual Spring Car Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 16, rain or shine, at the

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Dvorachek receives Ordination On Saturday April 24, 2010 in the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Dayton, the Archbishop of Cincinnati, Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr ordained Ronald S. Dvorachek into the Order of Deacon. Deacon Ron was appointed to serve the Church of St. George, Georgetown, St. Mary, Arnheim, and St. Michael the Archangel, Ripley. Pictured left to right is Rev. Dohrman W. Byers, Pastor of St. George, Georgetown, St. Mary, Arnheim, and St. Michael the Archangel, Ripley and Deacon Ronald S. Dvorachek.

Mt. Orab Municipal Park on South High Street (U.S. 68) in Mt. Orab. The event will be an open show with Top 50 and eight special awards. There will be dash plaques for the first 100 cars, door prizes, food, music and vendors. There is a $12 car entry fee and a $10 vendor entry fee, but admission to the show is free for spectators. Further information is available by calling Jim Bingamon at (937) 444-3636.

Wildlife artist John Ruthven’s newest painting “Penguins On Parade” will be unveiled at an event scheduled noon-5 p.m. Sunday, May 16, at the old Thompson House Gallery, 203 E. Grant Ave., Georgetown. Those attending may visit with Ruthven, a Georgetown-area resident, 1-4 p.m. and also meet Gary Denzler, a sculptor and animal show manager at the Cincinnati Zoo, along with Charlie, a black-footed penguin from that zoo.

Thirteenth Annual Fun Horse Show sponsored by the Mason County (Ky.) 4-H Horse Club, the Thundering Hooves, will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 16, at the Germantown Fairgrounds in Germantown, Ky. The gate fee will be $3 per car load, and concessions will be available. Further information is available by calling Debbie Merrill at (606) 7636407 or Karen Douglas at (606) 5646808.

Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Community Memorial Service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 16, at the HHOV Office, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab. The event is an occasion to remember, honor and celebrate the memory of a loved one. Further information is available by calling Peg Lynch at (937) 444-4900 or 1-800-928-4243.

Hillsboro American Legion baseball tryouts for boys 19 and younger will be held at 2 p.m. Sundays, May 16 and 23, at Shaffer Park in Hillsboro. Further information is available by calling Tim Davis at (937) 205-3786.

Annual Fishing Tournament sponsored by Southern Ohio Farmland Preservation Association will be held 4-7 p.m. Sunday, May 16, at Silverhook Fishing Lake on State Route 125 near Decatur. Youths up to 18 are invited to participate. Admission is $5. Anyone desiring reservations may call (937) 3791602 by Monday, May 10. Anyone wanting information about Silverhook Fishing Lake may call (937) 373-1314.

Cincinnati VA Medical Center Mobile Unit will be at Carey Bavis Post 180 of the American Legion, 1001 S. Main St., Georgetown, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, May 22. Military veterans are invited to stop by and check out their U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare eligibility. Those coming are asked to bring their DD214 discharge papers if available. Anyone wishing to check eligibility information may call (513) 309-3080 or visit www.cincin nati.va.gov.

Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School Alumni Association will host its Annual Meeting with a Social Hour beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 29, with the location of the event to be announced later. Special guests will include members of the 50-Year Class (the Class of 1960) and this year’s graduating seniors (the Class of 2010). Tickets prices will remain $15 with a $5 price for dinner for the members of this year’s graduating class. Tickets will be on sale through Saturday, May 22, at John Wood Insurance Agency, 252 S. Second St., Ripley, or by ordering them through the Alumni Association at P.O. Box 325, Ripley, OH 45167. No tickets will be sold at the door on May 29.

Ongoing Events Brown County Fair Board and Southwest Landmark invite Brown County residents to compete in the Giant Pumpkin Contest, a new contest class at the 2010 Brown County Fair. Further information is available by calling Donnie Sroufe at (937) 392-1175.

Dolly Partin Imagination Library is offering free books to children born on or after Jan. 1, 2008, who are Brown County residents. Enrollment forms are available at many locations throughout Brown County, and interested parents also may call (937) 239-8234.

Ohio Department of Agriculture is providing grants to farmers markets through the Farmers Market Access Project to help fund new infrastructure to accept Electronic Benefits Transfer.

Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to available funding and will range from $500 to $1,000. Anyone desiring further information about the Farmers Market Access Project or wishing to apply for the grants may visit www.agri.ohio.gov.

Rural Ohio residents may apply for loan and grant funds to repair their

homes. Further information is available by calling Linda Ayres-Louiso, underwriter of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, at the Rural Development Field Office in Hillsboro at (937) 3931921.

Volunteer host families are needed to welcome high school students from around the world. Those students, who are 15-18 and speak English, will be attending local high schools, and there is no typical family. Further information is available by calling toll-free 1-866-7550921 or e-mailing patty@pie usa.org.

Funds totaling nearly $18,000 are currently unclaimed by Brown County residents, according to the Brown County Clerk of Courts Office in Georgetown.

There is a list posted in the Brown County Courthouse of those who are owed money by the county.

Adams-Brown Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program income guidelines have been increased to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining E-HEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800553-7393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 8-11 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled.

We Can Help Food Bank on DecaturEckmansville Road in the Decatur area needs donations including a variety of food items, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, detergent and toilet paper. The Food Bank is open 11 a.m-4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations and the Decatur United Methodist Church.

Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated.

Ripley Community Food Pantry, housed in the downstairs of First Presbyterian Church, 114 Mulberry St., Ripley, needs help in replenishing its supply of food to help needy people in the Ripley community. Anyone desiring to help or obtain further information may contact Nathan Poff at (937) 392-4869 or Cecil and Shirley Black at (937) 3924897.

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Brown County Animal Shelter in Georgetown needs volunteers to stop in and take its dogs for a walk. Senior citizens and families are welcome, and children may walk the canines if an adult is with them. Walkers are needed each day but Sunday, and the Shelter is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.

Brown County Health Department, 826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, is offering “free and confidential” HIV and Hepatitis C screenings by appointment only. Anyone wishing to schedule an HIV or Hepatitis C screening appointment may call (937) 378-6892 or toll free at 1-866867-6892. The free HIV and Hepatitis C screenings are offered by the South Central Ohio Education and Test Center in coordination with BCHD. Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers adults an array of computer classes throughout the school year at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Anyone wanting further information or wishing to register for a class may contact Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131, Ext. 357.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office in Hillsboro has announced federal funding is readily available for eligible applicants who wish to purchase a home. That office serves 23 Southwestern Ohio counties including Brown County. Further information about the home purchasing funding or other programs is available by contacting USDA Rural Development Office at (937) 393-1921; e-mailing linda. louiso@oh.usda.gov; or mailing correspondence to USDA Rural Development Office, Suite 3, 514 Harry Sauner Road, Hillsboro, OH 45133.

•••••••••• Anyone involved with a governing body, an organization, or a regularlyscheduled activity that has a meeting date and/or time or location change should contact The Brown County Press two weeks in advance, if possible, about that change(s) so the correct date and/or time and location 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) 444-3441.

An extended version of this Calendar is available on the Brown County Press’ website at browncountypress.com.

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WEEKEND/ PART-TIME TRUCK WASHER Must be available on Saturdays to wash trucks and trailers.

Call (937) 444-3717 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.

DRIVERS: CDL-A Teams & O/O’s Earn Top dollar Running Specialty Cargo for Midwest Carrier. Apply: www.RandRtruck.com 866-204-8006

HAIR STYLIST Great Clips now hiring. Earn $8 to $14 per hour. Great benefits & paid vacation.

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937-444-0820 MDS NURSE - FT - Experienced MDS Nurse, RN preferred. Great benefits & competitive wages.

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200 - HELP WANTED SALES PERSON/ ESTIMATOR Maaco, a progressive Body shop seeks an energetic individual. Prefer w/automotive experience.

Good communication skills a must. Will train.

Excellent earning potential.

Mr. Saha 513-752-2720.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED $99 MOVE-IN SPECIAL 2BR, 1BA TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS IN MT. ORAB 513-532-5291 937-515-3092 briarcreekproperties.com

FREE RENT 1 & 2BR apartments, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric.

Ask about 1br FREE RENT and $90. deposit special. 513-724-7802.

1BR APARTMENT on the river, $375/mo., water included, plus utilities.

800-347-6657 from 10am-6pm. 937-375-3801 after 6pm.

2BR APARTMENTS w/attached garage in a 1-story tri-plex w/an equipped kitchen & laundry room, ample closet space, patio & a yard. No steps, private street. Darling apartments. Utilities not included. Small pets allowed. Located at the Sandstone Estates, a mature-living community in Mt. Orab. 513-625-4522.

MYSTERY SHOPPERS, earn up to $100 per day, undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining establishments, 2ND STORY 2br, Sarexperience not required. dinia, $365/mo, $365/dep.

Electric efficient heat, 1-877-581-1844.

877-587-2230 NCIM NEEDS outgoing person to conduct in store sampling events at Grand ACCEPTING APPLIOpening in May. Mini- CATIONS for 1, 2 & mum $9 an hour, must be 3br, Equal Opportunity 18 with internet access. Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Please apply online at Airport Rd., Georgetown, www.ncim.com OH, 937-378-4565.

NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need emFELICITY ployees to assemble prodGARRISON PLACE ucts at home. No selling, SENIOR any hours. $500 weekly APARTMENTS potential.

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62 & OVER 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. Rent Subsidized OH-7268 Free Utilities Secure Bldg.

RN NURSE Manager On-site laundry FT. Work with a dyPets allowed namic, experienced team.

513-876-3590 Must have supervisory TTY 800-750-0750 and LTC experience. Excellent benefits & pay.

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST 40 hrs/wk - Mt. Orab Graduate from MA program required. At least one year medical office experience desired.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST 40 hrs/wk - Seaman Graduate from MA program required. At least one year medical office experience desired.

We offer an excellent benefit package Apply online by visiting our website at: www.healthsourceofohio.com Email resumes to: resumes@healthsourceofohio.com Or fax to: 513-576-1018 M/F/D/V Equal Opportunity Employer

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The Brown County Press 219 South High Street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154

2 Years experience CDL Clean driving record Local Hauling. Work available now!

Call: Carl Ritter Trucking

No phone calls or walk-ins please!

200 - HELP WANTED

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST 40 hrs/wk - Batavia Graduate from MA program required. At least one year medical office experience desired.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED GEORGETOWN - 2 & “SPRING TIME 3br apartments available MOVING TIME” for immediate occupancy.

Large 2br 2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen A/C, W/D hookup appliances, w/d hookup, Extra storage $560/mo & util., Nice property! $560/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, Call, it won’t last!!

1-car att. garage, c/a, all 513-724-3951 kitchen appliances, laundry room, $675/mo & 302 - SLEEPING ROOMS util. $675/dep., ROOM 513-253-8170 or FURNISHED for rent. No smoking.

513-616-3504.

Must like pets. $325.

513-875-2381.

HILLSBORO - Ready!

Clean, updated two studio 303 - HOUSES FOR RENT apartments for one. 2BR HOUSE w/garage $300-$330. Fully fur- in Williamsburg. nished. You pay electric 937-444-2788. & deposit.

Lease.

937-402-1015.

3BR, JUST remodeled farm house in the country, LYTLE TRACE Apart- (Southeast Clermont), sements, Williamsburg, cluded, nice yard, OH. Unfurnished, age $650/$650.

62+, 1br, secure building, 937-378-3317. utilities included, rent subsidized, laundry room, FOR RENT or Salecommunity room, library, Georgetown - 2br, 2ba, no cozy living.

Call pets, reference & deposit, 513-724-3358. $450 plus utilities.

513-304-0041.

MT. ORAB - 2br, 1ba, $575/mo., $575/dep., HIGGINSPORT AREA w/washer/dryer, stove, re- - 3br, $500 plus utilities & deposit. frigerator, 10-6, water/sewer/garbage in- 1-800-347-6657 cluded. Also brand new, evening 937-375-3801. $600/mo. w/cathedral ceilings. 513-504-3368 or NEWER 3BR, 1ba w/appliances plus 513-616-6817. washer/dryer hookup, MT. ORAB, 2nd floor, 1/2-acre lot w/storage 2br apartment, water/gar- building, no smoking or bage/heat included, newly pets. WBSD, available renovated, $500/mo. plus 5-15-10, $650 + deposit. deposit, 1yr. lease. 513-724-7378.

513-403-0407.

307 - MOBILE HOMES 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

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.

“SPRING FORWARD WITH THIS DEAL” Efficiency & 1br A/C, extra storage Nice size Ask what spring has in store for you.

513-724-3951

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513-625-7072 308-OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT PROPERTY FOR lease, approximately 2000 sq. ft., commercial corner location in Sardinia w/2-storefront windows, storage, bath, central air/propane heat, $600/mo. plus deposit, plus utilities.

513-625-6775.

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.

Asking $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres)

401 - CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT BATAVIA - 2br, 1.5ba, equipped kitchen, W/D hookup, FP, balcony, Section 8 okay. 1st month free, $585 to $610.

513-237-3692 or 831-5959.

2BR MOBILE home for rent on private lot on dead-end road. Located between Mt. Orab & Georgetown, Mt. Orab School District, 402 - APT.HOUSES FOR $500/mo., $500/dep. Call SALE 513-616-8851.

MT. ORAB - 2-family apartment house. .33 2BR MOBILE home for acre, zoned business, rent, WBSD, 1.5-acres, good location, possible $385/mo.

Call owner financing. Call 513-284-8585.

937-444-2689.

FOR RENT - mobile home on lot, Mowrystown, well kept, nice garage, 2br, stove, frig, $395 plus utilities, $395/dep., credit & reference check required. Will land contract.

937-442-3275.

SARDINIA, 2BR mobile home, $395 plus deposit, no pets.

Call 937-695-1469.

308-OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT UPTOWN BUILDING, prime location, 2000sq. ft., great for retail or office space.

Call 937-205-1678 for details.

403- MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

1985 REDMAN mobile home, 14x70. 3br, good shape. Would make a good starter home, $6500.

Call 937-444-0538.

THIS COULD BE YOUR SPACE FOR ONLY $9.50 FOR ONE WEEK OR $19.00 FOR THREE WEEKS! CALL DARLENE TODAY AT 800-4043157 OR 513-732-2511!

ALL CLASSIFIED ADS ARE PREPAY.

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)

504 - BUSINESS SERVICES SENIOR HOME Care evening or nights, CNA 20 years experience.

937-379-1738. Ask for Donna.

506 - CLEANING RESIDENTIAL CLEANING or just needing some spring cleaning, great rates, and even better references.

Call for a quote, or for more information.

513-255-4342.

507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS

611 - WANTED TO BUY ALWAYS PAYING CASH! Old appliances, old barn & farm tools, nuts, bolts, all metal, even if rusted, old barn wood, old car & tractor parts, old lawn mowers & equipment, old pipe & fittings, electrical items, old woodburning stoves, old lamps, old trains & parts, old pottery & stoneware, old jars & bottles, any old & primitive, gold & silver, let us take a look.

937-444-5122 For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-444- 613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES 409 - LAND FOR RENT 4276. Reasonable rates, AKC LAB puppies, vet LOT FOR RENT FOR expert service. checked, 1st shots, POP. MOBILE YOUR Yellow (white) & black, HOME approx. 1-acre 509 - CARE GIVERS located on St. Rt. 131, WANTED: IN-HOME $300. 937-205-0275 or Fayetteville.

Contact Caregiver for 58 year old 937-213-0711. man, experienced with 513-319-6555. dementia a must. Back410 - LEASE/OPTION TO ground check is required. FREE CHIHUAHUA & Call 937-695-0813.

BUY Rat Terrier, 5yrs. old.

937-213-2559 or LEASE PURCHASE 602 - ANTIQUES 618-1871.

Mt. Orab, 118 S. High St., Huge 2-story in heart of WANTED - Old Ameritown, 4br, 2ba, detached can Indian items, cash garage, large country paid for your old Indian PUPPY RESCUE Ackitchen, 1st floor master, blankets, rugs, beaded cepting litters, free full front porch, could moccasins, Indian bas- pickup, Non-kill. In busipossibly be used for busi- kets, pottery & any other ness for 15 years. Call ness, easily converted to old American Indian 513-885-9943.

2-family, $89,900, items. Call 740-525-2807.

614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK $695/down, $695/per 608 - FARM PRODUCE month.

Call Dennis HAY FOR Sale, Round 2-3 YR old goats; PureWright for details bales $25.00, square bred Nubian Does w/Nu937-213-2060. bales, $2.25. bian Doelings at side. 2 yr old Doe Bred to Freshen 937-515-3902.

501-CHILDCARE in June. Yearling Doe CHRISTIAN MOM will LARGE SELECTION open, born June 11, 2006. provide childcare in her of hybrid and heirloom Call after 5pm for prices.

Mt. Orab home first shift, vegetable plants; bulk Interested calls only, flexible hours, WBSD, seed; bedding plant flow- please.

Call reasonable rates, meals ers, baskets. 6” potted 937-764-1260. and snacks included. Ref- wave petunias, 10 for erences upon request. Call $19.95; 1 gallon perenniAngel 513-724-0830. als, $495. Burns GreenFOR SALE - 14/mo. old 504 - BUSINESS SERVICES house & Landscaping, SR black polled Simmental 321 Mowrystown.

JOHN’S GENERAL bull BSE passed & vacci937-442-4573.

MAINTENANCE nated. 937-373-3921.

Mowing, tilling, plumb- 609 - TOPSOIL/GRAVEL ing, gravel/dirt hauling, equipment/general re- FILL DIRT for sale. HORSE pairs, electrical, home 513-582-3992.

BOARDING-FULL OR clean-up outside/inside, PARTIAL backhoe work, electrical.

BOARD/TRAINING/ST 937-444-2694.

ALLION SERVICE IN NEED ASSISTANCE to prevent homelessness?

ABCEOI has a program that may assist with past due rent, security deposits or utility payments for persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. For further information, please contact Joan Waldbillig at 937-378-6041, ext. 262 or 1-800-553-7393, ext. 262.

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901 - SALES ESTATE SALE - May 14th-15th, 9am-4pm, 39 N. High St., Mowrystown, lots of stuff, washer/dryer, furniture, rain or shine!

615-MISC. FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:

937-515-2692

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FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts.

937-289-1040.

701 - LOST AND FOUND FOUND & free red Beagle & puppies, 7wks. old.

513-876-3005.

804 - AUTOS WANTED BIG JIM’S JUNK CAR REMOVAL (513) 304-2280 I Pay CASH for Junk Car’s, Trucks & Vans!!

807 - TRUCKS FOR SALE

GARAGE SALE - May 13th,14th & 15th.

Clothes, infant to adult, books, Tupperware, dishes, glassware, furniture, antiques. Something for everyone. Rain or shine, 5130 Upper 5 Mile East Rd., off of 68 between Mt. Orab & Fayetteville.

GARAGE SALE - May 14th, 15th, at 11880 Brownstown-Arnheim Rd. between Sardinia & Georgetown off Hamer Rd. Signs posted. Three machine sewn quilt tops, maple wash stand, hand crafted two door, two drawer cabinet, Tuckers alarm till w/cash drawer, two spring holders, Bamboo Fernery bird cage, stand, Santa’s, depression glass including Westmoreland, Fresh Cut, Fire King, Fenton. Spice set Home Laughlin Service for eight, crocks & planters. Approx. 20 box lots, enamel items, wood items, hand made rag rugs, pitcher pump, black DSI & Pokermon games, small amount of clothing & misc.

LAKE WAYNOKA Community Yard Sale.

May 15th, 8:30-4:30pm.

Over 60 families.

MOVING SALE! May 7th & 8th, 9am-5pm. Furniture, stereo, recliners, mobility scooter, player piano rolls, glasstop dinette/6-chairs, placemats, napkins, appliances, dishes, 60” TV, new 3-room tent. FOOD. 60 Lauray Dr., Georgetown.

937-515-1393.

FORD F150 1991 pickup, 80,500 original miles, runs good, very dependable, $3500 or trade for small tractor. Call af4:30pm. NATIVE AMERICAN ter 937-444-4259.

Crafts features glassware, Home Interior 1994 CHEVY Truck items, wood work (picClub Cab, 4x4, tures, shelves, benches, radio-tape, Burgundy & too much to list). What gray, cloth interior red, Knots.

198K/miles, $3,400.00.

937-446-2813 Call 513-734-7535.

Email: denverayers@aol.com 808 - AUTOS FOR SALE Rain or Shine 9012 Tri County Hwy, 1930’S-PRESENT Sardinia, OH 45171

MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks.

Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles.

FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774

YARD SALE - 102 Castle Ave., Mt. Orab, May 1st & 2nd 0900-1600: Little Tikes yard toys, bicycles, name brand clothing, Home Interior & home decor, porcelain dolls, furniture, and much more!

YARD SALE - Sat., May 8th, 9am-5pm. Lots of good stuff! 5913 Cahall Schoolhouse Rd., Georgetown.

2001 PT Cruiser Limited.

Runs good, new stereo system, different, must see! Asking $2900.00.

937-446-3730.

32 SENIOR Community wide yard sale, May 28th, 4pm to 9pm, Sat., May 29th, 9am to 5pm. Some Jeff Gordon collectors items, coins, toys, children’s brand name clothes, glass ware, books, jewelry, handmade seasonal crafts, crock pot, lots of good stuff. Off of Eastwood Rd., Hales Way by the Marathon Gas Station.

JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

4-FAMILY YARD Sale - May 14th & 15th, 128 Winchester St., Sardinia, across from Beam-Fender Funeral Home, 9am-6pm.

1995 CHEVY Astro Explorer mini van, fully customized, lots of options, excellent condition, 99K original miles, selling for medical reasons, $4500.

513-646-1591.

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13787 Corboy Rd., Sardinia. West of Rt. 32 rest area, 6 miles east of Mt. Orab. Anything & everything! Come check us out! Too much to list!

4-FAMILY YARD Sale, May 14th, 15th, 9am-?

Rain/Shine, 3950 Kimball Rd. off 68, 3-miles south of Mt. Orab. Boy’s 0-24mos., girl’s 0-6T, highchairs, double stroller, toys, table/chairs, couch, chair, misc. household, adult clothing.

4-FAMILY YARD Sale.

May 7th, 8th, 9th. Lots of goodies!!! Too much to mention. 1889 Crosstown Rd. off Dela Palma.

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New Listing: Williamsburg - A tax credit dream house! 2 BR home with fully equipped Kitchen and Laundry. Built-in knotty pine bookcases in the dining room area. Looking to down size, this is it! Ready to move in. Established driveway.

Shed. Public water and sewer. Mature shade. $49,900

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Georgetown- Full length covered front porch. Updated 2 BR home with hardwood floors thru-out. Fully equipped kitchen renovated in '05. Large pantry. Newer furnace & windows. Public water and sewer. Shed. You can not rent for less! Excellent condition. $44,900

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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

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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! $109,900

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LOCATED: 263 Cherry Fork Rd. Winchester, Ohio 45695.

From Russellville, Oh. follow SR125 East 1 mile, turn Left on Russellville-Winchester Rd. go 3 miles, turn Right on Cherry Fork Rd., 2 miles to sale. Watch for Signs.

SUNDAY MAY 16, 2010, BEGINNING AT 10:00AM

CAMPER, FARM MACHINERY, ENCLOSED TRAILER, MOTOR CYCLE, GUNS, VEHICLES & HOUSEHOLD 2008 Outback by Keystone 30ft. camper has slide out living room & truck hitch, 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 P/U 4 wheel drive diesel motor 24 valves, 2000 Ford Focus ZX3 car with 130,000 miles has salvage title, V front Haulmark 7X16 enclosed trailer 2006 w/ramp door, 1996 Harley Davidson Super Glide motor cycle, Ferguson 20 tractor, Allis Chalmers 2 bottom plow, 3pt. post hole digger like new 12 auger, 3pt. pickup disc 5 ft., 2 wheel trailer box bed, 3pt. boom pole, front end manure loader, New Idea fertilizer spreader, Ford 6 ft. sickle mower, 3pt. Ferguson rake, 8ft.

J.D. wheel disc w/cylinder, 6 rubber stall mats, Sears radial arm saw, 3/4 electric airless paint sprayer, car ramps, Snapon impact wrench, gas weed eater, router, screw gun, 9- sheets insulation, 2 rolls bale twine, mounted deer head, 14ft. Fiberglass extension ladder, 12ft. aluminum ext. ladder, step ladder, alum. multi task ladder, hand held steamer, tile cutter, hand tools, coolers, 52” RCA big screen TV, plant stand, set of Castle Garden dishes, Cleveland trumpet, entertainment ctn, leather motorcycle saddle bags, bike helmets, 883 stock motorcycle mufflers, Guns: 410 Mossburg Pump, 1148 Remington auto 20 ga, 1100 Remington auto 12 ga, 50 cal. Traditions rifle Camo.

Lunch Served Not responsible for accidents TERMS: Cash day of sale or good check with proper ID. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising.

AUCTIONEER NOTE: Owners are moving to Texas because of job transfer. Many more items not listed. Check www.auctionzip #8276 for more info & pictures.

OWNER: RANDY & STACY ROSS Sale Conducted by:

WM. J. HOLTON 513-218-4100 JESSE MCKINZIE 513-218-2541 BILL HOLTON 513-312-1043 ASSOCIATE OF GUSTIN REALTY CO. Kelly Newberry, Apprentice www.auctionzip.com #8276

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1220565- Georgetown- Beauty with a breath-taking view!

Stunning hardwood flrs in main living area. Open floor plan. Wooden counter bar in spacious kit. 20x12 deck off of kit/dining area. Stone sidewalks. MBR suite has a huge walk-in closet. Over 2000 SF. $99,900

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Georgetown - Historic Bldg. converted to 6 family unit.Efficiency, 1 Bdrm.& 2 Bdrm. Apts.All units but 1 has 2 entries.All kitchens equipped. Original staircase w/bannister in place. $165,000 1206370 -Mt. OrabTotally renovated home on public water & sewer.

Beautiful hardwood floors thru-out. Fully equipped kitchen. Full basement. Why rent? $69,900

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1215219 - Williamsburg - Look at this price! 3 Bdrm, 2.5 Ba.2 Sty.home w/fam.rm,rec.rm.

Beautiful granite in updated kitchen, covered full length front porch. Huge deck off of master bdrm.suite. Drive-thru garage.Cul-de-sac. $149,900

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1211877- Russellville- Private setting for this unique retreat. Cathedral-Vaulted ceilings, Dbl. sided fireplace w/a 3rd one in Fam. Rm., 2nd flr Br w/deck for separate entry, Att. 2 car garage, barn,inground pool (gated), rolling acreage. Truly a nature getaway! $239,000

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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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1219866- Hamersville - Better then new!

Beautiful story and half on/public water & sewer.

Grand covered front & back porch. Shiney hdwd flrs in LR, DR & kitchen. Upstairs bdrms have massive built-in storage. Ceramic master bath totally renovated in '08. $129,900

SO 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! $89,900

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1214896 - Georgetown - Great Home-Just Move In! Full brick home on no outlet Street. Solid & in excellent condition! Family room is an operational 1 car garage - just remove carpet. Beautiful lot w/mature shade. Must see to believe! $89,900

1201734- Georgetown - One of a kind!*Full brick 2-story.*Huge Master BR suite w/personal balcony.*Natural Bay windows, pocket doors thruout, oak woodwork.* Real Beauty!*Inground 32x18 8' deep pool.*Det 2 story brick garage also.*Full fin bsmt plumbed for 3rd ba. $395,000

11 8 0 0 1 9 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

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

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1214718 - Hamersville - Beautiful coined corner brick ranch on a slightly rolling 5 ac.tract. Cathedral ceilings, wbfp, walk-out from DR to spacious deck, family rm. Split floor plan MBR suite w/walk-in closet. Prof. landscaped. Black top drive, 32x24 det workshop. $165,000

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 PREAPPROVED BUYERS. $147,500

70 GUNS • LG. ASSORT. OF TOOLS

LYKINS AUCTION MAY 15TH, 2010 AUCTION BEGINS @10:00am (GUNS START @ 12:00noon)

Location/Directions: (5838 Karen Ln.Milford,Ohio 45150) We have obtained permission for Plenty of auction day Parking @ Milford Jr. High School 5735 Wolfpen/Pleasant Hill Rd w/free shuttle service, provided by Lewis Auctioneering, for your convenience and safety, starting @ 8:00am & continuing throughout the entire day. from: I275 take the St. Rt. 28ext. East, to the Rt. 28 By-Pass cont. East to the Wolfpen/Pleasant Hill Rd ext., at light turn right /South,(to parking approx 1mi @ school, on right) or turn left onto Berdova Dr. then immediately, turn left onto Karen Ln. from: St. Rt. 50, turn onto Wolfpen/Pleasant Hill Rd. cont. North, crossing over St. Rt. 131, (to parking approx 1/2mi @ school, on left) or turn right onto Berdova Dr.then immediately, turn left onto Karen Ln. GUNS: We are proud to be offering at public auction this amazing collection of 70 GUNS. (The only preview of guns will begin @8:00am on auction day) Below is just a few ex. of the guns to be auctioned: Springfield (2) M-1 Grand’s, M-14, 30-06; M-1 Grand Tanker 308; Ruger Ranch Rifle; Marlin; Mossburg; Weatherby .338, 12ga.over/und; Remington 12ga.,20ga., .270cal., 25-06, 7mm ; (15) Winchester’s various models/gauges & manufacture dates; AR 15’s incl one w/stainless barrel; several different models of Mauser’s; Russian 22cal.& M-38 & SKS;(2) Beowolf 50’s semi-auto; Luger 9mm hand gun manufacture date 1939;Black powder Derringer hand gun; Thompson’s incl. 45cal. Korean War Commemorative; (3) model 1919 semi-auto machine guns; 50BMG semi-auto machine gun w/tri-pod & access. For a complete list of the guns along with pic’s of most visit www.auctionzip.com user #7414 or call Lewis Auctioneering for copy.

All of the guns range in very good to like new condition. We will also have some amo & accessories to auction. All Fire Arms will be auctioned in accordance w/ the Federal Fire Arms Regulations & the State of Ohio.To purchase a gun at auction, you will need to provide, photo ID, be a resident of the State of Ohio, (or provide Lewis Auctioneering w/ a copy of your Fed. Fire Arms License). TOOLS: Huge selection of nice hand tools; pipe threader/tube bender; Cummins drill press; chain hoist;bench grinders;pressure washer;welding rods & supplies mig/tig; valves;torches & gauges; chain saws; auto supplies; woodworking tools; concrete mixer; & much more.GO-CART/MINI BIKES: Racing go-cart; (2) “Fat Cat”mini bikes.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE & TERMS: This promises to be a very large auction w/good quality items. We may need to run two rings, at some point, so bring a friend. Cash or Check w/photo ID (please note the regulations above to buy fire arms).Every thing is sold as is where is, with no guarantees.Please utilize the free shuttle service and park @ Milford Jr. High School on 5735 Wolfpen/Pleasant Hill Rd as parking on Karen Ln is very limited.

SELLER: Sue Lykins where the last letter of the name says it all...

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Georgetown- Converted to single family. Former all brick duplex completely torn down to studs & totally renovated. Be the first to live in this new single family 3BR 2BA home over 1700 sq.ft. $85,000

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1208031 -Russellville- Listed below appraised value!

Solid 3 Bd.2 Ba.home.Master BR.suite w/it's own LR blt.in 2007. HDWD Flrs.under carpet in LR, DR, hallway & 2 Brm's. Arched doorways,Equipped kitchen, picture wndw, partial bsmt,deck,1 car garage,huge back yard. $89,900

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1199723- Georgetown Schools- You will not find a more private location! First Offering for this 114 acre farm. Unique in every way. Approx 30 ac. of pasture and over 60 ac of woods. Views are out of this world. Three houses are on this parcel. Call today for a personal, private showing. $699,900

NE Georgetown- Excellent condition! Two 1 Bdrm.

Apts. Large & roomy. Drywall thru-out. Brand new A/C Units.Central systems. 1 unit has a laundry room. Covered front porch. Good cash flow. $55,000

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614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK LOOKING FOR your next class winning Market Goat at the 2010 Brown County Fair?

March & April born wethers available. $100 & up. Proven genetics, out of a grandson of another Notch. Multiple half siblings were class winners at Ky State Fair. Rocking E Ranch.net of Brooksville, Ky. Daryl Emery Cell 513-560-1519.

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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

1205276 -Sardinia- Unbelievable 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

PUBLIC AUCTION

LOCATED: 1867 East Ohio Pike, Amelia, OH 45102.

Approximately 7 miles West of Bethel on St.Rt. 125.

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SATURDAY MAY 15, 2010, BEGINNING AT 10:00AM

TRACTOR, TOOLS, FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES & MISC. Ford 981 tractor wide front end power wheels & Select-O-Speed SN#312259-HI89, J.D. 318 riding mower 50 in. cut, Dearborn 3 bottom plow 12in. breaking plow, Long 6ft. tiller 3pt., bush hog 6ft., boom pole 3pt., 3pt. hook driveway leveler, 3pt. hook box blade w/ripper, 12in. wide backhoe bucket, post drill, steel post driver, 2 wheel trailer metal bed, 3 oil tanks, 5 truck tires & wheels 11R22.5, Craftsman cordless drill, electric saw, 1 in. air impact wrench, 2 bench grinders, Craftsman 4-1/2 bench vise, Buffalo 120 bench vise, lg. drill press Shop Smith, lg. Johnson band saw, Laserplane 350 laser level w/tripod & rod, W.T.L. acetylene tank, B acetylene tank, cutting torch gauges, cutting torch cart, 2 work benches, E-Z Vac on trailer w/gas motor, 4 hydraulic jacks, portable air tank, elec. gas pump, gas water pump, 2 roof trusses approx. 30ft., aluminum step ladder, 16ft. ext. ladder, 2-6 ft. long 8in. ID metal pipe, 16x6 ft. - 3/16 metal plate, wheel barrows, yard trailer, barrels, sm. Gulf barrel, lg. chain hoist, sledge hammers, heavy extension cord, C-Clamps, bar clamps, 2 tire changing hammers & other tire tools, hand tools, shovels, hammers, tool box & lot of wrenches, USA sockets & end wrench, crow bars, valve grinding kit, 5 gal. bucket transmission oil, tubes of grease, grease gun, Rotellat 8 gal. motor oil, automatic trans. oil, Karacher H.D.S. 955A portable steam cleaner, lg. shop air compressor, lg. anvil, floor jack, Craftsman drywall square, 2 lg. measuring tapes, 3 bolt bins full of bolts & nuts, misc. lights, misc. truck parts, L shaped truck fuel tank, lg. truck tire w/chrome wheel, lg. truck bumper violet, lg. pile of cherry lumber, pile of scrap iron, 2 sheets 4x8 particle board, garden seeder, rope, some chain link fence & gates, space heater, 4lg. piles of gravel Furniture: round oak dining room table, lg. kitchen cupboard, metal kitchen cabinet, sm. secretary desk, child’s roll top desk & swivel chair, walnut dresser & mirror, 4 cane bottom chairs, matching cane bottom rocker, bookshelves, metal Tonka toys, child’s platform rocker, sev. crocks, stone jugs, 1 lg., ice tongs, lg. scales, 5 gal. cream can, 2 drawer box, gas grill, TV, Sears sewing machine wood cabinet, 3 wood chairs, Wringer washer, Martin bird house & other bird houses, 2 lg. animal horns.

Lunch Served Not responsible for accidents TERMS: Cash day of sale or good check with proper ID. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising.

AUCTIONEER NOTE: The late Stanley & son Mike Henize were well known for Henize Excavating & Trucking Business.

Many more items not listed. Check www.auctionzip #8276 for more info & pictures.

OWNER: HELEN HENIZE Sale Conducted by:

BILL HOLTON 513-312-1043 ASSOCIATE OF GUSTIN REALTY CO. WM. J. HOLTON 513-218-4100 JESSE MCKINZIE 513-218-2541

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DAVID P. LEWIS & DAVID S. LEWIS

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NEW PRICE!! Exceptional Cedar Cape Cod w/private setting bordering a creek. Situated on 3.080 rolling acres. New electric FA w/heat pump & CA. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. Ceramic tile in baths & kitchen. Stained woodwork w/six panel doors. All appliances stay. Lots of closet/storage space.

Detached 32x24 cedar garage w/loft. Full covered front & rear porches. 2 driveways. NOW ASKING $189,900.

POSSIBLE SHORT SALE! COUNTRY HOME ON 5 ACRES!! Very nice 1.5 story vinyl home with 7 rooms including 3 BR’s & 1 Bath. Tastefully remodeled. Floors are H/W, laminate, vinyl & carpet. LR has propane gas FP. Exceptional 50’x72’ workshop/garage w/concrete parking area. Older all purpose barn.

Mature shade. Asking $107,900 w/possible short sale.

GEORGETOWN- Attractive 3 Bedroom 2 Bath home in nice, newer subdivision. Recently updated.

Interior painted, new carpet & vinyl. New shower & storm doors. Huge “L” shaped front porch. Large rear deck. 2-Car attached garage. .46 acre lot w/wooded green space. Landscaping. Move in & enjoy! Asking $126,500.

ONE MILE OFF SR 32 8803 Five Points- Fincastle Road, Sardinia, Ohio 45171

GEORGETOWN/HAMERSVILLE. Spacious 3 BR, 2 Bath home over 2000 SF w/large rooms. 10 years old. .68 Acre country lot. Mature shade. Central air.

Lots of oak cabinets. 5 Ceiling fans. 3 Decks.

Oversized garage. Good condition. Convenient location. Asking $82,500.

3 BR Home on .62 Acres • Appraised at $37,500 Must bring 2/3 of appraised value.

Auctioneers Note: All sizes or measurement are aprox. Terms on Real Estate: 10% down on day of Auction, balance on delivery of deed, with-in 30 days. Real Estate sells as is..

Any inspections that the buyer requires shall be conducted prior to auction date at the buyer’s expense. Information presented here is derived from sources deemed reliable but not warranted by the seller or their representatives. All announcements made day of auction take precedence over previous verbal or printed material. Campbell’s Frontier Realty will be acting as agent for the seller.

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SECOND PRICE REDUCTION- ABERDEEN VILLAGE - Elevated setting w/lovely river view from your front porch. Older historic brick w/some updating. Natural gas furnace & central air. Corner lot.

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